Moxa Technologies OnCell Series User manual

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OnCell 3120-LTE-1
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa OnCell Series
Version 1.0, October 2019
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Overview
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 is a reliable, secure, LTE gateway with a state-
of-the-art global LTE module. This 4G cellular gateway provides a more
reliable connection to your Ethernet network for cellular applications.
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 is ideal for remote-access applications where
power consumption needs to be well managed. The power-saving
functions, which include power scheduling, allow you to manage the
power consumption in your cellular network. Wide-temperature support
coupled with high-level EMS protection give the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 the
highest level of device stability for any rugged environment. In
addition, dual-SIM and GuaranLink support help provide network
redundancy to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 also comes with a 3-in-1 serial port for serial-
over-LTE cellular network communication, making it suitable for
collecting and exchanging data with serial/Ethernet devices.
Package Checklist
Before installing your OnCell 3120-LTE-1, verify that the package
contains the following items. If any of these items is missing or
damaged, please contact your customer service representative for
assistance.
•1 OnCell 3120-LTE-1 unit
•1 DIN-rail mounting kit
•1 console cable
•Quick installation guide (printed)
•Warranty card
Installation and Configuration
You will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an
Ethernet port. The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 has a default IP address that you
must use when connecting to the device for the first time.
Take the following steps to configure your OnCell 3120-LTE-1. Refer to
the Panel Layout of the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 section below for the
location of the ports and sockets.

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Step 1: Insert a SIM card and turn on the OnCell 3120-LTE-1
1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws and remove the SIM card
cover located on the top panel of the OnCell 3120-LTE-1.
2. Insert one or two 4G SIM cards (nano SIM) into the SIM card
slot(s).
If you are only using one SIM card, insert it in the top slot (slot 1;
the card in slot 1 is referred to as SIM1).
By default, the SIM card in slot 1 is treated as the primary card.
To change the default to SIM2 (the card in slot 2), log in to the
OnCell’s web UI, and configure SIM2 as the primary card. When
the OnCell device is turned on, it boots up based on the
configuration information stored on the primary SIM card.
3. Turn on the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 by connecting a power terminal
block to a DC power source (9 to 36 VDC). For details, refer to the
Connecting the Power Input section.
4. Reattach the cover.
Step 2: Connect the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 to a notebook or PC
Since the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you
can use either a straight-through cable or crossover cable to connect
the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 to a computer. See the 10/100BaseT(X)
Ethernet Port Connection section below for detailed instructions. If the
LAN LED indicator on the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 lights up, it means a
connection has been established.
Step 3: Set up an IP address for the computer
Set an IP address on the same subnet as the OnCell 3120-LTE-1. Since
the OnCell 3120-LTE-1’s default IP address is 192.168.127.254, and
the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, you should set the IP address of
the computer to 192.168.127.xxx and the subnet mask to
255.255.255.0.
Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the OnCell
3120-LTE-1
Open your computer’s web browser and type
http://192.168.127.254 in the address field to access the homepage
of the web-based management system. Before the homepage opens,
you will need to enter the username and password. For first-time
configuration, enter the default username and password given below:
Username: admin
Password: moxa
Click on the Login button.
ATTENTION
For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the
password. To
change the password, select Maintenance

Username/Password
, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE
You must click the Save Configuration
and then the
Restart
buttonsfor the configuration changes to take effect.

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Panel Layout of the OnCell 3120-LTE-1
1. SIM card holders (SIM1/SIM2)
2. 2x2 MIMO cellular antenna port
3. 10/100 Base-T(X) Ethernet port 1
(RJ45)
4. 10/100 Base-T(X) Ethernet port 2
(RJ45)
5. USB port
6. DB9 serial port
7. LED display
8. Reset button
9. Console port (reserved for
engineering use)
10.
Grounding screw (M3)
11.
Terminal block (V+, V-, GND)
12.
LED display
13.
DIN-rail mounting kit

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Device Dimensions
DIN-rail Mounting
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 Series comes with a DIN-rail kit attached to the
back panel. Mount the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 Series on corrosion-free
mounting rails that meet the EN 60715 standard.
Installation
STEP 1: Insert the upper lip of the DIN rail into the top hook of the
DIN
-rail mounting kit.
STEP 2:
Press the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 Series towards the DIN rail until
it snaps into
place.

