Moxa Technologies IA240 Instructions for use

IA240 Hardware User’s Manual

Edition 8.1, May 2018

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IA240 Hardware User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-2

Package Checklist........................................................................................................................1-2

Product Features .........................................................................................................................1-2

Product Hardware Specifications....................................................................................................1-3

Hardware Introduction ........................................................................................................................1-4

Appearance ................................................................................................................................1-4

Dimensions.................................................................................................................................1-5

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................1-5

Reset-Type Buttons .....................................................................................................................1-5

Real Time Clock ..........................................................................................................................1-6

Placement Options ..............................................................................................................................1-6

DIN-Rail Mounting .......................................................................................................................1-6

Wall Mounting (Optional)..............................................................................................................1-7

Hardware Connection Description .........................................................................................................1-8

Wiring Requirements ...................................................................................................................1-8

Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................................1-8

Grounding the IA240 ...................................................................................................................1-9

Connecting to the Network ...........................................................................................................1-9

Connecting to a Serial Device .......................................................................................................1-9

Connecting to the Console Port ................................................................................................... 1-10

SD Interface ............................................................................................................................. 1-10

USB......................................................................................................................................... 1-10

DI/DO...................................................................................................................................... 1-10

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Moxa IA240 RISC-based industrial ready-to-run embedded computer. This

product’s features include four RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, 4 digital input

channels and 4 digital output channels, and SD interface and USB ports for mass storage disk expansion. These

features make the IA240 Series ideal for your embedded applications.

This manual introduces the hardware of the IA240 Series embedded computers. After a brief introduction of the

hardware features, the manual focuses on installation and hardware configuration with device interfaces.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Hardware Specifications



Hardware Introduction

Appearance

Dimensions

LED Indicators

Reset-Type Buttons

Real Time Clock



Placement Options

DIN-Rail Mounting

Wall Mounting (Optional)



Hardware Connection Description

Wiring Requirements

Connecting the Power

Grounding the IA240

Connecting to the Network

Connecting to a Serial Device

Connecting to the Console Port

SD Interface

USB

DI/DO

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-2

Overview

The IA240 embedded computers, which are ideal for industrial automation applications, feature 4

RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual Ethernet ports, 4 digital input channels, 4 digital output channels, and SD

socket in a compact, IP30 protected, industrial-strength rugged casing. The DIN-Rail vertical form factor

makes the IA240 a cost effective solution for installation in small cabinets. This space-saving solution also

facilitates easy wiring, and is the best choice of front-end embedded controller for industrial applications.

In addition to the standard model, the IA240 also comes in wide temperature models. The IA240-T has an

operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, and are appropriate for harsh industrial automation environments.

The industrial mechanism of the IA240 design provides robust, reliable computing. Due to the RISC-based

architecture, the IA240 will not generate too much heat while being used. The high communication

performance and fanless design make the IA240 ideal for industrial automation environments.

The IA240 embedded computers use a Moxa ART ARM9, 32-bit, 192 MHz RISC CPU. Unlike the X86 CPU, which

uses a CISC design, the RISC design architecture and modern semiconductor technology provide the IA240

with a powerful computing engine and communication functions, but without generating a lot of heat. The

built-in 16 MB NOR Flash ROM and 64 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software

directly on the IA240. As the dual LAN ports are built right into the Moxa ART ARM9 CPU, the IA240 is an ideal

communication platform for Network Security applications.

Package Checklist

All models of the IA240 Series are shipped with the following items:

•1 IA240 Embedded Computer

•Wall-Mounting Kit

•DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (attach to the product’s casing)

•Quick Installation Guide

•Document & Software CD

•Cross-over Ethernet cable

•CBL-RJ45M9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Male DB9 serial port cable

•CBL-RJ45F9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Female DB9 console port cable

