CTEK Z45 Series User manual

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Z45x Series Industrial
Controllers
User Manual –UM002R4
Revision B
December 23, 2020
1891 N. Gaffey St. Ste. E
San Pedro, CA 90731
p. 310.241.2973
[e-mail]
www.ctekproducts.com

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................5
2. Applicable Models .....................................................................................5
Z4500XXX................................................................................................................... 5
Z4550XXX................................................................................................................... 5
Z44009XX ................................................................................................................... 5
3. Getting Started ............................................................................................6
Default Factory Settings.......................................................................................... 6
Administrative Access............................................................................................. 7
4. Controller Indication/Terminations/Switches...........................................9
Digital Outputs ......................................................................................................... 9
Wake-Up ................................................................................................................... 9
Analog/Digital/Pulse Inputs.................................................................................... 9
Power Input ............................................................................................................ 11
RS-485 Serial Interface........................................................................................... 11
RS-232 Serial Interface........................................................................................... 11
Reset Switch ........................................................................................................... 11
Default Switch ........................................................................................................ 11
LAN Led................................................................................................................... 11
Service Led ............................................................................................................. 11
Link Led ................................................................................................................... 12
5. Wireless Network Activation ....................................................................12
Prerequisites............................................................................................................ 12
Activation ............................................................................................................... 12
Installing Radio Network Specific Firmware ....................................................... 12
APN Selection and Account Provisioning .......................................................... 13
For Legacy CDMA Carriers................................................................................... 13
For Legacy GSM Carriers ...................................................................................... 13

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6. Security.......................................................................................................14
User Accounts ........................................................................................................ 14
Security Preferences.............................................................................................. 14
General Configuration.......................................................................................... 16
Web Administration............................................................................................... 16
IP White List ............................................................................................................. 16
SMS Management................................................................................................. 16
White List Status (SMS) ........................................................................................... 16
SSH Access.............................................................................................................. 16
Additional Security Features ................................................................................ 17
Multiple Failed Login Attempts ............................................................................ 17
Authlogread ........................................................................................................... 17
Intrusion Detection ................................................................................................ 17
7. Device Profile.............................................................................................17
Device Network Profile ......................................................................................... 17
Gateway Configuration ....................................................................................... 17
Client Configuration.............................................................................................. 17
Application Parameters........................................................................................ 18
Location.................................................................................................................. 18
Application Alarming............................................................................................ 18
Application Logging ............................................................................................. 18
Email Configuration............................................................................................... 18
Dashboard Groups................................................................................................ 18
Dashboard Options............................................................................................... 18
8. Local Interfaces.........................................................................................18
Port Forwarding...................................................................................................... 18
RS232/RS485 Ports .................................................................................................. 19
RS232/RS485 Options............................................................................................. 19
9. Tunneling and Encryption.........................................................................20
GRE Tunnels ............................................................................................................ 20
IPsec Tunnels........................................................................................................... 21

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System-Wide IPsec Tunnel Options...................................................................... 21
Individual IPsec Tunnel Options ........................................................................... 21
10. Time and Location Source .......................................................................23
Cellular Network .................................................................................................... 23
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server.................................................................... 23
GPS Location.......................................................................................................... 23
11. Location Source ........................................................................................23
12. SkyCloud Services ....................................................................................23
13. Tools ............................................................................................................24
Flash Update Client............................................................................................... 24
Backup and Restore.............................................................................................. 24
14. Applications...............................................................................................24

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Introduction
Welcome to the Ctek Z-45 Series Controller User’s Guide. The Z-45 Series is a gateway
applications platform that provides advanced monitoring and control features over
wired and wireless infrastructure and cellular 4G/LTE service on all North American
networks with fallback 3G service appropriate for that network. This User’s Guide will
explain the basic operation of the application platform and router, and take you
through the necessary settings to get your wireless application online securely.
Additional information concerning many of the advanced features of the Z4550 is
found in TechNotes available at www.ctekproducts.com.
Applicable Models
Z4500XXX
Z4550XXX
Z44009XX

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Getting Started
Default Factory Settings
Factory default settings are defined in the table below. Factory settings can be restored
any time by pressing and holding the default switch for 5 seconds and releasing it when
the service and link LEDs begin a repetitive (red/orange) flashing routine. At that point
the device will reboot (power-cycle) and will return to service with the factory defaults
in place.
Setting or Parameter
Factory Default
Administrative User ID
ctek *** Change after first login ***
Administrative password
ctek *** Change after first login ***
Administrative IP address
192.168.1.10
Network Configuration
Gateway
DHCP Server
Enabled
Administrative LAN and WAN port
Port 80 –See security section below
Firewall Status
Enabled –See security section below
WAN Ping Response
Disabled –See security section below
NAT Traffic to WAN
Enabled –See security section below
XML Interface
Disabled –See security section below
IP White List
Disabled –See security section below
SMS Management
Disabled –See security section below
SMS White List
Disabled –See security section below
SSH (Secure Shell) Access
Disabled –See security section below
SSH User ID
root –See security section below
SSH Password
pass –See security section below
Enable HTTPS
Disabled –See security section below
Connection State (WAN)
Enabled
Time Source
Cellular Network
Location Source
GPS (Internal)
DNS Address Source
Acquire from Wireless Network
Radio module firmware
Verizon - SWI9X15C_05.05.63.01 or newer

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Administrative Access
All administration and configuration is accomplished using the web UI, which can be
accessed locally throughout the Ethernet connection or over the air through the WAN
connection after the unit is connected to a cellular network.
To use the local interface connect a computer to the controller’s Ethernet port using a
standard Ethernet cable. Using a web browser connect to the login page using the
administrative IP address and the default login and password. Once you are
successfully logged in the Quick Panel display shown in Figure 1 will be presented.
Figure 1

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The Quick Panel display presents an overview of the network and equipment status,
and provides navigation to the Administrative functions. The Quick Panel status
information is a snapshot in time and must be refreshed to observe changes in dynamic
parameters such as network connections or signal strength. The Admin Main button on
the Quick Panel will display the main administrative screen as shown in Figure 2. Note
that the main admin screen maintains the Quick Panel’s status display, and offers
navigation to all the controller’s administrative functions.
Figure 2

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Controller Indication/Terminations/Switches
The updated Z45x Series controllers have a few I/O changes that make it a more
versatile package for a wide range of applications. Below is a diagram of the new
block terminations.
Digital Outputs
The controller supports 2 digital outputs. Each output is an open drain configuration
rated for 250ma at 24Vdc.
Wake-Up
A wake-up signal allows the device to come out of low power state on trigger.
Analog/Digital/Pulse Inputs
The controller has 4 available inputs that can be configured as either digital, pulse or
analog. Configuration options associated with the 4 inputs differ between Revision A
units and Revision B units. The mode of operation is user selectable using the dip
switches on the bottom of the device. The images below show the dip switch
configuration for Revision A and Revision B units.
Digital/Pulse Input Configuration on Revision A and B Units - In digital/pulse mode, an
internal pull up to 3.3Vdc allows for direct connect of dry contacts. You may also
configure an external pull up or digital source of up to 24Vdc if required.
Analog Inputs on Revision A Units - In analog mode, inputs may be configured for
sensing standard 0-5Vdc sources.
Analog Inputs on Revision B Units - In analog mode, inputs may be configured for
sensing standard 0-5Vdc or 4-20ma sources.
/Pulse

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Revision A Configuration Switches
Revision B Configuration Switches
O
N
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
N
or Pulse
O
N
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
N
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
N
O
N
or Pulse
Analog
Analog