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diverse range of applications, including connecting PLCs
to a wireless control network, transmitting
temperature signals over long distances,
and automating device control monitoring
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 Moxa at a Glance
Leading Provider of Industrial Networking Solutions
Moxa has been a leader in device connectivity for more than 20 years, and Table of Contents
provides a wide selection of industrial-grade device connectivity products
that are used in a broad spectrum of industrial applications around the world.
Moxa’s products support redundant features, hazardous location certifications,
Factory Automation
and a rugged design to keep automation systems running continuously. Embedded Serial Boards for Process Control Systems China/Asia 3
Products that support a wide operating temperature are also available for use
Quality Inspection for TFT-LCD Manufacturing Taiwan/Asia 5
in extreme environments, such as factory automation, power automation,
transportation automation, Kiosk/ATM/POS, and many more. Networking Solution for CNC Control Systems Global 7
Boiler Control System for Plastic Manufacturing Applications China/Asia 9
Product Lines Ultra Low Serial-to-Ethernet Latency in Semiconductor Processing Equipment Japan/Asia 11
u USB Connectivity Wireless Roaming Networking for Automated Guided Vehicles Germany/Europe 13
u Combo Switch/Serial Device Servers
u Serial Device Servers
u Terminal Servers
u Ethernet Fieldbus Gateways
Power Automation
u Media Converters
Solar Power Station Applications Global 15
u Multiport Serial Boards
Redundant Serial-to-Ethernet Communication in a Power Dispatch Control Center China/Asia 17
Automatic Meter Reading for a Centralized Power Meter Application United Arab Emirates/Middle East 19
Factory Automation Remote Monitoring and Control for a Windmill Generator Denmark/Europe 21
Automation has kept manufacturers competitive in a global marketplace, but it can
be difficult to achieve reliable communication between specialized devices and
protocols. With the help of Moxa products, manufacturers all over the world have
Transportation Automation
been able to connect legacy equipment to modern control systems, monitor harsh
environmental conditions at production facilities in real-time, and seamlessly convert Railway Door Control System Europe 23
between proprietary and open device protocols. Highway Traffic Monitoring System Taiwan/Asia 25
Power Automation Railroad Station Monitoring System Taiwan/Asia 27
Since power and other utilities deliver services that are absolutely essential to modern Utility Monitoring System for an Airport Terminal China/Asia 29
society, it is critical that systems have rock-solid reliability and are easily maintained.
Throughout the stages of generation, transmission, and distribution, Moxa products
are used to help monitor substations and service cabinets, establish high-speed
redundant network backbones, and provide automatic meter reading.
Kiosk/ATM/POS
Device Communication for Airline Check-in System China/Asia 31
Transportation Automation Integrating Peripheral Devices in an ATM China/Asia 33
Intelligent transportation systems aim to offer communication and transportation External Serial-to-USB Expansion for POS Terminals in Gas Stations Europe 35
platforms that are safe, convenient, comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Public Transportation Ticket Vending Machines Spain/Europe 37
This is the direction that traffic policies in countries the world over are taking, and
Moxa’s advanced product solutions make it easier for engineers to implement such
transportation applications.
Typical Applications
Kiosk/ATM/POS
Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Solution for RFID Reader Deployment China/Asia 39
Consumers benefit daily from the incredible convenience that network technology Typical Application
Surveillance Monitoring System Ireland/Europe 41
brings to financial transactions. Moxa’s many products with small form factor do
not compromise performance or reliability and are helping connect retail devices
to central networks, establish 24-hour services, and coordinate devices in ATMs and
kiosks.

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 Factory Automation

Embedded Serial Boards for

Process Control Systems
Project Background Application Topology
Process control systems are automatic platforms used in a wide variety of

Factory Automation
industries to operate a plant more cost-effectively and efficiently. Traditionally,
automobile manufacturers had to use a different computer to connect each
automation device in the production process including pressing machines,
robots, and testing machines. A leading European automobile manufacturer
wanted to use just one computer to connect all of these machine automation
devices and decided to use Moxa’s CB-114 embedded serial board for their
process control system.

Process Control System Moxa’s CB-114 embedded serial communication board can accommodate
China/Asia
multiple high performance peripherals for field devices that use RS-232/422/285
serial communication protocols. In fact, one computer can accommodate
up to four CB-114 boards to provide 16 additional COM ports. As a result, the
manufacturer can easily monitor and control the entire machine automation
process with a single computer. Thanks to the CB-114, the manufacturer no
longer needs to worry about purchasing and maintaining a separate computer
for each automation device in the production process.

Moxa’s Solution
The CB-114 is a PC/104-Plus module that can be stacked inside an embedded
computer to save space. Due to space limitations, the manufacturer decided to
use Moxa’s CB-114 in an embedded system for its machine automation process.
The CB-114 features four RS-232/422/485 serial ports for COM port expansion
Benefits
to integrate data transmission for peripheral devices. Furthermore, the CB-114
u Compact size is ideal for PC-based
provides drivers for Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded, which are
embedded systems
popular in embedded systems.
u Up to 4 serial COM ports to provide
cost-effective port expansion
u Support various operating systems to
reduce the cost of future upgrades
u Configure each port independently for
RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
Serial
Products Implemented
CB-114
• Small form factor: 90 x 96 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in)
• Self-stacking bus eliminates the need for
backplanes or card cages
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
transmission
• On-chip H/W and S/W flow control
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection
• Onboard Tx and Rx LED indicators for each port
• Drivers for Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista x86/
x64), Windows CE 5.0, Windows XP Embedded,
DOS, Linux 2.4/2.6, FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6

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 Factory Automation

Quality Inspection for TFT-LCD

Manufacturing
Project Background Application Topology
Manufacturing TFT-LCD (thin film transistor liquid crystal display) panels is a

Factory Automation
complicated and highly technical process. The three major stages in

TFT-LCD panel production are the array, LC cell, and module assembly

processes. In addition, each finished panel must also pass a series of quality

inspection tests such as defect inspection and lighting tests. The most

challenging part of the TFT-LCD manufacturing process is achieving zero fault

tolerance for high quality and productivity. One of our customers needed a

USB-to-serial solution to transmit data between a host and quality inspection

TFT-LCD Manufacturing
Taiwan/Asia equipment in the TFT-LCD manufacturing process. In such a demanding

manufacturing environment, adopting multiple ports and a ruggedly designed

USB-to-serial product proved to be the best option.

