User`s manual

UC-7408 User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
UC-7408 data acquisition embedded computers are ideal for embedded applications. UC-7408 has
8 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, 8 digital input and 8 digital
outputs, a PCMCIA interface for wireless LAN communication, and CompactFlash for mass
storage flash disk expansion.
UC-7408 uses an Intel XScale IXP422 266 Mhz RISC CPU. Unlike the X86 CPU, which uses a
CISC design, the IXP422’s RISC design architecture and modern semiconductor technology
provide UC-7408 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 put your application software directly on UC-7408. And since the dual LAN
ports are built right into the IXP422 CPU, UC-7408 makes an ideal communication platform for
Network Security applications. If your application requires placing UC-7408 in a location that is
not located near an Ethernet LAN connection, you can use UC-7408’s PCMCIA port to attach a
wireless LAN card.
The pre-installed Linux operating system provides an open software operating system for your
software program development. Software written for desktop PCs can be easily ported to the
UC-7408 platform with a GNU cross compiler, without needing to modify the source code. All of
the necessary device drivers, such as a PCMCIA Wireless LAN module, and Buzzer control, are
also included with UC-7408. The Operating System, device drivers, and the software you develop
for your own application, can all be stored in UC-7408’s Flash memory.
Package Checklist
UC-7408-LX
Data acquisition embedded computer with 8 serial ports, 8 digital input and 8 digital output
channels, dual Ethernet, PCMCIA, CompactFlash, Linux OS.
UC-7408 is shipped with the following items:
y UC-7408
y Wall-Mounting Kit
y DIN-Rail Mounting Kit
y UC-7408 Quick Installation Guide
y UC-7408 Documentation & Software CD
y Cross-over Ethernet cable
y CBL-RJ45M9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Male DB9 serial port cable
y CBL-RJ45F9-150: 150 cm, 8-pin RJ45 to Female DB9 console port cable
y Power Adaptor
y Product Warranty Booklet
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.