MOXA MPC-2150 Series Panel Computer and Displays Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- MOXA
Table of Contents
MOXA MPC-2150 Series Panel Computer and Displays
Overview
The MPC-2150, 15-inch panel computer, with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor delivers a reliable, durable, high-performance platform of wide versatility of use in industrial environments. The MPC-2150 Series panel computers are designed with a wide -40 to 70°C temperature range and come with a patented fanless, streamlined housing designed for highly efficient heat dissipation, making this computer one of most reliable industrial platforms available for harsh, hot, outdoor environments, such as are found at oil and gas fields and on drilling platforms. The MPC-2150 also features a 1,000-nit LCD panel with a sunlight-readable and projected capacitive glove-friendly multi-touch screen, providing an excellent user experience for outdoor applications.
Package Checklist
Before installing the MPC-2150, verify that the package contains the following items:
- MPC-2150 panel computer
- 1 2-pin terminal block for DC power input
- SSD/HDD installation kit
- Quick installation guide (printed)
- Warranty card
NOTE:
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are
missing or damaged.
Hardware Installation
Front View
Bottom View
SavvyTouch Display Control Buttons
The following table describes the SavvyTouch display controls on the front
surface of the MPC-2150. These intelligent controls will light up with a
simple hand-wave above the area of the screen where they are located
Name| Displayed
Color
| Control Function /
Color Legend
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Power
| Green| Power is on and functioning
normally
Red| Power standby and system shut
down
Off| Power is off.
Brightness
|
White
| +: To increase brightness of panel
-: To decrease brightness of panel
Info
| Off| System functioning normally
Red| System hardware error
Storage| Red (on)| Storage drive is functioning
properly
Red (blinking)| Drive is accessing or writing data
Off| Drive is offline.
Display mode
|
White
|
Displays the brightness mode
Off
| Panel brightness out of ECDIS standard range
Connector Description
AC/DC Power Input
The MPC-2150 allows using either an AC or DC power input. When using AC power, use the standard C14 AC inlet. When using DC power, use at least a 60 W power adapter through the 2-pin terminal block in the accessories package. The figure shows the MPC-2150’s DC pin assignments.
Extending the Display
The MPC-2150 comes with both standard VGA (DB15) and DVI-D (DB29)
interfaces (located on the bottom of the shell) which may be used to
simultaneously extend the display across two monitors.
Connecting to a Keyboard and Mouse
The MPC-2150 Series comes with two PS/2 connectors located on the bottom
surface, for connecting a keyboard and a mouse.
Serial Ports
The MPC-2150 offers two software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports
over a DB9 connector. Refer to the MPC-2150 User’s Manual for serial port
configuration details. The pin assignments for the ports are shown in the
table below:
Pin| RS-232| RS-422| RS-485
(4-wire)
| RS-485
(2-wire)
---|---|---|---|---
1| DCD| TxDA(-)| TxDA(-)| –
2| RxD| TxDB(+)| TxDB(+)| –
3| TxD| RxDB(+)| RxDB(+)| DataB(+)
4| DTR| RxDA(-)| RxDA(-)| DataA(-)
5| GND| GND| GND| GND
6| DSR| –| –| –
7| RTS| –| –| –
8| CTS| –| –| –
Ethernet Ports
The pin assignments for the two Fast Ethernet 100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports are
shown in the following table:
| 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)- |
Refer to the following table for a description of the LAN indicators:
LAN
(on connectors)
| Green| 100 Mbps Ethernet mode
---|---|---
Yellow| 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet mode
Off| No activity / 10 Mbps Ethernet mode
Audio Interface
The MPC-2150 comes with line-in and line-out audio jacks, allowing users to
connect a speaker system, an earphone, or a microphone
USB Ports
Four USB 2.0 ports are available on the bottom surface. Use these ports to
connect mass storage drives and other peripherals.
Installing a SATA HDD or SSD
The MPC-2150 comes with an HDD/SSD installation kit accessory. To install the 2.5-inch SATA storage, follow these instructions. For better system reliability, we suggest using a solid-state disk (SSD). A list of compatible SSD models is available on Moxa’s website.
