Beckhoff CU8210-D004-0200 User manual

Manual | EN
CU8210-D004-0200
LTE USB stick for North America
12/20/2021 | Version: 1.0

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Notes on the documentation ....................................................................................................................5
1.1 Representation and structure of warnings.........................................................................................6
1.2 Documentation issue status ..............................................................................................................7
2 For your safety...........................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Intended use......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Staff qualification ...............................................................................................................................8
2.3 Safety instructions .............................................................................................................................9
3 Product overview.....................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Structure ..........................................................................................................................................10
3.2 System requirements.......................................................................................................................11
4 Insert SIM and microSD card..................................................................................................................12
5 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Installing the driver ..........................................................................................................................13
5.2 Set up Access Point Name (APN) ...................................................................................................15
5.3 Use under TwinCAT ........................................................................................................................17
5.4 Use AT commands ..........................................................................................................................18
6 Diagnostic LED ........................................................................................................................................19
7 Technical data..........................................................................................................................................20
8 Support and Service................................................................................................................................21

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Notes on the documentation
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1 Notes on the documentation
This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who
are familiar with applicable national standards.
It is essential that the documentation and the following notes and explanations are followed when installing
and commissioning the components.
It is the duty of the technical personnel to use the documentation published at the respective time of each
installation and commissioning.
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
requirements for safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.
Disclaimer
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development.
We reserve the right to revise and change the documentation at any time and without prior announcement.
No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the
data, diagrams and descriptions in this documentation.
Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, TwinCAT/BSD®, TC/BSD®, EtherCAT®, EtherCAT G®, EtherCAT G10®, EtherCAT P®,
Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC®, XTS® and XPlanar® are registered trademarks of and licensed by
Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
Patent Pending
The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents:
EP1590927, EP1789857, EP1456722, EP2137893, DE102015105702
with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries.
EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Germany
Copyright
© Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to
others without express authorization are prohibited.
Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a
patent, utility model or design.

Notes on the documentation
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1.1 Representation and structure of warnings
The following warnings are used in the documentation. Read and follow the warnings.
Warnings relating to personal injury:
DANGER
Hazard with high risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hazard with medium risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
There is a low-risk hazard that can result in minor injury.
Warnings relating to damage to property or the environment:
NOTE
There is a potential hazard to the environment and equipment.
Notes showing further information or tips:
This notice provides important information that will be of assistance in dealing with the product or
software. There is no immediate danger to product, people or environment.

Notes on the documentation
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1.2 Documentation issue status
Version Modifications
1.0 First version

For your safety
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2 For your safety
Read the chapter on safety and follow the instructions in order to protect from personal injury and damage to
equipment.
Limitation of liability
All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Unauthorized modifications and changes to the hardware or software configuration, which go
beyond the documented options, are prohibited and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co.
KG.
In addition, the following actions are excluded from the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG:
• Failure to comply with this documentation.
• Improper use.
• Use of untrained personnel.
• Use of unauthorized replacement parts.
2.1 Intended use
With the CU8210-D004-0200 4G USB stick, Beckhoff Industrial PCs can be equipped with a GSM/UMTS/
LTE modem and subsequently connect to a mobile communication network. The USB stick can also receive
and send text messages using the Short Message Service (SMS).
The 4G USB stick was developed for a work environment that conforms to protection class IP20. This
involves finger protection and protection against solid foreign objects up to 12.5 mm, but not protection
against water. Operation of the devices in wet and dusty environments is not permitted, unless specified
otherwise. The specified limits for electrical and technical data must be adhered to.
The 4G USB stick is used to:
• equip Industrial PCs with an internet connection in rural areas without a comprehensive wired
infrastructure;
• establish a mobile communication connection between devices over long distances,
• or to reach difficult to access machine or plants such as wind turbines more easily. In addition, service
technicians can check the status of a plant with the help of a direct connection to the Device Manager
or a remote connection.
Improper use
The 4G USB stick is not suitable for operation in the following areas:
• areas in which the use of radio devices is prohibited.
• Potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Areas with an aggressive environment, e.g. aggressive gases or chemicals.
• applications that require real-time communication via radio.
2.2 Staff qualification
All operations involving Beckhoff software and hardware may only be carried out by qualified personnel with
knowledge of control and automation engineering. The qualified personnel must have knowledge of the
administration of the Industrial PC and the associated network.
All interventions must be carried out with knowledge of control programming, and the qualified personnel
must be familiar with the current standards and guidelines for the automation environment.