Moxa’s Solution
The UPort® 1650-16 is a 16-port USB-to-RS-232/422/485 serial converter

with plug-and-play USB capabilities to simplify serial port expansions. Unlike

multiport serial boards, the UPort® 1650-16 does not require users to open the USB
chassis of the PC or even turn off the system when connecting additional COM Serial

ports, saving time, effort, and money. The standard 19-inch rack-mountable

form factor of the UPort® 1650-16 is perfectly suited for TFT-LCD manufacturing
Benefits
laboratories.
u Industrial-grade design suited for the
In this application, Moxa’s UPort® 1650-16 USB-to-serial converter is used to
TFT-LCD manufacturing process
connect the host to test equipment for data transmission in the TFT-LCD quality u Rugged high-quality converter
inspection process. The UPort® 1650-16 provides true USB 2.0 transmission for complicated high-speed data
transmission
to improve productivity, and also provides LED indicators to simplify u Instantaneously expand serial ports with
troubleshooting. USB plug and play
Products Implemented
UPort® 1650-16
16-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial converters
• Standard 19-inch rack-mountable form factor with
rugged metal housing for industrial applications
• Up to 16 serial ports for easy USB-to-serial
expansions
• 3-in-1 solution to maximize cost-efficiency
• True USB 2.0 high-speed transmission to increase
productivity
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip hardware and software
flow control to ensure stable data transmission
• Each serial port is equipped with an LED indicator
for easy troubleshooting

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 Factory Automation

Networking Solution for CNC

Control Systems
Project Background Application Topology
The initial solution was for the engineers to use CNC (Computer Numerical

Factory Automation
Control) to run a new manufacturing program. This solution requires off-line
development in the design room, and then manual transfer of the program to
the factory floor PC using a floppy disk or USB Storage. The factory floor PC
will implement the program by sending instructions to various manufacturing
machines over an RS-232 interface connection. However, the environment of
the factory floor is not suitable for PCs (due to high humidity, oily and dusty
surroundings, and extreme temperatures); it is highly probably that PCs in such
environments will crash frequently.
CNC Control System
Global

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa’s NPort® 5110 and NPort® W2150 Plus device servers were chosen since
they meet all of the requirements. The NPort® is perfectly suited for rugged
environments and is much smaller than a PC.

The control center sends instructions to the CNC in TCP/IP packet format through
Ethernet
an Ethernet/Wireless connection to the NPort®. It is no longer necessary for
Serial
personnel to physically transport the program to the site, and multiple CNC
machines can receive the data simultaneously. Benefits Benefits Products Implemented
NPort® 5110 NPort® 5110
u Small size for easy installation • Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
Advantages of implementing this solution:
u Reliable serial-to-Ethernet solution for
• Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes
u System costs are reduced by lower equipment expenses (the cost of NPort® is • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple device servers
data transmission • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
much lower than a PC) and by the time and human resources saved.
u Monitoring and troubleshooting utilities • -40 to 75°C operating temperature (T models)
u Changing the CNC layout when expanding is quick and easy.
are included
u Moxa’s driver technology reroutes COM data through the computer’s Ethernet
card; users do not need to spend time to make changes to their existing NPort® W2150 Plus NPort® W2150 Plus
• 921.6 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions
manufacturing programs. u 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity to a
• Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH
u Centralized feedback of the CNC’s status ensures organized and simplified CNC • Secure data access with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
u Seamless roaming with a user-definable • Wireless roaming with a user-defined signal strength threshold
maintenance.
signal strength threshold • 20 MB off-line port buffering and 64 KB serial data log
u Wireless NPort® save on cabling costs and time.
u Off-line port buffering and serial data log

u Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2,

and secure remote management with AWK-3121

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant
SSH/SSL configurations • Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or Power-over-
Ethernet
• Powerful security with WPA/WPA2/802.11X filters
• Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless connection
• Long-distance communication support
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T model)

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 Factory Automation

Boiler Control System for Plastic

Manufacturing Applications
Project Background Application Topology
Factory automation applications must be equipped to handle and monitor

Factory Automation
the myriads of information from attached devices. For plastic manufacturing
applications, the boiler control system plays a critical role by gathering and
regulating information to ensure production is accurate and smooth. In this
particular case, the customer combines eight subsystems that include power
meters, water meters, alarm output, displays, and I/O status to be controlled
by several intelligent controllers with Modbus RTU interface. The Modbus TCP
protocol is used for this application due to the distance.

Our client requested the following specifications for their system:

Boiler Control System
u Modbus serial to Modbus TCP translation
China/Asia
u Multiple slaves/masters support
u Automatic Modbus TCP response time detection

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa’s MGate MB3000 series, a serial to Ethernet Modbus gateway, was selected
for their system.

For this application, PLCs control the boiler system and intelligent controllers
are responsible for retrieving information from the boiler and subsystems. When
the control server (IPC) needs to acquire data from the boiler, the intelligent Ethernet (Modbus TCP)

controllers with Modbus RTU interface will retrieve data from the boiler. Serial (Modbus RTU)

The command is sent in Modbus TCP packet format through the Local Area
Network (LAN) and received by the MB3270. The MB3270 would then convert Benefits Products Implemented
the packet into Modbus RTU messages for the intelligent controller to send
u Advanced functions minimize the effort MGate MB3270
to the remote control server via Modbus TCP. Finally, the intelligent controller • Configuration is exceptionally easy
required for implementing a Modbus • Slave mode supports 16 TCP masters and up to
receives the command from the IPC and relays the data by using Modbus TCP architecture 62 serial slaves at the same time
communication. Normally, PLCs and intelligent controllers control and monitor u Less Ethernet wiring effort • Master mode supports 32 TCP slaves
information separately. This unique architecture will ensure fast retrieval of real u Cost-effective serial-to-Ethernet Modbus simultaneously
time data and allows for immediate alert if the primary communication (PLC) is solution that leverages existing utilities • Emergency request tunnels ensure QoS control
• Embedded Modbus protocol analyzer
down. and devices
• Redundant dual DC power inputs
u Warning relay by output

u Multiple masters and slaves to ensure

Moxa’s MGate MB3270 offers high flexibility. Features that benefit boiler control
systems are:
u Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
u Response timeout auto detection to define the suitable timeout value
u Redundant power inputs minimize the risk of data loss in the event of power
failures.
smooth data updates EDS-508A
8-port Managed Ethernet Switch
• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms)
• Customer configured e-mail notification by exception
• User-friendly web-based configuration and management
• -40 to 75˚ C operating temperature (T models)

Today, more and more boiler control systems are being equipped with Moxa’s
MGate MB3000 series Modbus gateways.

