Moxa Technologies MAR-2000 Quick Installation Manual

MAR-2000

Quick Installation Guide

First Edition, June 2015

Overview

The MAR-2000 is a multi-WAN router with 802.11n, GPS, and 3G
GSM/HSPA+ interfaces. It features 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports,
2 Ethernet ports, 4 digital input channels, 4 digital output channels,
a CompactFlash socket, and 2 USB 2.0 ports. The MAR-2000 is
particularly well-suited for rolling stock or other vehicle
applications, giving a solid, convenient foundation for configuring
an intelligent, cost-effective, multiple-WAN mobile
communications environment.

Package Checklist

• 1 MAR-2000 embedded computer
• Wall-mounting kit
• DIN rail mounting kit
• CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin pin header to DB9 female console
port cable, 100 cm
• Quick installation guide (this guide)
• Documentation and software CD
• Warranty card
Note: Please notify your sales representative if any of the
above items are missing or damaged.

Panel Layout

Refer to the following figures for the panel layouts.
Front View
P/N: 1802020002010
*1802020002010*
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Rear View

LED Indicators

The following table describes the LED indicators located on the
front and rear panels of the MAR-2000.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
Green Power is on and functioning normally
Power
Off Power is off, or power error
Yellow CF card is detected
Storage
Off CF card is not detected
Green The system is ready
Ready
Off The system is not ready
Green Programmable: no default definition
X1
(programmable) Off Programmable: no default definition
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
LAN1, LAN2 Yellow 10 Mbps Ethernet mode
Off No activity
P1 Tx, P2 Tx
Green Serial port transmitting data
(on the right of
Off Serial port not transmitting data
the DB9 port)
P1 Rx, P2 Rx
Yellow Serial port receiving data
(on the right of
Off Serial port not receiving data
the DB9 port)

Installing the Mounting Kits

Wall and cabinet mounts
The two metal brackets included with the MAR-2000 can be used to
attach it to a wall or the inside of a cabinet. Using two screws per
bracket, first attach the brackets to the bottom of the MAR-2000.
Next, use two screws (M3 type, torque 4.5±0.5 kgf-cm) per
bracket to attach the MAR-2000 to a wall or cabinet.
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DIN rail assemblies
An aluminum DIN rail mounting assembly is included in the
package. When attaching the rail assembly to the MAR-2000,
orient the stiff metal spring towards the top.
STEP 1: Insert the STEP 2: The
top of the DIN rail mounting
into the slot just assembly should
below the stiff metal then snap into
spring. place, as shown.
To remove the MAR-2000 from the DIN rail, reverse steps 1 and 2
above.

Connector Description

Power Connector

Connect the 24 VDC power line to the MAR-2000's power input
with the M12 connector. When the MAR-2000 system is ready, the
READY LED will display a steady green color.

Grounding the MAR-2000

Grounding and wire routing help 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.
There are two ground
connectors on the front
panel of the MAR-2000.
One is located at the
middle pin of the power
input, the other is beside
the power input. Use either
connector for grounding.

SIM Card

The MAR-2001-T supports 2
cellular modules, and the
MAR-2002-T supports 3
cellular modules. Unscrew the
SIM card cover and insert the
SIM card in the desired slot.
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