Hirschmann OWL LTE M12 User manual

Installation OWL LTE M12
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OWL LTE M12 (Industrial Cellular Router)

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Contents
About this Guide 5
Legend 5
GPL License 5
Safety Instructions 6
1 Router Description 10
2 Contents of Package 12
3 Router Design 13
3.1 Delivery Identification 13
3.2 Basic Dimensions of Router Box 13
3.3 Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting Recommendations 14
3.4 Mounting the device with holding brackets 15
3.5 Description of the front panel 16
3.5.1 SIM Card Reader 16
3.5.2 MicroSD card reader 17
3.5.3 Reset 18
3.5.4 Status Indication 19
3.6 Description of the Rear Panel 20
3.6.1 Status Indication 20
3.6.2 Power Connector 21
3.6.3 Grounding the device (functional earth) 21
3.6.4 Antenna Connectors 21
3.6.5 Ethernet Ports ETH0 & ETH1 22
3.6.6 USB Port 22
3.6.7 I/O Port 22
3.6.8 RS232 interface 24
4FirstUse 26
4.1 Connecting Components before the First Use 26
4.2 Start 26
4.3 Configuration 26
4.3.1 Configuration using a Web Browser 26
5 Technical Parameters 28
5.1 Basic parameters 28

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5.2 Type tests and environmental conditions 29
5.3 Technical Parameters of module 29
5.4 Technical Parameters of the processor 30
5.5 Technical parameters of the GPS 30
5.6 Technical parameters of the I/O port 31
5.6.1 Characteristics of inputs 31
5.6.2 Binary output parameters 31
5.7 Other technical parameters 31
6 Recommended literature 32
6.1 Available Literature 32
7 Possible problems 33
7.1 Solutions 33
8FAQ 34
9 Customers Support 36
9.1 CE-marking 36
A Further support 38

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About this Guide
This document provides technical specifications for the Industrial Cellular
Router and illustrates the hardware installation for a Hirschmann Industrial
Cellular Router. It also helps the developers to validate their application
design using the Industrial Cellular Router.
The information in this publication contains general descriptions or
performance factors which, when applied in an actual situation, do not
always correspond with the described form and may be amended by way of
further development of products. The desired performance factors shall only
be deemed binding if these are expressly agreed on conclusion of the
contract. Please note that some characteristics of the recommended
accessory parts may differ from the appropriate product. This might limit the
possible operating conditions for the entire system.
Legend
The designations used in this manual have the following meanings:
GPL License
Source codes under the GPL license are available free of charge. Send an
email request to:
[email protected]
List
Work step
Subheading
Link Cross-reference with link
Note: A note emphasizes an important fact or draws your attention to a dependency.
Courier ASCII representation in the graphical user interface

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Safety Instructions
General safety instructions
You operate this device with electricity. The safe operation of the device
depends on proper handling during transportation, storage and assembly,
and proper use of operation and maintenance procedures. Improper use
of this device can cause injury or property damage.
Read this documentation, safety instructions and warnings before
connecting any cables.
Never start an operation with damaged components.
The device does not contain any service components. If the device is
not functioning correctly, or if it is damaged, turn off the power supply
and return the device to Hirschmann for inspection.
Qualification requirements for personnel
Allow only qualified personnel to work on the device who have the
following characteristics:
Properly trained personnel who have practical knowledge and
experience. This is the prerequisite for grounding and labeling
circuits, devices, and systems in accordance with current
technology safety standards.
Qualified personnel are aware of the dangers that exist in their
work.
Qualified personnel are familiar with appropriate measures against
these hazards in order to reduce the risk for themselves and others.
Qualified personnel receive training on a regular basis.
WARNING
UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS
To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all
the data transmission 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.

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Intended usage
Use the product only for the application cases described in the
Hirschmann product information, including this manual.
Operate the product according to the technical parameters. See “First
Use” on page 26.
Connect components which are suitable for the requirements of the
specific application to the product.
National and international safety regulations
Verify that the electrical installation meets applicable national and
international safety regulations.
Working voltage
Connect only a working voltage that corresponds to the type plate of
your device.
Make sure the following requirements are met every time you connect
the electrical conductors:
The power supply conforms to over voltage category I or II.
The power supply has an easily accessible disconnecting device
(such as a switch or a plug) which is clearly identified. So in case
of an emergency, it is clear which disconnecting device belongs to
which power supply cable.
The electrical wires are voltage-free.
The power supply is Class 2 compliant.
The working voltage inputs are designed for operation with safety
extra-low voltage. Connect only SELV circuits with voltage
restrictions in line with IEC/EN 60950-1 to the working voltage
connections.
The wire diameter of the power supply cable is at least 0.5 mm²
(North America: AWG20) on the working voltage input.
The wire diameter of the ground conductor is at least 0.5 mm²
(North America: AWG20).
The power supply cables used are permitted for the temperature
range required by the application case.
The power cords should be suitable for ambient air temperatures of
at least 167 °F (75 °C).
Turn on the operating voltage for the device only when the following
requirements are fulfilled:
The housing is closed
The terminal block is wired correctly
The terminal block for the operating supply is connected

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Installation site requirements
Verify that there is at least 4 in (10 cm) of space above and below the
device.
Verify that there is at least 0.8 in (2 cm) of space on the right and left
sides of the device.
Verify that there is at least a minimum distance of 20 cm between the
antenna and the human body.
Housing
Never insert pointed objects (narrow screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the
device or into the connection terminals for electric conductors. Do not
touch the connection terminals.

