Moxa Technologies OnCell G3100 Series User manual

OnCell G3100 Series User’s Manual
Sixth Edition, September 2010
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................................1-2
Product Features ................................................................................................................................1-3
Product Specifications .........................................................................................................................1-3
2.Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Panel Layout ......................................................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the Hardware ....................................................................................................................2-3
Wiring Requirements ...................................................................................................................2-4
SIM Card Installation ...................................................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Power ..................................................................................................................2-5
Connecting the I/O Port ...............................................................................................................2-5
Connecting to the Network ...........................................................................................................2-6
Connecting to a Serial Device .......................................................................................................2-6
Connecting to the Ethernet Device.................................................................................................2-6
Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistors for the RS-485 Port (for RS-232/422/485 models) .........................2-6
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................2-8
Reset Button...............................................................................................................................2-9
3.Initial IP Address Configuration........................................................................................................ 3-1
Static and Dynamic IP Addresses..........................................................................................................3-2
Factory Default IP Address...................................................................................................................3-2
Configuration Options..........................................................................................................................3-2
OnCell Search Utility....................................................................................................................3-2
Web Console...............................................................................................................................3-2
ARP ...........................................................................................................................................3-2
Telnet Console ............................................................................................................................3-3
Serial Console.............................................................................................................................3-7
4.Introducing Serial Port Operation Modes .......................................................................................... 4-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................4-2
Device Control Applications..................................................................................................................4-2
Real COM and Secure Real COM Modes ..........................................................................................4-2
Types of Real COM Connection ......................................................................................................4-3
Reverse Real COM and Secure Reverse Real COM Modes ..................................................................4-4
Types of Reverse Real COM Connection ..........................................................................................4-4
RFC 2217 Mode...........................................................................................................................4-5
Socket Applications.............................................................................................................................4-5
TCP Server and Secure TCP Server Modes ......................................................................................4-5
Types of TCP Server Connection ....................................................................................................4-6
TCP Client and Secure TCP Client Modes.........................................................................................4-7
Types of TCP Client Connection .....................................................................................................4-7
UDP Mode ..................................................................................................................................4-8
Types of UDP Connection..............................................................................................................4-8
Ethernet Modem Mode.........................................................................................................................4-9
SMS Tunnel Mode ...............................................................................................................................4-9
Disabled Mode....................................................................................................................................4-9
5.Introducing OnCell Central and Ethernet Operation Modes ............................................................... 5-1
OnCell Central Management Software ...................................................................................................5-2
OnCell Central Serial Device Connection.........................................................................................5-2
OnCell Central Ethernet Device Connection.....................................................................................5-3
Cellular-Enabling Ethernet Device .........................................................................................................5-3
Virtual Modem Mode ...........................................................................................................................5-4
6.Using the Web Console...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Using Your Web Browser......................................................................................................................6-2
Browser Cookie Settings...............................................................................................................6-2
Trusted Site Settings ...................................................................................................................6-3
Opening the Web Console.............................................................................................................6-4
Web Console Navigation ......................................................................................................................6-5
Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................................6-5
Server Settings...........................................................................................................................6-6
Time Settings .............................................................................................................................6-6
Network Settings................................................................................................................................6-7
Basic Network Settings ................................................................................................................6-7
DNS Settings..............................................................................................................................6-9
Advanced Network Settings ..........................................................................................................6-9
Auto IP Report Settings..............................................................................................................6-10

