RFI MA-2080-B User manual

TABLE OF CO NTEN TS
DISCLAIMERS ....................................................................................................................... 5
RF EXPOSURE AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY ........................................................................... 6
CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 11
REVISION HISTORY............................................................................................................. 12
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 13
DEVICE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 16
Device Mounting .......................................................................................................... 16
SIM Card ........................................................................................................................ 16
Antennas........................................................................................................................ 17
Ethernet Interface......................................................................................................... 17
Serial Interface .............................................................................................................. 18
Digital I/Os ..................................................................................................................... 18
Power Interface ............................................................................................................ 19
LED Indication ............................................................................................................... 20
Reset Button .................................................................................................................. 21
DEVICE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................... 22
DEVICE STATUS .................................................................................................................. 24
Overview........................................................................................................................ 24
Device............................................................................................................................ 25
Connections.................................................................................................................. 26
VPN & Tunnels................................................................................................................ 27
Service............................................................................................................................ 28
I/O & Analogue............................................................................................................. 29
BASIC CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................. 30

WAN Interface .............................................................................................................. 30
Cellular ........................................................................................................................... 32
Ethernet.......................................................................................................................... 36
Serial Interface .............................................................................................................. 39
GNSS ............................................................................................................................... 43
SMS/Email....................................................................................................................... 46
Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 50
Digital I/O....................................................................................................................... 52
LED Display Control ...................................................................................................... 57
ADVANCED NETWORKING .............................................................................................. 58
Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................................ 58
Cloud Service................................................................................................................ 59
IP Routing ....................................................................................................................... 61
NAT.................................................................................................................................. 63
DMZ................................................................................................................................. 64
Port Forwarding............................................................................................................. 65
Security........................................................................................................................... 66
VPN & Tunnelling........................................................................................................... 68
X.509 ............................................................................................................................... 89
VRRP ............................................................................................................................... 91
SNMP............................................................................................................................... 92
DEVICE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................... 93
System .......................................................................................................................... 111
Backup / Profiles ......................................................................................................... 114
Clock ............................................................................................................................ 115
Ping Tool....................................................................................................................... 116

System Logs ................................................................................................................. 117
Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................... 119
REBOOT / LOGOUT ......................................................................................................... 120
SMS COMMANDS ........................................................................................................... 121

DISC LAI MER S
All data and information contained in or disclosed by this document are confidential
and proprietary information of RF Industries, and all rights therein are expressly reserved.
By accepting this material, the recipient agrees that this material and the information
contained therein are held in confidence and in trust and will not be used, copied,
reproduced in whole or in part, nor its contents revealed in any manner to others without
the express written permission of RF Industries. The information provided in this document
is provided on an “as is” basis.
In no event will RF Industries be liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from
any use of information contained in this document. Information in this document is
subjected to change without any notice.
Life support –This product is not designed for use in life support appliances or systems
where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal
injury.
RF Industries’ customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so
at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify RF Industries for any damages resulting from
such application.
Right to make change - RF Industries reserves the right to make changes, without notice,
in the products, including circuits and software, described or contained herein in order
to improve design and/or performance.
Some features outlined in this manual may require an updated firmware and/or GUI to
work. Please contact RF Industries for more information.

RF EXP OSUR E AND EL ECTR ICAL S AFETY
The use of this modem in any other type of host configuration that may not comply with
the RF exposure requirements should be avoided. During operation, a minimum of 20 cm
(8 inches) should be maintained between the antenna, whether extended or retracted,
and the user’s/bystander’s body (excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) to ensure RF
exposure compliance in accordance with ARPANSA guidelines. The modem is not
designed, nor intended, for use in applications within 20 cm (8 inches) of the body of the
user. Continued operational compliance of the modem relies upon it being used with
an AS/NZS 60950.1 approved SELV power supply.
Cautions
This modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to relevant
ACMA Standards. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This modem generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with instructions, can
cause detrimental interference to other radio communication networks and devices.
Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could impair performance, damage the modem, or result in violation of RF
exposure regulations.
There is no guarantee that electromagnetic interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the modem does cause detrimental interference in radio and television
reception, which can be verified by turning the modem on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
▪ Re-orient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna
▪ Increase the separation between the modem and the receiver
▪ Contact RF Industries Maxon Technical Support for assistance.

Changes or modifications to the modem that are implemented without the express
consent of RF Industries Pty. Ltd. void the product warranty and terminate the user’s
authority to use the modem.

General Safety
RF Interference Issues: Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully
following safety guidelines below:
▪ Switch OFF the modem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular devices in an
aircraft is illegal. It may endanger the operation of the aircraft and/or disrupt the
cellular network. Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or
denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, orboth.
▪ Switch OFF the modem in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel fuel pumps or before
filling a vehicle with fuel.
▪ Switch OFF the modem in hospitals and any other places where medical
equipment may be in use.
▪ Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical
plants, or in areas of blasting operations.
▪ There may be hazards associated with the operation of your modem in the
vicinity of inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids
and pacemakers. Please consult the manufacturers of the medical device to
determine if it is adequately protected.
▪ Operation of the modem in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may cause
interference to the equipment if it is inadequately protected. Observe any
warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.
▪ The modem contains sensitive electronic circuitry. Do not expose the modem to
any liquids, high temperatures or shock. The modem is not waterproof. Please
keep it dry and store it in a cool, dry place.
▪ Only use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by the
manufacturer. Using unauthorized accessories may affect your modem’s
performance, damage your modem and violate related national regulations.
▪ Always handle the modem with care. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the modem. Unauthorised dismantling or repair of the modem will void the
warranty.

