21NET 21NETBOXV1 Mobile Access Router User Manual Installation Manual

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Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 1/18 Installation Guide for 21Net-box (Model BL70W) Author Marc Vervoort 13/04/2015 Approved by Pierre Eisenmann 04/07/2016 Distribution 21Net Internal, Customers 03/08/2016 Date Version Change introduced 13/04/2015 0.9 Draft version. 16/04/2015 1.0 First version 21/08/2015 1.1 Added internal components info 30/06/2016 2.0 Amended A.J.Work. Diagrams and text updated. FCC regulatory items added Safety warnings added RF specifications included Installation instructions revised 04/08/2016 2.06 amended. A.J.Work Confidentiality: This document is confidential as it contains information which is the intellectual property of 21Net Belgium NV. It is not allowed to send this document or disclose its content, in full or in parts, in any form to anybody besides the intended recipients of this document. This applies to technical, commercial and any other.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 2/18 1.Table of contents 1. Table of contents............................................................................................................................. 2 2. Main features ..................................................................................................................................4 3. Product Safety ( ESD ).................................................................................................................... 5 4. About this document .......................................................................................................................5 5. Conventions ....................................................................................................................................5 6. Important Information for North American Users.......................................................................... 6 7. Antenna requirements (and attenuator considerations)................................................................... 9 8. Opening the unit............................................................................................................................ 10 8.1. Safety ....................................................................................................................................10 8.2. Tools .....................................................................................................................................10 9. Inside the box................................................................................................................................11 9.1. Locating Modems & SIMs.................................................................................................... 11 9.2. Inserting SIM cards...............................................................................................................12 9.3. Connecting antennas & GPS................................................................................................. 12 10. Connecting power ..................................................................................................................... 12 10.1. Grounding the 21Net box..................................................................................................14 10.1.1. Train Id and Unit Id ...................................................................................................... 14 11. Technical Data ..........................................................................................................................15 11.1. The Mass Storage.............................................................................................................. 15 11.2. Graphics ............................................................................................................................15 11.3. Front I/O............................................................................................................................15 11.4. I/O specifications .............................................................................................................. 15 11.5. PCI Express® Mini Card slots..........................................................................................17 11.6. Real-Time Clock............................................................................................................... 17 11.7. Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................17
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 3/18 11.8. Mechanical Specs..............................................................................................................17 11.9. Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................... 18 11.10. MTBF................................................................................................................................18 11.11. Safety ................................................................................................................................18 11.12. EMC Conformity (Automotive)........................................................................................18 11.13. EMC Conformity (railway)...............................................................................................18 This equipment complies with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. It shall be fix installed such as to provide the minimum distance of 100cm between its radiating structures (antennae) and nearby persons as described within this manual. Co-location of the equipment with further radio transmitters will require additional FCC equipment authorization measures.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 4/18 2.Main features The 21Net box, model BL70W is computer box that has been designed for use as a mobile internet router in rolling-stock (high speed or freight trains), commercial vehicles and airplanes. The unit contains 4 FCC approved Sierra Wireless modems type MC7354. Each modem can select one of two SIM cards and all 4 modems can operate simultaneously. The modems operate in the following bands: GPRS 850: 824 - 849 MHz GPRS 1900: 1850 - 1910 MHz WCDMA/UMTS FDD BAND II: 1850 - 1910 MHz WCDMA/UMTS Band IV: 1710 - 1755 MHz WCDMA/UMTS FDD BAND V: 824 - 849 MHz LTE BAND 2/25: 1850 - 1915 MHz LTE BAND 4: 1710 - 1755 MHz LTE BAND 5: 824 - 849 MHz LTE BAND 13: 777 - 787 MHz LTE BAND 17: 704 - 716 MHz CDMA BC0: (Cellular 800 MHz) CDMA BC1: 1850 - 1910 MHz CDMA BC10: 816 - 824 MHz The 21Box provides a mobile internet router and gateway, based on 4 LTE/3g modems and an Ethernet output. Routing is provided by an Intel i5 processor. GPS functionality is built in. The 21Net box does not provide any voice functionality. The modem antenna-outputs (one pair for each modem ) are directly available as N-type connectors. The GPS connector is a TNC connector on the front panel.