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- Page 1 DA-681C Series Embedded Computer User’s Manual Version 1.0, December 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 DA-681C Series Embedded Computer User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Model Descriptions and Package Checklist ....................1-2 Appearance ............................1-2 Dimensions ............................1-3 Features ............................1-3 Hardware Block Diagram ........................1-4 DA-681C Basic System ........................ 1-4 Hardware Specifications ........................1-4 Hardware Installation ........................2-1 Installing Rack-mounting Ears ...................... - Page 4 Upgrading the BIOS .......................... 3-20 Safety Installation Instructions ......................A-1...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Moxa DA-681C industrial computer, a multi-functional embedded computer designed especially for IEC 61850-3 substation automation systems. This manual covers hardware installation, connector interfaces, and BIOS setup of the DA-681C. For software configuration and management, please refer to the user’s manual for your operating system. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ... -
Page 6: Overview
Model Descriptions and Package Checklist The DA-681C Series includes the following models: • DA-681C-KL1-H-T: Intel® Celeron® 3965U 2C/2T 2.2 GHz CPU with 2 HDMIs, 6 Gigabit LAN ports, 2 RS/232/422/485 3-in-1 serial ports, 2 PS/2 interfaces, 6 DIs, 2DOs, 1 mSATA, 2 SATA, 6 USB ports, without RAM, mSATA, and OS, single power, -40 to 70°C operating temperature... -
Page 7: Dimensions
DA-681C Series HW UM Introduction Rear View Dimensions Features The DA-681C computer has the following features: • IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and IEC 60255 compliance for power substation automation systems • 7th Generation Intel® Core™ or Intel® Celeron® Processor •... -
Page 8: Hardware Block Diagram
DA-681C Series HW UM Introduction Hardware Block Diagram DA-681C Basic System Hardware Specifications NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://moxa.com. -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation The DA-681C embedded computers are compact and rugged, making them suitable for industrial applications. The LED indicators allow users to monitor performance and quickly identify trouble spots. Multiple ports are provided for connecting a variety of different devices. The DA-681C embedded computers come with a reliable and stable hardware platform that lets you devote the bulk of your time to application development. -
Page 10: Installing Rack-Mounting Ears
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Installing Rack-mounting Ears The DA-681C computer comes with a rack-mounting kit for installing the computer on a rack. The rack- mounting kit includes the following items: Two rack-mounting ears and four screws (size: M4x6) for each ear. -
Page 11: Wiring Requirements
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Wiring Requirements The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic device: • Power wires and communication/signal wires should be routed through separate paths. If power and communication/signal wires must cross paths, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point. -
Page 12: Connecting The Power
Hardware Installation Connecting the Power The DA-681C Series includes single-power and dual-power input models that use terminal block(s) located on the rear panel. Connect the power cord wires to the screws on the power input and then tighten the screws. The Power LED will light up to indicate that power is being supplied to the DA-681C, after which the BIOS will initialize the flash disk module, causing the Storage LED to blink. -
Page 13: Power Wiring Methods
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Connect this grounding connector on the chassis to the earth (ground). The minimum wire diameter is 18 AWG. ATTENTION If protective earthing is used as a safeguard, the instructions shall require connection of the equipment protective earthing conductor to the installation protective earthing conductor (for example, by means of a power cord connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection). -
Page 14: Reset Button
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Reset Button Pressing the Reset button initiates a hardware warm reboot. The button plays the same role as a desktop PC’s reset button. After pressing the reset button, the system will reboot automatically. During normal use, you should NOT use the Reset Button. -
Page 15: Connecting Usb Devices
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Connecting USB Devices The DA-681C comes with 2 USB 2.0 ports on the front panel and 3 USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel. The USB ports can be used to connect to other peripherals, such as flash drives, for expanding the system’s storage capacity. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Keyboard And Mouse
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation 3. Insert the USB device into the USB port inside 4. Place the USB plate on the rail and push it down the DA-681C computer. as close to the USB device as possible. Finally, fasten the screw on the plate to secure the USB device. -
Page 17: Gigabit Lan Ports
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Gigabit LAN Ports The DA-681C has 6 Gigabit LAN ports. When a LAN cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the front panel will glow to indicate the connection status. Refer to the following figure and table for the pin sequence and definitions. -
Page 18: Relay Output
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation Relay Output The DA-681C is provided with a relay output located on the rear panel of the computer. Refer to the figure on the right for detailed pin definition of the relay output connectors. -
Page 19: Installing An Msata Storage Card
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation 4. Install the new memory module in the slot. Make sure you insert the SDRAM in the correct direction. Push down the memory module, making sure that the two fasteners snap in place and are holding the module firmly. -
Page 20: Installing Sata Hard Disks
DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation 4. Insert the mSATA storage card into the slot and fasten the two screws to secure the card to the slot. 5. Replace the top cover of the computer and fasten the screws. ATTENTION The DA-681C rackmount computer does not support hot swap and plug and play functions for the mSATA storage card. - Page 21 DA-681C Series HW UM Hardware Installation 3. Place the SATA disk on the tray. Ensure that the SATA disk aligns with the screws on the storage tray. 4. Turn the storage tray and the SATA disk arrangement around to access the screws on the rear side of the tray.
