Gateway IoT UC-8580

Overview

Moxa’s UC-8580 is an innovative computing platform designed specifically for transportation applications. The UC-8580 is available with one of two different types of antenna connector. The SMA model supports all SMA type connectors. The QMA model supports TNC connectors for GPS and QMA connectors for WiFi/Cellular modules, and has four slots for installing wireless modules*. Three slots support 3G/LTE modules, and one slot supports a Wi‑Fi module. Each 3G/LTE module has two SIM card slots, which can be used to enable redundant cellular network communications or geo-fencing SIM card selection by leveraging the built-in Wireless Manager, a Moxa software utility for cellular and Wi-Fi management.

The UC-8580 uses an open platform based on Debian 8 with Linux Kernel 4.1, allowing solution providers to manage software packages via Debian’s APT (Advanced Packaging Tools), or develop software applications with Moxa’s API Library and GNU C Library.

The UC-8580’s single-sided I/O design is ideal for vehicle applications, which typically do not have a lot of room for installing communications devices. The UC-8580 also has an access panel on the front side, allowing users to install or change wireless modules, SIM cards, or mSATA cards without removing the entire unit from the wall after being mounted.

The UC-8580 can be used as a communication-centric computing platform for the following applications:
• Vehicle-to-ground communication gateway
• TCMS T2G (train-to-ground) gateway
• Mobile condition monitoring unit
• Ethernet Consist Network T2G gateway
• Onboard wireless automated fare collection unit

Features

• Complies with all EN 50155 mandatory test items*
• EN 50155 Tx (-40 to 70°C) operating temperature for harsh environments
• Supports up to 3 WWAN connections and 2 SIM card slots per cellular module
• Supports 1 WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac) connection
• Single-panel I/O design for reduced installation space and easier maintenance
• Front-side access panel for easy maintenance
• Isolated 24 to 110 VDC power input with power-ignition function suitable for vehicle applications
• 5-year warranty

