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:

[email protected]

 List

 Work step



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

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3 Router Design

3.1 Delivery Identification

3.2 Basic Dimensions of Router Box

Figure 1: Basic Dimensions of Router Case

Product Name Product Code Product Group

OWL LTE M12 OWL LTE M12-

S20T5A12221GTDBHHXX.X.XX

Industrial Cellular Router

Table 1: Delivery identification

175

6.89

58,2

2.29

61,4

2.42

43,2

1.70

22,3

0.88

203

7.99

189

7.44

84

3.31

113,1

4.45

126,1

4.96

Ø 4,5 (4x)

Ø 0.18 (4x)

mm

inch

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3.3 Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting
Recommendations

Mounting recommendations:

 place router on a work surface

We recommend you bind every cable in a bunch. For this use we recommend
you observe the following rules:

 The length of the combination of power supply and data cables can be a

maximum of 1.5 m. If the length of data cables or power cable exceeds

1.5 m, we recommend that you install surge protectors.

 Do not use data cables which conduct working voltage 230 V/50 Hz.

Sufficient space must be left before individual connectors for handling of the
cables:

For the correct function of the router, use earth-bonding distribution frame for
grounding of power supply of router, data cables and antenna.

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3.4 Mounting the device with holding brackets

In the delivery state, there are 2 pre-mounted holding brackets on the bottom
sides of the device.

Figure 2: Device with 2 pre-mounted holding brackets on the bottom sides of the

device

 Mount the device (fixed installation) with the 2 holding brackets

horizontally in driving direction forward as shown in the following picture:

Figure 3: Mounting of the device horizontally in driving direction forward (fixed

installation)

Note: Alternatively, you can mount the holding brackets on the top sides of
the device:

 Remove the 2 pre-mounted holding brackets from the bottom sides of the

device.

 Screw the 2 holding brackets to the top sides of the device.

Driving direction forward

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Figure 4: Device with 2 holding brackets on the top sides of the device

3.5 Description of the front panel

3.5.1 SIM Card Reader

There are 2 SIM card readers for 3 V and 1.8 V SIM cards located on the front
panel of the router covered by a metal plate.

Figure 5: SIM holder covered by a metal plate

 To access the SIM card readers, remove the metal plate by removing the

screws.

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Figure 6: Placement and location of the SIM holder

 In order for the router to function properly, insert an activated SIM card

with the PIN code unblocked in to the SIM card holder. Each SIM card can
have a different APN (Access Point Name).

Note: When changing the SIM Card, pay close attention to the following
rules:

 Before handling the SIM card, disconnect the router from the power

supply.

 Press the small button beneath the SIM card slot to eject the SIM card

holder.

 Remove the SIM card and place another SIM card into the holder.
 Very carefully, insert the SIM card holder and SIM card in the slot. Push

the SIM card holder into the slot until it clicks in place.

3.5.2 MicroSD card reader

The microSD card reader is located on the front panel of the router, the third
slot from the left. This card reader allows the router to operate with microSD
memory cards. Technical specifications are stated in the table below.

 Changing the microSD card:

 Use the flat end of a plastic screwdriver, or your fingernail to press the

microSD card slightly deeper into its slot until you hear a click.

 After you hear a click, release the microSD card. The microSD card

pops out of the slot.

 Remove the microSD card and push another microSD card into the

slot until it clicks in place.

Technical specifications of microSD card

Supported technologies SDHC, SDXC
Supported capacity SDHCSDXC up to 32 GBfrom 32 GB to

64 GB

Table 2: Technical specifications of microSD card

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Figure 7: SD card

3.5.3 Reset

When the "Power" LED on the front panel has turned on, it is possible to
restore the default configuration of the router by pressing the "Reset" button.
After pressing the "Reset" button, the default configuration is restored and
the router reboots. During rebooting, the "Power" LED blinks.

Note: We recommend that you back up the router configuration before
resetting the router. For detailed information about resetting the router refer
to the User Manual Configuration. Resetting the router returns the
configuration to the default state.

Use a narrow screwdriver for pressing the "Reset" button.

Figure 8: Reset button

It is important to distinguish the difference between resetting and rebooting
the router.

Action Router behavior Invoking events

Reboot Turn off and then turn on router. Disconnect and connect the power.
Reset Restore default configuration and reboot

the router

Press "Reset" button

Table 3: Description of Reset and Restart Router

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3.5.4 Status Indication

There are the following LED indicators on the front panel:

Caption Color State Description

Power Green On

Blinking
Fast blinking

Router is ready
Starting of the router
Updating firmware

WAN

a

a. The WAN status is updated every 10 seconds. The WAN LED displays the current status.

