Darfon DL-200 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
DL-200
Cellular Data logger
V1.2_201610

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 CONTENTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1WARN IN G ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.3HARDWARE CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 LED INDICATION .................................................................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 MOUNT THE UNIT ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 INSERT THE SIM CARD ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.3 CONNECTING POWER .............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.4 CONNECTING SERIAL DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 13
2.1.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK OR A HOST ........................................................................................... 13
2.2 EASY SETUP BY CONFIGURING WEB UI...................................................................................................... 14

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding product: DARFON DL-200. For
M2M (Machine-to-Machine) or IoT (Internet of Thing) applications, DARFON DL-200 is
absolutely the right choice. With built-in world-class 3G HSPA+ module, you just need to
insert SIM card from local mobile carrier to get to Internet. The redundant SIM design
provides a more reliable WAN connection for critical applications. By VPN tunneling
technology, remote sites easily become a part of Intranet, and all data are transmitted in a
secure (256-bit AES encryption) link. Through its serial port, you can control and manage
serial devices via Internet anywhere.
This DARFON DL-200 is loaded with luxuriant security features including VPN, firewall,
NAT, port forwarding, DHCP server and many other powerful features for complex and
demanding business and IOT (Internet-Of-Thing) applications. The redundancy design in
fallback 9-48 VDC power terminal and VRRP, and dual SIM cards make the device as a
back-up in power, data transmission, and network connection without lost.
The DARFON DL-200 also provides the DB-9 male port for various serial communication
use through connecting the RS-485 serial device to an IP-based Ethernet LAN. These
communication protocols make user access serial devices anywhere over a local LAN or
the Internet easily.
Main Features:
Collect Darfon Micro inverter data for Darfon Cloud-Based Data Monitoring
System
Provide various and configurable WAN connection.
Support dual SIMs for the redundant wireless WAN connection.
Provide the serial and Ethernet ports for comprehensive LAN connection.
Feature with VPN and NAT firewall to have powerful security.
Support the robust remote or local management to monitor network.
Designed by solid and easy-to-mount metal body for business and IOT
environment to work with a variety M2M (Machine-to-Machine) applications.
Before installing and using this product, please read this manual carefully.

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1.1 Contents List
Items Description Contents Quantity
1 DL-200
M2M-IoT Gateway
1pcs
2 3G Antenna
2pcs
3 WiFi Antenna
2pcs
4
Power Adapter
(DC 12V/2A)
(*1)
1pcs
5 Power Terminal Block
1pcs
6 8G USB Flash Drive
1pcs
7 RJ45 Cable
1pcs
8 RS-485 Cable
1pcs
9 Wall Mount Kits
2pcs
10 DIN-Rail Bracket
1pcs
1 The maximum power consumption of DL-200 is 15.5W.

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1.2Hardware Installation
1.2.1 WARNING

Do not use the product in high humidity or high
temperatures.
Do not connect AC power to this device directly. This
product accepts DC power voltage from 9V to 48V.
Using a different voltage rating power source will
damage the router.
Do not open or repair the case by yourself. If the
Product is too hot, turn off the power immediately
and have it repaired at a qualified service center.
Place the product on a stable surface and avoid
using this product and all accessories outdoors.
Attention

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1.2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Network Requirements
•An Ethernet RJ-45 cable or DSL modem
•3G cellular service subscription
•IEEE 802.11n or 802.11b/ g wireless clients
•10/100 Ethernet adapter on PC
Web-based Configuration Utility
Requirements
Computer with the following:
•Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based
operating system
•An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
•Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
•Chrome 2.0 or higher
•Firefox 3.0 or higher
•Safari 3.0 or higher

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1.2.3 Hardware Configuration
※
Reset Button
The RESET button provides user with a quick and easy way to resort the default setting.
Press the RESET button continuously for 6 sec, and then release it. The device will
restore to factory default settings.
Auto MDI/MDIX RJ-45 Ports
4x FE LAN to connect local devices
3G
Antenna
Reset
Button
USB Port
3G
Antenna
RS-485 Port
Console
Port
LED Indicators

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Power Terminal Block
PWR1
GND
PWR2
GND
DI+
DI-
DO+
DO-
SIM_B
Slot
SIM_A
Slot
2.4G WiFi
Antenna
2.4G WiFi
Antenna

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1.2.4 LED Indication
LED Icon Indication LED Color Description
Power Source 1
Green Steady ON: Device
is powered on by power
source 1
Power Source 2
(*2)Green Steady ON: D
evice is powered on by power
source 2
WLAN (WiFi) Green
Steady ON:Wireless radio is enabled
Flash:Data packets are transferred
OFF:Wireless radio is disabled
SIM A Green Steady ON: SIM card A is used
SIM B Green Steady ON: SIM card B is used
~LAN 1 ~ LAN 4 Green
Steady ON: Ethernet connection of LAN
is
established
Flash:
Data packets are transferred
High 3G Signal Green Steady ON:
The signal strength of 3G is
strong
Low 3G Signal Green Steady ON:
The signal strength of 3G is
weak
USB Green Steady ON: If USB device is attached
Serial Port Green Steady ON: If serial device is attached
2 If both of power source 1 and power source 2 are connected, the device will choose power source 1 first. The LED
of power source 2 will remain OFF at this condition.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter describes how to install and configure the hardware and how to use the
set-up wizard to configure the network with the web GUI of DARFON DL-200.
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 Mount the Unit
The DARFON DL-200 can be placed on a desktop, mounted on the wall, or mounted on a
DIN-rail. It has designed with “ears” for attaching to the wall or the inside of a cabinet. The
wall-mount kits and DIN-rail bracket are not screwed on the product when out of factory.
Please screw the wall-mount kits and DIN-rail bracket on the product first.
2.1.2 Insert the SIM Card
WARNNING: BEFORE INSERTING OR CHANGING THE SIM CARD, PLEASE MAKE
SURE THAT POWER OF THE DEVICE IS SWITCHED OFF.
The SIM card slots are located at the bottom side of DARFON DL-200 housing in order to
protect the SIM card. You need to unscrew and remove the outer SIM card cover before
installing or removing the SIM card. Please follow the instructions to insert a SIM card.
After SIM card is well placed, screw back the outer SIM card cover.
Step 1:
Follow red arrow to
unlock SIM socket
Step 2:
Lift up SIM holder,
and insert SIM card
Step 3:
Put back SIM holder,
and follow red arrow
to lock SIM socket

