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QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Compact 5G NR Gigabit Ethernet Industrial Router Range Applicable models: QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Hardware Reference Manual Rev 1.0...
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Introduction About Siretta General Description Typical Installation Features Specifications Ordering Information Radio Characteristics Wi-Fi Characteristics Cellular Characteristics Dimensions QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Images Status LEDs Interfaces LAN / WAN Port RS232/RS485 Interface SIM Socket Antenna Connectors Power Copyright Information Copyright Declarations Trademarks Approvals...
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QUARTZ-GOLD-5G NR router. For programming and use of this product in a computer network, please refer to the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Software Manual. This manual is intended to guide on how to connect the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G router into a computer network so that it may be used as the gateway router either to a WAN or the 5G NR cellular network, with the option of automatic fallback between the two.
Siretta’s distribution partners range from industrial IoT specialists through to global catalogue organisations. Whether “off the shelf” or custom solutions are required, Siretta has a wide portfolio of products to fit many types of application. Siretta’s extensive knowledge and experience in the wireless market allows support of a wide range of customer applications, focusing on frequencies between 400 MHz to 6 GHz.
RM520N-GL Module. This uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem which is manufactured on a leading edge 7 nm semiconductor fabrication process. As well as offering two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G also offers an RS232 interface that may be used to connect serial ports on products such as door access controllers and alarm panels to the Internet.
Typical Installation This section explains the interfaces on the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G and how to connect to them. It is recommended that the SIM card necessary for Cellular operation be inserted into the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G first and power applied last. A typical installation will look like this: Figure 1.
Features Physical Interfaces 2x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet Interfaces » » 1x SIM Slot » 1x DC Power Interface (7.5 to 32 V dc) » 4x SMA Cellular Interface » 2x RP-SMA Wi-Fi Interface (on models supporting Wi-Fi) Serial interface that may be configured as RS232 or RS485/Modbus (RS485/Modbus is an optional feature »...
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Cellular Features » Support for 5G NR (NSA & SA), LTE (4G) and WCDMA (3G) networks » Network locking Network disconnection checking » » Rx Diversity on all network types 5G NR Features » Supports 3GPP Release 16 features Supports NSA (Non-Standalone Architecture) and SA (Standalone Architecture) modes of operation »...
Specifications Physical Environmental Table 1. Environmental Characteristics Parameter Value Operating Temperature -30 to +75°C Storage Temperature -40 to +85°C Humidity Range 0 to 95% RH non-condensing Mechanical Table 2. Mechanical Characteristics Parameter Value Dimensions 102.6 mm x 73.5 mm x 27.7 mm (excluding protruding connectors) Weight 306 g (excluding antennas, SIM card, connectors and packaging) IP Rating...
Power Consumption Table 4. Power Consumption Characteristics when connected to LTE cell Cellular Wi-Fi Configuration Measured Power Operating Mode 2x LAN 230 mA No interfaces connected 2.4G & 5G 2x LAN 270 mA No interfaces connected 2x LAN 265 mA LAN connected to PC, PC network activity idle 2x LAN 290 mA...
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1. All measurements were done with 12V input. 2. Current consumption figures given in the table above are average current measurements over 15 minutes and are not estimates. When the cellular connection is active there will be short current pulses significantly greater than the average values provided.
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RS232 characteristics The RS232 port is 2-wire (no flow control). The RS232 port may be used in either client or server mode (server mode requires either a fixed IP address SIM or a VPN to be configured). Caching of serial data is supported for areas where Internet access is intermittent.
Siretta always recommends that the region setting be correctly configured for the country in which the router is being used.
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The regional setting also correctly applies transmit power and DFS requirements for the country of use. Siretta always recommends that the region setting be correctly configured for the country in which the router is being used.
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2.4G + 5G 150 Mbps + 433 Mbps Cellular Characteristics The QUARTZ-GOLD-5G supports the 3GPP specifications for cellular communications by using the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem. Cellular Frequency bands supported Table 16. 5G NR SA and NSA Bands Supported...
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QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Hardware Manual Table 16. 5G NR SA and NSA Bands Supported (Continued) Band Frequency Duplex Mode Common Name 4X4 MIMO DL 2x2 MIMO UL 1700/2100 MHz Extended AWS 2000 MHz Supplementary AWS 600 MHz Digital Dividend 1500 MHz L-Band (EU)
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Table 17. LTE Bands Supported Band Frequency Duplex Mode Common Name 4X4 MIMO DL 2100 MHz 1900 MHz 1800 MHz 1700 MHz AWS-1 850 MHz Cellular 2600 MHz IMT-E 900 MHz Extended GSM 700 MHz Lower SMH 700 MHz Upper SMH 700 MHz Upper SMH 700 MHz...