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Please, observe the following instructions:
To prevent injury and damage to the device and to ensure that you comply
with the relevant provisions, use original accessories only. Unauthorized
modifications or unapproved utilization of accessories can result in
damage to the router and in a breach of applicable regulations.
Unauthorized modifications or unapproved utilization of accessories can
result in the termination of the guarantee.
Before handling the SIM card, disconnect the router from the power
supply.
Do not exceed the maximum voltage of 48 V DC at the power
connector of the router.
Do not expose the router to extreme ambient conditions. Protect the
router against dust, moisture and high temperature. See table 12 on
page 28.
It is recommended that you should create an appropriate copy or
backup of the important settings that are stored in the memory of the
device.
Caution! The SIM card can be swallowed by small children.
It is recommended that you do not use the router at petrol filling
stations. We recommend observing local restrictions concerning the
use of radio-based devices while working with explosive material for
example, at petrol filling stations, or in chemical plants.
While using the router close to personal medical devices, such as
cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids, proceed with heightened caution.
Note: Insert the SIM Card holder in the SIM card slot very carefully. When
inserted improperly, you can damage the SIM card slot. Also, the SIM
card can fall out of the holder and end up in the router.

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1 Router Description
Hirschmann has designed the OWL router for wireless communication in
mobile networks that make use of the following technologies:
LTE
HSPA+
UMTS
EDGE
GPRS
Due to the high speed of data transfer up to 150 Mbit/s (download) and up to
50 Mbit/s (upload) is this router an ideal solution for wireless connection of
data stream and security camera systems, individual computers, LAN
networks, automatic teller machines (ATM) and other self-service terminals.
As a standard, the router is supplied in a metal casing.
The cellular router is also equipped with the following interfaces located on
the back panel:
2 Fast Ethernet 10/100BaseTX ports, RJ45
1 USB 2.0 Host port
2 SMA antenna connectors, Main + Rx Div / MIMO
1 GPS antenna connector
binary I/O ports (2x input, 2x output)
1 RS232 serial interface
The following ports are located on the front panel of the router:
2 SIM Cards readers, for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM cards
1 microSD card reader
1 Reset button
Configuring the cellular router is possible using a graphical user interface
which is password protected. The graphical user interface provides, after
logging in, detailed statistics about the activities of the router such as, signal
strength, and a detailed system log. This device supports the creation of VPN
tunnels using technologies such as IPSec, OpenVPN and L2TP for secure
communications. The router also supports the following functions:
DHCP
NAT
DynDNS
IPSec
OpenVPN
NTP
VRRP
control by SMS
primary/backup connection

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Diagnostic functions, which provide for continuous communication, include
an automatic inspection of a PPP connection, offering an automatic restart
feature in case of an unexpected termination of the connection. Another
diagnostic function is the hardware watchdog, which monitors the status of
the router.
Using a special window, the start up script window, you can insert Linux
scripts for various actions. For some applications, it is crucial to create
several different configurations for a router. You can exchange these
configurations as necessary for example, using SMS. The router can
automatically upgrade a configuration and firmware from a server. This
allows you to configure several routers at a time.

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2 Contents of Package
The basic router set available for delivery includes the following items:
router
General Safety Instructions
EU Declaration of Conformity

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3 Router Design
3.1 Delivery Identification
3.2 Basic Dimensions of Router Box
Figure 1: Basic Dimensions of Router Case
Product Name Product Code Product Group
OWL LTE M12 OWL LTE M12-
S20T5A12221GTDBHHXX.X.XX
Industrial Cellular Router
Table 1: Delivery identification
175
6.89
58,2 2.29
61,4
2.42
43,2 1.70
22,3
0.88
203
7.99
189
7.44
84
3.31
113,1
4.45
126,1
4.96
Ø 4,5 (4x)
Ø 0.18 (4x)
mm
inch

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3.3 Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting
Recommendations
Mounting recommendations:
place router on a work surface
We recommend you bind every cable in a bunch. For this use we recommend
you observe the following rules:
The length of the combination of power supply and data cables can be a
maximum of 1.5 m. If the length of data cables or power cable exceeds
1.5 m, we recommend that you install surge protectors.
Do not use data cables which conduct working voltage 230 V/50 Hz.
Sufficient space must be left before individual connectors for handling of the
cables:
For the correct function of the router, use earth-bonding distribution frame for
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3.4 Mounting the device with holding brackets
In the delivery state, there are 2 pre-mounted holding brackets on the bottom
sides of the device.
Figure 2: Device with 2 pre-mounted holding brackets on the bottom sides of the
device
Mount the device (fixed installation) with the 2 holding brackets
horizontally in driving direction forward as shown in the following picture:
Figure 3: Mounting of the device horizontally in driving direction forward (fixed
installation)
Note: Alternatively, you can mount the holding brackets on the top sides of
the device:
Remove the 2 pre-mounted holding brackets from the bottom sides of the
device.
Screw the 2 holding brackets to the top sides of the device.
Driving direction forward

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Figure 4: Device with 2 holding brackets on the top sides of the device
3.5 Description of the front panel
3.5.1 SIM Card Reader
There are 2 SIM card readers for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM cards located on the front
panel of the router covered by a metal plate.
Figure 5: SIM holder covered by a metal plate
To access the SIM card readers, remove the metal plate by removing the
screws.

