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  • Page 1 MNS-300EM Embedded Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2019 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved. WA105830XX...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2-1-1. Parts and Functions ..............9 2-1-2. Dimensions ..................10 2-2. Interface Connector ................11 2-2-1. Interface Connector ..............11 2-2-2. Pin Allocation for Interface Connector ......12 2-3. Antenna Specifications ..............13 2-3-1. Antenna Connector ..............13 2-3-2. List of Recommended Antennas .........14 3. How to Embed MNS-300EM ....... 15...
  • Page 4 3-3. Initial Configuration ................20 3-3-1. Configuration Using Console Commands ......20 Configuration from UART1 ..............20 Configuration from UART3 ..............22 3-3-2. Configuration Using AMC Manager® .........23 Connecting Target Product to PC ..........23 Configuring MNS-300EM Setting ..........25 A. Appendix ............27 A-1. MNS-300EM-EVK Circuit Schematic ..........28...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Intelligent Module MNS-300EM...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    MNS-300EM Setting Manual This document explains the functions and configuration methods of MNS-300EM. MNS-300EM Command Manual This document describes the console commands that can be used on MNS-300EM. Before using MNS-300EM, please read 1-2. Safety Instructions in this manual. Disclaimers • The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part,...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    1. Introduction 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of MNS-300EM. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using MNS-300EM. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of MNS-300EM and on general safety issues.
  • Page 8 • In the following cases, turn off the connected devices and unplug the AC plug of MNS-300EM from a power outlet and contact your point of purchase. Failure to take this action could cause fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 9 • Verify all codes or cables are plugged correctly before using MNS-300EM. • When MNS-300EM will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cables of MNS-300EM and the other devices you are using with.
  • Page 10: Product Information And Customer Services

    If you cannot find the relevant problem in this manual or on our website, or if the corrective procedure does not resolve the problem, please contact Silex Technology Customer Support. Contact Information +1-657-218-5199 support@silexamerica.com Europe +49-2154-88967-0 support@silexeurope.com • Refer to the Silex Technology website ( https://www.silextechnology.com/ ) for the latest FAQ and product information. Note...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    2. Product Specifications Product Specifications This chapter describes the specifications of interfaces and antennas.
  • Page 12: Mns-300Em Embedding Methods

    There are following methods to embed MNS-300EM in the target device. Directly connect MNS-300EM to the target PCB When a PCB of the target device is equipped with a connector or a spacer, MNS-300EM can directly be connected to it without a special daughter card or a cable.
  • Page 13: Parts And Functions

    Example) When the MAC address is 84:25:3F:00:11:22, it is noted on the label as "84253F001122" and then the serial number is "001122". A 50-pin male connector that connects MNS-300EM and the target device or the Interface connector special daughter card.
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    MNS-300EM Embedded Manual 2-1-2. Dimensions The dimensions are described below. Use this information for your reference to design a special daughter board. (Unit : mm) The height of MNS-300EM varies with a female connector to use. For details, see 2-2-1. Interface Connector.
  • Page 15: Interface Connector

    Compatible connectors DF12(5.0)-50DP-0.5V (86) (HIROSE) The distance between MNS-300EM and the target device or special daughter card ( 'A' in the image below) changes depending on the connectors. The following shows the clearance after the target device or daughter card is connected.
  • Page 16: Pin Allocation For Interface Connector

    MNS-300EM Embedded Manual 2-2-2. Pin Allocation for Interface Connector The interface connector is a component that connects MNS-300EM to the target device. The connector consists of 50 pins and includes important signal lines such as serial data I/O, GPIO and power. The following table shows the pin allocation of the interface connector.
  • Page 17: Antenna Specifications

    2. Product Specifications 2-3. Antenna Specifications 2-3-1. Antenna Connector MNS-300EM is equipped with two SMT Ultra-miniature coaxial connectors (U.FL/I-PEX). Connect a wireless LAN antenna as follows. Primary Antenna Connector Antenna Cable • MNS-300EM does not support a diversity function.
  • Page 18: List Of Recommended Antennas

    MNS-300EM Embedded Manual 2-3-2. List of Recommended Antennas The following antennas are recommended: Gain Gain Antenna Vendor (2.4GHz) (5GHz) H2B1PC1A1C (AA258) Unictron +2.9dBi +4.4dBi (Exclude cable loss) URL: https://www.unictron.com/index/ H2B1PD1A1C (AA222) Unictron +2.8dBi +4.2dBi (Exclude cable loss) URL: https://www.unictron.com/index/ H2U84W1H1S (AA077) Unictron +1.4dBi...
  • Page 19: How To Embed Mns-300Em

