Hirschmann OWL 4G Europe User manual

User Manual
Installation
Industrial Cellular Router
OWL 4G Europe
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72654 Neckartenzlingen
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Contents
1 Safety Instructions 8
2 CE marking 11
3 About this Manual 12
4 Router Description 13
4.1 Usage of the Router .................................. 14
5 Contents of Package 17
6 Router Design 18
6.1 Router Versions ..................................... 18
6.2 Order codes ....................................... 19
6.3 Basic Dimensions of the Router Box (specified in mm) ............... 20
6.4 Mounting Recommendations ............................. 21
6.5 Removing from the DIN Rail .............................. 22
6.6 Description of the front panel ............................. 23
6.6.1 Status Indication ................................ 24
6.6.2 Power Connector PWR ............................ 25
6.6.3 Ethernet Port ETH0 and ETH1 ........................ 26
6.6.4 Antenna Connector ANT, DIV, GNSS and WiFi ............... 27
6.6.5 Reset ...................................... 28
6.7 Description of the left panel .............................. 30
6.7.1 SIM Card Reader ................................ 31
6.7.2 Serial + I/O Port ................................ 32
6.8 Description of the right panel ............................. 34
7 First Use 35
7.1 Connecting the Router Before First Use ....................... 35
7.2 Start ........................................... 35
7.3 Configuration ...................................... 35
7.3.1 Configuration by Web Browser ........................ 35
8 Maintenance and Service 37
9 Technical Parameters 38
9.1 Basic Parameters .................................... 38
9.2 Standards and Regulations .............................. 39
9.3 Type Tests and Environmental Conditions ...................... 40
9.4 Technical Parameters of Cellular Module ....................... 41
9.5 Technical parameters of GNSS ............................ 42
9.6 Other Technical Parameters .............................. 43
10 Recommended Literature 44
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11 Further Support 45
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List of Figures
1 Access to the Internet from LAN ........................... 14
2 Backed up access to the Internet ........................... 15
3 Using VPN tunnel ................................... 15
4 Serial Gateway ..................................... 16
5 Version without WiFi and GNSS ............................ 18
6 Version with WiFi and GNSS ............................. 18
7 Basic dimensions of the router box .......................... 20
8 Basic dimensions of the router box .......................... 20
9 Default position of DIN rail clip ............................ 22
10 Removing from the DIN rail .............................. 22
11 The front panel of the router .............................. 23
12 Power connector .................................... 25
13 Connection of power supply .............................. 25
14 Ethernet connector ................................... 26
15 Connection of Ethernet cables ............................ 26
16 Connecting the antenna ................................ 27
17 Router reset ....................................... 28
18 The left panel of the router ............................... 30
19 SIM card reader .................................... 31
20 Serial + I/O connector ................................. 32
21 Binary connection ................................... 33
22 The right panel of the router .............................. 34
23 Entering the IP address of the router ......................... 35
24 Entering login information ............................... 36
25 Router web interface .................................. 36
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List of Tables
1 Contents of package .................................. 17
2 Router versions ..................................... 18
3 Order Codes Overview ................................. 19
4 Description of the front panel ............................. 23
5 Status indication .................................... 24
6 Connection of power connector ............................ 25
7 Connection of Ethernet connector ........................... 26
8 Overview of router reboot and reset .......................... 29
9 Description of the left panel .............................. 30
10 Connection of RS485 ................................. 32
11 Connection of I/O .................................... 32
12 Connection of RS232 ................................. 32
13 Description of the right panel ............................. 34
14 Basic parameters .................................... 38
15 Standards and regulations ............................... 39
16 Type tests and environmental conditions ....................... 40
17 Technical parameters of cellular module ....................... 41
18 Technical parameters of GNSS ............................ 42
19 Other technical parameters .............................. 43
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Used Symbols
Danger – Information regarding user safety.
Note – Problems that can arise in specific situations.
Information – Useful tips or information of special interest.
Example – Example of function, command or script.
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1 Safety Instructions
WARNING
UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS
To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all the data transmis-
sion devices individually.
