Hirschmann OWL LTE M12, OWL LTE User Manual

Installation OWL LTE M12

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Installation
OWL LTE M12 (Industrial Cellular Router)

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Contents

About this Guide 5

Legend 5

GPL License 5

Safety Instructions 6

1 Router Description 10

2 Contents of Package 12

3 Router Design 13

3.1 Delivery Identification 13

3.2 Basic Dimensions of Router Box 13

3.3 Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting Recommendations 14

3.4 Mounting the device with holding brackets 15

3.5 Description of the front panel 16

3.5.1 SIM Card Reader 16

3.5.2 MicroSD card reader 17

3.5.3 Reset 18

3.5.4 Status Indication 19

3.6 Description of the Rear Panel 20

3.6.1 Status Indication 20

3.6.2 Power Connector 21

3.6.3 Grounding the device (functional earth) 21

3.6.4 Antenna Connectors 21

3.6.5 Ethernet Ports ETH0 & ETH1 22

3.6.6 USB Port 22

3.6.7 I/O Port 22

3.6.8 RS232 interface 24

4First Use 26

4.1 Connecting Components before the First Use 26

4.2 Start 26

4.3 Configuration 26

4.3.1 Configuration using a Web Browser 26

5 Technical Parameters 28

5.1 Basic parameters 28

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5.2 Type tests and environmental conditions 29

5.3 Technical Parameters of module 29

5.4 Technical Parameters of the processor 30

5.5 Technical parameters of the GPS 30

5.6 Technical parameters of the I/O port 31

5.6.1 Characteristics of inputs 31

5.6.2 Binary output parameters 31

5.7 Other technical parameters 31

6 Recommended literature 32

6.1 Available Literature 32

7 Possible problems 33

7.1 Solutions 33

8FAQ 34

9 Customers Support 36

9.1 CE-marking 36

A Further support 38

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About this Guide

This document provides technical specifications for the Industrial Cellular
Router and illustrates the hardware installation for a Hirschmann Industrial
Cellular Router. It also helps the developers to validate their application
design using the Industrial Cellular Router.

The information in this publication contains general descriptions or
performance factors which, when applied in an actual situation, do not
always correspond with the described form and may be amended by way of
further development of products. The desired performance factors shall only
be deemed binding if these are expressly agreed on conclusion of the
contract. Please note that some characteristics of the recommended
accessory parts may differ from the appropriate product. This might limit the
possible operating conditions for the entire system.

Legend

The designations used in this manual have the following meanings:

GPL License

Source codes under the GPL license are available free of charge. Send an
email request to:

[e-mail]

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 Work step

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Subheading

Link Cross-reference with link

Note: A note emphasizes an important fact or draws your attention to a dependency.
Courier ASCII representation in the graphical user interface

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Safety Instructions

 General safety instructions

You operate this device with electricity. The safe operation of the device
depends on proper handling during transportation, storage and assembly,
and proper use of operation and maintenance procedures. Improper use
of this device can cause injury or property damage.
 Read this documentation, safety instructions and warnings before

connecting any cables.

 Never start an operation with damaged components.
 The device does not contain any service components. If the device is

not functioning correctly, or if it is damaged, turn off the power supply
and return the device to Hirschmann for inspection.

 Qualification requirements for personnel

 Allow only qualified personnel to work on the device who have the

following characteristics:

 Properly trained personnel who have practical knowledge and

experience. This is the prerequisite for grounding and labeling
circuits, devices, and systems in accordance with current
technology safety standards.

 Qualified personnel are aware of the dangers that exist in their

work.

 Qualified personnel are familiar with appropriate measures against

these hazards in order to reduce the risk for themselves and others.

 Qualified personnel receive training on a regular basis.

WARNING

UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS

To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all
the data transmission devices individually.
Before you start any machine which is controlled via data transmission, be
sure to complete the configuration of all the data transmission devices.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury,
or equipment damage.

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 Intended usage

 Use the product only for the application cases described in the

Hirschmann product information, including this manual.

 Operate the product according to the technical parameters. See “First

Use” on page 26.

 Connect components which are suitable for the requirements of the

specific application to the product.

 National and international safety regulations

Verify that the electrical installation meets applicable national and
international safety regulations.

 Working voltage

 Connect only a working voltage that corresponds to the type plate of

your device.

 Make sure the following requirements are met every time you connect

the electrical conductors:

 The power supply conforms to over voltage category I or II.
 The power supply has an easily accessible disconnecting device

(such as a switch or a plug) which is clearly identified. So in case
of an emergency, it is clear which disconnecting device belongs to
which power supply cable.