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 Factory Automation

Ultra Low Serial-to-Ethernet

Latency in Semiconductor
Processing Equipment
Project Background Application Topology
The fabrication of semiconductor wafers is a high precision process that

Semiconductor Process Equipment
Japan/Asia
Factory Automation
requires over 300 individual steps categorized into various major process
groups such as photo-resist, thinfilm, etch, and CMP. Within a typical thinfilm or
etch device, there are many built-in serial devices such as vacuum turbo pumps,
RF generators, and RF matches, all controlled by an internal PC.
A Japanese company that produces thinfilm and etch process equipment was
looking to develop a new-generation device communication solution. This
solution will enable the serial devices to be controlled by a remote PC located in
the control island of the semiconductor factory and will result in better control
of the serial devices for finer precision. With this new solution, semiconductor
makers can easily retrieve the running parameters of the devices and remotely
place process recipes to the process equipment. Currently, a majority of
semiconductor fabrication factories use Ethernet communication as one part of
their backbone network, and for this reason the company opted for a
serial-to-Ethernet solution with:
u WinCE driver for managing devices on a WinCE platform
u Ultra low latency for retrieving running parameters and placing process
recipes, which are extremely time critical (the time is calculated in
milliseconds).
u High MTBF since even a small pause in device connections can cause huge
losses.
Ethernet
Serial

Moxa’s Solution Benefits Products Implemented

Moxa’s NPort® 6650-8 terminal servers were chosen since they meet all of the NPort® 6650-8
u With Moxa’s ready-to-use Real COM
company’s requirements. Each piece of thinfilm and etch process equipment is • Ready-to-use operation modes
mode for WinCE, the company spent just
• Drivers for Windows, WinCE, and Linux
equipped with two chambers that run the process individually. Each chamber is a fraction of the usual time to establish • Port buffers for storing serial data when the
equipped with a vacuum turbo pump, RF generator, and RF match, all of which a robust connection between the serial Ethernet is off-line
use RS-232 communication. Inside the process equipment you will find a pair devices and the remote PC. • MTBF of 135,370 hours
u With the lowest latency on the market, • Supports IPv6
of NPort® 6650-8 device servers that connect the serial devices to Ethernet,
• Ethernet redundancy (STP/RSTP/Turbo Ring) with
allowing the devices to be controlled and monitored by the remote PC. The the NPort® 6650-8 ensures that
network module
parameters and process recipes are • Modular design for network expansion
company uses Moxa’s WinCE Real COM driver on the NPort® 6650-8 to connect
placed in precisely on time to minimize • Secure data transmission
the devices to the remote PC.
process faults.
u With the highest MTBF on the market,

the company used the NPort® 6650-8

to minimize downtime, and as a result
maximize the array yield rate.

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 Factory Automation

Wireless Roaming Networking

for Automated Guided Vehicles
Project Background Application Topology
In the past, warehouses needed to hire many workers to organize the

Factory Automation
thousands of goods in stock. As a leading business in warehouse automation,
our client used high tech rail guided vehicles (RGV) to categorize each product.
Each product has an RFID tag attached to it that contains specific data used for
categorization. The use of RGVs and RFID tags allow our client to save valuable
time and resources.

The best communication network for RGVs is wireless, which allows the
warehouse to bypass wiring and space constraints. Since wireless systems are
Automated Guided Vehicles also relatively easy to install and maintain, the client already had an 802.11a/b/g
Germany/Europe
wireless environment installed. To ensure proper operation of the RGVs, the
client required stable and reliable communication between access points and
RGV controls, as well as seamless wireless communication with 802.11a/b/g and
roaming capability.

Moxa’s Solution
The Moxa NPort® W2150 Plus is an ideal choice for connecting serial devices. Benefits Product Implemented
Since Moxa products provide 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity, they are NPort® W2150 Plus
u 802.11a/b/g wireless connectivity for serial
compatible with our client’s system specifications. Through the WLAN • Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g network
devices
• 921.6 Kbps baudrate for RS-232/422/485
environment, the NPort® W2150 Plus offers an excellent solution for devices u Seamless roaming with user-defined
transmissions
that frequently move from place to place such as an RGV. signal strength threshold • Web-based configuration using built-in Ethernet or
Moxa NPort® W2150 Plus provides a serial-to-wireless solution for RGVs with u Off-line port buffering and serial data log WLAN
u Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2 • Enhanced remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH
the following features for the warehouse automation system.
• Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2
and secure remote management with
u Support for 802.11a/b/g: the use of different wireless bands is necessary for • Built-in WLAN site survey tool
SSH/SSL configurations • Wireless roaming with user-defined signal strength
this application
threshold
u Seamless data roaming: the “Connect Rule” function allows wireless roaming • Off-line port buffering and serial data log
with off-line port buffering to prevent data loss between 802.11a and • Dual power inputs (1 power jack, 1 terminal block)
802.11b/g environments during operation AWK-3121
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant
• Power input by redundant 24 VDC power inputs or
Power-over-Ethernet
• Powerful security with WPA/WPA2/802.11X filters
• Turbo Roaming for seamless wireless connection
• Long-distance communication support
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (T model)

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 Power Automation

Solar Power Station Applications

Project Background Application Topology
All solar power stations include three major devices-a power inverter, a PLC,

Power Automation
and meters. The power inverter converts the energy generated by the plant
to power for end-users, and the PLC controls the base’s sun tracking system.
Although some inverters and meters are serial devices, these days PLCs are
often Ethernet devices, and consequently the station needs to connect both
serial and Ethernet devices to the Ethernet backbone network or the control
center.