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 5/18 3.Product Safety ( ESD ) Computer boards and components contain electrostatic sensitive devices. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. To protect the board and other components against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. • Power down and unplug your computer system when working on the inside. • Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry. • Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. • Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. 4.About this document This user manual is intended only for system integrators, it is not intended for end users. It describes the hardware functions of the 21Net-box and explains how to interface and connect the devices to the network. It also provides additional information about the special application interface that has been designed to make it easier when you configure the system for the first time. REMARK: This manual does not include detailed information about debugging of applications that run on the 21Net-box. 5.Conventions mono A monospaced font type is used for explanation. italics Italic is used to highlight system functions. bold Bold type is used for emphasis ( text color could be black or red ) Indicates important information or warnings concerning proper functionality of the product described in this document. Indicates important information or warnings concerning the use of voltages that could lead to a hazardous situation which could result in personal injury, or damage or destruction of the component.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 6/18 6. Important Information for North American Users The 21Net Box is designed and intended to be installed and comissioned exclusively by 21Net approved personnel, as a modular component in larger systems. The 21Net box contains 4 Sierra Wireless MC7354 modems which have been granted modular FCC approval for mobile applications. Changes or modifications made to the equipment not expressly approved by 21Net may void the FCC authorization to operate the equipment. (FCC part 15.21); The 21Net box contains 4 MC7354 FCC pre-certified modules, FCC ID: N7NMC7355, containing transmitter module 2417C-MC7355. The use of the 21Net box and the MC7354 modems in a final product is required to meet the following conditions, otherwise additional FCC approvals must be obtained: 1. At least 100 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body must be maintained at all times. 2. To comply with FCC / IC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation, the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in a mobile-only exposure condition must not exceed the level in Table 1 (below): Table 1: Maximum antenna gain (including transmission losses)6.5 dBi in Cellular band 3.0 dBi in PCS band 3.0 dBi in LTE Band 2 6.0 dBi in LTE Band 4 6.5 dBi in LTE Band 5 9.0 dBi in LTE Band 13 9.0 dBi in LTE Band 17 3.0 dBi in LTE Band 25
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 7/18 3. The output power and antenna gain in a collocated configuration must not exceed the limits and configurations stipulated in Table 2 below: Collocated configuration Device Technology Band Frequency (MHz) Maximum antenna gain (dBi) Maximum conducted power (dBm) 2 1850–1910 3.0 4 1710–1755 6.0 5 824–849 3.0 13 777–787 6.0 17 704–716 6.0 LTE 25 1850–1915 3.0 See table 3 2 1850–1910 3.0 4 1710–1755 6.0 UMTS 5 824–849 3.0 See table 3 Cellular (850) 824–849 3.0 GSM/GPRS PCS (1900) 1850–1910 3.0 See table 3 BC0 824–849 3.0 BC1 1850–1910 3.0 Any 21Net box internal modem (MC7354 Mini Card) CDMA BC10 817–824 3.0 See table 3 2400–2500 5.0 29 WLAN 5150–5850 5.0 29 2300–2400 5.0 29 2500–2700 5.0 29 WiMAX 3300–3800 5.0 29 Collocated transmitters (see note) BT 2400–2500 5.0 15 Table 2: Collocated configuration specifications Note (Table 2): Valid collocated transmitter combinations: WLAN+BT; WiMAX+BT. (WLAN+WiMAX+BT is not permitted.)
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 8/18 Table 3: Conducted Transmit power tolerances GPRS/EDGE
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 9/18 4. The 21Net box may transmit simultaneously with other collocated radio transmitters within a host system, provided the following conditions are met: · Each collocated radio transmitter has been certified by FCC/IC for mobile application. · At least 100 cm separation distance between the antennas of the collocated transmitters and the user’s body must be maintained at all times. 7.Antenna requirements (and attenuator considerations) The antenna type used with te 21Net box an external multi-band 2x2 MIMO antenna system as per the modem MC7354. The MIMO antenna provides diversity operation. The intended antenna is the Huber & Suhner 1399.17.0222 Sencity Rail MIMO Antenna. Alternatively the version of this antenna with GPS receive antenna is the Huber & Suhner 1399.99.0130. A lower gain alternative would also be the Huber & Suhner 1399.17.0135 Sencity Rail low profile MIMO Antenna (1399.99.0057 with GPS). The 4 pairs of modem antenna connectors (one pair per modem) would normally pass through a combiner/diplexer network before reaching the antenna(s). The attenuation between any antenna connector on the 21Net box and any antenna port needs to be 6dB in order to remain within the FCC limits. In the case where 4 MIMO antennas are connected without a combiner network, a 6dB inline attenuator needs to be placed on each of the 8x N connectors on the 21Net box before the antenna is connected. The recommended attenuator is the Mini Circuits UNAT-6+ attenuator. Depending on the combiner network required per specific application, the attenuation between any N connector on the 21Net box and any antenna connector should be a minimum of 6dB. Inline attenuators from Mini circuits, UNAT-n+ series (where n is the required attenuation) will be required on the relevant modem port(s).