- Use 4 screws to fasten the HDD/SSD to the HDD/SSD bracket
- Remove the 2 screws holding the HDD/SSD cover to the MPC-2150
- Insert the HDD/SSD (with the bracket) into the HDD/SDD slot. Noted that the latch on HDD/SSD bracket should be released when pushing the HDD/SSD into the slot.
- Reattach the HDD/SSD cover and fix it to the front panel with the 2 screws.
Installing a CFast Card
The MPC-2150 has a CFast slot that can be used to install a standard CFast
card using a push-push mechanism. A list of compatible CFast cards can be
found on Moxa’s website.
- Loosen the screws connecting the HDD/SSD cover to the MPC-2150.
- Insert the CFast card into the slot using the push-push mechanism
- Reattach the CFast cover.
Real-Time Clock
The real-time clock (RTC) is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly
recommend that you do not replace the lithium battery without help from a
qualified Moxa support engineer. If you need to change the battery, contact
the Moxa RMA service team at http://www.moxa.com/rma/about_rma.aspx.
ATTENTION
There is a risk of explosion if the clock’s lithium battery is replaced with an incompatible battery.
Powering on/off the MPC-2150
To power on the panel computer, you may either connect power by connecting the
Terminal Block to Power Jack Converter to the terminal block and then connect
a power adapter, or you may connect the computer to an AC power source using
the power cord. After the power source is connected, touch the Menu button to
turn the computer on. It takes about 10 to 30 seconds for the system to boot
up. To power off the MPC-2150 Series, touch the MENU button for 4 seconds;
depending on your OS’s power management settings you may enter standby,
hibernation, or system shutdown mode. If you encounter technical problems,
touch and hold the MENU button for 10 seconds to
force a hard shutdown of the system.
Grounding the MPC-2150 Series
Proper grounding and wire routing help to limit the effects of noise from
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground
screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting the power source.
Panel Mounting
An optional panel mounting kit (MPC-MD-2-15-PMTK) is available for the
MPC-2150 with 8 clamp mounts that allow for installation onto a wall (where
space has been cut out to accommodate the rest of the hardware) or into
computing stations where a flush mount is desired. The maximum thickness of
the surface to which the computer will be clamped is 11 mm. For a secure
mounting, all 8 clamps must be used. The clamp arms are fastened into slots on
all four sides of the MPC-2150. Use the short M4 SUS (stainless) screws to
fasten the clamp arms to the MPC-2150 mounting slots, as shown in the
magnified inset in the diagram below. Next, use the clamps to fasten the
computer to its mounting point. The torque value should not exceed 5
kg.
For a safe installation, we recommend using a plug with the following dimensions
Rating| 9-36 VDC, 8.3-1.8 A
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.7-0.4 A
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ATEX information|
II 3 G DEMKO
16 ATEX 1665X Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Ambient Range:
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +70°C,
or
-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +70°C
Rated Cable Temp ≥ 90°C
IECEx Certificate no.| IECEx UL 16.0031X
HazLoc Standard| EN 60079-0: 2012+A11:2013/IEC 60079-0 6th
Edition
EN 60079-15: 2010/IEC 60079-15 4th Edition
Special Conditions of Use
- Subject devices are intended for use in an area of not more than pollution degree 2 in accordance with EN 60664-1.
- The device needs to be shielded from direct exposure to UV light sources in the final installation.
- Transient protection shall be provided to limit the rated voltage to a maximum of 140% of rated voltage.
- The audio in/out and keyboard/mouse connector are not to be used in hazardous locations.
- The detachable AC power supply cord connector (female) construction must be of type C13 in accordance with EN 61320-1 and same size/shape as in schedule drawing HAZLOC_MPC-215_ME_014 to connect with the connector retainer. The other end of the power cord is with bare wire for field wiring to the terminal block and shall be subject to investigation by the local authority having jurisdiction at the time of installation.
- This device is intended to be mounted on the flat surface of the tool secured enclosures by eight wall mounting clamps with torque value