PXG950-4G installation manual IB150020EN · 2019-10-07 · 2 Instruction Booklet IB150020EN Effective June 2019 PXG950-4G installation manual ATON www .eaton .com Overview The PXG950-4G

Instruction Booklet IB150020ENEffective March 2020Supersedes June 2019

ContentsDescription Page

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2System views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing your PXG950-4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Professional installation instructions . . . . . . . . . 4Federal Communication Commission interference statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Industry Canada statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting up your PXG950-4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mounting your PXG950-4G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mounting the PXG950-4G on a DIN rail using the DIN-rail bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Mounting the PXG950-4G using the perpendicular mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Mounting the PXG950-4G using the mounting bracket (purchased separately) . . . . 10

Basic PXG950 configuration via USB . . . . . . . . . 12Factory reset using USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Static IP address setting using USB . . . . . . . . 12

Antenna specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Catalog information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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OverviewThe PXG950-4G is an Internet-of-Things (IoT) device . It is mounted at the edge of a network, enabling you to collect, secure, analyze, and act on data from multiple devices and sensors . It enables you to connect with devices used in transportation, building automation, manufacturing, and other applications . The PXG950-4G has a low-power architecture, which is capable of supporting industrial automa-tion workloads while remaining fanless to satisfy environmental and reliability requirements .

System viewsTop view

Table 1. Top view.

Features

1 WLAN, Bluetooth, or GPS connector

Connect the antenna to increase the range and strength of wireless, Bluetooth, or satellite signals.

2 Mobile broadband antenna connector one (3G/LTE)

Connect the mobile broadband antenna to increase the range and strength of mobile broadband signals.

3 ZigBee antenna connector N/A4 Mobile broadband antenna-

connector two (LTE auxiliary only)

Connect the mobile broadband antenna to increase the range and strength of mobile broadband signals.

All antenna connectors are SMA(F) coaxial connectors .

Antennas for applications outside of an enclosure are available as catalog number PXG950-ANTNA . For enclosure mounted applica-tions, Eaton recommends Parsec’s PRO3ST2LG06B, from Parsec’s Chihuahua PRO ST Series, or similar .

For additional antenna options:

Contact Parsec Technologies .

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Bottom view

Table 2. Bottom view.

Features

1 Service tag label The service tag, or serial number, uniquely identifies the hardware components in your Power Xpert Gateway. This can also be found on a label on the front of the product.

2 Earth ground A large conductor attached to one side of the power supply, which serves as the common return path for current from many different components in the circuit.

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Left view

Table 3. Left view.Features

1 Intrusion switch Reserved for future.2 Power or ignition port Connect a 12-57 Vdc (1.08-0.23 A) power cable to

supply power to the PXG950-4G.3 Power and system

status lightIndicates the power status and system status.

4 WLAN or Bluetooth status light

Reserved for future.

5 Cloud-connection status light

Indicates status of firmware update.

6 Ethernet port one (with Power Over Ethernet (POE) support)

Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to gain network access. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10/100 Mbps and supports Alternative A of the IEEE 802.3af standard. The PXG950-4G is an IEEE 802.3af Alternative A compliant powered device (PD). To comply with EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC), ensure cable length from the system to the device does not exceed 30 m (98.4 ft). To comply with regulatory requirements in Brazil, ensure cable length from the system to the device does not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft).

7 USB 3.0 port 1 Optional for network configuration or factory reset.8 SIM card slot

(optional)Insert a micro-SIM card into the slot. A SIM card is included in the accessory box.

9 SD card slot (optional) Reserved for future.

10 Micro-SIM or micro-SD card access door

Open the access door to access the micro-SIM or micro-SD card.

1 USB power is limited to 0.6 A/3 W.

Table 4. Status light indicators.Function Indicator Color Control Status

System Power status and system status

Green or amber BIOS Off: System off

On (solid green): System on or boot successfulOn (solid amber): Power up or boot failBlinking amber: fault or error

System Cloud Green Software Off: By defaultBlinking: Firmware update in progress

The power and system status light may operate differently during different boot-up scenarios, for example, when a USB script file is run during boot-up .

Table 5. Power connector pin definition details.Pin Signal Function

1 DC+ 12-57 Vdc power2 DC- Ground3 N/A N/A

Right view

Table 6. Right viewFeatures

1 RS-485 port one Connect a RS-485 cable to the PXG950-4G. Provides data transfer speeds up to 12 Mbps.

2 RS-485 port two Connect a RS-485 cable to the PXG950-4G. Provides data transfer speeds up to 12 Mbps.

3 USB 2.0 port 1 Reserved4 GPIO port Reserved1 USB power is limited to 0.4 A/2 W.

PXG-950-4G-ATT/-INTL come with 2 serial connector housings (Molex 901420010), that are compatible with C-Grid III Crimp Terminal 90119 (not included) .

