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DA-660-8/16-CE User's Manual
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  • Page 1 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Fourth Edition, April 2008 www.moxa.com/product © 2008 Moxa Inc., all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
  • Page 2 Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Moxa Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................1-1 Overview..........................1-2 Package Checklist....................... 1-2 Model Descriptions and Features ................1-2 Hardware Specifications..................... 1-3 Software Features........................1-3 Applications Development Environment..............1-3 Networking and Communications Capabilities ............1-4 Supported Servers and Daemons ................1-4 Obtaining the Firmware Build Version ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    HMI, advertisement appliances, and interactive panels. The DA-660 WinCE series of ready-to-run embedded computers includes the 8-port DA-660-8-CE and the 16-port DA-660-16-CE. The following topics are covered in this chapter:...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Model Descriptions and Features The Da-660 WinCE Series (referred to in this manual as DA-660) consists of two models. Both models have exactly the same software features and hardware specifications, but DA-660-8-CE has 8 serial ports and DA-660-16-CE has 16 serial ports.

  • Page 6: Hardware Specifications

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Introduction Hardware Specifications Model DA-660-8-CE DA-660-16-CE Intel XScale IXP-422 266 MHz 128 MB Flash 32 MB Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps × 2 with built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation protection, RJ45 Connector RS-232/422/485 × 8 RS-232/422/485 × 16 Serial Port...

  • Page 7: Networking And Communications Capabilities

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Introduction Component Services (COM and DCOM)—The Common Object Model (COM) is an operating system-independent, object-oriented system for creating binary software components that can interact with other COM-based components in the same process space, in other processes, or on remote machines. Microsoft®...

  • Page 8: Obtaining The Firmware Build Version

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Introduction Web Server (HTTPD)—Includes ASP, ISAPI Secure Socket Layer support, SSL 2, SSL 3, Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL 3.1) public key-based protocols, and Web Administration ISAPI Extensions. Dial-up Networking—Consists of a RAS client API and Point to Point Protocol (PPP). RAS and PPP support Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and RAS scripting.

  • Page 9: Storing Data In Ram Vs. Flash Memory

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Introduction In addition, the FAT file system searches for free space sequentially when performing write operations. As files are deleted, free storage space becomes more and more fragmented, making it difficult to search. When a file is frequently updated, data is deleted and rewritten to the same memory blocks over and over again.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 In this chapter, we explain how to use a PC to operate a DA-660 computer. For clarity, the PC is referred to as a development workstation and the DA-660 computer is called a target computer. In addition, manual steps are described to facilitate operations such as system time adjustment, troubleshooting network connectivity, etc.

  • Page 11: Starting Your Da-660 Computer

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started Starting Your DA-660 Computer Connect the power cord that is shipped with the package to the AC/DC power connector (located on the right side of the rear panel) of the target computer. It takes about 30 to 60 seconds for the system to boot up.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Da-660 Computer Via Telnet Client

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started \> netconfig -h Usage: netconfig –n <“LAN1” or “LAN2”> [-m <netmask>] [-d <DNS server>] [-g <gateway>] [-i <IP address>] For example, your development workstation has a LAN port at 192.168.1.x and the Domain Name Server (DNS) is at 192.168.2.6. Execute the following command. \>...

  • Page 13: User/Group Management

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started User/Group Management User Group: You often want the target computer to be accessible by multiple users with different needs. For example, a specific service, such as ftp or telnet, is accessible only by the users within the permissible group.

  • Page 14: Adjusting System Time And Rtc Time

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started Adjusting System Time and RTC Time The DA-660 computer has two time settings, the system time (or CPU clock) and the RTC (Real Time Clock) time. The system time regulates the execution of instructions and the RTC keeps track of the time even when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started Troubleshooting Network Connectivity The ipconfig tool prints the TCP/IP-related configuration data of a host including the IP addresses, gateway and DNS servers. \> ipconfig /all Windows IP configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: IP Address: 192.168.4.127 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Adapter Name: IXP425ETHNPE2 Description: IXP425ETHNPE2...

  • Page 16: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Getting Started To add a routing item on network interface 1, \> route ADD 192.168.0.0 MASK 255.255.0.0 192.168.15.254 IF 2 To delete a routing item, \> route DELETE 192.168.0.0 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) SNMP belongs to the TCP/IP protocol suite and is the Internet standard protocol for network management.