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2.3 Safety instructions
The following safety instructions must be followed during installation and working with networks and the
software.
Mobile communication
• Make sure that a minimum distance of 20 cm is maintained to people during operation.
• The USB stick can be impaired in the vicinity of metal constructions or plants that emit electromagnetic
waves. Plan the distances and use the USB stick in such a way that the connection between the USB
stick and the mobile communication network is as unobstructed as possible.
• Do not allow any dust, liquids or vapors that could damage the USB stick to get inside it. Use the USB
stick together with the CU8210-M001-01x0 or CU8210-M002-0100 cabinet dome in order to protect it
against environmental influences.
Working with networks
• Restrict access to all devices to an authorized circle of persons.
• Change the default passwords to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
• Protect the devices with a firewall.
• Apply the IT security precautions according to IEC 62443, in order to limit access to and control of
devices and networks.

Product overview
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3 Product overview
The 4G USB stick is equipped with a GSM/UMTS/LTE modem, which makes a wireless connection to a
mobile communication infrastructure possible. Industrial PCs that require a mobile communication
connection can be retrofitted with the 4G USB stick.
The USB stick is suitable for worldwide use, please note the regionally required radio certificates before
commissioning. The USB stick is downwardly compatible and supports the 2G and 3G band.
The USB stick enables the exchange of data at a transfer rate of up to 150 Mbit/s (DL) and 50 Mbit/s (UL)
and can also be controlled with the help of AT commands.
The equipment of the USB stick includes:
• a USB interface for the supply of power and data transmission,
• a slot for a nano-SIM (4FF)
• a slot for a microSD card
3.1 Structure
Fig.1: Structure of a CU8210-D004-0200 4G USB stick.
Table1: Legend for the configuration.
No. Component Description
1Diagnostic LED [}19] The diagnostic LED indicates the status of the USB stick and, for
example, whether the USB stick is switched on, whether a network
is within range or whether the USB stick has already established a
connection.
2 Cover The SIM card slot is located under the cover.
3 MicroSD card Slot for microSD card as removable data storage device. Cards up
to 32GB are supported.
4 Nano-SIM Slot for the SIM card.

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3.2 System requirements
Table2: System requirements - CU8210-D004-0200.
Operating system Version
Windows Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32 and 64-bit)
TwinCAT/BSD TwinCAT/BSD v.12.1

Insert SIM and microSD card
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4 Insert SIM and microSD card
NOTE
Short circuit
The SIM card or the USB stick can be damaged. Do not remove the SIM card during operation and switch
the Industrial PC off.
In this work step we show you how to insert a SIM and microSD card in the USB stick. Use the nano-SIM
card format for the SIM card slot.
If you insert a microSD card into the USB stick, the stick can also be used as a removable data storage
device. MicroSD cards with up to 32GB storage capacity are supported.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the cover of the USB stick back and remove it.
2. Push the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the chip facing downwards. The diagonal edge points away
from the USB plug.
3. Push the microSD card into the microSD card slot with the contacts facing down.
4. Place the cover on the USB stick and push it forwards until it engages again.
ðIn the next step you can establish a connection to the mobile communication network.

Configuration
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5 Configuration
5.1 Installing the driver
In this work step we show you how to install the driver for the 4G USB stick. The appropriate driver is already
on the USB stick. Following the installation, a new network interface is created in Windows.
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the USB stick.
2. The USB stick is recognized as a CD drive.
3. Run the Setup.exe file to start the installation.
4. After installation, new devices are detected.

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ðThe drivers have been installed successfully if a new network interface appears.
In the next step you can use the tool Beckhoff LTE Stick, search for the LTE stick and set up the
access point name (APN) of the network provider (see: Set up Access Point Name (APN) [}15]).

