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Used symbols Danger – Information regarding user safety or potential damage to the router. Attention – Problems that can arise in specific situations. Information – Useful tips or information of special interest.
1. Product Overview 1.1 Product Introduction ICR-3241 is an industrial cellular router intended for the North American market (NAM). This router is an ideal device for wireless communication in mobile networks that make use of LTE and WCDMA technology. Due to the high speed of data transfer up to 150 Mbps (download) and up to 50 Mbps (upload)
• This example demonstrates a common scenario where the cellular router facilitates access from a local LAN to the Internet via the cellular network. • This functionality is not available on LAN routers lacking a cellular interface. Figure 1: Cellular Internet Access ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
1.2 Usage Examples Backup for Internet Access • This example showcases how a cellular router’s Internet access can be backed up. • Backup options include PPPoE connections, Ethernet wired connections or WiFi. Figure 2: Backup for Internet Access ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
• This example highlights the establishment of a secure VPN tunnel for interconnecting the configured Advantech router with a router in a remote network, facilitated via the Internet. • The configured router connects to the Internet using the cellular network.
1.2 Usage Examples Serial Gateway • This example depicts a scenario where the configured Advantech router grants access to a PLC device interfaced serially with the router. • The PLC device, accessible over the entire Internet network, can be controlled from a remote local network, such as one running a SCADA system.
SERIAL | 10-pin RS232, RS485, binary inputs, and binary outputs interfaces. See Chap- terminal for more information. Wall clips Wall mounting clips, included as standard accessories; see Chap- ter 1.10. Table 1: Hardware Overview of the Router ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
1. Product Overview 1.4 Product Versions 1.4 Product Versions ICR-3241 router is supplied in the following versions (see table below). All versions are available in metal box. Router versions Version without WiFi and GNSS Version with WiFi and GNSS Table 2: Router versions...
Product Revision. Please note that the default revision (Rev.1.0) is unavailable here. Rev.# Description Initial version (revision number not printed on the labels). PCBU and other changes; see PCN-2022-01 for details. PCBU changes; see PCN-2023-06 for details. Table 4: HW Revisions History ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
1.7 Package Contents The standard package of router includes items listed in the following table: Item# Description Figure Q’ty ICR-3241 or ICR-3241W router 1 pcs DIN holder 1 pcs (screwed on the router) Wall clips for wall mounting 2 pcs...
For the dimensions of the product in metal and plastic boxes see the figures below. Note that all sizes are measured in millimeters. Figure 8: Basic dimensions of the router box Figure 9: Basic dimensions of the router box ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
• Sufficient space must be left between each connector for the handling of cables, • To ensure the correct functioning of the router we recommend the use of an earth-bonding distribu- tion frame for the grounding of the power supply of the router, data cables and antenna within the switchboard. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
There are two wholes on the clip with a diameter of 5 millimeters. For detailed information about the mounting dimensions see Chapter 1.8. When mounting the wall mounting clip, tighten the screws with max. torque of 0.4 Nm. Figure 10: Rotated Wall Mounting Clips ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
DIN rail clip hitched to the DIN rail get out of this rail and then fold out the bottom part of the router away from the DIN rail. Figure 11: Removing from the DIN rail ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
1. Product Overview 1.12 Product Label 1.12 Product Label The figure below shows an example of the product labels with all the information printed on them. Figure 12: Product Label ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
• To insert a SIM card, push the card into the slot until it clicks into place. • Put the cover back and secure it with the two screws. Figure 13: SIM Cards Insertion ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
3. Node-RED Applications: For advanced Bluetooth functionality, Node-RED and its Bluetooth node can be utilized. Like the Bluetooth Router App, Node-RED and the Node-RED Bluetooth Node not pre-installed and require manual installation on the router. https://icr.advantech.com/products/software/user-modules#bluetooth https://icr.advantech.com/products/software/user-modules#node-red https://icr.advantech.com/products/software/user-modules#node-red-bluetooth-node ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
Figure 16: Connection of power supply All metal parts, including the box, are connected together with the negative pole of power supply (common pole). To ground the router can be used the grounding screw located on the left panel. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
BIN0 input or after a predetermined period of time. Putting the router into LPM mode can be done using the lpm command, see Commands and Scripts application note for more details. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
The I/O user interface is designed for binary input processing and binary output control. By default, the binary output is open, so it is not grounded. The maximum binary output load is 36 V at 500 mA. The constant current supplied by the binary input is 3 mA. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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2. Hardware Functionality 2.7 Serial Interfaces and I/O Port The functional scheme of connection for the binary input and binary output is drawn on the picture below. Figure 18: Functional scheme of the binary interface ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
Fast blinking ETH0 Green Selected 100 Mbps ETH1 Green Selected 10 Mbps ETH0 Yellow The network cable is connected ETH1 Yellow Brief off blinks Data transmission Yellow The network cable is not connected Table 11: Status indication ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
The RST button has multiple functions depending on the firmware platform. For more information, see the configuration manual [1], chapter Manual Introduction Device Reset. Use a narrow screwdriver or any small tool to press the RST button. Figure 19: Resetting the Router ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
WebAccess/DMP server. See the configuration manual [1], chapter Basic Information WebAccess/DMP Configuration, for more information. If the router’s label does not specify a unique password, use "root" as the default password. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
DIN rail clip dimensions DIN 35 mm, EN 60715 Weight Metal box 480 g (1.05 lbs) for non-WiFi version 500 g (1.1 lbs) for WiFi version Table 12: Basic parameters 100 mW for product revision lower than 2.0 ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
Also enable "Send all remaining incoming packets to default server" feature and fill in the IP address of your Web server. On the Web server, the default gateway has to be the IP address of the router. DynDNS doesn’t work. • With private APN this will not work. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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I switched the router to offline mode by SMS message, but the router is in online mode after reboot. • SMS messages do not change the router configuration. They remain in effect only until the router is rebooted. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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Web interface in "Configuration" section, "Services", "SSH". Then connect with any SSH client on port 22 of the router. User and password is the same as for the Web interface. Telnet on v2 routers can be enabled here: "Configuration" section, "Services", "Telnet". ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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+1-800-346-3119 (Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST) Fax: +1-815-433-5109 E-mail: support.iiot.ana@advantech.com Web: www.advantech.com Customer Support for Asia Phone: +886-2-2792-7818 #1299 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. UTC+8) Fax: +886-2-2794-7327 E-mail: icg.support@advantech.com.tw Web: www.advantech.com ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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At the end of it’s life this pro- duct MUST NOT be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. The device contains a battery. Remove the battery from the device before disposal. The battery in the device needs to be disposed of apart accordingly. Check the terms and conditions of your supplier for disposal information. ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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Appendix D: Related Documents Configuration Manual for ICR-3200 Platform [EP] Product-related documents and applications can be obtained on Engineering Portal at address. https://icr.advantech.com/download ICR-3241 Hardware Manual...
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