COBHAM EXPLORER 540 User manual

What’s in the box?
Step 2: Connect cables Step 3: Install the EXPLORER 540
EXPLORER 540
Installation guide
Step 1: Insert SIM card
If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Cleaning: Clean the exterior of the EXPLORER 540 with a damp cloth.
X2: Ethernet,
RJ-45
X1: Ethernet,
Spring-loaded
terminals
X4: DC input,
Screw terminals
X5: I/O,
Spring-loaded
terminals
X6: USB Micro B
(in the side wall -
not visible here)
X7: Chassis GND,
Screw terminal
LED =
LED =
EXPLORER 540 terminal
with pole mount kit
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You need a BGAN SIM card for either BGAN M2M or BGAN class 2 services. To insert the SIM
card, do as follows:
NOTE: Make sure the EXPLORER 540 is not
powered when you insert or remove the SIM
card!
1. Open the cover for the interface enclosure
at the back of the
EXPLORER 540. Use the included Torx bit
to unscrew the screws.
2. Locate the SIM holder in the middle of the
compartment.
3. Slide the lock to release the SIM holder.
4. Lift the end of the SIM holder and insert
the SIM card as shown.
5. Lower the SIM card holder with the SIM
card inserted and lock it.
6. When all cables are connected, put the
cover back on and tighten the screws.
NOTE: Make sure the PIN for the SIM card is
either disabled or set up for automatic valida-
tion. For details, see the EXPLORER 540 User
and integrator’s manual.
A pole mount kit is included in the package. To mount the EXPLORER 540 on a pole, do as
follows:
To maintain the Ingress Protection rating of the EXPLORER 540 and to avoid cables acciden-
tally being disconnected, all cable connections are made inside the interface enclosure at the
back of the EXPLORER 540.
Tools:
• Use the provided Torx bit to open the interface enclosure at the back of the terminal
• Useaatbladescrewdriver(max.2mm/0.08”wide)topressdownthespring-loaded
terminals
• Useaatbladescrewdriver(max.3.5mm/0.14”wide)tounscrewandfastenthescrew
terminals
1. Lead the cable(s) through the cable gland(s) and gasket(s) (suitable for cable diameter
5-10mm/0.2”-0.4”).ForC1D2installations,usethesuppliedC1D2approvedcableglands.
Makesurethecableglandsttightly.
2. Connect the cables according to your
conguration.Seethereverseofthis
guideforpinout,specicationsand
examplecongurationdrawing.
The RJ-45 connector of the LAN cable
can pass through the standard cable
gland. (see picture)
3. If you are not using PoE to power
the EXPLORER 540, connect a power
cable between the DC input terminals
and a current-limited power supply
or an external battery as described
below.
4. When all cables are connected, mount the cover for the interface enclosure and tighten
the screws with the included Torx bit.
Important! If you only need to install one cable, mount the provided blanking plug in the
unused hole to maintain the Ingress Protection (IP grade) of the terminal.
To connect to the DC input:
1. Lead the cable through the cable gasket
at the DC input.
2. If the DC cable is shielded, insert the end
of the shield into the screw terminal
marked 3-GND and tighten the screw to
torque0.5Nm/4.5lbfin.
3. Insert the negative wire into the termi-
nal marked 2-DCIN - in the DC terminal
block and tighten the screw to torque
0.5Nm/4.5lbfin.
4. Insert the positive wire into the terminal
marked 1-DCIN + in the DC terminal
block and tighten the screw to torque
0.5Nm/4.5lbfin.
5. Tighten the cable gland.
The following items are included in the
delivery:
• EXPLORER 540 terminal
• Pole mount kit
• 2 standard cable glands
• 2 C1D2 approved cable glands
• 1 Blanking plug
• Torx bit Size TX10 (tamper resi-
stant,1/4”Hexdrive)formounting/
unmounting the cover for the
interface enclosure
• Installation guide (this guide)
EXPLORER 540 User and integrator’s manual (part no. 98-148232) as well as other language
versions of this installation guide are available for download at the Cobham SYNC Partner
Portal. Go to www.cobham.com/satcom and select Cobham SYNC Partner Portal > Downloads.
Caution!
Do not connect the
positive or negative
wire to 3-GND!
Pole size
1”to1.5”
(33.7 to 48.3 mm)
Note: If the LED is steady yellow, it means the
installation failed and there is a warning.
If you can connect a computer locally to the EXPLORER 540, you can use the web interface to
follow the progress on screen, see any warnings, and restart the installation if necessary. See
Verifying and troubleshooting the installation on the back.
Note:TheinstallationwillfailiftheSIMcardrequiresauserdenedAPN value and you have
not yet entered this in the EXPLORER 540. Specify the APN value and restart the installation.
For details, see the EXPLORER 540 User and integrator’s manual.
1. Attach the base of the pole mount
bracket to the EXPLORER 540 using the
includedHexLkeyonthe4screws.Cau-
tion! Max. length of the screws is 9 mm/
0.35”!Longerscrewscandamagethe
EXPLORER 540.
2. Unscrew two of the long screws from the
pole mount kit to leave one side open for
the pole.
3. Place the pole mount kit with the
EXPLORER 540 around the pole as shown.
4. Remount the two remaining long screws.
Do not tighten the screws completely until
you have pointed the antenna.
5. Power up the system.
Observe the LED between the cable glands
(see LED description on the back).
• LEDashingrapidlygreen:Startingup
• LEDashingyellow:Pointing
• LED steady yellow: Warning!
See Verifying and troubleshooting
the installation on the back.
6. WhenLEDashesyellow:Turnandtiltthe
EXPLORER 540 and use the pointing sound
to obtain the highest possible signal
strength (continuous sound = best signal).
