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UC-8580 Series Hardware User Manual 

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Introduction 

Thank you for using Moxa’s UC-8580 Series computer. The UC-8580 Series computer is a programmable 
communication-centric gateway offering a rich variety of communication interfaces such as Ethernet, serial, 
and digital inputs/outputs. This EN 50155-compliant computer is built for rail applications and comes with 
multiple wireless WAN gateway interfaces making it an ideal choice for building wireless communication 
infrastructure with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and for LTE data collection and transmission. 

This computer runs on the Debian Linux operating system, providing a powerful communication platform 
without generating too much heat, even when loaded with heavy application tasks. In addition, the mSATA 
socket helps you easily expand the storage capacity for large-scale data acquisition. 

The UC-8580 comes in two front-panel models to support two types of antenna connectors (SMA and QMA) 
for wireless modules. 

This chapter describes the product package checklist, product features, and hardware specifications. 

Model Descriptions and Package Checklist 

The UC-8580 Series comprises the following models: 

 

UC-8580-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard applications, 

supporting up to 4 wireless modules with SMA connectors, and a -25 to 55°C operating temperature 
range 

 

UC-8580-T-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard applications, 

supporting up to 4 wireless modules with SMA connectors, and a -40 to 70°C operating temperature 
range 

 

UC-8580-T-CT-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard applications, 

supporting up to 4 wireless modules with SMA connectors, and a -40 to 70°C operating temperature 
range, and conformal coating  

 

UC-8580-Q-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard applications, 

supporting up to 4 wireless modules with QMA connectors, -25 to 55°C operating temperature range  

 

UC-8580-T-Q-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard applications, 

supporting up to 4 wireless modules with QMA connectors, -40 to 70°C operating temperature range  

 

UC-8580-T-CT-Q-LX:

 Programmable multiple-wireless computing platform for rail onboard 

applications, supporting up to 4 wireless modules with QMA connectors, with -40 to 70°C operating 
temperature range and conformal coating 

The UC-8580 Series computer is shipped with the following items: 

 

UC-8580 Series computer 

 

CBL-4PINDB9F-100: 4-pin pin header to DB9 female console port cable, 100 cm 

 

Quick Installation Guide (printed) 

 

Warranty card 

 

 

Summary of Contents for UC-8580 Series

Page 1: ...UC 8580 Series Hardware User Manual Version 2 1 November 2022 www moxa com product 2022 Moxa Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to its particular purpose Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and or changes to this manual or to the produ...

Page 3: ...ction Description 9 Installing the UC 8580 Series 9 Wiring Requirements 9 Connecting the Power 10 Grounding the Unit 11 Connecting Data Transmission Cables 12 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 12 Conn...

Page 4: ...ireless computing platform for rail onboard applications supporting up to 4 wireless modules with SMA connectors and a 25 to 55 C operating temperature range UC 8580 T LX Programmable multiple wireles...

Page 5: ...eMMC for OS 1 mSATA slot for expansion storage 2 auto sensing 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet M12 ports 1 USB 3 0 2 0 host with Type A connector Up to 4 PCIe mini slots 1 PCIe USB 2 0 and 3 USB 2 0 signals...

Page 6: ...arance and dimensions of the UC 8580 and describes the LED indicators reset button and RTC that can help you monitor system performance and identify issues The multiple serial ports on the UC 8580 all...

Page 7: ...UC 8580 Series Hardware User Manual 7 QMA Model Dimensions Units mm in...

Page 8: ...rogress Yellow Rx Receiving Data Off No operation on the serial ports S Green Data is being accessed from either the eMMC or the mSATA module Off No data is being accessed PGM Red Programmable LED for...

Page 9: ...e 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 NOTE Do not run the wires for...

Page 10: ...e maximum ratings the wiring could overheat causing serious damage to your equipment Temperature Caution Be careful when handling the unit When the unit is plugged in the internal components generate...

Page 11: ...rference EMI Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted on a well grounded mounting surface...

Page 12: ...ernet network When the cable is properly connected the green LED corresponding to the Ethernet port turns on indicating a valid connection Two 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with M12 X coded connecto...

Page 13: ...in location and assignment of the serial ports are shown in the following diagrams The diagrams are based on the SMA model Pin 1 2 3 4 5 RS 232 TxD RxD RTS CTS GND RS 422 TxD TxD RxD RxD GND RS 485 DA...

Page 14: ...UC 8580 Series Hardware User Manual 14 Connecting a USB Device The UC 8580 computer is provided with a USB 3 0 port on the front panel for connecting a USB device...

Page 15: ...the location of the Wi Fi cellular module sockets The illustration below shows an SMA model Socket Name Usage Cellular_1 Cellular module Cellular_2 Cellular module Cellular_3 Cellular module Wi Fi_4 W...

Page 16: ...The Wi Fi cellular module package includes 1 wireless Wi Fi or cellular module 2 or 3 antenna cables and connectors 1 black tape 1 tag sheet 2 screws 2 locking washers and 2 nuts Accessories for the S...

Page 17: ...ese steps to install a wireless Wi Fi cellular module 1 Remove the plastic protective film on the thermal pads that come attached to the wireless module 2 Insert the wireless module in the designated...

Page 18: ...low the procedure described above to attach the AUX antenna cable 4 Use the black tape provided in the package to secure the antenna cables to the module Attach tags also provided in the package to th...

Page 19: ...nnector including the connector for a GPS antenna SMA Model QMA Model Use the procedure described above to install other Wi Fi or cellular modules NOTE The Wi Fi module installed in socket 4 requires...

Page 20: ...dules Each cellular module supports 2 SIM cards To install SIM cards for the cellular modules do the following 1 Find the location of the SIM card socket 2 Pull up the SIM card holder and insert the S...

Page 21: ...one storage socket for installing a mSATA module To install the mSATA module do the following 1 Locate the mSATA socket It is the left most socket that you see when you open the front panel of the com...

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