Power generation systems must be stable and reliable, which is why Ethernet
Green Power redundancy in the Ethernet backbone is essential. In addition, solar farms are
Global
normally located in wide open locations such as deserts, which means that the
devices should be able to endure wide variations in temperature.

Moxa’s Solution
With the NPort® S8000, you can connect all of your Ethernet and serial devices to
the control center easily and economically with a single device. The NPort® S8000
is a compact and rugged all-in-one Ethernet switch and serial device server.

Optical Fiber
The NPort® S8000 provides Ethernet redundancy and ring structure to increase
Ethernet
the reliability and availability of your system. Not only does the NPort® S8000
Serial
supports the standard STP/RSTP ring protocol but it also supports Moxa’s
proprietary Turbo Ring protocol, which has the world’s fastest recovery time of
under 20 millseconds. Benefits Products Implemented
u All-in-one design (integrated switch and NPort® S8000 Series
With the NPort® S8000’s dual power inputs and complete hardware protection, 4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
serial device server) for flexibility and to • Serial QoS for configuring serial data transmission
your network’s stability is ensured. Aside from being certified to meet the UL508 simplify industrial network connections priority
international safety standards, the hardware is also fully equipped with surge u Two fiber ports, 3 Ethernet ports, and 4 • 2 KV (DC) isolation protection for each serial port
protection for serial, Ethernet, and power to guard against voltage spikes. In 3-in-1 serial ports greater flexibility • Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-485 ports
u Ring Redundancy at the device level for 5-port managed Ethernet switch built in

®
addition, the NPort S8000 has level 4 ESD protection and 2 KV of isolation
protection on each serial port. reliable connections
• Two fiber Ethernet ports and three Ethernet ports
• Ethernet redundancy with Turbo Ring (recovery
u Wide operating temperature from -40 to
time < 20 ms) or RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
75°C supported
The NPort® S8000 is perfectly suited for critical applications, and is the best u Rugged design with complete hardware • QoS, IGMP-snooping/GMRP, VLAN, LACP, SNMPv1/
solution for this type of solar power system. protection (UL508, full surge protection, v2c/v3, RMON supported
• Surge protection for serial, power, and Ethernet
Level 4 ESD, 2 KV of isolation on each serial
port)
u Compact size and cost effective solution

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 Power Automation

Redundant Serial-to-Ethernet
Communication in a Power
Dispatch Control Center
Project Background Application Topology
There are 3 main segments in power automation: generation, transmission, and
distribution. In most power distribution systems, control centers acquire data from the

Power Automation
remote RTU via networks. Each network includes dial-up links from serial modems with
the PSTN. Serial-to-Ethernet solutions are required in the power distribution systems of
these applications to manage the numerous serial RTUs in the control centers.

To enhance system reliability, our client requested the following specifications for their
power distribution system.

u Redundant control servers: most power distribution systems are built with two or
Automatic Meter Reading more control servers.
China/Asia u Redundant communication networks: two redundant networks are built to back each

other up.
u Redundant power: mission-critical devices in the system must have built-in dual

power inputs.

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa’s CN2600 series terminal server was chosen to meet the above requirements for
our client’s power distribution system.

When the control server needs to acquire data from the remote RTU, the command is
sent in TCP/IP packet format through the Local Area Network (LAN) and received by Ethernet
the CN2600. The CN2600 would then convert the packet into serial messages for the Serial
modem to send to the remote modem via PSTN. Finally, the RTU receives the command
from the modem and responds to the control server with the data by using the same
communication route. Whenever the control server is down, another server is activated
Benefits Products Implemented
to back up the primary server. The LAN and power supply are also backed up in the
u High redundancy CN2600 Series
same way. • LCD panel for easy IP address configuration
u Less software development effort
• Dual-LAN cards with two independent MAC
u Cost-effective serial-to-Ethernet solution
Moxa’s CN2600 offers high redundancy and the following features for the power addresses and IP addresses
distribution system. that leverages existing utilities and • Redundant COM function available when both
u DRDAS: whenever the control server switch mechanism is activated, the CN2600 can devices LANs are active
u New Redundant COM (patent pending) • Dual-host redundancy can be used to add a
automatically identify and cooperate with the backup server.
u Dual-LAN cards with two independent MAC and IP addresses allow the CN2600 to be operation mode (for systems designed backup PC to your system
connected to separate LAN networks. To use this feature, the PC host must also be with a single control server and dual-LAN); • Dual AC power inputs
includes a zero “switching time” feature • Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
installed with two LAN cards. If one of the networks fails, the PC host will still be able
to communicate with your serial devices over the redundant LAN. that prevents data transmission between
u Dual-power input minimizes the risk of data loss in the event of a power failure. the PC host and serial devices from being
interrupted if one of the LANs should fail.
Today, thousands of Moxa’s CN2600 series terminal servers have been installed in
power distribution systems all over China.

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 Power Automation
Automatic Meter Reading
United Arab Emirates/Middle East
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Automatic Meter Reading for
a Centralized Power Meter
Application
Project Background Application Topology
Automated meter reading (AMR) technology automatically collects data from
Power Automation
devices such as electricity, water, and gas meters, and transfers that data to a
central database for billing or analysis.
A particular tower in the Middle East has a high density of devices and
communication mediums on each floor. In addition, the control room needs to
gather and monitor a great deal of information including security alarm signals,
air conditioner controls, signal controls, power meters, etc. However, there was
insufficient space to install serial communication wiring to connect the power
meters to the control room. Since an Ethernet network was already installed,
the client wanted a solution that satisfied the following requirements:
u Data transmission from each group of power meters to the control room
u Minimal additional wiring space
u Minimal additional IP addresses
Moxa’s Solution
The power meters were connected to one of the NPort® 5130’s serial ports, Ethernet
which exchanged signals with the control room via Ethernet. By utilizing Serial
Electric Meter
the existing Ethernet network, serial signals from the power meter could be
transferred without additional wiring effort. An additional advantage of the
NPort® 5130 is multi-drop support for up to 31 serial devices. Thus, the control
room can receive power meter data from all NPort® 5130 units in the tower Benefits Products Implemented
over the Ethernet and satisfy the following requirements. NPort® 5130
u The NPort® 5130 offers an effective
• Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
serial-to-Ethernet solution for data
• Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile
u Use the existing Ethernet infrastructure to transmit power meter data transmission. operation modes
u Scalable number of NPort® 5130 devices to serve all RS-485 serial interface u No additional wiring effort or cost. • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring
power meters multiple device servers
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial
signals
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
• Configure by Telnet or web browser
• Adjustable termination resistor for RS-485
ports
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 Power Automation

Remote Monitoring and Control

for a Windmill Generator
Project Background Application Topology
As concerns over global warming continue to grow, green technologies are

Power Automation
becoming increasingly popular. Wind turbine companies provide an excellent
alternative to burning fossil fuels by harnessing kinetic energy from the wind
and converting it into electricity. A typical wind farm may include over 80 wind
turbines, making it imperative that the networks for managing and controlling
these installations are reliable.