Yellow 1x flash per sec.

2x flash per sec.

3x flash per sec.

Signal strength is from -50 dBm to -69 dBm
Signal strength is from -70 dBm to -89 dBm or
difference between neighbors cells is exactly 3 dBm
Signal strength is from -90 dBm to -113 dBm or
difference between neighbors cells is smaller than 3

dBm
DAT Red Blinking Communication in progress on radio channel
USR Yellow — Function of this LED diode can be selected by user
SIM Yellow

Green

On (Yellow color)
On (Green color)

SIM card 1 is active

SIM card 2 is active
IN0 Green On Binary input no. 0 is active
IN1 Green On Binary input no. 1 is active
OUT0

OUT1

Yellow On Binary output is active

Table 4: Router Status Indication

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3.6 Description of the Rear Panel

Note: Tighten the locking screws of the M12 and SMA connectors with the
torque specified by the supplier of the connector.

The rear panel of the router contains the following connectors:

3.6.1 Status Indication

There are 4 LED indicators on the rear panel.

Caption Connector Description

Power 5-pin A-

coded M12

Connector for the power supply adapter

ETH0 4-pin D-

coded M12

Connector for connection into the local computer network

ETH1 4-pin D-

coded M12

Connector for connection into the local computer network

ANT SMA Connector for main antenna
DIV SMA Connector for diversity and MIMO DL2+2 antenna
GPS SMA Connector for GPS antenna
USB 5-pin A-

coded M12

Connector for connection of USB devices to the router.
Supports devices with PL-2303 and FTDI USB/RS232
converters.

I/O 8-pin A-

coded M12

Connector for connection of the binary inputs and output

RS232 8-pin A-

coded M12

Connector for serial RS232 connection

Table 5: Delivery identification

Caption Color State Description

ETH0
ETH1

Green On

Off

Selected 100 Mbit/s
Selected 10 Mbit/s

ETH0
ETH1

Yellow On

Blinking
Off

The network cable is connected
Data transmission
The network cable is not connected

Table 6: Router Status Indication

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3.6.2 Power Connector

5-pin A-coded M12 socket.

Figure 9: Power connector

Power supply for router must be between +12 to +48 V DC supply. Protection
against reversed polarity without signaling is built into the router.

You can place the OWL LTE M12 into the low power mode using a special
command. When in the low power mode, you can wake the router up for
example, with activity on binary input or using an internal timer.

Note: Tighten the locking screws of the power connector with the torque
specified by the supplier of the connector.

3.6.3 Grounding the device (functional earth)

The device is grounded via the separate ground screw.
 Terminate the ground conductor using a M4 ring cable lug between the

screw head and the toothed lock washer.

 The wire diameter of the ground conductor is at least 0.5 mm² (North

America: AWG20).

 Tighten the grounding screw with a tightening torque of

3 Nm ± 0.5 Nm (26.55 lb-in ± 4.43 lb-in).

3.6.4 Antenna Connectors

Main and diversity/MIMO antennas are connected to the router using the
SMA connector on the front panel. The "ANT" connector is used to connect
the main antenna to the router. To connect the diversity/MIMO antenna, use
the "DIV" antenna connector. The "GPS" connector is intended for the GPS
antenna. The router supports an active and passive GPS antenna.

Note: Do not operate the router without the main antenna connected.

The diversity/MIMO antenna improves radio features of the router at a low
signal strength.

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2

1

5

Pin

1
2
3
4
5

Function
+24V DC
0 V
0 V
+24V DC
N.C.

Power

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3.6.5 Ethernet Ports ETH0 & ETH1

4-pin D-coded M12 socket.

3.6.6 USB Port

Panel 5-pin A-coded M12 USB

Figure 10: USB connector

The router supports the following USB/RS232 converters:

 FTDI
 Prolific PL2303
 Silicon Laboratories CP210×

Note: We recommend to use the USB port exclusively for service purposes.

3.6.7 I/O Port

Panel 8-pin A-coded M12 socket.

