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Moxa Technologies TC-6110 Series Hardware Manual

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TC-6110 Series Hardware Manual
Edition 5.0, March 2016
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  • Page 1 TC-6110 Series Hardware Manual Edition 5.0, March 2016 www.moxa.com/product © 2016 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 TC-6110 Series Hardware 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 © 2016 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1-1 Overview ............................1-2 Model Descriptions and Package Checklist ....................1-2 Appearance ............................1-3 LED Indicators ............................ 1-4 Reset Button ............................1-4 Features ............................1-4 Hardware Specifications ........................1-4 Hardware Block Diagram ........................1-7 Hardware Installation ........................2-1 Mounting ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Moxa TC-6110 series x86 ready-to-run industrial computer. This manual introduces the hardware installation, connector interfaces, and BIOS setup of the TC-6110. For software configuration and management, please refer to the software manual for your operating system.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Users can easily add storage modules for additional data storage capacity, Gigabit switch module to expand connectivity and/or bandwidth, or mini PCIe module for additional peripheral communications. All TC-6110 series computers further come with conformal coating, promising the most reliable operation for component protection under harsh environment.

  • Page 6: Appearance

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Introduction Appearance Front View Dimensions...

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Introduction LED Indicators LED Name LED Color LED Function Green Power is on and functioning normally Power Power is off or power system error Yellow Logged in to OS, functioning normally System Ready Login failure or OS not functioning normally...
  • Page 8 TC-6110 Series Hardware Introduction Other Peripherals Audio: 1 line in / line out interface with A-coded, 8-pin, female M12 connector Independent Sensors: Accelerometer (G-sensor), thermometer (T-sensor) Display Graphics Controller: Integrated Intel GMA 3150 (Pineview) Graphics Engine VGA Interface: Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution at 75 Hz, DB9 female connector...
  • Page 9 TC-6110 Series Hardware Introduction Physical Characteristics Housing: Aluminum and SECC sheet metal (1 mm) Weight: 5 kg (11.11 lb) Dimensions: • Without ears: 210 x 222 x 133 mm (8.27 x 8.74 x 5.24 in) • With ears: 210 x 269 x 133 mm (8.27 x 10.60 x 5.24 in)

  • Page 10: Hardware Block Diagram

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Introduction Hardware Block Diagram...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation TC-6110 train computers are specifically design for the applications used on trains. They come with 2 Gigabit LAN ports, 1 RS-232 serial port, 2 USB 2.0 hosts, and 2 expansion slots for inserting various modules, offering an ideal solution for train computing applications. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Mounting Desktop Place your TC-6110 on a clean, flat, well-ventilated desktop. For better ventilation, leave some space between the TC-6110 and other equipment. Do not place equipment or objects on top of the TC-6110 because this may insulate the heat sink, cause the computer to overheat, and severely damage the computer’s internal...
  • Page 13 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 2: If you would like to install the handles, use the four screws provided to secure the handles to each of the mounting ears. Step 3: Place the TC-6110 computer into the rack, and carefully fasten the screws to hold it in place. Please note that the screws for fastening the TC-6110 to the rack are included in the rack mount kit.

  • Page 14: Optional Rack Panel Extender Installation

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Optional Rack Panel Extender Installation The TC-6110 comes with an optional half-rack extender kit, allowing users to install the (half-rack) TC-6110 computer on a full 19-inch rack. This kit includes the following components. Follow these steps to install the half-rack extender.
  • Page 15 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 3: Remove the two rear-most screws from the right side of the computer. Step 4: Place the support panel so that it abuts the extension panel, with the screw holes aligning with the two flanges on both the panel and the right corner of the computer.

  • Page 16: Wiring Requirements

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 6: An additional grounding point is available on the rack extension panel. To use the extension panel’s grounding point, place the mounting ring of the ground wire over the threaded M6 grounding stud. Next, place the flat washer and S-type washer over the grounding stud, and use the M6 nut to fasten the ground wire to the stud.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Supply

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation ATTENTION Safety First! Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your device. Caution! High Electrical Current! Calculate the maximum possible current for the diameter of each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire gauge.
  • Page 18 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation For the TC-6110 computers used in the field site, follow these steps to connect the power: Step 1: Connect the ends of the extended power switch cable to the male portion of the 2-pin Euroblock (provided);...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Display

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Connecting to a Display The TC-6110 comes with a female D-sub DE-15 VGA interface on the front panel. To ensure that the monitor connection remains stable, be sure to tighten the plug’s thumbscrews after connecting it to the TC-6110 computer.

  • Page 20: Connecting Usb Devices

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation See the following figure and table for the pin assignment of the audio jack. Audio Line in-Right Line in-Left Line out-Left Line out-Right Connecting USB Devices The TC-6110 embedded computer has three USB 2.0 ports: two come with type A connectors, and one with M12 connector.

  • Page 21: Connecting Serial Devices

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Connecting Serial Devices The TC-6110 comes with one DB-9 (male) RS-232 serial interface. The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the following table: The pin assignments for the RS-232 serial port are shown in the following table:...