Each wind turbine includes a generator and a variety of serial components such
as a water cooler, high voltage transformer, ultrasonic wind sensors, yaw gear,
Power Generation blade bearing, pitch cylinder, and hub controller. All of these components are
Denmark/Europe
controlled by a PLC and communicate with the ground host. Due to the total
integration of these devices into an Ethernet network, one of our customers in
the wind turbine industry needed a serial-to-Ethernet solution that can operate
reliably for years without interruption.

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa’s NPort® 5210 device server can convert industrial serial devices inside
Optical Fiber
the wind turbine into Ethernet devices. By installing the NPort® 5210, the
Ethernet
host PC in the station running the SCADA system can communicate with Serial
the PLC to perform data analysis, system control, and maintenance from any
network location or even the Internet. The NPort® 5210’s small size and easy
Benefits Products Implemented
configuration allow it to fit perfectly inside the wind turbine. Furthermore, the
u Long MTBF with high reliability and NPort® 5210
Ethernet is connected to a remote control station via a Turbo Ring redundant • Small size for easy installation
effective system maintenance
network. • Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP Server,
u Small size for easy configuration
TCP Client, and UDP
u High performance serial-to-Ethernet • Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple
solution device servers
• Supports 10/100M Ethernet
• Patented ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control) for
2-wire and 4-wire RS-485
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
EDS-408A
• Up to 3 fiber optic ports for long-haul transmission
• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring, RSTP/STP (IEEE 802.1w/D) for
Ethernet redundancy
• Supports QoS, port-based VLAN, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and
RMON
• -40 to 75°C operating temperature range
• Slim fanless and DIN-Rail design, redundant power
inputs

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Transportation Automation

Railway Door Control System

Transportation Automation
Project Background Application Topology
In railway applications, the engineer activates the car doors each time the train

stops at a station. For this reason the client decided to build a network system

on the trains to extend the communication distance, and use the NPort®

IA5250-T to create reliable serial-to-Ethernet communications.

To enhance the reliability of the system, our client requested the following

specifications for the door control system.

u Small size, since railway cars have a limited installation space.
Railroad Control System
Europe u Vibration and shock proof since trains are constantly subjected to shock and
vibrations.
u Wide operating temperature for systems that are subjected to harsh

environments.

Moxa’s Solution Ethernet

Moxa’s NPort® IA5250-T is a DIN-Rail mountable industrial-grade device server Serial

with two 10/100BaseTX ports. To endure harsh environments, the NPort® Benefits Products Implemented
IA5250-T supports an operating temperature of -40 to 75°C and relative humidity u Redundant DC power inputs NPort® IA5250-T
• Versatile socket operation modes
between 5 and 95%. Installation space in railway cars is usually quite limited, u Cascading Ethernet ports for easy wiring
• Redundant DC power inputs
u Reliable serial-to-Ethernet data
which is why we designed the NPort® IA5250-T with cascading Ethernet • Warning by relay output and e-mail
transmission • Two 10/100BaseTX ports (RJ45)
ports for easy set-up and to save space. In addition, we designed the NPort® u Din-Rail mountable to save space • IP30-rated housing
• Wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75° C
IA5250-T to be vibration and shock resistant (complies with IEC60068-2-6 and
• Industrial-grade certification in UL/cUL Class 1
IEC60068-2-27). Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, and ATEX Class 1 Zone 2

EDS-208
• 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX
(multi-mode, SC/ST connector)
• IEEE802.3/802.3u/802.3x support
• Broadcast storm protection
• DIN-Rail mountable
• -10 to 60°C operating temperature range

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Transportation Automation

Highway Traffic Monitoring

System

Transportation Automation
Project Background Application Topology
With only two major highways running down the west side of Taiwan,

congestion and long traffic jams during holidays and long weekends is a

certainty. The Taiwan National Highway Bureau (TNH) has set up several traffic

monitors and control centers to monitor traffic and to provide drivers with road

conditions and alternative routes for bypassing congested sections. To obtain

real-time highway road conditions, the control centers rely on a large number

of cameras installed along the highway. Most cameras support zoom-in/zoom-

out and left/right panning operations powered by a motor that is controlled

Traffic Monitoring System
Taiwan/Asia remotely over an RS-485 connection. By taking advantage of existing fiber
cables that run the length of the highway, system engineers used serial-to-fiber

converters to control camera motors from the control center.

Moxa’s Solution
Serial-to-fiber converters are generally used in pairs, and Moxa provides both

standalone products and chassis solutions for high density media systems.
Optical Fiber
Available products include the ICF-1150 series, which is an industrial Serial
serial-to-fiber converter with a wide operating temperature of -40 to 85ºC. In

addition, the NRack System chassis solution is used in the TNH’s control center. Benefits
The advantage of the NRack System is that slide-in modules can be plugged into u Extend communication distance up to
the chassis to save valuable cabinet space and mounting effort. 5 km with multi-mode and 40 km with
single-mode
u Avoid data errors and data loss caused
by interference
u Rugged stand-alone design allows
placement of ICF-1150s along the
highway for surveillance
u High density solutions for central sites
save valuable time and cabinet space
u Trusted quality, backed by a solid 5-year
warranty
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Products Implemented
ICF-1150 Series
• RS-232, fiber, and RS-422/485 3-way communication
• Rotary switch for changing the pull high/low resistor
value
• Extend RS-232/422/485 transmission (up to):
* 40 km with single-mode
* 5 km with multi-mode
• 3-way galvanic isolation (for “I” models)
• -40 to 85°C wide temperature models available
• Class I, Div. II certification (Pending)
NRack System (TRC-190)
• 19-inch chassis for rack mounting
• 19 slots for high density applications
• Supports hot-swap and dual power input with redundancy
• Fan-less chassis design reduces the need for repairs
• Extend RS-232/422/485 transmission (up to):
* 40 km with single-mode
* 5 km with multi-mode
• 1K or 150K ohm pull high/low resistor
• Supports “Ring” and “Point-to-Point” transmissions
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Transportation Automation