Table 17. LTE Bands Supported continued Band Frequency Duplex Mode Common Name 4X4 MIMO DL 1700 MHz Extended AWS 600 MHz Digital Dividend *LAA (License Assisted Access). A method of using the unregulated 5 GHz wireless spectrum to assist data downloads, introduced in 3GPP Release 13. Table 18.
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Supported Modulation Table 20. Modulation Technology Supported Modulation 5G NR Uplink π/2-BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM 5G NR Downlink QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM LTE (4G) Uplink QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM LTE (4G) Downlink QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM WCDMA (3G) QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM Data Transmission Rates...
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Dimensions Figure 2. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G front view Figure 3. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G earthpoint Figure 4. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Power, reset and Figure 5. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Antennas, LEDs and LAN/WAN interfaces SIM Slot 111.1 mm Download Latest Edition...
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QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Images Figure 7. 3D view of the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Router Figure 8. Front view of the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Router Figure 9. Power, Reset, LAN / WAN Interfaces, SIM Slot, Figure 10. Earth Point, Wi-Fi Antenna LED, Cellular Antenna Download Latest Edition...
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Figure 11. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G accessories QUARTZ-GOLD-5G Multi-head power adapter Multi-region power adapter heads Power cable connector 4G/5G antenna x4 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz Wi-Fi Antenna x2 (optional with Wi-Fi version) RJ-45 network cable Magnetic Cellular Antenna Extenders x4 Download Latest Edition...
Connected to cellular network & connected to Internet IMPORTANT: On first power up, it may take 4-5 minutes for the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G to connect to the cellular network and for the cellular status LED to remain lit. On subsequent power-ups it should take considerably less time to connect to the cellular network.
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Interfaces Use the pictures below to identify the interfaces of the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G: Figure 12. QUARTZ-GOLD-5G interfaces Right Left Bottom Download Latest Edition...
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*Note that connecting an antenna exceeding this gain will invalidate this routers compliance with EN 300328 and is not under any circumstances allowed. Siretta takes no responsibility should higher gain antennas be used with this router. The antennas supplied with the optional accessory kit have a gain of 3 dBi and a uniform radiation pattern in the XY plane.
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T X / B R X / A Note: All QUARTZ-GOLD-5G have the RS232 interface. RS485 is an optional feature that must be ordered when the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G is purchased. The serial interface may be switched between RS232 and RS485 using software configuration.:...
Earth Point There is an earth point on the side of the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G that may be used to earth the router. When the antennas are placed outside of a building it is recommended that the router be earthed as there is always a possibility that the antennas could be struck by lightning.
SIM Socket The QUARTZ-GOLD-5G will accept any data enabled SIM card. These may be Pay As You Go (PAYG) or Contract, fixed IP address or normal consumer SIM cards. However, it is recommended that a contract SIM card be used. These are normally shipped ready for use.
Antenna Connectors Cellular Antenna Connector The QUARTZ-GOLD-5G is designed for use with 50 Ohm SMA male antennas. Four cellular antennas are required to fully support all the operating bands and data transfer rates. Performance with fewer antennas cannot be easily predicted.
Gain (5 GHz band) *Note that connecting an antenna exceeding this gain will invalidate this routers compliance with EN 300328 and is not under any circumstances allowed. Siretta takes no responsibility should higher gain antennas be used with this router. The antennas supplied with the optional accessory kit have a gain of 3 dBi and a uniform radiation pattern in the XY plane.
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(15 cm in length) and a socket so that a power supply with a 2.1 mm Barrel Plug (2.1 x 5.5) can be used to power the QUARTZ-GOLD-5G. A QUARTZ-GOLD-5G purchased with accessories will include a 12 V, 2 A power supply. If using an alternative power supply, this should output at least 24 W of power.
Trademarks Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Siretta Ltd is an independent business and is neither affiliated with, nor authorized, sponsored, or approved by, Microsoft Corporation. Snapdragon is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Inc in the United States and other countries.
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Approvals CE - European Conformity » UKCA - UK Conformity Assessed » » RoHS - Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Compliant » FCC - (TBC) Download Latest Edition...
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Disclaimer The information contained in this document is proprietary to Siretta Ltd. Siretta Ltd has made every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate. Siretta Ltd does not make any warranty as to the information contained within this document and does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind incurred using this information.
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Definitions Term Definition 3rd Generation Mobile Telecommunications Virtual Private Network 4th Generation Mobile Telecommunications VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio 5th Generation Mobile Telecommunications Wide Area Network ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Direct Current DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Frequency Division Duplex Gigabit Ethernet Global Positioning System...
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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. sales +44 (0)118 976 9000 email sales@siretta.com www.siretta.com Siretta Ltd Basingstoke Road Spencers Wood Reading Berkshire RG7 1PW United Kingdom Company No. 08405712 VAT Registration No.
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