ELTEC CYBOX AP 3 Wireless Access Point 5G LTE Router Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ELTEC
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ELTEC CYBOX AP 3 Wireless Access Point 5G LTE Router
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical safety
WARNING: The device can be operated with voltages over 75 V DC. Incorrect handling risks causing a fatal electrical shock. Before connecting the power supply, connect the device to protective earth.
General advice
- Only qualified personnel is allowed to install, operate and maintain the devices.
- Please take safety precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
- Access to the devices may only be granted to qualified personnel.
- To prevent the risk of electric shock, turn off the external power supply and remove the power supply cable from the electrical outlet before handling or disassembling the system.
- When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
- Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
- If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
WARNING
The device can become very hot during operation (> 80 ° C). Make sure it is
protected from accidental contact. The device must be installed so that it is
not accessible to children. To prevent burns, switch off the device and allow
to cool down for half an hour before disassembling or working on it.
- Before installing the device and connecting cables to it, carefully read the related manuals.
- Before using the device, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
- Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
- Place the product on a stable surface.
- If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Radio Frequency Exposure Statement
At least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and the user’s body
must be maintained at all times.
RECYCLING
Please recycle packaging environmentally friendly: Packaging materials are
recyclable. Please do not dispose packaging into domestic waste but recycle
it.
Please recycle old or redundant devices environmentally friendly:
Old devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be reutilized.
Therefore please dispose old devices at collection points which are suitable.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ELTEC Elektronik AG herewith declares that the device is compliant to the
basic requirements of the directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available in the Download Center at
www.eltec.com.
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
This installation manual is intended only for system developers and integrators; it is not intended for end users. It describes the hardware functions of the product, connection of peripheral devices and integration into a system. Additional information on special applications and the configuration of the product is available in a separate configuration manual which can be downloaded from the Download Center at www.eltec.com.
OVERVIEW
PRODUCTS
This installation manual comprises all information to set-up the following
products.
HARDWARE
DEVICE CONNECTORS
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS
The electrical power can be supplied to the device using the A-coded M12 power
connector, labeled PWR. Table 1 shows the pin-assignment of the power supply
connector.
ETHERNET INTERFACES
The two LAN-ports of the CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 are utilizing M12 X-coded
conncetors with the pinassignment as shown in Table 2. Mating connectors are
available from several manufacturers.
ANTENNA CONNECTORS
The QLS antenna connectors are located at the bottom part of the front panel.
Besides the GNSS connector each radio interface connector is labeled from A1
to A4. Their functionalities depend on the CyBox model (see 3.4.1 Assignment
Front Panel Labelling – Software). When connecting an antenna to the QLS
connector, make sure that you hear a ‘click’ sound confirming proper mounting.
To remove an antenna, it has to be gently pulled from the basis of the
connector with one hand, while the other hand is holding the antenna.
Alternatively, a screwdriver can be used as a lever arm at the basis of the
antenna to facilitate the removal, as illustrated below.
POWER SUPPLY
POWER INPUT
The CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 can be powered by a DC power source connected to
the internal power supply and I/O connector, shown in Table 1 . The nominal
input voltage can vary between 24 V and 110 VDC.
POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE+)
The CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 are designed to be supplied via the Ethernet
uplink, as class 4 powered device, according to IEEE 802.3at. In this case the
supply voltage is provided remotely over the injector.
Important : The Power-over-Ethernet option is applicable on certain
devices only.
M12 SERVICE INTERFACE (USB AND SERIAL PORT)
The CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 are equipped with a USB and serial port. The USB
port can be used to attach a memory device to update the firmware or to
configure the device. Note that the USB port is a dedicated maintenance port.
It is not designed to be used while the device is in operation inside rolling
stock equipment.
Table 3 shows the pin-assignment of the service connector.
FRONT PANEL AND MODULE-TO-ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
The figure below provides an overview of the front panel.
ASSIGNMENT FRONT PANEL LABELLING – SOFTWARE
- The ports and LEDs “LAN 1” and “LAN 2” correspond respectively to the interfaces “eth0” and “eth1”
- The LEDs “Module 1” and “Module 2” refer to WLAN and/or 5G/LTE modules
- WLAN modules are called “radio” within the software
- 5G/LTE modules are called “modem” within the software
- The purpose of the antennas depends on the modules inserted in your Cybox model
CYBOX MODELS| LED ó SOFTWARE CORRELATION| ANTENNAS
---|---|---
A1| A2| A3| A4| A5| A6| A7| A8
Single WLAN| Module 1 ó Radio 0| WLAN0
ant. 1
| WLAN0
ant. 2
| WLAN0
ant. 3
| WLAN0
ant. 4
| not used| not used| not used| not used
Dual WLAN| Module 1 ó Radio 0
Module 2 ó Radio 1
| WLAN0
ant. 1
| WLAN0
ant. 2
| WLAN0
ant. 3
| WLAN0
ant. 4
| WLAN1
ant. 1
| WLAN1
ant. 2
| WLAN1
ant. 3
| WLAN1
ant. 4
5G/LTE + WLAN| Module 1 ó Modem 0
Module 2 ó Radio 0
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 1
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 2
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 3
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 4
| WLAN0
ant. 1
| WLAN0
ant. 2
| WLAN0
ant. 3
| WLAN0
ant. 4
Single 5G/LTE| Module 1 ó Modem 0| 5G/LTE0
ant. 1
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 2
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 3
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 4
| not used| not used| not used| not used
Dual 5G/LTE| Module 1 ó Modem 0
Module 2 ó Modem 0
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 1
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 2
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 3
| 5G/LTE0
ant. 4
| 5G/LTE1
ant. 1
| 5G/LTE1
ant. 2
| 5G/LTE1
ant. 3
| 5G/LTE1
ant. 4
Table 4 Overview Front Panel Antenna Description.
