B&B Spectre User Manual

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SPECTRE Router

USER MANUAL

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Document: SPECTRE User Manual R5_1414m

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©2014 B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any
information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is
subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of B&B
Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

All brand names used in this manual are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. The
use of trademarks or other designations in this publication is for reference purposes only and does
not constitute an endorsement by the trademark holder.

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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following 2 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.

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CON T E N T S

Figure List .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Table List ................................................................................................................................................ 8

About ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.0 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 10

2.1 Compliance ......................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Product Disposal Instructions ............................................................................................. 11

3.0 Router Description........................................................................................................................ 12

3.1 Description .......................................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Examples of Possible Applications: ..................................................................................... 12

3.3 Contents of Package ........................................................................................................... 13

3.4 Model Numbers .................................................................................................................. 13

3.5 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 16

4.0 Mounting Recommendations ....................................................................................................... 17

5.0 User Interfaces ............................................................................................................................. 21

5.1 Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 21

5.2 Status Indicators ................................................................................................................. 23

5.2.1 Auxiliary Port Status Indicators........................................................................................ 24

5.3 Power Connector ................................................................................................................ 25

5.4 Antenna Connector ............................................................................................................. 26

5.5 SIM Card Reader ................................................................................................................. 27

5.6 Ethernet Port ...................................................................................................................... 28

5.7 Ethernet Port ...................................................................................................................... 29

5.7.1 RS-232 Ports ..................................................................................................................... 30

5.7.2 RS-485/422 Ports ............................................................................................................. 31

5.7.3 I/O Port ............................................................................................................................ 37

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5.7.3.1 Analog Inputs ................................................................................................................ 37

5.7.3.2 Binary Input .................................................................................................................. 37

5.7.3.3 Counter Input ............................................................................................................... 37

5.7.3.4 Binary Output ............................................................................................................... 37

5.7.3.5 Selecting the Binary Input Current ............................................................................... 38

5.7.3.6 Input/Output Connector ............................................................................................... 39

5.8 USB Port .............................................................................................................................. 45

5.9 I/O Port ............................................................................................................................... 47

6.0 Resetting or Rebooting the Router ............................................................................................. 49

7.0 First Use ...................................................................................................................................... 50

7.1 Starting the Router ............................................................................................................. 50

7.2 Configuring the Router ....................................................................................................... 50

7.3 Technical Parameters ......................................................................................................... 51

8.0 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 54

8.1 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................... 54

9.0 Customer Support ......................................................................................................................... 55

Maintenance: .............................................................................................................................. 55

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FI G U RE LIST

Fig. 1: SPECTRE LTE router .................................................................................................................................... 13

Fig. 2: Basic dimensions, metal box ...................................................................................................................... 16

Fig. 3: Space around antenna ................................................................................................................................ 17

Fig. 4: Cable routing .............................................................................................................................................. 18

Fig. 5: Space in front of connectors....................................................................................................................... 19

Fig. 6: DIN rail clip ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Fig. 7: Removing the router .................................................................................................................................. 20

Fig. 8: Front panel SPECTRE LTE ............................................................................................................................ 21

Fig. 9: Front panel SPECTRE LTE with Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................... 22

Fig. 10: Power connector ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Fig. 11: Connection of power supply connector ................................................................................................... 25

Fig. 12: Connection of power supply ..................................................................................................................... 26

Fig. 13: External antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Fig. 14: Connecting the antenna ........................................................................................................................... 27

Fig. 15: Ejected SIM card holder............................................................................................................................ 27

Fig. 16: Ethernet connector ................................................................................................................................... 28

Fig. 17: Ethernet cable connection ....................................................................................................................... 28

Fig. 18: Example of router connection .................................................................................................................. 29

Fig. 19: RS-232 port connector .............................................................................................................................. 30

Fig. 20: Meter connection to router...................................................................................................................... 30

Fig. 21: PC connection to router ........................................................................................................................... 31

Fig. 22: RS-232 equipment connection to router .................................................................................................. 31

Fig. 23: Jumper Position for external power supply .............................................................................................. 32

Fig. 24: Jumper position for RS-485 ...................................................................................................................... 32

