Logic NWK200 User manual

NWK200: Extrovert 4G LTE Modem
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Extrovert 4G LTE Modem for EMEA/NA
NWK200
Revision Date 2018.12.04
NWK200 Product Manual
Important Notices and Warnings .....................................................................................2
Important Notice .....................................................................................................2
Limitation of Liability ..................................................................................................2
Safety and Hazards ...................................................................................................2
Overview ..........................................................................................................4
Specications ........................................................................................................4
Product Description ...................................................................................................4
High Speed Connectivity ...............................................................................................4
Antenna RF interfaces (ANT1 / ANT2) ....................................................................................4
Initial Setup........................................................................................................6
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Windows OS......................................................................6
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Desktop OS ...............................................................6
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Server OS .................................................................7
SIM installed in external slot by User - Windows OS........................................................................8
SIM installed in external slot by User - Ubuntu Desktop OS .................................................................9
SIM installed in external slot by User - Ubuntu Server OS ...................................................................10
Ubuntu Server 16 with NWK200 .....................................................................................10
Product Information ................................................................................................12
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................12
Pin Connectors .......................................................................................................12
Technical Functions.................................................................................................13
Connecting to the modem .............................................................................................13
Connecting to modem via PuTTY (Windows) ...........................................................................13
Connecting to modem via minicom (Ubuntu) ..........................................................................13
Conguring Access Point Name (APN) ...................................................................................13
Congure the APN using Skylight ....................................................................................13
Congure the APN using Windows ...................................................................................14
Congure the APN using AT commands...............................................................................14
AT Commands........................................................................................................14
Report current status ............................................................................................14
Switching SIM Card Slots............................................................................................14
Password-protected AT Commands ..................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................15
Known limitations .................................................................................................15
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Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed,
corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although signicant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the
Extrovert family of products are used in a normal manner with a well constructed network, the Extrovert family of products should not
be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to other equipment, the user or any
other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death or loss of property. Logic Supply accepts no responsibility for damages
of any kind resulting from failures, delays or errors in data transmitted or received. The purchase and use of the Extrovert family of
products does not come with, or constitute a wireless or data plan. A separate plan with your carrier is required.
Limitation of Liability
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Logic Supply.
LOGIC SUPPLY AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE
OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY LOGIC SUPPLY PRODUCT, EVEN IF LOGIC
SUPPLY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR
CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Logic Supply and/or its aliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with
the Logic Supply product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid
by the purchaser for the Logic Supply product.
Safety and Hazards
CAUTION: For your own safety and to ensure continued proper operation, Extrovert products should not be used where explosive
atmospheres may be present or where radio interference may cause damage to, or disruption in service from, other equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maintain at least 20 cm of separation between the LTE antenna and the user’s body while in regular operation. Do
not use Extrovert products in the vicinity of medical equipment as it may cause potentially disruptive interference.
Do not co-locate an Extrovert-enabled device with any other transmitting system.
To comply with FCC/IC regulations in North America that limit both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation
(SAR), the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-only exposure condition must not exceed the limits outlined in the
table below.
Important Notice
Important Notices and Warnings
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Important Notices and Warnings (cont.)
*Important: The FCC and IC have a strict EIRP limit in Band 30 for mobile and portable stations in order to protect adjacent satelite
radio, aeronautical mobile telemetry, and deep space network operations. Mobile and portable stations must not have antenna gain
exceeding 1 dBi in Band 30. Additionally, both the FCC and IC prohibit the use of external vehicle-mounted antennas for mobile and
portable stations in this band.
Device Technology Bands Uplink Frequencies (MHz) Downlink Frequencies (MHz) Maximum antenna gain (dBi)
EM7455 LTE 2 1850 - 1910 1930 - 1990 6
4 1710 - 1755 2110 - 2155 6
5 824 - 849 869 - 894 6
7 2500 - 2570 2620 - 2690 9
12 699 - 716 729 - 746 6
13 777 - 787 746 - 756 6
25 1850 - 1915 1930 - 1995 6
26 814 - 849 859 - 894 6
30 2305 - 2315 2350 - 2360 1
41 2496 - 2690 9
UMTS 2 1850 - 1910 1930 - 1990 6
4 1710 - 1755 2110 - 2155 6
5 824 - 849 869 - 894 6
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Overview
Product Description
The Logic Supply NWK200 is based on the PCI Express Mini Card standard with a USB 2.0 interface and utilizes the Sierra EM7455
Cellular Module.
The NWK200 is an available option within Logic Supply’s full range of industrial PCs. See www.logicsupply.com to select your PC
platform. Add 4G LTE connectivity during the system conguration stage. The NWK200 is not available for individual sale as a
component.
High Speed Connectivity
Based the on Sierra EM7455 Cellular Module, Logic Supply 4G modem supports 4G networks in EMEA/NA. The mPCIe form factor
allows easy integration into smaller and thinner devices. Optimized for low power consumption, Logic Supply 4G modems are ideal for
today’s mobile computing, networking, and industrial IoT applications. This powerful LTE module supports transfers of up to 300 Mb/s
downlink and 50 Mb/s uplink with LTE Cat 6.