Hardware Specifications
• Computer
CPU	ARMv7 Cortex-A7 dual-core 1 GHz processor
OS (pre-installed)	Debian 8 (Linux Kernel v4.1)
USB	USB 2.0/3.0 hosts x 1 (Type A connector)
DRAM	1 GB DDR3L SDRAM
• Wireless-Enabled Mini-PCIe Slots
Number of Slots	4
Slots 1 to 3	USB signal for cellular modules
Slot 4	PCIe signal for Wi-Fi module
SIM Card Slots	2 SIM card slots per Mini-PCIe slot for celular modules
Note	Wireless modules must be purchased separately.
• Storage
Main Storage	4 GB eMMC for OS storage
Storage Expansion	mSATA slots x 1
• Ethernet Interface
LAN	Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports x 2 (M12 X-coded, 8-pin)
Magnetic Isolation Protection	1.5 kV built in
• GPS Module
Receiver Types	• 72-channel u-blox M8 engine • GPS L1C/A • SBAS WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS • QZSS L1C/A • GLONASS L1OF • BeiDou B1
Protocols
Time Pulse	0.25 Hz to 10 MHz (configurable)
Velocity Accuracy	0.05 m/s
Heading Accuracy	0.3 degrees
Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS)	Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GNSS services, supports AssistNow Autonomous, and is OMA SUPL compliant
Operational Limits (assuming Airborne < 4 g platform)	• Dynamics: 4 g • Altitude: 50,000 m • Velocity: 500 m/s
Antenna Type	Passive/Active
Connector Type	SMA/TNC
• Serial Interface
Serial Standards	RS-232/422/485 software-selectable ports (5-pin terminal block connector) x 2
Console Port	RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin pin-header output (115200, n, 8, 1)
• Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits	1, 1.5, 2
Parity	None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control	XON/XOFF, ADDC® (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
Baudrate	115200 bps (max.)
• Serial Signals
RS-232	TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND
RS-422	TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-4w	TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485-2w	Data+, Data-, GND
• Digital Input/Output
Digital Inputs	3 (terminal block)
Digital Input Default Value	High
Input Voltage	0 to 30 VDC at 25 Hz
Digital Input Levels for Dry Contacts	Logic level 0: Close to GND  Logic level 1: Open
Digital Input Levels for Wet Contacts	Logic level 0: +3 V max.  Logic level 1: +10 V to +30 V (COM to DI)
Digital Outputs	3 (terminal block)
DO Default Value	High-Z
DO IO Type	Open drain
Output Current	Max. 200 mA per channel
On-State Voltage	24 VDC nominal, open collector to 30 VDC
Isolation	3 KV optical isolation
Connector	10-pin terminal blocks with CAGE CLAMP® connection (4 inputs, COM, GND, 4 outputs)
• LEDs
System	Power x 1, System Ready x 1
LAN	100/1000M x 4
Serial	Tx x 2, Rx x 2
Programmable	Diagnostics x 1
Wireless Signal Strength	Cellular/Wi-Fi x 12
• Buttons
Reset to Default	Resets the device to factory default values
• Physical Characteristics
Housing	AI 5052 + ADC 12
Weight	2.2 kg (4.86 lb)
Dimensions	• 220 x 134 x 88 mm (8.66 x 5.28 x 3.46 in) without wallmount ears • 270 x 134 x 88 mm (10.63 x 5.28 x 3.46 in) with wallmount ears
Mounting	Wall
• Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature	• UC-8580-LX, UC-8580-Q-LX:  EN 50155 Class T1, -25 to 55°C (-13 to 131°F) • UC-8580-T-LX, UC-8580-T-Q-LX, UC-8580-T-CT-LX,  UC-8580-T-CT-Q-LX (with LTE module):  EN 50155 Class Tx, -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature	-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Anti-Vibration	7.9 m/s2 @ EN 50155 random wave, 5-150 Hz, 5 hrs per axis
Anti-Shock	50 m/s2 @ EN 50155 , half sine wave, 30 ms
Conformal Coating	EN 50155 Tx
• Power Requirements
Input Voltage	24 to 110 VDC(EN 50155 nominal input voltages: 24/48/72/96/110 V)
Input Current	1.66 A @ 24 VDC; 0.36 A @ 110 VDC
Power Consumption	Less than 40 W(with external loading on USB port and Mini-PCIe module)
Power-to-Chassis Isolation	1400 VDC(EN 50155 power interuption class S2)
Connector	M12 4-pin A-coded (2-pin M12, V+, V-)
• Standards and Certifications
Safety	UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN 60950-1
EMC	EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A
Green Product	RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Rail Traffic	EN 50155, EN 50121-4, EN 45545, NFPA 130
• Reliability
Alert Tools	Built-in buzzer and RTC (real-time clock)
Automatic Reboot Trigger	Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)
• Warranty
Warranty Period	5 years
Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty
Note	The Hardware Specifications apply to the embedded computer unit itself, but not to accessories. In particular, the wide temperature specification does not apply to accessories such as the power adapter and cables.
Software Specifications
• Linux
OS	Debian 8
Web Server (Apache)	Allows you to create and manage web sites; supports PHP and XML
Terminal Server (SSH)	SSH allows remote logins to a secure encrypted console from any connected network
Kernel	GNU/Linux 4.1System Shell: dash, bash Text Editor: vim, nano
File System	Ext2, Ext3, Ext4
Internet Protocol Suite	TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, SNMPv2, ICMP, ARP, HTTP, CHAP, PAP, DHCP, NTP, NFS, SSH, PPP, SFTP, RSYNC, SSL
Programming Language Support	PHP, Perl, Python
Internet Security	OpenVPN, iptables
Cryptographic Hardware Accelerators	AES, SHA, OpenSSL
Self Diagnosis	Check the status of system and hardware components via software
Linux Board Support Packages (BSP)	GCC C/C++ cross development tool chain: Bootloader/Kernel/filesystem
Cellular Networking	• WVDIAL: Point-to-Point Protocol dialer that dials a modem and starts pppd service to connect to the Internet • QMI (Qualcomm MSM Interface): Glib-based library for talking to WWAN modems and devices that speak the Qualcomm MSM Interf
Watchdog	Features a hardware function to trigger system reset in a user-specified time interval (Linux standard provided)
Application Development Software	• Moxa API Library (Watchdog timer, Moxa serial I/O control, Moxa DI/DO API) • GNU C/C++ cross-compiler • GNU C library • GDB source-level debugging server
Software Protection	Encryption tool for user executable files (based on patented Moxa technology)
Wireless Communication Management Tool	SW utility and SDK for the management of wireless interfaces; supports the management of dual-SIM-on-single-modem