Moxa Technologies V460 Series User manual

V460 Series Hardware User’s Manual
First Edition, March 2008
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V460 Series 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
Product Hardware Specifications............................................................................................. 1-4
Hardware Block Diagrams....................................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.................................................................................2-1
Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Dimensions (unit = mm)..........................................................................................................2-5
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Power On/Off Button............................................................................................................... 2-6
Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-6
Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Placement Options................................................................................................................... 2-7
Wall or Cabinet .......................................................................................................... 2-7
DIN-Rail Mounting.................................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description .............................................................3-1
Wiring Requirements............................................................................................................... 3-2
Connecting the Power ................................................................................................ 3-2
Grounding the Unit..................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting to a Display........................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting to a Keyboard and Mouse..................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to the Network...................................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to a Serial Device.................................................................................................. 3-5
Connecting to the unmanaged switch ports (V466 only)......................................................... 3-6
PCMCIA (V462 only)..............................................................................................................3-6
Connecting to the DI/DO (V468 only)..................................................................................... 3-6
Digital Input Wiring................................................................................................... 3-7
Digital Output Wiring ................................................................................................ 3-7
Installing a Memory Module ................................................................................................... 3-7
Inserting a CompactFlash Card................................................................................................ 3-8
USB Hosts ............................................................................................................................... 3-9
Audio Interface...................................................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................4-1
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility .............................................................................................. 4-2
Modifying the BIOS Main Settings......................................................................................... 4-2
Basic Configuration.................................................................................................... 4-2
System Security.......................................................................................................... 4-3
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................... 4-4
Removable Device/Hard Disk/Cd-ROM Boot Priority.............................................. 4-4
First / Second / Third Boot Device............................................................................. 4-4
Boot Other Device...................................................................................................... 4-4
Modifying Advanced BIOS Settings.......................................................................... 4-4
Advanced Chipset Settings......................................................................................... 4-6

PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................................. 4-8
Peripherals ............................................................................................................................... 4-9
Power......................................................................................................................................4-11
Hardware Monitor.................................................................................................................. 4-12
Load Defaults......................................................................................................................... 4-12
Exiting the BIOS Setup..........................................................................................................4-13
Upgrading the BIOS ..............................................................................................................4-15

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Moxa V460 series x86-based industrial ready-to-run embedded
computer. This product’s features include RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual or quad 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet ports, VGA output, a CompactFlash socket for mass storage expansion, PS/2 connector
for keyboard/mouse usage, four USB 2.0 ports that support system boot, mass storage disk
expansion, or other peripherals, 8 digital input channels and 8 digital output channels, and input
channels with 3 KV protection (V468), 8 10/100 Mbps unmanaged switch ports (V466), and
PCMCIA slot (V462). The V460 series is based on the AMD low power consumption solution,
which makes it suitable for various industrial and harsh applications such as SCADA, factory
automation, and applications that require an onsite display or monitor. The x86 architecture and
friendly Windows embedded platform provide an integrated powerful tool for handling data. The
V460 can be used as a field host and control center for on-site applications that transfer or relay
information.
This manual introduces the hardware of the V460 series embedded computers. After a brief
introduction of the hardware features, the manual focuses on installation and hardware
configuration with device interfaces.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Hardware Specifications
Hardware Block Diagrams

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Overview
The V460 series of x86 ready-to-run embedded computers is designed around the AMD LX800
and Geode chipset, which exhibits low power consumption and high reliability. In addition to the
usual computer peripherals, the V460 integrates dual or quad LAN ports, 4 USB 2.0 hosts, and 4
serial ports, making the V460 into an ideal industrial embedded computer for handling not only
communication tasks, but also applications that require advanced computing power. In addition,
all output and information can be displayed onscreen through the built-in VGA interface. The
V460 series offers a variety of I/O options for use in a variety of applications and vertical markets.
The on-board CompactFlash and DDR SDRAM provide ample storage capacity, and the
Windows-based operating system comes pre-installed and ready-to-run, providing a Windows-like
environment for easy software development. Software written for desktop PCs can be easily ported
to the V460 using a common complier, which means that programmers do not need to spend a lot
of time modifying existing software code. In addition, the operating system, device drivers, and
user-developed software can all be stored in the pre-installed CompactFlash memory Card to
enhance system reliability.
Package Checklist
V462-CE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Dual LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
CompactFlash, PCMCIA, USB, Audio, WinCE 6.0.
V464-CE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinCE 6.0.
V466-CE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports, 8
Unmanaged Switch Ports, CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinCE 6.0.
V468-CE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
8DI, 8DO, CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinCE 6.0.
V462-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Dual LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
CompactFlash, PCMCIA, USB, Audio, WinXP embedded.
V464-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinXP embedded.
V466-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports, 8
Unmanaged Switch Ports, CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinXP embedded.
V468-XPE
x86 Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with AMD LX 800, VGA, Quad LANs, 4 Serial Ports,
8DI, 8DO, CompactFlash, USB, Audio, WinXP embedded.

