System Build SL-0500 User manual

SysLINK
Hardware
Manual
Document number 80-001114
Revision D
Created 2012, and Protected Under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976.
Copyright © 2012-2013, SYSTECH Corporation
All Rights Reserved
This document is subject to change without notice.
SYSTECH
C O R P O R A T I O N

Agency Notifications
Antenna Gain
The antenna gain on the 850 MHz Cellular band must not exceed 4.28 dBi
The antenna gain 1900 MHz PCS band must not exceed 3 dBi
Antenna Installation
Antennas must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons
Antennas must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from any other
transmitter
FCC Notification
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by the Systech Corporation, could void the
authority to operate the equipment.
The ZWave module broadcasts at 908.42 MHz, output power -20 to 0 dBm.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.

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Table of Contents
Agency Notifications ................................................................................................... 2-2
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................5
SysLINK Base Features.................................................................................................. 6
Option Card Features ..................................................................................................... 6
Description of SysLINK Models..................................................................................... 7
Using the SysLINK.......................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE HARDWARE..........................................................9
Overview.......................................................................................................................... 9
Planning the installation................................................................................................. 9
Connecting Devices to the SysLINK............................................................................ 13
POS Terminal Port Option Card ................................................................................. 13
RS-232-only Serial Port Option Card.......................................................................... 13
SysLINK DCE RS-232 Operation ...........................................................................................13
RS-232/485/422 Serial Port Option Card.................................................................... 15
Zigbee Option Card.................................................................................................... 16
Z-Wave Option Card................................................................................................... 16
Wi-Fi Interface............................................................................................................ 16
Cellular Interface........................................................................................................ 16
Ethernet LAN.............................................................................................................. 17
USB Ports .................................................................................................................. 18
One or more USB 2.0 High Speed ports are available. These ports have standard USB
A (host) connectors.Antennas..................................................................................... 18
SIM Card.................................................................................................................... 19
Starting the SysLINK.................................................................................................. 19
CHAPTER 3: TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................21
Status LED..................................................................................................................... 21
USB/Serial/Terminal/Modem Port LEDs ...................................................................... 22
Ethernet LEDs............................................................................................................... 22
Cellular LEDs................................................................................................................. 22
CHAPTER 4: MOUNTING OPTIONS.......................................................................25
APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................26
SysLINK Base Hardware Specifications...................................................................... 26
SysLINK MiniPCIe Card Specifications ....................................................................... 26
SysLINK Systech Option Card Specifications ............................................................ 26
Environmental Specifications...................................................................................... 27
Product Dimensions..................................................................................................... 27
Cellular specifications.................................................................................................. 27
Ethernet cabling specifications ................................................................................... 27

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Overview
Systech SysLINK M2M Modular Gateway brings network connectivity to IP and non-IP
based systems for a wide variety of applications including ATM, point-of-sale, vending,
remote electronic signage, building automation and security, and remote monitoring.
The system features a modular design allowing customers to choose the features that best fits
their application. Field modularity offers the customer an upgrade path offering maximum
flexibility thereby preserving their hardware investment.
Merchants preferring private IP networks can use the Systech solutions to re-route
transactions using private Cellular plans, or through existing satellite, frame, or other wide-
area links.
Systech Corporation, established in 1981, is an industry leader in network conversion
gateways, servers, and switches, supporting a wide variety of interfaces including Cellular,
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Analog Dial, Serial, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and USB.
Public Internet/
Private Network
POS System
IPDial
ATM Terminal
POS Terminal Any Payment Type
Any Processor
Secure IP Host
WEB Diagnostics

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SysLINK Base Features
The SysLINK offers the following features and benefits:
Easy web-based set up and configuration
Open systems communications for multi-site data networks
Standard RJ-45, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port or ports
IP packet routing
SSL encryption
Can be used in a variety of data communications applications
Operating system independent
Complete remote management and diagnostics
LEDs for each port, signaling port status and error conditions
Industry standard interoperability
Supports generic TCP/IP access to serial ports without requiring special protocols or
processing
Option Card Features
RJ-11 POS Terminal (phone line) port
Serial ports
DB25-Female serial port (with screw-down connectors)
RS-232 DCE serial port
RS-232/485/422 combination port
Asynchronous or Synchronous communication
High-speed serial connections (up to 230.4K baud)
Zigbee, Z-Wave and Bluetooth interfaces
Cellular network interface (LTE, EVDO, 1xRTT)
Wi-Fi interface

