Advantech SmartFlex SR300 User manual

LAN Industrial Router
SmartFlex SR300
USER MANUAL

SmartFlex SR300
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions 2
1.1 Hazardous Locations Installation Instructions ................... 2
1.2 Other Safety Instructions .............................. 3
2 WEEE directive 4
3 Router Description 5
4 Contents of Package 6
5 Router Design 7
5.1 Router versions .................................... 7
5.2 Delivery identification ................................ 8
5.3 Order codes ...................................... 9
5.4 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 11
5.5 Mounting recommendations ............................. 11
5.6 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 12
5.7 Description of the rear panel ............................. 13
5.8 Description of the front panel ............................ 13
5.8.1 Status indication ............................... 14
5.8.2 Power connector PWR ............................ 15
5.8.3 Antenna connector WiFi ........................... 17
5.8.4 MicroSD card reader ............................. 18
5.8.5 Ethernet Ports (ETH0 and ETH1) ...................... 20
5.8.6 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ......................... 21
5.8.7 USB Port ................................... 23
5.8.8 I/O Port .................................... 24
5.8.9 Reset ..................................... 26
5.9 Interfaces Description ................................ 27
5.9.1 SWITCH interface .............................. 27
6 First Use 28
6.1 Connecting the router before first use ....................... 28
6.2 Start .......................................... 29
6.3 Configuration ..................................... 29
6.3.1 Configuration over web browser ....................... 29
7 Technical Parameters 31
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7.1 Basic parameters ................................... 31
7.2 Standards and regulations .............................. 32
7.3 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 33
7.4 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 34
7.5 Technical parameters of I/O port .......................... 34
7.6 Technical Parameters of Power over Ethernet (PoE) ............... 35
7.7 Other Technical Parameters ............................. 35
8 Related Documents 36
9 Troubleshooting 37
9.1 FAQ .......................................... 37
10 Customer Support 39
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List of Figures
1 Contents of package ................................. 6
2 Version SWITCH (plastic) .............................. 7
3 Version SWITCH and WiFi (plastic) ......................... 7
4 Version SWITCH (metal) ............................... 7
5 Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal) ......................... 7
6 Label example .................................... 8
7 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 11
8 Default position of plastic and metal DIN rail clip ................. 12
9 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 12
10 SPECTRE v3 ERT front panel ............................ 13
11 Power connector ................................... 15
12 Connection of power supply ............................. 15
13 Antenna connector .................................. 17
14 MicroSD card ..................................... 18
15 Ethernet connector .................................. 20
16 Connection of Ethernet cable ............................ 20
17 PoE PD usage .................................... 21
18 PoE PSE usage ................................... 22
19 USB connector .................................... 23
20 I/O connector ..................................... 24
21 Binary connection .................................. 25
22 Router reset ...................................... 26
23 Version with SWITCH board ............................. 27
24 Router connection .................................. 28
25 Entering the IP address of the router ........................ 29
26 Entering login information .............................. 30
27 Router web interface ................................. 30
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List of Tables
1 Router versions .................................... 7
2 Delivery identification ................................ 8
3 Order codes overview ................................ 9
4 Power over Ethernet ................................. 9
5 Type of router box .................................. 10
6 Type of power supply ................................. 10
7 Examples of order code ............................... 10
8 Front panel description ................................ 13
9 Status indication ................................... 14
10 Connection of power connector ........................... 15
11 Technical specifications of microSD card ...................... 18
12 Connection of Ethernet connector .......................... 20
13 Insulation strength of Ethernet ports ........................ 20
14 Connection of USB connector ............................ 23
15 Connection of I/O port ................................ 24
16 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 24
17 Description of reset and restart router ....................... 26
18 State indication of the SWITCH interface ...................... 27
19 SWITCH interface parameters ............................ 27
20 Basic parameters ................................... 31
21 Standards and regulations .............................. 32
22 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 33
23 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 34
24 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 34
25 PoE PD: parameters for opposite PSE ....................... 35
26 PoE PSE parameters ................................ 35
27 Other technical parameters ............................. 35
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1. Safety Instructions
Please, observe the following instructions:
1.1 Hazardous Locations Installation Instructions
These devices are open-type devices that are to be installed in an enclosure suitable for the
environment and can only be accessed with the use of a tool or key.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, AND D OR non-
hazardous locations only.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS PO-
WER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENTS MAY IM-
PAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA
FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATION.
