Advantech SmartFlex SR307 User manual

LTE Industrial Router
SmartFlex SR307
USER MANUAL

SmartFlex SR307
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Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 562 04 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic
Document No. MAN-0008-EN, revision from June 8, 2023. Released in the Czech Republic.
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions 2
2 WEEE directive 3
3 Router Description 4
3.1 Usage of the Router ................................. 5
4 Contents of Package 8
5 Router Design 9
5.1 Router versions .................................... 9
5.2 Product Revisions .................................. 11
5.3 Delivery identification ................................ 12
5.4 Order codes ...................................... 13
5.5 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 15
5.6 Mounting Recommendations ............................ 15
5.7 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 16
5.8 Description of the rear panel ............................. 17
5.9 Description of the front panel ............................ 17
5.9.1 Status indication ............................... 18
5.9.2 Power connector PWR ............................ 19
5.9.3 Antenna connector ANT, DIV and WiFi ................... 21
5.9.4 SIM card reader ............................... 22
5.9.5 MicroSD card reader ............................. 23
5.9.6 Ethernet Ports (ETH0 and ETH1) ...................... 25
5.9.7 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ......................... 26
5.9.8 USB Port ................................... 28
5.9.9 I/O Port .................................... 29
5.9.10 Reset ..................................... 31
5.10 Interfaces Description ................................ 32
5.10.1 SWITCH interface .............................. 32
5.10.2 RS232-RS485/422 interface ........................ 34
5.10.3 RS232-RS485-ETH interface ........................ 37
6 First Use 40
6.1 Connecting the router before first use ....................... 40
6.2 Start .......................................... 41
6.3 Configuration ..................................... 41
6.3.1 Configuration by web browser ........................ 41
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7 Technical Parameters 43
7.1 Basic parameters ................................... 43
7.2 Standards and regulations .............................. 44
7.3 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 45
7.4 Technical parameters of cellular module ...................... 46
7.5 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 47
7.6 Technical parameters of I/O port .......................... 47
7.7 Technical Parameters of Power over Ethernet (PoE) ............... 48
7.8 Other Technical Parameters ............................. 48
8 Related Documents 49
9 Troubleshooting 50
9.1 FAQ .......................................... 50
10 Customer Support 53
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List of Figures
1 Access to the Internet from LAN .......................... 5
2 Backed up access to the Internet .......................... 6
3 Using VPN tunnel .................................. 6
4 Serial Gateway .................................... 7
5 Contents of package ................................. 8
6 Basic version (plastic) ................................ 9
7 Basic version with WiFi (plastic) ........................... 9
8 Basic version (metal) ................................. 9
9 Basic version with WiFi (metal) ........................... 9
10 Version SWITCH (plastic) .............................. 10
11 Version SWITCH and WiFi (plastic) ......................... 10
12 Version RS232-RS485 (plastic) ........................... 10
13 Ver. RS232-RS485 & WiFi (plastic) ......................... 10
14 Version SWITCH (metal) ............................... 10
15 Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal) ......................... 10
16 Version RS232-RS485 (metal) ........................... 10
17 Version RS232-RS485 & WiFi (metal) ....................... 10
18 Version RS232-RS485-ETH (plastic) ........................ 11
19 RS232-RS485-ETH & WiFi (plastic) ........................ 11
20 Version RS232-RS485-ETH (metal) ........................ 11
21 RS232-RS485-ETH & WiFi (metal) ......................... 11
22 Label examples .................................... 12
23 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 15
24 Default position of plastic and metal DIN rail clip ................. 16
25 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 16
26 SmartFlex front panel ................................ 17
27 Power connector ................................... 19
28 Connection of power supply ............................. 19
29 Connecting of the antenna .............................. 21
30 SIM cards ....................................... 22
31 MicroSD card ..................................... 23
32 Ethernet connector .................................. 25
33 Connection of Ethernet cable ............................ 25
34 PoE PD usage .................................... 26
35 PoE PSE usage ................................... 27
36 USB connector .................................... 28
37 I/O connector ..................................... 29
38 Binary connection .................................. 30
39 Router reset ...................................... 31
40 Version with SWITCH board ............................. 32
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41 Version with RS232-RS485/422 interface ..................... 34
42 RS232 connector ................................... 34
43 RS485/422 connector ................................ 35
44 Connection of jumpers ................................ 36
45 Version with RS232-RS485-ETH interface ..................... 37
46 Ethernet connector .................................. 37
47 RS485 connector ................................... 38
48 RS232 connector ................................... 38