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Description of SysLINK Models
The SysLINK series is available with a number of different model families. These products
are functionally equivalent except for the types of ports.
Model
Ethernet
Ports
USB
Ports
SysCard
Options
MiniPCIe
Options
SL-0500
1 or 2
1
None
1
SL-1000
1 or 2
1
None
1 + ½*
SL-2000
2
2
1
1
SL-3000
3
2
2
2
SL-4000
4
2
4
2
* ½ size MiniPCIe option slot
Available SysCard Options:
Analog Dial (POTS) –data only
Analog Backup (Modem) –data only
RS-232 Serial
RS-232/485/422 Synchronous Serial
Zigbee
Z-Wave
Bluetooth
GPIO
Available MiniPCIe Option Cards:
2G Cellular
3G Cellular
4G Cellular (LTE)
Wi-Fi b/g/n (½ size)
Using the SysLINK
Using the SysLINK requires three steps:
1. Hardware installation
2. Configuration
3. Operation
Hardware installation is documented in this manual. Refer to the SysLINK
Administrator's Guide for configuration and operation.

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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
This chapter describes installing the SysLINK hardware, including:
Planning the installation
Checking cables and connectors
Sample configurations
Overview
Installing the SysLINK hardware includes the following steps:
1. Plan the installation
2. Connect your peripheral device(s) to the SysLINK device server
Attach each peripheral device (e.g., POS terminal, cash register, card reader, modem) to a
phone line port (RJ-11 connector on the front) or serial port (DB-25 connector).
3. Plug the AC power supply adapter into the SysLINK
4. Orient the unit and the antenna to get best signal strength
Orient the unit and cable until the most “signal strength” LEDs are lit on the front panel.
5. Optionally connect the SysLINK port server to your network
The most common connection method is through the 10/100 Base-TX RJ-45 connector
(which is labeled LAN) to your Ethernet LAN, using a standard straight-through
Ethernet cable to a hub/switch.
Planning the installation
Before installing the SysLINK device server, consider the following:
How will you configure your network—what types of devices will you connect and
where will they be located? Identify the distances at which each device will be located
from the SysLINK server.
Verify that the locations selected for devices do not exceed cable specifications.
To conform to UL safety rules, the unit may be tabletop mounted or wall mounted. If
wall mounted, the front and rear connector plates should be oriented facing up or down,
not to the left or right.
Is there an acceptable source of AC power available near each device’s proposed
location?

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SysLINK Front and Rear Panels
The front panel of the SysLINK has LEDs that show the status of the unit and the various
ports and options. The rear panel has power, buttons, and connectors.
The following figures show the LED locations and connectors for the SysLINK models.
SysLINK 4000 Front Panel LEDs
SysLINK 4000 Rear Panel Connectors
SysLINK 3000 Front Panel LEDs
SysLINK 3000 Rear Panel Connectors

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SysLINK 2000 Front Panel LEDs
SysLINK 2000 Rear Panel Connectors
SysLINK 1000 Front Panel LEDs
SysLINK 1000 Rear Panel Connectors

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SysLINK 0500 Front Panel LEDs
SysLINK 0500 Rear Panel Connectors
LED Indicators
The Unit Status LED indicates the overall status of the device.
The Ethernet LEDs –use and activity
The USB LEDs - use and activity
The Option Card LEDs indicate the status and activity of the port(s) on the option card
The Cellular Mode LEDs indicate the status and type of connection
The Cellular Signal Strength LEDs show signal strength
For information on interpreting the LED color and pattern displays, see Troubleshooting.
The “Function” button is used when pairing wireless devices with the SysLINK.
The reset button can be used to reboot the unit or to restore the factory default configuration
on the unit.
Depressing and releasing the button will reboot the unit.
Depressing and holding the "Reset" button in for about 5 seconds will restore the
default (factory) configuration to the unit and then reboot the unit.

