Perle IRG554x router. Information to configure your Perle router can be found in the Perle IRG5000 Series Router User’s Guide and the Perle IRG5000 Series Router CLI Refernce Guide on the Perle website. Quick Start information can be found in the IRG554x Cellular LTE Router Quick Start Guide that came with your product.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Perle aggregate liability arising under or in connec- tion with the Perle 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 Perle product.
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En cas de dysfonctionnement ou de détérioration, aucune tentative de réparation ne doit être effectuée par l'utilisateur. Ne démontez pas ce produit. En cas de dysfonctionnement ou de dommage, contactez le support technique de Perle à l'adresse https://www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.aspx ou par courrier électronique à...
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être altérée. Warning: In case of malfunction or damage, no attempts at repair should be made. Do not dismantle the product. All repairs need to be made by a qualified Perle representative. Contact Perle Systems Technical support at https://www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.aspx or email at https://www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.aspx#form...
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Modifications to this product not authorized by Perle could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product.
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Preface Publishing History Date Revision Update Details Jan 2020 A.01.24.2020 Initial release of the Perle IRG554x Series Router Hardware Installation Guide. 5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle IRG Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
• 12VDC/2A power supply (depending on model) • Enclosure mounting screws • Quick Start Guide • Optional – GPS passive or active antenna (order-able from Perle) • Optional – DIN Rail mounting kit (order-able from Perle) What You Need to Supply Before you can begin, you need to have the following: •...
The IRG554x USB port can increase the methods by which data can be sent and received from a con- nected computer. The USB port can be set as a Ethernet over USB port or as a console port. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Link + Flashing with activity 100 Mbps Right LED Green Link + Flashing with activity 10 Mbps No LAN connected GNSS Connector GPS+GLONAS+GAILILEO+BD Passive Antenna – SMA(M) straight connector GNSS Technical Specifications for electrical details. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Alternatively it can be used simply as an analog input. GPIO Green User configurable digital input/output or analog voltage sensing input. Connect to switch, relay or external device. Note: Use copper conductors only. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Ensure the power source is off prior to connection. For application example see --> Relay Alarm IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
SIM card if your network setup requires it. 3. Align the SIM cover plate and secure the plate with the screws. IRG554x router Note: Do not force the SIM(s) card in or you may damage the card or your IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
The Ethernet RJ45 port provides the standard Ethernet interface speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps through twisted pair (UTP) cables of up to 100 meters (328ft) in length. Cat5e or Cat6 cables are recommended for 1000 Mbps connections. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Operating System. Choose the Device Manager, and expand the Ports section. The assigned COM port can be identified. 5. Start a terminal emulation program (such as Putty or SecureCRT) on the com port where you have connect the cable to the PC. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
• None (flow control) 7. Press the Enter key on the keyboard and the prompt will display. See the Perle IRG5000 Series Router CLI Refernce Guide for more information on using CLI com- mands. Warning: If you connect or disconnect the console cable with the power applied to the router or any device on the network, an electrical arc can occur.
Cable and connector must be rated for minimum 76°C (168.8°F) Before servicing this product ensure the power source has been disconnected. Electrical Note: installations should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures. IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+ Perle Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Press Reset and Hold for All LEDs flash Reboots and resets the default 10 seconds when the Amber, release configuration to the Perle router is running Reset button, then factory default configuration. Power LED flashes All configuration, user IDs, Amber.
Fast setup mode allow the user to configure basic operating parameters on the router. Your Perle router has been shipped to you in Factory Default mode. When the router is in “Factory Default” mode, it will automatically power up in “Fast setup” mode. When the router is in “Fast Setup”...
Perle IRG5000 Series Router User’s Guide for more details on these methods. WebManager The Perle WebManager is an embedded Web based application that provides an easy to use a browser interface for configuring and managing the IRG554x. WebManager is accessible through any stan- dard desktop web browser.
You can configure a combination of one or two user defined conditions to determine when the router is powered up and when it goes into Standby mode. Note: To configure Power Modes, more information can be found in the Perle IRG5000 Series Router User’s Guide found on the Perle website.
