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Introduction This manual is the reference guide when setting up the "DinBox GSM M4" modem. This modem has an Ethernet, a RS-232 and a RS-485 interface, 1 digital output and 1 digital input. It has a built-in power supply and an integrated GSM, GPRS, 3G or 4G module.
PPPos STM32 F4 – CORTEX M4 Power Supply The "DinBox GSM M4" has 5 different power supply options. Before connecting power please check carefully that the supplied voltage and the wire connection is correct. PS1 option AC isolated 85 – 264 Vac / 100 – 370 Vdc PS2 option DC isolated 18 –...
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- galvanic isolated (optomos ‘solid state’ relay) FRAM The "DinBox GSM M4" has one FRAM (ferro electric RAM) of 64 Kbit (8.192 x 8 bits). This non-volatile memory can/will be used to store the configuration, measured data and log information.
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• IP class : IP3x Housing The "DinBox GSM M4" is enclosed into a Bernic Series 1570 housing. This housing is 9 modules wide and has a DIN rail snap slot for easy DIN rail mounting. dimensions 157 mm x 86 mm x 58 mm ...
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Power Supply The "DinBox GSM M4" has 5 power options. Please verify carefully that your product has the correct power supply option BEFORE connecting the power voltage. PS1 option AC isolated 85 – 264 Vac / 100 – 370 Vdc ...
GSM module The “DinBox GSM M4” has a built-in state-of-art Sierra Wireless quad band GSM/GPRS module. Currently [15/04/2016] two options are possible : HL6528 (2G/GPRS) or HL8548 (3G). HL6528 (2G/GPRS) features: Class 4 (2 W) for GSM 850 and E-GSM 900 GSM Output Power ...
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SMS reading from SIM card or ME storage SMS sorting SMS concatenation SMS Status Report SMS replacement support SMS storing rules (support of AT+CNMI, AT+CNMA) A SMA connection is provided for external antenna connection. Bausch Datacom nv DinBox GSM M4 V1.0a...
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Disconnect the mains power before connecting or disconnecting the power and/or DTE plugs ! Ins and Outs Before starting with the installation, take a moment to become more familiar with the possible connections to and from the "DinBox GSM M4". Antenna RS-232 DC Output...
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3.5.1 Power As mentioned before the "DinBox GSM M4" has 5 power options. Not all options are using the same internal electronic circuits, and they all have there specific component stuffing. To meet all possibilities the “DinBox GSM M4” has 2 power supply in- and outputs.
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Power for direct powered options 4 and 5 should be connected via terminals 27 and 28. 3.5.2 Serial Interfaces The “DinBox GSM M4” has 2 serial interfaces; one full RS-232 non isolated interface on a RJ-45 connector and one galvanic isolated 2/4-wire RS-485 interface on 5 screw terminals.
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Jumper JP3 (internally, located onto the PCB) is provided to close A = Y and B = Z to switch to 2-wire. No external wiring needed. It's possible to add a 120 ohm end-resistor between A & B with jumper JP4 (internally, located onto the PCB). No external resistor needed. Bausch Datacom nv DinBox GSM M4 V1.0a...
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3.5.3 Ethernet The "DinBox GSM M4" has one 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet connection. This Ethernet interface supports Auto-Negotiation to automatically determine the best possible speed and duplex mode of operation. It also supports Auto-MDIX to allow using a direct connect LAN cable, or a cross-over patch cable.
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3.5.4 Digital input connection The "DinBox GSM M4" can monitor 1 digital input. This input is a passive input; a voltage between 9 and 25Vdc needs to be applied to create an active input. RS-485 Power Ethernet G Z B A Y This DI is galvanic isolated with an optocoupler and has an isolation test voltage of 5.300 Vrms.
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3.5.5 Digital output connection The "DinBox GSM M4" can control 1 digital output. Non inductive AC or DC loads can be switched on or off. RS-485 Power Ethernet G Z B A Y The connection is done via screw contacts. These terminals have a 5 mm pitch and the maximum conductor cross section of 2.5 mm...
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Ethernet 3.5.7 GSM antenna connection The "DinBox GSM M4" has a 50 ohm SMA connector to connect the GSM antenna. Keep the antenna cables as short as possible to prevent the loss of antenna gain. Always use the modem with a proper antenna connected.
LED indicators There are 10 status LED's onto the front of the "DinBox GSM M4": OFF – no power applied to the modem ON – power applied Alive Toggles together with the watchdog of the modem OFF – configuration mode ON –...
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Configuration & Setup This chapter describes the configuration of the “DinBox GSM M4”. Bausch Datacom nv DinBox GSM M4 V1.0a...
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