Moxa Connection
 
May 2006
In this Issue
COVER STORIES

NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

MOXA NEWS
PROMOTIONS

COVER STORIES

Win an XBOX 360 or WinCE Mini Computer


     It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3

(1) Set up a programming environment...
(2) Write a short "Hello" program...
(3) Upload and execute the program over the Internet...

Complete these three steps and you'll be eligible for the next lucky drawing to be held on May 30, 2006. We'll give away the following great prizes:

1st

Prize:

MOXA UC-7420-CE Embedded Computer

2nd

Prize:

Microsoft XBOX 360

3rd

Prize:

MOXA T-Shirts (10 winners)

MOXA's "Try WinCE" program is designed to promote the new UC-7400 series of WinCE embedded computers. The contest is open to all companies that develop computer software.

Detailed information about the program is available on Moxa's website at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Sys/2006/Try_WinCE/index.htm.

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NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

ioLogik E2210 Easy View Remote I/O Server with Ethernet and 12 DI, 8 DO
With LCD Display Kit
Without LCD Display Kit

ioLogik E2210 remote I/O server is designed to read and control the on/off status of devices over an Ethernet network from a host computer. Remote monitoring is an important tool for factory automation, environmental monitoring, and building automation systems.

ioLogik E2210 is the easiest to use remote I/O server for industrial IT system integration. It provides a great deal of flexibility, but is still powerful enough for modern automation applications. For example, ioLogik E2210 is being used in an advanced RFID-based baggage tracking system. Its fast response time over Ethernet and high performance lets system integrators improve the overall performance of their system.

Key Features:

  • 100 Mbps Ethernet and RS-485 for I/O expansion
  • Multi-functional I/O that supports DI/Counter mode, DO/Pulse output mode
  • PLC grade I/O with over voltage, over current, over temperature protection
  • Unique PC-free Easy View LCD management kit (optional)
  • Unique SNMP V2 to I/O with MIB file
  • High speed proactive I/O messaging
  • Easy to use graphical ioAdmin utility and on-line wiring guide w/ Modbus address table
  • Easy to use MXIO DLL library for intuitive PC-based programming (coming soon)

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UC-7112—Storage Expandable, Ready-to-Run, Mini Embedded Computer Ready to Ship in May, 2006

UC-7112, which is the new star of MOXA's mini embedded computer series, will be ready to ship on May 22.

Overview
UC-7112 features dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and two RS-232/422/485 serial ports in a built-in µClinux ARM9 box. In addition, UC-7112 provides an internal SD socket for storage expansion. To access the slot, you must first remove the product's outer cover, providing better protection of your important data. By adding the popular Secure Digital Memory Card (SD), UC-7112 can provide 2 GB or more of storage space. UC-7112 offers high performance communication and unlimited storage in a super compact, palm-size box. UC-7112 is the right solution for applications that use a lot of memory, but that must be housed in a small physical space without sacrificing performance.

Powerful MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit RISC Processor
UC-7112 is an ARM9-based embedded computer that uses the MOXA ART ARM9 32-bit RISC processor as the system engine. Unlike a general RISC processor, the MOXA ART ARM9 processor offers superior performance for serial communication and network processing with a CPU that runs at 192 MHz. The processor's built-in UARTs enable serial communication at over 700 Kbps (maximum speed of 921.6 Kbps), and truly fulfill the high performance communication demand of industrial applications.

Unlimited Storage Expansion Capability
UC-7112 has 8 MB of NOR Flash ROM and 16 MB of SDRAM onboard, which is enough storage capacity to store the operating system, device drivers, and the user's own software. For large storage requirements, the additional internal SD socket provides users with flexible unlimited storage expansion by adding the popular SD memory card to run applications.

Open Linux Architecture for Easy Development
The pre-installed Ready-to-Run µClinux OS, based on the Linux kernel 2.6.9, provides an open software operating system for your software program development. The OS and middleware-ready environment are built in to speed up embedded application development. In addition to serial communication and a TCP/IP library, this mini size OS kernel also supports dynamic driver module functionality to allow the loading and unloading of customized driver modules. To develop applications on UC-7112, the user must use a standard GNU GCC compiler or MOXA Linux Tool Chain, which is available on the software CD. This means that software written for a desktop PC can be easily ported to UC-7112. You will not need to spend time modifying existing software code.