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Figure 6: Placement and location of the SIM holder
In order for the router to function properly, insert an activated SIM card
with the PIN code unblocked in to the SIM card holder. Each SIM card can
have a different APN (Access Point Name).
Note: When changing the SIM Card, pay close attention to the following
rules:
Before handling the SIM card, disconnect the router from the power
supply.
Press the small button beneath the SIM card slot to eject the SIM card
holder.
Remove the SIM card and place another SIM card into the holder.
Very carefully, insert the SIM card holder and SIM card in the slot. Push
the SIM card holder into the slot until it clicks in place.
3.5.2 MicroSD card reader
The microSD card reader is located on the front panel of the router, the third
slot from the left. This card reader allows the router to operate with microSD
memory cards. Technical specifications are stated in the table below.
Changing the microSD card:
Use the flat end of a plastic screwdriver, or your fingernail to press the
microSD card slightly deeper into its slot until you hear a click.
After you hear a click, release the microSD card. The microSD card
pops out of the slot.
Remove the microSD card and push another microSD card into the
slot until it clicks in place.
Technical specifications of microSD card
Supported technologies SDHC, SDXC
Supported capacity SDHCSDXC up to 32 GBfrom 32 GB to
64 GB
Table 2: Technical specifications of microSD card

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Figure 7: SD card
3.5.3 Reset
When the "Power" LED on the front panel has turned on, it is possible to
restore the default configuration of the router by pressing the "Reset" button.
After pressing the "Reset" button, the default configuration is restored and
the router reboots. During rebooting, the "Power" LED blinks.
Note: We recommend that you back up the router configuration before
resetting the router. For detailed information about resetting the router refer
to the User Manual Configuration. Resetting the router returns the
configuration to the default state.
Use a narrow screwdriver for pressing the "Reset" button.
Figure 8: Reset button
It is important to distinguish the difference between resetting and rebooting
the router.
Action Router behavior Invoking events
Reboot Turn off and then turn on router. Disconnect and connect the power.
Reset Restore default configuration and reboot
the router
Press "Reset" button
Table 3: Description of Reset and Restart Router

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3.5.4 Status Indication
There are the following LED indicators on the front panel:
Caption Color State Description
Power Green On
Blinking
Fast blinking
Router is ready
Starting of the router
Updating firmware
WANa
a. The WAN status is updated every 10 seconds. The WAN LED displays the current status.
Yellow 1x flash per sec.
2x flash per sec.
3x flash per sec.
Signal strength is from -50 dBm to -69 dBm
Signal strength is from -70 dBm to -89 dBm or
difference between neighbors cells is exactly 3 dBm
Signal strength is from -90 dBm to -113 dBm or
difference between neighbors cells is smaller than 3
dBm
DAT Red Blinking Communication in progress on radio channel
USR Yellow — Function of this LED diode can be selected by user
SIM Yellow
Green
On (Yellow color)
On (Green color)
SIM card 1 is active
SIM card 2 is active
IN0 Green On Binary input no. 0 is active
IN1 Green On Binary input no. 1 is active
OUT0
OUT1
Yellow On Binary output is active
Table 4: Router Status Indication

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3.6 Description of the Rear Panel
Note: Tighten the locking screws of the M12 and SMA connectors with the
torque specified by the supplier of the connector.
The rear panel of the router contains the following connectors:
3.6.1 Status Indication
There are 4 LED indicators on the rear panel.
Caption Connector Description
Power 5-pin A-
coded M12
Connector for the power supply adapter
ETH0 4-pin D-
coded M12
Connector for connection into the local computer network
ETH1 4-pin D-
coded M12
Connector for connection into the local computer network
ANT SMA Connector for main antenna
DIV SMA Connector for diversity and MIMO DL2+2 antenna
GPS SMA Connector for GPS antenna
USB 5-pin A-
coded M12
Connector for connection of USB devices to the router.
Supports devices with PL-2303 and FTDI USB/RS232
converters.
I/O 8-pin A-
coded M12
Connector for connection of the binary inputs and output
RS232 8-pin A-
coded M12
Connector for serial RS232 connection
Table 5: Delivery identification
Caption Color State Description
ETH0
ETH1
Green On
Off
Selected 100 Mbit/s
Selected 10 Mbit/s
ETH0
ETH1
Yellow On
Blinking
Off
The network cable is connected
Data transmission
The network cable is not connected
Table 6: Router Status Indication