Moxa Technologies MAR-2000 Instructions for use

MAR-2000 Hardware User’s Manual
Edition 2.0, February 2017
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MAR-2000 Hardware User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-2
Product Hardware Specifications...........................................................................................................1-3
2. Appearance and Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 2-1
Appearance........................................................................................................................................2-2
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2-3
Hardware Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................2-4
LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................2-4
Reset Button......................................................................................................................................2-5
Real Time Clock..................................................................................................................................2-5
3. Mounting Options.............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Wall or Cabinet Mounting.....................................................................................................................3-2
DIN Rail Assembly ..............................................................................................................................3-2
4. Hardware Connection Description..................................................................................................... 4-1
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................4-2
Connecting the Power .........................................................................................................................4-2
Grounding the MAR-2000 ....................................................................................................................4-3
Connecting to the Network...................................................................................................................4-3
Connecting a Serial Device...................................................................................................................4-3
Connecting to the Console Port.............................................................................................................4-4
CompactFlash ....................................................................................................................................4-5
SIM Card...........................................................................................................................................4-6
USB ..................................................................................................................................................4-6
Digital Inputs/Outputs.........................................................................................................................4-6
Digital Input Wiring .....................................................................................................................4-6
Digital Output Wiring ...................................................................................................................4-6
A. Regulatory Approval Statements....................................................................................................... A-1

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Moxa MAR-2000 programmable RISC-platform multi-WAN router.
The MAR-2000 is a multi-WAN router with 802.11n, GPS, and 3G GSM/HSPA+ interfaces. It features 2
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 2 Ethernet ports, 4 digital input channels, 4 digital output channels, a
CompactFlash socket, and 2 USB 2.0 ports. The MAR-2000 is particularly well-suited for rolling stock or other
vehicle applications, giving a solid, convenient foundation for configuring an intelligent, cost-effective,
multiple-WAN mobile communications environment.
This manual introduces the hardware of the MAR-2000 multi-WAN router, with a focus on installing and
configuring the hardware.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Hardware Specifications

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Overview
The MAR-2000 series is a compact programmable RISC-based wireless mobile router with strong wireless
routing capabilities. Featuring a built-in GPS module, HSPA+ cellular and 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless capabilities,
independent power switches on its cellular module connectors and high thermal tolerance, the MAR-2000 is
compliant with a portion of EN 50155 specifications. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash ROM and 512 MB SDRAM
give you enough memory to your application software, and the 512 MB NAND Flash can be used to provide
additional data storage. The MAR-2000 also provides one CompactFlash socket for future storage expansion.
The built-in GPS module supports geo-fencing functionality, making it ideal for managing wireless connections
in cross-WAN environments, such as are found in rolling stock or other vehicle applications.
The MAR-2000 offers optimal data routing with the built-in dynamic routing feature. When a train travels to a
different region, it often faces different wireless interface switches, such as WiFi, UMTS and HSPA+. Through
multiple-WAN support and backup, the MAR-2000 helps ensure that your wireless connections are always
available.
The MAR-2000 series includes wide temperature models designed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures
ranging from -25 to 70°C.
The MAR-2000 provides an easy way to configure the routing between your various network interfaces.
Advantages of MAR-2000 include the following:
•Intelligent policy configuration: Users can easily automate system configuration for heterogeneous
networks.
•Multiple routing technology: Network bandwidth efficiency is easily optimized and network traffic jams
are easily avoided.
Package Checklist
All models of the MAR-2000 Series are shipped with the following items:
•1 MAR-2000 multi-WAN router
•Wallmount assembly
•DIN rail mount assembly
•CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 100 cm 4-pin-to-DB9 (female-to-female) console port cable, to connect to the
onboard 4-pin male RS-232 header connector
•Quick installation guide
•Documentation & software CD
•Warranty card
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
•Intel XScale IXP435 processor, 533 MHz
•512 MB DDR2 SDRAM
•512 MB NAND Flash for data storage
•32 MB NOR Flash to store OS
•Multi-WAN dynamic routing
•Policy-based routing management
•Simple web management user interface
•IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless AP/bridge/client
•Five-band UMTS/HSPA+ and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE industrial IP-modems
•Complies with a portion of EN 50155 specifications
•Built-in 50-channel GPS for location-based applications
•-25 to 70°C wide temperature range (EN 50155 Class T3)

