Moxa Technologies ThinkCore DA-661, ThinkCore DA-662, v-663, DA-661, DA-663 Hardware User Manual

ThinkCore DA-661/662/663

Hardware User’s Manual

Second Edition, September 2006

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ThinkCore DA-661/662/663

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......................................................................................................... 1-3

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

Hardware Introduction............................................................................................................. 1-4

Appearance and Dimensions...................................................................................... 1-4

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

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................... 1-7

Reset Button ............................................................................................................... 1-7

LCD Screen................................................................................................................ 1-7

Push Buttons............................................................................................................... 1-8

Real-time Clock.......................................................................................................... 1-8

Placement Options................................................................................................................... 1-8

Desktop....................................................................................................................... 1-8

Rack Mounting........................................................................................................... 1-8

Connecting the Hardware ........................................................................................................ 1-9

Wiring Requirements ................................................................................................. 1-9

Connecting the Power ................................................................................................ 1-9

Connecting to the Network....................................................................................... 1-10

Connecting to a Serial Device .................................................................................. 1-10

Connecting to the Console Port................................................................................ 1-10

PCMCIA................................................................................................................... 1-11

CompactFlash........................................................................................................... 1-11

USB Host.................................................................................................................. 1-11

Appendix A Service Information..................................................................................... A-1

MOXA Internet Services......................................................................................................... A-2

Problem Report Form ............................................................................................................. A-3

Product Return Procedure....................................................................................................... A-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The ThinkCore DA-661/662/663 are RISC-based, ready-to-run embedded computers designed for
industrial data acquisition applications. Each model has 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 1 CF
socket, 1 PCMCIA socket, and 2 USB hosts based on the Intel XScale IXP-425 communication
processor. In addition, the DA-661 has two Ethernet ports, the DA-662 has 4 Ethernet ports, and
the DA-663 has 2 fiber Ethernet channels. The casing is a standard 1U, 19-inch wide
rack-mounted rugged enclosure. The robust, rack-mountable mechanism design provides the
hardened protection needed for industrial environment applications, and makes it easy for users to
install the DA-661/662/663 on a standard 19-inch rack. The DA-661/662/663 are ideal for
applications that require a distributed embedded technology, such as SCADA systems, plant floor
automation, and power electricity monitoring applications.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview

¾ Package Checklist
¾ Product Features
¾ Hardware Specifications

 Hardware Introduction

¾ Appearance and Dimensions
¾ Hardware Block Diagram
¾ LED Indicators
¾ Reset Button
¾ LCM Screen
¾ Push Buttons
¾ Real-time Clock

 Placement Options

¾ Desktop
¾ Rack Mounting

 Connecting the Hardware

¾ Wiring Requirements
¾ Connecting the Power
¾ Connecting to the Network
¾ Connecting to a Serial Device
¾ Connecting to the Console Port
¾ PCMCIA
¾ CompactFlash

¾ USB Host

DA-661/662/663 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction

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Overview

The ThinkCore DA-661/662/663 are RISC-based, ready-to-run embedded computers designed for
industrial data acquisition applications. Each model has 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 1 CF
socket, 1 PCMCIA socket, and 2 USB hosts based on the Intel XScale IXP-425 communication
processor. In addition, the DA-661 has two Ethernet ports, the DA-662 has 4 Ethernet ports, and
the DA-663 has 2 fiber Ethernet channels. The casing is a standard 1U, 19-inch wide
rack-mounted rugged enclosure. The robust, rack-mountable mechanism design provides the
hardened protection needed for industrial environment applications, and makes it easy for users to
install the DA-661/662/663 on a standard 19-inch rack. The DA-661/662/663 are ideal for
applications that require a distributed embedded technology, such as SCADA systems, plant floor
automation, and power electricity monitoring applications.

The DA-661/662/663 are suitable for IT control room applications, the critical assets used in the
control and automation system of industrial plant floors, and in electric power utility substations.
The DA-661/662/663 can accept a wide range of power inputs (from 100 to 240V), which means
that they can be connected to AC power lines. Because of the no hard disk, fan-less, energy
efficient design, the DA-661/662/663 minimize heat generation, can operate around the clock, year
in and year out, in heavy duty, harsh industrial environments, delivering the kind of reliable
computing power expected of a multifunctional controller.

Choose from models of the DA-661/662/663 that come pre-installed with the open-standard Linux
OS, or the commonly used WinCE OS. The built-in SDK makes program development easy by
allowing you to follow the common programming procedures used on a standard PC. All of the
software you develop for your own applications can be stored in the onboard Flash memory. The
DA-661/662/663 embedded computers are ideal for creating control systems with distributed
architecture that are based on embedded technologies. Typical applications include SCADA
systems, plant floor automation, and power electricity monitoring.

Package Checklist

Before installing the ThinkCore DA-661/662/663, verify that the package contains the following
items:

• 1 ThinkCore DA-661/662/663 Embedded Computer

• 19-inch Rack-Mount Kit

• Quick Installation Guide

• Document & Software CD

• Cross-over Ethernet cable

• CBL-RJ45M9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Male DB9 serial port cable

• CBL-RJ45F9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Female DB9 console port cable

• Power Cord

• Product Warranty Statement

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

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Product Features

• Intel XScale IXP-425 533 MHz Processor

• On-board 128 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash ROM

• 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports

• 2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for DA-662 model)

• 2 multi-mode 100BaseFX fiber channels with SC connector (DA-663)

• Standard 19-inch rack-mount installation, 1U height

• Wide range of power input voltages from 100 to 240VAC

• LCD screen and push buttons for HMI

• Ready-to-run Linux/WinCE 5.0 platform

• Robust, fanless design

• PCMCIA for wireless LAN expansion (supports 802.11b/g)

• CompactFlash for storage expansion

• USB 2.0 host

Hardware Specifications

ThinkCore DA-661 ThinkCore DA-662 ThinkCore DA-663

CPU Intel XScale, IXP-425 (533 MHz)
RAM 128 MB
Flash 32 MB

LAN

Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps × 2 with built-in

1.5 KV magnetic isolation protection
(RJ45 connector)

Multi-mode

100BaseFX fiber

channel × 2 (SC

connector)

Serial Ports

RS-232/422/485 × 16 (RJ45 connector)
Serial Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity none, even, odd, space, mark
Flow Control RTC/CTS, XON/XOFF, RS-485 ADDC™
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Serial Console

RS-232 × 1 (RJ45 connector)
USB 2.0 Hosts 2
PCMCIA

Cardbus × 1

Storage Expansion

CompactFlash × 1

LCM

Text Mode (2 × 16)
Push Buttons 4
Watchdog Timer Yes
Real-time Clock Yes
Buzzer Yes
Reset Button

Reset to Default × 1
Power Input 100 to 240 VAC
Power 15W
Dimensions (W × D × H) 480 × 198 × 45 mm (with rack-mount ears)

440 × 198 × 45 mm (without rack-mount ears)
Weight 2.5 kg 2.6 kg 2.5 kg
Operating Temperature

-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH

Storage Temperature

-20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F), 5 to 95% RH
Regulatory Approvals EMC: CE Class A, FCC Class A; Safety: UL, cUL, TÜV
Warranty 5 years