Moxa Technologies UC-7122, UC-7124 Hardware User Manual

UC-7122/7124 Hardware User’s Manual

Edition 5.0, March 2017

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UC-7122/7124 Hardware User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Product Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Product Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-3

Hardware Block Diagrams .................................................................................................................... 1-5

UC-7122 .................................................................................................................................... 1-5

UC-7124 .................................................................................................................................... 1-6

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

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

UC-7122 .................................................................................................................................... 2-2

UC-7124 .................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3

UC-7122 .................................................................................................................................... 2-3

UC-7124 .................................................................................................................................... 2-4

LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Reset Button ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Real Time Clock .................................................................................................................................. 2-5

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

Installing the UC-7122/7124 ................................................................................................................ 3-2

Wall or Cabinet Mounting ............................................................................................................. 3-2

DIN-Rail Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

Grounding the Unit ...................................................................................................................... 3-3

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

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

Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 3-4

Connecting to the Serial Console Port ............................................................................................ 3-5

Installing an SD Card for Storage Expansion .......................................................................................... 3-5

USB Port............................................................................................................................................ 3-5

1

1. Introduction

The UC-7122/7124 Series of mini size RISC-based ready-to-run embedded computers come with the WinCE
operating system pre-installed. The embedded computers have du al 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and 2 or 4
RS-232/422/485 serial ports in an ARM9 box. In addition, the UC-7122 and UC-7124 have an internal SD
socket and one USB 2.0 host port for storage expansion, to provide high performance communication and
unlimited storage in a super compact, palm-size box. The UC-7122 and UC-7124 are the right solutions for
embedded applications that use a lot of memory, but that must be housed in a small physical space without
sacrificing performance.

The following topics are covered in this c ha pter:



Overview



Package Checklist



Product Features



Product Hardware Specification s



Hardware Block Diagrams

 UC-7122
 UC-7124

UC-7122/7124 Hardware Introduction

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Overview

The UC-7122/7124 embedded computers come with 2 or 4 RS-232/422/485 seri al ports and dual 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet LAN ports to provide users with a versatile communication platform, making thes e RISC-based
embedded computers ideal for your embedded applications.

The UC-7122/7124 embedded computers use the Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9 200 MHz RISC CPU. Unlike the
X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the ARM9’s RISC design architecture and modern semiconductor
technology provide the UC-7122/7124 with a powerful computing engine and communication funct ions, but
without generating too much heat. Moreover, the built-in 16 MB NOR Flash ROM and 32 MB SDRAM give you
enough storage capacity to run applications on the UC-7122/7124. The additional SD socket provides the
flexibility for storage expansion, and the dual LAN ports built into the ARM9 make the UC-7122/7124 ideal
communication platforms for simple data acquisition and protocol conversion applications. In addition, the
RS-232/422/485 serial ports allow y ou to connect a variety of serial devic es. Ta ken together, these features
ensure that the UC-7122/712 4 embedded computers are convenient and powerful central control units for
industrial applications, such as data acquisition, remote device control and monitoring, and protocol
conversion.

Package Checklist

UC-7124-CE

Mini RISC-based, Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with Dual LANs , 4 Serial Ports, SD, USB, WinCE 5.0

UC-7122-CE

Mini RISC-based, Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with Dual LANs , 2 Serial Ports, SD, USB, WinCE 5.0
Each model is shipped with the following items:

• 1 UC-7122/7124 embedded computer

• Ethernet Cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm

• CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin header to DB9 female console port cable, 100 cm

• Universal Power Adaptor

• Document & Software CD

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

Optional Accessories

• 35 mm DIN-rail mounting k i t (DK-35A)

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

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Product Features

The UC-7122/7124 embedded computers have the following features:

• Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9 32-bit 200 MHz processor

• 32 MB on-board RAM

• 16 MB built-in flash memory

• RS-232/422/485 serial ports with software selectable interface

• Baudrates between 50 bps and 921.6Kbps; supports non-standard baudrates

• Dual 10/100 M Ethernet for backup networking

• SD card slot for storage expansion

• LED indicators for status, serial transmission

• Ready-to-run WinCE platform

• Easy DIN-rail or wall mounting

• Fanless design for increased ruggedness

• -40 to 75°C wide temperature models available

Product Hardware Specifications

Computer

CPU:

Cirrus EP9302 ARM9 CPU, 200 MHz

USB:

USB 2.0 hosts x 1, type A connector

DRAM:

DDR2 SDRAM, 32 MB

Flash:

NOR Flash, 16 MB

OS (pre

-installed): Windows CE 5.0

Storage

Storage Expansion:

SD slot

Ethernet Interface

LAN:

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45) x 2

Magnetic Isolation Protection:

1.5 kV, built-in

Serial Interface

Serial Standards:

UC

-7122: RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9 male) x 2

UC

-7124: RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (RJ45) x 4

ESD

Protection: 4 kV for all signals

Console Port:

RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin pin header output

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 nonstandard 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-, GND

LEDs

System:

Ready, SD

LAN:

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

Serial:

TxD, RxD (2 or 4 of each)

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Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Aluminum (1 mm)

Weight:

UC

-7122: 190 g (0.42 lb)

UC

-7124: 200 g (0.44 lb)

Dimensions:

77 x 111 x 26 mm (3.03 x 4.37 x 1.02 in)

Mounting:

DIN rail, wall

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

Standard Models:

-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)

Wide Temp. Models:

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)

Storage Temperature:

Standard Models:

-20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)

Wide Temp. Models:

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Ambient Relative Humidit y:

5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Anti

-Vibration: 1 Grms @ IEC-68-2-6, sine wave (resonance search), 5-

500 Hz, 1 Oct/min, 1 cycle, 13 min

17 sec per axis

Power Requirements

Input Voltage:

12 to 48 VDC

Input Current:

UC

-7122:

• 170 mA @ 24 VDC

• 340 mA @ 12 VDC
UC

-7124:

• 180 mA @ 24 VDC

• 360 mA @ 12 VDC

Power Consumption:

• UC

-7122: 4.1 W

• UC

-7124: 4.3 W

Standards and Certifications

Safety:

UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN 60950-1

EMC:

EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2 Class A, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

Green Product:

RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Reliability

Alert Tools:

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

Automatic Reboot Trigger:

Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time:

• UC

-7122: 234,746 hrs.

• UC

-7124: 210,233 hrs.

Standard:

Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard

Warranty

Warranty Period:

5 years

Details:

See www.moxa.com/warranty

Note: The Hardware Specifications apply to the embedded computer un

it itself, but not to accessories. In

particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessor ies such as the power adapter and
cables.

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Hardware Block Diagrams

UC-7122

UC-7122/7124 Hardware Introduction

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UC-7124

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2. Hardware Introduction

The UC-7122/7124 embedded computers are compact, well-designed, and built rugged enough for industrial
applications. The small pocket size of the computers makes them suitable for a variety of operating
environments. LED indicators help you monitor the performance and identify trouble spots, and the reliable
hardware platform allows you to devote your attention to developing your appl ication. In this chapter, learn the
basics about the embedded computer hardware and its different parts.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Appearance

 UC-7122
 UC-7124



Dimensions

 UC-7122
 UC-7124



LED Indicators



Reset Button



Real Time Clock

UC-7122/7124 Hardware Hardware Introduction

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Appearance

UC-7122

UC-7124

UC-7122/7124 Hardware Hardware Introduction

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Dimensions

UC-7122

UC-7122/7124 Hardware Hardware Introduction

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UC-7124

LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Ready

Green Power is on and functioning normally

Off Power is off or there is another power error

SD

Green SD card is detected

Off No SD card is detected

LAN

Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet link

Green 100 Mbps Ethernet link

Off Disconnected or short circuit

TxD

P1-P4*

Green Serial ports P1-P4 transmitting data*

Off Serial ports P1-P4 not transmitting data*

RxD

P1-P4*

Yellow Serial ports P1-P4 receiving data*

Off Serial ports P1-P4 not receiving data*

*Note that the TxD and RxD LEDs on the UC-7122 display port 1 and port 2 (P1/P2) status only.

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Reset Button

Hold the reset button down for 5 seconds to load the factory default configuration. After loading the factory
defaults, the system will reboot automatically. We recommend that you use this function only if the software is
not working properly.

The reset button is NOT designed as a hard reboot for the embedded computer.

ATTENTION

Restoring default settings preserves your data

Resetting the embedded computer to factory defaults will NOT format the user directory and will NOT erase the
user’s data. The reset button only loads a configuration file.

Real Time Clock

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

ATTENTION

There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of b attery is used. To avoid t his potential danger , always be sure
to use the correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team for battery replacement.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

3

3. Hardware Connection Description

The UC-7122/7124 embedded computers support different types of connections. Dual Ethernet and multiple
serial interfaces are built into every model, including a serial console port for m onitoring bootup messages. The
UC-7122/7124 also support an SD card for storage expansion, and USB ports that can be used to add external
hard drives. The pre-installed WinCE 5.0 operating system provides powerful development tools that allow you
to develop custom applications for remote operation of your device at low cost. In this chapter, learn how to
connect the embedded computer to th e network and to various devices.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Installing the UC-7122/7124

 Wall or Cabinet Mounting
 DIN-Rail Mounting



Wiring Requirements

 Connecting the Power
 Grounding the Unit



Connecting Data Transmission Cables

 Connecting to the Network
 Connecting to a Serial Device
 Connecting to the Serial Console Port



Installing an SD Card for Storage Expansion



USB Port

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Installing the UC-7122/7124

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The UC

-7122/7124 have built-

in “ears” for attaching the embedded computers to a wall
or the inside of a cabinet. We suggest using two screws per ear to attach the
UC-7122/7124 to a wall or cabinet. The heads of the screws should be less than 6.0 mm
in diam

eter, and the shafts should be less t ha n 3.5 mm in diameter, as shown by the

figure at the right.

