HMS Networks Ewon FLB 3208 Installation Manual

HMS Networks Ewon FLB 3208 Installation Manual

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Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
IG-0033-00 1.2 en-US
Publication date 01/01/2024

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) INSTALLATION GUIDE IG-0033-00 1.2 en-US Publication date 01/01/2024...
  • Page 2 The information in this document shall therefore not be construed as a commitment on the part of HMS Networks and is subject to change without notice. HMS Networks makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this document.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Table of Contents 1. Preface ..........................1 1.1. About This Document ......................1 1.2. Document History ......................1 1.3. Related Document ......................1 1.4. Trademark Information ...................... 1 2. Product Summary ........................2 2.1.
  • Page 4: Preface

    Changed: Adding ferrite in FCC Compliance (page 3) 2024-01-01 Changed: Certification 1.3. Related Document Document Author Document ID Ewon Flexy - Base Units HMS Networks IG-0014-00 Ewon Flexy 205 HMS Networks IG-0028-00 FAC91201_0000 - 4G Bracket Antenna HMS Networks SSH-0300-00 1.4. Trademark Information Ewon®...
  • Page 5: Product Summary

    Product Summary Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 2. Product Summary ® The document describes the hardware of the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA which belongs to the Ewon Flexy family. This guide also briefly addresses how the extension cards integrate into the Ewon Flexy base units as well as some recommendations on how to mount them.
  • Page 6: Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information

    Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 3. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information 3.1. Scope ® The present heading addresses Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information about the Ewon Flexy extension card FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA. This extension card belongs to the same compliance frame as the base units.
  • Page 7: Certifications

    Official Modem Identification Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 3.3.3. Certifications The FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA extension card has been certified by authorized bodies. These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the Certifications section of Ewon Support website.
  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 4. Hardware Description 4.1. Mechanical Layout and Interfaces IG-0033-00 1.2 en-US Page 5 of 17...
  • Page 9: Label

    Label Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Table 2. Name and position of the connectors Description SMA-F Female antenna connector SIM card drawer Backplane connector 4.2. Label The identification label of the FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA extension card is placed on the solder side of the PCB. The different parts of the label are described as follows: Figure 1.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 4.4. Front Panel Figure 2. LEDs on the front panel Table 5. LEDs on the front panel Mark Description STAT Tricolor: Red / Orange / Green. Green ON = Modem is online. ▅...
  • Page 11 Antenna Diversity Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) • Main Its purpose is to connect the main antenna. It is always mandatory. • Div Its purpose is to connect an optional second antenna and take advantage of the antenna diversity feature. If not used, it is recommended to place a cap on the diversity antenna port to avoid premature damage for future use.
  • Page 12: Insertion Of An Extension Card

    Insertion of an Extension Card Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 5. Insertion of an Extension Card 5.1. Slot Compatibility The FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA extension card must be inserted in one of the B slots of the base unit. The reference code of the extension cards includes a letter defining their compatibility: •...
  • Page 13: Sim Card Insertion

    SIM Card Insertion Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) → All other Ewon Flexy The FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA extension card must be inserted in the B slots which are the two slots on the far right of all other Ewon Flexy.
  • Page 14: Extension Card Insertion

    Extension Card Insertion Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Figure 5. SIM card insertion 5.3. Extension Card Insertion Wait 30 seconds after turning off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an extension card to avoid possible damage to the base unit and the extension cards. To insert the FLB 3208 - Cellular 4G NA extension card in the Ewon Flexy base unit, proceed as follows: IG-0033-00 1.2 en-US Page 11 of 17...
  • Page 15: Insertion Of Multiple Extension Cards

    Insertion of Multiple Extension Cards Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Remove the slot filler of the location where the new card will be inserted. To do so, press on both ends of the cover. Note that the hooks are off-centered. Removal of the slot fillers Hooks to be pressed are off-centered.
  • Page 16: Software Compatibility

    Insertion of Multiple Extension Cards Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Users should make sure the total power demand of the extension cards does not exceed the capabilities of the base unit. That is why the notion of Energy Points has been introduced. The Ewon Flexy - Base Units installation guide includes a section giving the Available Energy Points of each type of base unit.
  • Page 17: Detection Order

    Insertion of Multiple Extension Cards Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Example 1. 2 serial ports vs 2 Ethernet ports This picture shows an example of a configuration that would be OK mechanically and power-wise but would not be supported by the firmware.
  • Page 18: Card Detection On Embedded Web Page

    Card Detection on Embedded Web Page Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) 6. Card Detection on Embedded Web Page The Ewon Flexy extension cards require no software configuration. They are automatically detected by the base unit when the device boots. 6.1.
  • Page 19: Isolation Scheme

    Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) Appendix A. 1. Isolation Scheme 1.1. Ewon Flexy base unit Table A.1. Isolation scheme for all Ewon Flexy base units Flexy 201 Flexy 202, 203 Flexy 205 Connector shielding Earth connected Ethernet signals Isolated from DGNG with a transformer MPI / serial ports...
  • Page 20 Isolation Scheme Ewon Flexy Extension Card FLB 3208 - 4G NA (LTE) WARNING Avoid external connections between GND RF and Earth. IG-0033-00 1.2 en-US Page 17 of 17...

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