Fig. 25: Jumper position for internal power supply .............................................................................................. 33

Fig. 26: Jumper position for RS-422 ...................................................................................................................... 33

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Fig. 27: RS-485/422 connector .............................................................................................................................. 34

Fig. 28: Connection to the router with data cable length less than 10 m ............................................................. 35

Fig. 29: Connection to the router with data cable length more than 10 m .......................................................... 35

Fig. 30: Connection to the router with data cable length less than 10 m ............................................................. 36

Fig. 31: Connection to the router with data cable length more than 10 m .......................................................... 36

Fig. 32: CNT I/O board ........................................................................................................................................... 38

Fig. 33: CNT connector .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Fig. 34: Connection of the I/O Port circuitry ......................................................................................................... 40

Fig. 35: USB connector .......................................................................................................................................... 46

Fig. 36: USB connector .......................................................................................................................................... 46

Fig. 37: Connecting a USB memory stick to the router ......................................................................................... 46

Fig. 38: I/O connection .......................................................................................................................................... 47

Fig. 39: Connection I/O cable ................................................................................................................................ 47

Fig. 40: Connection of binary input and output of router ..................................................................................... 48

Fig. 41: Router reset .............................................................................................................................................. 49

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TABLE L IST

Table 1: Auxiliary port possibilities ....................................................................................................................... 13

Table 2: SPECTRE 3G Model numbers ................................................................................................................... 14

Table 3: SPECTRE LTE Model numbers for Verizon ............................................................................................... 14

Table 4: SPECTRE LTE Model numbers for AT&T .................................................................................................. 15

Table 5: SPECTRE LTE Model numbers for Sprint .................................................................................................. 15

Table 6: Front panel description ........................................................................................................................... 21

Table 7: Router status indication .......................................................................................................................... 23

Table 8: Ethernet LED status indication ................................................................................................................ 24

Table 9: RS-232 LED status indication ................................................................................................................... 24

Table 10: I/O Port LED status indication ............................................................................................................... 24

Table 11: RS-485/422 LED status indication ......................................................................................................... 24

Table 12: Wi-Fi LED status indication .................................................................................................................... 24

Table 13: Connection of power connector............................................................................................................ 25

Table 14: Ethernet connector ............................................................................................................................... 28

Table 15: RS-232 connector Pinout ....................................................................................................................... 30

Table 16: Connector Pinout in RS-485 Mode ........................................................................................................ 34

Table 17: Connector Pinout in RS-422 Mode ........................................................................................................ 35

Table 18: Input/Output Connector Pinout ............................................................................................................ 39

Table 19: MODBUS Input/Output Address space ................................................................................................. 45

Table 20: Connection of USB connector ............................................................................................................... 45

Table 21: I/O port Connection .............................................................................................................................. 47

Table 22: Ways to reset or restart the router ....................................................................................................... 49

Table 23: General Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 51

Table 24: Cellular Module Specifications .............................................................................................................. 52

Table 25: Processor Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 52

Table 26: I/O Port Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 52

Table 27: Wi-Fi Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 53

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ABOUT

GPL license

Source codes under GPL license are available free of charge by sending an email to support@bb-

elec.com.

Router version

The properties and settings associated with the cellular network connection are not available in non­cellular SPECTRE RT routers.

PPPoE configuration is only available on SPECTRE RT routers. It is used to set the PPPoE connection
over Ethernet.

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declared quality system

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2.0 SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 CO M P L I A NCE

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D HAZARDOUS
LOCATIONS, OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED
OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.

CET ÉQUIPEMENT EST CONVENABLE EN CLASSE 1, DIVISION 2, GROUPES A, B, C, ET D ENDROITS DANGEREUX
OU ENDROITS NON DANGEREUX SEULEMENT.

AVIS – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – NE DÉCONNECTEZ PAS L’ÉQUIPEMENT, SAUF SI L’ALIMENTATION A ÉTÉ
COUPÉE OU SI L’ENVIRONMEMENT EST CLASSÉ NON DANGEREUX.

AVIS – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION - SUBSTITUTION DE TOUTE COMPOSANTE RISQUERAIT LA QUALITÉ POUR
CLASSE 1, DIVISION 2.

