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ICX30-HWC
Industrial Cellular Gateway
3G Cellular (M2M)
June 22, 2015
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 ICX30-HWC Industrial Cellular Gateway 3G Cellular (M2M) June 22, 2015 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Your Feedback Please

    Neither ProSoft Technology nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the information contained herein. Information in this document including illustrations, specifications and dimensions may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    POWERED OFF. The ProSoft Technology Wireless products can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. Do not operate the ProSoft Technology Wireless products in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the ProSoft Technology Wireless products MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the ProSoft Technology Wireless products can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems.

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall ProSoft Technology and/or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the ProSoft Technology product, regardless of the number of events, occurrences, or claims giving rise to liability, be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the ProSoft Technology product. Release Version...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ..................... 10 Power Requirements ....................11 Configuration Webpage Configuration Webpage Setup ................14 Assigning an IP Address to the ICX30-HWC ............15 Connecting to your Cellular Provider ..............17 2.3.1 Steps of a connection using GSM/GPRS..............17 2.3.2 Steps of a connection using CDMA (where applicable): .........
  • Page 6 Contents ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Security ........................46 Ethernet/IP Support Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project ..............47 6.1.1 Adding a 1756-ENBT to the Project ............... 48 6.1.2 Ethernet Bridge Network Setup ................50 Importing the AOI ....................

  • Page 7: Start Here

    PLCs, RTUs, DCS systems and instruments over 3G cellular services. Remote devices can be accessed using secure VPN tunnels over Internet connections. The ICX30-HWC is ideal for accessing remote equipment for maintenance/programming, remote data collection, SCADA, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
  • Page 8 Start Here ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Mobile Originated to Mobile Terminated (Cellular to Cellular) LAN to Mobile Terminated (Network to Cellular) Page 8 of 64 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 22, 2015...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Start Here 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual 1.1.1 Specifications Radio Cellular Technology CDMA, CDMA2000 GSM, UMTS/WCDMA, HSPA+, GPRS, EDGE Bands CDMA2000: 800/1900 MHz GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA: 800/850/900/1900/2100 Max Downlink Speeds Up to 14.4 Mbps maximum (Network dependent) Max Uplink Speeds Up to 5.76 Mbps maximum (Network dependent)

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Package Contents The following components are included with the ICX30-HWC, and are required for installation and configuration. Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are present.

  • Page 11: Power Requirements

    User Manual Power Requirements The ICX30-HWC accepts voltages between 10 and 24 VDC (300 mA @ 12 VDC, 150 mA @ 24 VDC), with an average power draw of 6 watts or less. A detachable power connector comes with the radio, as shown below. The connector terminals are labeled + (positive DC connection) and - (DC ground connection).
  • Page 12 Start Here ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Insert the connector into the power port on the bottom of the ICX30-HWC. Page 12 of 64 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 22, 2015...

  • Page 13: Configuration Webpage

    Connecting to your Cellular Provider ............. 17  Configuration Webpage ................. 21 The configuration webpage is used to configure and manage the ICX30-HWC. First-time setup must be performed over a wired network, where provider-specific cellular configuration details are configured. Once initially setup, you can access the webserver over the LAN and cellular networks (unless LAN access is disabled).

  • Page 14: Configuration Webpage Setup

    User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Configuration Webpage Setup The default IP address of the ICX30-HWC is 192.168.0.250. If your PC is on a different subnet, temporarily set the IP address of your PC to 192.168.0.xxx with a subnet of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 15: Assigning An Ip Address To The Icx30-Hwc

    Enter the IP A , and D to be assigned DDRESS UBNET EFAULT ATEWAY to the ICX30-HWC. You will not need to edit the rest of the parameters at this time. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 15 of 64 June 22, 2015...
  • Page 16 Once the reboot is complete, reset your PC back to its original IP address. This IP address should now be on the same subnet as the ICX30-HWC. Close your browser and open a new session. Enter the new IP address of the ICX30-HWC to access the configuration webpage.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Cellular Provider

    ProSoft Technology Representative. The SIM card slot is located on the front of the cellular gateway. Insert the SIM card into the ICX30-HWC and cycle power. The SIM card is read by the ICX30-HWC upon boot up.
  • Page 18 PPLY HANGES The ICX30-HWC will reboot. After the ICX30-HWC reboots, it establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or "dial" up connection) link to your cellular provider network, also called registering on the network, and receives an IP address. When the ICX30-HWC has received its IP address from your cellular provider, a connection to the Internet or the cellular network is also available for computers or other devices to connect directly to the ICX30-HWC.
  • Page 19 ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Configuration Webpage 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual The GSM network information is now displayed on the Status web page. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 64 June 22, 2015...