GuaranLink Settings (Pending) ...........................................................................................................6-11
Overview..................................................................................................................................6-11
Background ..............................................................................................................................6-11
Common Settings......................................................................................................................6-12
GuaranLink Check Settings.........................................................................................................6-12
7.Cellular Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 7-1
GSM GPRS Settings (For OnCell G3110 and G3150)................................................................................7-2
Cellular Setting (OnCell G3110-HSDPA and OnCell G3150-HSDPA) ...........................................................7-2
Cellular Setting (OnCell G3110-HSDPA-JPS, OnCell G3150-HSDPA-JPS, OnCell G3110-HSDPA-JPN, OnCell
G3150-HSDPA-JPN) ............................................................................................................................7-3
GSM or GSM (CSD) Operation Mode ..............................................................................................7-4
GPRS or GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA Operation Mode ........................................................................7-5
SMS Operation mode...................................................................................................................7-6
Virtual Modem Operation mode.....................................................................................................7-6
8.Configuring Serial Port Operation Modes .......................................................................................... 8-1
Port Setting Basics..............................................................................................................................8-2
Device Control Applications..................................................................................................................8-2
Real COM Mode...........................................................................................................................8-2
Reverse Real COM Mode...............................................................................................................8-5
RFC2217 Mode............................................................................................................................8-7
Socket Applications.............................................................................................................................8-9
TCP Server Mode.........................................................................................................................8-9
TCP Client Mode........................................................................................................................8-11
UDP Mode ................................................................................................................................8-14
Ethernet Modem Mode.......................................................................................................................8-15
SMS Tunnel Mode .............................................................................................................................8-18
Disabled Mode..................................................................................................................................8-20
9.Configuring the Cellular-Enabling Ethernet Device............................................................................ 9-1
Host to OnCell via Cellular ...................................................................................................................9-2
OnCell to Host via Cellular ...................................................................................................................9-2
10.Configuring Virtual Modem Mode .................................................................................................... 10-1
OnCell G3100 Web Settings ...............................................................................................................10-2
Install Windows Driver Manager ..................................................................................................10-2
Using OnCell Windows Driver Manager.........................................................................................10-4
Using PComm for Data Transmission............................................................................................10-6
CSD via AT command........................................................................................................................10-7
SMS via AT command........................................................................................................................10-8
GPRS via AT command ......................................................................................................................10-9
GPRS via Windows Dial-up Network ....................................................................................................10-9
11.Understanding and Configuring a VPN ............................................................................................ 11-1
What Are VPNs? ...............................................................................................................................11-2
OnCell VPN Specifications ..................................................................................................................11-2
OnCell VPN Web Console Settings.......................................................................................................11-3
Manual Key/ESP ...............................................................................................................................11-3
Configuration............................................................................................................................11-3
Remote Network .......................................................................................................................11-3
Local Network...........................................................................................................................11-3
Incoming Security Settings.........................................................................................................11-4
Outgoing Security Settings .........................................................................................................11-4
ISAKMP/PSK ....................................................................................................................................11-5
Configuration............................................................................................................................11-5
Remote Network .......................................................................................................................11-5
ISAKMP (Key Management)........................................................................................................11-6
Local Identity............................................................................................................................11-6
ISAKMP phase 1........................................................................................................................11-6
ISAKMP phase 2........................................................................................................................11-6
Advanced settings .....................................................................................................................11-6
VPN system log events and error codes...............................................................................................11-7
12.Configuring OnCell Central Management Software.......................................................................... 12-1
Step 1: Server Settings.....................................................................................................................12-2
System Requirements................................................................................................................12-2
Installing OnCell Central Manager................................................................................................12-2
Using OnCell Central Manager.....................................................................................................12-6
Step 2: OnCell Device Web Console Settings...................................................................................... 12-11
OnCell Central Settings ............................................................................................................ 12-11
OnCell Central Server .............................................................................................................. 12-12
Service Forwarding.................................................................................................................. 12-13
Step 3: Host Settings and Management............................................................................................. 12-13
OnCell Central Web Console...................................................................................................... 12-18

