Moxa Technologies THINKCORE W311 Instructions for use

W311/321/341

Hardware User’s Manual

Sixth Edition, March 2009

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W311/321/341

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............................................................................................. 1-3

Hardware Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 1-6

W311 ............................................................................................................................1-6

W321 ............................................................................................................................1-6

W341 ............................................................................................................................1-7

Chapter 2 Hardware Introduction.................................................................................2-1

Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 2-2

W311 ............................................................................................................................2-2

W321 ............................................................................................................................2-2

W341 ............................................................................................................................2-3

Dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 2-4

W311 ............................................................................................................................2-4

W321 ............................................................................................................................2-5

W341 ............................................................................................................................2-6

LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 2-7

Reset Button............................................................................................................................. 2-7

Real Time Clock ...................................................................................................................... 2-8

Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description .............................................................3-1

Wiring Requirements............................................................................................................... 3-2

Connecting the Power...................................................................................................3-2

Grounding the Unit.......................................................................................................3-2

Connecting Data Transmission Cables .................................................................................... 3-3

Connecting to the Network...........................................................................................3-3

Connecting to the WLAN.............................................................................................3-3

Connecting to a Serial Device ......................................................................................3-4

Serial Console Port.......................................................................................................3-4

SD Slot..................................................................................................................................... 3-4

USB (W341 only).................................................................................................................... 3-7

Relay Output (W341 only)....................................................................................................... 3-7

Appendix A Regulatory Approval Statement ................................................................A-1

Chapter 1 Introduction

The W300 series is a line of wireless RISC-based embedded computers that features 802.11a/b/g

WLAN, RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and an Ethernet port in a small, rugged chassis. In addition,

all models feature an SD slot, and the W341 features two USB 2.0 hosts and one relay output

channel.

Your W300 series embedded computer is ideal for diverse, machine-to-machine embedded

applications. It enables wireless operation for traditionally wired networks and serial devices. The

W300 series not only provides transparent data transfers, but also numeric computing, protocol

conversion, data processing and even data encryption. You will find it easier to build embedded

systems for distributed peer-to-peer communication, turn wired devices into wireless devices, and

introduce higher mobility and more intelligence to your system. In this chapter, you will learn

about the capabilities of this embedded computer.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Hardware Specifications

Hardware Block Diagram

¾W311

¾W321

¾W341

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Overview

The W300 Series wireless embedded computer is designed around the Moxa ARTARM9 32-bit

RISC processor. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the Moxa ARTARM9 uses

RISC architecture and modern semiconductor technology to provide a powerful computing engine

without generating significant 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.

On-board NOR Flash ROM and SDRAM provides ample storage capacity, and for select models,

the SD slot gives applications extra room to expand. The built-in WLAN function supports the

802.11a/b/g standard, providing transmission security with WEP, WPA and WPA2. 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 WLAN. 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-based operating system comes pre-installed and ready to run, providing an open

platform for software development. Software written for desktop PCs can easily be ported to

W300 Series embedded computers by using a common complier, so little time is spent 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 W300 Series includes the following models:

W311-LX

A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, one serial port,

Ethernet, SD slot, and Linux OS

W321-LX

A small, RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, two serial ports,

Ethernet, SD slot, and Linux OS

W341-LX

A RISC-based, ready-to-run, wireless embedded computer with WLAN, four serial ports, Ethernet,

SD slot, USB port, relay output, and Linux OS

Each model is shipped with the following items:

yW300 Series wireless embedded computer

yQuick Installation Guide

yDocumentation & Software CD

y100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 Ethernet cross-over cable

y100 cm console port cable (CBL-4PINDB9F-100)

yUniversal PowerAdaptor

yProduct Warranty Statement

Optional Accessories

y35 mm DIN-rail mounting kit (DK-35A)

NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

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Product Features

W300 Series computers have the following features:

yMoxa ART 32-bit ARM9 industrial communication processor

y32 MB on-board RAM (64 MB for W341)

y16 MB built-in flash memory

y802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN

yWEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption

yInfrastructure mode andAd-Hoc mode

yRS-232/422/485 serial ports with software selectable interface

yBaudrates between 50 and 921.6 Kbps; supports non-standard baudrates

y10/100M Ethernet for backup networking

ySD card slot for storage expansion

yWithstands 5G continuous vibration and 50G shock

yLED indicators for status, serial transmission, and wireless signal strength

yReady-to-run Linux platform

yInstallation on DIN-rail or wall

yFanless design for increased ruggedness

Product Hardware Specifications

System

CPU Moxa ART ARM9 32-bit RISC CPU, 192 MHz

DRAM W311: 32 MB W321: 32 MB W341: 64 MB

Flash W311: 16 MB W321: 16 MB W341: 64 MB

Storage Expansion W311: SD slot x 1 W321: SD slot ×1 W341: SD slot ×1

USB W341: USB 2.0 host ×2

Relay Output Form C, SPDT ×1

Normal switching: 2A @ 30 VDC

Capacity: 60W max.