  • Page 20: Steps Of A Connection Using Cdma (Where Applicable)

    User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) 2.3.2 Steps of a connection using CDMA (where applicable): When your ICX30-HWC is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using CDMA-based cellular technology. Your ICX30-HWC establishes a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol or "dial" up connection) link to the Verizon network, also called registering on the network, and receives an IP address.

  • Page 21: Configuration Webpage

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Configuration Webpage 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Configuration Webpage There are four main headings of the configuration webpage:  Status  Network Interface  Advanced Setup  Administrator Mouse over each heading to reveal additional sub-headings.

  • Page 22: Status

    Configuration Webpage ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) 2.4.1 Status The Status web page displays the current settings of the cellular gateway including up time, IP address, and cellular data usage. Page 22 of 64 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 23 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual System Description Up Time Amount of time the ICX30-HWC has been active since the last power cycle or a reset System Time Current date and time of the ICX30-HWC IMEI International Mobile Station Equipment Identity number...

  • Page 24: Network Interface

    3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual 2.4.2 Network Interface The Network Interface tab allows you to configure the WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) of the ICX30-HWC. WAN Configuration ICX30-HWC WAN configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 24 of 64...
  • Page 25 PAP - Password Authentication Protocol CHAP - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol PAP & CHAP - Both are used Roaming Helps ensure a mobile ICX30-HWC stays connected Data Plan Limit Enable or Disable Start Day Starting day of billing of each month...
  • Page 26 Subnet mask of the ICX30-HWC on the LAN Default Gateway Gateway of the ICX30-HWC on the LAN Pass Thru IP IP address on the LAN to connect to through the ICX30-HWC DHCP Enable or Disable DHCP server of the ICX30-HWC DHCP Client Range...

  • Page 27: Advanced Setup

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Configuration Webpage 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual 2.4.3 Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup tab includes the setup for port forwarding, serial port, digital I/O, and analog input ports. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 27 of 64...
  • Page 28 MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to the Internet through the ICX30-HWC. These filters can be helpful in securing or restricting access to your local network. MAC Filtering...
  • Page 29 Private: Read community string disabled Public: Read community string enabled (default) 1st Trap Server IP IP address of the 1st trap server. The ICX30-HWC will report the trap message this IP address 2nd Trap Server IP IP address of the 2nd trap server. The ICX30-HWC will report the...
  • Page 30 ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Modbus Point-To-Multipoint Description Server/Client Server = ICX30-HWC serial port is connected to one or more Modbus slaves Client = ICX30-HWC serial port is connected to a Modbus master TCP/IP Protocol Remote ICX30 Server IP...
  • Page 31 Phase 2 Authentication MD5 or SHA1 VPN Tunnel (Open VPN) The Virtual Private Network (VPN) Tunnel allows you to access a private local network through the ICX30-HWC. The DHCP (LAN) must be enabled when using the VPN Tunnel. VPN Tunnel (OpenVPN) Description...
  • Page 32 Configuration Webpage ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) VPN Tunnel (OpenVPN) Description Port Service port number of the VPN server Server Address IP address of the VPN server Custom Configuration Optional configuration file for the VPN...
  • Page 33 ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Configuration Webpage 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual New configurations are saved on a micro SD card if inserted allowing modem reboot or configuration transfer via micro SD to another radio without loss of configuration data/fields.
  • Page 34 ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Digital I/O There are two digital input/output terminals on the ICX30-HWC. SMS text messages can be sent to up to five phone numbers upon the status change of a digital input. Digital I/O Description No.