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2.1.3 Connecting Power
The DARFON DL-200 can be powered by connecting a power source to the terminal
block. It supports dual 9 to 48VDC power inputs, 30VDC digital input and output3.
Following picture is the power terminal block pin assignments. Please check carefully and
connect to the right power requirements and polarity.
There are a DC converter and a DC12V/2A power adapter4in the package for you to
easily connect DC power adapter to this terminal block.
3 If both of power source 1 and power source 2 are connected, the device will choose power source 1 first. If power
outage occurred from power source 1, this device will switch to power source 2 automatically and seamlessly.
4 The maximum power consumption of DL-200 is 15.5W.
PWR1
GND
PWR2
GND
DI+
DI-
DO+
DO-

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2.1.4 Connecting Serial Devices
The DL-200 provides one standard serial port DB-9 male connector. Connect the serial
device to the unit DB-9 male port with the right pin assignments of RS-485 are shown as
below.
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9
RS-485
DATA+
DATA-
GND
2.1.5 Connecting to the Network or a Host
The DARFON DL-200 provides four RJ-45 ports to connect 10/100Mbps Ethernet. It can
auto detect the transmission speed on the network and configure itself automatically.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 ports of the device. Plug one end of an Ethernet
cable into your computer’s network port and the other end into one of DARFON DL-200
for LAN ports on the front panel. If you need to configure or troubleshoot the device, you
may need to connect the DARFON DL-200 directly to the host PC. In this way, you can
also use the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the DARFON DL-200 to the host PC’s
Ethernet port.

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2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring WEB UI
You can browse web UI to configure the device. First you need to launch the Setup
Wizard browser and then the Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step to finish the setup
process.
Browse and Activate the Setup Wizard
Type in the IP Address (http://192.168.123.254)
5
When you see the login page, type the password ‘admin’
6
and then click ‘login’ button.
After login, Select your language from the list.
5 The default LAN IP address of this gateway is 192.168.123.254. If you change it, you need to type new IP address.
6 It’s strongly recommending you to change this login password from default value.

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Select “Wizard” for basic settings in a simple way.

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Network Setup Wizard
Network Setup Wizard will guide you through a basic configuration procedure step by step.

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Step-2 is to change your login password.
Go to Wizard > Network Setup Wizard > Step-2
Item
Value setting
Description
Old Password 1. String format: any text If you want to change password, Enter the current password in this
item.
New Password 1. String format: any text Enter the new password.
New Password
Confirmation
The box is unchecked by
default Enter the new password to re-confirm.
Exit NA Click the Exit button to cancel Setup Wizard.
Back NA Click the Back button to go to the previous step.
Next NA Click the Next button to go to the next step.

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Step-3 is to change the time zone.
Go to Wizard > Network Setup Wizard > Step-3
Item
Value setting
Description
Time zone list 1. A Must filled setting Select the time zone for the system clock.
Detect Again NA Click the Detect Again button to detect the time zone from network.
Exit NA Click the Exit button to cancel Setup Wizard.
Back NA Click the Back button to go to the previous step.
Next NA Click the Next button to go to the next step.

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Step 4. Internet Connection (WAN Interface Setting)
In this step of the Wizard you will be specifying how your router connects to the Internet by
selecting the appropriate Physical Interface and WAN Type. For detail settings, refer to the
following pages for your required settings.
Go to Wizard > Network Setup Wizard > Step 4. WAN interface
Step 4. WAN interface Setting
Item
Value setting
Description
Physical Interface A Must filled
setting
Here you specify the Physical Interface that connects your router to the
Internet.
The type of available Interfaces will depend on the router model. They are
normally the Ethernet port and the 3G/4G wireless interface.
WAN Type A Must filled
setting
Choose the WAN type for the selected Physical Interface above.
Back N/A Click Back button to go to previous step
Next N/A Click Next button to go to next sub-steps

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Physical Interface: Ethernet
WAN Type: Dynamic IP Address
Dynamic IP Settings
Item
Value setting
Description
Host Name An optional setting Enter the host name provided by your Service Provider.
ISP Registered
MAC Address An Optional setting
Enter the MAC address that you have registered with your service provider. Or
Click the Clone button to clone your PC’s MAC to this field.
Usually this is the PC’s MAC address assigned to allow you to connect to
Internet.
Back N/A Click Back button to go to previous step
Next N/A Click Next button to go to next step