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 10/18 8.Opening the unit - To install SIM-cards you need to open the unit. The procedure to do this is described here below. 8.1.Safety Always switch off the power before you open the unit! REMARK: Please observe the instructions concerning electrostatic discharge whenever you work on the inside of the unit. Strap yourself to the ground before touching any electronic component ! 8.2.Tools You need a Torx screwdriver model TX8 to open the box. Start by removing the 5 screws that hold the front panel to the 19 inch chassis. There are 2 on the left side, 2 on the right side and one on the middle. Next, remove the back panel. Six M3x8 (TX8 Torx) screws holding this panel in place with the chassis. There are small studs that are positioned inside the bottom plate of the 19 Inch chassis (see drawings below).
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 11/18 Now the chassis is almost free. Remove the ten M3x8 screws. . The chassis can be detached from the box and the inside parts become visible. 9.Inside the box The inside the unit are 4 mini PCI-Express modems. Each modem serves 2 SIM holders. The modems have a number ( marked from 1 till 4 on the drawing below). This way you know which SIM should belong to which modem. 9.1.Locating Modems & SIMs The SIM card-models are micro-SIMs. The SIM-holders are located under the modem modules. SIM-holder1, the primary SIM, is marked with a blue color on the drawing, SIM-holder2 is marked with a yellow color.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 12/18 9.2.Inserting SIM cards The pictures below show you how to place the SIM cards in the holder (the photos below show the placement of a microSIM in SIM-holder 1) locate the modem -> slide SIM in holder -> push gently inside till click -> verify if SIM is locked Once the SIM is locked you hear a click. To remove the SIM push gently to the locked SIM and gently pull the SIM outwards. 9.3.Connecting antennas & GPS There are 8 N-type connectors for the 3g/4g antenna system. The GPS antenna connector is TNC. The antenna numbering is from left to right, and is always paired as MAIN (M) and AUX(A). The connections from left to right therefore are : [M1 - A1] [M2 - A2] [M3 - A3] [M4 - A4] GPS: The unit is equipped with a GNSS receiver module with 32 channels. The module supports GPS signal detection for Glonass and Galileo satellites. The box supports passive and active antennas. In case you choose for an active antenna, the 5 V dc antenna power is supplied by the box. 10.Connecting power Our 21Net model “BL70W” is supplied with a nominal input voltage of 24Vdc (operating voltage range is 10 to 50.4 Vdc)
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 13/18 The power connector is at the left hand side of the unit, as shown below: Pin layout REMARK: When you don’t have any intention to use the ignition signal, you need to connect the "Ign" pin to the +24v line in order for the unit to operate.
