Eurotech DuraMAR 2150 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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DuraMAR
2150
Rugged Rolling Stock Mobile Access Router
Rev. 1.0 - December 2008 - ETH_ DuraMAR2150_USM1.0
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD
www.eurotech.com

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL ® DuraMAR 2150 Rugged Rolling Stock Mobile Access Router Rev. 1.0 - December 2008 - ETH_ DuraMAR2150_USM1.0 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD www.eurotech.com...
  • Page 2 This product is supplied with a limited warranty. The product warranty covers failure of any Eurotech manufactured product caused by manufacturing defects. Eurotech will make all reasonable effort to repair the product or replace it with an equivalent alternative. Eurotech reserves the right to replace the returned product with an alternative variant or an equivalent fit, form and functional product.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Eurotech will make all reasonable effort to repair the product or replace it with an equivalent alternative. Eurotech reserves the right to replace the returned product with an alternative variant or an equivalent fit, form and functional product. Delivery charges will...
  • Page 4: Ce Notice

    89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive. Eurotech shall not be liable for use of our products with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that are not CE marked and do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction...............................3 Conventions used within this Manual .........................3 Warnings and Important Notices:..........................3 Safety Notices and Warnings ..........................3 Trademarks................................3 Warranty .................................. 3 CE Notice................................. 4 Technical Assistance ............................4 Table of Contents .............................5 Chapter 1 Product Overview ........................7...
  • Page 6 DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Setting the time zone ............................. 25 Log files ................................. 26 Setting up static routes to access external resources .................... 26 Upgrading the system ............................26 Installing a new firmware using the DuraMAR USB-disk key ................. 28 Using the integrated CISCO router for hosting controller system image files.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Chapter 1 Product Overview Description The DuraMAR® 2150 is a rugged integrated wireless router designed for providing net-centric connectivity in rolling stock installations such as on trains and metros. Figure 1. Picture of the DuraMAR-2150 Key features include: •...
  • Page 8: Architecture

    Fast Ethernet Switch Mobile Interface Card (FESMIC) Eurotech Communications Controller (ECC) The Eurotech Communication Controller interfaces the CISCO 3200 ISR core with various wireless terminals such as GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA or CDMA2000 using a 10/100Mbit Ethernet interface. The use of industry-standard mini PCI-Express form wireless terminals guarantees an easy upgrade path to adopt new technologies with the change of only a single module.
  • Page 9 DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual GSM/GPRS Section A Siemens MC55 GSM/GPRS modem is mounted within the system. GSM/GPRS features: • Support for Tri-band GSM/GPRS networks 900/1800/1900MHz bands • Up to 56Kbps GPRS data rate depending on network bandwidth • GPRS downlink data rate up to 85.6kbps •...
  • Page 10: System Interfaces

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual System interfaces Front panel connector layout USB firmware HSDPA SIM upgrade port LEDs CPU console Cisco console GSM/GPRS SIM Figure 2. Front panel layout (with protection cover removed) Service interfaces Some service interfaces are provided on the front panel of the system under a protection cover. It is possible to remove this cover by removing the two Torx screws.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connector Layout

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Rear panel connector layout Power supply HSPDA/GSM/GPRS Ethernet 10/100 Antennas Figure 3. Rear side connector layout Connector Type Function availability Connector: • Receptacle MIL-26482 coaxial; 3-pin; shell size 12 P/N: Souriau MS3470L12-3BN • • Coaxial Contact #16 for cable RG174A/U...
  • Page 12 DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual A1 pinout Pin# Signal HSDPA Antenna GSM/GPRS Antenna Not internally connected M1 pinout Pin# Signal VIN+ Not internally connected VIN- Note: These inputs are galvanically isolated from the system. VIN- is not connected to the system ground nor to the chassis.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Physical Installation

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Chapter 2 Physical Installation Physical installation may only be performed by trained and authorized personnel. The electrical installation must adhere to local regulation requirements. The instructions for use must be followed at all times. Installation considerations •...
  • Page 14: External Connections

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual External Connections Only devices that meet SELV circuits (Security Extra Low Voltage) requirements in accordance with the EN60950 standard should be connected to the interfaces of the DuraMAR-2150. All connection cable plugs must be screwed or locked to the housing.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 System Operation

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Chapter 3 System Operation This chapter illustrates the operation of the Eurotech Communication Controller (ECC) and its interaction with the CISCO 3200 ISR. If not otherwise stated, hereafter the word “system” will implicitly refer to ECC subsystem only.
  • Page 16: Duramar-2150 Configuration

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual DuraMAR-2150 configuration The configuration of DuraMAR-2150 system involves the configuration of the CISCO 3200 ISR and ECC subsystems. • The CISCO 3200 ISR subsystem can be configured using the console interface available on the panel side under the removable protection cover.
  • Page 17: Configuration Mode

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Configuration Mode The Configuration Mode is used to configure the system. This mode provides two sub-modes of operation: Global or Specific, depending on what part of the system the user is configuring. Specific mode allows access to the configuration area of one of the system components, hardware or software, while Global mode allows access to global configuration parameters affecting the whole system.
  • Page 18: Using Commands History