    3. How to Embed MNS-300EM How to Embed MNS-300EM This chapter describes how to embed MNS-300EM to the target device. The following shows the example to attach MNS-300EM to a PCB of the target device or to the special daughter card.
  • Page 20: Necessary Items

    MNS-300EM Embedded Manual 3-1. Necessary Items The following components are needed for the installation on the target PCB or the daughter card. Since they do not come with MNS-300EM or EVK, prepare them on your own. Screws x 3 Spacers x 3...
  • Page 21 DF12(3.5)-50DP-0.5V(86) CF-2003.5ZE BNT-17 Nickel-iron pan (HIROSUGI- (HIROSUGI- M1.7x7mm KEIKI) KEIKI) DF12(4.0)-50DP-0.5V(86) BSB-1704E BNT-17 Nickel-iron pan (HIROSUGI-KEIKI) (HIROSUGI- M1.7x3mm KEIKI) DF12(5.0)-50DP-0.5V(86) BSB-1705E BNT-17 Nickel-iron pan (HIROSUGI-KEIKI) (HIROSUGI-KEIKI) M1.7x3mm • For dimensions and connector specifications of MNS-300EM, see 2. Product Specifications. Note...
  • Page 22: Installation

    PCB on target device / Daughter card Screw nuts • Be sure to use spacers to prevent MNS-300EM from warping. Insert MNS-300EM's 50-pin connector into the 50-pin connector of the target PCB or the daughter card. MNS-300EM PCB on target device / Daughter card...
  • Page 23 Spacers have a function to prevent the PCB from warping, however, overtightened screws may damage spacers as it gives a high pressure. • Silex Technology does not guarantee MNS-300EM if it is soldered. Connect a wireless LAN antenna to MNS-300EM.
  • Page 24: Initial Configuration

    This chapter describes the method of initial configuration that will need to be done after MNS-300EM is embedded to the target device. There are two ways of configuration below. • Use the command-input console of MNS-300EM (command console) or Linux console to issue the console commands.
  • Page 25 3. How to Embed MNS-300EM When they are connected properly, the product name and system name of MNS-300EM are displayed on the terminal device. When login: is shown, enter the user name and the password. • User name: admin • Password: none When Local>...
  • Page 26: Configuration From Uart3

    • Data bit: 8 bits Press any key to show the Local> prompt on the terminal device. When Local> prompt is shown, enter the command to change the MNS-300EM setting. • The supported console commands are described in MNS-300EM Command Manual. Note...
  • Page 27: Configuration Using Amc Manager

    3. How to Embed MNS-300EM 3-3-2. Configuration Using AMC Manager® This chapter describes how to use AMC Manager® to configure the setting of MNS-300EM embedded to the target product. Download AMC Manager® from the Silex Technology's website (https://www.silextechnology.com/). Connecting Target Product to PC The connection method will differ depending on if the target product has a wired LAN port that can communicate to MNS-300EM.
  • Page 28 Network cable MNS-300EM-EVK • BR-400AN can be connected in the same way. • You do not have to make any changes to the default setting of MNS-300EM, MNS-300EM-EVK and BR-400AN in Note order to establish the Mesh network. For either wired or wireless connection method, turn on all the target devices.
  • Page 29: Configuring Mns-300Em Setting

    3. How to Embed MNS-300EM Configuring MNS-300EM Setting Configure the MNS-300EM setting after the target device is connected to the PC (to which AMC Manager® is installed). For detailed configuration methods, refer to MNS-300EM Setting Manual. - To configure a single MNS-300EM unit using AMC Manager®: See 3-3-2.
  • Page 30 MNS-300EM Embedded Manual (Blank page)
  • Page 31: Appendix

    A. Appendix Appendix...
  • Page 32: A-1. Mns-300Em-Evk Circuit Schematic

    300EM, the circuit schematics of the evaluation board "MNS-300EM-EVK" are shown in the following pages. Please note that these are for reference only. For more circuit schematics, contact Silex Technology, Inc. • The schematics of MNS-300EM-EVK are same as the schematics of the evaluation board for Silex Technology's intelligent modules, SX-570/SX-580/SX-582/SX-590. Note...
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