Antenna RF interfaces (ANT1 / ANT2)
NWK200 is based on the Sierra EM7455 module and provides two RF interfaces for connecting the external antennas:
MAIN represents the primary RF input/output for transmission and reception of LTE RF signals. The MAIN pin of NWK200 has a nominal
characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and must be connected to the primary Tx / Rx antenna through a 50 Ω transmission line to allow
proper RF transmission and reception.
SKU NWK200
Carriers Regional: NA/EMEA
Bands LTE:
3GPP Release 11
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 29,
30, 41
MIMO 2x2
Rx Diversity
HSPA+/UMTS:
3GPP Release 9
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
SMS:
SMS over IMS for LTE
SMS over SGs for LTE
GNSS:
GPS: 1575.42 MHz
GLONASS: 1602 MHz
BeiDou: 1561.098 MHz
Data Rate Cat 6 (300 Mb/s DL, 50Mb/s UL)
Interface Mini PCIe (Full Height+)
SIM Card Socket Size 2FF (Mini-SIM)
Signal Type USB 2.0 (on Mini PCIe)
Expansion Options SIM Card Socket (2)
Operating Temp. Range -30°C ~ 70°C
Drivers Supported Ubuntu
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Regulatory Information CE
FCC
RoHS
Firmware Upgrade Via USB
Via FOTA
Power Supply 3.7V nominal (3.1V to 4.4V)
Consumption Current LTE max power (all bands): 1.5A
Idle (sleep): 2.6mA
(U)SIM Supports 1.8V, 3V SIM, SIM toolkit
Dimensions 63.7 x 30
Specications
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AUX represents the secondary RF input for the reception of the LTE RF signals for the Down-Link MIMO 2 x 2 radio technology
supported by NWK200 as required feature for LTE category 4 UEs, and for alternate reception of GPS. The AUX pin of NWK200 has a
nominal characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and must be connected to the secondary Rx antenna through a 50 Ω transmission line to
allow proper RF reception.
When installed in a Logic Supply computer, MAIN and AUX RF interfaces are connected to external antenna mounts. The external
mounts each use an SMA (female) connector. Our line of compatible cellular antennas all use a standard SMA (male) connector.
Overview (cont.)
Antenna RF interfaces (ANT1 / ANT2) (cont.)
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• Create a free account on Sierra Wireless website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/
• Download and Install USB drivers for EM7455 from Sierra Wireless website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/
software/airprime-em_mc-series-windows-drivers-qmi-build-latest-release/
• Verify drivers were installed correctly by accessing Device Manager. In Device Manager, user should see:
• 1 modem device
• 2 network devices
• 1 sensor device (GPS)
• (several) ports (virtual COMs)
• Download and Run the Firmware executable specic to the Carrier who manufactured the installed SIM and with whom you have a
service plan. Firmware can be downloaded from the Sierra Wireless Website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/
minicard/74xx/airprime-em_mc74xx-approved-fw-packages/
• If using Windows 7, download and install Skylight Connection Manager from the Sierra Wireless website: https://source.
sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/software/airprime-em_mc-series-connection-manager/
• If using Windows 7, use Skylight Connection Manager to manage and monitor connection.
• If using Windows 8 or 10, use Windows connection manager (Settings -> Network & Internet) or Skylight Connection Manager to
manage and monitor connection.
• Connect cellular antennas to mounts if not done already.
• Contact cellular carrier account representative to activate service. User will need the IMEI and ICCID numbers to activate service.
These numbers are found on the product label and on the User Guide included in the box with every system.
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Desktop OS
NWK200 support in Ubuntu 16 Desktop requires:
• Kernel version greater than 4.7
• Modem manager from Ubuntu 16.10 or later
• If running Ubuntu 16.04, install modem manager from a later version
• From the Ubuntu terminal,
• sudo add-apt-repository “deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu artful main”
• sudo apt-get update
• Install the new modem manager
• sudo apt-get install modemmanager
• (Optional) remove repository
• sudo add-apt-repository -r “deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu artful main”
• If running Ubuntu 16.04, make sure kernel version is newer than 4.7.
• Check kernel version from the Ubuntu terminal:
• uname -r
• If kernel version is older than 4.7, update to newer version.
• sudo apt-get install linux-image-generic-hwe-16.04
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Windows OS
Initial Setup
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• Reboot computer.
• Congure cellular connection
• From the network manager menu (top right), select Edit Connections.
• Click Add, then <<cellular option>> and follow the prompts to add your LTE connection conguration. (Prompts such as Add a
Mobile Connection, Set Location, Carrier Broadband Plan**, and Save this connection.)
• Connect cellular antennas to mounts if not done already.
• Contact cellular carrier account representative to activate service. User will need the IMEI and ICCID numbers to activate service.
These numbers are found on the product label and on the User Guide included in the box with every system.