  • Page 35: Administrator

    New Password New login password Confirm Password Re-enter the new login password The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used for clock synchronization between your ICX30-HWC and an NTP server. Description Current Time Current Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second Enable...
  • Page 36 WAN IP address or host name to be pinged Backup The configuration of the ICX30-HWC can be saved to a file for backup. The file can also be loaded back into the ICX30-HWC. Restoring to factory default can be done here as well as pressing and holding the RESET button on the top of the radio.

  • Page 37: Hardware Installation

    Caution: The ICX30-HWC is in a hardened case, and designed for use in industrial and extreme environments. However, unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments, they can fail if exposed to the same conditions the ICX30-HWC can withstand.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Radio To A Network Device

    The serial port uses a standard DB9 connector for RS-232 connectivity 3.2.1 I/O Terminal There are two digital input/output and two analog terminals on the ICX30-HWC. An SMS text message can be configured and sent to your phone upon change of the digital input(s).
  • Page 39 ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Hardware Installation 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Electrical Specification of I/O Terminals Limiting Values - (Outside of limiting value may damage hardware permanently, even for a short duration) Terminal Description Digital input voltage -5 ~ 20 V (on input mode)

  • Page 40: Ethernet Cable Specifications

    Hardware Installation ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) 3.2.2 Ethernet Cable Specifications The recommended Ethernet cable is category 5 or better. A category 5 cable has four twisted pairs of wire that are color-coded and cannot be swapped. The module only uses two of the four pairs when running at 10 MBit or 100 MBit speeds.

  • Page 41: Serial Port Basics

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Hardware Installation 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual 3.2.3 Serial Port Basics The use of hardware handshaking (control and monitoring of signal lines) depends on the requirements of the networked device. If no hardware handshaking will be used, the cable to connect to the port is as shown below:...

  • Page 42: Led Indicators

    Steady GPS link not established, GPS antenna is disconnected. Cellular tower Network Status. Steady -ICX30-HWC is powered off. -ICX30-HWC is waiting to register with the cellular network during power-up cycle. Green Steady ICX30-HWC connected to the cellular tower. Green Blinking ICX30-HWC is trying to connect to the cellular tower.

  • Page 43: Gsm Communication

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway GSM Communication (AT&T®) 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual ® GSM Communication (AT&T In This Chapter  HSUPA ....................43  HSDPA ....................43  UMTS ....................44  EDGE ....................44  GPRS ....................44 Many GSM Networks have been upgraded to support HSUPA.

  • Page 44: Umts

    GPRS. EDGE can carry data at speeds typically up to 384 kbit/s in packet mode. When EDGE is not available, your ICX30-HWC will fall back to GPRS for the connection to your cellular provider to provide continued connectivity.

  • Page 45: Cdma Communication

    EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1x networks ensuring reliable and pervasive connectivity. Note: Your ICX30-HWC does not have a second antenna for received diversity. Received diversity is disabled by default. 1x provides a digital cellular telephony system and can provide wireless Internet access at speeds between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps.

  • Page 46: Security

    CDMA Communication (Verizon®) ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Security 1x and EV-DO data transmissions are highly secure. Originally developed based upon the "spread spectrum" pioneered by the US Department of Defense, security in CDMA technologies is obtained by spreading the digital information contained in a particular signal of interest over multiple coded paths, over a much greater bandwidth than the original signal.

  • Page 47: Ethernet/Ip Support

     ICX30-HWC Controller Tags ..............56 The ICX30-HWC provides connectivity via the Rockwell Ethernet/IP communications protocol as a Class 3 client. You can monitor and control remote I/O as well as send PLC to SMS text messages for alarms. Also, PLC's and SCADA software can monitor the diagnostics of the cellular gateway.

  • Page 48: Adding A 1756-Enbt To The Project

    Ethernet/IP Support ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Select S x indicating the slot location of your controller. Click OK. 6.1.1 Adding a 1756-ENBT to the Project You will need to add a 1756-ENBT Ethernet Bridge module to the project. In...