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Connecting Devices to the SysLINK
POS Terminal Port Option Card
The POS Terminal port is a phone line designed to function just like a standard wall-jack
analog phone line. It can connect dial-up devices like ATMs, M2M dial-up equipment, and
POS (Point Of Sale) terminals, with an internal modem, to the SysLINK, which then routes
data from the devices over the network. The SysLINK mimics the phone company,
answering incoming calls and routing them to an internal modem attached to each phone
line, or generating calls from an internal modem to an attached device.
The terminal lines and internal modems communicate up to 2400 baud and support the
following standards:
Bell 212A
ITU-T V.22
ITU-T V.22bis
V.22 FastConnect (Hypercom)
RS-232-only Serial Port Option Card
In the RS-232 definition, a pair of devices, one a terminal (Data Terminal Equipment or DTE)
and one a modem (Data Communication Equipment or DCE), are designed to plug directly
into each other. The SysLINK RS-232 serial port operates in DCE (modem) mode. The
following sections describe the pinouts and cabling options associated with this mode.
SysLINK DCE RS-232 Operation
Data Communication Equipment (DCE) mode is generally used to communicate with a
terminal device. This includes terminals, PC serial ports, printers and, generally, most
devices other than modems. When in DCE mode, the SysLINK port server family uses the
following pinouts:

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DB-25
Pin
Number
RS-232
Name
Direction
Signal Function
2
TX
I
Serial data in, from remote device to SysLINK
3
RX
O
Serial data out, from SysLINK to remote device
4
RTS
I
Flow control, to enable SysLINK to send data
5
CTS
O
Flow control, to enable remote device to send data
6
DSR
O
Signals remote device that the SysLINK is attached
and powered on
7
GND
Signal ground
8
DCD
O
Signals remote device that SysLINK has a valid
connection
20
DTR
I
Signals SysLINK that the remote device is attached
and powered on
22
RI
O
Ring Indicator
Table 2-1: EIA-232 DB-25 DCE Pinouts
Figure 2-2 shows a cable to connect most devices to the SysLINK.
DB-25 Pin (DCE)
Number/Signal
DB-25 Pin (DTE)
Number/Signal
2 TX
22 RI
20 DTR
8 DCD
7 GND
6 DSR
5 CTS
4 RTS
3 RX
2 TX
22 RI
20 DTR
8 DCD
7 GND
6 DSR
5 CTS
4 RTS
3 RX
Figure 2-2: DB-25 to DB-25 Full Cable
The SysLINK does not require the use of all 9 wires. Only the RX, TX, and GND signals are
essential. DTR/DSR and RTS/CTS are only necessary for flow control. DCD is used to
indicate a connection and RI is only required for connections that need a ring indicator.

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Figure 2-3 shows a minimal 3-wire cable using only RX (pin 2, data in), TX (pin 3, data out),
and GND (pin 5, ground).
DB-25 Pin (DCE)
Number/Signal
DB-25 Pin (DTE)
Number/Signal
2 TX
7 GND
3 RX
2 TX
3 RX
7 GND
Figure 2-3: DB-25 to DB-25 3-wire Cable
To connect the SysLINK in DCE mode to a standard PC COM port, use a standard modem
cable as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4: DB-25 (DCE) to DB-9 Terminal Cable
RS-232/485/422 Serial Port Option Card
The RS-232/485/422 option card supports RS-232 in DCE or DTE mode and RS485/422
mode. In RS-232 DCE mode the pinouts are identical to the card above. In RS-232 DTE
mode, the signal names are identical to the above, but the direction of each signal is opposite
(inputs become outputs, outputs become inputs).
DB-9 Pin
Number DB-25 Pin Number/Signal
1 DCD
9 RI
8 CTS
7 RTS
6 DSR
5 GND
4 DTR
3 TX
2 RX
8 DCD
22 RI
5 CTS
4 RTS
6 DSR
7 GND
20 DTR
2 TX
3 RX