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All models of the V462/464/466/468 series are shipped with the following items:
y1 V460 Series Embedded Computer
yQuick Installation Guide
yDocument & Software CD
yEthernet Cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm
yPS2 to KB/MS Y type Cable
yDin-rail Kit
yProduct Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
Switching Power Adaptor: 60W, 24 VDC output, 100 to 240 VAC input, power cord must be
ordered separately.
yPower Cords:
Power cord with Australia Plug
Power Cord with UK Plug
Power Cord with Euro Plug
Power Cord with US Straight Plug
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
yAMD Geode LX [email protected] CPU, 500 MHz
yBuilt-in 256 MB DDR SDRAM (512MB for XPE version)
yBuilt-in 256 MB Industrial DOM to store OS (1GB for XPE version)
y512K battery backup SRAM
y2 RS-232 and 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports
ySerial port 3 and port 4 support ANY BAUD RATE
y2 or 4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for network redundancy
y8 unmanaged switch ports
y8 + 8 DI/DO with 3 KV isolation protection
yCompactFlash socket for storage expansion
y4 USB 2.0 hosts that support system boot up
yLED indicators for Power, Battery, Storage
yReady-to-run WinCE 6.0 or XP embedded platform
yDin-rail and Wall mount installation supported
yRobust, fanless design

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Product Hardware Specifications
System
CPU AMD Geode LX [email protected] processor with 128K L2 Cache, 500
MHz
System Chipset AMD CS5536 chipset
FSB 400 MHz
Expansion Bus On-board PC/104-Plus
BIOS 4 mega-bit Flash BIOS, supporting Plug & Play, APM 1.2
System Memory 200-pin SO-DIMM socket x 1 with built-in 256 MB DDRSupport
DDR400 up to 1GB
SRAM 512K SRAM, battery backup
OS Windows CE 6.0, WindowsXP Embedded
Display
Graphics Controller CPU Integrated 2D graphics
Display Interface CRT Interface for VGA output
Network Communication
LAN V462: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps x 2, RJ45 connector
V464: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps x 4, RJ45 connector
V466: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps x 4, RJ45 connector
V468: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps x 4, RJ45 connector
LAN Controller Realtek RTL8100C
Protection Built-in 1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
Serial Communication
Serial Ports Ports 1 and 2: RS-232, DB9 male
Ports 3 4: RS-232/422/485, software-selectable, DB9 male
RS-232 signals: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS-422 signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-4w signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-2w signals: Data+, Data-, GND
Protection Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all signals
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, RS-485 ADDC™
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps; ports 3 and 4 support ANY BUAD RATE
Connector Type D-Sub male 9-pin connector
Unmanaged Switch Communication (V466 only)
Switch Port Unmanaged 10/100 Mbps switch ports x 8

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Digital Input (V468 only)
Input Channels 8, source type
Digital input levels Dry contact:
Logic level 0: Close to GND
Logic level 1: Open
Wet contact:
Logic level 0: +3V max
Logic level 1: +10 to +30V (COM to DI)
Protection 3 KV optical isolation protection
Connector Type 10-pin screw terminal block (8 points / COM / GND)
Digital Output (V468 only)
Output Channels 8, sink type
On-state Voltage 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 V
Output Current Rating Max. 200 mAper channel
Protection: 3 KV optical isolation protection
Connector Type 9-pin screw terminal block
Other Peripherals
USB USB 2.0 compliant hosts x 4, type A connector, supporting system
boot up
Audio AC97 audio, supporting speaker-out interface
KB/MS 1 PS/2 interface supporting standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse
via Y-type cable
Watchdog Timer Supports 1 to 255 level time interval system reset, software
programmable
RTC Comes with battery backup
PCMCIA Cardbus card and 16-bit PCMCIA 2.1/ JEIDA 4.2 card (V462 only)
LEDs
System Power x 1, Ready x 1, Storage x 1
LAN V462: 10M/Link x 2 (on connector), 100M/Link x 2 (on connector)
V464: 10M/Link x 4 (on connector), 100M/Link x 4 (on connector)
V466: 10M/Link x 4 (on connector), 100M/Link x 4 (on connector)
V468: 10M/Link x 4 (on connector), 100M/Link x 4 (on connector)
Power Requirements
Power Input 9 to 36 VDC, 3-pin terminal block (V+, V-, SG)
Power Consumption 2820 mA @ 36V, 730 mA @ 9V
Physical Properties
Board Form Factor EPIC
Dimensions (WxDxH): 260 x 135 x 50 mm (without wall mount kit)
Weight 1.36 kg
Construction Material Aluminum
Mounting Options DIN-rail, wall mounting

