Moxa Technologies UC-8100 Series Quick Installation Manual

UC-8100 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Version 3.0, January 2019
Overview
The UC-8100 computing platform is designed for embedded data
acquisition applications. The computer comes with one or two
RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
ports, as well as a Mini PCIe socket to support cellular modules.
These versatile communication capabilities let users efficiently
adapt the UC-8100 to a variety of complex communication
solutions.

Package Checklist

Before installing the UC-8100, verify that the package contains the
following items:
• UC-8100 embedded computer
• Console cable
• Power jack
• 3-pin terminal block for power (preinstalled on UC-8100)
• 5-pin terminal block for UART x 2 (preinstalled on UC-8100)
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items
are missing or damaged.
UC-8100 Panel Layout
The following figures show the panel layouts of the UC-8100.
Top and Bottom View
Top
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Front View
LED Indicators
LED Name
USB
SD
Power
Bottom
LAN1/2
(On RJ45
connector
)
Wireless
Signal
Strength
Diagnosis
Program-
mable
Color Function
Green Steady On USB device is connected
and working normally
Off USB device is not
connected.
Green Steady On SD Card inserted and
working normally
Off SD card is not detected
Green Power is on and the computer is
working normally.
Off Power is off.
Green Steady On 100 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking Data transmitting
Yellow Steady On 10 Mbps Ethernet link
Blinking Data transmitting
Off Ethernet is not connected
Green Number of glowing LEDs indicates
Yellow signal strength
Red 3 (Green + Yellow + Red): Excellent
2 (Yellow + Red): Good
1 (Red): Poor
Off Wireless module is not detected
Green Refer Chapter 3 in the Hardware
Yellow Manual for details.
Red These 3 LEDs are programmable; refer
to Chapter 5 in the Hardware Manual
for details.
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Installing the UC-8100
There are two sliders on the back of the unit for DIN rail and wall
mounting.
Mounting on a DIN Rail
Pull out the bottom slider, latch the unit onto the DIN rail, and push
the slider back in.
Mounting on a Wall
Pull out both the top and bottom
sliders and align the screws
accordingly.
Another method for wall mounting installation is to use the
optional wall mounting kit. Attach two mounting brackets on the
side panel of the computer, and fasten with screws. Install the
computer on a wall or cabinet by fastening two screws for each
bracket.

Connector Description

Power Connector
Connect the "terminal block to power jack converter" (in the
package) to the UC-8100's DC terminal block (located on the top
panel), and then connect the power adapter. It takes about 30
seconds for the system to boot up. Once the system is ready, the
Ready LED will light up.
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