Before you start any machine which is controlled via data transmission, be sure to complete
the configuration of all the data transmission devices.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
•General safety instructions
You operate this device with electricity. Improper usage of the device entails the risk
of physical injury or significant property damage. The proper and safe operation of this
device depends on proper handling during transportation, proper storage and installation,
and careful operation and maintenance procedures.
XBefore connecting any cable, read this document, and the safety instructions and
warnings.
XOperate the device with undamaged components exclusively.
XThe device is free of any service components. In case of a damaged or malfunc-
tioning device, turn off the supply voltage and return the device to Hirschmann for
inspection.
XOnly routers with appropriate certification and labelling should be used in locations
where flammable and explosive materials are present, including gas stations, chem-
ical plants, or locations in which explosives are used. We remind users of the duty
to observe the restrictions concerning the utilization of radio devices at such places.
XSwitch off the router when travelling by plane. Utilization of the router on a plane
may endanger the operation of the plane or interfere with the mobile telephone net-
work, and may be unlawful. Failure to observe these instructions may result in the
suspension or cancellation of telephone services for the respective client and/or may
result in legal sanctions.
•Certified usage
XUse the product only for the application cases described in the Hirschmann product
information, including this manual.
XOperate the product only according to the technical specifications. See "Technical
Parameters".
XConnect to the product only components suitable for the requirements of the specific
application case.
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•Installation site requirements
XWhen you are selecting the installation location, make sure you observe the climatic
threshold values specified in the technical data.
XOperate the device at the specified ambient temperature (temperature of the ambient
air at a distance of 2 in (5 cm)).
XUse the device in an environment with a maximum pollution degree that complies
with the specifications in the technical data.
XTurn off the router and disconnect it from power supply before handling the SIM card.
XCaution! The SIM card could be swallowed by small children.
XPower supply must not exceed 60 V DC max.
XWhen using the router in close proximity to personal medical devices, such as car-
diac pacemakers or hearing aids, you must proceed with heightened caution.
XThe router may cause interference when used in close proximity to TV sets, radio
receivers or personal computers.
•Device casing
Only technicians authorized by the manufacturer are permitted to open the casing.
XNever insert sharp objects (narrow screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the contacts for
electric conductors and do not touch the contacts.
•Qualification requirements for personnel
XOnly allow qualified personnel to work on the device.
Qualified personnel have the following characteristics:
XQualified personnel are properly trained. Training as well as practical knowledge
and experience make up their qualifications. This is the prerequisite for grounding
and labeling circuits, devices, and systems in accordance with current standards in
safety technology.
XQualified personnel are aware of the dangers that exist in their work.
XQualified personnel are familiar with appropriate measures against these hazards in
order to reduce the risk for themselves and others.
XQualified personnel receive training on a regular basis.
•National and international safety regulations
XVerify that the electrical installation meets local or nationally applicable safety regu-
lations.
XWhen installing antennas, observe the regulations of the country in which you are
operating the WLAN device with regard to the general operating permission and the
maximum emission levels.
XInstall and operate this equipment with a minimum distance of 7.9 in (20 cm) between
the antenna and your body.
•Recycling note
After usage, this device must be disposed of properly as electronic waste, in accordance
with the current disposal regulations of your county, state, and country.
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•Grounding the device
The device is grounded via the grounding screw.
XShielding ground
The shielding ground of the connectable twisted pair cable is connected to the
grounding connector as a conductor.
XBeware of possible short circuits when connecting a cable section with conductive
shielding braiding.
•Data backup
XIt is recommended that you create an appropriate copy or backup of all important
settings that are stored in the memory of the device.
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2 CE marking
The labeled devices comply with the regulations contained in the following European direc-
tive(s):
2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU (RoHS)
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
2014/53/EU (RED)
Directive of the European Parliament and of the council on the harmonization of the laws of
the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment.
This product may be operated in all EU (European Union) countries.
In accordance with the above-named EU directives, the EU declaration of conformity will be
at the disposal of the relevant authorities at the following address:
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 45-51
72654 Neckartenzlingen
Germany
The product can be used in living areas (living area, place of business, small business) and
in industrial areas.
Note: The assembly guidelines provided in these instructions must be strictly adhered to in
order to observe the EMC threshold values.
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3 About this Manual
The "Instalation" user manual contains a device description, safety instructions, a description
of the display, and the other information that you need to install the device.
