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Power supply ..........................36 RF specification ..........................37 External antenna ........................... 38 Environmental characteristic ......................38 Accessories ........................... 39 Declaration of conformity ......................42 Safety Recommendations ......................43 List of acronyms ........................... 45 Online support ..........................47...
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APPLICABILITY TABLE: Modem Short description RB900SG-E5 4G Cat. 4 modem version RELATED DOCUMENTS: Teleorigin Manager User Manual 2. RB900SG-E5 RED Declaration of Conformity...
The RB900SG terminal enabling high speed data transmission, SMS and TCP/IP communication. The device can be controlled by standard AT commands and configured by Teleorigin Manager application, thus making it the complete SMT platform for IoT solutions. This document contains full RB900SG modem description and gives information about...
Product variants RB900SG modem variants and its description are listed below. Model Description RB900SG-E5.X.X.2.X.X LTE Cat. 4 modem It is possible to use SIM-CHIP solution. Example P/N of the modem with SIM-CHIP: RB900SG-E5.X.C.2.X.X – LTE Cat. 4 modem with SIM-CHIP. Last parameter in P/N depends on modem accessories.
General presentation Product pictures SMA antenna connector RJ45 connector (RS232/485/422) SIM card holder ejector Power Extractable SIM card supply holder LED’s POWER NET TYPE SIGNAL CONNECTION NET STATUS RESET button BOOT button...
External connections GSM antenna connector An SMA “ANT” input is used to connect external GSM/UMTS/LTE antenna. To establish a connection with a GSM/UMTS/LTE network, an external antenna must be used. Type of antenna depends of GSM/UMTS/LTE coverage. In good circumstances (level of received signal is high) use antenna contained in the package.
USB interface RB900SG terminal is equipped with a USB interface (as shown below). Type of connector is miniUSB. It is used for device configuration. NOTE: To configure the modem with SIM card inside, please plug also the power adaptor.
RS232/RS485/RS422 interfaces The RB900SG terminal is equipped with RS232/RS485/RS422 interfaces on RJ45 socket. Use the jumper to switch between interfaces. All available jumper positions are presented in 7.1. Setting up the modem. The connector also carries the power supply from the ITRON SL7000 or ACE6000 meter, therefore it is not necessary to use an external power supply when connected to a meter.
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Pinout of the RJ45 - DB9 adapter (female) for the RS232 interface: RJ45 DB9 female RS232 1 VCC 4 TX 5 RX 6 GND 7 DTR...
Power supply connector The power supply connector is a 2-pin connector for external DC power supply connection, which can handle voltage from range 5..30 V DC, 2.5 W max. continuous power. (for modem with internal battery). Description 5 V…30 V DC Ground Attention! An attempt to power terminal from a DC source outside of 5..30 V range may result in the...
SIM card holder A SIM card holder is placed at the front of the RB900SG terminal (as shown below), and is accessible externally. To insert a SIM card into the holder, press the yellow button, eject the little drawer, place the SIM card inside and insert drawer into the modem (you will hear „click”).
Product sticker Product stickers are on the modem and on the box of the product. They includes the following informations and markings: product serial number (IMEI) • model signature • CE marking • 15-digit bar code • manufacturer address • Box sticker Device sticker...
Basic features and services Basic features and available services for RB900SG are contained in table below. Feature/service Description Supported bands: RB900SG-E5: • LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A • WCDMA: B1/B8 • GSM: 900/1800MHz Work with Itron electricity meters: Standard • SL7000 • ACE6000 Physical: •...
At the production stage, the device is set up with a RS232 serial interface. If there is a need to change the interface to RS422 please connect the modem to Teleorigin Manager and choose „422” in „Serial” -> „Serial type” in „Basic” menu tab, save the configuration and reboot the modem.
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• Connect the USB cable to the computer. If you want to configure the modem with SIM card inside, please connect also the power adaptor • Configure the modem using the Teleorigin Manager program. The detailed configuration procedure is described in the Teleorigin Manager User Manual document.
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• Insert the drawer into the modem. • Connect the modem with the meter using RJ45 cable (the modem will be powered directly from the meter) and mount it in the meter housing. For assembly description, see Modem assembly. • Now the modem is ready to work...
Status of the modem (LEDs) The operation of the modem is indicated by LED diodes on the top of the device housing. The table below shows the description and signaling of the LEDs. LED name LED color Description POWER Lights when modem is power on NET TYPE green - on: LTE...
<EXT> - End of Text 0x03 character <CR> - Carriege Return 0x0D character <LF> - Line Feed 0x0A character NOTE: <CR><LF> characters can be omitted when the command is sent via SMS and Teleorigin Manager („Console” tab). 1. Device commands RB900SG Commands RB900SG GET FW VERSION<CR><LF>...
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RB900SG Commands RB900SG GET UPTIME<CR><LF> Gets the number of seconds since the device startup Response xxxx<CR><LF> Response example 868<CR><LF> RB900SG RESET<CR><LF> Resets the device Response Response example RB900SG TIME<CR><LF> Returns the current time in human-readable version Response Time: xxxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxx xx xx:xx:xx xxxx<CR><LF>...