All antennas, antenna cables and wiring have not been evaluated as external wiring.
Cet équipement est convenable en Classe 1, Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, et D endroits
dangereux OU endroits non dangereux seulement.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – NE DÉCONNECTEZ PAS L’ÉQUIPEMENT,
SAUF SI L’ALIMENTATION A ÉTÉ COUPÉE OU SI L’ENVIRONMEMENT EST CLASSÉ NON
DANGEREUX.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION - SUBSTITUTION DE TOUTE COMPOSANTE
RISQUERAIT LA QUALITÉ POUR CLASSE 1, DIVISION 2.
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D’EXPLOSION - LES BATTERIES DOIVENT ÊTRE REMPLACÉ-
ES DANS UN ENDROIT EXEMPT DE CONCENTRATIONS INFLAMMABLES.
This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX Zone 2 certified enclosure with a minimum
ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (as defined in EN 60529) and used in an environment
of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in EN 60664-1) when applied in Zone 2
environments. The enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool.
Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient distur-
bances of more than 140 % of the rated voltage when applies in Zone 2 environments.
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1.2 Other Safety Instructions
•The router must be used in compliance with all applicable international and national laws
and in compliance with any special restrictions regulating the utilization of the router in
prescribed applications and environments.
•To prevent possible injury and damage to appliances and to ensure compliance with
all relevant provisions, use only the original accessories. Unauthorized modifications or
the use of unapproved accessories may result in damage to the router and / or a breach
of applicable regulations. Unauthorized modifications or use of unapproved accessories
may void the warranty.
•The router can not be opened.
•Power supply must not exceed 60 V DC max.
•Do not expose the router to extreme ambient conditions. Protect the router against dust,
moisture and high temperature.
•Only routers with appropriate certification and labelling should be used in locations where
flammable and explosive materials are present, including gas stations, chemical plants,
or locations in which explosives are used. We remind the users of te duty to observe
the restrictions concerning the utilization of radio devices at petrol stations, in chemical
plants, or in the course of blasting works in which explosives are used.
•Switch off the router when travelling by plane. Utilization of the router in a plane may
endanger the operation of the plane or interfere with the mobile telephone network, and
may be unlawful. Failure to observe these instructions may result in the suspension
or cancellation of telephone services for the respective client, or, it may result in legal
sanctions; it may also result in both eventualities.
•When using the router in the close proximity of personal medical devices, such as cardiac
pacemakers or hearing aids, you must proceed with heightened caution.
•The router may cause interference when used in close proximity to TV sets, radio re-
ceivers or personal computers.
•It is recommended that you create an appropriate copy or backup of all important settings
that are stored in the memory of the device.
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2. Product Disposal Instructions
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment: 2012/19/EU) directive was in-
troduced to ensure that electrical/electronic products are recycled using the best available
recovery techniques to minimize the impact on the environment. This product contains high
quality materials and components which can be recycled. At the end of it’s life this pro- duct
MUST NOT be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. The device contains a battery.
Remove the battery from the device before disposal. The battery in the device needs to be
disposed of apart accordingly. Check the terms and conditions of your supplier for disposal
information.
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3. Router Description
LAN Industrial router SmartFlex SR300 is an ideal device for the realization of a secure
connection of two local area networks (LANs). Interconnection is carried out using two ETH-
ERNET 10/100 interfaces and secure tunnel (IPSec, OpenVPN, L2TP).
The other equally important ways to use this router is to connect any device with RS232,
RS485 or I/O interface to the local network (LAN). For this purpose, SmartFlex SR300 is
equipped with two ETHERNET 10/100 ports and other interfaces based on the version of the
router chosen by the user.
