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UC-8100 Series

Arm Cortex-A8 300 MHz/600 MHz/1 GHz IIoT gateways with 1 Mini PCIe expansion slot for a wireless module, -10 to 60°C operating temperature

Features and Benefits

  • Armv7 Cortex-A8 300/600/1000 MHz processor
  • Dual auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • Rich programmable LEDs and a programmable button for easy installation and maintenance
  • Long-term Linux support until 2027; includes bug fixes and security patches
  • Debian 9 open platform
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Introduction

The UC-8100 computing platform is designed for embedded data-acquisition applications. The computer comes with one or two RS-232/422/485 serial ports and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports, as well as a mini PCIe slot to support cellular modules. These versatile communication capabilities let users efficiently adapt the UC-8100 to a variety of complex communications solutions.

The UC-8100 is built around a Cortex-A8 Arm–based processor that has been optimized for use in energy monitoring systems, but is widely applicable to a variety of industrial solutions. With flexible interfacing options, this tiny embedded computer is a reliable and secure gateway for data acquisition and processing at field sites as well as a useful communication platform for many other large-scale deployments.

Appearance

Front View

Top View

Bottom View

  • CPU

    UC-8131-LX: Armv7 Cortex-A8 300 MHz
    UC-8132-LX: Armv7 Cortex-A8 300 MHz
    UC-8162-LX: Armv7 Cortex-A8 600 MHz
    UC-8112-LX: Armv7 Cortex-A8 1 GHz

  • DRAM

    UC-8112-LX: 512 MB DDR3
    UC-8131-LX: 256 MB DDR3
    UC-8132-LX: 256 MB DDR3
    UC-8162-LX: 512 MB DDR3

  • Supported OS

    Moxa Industrial Linux 1 (Debian 9, kernel 4.4), 2027 EOL
    See www.moxa.com/MIL

  • Storage Pre-installed

    8 GB eMMC

  • Storage Slot

    SD slots x 1

  • Ethernet Ports

    Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports (RJ45 connector) x 2

  • Serial Ports

    UC-8112-LX: RS-232/422/485 ports x 2 (software-selectable, [X2] connector)
    UC-8131-LX: RS-232/422/485 ports x 1 (software-selectable, [X2] connector)
    UC-8132-LX: RS-232/422/485 ports x 2 (software-selectable, [X2] connector)
    UC-8162-LX: RS-232/422/485 ports x 2 (software-selectable, [X2] connector)

  • USB 2.0

    USB 2.0 hosts x 1, type-A connectors

  • Expansion Slots

    UC-8112-LX: mPCIe slots x 1
    UC-8131-LX: mPCIe slots x 1
    UC-8132-LX: mPCIe slots x 1
    UC-8162-LX: mPCIe slots x 1

  • Number of SIMs

    UC-8112-LX: 1
    UC-8131-LX: 1
    UC-8132-LX: 1
    UC-8162-LX: 1

  • SIM Format

    Mini

  • Buttons

    Reset button

  • Console Port

    RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 4-pin header output (115200, n, 8, 1)

  • Magnetic Isolation Protection

    1.5 kV (built-in)

  • Baudrate

    300 bps to 921.6 kbps

  • Data Bits

    5, 6, 7, 8

  • Stop Bits

    1, 1.5, 2

  • Parity

    None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

  • Flow Control

    RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
    ADDC (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
    RTS Toggle (RS-232 only)

  • RS-232

    TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, GND

  • RS-422

    Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

  • RS-485-2w

    Data+, Data-, GND

  • System

    Power x 1
    SD slots x 1
    Programmable x 3
    USB x 1

  • Wireless Signal Strength

    Cellular/Wi-Fi x 3

  • Input Voltage

    12 to 24 VDC

  • Input Current

    480 mA @ 12 VDC
    225 mA @ 24 VDC

  • Power Consumption

    5.4 W

  • Alert Tools

    RTC (real-time clock)

  • Automatic Reboot Trigger

    Built-in WDT

  • Dimensions

    101 x 27 x 128 mm (3.98 x 1.06 x 5.04 in)

  • Weight

    224 g (0.5 lb)

  • Housing

    Plastic

  • Installation

    DIN-rail mounting
    Wall mounting (with optional kit)

  • Operating Temperature

    -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)

  • Storage Temperature (package included)

    -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)

  • Ambient Relative Humidity

    5 to 95% (non-condensing)

  • Shock

    IEC 60068-2-27

  • Vibration

    2 Grms @ IEC 60068-2-64, random wave, 5-500 Hz, 1 hr per axis (without USB devices attached)

  • EMC

    EN 55032/35
    BIS
    UKCA
    UC-8162
    KC
    UC-8112
    BSMI

  • EMI

    EN 55032 Class A
    EN 61000-6-4 Class A
    FCC Part 15B Class A
    ICES-003 Class A

