Moxa Technologies UC-8580 Series User manual

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UC-8580 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Version 3.1, January 2021
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Overview
The UC-8580 Series computer is a programmable communication-centric
gateway offering a rich variety of communication interfaces, such as
Ethernet, serial, and digital inputs/outputs. This EN 50155-compliant
computer is built for rail applications and comes with multiple wireless
WAN gateway interfaces, making it an ideal choice for building wireless
communication infrastructure with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and for LTE data
collection and transmission.
Model Names and Package Checklist
The UC-8580 Series consists of the following models:
Antenna
Connector
Type
Model
Name
Operating
Temperature
Conformal
Coating
SMA
UC-8580-LX
-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)
–
UC-8580-T-LX
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
–
UC-8580-T-CT-LX
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
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QMA
UC-8580-Q-LX
-25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F)
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UC-8580-T-Q-LX
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
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UC-8580-T-CT-Q-LX
-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
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The UC-8580 Series computer is shipped with the following items:
•UC-8580 Series computer
•CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin pin header to DB9 female console port
cable, 100 cm
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Appearance
The UC-8580 comes in two different front-panel models to support the
two different types of antenna connectors (SMA and QMA) for wireless
modules. The GPS antenna connector is secured to the front panel by
default. The SMA model uses the SMA connector for all antennas while the
QMA model uses a TNC connector for the GPS antenna and QMA
connectors for all other antennas.

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Front View
SMA Model
QMA Model
LED Indicators
Refer to the following table for the LED indicator definitions.
LED Name
Status
Function
P
Green
Power is on
Off
No power input or any other power-input error
R
Green
System is ready
Off
System is booting up, OS boot-up failure, or any
other system initialization error
Ethernet
(located next
to the
Ethernet
ports)
Green
Steady On: 100 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking: Data transmission is in progress
Yellow Steady On: 1000 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking: Data transmission is in progress
Off
Data transmission speed at 10 Mbps or the data
cable is not connected
Serial
Green
Tx: Data transmission is in progress
Yellow
Rx: Receiving data
Off
No operation on the serial ports

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LED Name
Status
Function
S
Green
Data is being accessed from either the eMMC or
the mSATA module
Off
No data is being accessed
PGM
Red
Programmable LED for user-defined function
Wireless
Green
The number of glowing LEDs indicate the
wireless signal strength as follows:
3 Green: Excellent
2 Green: Good
1 Green: Poor
Off
No wireless signal
Installing the Computer
Wall or Cabinet Mounting
Use two screws per side to mount the UC-8580 computer on a wall or in
a cabinet. The illustration below shows an SMA model.
Wiring Requirements
Be sure to 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.
NOTE
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.

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ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your
UC-8580 computer.
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!
B
e careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in,
the internal components generate heat, and consequently the
outer casing may feel hot to the touch.
Connecting the Power
Connect the 24 to 110 VDC power line with M12 A-coded connector to the
UC-8580 computer. If the power is supplied properly, the “P” LED will
glow a solid green after a 25 to 30-second delay. The power input location
and pin definition are shown in the following figures. The illustration
below shows an SMA model:
Grounding the Unit
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power.
Please note that this product is intended to be mounted on a
well-grounded mounting surface, such as a metal panel. The grounding
connected is provided and located on the front panel. Connect the
grounding wire to an appropriate grounded metal surface.

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SMA Model
Connecting to the Network
The pin assignments for the UC-8580 computer’s Ethernet port are shown
in the following figure. If you are using your own Ethernet cable, make
sure that you match the pin assignment on the connector of the Ethernet
cable to the pin assignment shown below. The illustration below shows an
SMA model.
Connecting a Serial Device
Use a serial cable to connect your serial device to the computer’s serial
port. Serial ports P1 and P2 use terminal blocks and can be configured for
RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication. The pin location and
assignment are shown in the following diagrams. The illustration below
uses an SMA model.