Server........................................................................................................................................... 12-19
Overview................................................................................................................................ 12-19
Control Ports/User Ports info..................................................................................................... 12-20
Account Settings ..................................................................................................................... 12-20
Device........................................................................................................................................... 12-21
All Devices ............................................................................................................................. 12-21
All User Ports.......................................................................................................................... 12-22
Service Forwarding.................................................................................................................. 12-23
Device’s Settings and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 12-24
Overview................................................................................................................................ 12-24
User Ports .............................................................................................................................. 12-25
Service Forwarding.................................................................................................................. 12-26
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 12-27
Logout .......................................................................................................................................... 12-28
13.Additional Serial Port Settings ........................................................................................................ 13-1
Port Communication Parameters.........................................................................................................13-2
Serial Parameters .............................................................................................................................13-2
Port Data Buffering/Log.....................................................................................................................13-3
Port Chipher Settings ........................................................................................................................13-3
14.System Management Settings ......................................................................................................... 14-1
Misc. Network Settings......................................................................................................................14-2
Accessible IP List.......................................................................................................................14-2
SNMP Agent Settings .................................................................................................................14-3
DDNS ......................................................................................................................................14-4
Host Table ................................................................................................................................14-4
System Log Settings..................................................................................................................14-5
Virtual Server Settings...............................................................................................................14-5
Auto Warning Settings.......................................................................................................................14-6
Event Settings ..........................................................................................................................14-6
Serial Event Settings .................................................................................................................14-7
E-mail Alert ..............................................................................................................................14-8
SNMP Trap................................................................................................................................14-9
SMS Alert.................................................................................................................................14-9
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 14-10
Console Setting....................................................................................................................... 14-10
Ping....................................................................................................................................... 14-10
Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................... 14-11
Configuration Import/Export..................................................................................................... 14-11
Load Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................. 14-12
Change Password.................................................................................................................... 14-13
Certificate...................................................................................................................................... 14-14
Ethernet SSL Certificate Import................................................................................................. 14-14
Certificate/Key Delete.............................................................................................................. 14-14
System Monitoring.......................................................................................................................... 14-15
Serial to Network Connections .................................................................................................. 14-15
Serial Port Status .................................................................................................................... 14-15
Serial Port Error Count............................................................................................................. 14-16
Serial Port Settings.................................................................................................................. 14-16
Chipher Usage Status .............................................................................................................. 14-17
System Status................................................................................................................................ 14-17
Serial Data Log ....................................................................................................................... 14-17
System Log ............................................................................................................................ 14-18
Dout State.............................................................................................................................. 14-18
DIN and Power Status.............................................................................................................. 14-19
Network Status .............................................................................................................................. 14-19
Network Connections ............................................................................................................... 14-19
Network Statistics ................................................................................................................... 14-20
Routing.................................................................................................................................. 14-20
DHCP Client List...................................................................................................................... 14-21
Internet Sessions List .............................................................................................................. 14-21
Save Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 14-22
Restart.......................................................................................................................................... 14-22
Restart System ....................................................................................................................... 14-22
Restart Ports........................................................................................................................... 14-23
15.Software Installation/Configuration ............................................................................................... 15-1
Overview.........................................................................................................................................15-2
OnCell Windows Driver Manager.........................................................................................................15-2
Installing OnCell Windows Driver Manager....................................................................................15-2
Using OnCell Windows Driver Manager.........................................................................................15-4

OnCell Search Utility ....................................................................................................................... 15-14
Installing OnCell Search Utility.................................................................................................. 15-14
Configuring OnCell Search Utility............................................................................................... 15-16
Moxa OnCell Linux Real TTY Driver.................................................................................................... 15-20
Basic Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 15-20
Hardware Setup...................................................................................................................... 15-20
Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files.......................................................................................... 15-20
Mapping TTY Ports................................................................................................................... 15-21
Removing Mapped TTY Ports ..................................................................................................... 15-21
Removing Linux Driver Files...................................................................................................... 15-22
Moxa OnCell UNIX Fixed TTY Driver .................................................................................................. 15-22
Installing the UNIX Driver......................................................................................................... 15-22
Configuring the UNIX Driver ..................................................................................................... 15-23
A.Pinouts and Cable Wiring .................................................................................................................. A-1
Port Pinout Diagrams ..........................................................................................................................A-2
RS-232 (male DB9) Pinouts..........................................................................................................A-2
4W/2W RS-485/RS-422 (Terminal Block) Pinouts ............................................................................A-2
Power Input and Relay Output Pinouts ...........................................................................................A-2
Cable Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................................................A-3
Serial Cables ..............................................................................................................................A-3
Pin Assignments for DB9 and DB25 Connectors...............................................................................A-3
B.RFC2217............................................................................................................................................ B-1
C.Dynamic Domain Name Server .......................................................................................................... C-1
Overview...........................................................................................................................................C-1
Configuration .....................................................................................................................................C-2
D.Well Known Port Numbers ................................................................................................................D-1
E.Auto IP Report Protocol .................................................................................................................... E-1
F.GSM Alphabet.................................................................................................................................... F-1
G.Default Settings ................................................................................................................................G-1

