ELTEC CYBOX RT 2-A Wireless Automotive Router Installation Guide

June 6, 2024
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ELTEC CYBOX RT 2-A Wireless Automotive Router

ELTEC CYBOX RT 2-A Wireless Automotive Router

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Electrical Safety

WARNING
The device can be operated with voltages up to 32 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
  • 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.

CONTACT

ELTEC Elektronik AG
Galileo-Galilei-Straße 11
55129 Mainz
Germany
Ph: +49 6131 918 100
Fax: +49 6131 918 195
Email: info@eltec.com
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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

PRODUCT

This installation manual comprises all information to set-up the following product.

CyBox RT 2-A Front CyBox RT 2-A Front

CyBox RT 2-A Back CyBox RT 2-A Back

HARDWARE

DEVICE CONNECTORS

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS
The electrical power can be supplied to the device using the MSTB 2.5/ 3 GF power connector, labeled PWR. Table 1 shows the pin assignment of the power supply connector.

P in Assignment of Power Supply Connector (PWR)

 |

PIN

| SIGNAL NAME|

DESCRIPTIO N

---|---|---|---
|

1

| +VIN|

Supply voltage, positive terminal

2

|

-VIN

| Supply voltage, negative terminal
3|

Ignition

| Ignition (power on) signal

ETHERNET INTERFACES
The LAN ports of the CyBox RT 2-A are utilizing RJ45 connectors with the pin assignment as shown in Table 2 below. Mating connectors are available from several manufacturers.

Pin Assignment of RJ45 Ethernet Connectors (LAN 1..5)

 |

PIN

| SIGNAL NAME|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---|---
|

1

|

D1+

| First data line plus

2

|

D1-

| First data line minus

3

|

D2+

| Second data line plus

4

|

D3+

| Third data line plus

5

|

D3-

| Third data line minus

6

|

D2-

| Second data line minus

7

|

D4+

| Fourth data line plus

8

|

D4-

| Fourth data line minus

CAN INTERFACES
The CAN interfaces of the CyBox RT 2-A are utilizing D-Sub 9 connectors. Two CAN connectors are available (in and out) to connect one CAN device only. Both CAN connectors provide the same CAN signals so that a CAN-typical bus topology connection can be realized. The pin assignment is shown in Table 3 below. Mating connectors are available from several manufacturers.

Pin Assignment of CAN Connectors

 |

PIN

| SIGNAL NAME|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---|---
|

1

| NC|

Not connected

2

|

CAN–

| Data –

3

|

GND

| Signal ground

4

|

NC

| Not connected

5

|

NC

| Not connected

6

|

NC

| Not connected

7

|

CAN+

| Data +

8

|

NC

| Not connected

9

|

NC

| Not connected

ANTENNA CONNECTORS
The FAKRA antenna connectors are located at the backside of the device. All connectors are labeled for each radio interface and GNSS.
When connecting an antenna to the FAKRA connector, make sure that you hear a ‘click’ sound confirming proper mounting. To remove an antenna, the upper middle part of the connector has to be gently pushed down with one finger and pulled away from the panel as illustrated below.

FAKRA CONNECTORS

FAKRA CONNECTORS

POWER SUPPLY

POWER INPUT
The CyBox RT 2-A 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 12 V and 24 VDC.

FRONT AND BACK PANEL DISTRIBUTION

FRONT PANEL SERVICE COVER
The CyBox RT 2-A is equipped with a USB 2.0 Type A service port and 4 SIM slots, which are located behind the service cover as shown in Figure 3 and described in Table 4. The USB port can be used to attach a memory device to update the firmware or to configure the device. The service cover is secured with 2 torx screws.

Note: 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.

The figure below provides an overview of the front panel.
overview of the front panel

LABEL

| PORT|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---

LTE 1

|

SIM 1 / SIM 2

| 2 SIM slots for LTE module 1 are available. SIM slot 1 is the lower one, SIM slot 2 is the upper one as indicated on the front panel.

LTE 2

|

SIM 1 / SIM 2

| 2 SIM slots for LTE module 2 are available. SIM slot 1 is the lower one, SIM slot 2 is the upper one as indicated on the front panel.