  • Page 22: Installing The Ssd/Hdd Into The Storage Tray

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Pin No. 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps – TRD3+ – TRD4+ – TRD4- ERx- TRD1- ETx+ TRD2+ ERx+ TRD1+ – TRD3- ETx- TRD2- These LAN ports use the DHCP for the IP address. Installing the SSD/HDD into the Storage Tray TC-6110 computers come with two storage trays that can be installed with SSD or HDD for storage expansion.
  • Page 23 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 4: Remove four screws on the tray. Step 5: Insert the SSD/HDD into the tray. Step 6: Turn back the tray and fasten the drive to the PCB using the holes indicated below. 2-13...
  • Page 24 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 7: Fasten four screws on the front. Step 8: Connect the power cable and SSD/HDD cable with the main board. Reconnect the data and power interfaces, then complete the installation by fastening the drive tray to the main PCB using the six screws.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Battery

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Replacing the Battery TC-6110 computers come with an internal battery that provides power for the built-in RTC. To replace the battery, follow these steps. Step 1: Remove the four screws on the front panel of the computer.
  • Page 26 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 4: To get access to the interior of the TC-6110, slide the large heat sink / main interface module in one direction, and the rest of the unit in another. Step 5: Place the module so it is sitting with the heat sink face down, and remove all seven screws from the rear of the module.
  • Page 27 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 6: In addition, you will need to release all hardware interfaces from the front plate of the main interface module. These are two panel screws, four screws holding the D-Sub connectors in place, and the four rings that fasten the four M12 connectors in place (audio, USB, and two LAN ports).

  • Page 28: Installing System Memory And Cf Card

    TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 9: Use a small screwdriver or other tool to release the clutches on the battery socket, and remove the old battery. Gently place the new battery into the socket. Step 10: When finished, reverse the steps above to rebuild the TC-6110 unit.
  • Page 29 TC-6110 Series Hardware Hardware Installation Step 11: A) To remove the memory cards: Push the two clutches on either side of the socket outwards, to free the memory, and then carefully remove the card. Install the new memory into the slot. Make sure you install it in the correct direction, and then push it down to complete the installation.

  • Page 30: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the TC-6110 computer. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and loads the operating system. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these basic input/output peripherals. All of the configurations will be stored in the NVRAM (flash memory), which retains the system information after system reboots or the power is removed.

  • Page 31: Entering The Bios Setup Utility

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “F2” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen will appear. A basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these descriptions to learn how to use them.

  • Page 32: Modifying Bios Settings

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Modifying BIOS Settings Navigate the BIOS menus using the arrow keys; up (↑) and down (↓) arrows navigate the menu, while left (←) and right (→) arrows will open or close sub-menus from entries marked with a triangle (▲) at the beginning of the line.
  • Page 33 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Peripheral Configuration The Serial Port A item under Peripheral Configuration allows you to select the serial port. Options: 3F8/IRQ4, Disabled (default) IDE Configuration This item allows you to configure the storage drive controllers. HDC Configure As...
  • Page 34 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup AHCI (default); PATA; SATA; and IDE Non-Combined Channel Master 1 to 3 This setting displays the storage devices installed on the computer’s master bus. These storage devices may be DOMs, HDDs, SSDs, or a CF card.
  • Page 35 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup USB Configuration This item allows you to turn USB Legacy mode on or off. USB Legacy allows older USB devices to be accessed from the earliest boot initialization, and/or DOS. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled ACPI Table/Features Control...
  • Page 36 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup HPET – HPET Support This item allows you to enable/disable the HPET (High Precision Event Timer), which produces periodic interrupts at a much higher resolution than the RTC and may be used to synchronize multimedia streams. HPET can sometimes introduce system instability, so some users may wish to disable it.

  • Page 37: Security Settings

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Security Settings The section allows users to configure security settings like a system supervisor password and user password. Set Supervisor Password This item allows you to set the supervisor password. Select and then enter the password, and then confirm the password again.

  • Page 38: Power Settings

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Set All Master HDD Password This item allows you to set the password for the master storage drive on your computer. You need to enter the password when booting up to use the master hard disk.

  • Page 39: Boot Settings

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Use XD Capability This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel XD function, which provides executable space protection by toggling the NX bit in memory spaces designated as data. This gives a strong protection against buffer overflows by preventing the execution of malicious code that has been delivered into memory space in a hidden data packet.

  • Page 40: Exit Settings

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup USB Boot This item allows you to enable/disable the system to boot from a USB storage device or network connection. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled This item displays the boot selection for the UEFI boot function.
  • Page 41 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Exit Saving Changes This item saves the values you have just configured and exits the BIOS. Options: Yes (default), No Save Change Without Exit This item saves changes but does not exit the BIOS. Options: Yes (default), No Exit Discarding Changes This item allows you to exit the BIOS without saving any new settings from the user session.

  • Page 42: Upgrading The Bios

    TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Upgrading the BIOS This section describes how to upgrade the BIOS. However, please note that it is easy to permanently damage the computer when upgrading the BIOS. We strongly recommend that you contact Moxa’s technical support staff for assistance in order to obtain all necessary tools and the most current advice before attempting to upgrade the BIOS on any Moxa device.
  • Page 43 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup Step 2: Prepare the Upgrade File. You must use the BIOS upgrade installation file to upgrade the BIOS. You can send your request to Moxa's technical support team at support@moxa.com to get an updated version of the BIOS.
  • Page 44 TC-6110 Series Hardware BIOS Setup 5. The upgrade program will run. Wait until the procedure is finished before initiating any changes to the system. Be patient; the upgrade will take quite a few minutes. DO NOT ALLOW THE COMPUTER TO POWER DOWN! DO NOT REMOVE THE USB DRIVE! 6.

  • Page 45: Safety Installation Instructions

    Safety Installation Instructions A. RTC Battery Warning CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. B. Fuse Warning CAUTION: For continued protection against fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. C.

  • Page 46: Regulatory Statement Approval

    Regulatory Statement Approval This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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