Moxa Technologies W406 Series User manual

W406
Hardware User’s Manual
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First Edition, April 2009
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W406
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 Diagram ........................................................................................................ 1-7
W406 ............................................................................................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.................................................................................2-1
Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
W406.......................................................................................................................................2-2
Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
W406.......................................................................................................................................2-3
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-4
Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description .............................................................3-1
Installing the W406.................................................................................................................. 3-2
Wiring Requirements............................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting the Power................................................................................................... 3-3
Grounding the Unit....................................................................................................... 3-3
Connecting Data Transmission Cables .................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to the Network........................................................................................... 3-4
Connecting to a Serial Device ...................................................................................... 3-5
Connecting to the Serial Console Port.......................................................................... 3-5
Connecting an Antenna................................................................................................. 3-5
Installing a SIM Card and SD Card ......................................................................................... 3-6
Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................... 3-6
Installing an SD Card for Storage Expansion............................................................... 3-8
USB.......................................................................................................................................... 3-9
DI/DO...................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Digital Input Wiring ................................................................................................................3-9
Appendix A Regulatory Approval Statement ................................................................A-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The W406 is an embedded Linux or WinCE computer that features 2 software selectable
RS-232/422/485 ports, 1 Ethernet port, and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/850/1900
MHz for cellular communication. It also comes with an SD socket, USB host, and 4 digital input
and 4 digital output channels, making it the ideal computer for a variety of industrial applications
such as data acquisition, data processing, protocol conversion, and remote device control and
monitoring via wireless communication.
The W406 comes pre-installed with either Linux or WinCE 6.0, and offers a reliable and powerful
computing platform for industrial environments. Programmers will find the W406 to be an easy
platform to develop programming environments for producing bug-free industrial applications at a
lower cost.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Hardware Specifications
Hardware Block Diagram
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Overview
The W406 wireless embedded computers are designed around the Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9
32-bit RISC processor. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the Cirrus Logic EP9302
ARM9 uses RISC architecture and modern semiconductor technology to provide a powerful
computing engine without generating a significant amount of heat. The processor also integrates
UART and LAN functions to provide exceptional communication performance, but without the
bus bandwidth limitations associated with general ARM-based communication products.
An onboard NOR Flash ROM and SDRAM provide ample storage capacity, and the SD slot gives
applications extra room to expand. The built-in GSM/GPRS/EDGE function supports the
850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequency bands, providing coding scheme from CS-1 to CS-4. The
backup LAN port not only provides an alternative solution for networking, but also supports
Ethernet clients, allowing any network device to plug in and connect to the GPRS/EDGE network.
The built-in RS-232/422/485 serial ports support a wide range of serial devices, making this
platform suitable for data acquisition and protocol conversion applications.
The Linux or WinCE 6.0 operating system comes pre-installed and ready to run, providing an
open platform for software development. Software written for desktop PCs can be ported easily to
W406 series embedded computers by using a common complier, so you 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 built-in flash memory.
