Moxa Technologies W315 User Manual

ThinkCore W315/325/345

Hardware User’s Manual

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First Edition, May 2007

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ThinkCore W315/325/W345

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

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

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

ThinkCore W315 .......................................................................................................... 1-5

ThinkCore W325 .......................................................................................................... 1-6

ThinkCore W345 .......................................................................................................... 1-6

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

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

ThinkCore W315 .......................................................................................................... 2-2

ThinkCore W325 .......................................................................................................... 2-2

ThinkCore W345 .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-4

ThinkCore W315 .......................................................................................................... 2-4

ThinkCore W325 .......................................................................................................... 2-4

ThinkCore W345 .......................................................................................................... 2-5

LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-6

Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-6

Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-7

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

Installing the W315/W325/W345 ............................................................................................ 3-2

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

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 ...................................................................................... 3-5

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

Connecting an Antenna................................................................................................. 3-5

Installing a SIM Card and SD Card ......................................................................................... 3-5

Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................... 3-5

Installing an SD Card for Storage Expansion............................................................... 3-7

USB (W345 only) .................................................................................................................... 3-8

Relay Output (W345 only)....................................................................................................... 3-8

Appendix A FCC Warning Statement.............................................................................B-1

Appendix B Service Information.....................................................................................B-1

MOXA Internet Services..........................................................................................................B-2

Problem Report Form ..............................................................................................................B-3

Product Return Procedure........................................................................................................B-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The ThinkCore W315/W325/W345 series of wireless RISC-based embedded computers feature a
GSM/GPRS module, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and an Ethernet port in a small, rugged chassis.
In addition, the W325 and W345 models come with an SD slot, and the W345 also has two USB

2.0 hosts and one relay output channel.

The W300 series embedded computers are ideal for diverse, machine-to-machine embedded
applications. The computers enable the wireless operation of traditionally wired network and serial
devices, and can handle transparent data transfer, numeric computing, protocol conversion, data
processing, and even data encryption. You will find it easier to build embedded systems for
distributed peer-to-peer communication, turn wired devices into wireless devices, and introduce
higher mobility and more intelligence to your system. In this chapter, we cover the various
capabilities of the W300 series embedded computers.

In this chapter, we cover the following topics:

 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Product Features
 Product Hardware Specifications
 Hardware Block Diagram

¾ ThinkCore W315
¾ ThinkCore W325
¾ ThinkCore W345

ThinkCore W315/325/W345 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

The ThinkCore W315/W325/W345 wireless embedded computers are designed around the MOXA
ART ARM9 32-bit RISC processor. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the MOXA
ART ARM9 uses RISC architecture and modern semiconductor technology to provide a powerful
computing engine without generating a significant amount of heat. The processor also integrates
UART and LAN functions to provide exceptional communication performance, but without the
bus bandwidth limitations associated with general ARM-based communication products.

An onboard NOR Flash ROM and SDRAM provide ample storage capacity, and the SD slot gives
applications extra room to expand. The built-in GSM/GPRS function supports the
850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequency bands, providing coding scheme from CS-1 to CS-4. The
backup LAN port not only provides an alternative solution for networking, but also supports
Ethernet clients, allowing any network device to plug in and connect to the GPRS network. The
built-in RS-232/422/485 serial ports support a wide range of serial devices, making this platform
suitable for data acquisition and protocol conversion applications.

The Linux-based operating system comes pre-installed and ready to run, providing an open
platform for software development. Software written for desktop PCs can be ported easily to
W300 series embedded computers by using a common complier, so you do not need to spend a lot
of time modifying existing software code. In addition, the operating system, device drivers, and
user-developed software can all be stored in the built-in flash memory.

Package Checklist

The ThinkCore W300 Series includes the following models:

ThinkCore W315-LX

Mini RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS, one serial port,
LAN, SD, and Linux OS

ThinkCore W325-LX

Mini RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS, two serial ports,
LAN, SD, and Linux OS

ThinkCore W345-LX

RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS, four serial ports, LAN,
SD, USB, relay output, and Linux OS

Each model is shipped with the following items:

y ThinkCore W300 Series wireless embedded computer
y Quick Installation Guide
y Document & Software CD
y 100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable
y CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 100 cm 4-pin header to female DB9 console port cable
y 1 dBi antenna
y Universal power adaptor
y Product Warranty Statement

Optional Accessories

y 35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit (DK-35A)