As a standard, this router is equipped with two ETHERNET 10/100 ports, one USB 2.0
Host port, two binary inputs and one output (I/O connector). An integral part of the router is
also a memory card reader placed on the rear panel. This reader allows SmartFlex SR300 to
operate with microSD cards and increase storage space of the router up to 64 GB (32 GB in
case of SDHC cards). The router can be equipped with WiFi module on customer’s request,
however it is not possible to order it and add to the router later. The router can be equipped
with PoE PD (Power over Ethernet – powered device) to power the router via Ethernet, or
PoE PSE (power source equipment) to power other devices by the router. Richer range of
interfaces is available in versions containing three switched Ethernets. SmartFlex SR300 is
supplied either in a plastic or metal casing, based on the requirements of the customer.
For configuration of the industrial router is available web interface protected by password.
Web interface provides (after logging in) detailed statistics about the router activities, signal
strength, detailed system log etc. This device supports the creation of VPN tunnels using tech-
nologies IPSec, OpenVPN and L2TP for secure communications. There are also supported
functions such as DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, DynDNS, NTP, VRRP, backup primary connection and
many other functions.
Other diagnostic functions ensuring continuous communication include hardware watch-
dog which monitors the status of the router. Using a special window (start up script window)
you may insert Linux scripts for various actions. For some applications is crucial the possibility
to create several different configurations for one router. These configurations can be switched
as necessary (for example by binary input status, etc.). SmartFlex routers may automatically
upgrade configuration and firmware from server. This allows mass reconfiguration of many
routers in one time.
The router also supports additional software like R-SeeNet for permanent traffic monitoring
of routers.
Examples of possible applications
•fleet management
•security system
•telematic
•telemetric
•remote monitoring
•vending and dispatcher machines
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4. Contents of Package
Basic delivered set of router includes:
•router,
•power supply,
•crossover UTP cable,
•2.4 GHz WiFi antenna (only for version with WiFi),
•loose power and I/O connector (+8 pins1),
•clip for the DIN rail,
•paper start guide.
Figure 1: Contents of package
Temperature range for power supply is reduced to 0 ◦C to +40 ◦C!
1These pins are designed for cables with a diameter from 0.2 to 0.8 mm2
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5. Router Design
5.1 Router versions
Check with your local Advantech sales representative for available options and HW configura-
tions.
SmartFlex SR300 router is supplied in the following versions (see table below). All versions
are available in plastic or metal box according to customer requirements. All versions are
available with PoE PD (Power over Ethernet – powered device) so you can power the router
from both ETH0 and ETH1 interfaces, or with PoE PSE (power source equipment) so you can
power other devices by the router.
Router versions
BIN
BOUT
USB
SD
ETH
WiFi
Version with SWITCH board 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5 x
Version with SWITCH board & WiFi 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5 x 1 x
Table 1: Router versions
Figure 2: Version SWITCH (plastic)
Figure 3: Version SWITCH and WiFi (plastic)
Figure 4: Version SWITCH (metal)
Figure 5: Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal)
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5.2 Delivery identification
Trade name Product name Description
SmartFlex SR300 SmartFlex Router in a plastic or metal box
Table 2: Delivery identification
Figure 6: Label example
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5.3 Order codes
Order codes overview is shown in the table below.
Product Name Order code Features – interfaces
SR300 BB-SR3000x1yz∗5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader,
SR300 BB-SR3001x1yz∗5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader,
WiFi
Table 3: Order codes overview
∗Replace the letters "x", "y" and "z" with the values from the following tables:
Letter "x" – Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Number "x" in code
Version without PoE 0
PoE PSE – Power Source Equipment – powers other devices 8
PoE PD – Powered Device – can be powered via Ethernet 9
Table 4: Power over Ethernet
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Letter "y" – type of the router box
Type of box Number "y" in code
Plastic 1
Metal 2
Table 5: Type of router box
Letter "z" – type of the power supply connector
Type of power supply Number "z" in code
Without accessories 0
European 1
Interchangeable plug
adapters (EU, US, UK,
AUS)
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Table 6: Type of power supply
Examples of complete order code:
Order code Features – interfaces Box Power
supply
BB-SR30008111 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader,
PoE PSE
plastic Europe
BB-SR30019121 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader,
WiFi, PoE PD
metal Europe
BB-SR30000113 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader plastic Australia
BB-SR30010120 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader,
WiFi
metal None
Table 7: Examples of order code
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5.4 Basic dimensions of the router box
Figure 7: Basic dimensions of the router box
5.5 Mounting recommendations
•Possibility to be put on a work surface,
•DIN rail EN 60715 with included plastic or metal clip.
