Moxa DA-683 embedded time server computer

The Moxa DA-683 is an x86-based embedded computer that is designed for power automation and power substation applications with IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 and IEEE 1588 version 2 support.

The DA-683 has an Intel Dual Core Atom CPU running at 1.66 GHz, in a fanless design that improves reliability. Power consumption is typically 40 W under full load (with two modules inserted), and the IEEE 1588 v2 precision time protocol gives automation systems highly precise time accuracy for event logging.

The DA-683 DPP-T is IEC 61850-3 certified to guarantee system stability and reliability when used in power applications.

The DA-683 also includes two independent module slots to give users greater flexibility in system integration and expansion. The computer can be customised by adding communication modules, such as an 8-port RS232/422/485 module, 8-port RS422/485 module, 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module, 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch module, or a universal PCI expansion module.

It also has a 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket, supporting DDR2 667 RAM up to 2 GB, a CompactFlash socket, two serial ATA-300 connectors for storage expansion, four USB 2.0 ports and four DIs plus four DOs (0 to 30 VDC).

The 2U rackmount system comes ready to run with either Windows Embedded Standard or Linux, and has redundant 120/240 VAC/VDC power inputs.