Moxa Technologies OnCell G3111 Quick Installation Manual

OnCell G3101/G3201 Series

Quick Installation Guide

Second Edition, April 2014

Overview

There are currently four models in the OnCell G3101/G3201 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 industrial 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 Installation Guide

Optional Accessories

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS antennas for OnCell G3101/G3201
series (impedance = 50 ohms):
ANT-CQB-AHSM-00-3m: Omni 0dBi/10cm, magnetic

SMA quad-band antenna (impedance = 50 ohms), 3 m
ANT-CQB-AHSM-03-3m: Omni 3dBi/25cm, magnetic

SMA quad-band antenna (impedance = 50 ohms), 3 m
ANT-CQB-AHSM-05-3m: Omni 5dBi/37cm, 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.
P/N: 1802031010011
– 1 –

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).
– 2 –

LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the front panel of the OnCell G3101/G3201
are described in the following table.
Type Color LED Function
Green Activation of DC Power.
PWR
Off Power is off, or power error condition exists.
Green The serial port is transmitting data
Amber The serial port is receiving data.
TX/RX
No data is being transmitted or received
Off
through the serial port.
Green GSM is connected.
GSM/GPRS Amber GPRS is connected.
Off GSM/GPRS is disconnected.
Steady on: Software Ready.
Green Blinking slowly (1 sec): The OnCell has been
located by the OnCell Search Utility.
Steady on: Booting up, or IP fault.
Ready
Red
Blinking rapidly (0.5 sec): IP conflict.
(Over
Blinking slowly (1 sec): Cannot get an IP
Green)
address from the DHCP server.
Off Booting up or there is no error condition.
Number of lit LEDs indicates signal level
Signal
Green (at least 2 LEDs must illuminated for data
(3 LEDs)
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 high/low resistor value for each serial port.
1 2
SW
Pull High Pull Low Terminator
ON 1 KΩ 1 KΩ 120 Ω
OFF 150 KΩ 150 KΩ
NOTE If the pull high/low resistor on your device is already 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: Connect 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 Ethernet cable to connect
the OnCell directly to your computer's Ethernet interface.
STEP 4: Connect the OnCell G3101/G3201 series's serial port to a
serial device.
– 3 –
3 4
---
---
--- ---