Value Added Network Services
For diversified network-centric embedded applications, UC-7112 not only provides powerful communication capability, but also embeds several useful network services and functions. It includes 3 network daemons—Telnet Server, FTP Server and Web Server, dial-in/out functions such as PPP, PPPoE, and the firewall capability of IPTBLES/NAT. These common and easy-to-use services make it easy for users to migrate industrial communication applications to the UC-7112 embedded computer.

Key Features:

  • Mini controller with ready-to-run platform for customized applications
  • MOXA ART 32-bit ARM9 RISC processor
  • Onboard 16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash ROM
  • Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports x 2
  • Software-selectable RS-232/422/485 ports x 2
  • Supports SD socket for storage expansion
  • Built-in Watchdog Timer, RTC, Buzzer
  • Pre-installed µClinux communication platform
  • Built-in Telnet/FTP/Web servers
  • GNU GCC cross-compiler, Windows Tool-Chain for fast application development
Ordering Information
UC-7112-LX: Mini RISC-based Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer with 2 Serial Ports, Dual Ethernet, SD, µClinux OS
 
Optional Accessories
DK35A: DIN-Rail Mounting Kit (35 mm)

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Introducing TCC-80, MOXA's Newest Serial Port Powered Media Converter, and TCC-82, a Signal Isolator to Protect Your RS-232 Connections
TCC-80
TCC-82

TCC-80 is a serial port powered RS-232 to RS-422/485 media converter that can be operated without additional power input, but comes equipped with a VDC power adapter and a USB port power cord when needed.

TCC-80 not only offers complete signal conversion between RS-232 and RS-422/485 signals, but also provides comprehensive protection against current overload with its built-in 15 KV ESD surge protector. In addition, TCC-80 is designed to provide RS-485 auto data direction control, in which the RS-485 driver is enabled automatically when the circuitry senses the TxD output from the RS-232 signal. No programming effort is needed to control the transmission direction of the RS-485 signal.

TCC-82 is a 4-channel RS-232 optical isolator that provides bi-directional serial communication with full electrical isolation between two RS-232 devices.

This compact sized isolator isolates both sides of the connection optically to provide perfect protection from lightning surges, accidental high voltage shorts, and ground loops. The built-in, wide-range optocouplers can withstand more than 4 KV rms input to output for 1 minute. By supporting this feature, TCC-82 not only meets the requirements for general data communications, but also the high standard needed for industrial automation and medical applications. Moreover, TCC-82 protects the RTS/CTS handshake lines on its two D-type connectors, and supports power-over-serial, which eliminates the need for an external power supply.

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MOXA's PCI Express Boards and Accessories Scheduled to Ship before May 19

Since many PCs and IPCs now come with built-in PCI Express slots, we are pleased to inform our customers that we are launching a new generation of PCI Express multiport serial boards.

All of MOXA's new PCIe boards support a Low Profile size, which means that they can fit any PCIe slot. Since many of our customers are concerned about isolation protection for long distance connections, we are also providing a new accessory: OPT8I connects with C218Turbo Series, C168H Series, and CP-168U V2.

Adding PCI Express boards to MOXA's line of serial boards means that we provide solutions that fit into all existing slots (ISA, PC/104, PCI, PCI-X, PCI Express). Our goal is to make MOXA a one stop solution for all multiport serial board needs.