Pin Function

1 TD+ Transmission path
2 RD+ Receive path
3TD− Transmission path
4RD− Receive path
Housing: shield

Table 7: Pin assignment of 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair port, M12 socket

Pin Signal Mark Description Direction

1 +5 V Positive pole of 5 V DC supply voltage, 0.5 A
2 N.C. Not used
3 USB data - USB data signal – negative pole Input/Output
4 GND GND Negative pole of DC supply voltage
5 USB data + USB data signal – positive pole Input/Output

Table 8: USB connector pin-outs

Pin number Signal mark Description

1 IN0 Binary input 0
2 IN0 Binary input 0
3 IN1 Binary input 1
4 IN1 Binary input 1

Table 9: I/O connector pin-outs

1

23

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Figure 11: I/O connector

The I/O user Interface is designed for processing binary input and control
binary output. The binary output is inactive in the default configuration. The
insulation strength is 1.5 kV. The pins are isolated from each other with the
same strength.

The input circuits are bipolar and allow connections as needed with a
common plus or minus, according to connection of the external voltage.

 Binary inputs

Characteristics of inputs:

To retrieve the binary input status from the Shell use either io get bin0
or io get bin1.

Binary inputs connection with example:

5 OUT0 Binary output 0
6 OUT0 Binary output 0
7 OUT1 Binary output 1
8 OUT1 Binary output 1

logical 0 / 1 Voltage Current

log. 0 max 3 V 0.4mA
log. 1 min 5 V 0.7mA
log. 1 type 12 V 2mA
log. 1 max 60 V 7mA

Table 10: Characteristics of inputs

Pin number Signal mark Description

Table 9: I/O connector pin-outs

8

2

3

4

7

6

1

5

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Figure 12: Binary inputs connection

Binary output:

 Binary output parameters:

– – 60 V AC/ 300mA
– – 60 V DC/ 300mA

 Current of binary output is limited by a resettable fuse (300 mA)

Binary output connection with example:

Figure 13: Binary output connection

3.6.8 RS232 interface

The RS232 interface is physically connected on an 8-pin A-coded M12
socket. The insulation strength is up to 2.5 kV. The RS232 converter is
protected against an overload on the bus.

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 Serial Connector Pin outs

Figure 14: RS232 connector

Note: We recommend to use the RS232 interface exclusively for service
purposes.

Pin Signal Mark Description

1 GND Signal ground
2 DTR Data terminal ready
3 TXD Transmit Data
4 RXD Receive Data
5 DCD Data carrier detect
6 DSR Dataset ready
7 RTS Request to send
8 CTS Clear to send

Table 11: Serial connector Pin outs, 8-pin A-coded M12 socket

8

2

3

4

7

6

1

5

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4First Use

4.1 Connecting Components before the First
Use

Before putting the router into operation, it is necessary to connect the
components which are required for your applications. Do not forget to insert
at least 1 SIM card.

Note: The router can not operate without connecting the main antenna, at
least 1 SIM card and a power supply. If the antenna is not connected, the
router can be damaged.

4.2 Start

The router operates when the power supply is connected to the router. By
default, the router automatically starts to log in to the default APN. You can
change the parameters of the router behavior using the web interface. You
can find a detailed description of the parameters in the User Manual
Configuration.

4.3 Configuration

Note: Before you apply power to the router, insert at least 1 SIM card in the
router, and install the main antenna. Activate the SIM card in the
"Administration> Unlock SIM card" dialog, after inserting it into the SIM card
reader.

4.3.1 Configuration using a Web Browser

Status monitoring, configuration and administration of the router is available
using the graphical user interface (GUI) which can be accessed by entering
the IP address of the router into your web browser. The default IP address of
the router is 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 on ETH0. The default
settings allow only the user admin with the default password private to
configure the router.

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Note: Use the HTTPS protocol for secure communication.

After successfully entering the login information a user has access to the
router using the Internet browser.

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5 Technical Parameters

5.1 Basic parameters

OWL LTE M12

Complies with standards EN 301 511,

EN 301 908-1, -2, -13
EN 301 489-1, -7, -24
EN 60950-1,
EN 62311
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61131-2
EN 55022
EN 50155
EN 50121-4
EN 45545-2 HL3

Temperature
range

Operation -40°C to +70°C
Storage -40°C to +85°C

Cold start -35 °C

-40 °C

Data transfers via mobile network are available immediately
Data transfers via mobile network are available approximately
in five minutes after the start of the router. Everything else is
functional immediately.