Pre-terminated cables are available .

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Table 7. RS-485 half-duplex pin definition details.Pin Signal Characteristics

1 Data- (–) TX/RX data2 Data+ (+) TX/RX data3 Not applicable Not applicable4 Not applicable Not applicable5 GND Ground6 Not applicable Not applicable7 Not applicable Not applicable8 Not applicable Not applicable9 Not applicable Not applicable10 GND Ground

Installing your PXG950-4GProfessional installation instructions

Installation location

The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna is kept 20 cm (7 .9 in .) from nearby persons in its normal operation condition in order to meet regulatory RF exposure require-ments .

External antenna

Use only approved antenna(s) . Non-approved antenna(s) may produce spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to a violation of FCC/IC limits .

Federal Communication Commission interference statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 . This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2 . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna .• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected .• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .

FCC caution:

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment .

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunc-tion with any other antenna or transmitter .

Radiation exposure statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7 .9 in .) between the active transceiver and your body .

The country code selection is for a non-US model only and is not available to all US model . Per FCC regulation, all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only .

Industry Canada statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) . Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 . This device may not cause interference, and

2 . This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device .

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Under Industry Canada regulations, the radio transmitter(s) may only operate using an antenna(s) of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter(s) . To reduce potential radio interfer-ence to other users, the antenna type(s) and gain(s) should be chosen so that the Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (E .I .R .P .) is not more than what was approved for the transmitter(s) .

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 .

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios .

The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada .

Radiation exposure statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm (7 .9 in .) between the active transceiver and your body .

Setting up your PXG950-4GMounting can be done before or after configuring your PXG950-4G .

1 . Connect an Ethernet cable to Ethernet port one .

2 . Connect the antennas .

Table 8. Antennas supported in PXG950-4G.

Antennas supported

Signals

Use only antennas that meet the minimum specifications (see the Antenna specification of this document). Mobile broadband antenna connector two is for LTE Auxiliary only; it does not support 3G.

3 . Insert the antenna into the connector . If you are installing multiple antennas, follow the sequence indicated in the following image .

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4 . Secure the antenna by tightening the rotating head of the connector until it firmly holds the antenna in the preferred posi-tion (upright or straight) . Antenna images are for illustrative purposes only . Actual appearance may differ from the images provided .

5 . Connect all desired cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the PXG950-4G .

6 . Open the micro-SIM or micro-SD card access door .

7 . Insert a micro-SIM card into the top micro-SIM card slot and activate your mobile broadband service (optional) .

CAUTIONWE RECOMMEND THAT YOU INSERT THE MICRO-SIM CARD BEFORE TURNING ON THE PXG950-4G.

Ensure that you firmly screw back the access door after closing . Contact your service provider to activate your micro-SIM card .

8 . Insert a micro-SD card into the bottom micro-SD card slot (optional) . Remove the SD card slot filler before inserting a micro-SD card . Ensure that you firmly screw back the access door after closing .

9 . Connect a grounding cable between the PXG950-4G and the secondary enclosure .

10 . Connect the PXG950-4G to one of the following power sources:

a . DC-IN

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b . PoE

Shut down your system before you change the power sources .

11 . Replace the dust caps on any unused ports .

12 . Mount your PXG950-4G .

Mounting your PXG950-4GMounting can be completed before or after configuring your PXG950-4G .

Install the PXG950-4G using one of the following mounting options . An open space of 63 .50 mm (2 .50 in .) is recommended around the PXG950-4G for optimal air circulation .

Mounting the PXG950-4G on a DIN rail using the DIN-rail bracket

The DIN-rail bracket includes the screws that are required for secur-ing the bracket to the PXG950-4G .

1 . Align the screw holes on the DIN-rail bracket with the screw holes at back of the PXG950-4G .

2 . Place the two M-4 x 5 screws on the DIN-rail bracket and secure it to the PXG950-4G .

3 . Secure the DIN-rail mounting bracket to the PXG950-4G using the two M-4 x 5 screws provided . Torque the screws at 8±0 .5 kilograms-centimeter (17 .64±1 .1 pounds-inch) on the DIN-rail mounting bracket .

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4 . Place the PXG950-4G on the DIN rail at an angle, and then pull the PXG950-4G down to compress the springs at the top of the DIN-rail mounting bracket .

5 . Push the PXG950-4G towards the DIN-rail to secure the lower clip of the bracket onto the DIN rail .

Mounting the PXG950-4G using the perpendicular mount

The perpendicular mount is designed for mounting in a DIN-rail only . An open space of 63 .50 mm (2 .50 in) around the PXG950-4G is recommended for optimal air circulation . Ensure that the environ-mental temperature in which the PXG950-4G is installed does not exceed the operating temperature of the PXG950-4G .

For more information about the operating temperature of the PXG950-4G, see the PXG950-4G Specifications .