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In 485/422 mode, the pinouts are as follows:
DB-25
Pin
Number
RS-
485/422
Name
Direction
Signal Function
2
TXB/
TXD+
O
Serial data out, from remote device to SysLINK
3
RXB/
RXD+
I
Serial data in, from SysLINK to remote device
4
TXA/
TXD-
O
Serial data out, from remote device to SysLINK
5
RXA/
RXD-
I
Serial data in, from SysLINK to remote device
7
GND
Signal ground
JP8 and JP9 on the RS-232/485/422 may be installed to connect the TXD-/RXD- and
TXD+/RXD+ pairs for 2-wire mode. In 485 mode the SysLINK disables its receivers while it
is transmitting and disables its transmitters while receiving. In 422 mode the SysLINK keeps
its receivers and transmitters enabled all the time.
Note that some RS-422 and RS-485 devices refer to the differential pair of signals that make
up the transmit and receive lines as “-” and “+“ instead of the standard “A” and “B”. In most
cases, the “-” signal corresponds to the “A” signal and the “+” signal corresponds to the “B”
signal, but some devices reverse this.
Zigbee Option Card
The Zigbee Option Card provides an interface to talk to other Zigbee remote devices.
Z-Wave Option Card
The Z-Wave Option Card provides an interface to talk to other Z-Wave remote devices.
Wi-Fi Interface
The WiFi interface is a b/g/n interface that can operate in Access Point mode.
Cellular Interface
The SysLINK automatically makes a data-only connection to an available cellular network
for the carrier the SysLINK is provisioned and activated on. The cellular interface is typically
enabled by default and the SysLINK immediately attempts to connect to the cellular network
on power up. This cellular interface is typically used to connect to the public Internet or a
privately managed network.

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The Cellular port mode LEDs indicate the status of the cellular interface. The signal strength
indicators indicate how well the unit is receiving a signal.
Ethernet LAN
The SysLINK may also be connected to your LAN using the Ethernet ports. The Cellular
interface is typically the primary network connection but the local connection may also be
used to connect local Ethernet devices, or configure or diagnose operation on the SysLINK.
The Ethernet port(s) on the SysLINK are standard 10/100 Base-TX auto MDI/MDIX RJ-45
jacks. They can be connected to an Ethernet device or switch via a standard, straight-
through Ethernet cable.

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USB Ports
One or more USB 2.0 High Speed ports are available. These ports have standard USB A
(host) connectors.

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Antennas
Antenna Gain
The antenna gain on the 850 MHz Cellular band must not exceed 4.28 dBi
The antenna gain 1900 MHz PCS band must not exceed 3 dBi
Antenna Installation
Antennas must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons
Antennas must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from any other
transmitter
SIM Card
Some Cellular modules (HSPA+ and LTE) require a SIM card. To install the SIM either open
the device to install the SIM or, in the case of the SysLINK 500, slide the SIM in the slot on
the back. The SIM should be installed while the device is powered off.
Starting the SysLINK
When the SysLINK is powered up, the LEDs indicate the status of the unit and its ports. The
following LED colors and patterns will be displayed during normal startup, if no errors are
detected.
Status LED –initially this LED will be yellow, but will turn green when the unit is ready
to operate. If the status LED is solid green, then the SysLINK doesn’t have a permanent
IP address and is trying to obtain one from a DHCP server. If the LED is blinking green,
it means the SysLINK has a static IP address assigned or has obtained a dynamic IP
address and is ready to use. Red indicates a fatal error.
Cellular mode LEDs –these LEDs will normally be either off or green. Green LEDs
mean that the cellular interface is in use. The LEDs will blink green to show activity.
Signal Strength –these LEDs only operate if the Cellular interface is in use.
Ethernet LED –these LEDs will normally be either off or green. A green LED means that
a good Ethernet link has been established and the unit is on the network. The LED will
blink green to show network activity.
Option Card LEDs –these LEDs will normally be either off or green. Off indicates a port
that is not in use. Green indicates a port that is in use. The green LED will blink when
data is transmitted or received. It will blink 2 times per second when data is
continuously transmitted or received.
If any of the LEDs turn red, an error condition was detected. For a full description of the
LED patterns, see Troubleshooting.