Moxa Technologies V2616A Series Instructions for use

V2616A Hardware User’s Manual
First Edition, July 2014
www.moxa.com/product
© 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

V2616A Hardware User’s Manual
The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with
the terms of that agreement.
Copyright Notice
© 2014 Moxa Inc., All rights reserved.
Trademarks
The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.
All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Moxa.
Moxa provides this document as is, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited
to, its particular purpose. Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this manual, or to the
products and/or the programs described in this manual, at any time.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Moxa assumes no responsibility for
its use, or for any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
This product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication.
Technical Support Contact Information
www.moxa.com/support
Moxa Amer
icas
Toll
-free: 1-888-669-2872
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa China (Shanghai office)
Toll
-free: 800-820-5036
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa Europe
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Moxa Asia
-Pacific
Tel:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]

Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-2
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................................1-2
Hardware Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................1-5
2. Hardware Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Appearance........................................................................................................................................2-2
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................2-3
LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................2-3
Real Time Clock..................................................................................................................................2-4
3. Hardware Connection Description..................................................................................................... 3-1
Installing the V2616A..........................................................................................................................3-2
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................................3-3
Grounding the Unit......................................................................................................................3-3
Connecting Data Transmission Cables ...................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to the Network ...........................................................................................................3-3
Connecting to a Serial Device .......................................................................................................3-3
Installing a CFast Card ........................................................................................................................3-4
Connecting an Audio Input...................................................................................................................3-5
Digital Input/Output............................................................................................................................3-5
Connecting to a VGA Monitor................................................................................................................3-6
Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor.............................................................................................................3-6
Connecting to USB Ports......................................................................................................................3-7
Installing an Internal Storage Device.....................................................................................................3-7
Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable.................................................................................................3-8
Upgrading the Memory Module ...........................................................................................................3-10
Installing the Mini PCIe Module...........................................................................................................3-11
4. BIOS Setup........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Entering the BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................4-2
Main Information................................................................................................................................4-3
Advanced Settings..............................................................................................................................4-3
Boot Configuration.......................................................................................................................4-4
HDC Configuration.......................................................................................................................4-4
Video Configuration .....................................................................................................................4-5
Chipset Configuration...................................................................................................................4-7
PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................................................4-8
Hardware Monitor........................................................................................................................4-8
Smart Recovery Info....................................................................................................................4-9
Security Settings ................................................................................................................................4-9
Set Supervisor Password............................................................................................................4-10
Power Settings .................................................................................................................................4-10
Turbo Mode .............................................................................................................................. 4-10
Auto Wake on S5 ...................................................................................................................... 4-10
Wake on LAN............................................................................................................................4-11
Boot Settings ...................................................................................................................................4-12
Boot Type.................................................................................................................................4-12
PXE Boot to LAN........................................................................................................................4-12
Add Boot Options ......................................................................................................................4-12
USB Boot .................................................................................................................................4-12
EFI Device First......................................................................................................................... 4-13
Boot Delay Time........................................................................................................................4-13
Legacy..................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Exit Settings ....................................................................................................................................4-14
Exit Saving Changes..................................................................................................................4-14
Save Change Without Exit ..........................................................................................................4-14
Exit Discarding Changes.............................................................................................................4-14
Load Optimal Defaults................................................................................................................4-14
Load Custom Defaults................................................................................................................4-14
Save Custom Defaults................................................................................................................4-15
Discard Changes .......................................................................................................................4-15
Upgrading the BIOS..........................................................................................................................4-15
A. Regulatory Approval Statement ........................................................................................................ A-1

1
1. Introduction
This chapter gives a general overview of the V2616A computer’s hardware features and specifications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Hardware Specifications