For the most of applications with a built-in router in a switch board it is possible to recognize
two kinds of environments:
•no public and industry environment of low voltage with high interference,
•public environment of low voltage without high interference.
For both of these environments, it is possible to mount router to a switch board, the follow-
ing there is no need to have examination immunity or issues in connection with EMC according
to EN 60439-1 ed.2:00 + A1:04.
Compliance of EN 60439-1 ed.2:00 + A1:04 specification it is necessary to observe next
assembly of the router to the switch – board:
•For every cables we recommend to bind the bunch, we recommend for this use:
–Length of the bunch (the combination of power supply and data cables) can be
maximum 1.5 m. If the length of data cables exceeds 1.5 m or in the event of,
the cable leads towards the switch – board. We recommend installing over – voltage
protectors (surge suppressors).
–With data cables they mustn’t carry cables with reticular tension ∼230 V/50 Hz.
•Sufficient space must be left before individual connectors for handling of cables,
•For correct function of the router we recommend to use in the switch-board earth-bonding
distribution frame for grounding of power supply of router, data cables and antenna.
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5.6 Removal from the DIN rail
The DIN rail clip is suitable for a DIN rail according to EN 60715 standard only. The default
position of plastic or metal rail clip, which is used for mounting the router on a DIN rail, is
shown in the following figure. Its position can be changed on some models (back or bottom).
When changing the position of the DIN rail clip, tighten the screws with max. 0.4 Nm torque.
Figure 8: Default position of plastic and metal DIN rail clip
To remove the router from the DIN rail, push the router down lightly, so the bottom part of
the DIN rail clip (hitched to the DIN rail) gets out of the rail and then pull out the bottom part of
the router away from the DIN rail.
Figure 9: Removal from the DIN rail
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5.7 Description of the rear panel
The rear panel contains only one holder for SD card (SD) and RST button used to restore
default configuration and reboot the router.
5.8 Description of the front panel
On the front panel is the following:
Caption Connector Description
PWR 2-pin Connector for the power supply
ETH0 RJ45 Connector for connection into the computer network, PoE (only
for PoE PSE or PoE PD versions)
ETH1 RJ45 Connector for connection into the computer network, PoE (only
for PoE PSE or PoE PD versions)
WiFi R-SMA Connector for WiFi antenna (only for versions with WiFi
module!)
USB USB-A 2.0
Host
Connector for connection of USB devices to the router. Sup-
ports devices with PL-2303 and FTDI USB/RS232 converters.
I/O 6-pin Connector for connection of the binary inputs and output
Table 8: Front panel description
Figure 10: SPECTRE v3 ERT front panel
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5.8.1 Status indication
About router status inform nine LED indicators on the front panel. Each ETH port has two
additional LEDs that provide information about port status.
Caption Color State Description
PWR Green Blinking
On
Fast blinking
Router is ready
Starting of the router
Updating firmware
USR Yellow — Function of this LED diode can be selected by user
POE Yellow
Green
On
Blinking
On
Blinking
Off
PSE: insufficient power supply via PWR connector
PSE: overload (device takes much power)/short circuit*
PoE PD versions: The voltage present in ETH port
PSE: correct power supply via PWR connector
PSE: The device is powered via one of the ETH ports
PD: The voltage not present in ETH port
PSE: disabled (not enabled on any of ETH ports)
IN0 Green On Binary input no. 0 is active
IN1 Green On Binary input no. 1 is active
OUT Yellow On Binary output is active
ETH0
ETH1
Green On
Off
Selected 100 Mbit/s
Selected 10 Mbit/s
ETH0
ETH1
Yellow On
Blinking
Off
The network cable is connected
Data transmission
The network cable is not connected
Table 9: Status indication
* Additionaly it can indicate a device without PoE support connected on the other side of the
cable. In this case the indication is caused by low impedance (lesser than 500 Ω) of this device
without PoE support. You can solve this by disabling the PoE PSE feature on the proper ETH
port in the router’s Web interface, see Configuration manual for SmartFlex routers [2].
State indication of WAN LED is updated every 10 seconds.
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