7. When you have the highest possible
signal strength, tighten all the screws on
the pole mount kit to keep the EXPLORER
540 in the pointed positionThe EXPLORER
540 will automatically exit the pointing
process once it has detected a stable
BGAN signal.
8. When the pointing process has ended, the
LED changes as follows:
• LEDashinggreen:
Verifying network connection
• LED steady green and then off:
Ready - installation process has ended
successfully. The LED is disabled (off)
after a few minutes.

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System Conguration - Example
Technical specications
Item Specication
Dimensions 202 x 202 x 65 mm/ 8.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 inches
Weight 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs (excl. cellular modem)
Power supply PoE
Power supply DC
42.5 to 57 VDC According to: PoE+ IEEE 802.3at type 2 class 4
10.5 to 32 VDC
Transient overvoltage Overvoltage category II
Power consumption (typical) Power save (Wake on GPIO or timer): 0.1W@12VDC/ 2.4W PoE
Power save (Wake on LAN): 0.9W@12VDC/ 2.3W PoE
Standby: 2.3W@12VDC/ 3.5 W PoE
Transmitting: 19 W (21 W incl. LTE modem)
IP grade IP66
Operating temperature, C1D2
Hazardouslocations
-40 to +55°C/-40 to +131°F
Operating temperature,
Non-Hazardouslocations
Full operation: -40 to +55°C/-40 to +131°F,
Operation above 55°C/ 131°F is allowed, but not guaranteed. The built-in protection circuit
closes down the terminal when the internal temperature reaches 84°C/ 183°F.
Environment condition Outdoor mounting and use in harsh environment
Max.altitudeforHazardouslocations 2000 m/ 6561 ft
Relative humidity 95% humidity non-condensing at 40°C/ 104°F
Pollution degree Pollution degree 2
Verifying and troubleshooting the installation
LED status before
completion of the
installation process
Description
Off Light indicator has been disabled or Power off
Greenashingrapidly Starting up
Yellowashing BGAN pointing
Greenashing Verifying network connectivity
Green constant Ready
Yellowashingrapidly Closing down
Yellow constant Warning (user recoverable).
See web interface for the warning text.
Red constant Error. See the web interface.
Blueashing Uploading software to the terminal
DC power connector (X4)
Pin Signal
1 DCIN+
2 DCIN-
3 GND
Connectors and pin allocation
USB connector (X6)
Pin Signal
1 +5V
2 Dm
3 Dp
4 ID
5 GND
I/O connector (X5)
Pin Signal Details Specications
1 GPI Power save control
input
Max.32VDC,High:1.3-32VDC,Low:0-1.2VDC
Congurableinwebinterface:
Request wake up or Power save on/off and
Active high or low
2 GPO Terminal ready
output
Open collector max 400 mA, 10.5-32 VDC
Congurableinwebinterface:Activehighorlow
3 GPIO General purpose
input/ output
Input:Max.32VDC,High:1.3-32VDC,Low:0-1.2VDC
Output: Open collector max 400 mA, 10.5-32 VDC
Congurableinwebinterface:Inputoroutputand
Active high or low
4 GND Ground N/A
IMPORTANT: You must use either X1 or X2 for
LAN, not both!
The EXPLORER 540 has the following connectors/
terminals:
• X1: LAN/PoE, Spring-loaded terminals
• X2: LAN/PoE, RJ-45 connector
• X3: SIM card
• X4: DC input, Screw terminals
• X5: I/O, Spring-loaded terminals
• X6: USB, micro B connector
• X7: Chassis GND, Screw terminal
Battery
M2M indoor
equipment
Indoor equipment
DC
Probe
Solar panel
Ethernet
Internet
BGAN M2M service
via satellite
Light indicator (LED)
Note: After completion of the installation
process the LED will only be lit for a short pe-
riod at power-up and then be off until a new
installation process is started.
Note:Thisdrawingisjustanexample.Yourcongurationmayuseothertypesofequipment.
C1D2:
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D
OR non-hazardous locations only.
This equipment must be installed using wiring methods as required for Class I,
Division 2 as per the NEC and/or CEC.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not connect or disconnect
equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-
hazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT– RISQUE D’EXPLOSION– Ne pas brancher ou
débrancher un équipement sauf si le courant a été coupé ou la zone est
réputée non dangereuse.
LAN/PoE connector (X1 or X2)
Pin Signal
1 TXp (PoE+)
2 TXm (PoE+)
3 RXp (PoE-)
4 POE+
5 POE+
6 RXm (PoE-)
7 POE-
8 POE-
Cable requirements
If the LED turns steady yellow, it means the installation failed, e.g. because the terminal was
unable to detect a stable BGAN signal or veriify the network connection.
If you connect a computer locally to the terminal, you can use the built-in web interface to follow
the progress on screen during installation, and to see warning messages if the installation failed.
1. Connect your computer to the LAN interface of EXPLORER 540.
2. Open your browser on the con-
nected computer.
3. Power up the terminal.
4. Access the web interface
at the local IP address (de-
fault192.168.0.1).
5. Enter the user name: User and
password: <serial number of the
terminal>.
Number Cable Requirements
1 DC Power
cable
1.5 mm2/15AWGcopperwire,UVresistant,Temperaturerating:105°C/
221°F, Max. cable length: 12 m/ 39 ft at 12 V operation, 200 m/ 656 ft at
24 V operation.
2 LAN cable Cable: Ethernet Min. Cat 5 Solid copper wire, STP. Max. length: 100 m/
328 ft, Temperature rating: 95°C/ 203°F.
PoE source according to PoE+ IEEE 802.3at type 2 class 4.
3 I/O cables 0,2 mm2to 0,5 mm2(26 AWG til 20 AWG), output up to 2A.
Use shielded cable on input if not actively driven high/low.