UC-8112A-ME-T-LX MOXA Arm-Based Computers

 Features and Benefits

• Armv7 Cortex-A8 1000 MHz processor
• Moxa Industrial Linux with 10-year long-term support
• Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
• SD slot for storage expansion
• Programmable LEDs and a programmable button for easy installation and maintenance
• Mini-PCIe slot for wireless module
• -40 to 70°C wide-temperature range with LTE enabled

Introduction

The UC-8100A-ME-T computing platform is designed for embedded data acquisition applications. The computer comes with dual RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, as well as a Mini PCIe socket to support cellular modules. These versatile capabilities let users efficiently adapt the UC-8100A-ME-T to a variety of complex communications solutions.
 
The UC-8100A-ME-T is built around a Cortex-A8 processor that has been optimized for use in energy monitoring systems, but is widely applicable to a variety of industrial solutions. With flexible interfacing options, this tiny embedded computer is a reliable and secure gateway for data acquisition and processing at field sites as well as a useful communications platform for many other large-scale deployments.
 
Wide-temperature and LTE-enabled models are available. All units are thoroughly tested in a testing chamber, guaranteeing that the LTE-enabled computing platforms are suitable for wide-temperature applications.

Specifications

Computer

CPU: Armv7 Cortex-A8 1 GHz
Pre-installed OS: Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9, Kernel 4.4)
DRAM: 1 GB DDR3
Storage Pre-installed: 8 GB eMMC
Storage Slot: SD slots x 1

Computer Interface

USB 2.0: USB 2.0 hosts x 1, type-A connectors
Console Port: RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)
Expansion Slots: UC-8112A-ME-T-LX: mPCIe slot x 1
Number of SIMs: 1
SIM Format: Mini
Buttons: Reset button
Serial Ports: RS-232/422/485 ports x 2, software-selectable (terminal block)
Cellular Antenna Connector: SMA x 2
GPS Antenna Connector: SMA x 1

LED Indicators

System:
Power x 1
Programmable x 1
SD slots x 1
USB x 1, Diagnostic x 3
 
Wireless Signal Strength: Cellular/Wi-Fi x 3

Ethernet Interface

Ethernet Ports: Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector) x 2
Magnetic Isolation Protection: 1.5 kV (built-in)

Serial Interface

Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Baudrate: 300 bps to 921.6 kbps

Serial Signals

RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485-4w: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

Cellular Interface

Band Option (APAC): 
LTE Band 1 (2100 MHz) / LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz) / LTE Band 5 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) / LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) / LTE Band 28 (700 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA 850 MHz / 900 MHz / 1900 MHz / 2100 MHz

GPS Interface

Receiver Types:
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo
Accuracy:
Position: 2.5 m CEP
SBAS: 2.0 m CEP
Acquisition:
Aided starts: 3 sec
Cold starts: 26 sec
Sensitivity:
Cold starts: -148 dBm
Tracking: -164 dBm
Time Pulse: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz

Power Parameters

Input Current: 700 mA @ 12 VAC
Input Voltage: 12 to 36 VDC
Power Consumption: 6 W

Reliability

Alert Tools: External RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger: External WDT (watchdog timer)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 141 x 125.6 x 33 mm (5.55 x 4.94 x 1.3 in)
Housing: Metal
Installation: DIN-rail mounting, Wall mounting (with optional kit)
Weight: 550 g (1.22 lb)

Environmental Limits

Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Storage Temperature (package included): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Shock: IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration: 2 Grms @ IEC 60068-2-64, random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr per axis (without USB devices attached)

Standards and Certifications

EMC: EN 55032/35
EMI: CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS:
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 5 GHz: 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 0.5 kV; Signal: 1 kV
IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
Safety: UL 62368-1, EN 62368-1
Hazardous Locations: Class I Division 2, ATEX, IECEx
Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

MTBF

Time: 868,326 hrs
Standards: Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR

Warranty

Warranty Period: 5 years