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Introduction

The Moxa EM-1240-LX Series of Mini RISC-based Ready-to-Run Embedded Computer features dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and four RS-232/422/485 serial ports in a built-in µClinux ARM9 module. In addition, EM-1240-LX provides SD memory card for storage expansion, offers high performance communication and unlimited storage in a super compact, palm-size module. EM-1240-LX is an ideal solution for embedded applications that use a lot of memory and must be housed in a small physical space without sacrificing performance. This chapter covers the following topics:

‰Overview

‰Package Checklist

‰Product Features

‰Product Specifications

¾Hardware Specifications

¾Software Specifications

‰Hardware Block Diagram

‰Appearance

‰Dimensions

‰Installing the EM-1240-LX

‰LED Indicators

‰Wiring Requirements

¾Connecting the Power

¾Grounding EM-1240-LX

‰Connecting Data Transmission Cables

¾Connecting to the Network

¾Connecting to a Serial Device

¾Serial Console Port

‰Internal SD Socket

‰Additional Functions

¾Reset Button

¾Real-time Clock

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Moxa Technologies EM-1240-LX user manual Introduction