Advantech SmartFlex SR309 User manual

LTE Industrial Router
SmartFlex SR309
USER MANUAL

SmartFlex SR309
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Advantech Czech s.r.o., Sokolska 71, 562 04 Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic
Document No. MAN-0010-EN, revision from February 8, 2023. Released in the Czech Republic.
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions 2
2 Directives & Statements 3
2.1 Product Disposal Instructions ............................ 3
2.2 KC Statements .................................... 3
2.2.1 Radio ..................................... 3
2.2.2 EMC ...................................... 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 .................................. 10
5.3 Delivery identification ................................ 10
5.4 Order codes ...................................... 11
5.5 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 12
5.6 Mounting Recommendations ............................ 12
5.7 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 13
5.8 Description of the rear panel ............................. 14
5.9 Description of the front panel ............................ 14
5.9.1 Status indication ............................... 15
5.9.2 Power connector PWR ............................ 16
5.9.3 Antenna connector ANT, DIV, GPS and WiFi ............... 18
5.9.4 SIM card reader ............................... 19
5.9.5 MicroSD card reader ............................. 20
5.9.6 Ethernet Ports (ETH0 and ETH1) ...................... 22
5.9.7 Power over Ethernet (PoE) PSE ...................... 23
5.9.8 USB Port ................................... 25
5.9.9 I/O Port .................................... 26
5.9.10 Reset ..................................... 28
5.10 Interfaces Description ................................ 29
5.10.1 SWITCH interface .............................. 29
5.10.2 RS232-RS485/422 interface ........................ 31
6 First Use 34
6.1 Connecting the router before first use ....................... 34
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6.2 Start .......................................... 35
6.3 Configuration ..................................... 35
6.3.1 Configuration by web browser ........................ 35
7 Technical Parameters 37
7.1 Basic parameters ................................... 37
7.2 Standards and regulations .............................. 38
7.3 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 38
7.4 Technical parameters of Cellular Module ...................... 39
7.5 Parameters of GNSS ................................. 41
7.6 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 42
7.7 Technical parameters of I/O port .......................... 43
7.8 Technical Parameters of Power over Ethernet (PoE) ............... 43
7.9 Other Technical Parameters ............................. 44
8 Related Documents 45
9 Troubleshooting 46
9.1 FAQ .......................................... 46
10 Customer Support 49
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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 (metal) ................................. 9
7 Basic version with WiFi (metal) ........................... 9
8 Version SWITCH (metal) ............................... 9
9 Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal) ......................... 9
10 Version RS232-RS485 (metal) ........................... 10
11 Version RS232-RS485 & WiFi (metal) ....................... 10
12 Label examples .................................... 10
13 Basic dimensions of the router box ......................... 12
14 Default position of metal DIN rail clip ........................ 13
15 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 13
16 SmartFlex front panel ................................ 14
17 Power connector ................................... 16
18 Connection of power supply ............................. 16
19 Connecting the antenna ............................... 18
20 SIM cards ....................................... 19
21 MicroSD card ..................................... 20
22 Ethernet connector .................................. 22
23 Connection of Ethernet cable ............................ 22
24 PoE PSE usage ................................... 23
25 USB connector .................................... 25
26 I/O connector ..................................... 26
27 Binary connection .................................. 27
28 Router reset ...................................... 28
29 Version with SWITCH board ............................. 29
30 Version with RS232-RS485/422 interface ..................... 31
31 RS232 connector ................................... 32
32 RS485/422 connector ................................ 32
33 Connection of jumpers ................................ 33
34 Router connection .................................. 34
35 Entering the IP address of the router ........................ 35
36 Entering login information .............................. 36
37 Router web interface ................................. 36
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List of Tables
1 Router versions .................................... 9
2 HW Revisions History ................................ 10
3 Delivery identification ................................ 10
4 Order Codes Overview ................................ 11
5 Front panel description ................................ 14
6 LED status indication ................................. 15
7 Connection of power connector ........................... 16
8 Technical specifications of microSD card ...................... 20
9 Ethernet connector pinout .............................. 22
10 Insulation strength of Ethernet ports ........................ 22
11 Connection of USB connector ............................ 25
12 Connection of I/O port ................................ 26
13 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 26
14 Description of router reset and restart ....................... 28
15 State indication of the SWITCH interface ...................... 29
16 SWITCH interface parameters ............................ 30
17 Connection of RS232 connector .......................... 31
18 Connection of RS485 connector .......................... 32
19 Connection of RS422 connector .......................... 32
20 Technical specification of RS232 and RS485 ................... 33
21 Basic parameters ................................... 37
22 Standards and regulations .............................. 38
23 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 38
24 Technical parameters of cellular module ...................... 39
25 Technical parameters of GNSS ........................... 41
26 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 42
27 Characteristics of inputs ............................... 43
28 PoE PD: parameters for opposite PSE ....................... 43
29 PoE PSE parameters ................................ 43
30 Other technical parameters ............................. 44
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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. Directives and Statements
2.1 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 its life this product 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.