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5.2 Set up Access Point Name (APN)
Initially and once only, the USB stick must be given the access point name (APN), the access point of the
network provider. You must ask your provider for the appropriate access point information. The tool
Beckhoff LTE Stick is available for setting up the APN.
You can also set up the LTE stick using AT commands via a tool such as PuTTY (see: Use AT commands
[}18]).
Requirements:
• Inserted SIM card.
• The Beckhoff LTE Stick tool. Provided by Beckhoff Service.
Proceed as follows:
1. Run the program bhf.ltestick.exe as administrator.
The tool scans the system for connected LTE sticks.
2. If the SIM card requires a PIN, you will be prompted to enter a PIN.

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3. Enter the APN information of your provider and click on Add.
ðYou can then close the tool. The APN information is now permanently stored in the stick. When restarting
the system, depending on the provider, you may have to unlock the SIM card again using the PIN. You
should therefore consider whether you want to or can switch off the PIN. Normally, however, the PIN also
remains stored in the stick. The interface is now ready for use and the connection to the Internet is
active.

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5.3 Use under TwinCAT
The LTE stick can also be used under TwinCAT, for example to send short messages (SMS) from TwinCAT
with the aid of the SendSMS function block. This requires the COM port of the LTE stick, which can be
viewed in the Windows Device Manager.
Proceed as follows:
1. Start the Device Manager.
2. Double-click on the device ACS HS-USB Modem.
3. Click the Modem tab. The COM port of the LTE stick is displayed at Port..
4. The LTE stick can be addressed under TwinCAT via this COM port.
ðIn this case the COM port can be connected via the TwinCAT Function TF6340. The function TF6350
brings the SMS functionality to the machine with the help of function blocks.

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5.4 Use AT commands
The LTE stick can also be configured using AT commands via a tool such as PuTTY. The listing of the lower
AT commands is not comprehensive and is limited to the most important commands.
Check whether the SIM card is already unlocked:
AT+CPIN?
Output:
+CPIN: SIM PIN Card is still locked.
+CPIN: READY Card is no longer locked.
Enter the PIN if the SIM card still needs to be unlocked:
AT+CPIN=<your pin>
If the SIM card is unlocked, the PIN request can be deactivated by the following command:
AT+CLCK=“SC“,0,“<your pin>“
To reactivate the PIN request after a reboot of the stick:
AT+CLCK=“SC“,1,“<your pin>“
Assign a new PIN:
AT+CPWD=”SC”,”<pin old>”,”<pin new>”
Show APNs already registered on the stick:
at +cgdcont?
Output:
+CGDCONT:
1,"IPV4V6","internet.telekom","0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0",0,0,0,0
+CGDCONT:
2,"IPV4V6","internet.beckhoff","0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0",0,0,0,0
Enter new APNs:
at+cgdcont= Index(max24),"IP","your apn"
Example:
at+cgdcont=1,"IPV4V6","internet.telekom"
Delete APN:
at+cgdcont=<select Index>

Diagnostic LED
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Display Flashing code Description
Off No power supply / flight mode.
Red Boot up / modem searches for
network (2G/3G/4G).
Green Modem registered in 2G/3G
network, in idle state without data
exchange.
Blue Modem registered in 4G network, in
idle state without data exchange.
Green, flashing Modem exchanges data in the
2G/3G network.
Blue, flashing Modem exchanges data in the 4G
network
All colors, flashing
Red > Green > Blue
Software is updating, no internet
access.

Technical data
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Table3: Technical data, dimensions and weights.
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 97 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm
Weight approx. 30 g
Type 4G USB stick
Chipset Qualcomm MDM 9X07
LTE R9
HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/
WCDMA
R8
4G band LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B14/B17/B20/B66 LTE-TDD: B38/B39/
B40/B41
3G band B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
2G band 850/900/1800/1900
Data transfer rate LTE DL 150 Mbit/s, UL 50 Mbit/s
DC-PA+ DL 42 Mbit/s, UL 5.76 Mbit/s
HSPA+ DL 21 Mbit/s, UL 5.76 Mbit/s
Power supply 5 V
Operating systems Windows 7/10, TwinCAT/BSD
SIM card USIM card, format: nano-SIM (4FF)
Internal antenna supports antenna diversity for 3G/4G
Telecommunication
services
Short Message Service (SMS)
Diagnostic LED 1 network status
Table4: Technical data, approvals.
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Approvals North America
Table5: Technical data, environmental conditions.
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Ambient temperature
during operation
-10…+55°C
Ambient temperature
during storage
-10…+55°C
Protection class IP 20