 The electrical wires are voltage-free.
 The power supply is Class 2 compliant.
 The working voltage inputs are designed for operation with safety

extra-low voltage. Connect only SELV circuits with voltage
restrictions in line with IEC/EN 60950-1 to the working voltage
connections.



The wire diameter of the power supply cable is at least 0.5 mm²
(North America: AWG20) on the working voltage input.

 The wire diameter of the ground conductor is at least 0.5 mm²

(North America: AWG20).

 The power supply cables used are permitted for the temperature

range required by the application case.
The power cords should be suitable for ambient air temperatures of
at least 167 °F (75 °C).

Turn on the operating voltage for the device only when the following
requirements are fulfilled:

 The housing is closed
 The terminal block is wired correctly
 The terminal block for the operating supply is connected

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 Installation site requirements

 Verify that there is at least 4 in (10 cm) of space above and below the

device.

 Verify that there is at least 0.8 in (2 cm) of space on the right and left

sides of the device.

 Verify that there is at least a minimum distance of 20 cm between the

antenna and the human body.

 Housing

Never insert pointed objects (narrow screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the
device or into the connection terminals for electric conductors. Do not
touch the connection terminals.

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 Please, observe the following instructions:

To prevent injury and damage to the device and to ensure that you comply
with the relevant provisions, use original accessories only. Unauthorized
modifications or unapproved utilization of accessories can result in
damage to the router and in a breach of applicable regulations.
Unauthorized modifications or unapproved utilization of accessories can
result in the termination of the guarantee.
 Before handling the SIM card, disconnect the router from the power

supply.

 Do not exceed the maximum voltage of 48 V DC at the power

connector of the router.

 Do not expose the router to extreme ambient conditions. Protect the

router against dust, moisture and high temperature. See table 12 on

page 28.

 It is recommended that you should create an appropriate copy or

backup of the important settings that are stored in the memory of the
device.

 Caution! The SIM card can be swallowed by small children.
 It is recommended that you do not use the router at petrol filling

stations. We recommend observing local restrictions concerning the
use of radio-based devices while working with explosive material for
example, at petrol filling stations, or in chemical plants.

 While using the router close to personal medical devices, such as

cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids, proceed with heightened caution.

Note: Insert the SIM Card holder in the SIM card slot very carefully. When
inserted improperly, you can damage the SIM card slot. Also, the SIM
card can fall out of the holder and end up in the router.

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1 Router Description

Hirschmann has designed the OWL router for wireless communication in
mobile networks that make use of the following technologies:

 LTE
 HSPA+
 UMTS
 EDGE
 GPRS

Due to the high speed of data transfer up to 150 Mbit/s (download) and up to
50 Mbit/s (upload) is this router an ideal solution for wireless connection of
data stream and security camera systems, individual computers, LAN
networks, automatic teller machines (ATM) and other self-service terminals.

As a standard, the router is supplied in a metal casing.

The cellular router is also equipped with the following interfaces located on
the back panel:

 2 Fast Ethernet 10/100BaseTX ports, RJ45
 1 USB 2.0 Host port
 2 SMA antenna connectors, Main + Rx Div / MIMO
 1 GPS antenna connector
 binary I/O ports (2x input, 2x output)
 1 RS232 serial interface

The following ports are located on the front panel of the router:

 2 SIM Cards readers, for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM cards
 1 microSD card reader
 1 Reset button

Configuring the cellular router is possible using a graphical user interface
which is password protected. The graphical user interface provides, after
logging in, detailed statistics about the activities of the router such as, signal
strength, and a detailed system log. This device supports the creation of VPN
tunnels using technologies such as IPSec, OpenVPN and L2TP for secure
communications. The router also supports the following functions:

 DHCP
 NAT
 DynDNS
 IPSec
 OpenVPN
 NTP
 VRRP
 control by SMS
 primary/backup connection

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Diagnostic functions, which provide for continuous communication, include
an automatic inspection of a PPP connection, offering an automatic restart
feature in case of an unexpected termination of the connection. Another
diagnostic function is the hardware watchdog, which monitors the status of
the router.

Using a special window, the start up script window, you can insert Linux
scripts for various actions. For some applications, it is crucial to create
several different configurations for a router. You can exchange these
configurations as necessary for example, using SMS. The router can
automatically upgrade a configuration and firmware from a server. This
allows you to configure several routers at a time.

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2 Contents of Package

The basic router set available for delivery includes the following items:

 router
 General Safety Instructions
 EU Declaration of Conformity