User`s manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The V481 is an industrial, ready-to-run embedded computer that supports VGA and audio. The
computer comes with dual LAN ports, 8 serial ports, 2 CompactFlash slots, and 2 USB ports, and
is based on the Intel x86 processor. With its VGA interface, the V481 is especially well suited for
industrial applications, such as SCADA, factory automation, and other applications that require an
onsite HMI or visual monitoring capability.
The V481’s 8 built-in, software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports make it an ideal solution
for connecting to different devices. The dual LAN ports offer a reliable solution for network
redundancy by providing continuous operation for data communication and management. In
addition, the second CompactFlash socket makes it easier to add storage space, and the USB ports
can connect to a wide range of devices, making the V481 a reliable embedded computer for
industrial applications that require VGA and HMI features.
The V481 comes pre-installed with the Windows CE 5.0 operation system, providing
programmers with a friendly environment for developing application software. V481 programmers
have an added advantage in that Moxa provides good software support to reduce the cost and time
required for software development. For hardware specifications, please refer to Hardware User’s
Manual.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
 Overview
 Software Features
¾ Application Development Environment
¾ Networking and Communications Capabilities
¾ Supported Servers and Daemons
¾ Graphics and Multimedia Tools
 How to Determine the Firmware Build Version
 Memory and File Systems
 Hive-Based Registry
 Inserting a USB Mass Storage Device into the Computer
 Inserting a CompactFlash into the Computer
 Eight RS-232/422/485 Serial Ports