PCI Express Board Features:

  • PCI Express x1 compliant
  • Serial communication speed up to 921.6 Kbps
  • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
  • 8-port RS-232/422/485 board (CP-118EL), 8-port RS-232 board (CP-168EL), and 4-port RS-232 board (CP-104EL)
  • DOS, Windows 2003/XP/2000, Linux, SCO Unix driver support
  • Support for Windows and Linux 32-bit/64-bit platforms
  • Easy maintenance with on-board LED display and management software
  • Low profile board for compact-sized PCs
  • On-board 15 KV ESD protection
Model
Serial Interface
No. of Ports
Shipping Date
CP-118EL
RS-232/422/485
8
May 19
CP-168EL
RS-232
8
May 19
CP-104EL
RS-232
4
May 19
OPT8I
RS-422/485
8
May 18

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EDS-316 Series Industrial 16-port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch will be Ready to Ship at the End of May

Moxa EDS-316 Series is an economical solution for your industrial Ethernet connections. EDS-316 is equipped with 14 10/100BaseT(X) ports and 2 module ports that can be changed to various kinds of connectors. With its high performance and flexible industrial design, EDS-316 is suitable for industrial Ethernet applications, such as Building Automation, Machine Automation, and Factory Automation fields.

The EDS-316 series has twenty models to fulfill customers’ varied requirements. All models have a built-in relay warning function that alerts operators when power failures or port breaks occur. The wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C) and DIN-Rail mounting ability make the plug-and-play EDS-316 Ethernet switch suitable for all industrial Ethernet applications.

Key Features:

  • 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45), 100BaseFX (Multi mode, SC/ST connector)
  • Supports IEEE802.3/802.3u/802.3x
  • Operating temperature from 0 to 60°C, or from -40 to 75°C for wide operating temperature models
  • Relay output warning for power failure and port break alarm
  • Broadcast storm protection
  • Redundant dual 24 VDC power inputs
  • DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability

The new industrial 16-port Ethernet switch, EDS-316 Series, will be available in May. For more product details and ordering information, please visit Moxa's website at www.moxa.com/product/EDS-316.htm.

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PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Intelligent Transportation for Highways

Automated tollgate systems rely on rugged networking products designed for harsh environments

Highways provide the most popular transportation conduit in the world, and for this reason, erecting automated and convenient tollgates is a key concern in many countries. MOXA provides a total solution of products that can be used as part of reliable, automated tollgate systems. Many of MOXA's products are designed to work reliably when used outdoors, and MOXA's wide temperature products can work in temperatures up to 75°C for greater reliability in harsh environments. ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) involves a wide range of applications, including tollgate management solutions, railway systems, tunnels, and rapid transit systems.

ioLogik 2000 (E2210)
ioLogik 2000 Series Easy View Ethernet I/O Server

EDS-508-SS-SC-T
8-port Managed Redundant Ethernet Switch

ioLogik 4000 (NA-4010)
Remote I/O for Data Acquisition & Control

VPort 3310
1-ch MPEG Industrial Video Server

UC-7420
8-port Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer

NPort IA5150
Industrial Serial Device Server

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Power Distribution in SCADA Sub Stations

Objective: Gather real-time IED data to a central station through a reliable Ethernet network
Recommended Product(s): Industrial Ethernet Switch (EDS-508), Serial Device Server (NPort 5610-16)
Major Benefit: Data from all IEDs can be tracked through a Fast Recovery Redundant Network

Background:
A local power distribution company provides electricity to approximately 40,000 businesses and residences, representing approximately 80,000 people throughout Colorado's front range. To prepare for industry deregulation, the company is continually exploring new and unique ways to improve service and reliability to its customers while keeping rates low.

In order to provide reliable power distribution service to more customers while maintaining low rates, the company has begun to expand its power distribution sub-system network locally. The company uses a micro SCADA system to integrate and control power networks, substations, and secondary substations remotely onto one open platform. The platform uses Ethernet-based fiber optic communication between each substation. This micro SCADA system requires rugged Ethernet switches, which have a higher reliability compared to commercial switches, and multiport serial device servers, which can connect and control all IED's (Intelligent Electrical Device) at each location.

Solution:
The company chose MOXA's Industrial Ethernet Switch and NPort Device Server products because of their rugged design, fast Redundant Ring capability, ease of use, and overall low cost. Equipped with rugged, high-strength aluminum cases with IP30 protection, MOXA's EDS-508 Series of products have a high MTBF of over 260,000 hours. MOXA's unique Turbo Ring feature provides a reliable redundant ring connection that facilitates route recovery within 300 ms for the ultimate in industrial communication reliability. Moreover, the easy to use multi-function software on the NPort Device Server makes the installation and configuration of communication devices to IEDs simple and straightforward. By using the COM mapping software on the NPort Device server, the customer can easily map up to 256 COM ports, which connect to the IEDs within seconds.