NOTE:
* The product needs to be supplied by a limited power source or the power
supply provided. Otherwise, safety will not be ensured.
* Do not affix the modem in an open area where it is liable to lightning-strike
hazard.
Vehicle Safety
▪ Do not use the modem whilst driving.
▪ Respect national regulations on the use of cellular devices in vehicles. Road safety
always comes first.
▪ If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of the modem could interfere
with the correct functioning of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems, ensure
that the installation has been carried out by qualified personnel.
▪ Verification of the protection and interference-free performance of vehicle
electronics should be a part of the installation procedure
Potentially Unsafe Areas
Posted Facilities: Turn off the modem in any facility or area when posted notices require
you to do so.
Blasting Areas: Turn off the modem where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and
follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres: Turn off the modem when you are in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.

They include:
▪ Fuelling areas such as gas or petrol stations
▪ Below deck on boats
▪ Transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals
▪ Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane
▪ Areas when the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal
powders
▪ Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off machinery of
any kind
Concentrated Electromagnetic Activity: Avoid using the modem within areas of high
electromagnetic wave activity or within enclosed metallic structures e.g. lifts.

C ON TA CT IN FO RM A TI ON
In keeping with RF Industries’ dedicated customer support policy, we encourage you
to contact us.
TECHNICAL:
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm*
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail] * Public holidays
excluded
SALES:
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm*
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] * Public holidays excluded
WEBSITE: www.maxon.com.au
ADDRESS: POSTAL ADDRESS:
RF Industries Pty Ltd RF Industries Pty Ltd
99 Station Road Locked Bag 2007
Seven Hills NSW 2147 Seven Hills NSW 1730
Australia Australia

REVI SION HI ST O R Y
-Product Information
Product
Universal Hub Celluar Ethernet Modem Router
Model
MA-2080-B
Document Type
PDF
Current Revision
0.1
Status of the Document
Preliminary Release
Revision Date
March 2019
Total Number of Pages
130
-Revision History
Level
Date
History
0.1
July 2019
Preliminary Release

PROD UCT OVE R V IE W
The RFI Universal Hub is a unique and intelligent fusion of 4G capabilities with
advanced functionality of a modem/router, all encased in a durable &
robust metal casing.
The Universal Hub Base Model features dual-SIM capabilities and wired WAN,
providing advanced redundancy functionality. The LTE-Advanced
connectivity with dual MIMO antennas means you can now have faster
internet connections, and an array of connectivity options including
RS232/RS485, 2 x Ethernet Ports and 4 x Digital IO’s make the device a rugged
cellular modem/router suitable for a diverse range of industrial networking
and M2M applications.
Features and Benefits
−Designed for Industrial Applications
•Powerful industrial grade ARM Cortex A8 processor and LTE-A cellular
module
•Industrial grade GNSS receiver
•Industrial grade metal/plastic housing
•Gigabit Ethernet ports with 1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
•RS232/RS485/RS422 Interface 15KV ESD protection

•Dual SIM support with 15KV ESD protection
•Galvanic Isolated Digital IO ports
•On board input voltage and temperature monitoring
•9~48VDC input voltage range with reverse-polarity and overvoltage
protection
−High-Performance and Function-Rich
•FDD-LTE CAT6 LTE-Advanced cellular connectivity
•Up to 300 Mbps Downlink & 50 Mbps Uplink
•Supports 3G fallback with 6 Bands DC-HSPA+ CAT24
•Supports multiple WAN access methods, including Dual SIM backup
and wired WAN interface (PPPOE, ADSL)
•SIM backup policies provide flexible data connection failover
management
•GNSS function with GPS/GLONASS support
•Multiple VPN and tunnel protocols including PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC,
OPENVPN and GRE
•Up to six(6) simultaneous VPN/Tunnel instances (Server/Client)
•Supported network protocols include PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP,
NAT, Port Forwarding, DMZ, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SNTP, TELNET, SSH, Static
Routing, OSPF, VRRP, SNMPv3, QoS*, IGMP v3.0*
•Supports multiple DDNS services including Dyn, No-IP, Dynu, MS-DNS,
as well as custom-defined.
•Comprehensive security features including firewall, anti-DDOS, SFTP*,
SSL/TLS secured socket connection and syslogs, and geo-fence, etc.
•Remote SMS commands and device status reporting
•Web-based user interface for local/remote device management
•System real time clock with SNTP support
•Local and over-the-air firmware upgrade

