Moxa MPC-2240X [21/64] Connecting data transmission cables

MPC-2240 Hardware Manual Hardware Connection Description

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ECDIS Mode Brightness Adjustment

This button lets users switch among ECDIS-stipulated DAY, DUSK,

and NIGHT modes; it is only available for ECDIS type approved

models. On standard models, the button and all ECDIS-related

controls are disabled.

Please note that use of this feature will reset the current brightness

settings, and will take precedence over any other display settings.

Storage

A storage indicator is located next to the controls. When data is being accessed the icon will blink

red.

NOTE The MPC-2240 can also be controlled using commands over the UART interface; refer to

Appendix B: U

ART

Commands for Display Control for a detailed list of the available commands, and how to use them.

Connecting Data Transmission Cables

This section describes how to connect the MPC-2240 panel computer to serial devices and the network.

Connecting to the Network

Plug your network cable into the MPC-2240 Series’ Ethernet port. The other end of the cable should be plugged

into your Ethernet network. When the cable is properly connected, the LEDs on the embedded computer’s

Ethernet port will glow to indicate a valid connection. See the following figure for the location of the Ethernet

ports.

The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN port uses 8-pin RJ45 connectors. The following diagram shows the

pinouts and the descriptions for these ports.

LED Description

Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode

Yellow 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode

Off No activity or 10 Mbps Ethernet mode

Pin 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps

1 ETx+ TRD(0)+

2 ETx- TRD(0)-

3 ERx+ TRD(1)+

4 – TRD(2)+

5 – TRD(2)-

6 ERx- TRD(1)-

7 – TRD(3)+

8 – TRD(3)-

Connecting Serial Devices

Serial ports 1 and 2 have male DB9 connectors and can be configured for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485

communications. See the figure below for the location of the serial ports.