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MOXA Embedded Computers
Overview
RISC-based 19-inch Rackmount Data Acquisition Embedded Computers
The four ThinkCore DA-660 Series models (DA-660/661/662/663) are RISC-based, ready-to-run embedded computers designed for
industrial data applications. The computers feature 8 or 16 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, multiple Ethernet or fiber ports, and are based on
the Intel XScale IXP-422/425 communication processors. These great features are packed into a standard 1U, 19-inch wide rack-mounted
rugged enclosure. The robust, rack-mountable mechanism design provides the hardened protection needed for industrial environment
applications, and lets users easily install the embedded computers on a standard 19-inch rack. DA-660 embedded computers are not
only suitable for the IT machine control room, but also for the critical assets found in the control and automation systems on industrial
plant floors and in electric power utility substations. In order to make them suitable for many different industrial applications, the DA-660
embedded computers can accept a range of power inputs (from 100 to 240V, either AC or DC). Because of the no hard disk, fan-less,
energy efficient design, DA-660 computers generate a minimal amount of heat, and can operate reliably 365/7/24 in heavy duty, harsh
industrial environments to deliver strongly reliable, powerful computing. You can expect the kind of high performance required for
multifunctional controller usage. In addition to the 8 or 16 serial ports, the DA-660 computers also come with PCMCIA, CompactFlash,
and USB sockets for storage expansion, providing added convenience for customers who wish to expand storage capacity for data logging
and recording.
You may choose from the pre-installed, ready-to-run, open standard Linux OS, or the more common WinCE OS for your software program
development. The built-in SDK provides a convenient tool for developing control programs, and follows the common programming
procedures used on a standard PC. The software you develop for your own applications can be stored in the onboard Flash memory. The
DA-660 computers make it easy to build control systems with distributed architecture on embedded technologies such as for SCADA
systems, plant floor automation, and power electricity monitoring.
DA-660 Series
The Linux’s JFFS2 and Windows CE’s TFAT file systems can log all file access data with time stamp to prevent the file
system from crashing when the system is writing data to the file system and the power shuts down.
Top Performance
DA-660 Series Overview
Ready-to-Run
The Intel XScale IXP-422 or IXP-425 processor provides high performance for data collection and data processing.
The ready-to-run embedded Linux or Windows CE 5.0 operating system supports Windows Tool Chain, serial to Ethernet
protocols, web server, database, middlewares, and drivers to reduce application program development effort. Software
developers can easily port and upload their software to ThinkCore DA-660 Series embedded computers.
Robust File System
ThinkCore DA-660 Series