NetCommWireless NTC-220 Series Quick Start Manual

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NTC-220 Series
4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router
MPRT-00004-000 Rev9_NTC-220_QSG.indd 1
13/11/2018 10:36:15 AM

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router MPRT-00004-000 Rev9_NTC-220_QSG.indd 1 13/11/2018 10:36:15 AM...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Quick start guide This quick start guide is designed to get you up and running quickly with your new NTC-220 Series Router. More advanced set up instructions can be found in the user guide which can be downloaded from www.netcommwireless.com/ product/ntc-220.
  • Page 3: Device Overview

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Device overview RJ45 Fast Reset button Ethernet port Six-way terminal SIM card slot block connector Micro USB 2.0 OTG port Serial port Main antenna socket Aux antenna socket GPS antenna socket MPRT-00004-000 Rev9_NTC-220_QSG.indd 3...
  • Page 4 Item Description Aux antenna socket SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity). Female DE-9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 Serial port (software selectable). GPS antenna socket SMA female connector for GPS antenna. Main antenna socket SMA female connector for main antenna. Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Depending on your chosen setup, you may need certain components to configure your device correctly, such as: An external power supply unit for the NTC-220 Series Router (not included). A flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires. A laptop or PC for advanced configuration.
  • Page 6 Overview of LED indicators LED Icon Name Colour State Description Power off Double flash Powering up Power Power on Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error Connected via WWAN Blinking Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP Registered network Network Slow flashing Registered network...
  • Page 7 NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router LED Icon Name Colour State Description GPS function disabled GPS function is enabled but no satellite GPS / is detected. Customizable LED Indicator Flashing Satellite detected, acquiring location. Satellite detected, location acquired.
  • Page 8: Installing Your Device

    Step 2: Attach the antennas The NTC-220 Series Router is shipped with caps on the Main, Auxiliary and GPS antenna sockets. To attach the supplied antennas, first remove the antenna socket caps from the Main and Auxiliary antenna sockets by turning them in an anti- clockwise direction, then screw the antennas onto the sockets by turning them in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 9: Step 3: Mount The Router

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 3: Mount the router Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed below. 1. Wall mount Use a minimum of 2 screws (5mm diameter) through the holes on either side of the device.
  • Page 10 Horizontal DIN rail mounting adapter Used in conjunction with the DIN rail mounting bracket, this adapter lets you mount the NTC-220 in a horizontal orientation. With the DIN rail mounting bracket attached to the router, slide the adapter on to the bracket as shown in the image below.
  • Page 11: Pole Mount Using Din Rail Bracket

    6. Desk mount When selecting a location to mount the NTC-220 Series Router, keep in mind that it features two high performance antennas designed to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments. If you find the signal strength is weak, try moving the router to a different place, mounting it differently or changing the orientation of the antennas.
  • Page 12: Step 4: Connect The Power And Ethernet Cables

    Step 4: Connect the power and Ethernet cables Connect power to your router using one of the following options. DC power via the six-way connector Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and connect to the router’s power socket using a DC power supply, sold separately. DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router.
  • Page 13 NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 5: Access the router’s web interface In your web browser’s address bar, enter https://192.168.1.1/ Note – The HTTP protocol is disabled by default, secure HTTP (HTTPS) is the default protocol.
  • Page 14: Configure As A New Device

    Configure as a new device a) Select “I want to configure this as a new device” then click the OK button. b) In the New Passwords section, enter a strong password in each field. You may configure the same password for all three accounts, but it must meet the security criteria set out below: The password must be a minimum of eight characters and no more than 128 characters in length.
  • Page 15: Restore Configuration From A Previous Backup File

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router c) When you have completed all password fields, press the Save button. If the passwords meet the security criteria, they are saved and the router reboots to Live mode automatically. See below for further instructions on logging in.
  • Page 16: Step 6: Unlock The Sim Card

    Step 6: Unlock the SIM card If the inserted SIM card is PIN locked, a pop-up window is displayed informing you that you must unlock the SIM before use. Click the OK button. The SIM Security page is displayed. In the Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in the Confirm current PIN field.
  • Page 17: Step 7: Connect To The Internet

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Step 7: Connect to the Internet If the SIM Status is OK, the NTC-220 Series Router automatically attempts to connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and connection details.
  • Page 18: Safety And Product Care

    Safety and product care Electrical safety Accessories Only use approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system. Distraction Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
  • Page 19: Small Children

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. Do not paint your device or its accessories. Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorised personnel must do so.
  • Page 20: Faulty And Damaged Products

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors. Air Bags Do not place the device in the area near or over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Mount the device safely before driving your vehicle. Emergency &...
  • Page 21: Medical Devices

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference. You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
  • Page 22: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance FCC Statement FCC compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. FCC regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 23: External Antenna

    NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router RF Exposure Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits.
  • Page 24: Rf Exposure Information (Mpe)

    Company Contact Details Name: NetComm Wireless Inc. US Address: 1000 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 500, Sunrise, Florida 33323, USA Website: https://netcommwireless.com/contact/general-enquiries IC regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. / Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 25 NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router External antenna - RSS-Gen 8.3 (transmitters equipped with detachable antennas) This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
  • Page 26: Modulation Type

    CE Regulation RF Exposure Information (MPE) This device meets the EU requirements and the International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. To comply with the RF exposure requirements, this equipment must be operated in a minimum of 20 cm separation distance to the user.
  • Page 27 NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router NTC-222 Maximum RF Power Frequency (MHz) Gain (dBi) GSM 900 36.11 DCS 1800 32.57 WCDMA Band 1 25.78 WCDMA Band 8 26.25 LTE Band 1 25.78 LTE Band 3 25.48 LTE Band 7 25.48...
  • Page 28 Product Warranty For warranty information please visit https://support.netcommwireless.com/warranty-info Technical Support For firmware updates or if you have any technical difficulties with your product, please refer to the support section of our website. https://support.netcommwireless.com/ NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486...

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