Moxa Technologies ThinkCore DA-660-8-CE User manual

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DA-660-8/16-CE
Quick Installation Guide
Third Edition, April 2009
1. Overview
DA-660 products are RISC-based ready-to-run embedded computers
designed for industrial data acquisition applications. They feature 8 or 16
RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual Ethernet ports based on the Intel
XScale IXP422 communication processor. The casing is a standard 1U,
19-inch wide rack-mounted rugged enclosure. This robust,
rack-mountable mechanism design provides the hardened protection
needed for industrial environment applications, and lets users easily
install DA-660 on a standard 19-inch rack. Using DA-660, you can easily
build a control system with distributed architecture for embedded
technologies, such as SCADA systems, plant floor automation, and power
electricity monitoring applications.
2. Package Checklist
Before installing DA-660, verify that the package contains the following
items:
y1 DA-660
y19-inch Rackmount Kit
yDA-660 Quick Installation Guide (this guide)
yDA-660 Document & Software CD
yCross-over Ethernet cable
yCBL-RJ45M9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to DB9 (M) serial port cable
yCBL-RJ45F9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to DB9 (F) console port cable
yPower Cord
yProduct Warranty Booklet
Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.
3. DA-660 Panel Layout
NOTE: Two models of DA-660 are available. DA-660-16 has 16
RS-232/422/485 serial ports and DA-660-8 has 8 RS-232/422/485 serial
ports.
Front View
LCM Display Panel
19-inch Rackmount Ear Reset Button Push Buttons
LED Indicators
System Status, LAN, Serial Tx/Rx
Rear View
9 10 11 12 1 3 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 8 (or 16)
RJ45, 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
12345678
LED Indicators
The following LED indicators are located on the front panel of the
DA-660.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Ready Green Power is on and functioning normally.
Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection
LAN1-2 Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
Green Serial port is transmitting data.
P1-P16 (Tx) Off Serial port is not transmitting data.
Orange Serial port is receiving data.
P1-P16 (Rx) Off Serial port is not receiving data.
4. Installing Your DA-660
Desktop Mounting
Place your DA-660 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better
ventilation, attach the 4 pads from the desktop kit to the bottom of the
unit, and leave some space between the DA-660 and other equipment. Do
not place equipment or objects on top of the unit, as this can cause
damage to the product.
Rack Mounting.
DA-660 can be mounted on a standard 19-inch rack. Use the enclosed
pair of L-shaped metal plates and screws to fasten your DA-660 to the
rack cabinet. Two options are available. You can lock either the front or
the rear panel of the DA-660 to the front side of the rack. Each L-shaped
plate has 6 holes, leaving two outer or inner holes open for other uses.
5. Connecting Your
Power Connector
Connect the 100-240 VAC/VDC power line to DA-660’s power
connector. If the power is properly supplied, the Ready LED on the front
panel will glow a solid green when the OS is ready.
Ethernet Port
The two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (LAN 1 and LAN 2) use RJ45
connectors.
Pin Signal
1 ETx+
2 ETx-
3 ERx+
6 ERx-
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Serial Port
There are eight serial ports (P1 to P8) on DA-660-8 and 16 ports on
DA-660-16. All serial ports use RJ45 connectors. Each port can be
configured by software as type RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485. The pin
assignments are shown in the following table:
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DSR --- ---
2 RTS TXD+ ---
3 GND GND GND
4 TXD TXD- ---
5 RXD RXD+ Data+
6 DCD RXD- Data-
7 CTS --- ---
8 DTR --- ---
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Console Port
The console port is an RJ45 RS-232 port. It can be connected to a V90 or
GPRS modem via PPP. The pin definitions are the same as for the serial
ports.
Reset Button
Press the “Reset” button on the front panel 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 for the first 5 seconds, and then maintain a steady
glow once the system has rebooted.
LCM Screen
DA-660 has an LCM screen on the front panel. The LCM can display 16
columns and 2 rows of text. After the DA-660 successfully boots up, the
LCM will display the model name and firmware version as shown:
DA-660-16
VER.1.0
Push Buttons
There are four push buttons on the DA-660’s front panel. These buttons
are used to operate the LCM. Going from left to right, the buttons are:
Button Action
MENU Displays the main menu at any time.
︽Scrolls up through a list of items shown on the LCM screen’s
second line
︾Scrolls down through a list of items shown on the LCM
screen’s second line
SEL Selects the option listed on the LCM screen.
P/N: 1802006601012

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Real Time Clock
DA-660’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.