Hardware Block Diagram

V2616A Hardware Manual Introduction
1-2
Overview
The V2616A series of embedded computers are based on the Intel Core i5/i7 processor, and feature 2
RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and dual VGA/DVI-D video output.
V2616A computers have essential compliance with EN 50155, making them ideal for railway and other
industrial transport applications. V2616A computers come with a CFast socket that provides ample and secure
data buffering or additional storage expansion, as well as 2 hot-swappable storage trays that accept 2.5" solid
state or hard disk storage drives, and may be arranged in software RAID 1 arrays to give full data redundancy.
Package Checklist
Each model ships with the following items:
•V2616A embedded computer
•2 storage tray keys
•Power cable (CBL-M12FF5PPJ21-BK-15-IP68)
•Documentation and software CD or DVD
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
•2 5-pin terminal blocks
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
V2616A embedded computers have the following features:
•Compliant with EN 50121-4
•Essential compliance with EN 50155*
•IEC 61373 certified for shock and vibration resistance
•Two hot-swappable SATA storage trays for 2.5” SSDs or HDDs
•24 to 110 VDC wide range isolated power input
•Easy battery replacement
•Smart Recovery for manual or automatic system recovery
•SynMap for system health monitoring
* Moxa defines “essential compliance” to include those EN 50155 requirements that make products more
suitable for rolling stock railway applications.
Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU:
• Intel® Core™ i5
-3610ME dual-core processor (3M Cache, 2.7 GHz) for V2616A-C5 series
•
Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE dual-core processor (4M Cache, 1.7 GHz) for V2616A-C7-T series
• Intel® Core™ i7
-3612QE quad-core processor (6M Cache, 2.1 GHz) for V2616A-C8 series
OS (pre
-installed): Linux or Windows Embedded Standard 7
System Chipset:
Mobile Intel HM65 Express Chipset
System Memory:
16 GB capacity, 4 GB pre-installed: 2 slot of 8 GB DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM SDRAM
USB:
3 USB 2.0 compliant hosts; 2 with type A connectors supporting system bootup, 1 with M12 connector
Storage
Built
-in: 8 GB CFast to store OS
Storage Expansion:
2 hot-swappable storage trays for 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD
HDD Support:
1 internal SATA-II storage connector for 2.5” SSD or HDD

V2616A Hardware Manual Introduction
1-3
Expansion Slot:
1 full
-size/half-size mini PCIe socket with 1 SIM card socket. Mini PCIe socket supports power on/off control
Other Peripherals
Audio:
Line-in, line-out (M12 X-coded)
Display
Graphics Controller:
Intel® HD Graphics 4000 (integrated)
VGA Interface:
DB15 female connector, max. resolution 2048 x 1536
DVI Interface:
DVI-D connector (Chrontel CH7307 SDVO to DVI transmitter), max. resolution 1920 x 1200
Ethernet Interface
LAN:
2 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (M12 X-coded)
Serial Interface
Serial Standards:
2 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports (DB9 male)
Isolation Protection:
1.5 kV
ESD Protection:
4 kV for all signals
Serial Signals
RS
-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS
-422: TxDA(-), TxDB(+), RxDB(+), RxDA(-), GND
RS
-485-4w: TxDA(-), TxDB(+), RxDB(+), RxDA(-), GND
RS
-485-2w: DataA(-), DataB(+), GND
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 (non-standard baudrates supported; see user’s manual for details)
Digital Input
Input Channels:
6, source type
Input Voltage:
0 to 30 VDC at 25 Hz
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: +3 V max.
• Logic level 1: +10 V to +30 V (Source to DI)
Isolation
Protection:3 kV
Digital Output
Output Channels:
2, sink type
Output Current:
Max. 200 mA per channel
On
-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 VDC
Connector Type:
10-pin screw terminal block (6 DI points, 2 DO points, DI Source, GND)
Isolation:
3 kV optical isolation
LEDs
System:
1 Power, 1 Storage
LAN:
2 100M/Link, 2 1000M/Link
Serial:
2 TX, 2 RX
Physical Characteristics
Housing:
Aluminum
Weight:
5 kg
Dimensions
(with mounting ear):287 x 290 x 101 mm (11.29 x 11.41 x 3.97 in)
Mounting:
wall
Environmental Limits

V2616A Hardware Manual Introduction
1-4
Operating Temperature:
(without HDD installed)
Standard models:
-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)
Wide temp. models:
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature:
(with SSD installed) -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient
Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti
-vibration: EN 50155 standard
Anti
-shock: EN 50155 standard
Power Requirements
Input Voltage:
24 to 110 VDC, M12 connector
Note: 24 and 110 VDC are EN 50155 compliant
Power
Requirements:
• 60 W (no
SSD/HDD attached)
• 2.5 A @ 24 VDC to 0.55 A @ 110 VDC (no SSD/HDD attached)
Power Button:
On/off (rear panel)
Standards and Certifications
Safety:
UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, EN 60950-1
EMC:
EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2 Class D, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
Rail Traffic:
EN 50155 (essential compliance*), EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, IEC 61373
Green Product:
RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
*Please contact Moxa or a Moxa
distributor for details.
Reliability
Automatic Reboot Trigger:
Built-in WDT (watchdog timer) supporting 1-
255 second system reset, software
programmable
Warranty
Warranty Period:
3 years
Details:
See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note: These hardware
specifications describe the embedded computer unit itself, but not its official
accessories. In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as power
adapters and cables.

