Advantech SmartStart SL302 User manual

LTE Industrial Router
SmartStart SL302
USER MANUAL

SmartStart SL302
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Danger – Information regarding user safety or potential damage to the router.
Attention – Problems that can arise in specific situations.
Information, notice – Useful tips or information of special interest.
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Document No. MAN-0002-EN, revision from June 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 FCC Compliance Statement ............................. 3
3 Router Description 5
3.1 LTE Category 1 (Cat.1) ............................... 5
3.2 Basic HW Information ................................ 5
3.3 Configuration and Diagnostics ............................ 5
3.4 Usage of the Router ................................. 6
4 Contents of Package 9
5 Router Design 10
5.1 Router Versions .................................... 10
5.2 Delivery Identification ................................ 11
5.3 Order Codes ..................................... 11
5.4 Basic Dimensions of the Router ........................... 12
5.4.1 Front view ................................... 12
5.4.2 Top view .................................... 12
5.4.3 Bottom view .................................. 13
5.4.4 Rear view ................................... 13
5.5 Mounting recommendations ............................. 14
5.6 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 15
5.7 Description of the Rear Panel ............................ 16
5.8 Description of the Front Panel ............................ 16
5.8.1 Status indication ............................... 17
5.8.2 Power PWR/IO Connector .......................... 18
5.8.3 Antenna Connector ANT, DIV and WiFi .................. 21
5.8.4 SIM Card Reader ............................... 22
5.8.5 Ethernet Port ETH .............................. 23
5.8.6 Serial Port RS232 .............................. 24
5.8.7 Reset ..................................... 25
6 First Use 26
6.1 Connecting the Router Before the First Use .................... 26
6.2 Start .......................................... 27
6.3 Configuration ..................................... 27
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6.3.1 Configuration by web browser ........................ 27
7 Technical Parameters 29
7.1 Basic Parameters ................................... 29
7.2 Technical specification of user interfaces ...................... 30
7.3 Standards and Regulations ............................. 30
7.4 Type Tests and Environmental Conditions ..................... 31
7.5 Technical Parameters of Cellular Module ...................... 32
7.6 Technical Parameters of WiFi ............................ 33
7.7 Other Technical Parameters ............................. 34
8 Related Documents 35
9 Troubleshooting 36
9.1 FAQ .......................................... 36
10 Customer Support 39
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List of Figures
1 Access to the Internet from LAN .......................... 6
2 Backed up access to the Internet .......................... 7
3 Using a VPN tunnel ................................. 7
4 Serial Gateway .................................... 8
5 Contents of package ................................. 9
6 Front panel ...................................... 10
7 Product label ..................................... 11
8 Certification label ................................... 11
9 Front view ....................................... 12
10 Top view ........................................ 12
11 Bottom view ...................................... 13
12 Rear view ....................................... 13
13 Default position of metal DIN rail clip ........................ 15
14 Removal from the DIN rail .............................. 15
15 SmartStart front panel ................................ 16
16 PWR / IO connector .................................. 18
17 Circuit example – connection of power supply ................... 18
18 Binary connection .................................. 19
19 Connecting the antenna ............................... 21
20 SIM cards ....................................... 22
21 Ethernet connector .................................. 23
22 Connection of Ethernet cable ............................ 23
23 RS232 connector ................................... 24
24 Router reset ...................................... 25
25 Router connection .................................. 26
26 Entering the IP address of the router ........................ 27
27 Router web interface ................................. 28
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List of Tables
1 Router versions .................................... 10
2 Delivery identification ................................ 11
3 Order codes overview ................................ 11
4 Front panel description ................................ 16
5 Status indication ................................... 17
6 Connection of PWR / IO connector ......................... 18
7 Characteristics of binary input ............................ 19
8 Connection of Ethernet connector .......................... 23
9 Connection of RS232 connector .......................... 24
10 Description of router reset and restart ....................... 25
11 Basic parameters ................................... 29
12 Technical specification of user interfaces ...................... 30
13 Standards and Regulations ............................. 30
14 Type tests and environmental conditions ...................... 31
15 Technical parameters of cellular module ...................... 32
16 Technical parameters of WiFi ............................ 33
17 Other technical parameters ............................. 34
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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.
• Input voltage must not exceed 36 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 traveling 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 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.
2.2 FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Advantech Czech
could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your
authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under con-
ditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between
system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded
cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios,
televisions, and other electronic devices.
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