** NOTE: If Verizon is Carrier, then multiple options may be presented.
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Server OS
Ubuntu Server 16 with NWK200
• Install tools necessary for conguration. From the Ubuntu terminal
• sudo rm /etc/apt/apt.conf
• echo deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu artful main | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
• sudo apt-get update
• sudo apt-get install -y network-manager modemmanager minicom
• Remove interfaces which could interfere
• sudo vi /etc/network/interfaces and remove any entry for ‘enp1s0’ or ‘enp2s0’
• Congure modem
• sudo minicom -s
• Serial port setup
• Press a - change name to ‘/dev/ttyUSB2’
• Press g to change software ow control to YES
• Exit (this will drop you to a new shell)
• Enter these commands one at a time
• ate1
• at!entercnd=”A710”
• at!usbcomp=1,1,100D
• at!reset
• Press CTRL+A, Q
• Restart the computer. From Ubuntu terminal
• sudo reboot
• From Ubuntu terminal
• sudo rm /usr/lib/NetworkManager/conf.d/<10-global…>
• sudo touch /usr/lib/NetworkManager/conf.d/<10-global…>
• sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager
• sudo nmcli This will list connections. We will use the one that starts with ‘cdc-wm’
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Desktop OS (cont.)
Initial Setup (cont.)
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• sudo nmcli c add save yes connection.type gsm apn <your apn> ifname cdc-wdm0
• sudo nmcli d connect cdc-wdm0
• Verify the modem is set correctly by using the minicom command and setting mentioned above. Once in the minicom shell, use the
following commands to check the modem settings.
• at!impref? displays rmware mode installed. This should match the carrier for the SIM(s) on the card.
• If rmware mode doesn’t match Carrier for the SIM installed then use:
• at!impref=”CARRIER” this command loads the rmware, where CARRIER is ATT,VERIZON,SPRINT in quotes.depending on which
SIM is installed on the card
• Connect cellular antennas to mounts if not done already.
• Contact cellular carrier account representative to activate service. User will need the IMEI and ICCID numbers to activate service.
These numbers are found on the product label and on the User Guide included in the box with every system.
SIM installed in external slot by User - Windows OS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Externally accessible SIM slot not available in all system congurations.
• Create a free user account on Sierra Wireless website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/
• Download and Install USB drivers for EM7455 from Sierra Wireless website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/
software/airprime-em_mc-series-windows-drivers-qmi-build-latest-release/
• Verify drivers were installed correctly by accessing Device Manager. In Device Manager, user should see:
• 1 modem device
• 2 network devices
• 1 sensor device (GPS)
• (several) ports (virtual COMs)
• Download and Run the Firmware executable specic to the Carrier who manufactured the installed SIM and with whom you have a
service plan. Firmware can be downloaded from the Sierra Wireless Website: https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/
minicard/74xx/airprime-em_mc74xx-approved-fw-packages/
• If using Windows 7, download and install Skylight Connection Manager from Sierra Wireless website: -
• Install SIM card in externally accessible slot
• Congure modem to use external SIM slot instead of internal slot 1
• Connect to the modem via puTTY
• In the Device Manager, nd out which virtual COM the modem is attached to. Open the ‘Modems’ category yout, right click
the Sierra modem entry and select properties. The port is listed at the top of main page.
• Open PuTTY and select the Serial radio button in the main window. In the <<connection>> box, replace COM1 with the
COM[n] from the modem properties. Set the baud rate to 115200. Click Open.
• Make the modem “echo” back the commandes. In the terminal window, type
• ATE1 and press Enter. It is possible that no text will be displayed until the command is executed.
• Enable the external SIM slot
• AT!CUSTOM=”UIM2ENABLE”,1
SIM installed internally by Logic Supply - Ubuntu Server OS (cont.)
Initial Setup (cont.)
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Initial Setup (cont.)
SIM installed in external slot by User - Windows OS (cont.)
• Switch which SIM slot is used
• AT!UIMS=1
• Close PuTTY
• If using Windows 7, use Skylight Connection Manager to manage and monitor connection.
• If using Windows 8 or 10, use Windows connection manager (Settings -> Network & Internet) or Skylight Connection Manager to
manage and monitor connection.
• Connect cellular antennas to mounts if not done already.
• Contact cellular carrier account representative to activate service. User will need the IMEI and ICCID numbers to activate service.
These numbers are found on the product label AND/OR the SIM.
SIM installed in external slot by User - Ubuntu Desktop OS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Externally accessible SIM slot not available in all system congurations.
• Install SIM card in externally accessible slot
• Congure modem
• sudo minicom -s
• Serial port setup
• Press a - change name to ‘/dev/ttyUSB2’
• Press g to change software ow control to YES
• Exit (this will drop you to a new shell)
• Enter these commands one at a time
• ate1
• at!entercnd=”A710”
• at!usbcomp=1,1,100D
• at!reset
• Press CTRL+A, Q
• Restart the computer. From Ubuntu terminal
• sudo reboot
• Change active SIM slot to be the external slot
• sudo minicom -s
• Serial port setup
• Press a - change name to ‘/dev/ttyUSB2’
• Press g to change software ow control to YES
• Exit (this will drop you to a new shell)
• Enter these commands one at a time
• ate1
• AT!CUSTOM=”UIM2ENABLE”,1
• AT!UIMS=1
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