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To remove the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 from the DIN rail, pull down the
lever at the bottom of the DIN-rail kit.
Wall Mounting (optional)
For some applications, it may be more convenient to mount the OnCell
3120-LTE-1 to a wall, as illustrated below:
STEP 1:
Remove the aluminum
DIN
-
rail attachment plate
from the OnCell
3120-
LTE
-1, and then attach
the wall
-mounting plates
with M3 screws, as shown
in the adjacent diagram.
STEP 2:
Mounting the OnCell
3120-LTE-1 to a wall requires 4
screws. Use the
OnCell 3120-LTE-1 device, with wall
mount plates attached as a guide, to mark the
correct locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the
screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter, and
the
shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in diameter,
as shown in the figure at the right.
NOTE
Test the screw head and shank size by inserting the screws into
one of the k
eyhole shaped apertures of the wall-mounting
plates before attaching the plates to the wall.
STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed into
the wall, insert
the four screw
heads through the large opening
of the keyhole
-shaped apertures
of the mounting kit
, and then
slide the OnCell
3120-LTE-1
downwards. Tighten the four
screws for added stability.

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WARNING
•
This equipment is intended to be used in a Restricted
Access Location, such as a dedicated computer room,
where access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or
by USERS who have been instructed about the fact that the
metal chassis of the equipment is extremely hot and may
cause burns.
•
Service persons or users should pay special attention and
take special precautions before handling this equipment.
•
Only authorized, well-trained professionals should be
allowed to access the restricted access location. Access
should be controlled by the authority responsible for the
location with lock and key or a security identity system.
•
External Metal Parts are Hot!! Pay special attention or
use special protection before handling this equipment.
Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 device.
Read and Follow These 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 communications wiring and power wiring in
the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with
different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
•You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to
determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb
is that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
•Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
•It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the
system when necessary.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or
“LPS” and rated O/P: 9.6 W (12 V/0.78 A
to 48 V/0.2 A).

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Grounding the Moxa OnCell 3120-LTE-1
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from
the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
The minimum cross-sectional area of the grounding conductor should
be equal to that of the input cable.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted
on a well-grounded
mount
ing surface, such as a metal panel. The potential
difference between the two ground potentials must be zero. If
the potential difference is NOT zero, the product could be
permanently damaged.
SIM Card Socket
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 comes with two nano-SIM card sockets for
cellular communication. The nano-SIM card sockets are located on the
top panel along with the antenna connectors. Loosen the screws and
the remove the cover to access the SIM-card sockets, and then insert
the nano-SIM cards into the sockets directly. You will hear a click when
the cards are in place. The left socket is for SIM 1 and the right socket
is for SIM 2. To remove the cards, push the cards in before releasing
them.
Connecting the Power Input
Pinouts for the Power Inputs
Pin
Name
Usage
1 V1+
DC Power
Input 1
2 V1-
DC Power
Input 2
3
GND
Ground

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Wiring the Power Input
Top and front views of the terminal block connector are shown below:
STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive DC wires
into the
V-/V+ terminals, and the ground wire
into the G
ND terminal.
STEP 2:
To keep the DC wires from pulling
loose, use a small flat
-blade screwdriver to
tighten the wire
-clamp screws on the front of
the terminal block connector.
STEP 3:
Insert the plastic terminal block
connector prongs into the terminal block
receptor, which is
located on the bottom panel
of the
OnCell 3120-LTE-1.
ATTENTION
Before connecting the
OnCell 3120-LTE-1 to the DC power
inputs, make sure that the DC power source voltage is stable.
Communication Connections
10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100Base-T(X) ports located on the front panel of the OnCell
3120-LTE-1 are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices.
Pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports are shown below:
MDI Port Pinouts
MDI-X Port Pinouts
8-pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx-
2
Rx-
3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx-
6
Tx-
Serial DB9 Connection
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 has one DB9 male port that supports RS-232,
RS-485-4W, RS-485-2W, and RS-422. The pin assignments are shown
in the table below:

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DB9 Male
Connector
Pin
RS-232
RS-422/485-4w
RS-485-2w
1
DCD
TxD-(A)
–
2
RxD
TxD+(B)
–
3
TxD
RxD+(B)
Data+(B)
4
DTR
RxD-(A)
Data-(A)
5
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
–
–
7
TRS
–
–
8
CTS
–
–
9
–
–
–
Console Port
The console port is an RS-232 port that you can connect to with a 4-pin
pin header cable (in the package). You can use this port for debugging
or firmware upgrades.
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
NC
3
RxD
4
TxD
USB
The OnCell 3120-LTE-1 is provided with a type-A USB 2.0 port, which
can be used to connect USB storage device or other type-A USB
compatible devices.
LED Indicators
LED indicators are provided on the side panel of the OnCell 3120-LTE-1.
The function of each LED is described in the table below:
LED
Color
Behavior
Function
SYS
(2 LEDs)
Green
Power On: System startup is
complete and the system is in
operation.
Off No power is supplied to the
OnCell device.
Green
1.Blinking at 1-sec
interval
s
2.Blinking at 2
-sec
intervals
3. Blinking at 0.5
-
sec intervals
4.
Blinking at 5-
sec
intervals
1. The OnCell device has been
located by the Wireless Search
Utility.
2. The ABC-02-USB device
connected to OnCell device has
been detected.
3. Importing or exporting files
from/to the ABC-02-USB device.
4. The OnCell device is in power
saving mode.
Red
1. Steady On
2. Blinking at
1-sec
intervals
1. System error or failure to get
an IP address for the device.
2. Load/save to the ABC-02-USB
device failed.
LAN 1/2
Green
10/100 Mbps Ethernet mode.

