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Moxa Technologies MPC-2120 Hardware User Manual

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MPC-2120 Panel Computer Hardware
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  • Page 1 MPC-2120 Panel Computer Hardware User’s Manual Edition 2.1, September 2019 www.moxa.com/product © 2019 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 MPC-2120 Panel Computer Hardware 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VESA Mounting ........................... 3-3 Wiring Requirements ........................... 3-3 Temperature Requirements ........................3-4 Grounding the MPC-2120 Series ......................3-4 Powering On/Off the MPC-2120 Series ....................3-4 Display-Control Buttons ........................3-5 Connector Description ......................... 3-6 DC Power Input ........................... 3-6 Serial Ports ..........................3-6 Ethernet Ports ..........................
  • Page 4 Overview ............................6-2 Installing the MxGeneralIO Driver ......................6-2 Installing the SerialInterface Utility ....................... 6-6 Configuring the Serial Interface Mode ....................6-8 Regulatory Approval Statement ......................A-1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction In this chapter, we give a general introduction to the features and specifications of MPC-2120 panel computers. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Package Checklist  Product Features  Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 6: Overview

    IT communications, all with native network redundancy. The MPC-2120 Series panel computers are designed with a wide, -40 to 70°C temperature range, and come with a fanless, streamlined enclosure designed for highly efficient heat dissipation, making this one of the most reliable industrial platforms available for harsh, hot, outdoor environments like oil and gas fields, or drilling platforms.

  • Page 7: Hardware Specifications

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Introduction Hardware Specifications NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa's products can be found at https://www.moxa.com.

  • Page 8: Hardware Introduction

    Hardware Introduction The MPC-2120 Series computer is compact, well-designed, and ruggedized for industrial applications. Multiple serial ports allow you to connect different devices for data operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications.

  • Page 9: Appearance

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Hardware Introduction Appearance Front View Bottom View...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Hardware Introduction Dimensions...

  • Page 11: Hardware Connection Description

    The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Panel Mounting  VESA Mounting  Wiring Requirements  Temperature Requirements  Grounding the MPC-2120 Series  Powering On/Off the MPC-2120 Series  Display-Control Buttons  Connector Description  DC Power Input  Serial Ports  Ethernet Ports ...

  • Page 12: Panel Mounting

    The maximum thickness of the surface to which the computer will be clamped is 4.6 mm. For a secure mounting, all 8 clamps must be used. The clamp arms are fastened into slots on all four sides of the MPC-2120. Use the short M4 SUS (stainless) screws to fasten the clamp arms to the MPC-2120 mounting slots, as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 13: Vesa Mounting

    VESA Mounting The MPC-2120 is provided with VESA mounting holes on the back panel, which you can use directly without the need for an adapter. The dimension of the VESA mounting area is 50 x 75 mm. You will require four M4 x 6mm screws to mount the MPC-2120.

  • Page 14: Temperature Requirements

    To power off the MPC-2120, we recommend using the "shut down" function provided by the OS installed on the MPC. If you use the Power button, you may enter one of the following states depending on the power management settings in the OS: standby, hibernation, or system shutdown mode.

  • Page 15: Display-Control Buttons

    Manually decrease the brightness of the panel ATTENTION The MPC-2120 Series comes with a 1000-nit display, the brightness level of which is adjustable up to level 10. The display is optimized for use in the -40 to 70°C temperature range. However, if you are operating the MPC-2120 at an ambient temperature of 60°C or higher, we recommend setting the brightness level of the...

  • Page 16: Connector Description

    The terminal block is available in the accessories package. The DC pin assignments are show in the figure. Serial Ports The MPC-2120 offers two software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports over a DB9 connector. The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the table below: RS-485 RS-485...

