V2416 Hardware User’s Manual Second Edition, March 2014 www.moxa.com/product © 2014 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
V2416 Hardware 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 © 2014 Moxa Inc., All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 Product Features ..................
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V2416 Hardware Manual Introduction Overview The V2416 Series EN 50155-certified embedded computers are based on the Intel Atom N270 x86 processor and feature 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual LAN ports, and 3 USB 2.0 hosts. In addition, the V2416 computers provide VGA and DVI-I outputs and are EN 50155 certified to confirm their robustness for railway and industrial applications.
V2416 Hardware Manual Introduction Hardware Specifications Computer CPU: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor OS (pre-installed): Linux, Windows Embedded Standard 2009, or Windows Embedded Standard 7 System Chipset: Intel 945GSE + ICH7-M BIOS: 8 Mbit Flash BIOS, PLCC type, ACPI function supported FSB: 533 MHz System Memory: 2 GB capacity, 1 GB (LX and XPE models) / 2 GB (W7E models) pre-installed: 1 slot of 200 pin DDR2-533 SO-DIMM SDRAM USB: 3 USB 2.
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2 2. Hardware Introduction The V2416 series embedded computers are compact, well-designed, and built rugged enough for industrial applications. LED indicators help you monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect different devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Introduction Appearance Front View Rear View Dimensions 2-2
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Introduction LED Indicators LED Name LED Color LED Function Power Green Power is on and functioning normally Off Power is off or power error exists Yellow CF/HDD card is detected Storage LAN (1, 2) Tx (P1-P4) Rx (P1-P4) X2 (Disk 1, Disk 2) Off CF/HDD card is not detected Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode Yellow 1000 Mbps Ethernet mode Off 10 Mbps or no activity Green Serial ports P1-P4 transmitting data Off Serial ports P1-P4 not transmitting data Yellow
3 3. Hardware Connection Description In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to various devices.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Installing the V2416 Wall or Cabinet Mounting The V2416 comes with two metal brackets for attaching it to a wall or the inside of a cabinet. Step 1: Use two screws for each bracket and attach the bracket to the rear of the V2416. Step 2: Use two screws per side to attach the V2416 to a wall or cabinet. Din-Rail Mounting The V2416 can be installed on a DIN-rail with the optional DIN-rail kit. This DIN-rail kit must be purchased separately.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description To attach the DIN-rail kit, turn the V2416 over to the bottom cover. Find the locations for the screws and place the brackets on the cover. Please note that all eight screws must be firmly attached so that the computer can be securely installed on the DIN-rail. When the brackets are firmly attached with the screws, it can be installed on a DIN-rail To release the DIN-rail kit, simply use a screwdriver to push down the lower part.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Wiring Requirements This section describes how to connect serial devices to the embedded computer. You should read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any electronic device: • Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Grounding the Unit SG: The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Ground) contact is the central pin of the power input connector. Connect the SG wire to an appropriate grounded metal surface. Connecting Data Transmission Cables This section describes how to connect the V2416 embedded computers to the network and serial devices. Connecting to the Network Plug your network cable into the embedded computer’s Ethernet port.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Installing a CompactFlash Card The V2416 embedded computers come with a CompactFlash socket. To insert a CompactFlash card, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the V2416 from its power source. 2. The CompactFlash socket is located on the left side of the front panel. Unscrew the CompactFlash socket cover. 3. There is a tenon/hook on the cover of the CF socket.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Your V2416 embedded computers come with a PS/2 mini-DIN connector to connect to a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. This 6-pin mini-DIN connector has the pin assignments shown below. PS/2 Connector Pin No.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Connecting to a USB Device The V2416 comes with 1 USB 2.0 host with M12 connectors on the front panel, and 2 USB 2.0 hosts with type A connector on the rear panel. The hosts can be used for an external flash disk or hard drive for storing large amounts of data. You can also use these USB hosts to connect to a keyboard or a mouse. See the following figures for the locations of the USB ports and the M12 connector pin assignment.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description DI/DO The V2416 comes with a 6-ch digital input and a 2-ch digital output through a terminal block connector. The pin assignments and the wiring methods are shown below.. DI Dry Contact Wiring DI Wet Contact Wiring DO Wiring Connecting to a VGA Monitor The V2416 comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector on the front panel to connect a VGA CRT monitor.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Connecting to a DVI-I Monitor The V2416 computers also come with a DVI-I connector that can connect to a DVI monitor. Use the cable to connect one end to the DVI-I connector and the other end to the monitor. See the following table for DVI-I connector pin assignments. DVI-I Connector Pin Signal Definition No. Pin Signal Definition No. 1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 16 Hot Plug Detect 2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 17 T.M.D.S. Data0- 3 T.M.D.S.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Installing SATA Storage Device in the Removable Trays The V2416 computers come with 2 removable slots for inserting additional storage media, such as hard disks or SSD drives, and support hot swapping for convenient, fast, and easy storage expansion. See the following section for instructions on inserting the storage devices in the removable trays. 1. There are two removable trays on the front panel of the V2416.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description 3. Gently insert the tray into the slot on the front panel of the V2416 computer. 4. When finished, turn the key clockwise to activate the lock. Use the same method to install a hard disk in second storage tray. 5. Note that each storage tray comes with one programmable button (X1) and one programmable LED (X2). The button and LED can be defined and programmed by the user. For a detailed description, refer to the Software User’s Manual.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Upgrading the Memory Module The V2416 embedded computers support one 200-pin DDR2 533 SODIMM module with up to 2 GB of memory. One DDR2 SDRAM memory module is installed at the factory. To upgrade the DDR2 SDRAM memory module, follow these instructions: 1. Disconnect the V2416 from the power source. 2. We suggest placing the V2416 upside down. Remove all the screws on the front and rear panels.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description 5. After removing the back cover of the computer, simply pull up the riser board. 6. Carefully remove the module by pushing the latches on both sides of the module, and then replace the new module. Be sure to orient the module correctly. 7. Push down the module and make sure the latches are firmly in place. 8. When finished, replace the back cover of the V2416 computer.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Upgrading the DOM Module The V2416 computers have been pre-installed with a DOM to store the OS. To upgrade the DOM module, take the following steps. 1. After taking off the back cover of the V2416, find the location of the DOM module socket. 2. Pull up and take off the DOM module, and then place the new DOM module into the slot.
