Eurotech ReliaGATE 10-14 Series User manual

User manual
ReliaGATE 10-14
Multi-service IoT Edge Gateway - NXP i.MX8, LTE Cat 1
Rev. 0-10 — 20 October 2020 — REGATE-10-14_Man_ENG_0-10 — ENGLISH

Trademarks
All trademarks, registered trademarks, logos, trade names, products names contained in this document
are the property of their respective owners.
Intended audience of this document
This document is intended for system integrators: skilled persons with a thorough knowledge in linking
together, physically or functionally, different computing systems and software applications to operate as a
coordinated whole in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Revision history
Revision Description Date
0-10 Release 0-10.
lAdded sections:
o"Packaging and packaging waste" in chapter 7
o"Product disposal and recycling" in chapter 7
o"Antennas list" in chapter 7
o"Ensure power supply during installation and update" in chapter 10
o"Partition layout" in chapter 10
lUpdated sections:
o6.2 "Intended use and not allowed uses of the product"
o6.3 "Technical specifications"
o11.1 "Default credentials"
o12.7.1 "How to select the MicroSIM card holder to use"
20 October 2020
© 2020 Eurotech SpA - Via Fratelli Solari 3/A - 33020 AMARO (UD) - Italy

ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 How to get started
HOW TO GET STARTED
To get started with the ReliaGATE 10-14, follow these steps:
1. Read carefully and understand the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
To lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to equipment, observe the
instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
For more information see: "Safety instructions" on page9.
Whenever in doubt regarding the correct understanding of this document, contact the Eurotech
Technical Support.
For more information see: "How to receive technical assistance" on page17
2. Know the ReliaGATE 10-14 and its interfaces.
For more information see:
l"Product overview" on page23
l"Technical specifications" on page25
l"Interfaces overview" on page37
l"Interfaces in detail" on page47
3. Understand how to login the Administration Console and how to manage the interfaces in
Linux.
For more information see:
l"How to access the Administration Console" on page61
l"How to use the interfaces in Linux" on page63
4. Install the ReliaGATE 10-14.
For more information see:
l"Mechanical specifications" on page79
l"How to install the product" on page81
5. Supply power to the ReliaGATE 10-14 respecting all safety instructions.
For more information see: "Power supply. How to turn ON/OFF and reset the product" on page83
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ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 Contents
CONTENTS
Trademarks 2
Intended audience of this document 2
Revision history 2
How to get started 3
Contents 5
1 Safety instructions 9
1.1 Warning messages 9
1.1.1 Warning messages for harm to persons 9
1.1.2 Warning messages for damage to property 10
1.2 Warning: power supply safety 10
1.3 Caution: wireless safety 10
1.4 Caution: product's surfaces may become hot 11
2 Consignes de securite 13
2.1 Messages d’avertissement 13
2.1.1 Messages d’avertissement relatifs au dommage aux personnes 13
2.1.2 Messages d’avertissement relatifs aux dommages matériels 14
2.2 Avertissement: sécurité de l’alimentation électrique 14
2.3 Attention: sécurité sur la connectivité sans fil 14
2.4 Attention: les surfaces du produit peuvent devenir chaudes 15
3 How to receive technical assistance 17
3.1 How to ask for technical support 17
3.2 How to send a product for repair 17
4 Comment obtenir une assistance technique 19
4.1 Comment contacter le support technique 19
4.2 Comment retourner un produit en service après vente 19
5 Conventions used 21
5.1 Conventions for signal names 21
5.2 Conventions for signal types 21
6 Product overview 23
6.1 Product description 23
6.2 Intended use and not allowed uses of the product 24
6.2.1 Intended use 24
6.2.2 Not allowed uses 24
6.3 Technical specifications 25
6.4 Optional accessories 26
6.5 Labels on the product 27
7 Regulatory information (preliminary information) 29
7.1 CE marking 29
7.1.1 Safety 29
7.1.2 Packaging and packaging waste 29
7.1.3 Product disposal and recycling 29
7.1.4 WEEE compliance 29
7.1.5 RoHS 3 compliance 30
7.1.6 Directive RED 2014/53/EU 30
7.2 FCC/ISEDRegulatory Notices 32
7.2.1 FCC marking 32
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7.2.2 FCC Class B Digital Device Notice 32
7.2.3 FCC restrictions on 5 GHz Wi-Fi usage 33
7.2.4 ISED Canada Regulatory Notices 34
7.2.5 ISED Class B Digital Device Notice 34
7.2.6 Responsible parties: Canadian Representative contact information 34
7.2.7 RF Radiation Exposure Statement 34
7.2.8 Labeling Information 35
7.3 Antennas list 35
7.4 REACH compliance 35
8 Interfaces overview 37
