Four-Faith F8916-L-W, F8916-L-G, F8916-L-FL, F8916-L-TL, F8916-L-L User Manual
F8916-L User Manual--LoRa Modem
F8916-L Series
User Manual
Document Version
Page
V1.0.2
Product Name：F8916-L
Total: 35
F8916-L Series User Manual
The user manual is suitable for the following model:
Model
Product Type
F8916-L-G
GPRS IP MODEM
F8916-L-W
WCDMA IP MODEM
F8916-L-TL
TDD-LTE IP MODEM
F8916-L-FL
FDD-LTE IP MODEM
F8916-L-L
LTE IP MODEM
F8916-L User Manual--LoRa Modem
Files Revised Record
Date
Version
Remark
Author
2016.11.01
V1.0.0
build
zxz
2017.02.22
V1.0.1
1 modify the baud rate description
2 add network mode setting
3 delete LoRa channel setting.
4 add LoRa power and frequency
setting
zxz
2017.03.06
V1.0.2
Fix bug in LoRa parameter
zdd
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product.............................................................................................4
1.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Features and Benefits............................................................................................................4
1.3 Working Principle..................................................................................................................5
1.4 Specifications........................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction................................................................................................... 10
2.1 General................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Encasement List.................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection......................................................................................10
2.4 Power...................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction.............................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3 Configuration....................................................................................................................14
3.1 Configuration Connection...................................................................................................14
3.2 Configuration Introduction................................................................................................. 14
3.3 IP Modem’s Parameters Configuration...............................................................................15
3.3.1 Run the Configure Tools.......................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Re-Power IP Modem................................................................................................16
3.3.3 Work Mode...............................................................................................................16
3.3.4 Data Service Center Settings................................................................................... 23
3.3.5 Serial port................................................................................................................. 25
3.3.6 Dial...........................................................................................................................26
3.3.7 Global Parameters....................................................................................................27
3.3.8 Device Manage.........................................................................................................29
3.3.9 LoRa Setting.............................................................................................................30
3.3.10 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................31
Appendix........................................................................................................................................... 32
F8916-L User Manual--LoRa Modem
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction of Product
1.1 General
F8916-L series IP MODEM is a kind of cellular terminal device that provides data transfer by
public cellular network. At the same time using Lora wireless transmission technology for short
distance data transmission.
It adopts high-powered industrial 32 bits CPU and embedded real time operating system. It
supports RS232 and RS485 (or RS422) port that can conveniently and transparently connect one
device to a cellular network, allowing you to connect to your existing serial devices with only
basic configuration. It has low power consumption states in which the power consumption could
be 1ower than 5mA@12VDC. It has compatible digital I/O channel, ADC, input pulse counter and
pulse wave output function.
It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment protection, post,
weather, and so on.
1.2 Features and Benefits
Design for Industrial Application
High-powered industrial LoRa module
High-powered industrial cellular module
High-powered industrial 32 bits CPU
Support low power consumption mode, including multi-sleep and trigger modes to reduce the
power dissipation farthest
Housing: iron, providing IP30 protection.
Power range: DC 5~36V
Stability and Reliability
Support hardware and software WDT
Support auto recovery mechanism, including online detect, auto redial when offline to make
it always online
RS232/RS485/RS422 port: 15KV ESD protection
SIM/UIM port: 15KV ESD protection
Power port: reverse-voltage and overvoltage protection
Antenna port: lightning protection(optional)
Standard and Convenience
Adopt terminal block interface, convenient for industrial application
Support standard RS232 and RS485(or RS422) port that can connect to serial devices directly
TTL logic level RS232 interface can be customized
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Support intellectual mode, enter into communication state automatically when powered
Provide management software for remote management
Support several work modes
Convenient configuration and maintenance interface
High-performance
Support TCP server and support multi TCP client connection(optional)
Support double data centers, one main and another backup
Supply 2 I/O channels, compatible 2 pulse wave output channels, 2 analog inputs and one
pulse input counters.
Support multi data centers and it can support 5 data centers at the same time
Support multi online trigger ways, including SMS, ring and data. Support link disconnection
when timeout
Support dynamic domain name(DDNS) and IP access to data center
Design with standard TCP/IP protocol stack
Support APN/VPDN
Support transferring data via LoRa
1.3 Working Principle
The principle chart of the IP MODEM is as following.
