Moxa Technologies DA-661 Instructions for use

DA-661/662/663
Hardware User’s Manual
Fifth Edition, April 2009
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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
Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.................................................................................2-1
Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
DA-661.........................................................................................................................2-2
DA-662/DA-662-I ........................................................................................................2-2
DA-663.........................................................................................................................2-3
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
DA-661/662/663...........................................................................................................2-3
DA-662-I ......................................................................................................................2-4
Hardware Block Diagram........................................................................................................ 2-4
DA-661.........................................................................................................................2-4
DA-662/DA-662-I ........................................................................................................2-5
DA-663.........................................................................................................................2-5
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-6
Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-6
LCD Screen.............................................................................................................................. 2-7
Push Buttons............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Real-time Clock....................................................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description .............................................................3-1
Placement Options................................................................................................................... 3-2
Desktop.........................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Power...................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Hardware ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Wiring Requirements....................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Power...................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to the Network...........................................................................................3-3
Connecting to a Serial Device ......................................................................................3-4
Connecting to the Console Port ....................................................................................3-4
PCMCIA.......................................................................................................................3-4
CompactFlash...............................................................................................................3-4
USB Host......................................................................................................................3-4

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The 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
PCMCIAsocket, and 2 USB hosts based on the Intel XScale IXP425 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
Package Checklist
Product Features
Hardware Specifications

DA-661/662/663 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction
Overview
The 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
PCMCIAsocket, and 2 USB hosts based on the Intel XScale IXP425 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 DA-661/662/663, verify that the package contains the following items:
y1 DA-661/662/663 Embedded Computer
y19-inch Rack-Mount Kit
yQuick Installation Guide
yDocument & Software CD
yEthernet Cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm
yCBL-RJ45M9-150: RJ45 to DB9 male serial port cable, 150 cm
yCBL-RJ45F9-150: RJ45 to DB9 female console port cable, 150 cm
yPower Cord
yProduct Warranty Statement
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
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yIntel XScale IXP425 533 MHz Processor
yOn-board 128 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash ROM
y16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
y2 KV optical isolation protection for serial ports (DA-662-I only)
y2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for DA-662 model)
y2 multi-mode 100BaseFX fiber channels with SC connector (DA-663)
yStandard 19-inch rack-mount installation, 1U height
yWide range of power input voltages from 100 to 240VAC
yLCD screen and push buttons for HMI
yReady-to-run Linux/WinCE 5.0 platform
yRobust, fanless design
yPCMCIAfor wireless LAN expansion (supports 802.11b/g)
yCompactFlash for storage expansion
yUSB 2.0 host
Hardware Specifications
DA-661 DA-662
DA-662-I
DA-663
CPU Intel XScale, IXP425 (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 Port RS-232/422/485 ×16 (RJ45 connector)
Serial Protection 15 KV ESD for all signals
2 KV optical isolation protection (DA-662-I only)
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
USB 2.0 Hosts 2
PCMCIA Cardbus ×1
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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 DA-661/662/663: 15W
DA-662-I: 23.5W
Dimension
(W ×D ×H) DA-661/662/663: 480 ×198 ×45 mm (with rack-mount ears)
440 ×198 ×45 mm (without rack-mount ears)
DA-662-I: 480 ×224 ×45 mm (with rack-mount ears)
440 ×224 ×45 mm (without rack-mount ears)
Weight DA-661: 2.5 kg DA-662: 2.6 kg
DA-662-I: 2.94 kg
DA-663: 2.5 kg
Operating Temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 176°F), 5 to 95% RH
Anti-Vibration 1 g @ IEC-68-2-6, sine wave (resonance search), 5-500 Hz,
1 Oct/min, 1 cycle, 13 mins 17 sec/axis
Regulatory Approvals EMC: CE Class A, FCC Class A for all models
Safety: UL, cUL, TUV(EN60950) for DA-661/662/663
UL, cUL, LVD(EN60950) for DA-662-I
Warranty 5 years

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Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction
DA-661/662/663 Series hardware is compact, well-designed, and built rugged for industrial
applications. LED indicators help you monitor the performance and identify trouble spots.
Multiple ports allow the connection of different devices for wireless operation. With the reliable
and stable hardware platform that is provided, you may devote your attention to the development
of your application. In this chapter, learn the basics about the embedded computer hardware and its
different parts.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Appearance
¾DA-661
¾DA-662/DA-662-I
¾DA-663
Dimensions
¾DA-661/662/663
¾DA-662-I
Hardware Block Diagram
¾DA-661
¾DA-662/DA-662-I
¾DA-663
LED Indicators
Reset Button
LCD Screen
Push Buttons
Real-time Clock

DA-661/662/663 Hardware User’s Manual Hardware Introduction
Appearance
DA-661
Front View
LCM Display Panel
19-inch Rackmount Ear Reset Button Push Buttons
LED Indicators
System Status, LAN, Serial Tx/Rx
CF Socket
PCMCIA Socket
USB Host
Rear View
12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Console
RS-232/422/485
LAN2
LAN1
100-240 VAC/VDC
Power Input
Power Input
100-240 VAC/VDC
ON/OFF Switch
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ45 x 2
RS-232 Console Port
RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 16
RJ45, 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
DA-662/DA-662-I
Front View
LCM Display Panel
19-inch Rackmount Ear Reset Button Push Buttons
LED Indicators
System Status, LAN, Serial Tx/Rx
CF Socket
PCMCIA Socket
USB Host
Rear View
12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Console
RS-232/422/485
LAN2
LAN1
100-240 VAC/VDC
Power Input
LAN3
LAN4
Power Input
100-240 VAC/VDC
ON/OFF Switch
10/100 Mbps 
Ethernet RJ45 x 4
RS-232 Console Port
RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 16
RJ45, 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
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DA-663
Front View
LCM Display Panel
19-inch 
Rackmount Ear Reset Button Push Buttons
LED Indicators
System Status, LAN, Serial Tx/Rx
CF Socket
PCMCIA Socket
USB Host
Rear View
Fiber Optical Connector
12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Console
RS-232/422/485
TX
FX1 100-240 VAC/VDC
Power Input
FX2
RX TX RX
Power Input
100-240 VAC/VDC
ON/OFF Switch
RS-232 Console Port
RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 16
RJ45, 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps 100 Base x 2
Dimensions
DA-661/662/663
440 mm (17.3")
480 mm (19")
198 mm (7.8")
45 mm (1.77")
12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Console
RS-232/422/485
LAN2
LAN1
100-240 VAC/VDC
Power Input
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