This is a battery protection feature and therefore will override Ignition Mode and Smart Standby Mode. The feature can measure voltage either with the IGN pin or the GPIO (analog) pin. See the Perle IRG5000 Series Router User’s Guide how to configure this feature. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Alarm Manager /Primary/High Threshold menu. Note: that any value below 60°C/140°F set for this threshold will be ignored and the value of 60°C/140°F will be used for the monitoring for overheat standby. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
• Pin 2 (Ground)—Use the Black wire in the DC cable to connect Pin 2 to Ground. • Pin 3 (IGN - Ignition)—It is recommended to use the IGN wire (Pin 3) to initiate standby mode on the IRG554x. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
• Pin (GPIO)— In this example, the GPIO (green) can by used as an analog input and used to enter and exit standby. For more information on configuring Standby Mode, Timed Standby Mode and Event Handing see the Perle IRG5000 Series Router User’s Guide. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
0 - 1V 2.7 - 36V High High Side Pull-up / Dry Contact Switch Input The voltage on Pin 4 when the high side pull-up is enabled (depends on the Vin and power consumption. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Digital Output / Low Side Current Sink Use Pin 4 - GPIO as a low side current sink. State Minimum Typical Maximum Comments 200mA 850mA I_Typical = 25°C I_Min = 70°C I_Max = -40°C ––– ––– Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Digital Output/Open Drain You can use Pin 4 - GPIO as an open drain to drive an external digital device. Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units Open Circuit ––– ––– ––– Active Low ––– ––– Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Digital input can also be used with the Standby Timer. Pull-up State Minimum Typical Maximum Units ––– ––– High ––– Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
*Depending on the load, this value can range from Vin to Vin -2.5 Minimum Typical Maximum Units Source Current = 12 V = 36 V = 7 V -2.5 ––– Relay Alarm normally open (NO) dry contact 1A@24VDC Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, Class 1 Division2, Group A, B, C, D Railway EN 50155:2017 Clause 4.3.6 EN 50121-1:2017, 50121-3-2:2016, 50121-4:2016 IEC 60571:2012 for Clause 12.2.8 and 12.2.9 IEC 62236-1:2018. 62236-3-2:2008, 62236-4:2018 GSM/UMTS certifications PTCRB, GCF-CC, R&TTE Environment Testing Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Bandwidth 45 MHz Impedance 50 Ohm VSWR 2.0 Typical Gain RHCP Polarization 4 dBic (typical) Axial Ratio at elevation 5 dB (typical) Cellular Cellular/Telecom Regulatory FCC/ICES, RED, PTCRB/CTIA, CE Approvals Carrier Certifications Verizon AT&T Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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1900 (Block C) Band 26 Band 29 Band 30 2300 Band 41 2500 HSPA+,UMTS Band 1 2100 Band 2 1900 Band 3 1800 Band 4 1700 Band 5 Band 8 Public Saftey Band Band 26 Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Band 66 1700 HSPA+,UMTS Band 1 2100 Band 2 1900 Band 3 1800 Band 4 1700 Band 5 Band 6 Band 8 Band 9 1700 Band 19 Public Saftey Band Band 26 Band 28 Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Operating Bands - 704-902-928-960 MHz Frequency range 1427.9-1575.42 MHz 1710-2170 MHz 2400-2480-2690 MHz Impedance 50 OHM Gain 2-3 dBi VSWR of Ant 1 and Ant 2 < 3.0 On all bands including Band edges. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
See diagram below. 2. Slide the two screws into the holding plate, then attached that holding plate to the IRG5410. See below. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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4. Position the IRG5410 router such that the top hooks of the DIN rail clip attach onto the top of the DIN rail. 5. Rotate the bottom of the IRG5410 towards the rail. This will snap the bottom hooks of the DIN rail clip onto the bottom of the DIN rail. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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3. Position the IRG5410 router such that the top hooks of the DIN rail clip attach onto the top of the DIN rail. 4. Rotate the bottom of the IRG5410 towards the rail. This will snap the bottom hooks of the DIN rail clip onto the bottom of the DIN rail. Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
• Cables are not bent, constricted, close to high amperages or exposed to extreme temperatures • Front panel LEDs are easily visible • Do not use solvents or cleaning agents on this router, if case gets dirty wipe with a dry cloth Perle IRG5540/5540+/5541/5541+Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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