49 Router connection .................................. 40
50 Entering the IP address of the router ........................ 41
51 Entering login information .............................. 42
52 Router web interface ................................. 42
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List of Tables
1 Router versions .................................... 9
2 HW Revisions History ................................ 11
3 Delivery identification ................................ 12
4 Order codes overview ................................ 13
5 Power over Ethernet ................................. 13
6 Type of router box .................................. 14
7 Type of power supply plug .............................. 14
8 Examples of order code ............................... 14
9 Front panel description ................................ 17
10 LED status indication ................................. 18
11 Connection of power connector ........................... 19
12 Technical specifications of microSD card ...................... 23
13 Ethernet connector pinout .............................. 25
14 Insulation strength of Ethernet ports ........................ 25
15 Connection of USB connector ............................ 28
16 Connection of I/O port ................................ 29
17 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 29
18 Description of router reset and restart ....................... 31
19 State indication of the SWITCH interface ...................... 32
20 SWITCH interface parameters ............................ 33
21 Connection of RS232 connector .......................... 34
22 Connection of RS485 connector .......................... 35
23 Connection of RS422 connector .......................... 35
24 Technical specification of RS232 and RS485 ................... 36
25 Connections of the Ethernet Connector ...................... 37
26 Connections of Terminal Block Connector RS485 ................. 38
27 Connections of Terminal Block Connector RS232 ................. 38
28 State indication of the RS232-RS485-ETH interface ............... 39
29 Technical specification of RS232, RS485 and Ethernet .............. 39
30 Basic parameters ................................... 43
31 Standards and Regulations ............................. 44
32 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 45
33 Technical parameters of cellular module ...................... 46
34 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 47
35 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 47
36 PoE PD: parameters for opposite PSE ....................... 48
37 PoE PSE parameters ................................ 48
38 Other technical parameters ............................. 48
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1. Safety Instructions
Please, observe the following 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.
• Turn off the router and disconnect it from power supply before handling the SIM card.
•Caution! This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to
be present. The SIM card could be swallowed by small children.
• 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 users of the duty to observe the
restrictions concerning the utilization of radio devices at such places.
• Switch off the router when travelling by plane. Utilization of the router on 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 and / or may result in legal
sanctions.
• When using the router in close proximity to 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 environmental impact. 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. Re-
move 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
SmartFlex SR307 is an industrial cellular router designed for communication in mobile
networks that make use of LTE, HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS technology. The primary
purpose of these routers is their use in the 450 MHz band whose main advantage is the long
range. The lower frequency, the less transmitters are needed for covering. Due to the high
speed of data transfer up to 100 Mbps (download) and up to 50 Mbps (upload) is this router an
ideal solution for specialized M2M devices and IoT as well as for wireless connection of traffic
and security camera systems, individual computers, LAN networks, automatic teller machines
(ATM) and other self-service terminals.
The standard configuration includes two Ethernet 10/100 ports, one USB 2.0 Host port,
two binary inputs and one output (I/O connector). The device also has two readers for 3 V and
1.8 V SIM cards, which are located on the rear panel of the router. The router also includes
a microSD card port that supports up to 64 GB card storage (32 GB in the case of SDHC
cards). The router can be equipped with a WiFi module, but this must be part of the initial
configuration – it cannot be assembled to the router at some point in the future.
The router can be equipped with PoE PD (Power over Ethernet – Powered Device), which
allows the router to be powered via Ethernet. It can also be equipped with PoE PSE (Power
over Ethernet – Power Source Equipment), which lets the router to power other devices via
Ethernet. The SmartFlex router can also be configured with a wide variety of port options.
These can be SWITCH – three switched Ethernet ports; RS232-RS485/422 – combination of
serial interfaces; RS232-RS485-ETH – combination of serial interfaces and Ethernet port with
higher insulation. The router can be provided in either a plastic or metal casing, depending
upon the customer’s requirements.
Configuration of the router may be done via a password-protected Web interface. Web in-
terface provides detailed statistics about the router’s activities, signal strength, detailed system
log etc. The router supports the creation of VPN tunnels using IPSec, OpenVPN and L2TP
to ensure safe communication. DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, DynDNS, NTP, VRRP, control by SMS,
backup primary connection and many other functions are supported.