LED INDICATORS
The LEDs on the front panel of CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 provide quick
indication of the device status.
POWER LED STATUS
| LED COLOR | STATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Green | On | Device is receiving correct input power |
| Green | Off | Device is not powered |
Table 5 Power LED Status
3.5.2 FAIL LED STATUS
|
LED COLOR| STATE| DESCRIPTION
Green| On| Normal operation
Green| Off| Device is booting | self-testing
Green| Blink| Device is resetting to factory settings
Green| Toggle G/R| Emergency system booted
Red| On| Software | Configuration error
Red| Off| Normal operation
Table 6 Fail LED
3.5.3 MODULE 1
| Status
LED STATUS
|
LED COLOR| STATE| DESCRIPTION
Green| On| Indicates module 1 is in use
Green| Blink| Indicates data transfer on module 1
Green| Off| Indicates module 1 is inactive
Table 7 Module 1
3.5.4 MODULE 2
| LED Status
LED STATUS
|
LED COLOR| STATE| DESCRIPTION
Green| On| Indicates module 2 is in use
Green| Blink| Indicates data transfer on module 2
Green| Off| Indicates module 2 is inactive
LAN LED (100 M | 1000 M) STATUS
| LED COLOR | STATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Green | On | 100 Mbit/s (resp. 1000 Mbit/s) link established |
| Green | Blink | Indicates 100 Mbit/s (resp. 1000 Mbit/s) data transfer |
| Green | Off | No 100 Mbit/s (resp. 1000 Mbit/s) link |
RESET SWITCH
The CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3 is equipped with a hidden reset switch behind the front panel, close to the top-right corner. The button is accessible with a straightened paper clip pushed through the little hole on the front panel. The effect of pressing the reset switch depends on the duration of its activation, as indicated in Table 10 below. The timing behavior is only valid, if the device has completly booted (after approx. 1 min). While the device is booting or executing U-Boot, pushing the button will always reset the device. The following table describes the functions of the reset switch.
| HOLD TIME | FAIL LED BEHAVIOR | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| < 2 seconds | Off | Reset after release |
| 2-5 seconds | Off | No action |
| > 5 seconds | Green blinking | Remove custom configuration then reset |
SIM CARDS
The Cybox RT 3 provides 4 SIM slots per 5G/LTE modem. Only one slot per modem
can be active at any time. To install SIM cards, the back panel of the CyBox
RT 3 has to be removed using a suitable torx 10 screwdriver. After installing
the SIM cards, the back panel must be closed and the screws tightened to a
maximum torque of 0.55 Nm. The indexing of SIM slots is software dependent and
can be selected via an SNMP command or using the web interface.
Note : Switching between SIM slots takes about 30 seconds, slot 1 being
preselected at power up. If you plan to use only one SIM card for a given
5G/LTE modem, it is advisable to use slot 1 to avoid slot switching delay
during the boot phase.
The drawing in Figure 4 shows the SIM slot assignment per modem.
Important : Do not change the SIM cards when the device is powered since there is a danger of touching the main voltage when the device is open.
MOUNTING
When mounting the CyBox AP 3 and CyBox RT 3, please take into account the following aspects:
- Do not install the device close to any sources of heat, such as radiators or heat registers.
- Keep the device away from any liquids and avoid exposure to dripping or splashing. The protection class of the housing is IP40.
- Keep a free space of at least 150 mm around the housing to ensure adequate heat dissipation capabilities.
- For optimal heat dissipation, the connectors should face down.
- The housing provides four mounting cutouts to install the device in horizontal or vertical orientation on a flat and stable surface.
- For fixation use M6 screws of sufficient length with additional M6 washers.
The drawing in Figure 5 shows the outer dimensions of the housing, including the position of the mounting cutouts.
CONNECTING AN EARTHING CABLE
A M6 earthing stud on the front panel of the device (also refer to Figure 3) for protective earth connection is essential for the device security. Carry out the following steps to connect an earthing cable:
- Use an earthing cable with a cross-section of at least 2.5 mm² and a wire end sleeve with eyelet suitable for a 6 mm threaded bolt.
- Mount the earth cable as shown in Figure 6.
- Fasten the cable by tightening the nut to the required torque (recommended according to EN60947- 1 are 3 Nm).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
- Make sure the device is properly grounded.
- Establish a connection to the network by plugging a M12 patch cable to one of the front panel M12 connectors. Each LAN port may be used, if the access point is supplied by a local power supply through the power supply connector. When using PoE+, the connector labeled LAN1 must be used.
- Connect the desired number of antennas to the device. Each radio/modem can use up to four antennas for maximal performance.
- In case of using a local power supply, the appropriate wiring (see Table 1 ) must be established to connect the power line to the device.
- Make sure that the voltage of the power supply conforms to the voltage on the type plate.
- Ensure that the power supply is grounded correctly and that the power cable is intact and undamaged. Do not switch on the system if there are damages on the power cable or plug.
- Use power cables which are approved for the power supply in your country.
- The device itself has no on/off switch, it starts as soon as it is supplied with power.