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LED
Color
Behavior
Function
(4 LEDs)
Off
Not active.
Serial
(2 LEDs)
Green
Transmitting or receiving data.
Off
Not active.
LTE
(1 LED)
Green
LTE is connected.
Green
Blinking at 0.5-sec
intervals
UMTS/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE is
connected.
Off
No cellular connection.
Signal (3
LEDs)
Green
Signal
Strength*
Cellular
RSSI
RSSI Range
(dBm)
Comment
1-2 0 < SNR
≤ 12
113 < RSSI ≤
-89
Marginal
3-4 12 < SNR
≤ 21
-89 < RSSI ≤
-73
Good
5-6 22 < SNR
≤ 31
-73 < RSSI ≤
-51
Excellent
*Each signal LED is equivalent to a signal strength of 2 levels.
NOTE
The LTE LED is designated for the cellular connectivity standard
and the SIGNAL LED indicates the cellular signal strength.
Specifications
Input Current
0.8 A (max.)
Input Voltage
9 to 36 VDC
Power Consumption
5 W (typ.)
Operating
Temperature
Standard Models: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Wide Temp. Models: -30 to 70°C (-22 to 158°F)
Storage
Temperature
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
ATTENTION
The OnCell
3120-LTE-1 is NOT a portable mobile device and
should be located at least
20 cm away from the human body.
The OnCell
3120-LTE-1 is NOT designed for the general pu
blic.
A well
-trained technician is required to deploy the OnCell 3120-
LTE-1 units and safely establish a wireless network.
ATTENTION
Use the antennas correctly!
Wide
-band (2G/3G/4G) antennas are needed when the OnCell
3120
-LTE-1 operates. Make sure that your antenna installation
is within a safety area, which is covered by a
lightning
protection or surge arrest system.

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ATTENTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
ATTENTIO
N
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into
contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take
extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits,
because they
may cause serious injury or death
when there is a
surge
. For instructions on proper installation and grounding of
the antenna, refer to national and local codes (for example,
U.S.:
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, and
Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
ATTENTION
For EXPLOSION
-PROOF applications, the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 is
designed and certified to meet ATEX and IECEx
requirements.
You should mount the device in a suitable enclosure rated at
least IP54
, in accordance with IEC/EN 60079-15 standard, so
that it is accessible only by the use of a tool. The device is not
intended for use in an area
with pollution degree rating > 2 in
accordance with EN 60664
-1.
When
you install the OnCell 3120-LTE-1 in an enclosure, the
antennas must
also be installed in such a way that they are
inside the
enclosure. External antenna deployment is allowed
only if the antennas are certified
for ATEX Zone 2 use or
conform to the IECEx standards.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Do not disconnect equipment unless you have
removed the
power source to the equipment or the area is known to be non
-
hazardous.

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ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 Certification Information
.
1. ATEX Certificate Number: DEMKO 18 ATEX 2120X
IECEx Certificate Number: IECEx UL 18.0113X
2. Ambient Range:-30°C ≤ Ta ≤ +70°C, or -30°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +70°C
3. Certification String : Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Rated Cable Temp ≧90 °C
4. Standards Covered:
EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013
EN 60079-15:2010
IEC 60079-0, 6th Edition (2011-06) + Corr. 1 (2012-01) + Corr. 2
(2013-12) + I-SH 01 (2013-11) + I-SH 02 (2014-10), IEC 60079-
15, 4th Edition (2010-01) + I-SH 01 (2016-09)
5. Conditions for Safe Usage:
These devices shall be mounted in a suitable tool-accessible
ATEX/IECEx certified enclosure rated at least IP54 as defined in
EN/IEC 60529, Pollution Degree 2 and EN/IEC 60664-1, and shall
be used within their rated electrical and environmental ratings.
Grounding-wire Size
The minimum cross-sectional area of the grounding conductor should
be equal to that of the input cable.
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