  • Page 49: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Ethernet/IP Support 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Enter the N , and IP A of the 1756-ENBT module EVISION DDRESS and click OK. The 1756-ENBT module now appears in the Controller Organization window. Save the RSLogix 5000 project.

  • Page 50: Ethernet Bridge Network Setup

    Ethernet/IP Support ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) 6.1.2 Ethernet Bridge Network Setup An Ethernet Bridge needs to be added to the 1756-ENBT module. In the Controller Organization window, click the right mouse button on the 1756- ENBT to open a shortcut menu.

  • Page 51: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Ethernet/IP Support 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual This action opens the New Module dialog box. 'ICX30' must be entered as the N Note: The IP Address can be on the LAN or WAN. This is the connection to the outside world for the 1756-ENBT.

  • Page 52: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    Ethernet/IP Support ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Double click the ETHERNET-BRIDGE icon in the Controller Organization window to open the Module Properties window. Click on the Connection tab and check the I box. Click OK.

  • Page 53: Importing The Aoi

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Ethernet/IP Support 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Importing the AOI In the Controller Organization window, expand the Tasks folder and subfolders until you reach the MainProgram folder. In the MainProgram folder, double-click to open the M ladder.

  • Page 54: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    Ethernet/IP Support ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Navigate to the location on your PC where you saved the Add-On Instruction (for example, Desktop). Select the .L5X file and click I MPORT This action opens the Import Configuration dialog box, showing the controller tags that will be created.

  • Page 55: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Ethernet/IP Support 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Click OK to confirm the import. RSLogix will indicate that the import is in progress: When the import is completed, the new rung with the Add-On Instruction will be visible as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 56: Icx30-Hwc Controller Tags

    User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) ICX30-HWC Controller Tags Controller Tags are used to monitor and control elements of the ICX30-HWC from RSLogix 5000. You will only use the ICX30.xxx controller tag structure. 6.3.1 ICX30.CONTROL This array contains trigger bits used to request functions from the ICX30-HWC.

  • Page 57: Icx30.Status

    This array contains the SMS text data for sending and receiving text messages. The ICX30.SMS.READ array contains the SMS text message data received by the ICX30-HWC. If the ICX30-HWC receives a new SMS text message, the ICX30.STATUS.SMS_MSGs_Received tag will increment by one. This tag refreshes by triggering the ICX30.CONTROL.Read_SMS tag.

  • Page 58: Icx30.Io

    User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) 6.3.4 ICX30.IO This array contains the Analog and Digital input values of the ICX30-HWC. This array is updated by triggering the ICX30.CONTROL.Get_Digital_Analog_Input tag. Caution: The data in this array is overwritten on every re-trigger of the ICX30.CONTROL.Get_Digital_Analog_Input tag.

  • Page 59: Icx30.Util

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Ethernet/IP Support 3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual Converting latitude and longitude coordinates to decimal degrees: The latitude and longitude values are both displayed in the following format: dddmm.mmmm where d = degrees and m = minutes...

  • Page 60: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) Page 60 of 64 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 22, 2015...

  • Page 61: Support, Service & Warranty

    Contacting Technical Support ............... 61  Warranty Information ................62 Contacting Technical Support ProSoft Technology, Inc. is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this process: Product Version Number...

  • Page 62: Warranty Information

    E-mail: brasil@prosoft-technology.com Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English Warranty Information For complete details regarding ProSoft Technology’s TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS please see the documents on the ProSoft Solutions DVD or go to www.prosoft-technology/legal Documentation is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 63: Index

    Analog Input • 34 Important Safety Information • 3 Antenna Installation • 37 Importing the AOI • 53 Assigning an IP Address to the ICX30-HWC • 15 LAN Configuration • 26 Backup • 36 LED Indicators • 42 Limitation of Liability • 4 Logs •...
  • Page 64 Support, Service & Warranty ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway User Manual 3G Cellular (M2M) VPN Tunnel (IPSEC) • 31 VPN Tunnel (Open VPN) • 31 WAN Configuration • 24 Warranty Information • 62 Your Feedback Please • 2 Page 64 of 64 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

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