•Universal Power Adapter

•Product Warranty Statement

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

Product Features

•Moxa ART 32-bit ARM9 industrial communication processor

•64 MB RAM on-board, 16 MB Flash Disk

•4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports

•4-ch digital input and 4-ch digital output

•Dual 10/100M Ethernet for redundant networking

•SD socket for storage expansion

•Ready-to-Run Linux Communication Platform

•“Software Lock” function to protect your application program

•DIN-Rail installation; wall-mount installation is also possible

•Robust, fanless design; IP30 protection mechanism

•-40 to 75°C wide temperature models available

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-3

Product Hardware Specifications

IA240 / IA240-T

CPU Moxa “ART” ARM9 32-bit CPU 192 MHz

RAM 64 MB

Flash

16 MB

OS Linux

LAN Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps x 2 with built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation

protection; RJ45 Connector

Serial Ports RS-232/422/485 ×4, RJ45 Connector

Serial Protection

15 KV ESD 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

Serial Console RS-232 ×1, RJ45 Connector

DI/DO DI ×4, DO ×4

USB 2.0 Hosts 1

Storage Expansion SD ×1**

Watchdog Timer Yes

Real Time Clock Yes

Buzzer Yes

Reset Button HW Reset ×1, Reset to Default ×1

Power Input 12 to 48 VDC

Power Consumption 7W

Dimensions (W x D x H) 60 ×100 ×137 mm

Weight 430 g

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)

Anti-Vibration 1 g @ IEC-68-2-6, sine wave(resonance search), 5-500 Hz, 1 Oct/min, 1 cycle,

13 mins 17 sec/axis

Regulatory Approvals EMC: CE Class A, FCC Class A; Safety: UL, cUL, TÜV

Warranty 5 years

* USB Client function is reserved for future enhancement

** SD is designed for Flash memory card expansion

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-4

Hardware Introduction

Appearance

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-5

Dimensions

LED Indicators

The IA240 has 16 LED indicators on the front panel. Refer to the following table for information about each LED.

LED Name Color Meaning

Power Red Power is ON.

Ready Green OS is ready and functioning normally (after booting up).

LAN1, LAN2 Orange 10 Mbps Ethernet connection

Green 100 Mbps Ethernet connection

Console Orange Console port is receiving RX data from the serial device.

Green Console port is transmitting TX data to the serial device.

P1, P2, P3, P4,

Orange

Serial port is receiving RX data from the serial device.

Green Serial port is transmitting TX data to the serial device.

NOTE

If the

orange LEDs P1 to P4 turn on

when the unit is powered on but no serial cable is connected, this indicates

that the pull

-up and pull-down resistors in the device have been

set to a resistance of 1k Ohm. The LEDs will

turn off once you connect the serial cable and

only turn on when the port is receiving data.

Reset-Type Buttons

The IA240 has two reset-type buttons. The button labeled Reset has the same effect as switching off the power

and then switching the power back on. The button labeled Reset to default returns the IA240 to the factory

default parameter configuration.

Reset Button

Pressing the Reset button initiates a hardware reboot. The button plays the same role as a desktop PC’s reset

button.

In normal use, you should NOT use the Reset Button. You should only use this function if the software is not

working properly. To reset an embedded Linux system, always use the software reboot command />reboot to

protect the integrity of data being transmitted or processed.

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-6

Reset-to-Default Button

Press the Reset to Default 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. To reset an embedded Linux system, always use the software reboot command

/>reboot to protect the integrity of data being transmitted or processed. The Reset to Default button is not

designed to hard reboot the IA240.

ATTENTION

Reset to Default preserves user

’s data

The

Reset to Default button will NOT format the user directory and erase the user’s data.

Pressing the Reset

to default button will

only load the configuration file. All files in the /etc. directory will revert to their factory

defaults, but other User Data will still exist in the Flash ROM.

Real Time Clock

The IA240’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.

Placement Options

DIN-Rail Mounting

The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate is already attached to the product’s casing. To attach the plate to

IA240, make sure that the stiff metal spring is facing the top of the IA240, 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.

To remove the IA240 from the DIN-Rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2.

IA240 Hardware Introduction

1-7

Wall Mounting (Optional)

For some applications, you will find it convenient to mount IA240 on the wall, as depicted by the following

illustrations.

STEP 1:

Remove the aluminum DIN

-Rail attachment plate

from IA240’s rear panel, and then attach the wall

mount plates, as shown by the figures at the right.

STEP 2:

Mounting IA240 on the wall requires 4 screws. Use the

switch, with wall mount plates

attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the

screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter, and the shafts should be less than 3.5

mm in diameter, as shown by the figure

at the right.

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.

Do not screw the screws in completely—leave about 2 mm to allow room for sliding the wall mount panel

between the wall and the screws.

STEP 3:

Once the screws are fixed on the wall, insert the four

screw heads through the large parts of the

keyhole

-shaped apertures, and then slide IA240

downwards, as indicated. Tighten the four screws for

added

stability.

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