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RediGate 100 Series Edge-of-Network Gateway Hardware Manual...
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81-0030-02 Rev. A 2 Preface Scope of this Manual This manual describes the hardware configuration of the Elecsys RediGate 100 series Edge-of- Network Gateway products. Name Conventions All numbers are in decimal unless otherwise indicated. Where a number is prefixed by ‘0x’, the value is in hexadecimal format.
Disclaimers The information in this manual is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Elecsys Corporation assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies that may be contained in this document and makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this manual.
RediGate directly interfaces with messaging middleware/data brokers, new and legacy SCADA hosts, ERP systems, Leak Detection, Maintenance Systems and other enterprise applications. Elecsys also provides a hosted M2M solution for remote monitoring of field equipment, as well as middleware solutions for Modbus or OPC-aware customer SCADA/EMS host systems.
81-0030-02 Rev. A RediGate Model Options The RediGate 100 Series Gateways have a variety of hardware and software options depending on the model chosen. Please contact Elecsys to obtain pricing for a particular configuration. The table below gives model numbers for several standard part numbers of the RediGate 100 Series. All models include a Micro-USB administrative console port.
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 110 VAC to 12 VDC Power Supply (65-0077-00) RediGate Cable Kit (2) Ethernet Cable, 6 ft. (47-0018-00) with Antenna USB to Micro-USB Serial Cable, 6 ft. (47-0096-01) (RG-CBL-ANT-KIT) Null Modem DB-9 Serial Cable (47-0105-00) Covert Dual-band Cellular Antenna, 8 ft.
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 4 Specifications Enclosure / Dimensions Model RediGate 4.88” (12.40 cm) Width 2.90“ (7.85 cm) (excluding connectors) Length 1.35” (3.43 cm) (excluding DIN rail mount feet) Height Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg) 4.1.1 Dimensions The mechanical and mounting dimensions of the RediGate are shown below (all dimensions in inches).
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Bottom Side Page 11...
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Front RediGate 110C Front RediGate 110E Front RediGate 120C Page 12...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Front RediGate 120E 4.1.2 Mounting Instructions The RediGate is intended to be installed in a Restricted Access Location, defined as a location for equipment where both of the following apply: 1. Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken;...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 5. Ensure that the mounting is secure, then connect all the I/O cables, and lastly attach the power connector to the RediGate. 4.1.3 Compliance with Hazardous Area Standards The RediGate has approval for installation in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D Classified Hazardous Locations, temperature class T4.
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 2. Ensure that the rated input voltage is not exceeded in service. 3. The USB ports should not be used in a hazardous location. System Specifications 4.2.1 General Features: Feature Description Models RediGate 110E, 110C, 120E, & 120C...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Overvoltage Protection +50 V maximum -28 V maximum Reverse Voltage Protection Operating Current @24V 110 mA nominal 2.5 W nominal Power Consumption 3 W maximum (power excludes USB, normally unused) 4.2.3 Environmental Characteristics...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 5 RediGate Hardware The RediGate is supplied with a rugged metal housing, with hardware options that vary depending on the model and are indicated by symbols located on the product overlay. The front panel of the RediGate contains (in order from left to right): ...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Symbol Color Indicates Explanation Startup: Turn on after the Run light, then go off when operating system begins to load. Amber Unused Otherwise, these LEDs are unused by the RediGate application. However, they may be controlled by a user application using Linux commands such as: echo 255 >...
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps and are configured via the ACE program for either a fixed IP address or dynamically assigned DHCP addressing. The ports should be configured to operate on different, non-overlapping IP addresses/subnets. Ethernet ports are identified with the icon: On all RediGate models, the Ethernet port located toward the right of the faceplate (on the 110E, or the rightmost port of the 120E) is identified as ‘eth0’.
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A RediGate 120E eth1 port eth0 port USB Configuration Port The RediGate provides a Micro-USB port on the front for configuration with the ACE program or for local diagnostics using a serial terminal program (such as HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or Tera Term). A...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 5.4.1 RS-232 Serial Interface The direction of data with respect to the RediGate serial interface is such that the RediGate acts as a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device. The pin-out of the DB-9 serial interface in RS-232 mode...
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A DB-9 Male 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 4-wire Pinout: 4-wire RS-485/ Type Description RS-422 Name Output Transmit Data - Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data -...
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A in long runs to use twisted, shielded pair wiring to avoid the introduction of electromagnetic noise on the communication lines. The serial ground (pin 5) is not isolated from the power supply and antenna ground. If isolation from field equipment is required, an external serial port isolation device would be required.
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 4-wire to 2-wire RS-485 Device Connections 4-wire Device 2-wire Device 2-wire Device Data- Data- Data+ Data+ Cellular Modem The RediGate 110C and 120C provide a modem for cellular network communications. Only one modem may be used, depending on the chosen type of wireless technology. The modem is factory installed in the RediGate, and an SMA jack allows connection to an external cellular antenna.
Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A 5.5.2 Cellular Antenna The RediGate with cellular modem requires an external cellular antenna. The antenna should be chosen with the correct frequency band, connector, cable length, and appropriate mounting type. The antenna connector requires an antenna with a standard male SMA plug and 50 ohm cable, with...
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Elecsys RediGate Hardware Manual 81-0030-02 Rev. A Step 4: Gently slide the RediGate board back into its housing and carefully replace the two mounting screws to avoid over-tightening. Replace all front panel connectors. Step 5: The RediGate needs to be configured for cellular using the ACE program, including the HE910 modem type, APN, and any optional authentication.
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