Humidity Operating

Storage

0 to 95 % relative humidity non condensing

0 to 95 % relative humidity non condensing
Altitude Operating 2000 m / 70 kPa
Protection IP40
Supply voltage 12 to 48 V DC
Power loss buffer 10 ms at 24 V DC
Consumption Idle

Average
Peak
Sleep mode

4W

6.8 W

11 W

2.8 W
Dimensions See figure 1 on page 13.
Weight approximately 950 g
Antenna connectors SMA - 50 Ω
Use interfaces 2x ETH

USB
I/O
RS232

Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s)
USB 2.0
8-pin A-coded M12 panel socket
8-pin A-coded M12 socket

Table 12: Technical Parameters of the Router

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5.2 Type tests and environmental conditions

5.3 Technical Parameters of module

Phenomena Test Description Test levels

ESD EN 61000-4-2 Enclosure contact ± 6 kV
RF field AM modulated IEC 61000-4-3 Enclosure 20 V/m (80 – 1000 MHz)

10 V/m (1 GHz – 4 GHz)

Fast transient EN 61000-4-4 Signal ports

Power ports
Ethernet ports

± 2 kV
± 2 kV
± 2 kV

Surge EN 61000-4-5 Ethernet ports

Power ports

I/O ports

± 2 kV, shielded cable
± 1 kV, L to L
± 2 kV, L to GND
± 1 kV, L to L
± 2 kV, L to GND

RF conducted EN 61000-4-6 All ports 10 V/m

(0,15 – 80 MHz)
Radiated emission EN 55022 Enclosure Class A
Conducted emission EN 55022 DC power ports

Ethernet ports

Class A

Class A
Dry heat EN 60068-2-2 +70°C, 40 % rel. humidity
Cold EN 60068-2-1 -40°C
Damp heat EN 60068-2-30 95% rel. humidity (+55°C)

Table 13: Type tests and environmental conditions

LTE module

LTE parameters Bit rate 150 Mbps (DL) / 50 Mbps (UL)

3GPP rel. 9 standard
Supported frequencies: 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz

HSPA+ parameters Bit rate 42 Mbps (DL) / 5,76 Mbps (UL)

3GPP rel. 9 standard
Supported frequencies: 900 / 2100 MHz

UMTS parameters Bit rate 384 kbps (DL) / 384 kbps (UL)

Supported frequencies: 900 / 2100 MHz

GPRS/EDGE parameters Bit rate 236 kbps (DL) / 236 kbps (UL)

Supported frequencies: 900 / 1800 MHz

Table 14: Technical parameters of the module

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5.4 Technical Parameters of the processor

5.5 Technical parameters of the GPS

Note: The GPS chip includes a Dead Reckoning hardware. This hardware is
optional and disabled by default. If Dead Reckoning is required, it can be
enabled. Please contact Hirschmann if you would like to have Dead
Reckoning enabled on the OWL LTE M12.

Note: Current limitations of the Dead Reckoning hardware:

 2-Dimensional Dead Reckoning only (altitude determination will be

supported later)

 1 Hz (10 Hz will be supported later)


A-GPS only (A-GLO will be implemented later)

32b ARM microprocessor

Memory 512 Mb DDR SDRAM

128 Mb FLASH
1 Mb MRAM

Interface Serial interface RS232

Ethernet interface 10/100 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 interface

Table 15: Technical Parameters of the processor

GPS specifications

Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω

passive and active (3.3 V, 100 mA max.)
Protocols NMEA 0183 v3.10, Json
Frequency 1575.42 MHz
Sensitivity Tracking: -162 dBm

Acquisition: -146 dBm

Navigation: -158 dBm

Table 16: Technical parameters of the GPS

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5.6 Technical parameters of the I/O port

5.6.1 Characteristics of inputs

5.6.2 Binary output parameters

 60 V AC / 300 mA
 60 V DC / 300 mA

5.7 Other technical parameters

logical 0 / 1 Voltage Current

log. 0 max 3 V 0.4 mA
log. 1 min 5 V 0.7 mA
log. 1 type 12 V 2 mA
log. 1 max 60 V 7 mA

Table 17: Characteristics of the inputs

Other technical parameters

CPU power 2 DMIPS per MHz
Flash memory 256 MB
RAM 512 MB
M-RAM 128 kB

Table 18: Other technical parameters

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6 Recommended literature

6.1 Available Literature

 User Manual Configuration
 User Manual GPS User Module

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7 Possible problems

7.1 Solutions

Some network cards are able to be set in a situation, when it is not possible
to connect directly to the router. Follow the steps below to solve this problem:

 manually select the

10 Mb/s

communication rate for the network card

 connect the computer to the router through a switch
 start the computer only after the router has completed its boot process

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8FAQ

 When I have NAT enabled, I can’t access the equipment from the internet,

which is connected to the router.
– Configure the gateway in the device with the IP address of the router.