V2616A Hardware Manual Introduction
1-5
Hardware Block Diagram

2
2. Hardware Introduction
V2616A embedded computers are compact and built rugged for use in industrial applications. LED indicators
help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect a variety of
devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to
developing your applications, rather than diddling with low-level APIs and device drivers.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Appearance

Dimensions

LED Indicators

Real Time Clock

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Introduction
2-2
Appearance
Front View
Rear View

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Introduction
2-3
Dimensions
LED Indicators
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Power Green Power is on and functioning normally
Off Power is off, or has failed
Storage Yellow CFast card/HDD/SSD is transmitting data.
Off CFast card/HDD/SSD is not transmitting data.
LAN (1, 2) Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Yellow 1000 Mbps Ethernet mode
Off
10 Mbps or no activity
Tx (P1-P2) Green Serial ports P1-P2 transmitting data
Off Serial ports P1-P2 not transmitting data
Rx (P1-P2) Yellow Serial ports P1-P2 receiving data
Off Serial ports P1-P2 not receiving data
L1 Red Programmable. By default, two disks ready to be removed.
Blinking Programmable. By default, disks inserted into incorrect
storage tray.
Off Programmable. By default, two disks inserted into correct
storage trays.

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Introduction
2-4
Real Time Clock
The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you
NOT replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be changed, contact the Moxa RMA service
team.
ATTENTION
There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. To avoid this potential danger, always be sure
to use the
correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you need to replace your battery.
Caution
Dispose of used batteries
in a suitable manner. Consult the manufacturer of your battery for more details.

3
3. Hardware Connection Description
In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to a variety of common
devices.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Installing the V2616A

Wiring Requirements
Connecting the Power
Grounding the Unit

Connecting Data Transmission Cables
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to a Serial Device

Installing a CFast Card

Connecting an Audio Input

Digital Input/Output

Connecting to a VGA Monitor

Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor

Connecting to USB Ports

Installing an Internal Storage Device

Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable

Upgrading the Memory Module

Installing the Mini PCIe Module

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-2
Installing the V2616A
Wall or Cabinet Mounting
The V2616A comes with two wall-mounting brackets. Use two screws per side to attach the V2616A to a wall
or cabinet.
Wiring Requirements
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the embedded computer.
You should read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any
electronic device:
•Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
ATTENTION
Do not run signal or communication wiring together with power wiring in the same wire
conduit. To avoid
interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
•Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate. The
rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
•It is advisable to label the wiring to all devices in the system.
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your
V2616A.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire
size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components generate heat, and
conseq
uently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-3
Connecting the Power
Connect the 24 to 110 VDC power line with M12 connector to the V2616A computer. If the power is supplied
properly, the Ready LED will glow a solid green after a 25 to 30 second delay.
Grounding the Unit
SG:
The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground
) contact is the central pin
of the power input connector. Connect the SG wire to an appropriate
ly grounded metal
surface.
Connecting Data Transmission Cables
This section describes how to connect V2616A embedded computers to a network and serial devices.
Connecting to the Network
Plug your network cable into the computer’s Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be plugged into
your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the embedded computer’s Ethernet
port will glow to indicate a valid connection.
Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports using M12 X-coded connectors are located on the rear panel. See the
figures below for the location of the Ethernet ports and the pin assignments.
ATTENTION
This is the pin assignment
for the computer-side ports on the V2616A shell.
When wiring the switch side of a
third
-party Ethernet cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.
Connecting to a Serial Device
Use a serial cable to plug your serial device into the
embedded computer’s serial port. Serial ports P1
to P2 have male DB9 connectors and can be
configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 using
software. The pin assignments are shown in the
table at the top of the next page.