USB

|

USB 2.0

| Type A jack (female)

BACK PANEL DISTRIBUTION
The figure below provides an overview of the back panel.

Back Panel Overview

CONNECTOR

| FUNCTION|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---

Earthing Bolt

|

Shield

| The earthing bolt can be found on the lower left side of the front panel

PWR

|

System power

| See Table 1 for pin assignment

LAN 1-5

|

1 Gb Ethernet

| Triple speed Gigabit Ethernet ports

LTE 1-2

|

Antenna connectors

| Fakra antenna connectors

WLAN 1-2

|

Antenna connectors

| Fakra antenna connectors

GNSS

|

Antenna connector

| Fakra antenna connector

CAN

|

CAN interface

| 1 x Min-D 9 pos. female, 1 x Min-D 9 pos. male

ASSIGNMENT FRONT PANEL LABELLING – SOFTWARE

  • The ports and LEDs “LAN 1” to “LAN 5” correspond respectively to the interfaces “eth0” to “eth4”
  • The LEDs “WLAN 1” / “WLAN 2” and “LTE 1” / “LTE 2” refer to WLAN and LTE modules
  • WLAN modules are called “radio” within the software
  • LTE modules are called “modem” within the software
  • The purpose of the antennas depends on the modules inserted in your CyBox model
LED INDICATORS

The LEDs on the front panel of CyBox RT 2-A 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

STATUS LED

LED COLOR

| STATE|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---

Red

|

On

| Error detected

Green

|

On

| Normal operation

Green

|

Off

| U-Boot and self testing executed

Green

|

Blinking

| Resetting to factory settings

Red/Green

|

Blinking

| Executing emergency system

MODULE LEDS

LABEL

| LED COLOR|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---

WLAN 1

|

Green

| On when WLAN Module 1 is configured

WLAN 2

|

Green

| On when WLAN Module 2 is configured

CAN

|

Green

| On when CAN is configured

Error

|

Red

| On when CAN error occurred

LTE 1

|

Green

| On when LTE Module 1 is configured

LTE 2

|

Green

| On when LTE Module 2 is configured

LAN LEDS (100 M | 1000 M) STATUS

1 GBIT (GREEN)

| LINK/ACT (YELLOW)|

DESCRIPTION

---|---|---

On

|

On

| 1 Gbit Link established

Off

|

Off

| No Link

On

|

Off

| 10/100 Mbit Link established

Blink

|

Off

| 10/100 Mbit Link established and active

Blink

|

On

| 1 Gbit Link established and active

RESET SWITCH

The CyBox RT 2-A is equipped with a hidden reset switch behind the front panel, which is located beside the service cover. 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 time response is valid only 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 2-A provides 2 SIM slots per LTE modem. Only one slot per modem can be active at any time. To install SIM cards the service cover has to be removed using a suitable torx 10 screwdriver. After installing the SIM cards the service cover 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 LTE modem it is advisable to use slot 1 to avoid slot switching delay during booting.

The drawing in Figure 5 shows the SIM slot assignment per modem.

SIM Slot Assignment per Modem

Important: Do not change the SIM cards when the device is powered.

MOUNTING

When mounting the CyBox RT 2-A please take the following aspects into account.

  • 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 6 shows the outer dimensions of the housing including the position of the mounting cutouts.

Dimensions of the Housing

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 7.
  • Fasten the cable by tightening the nut to the required torque (recommended according to EN60947-1 are 3 Nm).

Earth Cable Mounting on Earth Stud

Earth Cable Mounting on Earth Stud

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
  1. Make sure the device is properly grounded.
  2. Establish a connection to the network by plugging an RJ45 patch cable to one of the front panel RJ45 connectors.
  3. Connect the desired number of antennas to the device. Each radio/modem can use up to three antennas for maximal performance. LTE modules are intended to be connected to two antennas and an additional GNSS antenna connector.
  4. 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.
  5. Make sure that the voltage of the power supply conforms to the voltage on the type plate.
  6. 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.
  7. Use power cables which are approved for the power supply in your country.
  8. The device itself has no on/off switch, it starts as soon as it is supplied with power.

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