These devices are open-type devices that are to be installed in an enclosure suitable for the
environment.

The router must be used in compliance with all applicable international and national laws and in
compliance with any special restrictions regulating the use of the router in prescribed applications
and environments.

To prevent possible injury and damage to appliances and to ensure compliance with all relevant
provisions, use only the original accessories. Unauthorized modifications or the use of unapproved
accessories may result in damage to the router and a breach of applicable regulations. Unauthorized
modifications or use of unapproved accessories may void the warranty.

Caution! The sim card could be swallowed by small children.

Input voltage must not exceed 30v dc max.

Do not expose the router to extreme ambient conditions. Protect the router against dust, moisture
and high temperature.

The router should not be used in locations where flammable and explosive materials are present,
including gas stations, chemical plants, or locations in which explosives are used.
Switch off the router when travelling by plane. Use of the router in a plane may endanger the
operation of the plane or interfere with the mobile telephone network, and may be unlawful.
When using the router in the close proximity of personal medical devices, such as cardiac
pacemakers or hearing aids, proceed with heightened caution.

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The router may cause interference when in the close proximity of tv sets, radio receivers or personal
computers.

2.2 P R O D U C T D ISPOSAL INSTRUCT IONS

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment: 2002/96/EC) directive has been introduced to
ensure that electrical/electronic products are recycled using the best available recovery techniques
to minimize the impact on the environment. This product contains high quality materials and
components which can be recycled. At the end of its life, this product MUST NOT be mixed with
other commercial waste for disposal. Check the terms and conditions of your supplier for disposal
information.

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3.0 ROUTER DESCRIPTION

3.1 D ES C R I P T ION

The SPECTRE Cellular industrial router is used to wirelessly connect Ethernet equipment and other
devices to the Internet or intranet. Thanks to the high data transfer speed of up to 100 Mbit/s
download (LTE models) and 50 Mbit/s upload (LTE models), it is an ideal wireless solution for traffic
and security camera systems, individual computers, LAN networks, automatic teller machines (ATM)
and other self-service terminals.

The standard configuration includes one 10/100 Ethernet port, one USB Host port, one binary
Input/output (I/O) port and dual SIM card holders. Network redundancy is provided by the second
SIM card holder. It also contains 2 auxiliary ports for connecting to other types of networks such as
RS-232, RS-485/422, Digital/Analog I/O, or they can be configured to provide additional switched
Ethernet ports. The function of each port is dependent upon the specific router model.

Configuration of the router may be done via a password-protected Web interface. The router
supports the creation of VPN tunnels using IPsec, OpenVPN and L2TP to ensure safe communication.
The Web interface provides detailed statistics about the router’s activities, signal strength, etc. The
router supports DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, DynDNS, NTP, VRRP, control by SMS, and many other functions.

The router provides diagnostic functions which include automatically monitoring the PPP connection,
automatic restart in case of connection losses, and a hardware watchdog that monitors the router
status. The user may insert Linux scripts to control various router functions and create up to four
different configurations for the same router. These configuration files can include different SMS
functionality and binary input configurations. You may switch between different configurations
whenever necessary. The router can automatically upgrade its configuration and firmware from your
central server. This allows for mass reconfiguration of numerous routers at the same time.

3.2 E X A M P L E S OF POSSIBLE APPLICATI O NS :

 Mobile office
 Fleet management
 Security system
 Telematics
 Telemetrics
 Remote monitoring
 Vending and dispatcher machines

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3.3 C O N T ENTS OF PACKAGE

The basic router package includes:

 Router
 Power supply
 Crossover UTP cable
 External antennas
 Clips for the DIN rail
 Documentation CD
 Quick Start Guide

Fig. 1: SPECTRE LTE router

3.4 M O D E L N U M B E RS

Standard Features on SPECTRE Routers: 10/100 Ethernet, USB Host Port, Binary I/O Port, Dual SIM
Card slots

Auxiliary Port Functions (Model Dependent):

The Ports Can Be Connected As Follows:

PORT 1

RS-232, RS485/422, ETHERNET, CNT, XC-SW (in combination with PORT 2)

PORT 2

RS-232, RS485/422, XC-SW (together with PORT 1)

Table 1: Auxiliary port possibilities

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SPECTRE 3G Wireless Routers

Auxiliary Ports

Model No.