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-4
DB9 Male Port RS-232/422/485 Pinouts
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485-4W RS-485-2W
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 – – –
NOTE
T
his is the pin assignment for the computer-side connectors on the V2616A shell. If you are wiring
peripheral
-side connectors for a serial cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.
Installing a CFast Card
The V2616A embedded computers come with a CFast card socket. To install a card, follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect the V2616A from its power source.
2. The CFast socket is located on the center of the rear panel. Unscrew the CFast socket cover.
3. Insert the CFast card into the socket. Make sure you insert it in the correct direction. When finished, fasten
the socket cover with screws.
4. If you need to remove the CFast card, simply push the card inward to activate the spring-locking
mechanism, and gently remove it once it pops out.
ATTENTION
The
V2616A embedded computer does not support the CFast hot swap and PnP (Plug and Play) functions.
Please remember y
ou must cut power first, before inserting or removing the CFast card.
In addition,
please note that the operating system of the V2616A (Linux or Windows Embedded Standard 7
)
is
stored on the CFast card, so if you change out the card you will need to re-install the operating system.
For
details on how to automate this, r
efer to the System Recovery section of the V2616A software manual.

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-5
Connecting an Audio Input
The V2616A comes with an M12 X-coded audio input/output connector, allowing users to connect a speaker or
an earphone.
Pin Audio
1
Line-in, right
2 GND
3 Line in plug-in detected
4 Line-in, left
5 Line-out, left
6 Line out, plug-in detected
7 Line-out, right
8 GND
NOTE
T
his is the pin assignment for the computer-side connectors on the V2616A shell. If you are wiring
peripheral
-side connectors for an audio cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.
Digital Input/Output
The V2616A comes with a 6-ch digital input and a 2-ch digital output through a terminal block connector. The
pin assignments and the wiring methods are shown below.
DI Wiring: Dry Contact DI Wiring: Wet Contact DO Wiring: Dry Contact
NOTE
If
you are using wet contacts, you must connect source to power. In addition, both DI and DO can only be
wired as
sink types

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-6
Connecting to a VGA Monitor
The V2616A comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector on the front panel to connect a VGA monitor. To
ensure that the monitor image remains clear, be sure to tighten the monitor cable after connecting it to the
V2616A. The location and the pin assignments of the video outputs are shown in the diagram below.
DB15 Female Connector
Pin No. Signal Definition Pin No. Signal Definition
1 Red 9 VCC
2 Green 10 GND
3 Blue 11 NC
4 NC 12 DDC2B Data
5 GND 13 HSYNC
6 GND 14 VSYNC
7 GND 15 DDC2B Clock
8 GND
Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor
The V2616A computer also comes with a DVI-D output for DVI video. Use the cable to connect the DVI-D output
to the monitor; if you must rewire a cable, refer to the following table for pin assignments.
DVI-D Connector
Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition
1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 13 N/C
2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 14 +5V Power
3 T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield 15 Ground (return for +5V,
HSync, and VSync)
4 N/C 16 Hot Plug Detect
5 N/C 17 T.M.D.S. Data0-
6 DDC Clock 18 T.M.D.S. Data0+
7 DDC Data 19 T.M.D.S. Data0 Shield
8 N/C 20 N/C
9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 21 N/C
10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
11 T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield 23 T.M.D.S. Clock+
12 N/C 24 T.M.D.S. Clock-

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-7
Connecting to the USB Ports
On its rear panel the V2616A has an X-coded M12 USB 2.0 port, as well as 2 type A USB 2.0 ports. The hosts
can be used for an external flash disk or hard drive for storing large amounts of data. You can also use these
USB hosts to connect to a keyboard or a mouse. See the following figures for the locations of the USB ports and
the M12 X-coded connector pin assignment.
Pin USB
1 D+
2 D-
3 +5V
4 GND
5 N.C.
NOTE
T
his is the pin assignment for the computer-side USB ports on the V2616A shell. If you are wiring
peripheral
-side connectors for a USB cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.
Installing an Internal Storage Device
The V2616A computer comes with an internal storage tray that allows users to install a 2.5-inch SATA storage
device, such as a hard disk or a SSD drive. Take the following steps to install your storage device.
1. Remove the 6 screws from the V2616A’s rear panel.
2. Install the hard disk onto the internal storage kit. Connect the cable and connector.

V2616A Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description
3-8
3. Fasten the two screws on each side of the hard disk (total of four).
4. Install the storage kit into the V2616A computer. Fasten four screws on the kit, and connect the cable the
power onto the V2616A’s main board.
5. Replace the cover onto the back of the computer.
Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable
V2616A computers come with 2 faceplates over the storage drive trays; users may attach storage drives to the
faceplates to install additional storage media, such as hard disks (HDD) or solid-state drives (SSD). The
following section gives instructions for installing the storage devices into the hot-swap trays.
1. The two faceplates on the front panel of the V2616A may be locked, for extra storage security.
2. Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock the protection lock.