  • Page 17: Web-Based Management System

    Web-based Management System Chapter 3 Note: Internet Explorer 5.5 or above is required to use the web based management system. DA-660 ready-to-run embedded computers are network-centric platforms designed to be used as front-end computers for data acquisition and industrial control. Due to the distributed characteristics of the devices that these computers control, they often reside in harsh areas as the devices themselves and are away from system administrators.

  • Page 18: Logging Onto Web-Based Management System

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Web-based Management System Logging Onto Web-based Management System A web-based management system is provided for the DA-660-CE for easier management and system administration. The web-based management system uses a menu bar and CGI pages to provide access to commonly-used features. Before using the web-based management system, your PC must have a web browser installed and a network connection to the DA-660-CE.

  • Page 19: Networking/Server Configuration

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Web-based Management System Networking/Server Configuration The target computer has two network interfaces. To view or change their settings, click the Networking item on the menu bar. After the page loads, enter the relevant details on the corresponding text fields and then click “Update” to make the changes effective for the interfaces. Serial Port Configuration The embedded computer has multiple high-performance serial ports that can be set for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 operation.

  • Page 20: Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Web-based Management System Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control At runtime, the target computer manages up to 32 applications that you can monitor and control via the management system. To view current processes, click the Processes item on the main menu bar.

  • Page 21: Binary/Text File Management

    DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Web-based Management System Binary/Text File Management On a PC, it is certainly convenient to have a friendly window-based file manager to browse, delete, and organize files and directories. On the target computer, such a convenient feature is simulated by the web-based management system.

  • Page 22: Appendix A Using The Lcm Keypad

    Using the LCM Keypad Appendix A Da-660 has an LCM and keypad that provide users with on-site parameter readings, and the ability to modify the configuration. Parameters that can be modified include model name, firmware version, network settings, etc. We use the DA-660-16-CE as an example to demonstrate the steps you should follow to configure these parameters.
  • Page 23 ThinkCore DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Using the LCM Keypad Main Menu ↑ Network ↓ Serial Port Press “﹀＂or use “SEL” to select an item. ↑ Serial Port ↓ Console Port Press “﹀＂or use “SEL” to select an item. ↑ Console Port ↓...

  • Page 24: Appendix B Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    Firmware Upgrade Procedure Appendix B Software features for Moxa embedded computers continue to be developed, improving quality and enhancing functionality. Firmware updates will be made available in the Moxa download center. When updating the firmware for your embedded computer, follow these instructions: Visit the MOXA download center at http://web4.moxa.com/support/download_center.asp to download the appropriate firmware update file for your embedded computer.
  • Page 25 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Firmware Upgrade Procedure The upgrade proves should take about five minutes. When the process is complete, you will be asked if you wish to keep the current network settings. Press “Y” to keep the current network settings.
  • Page 26 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Firmware Upgrade Procedure Enter “Y” when prompted to reboot the embedded computer. The system will be restarted with the new firmware in effect.

  • Page 27: Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Q: Can the connection port for the web server (HTTPD) be changed to something other than A: Yes, you can change the connection port for the web server. This is accomplished by changing a registry setting. The following instructions show how to change the HTTPD port to 81 instead of 80.
  • Page 28 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 7. Change the value of “SockAddr” to “02 00 00 51 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00”. For “Modified Value:”, enter “02 00 00 51 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00” Go to the display position for “SockAddr”...
  • Page 29 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Q: If I accidentally delete system files or corrupt the operating system, is there any way to recover the system or reset the embedded computer to factory defaults? A: If the embedded computer is behaving strangely or not working properly, you may reset it back to factory default settings.
  • Page 30 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Step 2. In the first text field, enter the full path of the application. In the second text field, enter any arguments, if required. Click “Add”. Step 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set up additional applications that will start automatically upon bootup.
  • Page 31 DA-660-8/16-CE User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I monitor processes on Moxa embedded computers? A: In the Telnet or serial console, you can execute “ps” to monitor current processes. In the web console, there is a “Processes” page. You can monitor processes and “kill” a pending application on the system.

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