Railroad Station Monitoring

System

Transportation Automation
Project Background Application Topology
In recent years, Ethernet has become increasingly popular in the automation
industry, especially in power automation systems. Many PLCs or RTUs now
support Ethernet as the primary communication interface. In order to minimize
noise interference in its communication system, a Taiwanese transportation
company wanted to connect all its train stations using fiber optic cables. The
power monitoring system in each station would also be connected in this way.

Keeping the Cat 5 cables as short as possible is imperative to building an

automation system and media converters offer the most convenient solution
Railroad Monitoring without changing the entire hardware structure.
Taiwan/Asia

Transportation applications also require industrial-grade solutions due to their

environmental conditions. Therefore, our client requested industrial DIN-rail
mounted media converters to connect RTUs and PLCs to the Ethernet switches.
In an air quality management system or power system. Some of the station’s
equipment have Ethernet support but are legacy devices. As a result, the media
converter also needed to recognize standards such as Half Duplex or 10BaseT.

Optical Fiber
Moxa’s Solution Ethernet

Moxa’s IMC-21-S-SC is an entry-level industrial media converter that supports

10/100BaseTx to 100BaseTx converters. The cost is very reasonable and Benefits
the performance and form-factor are just what our customer needed. The
u Expands the fiber port of the Ethernet
operating temperature range is -10 to 60°C, which is wider than commercial-
switch
grade products. The IMC-21-S-SC also supports DIN-rail mounting, which saves u DIN-rail mounting saves space in the
additional space in the cabinet. cabinet
u DIP-switch for FDX/HDX, 10BaseTx/
100BaseTx, and Auto/Force settings
u Supports Link Fault Pass Through to help
Products Implemented
IMC-21 Series
• Multi-mode and single-mode with SC or ST fiber
connector
• Link Fault Pass Through (LFP) (media converters
should work as a pair)
• Power inputs: 12 to 45 VDC, 18 to 30 VAC (47-63 Hz)
• -10 to 60°C operating temperature range
• DIP-switch for FDX/HDX/10/100/Auto/Force settings

system administrators manage the whole

network status
EDS-508A
8-port Managed Ethernet Switch
• Plug-n-play Turbo Ring (recovery time < 20 ms)
• Customer configured e-mail notification by exception
• User-friendly web-based configuration and management
• -40 to 75˚ C operating temperature (T models)

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Transportation Automation

Utility Monitoring System for an

Airport Terminal

Transportation Automation
Project Background Application Topology
An airport terminal must be equipped to handle many tasks, including
passenger traffic, ticket purchases and check-in, luggage transfers, security
checkpoints, and more. In addition, terminals also need to manage basic
utilities, runway signals, and power dispatch systems. All of these tasks require
coordinating a great deal of information and equipment over a communication
network. A central control room typically handles all the control signals for
multiple operations within an airport.

The control room of the new international terminal of a major Chinese city
Transportation needed to connect various devices via different media interfaces including
China/Asia
Ethernet, RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, depending on the application and
distance from the control room. In addition, the Chinese airport needed a total
communication solution that would incorporate runway signal controls and
power source monitoring. High standards for security and architectural stability
were also required for the airport’s applications.

Ethernet
Moxa’s Solution Serial

The Chinese airport decided to use Moxa’s NPort® 5232I for the network
infrastructure and the CP-138U-I to transmit serial communication signals locally.
Benefits Products Implemented
This allowed the control center to gather power control signals via multiport
u A total solution that easily integrates an CP-138U-I
serial boards (CP-138U-I) and remotely monitor power meter data by using an • Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top performance
existing Ethernet infrastructure and serial • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
Ethernet-to-serial device (NPort® 5232I). Moreover, both the CP-138U-I and
communication locally and remotely transmission
NPort® 5232I provide reliable optical isolation protection. Moxa’s Ethernet u Industrial-grade optical isolation • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
solutions were selected because the client wanted a network that satisfied the protection to guarantee communication • Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
following requirements: reliability • Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/Vista/2008
x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Windows XP
u Power control signal transmission between remote sites and the control center u Good technical support and product
Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6,
over Ethernet for long distance applications quality SCO Open Server 5/6, UnixWare 7
u Power control signal transmission between remote sites and the control center • Easy maintenance with on-board LED display, and
management software
using multiport serial boards for short distance applications • 15 KV ESD protection and 2 KV optical isolation on the board
u Isolation protection
NPort® 5232I
u Minimal additional wiring effort • Small size for easy installation
• Versatile socket operation modes, including TCP
Server, TCP Client, and UDP
• Easy-to-use Windows utility for configuring multiple
device servers
• Supports 10/100M Ethernet
• Patented ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control)
for 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• SNMP MIB-II for network management
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 kiosk/ATM/POS

Device Communication for Airline

Check-in System
Project Background Application Topology
Point of Sale (POS) terminals have become popular for airline check-in counters

to speed up the process of checking in passengers. One of our customers

Kiosk/ATM/POS
wants to upgrade their old POS systems for use at check-in counters, and they

are looking for a reliable yet small sized serial communication solution for

connecting more peripherals devices in a limited space for integrated and fast

data communication. The peripheral devices include mileage card readers,

passport readers, boarding pass printers, receipt printers, scales, and display

monitors, each of which are connected to a separate serial port.

Check-in System
China/Asia

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa’s CP-168EL is an 8-port low profile RS-232 PCI Express board designed

to expand a PC’s serial ports. The CP-168EL connects up to 8 devices for data

communication to provide an ideal solution for connecting several devices at

one check-in counter. The CP-168EL features a 128-byte FIFO, and hardware and

software flow control on the chip to assure the highest quality data transmission.