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 14/18 10.1.Grounding the 21Net box The 21Net-box features an earthing stud on the right side of the front panel. An earthing cable has to be connected to the earthing stud before any other connections! For disassembling the system, the earthing cable has to be detached last. Take an earthing cable with a cross section of at least 0.75 mm2 . Slide the cable onto the stud between the washer and the lock washer as indicated in the following picture. 10.1.1.Train Id and Unit Id The 21Net box is delivered pre-configured, including the unique train-ID and Unit-ID. These parameters are be agreed before supply and set by a 21Net technician prior to installation. Configuration supplied for the wrong train - Please contact 21Net
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 15/18 11.Technical Data 11.1.The Mass Storage • One microSDTM card slot - Via USB 2.0 • One mSATA slot - SATA Revision 2.x support - Transfer rates up to 300 MB/s (3 Gbit/s) • Serial ATA (SATA) - One port for 2.5" hard-disk/solid-state drive mounted within the unit's - SATA Revision 2.x support - Transfer rates up to 300 MB/s (3 Gbit/s) 11.2.Graphics • Integrated in processor and chipset • Maximum resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels • Via two DisplayPort® interfaces 11.3.Front I/O • 2 DisplayPort® 1.1a interfaces - AUX channels and hot plug detection • 2 Gigabit Ethernet - Via M12 connectors - Electrically isolated • 2 USB 2.0 - Via Series A connector • 7 general purpose inputs - Input voltage range from 0 V up to 154 V independent of the power supply - Input signal frequency max. 10 Hz 11.4.I/O specifications • 2 relay outputs - Max. switching current 0..30 V: 2 A
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 16/18 - Max. switching current 30..72 V: 0.9 A - Max. switching current 72..154 V: 0.3 A - Max. switching voltage: 154 V - Max. switching frequency: 1 Hz - Minimum life time @ 1A, 30V, 20 cpm: 100.000 - Electrically isolated • 2 Photocouplers - Max. switching voltage: 154 V - Max. current: 120 mA (switching and continuous) • 1 odometer input - For counting odometer pulses of a maximum frequency of 2 kHz • 1 IBIS slave interface - Baud rate up to 19.2 kBaud - Electrically isolated • GNSS interface - Frequency band: GPS (L1), Glonass (L1, FDMA), Galileo (E1) - Standards: NMEA, RTCM 104 - 32-channel GNSS architecture - Accuracy: 1.5 m - A-GPS - Time-To-First-Fix – cold start: lower than 35 s - Time-To-First-Fix – warm start / aided start: 1s - Odometer input for GNSS receiver • RS232 - D-Sub connector at front panel - Data rates up to 115 200 bit/s - 60-byte transmit/receive buffer - Handshake lines: RTS, CTS - Electrically isolated
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 17/18 • RS422/485 - D-Sub connector at front panel - Full or half duplex - Electrically isolated • 2 SA-Adapter slots for legacy serial I/O - For RS232, RS422/485 or IBIS master • 1 SA-Adapter slot for RS232, RS422/485, IBIS or CAN • 14 status LEDs - 4 for Ethernet link and activity status - 2 for general board status - 8 user LEDs 11.5.PCI Express® Mini Card slots • The 21Net box contains four 4G modems - Mobile service standards: GSM (2G), UMTS (3G), LTE (4G) - Support for 2 SIM cards per modem 11.6.Real-Time Clock • Buffered by Gold Cap for up to 72 h 11.7.Electrical Specifications • Supply voltage comes in different models - 10 to 50.4 Vdc input voltage range - EN 50155 power interruption class S2 • Power consumption: 24 Watt typ ( 35 Watt with 4 active modems and system under load ) 11.8.Mechanical Specs The Box is available with a 19 inch rack-mountable frame. The unit dimensions without this frame are: - Height 66 mm x Width 390 mm x Length 215 mm - Weight: approx. 3 kg
Installation guide 21Net-box Apply For: Model BL70W Document Identifier MVE RD-BOX-2016-01 Confidential 18/18 11.9.Environmental Specifications • Temperature range (operation): - -40°C to 70°C (screened), with up to 85°C for 10 minutes according to class Tx (EN 50155) at fanless operation. • Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C • Relative humidity (operation): max. 95% non-condensing. • Relative humidity (storage): max. 95% non-condensing. • Altitude: -300 m to +3,000 m • Shock: 50 m/s2, 30 ms (EN 61373). • Vibration (function): 1 m/s2, 5 Hz – 150 Hz (EN 61373). • Vibration (lifetime): 7.9 m/s2, 5 Hz – 150 Hz (EN 61373). • Conformal coating of internal components. - • Compliant to protection class IP43 according to DIN60529 when mounted with connectors down. 11.10.MTBF - • 198 000 h @ 40°C according to IEC/TR 62380 (RDF 2000) 11.11.Safety • Flammability - UL 94V-0 • Fire Protection - EN 45545-2 • Electrical Safety - - EN 50153 and EN 50155 11.12.EMC Conformity (Automotive) • ECE R10 (E-mark) • ISO 10605 (ESD) 11.13.EMC Conformity (railway) • EN 50121-3-2

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