  • Page 17: Usb Ports

    Two USB 2.0 ports are available on the bottom panel. Use these ports to connect mass storage drives and other peripherals. DIO Port The MPC-2120 is provided with a DIO port, which is a 10-pin terminal block that includes 4 DIs and 4 DOs as illustrated in the diagram. Installing a CFast or SD Card MPC-2120 provides two storage options—CFast and SD card.
  • Page 18 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Hardware Connection Description 3. Reattach the cover and secure it with screws.

  • Page 19: Bios Settings

    BIOS Settings In this chapter, we describe the BIOS settings for the MPC-2120 embedded computer. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the operating system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these basic input/output peripherals.

  • Page 20: Entering The Bios Setup

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings 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 appears with the following options: • Continue: Continue to boot up Boot Manager: Select the device to boot up •...

  • Page 21: Basic System Information

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Basic System Information The main page shows basic system information, such as the model name, BIOS version, and CPU type. NOTE The “Processor Type” varies depending on the product model. Advanced Settings The Advanced screen appears when you select “Advanced” from the main menu.

  • Page 22: Boot Configuration

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Boot Configuration This screen allows you to configure the initial status of the Numlock key when the computer boots up. Options: On (default), Off PCI Express Configuration PCIE PORT 1 Speed Configure PCIe Port1 Speed...

  • Page 23: Usb Configuration

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings USB Configuration USB Port #0 Enable or Disable the USB port 0; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in. Option: Enabled (default), Disabled USB Port #1 Enable or Disable the USB port 1; if disabled, the system won’t detect when a USB device is plugged in.

  • Page 24: Sd Configuration

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings SD Configuration SDR25 Capability Support for SD Card Set Input/output timing for SDR25 mode. Option: Enabled (default), Disabled DDR50 Capability Support for SD Card Set Input/output timing for DDR50 mode. Option: Disabled (default), Enabled...

  • Page 25: Miscellaneous Configuration

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Miscellaneous Configuration Power Button Light Use this setting to control the power button light when the system is running. Options: Enable(default), Disable. Power ON after Power Failure This setting allows you to configure whether or not the computer should automatically boot up when the power is re-applied after a power failure.

  • Page 26: Sata Configuration

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings DO-2 Level This item allows you set the DO 2 as high or low Options: High (default), Low DO-3 Level This item allows you set the DO 3 as high or low. Options: High (default), Low...

  • Page 27: Console Redirection

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Console Redirection Console Serial Redirect When the Console Redirection Function is enabled, the console information will be output to both the HDMI monitor and through the serial port. Options: Disabled (default), Enabled ACPI SPCR Table...

  • Page 28: Hardware Monitor

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Hardware Monitor This screen allows you to view voltage levels, system temperature, and CPU temperature. Note that the voltage values vary depending on the model. The temperature readings shown on the screen are within ±5% of the actual readings. However, the temperature readings are only valid when the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

  • Page 29: Set Supervisor Password

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Set Supervisor Password This setting allows you to set the supervisor password. Type a new password and then retype the password again to confirm. To delete the password, enter the existing password in the Set Supervisor Password field and leave the new password field blank;...

  • Page 30: Auto Wake On S5

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Auto Wake on S5 This setting allows you to configure the computer to wake from the S5 (Soft Off) state where the power supply remains engaged but is not supplying power to all other parts of the system.

  • Page 31: Boot Type

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Boot Type The system will be based on the value used to build the boot environment for different types of operating systems. Options: Dual Boot Type (default), Legacy Boot Type, UEFI Boot Type PXE Boot to LAN This setting allows you to enable or disable the PXE boot to LAN function.

  • Page 32: Legacy

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Legacy Normal Boot Menu This setting allows you to configure the boot order. To change the boot order, press the “-” or “F5” key to move down to an item in the list, and the “+” or “F6” key to move up.