8.1 LED Indicators overview 37
8.2 Top Side Interfaces overview 38
8.3 Bottom Side Interfaces overview 39
8.4 Right Side Interfaces overview 40
8.5 Service Panel overview (Left Side) 41
8.5.1 Anti-Tamper Function 41
8.5.2 How to remove the Service Panel cover 42
8.5.3 Service Interfaces overview 43
8.5.4 MicroSD and MiniSIM card holders 45
8.6 Rear Side overview 46
9 Interfaces in detail 47
9.1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 47
9.1.1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth specifications 47
9.1.2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna - Installation guidelines 47
9.1.3 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connector specifications 47
9.2 Internal Cellular Modem and GNSS (vers: -35, -36, -37) 48
9.2.1 Internal Cellular Modem specifications 48
9.2.2 Main cellular antenna requirements 48
9.2.3 Second cellular antenna requirements (for antenna diversity) 49
9.2.4 Cellular antennas - Installation guidelines 49
9.2.5 LTE - Single antenna operation notes 49
9.2.6 GNSS specifications 49
9.2.7 GNSS antenna - Installation guidelines 50
9.2.8 GNSS antenna requirements 50
9.2.9 Internal Cellular Modem and GNSS Antennas connectors specifications 50
9.3 Digital IN/OUT and Analog IN 51
9.3.1 Digital IN/OUT and Analog IN specifications 51
9.3.2 Digital IN/OUT and Analog IN connector specifications 51
9.4 COM0 and COM 1 52
9.4.1 COM0 and COM 1 connector specifications 52
9.5 DisplayPort 53
9.5.1 DisplayPort connector specifications 53
9.6 USB 0 and USB 1 54
9.6.1 USB 0 and USB 1 connectors specifications 54
9.7 ETH 0 and ETH 1 55
9.7.1 Ethernet specifications 55
9.7.2 ETH 0 and ETH 1 connectors specifications 55
9.8 Expansion 56
9.8.1 Expansion connector specifications 56
9.9 TTL Serial Console 57
9.9.1 TTL Serial Console connector specifications 57
9.10 Earth connection terminal 57
9.11 RTC (Real Time Clock) 58
9.11.1 The RTC Devices 58
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9.11.2 The RTC backup supercap 58
9.12 Case Intrusion 58
9.13 TPM 58
9.14 Watchdog 58
10 The Software 59
10.1 The Linux OS Distribution 59
10.2 Ensure power supply during installation and update 59
10.3 Docker 59
10.4 Microsoft IoT Edge 59
10.5 System Firewall 59
10.6 Partition layout 60
11 How to access the Administration Console 61
11.1 Default credentials 61
11.2 Login Messages 61
11.3 How to login via the Serial Console 61
11.4 How to login via Secure Shell (SSH) 62
11.4.1 How to login via eth0 62
11.5 How to change the password 62
12 How to use the interfaces in Linux 63
12.1 General Purpose IO 63
12.2 How to use the GPIOs: the GPIO Utility 64
12.3 How to drive the LED Indicators 64
12.4 How to use the Digital I/Os 65
12.5 Analog Inputs 66
12.6 How to use the Serial ports 67
12.6.1 Termination and Bias Resistors 67
12.6.2 How to configure the COMport mode 67
12.7 How to use the Internal Cellular Modem 71
12.7.1 How to select the MiniSIM card holder to use 71
12.7.2 Note for LE910C1-NF1 Modem: AT&T / Verizon firmware support 71
12.7.3 How to disable/enable the diversity (CELL DIV) function 72
12.8 Wi-Fi regulatory domain 72
12.9 How to read the programmable pushbutton status 72
12.10 The Ignition Key 73
12.10.1 Ignition monitoring service 74
12.11 Timestamps and Tamper Detect 74
12.11.1 Tamper event system service 74
12.12 How to output Accelerometer and Gyroscope values 76
12.13 How to read the RTC 76
12.14 How to read the Internal Temperature 76
12.15 How to use the Watchdog 77
12.15.1 How to start/stop the Watchdog from the command line 77
12.15.2 For more information 77
12.16 How to read the CPU Unique ID 77
12.17 User-programmable pushbutton: factory restore 78
12.17.1 How the restore mode works 78
12.17.2 How to use the user-programmable pushbutton for other applications 78
13 Mechanical specifications 79
13.1 Product mechanical dimensions 79
14 How to install the product 81
14.1 How to install the product on a DIN Rail 82
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15 Power supply. How to turn ON/OFF and reset the product 83
15.1 Power supply specifications 83
15.2 Power IN connector specifications 83
15.3 How to supply power and turn ON the product 84
15.4 How to turn OFF the product 85
15.5 How to reduce the power consumption of the product 85
15.6 How to hardware reset the product 85
16 How to maintain the product 87
16.1 How to safely remove the power supply 87
16.2 How to verify the installation of the product 87
16.3 How to clean the product 87
Notes 89
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ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 1 Safety instructions
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read carefully and understand the instructions and warnings contained in this
document before installing / using the product. Keep this document for future reference.
To lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire or damage to equipment, observe the instructions
and warnings contained in this document.
Failure to comply with the instructions and warnings contained in this document, violates the standards of
safety, design, manufacture, and intended use of the product.
Eurotech assume no liability for any damage caused by failure to observe the instructions and warnings
contained in this document.
Whenever you have any doubt regarding the correct understanding of this document, contact the Eurotech
Technical Support (for more information see "How to receive technical assistance" on page17).
1.1 Warning messages
1.1.1 Warning messages for harm to persons
To indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,
the following message is used:
DANGER
Sign
(if necessary)
TEXT THAT EXPLAINS THE HAZARD AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT
AVOIDING IT.
Text that explains how to avoid this hazard.
To indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
the following message is used:
WARNING
Sign
(if necessary)
TEXT THAT EXPLAINS THE HAZARD AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT
AVOIDING IT.
Text that explains how to avoid this hazard.
To indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury,
the following message is used:
CAUTION
Sign
(if necessary)
TEXT THAT EXPLAINS THE HAZARD AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT
AVOIDING IT.
Text that explains how to avoid this hazard.
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1.1.2 Warning messages for damage to property
To indicate potential risks of damage to the supported product (or to other property), the following message
is used:
NOTICE
Sign
(if necessary)
Text that explains how to avoid damaging the supported product (or other
property)
1.2 Warning: power supply safety
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to supply power correctly or to follow all operating instructions correctly, may create an
electric shock hazard, which could result in personal injury or loss of life, and / or damage the
equipment or other property.
To avoid injuries and safely supply power to the product, complete the following steps:
1. Observe all the instructions for safety, installation, and operation
2. Make sure your hands are dry
3. Make sure that all the cables to use:
a. Are in good condition
b. Meet the product requirements and comply with the relevant standards and
regulations
4. Position cables with care. Do not position cables in places where they may be trampled
or compressed
5. Make sure that the power-points and plugs are in good condition before using them
6. Do not overload the power-points and plugs
7. Make sure that the product maintains a proper grounding connection.
Always use the earth protection terminal to connect the ReliaGATE 10-14 to an earth
point in the installation: see also "Earth connection terminal" on page57
8. Use a power supply that meets the product requirements and complies with the relevant
standards and regulations. In case of uncertainties, contact the Eurotech Technical
Support Team (for more information see "How to receive technical assistance" on
page17)
9. Connect power after the installation of the system has been completed
10. Never connect or disconnect the cables with the system or the external apparatus
switched ON.
1.3 Caution: wireless safety
CAUTION
The antennas used with the product must be installed with care, avoiding any interference with
other electronic devices and keeping a distance from persons greater than 20 cm. If these
requirements cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product with
respect to SAR regulations.
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1.4 Caution: product's surfaces may become hot
Depending on the operating environment temperature, product's surfaces may become hot, creating a burn
hazard. Always allow the product's surfaces to cool before touching them.
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ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 2 Consignes de securite
2 CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANT: Lire attentivement et bien respecter les instructions et les avertissements contenus
dans ce document avant d'installer / d'utiliser le produit. Conserver ce document pour s'y référer
à l'avenir.
Pour éviter les risques de blessures, de choc électrique, d'incendie ou de détérioration du matériel, bien
suivre les instructions et les avertissements contenus dans ce document.
Le non-respect des instructions et des avertissements contenus dans ce document constitue une violation
des normes de sécurité, de conception, de fabrication et d'utilisation prévue du produit.
Eurotech rejette toute responsabilité pour les dommages causés en cas de non-respect des instructions et
des avertissements contenus dans ce document.
En cas de doute sur la compréhension de ce document, contacter le Support Technique d’ Eurotech (pour
plus d’informations voir "Comment obtenir une assistance technique" page 19).
2.1 Messages d’avertissement
2.1.1 Messages d’avertissement relatifs au dommage aux personnes
Pour signaler une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, entraînera la mort ou un
préjudice grave le message suivant est utilisé:
DANGER
Signal
(si besoin)
TEXTE EXPLIQUANT LE DANGER ET SES CONSÉQUENCES.
Texte expliquant comment éviter ce danger.
Pour signaler une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait entraîner la
mort ou un préjudice grave le message suivant est utilisé:
AVERTISSEMENT
Signal
(si besoin)
TEXTE EXPLIQUANT LE DANGER ET SES CONSÉQUENCES.
Texte expliquant comment éviter ce danger.
Pour signaler une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait entraîner un
préjudice mineur ou modéré le message suivant est utilisé:
ATTENTION
Signal
(si besoin)
TEXTE EXPLIQUANT LE DANGER ET SES CONSÉQUENCES.