Cellular
Module
MCU
Antenna
SIM/UIM
Interface
Indicator
Lights
SRAM&
FLASH
WDT Module
RTC Module
User Interface
RS232/RS485/RS422
Module
Power Module
Figure1-2 IP Modem principle chart
1.4 Specifications
Cellular Specification
Item
Content
F8916-L-G LoRa+GPRS IP MODEM
Standard and
EGSM 900/GSM 1800MHz, GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz(optional)
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Band
Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
GPRS class 10, class 12(optional)
Bandwidth
85.6Kbps
TX power
GSM850/900:<33dBm
GSM1800/1900:<30dBm
RX sensitivity
<-107dBm
F8916-L-C LoRa+CDMA IP MODEM
Standard and
Band
CDMA2000 1xRTT 800MHz, 450MHz(optional)
Bandwidth
153.6Kbps
TX power
<30dBm
RX sensitivity
<-104dBm
F8916-L-W LoRa+WCDMA IP MODEM
Standard and
Band
UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz,
850/900/1900/2100MHz(optional)
GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS/EDGE CLASS 12
Bandwidth
DC-HSPA+: Download speed 42Mbps, Upload speed 5.76Mbps
HSPA+: Download speed 21Mbps, Upload speed 5.76Mbps
HSDPA: Download speed 7.2Mbps, HSUPA: Upload speed 5.76Mbps
UMTS: 384Kbps
TX power
<24dBm
RX sensitivity
<-109dBm
F8916-L-V LoRa+EVDO IP MODEM
Standard and
Band
CDMA2000 1X EVDO Rev A 800MHz, 800/1900MHz(optional), 450MHz(optional)
CDMA2000 1X EVDO Rev B 800/1900MHz(optional)
CDMA2000 1X RTT, IS-95 A/B
Bandwidth
EVDO Rev. A: Download speed 3.1Mbps, Upload speed 1.8Mbps
EVDO Rev. B: Download speed 14.7Mbps, Upload speed 5.4Mbps (optional)
TX power
<23dBm
RX sensitivity
<-104dBm
F8916-L-TL LoRa+TDD LTE IP MODEM
Standard and
Band
LTE TDD 2600/1900/2300MHz(Band 38/39/40), 800/1400/1800MHz(Band
27/61/62)(optional)
TD-SCDMA 2010/1900MHz(A/F frequency band, Band 34/39)
GSM /GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900MHz
Bandwidth
LTE TDD: Download speed 61Mbps, Upload speed 18Mbps
TD-HSPA+: Download speed 4.2Mbps, Upload speed 2.2Mbps
TD-HSPA: Download speed 2.2Mbps, Upload speed 2.2Mbps
TX power
<23dBm
RX sensitivity
<-97dBm
F8916-L-FL LoRa+FDD LTE IP MODEM
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LoRa Parameter
Item
Content
Communication
Frequency Band
Support a variety of frequency bands around the world
（433/470/780/868/915 MHz）
Indoor/Urban
Communication
Distance
2km
Outdoor/Visual
Communication
Distance
9km
TX Power
<30dBm
RX Sensitivity
<-140dBm
RF Data Rate
6 level adjustable（0.3、0.6、1.0、1.8、3.1、5.5Kbps）
Interface Type
Item
Content
Serial
2 RS232 port and 1 RS485(orRS422) port, 15KV ESD protection
Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Standard and
Band
LTE FDD 2600/2100/1800/900/800MHz, 700/1700/2100MHz(optional)
DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSDPA/HSUPA/UMTS 850/900/2100MHz,
800/850/1900/2100MHz(optional)
EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPRS CLASS 10
GPRS CLASS 12
Bandwidth
LTE FDD: Download speed 100Mbps, Upload speed 50Mbps
DC-HSPA+: Download speed 42Mbps, Upload speed 5.76Mbps
HSPA+: Download speed 21Mbps, Upload speed 5.76Mbps
HSDPA: Download speed 7.2Mbps, HSUPA: Upload speed 5.76Mbps
UMTS: 384Kbps
TX power
<23dBm
RX sensitivity
<-97dBm
F8916-L-L LoRa+LTE IP MODEM
Standard and
Band
LTE FDD,LTE TDD,EVDO,WCDMA,TD-SCDMA,CDMA1X,GPRS/EDGE
Bandwidth
LTE FDD: Download speed 100Mbps, Upload speed 50Mbps
LTE TDD: Download speed 61Mbps, Upload speed 18Mbps
DC-HSPA+: Download speed 42Mbps, Upload speed 5.76Mbps
TD-HSPA+: Download speed 4.2Mbps, Upload speed 2.2Mbps