ATTENTION
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
6. Powering on Your DA-660
To power on the DA-660, connect the power line to the DA-660’s
AC/DC power connector (located on the right side of the rear panel) with
the power cord that is shipped with the product. Then, turn on the power
switch. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to boot up. Once the
system is ready, the Ready LED on the front panel will light up, and the
DA-660 will display its model name and firmware version on the LCM
display.
7. ConnectingYour DA-660 to a PC
There are two ways to connect the DA-660 to a PC: through the serial
console port or via Telnet over the network. The COM settings for the
serial console port are: Baudrate=115200 bps, Parity=None, Data
bits=8, Stop bits =1, Flow Control=None.
ATTENTION
Remember to choose the “VT100” terminal type. Use the
CBL-RJ45F9-150 cable included with the product to connect a PC to
DA-660’s serial console port.
To use Telnet you will need to know DA-660’s IP address and netmask.
The default LAN settings are shown below. For first-time configuration,
you may find it convenient to use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect
directly from the PC to the DA-660.
Default IP Address Netmask
LAN 1 192.168.3.127 255.255.255.0
LAN 2 192.168.4.127 255.255.255.0
Once the DA-660 is powered on, the Ready LED will light up, and a
login page will open. Use the following default Login name and
Password to proceed.
Login: admin
Password: admin
8. Configuring the Network Settings
Normally, you are required to change the IP address of the DA-660 as it
may be located in a different local network from that of your
development workstation. Use the netconfig utility to complete this task.
Before using this utility, type netconfig -h to examine the usage of the
command.
\> netconfig -h
Usage: netconfig –n <“LAN1” or “LAN2”> [-m <netmask>] [-d
<DNS server>] [-g <gateway>] [-i <IP address>]
For example, let us assume your development workstation has a LAN
port at 192.168.1.x and the Domain Name Server (DNS) is at 192.168.2.6.
Execute the following command to change the network settings on your
DA-660.
\> netconfig –n LAN1 –i 192.168.1.5 –m 255.255.255.0 –g
192.168.1.254 –d 192.168.2.6
Type netconfig to view the new settings.
\> netconfig
LAN1 Interface Configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.1.5
SubNet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.254
DNS: 192.168.2.6
LAN2 Interface Configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.4.127
SubNet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway:
DNS:
9. Developing Your Application
Application development on the DA-660 takes advantage of a number of
well-known tools that are provided by the Windows environment on
programmers’ workstations. These tools are easy for Windows
programmers to use. The following development tools are used for
Windows Embedded Application Development.
yVB.NET/C# Applications: Use Visual Studio 2005
yVB.NET/C# Applications: Use Visual Studio .NET 2003
yC/C++ Applications: Use eMbedded Visual C++ (eVC) 4.0
Visual Studio 2005
You do not need to install additional packages.
Visual Studio .NET 2003
1. Install Visual Studio .NET 2003
2. Install Windows® CE Utilities for Visual Studio .NET 2003 Add-on
Pack (550KB) for VB .NET
3. Import Compact .NET Framework SDK
eMbedded Visual C++ (eVC) 4.0
1. Install eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (230 MB)
2. Install Service Pack 4 for eVC 4.0 (68 MB)
3. Install MOXA Windows® CE 5.0 C/C++ SDKs
Developing applications with eVC 4.0 and MOXA SDKs
1. Start Microsoft® eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0.
2. From the File menu, choose New.
3. Choose the Projects tab and then select the type of application.
4. In the Project name box, type project name, and click OK.
5. Choose the type of application that you want to create and click
Finish.
6. On the Build toolbar, choose the Moxa DA-660-CE SDK, the type of
run-time image (Release or Debug), and the DA-660-CE device.
7. Write your application code.
8. From the Build menu, choose Rebuild All to build the application.
9. When you complete your application, use the web-based management
system to upload it to the target computer.
Developing a VB.NET / C# application with .NET Compact
Framework
1. Start Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET 2003.
2. From the File menu, choose New ÆProject.
3. Choose the Project Type and then select the Smart Device
Application type of application.
4. In the Project name box, type a name for the project, and click OK.
5. Choose the Windows CE target platform.
6. Select the project type and click OK.
7. Write your application code.
8. From the Device toolbar, choose Windows CE.NET Device.
9. From the Build menu, choose Build Project or Rebuild Project.
10.When you complete your application, use the web-based management
system to upload it to the target computer.
10. Environmental Specifications
Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC/VDC auto ranging
(47 to 63 Hz for AC input)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 480 x 198 x 45 mm (including rack-mount ears)
440 x 198 x 45 mm (without rack-mount ears)
Operating temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 176°F), 5 to 95% RH
Serial protection 15 KV ESD for serial port
Magnetic isolation 1.5 KV for Ethernet
Regulatory approvals FCC Class A, CE Class A, UL, CUL, TÜV
Warranty 5 years
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