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SPECTRE Router
USER MANUAL
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International Headquarters
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.
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Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Website: www.bb-elec.com
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics Ltd.
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Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Doc: 710-10001-01 Rev 1.0 – October 2012
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Used symbols
Danger – Information regarding user safety or potential damage to the router.
Attention – Problems that can arise in specific situations.
Useful tips or information of special interest.
GPL license
Source codes under GPL license are available free of charge by sending an email to support@bbelec.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.
B&B Electronics
Declared quality system
ISO 9001
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Contents
1. Safety Instructions 7
1.1 Compliance 7
1.2 Product disposal instructions 7
2. Router Description 8
2.1 Description 8
2.2 Examples of possible applications: 8
2.3 Package Contents 9
2.4 Model Numbers 10
2.5 Dimensions 11
3. Mounting Recommendations 12
4. User Interfaces 15
4.1 Connectors 15
4.2 Status Indicators 16
4.2.1 Auxiliary Port Status Indicators 17
4.2.1.1 Ethernet Ports 17
4.2.1.2 RS-232 Ports 17
4.2.1.3 I/O Ports 17
4.2.1.4 RS-485/422 Ports 17
4.3 Power Connector 18
4.4 Antenna Connector 19
4.5 SIM Card Reader 20
4.6 Ethernet Port 21
4.7 Auxiliary Port Connectors 22
4.7.1 RS-232 Ports 22
4.7.2 RS-485/422 Ports 24
4.7.3 I/O Port 29
4.7.3.1 Analog Inputs 29
4.7.3.2 Binary Input 29
4.7.3.3 Counter Inputs 29
4.7.3.4 Binary Output 29
4.7.3.5 Selecting the Binary Input Current 30
4.7.3.6 Input/Output Connector 31
4.8 USB Port 38
4.9 I/O Port 40
5. Resetting or Rebooting the Router 42
6. Initial Setup 43
6.1 Starting the Router 44
6.2 Configuring the Router 44
6.2.1 Configuration using a Web browser 44
6.2.2 Configuration over Telnet 44
6.3 Technical Parameters 45
7. Troubleshooting 47
7.1 FAQ 47
8. Customer Support 49
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Figure List
Fig. 1: Contents of package.................................................................................................................. 9
Fig. 2: Basic dimensions, metal box ................................................................................................. 11
Fig. 3: Recommended clearance around antennas ......................................................................... 12
Fig. 4: Cable routing ............................................................................................................................ 13
Fig. 5: Space in front connectors ...................................................................................................... 14
Fig. 6: Front panel SPECTRE 3G ....................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 7: Power connector ...................................................................................................................... 18
Fig. 8: Connection of power supply connector ................................................................................ 18
Fig. 9: Connection of power supply .................................................................................................. 18
Fig. 10: External antenna .................................................................................................................... 19
Fig. 11: Connecting the antenna ........................................................................................................ 19
Fig. 12: Ejected SIM card holder ........................................................................................................ 20
Fig. 13: Ethernet connector ................................................................................................................ 21
Fig. 14: Ethernet Cable Connection ................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 15: Example of router connection .............................................................................................. 22
Fig. 16: RS232 port connector............................................................................................................ 23
Fig. 17: Meter connection to router ................................................................................................... 23
Fig. 18: PC connection to router ........................................................................................................ 24
Fig. 19: RS-232 equipment connection to router ............................................................................. 24
Fig. 20: Jumper Position for external supply ................................................................................... 25
Fig. 21: Jumper Position for RS-485 .................................................................................................. 25
Fig. 22: Jumper Position for internal supply .................................................................................... 25
Fig. 23: Jumper Position for RS-422 .................................................................................................. 25
Fig. 24: RS485/422 connector............................................................................................................. 26
Fig. 25: Connection to the router with data cable length less than 10 m ...................................... 26
Fig. 26: Connection to the router with data cable length more than 10 m .................................... 27
Fig. 27: Connection to the router with data cable length less than 10 m ...................................... 28
Fig. 28: Connection to the router with data cable length more than 10 m .................................... 28
Fig. 29: Connection of the I/O Port circuitry ..................................................................................... 32
Fig. 30: USB connector ....................................................................................................................... 38
Fig. 31: Connecting a PLC to the router ............................................................................................ 39
Fig. 32: Connecting USB memory stick to the router ...................................................................... 39
Fig. 33: I/O connection ........................................................................................................................ 40
Fig. 34: Connection I/O cable ............................................................................................................. 40
Fig. 35: Connection of binary input and output of router ............................................................... 41
Fig. 36: Router reset ............................................................................................................................ 42
Fig. 37: Router connections ............................................................................................................... 43
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Table list
Table 1: Auxiliary port possibilities ................................................................................................... 10
Table 2: Model numbers ..................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3: Front panel description ........................................................................................................ 15
Table 4: Router status indication ....................................................................................................... 16
Table 5: Ethernet LED status indication ........................................................................................... 17
Table 6: RS-232 LED status indication .............................................................................................. 17
Table 7: I/O Port LED status indication ............................................................................................. 17
Table 8: RS-485/422 LED status indication ....................................................................................... 17
Table 9: Connection of power connector .......................................................................................... 18
Table 10: Ethernet connector ............................................................................................................. 21
Table 11: RS232 connector Pinout .................................................................................................... 23
Table 12: Connector Pinout in RS-485 Mode .................................................................................... 26
Table 13: Connector Pinout in RS-422 Mode .................................................................................... 27
Table 14: Input/Output Connector Pinout ......................................................................................... 31
Table 15: MODBUS Input/Output Address space ............................................................................ 37
Table 16: Connection of USB connector ........................................................................................... 38
Table 17: I/O port Connection ............................................................................................................ 40
Table 18: Ways to reset or restart the router .................................................................................... 42
Table 19: Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 45
Table 20: Cellular Module Specifications .......................................................................................... 45
Table 21: Processor Specifications ................................................................................................... 46
Table 22: I/O Port Specifications ....................................................................................................... 46
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1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Compliance
Please observe the following instructions:
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.