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Pin
1
2
3
4
5
RS-232
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
GND
RS-422
TxD+
TxD-
RxD+
RxD-
GND
RS-485
–
–
DATA+
DATA-
GND
Connecting Digital Input/Output Devices
The UC-8580 computer comes with a 3-channel digital input and a
3-channel digital output terminal block that you can use to connect your
digital devices. The DI/O pin assignments and wiring methods are shown
below. The illustration below uses an SMA model:
Connecting a USB Device
The UC-8580 computer is provided with a USB 3.0 port on the front panel
for connecting a USB device. The illustration below shows an SMA model.

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Connecting the Wi-Fi/Cellular Module and Antenna
The UC-8580 computer is provided with four sets of antenna holes for
installing antennas for the Wi-Fi and cellular modules. Unfasten the four
screws on the front panel and lift up the panel to check the location of the
Wi-Fi/cellular module sockets. The illustration below shows an SMA
model.
Socket Name
Usage
Cellular_1
Cellular module
Cellular_2
Cellular module
Cellular_3
Cellular module
Wi-Fi_4
Wi-Fi module
You will need to install the SIM cards for the cellular modules in the
designated SIM-card slots. For the cellular module in socket 1, insert SIM
cards in the SIM 1-1 and SIM 1-2 slots. The SIM cards for the cellular
module in socket 3 should be inserted in the SIM 3-1 and SIM 3-2 slots.
The Wi-Fi/cellular module package includes 1 wireless (Wi-Fi or cellular)
module, 2 or 3 antenna cables and connectors, 1 black tape, 1 tag sheet,
2 screws, 2 locking washers, and 2 nuts.

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Accessories for the SMA Model
Accessories for the QMA Model
To install a wireless (Wi-Fi/cellular) module, do the following:
1. Remove the plastic protective
film on the thermal pads
attached to the wireless
module.
2. Insert the wireless module in
the designated socket and
tighten the two screws on the
module.

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3. Attach the flat end of an antenna cable
to the connector marked MAIN on the
module and insert the
other end of the
cable (with the connector tube) into
the
antenna hole marked MAIN
on the front
panel of the computer. You must first
remove the black cover o
n the antenna
hole and insert the connector tube
through the back side of the front panel
before you can attach the antenna
cable. Follow the procedure described
above to attach the AUX antenna cable.
4. Use the black tape provided in the package to secure the antenna
cables to the module. Attach tags (also provided in the package) to
the cables as shown in the picture below so that you can identify
them.
5. Insert the antenna connectors through the D-shaped antenna holes
on the front panel. Be sure to align the D shape of the connector
tube with the antenna holes before you do so.
Secure the antenna connectors to the front panel by inserting the
locking washers through the connector tube followed by the nut and
then tightening the nut onto the threaded protection ring.
SMA Model
QMA Model

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6. Connect the antennas to the connectors on the front panel. Refer to
the following illustration of an SMA model for the specific location of
each antenna connector, including a connector for a GPS antenna.
Use the procedure described above to install other Wi-Fi or cellular
modules.
NOTE
1. The Wi-Fi module installed in socket 4 requires three
antennas. Make sure all three antennas are installed and
secured properly before you use the module.
2. The GPS antenna connector is installed and secured by
default. The connector type used is SMA in UC-
8580’s SMA
model and TNC in UC-8580’s QMA model.
Installing SIM Cards
Each cellular module supports 2 SIM cards. To install SIM cards for the
cellular modules, do the following:
1. Find the location of the SIM card socket.
2. Pull up the SIM-card holder and insert the SIM card.

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3. Push down the SIM-card holder until the SIM card is secured in
place.
Installing the mSATA Module
The UC-8580 computer is provided with one storage socket for installing
an mSATA module. To install the mSATA module, do the following:
1.
Locate the mSATA socket.
It is the left most socket that you see
when you open the front panel of the
computer.
2. Insert the mSATA module onto the
socket
3.
Fasten the two screws on the module to
secure the module.