 The router resets itself and the Ethernet connection fails.

– Connect an antenna to the router. Keep the antenna as far as possible

away from the power supply.

 I cannot get on the web server at NAT.

– The remote http access of the router has to be disabled, default server

address has to be your web server and the gateway of the web server
has to be the IP of router.

 Mobile WAN connection fails. (DAT LED off)

– Check the signal power. If the signal power is weak, then use a better

antenna. If the neighboring cells have a similar signal strength, then
use a directional antenna. For proper operation, the signal levels have
to be in the range from - 50dBm through -90dBm.

– Configure the router to ping the neighbors. The router verifies the

connection using the ping function. When the ping fails, the router
attempts to re-establish the connection.

 The router can not establish the Mobile WAN connection. (DAT LED off)

– Recheck GPRS settings – APN, name, password and IP address.
– Try to enter the PIN – verification if the SIM card has the PIN code set.
– In private APN, disable the DNS server.
– Enable the system log and observe where the router detected errors.

 Connection fails on Ethernet or connection not established.

– It is possible to disable the auto negotiation and set a rate and duplex

manually on the Ethernet interface of the router.

 DynDNS is not functioning.

– In a private APN, the DynDNS function is unavailable.
– If the same IP address is recorded in your canonic name as a

dynamically assign address, it means that the operator is using NAT

or firewall.
– To verify NAT, ping the static server address.
– Verify Firewall accessing remotely to the GUI interface of the router.
– The operator does not give out the address of DNS servers and

without the address of the DNS servers, it is impossible to connect to

the dyndns.org server. The router displays the following messages in

the log system:
– DynDNS daemon started
– Error resolving hostname: no such file or directory
– Connect to DynDNS server failed

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 FTP does not function.

– Router does not support the active FTP mode, supports the passive

mode only.

 L2TP or IPSec is not established.

– Verify the reason in the log system.

 I switched the router to the off line mode using an SMS message, but the

router is in the online mode after restart.
– The control SMS message does not change the router configuration.

For example, if the router is changed to the off line mode using an SMS
message, then the router remains in this mode until the next restart.
This behavior is the same for every control SMS message.

 RS-232 is not functioning.

– Verify the RS-232 communication settings. To verify the settings, open

the appropriate expansion port dialog in "Device Configuration>
Expansion Port", and verify the settings.

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9 Customers Support

You can find current information about this product on our website:

http://www.hirschmann.com/en/QR/OWL-Industrial-Cellular-Routers

Upkeep-advices:
– The SIM card must be handled carefully like a credit card. Do not bend or

scratch the SIM card and do not expose the SIM card to static electricity.

– When cleaning the router, do not use aggressive chemicals, solvents or

abrasive cleaners.

The router meets the SAR coefficient values defined by the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation (ICNIRP) and the values described
in "About protection of health before non-ionized radiation".

9.1 CE-marking

Hirschmann hereby declares that the labeled devices comply with the
regulations contained in the following European directives:

 2011/65/EU (RoHS)

Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction
of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.

 2014/53/EU (RED)

Directive of the European Parliament and of the council on the
harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making
available on the market of radio equipment.

This product may be operated in all EU (European Union) countries.

In accordance with the above-named EU directives, the EU declaration of
conformity will be at the disposal of the relevant authorities at the following
address:

Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 45-51
72654 Neckartenzlingen
Germany

The product can be used in industrial areas only.

Warning! This is a class A device. This device can cause interference in
living areas, and in this case the operator may be required to take
appropriate measures.

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Note: The assembly guidelines provided in these instructions must be
strictly adhered to in order to observe the EMC threshold values.

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A Further support

Technical questions

For technical questions, please contact any Hirschmann dealer in your area
or Hirschmann directly.

You find the addresses of our partners on the Internet at

http://www.hirschmann.com.

A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support
directly from Hirschmann is available at

https://hirschmann-support.belden.eu.com.

This site also includes a free of charge knowledge base and a software
download section.

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The Hirschmann Competence Center is ahead of its competitors on three
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 Consulting incorporates comprehensive technical advice, from system

evaluation through network planning to project planning.

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training with certification.
You find the training courses on technology and products currently
available at http://www.hicomcenter.com.

 Support ranges from the first installation through the standby service to

maintenance concepts.

With the Hirschmann Competence Center, you decided against making any
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