Switching power: 220 VDC max.

Switching voltage: 2A max.

Switch current: 4 ms @ 20°C

Operation time: 100 Mohm max.

Initial contact resistance:

Console Port RS-232 ×1 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output, “115200, n, 8, 1”

Button Reset button ×1, supports “Reset to Factory Default”

Others RTC, buzzer, Watchdog Timer

OS Built-in Embedded Linux with MMU support, based on Linux Kemel

2.6

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WLAN Communication

Standard Compliance 802.11a/b/g

Radio Frequency Type DSSS, CCK, OFDM

Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)

Modulation 802.11a/g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK) 802.11b: DSSS

(DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)

Transmission Power

(Typical)

5.15 to 5.35 GHz: 15 dBm @6 Mbps; 12 dBm @54 Mbps

5.725 to 5.825 GHz: 15 dBm @6 Mbps; 12 dBm @54 Mbps

USA: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (IEEE802.11g): 19 dBm @6 Mbps;

EU: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz 17 dBm @54Mbps

2.412 to 2.462 GHz (IEEE802.11b): 18 dBm@ 1 to 11 Mbps

Receiver Sensitivity

(Typical)

5.15 to 5.35 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm

5.47 to 5.725 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm

5.725 to 5.825 GHz: 6 Mbps @ -89 dBm; 54 Mbps @ -72 dBm

USA: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (IEEE802.11g): 6 Mbps @ -90 dBm;

EU: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz 54 Mbps @ -73 dBm

USA: 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (IEEE802.11b): 11 Mbps @ -87 dBm;

EU: 2.412 to 2.472 GHz 1 Mbps @ -94 dBm

Transmission Rate 54 Mbps with auto fallback (54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1

Mbps)

802.11b supported rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

802.11a/g supported rates: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

Transmission Distance 100 meters at 11 Mbps (with no obstructions)

Security WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA, WPA2 data encryption

Antenna Connector Reverse SMA

Antenna External 2 dBi dipole antenna

WLAN Mode Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc

Network Communication

LAN 10/100 Mbps RJ45 × 1, auto-sensing

Protection 1.5 KV built-in magnetic isolation protection

Serial Communication

Serial Port W311: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male × 1

W321: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male × 2

W341: RS-232/422/485 DB9 male × 4

Protection 15 KV built-in 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; supports non-standard baudrates

LEDs

System Ready, SD activity

WLAN Enable, signal strength

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LAN 10 M/Link, 100 M/Link (RJ45 connector)

Serial TxD, RxD

Power Requirements

Power Input 12 to 48 VDC

Power Consumption W311: 400 mA @ 12 VDC

W321: 400 mA @ 12 VDC

W341: 600 mA @ 12 VDC with no USB devices attached

1.2A @ 12 VDC with USB devices on each port at max spec

500 mA @ 5 VDC

Mechanical

Dimension

(W ×D ×H) (without wall mount ear or antenna)

W311: 77 ×111 ×26 mm

W321: 77 ×111 ×26 mm

W341: 150 ×100 ×38 mm

Antenna 110 mm

Construction Material W311: aluminum, 1 mm

W321: aluminum, 1 mm

W341: aluminum, 1 mm / SECC, 1 mm for rear panel

Mounting DIN-rail, wall

Environmental

Operating Temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), 5 to 95% RH

Storage Temperature -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F), 5 to 95% RH

Regulatory Approvals

EMC FCC, CE (Class A)

Safety TUV, UL, cUL

Others RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

Warranty 5 years

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Hardware Block Diagram

W311

UART

MOXA ART CPU

32-bit ARM9

192 MHz

16MB

RAM

8MB

Flash

Power

Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

Serial

Port 1

LAN

MAC

PHY

Ethernet

WLAN

802.11a/b/g

Function

UART

Console

Port

RS-232/422/485 RS-232

W321

UART

MOXA ART CPU

32-bit ARM9

192 MHz

16MB

RAM

8MB

Flash

Power

Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

Serial

Port 1

LAN

MAC

PHY

Ethernet

UART

Serial

Port 2

WLAN

802.11a/b/g

Function

UART

Console

Port

RS-232/422/485 RS-232

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W341

MOXA ART CPU

32-bit ARM9

192 MHz

16MB

RAM

8MB

Flash

Power

Circuit

RTC

Watchdog

LAN

MAC

PHY

Ethernet

UART UARTUART UART

Serial

Port 1 Serial

Port 2 Serial

Port 3 Serial

Port 4

Relay

Output

Function

WLAN

USB 2.0

Host x 2

802.11a/b/g

UART

Console

Port

RS-232

RS-232/422/485

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