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Product Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU:
Intel XScale IXP435, 533 MHz
OS (pre
-installed): Linux 3.8.13
DRAM:
512 MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard
Flash:
32 MB NOR Flash onboard to store
OS
512 MB NAND Flash, up to 1 GB for OS file system, caching storage, and data logger
USB:
USB 2.0 hosts x 2
Storage
Storage Expansion:
CompactFlash (Type I/II) socket, up to 8 GB
Ethernet Interface
LAN:
2 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (M12)
M
agnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 kV built in
GPS Module (U-Blox LEA-6S)
Receiver Types:
• 50
-channel U-blox 6 engine
• GPS L1 C/A code
• SBAS:WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
Acquisition:
• Cold starts: 28 s
• Warm starts: 28 s
• Aided starts: 1 s
• Hot star
ts: 1 s
Sensitivity:
• Tracking:
-160 dBm
• Reacquisition:
-160 dBm
• Cold starts:
-147 dBm
Timing accuracy:
• RMS: 30 ns
• 99%: <60 ns
• Granularity: 21 ns
Accuracy:
• Position: 2.5 m CEP
• SBAS: 2.0m CEP
Protocols:
NMEA, UBX binary, max. update rate: 5Hz (ROM version )
Time Pulse:
0.25Hz to 1KHz
Velocity Accuracy:
0.1 m/s
Heading Accuracy:
0.5 degrees
A
-GPS: Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant
Operational Limits:
Velocity:500m/s(972 knots)
Connector Type:
TNC
WLAN Module (Atheros AR9220)
WAPN001:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN module with TNC antenna connector
Standard:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n for wireless LAN
Connector Type:
QMA connector female type (MAR-2001-T x 2, MAR-2002-T x 4)
Mode:
Client/AP

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Cellular Module (Cinterion PH8)
Frequency Bands:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+
Band Options:
• Five band UMTS(WCDMA/FDD)
• 800/850/1900 AWS and 2100 MHz
• Quad
-band GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSDPA/HSUPA Data Rates:
DL: 3.6/7.2/14.4 Mbps; UL: 2.0/5.76 Mbps
UMTS Data
Rates:
DL: max 384 Kbps; UL: max 384 Kbps
EDGE Class 12:
DL: max 237 Kbps; UL: max 237 Kbps
GPRS Class 12:
DL: max 85.6 Kbps; UL: max 85.6 Kbps
Connector Type:
QMA connector female type (MAR-2001-T x 2, MAR-2002-T x 3)
Serial Interface
Serial Stand
ards: 2 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9)
Console Port:
RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)
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
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 non-standard baudrates; see user’s manual for details)
Digital Input
Input Channels:
4, source type
Input Voltage:
0 to 30 VDC
Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts:
• Logic level 0: Close to GND
• Logic le
vel 1: Open
Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts:
• Logic level 0: +3 V max.
• Logic level 1: +10 V to +30 V (COM to DI)
Connector Type:
10-pin screw terminal block (4 points, COM, GND)
Isolation:
2 KV optical isolation
Digital Output
Output Channe
ls: 4, sink type
Output Current:
Max. 200 mA per channel
On
-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 V
Connector Type:
10-pin screw terminal block (4 points, GND)
LEDs
System:
Power, Ready, Storage, Programmable
LAN:
10M/Link x 2, 100M/Link x 2 (on connector)
Serial:
TxD x 2, RxD x 2
Reset Button:
Supports “Reset to Factory Default”

