Moxa Technologies UC-8100, UC-8131-LX, UC-8112-LX, UC-8132-LX, UC-8162-LX Hardware User Manual

UC-8100 Series Hardware User’s Manual

Edition 3.1, September 2018

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UC-8100 Series Hardware User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

Model Descriptions .............................................................................................................................. 1-2

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

Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-2

Hardware Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

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

Default Programmable Button Operations .............................................................................................. 2-4

Diagnosing Device and Subsystem Failures ..................................................................................... 2-4

Reset to Default Button ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

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

Placement Options .............................................................................................................................. 2-5

DIN Rail Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

Wall or Cabinet Mounting ............................................................................................................. 2-6

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

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

Connecting the Power .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Grounding the Unit ...................................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

Inserting the SD and SIM Card ............................................................................................................. 3-4

USB Port ............................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Installing the Cellular/Wi-Fi Module ....................................................................................................... 3-5

A. Regulatory Approval Statements ....................................................................................................... A-1

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1. Introduction

The UC-8100 series 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 computers to a variety of complex communications solutions.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview



Model Descriptions



Package Checklist



Hardware Specifications



Hardware Block Diagram

UC-8100 Series Introduction

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Overview

The UC-8100 Series is built around an ARMv7 Cortex-A8 RISC processor that has been optimized for use in

energy monitoring systems, but is widely applicable to a variety of industrial solutions. With flexible interfacing

options, this tiny embedded computer is a reliable and secure gateway for data acquisition and processing at

field sites as well as a useful communication platform for many other large-scale deployments.

Model Descriptions

The UC-8100 Series includes the following models:

• UC-8131-LX: RISC-based platform with 300 MHz CPU, 2 Ethernet ports, 1 serial port, 8 GB eMMC, SD

socket, USB port, and Moxa Industrial Linux pre-installed

• UC-8132-LX: RISC-based platform with 300 MHz CPU, mPCIe socket for cellular/Wi-Fi module, 2 Ethernet

ports, 2 serial ports, 8 GB eMMC, SD socket, USB port, and Moxa Industrial Linux pre-installed

• UC-8162-LX: RISC-based platform with 600 MHz CPU, mPCIe socket for cellular/Wi-Fi module, 2 Ethernet

ports, 2 serial ports, 8 GB eMMC, SD socket, USB port, and Moxa Industrial Linux pre-installed

• UC-8112-LX: RISC-based platform with 1 GHz CPU, mPCIe socket for cellular/Wi-Fi module, 2 Ethernet

ports, 2 serial ports, 8 GB eMMC, SD socket, USB port, and Moxa Industrial Linux pre-installed

Package Checklist

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

• UC-8100 embedded computer

• Console cable

• Power jack

• 3-pin terminal block for power (Pre-installed on the UC-8100)

• 5-pin terminal block for UART x 2 (Pre-installed on the UC-8100)

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

Hardware Specifications

NOTE

The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at

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UC-8100 Series Introduction

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Hardware Block Diagram