1
1. Introduction
The OnCell G3100 series of cellular IP gateways have many exceptional features. There are currently eight
models in the OnCell G3100 series of IP gateways: the OnCell G3110, OnCell G3150, OnCell G3110-HSDPA,
OnCell G3150-HSDPA, OnCell G3110-HSDPA-JPS, OnCell G3150-HSDPA-JPS, OnCell G3110-HSDPA-JPN, and
OnCell G3150-HSDPA-JPN The main differences between the models are the serial interface types. Cellular IP
gateways give you an easy way to connect your serial and Ethernet devices to cellular mobile networks.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Product Features
Product Specifications

OnCell G3100 Series Introduction
1-2
Overview
The OnCell G3100, which can be used to connect any serial device and Ethernet device to a cellular network,
supports a number of different operation modes. The OnCell COM driver turns the OnCell G3100’s serial ports
into virtual COM ports that allow you to communicate with your serial and Ethernet devices remotely over the
cellular network. The OnCell G3100 comes pre-installed with the TCP/IP protocol suite to transmit data back
and forth between the serial and Ethernet device and GPRS/EDGE or UMTS/HSDPA TCP/IP network.
The OnCell G3100 functions as a router to achieve Ethernet to cellular connectivity. All Ethernet devices
connected to the OnCell’s LAN port are hidden from public view via the OnCell’s NAT function.
The OnCell G3100 also supports Secure TCP Server, Secure TCP Client, Secure Real COM, and Secure Reverse
Real COM modes for security critical applications, such as access control, and remote site management.
The OnCell G3100 also comes with a built-in relay output that can be configured to indicate the priority of
events when notifying or warning engineers in the field, and the two digital inputs allow you to connect basic
I/O devices, such as sensors, to the cellular network.
For some applications, serial data must be delivered reliably even if communication is disrupted. The OnCell
G3100 provides a powerful function to ensure that serial data is buffered in case of a communication failure.
When a communication failure occurs, the serial data is buffered in the OnCell G3100 until communication is
resumed, at which point the buffered data is sent to its destination.
Package Checklist
Each OnCell G3100 serial and Ethernet cellular IP gateway is shipped in a separate box with standard
accessories. In addition, several optional accessories can be ordered separately. When you receive your
shipment, please check the contents of the box carefully, and notify your Moxa sales representative if any of
the items are missing or appear to be damaged.
OnCell G3100 Series cellular IP gateways are shipped with the following items:
Standard Accessories
•Document & Software CD
•Rubber SMA antenna (OnCell G3100 model name: ANT-CQB-ASM-1, OnCell G3100-HSDPA model name:
ANT-WCDMA-ASM-1.5)
•Din-Rail Kit
•5-pin terminal block (screw type)
•10-pin terminal block (screw type)
•Product warranty statement
•Quick Installation Guide
Optional Accessories
•Power Adaptor: 1.2 A (or above) @ 12 V
•DC power supply
•Power jack to terminal block cable
•Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE antennas for OnCell G3110/G3150 series
(impedance = 50 ohms):
ANT-CQB-AHSM-00-3m: Omni 0dBi/10cm, magnetic SMA antenna, 3 m
ANT-CQB-AHSM-03-3m: Omni 3dBi/25cm, magnetic SMA antenna, 3 m
ANT-CQB-AHSM-05-3m: Omni 5dBi/37cm, magnetic SMA antenna, 3 m

OnCell G3100 Series Introduction
1-3
Product Features
All models in the OnCell G3100 series have the following features:
•Quad-band 900/1800, 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE
•Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz (OnCell G3100-HSDPA only)
•Special design for Japan Softbank (JPS) or NTTDocomo (JPN) operator
•Versatile operation modes, including Real COM, Reverse Real COM, RFC2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP,
Ethernet Modem, and SMS Tunnel
•AT command over Ethernet
•Private IP management software
•Port buffering function to prevent loss of serial data when communication is disrupted
•Secure data access modes including Secure Real COM, Secure Reverse Real COM, Secure TCP Client, and
Secure TCP Server
•Adjustable baudrate feature for easy configuration of custom baudrates
•Redundant DC power inputs
•LED indicators for status and signal level
•2 digital inputs and 1 relay output
Product Specifications
Note: The OnCell G3100 series has several hardware revisions. Please check the following table to
see which functions are supported by the various revisions.
For Ethernet to Cellular, refer chapter 9 for details. For Virtual Modem Mode, refer chapter 10 for
details.
OnCell Central
Manager
Ethernet Device
<-> Cellular
Virtual Modem Mode
IP Gateway
OnCell G3110 Rev 1.2 9– –
OnCell G3150 Rev 1.2 9– –
OnCell G3110 Rev 2.0 999
OnCell G3150 Rev 2.0 999
OnCell G3110-HSDPA Rev 1.0 99–
OnCell G3150-HSDPA Rev 1.0 99–
OnCell
G3110/G3150
OnCell
G3110/G3150-HSDPA
OnCell
G3110/G3150-HSDPA-JPS/JPN
Hardware
CPU Moxa CPU, 192 MHz
RAM 16 MB
Flash ROM 4 MB
LAN Interface
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 connector
Protection Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
Cellular Interface
Standard
Compliance GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSDPA UMTS/HSDPA
Band Selection Quad-band
850/900/1800/1900
MHz
Tri-band 850/1900/2100
MHz
Quad-band
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
2100 MHz