The router provides diagnostic functions which include automatically monitoring the PPP
connection, automatic restart in case of connection losses, and a hardware watchdog that
monitors the router status. The user may insert Linux scripts which are started on various
actions. It is possible to create up to four different configurations for the same router. These
configurations can be switched whenever necessary via Web interface, SMS or binary input
status. The router can automatically upgrade its configuration and firmware from your central
server. This allows for mass reconfiguration of numerous routers at the same time.
The router also supports additional software like R-SeeNet for permanent traffic monitoring
of routers.
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Examples of possible applications
• mobile office
• fleet management
• security system
• telematic
• telemetric
• remote monitoring
• vending and dispatcher machines
3.1 Usage of the Router
The router is primarily intended for these four basic situations:
I. Access to the Internet from LAN
Figure 1: Access to the Internet from LAN
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II. Backed up access to the Internet (from LAN)
Figure 2: Backed up access to the Internet
III. Secure networks interconnection or using VPN
Figure 3: Using VPN tunnel
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IV. Serial Gateway
Figure 4: Serial Gateway
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4. Contents of Package
Basic delivered set of router includes:
• router,
• power supply,
• crossover UTP cable,
• up to three external antennas,
• loose power and I/O connector (+8 pins1),
• 4-pins and 5-pins terminal block for RS485 and RS232
(only for version with interface RS232-RS485/422),
• 2 pieces of 5-pins terminal block for RS485
(only for version with interface RS485-RS485),
• 3-pins and 4-pins terminal block for RS485 and RS232
(only for version with interface RS232-RS485-ETH),
• clip for the DIN rail,
• printed Quick Start Guide Leaflet.
Figure 5: 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 SR307 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
SIM
BIN
BOUT
USB
SD
ETH
WiFi
232 485
Basic version 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x
Basic version with WiFi 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x
Version with SWITCH board 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5 x
Version with SWITCH board & WiFi 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 5 x 1 x
Version with RS232 board 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x
Version with RS232-RS485/422 board 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x
Version with RS232-RS485/422 & WiFi 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x
Version with RS232-RS485-ETH board 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 1 x
Version with RS232-RS485-ETH & WiFi 2 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 3 x 1 x 1 x 1 x
Table 1: Router versions
Figure 6: Basic version (plastic)
Figure 7: Basic version with WiFi (plastic)
Figure 8: Basic version (metal)
Figure 9: Basic version with WiFi (metal)
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Figure 10: Version SWITCH (plastic)
Figure 11: Version SWITCH and WiFi (plastic)
Figure 12: Version RS232-RS485 (plastic)
Figure 13: Ver. RS232-RS485 & WiFi (plastic)
Figure 14: Version SWITCH (metal)
Figure 15: Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal)
Figure 16: Version RS232-RS485 (metal)
Figure 17: Version RS232-RS485 & WiFi (metal)
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Figure 18: Version RS232-RS485-ETH (plastic)
Figure 19: RS232-RS485-ETH & WiFi (plastic)
Figure 20: Version RS232-RS485-ETH (metal)
Figure 21: RS232-RS485-ETH & WiFi (metal)
5.2 Product Revisions
For the product revision history, see the table below. The revision number is printed on the
packaging and product labels.
The router GUI can also display the product revision under Status -> General -> System
Information -> Product Revision. Please note that the default revision (Rev.1.0) is unavailable
here.
Rev.# Description
1.0 Initial version (revision not printed on the labels).
2.0 New SIM slot type; see PCN-2022-03 for details.
Table 2: HW Revisions History
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5.3 Delivery identification
Trade name Product name Description
SmartFlex SR307 SmartFlex Router in a plastic or metal box
Table 3: Delivery identification
Figure 22: Label examples
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5.4 Order codes
Order codes overview is shown in the table below.
Product Name Order code Features – interfaces
SR307 BB-SR3070x0yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader
SR307 BB-SR3071x0yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi
SR307 BB-SR3070x1yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader
SR307 BB-SR3071x1yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi
SR307 BB-SR3070x3yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, RS232,
RS485
SR307 BB-SR3071x3yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi,
RS232, RS485
SR307 BB-SR3070x4yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 3x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, RS232,
RS485
SR307 BB-SR3071x4yz∗LTE module supports 450 MHz, 3x ETH, 1x USB, 2x
BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi,
RS232, RS485
Table 4: 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 5: Power over Ethernet
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