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No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of the company other than for circuitry MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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WARNING: The MLiS GSM wireless terminal is a RF product intended for interfacing and operating with a host device. Local relevant RF regulations such as allowed frequencies and usage in commercial flights must be observed.
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Figure 6: SIM Card Holder for MLB-G4201 ..................17 List of Tables Table 1: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-G4201 ......... 12 Table 2: DB9 pins define for MLB-G4201..................... 13 Table 3: Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-G4201 ............. 14 Table 4: LED functions of MLB-G4201 ....................
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Description The MLiS MLB-G4201 is a Ethernet to 3G wireless terminal designed for RJ45 communication over TCP/IP via any readily available 3G carrier network. Overall, it is more cost and time effective to use remote solutions to combine Machine to Machine over diverse locations without having first to establish and invest in a huge complex network.
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Relay: 1 output with current carrying capacity of 2A @ 40 VDC • Digital Inputs: 2 electrically isolated inputs: – +13~30V for state “1” (On) – +3~-30V for state “0” (Off) • ESD Protection: 15KV • Data Buffering: 1M` MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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• Data Delimiter: Yes • Data Length Packing: Yes • MCCP/MCCU: Yes – API: MLiS Cellular Control Protocol (MCCP) – Utility: MLiS Cellular Control Utility (MCCU) MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
1.3 Functional Block Diagram Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-G4201 The MLB-G4201 consists of a fully certified (CE /NCC approved) GSM/GPRS engine, SIM card holder and power regulator. The wireless terminal is supplied with power via the DC jack. The remaining DB9 connector is used for data communications.
1.4 Main Features and Services The MLB-G4201 performs a set of telecom services (TS) according to GSM standard phase 2+, ETSI and ITU-T. The services and functions of the MLB-G4201 are implemented by issuing customized applications embedded on the device, or by AT commands issued internally, or over the RJ-45 to RS- 232 serial interface.
Table 2: Features and Specifications 1.5 Precautions The MLB-G4201 wireless terminal is designed for indoor use only. For outdoor use it has to be integrated into a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified in the user manual.
3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 Right side view (DB9 connector) Figure 3:RS232/RS422/RS485 for MLB-G4201 The table below defines the RS-232/422/485 pin configuration on the wireless terminal. Table 2: DB9 Pins Definition for MLB-G4201 MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
1-click to reboot MLB-G4201. Reset Reset • Double click to set MLB-G4201 into configuration mode. • Long press over 5 seconds to reset MLB-G4201 to default. Table 3: Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-G4201 MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
3.3 Frond view (Antenna & LED) Figure 5: Antenna Connector for MLB-G4201 For optimum RF performance, the MLiS wireless terminal has to be connected to an external RF antenna matched to 50ohms. Please use a SMA Male connection for the wireless terminal.
SIM 2 is not inserted or PIN code is incorrect. Registered to a base station with cellular connection in UMTS or Amber HSPA mode. Registered to a base station with cellular connection in LTE Amber mode. Table 4: LED Functions of MLB-G4201 MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
3.4 SIM card holder In the bottom, the MLB-G4201 wireless terminal is provided with a SIM card reader designed for 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. It is the flip-up type which can be locked. It can be accessed through removing the battery cover as shown below.
Step 1:Please insert SIM card into SIM card holder as follows. Be sure to power off the modem when user replaces the SIM card. Otherwise it may cause damage to the equipment. Step 2:Please connect serial port to device as following Pinouts MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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The device is ready after LED of signal is lighted. Then user can operate it. Step 5: When user use the MCCU (MLiS Cellular Configuration Utility) to configure MLB-G4201, please refer the connection as below: MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
Preliminary work: Power on MLB-G4201 and use web console cable to configure MLB-G4201. 4.1 Web Console Set PC & MLB-G4201 into same subnetwork. The Default IP of MLB-G4201 is 10.0.10.1. Please set up your PC with the same network segment, such as 10.0.10.2. So you can use browser to access the web console of MLB-G4201.
4.2 Overview This page will display the system information of MLB-G4201. 4.2.1 System Info Item Description Model name Display the model name Device name Display the device name Serial No Display the serial number System up time Display system run times...
Display the IP address Subnet Mask Display the subnet mask 4.2.3 Cellular Info Item Description Cellular RSSI Signal Cellular WAN IP address Display the WAN IP address Cellular mode Display the cellular mode IMEI IMSI MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
MLB-G4201. 4.3.1 Network Settings Item Description IP Address Enter the unique IP address for the MLB-G4201 Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask to specify the type of network. Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server. Primary DNS server After you specify a DNS server, you can access a web site by entering its URL instead of the IP address.
