Moxa Technologies MC-4510-C23 User Manual

MC-4510-C23

Hardware User’s Manual

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Third Editio n, O ctob er 20 10

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MC-4510-C23

Hardware User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................1-1

Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Package Checklist .................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Features....................................................................................................................... 1-2

MC-4510-C23 Hardware Specifications .................................................................................. 1-3

Hardware Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.............................................................................2-1

Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 2-3

Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-3

Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description ..........................................................3-1

Installing the MC4510-C23 ..................................................................................................... 3-2

Wiring Requirements ............................................................................................................... 3-2

Connecting the Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3

Grounding the MC-4510-C23 .................................................................................................. 3-3

Connecting Data Transmission Cables..................................................................................... 3-4

Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................... 3-4

Connecting to a Serial Device ...................................................................................... 3-5

Installing a CompactFlash Card ............................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse................................................................................. 3-7

Connecting to the USB Device ................................................................................................ 3-8

Connecting to a VGA Monitor ................................................................................................. 3-8

Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor .............................................................................................. 3-9

Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone .............................................................................. 3-10

Upgrading the Memory Module ............................................................................................ 3-10

Installing a SATA Hard Disk .................................................................................................. 3-12

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................4-1

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................................. 4-2

Modifying the BIOS Main Settings ......................................................................................... 4-3

Basic Configuration ...................................................................................................... 4-3

System Security ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................... 4-4

Hard Disk Boot Priority ................................................................................................ 4-4

Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................................. 4-5

CPU Features ................................................................................................................ 4-5

Advanced Chipset Settings ........................................................................................... 4-6

Peripherals ............................................................................................................................... 4-7

OnChip IDE Device...................................................................................................... 4-8

Onboard Device ............................................................................................................ 4-8

Super I/O Device .......................................................................................................... 4-9

Power ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10

Wake Up Control ................................................................................................................... 4-10

Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................................................4-11

Load Defaults ..........................................................................................................................4-11

Exiting the BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................... 4-12

Upgrading the BIOS .............................................................................................................. 4-13

Appendix A Regulatory Approval Statement .................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The MC-4510-C23 computer is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor and comes with 2
optically isolated RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6 USB 2.0 hosts, and a
CompactFlash socket, offering high performance and versatile peripherals for marine, railway,
power, and other industrial applications.

The MC-4510-C23’s rugged and fanless design and 1G anti-vibration and 5G anti-shock make it
particularly well-suited for bridge systems in marine applications. In addition, the compact size
and low power consumption features ensure an easy installation and reliable system operations,
and the modular design allows easy integration with the panel.

Users can easily install Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded, or Windows CE

6.0 to provide a flexible and friendly environment for system development and application
implementation.

In this chapter, we cover the following topics:

 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 MC-4510-C23 Hardware Specifications
 Hardware Block Diagram

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Overview

The MC-4510-C23 computer is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor and comes with 2
optically isolated RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 6 USB 2.0 hosts, and a
CompactFlash socket, offering high performance and versatile peripherals for marine, railway,
power, and other industrial applications.

Users can easily install Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded, or Windows CE

6.0 to provide a flexible and friendly environment for system development and application
implementation.

Package Checklist

The MC-4510-C23 Series includes the following model:

MC-4510-C23:

Industrial computer with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz, 2 optically-isolated serial ports,
2 Gigabit LANs, dual displays, CompactFlash, USB, audio

Each model is shipped with the following items:

 1 MC-4510 embedded computer
 PS/2 to KB/MS Y-type cable
 2 sets of hard drive cables
 Hard drive ground sticker
 Documentation & Driver CD
 Quick Installation Guide (printed)
 Product Warranty Statement (printed)

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or
damaged.

Product Features

The MC-4510-C23 embedded computer has the following features:

 High performance Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz processor, 6 MB L2 cache
 Built-in 2 GB DDR3 memory, supporting up to 4 GB
 Dual independent displays (DVI-D + VGA)
 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for network redundancy
 2 optically isolated RS-232/422/485 serial ports
 Onboard mini-PCIe slot reserved for future expansions and upgrades
 6 USB 2.0 hosts for connecting peripheral devices
 CompactFlash card socket and optional hard disk drive support for storage expansion
 1G anti-vibration and 5G anti-shock design for system reliability
 Fanless design with compact size
 Low power consumption
 Modular design for integration with Moxa panels
 Supports Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE 6.0

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MC-4510-C23 Hardware Specifications

Computer

CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 2.26 GHz, 6 MB for L2 cache

OS

Windows 7, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Embedded (Must be

installed by the user)

System Chipset

Intel GS45 + ICH9M

DRAM

2 GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard (supports DDR3 up to 4 GB)

USB

USB 2.0 host x 6

Expansion Bus

Mini-PCIe onboard

Storage

Storage Expansion

CompactFlash socket

HDD Support

2 SATA connectors for HDD expansion

Other Peripherals

Audio

Line-in/out interface

Display

Graphics

Controller

Intel GS45
VGA Interf ace

15-pin D-Sub connector x 1(female)

