EC: UC-8481 Multiple-WAN Mobile Computing Platform
Hardware - Industrial PCs: The UC-8481 is an exceptionally flexible mobile computing platform capable of fusing Ethernet and serial-based terrestrial communication equipment with multiple wireless communication technologies like GPS, HSPA+ Cellular, 802.11 Wi-Fi, and specialized mPCIe radio cards. This is a Control Engineering 2013 Engineers' Choice finalist.
Control Engineering
Moxa's UC-8481 is a mobile ARM RISC computing platform designed for customized mobile routing, data logging/acquisition, control, and communication applications. Originally designed for the strict environmental standards of the rail industry, the UC-8481's hardware complies with EN 50155, EN 50121, IEC 61373, and other industrial standards. This translates to some of the most rugged shock, vibration, and operating temperatures available for a communication platform.
The UC-8481 is bundled with an open software suite and is shipped with Linux 2.6.38 out of the box. Essential software packages such as BusyBox, IPTables, TelNet, SSH, Bash, and FTP are preloaded so developers can be up and running as fast as possible. Advanced developers can compile and install other open source packages as well as their own applications using the bundled GCC Compiler Tool-chain. The UC-8481 also features pre-compiled application packages with source code examples that are easily customized and built upon. For example, with Moxa's MIRF (Mobile Information Routing Framework) application bundle, the UC-8481 becomes a robust smart router that can leverage geography data, pricing information, and network availability to choose the best communication backhaul for bringing critical field information back to a remote network server.
Standard features include a 50-channel GPS module capable of L1 and WAAS correction, a cellular card supporting HSPA+, UMTS, GSM, GPRS, and Edge, an 802.11n Wi-Fi module, and two Ethernet interfaces for connecting to a LAN and/or a satellite system.
In addition, internal reservations can support up to 2 more mPCIe Cellular modules with SIM cards as well as a second Wi-Fi card. With its unique combination of mobile connectivity features, rugged hardware design, and easy-to-use software tools, the UC-8481 is an ideal solution for developers of customized mobile computing and communication platforms.
www.moxa.com/product/UC-8481.htm Moxa Inc.
Integrator Guide
| Search the online Automation Integrator Guide |
|
|
|
|
Visit the System Integrators page to view past winners of Control Engineering's System Integrator of the Year Award and learn how to enter the competition. You will also find more information on system integrators and Control System Integrators Association.
Case Study Database
Get more exposure for your case study by uploading it to the Control Engineering case study database, where end-users can identify relevant solutions and explore what the experts are doing to effectively implement a variety of technology and productivity related projects.
These case studies provide examples of how knowledgeable solution providers have used technology, processes and people to create effective and successful implementations in real-world situations. Case studies can be completed by filling out a simple online form where you can outline the project title, abstract, and full story in 1500 words or less; upload photos, videos and a logo.
Click here to visit the Case Study Database and upload your case study.