Moxa Technologies MC-1200 Series User manual

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MC-1200 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0, June 2020
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Overview
The MC-1200 Series computers are built around a 7th Gen Intel®
Celeron® or Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7 CPU and come with 1 HDMI
display port, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 gigabit LAN ports, and 2 3-in-1 RS-
232/422/485 serial ports. The MC-1200 is equipped with a 2.5”
HDD/SSD slot and a built-in TPM 2.0 module.
Additional value and convenience is provided through a modular design
with three independent slots for flexible system integration and
expansion. Users have the option to add a variety of different
communications modules, including Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, GPS, and mSATA
expansion modules.
The MC-1200 is designed to operate reliably in extreme conditions,
such as continuous exposure to low or high temperatures, humidity,
high vibration, and power surges, making them perfect for heavy
industry, solar grid, water/wastewater, oil and gas, and transportation
applications.
Package Checklist
Before installing the MC-1200, verify that the package contains the
following items:
•MC-1200 embedded computer
•Terminal block to power jack converter
•DIN-rail mounting kit
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
MC-1200 Panel Layout
The panel layouts of the MC-1200 are shown in the following
illustrations:
Front View

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Top View
Bottom View
LED Indicators
The following table describes the function of the LED indicators located
on the front panel of the MC-1200:
LED Name
Status
Description
Power
Green Power is on and computer is
functioning normally
Off Power is off
Storage 1 (mSATA)
Yellow Blinking: Data transmission
Off No data transmission.
LAN 1/2
(on connectors)
Green
Steady On: 100 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking: Data is being transmitted
Yellow
Steady On: 1000 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking: Data is being transmitted
Off 10 Mbps Ethernet link or LAN is not
connected
Tx 1/2
Green
Blinking: Data is being transmitted.
Off
No connection
Rx 1/2
Yellow
Blinking: Data is being transmitted.
Off
No connection

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Installing the MC-1200
DIN-rail Mounting
The MC-1200 comes with a DIN-rail mounting kit.
To install the DIN-rail mounting kit, do the following:
STEP 1:
Use
the 4 screws included with the
kit
to attach the DIN-rail mounting
bracket to the
MC-1200’s rear
panel and tighten the screws to
s
ecure the bracket to the MC-1200.
STEP 2:
Insert the top of the DIN rai
l into
the slot just below the upper hook
of the DIN
-rail mounting kit.
S
TEP 3:
Press the
MC-1200 towards the
DIN
rail until it snaps into place.
Removal:
STEP 1:
Pull down the latch on the
mounting kit with a screwdriver.
STEP 2 & 3
:
Slightly pull the
MC-1200 forward
and li
ft it up to remove it from the
DIN
rail.
For the specifications of the DIN-
rail mounting screws, refer to
the illustration on the right and
adhere to these values to secure
the DIN-rail bracket to the rear
panel of the computer.

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Wall Mounting
The MC-1200 can be installed on a wall by using the optional wall-
mounting kit. The wall-mounting kit must be purchased separately.
STEP 1:
Use t
hree screws for each bracket and
attach the brackets to the rear of the
MC
-1200.
Refer to the figure on the right for the
specifications
of the screws used to
attach the mounting brackets.
STEP 2:
Use
two screws per bracket to attach
the
MC-1200 to a wall or cabinet.
Note:
Mounting the MC
-1200 to a wall
requires four screws. Use the MC
-1200
computer, with the optional wall
-
mount
ing
brackets attached, as a guide
to mark the correct locations of the
screws
on the wall.
The heads of the
screws should be less
than 6.0 mm in diameter, and the
shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in
diameter
as shown in the figure on the
right
. Do not drive the screws in all the
way
; leave a space of about 2 mm to
allow room for sliding the wall
-
mount
ing bracke
t between the wall and
the screws.

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Connector Description
Power Connector
Use a
n LPS (9-36 VDC) or Class 2 power cord to
connect to the
MC-1200's terminal block to power
jack converter and
then turn on the power. If the
power is supplied properly, the Power LED will light
up. The OS is ready when the
Power LED glows a
solid green.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a
Listed Power
Supply with
output marked LPS and rated to deliver 9 to 36
VDC at a minimum of 8 A.
Grounding the MC-1200
Grounding and wire routing help
limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference
(EMI). Run the ground
connection from the grounding
screw (M4) to the grounding
surface prior to connecting the
power as shown in the
illustration on the right.
NOTE
A 4 mm
2 conductor must be used when the connection to the
external grounding screw is utilized. The heat sink is grounded
to the chassis by an internal screw.
Terminal Block
Terminal block (JP1)—R/C (XCFR2, XCFR8), socket soldered on to the
PWB, DINKLE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD, type 2EHDRM, rated 300 V, 15 A,
105°C. Mating with plug type 2RSDAM, 2ESDPM, 2ESDPLM or 2ESDVM,
rated 300 V, 15 A, 105°C. The plug-half connection is secured by
screws; suitable for 12 to 24 AWG wire size, secured on plug by screws
with a torque value of 0.5 N-m (4.4253 lb-in).

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Ethernet Ports
The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports use RJ45 connectors.
Pin
10/100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
1
ETx+
TRD(0)+
2
ETx-
TRD(0)-
3
ERx+
TRD(1)+
4
–
TRD(2)+
5
–
TRD(2)-
6
ERx-
TRD(1)-
7
–
TRD(3)+
8
–
TRD(3)-
Serial Ports
The serial ports use DB9 connectors. Each port can be configured by
software as a RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 port. The pin assignments for
the ports are shown below:
Pin RS-232 RS-422
RS-485
(4-wire)
RS-485
(2-wire)
1
DCD
TxDA(-)
TxDA(-)
–
2
RxD
TxDB(+)
TxDB(+)
–
3
TxD
RxDB(+)
RxDB(+)
DataB(+)
4
DTR
RxDA(-)
RxDA(-)
DataA(-)
5
GND
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
–
–
–
7
RTS
–
–
–
8
CTS
–
–
–
USIM Slot
The MC-1200 has two USIM slots for 3G/LTE wireless Internet
connections. Each slot supports dual USIM cards. To install a USIM
card, gently remove the outer cover on the bottom panel, and then
insert the USIM card into the slot.
USB Hosts
The MC-1200 has 3 USB 3.0 Type-A connectors located on the front
panel. The ports support keyboard and mouse devices, and can also be
used to connect a flash disk for storing large amounts of data.
HDMI Connector
The MC-1200 has an HDMI connector located on the front panel,
allowing users to connect to an audio or video device.
NOTE
Make sure you
use an HDIMI-certified cable for a reliable audio
or video connection.