V2416 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description Adjusting COM1 PIN 9 Voltage PIN 9 of the V2416’s serial port 1 can be set to 0 V, +5 V, or +12 V by jumper. The jumper is located between the serial port and the memory module on the mainboard. Use the jumper to select the voltage for PIN 9 of the Serial Port 1. Refer to the following table for jumper settings.
4 4. BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS settings of the V2416 embedded computers. The BIOS is a set of input/output control routines for peripherals. The BIOS is used to initialize basic peripherals and helps boot the operating system before the operating system is loaded. The BIOS setup allows the user to modify the system configurations of these basic input/output peripherals.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS setup utility, press the “Del” key while the system is booting up. The main BIOS Setup screen will appear. A basic description of each function key is listed at the bottom of the screen. Refer to these descriptions to learn how to scroll about the screen, how to select by pressing “Enter,” and how to use the other hot keys listed below.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup System Security To set up system security, select the “Security” option under “Main” to bring up the following screen. This menu includes two options: “Set Password” and “Security Option.” When you select the Set Password option, a pop-up “Enter Password:” window will appear on the screen. The password that you type will replace the password stored in the CMOS memory. You will be required to confirm the new password. Just re-type the password and then press .
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot Device This option allows users to select or change the device boot priority. You may set 3 levels of priority to determine the boot up sequence for different bootable devices, such as a hard drive, CD-ROM, and removable devices. Select the order in which devices will be searched in order to find a boot device.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Hyper-Threading Technology This item allows you to enable or disable the hyper-threading function, which allows the system to handle more than one thread at the same time. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled Quick Power On Self Test This setting allows the system to skip certain tests while the system boots up. Enable this feature to speed up the boot up process.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Sets the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated as graphics memory. Options: 64 MB, 128 MB (default). Boot Display This item allows you to choose which display interface will be shown when system is booting up. Due to the display limitation, two displays at most can be shown when booting up. If you select the default option, VBIOS Default", the displays that have been connected will be used as the default displays.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup On-Chip Channel 0 PCI IDE This item allows you to enable or disable the Channel 0 onboard PCI device. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled IDE Channel 0 Master UDMA This item allows you to configure UDMA mode for the device on IDE channel 0 Master. Options: Disabled, Auto (default), UDMA33, UDMA66, UDMA100 IDE Channel 0 Slave UDMA This item allows you to configure UDMA mode for the device on IDE channel 0 Slave..
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Onboard Audio This feature allows you to enable/disable the audio controller. Options: Enabled (default), Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Options: Enabled, Disabled (default) Super I/O Device Debug Port This function allows you to enable/disable the debug port communication. The V2416 computer will automatically distribute the IRQ value for the debug port as the default value.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup DO Setting This item allows users to configure the V2416’s DO states. 1 refers to high (open) while 0 refers to low (ground). Option: 1 (default), 0 Power The Power Setup Menu allows you to configure your system power-up/ power-down options. ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to set up the ACPI suspend type for power management function.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor This item helps monitor the status of the system, including CPU temperature and the voltage of the CPU, SDRAM and battery. CPU Warning Temperature This item allows you to configure what temperature will trigger a high temperature warning. Options: 80°C/176°F, 90°C/194°F (default), 100°C/212°F, Disabled Warning Beep This item allows you to enable/disable the warning beep.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Load System Turbo Settings Use this option to load system optimized settings. If the system is not stable, please load the system default settings. Load CMOS from BIOS Use this option to load BIOS settings from flash ROM to CMOS. Save CMOS to BIOS Use this option to save the BIOS settings from the CMOS to flash ROM. Exiting the BIOS Setup To exit the BIOS setup utility, choose “Exit.” Pressing will achieve the same result.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup You will also need to download the FreeDos system files kernel.sys and command.com from http://www.freedos.org/kernel/. 1. Copy DOS system files kernel.sys and command.com to a specified directory (C:\FreeDOS in this example). 2. Start the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool and select the USB device that you want to use as a bootable disk in the Device drop down box. 3. Select FAT in the File system drop down box. 4. Type the disk name in the Volume label field. 5.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup 5. Press “+” to move it up to the first priority, and press “Esc” to exit the setup menu. 6. Make sure the first boot device is Hard Disk. If it isn’t, press Enter to change it. 7. Select Exit Save & Exit Setup and then press Enter. 8. Choose Y to save to the CMOS and then exit. Step 4: Run awdflash.exe to upgrade the BIOS. While in the BIOS Setup menu and before upgrading the BIOS, you may choose to save the old BIOS files to a specific location.
V2416 Hardware Manual BIOS Setup Note that once the BIOS is successfully upgraded, the default BIOS values will be automatically loaded. However, if you wish to re-configure the BIOS settings, press DEL while booting. ATTENTION Do NOT switch off the power supply during the BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash.
A A. Regulatory Approval Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class A： FCC Warning! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
