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- Page 1 UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Second Edition, July 2007 www.moxa.com/product Moxa Systems Co., Ltd. Tel: +886-2-2910-1230 Fax: +886-2-2910-1231 Web: www.moxa.com MOXA Technical Support Worldwide: support@moxa.com The Americas: support@usa.moxa.com...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
UC-7400-CE 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 Copyright © 2007 Moxa Systems Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2 Getting Started .....................2-1 Starting the UC-7400-CE......................2-2 Resetting the UC-7400-CE ...................... 2-2 Operating the UC-7400-CE from the Serial Console............... 2-2 Changing the Network Settings ....................2-2 Operating the UC-7400-CE by Telnet..................2-3 User/Group Management......................2-4 Adjusting the System Time and RTC Time................2-5 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity................... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Model Descriptions and Package Checklist UC-7400 Product Features Product Hardware Specifications UC-7400-CE Software Features Application Development Environment Networking and Communication Capabilities Supporting Servers and Daemons Learning Firmware Build Versions Memory and File Systems... -
Page 5: Overview
If your application requires placing the UC-7400-CE at a site that is not located near an Ethernet LAN connection, you can connect to the network by using the UC-7400’s PCMCIA port to attach a wireless LAN card. -
Page 6: Uc-7400 Product Features
UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Introduction UC-7400 Product Features Intel XScale IXP-422 266 MHz Processor On-board 128 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash ROM Eight RS-232/422/485 serial ports 8 digital input channels and 8 digital output channels (UC-7408 only) Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports USB 2.0 host for mass storage devices (UC-7420 only) -
Page 7: Product Hardware Specifications
UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Introduction Product Hardware Specifications UC-7420 UC-7410 UC-7408 Intel XScale, Intel XScale, Intel XScale, IXP-422 266 MHz IXP-422 266 MHz IXP-422 266 MHz 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB Flash 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps × 2 with built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation protection,... -
Page 8: Uc-7400-Ce Software Features
C Libraries and Run-times—Compared to the C libraries and run-times used on a desktop PC running Windows®, the C libraries and run-times on a UC-7400-CE are a subset of the WIN32 APIs. The C libraries support full ANSI C run time, standard input/output library, standard input/output ASCII library, and standard ASCII string functions. -
Page 9: Networking And Communication Capabilities
Learning Firmware Build Versions Three methods are available for obtaining the firmware version of the UC-7400-CE computer. You will need the firmware version to determine the precise features of your UC-7400-CE computer. Examine the welcome message after you log on to the computer. -
Page 10: Memory And File Systems
Introduction Memory and File Systems The UC-7400-CE file system allows file storage on the system RAM or on the onboard flash memory. Files can also be stored on external media such as a USB drive or CompactFlash card. RAM-based Storage About 20 MB of the 128 MB SDRAM is available for user applications and data. -
Page 11: Storing Data In Ram Vs. Flash Memory
Hive-Based Registry The registry for the UC-7400-CE is a hive-based registry, instead of a RAM-based registry. The hive-based registry stores registry data inside files, or hives, which can be kept on any file system. This removes the need for performing backup and restore on power off. -
Page 12: Installing A Pcmcia Card
The UC-7420-CE should be work with most RTL8139 and NE2000 PCI PCMCIA cards. RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports The UC-7400-CE computer has a total of 10 serial ports, named COM1, COM2, …, COM10. COM1 is reserved for use by MOXA to test the firmware. COM1 is located inside the UC-7400-CE’s outer casing, and is not available to end-users. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 In this chapter, we show how to use a PC to operate your UC-7400-CE embedded computer. For clarity, the PC you use to connect to the embedded computer is called a development workstation, and the UC-7400-CE embedded computer is called a target computer. -
Page 14: Starting The Uc-7400-Ce
LCM. Resetting the UC-7400-CE Warm/Cold Start: You seldom need to perform a warm start or cold start on the UC-7400-CE computer. In some cases when the computer stops responding, an application locks up, or when you upgrade the firmware, it may be necessary to perform a warm start or a cold start. -
Page 15: Operating The Uc-7400-Ce By Telnet
DNS: Operating the UC-7400-CE by Telnet Before operating your UC-7400-CE computer using the Telnet client, we suggest that you change the network settings of the computer (see the previous section) so that at least one of the two network ports is on the same LAN as your development workstation. -
