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    Industrial Networking Solutions 16-3 info@moxa.com www .moxa.com 16 Embedded Computers for Automation > IA260 Series IA260 Series Cir r us Lo gic EP 9 315 A RM 9 CP U, 20 0 MHz › 128 M B R AM o n-b oar d, 32 M B fl a sh dis k › 4 so f tw ar e- sele ct abl e RS-2 3 2/ 42 2/ 48 5 s eria l por t s › VG A in ter f ace f or fi eld si te mo ni[...]

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    16-4 www .moxa.com info@moxa.com Embedded Computing Solutions Embedded Computers for Automation > IA260 Series 16 Hardware Specifi cations Cirrus Logic EP9315 32-bit ARM9 200 MHz 128MB RAM 32MB Flash Power Circuit RTC Watchdog LAN MAC PHY Ethernet x 2 LAN CF Function RS-232/422/485 x 4 LAN Controller PHY VGA USB 2.0 Host x 2 RS-232 UART Console[...]

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    Industrial Networking Solutions 16-5 info@moxa.com www .moxa.com 16 Embedded Computers for Automation > IA260 Series Dimensions Package Checklist IA260 or IA260-T computer • Wall mounting kit • DIN-Rail mounting kit • Ethernet cable: RJ45 to RJ45 • cross-over cable, 100 cm CBL-RJ45F9-150: 8-pin RJ45 to DB9 • female console port cable, [...]