One of the most attractive factors of Moxa’s CP-168EL is reliable performance Serial

and short lead time for setting up complicated systems.

Benefits Products Implemented

u High performance for data transmission
u Cost-effective multiport serial board
solution
u Low profile PCI Express card suitable for
limited space
u The CP-168EL requires only a 3.3 VDC
power supply that fits from shoebox to
standard-sized PCs.
CP-168EL
• PCI Express x1 compliant
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast data
transmission
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
• Choose from a wide range of connection cables
and boxes
• Low profile form factor fits small-sized PCs
• Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0, Windows
XP Embedded, DOS, Linux 2.4, Linux 2.6 (x86/
x64) FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO Open Server 5/6,
UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board

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 kiosk/ATM/POS

Integrating Peripheral Devices

in an ATM
Project Background Application Topology
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is a computerized telecommunications
device that provides customers with access to financial transactions in a public
space without the need for a human clerk or bank teller. Most modern ATMs

Kiosk/ATM/POS
identify customers when they insert a card that contains a unique card number
and additional security information. Using an ATM, customers can access their
bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals and check their account
balances.

ATMs have an embedded PC in the center of the machine that connects to

multiple serial peripherals such as card readers, keypads, touch screens, receipt
ATM printers, and cash dispensers. The PC connects to these serial devices via a
China/Asia multiport serial board. Some embedded PCs require Low Profile boards due to
the limited space available inside a typical ATM.

In China, more and more banks are setting up ATMs to service growing numbers
of customers. A local Chinese ATM vendor has even entered the international
playing field by winning a large foreign market share and wide customer
recognition. To maintain its competitive edge domestically and abroad, the
vendor wanted a multiport serial board provider with high product quality,
on-time shipment, and high product reliability.

Moxa’s Solution
Moxa offers a variety of multiport serial boards for the ATM industry. The Serial
CP-104UL is a 4-port RS-232 Universal PCI board that adheres to Low Profile
specifications, which means it can fit into any type of PC. Besides dispensing
cash, some ATMs offer other services, such as cash deposits and bill payments
Benefits Product Implemented
that require additional peripheral devices. For these ATMs, Moxa offers
The CP-104UL can extend connections CP-104UL
multiport serial boards that are capable of connecting more than 4 serial u
• Over 800 Kbps data throughput for top
devices. ATMs also use a wide range of connection interfaces such as ISA and between PCs and serial devices performance
PCI Express. To meet the needs of such a diverse clientele, Moxa offers the u ATM systems need high product • 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
C104H (ISA) and CP-104EL (PCI Express) multiport serial boards. Some PCs that reliability and quality. Moxa products data transmission
come with embedded modules will also use Moxa’s PC/104 module (CA-104) or are guaranteed to be of the highest • 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
quality with each one backed by a 5-year control
PC/104-Plus module (CB-114) to increase the number of COM ports. Some ATMs
• Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
need smaller PCs because most of their internal space is occupied by currency warranty.
• Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
boxes. These mini PCs or shoebox PCs need Low Profile boards such as the Vista/2008 x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE
CP-104UL. With Moxa’s solutions, they can customize ATM functions to fulfill 5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux
their customers’ demands. 2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO
Open Server 5/6, and UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board

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 kiosk/ATM/POS

External Serial-to-USB Expansion

for POS Terminals in Gas Stations
Project Background Application Topology
Point of Sale (POS) terminals in a typical gas station application allow customers

to pay for their gas at the front counter in the station’s convenience store. The

Kiosk/ATM/POS
gas station fuel pumps and peripheral devices, such as credit card readers,

receipt printers, and cash registers, are each connected to a separate serial

port. POS terminals often integrate a PC with multiport serial boards to control

multiple peripheral devices.

A gas pump manufacturer in Europe was looking for a reliable and easy to
POS
Europe install solution since peripheral devices can be difficult to maintain and costly
to service. Since they used a shoebox PC, there was a space limitation to take

into consideration for this gas station POS application.

Moxa’s Solution
The Moxa UPort® 1650-8 is a USB-to-serial converter. Its USB plug-and-play

capability makes serial port expansion easy. Unlike multiport serial boards, the

UPort® 1650-8 does not require users to open the chassis or turn off the system USB
Serial
in order to add COM ports or maintain the device, saving time, money and

effort. The UPort® 1650-8 also allows users to connect all the peripheral devices

in the POS terminal and overcomes the space and PCI slot limitations, providing Benefits
greater scalability, significant cost savings, and more effective customer service. u The UPort® 1650-8 USB-to-serial
converter provides multiple serial device
connections
u Instant plug-and-play means you no
longer need to open the PC case for
installation and maintenance
Product Implemented
UPort® 1650-8
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for up to 480 Mbps USB
transmission
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
data transmission
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
control
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports
• IP30-rated, rugged metal housing
• COM port assignments maintained across
different PCs
• Mini DB9 female to terminal block adaptor for
easy wiring
• Driver provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux
2.4, 2.6 x86/x64
• Locking power cord

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 kiosk/ATM/POS

Public Transportation Ticket

Vending Machines
Project Background Application Topology
The mass transit agency of a Spanish city was developing a public

transportation network that included both above and below ground trains

Kiosk/ATM/POS
for the entire metropolitan area. They planned to install ticketing vending

machines (TVM) in the stations to make it easier for passengers to purchase

tickets, thereby improving customer service. These TVMs resemble ATMs, but

also use an embedded PC. While they do not perform bank transactions, TVMs

allow passengers to purchase tickets by cash, credit/bank cards, coin, or even

Smart Cards. TVMs generally use more peripherals than a typical ATM, requiring
Kiosks
Spain/Europe around 8 ports to connect all the serial devices that comprise the machine.