Page 16: User/Group Management
UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Getting Started User/Group Management User Group: You should assign specific services, such as ftp and telnet, to defined user groups so that these services are accessible only by the users within the permissible user group. Three user groups, namely “ftpd”, “telnetd”, and “httpd”, are already created by default for your convenience. -
Page 17: Adjusting The System Time And Rtc Time
Getting Started Adjusting the System Time and RTC Time The UC-7400-CE 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 18: Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
UC-7400-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... -
Page 19: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)
SNMPv2-MIB::sysDescr.0 Microsoft Windows CE Version 5.0 (Build 1400) SNMPv2-MIB::sysObjectID.0 SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.8691.13.7420 SNMPv2-MIB::sysUpTime.0 1282929 SNMPv2-MIB::sysContact.0 Your System Contact Here SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0 WindowsCE You will see a series of messages from the SNMP agent on the UC-7400-CE computer. You will then be able to monitor and manage the computer. -
Page 20: Web-Based Management System
Chapter 3 Note: Internet Explorer 5.5 and above is required to use the web-based management system. The UC-7400-CE 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 environments away from the system administrator. -
Page 21: Logging Onto Web-Based Management System
UC-7400-CE. To open the web-based management system, follow these steps: 1. Point your PC’s web browser to the UC-7400-CE’s IP address. When the main page opens, select Web-Based Management. 2. When prompted, enter the required authentication data, including case-sensitive user ID and password. -
Page 22: Networking/Server Configuration
Web-based Management System Networking/Server Configuration The UC-7400-CE computer has two network interfaces. To view or change the interface settings, click the Networking link in the left menu bar. After the page loads, type the network parameters in the text input boxes and then click Update to activate the changes. -
Page 23: Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control
Web-based Management System Process (Thread) Monitoring/Control At runtime, the UC-7400-CE computer manages up to 32 applications. You can use the management system to monitor and control the applications. To view current processes, click the Processes item on the main menu bar. The processes that are running will be displayed. You can kill a process by clicking the “kill”... -
Page 24: Services Monitoring/Control
On the UC-7400-CE computer, such a convenient feature is simulated by the web-based management system. Just click “File Manager” to view the directory tree of your target UC-7400-CE computer. You can use the File Manager to perform the following operations: To browse a child directory, click the name of the directory. - Page 25 UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Web-based Management System In addition, the management system offers a mechanism for file upload. This mechanism helps you transfer files from your workstation to the target computer easily. For instance, after you have built an application on the development workstation, you can use this mechanism to upload the application to the current directory of the target computer.
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Page 26: Appendix A Programmable Function Keys And Lcm
Programmable Function Keys and LCM Appendix A Notice: Only the UC-7420 and UC-7410 support LCM and Keypad functions In this appendix, we describe an internal service that is built around the function keys. This mechanism is designed to aid your applications in accessing these I/Os, but without needing to understand the complexity of I/O controls. - Page 27 UC-7400-CE User’s Manual Programmable Function Keys and LCM Step 1: Log on to the web-based management system and select the “keypad-LCM” in the function area. The browser opens a page that shows five current sets of action items. Step 2: From the 5 sets of action items, choose one associated with a function key. Select the “Plain Text”...
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Page 28: 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... - Page 29 UC-7400-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 30 UC-7400-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.
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Page 31: 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 80? 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 32 UC-7400-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”...
- Page 33 UC-7400-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 34 UC-7400-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...
- Page 35 UC-7400-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...
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