OnCell G3100 Series Introduction
1-4
Tx Power 1 watt GSM1800/1900,
2 watt EGSM850/900 1 watt GSM1800, 2 watt GSM900,
0.25 watt UMTS/HSDPA,
0.5 watt EDGE900,
0.4 watt EDGE1800
0.25 watt UMTS/HSDPA
GPRS Multi-slot
class 12 10 -
GPRS Mobile
Station Class Class B -
EDGE Multi-slot
class 12 10 -
EDGE Mobile
Station Class Class B -
GPRS Coding
Schemes CS1 to CS4 -
SIM Control 3V
Serial Interface
No. of Ports 1
ESD Protection 15 KV
Serial Standards G3110/G3110-HSDPA: RS-232 (DB9 male connector)
G3150/G3150-HSDPA: RS-232 (DB9 male connector), RS-422/485 (5-pin terminal block
connector)
Serial Communication Parameters
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bit(s) 1, 1.5, 2 (when parity = None)
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Speed 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Serial Signals
RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422 Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-4w Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w Data+, Data-, GND
I/O Interface
Alarm Contact 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1A@24 VDC
Digital Input 2 inputs electrically isolated from the electronics
DIN OFF: 0 to 3.3 VDC,
DIN ON : 10 to 48 VDC (I1 to COM_1/I2 to COM_2)
Software Features
Network Protocols ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, HTTPS, SNTP, ARP, SSL
Operation Modes Real COM, Reverse Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, RFC2217, Ethernet Modem,
SMS Tunnel
Secure Operation
Modes Secure Real COM, Secure Reverse Real COM, Secure TCP Client, Secure TCP Server
Configuration and
Management
Options
SNMP MIB-II, SNMP Private MIB, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, DDNS, IP Report, Web/Telnet/Serial
Console/SSH
Authentication Local user-name and password
Security Accessible IP list
Utilities Provided for Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT, Windows
2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server-2008, Windows XP/2003/Vista/
Server-2008 x64 Edition

OnCell G3100 Series Introduction
1-5
Windows Drivers Windows 95/98/ME,Windows NT, Windows
2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008, Windows
XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008 x64 Edition
Fixed TTY Drivers SCO Unix, SCO OpenServer 5, SCO OpenServer 6, UnixWare 7, SVR4.2, QNX 4.25, QNX 6,
Solaris 10, FreeBSD 5, FreeBSD 6
Real TTY Drivers Linux kernels 2.2.x, 2.4.x, 2.6.x
Physical Characteristics
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Data Link 585 to 900 mA (peak) @ 12 V
Power EFT/Surge
Protection 2 KV
Environmental Limits
Operating
temperature -30 to 55°C (-22 to 131°F), 5 to 95% RH
Storage
temperature -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Regulatory Approvals
EMC CE: EN55022 Class A/EN55024
FCC: FCC part 15 subpart B, Class A
Safety UL: UL60950
Warranty 5 years

2
2. Getting Started
This chapter covers the hardware installation of the OnCell G3100. Software installation is covered in the next
chapter.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Panel Layout
Connecting the Hardware
¾Wiring Requirements
¾SIM Card Installation
¾Connecting the Power
¾Connecting the I/O Port
¾Connecting to the Network
¾Connecting to a Serial Device
¾Connecting to the Ethernet Device
¾Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistors for the RS-485 Port (for RS-232/422/485 models)
¾LED Indicators
¾Reset Button