4.3.2 Cellular WAN Settings Item Description Access Point Name Personal Identification Number Authentication Protocol Username Password Item Description Access point name Personal identification number Authentication Protocol Username Password Apply Click to save all settings. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
Enter the number (1~999) of IP address to assign to users DHCP clients. Enter the lease time (2~14400 minutes) for an Client lease time assigned IP address. The IP address expired after the lease time. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
Description 1. Select Protocol and input Public Port, Internal IP, and Internal Port. Static DHCP mapping 2. Enable the mapping setting. 3. Click Apply to save settings. Apply Click to save all settings. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
4.4 Advanced Settings Several advanced functions are available to increase the functionality of your MLB-G4201 and wireless network system. 4.4.1 Com Port Setting Item Description 1. Select Working Mode, Transport Mode, Baud- Rate, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits by drop-down COM Port setting list.
4.4.2 IPsec-base VPN Setting Item Description Select “Enable” to enable the IPsec function. IPSec Enable Click “Edit” to create IPsec settings. Edit Apply Click to save all settings. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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Description Connection name Enter a descriptive name for the VPN tunnel. Select Start in Initial to set the MLB-G4201 to initiate a Startup mode connection with the remote VPN gateway. Enter the remote VPN server subnet IP of the local Local network network.
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Enter the number of minutes for the VPN IKE SA phase 1 Lifetime. This is the period of time to pass Life time: before establishing a new IPSec security association (SA) with the remote endpoint. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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• Restart by Peer: Re-establish the VPN tunnel on Wait for connecting mode DPD delay The period of dead peer detection messages. DPD timeout Timeout to check if the connection is alive or not. Apply Click to save all settings. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
4.5 Maintenance Maintenance functions provide the user to manage the MLB-G4201 and wired/wireless networks. 4.5.1 Ping Item Description Inputting a node’s IP address in the Destination field, Destination you can use the ping command to make sure it exists and whether or not the access path is available.
Description Current Password Input current password. New password Input new password. Confirm the new password Input new password again. Click Apply to change password. Apply Need to click save to complete the process. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
4.6 Update FW The MLB-G4201 can be enhanced with more value-added functions by installing firmware upgrades. Please contact MLiS website to get latest firmware. Item Description Firmware File Click to load .fw file Upload Click to upgrade the FW 4.7 Reset to Default...
4.8 Status 4.8.1 IO/Relay Status Item Description Click GET to gather the status of DI1. Click GET to gather the status of DI2. Relay Trigger the Relay to enable/disable relay. 4.8.2 IPSec Log/OpenVPN Log/Syslog MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
IPSec Log Record the IPSec log. OpenVPN Log Record the OpenVPN log. Sysloog Record the syslog. 4.9 Save Item Description Click Save to save all setting you set. Then MLB- Save G4201 will reboot. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
Please turn to back view, screw open the cover, then user will see SIM card holder. Please use SIM card faces to PCB board and put it into holder, please screw the cover back. MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
6 MLiS Cellular Control Protocol (MCCP) MLiS user can remotely control MLB-G4201 through MLiS Cellular Control Protocol. MLiS Cellular Control Protocol is open to MLiS user. The MCCP should be converted to hexadecimal then count with checksum. If any question about MCCP, please feel free to contact us.
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MCCP Setting Process via Internet/RS-232 MCCP Setting Process via SMS (using admin phone number) MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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Response +: {IP}: {Port}, {Disable (0)/ Enable (1) Response Format bit} Example: Send --> MLB+CONNECTIONPROFILE: 6, 2, Z Response +: 192.168.99.22:54321,1 (Socket TCP Client Mode at Index 2 IP 192.168.99.22:54321 has been enabled) MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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Send --> MLB+UARTSETTING: Z Response +:1, 1, 2, 2, 0, 0, 1 (UART Mode is RS232 at 115200 / ODD / 2Bits / H/W flow control disabled / DTR at Low / RTS at High) MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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}, {User Name}, {Password}, Response format {Internet connection type } Example: Read Send --> MLB+INTERNETSETTING: Z Response +: internet, user, pass, 4 (APN=internet /User Name = user/Password=pass/Current Service Type is Transparent Server Fast Mode)" MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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Response +: { }, { Retry Time Interval } Retry Time Example: Read Send --> MLB+RECONNECTSETTING: Z Response +: 9999,5 (Connecting maximum retry time is no limit and retry interval is 5 minutes)" MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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End Tag Response +: {ID}, {Header}, {Packing Response format (Enable/Disable)} Example: Read Send --> MLB+PACKINGSETTING: Z Response +:ID_123,MST,1 (The device ID is " "ID_123"") (Packing header will be ""MST"" and has been enabled)" MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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2. DIO2 End Tag Set Relay Command Header MLB-SETRELAY 0. Low Relay Level Write 1. High End Tag Save Parameters Command Header MLB-SAVEPARAMETERS: Write End Tag Restart Command Header MLB-RESTART: Write End Tag MLB-G4201 Wireless Terminal User Manual Rev 1.1...
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7 ORDERING INFORMATION MLiS Product MLB-G4201: The MLIS Dual-Band 2G/3G wireless terminal Power Adaptor MLA-PSP-100: Input: AC 100 ~ 240V Output: 9V/1.3A DC jack 5.5/2.1 MLA-PSP-101: US Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-104: British Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-103: European Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-102: Australia Adapter Plug MLA-CAB-001: DC Jack power line 5.5/2.1...
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