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Page 22: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the DA-681C computer. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals, which are used to initialize system peripherals before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these peripherals’ basic input/output interfaces. -
Page 23: Entering The Bios Setup
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the F2 key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen opens up with the following options: Continue: Continue to boot up •... -
Page 24: Main Page
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup The BIOS configuration screen will be shown when you enter the Setup Utility option, as shown in the following figure. NOTE The Processor Type information will vary depending on the computer model that you have purchased. -
Page 25: Advanced Settings
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Advanced Settings Select the Advanced tab in the BIOS setup utility to open the advanced features screen. NOTE Active Management Technology is not supported in KL1 and KL3 models. -
Page 26: Boot Configuration
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Boot Configuration This item allows users to configure the default value of Numlock. Options: On (default), Off. SATA Configuration The host drive controller can be configured for AHCI (default) or Intel RST Premium mode. - Page 27 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Serial ATA Port This setting displays information on the drives installed in your computer. SATA Port—Hot Plug This item allows you to enable/disable hot-plugging capabilities (the ability to remove the drive while the computer is running) for the storage drives installed.
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Page 28: Intel Rapid Storage Technology
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Intel Rapid Storage Technology This option allows users to configure the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To configure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology settings, select the Device Management option when setting the Intel RST Premium... -
Page 29: Cpu Configuration
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup CPU Configuration... -
Page 30: Intel® Active Management Technology Support
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Active Processor Cores This item indicates the number of cores that can be enabled in each processor package. Hyper-Threading This feature makes the processor resources work more efficiently, enabling multiple threads to run on each core. -
Page 31: Video Configuration
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Unconfigure ME Use this option to unconfigure ME when the MEBx password is reset to default. Video Configuration DVMT Pre-Allocated Selecting this option allows you to configure pre-allocated memory capacity for the IGD. Pre-allocated graphics memory is invisible to the operating system. -
Page 32: Chipset Configuration
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Chipset Configuration This option allows you to configure the chipset settings. Power ON after Power Failure This option allows you to enable/disable the computer from automatically powering up after system power is re-enabled. Options: ON (default), OFF, Last State DO-0 Level This option allows users to set the DO-0 level. -
Page 33: Sio Ite8786E
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup SIO ITE8786E This option allows users to configure serial port settings. 3-12... - Page 34 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor This option allows users to view stats on the computer such as CPU and system temperature, voltage levels, and other chipset information. 3-13...
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Page 35: Security Settings
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Security Settings The Security page includes security-related settings. You will require the supervisor password and user password. Current TPM Device This item indicates if the system has a TPM module configured and provides information on its type. -
Page 36: Set Supervisor Password
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password This item allows you to set the supervisor password. To set the password, select the Set Supervisor Password option, enter the password, and re-confirm the password. To delete the password, select the Set Supervisor Password option and enter the old password; leave the new password fields blank, and then press enter. -
Page 37: Power Settings
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Enable: System will ask input password during post time. Disable: System will ask for the password to go to the setup utility. Config Only: System will only ask for the password when you select the config (F2) option Power Settings The Power page allows users to configure the power settings of the computer. -
Page 38: Power On Usb2(Front)
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Power On USB2(Front) This option allows users to power on or power off the USB ports on the front panel. Options: Disabled, Enabled (default) Power On USB2(Internal) This option allows users to powers on or power off the internal USB port inside the computer. -
Page 39: Network Stack
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Network Stack This option is used to deploy an Internet Protocol (IP) stack. The IP stack provides an application library to open/close connections to remote devices and send/receive data between the remote devices. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled PXE Boot capability PXE Booting is booting a system over a network. -
Page 40: Exit Saving Changes
DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Exit Saving Changes This option allows you to exit the BIOS environment and save the values you have just configured. Options: Yes (default), No Save Change Without Exit This option allows you to save changes without exiting the BIOS environment. - Page 41 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Upgrading the BIOS This section describes how to upgrade the BIOS on your computer. NOTE Incorrect BIOS updates may permanently damage the computer. We strongly recommend that you contact the Moxa technical support team for assistance to obtain all the necessary tools and the most current information before attempting to upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device.
- Page 42 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup 2. Right click on the USB disk and select Format. 3. Select FAT32 for the File System and click OK to start formatting the USB disk. Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade File You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. Contact Moxa’s technical department for assistance.
- Page 43 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup Step 3: Run the Upgrade Program on the Computer 1. Reboot the computer from the USB device and press F2 while it is booting up to go to the Boot Manager. If the BIOS does not recognize the USB device as the boot device, the USB device may not have a partition table.
- Page 44 DA-681C Series HW UM BIOS Setup 5. When the upgrade is finished, the computer will automatically reboot. You can check the BIOS version on the Main page If the system has more than one boot device, you will see more than one fsx (x represents the number of devices).
- Page 45 Safety Installation Instructions A. RTC Battery Warning ATTENTION There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. To avoid this potential danger, always be sure to use the correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you need to replace your battery.
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