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RB900SG Commands 0d 00:00:33 - L - PDP activated<CR><LF> 0d 00:00:33 - L - Sync to NTP success<CR><LF> 0d 00:00:33 - L - Data port opened<CR><LF> 0d 00:00:34 - L - Cfg port opened<CR><LF><ETX> RB900SG LOG FORMAT<CR><LF> Removes all entries from the event log Response <CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>...
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2. Allowlist commands PHONE ALLOWLIST Commands PHONE ALLOWLIST ENABLE<CR><LF> Turns allowlist on Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above PHONE ALLOWLIST DISABLE<CR><LF> Turns allowlist off Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above PHONE ALLOWLIST STATUS<CR><LF> Returns information whether allowlist is on or Response xxxxxxx<CR><LF>...
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PHONE ALLOWLIST Commands <phone_number> - phone numer in national or international format NOTE: it is recomended to add the numer in national and international format separately (without and with the area code) Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above PHONE ALLOWLIST REMOVE Removes the given <phone_number>...
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CONFIG Commands Sets <apn> CONFIG SET APN <apn> <username> <password><CR><LF> Where: <apn> - string with Access Point Name <username> - apn username (optional) <password> - apn password (optional) Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above CONFIG GET APN<CR><LF> Returns apn and username (optional) and password (optional) Response Xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx<CR><LF>...
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CONFIG Commands Response example 703 704<CR><LF> Where: 703 is <data_port> and 704 is <config_port> CONFIG SET SIM PIN <pin><CR><LF> Sets the PIN code of the SIM card Where: <pin> - PIN code of the SIM card (range from 0000 to 9999) Response OK<CR><LF>...
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CONFIG Commands <start_time> - Unix time* - optional. If it is ommited, <start_time> equals device startup time * - there will be added also the HH:MM format option (under development) Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above CONFIG GET PERIODIC Returns periodic restart time and start time in REBOOT<CR><LF>...
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CONFIG Commands 8 is start bits N is parity 1 is stop bits CONFIG SET TEXT INFO 1 Sets text information <data><CR><LF> Where: <data> - string with additional comment (up to 128 characters) Response OK<CR><LF> Response example As above CONFIG GET TEXT INFO 1<CR><LF> Returns text information Response Xxxxxx<CR><LF>...
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CONFIG Commands NTP ntp.elproma.com.pl 123<CR><LF> CONFIG SET NETWORK SEARCH Sets the network search mode MODE <mode><CR><LF> Where: <mode> - AUTO or 2G or 3G or 4G sets the search mode to auto, 2G (GSM) only, 3G (WCDMA) only or 4G (LTE) only Response OK<CR><LF>...
Firmware update Use the Teleorigin Manager software to update the device firmware. Details of the update procedure are described in the Teleorigin Manager User Manual. NOTE: It is recommended not to disconnect the modem's power supply during the update procedure.
• check that the COM port is correct. • check that the Teleorigin Manager program is working properly and that no other program is interfering with it. • when connecting the modem with the meter, check whether the meter is powered...
Electrical specification Power supply Nominal voltage range: 5..30 V, 10%. • Maximum continous (average) supply range: 2.5 W. • Maximum continous (average) supply current: 200 mA at 12V, 100 mA at 24V. •...
External antenna The antenna must meet the requirements as in the table below: Antenna frequency range Supporting GSM, UMTS or LTE frequencies Impedance 50 Ω DC impedance 0 Ω Gain 0 dBi w/o cable; 2dBi w/ cable VSWR (with cable) -10 dB The antenna chosen for working with the modem should best fit to the circumstances of the environment it is used in.
Declaration of conformity The RB900SG product was assessed with the participation of a Notified Body in terms of meeting the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) regarding radio equipment to demonstrate compliance with harmonized standards.
Safety Recommendations PREAD CAREFULLY Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas: Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports, aircrafts, etc Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific...
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taken when handling the SIM, please carefully check the instructions for its use. Do not insert or remove the SIM when the product is in power saving mode. The system integrator is responsible for the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has to be taken with the external components of the unit, as well as with any project or installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the GSM network and external devices, or having an impact on security.
List of acronyms Accumulated Call Meter ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Attention commands Cell Broadcast Cell Broadcasting Service Call Control Meter CLIP Calling Line Identification Presentation CLIR Calling Line Identification Restriction CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Carriage Return Circuit Switched Data Clear To Send Digital Audio Interface Data Carrier Detected...
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Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Linefeed Mobile Equipment Man Machine Interface Mobile Originated Mobile Station Mobile Terminated Other Equipment Manufacturer Phone Book Protocol Data Unit Packet Handler Personal Identity Number PLMN Public Land Mobile Network PUCT Price per Unit Currency Table PIN Unblocking Code RACH Random Access Channel...
Elproma provides a range of online support which includes: • the latest version of this document • technical suport • latest version of Teleorigin Manager software and documentation This informations can be found also on our website at www.teleorigin.com For further information you can contact us at: E-mail: info@teleorigin.com...
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