Package Checklist
The W406 Series includes the following models:
W406-LX:
RISC-based wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 4 DI, 4 DO, 2 serial ports,
Ethernet, SD, Linux 2.6 OS, -10 to 60°C operating temperature
W406-CE:
RISC-based wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 4 DI, 4 DO, 2 serial ports,
Ethernet, SD, WinCE 6.0 OS, -10 to 60°C operating temperature
W406-T-LX:
RISC-based wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 4 DI, 4 DO, 2 serial ports,
Ethernet, SD, Linux 2.6 OS, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
W406-T-CE:
RISC-based wireless embedded computer with GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 4 DI, 4 DO, 2 serial ports,
Ethernet, SD, WinCE 6.0 OS, -40 to 70°C operating temperature
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Each model is shipped with the following items:
yW406 computer
yEthernet cable: RJ45 to RJ45 cross-over cable, 100 cm
yCBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin pin header to DB9 female console port cable, 100 cm
yGSM/GPRS/EDGE Antenna
yDocument and Software CD
yQuick Installation Guide (printed)
yWarranty Card
Optional Accessories
yWall mounting kit
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Product Features
W406 series embedded comptuers have the following features:
yOn-board 32 MB RAM (max. 64 MB)
yBuilt-in 16 MB Flash (max. 32 MB)
yBuilt-in GSM/GPRS/EDGE cellular communication
yGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz supported
yGPRS Class 12 supported
ySMS tunnel mode provided
y4 DIs, 4 DOs
yTwo software selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports
y50 bps to 921.6 Kbps, non-standard baudrates supported
y10/100M Ethernet for network redundancy
ySD socket for storage expansion
yWinCE 6.0 or Linux 2.6 platform
yDin-Rail and wallmount installation
yRobust, fanless design
y-40 to 75°C wide temperature models available
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Product Hardware Specifications
Computer
CPU: Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9 32-bit RISC CPU, 200 MHz
OS (pre-installed): WinCE 6.0/Embedded Linux with MMU support
DRAM:32 MB (max. 64 MB)
Flash: 16 MB (max. 32 MB)
USB: USB 2.0 compliant hosts x 1, type A connector
Storage
Storage Expansion: SD slot
Ethernet Interface
LAN: 1 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps port (RJ45)
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 KV built-in
Cellular Interface
Cellular Modes: GSM, GPRS, EDGE
Radio Frequency Bands: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS Class: 12
EDGE Class: 12
Coding Schemes: CS1 to CS4
Serial Interface
Serial Standards: 2 RS-232/422/485 ports, software-selectable (DB9 male)
ESD Protection: 15 KV ESD protection for all signals
Console Port: RS-232 interface (TxD, RxD, GND), with 4-pin pin header output
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)
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-4w: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND
Digital Input
Input Channels: 4, source type
Input Voltage: 0 to 30 VDC at 5 KHz
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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 (COM to DI)
Connector Type: 10-pin screw terminal block
Isolation: 3 KV optical isolation
Digital Output
Output Channels: 4, sink type
Output Current: Max. 200 mA per channel
On-state Voltage: 24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 V
Connector Type: 9-pin screw terminal block
Isolation: 3 KV optical isolation
LEDs
System: Ready, Storage
LAN: 10M/Link, 100M/Link (on connector)
Cellular: Cellular Enable, Signal Strength (5 LEDs)
Serial: TxD, RxD
Switches and Buttons
Reset Button: Supports “Reset to Factory Default”
Cellular Reset Button: Supports cellular reset function
Physical Characteristics
Housing: Aluminum (1 mm)
Weight: 1 kg
Dimensions: (without ears or antenna)
144 x 119 x 40 mm (5.7 x 4.7 x 1.6 in)
Mounting: DIN-rail, wall (requires optional wall mount kit)
Antenna Length: 85 mm
Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature:
Standard Models: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature:
Standard Models: -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Anti-Vibration: 2g @ IEC-68-2-6, sine wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 Oct./min, 1 hr/axis
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Anti-Shock: 20g @ IEC-68-2-6, half-sine wave, 30 ms
Power Requirements
Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption:
With no load on USB ports: 7.2 W
• 300 mA @ 24 VDC
• 600 mA @ 12 VDC
With full load on USB ports: 14.4 W
• 600 mA @ 24 VDC
• 1200 mA @ 12 VDC
Regulatory Approvals
EMC: FCC: Part 15, Part 24/24
CE: EN55022, EN61000
R&TTE: EN301 489-1, EN301 489-7, EN301 511
Safety: LVD: EN60950-1
UL/cUL: UL60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Reliability
Alert Tools: Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock) with battery backup
Automatic Reboot Trigger: Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note: The Hardware Specifications apply to the embedded computer unit itself, but not to
accessories. In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as
the power adaptor and cables.
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Hardware Block Diagram
W406
UART
Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM9
32-bit RISC CPU, 200 MHz
16MB
Flash
Power
Circuit
RTC
Watchdog
LAN
MAC
PHY
Ethernet
Cellular
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
SD
RS-232/422/485 RS-232
UART UART
32MB
RAM
DI x 4
DO x 4
USB
USB
Hub
UART UART
Serial
Port 1 Console Port
Serial
Port 2
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