2.2 KC Statements
2.2.1 Radio
Translation: the service related to human safety is not allowed because this device may
have the possibility of the radio interference.
Translation: For RF device using 5150-5250 MHz, this device shall be used for indoor only.
2.2.2 EMC
EMI Class A statement
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3. Router Description
SmartFlex SR309 is an industrial cellular router intended for the South Korean markets
(SKT carrier only). This router is an ideal device for wireless communication in mobile net-
works that make use of LTE, HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS technology. Due to the high
speed of data transfer up to 150 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 PSE (Power over Ethernet – Power Source Equip-
ment), 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. The router can be pro-
vided only in a metal casing.
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 cable (1.5 m long),
•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),
•clip for the DIN rail,
•printed Quick Start Guide Leaflet.
Figure 5: Contents of package
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 SR309 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 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-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
Table 1: Router versions
Figure 6: Basic version (metal)
Figure 7: Basic version with WiFi (metal)
Figure 8: Version SWITCH (metal)
Figure 9: Version SWITCH and WiFi (metal)
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Figure 10: Version RS232-RS485 (metal) Figure 11: Version RS232-RS485 & 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.
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
5.3 Delivery identification
Trade name Product name Description
SmartFlex SR309 SmartFlex Router in a metal box
Table 3: Delivery identification
Figure 12: Label examples
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5.4 Order codes
Order codes overview is shown in the table below.
Order code Features – interfaces Box
BB-SR30900020-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader
Metal
BB-SR30900120-SWH LTE module, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader
Metal
BB-SR30900320-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, RS232, RS485
Metal
BB-SR30908020-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, PoE PSE
Metal
BB-SR30908120-SWH LTE module, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, PoE PSE
Metal
BB-SR30908320-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, PoE PSE, RS232, RS485
Metal
BB-SR30910020-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi
Metal
BB-SR30910120-SWH LTE module, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi
Metal
BB-SR30910320-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi, RS232, RS485
Metal
BB-SR30918020-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi, PoE PSE
Metal
BB-SR30918120-SWH LTE module, 5x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi, PoE PSE
Metal
BB-SR30918320-SWH LTE module, 2x ETH, 1x USB, 2x BI, 1x BO, 1x microSD
reader, 2x SIM reader, WiFi, PoE PSE, RS232, RS485
Metal
Table 4: Order Codes Overview
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5.5 Basic dimensions of the router box
Figure 13: Basic dimensions of the router box
5.6 Mounting Recommendations
•It is possible to place the router on a flat surface,
•DIN rail EN 60715 with the included plastic or metal clip.
For most applications with a built-in router within a switchboard, it is possible to recognize
two kinds of environments:
•A non-public, industry environment of low voltage with high interference,
•a public environment of low voltage and without high interference.
For both of these environments, it is possible to mount the router to a switchboard, af-
ter which there is no need to have examination immunity or issues in connection with EMC
according to EN 61439-1:2011.
In compliance with the EN 61439-1:2011 specification, it is necessary to observe the
following assembly instructions for a router attached to a switchboard:
•For whip antennas it is recommended to observe a minimum distance of 6 cm from ca-
bles and metal surfaces on every side in order to avoid interference. When using an
external antenna separate from the switchboard it is necessary to fit a lightning conduc-
tor.
•When mounting a router on sheet-steel we recommend using a cable antenna.
•For all cables, we recommend to bind the bunch, and for this we recommend:
–The length of the bunch (the combination of power supply and data cables) should
be a maximum 1.5 m. If the length of data cables exceeds 1.5 m or if the cable is
leading towards the switchboard, we recommend installing surge protectors.
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–Data cables must not have a reticular tension of ∼230 V/50 Hz or ∼120 V/60 Hz.
•Sufficient space must be left between each connector for the handling of cables,
•To ensure the correct functioning of the router we recommend the use of an earth-
bonding distribution frame for the grounding of the power supply of the router, data cables
and antenna within the switchboard.
5.7 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 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 14: Default position of 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 15: Removal from the DIN rail
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5.8 Description of the rear panel
The rear panel contains two holders for SIM cards (SIM1 and SIM2), a holder for microSD
card (SD) and an RST button used to restore the default configuration and reboot the router.
5.9 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)
ANT SMA Connector for main antenna
DIV SMA Connector for diversity antenna
GPS SMA Connector for GPS antenna
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 5: Front panel description
Figure 16: SmartFlex front panel
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