OnCell G3100 Series Getting Started
2-2
Panel Layout
Front View
OnCell
G3110/G3150
OnCell
G3110-HSDPA/
G3150-HSDPA
G3110-HSDPA-JPS/
G3150-HSDPA-JPS/
G3110-HSDPA-JPN/
G3150-HSDPA-JPN
Top View
Bottom Views
For RS-232 models For RS-232/422/485 models
SIGNAL
PWR 2
FAULT
GPRS
PWR 1
READY
GSM
Tx Rx
Ethernet
SMA Bulkhead Jack
PWR 2/PWR 1DI 2/DI 1 Relay
RESET
RS-232
RS-232 RS-422/485

OnCell G3100 Series Getting Started
2-3
Rear View
Side Views
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect the OnCell G3100 cellular IP gateway to a host PC or serial/Ethernet
devices for first time testing purposes. We cover topics such as: Wiring Requirements, SIM Installation,
DIN-Rail Mounting, Connecting the Power, Connecting to a Serial Device, Connecting to an Ethernet Device,
Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistors for the RS-485 Port, and LED Indicators.
DIN-rail Support
SIM card Cover
Left Side Right Side

OnCell G3100 Series Getting Started
2-4
Wiring Requirements
ATTENTION
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your device. The OnCell G3100 should be
secured at one location.
Wiring Caution!
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes
dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes above the maximum ratings,
the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
Temperature Caution!
Be careful when handling the device. When plugged in, the device’s internal components generate heat, and
consequently the casing may feel hot to the touch.
You should also heed the following guidelines:
•Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE: Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To
avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
•Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate. The
rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
•Where necessary, it is advisable to label the wiring to all devices in the system.
SIM Card Installation
In order to protect the SIM card, the SIM card slot is located inside the OnCell G3100’s casing. You will need to
unscrew and remove the outer SIM card cover before installing or removing the SIM card.
Follow these steps to remove or install the SIM card:
1. Remove the screw holding the outer SIM card cover.
2. Push the outer SIM card cover to the left to remove it.
3. Rotate it upwards to expose the SIM card slot.
(a) Remove the SIM card from the SIM card slot, or
(b) Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
4. Reverse the above steps to replace the outer SIM card cover.
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ATTENTION
If the modem is in GSM/GPRS mode, SIGNAL LEDs will not be illuminated if the phone number or APN is
incorrect. Check the GSM LED if the SIM card is installed correctly.
The GSM LEDs on the front panel provide a convenient way of checking if the SIM card is installed properly.
If the antenna is installed and the network is operating normally, then at least one of the three SIGNAL LEDs
should be illuminated at all times. If none of the GSM and SIGNAL LEDs are illuminated, then the SIM card
may not be installed properly. This is because the PIN code is stored on the SIM card; if the PIN code cannot
be accessed, then the modem will not be accessible over the network.
Connecting the Power
The dual power inputs that connect to the 4-pin power terminal block (2 terminals per power input) can be used
to connect the OnCell G3100 to a variety of field power sources that support 12 to 48 VDC. After connecting the
power wire to the OnCell G3100’s terminal block, the “PWR” LED will glow a solid green color to indicate that the
system is ready.
Connecting the I/O Port
Six terminals on the terminal block are reserved for the I/O ports, with 2 terminals used for each input, and 2
terminals used for the output.
Digital Input
Digital ON and OFF determine which of the 2 electrically isolated inputs are used:
•+13 to +30 V for state “1” (On)
•+3 to -30 V for state “0” (Off)
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Digital Output: 1 relay output with current carrying capacity of 1A @ 24 VDC
Power Status Event Relay
Off No Open
On Yes Open
No Short
Connecting to the Network
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the OnCell G3100's 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the
cable to the Ethernet network.
If the cable is properly connected, the OnCell G3100 will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet as follows:
•The Ethernet LED glows a solid green when connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network.
•The Ethernet LED glows a solid orange when connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.