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

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Product Features

W315/W325/W345 series embedded comptuers have the following features:

y MOXA ART 32-bit ARM9 RISC industrial communication processor
y 32 MB on-board RAM (64 MB for W345)
y 16 MB built-in flash memory
y RS-232/422/485 serial ports with software selectable interface
y Baudrate between 50 and 921.6Kbps; supports ANY BAUDRATE
y 10/100M Ethernet for backup networking
y Built-in quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS module
y GPRS class 10
y Coding scheme from CS1 to CS4
y SD card slot for storage expansion
y Designed to withstand continuous 5G vibration and a 50G shock
y LED indicators for status, serial transmission, and wireless signal strength
y Ready-to-run Linux platform
y Install on a DIN-rail or wall
y Fanless design for increased ruggedness

Product Hardware Specifications

System

CPU MOXA ARM9-based 32-bit RISC CPU, 192 MHz
RAM W315: 32 MB

W325: 32 MB
W345: 64 MB

Flash W315: 16 MB

W325: 16 MB
W345: 16 MB

Storage Expansion W315: SD slot x 1

W325: SD slot x 1

W345: SD slot x 1
USB W345:USB2.0 host x 2
Relay Output Form C, SPDT x 1
Normal switching capacity: 2A@30 VDC
Switching power: 60 W max.
Switching voltage: 220 VDC max.
Switching current: 2 A max.
Operation time: 4 ms @ 20°C
Initial contact resistance: 100 MΩ max.
Console port RS-232 x 1 (TxD, RxD, GND); 4-pin header output, “115200, n, 8, 1”
Button Reset button x 1; supports “Reset to Factory Default”
Other RTC, buzzer, Watchdog Timer
OS Built-in Embedded Linux with MMU support; based on Linux Kemel 2.6

Cellular Communication

Standard Compliance GSM (Global Service for Mobile) and GPRS (General Packet Radio

Service)
Radio Band Selection Quad-band 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz
GPRS Multi-slot Class Class 10

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Coding Schemes CS1 to CS4
GPRS Terminal Device
Class
CSD Data
Transmission Rate
SMS Point-to-point Text(MT/MO) and Cell Broadcast
SIM Control 3V/1.8V Interface
Antenna 1 dBi antenna, 8.33 cm

Network Communication

LAN 10/100 Mbps RJ45 x 1, auto-sensing
Protection 1.5 KV built-in magnetic isolation protection

Serial Communication

Serial Port W315: RS-232/422/485, male DB9 x 1
W325: RS-232/422/485, male DB9 x 2
W345: RS-232/422/485, male DB9 x 4
Protection 15 KV built-in ESD protection for all signals
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bit(s) 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, RS-485 ADDC™
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps; supports ANY BAUDRATE

Class B (simultaneous GPRS/CSD connections are not supported)

Up to 14,400 bps

LEDs

System Ready, SD activity (for W325 and W345 only)
GPRS Enable, signal strength
LAN 10 M/Link, 100 M/Link (RJ45 connector)
Serial TxD, RxD

Power Requirements

Power Input 12 to 48 V
Power Consumption In GPRS mode:

W315: 1A @ 12 VDC

W325: 1A @ 12 VDC

W345: 1.2A @ 12 VDC with USB devices on each port at max spec

In idle mode:

W315: 240 mA @ 12 VDC

W325: 270 mA @ 12 VDC

W345: 800 mA @ 12 VDC with USB devices on each port at max spec

Mechanical

Dimensions
(W x D x H)

Construction Material W315: aluminum, 1 mm

Mounting DIN-rail, wall

(without wall mount ears or antenna)

W315: 77 x 111 x 26 mm

W325: 77 x 111 x 26 mm

W345: 150 x 100 x 38 mm

W325: aluminum, 1 mm

W345: aluminum, 1 mm / SECC, 1 mm for rear panel

Environment

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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 FCC, CE (Class A)
Safety UL, cUL
Other RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Warranty

5 years

Hardware Block Diagram

ThinkCore W315

Ethernet

GSM/GPRS

Power
Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

LAN

PHY

MAC

MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz

UART

Serial
Port

Cellular

Console
Port

RS-232RS-232/422/485

UART

UART

32MB
RAM

16MB
Flash

SD
Function

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ThinkCore W325

Ethernet

GSM/GPRS

Power
Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

ThinkCore W345

USB 2.0
Host x 2

LAN

PHY

MAC

Cellular

UART

MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz

UART

Serial
Port 1

RS-232/422/485 RS-232

UART

Serial
Port 2

GSM/GPRS

Cellular

UART

Console
Port

Ethernet

LAN

Relay
Output

32MB
RAM

16MB
Flash

SD
Function

Power
Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

PHY

UART

MAC

MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz

UART UARTUART UART

Serial

Serial

Serial

Port 1

Port 2

Port 3

Serial
Port 4

RS-232/422/485

UART

Console
Port

RS-232

64MB
RAM

16MB
Flash

SD
Function

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