The router may cause interference when in the close proximity of TV sets, radio receivers
or personal computers.
It is recommended that you create a backup copy of all the important settings stored in the
router’s memory.
1.2 Product disposal instructions
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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2. Router Description
2.1 Description
The SPECTRE industrial router series is used to connect Ethernet equipment and devices to
the Internet or intranet. The SPECTRE 3G cellular router adds wireless connectivity. Thanks
to the high data transfer speed of up to 14.4 Mbit/s (download) and 5.7 Mbit/s (upload),
SPECTRE 3G router 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. Additional software like
SmartCluster VPN Server and R-SeeNet for router monitoring are also supported.
2.2 Examples of possible applications:
Mobile office
Fleet management
Security system
Telematics
Telemetrics
Remote monitoring
Vending and dispatcher machines
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2.3 Package Contents
The basic router package includes:
Router
Power supply (3G models only)
Crossover Ethernet cable
External antenna (3G models only)
DIN rail adapter
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
Fig. 1: Contents of package
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2.4 Model Numbers
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 router can be connected as follows.
PORT 1
RS232, RS485/422, ETHERNET, CNT, XC-SW (in combination with PORT 2)
PORT 2
RS232, RS485/422, XC-SW (together with PORT 1)
Table 1: Auxiliary port possibilities
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-310
Ethernet
No connect
RT3G-311
Ethernet
Ethernet
RT3G-322
RS-232
RS-232
RT3G-324
RS-232
RS-422/485
RT3G-330
12-bit I/O (AI, DI, DO)
No connect
Spectre RT Wired Routers
Auxiliary Ports
Model No.
Port 1
Port 2
ERT311
Ethernet
Ethernet
ERT312
Ethernet
RS-232
Table 2: Model numbers
Note: On routers with 2 auxiliary Ethernet ports (RT3G-311, ERT311), Ports 1 and 2 are
internally bridged together.
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2.5 Dimensions
Fig. 2: Basic dimensions, metal box
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3. Mounting Recommendations
For best performance, please consider the following:
The router should be mounted on a flat solid work surface.
The DIN rail adapter is included for DIN rail mounting.
Whip antennas should be kept at least 6 cm from cables and metal surfaces on all
sides. When using an external antenna in an exposed area, a lightning surge
suppressor should be used.
An external antenna should be used when mounting the router on a metal surface or
inside a metal enclosure.
Fig. 3: Recommended clearance around antennas
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The cables should be bundled together and kept as far away from the antennas as
possible.
1. Length: The combination of power supply and data cables can be a maximum of 1.5
meters.
2. If the length of the data cables exceeds 1.5 meters, overvoltage protectors (surge
suppressors) should be used.
3. Do not bundle the data cables with the 120/230 VAC power cable.
4. All wiring to sensors should use shielded twisted pairs.
Fig. 4: Cable routing
Leave enough space around the connectors for the cable wiring.
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Fig. 5: Space in front connectors
The router must be securely grounded to earth ground for proper operation.
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4. User Interfaces
4.1 Connectors
FRONT PANEL
Label
Connector
Description
PWR
2-pin
Power supply.
ETH
RJ45
Connection to the local computer network.
PORT 1
RJ45
RS-232/422/485, ETHERNET, or I/O
PORT 2
RJ45
RS-232/422/485 or ETHERNET
ANT*
SMA
Main antenna
DIV*
SMA
Diversity antenna
USB
USB-A Host
USB connector.
I/O
3-pin
Binary input and output.
SIM1*
-
SIM card holder 1
SIM2*
-
SIM card holder 2
* 3G models only
Table 3: Front panel description
Fig. 6: Front panel SPECTRE 3G
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