  • EMS

    IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV
    IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m
    IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV
    IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 0.5 kV
    IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V
    IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF

  • Safety

    UL 60950-1

  • International Approval

    BIS
    CE
    FCC
    ISED
    UKCA
    UC-8162
    KC
    UC-8112
    BSMI

  • Green Product

    RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE

  • Time

    UC-8131-LX: 1,465,546 hrs
    UC-8132-LX/8162-LX: 1,195,173 hrs
    UC-8112-LX: 1,149,242 hrs

  • Standards

    Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard

Software, Firmware, and Drivers

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All Firmware Library Software Package Utility
Name Type Checksum Version Operating System Release Date
OS Image for UC-8100 Series (MIL v1.4) Download
304.8 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.8
  • Moxa Industrial Linux 1 (Debian 9)
 Aug 20, 2025 Aug 20, 2025 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
282.3 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.7
  • Moxa Industrial Linux 1 (Debian 9)
 Mar 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
261.9 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.6
  • Moxa Industrial Linux 1 (Debian 9)
 Mar 06, 2023 Mar 06, 2023 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
261.0 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.5
  • Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9)
 May 04, 2022 May 04, 2022 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
253.9 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.4
  • Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9)
 Nov 25, 2020 Nov 25, 2020 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
246.7 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.3
  • Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9)
 Jun 24, 2020 Jun 24, 2020 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
225.8 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.2
  • Debian 9.x
 Jan 20, 2020 Jan 20, 2020 Release notes
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
314.8 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v3.1
  • Debian 9.x
 Aug 08, 2018 Aug 08, 2018 Release notes
Software Package for UC-8100 Series (BIOS) Download
235.0 bytes 		Software Package
SHA-512
v3.0
  • Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9)
 Jun 26, 2018 Jun 26, 2018
Software Package for UC-8100 Series (example code) Download
12.0 KB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v3.0
  • Moxa Industrial Linux (Debian 9)
 Jun 26, 2018 Jun 26, 2018
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
248.5 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v2.1
  • Debian 8.x
 Jul 28, 2017 Jul 28, 2017 Release notes
Software Package for UC-8100 Series Download
98.4 MB 		Software Package
SHA-512
v2.0
  • Linux
 Jul 24, 2017 Jul 24, 2017
OS Image for UC-8100 Series Download
248.9 MB 		Firmware
SHA-512
v2.0
  • Debian 8.x
 Jul 24, 2017 Jul 24, 2017 Release notes
Utility for UC-8100 Series Download
1.6 KB 		Utility
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Linux
 Jan 15, 2015 Jan 15, 2015
Library for UC-8100 Series Download
7.9 MB 		Library
SHA-512
v1.2
  • Linux
 Jan 15, 2015 Jan 15, 2015

Support Documents

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All Compatibility Guide Datasheet Declaration Manual QIG Tech Note
Name Type Version Release Date
Moxa Industrial Linux 1 (Debian 9) Arm-based Computers Manual Download
2.1 MB 		Manual v5.4 Jan 08, 2026 Jan 08, 2026
Datasheet for UC-8100 Series Download
1.4 MB 		Datasheet v2.2 Jun 09, 2025 Jun 09, 2025
Declaration of Conformity (EU/UK) for UC-8100 Series Download
280.9 KB 		Declaration v1.0 Nov 05, 2024 Nov 05, 2024
FOSS Statement for Moxa Industrial Linux 1.3 Download
204.5 KB 		Declaration v1.0 Mar 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024
Manual for UC-8100 Series (hardware) Download
2.8 MB 		Manual v4.1 Mar 06, 2024 Mar 06, 2024
QIG for UC-8100 Series Download
1.8 MB 		QIG v5.0 Jan 11, 2024 Jan 11, 2024
Tech Note: Keeping IIoT Gateway Software Up-to-date and Free of Vulnerabilities Download
279.2 KB 		Tech Note v1.0 Jul 12, 2021 Jul 12, 2021
Manual for UC-8100 Series (software, Debian 8) Download
3.1 MB 		Manual v3.0 Sep 18, 2018 Sep 18, 2018
Manual for UC-8100 Series (software, Debian 7) Download
3.2 MB 		Manual v4.3 Jul 03, 2017 Jul 03, 2017
Compatibility Guide for UC-8100 Series Download
236.4 KB 		Compatibility Guide v2.1 Dec 13, 2016 Dec 13, 2016

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CPUArmv7 Cortex-A8
300 MHz		Armv7 Cortex-A8
300 MHz		Armv7 Cortex-A8
600 MHz		Armv7 Cortex-A8
1 GHz
RAM256 MB256 MB512 MB512 MB
Storage8 GB eMMC8 GB eMMC8 GB eMMC8 GB eMMC
Storage SlotSD CardSD CardSD CardSD Card
mPCIe Socket for
Wireless Module		1111
Serial Ports1222
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