DIN-Rail Mounting

DIN-rail attachments can be purchased separately to attach the product to a DIN-rail.

Wiring Requirements

This section describes how to conn ec t serial dev ices to the emb edded compu ter .
You should heed the following 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 and 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 thro u gh 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 a ll devices in the system.

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ATTENTION

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your embedded computer.

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 da

mage 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 DC source should be from a UL Listed Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS), external adaptor with output
rated at 12 to 48 VDC, 1.2 A minimum. If the power is properly supplied, the “Ready” LED will glow a solid green
after a 25 to 30 second delay.

Grounding the Unit

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Before
connecting any devices, run a ground wire from the ground screw to the grounding surface.

ATTENTION

This product should be mounted to a well

-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.

SG: The

Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected

Ground) contact is the left most contact of the 3

-pin

power terminal block connector when viewed from the
angle

shown here. Connect the SG wire to an

appropriate grounded metal surface.

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Connecting Data Transmission Cables

This section describes how to connect the embedded computer to the network, serial devices, and serial COM
terminal.

Connecting to the Network

Plug your network cable into the embedded computer’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be
plugged into your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the embedded
computer’s Ethernet port will glow to indicate a valid connection.

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN port uses 8-pin RJ45 connectors. The following diagram shows the pinouts for
these ports.

The LED indicator in the upper right corner glows a solid
green color when the cable is properly co nnected to a 100
Mbps

Ethernet network. The LED will flash on and off when

Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.

Pin Signal

1 ETx+
2 ETx­3 ERx+
4 –
5 –
6 ERx­7 –
8 –

The LED indicator in the upper left corner glows a solid
orange color when the

cable is properly connected to a 10

Mbps Ethernet network. The LED will flash on and off w hen
Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.

Connecting to a Serial Device

Use a serial cable to plug your serial device into the embedded computer’s serial port. The two serial ports on
the UC-7122 use male DB9 connectors and are labeled P1 and P2. The four serial ports on the UC-7124 use
RJ45 connectors and are labeled P1, P2, P3, and P4. All of the serial ports can be configured by software for
RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication. The pin assignments are shown in the following two tables:

DB9 Male Port (UC-7122)

Pin RS-232 RS-422

RS-485

(4-wire)

RS-485

(2-wire)

1 DCD TxDA(-) TxDA(-) –
2 RxD TxDB(+) TxDB(+) –
3 TxD RxDB(+) RxDB(+) DataB(+)
4 DTR RxDA(-) RxDA(-) DataA(-)
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR – – –
7 RTS – – –
8 CTS – – –

RJ45 (UC-7124)

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

1 DSR – –
2 RTS TxD+ –
3 GND GND GND
4 TxD TxD- –
5 RxD RxD+ Data+
6 DCD RxD- Data­7 CTS – –
8 DTR – –

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Connecting to the Serial Console Port

The serial console port is a 4-pin pin-header RS-232 port. It is designed for serial console terminals, which are
useful for viewing boot up message.

Serial Console Port & Pinouts Serial Console Cable

Pin Signal

1 TxD
2 RxD
3 NC
4 GND

NC=Not Connected

Installing an SD Card for Storage Expansion

The UC-7122/7124 provide an SD slot for storage expansion. The SD slot allows users to plug in a Secure
Digital (SD) memory card compliant with SD standard V1.0 for up to 1 GB of additional memory space. The
following steps show you how to install an SD card in the UC-7122/7124.

The SD slot is located on the right side of the UC-7122/7124 enclosure. To install an SD card, you must first
remove the protective cover to access the slot, and then plug the SD card directly in to the slot.

Step 1: Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the SD card slot’s outer cover.

Step 2: After removing the cover, insert the SD memory card into the slot.

NOTE

To remove the SD card from the slot, press the SD card in slightly with your finger, and then remove your finger
to cause the card to spring out partially. You may now grasp the top of the card with two fingers and pull it out.

USB Port

The UC-7122/7124 has one USB port that supports USB 2.0 host. The USB port is used to connect an external
flash disk to the embedded computer.