•The Ethernet LED flashes when Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.
Connecting to a Serial Device
The OnCell G3110/G3110-HSDPA/G3110-HSDPA-JPS/G3110-HSDPA-JPN supports one RS-232 port that
connects through a DB9 male connector on the bottom panel.
The OnCell G3150/G3150-HSDPA/G3110-HSDPA-JPS/G3110-HSDPA-JPN supports one RS-232 port that
connects through a DB9 male connector on the bottom panel, and one RS-422/RS-485-4w/RS-485-2w that
connects through a 5-pin terminal block on the bottom panel.
Connecting to the Ethernet Device
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the OnCell G3100's 10/100M Ethernet port and the other end of the
cable to the Ethernet device.
If the cable is properly connected, the OnCell G3100 will indicate a valid Ethernet connection as follows:
•The Ethernet LED glows a solid green when connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet device.
•The Ethernet LED glows a solid orange when connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet device.
•The Ethernet LED flashes when Ethernet packets are being transmitted or received.
Adjustable Pull High/Low Resistors for the RS-485 Port (for
RS-232/422/485 models)
In some critical environments, you may need to add termination resistors to prevent the reflection of serial
signals. When using termination resistors, it is important to set the pull high/low resistors correctly so that the
electrical signal is not corrupted. Since a particular pull high/low resistor value cannot fit all environments, the
OnCell uses DIP switches to set the pull high/low resistor values for the serial port.
Digital Output
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•To set the termination resistor to 150 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the OFF
position. This is the default setting.
•To set the termination resistor to 1 KΩ, make sure both of the assigned DIP switches are in the ON
position.
ATTENTION
Do not use the 1 KΩsetting on the OnCell when using the RS-232 interface. Doing so will degrade the RS-232
signals and shorten the maximum allowed communication distance.
SW 1 2 3
Pull High Pull Low Terminator
ON 1 KΩ1 KΩ120 KΩ
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel of the OnCell G3100-HSDPA series are described in the following table.
LED Name LED Color LED Function
PWR Green DC Power is active.
off Power is off, or power error condition exists.
Tx Green The serial port is transmitting data
Off No data is being transmitted or received through the serial port
Rx Amber The serial port is receiving data.
off No data is being received through the serial port.
REG Amber Registered with cellular provider (only for –JPS/JPN model)
off SIM slot not in used (only for –JPS/JPN model)
GSM Amber GSM is connected.
off GSM is disconnected.
GRPS Amber GPRS is connected
off GPRS is disconnected.
UMTS Amber UMTS is connected.
off UMTS is disconnected.
HSDPA Amber HSDPA is connected.
off HSDPA is disconnected.
Ready Green Steady on: Software Ready.
Blinking slowly (1 sec): The OnCell has been located by the OnCell
Search Utility.
off Power is off, or is booting up.
Fault Red Steady on: Booting up, or IP fault.
Blinking slowly (1 sec): Cannot get an IP address from the DHCP
server
off Power is off, or there is no error condition.
Signal (3 LEDs) Green Signal Level
(at least 2 LEDs must illuminated for data transmission)
ATTENTION
GSM LED:
OFF: Cannot register with cellular providers using GSM mode, due to the wrong PIN code, or no cellular
provider available. Signal LEDs will also be off.
ON: Registered with cellular provider. Signal LEDs will be on.
GPRS LED:
OFF: Cannot register with cellular providers using GPRS mode, due to wrong PIN code (GSM/signal LEDs
off), no cellular provider available (GSM/signal LEDs off), wrong APN (GSM on/signal LEDs off), or
wrong username/password (GSM on/signal LEDs off).
ON: Registered with cellular provider using GPRS mode. GSM/Signal LEDs will be on.
UMTS/HSDPA LED:
OFF: Cannot register with cellular providers using UMTS/HSDPA mode due to the wrong PIN code (UMTS
or HSDPA/signal LEDs off), no cellular provider available (UMTS or HSDPA/signal LEDs off), wrong
APN (UMTS or HSDPA on/signal LEDs off), or wrong username/password (UMTS or HSDPA
on/signal LEDs off).
ON: Registered with cellular provider using UMTS/HSDPA mode. UMTS or HSDPA/Signal LEDs will be
on.

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Reset Button
Press the Rest button continuously for 5 sec to load factory defaults: Use a pointed object, such as a
straightened paper clip or toothpick, to press the reset button. This will cause the Ready LED to blink on and off.
The factory defaults will be loaded once the Ready LED stops blinking (default IP: 192.168.127.254).