Moxa Technologies THINKCORE W315 - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 3
Hardware Connection Description
The ThinkCore W300 series wireless embedded computers support multiple types of connections.
GSM/GPRS, Ethernet, and one or more serial ports are built into every model. In addition, the
computers come with a serial console port for monitoring bootup messages. All models include an
SD storage expansion, USB ports for additional device and storage options, and relay output
connections. With the open-source Linux kernel, you are free to develop custom applications for
remote, wireless operation of your device. In this chapter, learn how to connect the embedded
computer to the network and to various devices.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
‰ Installing the W315/W325/W345
‰ Wiring Requirements
¾ Connecting the Power
¾ Grounding the Unit
‰ Connecting Data Transmission Cables
¾ Connecting to the Network
¾ Connecting to a Serial Device
¾ Connecting to a Serial Console Port
¾ Connecting an Antenna
‰ Installing a SIM Card and SD Card
¾ Installing a SIM card
¾ Installing an SD card for Storage Expansion (W325/345)
‰ USB (W345 only)
‰ Relay Output (W345 only)