Moxa Technologies V481-XPE Quick Installation Manual

V481-XPE
Quick Installation Guide
Second Edition, April 2008

1. Overview

The V481 is an industrial, ready-to-run embedded computer that supports
VGA and audio, and comes with dual LAN ports, 8 serial ports, a
CompactFlash slot, and a USB port. The V481 is based on the Intel x86
processor. The VGA interface makes the V481 especially well-suited for
industrial applications, such as SCADA, factory automation, and
applications that require an onsite HMI or monitor.

2. Package Checklist

Before installing the V481, verify that the package contains the following
items:
1 V481
Quick Installation Guide (this guide)
Document and Software CD
Din-rail Mounting Kit
100 cm RJ45-to-RJ45 Ethernet Cross-over Cable
20 cm Y-type Cable for Keyboard and Mouse
(CBL-MiniDIN6P/6Px2-20)
Terminal Block to Power Jack Converter (includes Terminal Block)
Product Warranty Statement
Optional Accessories
Switching power adaptor for the V481:
60W, 24 VDC output, 100 to 240 VAC input (power cord must be
ordered separately); Order No.: 1117224250210
Power Cords:
Power cord with Australian plug; Order No.: 1705010700510
Power cord with UK plug; Order No.: 1705010700410
Power cord with Euro plug; Order No.: 1705010700210
Power cord with straight US plug; Order No.: 1705010700110
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.

3. V481 Panel Layout

The following figures show the panel layouts of the V481.
P/N:1802004810021
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Rear View
Serial Ports x 8
RS-232/422/485
Top View
Front View
Audio
Speaker USB 2.0
Power LED Input
Output Host x 2
PS/2
Storage LED Reset VGA
LED Indicators
There are 6 LED indicators located on the front panel of the V481.
LED Name LED Color
Green Power is on
Power
No power is being received, or
Off
power error exists
Data is being written to or read
Yellow/Blinking
Storage form the storage unit
Off Storage unit is idle
Yellow Tx/Link
Link LED Disconnected, or short circuit
Off
exists
LAN 1
Orange 1000 Mbps Ethernet Mode
LAN 2
(LAN2 Only) (Gigabit Ethernet)
Mode LED
Green 100 Mbps Ethernet Mode
Off 10 Mbps Ethernet Mode
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4. Installing the V481

Power Button
Wall or Cabinet Mounting
The V481 has built-in "ears" for attaching the embedded computer to a
wall or the inside of a cabinet. We suggest using two screws per ear.
DIN-Rail Mounting
An aluminum DIN-Rail mounting kit is a standard accessory. If you need
to reattach the DIN-Rail mounting kit to the V481, make sure the stiff
Power Input
metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the following figures.
9-36 VDC
Follow Steps 1 and 2 to mount the V481 on the DIN-Rail.
STEP1: Insert the top of the
DIN-Rail into the slot just below the
stiff metal spring.
To remove V481 from Din-rail, simply reverse Steps 1 and 2

5. Connector Description

10/100 Mbps
Ethernet
Power Connector
Connect the 9 to 36 VDC LPS or Class 2 power line to the V481's
terminal block. If the power is properly supplied, the Power LED will
light up.
Grounding the V481
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
10/100/1000 Mpbs
Gigabit Ethernet
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power.
ATTENTION
LED Function This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting
surface, such as a metal panel.
V+ V-
DC 9-36V
VGA Connector
The V481 comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector to connect a
VGA CRT monitor.
STEP2: The DIN-Rail attachment
unit will snap into place as shown.
metal
spring
metal
spring
DIN-Rail
DIN-Rail
Use screws on
SG: The Shielded Ground (sometimes called
top to tighten wires
Protected Ground) contact is the right most
contact of the 3-pin power terminal block
connector, as viewed from the angle shown
here. Connect the SG wire to an appropriate
Insert shielded ground
wire here
grounded metal surface.
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