Moxa Technologies UC-8100 Quick Installation Manual

Top

Bottom

LED Name

Color

Function

USB

Green

Steady On

USB device is connected
and working normally

connected.

SD

Green
Steady On

SD Card inserted and
working normally

Off

SD card is not detected

working normally.

Off

Power is off.

LAN1/2

Green
Steady On

100 Mbps Ethernet link

Blinking

Data transmitting

Yellow
Steady On

10 Mbps Ethernet link

Blinking

Data transmitting

Off

Ethernet is not connected

Wireless
Green

Number of glowing LEDs indicates

1 (Red): Poor

Off

Wireless module is not detected

Diagnosis

Green

Refer Chapter 3 in the Hardware

refer

for details.

Pull out both the top and bottom

UC-8100 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Version 3.0, January 2019

Overview

The UC-8100 computing platform is designed for embedded data
acquisition applications. The computer comes with one or two
RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
ports, as well as a Mini PCIe socket to support cellular modules.
These versatile communication capabilities let users efficiently
adapt the UC-8100 to a variety of complex communication
solutions.

Package Checklist

Before installing the UC-8100, verify that the package contains the
following items:

• UC-8100 embedded computer

• Console cable

• Power jack

• 3-pin terminal block for power (preinstalled on UC-8100)

• 5-pin terminal block for UART x 2 (preinstalled on UC-8100)

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

UC-8100 Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the UC-8100.

Top and Bottom View

Front View

LED Indicators

Off USB device is not

Power Green Power is on and the computer is

Installing the UC-8100

There are two sliders on the back of the unit for DIN rail and wall
mounting.

Mounting on a DIN Rail

Pull out the bottom slider, latch the unit onto the DIN rail, and push
the slider back in.

Mounting on a Wall

sliders and align the screws
accordingly.

Another method for wall mounting installation is to use the
optional wall mounting kit. Attach two mounting brackets on the
side panel of the computer, and fasten with screws. Install the
computer on a wall or cabinet by fastening two screws for each
bracket.

(On RJ45
connector
)

Signal
Strength

– 1 – – 2 – – 3 –

P/N: 1802081000012

*1802081000012*

Program­mable

Yellow
Red

Yellow
Red

signal strength
3 (Green + Yellow + Red): Excellent
2 (Yellow + Red): Good

Manual for details.
These 3 LEDs are programmable;
to Chapter 5 in the Hardware Manual

Connector Description

Power Connector

Connect the “terminal block to power jack converter” (in the
package) to the UC-8100’s DC terminal block (located on the top
panel), and then connect the power adapter. It takes about 30
seconds for the system to boot up. Once the system is ready, the
Ready LED will light up.

The Americas:

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Europe:

[phone]

Asia-Pacific:

[phone]

China:

[phone] (toll-free: 800-820-5036)

India:

[phone]

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SG:

The Shielded Ground (sometimes
called Protected Ground) contact is
the
terminal block connector when
viewed from the angle shown here.
Connect the SG wire to an
appropriate grounded metal surface.

ATTENTION

The product is intended to be supplied by an UL Listed
power adapter whose output meets SELV/LPS, and is rated
12-24 VDC, minimum 0.5 A, Tma = 85°C (minimum).

Pin

Signal

1

ETx+ 2 ETx-

3

ERx+

6

ERx-

Pin

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

1

TXD

TXD+

---

2

RXD

TXD-

---

3

RTS

RXD+

D+

4

CTS

RXD-

D-

5

GND

GND

GND

Pin

Signal

1

TxD 2 RxD 3 NC 4 GND

ATTENTION

There is

of explosion if the battery is replaced by an

incorrect type of battery.

ATTENTION

Remember to choose the “VT100” terminal type. Use the
CBL

to connect a

PC to the UC-8100’s serial console port.

Default IP Address

Netmask

LAN 1

192.168.3.127

255.255.255.0

LAN 2

192.168.4.127

255.255.255.0

Grounding the UC-8100

Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI).

top contact of the 3-pin power

4. Install the other end of the cable onto the connector on the
front panel of the UC-8100. Remove the black plastic cover
first.

Console Port

The console port is an RS-232 port that can be connected with a
4-pin pin header cable. You may use this port for debugging or
firmware upgrade.

5. Install the connector, place the locker washer first, and then
insert the nut. Connect the antenna onto the connector.

Ethernet Ports

The two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) use RJ45
connectors.

USB

The USB 2.0 port is located at the lower part of the front panel, and
supports a USB storage device driver.

Real Time Clock

The UC-8100’s real time clock is powered by a non-chargeable
battery. We strongly recommend that you do not replace the
battery without help from a qualified Moxa support engineer. If you
need to change the battery, contact the Moxa RMA service team.

Connecting the UC-8100 to a PC

A. Through the serial console port with the following settings:

Baudrate=115200 bps, Parity=None, Data bits=8, Stop
bits =1, Flow Control=None

Serial Ports

The two serial ports (P1 and P2) use terminal connectors. Each
port can be configured by software for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.
The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the following table:

Cellular Module

The UC-8100 comes with a PCIe socket inside for wireless
communication. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the screws on the side panel, and take off the cover.

2. Find the location of the PCIe socket. Insert the cellular module
into the socket. Fasten the socket with screws.

SD/SIM Card Sockets

The UC-8100 comes with an SD socket for storage expansion, and
a SIM card socket for cellular communication. The SD card/SIM
card sockets are located at the lower part on the front panel. To
install them, remove the screw and the protection cover to access
the sockets, and then plug the SD card or the SIM card into the
sockets directly. You will hear “click” when finished. Remember to
push in on the SD card or SIM card first if you want to remove
them.

– 4 – – 5 – – 6 –

3. Next you need to install the antenna cable. There are two
antenna connectors on the cellular module. Connect the cable
onto either connector.

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B. By SSH over the network. Refer to the following IP addresses

and login information.

Login: moxa
Password: moxa

-RJ45F9-150 cable included in the package

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