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Physical Characteristics
Housing:
SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight:
1.2 kg
Dimensions:
200 x 57 x 120 mm (7.87 x 2.24 x 4.72 in)
Mounting:
DIN rail, wall
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
Standard Models:
-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)
Wide Temp. Models:
-25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature:
Standard Models:
-25 to 75°C (-13 to 167°F)
Wide Temp. Models:
-40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)
Am
bient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti
-vibration: IEC 61373 standard
Anti
-shock: IEC 61373 standard
Power Requirements
Input Voltage:
24 VDC (9 to 48 V), M12 connector
Power Consumption:
20 W
• 833 mA @ 24 VDC
Standards and Certifications
Safety:
UL 60950-1
EMC:
EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
Rail Traffic:
EN 50155*, EN 50121-4, IEC 61373
*Complies with a portion of EN 50155 specifications. Please contact
Moxa or a Moxa distributor for details.
Reliability
Alert Tools:
Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)
Warranty
Warranty Period:
5 years (does not apply to cellular module)
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note: These hardware specificatio
ns describe the embedded computer unit itself, but not its official
accessories. In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as power
adaptors and cables.

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2. Appearance and Dimensions
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Appearance

Dimensions

Hardware Block Diagram

LED Indicators

Reset Button

Real Time Clock

MAR-2000 Hardware Appearance and Dimensions
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Appearance
Front View
Top View
Rear View
NOTE
The Configuration Switch
, which is for turning on the power, is available by request

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Dimensions
Unit = mm (inch)
MAR-2001-T
MAR-2002-T

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Hardware Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the layout of the MAR-2000’s internal components.
LED Indicators
The MAR-2000 has 14 LED indicators on the top panel. Refer to the following table for information about each
LED.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Power Green Power is on and functioning normally
Off Power is off, or there is a power malfunction
Storage Yellow CF card has been detected
Off CF card has not been detected
Ready Green The system is ready
Off The system is not ready
X1
(programmable)
Green This LED must be defined by the user, as a “programmable function”
Off This LED must be defined by the user, as a “programmable function”
LAN
(1, 2)
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Yellow 10 Mbps Ethernet mode
Off No LAN activity
Tx, Tx (P1-P2) Green Serial ports P1-P2 transmitting data
Off Serial ports P1-P2 not transmitting data
Rx, Rx (P1-P2) Yellow Serial ports P1-P2 receiving data
Off Serial ports P1-P2 not receiving data

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Reset Button
The button labeled Reset returns the MAR-2000 to its factory-default configuration.
Press the Reset button continuously for at least 5 seconds to load the factory-default configuration. After
the factory defaults have been loaded, the system will reboot automatically. The Ready LED maintains a
steady glow once the system has rebooted.
We recommend that you only use this function under extreme circumstances, such as when the software is not
working properly and you must reload the device’s default settings.
WARNING
Existing configuration will be eras
ed after the you reset the device to the factory defaults."
Real Time Clock
The MAR-2000’s real time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do not
replace the lithium battery without help from a qualified Moxa support engineer. If you need to change the
battery, contact the Moxa RMA service team.
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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3. Mounting Options
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

DIN Rail Assembly

MAR-2000 Hardware Mounting Options
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Wall or Cabinet Mounting
The two metal brackets that come standard with the MAR-2000 are used to attach the MAR-2000 to a wall or
the inside of a cabinet. First, use two screws (M3 type, torque 4.5±0.5 kgf-cm) per bracket to attach the
brackets to the bottom of the MAR-2000 (Fig. A). Next, use two screws per bracket to attach the MAR-2000 to
a wall or cabinet (Fig. B).
Figure A: MAR-2000 Embedded Computer—Wall Mounting Assembly (bottom view)
Figure B: MAR-2000 Embedded Computer—Wall Mounting Assembly (top view)
DIN Rail Assembly
An aluminum DIN rail attachment plate is included with the product. When attaching the rail mount to the
MAR-2000, make sure the metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the following figures.
STEP 1: Insert the top of the DIN rail into the slot,
just below the stiff metal spring.
STEP 2: The DIN rail attachment unit will snap into
place as shown below.
To remove the MAR-2000 from the DIN rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2.