EVDO Rev. A: Download speed 3.1Mbps, Upload speed 1.8Mbps
TX power
<23dBm
RX sensitivity
<-97dBm
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Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
Baud rate: 1200~230400 bps, (110~600bps optional )
Indicator
"Power", "ACT", "Online"
Antenna
Cellular: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm
GPS: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm
lighting protection(optional)
SIM/UIM
Standard 3V/1.8V user card interface, 15KV ESD protection
Power
Terminal block interface, reverse-voltage and overvoltage
protection
Power Input
Item
Content
Standard Power
DC 12V/0.5A
Power Range
DC 5~36V
Power Consumption
Working States
Power Consumption
Communication
45~165mA@12VDC
(2G:45~55 mA3G:80~165 mA 4G:75~95mA )
105~365mA@5VDC
(2G:105~115 mA 3G:165~365 mA 4G:150~200mA )
Standby
35~50 mA@12VDC 55~105 mA@5VDC
Sleep
3mA@12VDC 6mA@5VDC
Physical Characteristics
Item
Content
Housing
Iron, providing IP30 protection
Dimensions
91x58.5x22 mm
Weight
205g
Environmental Limits
Item
Content
Operating
Temperature
-35~+75ºC (-22~+167℉)
Storage
-40~+85ºC (-40~+185℉)
SIM/UIM Port
Antenna
Interface
LoRa Antenna Interface
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Temperature
Operating
Humidity
95% ( Non-condensing)
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Chapter 2 Installation Introduction
2.1 General
The IP MODEM must be installed correctly to make it work properly.
Warning: Forbid to install the IP MODEM when powered!
2.2 Encasement List
Name
Quantity
Remark
IP MODEM host
1
Cellular Antenna
1
Power adapter
1
RS232 data cable
1
optional
RS485 data cable
1
optional
Manual CD
1
Certification card
1
Maintenance card
1
Table 2-1 Encasement List
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection
Dimension: (unit: mm)
Figure 2-1 Installation Chart
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Installation of SIM/UIM card:
Firstly power off the IP MODEM, and press the out button of the SIM/UIM card outlet with a
needle object. Then the SIM/UIM card sheath will flick out at once. Put SIM/UIM card into the
card sheath (Pay attention to put the side which has metal point outside), and insert card sheath
back to the SIM/UIM card outlet.
Warning: Forbid to install SIM/UIM card when powered!
Installation of antenna:
Screw the SMA male pin of the antenna to the female SMA outlet of the IP MODEM tightly.
Warning: The antenna must be screwed tightly, or the signal quality of antenna will be influenced!
User Interface Signal Definition
Pin Number
Signal Name
Default Function
Extensible Function
1
PWR
Power input anode
N/A
2
GND
Power Ground
N/A
3
RX1
RS232 RX
N/A
4
TX1
RS232 TX
N/A
5
GND
System Ground
N/A
6
RX2
RS232 RX
Reserved compatible ADC and
RS232 RX (TTL logic level)
7
TX2
RS232 TX
Reserved compatible ADC and
RS232 TX (TTL logic level)
8
A
RS485 anode
Reserved compatible ADC
9
B
RS485 cathode
Reserved compatible ADC
10
IO1
GPIO
Reserved compatible pulse wave
input counter, ADC, and pulse
output
11
IO2
GPIO
Reserved compatible pulse wave
input counter, ADC, and pulse
output
12
ADC1
ADC
N/A
Installation of cable:
F8916-L adopts industrial terminal block interface. The recommendatory cable is 28-16AWG.
The detail description of standard layout adapter and communication cables as is following:
Adapter（Rating Output 12VDC/0.5A）：
Cable Color
Power Output Polarity
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