Moxa Technologies MC-3201 Series User manual

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MC-3201 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0, July 2022
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Overview
The MC-3201 computers are built around a 11th Gen Intel® Celeron®
or Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7 processor and come with 2 DisplayPort
interfaces, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 4 GbE ports, and 2 3-in-1
RS-232/422/485 serial ports. The MC-3201 is also equipped with a 2.5”
HDD/SSD slot and a built-in TPM 2.0 module.
Additional value and convenience are provided through a modular
design with two independent slots for flexible system integration and
expansion. Users have the option to add a variety of different
communications modules, including Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE, GPS, and M.2 SATA
SSD expansion modules.
With compliance with the IEC-60945 and E10 standards, the MC-3201
is sure to deliver stable and reliable system operation for marine and
IIoT applications. These certifications are issued to products to indicate
their suitability for marine applications to allow them to be used in
potentially hazardous environments.
Package Checklist
Before installing the MC-3201, verify that the package contains the
following items:
•MC-3201 embedded computer
•Terminal block to power jack converter
•Power-jack-to-terminal-block cable
•Wall-mounting kit
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
Panel Layouts
The panel layouts of the MC-3201 are shown here:
MC-3201-TGL7
Front Panel

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Rear Panel
MC-3201-TGL1
Front Panel
Rear Panel

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LED Indicators
The following table describes the function of the LED indicators located
on the front and rear panels:
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 1/2/3/4
(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
(serial ports)
Green
Blinking: Data is being transmitted.
Off
No connection
Rx 1/2
(serial ports)
Yellow
Blinking: Data is being transmitted.
Off
No connection
Dimensions

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Installing the MC-3201
Wall Mounting
The MC-3201 can be installed on a wall by using the wall-mounting kit.
To install the MC-3201 on a wall, do the following:
STEP 1:
Use four screws for each bracket and attach the brackets to the
back of the MC-3201.
The screws are included in the wall-mounting kit. If you want to
buy the screws separately, use the following specifications:
Screw-M/FMS M4 x 6mm Ni/90D Nylok
STEP 2:
Use two screws per bracket to attach the MC-3201 to a wall or
cabinet.
Note:
Mounting the MC-3201 to a wall requires
four screws. Use the MC-3201 computer,
with the wall-mounting brackets
attached, as a guide to mark the correct
locations of the screws on the wall.
The heads of the screws should be at
least 6.0 mm in diameter, the shafts
should be 3.5 mm in diameter with a
minimum depth of 10 mm 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-mounting bracket between the wall
and the screws.

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Connector Descriptions
Power Connector
Connect the power connector/terminal block to the
power supply
that can provide 9 to 36 VDC (MC-
3201
-TGL1 model) or 24 VDC (MC-3201-TGL7
model)
. Before connecting the device to DC power
inputs, make sure the DC power
source voltage is
stable.
If the power is supplied properly, the Power
LED will light up. The OS is ready when the Power
LED glows solid green.
The input terminal block wiring should be installed
by
a skilled person.
•Wire size: 12-28 AWG
•Torque value: 0.51 N-m
•Only one conductor per clamping point
If you are using a Class I adapter, the power cord
should be connected to an outlet with an earthing
connection.
ATTENTION
The equipment
(MC-3201-TGL7-M-
S) is intended to be supplied
by the external power source (UL listed/ IEC 60950
-1/ IEC
62368
-
1), which output complies with ES1/SELV, output rating
is 24 VDC, 2.7 A min., an ambient temperature 55°C
minimum.
ATTENTION
The equipment
(MC-3201-TGL1-S-S)
is intended to be supplied
by the external power source (UL listed/ IEC 60950
-1/ IEC
62368
-1), which output complies with ES1/SELV,
output rating
is 9 to 36 VDC, 9.5 A min., an ambient temperature 55°C
minimum.
Grounding the MC-3201
Grounding and wire routing help
limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Run the ground connection from
the functional earthing screw (M4)
to the grounding surface prior to
connecting the power as shown in
the illustration on the right.

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NOTE
A 4 mm2 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 (J1)—R/C (XCFR2, XCFR8), socket soldered on to the
PWB, DINKLE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD, type 5EHDRM, rated 300 V, 15 A,
105°C. The terminal block is suitable for connecting to plug type
5ESDVM rated 300 V, 15 A, 105°C. The plug-half connection is secured
by screws; suitable for 12 to 28 AWG wire size, secured on plug by
screws with a torque value of 0.51 N-m (4.5 lb-in).
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-3201-TGLX-S model has four USIM slots for 5G/LTE wireless
Internet connections. Each slot supports four USIM cards. To install a
USIM card, gently remove the outer cover on the front panel, and then
insert the USIM card into the slot.
USB Hosts
The MC-3201 has 2 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0 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.
Display Connectors
The MC-3201 has two DisplayPort connectors located on the rear panel,
allowing users to connect to audio or video devices.

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NOTE
Make sure you use a DP-certified cable for a reliable audio or
video connection.
Installing Storage Disk
The MC-3201 comes with one slot for installing a storage disk such as a
hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
NOTE
The storage disk should be installed and maintained by a skilled
person.
To install a storage disk, do the following:
Step 1: Unfasten two screws and remove the storage cover on the
front panel of the MC-3201.
Step 2:Slide the latch on the disk tray to the left and pull out the tray
from the slot.
Step 3: Place the storage disk
onto the tray.
Step 4: Fasten the four screws
on the back of the storage tray.

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Step 5: Insert the storage tray into the storage slot of the MC-3201.
Ensure that you insert the tray into the plastic rails on both sides of the
slot.
Step 6: Pull the latch on the tray to the right to secure the tray in the
slot.
Step 7: Put back the cover on the storage slot and fasten the two
screws to secure the cover in place.