Port 1

Port 2

RT3G-300

No connect

No connect

RT3G-302

No connect

RS-232

RT3G-304

No connect

RS-422/485

RT3G-310

No connect

Ethernet

RT3G-311

Ethernet

Ethernet

RT3G-314

Ethernet

RS-422/485

RT3G-322

RS-232

RS-232

RT3G-324

RS-232

RS-422/485

RT3G-330

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RT3G-300-W

No connect

No connect

RT3G-310-W

Ethernet

No connect

RT3G-320-W

RS-232

No connect

RT3G-330-W

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RT3G-340-W

RS-422/485

No connect

Note: “-W” Models Are Wi-Fi enabled

Table 2: SPECTRE 3G model numbers

SPECTRE LTE Wireless Routers (Verizon)

Auxiliary Ports

Model No.

Port 1

Port 2

RTLTE-300-VZ

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-302-VZ

No connect

RS-232

RTLTE-304-VZ

No connect

RS-422/485

RTLTE-310-VZ

No connect

Ethernet

RTLTE-311-VZ

Ethernet

Ethernet

RTLTE-322-VZ

RS-232

RS-232

RTLTE-324-VZ

RS-232

RS-422/485

RTLTE-330-VZ

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-300-W-VZ

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-310-W-VZ

Ethernet

No connect

RTLTE-320-W-VZ

RS-232

No connect

RTLTE-330-W-VZ

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-340-W-VZ

RS-422/485

No connect

Note: “-W” Models Are Wi-Fi enabled

Table 3: SPECTRE LTE model numbers for Verizon

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SPECTRE LTE Wireless Routers (AT&T)

Auxiliary Ports

Model No.

Port 1

Port 2

RTLTE-300-AT

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-302-AT

No connect

RS-232

RTLTE-304-AT

No connect

RS-422/485

RTLTE-310-AT

No connect

Ethernet

RTLTE-311-AT

Ethernet

Ethernet

RTLTE-322-AT

RS-232

RS-232

RTLTE-324-AT

RS-232

RS-422/485

RTLTE-330-AT

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-300-W-AT

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-310-W-AT

Ethernet

No connect

RTLTE-320-W-AT

RS-232

No connect

RTLTE-330-W-AT

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-340-W-AT

RS-422/485

No connect

Note: “-W” Models Are Wi-Fi enabled

Table 4: SPECTRE LTE model numbers for AT&T

SPECTRE LTE Wireless Routers (Sprint)

Auxiliary Ports

Model No.

Port 1

Port 2

RTLTE-300-SP

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-302-SP

No connect

RS-232

RTLTE-304-SP

No connect

RS-422/485

RTLTE-310-SP

No connect

Ethernet

RTLTE-311-SP

Ethernet

Ethernet

RTLTE-322-SP

RS-232

RS-232

RTLTE-324-SP

RS-232

RS-422/485

RTLTE-330-SP

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-300-W-SP

No connect

No connect

RTLTE-310-W-SP

Ethernet

No connect

RTLTE-320-W-SP

RS-232

No connect

RTLTE-330-W-SP

12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)

No connect

RTLTE-340-W-SP

RS-422/485

No connect

Note: “-W” Models Are Wi-Fi enabled

Table 5: SPECTRE LTE model numbers for Sprint

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3.5 D I M E N SIONS

Basic dimensions, metal box

Fig. 2: Basic dimensions, metal box

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4.0 MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS

• The router may be placed on a work surface.

• Clips are included for mounting the router on a standard DIN rail.

The router may be installed in an industrial instrument panel.

For best performance, please consider the following guidelines:

 When using the supplied whip antennas, maintain a distance of 6 cm from cables and metal

surfaces on every side. When using an external antenna, unless in a switch-board, it is
necessary to fit a lightning conductor

 When mounting a router on sheet steel we recommend using an external antenna.
 If the router is installed in a metal instrument enclosure, an external antenna must be used

and it must be mounted outside of the metal enclosure.

Fig. 3: Space around antenna