Moxa Technologies UC-8410 Instructions for use

UC-8410/8416/8418/8430
Hardware User's Manual
Fifth Edition, March, 2011
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UC-8410/8416/8418/8430
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 ........................................................................................................................................2-6
Hardware Block Diagrams.................................................................................................................. 2-10
LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................. 2-12
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................... 2-12
Real Time Clock................................................................................................................................ 2-12
3. Mounting Options.............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Wall or Cabinet Mounting.....................................................................................................................3-2
DIN-Rail Mounting ..............................................................................................................................3-2
4. Hardware Connection Description ..................................................................................................... 4-1
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................4-2
Connecting the Power .........................................................................................................................4-2
Connecting to VGA Monitors (UC-8430 only) ..........................................................................................4-3
Connecting to the Network................................................................................................................... 4-4
Connecting to a Serial Device...............................................................................................................4-4
Connecting to a CAN Device ................................................................................................................. 4-5
Connecting to a Speaker or a Headphone (UC-8430 only)........................................................................4-5
Connecting to the Console Port............................................................................................................. 4-6
CompactFlash.....................................................................................................................................4-7
USB ..................................................................................................................................................4-8
DI/DO ...............................................................................................................................................4-9
Digital Input Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 4-9
Digital Output Wiring ...................................................................................................................4-9
A. Regulatory Approval Statements....................................................................................................... A-1

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Moxa UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 RISC-based ready-to-run embedded computer.
The UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 feature 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 3 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, digital
input and digital output channels, switching ports, and CompactFlash and USB ports for adding additional
memory. All of these features make the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 ideal for your embedded applications. Note,
too, that the UC-8430 comes with 2 VGA outputs, offering dual display connections for field site monitoring.
This manual introduces the hardware of the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 embedded computers. After a brief
introduction of the hardware features, we 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 UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 features 8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, 3 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, 4
digital input channels and 4 digital output channels (12 digital input channels and 12 digital output channels for
the UC-8418), 8 10/100 Mbps switch ports (UC-8416 only), a CompactFlash slot for flash disk expansion, and
2 USB ports (6 USB ports for UC-8430) for adding additional memory (such as a USB flash drive).
The UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 uses an Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz RISC CPU. Unlike the X86 CPU, which
uses a CISC design, the IXP435's RISC design architecture and modern semiconductor technology provide the
UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 with a powerful computing engine and communication functions, but without
generating a lot of heat. The built-in 16 MB (32 MB for UC-8430) NOR Flash ROM and 256 MB SDRAM give you
enough memory to run your application software directly on the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430. Since the dual LAN
ports are built into the IXP435 CPU, the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 is good solution for network security
applications.
Package Checklist
All models of the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 series are shipped with the following items:
•1 UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 series embedded computer
•Wall-mounting kit
•DIN-Rail mounting kit
•Quick Installation Guide
•Document & Software CD
•Cross-over Ethernet cable
•CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin pin header to DB9 female console port cable, 100 cm
•Universal power adaptor
•Product Warranty Statement
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
•Intel XScale IXP435 533 MHz processor
•On-board 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM (max. 512 MB)
•16 MB (32 MB for UC-8430) NOR Flash onboard to store OS, 32 MB NAND Flash onboard for data storage
•8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
•4 digital input and 4 digital output channels (12 digital input and 12 digital output channels for UC-8418)
•Dual displays for field site monitoring (UC-8430 only)
•Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
•2 USB 2.0 hosts(6 for UC-8430) for mass storage devices
•8 10/100 Mbps switch ports (UC-8416 only)
•2 CANbus ports (UC-8418 only)
•CompactFlash socket for storage expansion
•Ready-to-run Linux or Windows CE 6.0 platform
•DIN-Rail or wall mounting installation
•Robust, fanless design

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Product Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU: Intel XScale IXP435, 533 MHz
OS (pre-installed): Linux or Windows CE 6.0
DRAM: 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM onboard (512 MB max.)
SRAM: 256 KB, battery backup
Flash:
• NOR Flash onboard to store OS
> UC-8410/8416/8418: 16 MB
> UC-8430: 32 MB
• 32 MB NAND Flash onboard to store data
Expansion Bus: PCI/104 onboard
USB: USB 2.0 compliant hosts, type A connector
• UC-8410/8416/8418: 2 hosts
• UC-8430: 6 hosts
Storage
Storage Expansion: CompactFlash socket
Other Peripherals (UC-8430 only)
Audio: SM502 chip with line-in/out interface
Display (UC-8430 only)
Graphics Controller: SM502 chip
Display Interface: 15-pin D-Sub connector x 2
Resolution: CRT display mode with pixel resolution up to 1024 x 768
Ethernet Interface
LAN: 3 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45)
Switch Ports: 8 10/100 Mbps unmanaged ports (UC-8416 only)
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in
Serial Interface
Serial Standards: 8 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (8-pin RJ45)
Console Port: RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)
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)
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
Digital Input
Input Channels: source type
• UC-8410/8416/UC8430: 4 channels
• UC-8418: 12 channels
Input Voltage: 0 to 30 VDC
Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts:
• Logic level 0: Close to GND
• Logic level 1: Open
Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts:
• Logic level 0: +3V max.
• Logic level 1: +10V to +30V (COM to DI)