  • Page 33: Exit Discarding Changes

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Exit Discarding Changes This option allows you to exit without saving that changes that might have been made to the BIOS. Options: Yes (default), No Load Optimal Defaults This option allows you to revert to the factory default BIOS values.
  • Page 34 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings 1. Start Rufus* and then in the “Device” drop-down list select the USB device that you want to use as a bootable disk. *Rufus official website: https://rufus.akeo.ie/?locale=en_US 2. Select MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI computers from the “Partition scheme and target...
  • Page 35 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual BIOS Settings Step 3: Run the Upgrade Program on the MPC-2120 Computer 1. Reboot the computer, and press F2 during the booting process to display the Boot Manager. 2. Select USB Disk as the first boot source and press [Enter] to continue.
  • Page 36 BIOS Settings 3. When the computer finishes booting up, a command window appears. Go to the directory where the upgrade file is located. For example, if the upgrade file is stored in the MPC-2120 folder, type cd MPC-2120. C:\cd MPC-2120 4.

  • Page 37: Display Resolution

    Display Resolution This chapter describes how to install the graphics driver for your MPC-2120. After installing the driver, you will be able to use the graphic tools described here to adjust the display resolution of your panel computer. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 38: Installing The Graphics Driver

    Display Resolution Installing the Graphics Driver A stock graphics driver for Windows Embedded Standard 7 is available for download from the MPC-2120 product page on Moxa’s website. To install the driver, do the following: 1. Browse to the Driver folder and open the MPC-2120-W7E_V1.0_Driver_Perpheral folder.
  • Page 39 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Display Resolution 4. In the installation wizard that opens up, click Next to continue. 5. Click Next to start the installation process.
  • Page 40 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Display Resolution 6. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. 7. Click Next to continue with the installation.
  • Page 41 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Display Resolution 8. Wait until the installation is completed. 9. Click Next to continue with the setup process.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Display Resolution

    Display Resolution 10. Select Yes,I want to restart this computer now and then click Finish to exit from the wizard. After your MPC-2120 reboots, you can use the Intel graphics tool to adjust the display resolution. Adjusting the Display Resolution Follow these steps to adjust the display resolution of your MPC-2120: 1.
  • Page 43 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Display Resolution 3. Select Maintain Display Scaling to maximize the display so that it fits the screen. 4. Click Apply.

  • Page 44: Serial Port Driver And Utility

    Serial Port Driver and Utility This chapter describes how to install the serial port driver. After installing the drivers, you can configure the serial interface mode (RS-232/422/485) for the software selectable serial port. The following topics are covered in this chapter: ...

  • Page 45: Overview

    Serial Port Driver and Utility Overview The MPC-2120 supports the following serial modes: RS-232, RS-422, 2-wire RS-485, and 4-wire RS-485. These modes can be configured on COM1 and COM2. Before you do configuration the serial port, you should install the “MxGeneralIO”...
  • Page 46 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 3. Select the second item Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) and click Next 4. Click Next...
  • Page 47 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 5. Select Have Disk… 6. Point to the path Driver\MPC-2120-W7E_V1.0_Driver_Perpheral\4.MxGeneralIO\x64 and select MxGeneralIo.inf...
  • Page 48 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 7. Select Next 8. Select Next...

  • Page 49: Installing The Serialinterface Utility

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 9. Select Finish 10. Double check if the driver has successfully installed. Installing the SerialInterface Utility Complete the following steps to install the SerialInterface utility: 1. The SerialInterface setup *.exe file can be found on the product DVD: <Software DVD>\Utility\MPC-2120_SerialInterface\ to.
  • Page 50 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 2. Click Next to continue. 3. The default destination folder is C:\Program Files(x86)\Moxa\Mxsp; click Install to continue.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Serial Interface Mode

    MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 4. Click Finish to complete installation. Configuring the Serial Interface Mode Complete the following steps to configure the interface mode: 1. From the Start menu, Click All Programs  Moxa  mxSetSerialInterface.
  • Page 52 MPC-2120 Hardware User’s Manual Serial Port Driver and Utility 2. Select a port (COM1 or COM2). 3. Select the mode that you want to use for the port selected in the previous step. 4. Click OK...

  • Page 53: Regulatory Approval Statement

    Regulatory Approval Statement 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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