UC-8112-LX MOXA Arm-Based Computers

Features and Benefits

•  Armv7 Cortex-A8 300/600/1000 MHz processor
•  Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
•  Rich programmable LEDs and a programmable button for easy installation and maintenance
•  Moxa Industrial Linux with 10-year superior long-term support
•  Debian 9 open platform

Introduction

The UC-8100 computing platform is designed for embedded data-acquisition applications. The computer comes with one or two RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports, as well as a mini PCIe slot to support cellular modules. These versatile communication capabilities let users efficiently adapt the UC-8100 to a variety of complex communications solutions.
 
The UC-8100 is built around a Cortex-A8 Arm–based processor that has been optimized for use in energy monitoring systems, but is widely applicable to a variety of industrial solutions. With flexible interfacing options, this tiny embedded computer is a reliable and secure gateway for data acquisition and processing at field sites as well as a useful communication platform for many other large-scale deployments.

Specifications

Computer

CPU:: Armv7 Cortex-A8 1 GHz
DRAM: 512 MB DDR3
Supported OS:  Linux Debian 9 kernel 4.4 (Moxa Industrial Linux)
Storage Pre-installed:  8 GB eMMC
Storage Slot:  SD slots x 1

Computer Interface

Ethernet Ports:  Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector) x 2
Serial Ports:  RS-232/422/485 ports x 2, software-selectable (terminal block)
USB 2.0:  USB 2.0 hosts x 1, type-A connectors
Expansion Slots: mPCIe slot x 1
Number of SIMs: 1
SIM Format:  Mini
Buttons:  Reset button
Console Port:  RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)

Ethernet Interface

Magnetic Isolation Protection:  1.5 kV (built-in)

Serial Interface

Data Bits:  5, 6, 7, 8
Parity:  None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Stop Bits:  1, 1.5, 2
Baudrate:  300 bps to 921.6 kbps
 
Serial Signals
RS-232:  TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422:  Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w:  Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485-4w:  Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
 
LED Indicators
System:  Power x 1
SD slots x 1
Programmable x 3
USB x 1
 
Wireless Signal Strength:  Cellular/Wi-Fi x 3

Power Parameters

Input Voltage:  12 to 24 VDC
Input Current:  480 mA @ 12 VDC
225 mA @ 24 VDC
Power Consumption:  5.4 W

Reliability

Alert Tools:  RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger:  Built-in WDT

Physical Characteristics

Housing:  Plastic
Dimensions:  101 x 27 x 128 mm (3.98 x 1.06 x 5.04 in)
Weight:  224 g (0.5 lb)
Installation:  DIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting (with optional kit)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:  -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature (package included):  -20 to 80°C (-4 to -176°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity:  5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration: 2 Grms @ IEC 60068-2-64, random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr per axis (without USB devices
attached)
Shock: IEC 60068-2-27