Texte expliquant comment éviter ce danger.
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2.1.2 Messages d’avertissement relatifs aux dommages matériels
Pour signaler les risques potentiels de détérioration du produit (ou des produits annexes), le message
suivant est utilisé:
AVIS
Signal
(si besoin)
Texte expliquant comment éviter d'endommager le produit (ou des produits
annexes)
2.2 Avertissement: sécurité de l’alimentation électrique
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
Une alimentation électrique incorrecte peut créer un risque de choc électrique, pouvant
entraîner des blessures corporelles ou la perte de vies humaines, et / ou endommager le
produit ou d'autres biens.
Pour éviter les blessures et brancher l'appareil en toute sécurité, procéder comme suit:
1. Respecter toutes les consignes de sécurité, d'installation et d'utilisation
2. S'assurer que les mains sont sèches
3. S'assurer que tous les câbles utilisés:
a. Sont en bon état
b. Répondent aux exigences du produit et soient conformes aux normes et
réglementations en vigueur
4. Positionner les câbles avec soin. Ne pas les placer dans des endroits où ils risquent
d'être piétinés ou comprimés
5. S’assurer que les prises de courant et les connecteurs d’alimentation sont en bon état
avant de les utiliser
6. Ne pas surcharger les prises de courant et les connecteurs d’alimentation
7. S'assurer que le produit est correctement relié à la terre.
Utilisez toujours le point de mise à la terre pour connecter le ReliaGATE 10-14 à un point
de terre de l'installation: voir aussi "Earth connection terminal" page 57
8. Utiliser une alimentation électrique conforme aux exigences du produit et conforme aux
normes et réglementations en vigueur. En cas d'incertitude, contacter l'équipe
d'assistance technique d'Eurotech (pour plus d'informations, voir "Comment obtenir une
assistance technique" page 19)
9. Ne Brancher l'alimentation électrique qu’une fois l'installation du système terminée
10. Ne jamais brancher ou débrancher les câbles lorsque le système ou un appareil
périphérique est sous tension.
2.3 Attention: sécurité sur la connectivité sans fil
ATTENTION
Les antennes utilisées avec le produit doivent être installées avec soin, en évitant toute
interférence avec d'autres appareils électroniques et à au moins 20 cm des personnes. Si ces
exigences ne peuvent être satisfaites, l'intégrateur du système doit évaluer le produit final par
rapport à la réglementation SAR.
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2.4 Attention: les surfaces du produit peuvent devenir chaudes
Selon la température ambiante lors de l’utilisation, les surfaces du produit peuvent devenir brûlantes,
engendrant un risque de brûlure. Laisser toujours les surfaces du produit refroidir avant de les
toucher.
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ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 3 How to receive technical assistance
3 HOW TO RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
3.1 How to ask for technical support
To ask for technical support, complete the following steps
1. Go to the Eurotech Global Support Centre: https://support.eurotech.com/
2. Submit a support request
3. Wait for the reply from the Eurotech Technical Support with the information you required
3.2 How to send a product for repair
Any product returned to Eurotech, that is found to be damaged due to inadequate packaging, will
not be covered by the warranty.
To send a product for repair, complete the following steps:
1. Go to the Eurotech Global Support Centre: https://support.eurotech.com/
2. Submit an RMA request
3. Wait for the reply from the RMA Department. It will contain:
lThe RMA number
lThe shipping information
4. Pack the product adequately using anti-static material and place it in a sturdy box with enough
packing material to protect it from shocks and vibrations
5. Ship the product to Eurotech following the information received from the RMA Department.
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ReliaGATE 10-14 User manual Rev. 0-10 4 Comment obtenir une assistance technique
4 COMMENT OBTENIR UNE ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE
4.1 Comment contacter le support technique
Pour demander un support technique, procéder comme suit:
1. Se connecter au Support Eurotech sur: https://support.eurotech.com/
2. Envoyer une demande d’assistance
3. Attendre la réponse de l'équipe de support avec les informations requises
4.2 Comment retourner un produit en service après vente
Tout produit renvoyé à Eurotech, qui se trouve endommagé en raison d'un emballage inadéquat,
ne sera pas couvert par la garantie.
Pour retourner un produit en Service Après Vente, procéder comme suit:
1. Se connecter au Support Eurotech sur: https://support.eurotech.com/
2. Faire une demande de RMA
3. Attendre la réponse du service RMA qui indiquera:
lLe numéro de RMA
lLes informations pour l’expédition
4. Emballer le produit de manière adéquate en utilisant des protections antistatiques et le placer dans
un conditionnement solide contenant suffisamment de matériau d'emballage pour le protéger des
chocs et des vibrations
5. Expédier le produit chez Eurotech selon les informations reçues par mail.
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