Documentation mentioned in the "User Manual Installation" that is not supplied with your
device as a printout can be found as PDF files for downloading on the Internet at:
https://www.doc.hirschmann.com/.
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4 Router Description
OWL 4G Europe is an industrial cellular router intended for the market in Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) area. This router is an ideal device for wireless communication in
mobile networks that make use of LTE, HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE or GPRS technology. Due to
the high speed of data transfer up to 150 Mbps (download) and up to 50 Mbps (upload) is this
router an ideal solution for specialized M2M devices and IoT as well as for wireless connection
of traffic and security camera systems, individual computers, LAN networks, automatic teller
machines (ATM) and other self-service terminals.
The standard configuration includes two Ethernet 10/100 ports, serial line RS232, RS485,
one binary input and one output. The device also has two readers for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM
cards, which are located on the left panel of the router. The router can be equipped with a WiFi
module, but this must be part of the initial configuration – it cannot be added to the router at
some point in the future. The router can be provided only in a metal casing.
Configuration of the router may be done via a password-protected Web interface. Web in-
terface provides detailed statistics about the router’s activities, signal strength, detailed system
log etc. The router supports the creation of VPN tunnels using IPSec, OpenVPN and L2TP to
ensure safe communication. DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, DynDNS, NTP, VRRP, control by SMS, backup
primary connection and many other functions are supported.
The router provides diagnostic functions which include automatically monitoring the PPP
connection, automatic restart in case of connection losses, and a hardware watchdog that
monitors the router status. The user may insert Linux scripts which are started on various
actions. It is possible to create up to four different configurations for the same router. These
configurations can be switched whenever necessary via Web interface, SMS or binary input
status. The router can automatically upgrade its configuration and firmware from your central
server. This allows for mass reconfiguration of numerous routers at the same time.
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Examples of possible applications
•mobile office
•fleet management
•security system
•telematic
•telemetric
•remote monitoring
•vending and dispatcher machines
4.1 Usage of the Router
The router is primarily intended for these four basic situations:
I. Access to the Internet from LAN
Figure 1: Access to the Internet from LAN
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II. Backed up access to the Internet (from LAN)
Figure 2: Backed up access to the Internet
III. Secure networks interconnection or using VPN
Figure 3: Using VPN tunnel
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IV. Serial Gateway
Figure 4: Serial Gateway
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5 Contents of Package
The standard set of router includes items listed in following table:
Item# Description Figure Q’ty
1Router 1 pcs
2DIN holder
(screwed on the router) 1 pcs
3Wing on wall mounting
(screwed on the router) 2 pcs
42-pin terminal block for power supply
(deployed on the router) 1 pcs
5
10-pin terminal block for RS232,
RS485 and I/O
(deployed on the router)
1 pcs
6Printed "General Safety Instructions" 1 pcs
7Printed "Open Source Information
OWL Family" 1 pcs
8Printed "EU Declaration of Conformity" 1 pcs
Table 1: Contents of package
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6 Router Design
6.1 Router Versions
OWL 4G Europe router is supplied in the following versions (see table below). All versions
are available in metal box.
Router versions
SIM
BIN
BOUT
ETH
WiFi
GNSS
RS232 RS485
Version without WiFi and GNSS 2 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x
Version with WiFi and GNSS 2 x 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x
Table 2: Router versions
Figure 5: Version without WiFi and GNSS
Figure 6: Version with WiFi and GNSS
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6.2 Order codes
Order codes overview is shown in the table below.
Product type Product name Order code Features – interfaces
OWL 4G OWL 4G
Europe
942 283-001 LTE module for EMEA, 2x ETH, 1x BI, 1x
BO, 1x RS232, 1x RS485, 2x SIM reader
OWL 4G OWL 4G
Europe + WLAN
942 283-101 LTE module for EMEA, 2x ETH, 1x BI, 1x
BO, 1x RS232, 1x RS485, 2x SIM reader,
WiFi, GNSS
Table 3: Order Codes Overview
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6.3 Basic Dimensions of the Router Box (specified in mm)
Figure 7: Basic dimensions of the router box
Figure 8: Basic dimensions of the router box
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