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EtherWAN C4G-S-1P3M and C4G-S-1P6M Router Hardware Guide...
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Preface Preface Audience This guide is for the network or computer technician responsible for installing the EtherWAN C4G-S-1P3M/C4G-S-1P6M router. Familiarity with the concepts and terminology of LTE, GNSS, Ethernet and LAN (local area networks) is required. Purpose EtherWAN routers provide users, networking equipment as well as M2M & IoT appliances with net-work connectivity for fixed locations (i.e.
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Cet équipement doit être utilisé dans les matières spécifiées par le fabricant. Warning: In case of malfunction or damage, no attempts at repair should be made by the user. Do not dismantle this product. In case of malfunction or damage, contact EtherWAN Avertissement: Technical support at https://www.EtherWAN.com En cas de dysfonctionnement ou de détérioration, aucune tentative de réparation ne doit être effectuée...
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For equipment installed within the same end-product enclosure ensure leads are segregated or insulated the leads from different circuits. Avertissement: Pour les équipements installés dans le même boîtier de produit final, assurez-vous que les conducteurs sont séparés ou isolés des conducteurs de circuits différents. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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IP54 minimum rated enclosure in accordance with IEC/EN 60079-0 and accessible only by the use of a tool. Les modèles de routeurs EtherWAN sont destinés à être installés dans un boîtier certifié IECEx/ATEX qui conforme à la norme IP54 conformément à la norme IEC/EN 60079-0 et accessible uniquement 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 EtherWAN representative. Contact EtherWAN Systems Technical support at https://www.EtherWAN.com...
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Modifications to this product not authorized by EtherWAN could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product.
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Preface Publishing History Date Revision Update Details April 2020 A.04.13.2020 Initial release. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide VIII...
Overview Overview The EtherWAN routers are generically referred to as the router C4G-S-1P3M/C4G- S-1P6Min this guide. C4G-S-1P3M/C4G-S-1P6Mrouter is a compact, rugged, fully featured communications plat-form for real-time wireless capabilities. It has multiple communication ports including serial, Ether-net, and a USB port that can be used as a console port or as an additional Ethernet port.
Booted - No configuration N/A Amber - Blip Standby mode Standby mode Blips every 5 seconds Amber - Flashing Router booting Router booting Red - Blip Overheat standby Overheat standby Red - Solid Hardware error Hardware error EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Location Fix Location Fix - Turns off after 5 seconds Green - Blip Initializing Amber - Flashing No Fix Amber - Blip No Fix Normal Mode Power Saving Mode Special Notes No VPN No VPN EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Once the port has connected and the link is established, the speed LED will turn on. The LED will indicate whether you have a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link on the Ethernet port. EtherWAN 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+GAILEO Passive Antenna – SMA(M) straight connector See Technical Specifications for electrical details. EtherWAN 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. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Do not force the SIM(s) card in or you may damage the card on your Note: Connecting the Antenna/s The router C4G-S-1P3M/has three SMA female antenna connectors: • Main Cellular antenna connector • Rx Diversity antenna connector • GNSS antenna connector...
• Connecting a serial device • Connecting as a console port • As a GNSS output device When connecting to a DCE device, a crossover cable is needed. Note: Female Serial Pin out Name Type Description EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Connecting to the USB-C port as an Ethernet over USB Port In this mode, the USB-C port behaves as if a PC is connected to the Ethernet port, allowing access to networks and the Internet. See the EtherWAN User’s Guide for more information.
Electrical installations should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures. Operation Reset / Factory Default / Safe Mode The table below shows how the reset button can be used to accomplish the below function. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Safe Mode Press the Reset button All LEDs, except Saves the startup config while powering up power blinking Boots with no config file Amber Allows you to do setup mode EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
Fast setup mode allow the user to configure basic operating parameters on the router. Your EtherWAN router has been shipped to you in Factory Default mode. When the router is in “Fac-tory Default” mode, it will automatically power up in “Fast setup” mode. When the router is in “Fast Setup”...
WebManager The EtherWAN WebManager is an embedded Web based application that provides an easy to use a browser interface for configuring and managing the C4G-S-1P3M. WebManager is accessible through any standard desktop web browser. You must have pre-configured a valid IP address on the C4G-S-1P3M before connecting with the WebManager.
Power Management Power Management Power Modes The EtherWAN router has three operating power modes: • Standard Mode • Ignition Mode • Smart Standby Mode Standard Mode When power is applied to the router, it will power up. All inputs are ignored (from a power up per-spective).
Typical Mode setup • Cellular connected • Ethernet connected • WIFI active • Serial disable • USB enabled • GPS enabled - active antenna • CPU power savings mode disabled • LED power savings mode disabled EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
5 minutes. The high threshold can be configured within 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 60°C/140°F will be used for the monitoring for overheat standby. EtherWAN 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 . EtherWAN 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 Router User’s Guide. EtherWAN 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. EtherWAN 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 ––– ––– EtherWAN 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 ––– ––– EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
15*25mm (2FF) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Ranges -40°C to 70°C (40°F to 158°F) Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (40°F to 185°F) Operating Humidity Ranges 0% to 95% non-condensing Storage Humidity Ranges 0% to 95% non-condensing EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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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, RED Environment Testing EtherWAN 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 AT&T, Verizon EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Band 20 Band 25 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 EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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Band 8 Band 9 1700 Band 19 Cellular EN 301 908-1, EN 301- 908-2, EN 301 908-13 EN 62311:2019 / IEC 62311 Ed. 1.0 b:2007 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN 301 489-19 EtherWAN 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. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
3. Position the 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 router towards the rail. This will snap the bottom hooks of the DIN rail clip onto the bottom of the DIN rail. EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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3. Position the 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 towards the rail. This will snap the bottom hooks of the DIN rail clip onto the bottom of the DIN rail. EtherWAN 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 EtherWAN Series Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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