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Connector Type: 10-pin screw terminal block (4 points, COM, GND)
Isolation: 3 KV optical isolation
Digital Output
Output Channels: sink type
• UC-8410/8416/UC8430: 4 channels
• UC-8418: 12 channels
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)
Isolation: 3 KV optical isolation
CANbus Communication (UC-8418 only)
Interface: Dual optically isolated CAN2.0A/2.0B compliant ports
CAN Controller: Phillips SJA1000T
Signals: CAN-H, CAN-L
Isolation: 2 KV digital isolation
Speed: 10 Kbps to 1 Mbps
Connector Type: DB9 male
LEDs
System: Power, Ready, Storage, Battery for SRAM
LAN: 10M/Link x 2, 100M/Link x 2 (on connector)
Serial: TxD x 8, RxD x 8
Reset Button: Supports "Reset to Factory Default"
Physical Characteristics
Housing: SECC sheet metal (1 mm)
Weight: 1 kg
Dimensions:
UC-8410: 200 x 37 x 120 mm (7.87 x 1.46 x 4.72 in)
UC-8416/8418: 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: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature:
Standard Models: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Anti-vibration: 2 g rms @ IEC-68-2-34, random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr per axis
Anti-shock: 20 g @ IEC-68-2-27, half sine wave, 11 ms
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC (3-pin terminal block)
Power Consumption: 15 W
• 310 mA @ 48 VDC
• 625 mA @ 24 VDC
• 1350 mA @ 12 VDC
Regulatory Approvals
EMC: CE (EN55022 Class B, EN55024-4-2, EN55024-4-3,
EN55024-4-4), FCC (Part 15 Subpart B, Class B)
Safety: UL/cUL (UL60950-1), CCC (GB9254, GB 17625.1), LVD (EN60950)
Reliability
Alert Tools: Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger: Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)

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Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note: The Hardware Specifications apply to the embedded computer unit itself, but not to accessories. In
particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as the power adaptor and
cables.

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

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Appearance
UC-8410 Rear View
UC-8410 Top View
UC-8410 Front View

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UC-8416 Rear View
UC-8416 Top View
UC-8416 Front View

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UC-8418 Rear View
UC-8418 Top View
UC-8418 Front View

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UC-8430 Rear View
UC-8430 Top View
UC-8430 Front View

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Dimensions
UC-8410
(Unit=mm)

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UC-8416
(Unit=mm)

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UC-8418
(Unit=mm)

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UC-8430
(Unit=mm)

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Hardware Block Diagrams
The following block diagram shows the layout of the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430’s internal components.
UC-8410
UC-8416

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UC-8418
UC-8430

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LED Indicators
The UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 has 14 LED indicators on the top panel. Refer to the following table for
information about each LED.
LED Name Color Meaning
Power Green Power is on.
Off No power input or any other power error.
Ready Green System is ready.
Off OS boot up failure or other system initialization error.
Storage Yellow (not blinking) CF card inserted.
Yellow (blinking) Data is being read or written.
Off No CF card inserted.
Battery Red (blinking) Battery is recharging.
Off Battery is normal.
TX 1-8 Green Data is being sent through the serial port.
Off Data is not being transmitted.
RX 1-8 Yellow Data is being received through the serial port.
Off Data is not being received.
Reset Button
The button labeled Reset returns the UC-8410/8416/8418/8430 to its factory default configuration.
Press the Reset button continuously for at least 5 seconds to load the factory default configuration. After
the factory default configuration has been loaded, the system will reboot automatically. The Ready LED will
blink on and off for the first 5 seconds, and then maintain a steady glow once the system has rebooted.
We recommend that you only use this function if the software is not working properly and you want to load
factory default settings. To reset an embedded system, always use the software reboot command />reboot
to protect the integrity of data being transmitted or processed.
ATTENTION
Reset button preserves user’s data
The Reset button will NOT format the user directory and erase the user’s data. Pressing the Reset button
continuously for at least 5 seconds will only load the configuration file. For the Linux OS, all files in the /
etc,
/home and /tmp directories will revert to their factory defaults, but other user data will still exist in the
Flash ROM. For the Windows CE 6.0 OS, all configuration in registries will revert to their factory defaults.
Real Time Clock
The UC-8410/8416/8418/8430’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.