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Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH
-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) is optional for -T models
Storage Temperature -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F), 5 to 95% RH
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) is optional for -T models
Regulatory Approvals
EMC FCC, CE (Class A)
Safety UL, cUL, LVD
Other RoHS, WEEE
Warranty 5 years
Hardware Block Diagrams
V462
AMD
CS5536
DDR
SDRAM VGA
USB
Host x 4
CF
Function
Super
I/O
IDE
Audio
ISA Bridge
LAN1 LAN2
PCMCIA
MOXA
UART
ASIC
Battery
Backup
SRAM
RS-232
RS-232/422/485
AMD
LX800
CPU
RS-232
Serial
Port 1 Serial
Port 2
Serial
Port 3 Serial
Port 4

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V464
AMD
CS5536
DDR
SDRAM VGA
Super
I/O
IDE
Audio
ISA Bridge
LAN1 LAN2
MOXA
UART
ASIC
Battery
Backup
SRAM
RS-232/422/485
AMD
LX800
CPU LAN
Controller
LAN3 LAN4
USB
Host x 4
CF
Function
RS-232 RS-232
Serial
Port 1 Serial
Port 2
Serial
Port 3 Serial
Port 4
V466
AMD
CS5536
DDR
SDRAM VGA
USB
Host x 4
CF
Function
Super
I/O
IDE
Audio
ISA Bridge
LAN1 LAN2
MOXA
UART
ASIC
Battery
Backup
SRAM
RS-232
RS-232/422/485
AMD
LX800
CPU LAN
Controller
LAN3 LAN4
Switch
Controller
7 85 61 2 3 4
Switch Port x 8
Serial
Port 1 Serial Port 2
RS-232
Serial
Port 3 Serial
Port 4

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V468
AMD
CS5536
DDR
SDRAM VGA
CF
Function
Super
I/O
IDE
Audio
ISA Bridge
LAN1 LAN2
MOXA
UART
ASIC
Battery
Backup
SRAM
RS-232/422/485
AMD
LX800
CPU
LAN
Controller
LAN3 LAN4
CPLD
DI x 8 DO x 8
USB
Host x 4
RS-232
Serial
Port 1 Serial Port 2
RS-232
Serial
Port 3 Serial
Port 4

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Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction
The V460 embedded computers are compact and rugged, making them suitable for industrial
applications. The LED indicators allow users to monitor performance and identify trouble spots
quickly, the multiple serial ports can be used to connect a variety of devices, the PCMCIA slot
(V462) can be used for a variety of applications, the 8 switch ports (V466) can be used to connect
different nodes via Ethernet to enlarge your automation network scope, and the 8+8 DI/DO (V468)
enables the embedded computer to be used as an on-site center to gather signals and alarms from
field equipment and convert protocols to ease the loading on other management nodes.
The V460 computers have a reliable and stable hardware platform that lets you devote the bulk of
your time to application development. In this chapter, we provide basic information about the
embedded computer’s hardware and its various components. The following topics are covered:
Appearance
Dimensions (unit = mm)
LED Indicators
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Real Time Clock
Placement Options
¾Wall or Cabinet
¾DIN-Rail Mounting

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Appearance
Top View
Front View
V462
10/100 Mbps
Ethernet x 2
Power LED
SRAM Battery
Status LED
Storage LED VGA
PS/2
PCMCIA
Socket USB 2.0 Host x 4
CompactFlash
Socket Audio Line Out
Reset
V464
10/100 Mbps
Ethernet x 4
Power LED
SRAM Battery
Status LED
Storage LED VGA
PS/2
USB 2.0 Host x 4
CompactFlash
Socket Audio Line Out
Reset