Moxa’s Solution
To address the above mentioned concerns, Moxa provided the mass transit

agency with CP-168U multiport serial boards as a cost-effective and

space-saving solution. The CP-168U is an 8-port RS-232 Universal PCI board. In

order to accommodate all the peripheral devices in a single machine, TVMs are

beginning to use smaller PCs that come with fewer PCI expansion slots. The

CP-168U’s design allows our client to connect up to 8 peripheral devices via a

Serial
single PCI slot. As a result, our client is able to provide more services and greater

convenience to passengers by integrating all of these components into one

machine. Benefits Product Implemented

u Connect up to 8 serial devices to your PC
u Various connection cables and
connection boxes accommodate different
serial device form factors, such as DB9
male, DB25 male, and RJ45 connectors
u Easy installation
u All Moxa products are guaranteed to be
of the highest quality and come backed
with a 5-year warranty
CP-168U
• Over 700 Kbps data throughput for top
performance
• 921.6 Kbps maximum baudrate for super fast
data transmission
• 128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow
control
• Choose from a wide range of connection
cables and boxes
• Compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
• Drivers provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64, 9X/ME/NT), Windows CE
5.0/6.0, Windows XP Embedded, DOS, Linux
2.4, 2.6 (x86/x64), FreeBSD 4/5, QNX 6, SCO
Open Server 5/6, and UnixWare 7
• 15 KV ESD protection on the board

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 Typical Application

Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet
Solution for RFID Reader
Deployment
Project Background Application Topology
Most RFID reader manufacturers are familiar and comfortable with serial

Typical Application
communications such as RS-232 and RS-485 because they have been using
this form of technology to produce serial RFID readers and barcodes for so
long. However, given the distance limitations of serial communications and
wider adoption of RFID technologies, demands for more complex and flexible
infrastructures are ever increasing. To satisfy their field needs, RFID solution
providers turned to Ethernet for help. However, RFID solution providers, who
are experts in serial communications, are not familiar with Ethernet technology.

A company from Shanghai, China, manufactures RFID readers and provides RFID
Medical solutions to various market segments, such as factories, logistics businesses,
China/Asia schools, and hospitals. In this success story the company wanted to implement
an RFID solution to monitor the activities of retirement home residents. The
plan was to deploy a serial RFID reader every five square meters and to connect
and manage the readers through an Ethernet backbone.
To realize an Ethernet-based network with the existing serial RFID readers
requires:
u Embedded serial-to-Ethernet modules to upgrade their RFID readers

u An easy to implement solution that requires minimal technical effort

u Extremely small module to fit inside the tiny RFID readers

u Cost-effective solution.

Moxa’s Solution Ethernet

Moxa’s MiiNePort E1 fits the company’s requirements perfectly. The MiiNePort E1
is the world’s tiniest and most innovative embedded serial-to-Ethernet device
server. The MiiNePort is no bigger than an RJ45 connector and fits perfectly
into the company’s tiny RFID readers, and since it supports Moxa’s proprietary
Benefits Products Implemented
Real COM mode, the company can continue using their original serial RFID u Minimized the time and effort spent on MiiNePort E1
• The size of an RJ45 connector (33.9 x 16.25 x 13.5 mm)
utilities, and do not need to waste time and money developing new utilities. upgrading Ethernet capability to serial • Extremely low power consumption (160 mA @ 3.3 VDC
The company was also able to benefit from using Moxa’s proprietary NetEZ devices. input)
technology, which provided them with additional support: u Thumb-sized module maximizes • Uses the MiiNe, Moxa’s second generation SoC
u AutoCFG (Auto Configuration): The company adopted Moxa’s AutoCFG mechanical flexibility. • NetEZ technology makes integration incredibly easy
technology and eliminated the time consuming task of manually configuring u NetEZ technology enhances the • Versatile operation modes: Real COM, RFC2217, TCP,
and UDP
the RFID readers one by one. efficiency of production, enables
u MCSC (Multi-channel Serial Communication): With the help of Moxa’s patent complex and innovative applications,
pending MCSC, which allows the RFID reader to simultaneously play the role and simplifies initial network
EDS-205
of a TCP Client as well as TCP Server, the company was able to implement troubleshooting. • 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), 100BaseFX
complex applications. (multi-mode, SC/ST connector)
u EXTrigger (External Trigger): With such a large quantity of readers being • IEEE802.3/802.3u/802.3x support
deployed, occasional network troubleshooting is expected. With Moxa’s • Broadcast storm protection
• DIN-Rail mounting ability
EXTrigger, resetting and restarting the device can be done in an instant by
• -10 to 60° C operating temperature range
simply pressing the EXTrigger button. There is no need to open the device’s
casing or interrupt operations.

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 Typical Application

Surveillance Monitoring System

Project Background Application Topology
The most basic video surveillance setup is a single camera connected directly

Typical Application
to a monitor and recording device. However, many businesses require video

surveillance on a larger scale, which often requires a dedicated management

system. These management systems are unable to include ever y possible

type of device port, and for this reason, converters are often necessary when

attaching different devices.

A client that designs video surveillance systems needed USB-to-serial converters

Surveillance Monitoring
Ireland/Europe to connect devices to the management system. Their system needed to be able
to connect to serial devices such as card readers, modems, video cameras, and

sensors. The client required a converter with the following characteristics:

u USB 2.0 compatibility
u RS-232 or RS-422/485 interface
u Stability and reliability
u Cost-effectiveness

USB
Moxa’s Solution Serial

Moxa’s UPort® 1110 and UPort® 1150 USB-to-serial converters provide 1 RS-232

or RS-232/422/485 port for connecting devices to a PC without needing to open

the computer’s chassis to install a board. USB-to-serial solutions provide users

Benefits
u Plug-and-play ability
with greater flexibility but at a reduced cost. The UPort® 1110 and UPort® 1150
u Easy to use
also allow the system to accommodate more COM ports to connect additional u 5-year warranty attests to product’s high
serial devices such as modems, card readers, sensors, and cameras. quality
u Special driver included allows the UPort®
1110/1150 to remember the original COM
port number when the UPort® is
unplugged and then re-plugged into a
different USB port
Product Implemented
UPort® 1110/1150
• Compatible with USB 2.0
• 12 Mbps USB data rate
• Software selectable RS-232, RS-422, 4-wire
RS-485, and 2-wire RS-485 (UPort® 1150 only)
• Driver provided for Windows (2000, XP/2003/
Vista/2008 x86/x64), Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux
2.4, 2.6 x86/x64
• 15 KV ESD protection for all serial ports

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