Siemens SITRANS RD500 Operating Instructions Manual

Remote Data Collectors

SITRANS RD500 Module
HSPA+ Cellular Modem Option Card

Operating Instructions

03/2016Edition

7ML19985MM01

SITRANS RD500

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Safety Guidelines

Warning notices must be observed to ensure personal safety as well as that of others, and to protect the product and the connected equipment.
These warning notices are accompanied by a clarification of the level of caution to be observed.

Qualified Personnel

This device/system may only be set up and operated in conjunction with this manual. Qualified personnel are only authorized to install and
operate this equipment in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Unit Repair and Excluded Liability:

• The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device by the user or the user’s agent.

• All new components are to be provided by Siemens.

• Restrict repair to faulty components only.

• Do not reuse faulty components.

Warning: Cardboard shipping package provides limited humidity and moisture protection. This product can only function properly and safely if

it is correctly transported, stored, installed, set up, operated, and maintained.

This product is intended for use in industrial areas. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several
frequency based communications.

Note: Always use product in accordance with specifications.

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reproductions of either bound or electronic versions.

While we have verified the contents of this
manual for agreement with the instrumentation
described, variations remain possible. Thus we
cannot guarantee full agreement. The contents of
this manual are regularly reviewed and
corrections are included in subsequent editions.
We welcome all suggestions for improvement.

Technical data subject to change.

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SITRANS RD500 MODULE HSPA+ CELLULAR MODEM OPTION CARD

 CONFIGURED USING SITRANS RD500 SOFTWARE

 INSTALLS INSIDE A SITRANS RD500

 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION HARDWARE ARE

INCLUDED WITH CARD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The option card allows the user to add HSPA+ cellular modem capability
to their SITRANS RD500. HSPA+ is the most prevalent cellular technology in
today’s markets. The cellular standard adopted in this option card is HSPA+
with fallback capability to 3G and 2G. It can get speeds up to 21 Mbps
downlink and 5.76 Mbps uplink. It’s built upon the GSM standard and widely
availavle throughout the world. HSPA+ can be used for services such as
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) access, Short Message Service (SMS),
and for Internet connectivity. The modem option card is penta-band, allowing
it to work in frequencies across the Americas, Europe and Asia. US and
Canada work in the 850/1900 MHz bands, while Europe, Middle East, Africa
and most of Asia work in the 900/1700/2100 MHz HSPA+ frequencies.

The card requires the addition of a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module)
card, which is inserted into the holder prior to installation of the SITRANS
RD500 card. The SIM card securely stores the service-subscriber key (IMSI)
used to identify a subscriber, and is used to connect to the network to obtain
an IP address from the provider.

The communication card is easily installed by removing the blank
expansion port cover of your SITRANS RD50 0, and plugging the card into the
expansion port. Configuration is simple using RD500.

SAFETY SUMMARY

All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in
the literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety
and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it.
If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other
actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially harmful
to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the controller.

Read complete instructions prior to installation

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF
COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2

THIS EQUIPMENT IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN NON-HAZARDOUS
OR CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D, LOCATIONS

CAUTION: Risk of Danger.

and operation of the unit.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

- SITRANS RD500 option card

- This hardware bulletin

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER REQUIREMENTS:

HSPA+ Mode: During continuous active webserver traffic

Instantaneous maximum: 24 V @ 300 mA
Average: 24 V @ 20 0 mA

GPRS Mode:

Instantaneous maximum: 24 V @ 650 mA (1.1 msec every 4.6 msec)

Average: 24 V @ 275 mA
Power is supplied to the option card from the main board of the SITRANS
RD500.

2. LINK STATUS LEDs:

Link Status - Link Status LED shows cellular link condition.

3. ANTENNA CONNECTOR:

SMA Female connector requires:

50 Ohm antenna with SMA male connector

Penta-band HSPA+ antenna (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) for global

support.
Dual-band (850/1900 MHz) antenna for US and Canada only
Dual band (900/2100 MHz) for Europe only

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) should not exceed 2.0:1
The antenna cable should be 50 Ω impedance, RG178/U or RG174/U

type and be able to connect to the RSMA (Male) jack bulkhead. The
antenna could be horizontal, vertical or right angled. Longer antenna
cable would equate to signal loss.

This device is intended for connection to an antenna mounted within

the building or a UL certified enclosure suitably rated for application.

3. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

Refer to SITRANS RD500 Master manual for agency certifications.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control and Laboratory use.

Reference SITRANS RD500 for EMC specifications

The HSPA+ option card has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 80°C
Operating and Storage Humidity: 80% maximum relative humidity (non-

condensing) from 0 to 50°C.

Altitude: Up to 2000 meters.

5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.

6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See “Installing the SITRANS RD500
Option card” for more details.

7. WEIGHT: 3.0 oz (85.05 g)

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