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V466
10/100 Mbps
Ethernet x 4
Power LED
SRAM Battery
Status LED
Storage LED VGA
PS/2
USB 2.0 Host x 4
CompactFlash
Socket Audio Line Out
Reset
V468
10/100 Mbps
Ethernet x 4
Power LED
SRAM Battery
Status LED
Storage LED VGA
PS/2
USB 2.0 Host x 4
CompactFlash
Socket Audio Line Out
Reset
Rear View
V462
RS-232
Serial Ports x 2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 2
Power Switch
Power Input
9-36 VDC

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V464
RS-232
Serial Ports x 2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 2
Power Switch
Power Input
9-36 VDC
V466
RS-232
Serial Ports x 2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 2
Power Switch
Power Input
9-36 VDC
10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch Ports x 8
V468
RS-232
Serial Ports x 2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports x 2
Power Switch
Power Input
9-36 VDC
DI x 8 DO x 8

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Dimensions (unit = mm)
223
120.5
57
LED Indicators
The LED indicators located on the front panel of the V460 series are listed in the following table.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Green Power is on
Power Off No power input or any other power error exists
Red Battery is dead or malfunctioning
Battery Off Battery is operating normally
Yellow / Blinking Storage device is active (data is being read or written)
Storage Off Storage device is idle
Green Lit when 10 Mbps Ethernet link is active (Off when
inactive).
Green Lit when 100 Mbps Ethernet link is active (Off when
inactive).
LAN
Orange Lit when data is transmitting.
Please note that the V462 has 2 RJ45 connectors, whereas the V464, V466, and V468 have 4 RJ45
connectors.

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Power On/Off Button
The power on/off button is located above the power input terminal block. The button supports the
ATX power on/off function. By default, the button is set for instant off. You may also configure
the button for delay 4 seconds to guard against shutting down the power unintentionally. In this
case, you must press the power button continuously for at least 4 seconds to shut off the power.
For detailed configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4: BIOS Setup towards the end of this
manual.
Reset Button
Press the Reset Button 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 on and off for the first 5 seconds, and then maintain a steady glow once the
system has rebooted.
We recommend that you only use this function if the software is not working properly and you
want to load factory default settings. The Reset to Default functionality is not designed to hard
reboot the V460 Series.
ATTENTION
Reset to Default preserves user’s data
The Reset to Default functionality will NOT format the user directory and erase the user’s data.
Pressing the Reset to default functionality will only load the configuration file. Other user data
will not be deleted from the Flash ROM.
Real Time Clock
The V460’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.
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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Placement Options
Wall or Cabinet
The V460 computers have wall-mount ears for attaching to a wall or the inside of a cabinet. Use
screws to attach the V460 to a wall or cabinet, as illustrated in the following figure.
NOTE Before tightening the screws into the wall, make sure the screw head and shank size are suitable
by inserting the screw into one of the keyhole-shaped apertures of the wall mounting plates.
DIN-Rail Mounting
An aluminum DIN-Rail Mounting Kit comes standard with the V460 series computers. The V460
can be mounted on a DIN-Rail either vertically or horizontally by changing the screw holes used
for the stiff metal spring. If you need to reattach the DIN-Rail kit to the V460 series, make sure the
stiff metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the following figures.
STEP1: Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into the
slot just below the stiff metal spring. STEP2: The DIN-Rail attachment unit will snap into place as shown.
metal
spring
DIN-Rail
metal
spring
DIN-Rail
To remove the V460 series from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2.

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Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description
The V460 series embedded computers are equipped with multiple connection types. VGA, RJ45
Ethernet connectors, serial ports, PCMCIA slot (V464), 8+8 DI/DO (V468) and unmanaged
switching ports (V466) are built into the V460. The V460 also has a CompactFlash socket for
storage expansion, USB ports for additional device and storage options, and an audio output port.
The ready-to-run Windows Embedded operating system gives you the freedom to develop custom
applications for any type of industrial automation application.
In this chapter, we describe how to connect the embedded computer to the network and to various
devices. The following topics are covered:
Wiring Requirements
¾Connecting the Power
¾Grounding the Unit
Connecting to a Display
Connecting to a Keyboard and Mouse
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to a Serial Device
Connecting to the unmanaged switch ports (V466 only)
PCMCIA (V462 only)
Connecting to the DI/DO (V468 only)
¾Digital Input Wiring
¾Digital Output Wiring
Installing a Memory Module
Inserting a CompactFlash Card
USB Hosts
Audio Interface