MOXA UC-8100A-ME-T Series

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.

Specification

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 Options (US)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US: LTE Band 2 (1900 MHz) / LTE Band 4 (1700 MHz) / LTE Band 5 (850 MHz) / LTE Band 13 (700 MHz) / LTE Band 17 (700 MHz)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US: UMTS/HSPA 850 MHz / 1900 MHz

Band Options (EU)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU: 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 20 (800 MHz)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU: UMTS/HSPA 850 MHz / 900 MHz / 1900 MHz / 2100 MHz

Band Option (APAC)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP: 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)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP: 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
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°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 any USB devices attached)



Standards and Certification


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 Class 1 Division 2, ATEX, and IECEx certifications are underway.
Please contact us for details.

Green Product
RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE



MTBF


Time
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX: 868,326 hrs
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-US: 677,570 hrs
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-EU: 677,570 hrs
UC-8112A-ME-T-LX-AP: 677,570 hrs

Standards
Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard TR/SR