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In addition, we refer to the conditions of use specified in the license contract. You can get the latest version of this manual on the Internet at the Hirschmann product site (www.hirschmann.com). Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Stuttgarter Str.
3.6.5 Ethernet Ports ETH0 & ETH1 3.6.6 USB Port 3.6.7 I/O Port 3.6.8 RS232 interface First Use Connecting Components before the First Use Start Configuration 4.3.1 Configuration using a Web Browser Technical Parameters Basic parameters Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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Technical parameters of the GPS Technical parameters of the I/O port 5.6.1 Characteristics of inputs 5.6.2 Binary output parameters Other technical parameters Recommended literature Available Literature Possible problems Solutions Customers Support CE-marking Further support Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
About this Guide This document provides technical specifications for the Industrial Cellular Router and illustrates the hardware installation for a Hirschmann Industrial Cellular Router. It also helps the developers to validate their application design using the Industrial Cellular Router. The information in this publication contains general descriptions or...
Never start an operation with damaged components. The device does not contain any service components. If the device is not functioning correctly, or if it is damaged, turn off the power supply and return the device to Hirschmann for inspection. WARNING UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all the data transmission devices individually.
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Intended usage Use the product only for the application cases described in the Hirschmann product information, including this manual. Operate the product according to the technical parameters. See “First Use” on page 26. Connect components which are suitable for the requirements of the specific application to the product.
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Verify that there is at least a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna and the human body. Housing Never insert pointed objects (narrow screwdrivers, wires, etc.) into the device or into the connection terminals for electric conductors. Do not touch the connection terminals. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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Note: Insert the SIM Card holder in the SIM card slot very carefully. When inserted improperly, you can damage the SIM card slot. Also, the SIM card can fall out of the holder and end up in the router. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Router Description Hirschmann has designed the OWL router for wireless communication in mobile networks that make use of the following technologies: HSPA+ UMTS EDGE GPRS Due to the high speed of data transfer up to 150 Mbit/s (download) and up to...
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You can exchange these configurations as necessary for example, using SMS. The router can automatically upgrade a configuration and firmware from a server. This allows you to configure several routers at a time. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Contents of Package The basic router set available for delivery includes the following items: router General Safety Instructions EU Declaration of Conformity Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Sufficient space must be left before individual connectors for handling of the cables: For the correct function of the router, use earth-bonding distribution frame for grounding of power supply of router, data cables and antenna. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Note: Alternatively, you can mount the holding brackets on the top sides of the device: Remove the 2 pre-mounted holding brackets from the bottom sides of the device. Screw the 2 holding brackets to the top sides of the device. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Figure 5: SIM holder covered by a metal plate To access the SIM card readers, remove the metal plate by removing the screws. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
After you hear a click, release the microSD card. The microSD card pops out of the slot. Remove the microSD card and push another microSD card into the slot until it clicks in place. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Invoking events Reboot Turn off and then turn on router. Disconnect and connect the power. Reset Restore default configuration and reboot Press "Reset" button the router Table 3: Description of Reset and Restart Router Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Binary input no. 1 is active OUT0 Yellow Binary output is active OUT1 Table 4: Router Status Indication a. The WAN status is updated every 10 seconds. The WAN LED displays the current status. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
State Description ETH0 Green Selected 100 Mbit/s ETH1 Selected 10 Mbit/s ETH0 Yellow The network cable is connected ETH1 Blinking Data transmission The network cable is not connected Table 6: Router Status Indication Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Power supply for router must be between +12 to +48 V DC supply. Protection against reversed polarity without signaling is built into the router. You can place the OWL LTE M12 into the low power mode using a special command. When in the low power mode, you can wake the router up for example, with activity on binary input or using an internal timer.
Note: We recommend to use the USB port exclusively for service purposes. 3.6.7 I/O Port Panel 8-pin A-coded M12 socket. Pin number Signal mark Description Binary input 0 Binary input 0 Binary input 1 Binary input 1 Table 9: I/O connector pin-outs Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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1 max 60 V Table 10: Characteristics of inputs To retrieve the binary input status from the Shell use either io get bin0 or io get bin1. Binary inputs connection with example: Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
RS232 interface The RS232 interface is physically connected on an 8-pin A-coded M12 socket. The insulation strength is up to 2.5 kV. The RS232 converter is protected against an overload on the bus. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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Dataset ready Request to send Clear to send Table 11: Serial connector Pin outs, 8-pin A-coded M12 socket Figure 14: RS232 connector Note: We recommend to use the RS232 interface exclusively for service purposes. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
IP address of the router into your web browser. The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 on ETH0. The default settings allow only the user admin with the default password private to configure the router. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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Note: Use the HTTPS protocol for secure communication. After successfully entering the login information a user has access to the router using the Internet browser. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Note: The GPS chip includes a Dead Reckoning hardware. This hardware is optional and disabled by default. If Dead Reckoning is required, it can be enabled. Please contact Hirschmann if you would like to have Dead Reckoning enabled on the OWL LTE M12.
60 V DC / 300 mA Other technical parameters Other technical parameters CPU power 2 DMIPS per MHz Flash memory 256 MB 512 MB M-RAM 128 kB Table 18: Other technical parameters Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
10 Mb/s communication rate for the network card connect the computer to the router through a switch start the computer only after the router has completed its boot process Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
DNS servers, it is impossible to connect to the dyndns.org server. The router displays the following messages in the log system: – DynDNS daemon started – Error resolving hostname: no such file or directory – Connect to DynDNS server failed Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
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This behavior is the same for every control SMS message. RS-232 is not functioning. – Verify the RS-232 communication settings. To verify the settings, open the appropriate expansion port dialog in "Device Configuration> Expansion Port", and verify the settings. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
The router meets the SAR coefficient values defined by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation (ICNIRP) and the values described in "About protection of health before non-ionized radiation". CE-marking Hirschmann hereby declares that the labeled devices comply with the regulations contained in the following European directives: 2011/65/EU (RoHS) ...
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Note: The assembly guidelines provided in these instructions must be strictly adhered to in order to observe the EMC threshold values. Installation OWL LTE M12 Release 04 06/2017...
Further support Technical questions For technical questions, please contact any Hirschmann dealer in your area or Hirschmann directly. You find the addresses of our partners on the Internet at http://www.hirschmann.com. A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support directly from Hirschmann is available at https://hirschmann-support.belden.eu.com.
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