Dimensions ............................7 LED Indicators ............................8 Reset Button ............................8 Hardware Connection Description......................9 Installing the UC-8540 Series ........................9 Wall or Desk Mounting ........................9 Wiring Requirements ..........................10 Connecting the Power ........................10 Grounding the Unit ........................11 Connecting Data Transmission Cables .....................
1. Introduction Thank you for using Moxa’s UC-8540 Series computer, which is a programmable communication-centric gateway offering a rich variety of communication interfaces, such as Ethernet, serial, and wireless communication. This EN 50155 compliant computer is built for rail applications and comes with multiple wireless interfaces making it an ideal choice for building wireless communication infrastructure with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and LTE data transmission.
Hardware Specifications NOTE The latest specifications for Moxa’s products can be found at https://www.moxa.com. Hardware Block Diagram UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
RTC that can help you monitor system performance and identify issues. The serial ports on the UC-8540 allow you to connect different devices, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications. Appearance UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
The R LED will flash for 5 seconds and then maintain a steady glow when the system has rebooted. All system configurations will be reset to the factory default once the computer restarts. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
Fasten 4 M3 screws(included in the package) on the back side of the UC-8540 to attach the mounting kit. Desk Mounting Fasten 4 M3 screws (included in the package) on the bottom side of UC-8540 to attach the mounting kit. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
Connecting the Power Connect the 24 to 110 VDC power line with M12 A-coded connector to the UC-8540 Series computer. If the power is supplied properly, the P LED will glow a solid green after a 25 to 30-second delay. The power input...
Ethernet ports and the pin assignments: NOTE If you are using your own Ethernet cable, make sure that the pin assignment on the connector of the Ethernet cable matches the pin assignment shown in the following figures. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
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Serial Port (RS-232/422/485, DB9) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 (4-wire) RS-485 (2-wire) TxDA(-) TxDA(-) – TxDB(+) TxDB(+) – RxDB(+) RxDB(+) DataB(+) RxDA(-) RxDA(-) DataA(-) – – – – – – – – – UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
SIM Slots x 2 (Micro SIM) Socket Name Usage Cellular Cellular module Wi-Fi Wi-Fi module You will need to install the SIM cards for the cellular modules in the designated SIM-card slots 1 and 2. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
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You must first remove the black cover on the antenna connector hole and insert the connector tube via the back side of the front panel. For the AUX antenna cable, use the procedure described above and remember to insert the cable into the antenna connector hole marked AUX 1 on the front panel. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
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If your UC-8540 is not a standalone GPS version, you can attach the GPS antenna cable to the connector marked GPS on the module. Connect the antennas to the connectors on the front panel. Refer to the following illustration for the specific location of each antenna connector for the wireless modules. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
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2 antenna cables and connectors, 2 locking washers, 2 nuts, 4 screws (2 M.2 and 2 M2.5; use the M.2 for the UC-8540 Series), 1 thermal pad, 1 black tape, and 1 tag sheet. Accessories for the QMA Model...
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Remove the black cover on the antenna connector hole. Insert the orange silicon rubber through the connector tube and then insert the connector tube with the rubber into the antenna connector hole through the back side of the front panel. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
Installing SIM Cards for the Cellular Modules The cellular module in the UC-8540 supports 2 Micro SIM cards. To install Micro SIM cards for the cellular modules, do the following: Open the case of the Micro SIM card socket. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
Insert the mSATA module into the socket and fasten the two screws on the module to secure the module. Replace the cover and fasten the screws on the cover. If you need to replace the RTC battery (BR2032), the battery socket is located beside the mSATA socket. UC-8540 Series Hardware User Manual...
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