Benefits:

  • Dramatically reduce downtime cost with fast ring recovery
  • Expand remote control capability with COM mapping software
  • Increase system reliability with long MTBF and high warranty period
  • Reduce technician support cost by using easy configuration software
  • Streamline management platform and reduce maintenance cost

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MOXA NEWS

MOXA is Ready to Give You a Brand-new Device Networking Experience at Computex 2006

MOXA Technologies, a world-renowned manufacturer of data communications equipment, will be participating in this year’s Computex show in Taipei. MOXA is ready to demonstrate the ruggedness and reliability of its products at this fair, and will demonstrate a wide range of device networking solutions. We invite you to visit our booth at Computex and experience a brand-new device networking experience.

Of particular interest to visitors at this year’s Computex show are MOXA's new Embedded Computers, several new Serial Device Servers, Industrial Ethernet Switches, Remote I/O Servers, and a variety of serial-to-serial and serial-to-fiber media converters.

MOXA’s new embedded computers are ideally suited for industrial communication applications. Each product comes standard with dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, several RS-232/422/485 3-in-1 serial ports, USB 2.0, PCMCIA, CompactFlash interface for storage, and wireless communication expansion capacity. The built-in, ready-to-run Linux or Windows CE platform allows software programmers to concentrate on developing their own application programs. Moreover, the wide operating temperature design guarantees reliable operation for applications in harsh industrial environments.

Other product lines that will be exhibited by MOXA at Computex 2006 include Secure Serial Device Servers, Industrial Serial Device Servers, Wireless Serial Device Servers, Remote I/O Servers, Media Converters, Industrial Ethernet Switches, and Industrial Wireless AP/Bridge/AP Clients. MOXA will demonstrate its products by highlighting each product’s special features, and will use special lighting to show how products can be used in harsh industrial environments.

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See MOXA at Retail Systems Tradeshow

Retail Systems

May 22-24, 2006
Chicago, IL
Booth No.: 523

More Info.

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Join Control Engineering Webcast to Learn about Industrial Ethernet Implementation Trends and Benefits


Industrial communication is an increasingly important technology in the automation world. The deployment of industrial Ethernet technology brings high flexibility, fast diagnostics, and cost savings in materials and commissioning. Control Engineering USA will present a web-delivered seminar entitled "Embracing Industrial Ethernet." MOXA Technologies, Inc., is pleased to sponsor this web-delivered seminar and will address the issues of network redundancy, multicast traffic, VLANs, and QoS traffic prioritization.

A live question-and-answer session will follow the Webcast and MOXA will also offer application notes and white papers for factory automation, oil & gas, power, and water/wastewater, and sample specifications on request.

This webcast will be presented live on Wednesday, June 14 at 11:00 A.M. Don't miss your chance to view this webcast and learn about implementation trends and discover end users' benefits.

Should you use hardwired or wireless?
Hubs, switches, or routers?
Managed or unmanaged?

Click the following link to register:
http://web1.media.globix.net/client/ce/2006_0614/22919/launch.htm

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PROMOTIONS

MOXA's ioLogik 4000 Promotion is Now Online!

ioLogik 4000 is an Ethernet I/O Server designed for data acquisition and control. Support for the standard Modbus protocol makes ioLogik 4000 compatible with most SCADA software, such as Intellution iFix, Wonderware, and Labview. The product is ready to go now.

MOXA's Marketing team has prepared ioLogik 4000 promotion web pages to assist you with gathering sales leads from this new product. The promotion web pages include the following: Key features, Specs, Datasheet, Comparison Chart, and Applications.

The ioLogik 4000 Promotion Webpages are available on Moxa's website at http://www.moxa.com/Event/Tech/2006/ioLogik-4000/index.htm.

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FEATURED PRODUCT

UC-7112
Ready-to-Run Mini Embedded Computer with SD Card Slot



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