Moxa Technologies THINKCORE W311 User manual

ThinkCore W311/321/341
Hardware User’s Manual
Second Edition, March 2007
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ThinkCore W311/321/341
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........................................................................................................ 1-6
ThinkCore W311.......................................................................................................... 1-6
ThinkCore W321.......................................................................................................... 1-6
ThinkCore W341.......................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.................................................................................2-1
Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
ThinkCore W311.......................................................................................................... 2-2
ThinkCore W321.......................................................................................................... 2-2
ThinkCore W341.......................................................................................................... 2-3
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
ThinkCore W311.......................................................................................................... 2-4
ThinkCore W321.......................................................................................................... 2-5
ThinkCore W341.......................................................................................................... 2-6
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-7
Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-7
Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description .............................................................3-1
Wiring Requirements............................................................................................................... 3-2
Connecting the Power................................................................................................... 3-2
Grounding the Unit....................................................................................................... 3-2
Connecting Data Transmission Cables .................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting to the Network........................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting to the WLAN............................................................................................. 3-3
Connecting to a Serial Device ...................................................................................... 3-4
Serial Console Port....................................................................................................... 3-4
SD Slot (W321 and W341 only).............................................................................................. 3-4
USB (W341 only).................................................................................................................... 3-5
Relay Output (W341 only)....................................................................................................... 3-5
Appendix A FCC Warning Statement.............................................................................A-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 W300 Series is a line of wireless RISC-based embedded computers that feature
802.11a/b/g WLAN, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and an Ethernet port in a small, rugged chassis.
In addition, the W321 and W341 models feature an SD slot, and the W341 features two USB 2.0
hosts and one relay output channel.
As part of the W300 Series, your embedded computer is ideal for diverse, machine-to-machine
embedded applications. It enables wireless operation of traditionally wired network and serial
devices and not only provides transparent data transfer, but also 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, learn about the
capabilities of the embedded computer.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Hardware Specifications
Hardware Block Diagram
¾ThinkCore W311
¾ThinkCore W321
¾ThinkCore W341

ThinkCore W311/321/341 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction
Overview
The ThinkCore W300 Series wireless embedded computer is 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 significant 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.
On-board NOR Flash ROM and SDRAM provides ample storage capacity, and for select models,
the SD slot gives applications extra room to expand. The built-in WLAN function supports the
802.11a/b/g standard, providing transmission security with WEP, WPA and WPA2. 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 WLAN. 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 easily be ported to
W300 Series embedded computers by using a common complier, so little time is spent 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 W311-LX
A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, one serial ports,
Ethernet, and Linux OS
ThinkCore W321-LX
A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, two serial ports,
Ethernet, SD slot, and Linux OS
ThinkCore W341-LX
A RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, four serial ports, Ethernet,
SD slot, USB port, relay output, and Linux OS
Each model is shipped with the following items:
yThinkCore W300 Series wireless embedded computer
yQuick Installation Guide
yDocumentation & Software CD
y100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable
y100 cm console port cable (CBL-4PINDB9F-100)
yUniversal Power Adaptor
yProduct Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
y35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit (DK-35A)
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
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Product Features
ThinkCore W300 Series computers have the following features:
yMOXAART 32-bit ARM9 industrial communication processor
y32 MB on-board RAM (64 MB for W341)
y16 MB built-in flash memory
y802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
yWEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption
yInfrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode
yRS-232/422/485 serial ports with software selectable interface
yBaudrates between 50 and 921.6 Kbps; supports ANY BAUDRATE
y10/100M Ethernet for backup networking
ySD card slot for storage expansion (W321 and W341 only)
yWithstands 5G continuous vibration and 50G shock
yLED indicators for status, serial transmission, and wireless signal strength
yReady-to-run Linux platform
yInstallation on DIN-rail or wall
yFanless design for increased ruggedness
Product Hardware Specifications
System
CPU MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit RISC CPU, 192 MHz
DRAM W311: 32 MB W321: 32 MB W341: 64 MB
Flash W311: 16 MB W321: 16 MB W341: 64 MB
Storage Expansion W311: None W321: SD slot ¯1 W341: SD slot ¯1
USB W341: USB 2.0 host ¯2
Relay Output Form C, SPDT ¯1
Normal switching
capacity:
Switching power:
Switching voltage:
Switch current:
Operation time:
Initial contact resistance:
2 A @30 VDC
60 W max.
220 VDC max.
2 A max.
4 ms @20°C
100 Mohm max.
Console port RS-232 ¯1 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output, “115200, n, 8, 1”
Button Reset button ¯1, supports “Reset to Factory Default”
Others RTC, buzzer, Watchdog Timer
OS Built-in Embedded Linux with MMU support, based on Linux
Kemel 2.6
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WLAN Communication
Standard Compliance 802.11a/b/g
Radio Frequency Type DSSS, CCK, OFDM
Radio Frequency Band 802.11a: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz, 5.25 to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz
802.11b/g: U.S., Europe and Japan product covering 2.4 to 2.484 GHz
Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Modulation 802.11a/g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
Transmission Power
(Typical) 5.15 to 5.35 GHz: 15 dBm @6 Mbps; 12 dBm @54 Mbps
5.725 to 5.825 GHz: 15 dBm @6 Mbps; 12 dBm @54 Mbps
2.412 to 2.483 GHz (IEEE802.11g): 17 dBm @6 Mbps;
15 dBm @54Mbps
2.412 to 2.472 GHz (IEEE802.11b): 18 dBm@ 1 to 11 Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity
(Typical) 5.15 to 5.35 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm
5.47 to 5.725 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm
5.725 to 5.825 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -89 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm
2.412 to 2.472 G (IEEE802.11g): 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm;
54 Mbps @ -73 dBm
2.412 to 2.472 G (IEEE802.11b): 11 Mbps @ -87 dBm;
1 Mbps @ -94 dBm
Transmission Rate 54 Mbps with auto fallback (54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1
Mbps)
802.11b supported rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g supported rates: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Transmission distance 100 meters at 11 Mbps (with no obstructions)
Security WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA, WPA2 data encryption
Antenna Connector Reverse SMA
Antenna External 2 dBi dipole antenna
WLAN Mode Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc
Network Communication
LAN 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ¯1, auto-sensing
Protection 1.5 KV built-in magnetic isolation protection
Serial Communication
Serial Port W311: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male ¯1
W321: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male ¯2
W341: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male ¯4
Protection 15 KV built-in ESD protection for all signals
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits 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
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LEDs
System Ready, SD activity (for W321 and W341 only)
WLAN 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 W311: 400 mA @ 12 VDC
W321: 400 mA @ 12 VDC
W341: 600 mA @ 12 VDC with no USB devices attached
1.2A @ 12 VDC with USB devices on each port at max spec
500 mA @ 5 VDC
Mechanical
Dimension
(W ¯D ¯H) (without wall mount ear or antenna)
W311: 67 ¯100.4 ¯22 mm
W321: 77 ¯111 ¯26 mm
W341: 150 ¯100 ¯38 mm
Antenna 110 mm
Construction Material W311: aluminum, 1 mm
W321: aluminum, 1 mm
W341: aluminum, 1 mm / SECC, 1 mm for rear panel
Mounting DIN-rail, wall
Environmental
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 TÜV, UL, cUL
Others RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Warranty 5 years
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Hardware Block Diagram
ThinkCore W311
UART
MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz
64MB
RAM
16MB
Flash
Power
Circuit
RTC
Watchdog
Serial
Port
LAN
MAC
PHY
Ethernet
WLAN
802.11a/b/g
UART
Console
Port
RS-232RS-232/422/485
ThinkCore W321
UART
MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz
16MB
RAM
8MB
Flash
Power
Circuit
RTC
Watchdog
Serial
Port 1
LAN
MAC
PHY
Ethernet
UART
Serial
Port 2
WLAN
802.11a/b/g
SD
Function
UART
Console
Port
RS-232/422/485 RS-232
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ThinkCore W341
MOXA ART CPU
32-bit ARM9
192 MHz
16MB
RAM
8MB
Flash
Power
Circuit
RTC
Watchdog
LAN
MAC
PHY
Ethernet
UART UARTUART UART
Serial
Port 1 Serial Port 2 Serial Port 3 Serial Port 4
Relay
Output
SD
Function
WLAN
USB 2.0
Host x 2
802.11a/b/g
UART
Console
Port
RS-232RS-232/422/485
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