Moxa Technologies MC-5150-DC-CP Series Quick Installation Manual

MC-5150-DC-CP Series

Quick Installation Guide

Third Edition, August 2012
Overview
The MC-5150-DC-CP computer uses the Intel® Core™ i5 520E
processor and come with 4 serial ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports,
and 6 USB hosts. The computer offer high performance and
versatile peripherals for industrial applications.

Package Checklist

Before installing the MC-5150-DC-CP, verify that the package
contains the following items:
• 1 MC-5150-DC-CP embedded computer
• 2 removable storage protection keys
• 4 screws for internal and removable SSD
• Terminal block for power input
• Hard disk installation kit
• Documentation and driver CD
• Quick Installation Guide (printed)
• Warranty card
•
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the
above items are missing or damaged.

MC-5150-DC-CP Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the
MC-5150-DC-CP.
MC-5150-DC-CP Front View
P/N: 1802051502022
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MC-5150-DC-CP Rear View

LED Indicators

The following table describes the LED indicators located on the
front panel of the MC-5150-DC-CP.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Power Green Power is on and functioning normally
Off Power is off or power error exists
Storage Red (on) SSD card is inserted and detected
Red SSD card is reading/writing
(blinking)
Off No activity
LAN Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
Yellow 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode
Off No activity or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode

Installing the MC-5150-DC-CP

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The MC-5150-DC-CP has been pre-installed with two brackets on
both ends of the computer. Use two screws per side to attach the
MC-5150-DC-CP to a wall or cabinet.

Connector Description

Power Connector

The MC-5150-DC-CP model has a 24 VDC power input (via the
terminal block). If power is supplied properly, the Power LED will
light up. The OS is ready when the Ready LED lights up to a solid
green.
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Grounding the MC-5150-DC-CP

Grounding and wire routing help to 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.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel.
Earth Ground: The MC-5150-DC-CP computer has an earth
ground connector on the rear panel for grounding. There is an
earth ground mark next to the connector. Connect the EG wire to
an appropriate grounded metal surface.

VGA and DVI-I Outputs

The MC-5150-DC-CP comes with a DE-15 female connector on the
front panel to connect a VGA CRT monitor, and has a DVI-I (dual)
connector on the front panel to connect displays over a Digital
Visual Interface.

Ethernet Ports

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports use RJ45 connectors.
Pin 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps
1 ETx+ TRD(0)+
2 ETx- TRD(0)-
3 ERx+ TRD(1)+
4 – TRD(2)+
5 – TRD(2)-
6 ERx- TRD(1)-
7 – TRD(3)+
8 – TRD(3)-

Serial Ports

The serial ports use DB9 connectors. COM1 and COM2 support
RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, and COM3 and COM4 support
RS-232.
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 RS-485
(4-wire) (2-wire)
1 DCD TxDA(-) TxDA(-) –
2 RxD TxDB(+) TxDB(+) –
3 TxD RxDB(+) RxDB(+) DataB(+)
4 DTR RxDA(-) RxDA(-) DataA(-)
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR – – –
7 RTS – – –
8 CTS – – –
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