Moxa IA262-I-LX [5/74] Overview

IA261/262 WinCE User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

The IA261/IA262 embedded computers, which are ideal for industrial automation applications,

feature 4 RS-232/422/485 serial ports (2 for IA262), dual CAN ports (IA262 only), dual Ethernet

ports, 8 digital input channels, 8 digital output channels, VGA output, 2 USB hosts and a

CompactFlash socket in a compact, industrial-strength aluminum rugged casing. The DIN-Rail

vertical form factor makes the IA261/262 a cost effective solution for installation in small cabinets.

This space-saving solution also facilitates easy wiring, and is the best choice of front-end

embedded controller for industrial applications.

Due to its VGA output capability, IA261/262 is not only play the role of protocol conversion or

data acquisition for the field site devices, it is also suitable for SCADA system in industrial

applications such as manufacturing automation, production line process monitoring, mining

automation etc to be the operator interface terminal at the field site with VGA monitor and proper

HMI software.

The diversified peripherals including RS-232/422/485, CANbus, digital input and digital output

are all designed for industrial environment purpose. To embed the 2KV isolation protection in

these interfaced will make IA261/262 the most reliable solution in industrial harsh environment.

As the dual LAN ports are built, the IA261/262 is an ideal communication platform for Network

Redundant applications.

In addition to the standard model, the IA261/IA262 also comes in wide temperature models. The

IA261-T and IA262-T have an operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C, and are appropriate for

harsh industrial automation environments. The industrial mechanism of the IA261/IA262 design

provides robust, reliable computing. Due to the RISC-based architecture, the IA261/IA262 will not

generate too much heat while being used. The high communication performance and fanless

design make the IA261/IA262 ideal for industrial automation environments.

The IA261/262 embedded computers use a Cirrus Logic EP9315 ARM9, 32-bit, 200 MHz RISC

CPU. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a CISC design, the RISC design architecture and modern

semiconductor technology provide the IA261/262 with a powerful computing engine and

communication functions, but without generating a lot of heat. The built-in 32 MB NOR Flash

ROM and 128 MB SDRAM give you enough memory to run your application software directly on

the IA261/262.

IA261/262 comes with the pre-installed Windows CE 6.0, which supports general Windows

and .NET 2.0 environment. It means the program developed by the standard programming tool

like Embedded Visual C++ or Visual Studio 2005 in the Windows PC environment can be

operated without too much porting effort.

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