Summary of Contents for Moxa Technologies MC-1200 Series
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MC-1200 Series Quick Installation Guide Version 3.1, January 2021 Technical Support Contact Information www.moxa.com/support 2021 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. P/N: 1802012004014 *1802012004014*...
Overview The MC-1200 Series computers are built around a 7th Gen Intel® Celeron® or Intel® Core™ i3, i5, or i7 CPU and come with 1 HDMI display port, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 gigabit LAN ports, and 2 3-in-1 RS- 232/422/485 serial ports.
Top View Bottom View LED Indicators The following table describes the function of the LED indicators located on the front panel of the MC-1200: LED Name Status Description Power Power is on and computer is Green functioning normally Power is off Storage 1 (mSATA) Yellow Blinking: Data transmission No data transmission.
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Installing the MC-1200 DIN-rail Mounting The MC-1200 comes with a DIN-rail mounting kit. To install the DIN-rail mounting kit, do the following: STEP 1: Use the 4 screws included with the kit to attach the DIN-rail mounting bracket to the MC-1200’s rear panel and tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the MC-1200.
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Wall Mounting The MC-1200 can be installed on a wall by using the optional wall- mounting kit. The wall-mounting kit must be purchased separately. STEP 1: Use three screws for each bracket and attach the brackets to the rear of the MC-1200.
Connector Description Power Connector Use an LPS (9-36 VDC) or Class 2 power cord to connect to the MC-1200's terminal block to power jack converter and then turn on the power. If the power is supplied properly, the Power LED will light up.
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Ethernet Ports The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports use RJ45 connectors. 10/100 Mbps 1000 Mbps ETx+ TRD(0)+ ETx- TRD(0)- ERx+ TRD(1)+ – TRD(2)+ – TRD(2)- ERx- TRD(1)- – TRD(3)+ – TRD(3)- Serial Ports The serial ports use DB9 connectors. Each port can be configured by software as a RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 port.
Installing Communications Modules The MC-1200 Series comes with three sockets for installing various communications modules. Unfasten the screws on the right side of the computer and remove the cover to find the locations of these sockets as shown below: Installing the mSATA Module...
Installing the Wi-Fi Module The MC-1200 comes with two sockets for users to install up to two Wi- Fi/cellular modules for wireless communication. Wi-Fi Module Package The contents of the Wi-Fi module package are shown below: Follow these steps to install the Wi-Fi module in the MC-1200. 1.
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3. Place the heat sink with the thermal pad at the center of the wireless module socket. 4. Insert the Wi-Fi module (with the mounting plate) into the socket and fasten the two black screws on the mounting plate to secure it. 5.
7. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the connector on the front panel. 8. Use this method to connect another Wi-Fi antenna, if necessary. 9. Reattach the right side cover on to the computer and fasten the screws to secure it. Installing the Cellular Module The MC-1200 comes with two sockets for users to install up to two Wi- Fi/cellular modules for wireless communication.
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2. Place the heat sink with the thermal pad at the center of the cellular module socket. 3. Insert the cellular module in the socket and fasten the two black screws on the module to secure it. 4. There are three connectors on the cellular module: a GPS antenna connector and two cellular...
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6. Insert the locking washer through the threaded connection ring and hold it against the front panel. Secure the antenna connector in place by tightening a nut onto the threaded protection ring. 7. Connect the cellular antenna to the connector provided on the front panel.
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Switching Between the Wireless Module Socket As there are two wireless module sockets and you can install the Wi-Fi or the cellular module in either of the sockets, a DIP switch is provided to enable selection of the Wi-Fi or cellular module installed. The DIP switch is located below the mSATA socket as shown in the following illustration.
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ATEX and IECEx Details Models MC-1220-KLX-T-YYYY (X = 0-9; Y = A-Z, 0-9, dash or blank, if without Y, dash can be blank) (for marketing purpose only and no impact safety related constructions and critical components) Rating 9 to 36 VDC, 8 A ATEX Information II 3 G...
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