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual As another example, the following commands: route 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 via 10.11.3.1 HSDPA-rt(config)# route 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 HSDPA-rt(config)# will first set up a static route and then remove it. Using commands history The CLI stores a history of commands that you have entered. This feature is particularly useful for recalling long or complex command or entry strings.
  • Page 19: Network Interfaces General Configuration

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Network interfaces general configuration To configure a network interface the user must enter the Specific Configuration Mode for the given interface if-name by issuing the interface command while in Configuration Mode. The prompt will change accordingly.
  • Page 20: Bridge Mode

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual nat enable enable exit exit Please note that the exit command must be issued twice. An example of a Router Mode configuration follows: Version: 1.0.0 - $Rev: 317 $ hostname HSDPA-rt interface eth0 ip address 172.16.10.1 255.255.255.252...
  • Page 21: Forcing The Cellular Network To Use

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Dynamic Bridge Mode In Dynamic Bridge Mode the carrier-assigned public IP address is made available to the CISCO 3200 ISR FastEthernet interface using the DHCP-protocol; then the first (.1) or last (.254) IP address of the network that this address belongs to is automatically assigned to the ECC Ethernet interface in order to guarantee local IP-connectivity.
  • Page 22: Commands Reference

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Commands reference The following table lists the available commands for configuring the HSDPA interface: description Adds a text description for the interface Sets the IP Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) tcpmss Forces the TCP maximum segment size for the sessions entering...
  • Page 23: Hsdpa Interface Information

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual HSDPA interface information The current status of the HSDPA interface can be retrieved using the show interface hsdpa0 command in User Mode: show interface hsdpa0 HSDPA-rt# Interface hsdpa0 is Enabled physical status is PPP Hardware type is HSDPA modem Network in use : HSDPA Cat.
  • Page 24: Snmp Configuration

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual The relevant fields in the output of this command are: Temperature The internal temperature of the ECC HSDPA module System mode GPRS (2G) or WCDMA (3G) GMM and MM state NORMAL SERVICE or LIMITED SERVICE...
  • Page 25: Limiting Remote Access To The System

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Limiting remote access to the system Access to the system by connecting through the gprs0 interface can be restricted to a list of specific IP addresses. There are no limits to the number of IP addresses in the list.
  • Page 26: Log Files

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Log files Important events are logged on the flash memory. User can view the logged messages using the show log system command. Because the size of the flash memory available for the log file is limited, the size of the log file is checked periodically and, if it increases to more than 3MB, it is automatically resized to the last 1000 messages.
  • Page 27 DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual If needed the upgrade process can be performed manually with the following steps. First the new firmware image must be downloaded, verified and saved to the flash memory. This can be done using the download image command.
  • Page 28: Installing A New Firmware Using The Duramar Usb-Disk Key

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Installing a new firmware using the DuraMAR USB-disk key Whenever the system doesn't boot as expected (for example in case some system file has become corrupted or unreadable) or whenever a new fresh installation is required, the user can install the firmware by using the provided USB-disk key.
  • Page 29: Using The Integrated Cisco Router For Hosting Controller System Image Files

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Using the integrated CISCO router for hosting controller system image files. Downloading a new image might be quite difficult if the ECC is configured to operate in Bridge Mode. In this configuration the HSDPA interface can’t be used by the ECC itself so users, setting the appropriate static routes, must download the new image from a remote host through the slow GPRS interface or from a local host connected to the CISCO Ethernet interface.
  • Page 30: Duramar-2150 Service Interface

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual DuraMAR-2150 service interface A GPRS modem is included as part of the DuraMAR-2150 system in order to provide a diagnostics and backup/emergency connection to the system in the event that the HSDPA link fails. This GPRS modem has a serial interface and can be connected through a software-controlled switch either...
  • Page 31 DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual The commands are represented by the text of the SMS message. Available commands: SERCPU Connects the GPRS modem serial interface to ECC ttyS1 interface SERCISCO Connects the GPRS modem serial interface to the AUX port of the...
  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Environmental And Electrical Specs

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Chapter 4 Environmental and Electrical Specs Mechanical Characteristics The enclosure of the DuraMAR-2150 is made of black anodized aluminium, this is secured by two aluminium end-plates which provide the connectors and user interfaces. A grounding terminal is available for connecting the system chassis to the chassis ground of the installation.
  • Page 34: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Absolute Maximum Ratings Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C Non-Condensing Relative Humidity: <95% at 40°C Warning: Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operation beyond the “Operating Conditions”...
  • Page 35: Revision History

    DuraMAR 2150 – User’s Manual Revision History REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE First release December 2008...
  • Page 37: Eurotech Group Worldwide Presence

    Eurotech Group Worldwide presence EUROPE AMERICAS ASIA Central & Southern Europe North America EUROTECH Italy EUROTECH Inc ADVANET Japan tel. +39 0433.485.411 toll free +1 888.941.2224 tel. +81 86.245.2861 fax +39 0433.485.499 tel. +1 301.490.4007 fax +81 86.245.2860 e-mail: sales-it@eurotech.com fax +1 301.490.4582...
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