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4. Hardware Connection Description
This section describes how to connect the MAR-2000 to serial devices for initial testing purposes.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Wiring Requirements

Connecting the Power

Grounding the MAR-2000

Connecting to the Network

Connecting a Serial Device

Connecting to the Console Port

CompactFlash

SIM Card

USB

Digital Inputs/Outputs
Digital Input Wiring
Digital Output Wiring

MAR-2000 Hardware Hardware Connection Description
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Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your
MAR-2000.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current i
n 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 damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caut
ion!
Be careful when handling
the MAR-2000. When plugged in, the MAR-2000’s internal components generate
heat, and
the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also observe the following common wiring rules:
•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.
•You can use the type of signal transmitted through 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.
•Where necessary, we strongly recommend that you label all system wiring, for all devices in the system.
Connecting the Power
The MAR-2000 has a 5-pin M12 connector for the 24 VDC power input (see the attention note below).
The following figures show how the power input connects to an external power source. If the power is properly
supplied, the Ready LED turns solid green after about five minutes.
ATTENTION
The power for this prod
uct should be supplied by a listed power supply unit
rated to deliver 12 to 48 VDC at
a minimum of 1280 mA for 12 VDC, and 300 mA for 48 VDC.

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Grounding the MAR-2000
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the
ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well
-grounded mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
SG:
The Grounding Connect
or and the central pin in
the
power connector (see the figure to the left
) are on
the same grounding plane and should both
be
properly
connected to a shielding ground.
Connecting to the Network
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable
s to one of the MAR-2000’
s 10/100M Ethernet ports
(
M12), and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet network. See the adjacent
figure for
the M12 Ethernet connector pin assignments:
Recommend M12 Connector and Cable
Connector
M12D-4P-IP68: Field-installation D-coded screw-in Ethernet connector, 4-pin male M12 connector,
IP68-rated
Cable
CBL-M12D(MM4P)/RJ45-100 IP67: 1-meter D-coded M12-to-RJ45 Cat-5C UTP Ethernet cable, 4-pin male
M12 connector, IP67-rated
Connecting a Serial Device
Use properly wired serial cables to connect the MAR-2000 to serial devices. The MAR-2000’s serial ports (P1 to
P2) use 9-pin male DB9 connectors. The ports can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or 2-wire RS-485 from
the MAR-2000’s management Web page. The pin assignments are shown in the following table:
Pin RS-232 RS-422/
RS-485-4w RS-485-2w
1 DCD TxD-(A) –
2 RxD TxD+(B) –
3 TxD RxD+(B) Data+(B)
4 DTR RxD-(A) Data-(A)
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR – –
7 RTS – –
8 CTS – –

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Connecting to the Console Port
The MAR-2000’s console port is an RS-232 4-pin header connector. Refer to the following figure for pin
assignments on the console port cable. Use the CBL-4PINDB9F-100 cable included with the MAR-2000 to
connect a PC to the MAR-2000’s serial console port.
Pinouts
for the Serial Console Port Serial Console Cable
Pin Signal
1 TxD
2 RxD
3 NC
4 GND
The console port is located just below the CompactFlash socket, on the opposite side of the motherboard. Use
a screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the cover to the embedded computer’s housing.
Refer to the following figure to see the precise location of the console port.

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CompactFlash
The MAR-2000 provides one CompactFlash (CF) slot that supports CompactFlash type I/II card expansion.
WARNING
Be sure
to power off the computer before inserting or removing the CompactFlash card.
T
he following description
explains the installation
process
for CompactFlash cards.
You must remove the shell’s protective cover
before you can access the
CompactFlash
socket.
Two screws (
shown at right) secure the cover in
place.
The CF socket is located on the motherboard, as shown below.
If you need device drivers for other kinds of mass storage cards, contact Moxa for information on how to initiate
a cooperative development project.