Moxa Technologies OnCell G3111, OnCell G3151, OnCell G3211, OnCell G3251 Quick Installation Manual

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OnCell G3101/G3201 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Second Edition, Ap ril 2014

Overview

There are curre ntly four mode ls in the OnCe ll G3101/G320 1 series
of IP-modems: the OnCell G3111, OnCell G3151, OnCell G3211,
and OnCell G3251. The main difference between the models is the
serial interface type and number of ports. The OnCell
G3101/G3201 industria l RS-232, RS-232/422/485 GSM/GPRS IP
modems are some of the most affordable, and versatile products
available in the cellular networking market today. These modems
also provide remote access and TCP/IP support, and can be
configured over a network.

Package Checklist

Before Installing the OnCell G3101/G3201 series, verify that the
package contains the following items:

Standard Accessories

• Document & Software CD

• Omni 1 dBi rubber SMA antenna

• (model name: ANT-CQB-ASM -01)

• DIN-Rail Kit

• DC Power Supply (screw-on)

• Rubber stand

• Product warranty statement

• Quick Installat ion Guide

Optional Accessories

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS antennas for OnCell G3101/G3201
series (impedance = 50 ohms):
 ANT-CQB-AHSM -00-3m: Omni 0dBi/1 0cm, magnetic

SMA quad-band antenna (impedance = 50 ohms), 3 m

 ANT-CQB-AHSM -03-3m: Omni 3dBi/2 5cm, magnetic

SMA quad-band antenna (impedance = 50 ohms), 3 m

 ANT-CQB-AHSM -05-3m: Omni 5dBi/3 7cm, magnetic

SMA quad-band antenna (impedance = 50 ohms), 3 m

Note: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above
items are missing or damaged.

Hardware Introduction

Top View

Front Views

Rear Views

Bottom Views

Reset Button—Press and hold the Reset button for 5 sec to load

factory defaults: Use a pointed object, such as a straightened
paper clip or toothpick, to press the reset button. This will cause
the Ready LED to blink on and off. The factory defaults will be
loaded once the Ready LED stops blinking (after about 5 seconds).
At this point, you should release the reset button (the default IP is

192.168.127.254).

LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the front panel of the OnCell G3101/G3201
are described in the following t able.

Type

Color

LED Function

PWR

Green

Activation of DC Power.

Off

Power is off, or power error condition exists.

TX/RX

Green

The serial port is transmitting data

Amber

The serial port is receiving data .

Off

No data is being transmitted or received

through the serial port.

GSM/GPRS

Green

GSM is connected.

Amber

GPRS is connected.

Off

GSM/GPRS is disconnected.

Ready

Green

Steady on: Software Ready.

Blinking slowly (1 sec):

The OnCell has been

located by the OnCell Search Utility.

Red

(Over

Green)

Steady on: Booting up, or IP fault.

Blinking rapid ly (0.5 sec): IP conflict.
Blinking slowly (1 sec): Cannot get an IP

address from the DHCP server.

Off

Booting up or there is no error condition.

Signal

(3 LEDs)

Green

Number of lit LED s indicates sign al level
(at least 2 LEDs must illuminated for data

transmission)

Adjustable pull high/low resistor for RS-485 Port

DIP switches on the bottom of the OnCell G3151/G3251 are used
to set the pull hig h/low resisto r value for each serial port.

SW

1 2 3 4 Pull High

Pull Low

Terminator

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ON

1 KΩ

1 KΩ

120 Ω

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OFF

150 KΩ

150 KΩ

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NOTE

If the pull high/ low resistor on y our device is alr eady set for
RS

-485, make sure the default SW for RS-232 is “OFF”

when you switch back to RS-232 interface.

Hardware Installation Procedure

STEP 1: Open the SIM cover, and insert the SIM card in the SIM

card slot.

STEP 2: Conne ct the 12-48 VDC power adaptor to the OnCell
G3101/G3201 series and then plug the power adaptor into a DC
outlet.

STEP 3: To configure the OnCell, use an Ether net cable to connect
the OnCell directly to your computer’s Ethernet interface.

STEP 4: Conne ct the OnCell G3 101/G3201 serie s’s serial port to a
serial device.

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DIN-Rail Mounting

The OnCell G3101 and G3201 series have
built-in “ears” for attaching the IP modem to a
w

all or the insid e of a cabinet. We suggest using

two screws per ear to attach the IP modem to a
wall or the inside of a cabinet. The heads of the
screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter,
and the shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in
diameter, as shown in the figure at the right.

Software Installation Information

The Document & Software CD contains the User’s Manual, OnCell
Search Utility, and OnCell Driver Manager. Insert the CD and follow
the on-screen instructions. Please refer to the User’s Manual for
additional deta ils on using the OnCell Search Ut ility and Driver
Manager.

Pin Assignments and Cable Wiring

DB9 Male Port Pinouts

Note that the OnCell G3111 and G3211 only support RS-232. The
RS-422/485 pin as signments only apply to the OnC ell G3151 and
G3251.

DB9 Male

OnCell G3111/G3211 (RS-232)

Pin

RS-232 1 DCD

2

RxD

3

TxD 4 DTR

5

GND

6

DSR 7 RTS

8

CTS

9

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DB9 Male

OnCell G3151/G3251 (RS-232/422/485)

Pin

RS-232

RS-422/485-4w

RS-485-2w

1

DCD

TxD-(A)

--- 2 RxD

TxD+(B)

--- 3 TxD

RxD+(B)

Data+(B)

4

DTR

RxD-(A)

Data-(A)

5

GND

GND

GND 6 DSR

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7

RTS

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8

CTS

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Specifications

Cellular In terface

Standards

GSM/GPRS

Band Options

Quad-band 850/900 and 1800/1900 MHz

GPRS Multi-slot Cla ss

Class 10

GPRS Terminal D evice
Class

Class B
GPRS Coding Schemes

CS1 to CS4

Tx Power

1 watt GSM 1800/1900, 2 watts EGSM
850/900

SIM Control

3 V

LAN Interf ace

Number of Ports

1 (For configuration only)

Ethernet

10/100 Mbps, RJ45 connector, Auto
MDI/MDIX

Magnetic Isola tion
Protection

1.5 KV built- in

SIM Interf ace

Number of SIMs

1

SIM Control

3 V

Serial Interface

Number of Ports

1 or 2

Serial Standards

G31

11: 1 RS-232 port

G315

1: 1 RS-232/422/485 port

G3211:

2 RS-232 ports

G3251: 2 RS-232/422/485 ports

ESD Protection

15 KV

Power EFT/
Surge Protection

2 KV

Serial Communication Parameters

Parity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark

Data Bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop Bit(s)

1, 1.5, 2 (when parity = None)

Flow Control

RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Baudrate

50 bps to 921.6 Kbps

Serial Signals

RS-232

TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

RS-422

Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

RS-485-4w

Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

RS-485-2w

Data+, Data-, GND

Management Software

OnCell Central
Manager

Centralized management solution for
accessing private IPs from the Internet

(For Software download, Please check on www.moxa.com)

Physical Characteristics

Housing

Aluminum, providing IP30 protection

Dimensions

111 x 77 x 26 mm (4.37 x 3.03 x 1.02 in)

Power Requirements

Number of

Power

Inputs

1 power jack
Input Voltage

12 to 48 VDC

Data Link

335 to 900 mA (peak) @ 12 V

Environmental Limits

Operating
Temperature

-30 to 55°C (-22 to 131°F)
Operating Humid ity

5 to 95% RH

Storage Temperature

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)

Regulatory Approvals

EMC

CE Class A , FCC Class A, UL

Warranty

Warranty Period

5 years