GeoSIG GXX-4GE Series 4G Modem User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- GeoSIG
Table of Contents
GXX-4GE Series Modem
User Manual
GeoSIG Ltd, Wiesenstrasse 39, 8952 Schlieren, Switzerland
Phone: + 41 44 810 2150, Fax: + 41 44 810 2350
info@geosig.com, www.geosig.com
04.05.2023 / V3.2
Document Revision
| Version | Date | Modification | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01.12.2021 | First issue (Based on GXX-3GU user manual V05) | RES |
| 2 | 12.05.2022 | Bug fixes | VAG |
| 3 | 04.05.2023 | Title correction | KEC |
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1. Overview
The 4G modem series GXX-4Gx is currently only available for external use with a GMSplus. The GXX-4GE is installed in an IP65 rated housing with durable cable for connecting to the GMSplus, which makes it suitable for installation at a distance of the GMSplus.
Figure 1. GXX-4GE
2. Installation of the SIM Card
Before proceeding, please make sure that:
– SIM card is not locked by a PIN code.
– the modem is NOT powered.
2.1. GXX-4GE
- Open the housing of the modem by pushing down the four screws on the corners of the housing using a screwdriver and turning the screws ~45° anti clockwise.
- Use a pointed tool e.g. a screwdriver to press the small yellow button and open the SIM card slot as shown in Figure 3. To have better access to the SIM card slot the USB connector (green & green/white wires) and the antenna can be carefully removed if required.
- Add, remove or change the SIM card and push the slot back.
- If required, reconnect the USB connector and the antenna.
- Close the housing of the modem.
- Connect the cable to the SERIAL connector of the GMSplus, which works as a USB port.
Figure 2. Open
the SIM card slot by pushing the yellow button with a screwdriver
3. Hardware Configuration
3.1. Preparation of the GMSplus
The GXX-4GE series normally are delivered with all necessary preparations
readily made in the GMSplus, however if this is not the case (e.g. the modem
was bought later) the following procedure can be followed.
Make sure that armdas firmware on the GMSplus is 21.12.27 (gsfw-r148) or
higher. Otherwise download the newest firmware from
www.geosig.com →Support →Downloads. For information
regarding the upgrade, refer to chapter 11 of the GMSplus User Manual.
The GMSplus hardware is normally prepared for the 4G modem. To check this, follow below steps:
- Switch off the GMSplus instrument
- Disconnect the power supply and open the GMSplus housing cover by unscrewing the four screws in the corners.
- Disconnect the battery and unscrew the black protective cover.
- Check that the jumper JMP26 is set to the upper position (Pin 1-2)
- Check that the jumpers JMP23, JMP24, JMP25 are set to the lower position (Pin 2-3)
Figure 3.
Standard jumper settings on the GMSplus connector board for GXX-4GE modem
- Keep the APN, login and password provided by our mobile phone provider ready.
- Configure the GMSplus instrument according to the chapter 9.8.3 Connection over PPP (Cellular Modem or analog Phone Line) of the GMSplus User Manual.
4. GXX-4GE Electrical Connection
The GXX-4GE modem comes with a preinstalled cable for connecting directly to the GMSplus’s “SERIAL” connector which works as a USB port, as shown in Figure 4.
The pin-out for the connector at the end of the cable is also provided for convenience in Figure 5.
Figure 4.
Connection diagram
Figure 5. Pin-out
for GXX-4GE
Pin Description — USB Pinout
1
2
3
4 GND
5 USB Host D-
6 USB Host D+
7 POWER 12 VDC
8 **** GND
5. Mounting
The GXX-4GE can be mounted on horizontal or vertical surfaces using 4 bolts according to the below drawing
Figure 6. Drawing
for mounting of GXX-4GE (units: mm)
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