DVI-D Interface

25-pin DVI-D connector x 1 (female)

Ethernet Interface

LAN

2 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (RJ45)

Magnetic Isolation
Protection

1.5 KV built-in

Serial Interface

Serial Standards

2 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9 Male)

Optical Protection

2 KV

Serial Communication Parameters

Data Bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop Bits

1, 1.5, 2

Parity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

Flow Control

RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for

RS-485

Baudrate

50 bps to 921.6 Kbps (supports non-standard baudrates; see user's

manual for details)

Serial Signals

RS-232

TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND

RS-422

TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

RS-485-4w

TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

RS-485-2w

Data+, Data-, GN D

LEDs

System

System: Storage, Power

LAN

LAN: 10M/Link x 2, 100M/Link x 2 (on connector)

Physical Characteristics

Housing

Aluminum, sheet metal

Weight

3.75 kg

Dimensions

302 x 70 x 279 mm (11.98 x 2.76 x 10.98 in)

Mounting

wall

Environmental Limits

Operating

Temperature

-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)

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Operating

Humidity

5 to 95% RH

Storage

Temperature

-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)

Anti-vibration



0.7 @ DNV 2.4 (Class A), sine wave, 2-100 Hz, 1 Oct./min., 1.5 hr

per axis

1 grms @ DNV 2.4, random wave, 3-100 Hz, 2.5 hr per axis
2.1 g @ DNV 2.4 (Class C), sine wave, 2-50 Hz, 1 Oct./min., 1.5 hr

per axis

Anti-shock

50 g @ IEC 60068-2-27, half sine wave, 11 ms

Power Requirements

Input Voltage

18 to 36 VDC (3-pin terminal block)

Power

Consumption

48.6 W

1.35 A @ 36 VDC
1.96 A @ 24 VDC
2.61 A @ 18 VDC

Regulatory Approvals

EMC

CE (EN55022 Class B, EN55024-4-2, EN55024-4-3, EN55024-4-4),
FCC (Part 15 Subpart B, Class B)

Safety

UL/cUL (UL60950-1, DVN, IEC 60954 (4th), IACS0-E10

Reliability

Alert Tools

Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)

Automatic Reboot

Trigger

Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)

Warranty

Warranty

3 years

Details

See www.moxa.com/warranty

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Hardware Block Diagram

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Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction

The MC-4510-C23 computer is compact, well -designed, and built rugged enough for industrial
applications. LED indicators help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple
serial ports allow you to connect different devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and
stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications.

In this chapter, we cover the following topics:

 Appearance

 MC-4510-C23

 Dimensions
 LED Indicators
 Real Time Clock

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Appearance

MC-4510-C23

Front View

Dimensions

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LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Funct ion

Power

Green

Power is on and functioning normally

Off

Power is off or a power error exists

Storage

Yellow (on)

CF card is inserted and detected

Yellow

(blinking)

CF card or HDD is reading/writing

Off

No activity

LAN

Green

100 Mbps Ethernet mode

Yellow

1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode

Off

No activity or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode

Real Time Clock

The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly
recommend that you NOT replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be
changed, please contact the Moxa RMA service team.

ATTENTION

There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. To avoid this potential danger,
always be sure to use the correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you
need to replace your battery.

Caution

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions on the battery.

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Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description

In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to various
devices.

In this chapter, we cover the following topics:

 Installing the MC4510-C23
 Wiring Requirements
 Connecting the Power
 Grounding the MC-4510-C23
 Connecting Data Transmission Cables

 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device

 Installing a CompactFlash Card
 Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
 Connecting to the USB Device
 Connecting to a VGA Monitor
 Connecting to a DVI-I Monitor
 Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone
 Upgrading the Memory Module
 Installing a SATA Hard Disk

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Installing the MC4510-C23

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The MC-4510-C23 has been pre-installed with two brackets on both ends of the computer. Use
two screws per side to attach the MC-4510-C23 to a wall or cabinet.

Step 1: Use two screws for each bracket and attach the bracket to the rear of the MC-4510-C23.

Wiring Requirements

This section describes how to connect serial devices to the embedded computer.
You should read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the

installation of any electronic device:
 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring

paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring together with power wiring in the same

wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed
separately.

 Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept

separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be
bundled together.

 Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
 It is advisable to label the wiring to all devices in the system.

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ATTENTION

Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your MC-4510-C23.

Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all

electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious

damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caution!

Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components generate
heat, and consequently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.

Connecting the Power

The MC-4510-C23 offers 18 to 36 VDC power input with the terminal block. If the power is
supplied properly, the Power LED will light up. The OS is ready when the Ready LED glows a
solid green.

For safety reasons, please use cables with the following specifications:

Wire range 14-22 AWG, torque 7 lb

Grounding the MC-4510-C23

Grounding and write routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference
(EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to
connecting the power.

ATTENTION

This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface, such as a metal
panel.

EG: See the figure shown below for the location of the Earth Ground on the terminal block power connector.
Connect the EG wire to an appropriate grounded metal surface.