Device Interfaces
•2x Mini USIM Card Slots
•2x 10/100/1000Mbit RJ45 Ethernet Ports
•1x RS232/RS485/RS422 Serial Interface over DB9F
•2x Digital Inputs, 2x Digital Outputs
Display
•6x Green LEDs: PWR, SIM, SIG, DAT, USR, and T/R
Package Contents
Standard Package:
Item
Quantity
Remark
Router
1
Cellular antenna (Male SMA)
2
GNSS antenna (Male SMA)
1
Ethernet cable
1
Power lead with 3-way terminal
block plug and inline fuse
1
6-way Terminal Block Plug
1
Optional Accessories:
12VDC plugpack terminated with 3-way terminal block plug
DIN Rail Mounting Bracket
Wall Mounting Plate
DB9 RS-232 Serial Cable
DB9 RS485 Serial Cable
DB9 RS422 Serial Cable

D EV IC E I NST AL LA TI O N
IMPORTANT You should check the router configuration immediately after
installation to ensure all settings are as desired. Failure to do so may result
in unauthorized access to your equipment.
Device Mounting
Units: mm. With wall mounting option.
SIM Card
Make sure the router is powered off the router. Holding the SIM card in the
correct orientation based on the SIM slot to use (Important!) and carefully
insert the card into desired SIM card slot.
SIM Card Slots

Antennas
Cellular Antennas
Attach the cellular antenna(s) with SMA male connector to the antenna
connectors on the router, which are located at each side of the router
housing.
The connector labelled “ANT”is the main antenna interface and must be
connected properly for the router to operate over cellular network. For
MIMO and Carrier Aggregation function, the “DRX” antenna must be used.
Antenna Connectors
GNSS Antenna
Attach the GNSS antenna with SMA male connector to the antenna
connector on the router, which is located between the two cellular antenna
connectors and labelled with “GNSS”.
Please avoid using excessive force when mounting the antennas as this may
result in unnecessary damage to the housing that holds the antenna
connectors.
Ethernet Interface
Connection of Ethernet interface is simple and straight forward. A minimum
of CAT5E cable is required to achieve gigabit speed. A lit green LED on up-
right corner of the each port indicats an active giagabit LAN conenction,
otherwise, the connection will be 10/100Mbps.

Serial Interface
RS-232
When configured as an RS-232 interface, the device follows the EIA/TIA
definition as a DCE and can be directly connected to a DTE using off-the-
shelf RS-232 DB9 cable.
RS-485/422
When configured as an RS-485/422 interface, special-made cable is be
required for connecting to other equipment with RS485/422 interface. Please
refer the product hardware manual for pinouts when making the cables. The
cable is also offered as optional accessory and can be ordered from RFI.
Digital I/Os
A 6-way terminal block for digital I/O connectivity is included in the standard
package. Customer will have to carry out all the wirings If required. Inputs
and outputs have separate common points to suit different application
needs.
Digital I/O Interface
Please strictly follow the maximum rating of the I/O interface, which is
specified in the product hardware manual. Otherwise damage to the
internal electronics, as well as customer equipment, could happen.

Power Interface
The device is getting power through a 3-way terminal block socket/plug,
which the 3rd pin (“E”) is for protective earth connection and can be left
floating if not used. The power source must be within the ratings specified in
the product hardware manual, otherwise damage to the internal
electronics, as well as customer equipment, could happen. It is
recommended to use the 12VDC/1.5A power adaptor available from RFI,
which can be ordered as an optional accessory.
Power Interface
The device is protected against reverse-polarity voltage input and will not
be powered. However, please do NOT keep device supplied with improper
power source for an extended period.
Always take extra cautions when trying to connect the protective earth, as
different potential may exist in the electric wiring system and improper earth
connection can cause loop current and risk of equipment damage. It is
recommended to carry out a thorough review of the relevant electrical
circuit/wiring in advance.

LED Indication
The router provides six LED indicators: “PWR”, “SIM”, “SIG”, “DAT”, “USR”, and
“T/R”. The table below shows the details of the LED functions:
LED
Function Description
PWR
Router Status Indication:
ON: the router is getting power
BLINKING: the router is operating
SIM
SIM Status Indication:
NO: SIM1 is in use
BLINKING: SIM2 is in use
OFF: No SIM is inserted
SIG
Cellular Signal Strength Indication. Please see the
Signal Strength Indication Table for details.
DAT
WAN Data Indication.
ON: WAN connection is active
BLINKING: WAN data activity
USER
User Defined Function Indication. Can used for
indication of status of GNSS, DDNS, VPN, and
PPPoE.
T/R
Serial Interface Data Activity Indication.
RED: Transmitting data
GREEN: Receiving data
The cellular signal strength LED (SIG) follows the following display pattern:
Signal Strength
SIG LED
SIGNAL > -84dBm (or excellent RSSI setting)
SOLID ON
-91dBm < SIGNAL ≤ -84dBm
200ms OFF / 800ms ON
-98dBm < SIGNAL ≤ -91dBm
400ms OFF / 600ms ON
-105dBm < SIGNAL ≤ -98dBm
600ms OFF / 400ms ON
SIGNAL ≤ -105dBm
800ms OFF / 200ms ON
SIM Not Registered
OFF