1 . Align the screw holes on the perpendicular-mount bracket with the screw holes on the PXG950-4G .

2 . Tighten the four M-4x7 screws to secure the PXG950-4G to the perpendicular-mount bracket . Torque the screws at 8±0 .5 kilograms-centimeter (17 .64±1 .1 pounds-inch) .

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3 . Align the screw holes on the DIN-rail mount bracket with the screw holes on the perpendicular-mount bracket, and tighten the two screws . Torque the screws at 8±0 .5 kilograms-centimeter (17 .64±1 .1 pounds-inch) .

4 . Place the PXG950-4G on the DIN rail at an angle and push the PXG950-4G down to compress the springs on the DIN-rail mount brackets .

5 . Push the PXG950-4G towards the DIN-rail to secure the lower clip of the bracket onto the DIN rail .

6 . Secure the PXG950-4G on the DIN rail .

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Mounting the PXG950-4G using the mounting bracket (purchased separately)

Mounting dimensions

The mounting brackets are shipped with only those screws that are required for securing the mounting brackets to the PXG950-4G .

1 . Secure the standard-mount bracket to the back of the PXG950-4G using the four M-4 x 4 .5 screws . Torque the screws at 8±0 .5 kilograms-centimeter (17 .64±1 .1 pounds-inch) .

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2 . Place the PXG950-4G against the wall and align the holes in the bracket with the holes on the wall . Screw holes on the bracket have a diameter of 3 mm (0 .12 in .) .

3 . Place the bracket on the wall and using the holes above the screw holes on the bracket, mark the positions to drill the four holes .

4 . Drill four holes in the wall as marked .

5 . Insert and tighten four screws (not supplied) to the wall . Purchase screws that fit the diameter of the screw holes .

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Basic PXG950 configuration via USBFactory reset using USB

To factory reset the PXG950, one can use a USB drive . In the top level directory of the USB, place a file named “LoadFactoryDefault” (without any extension) . The file “LoadFactoryDefault” should contain the service tag (serial number) of the Gateway device on which one needs to perform factory reset . Connect the USB to the Gateway and then power cycle the gateway device .

After the factory reset operation is successful the file will be auto-matically deleted from the USB .

ote: N The SD card should have only one FAT32 partition and “LoadFactoryDefault” should be the only file .

Static IP address recovery using USB

The device by default will be configured to use DHCP . To find the IP address, one could use a tool like Advanced IP Scanner to find IP address by using the device MAC address .

The device also supports configuring the device IP address using a USB drive . To set the device IP address using USB, create and place a file named “01-network-manager-all .yaml” in the first FAT32 partition of the USB disk and reboot the PXG950 with the USB connected .

Sample contents of the file are shown below .

This would set the device IP address: 10 .235 .1 .96, netmask: 255 .255 .254 .0, gateway: 10 .235 .0 .1 and nameservers: 151 .110 .232 .49,151 .110 .232 .100

Once the PXG950 is reconfigured upon boot up, the file on USB drive “01-network-manager-all .yaml” is renamed to “01-network-manager-all .yaml .bak” . It can be reused for performing forced settings by renaming the file back to “01-network-manager-all .yaml” .

6 . Align the screw holes on the standard-mount bracket with the screws and place the PXG950-4G onto the wall .

7 . Tighten the screws to secure the assembly to the wall .

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Antenna specificationsThe PXG950-4G is professionally-installed equipment . The radio frequency (RF) output power does not exceed the maximum limit allowed in the country of operation .

CAUTIONUNAUTHORIZED ANTENNAS, MODIFICATIONS, OR ATTACHMENTS MAY DAMAGE THE DEVICE AND POTENTIALLY VIOLATE INTERNATIONAL REGU-LATIONS. USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED OR AN APPROVED REPLACEMENT ANTENNA.

The following tables provide the gain specifications for different antenna positions .

Table 9. Mobile broadband main antenna maximum gain (dBi).Antenna position - bent Antenna position - straight

Frequency (MHz) 3G (dBi) 4G (dBi) 3G (dBi) 4G (dBi)

704~806 Not applicable 2 Not applicable 1.7824~894 1 1.4 2.1 2.1880~960 0.5 1.4 1.4 1.51710~1880 3.2 4.2 1.9 31850~1990 3.9 4.3 3.2 3.41920~2170 4 4.4 3.2 3.4

Table 10. Mobile broadband auxiliary antenna maximum gain (dBi).

Antenna position - bent Antenna position - straight

Frequency (MHz) 4G (dBi) 4G (dBi)

704~806 0.6 1.9824~894 –0.3 –0.1880~960 –1.9 –2.51710~1880 2.3 2.01850~1990 3.6 3.21920~2170 3.6 3.2

Table 11. WLAN/GPS antenna maximum gain (dBi).Antenna position - bent Antenna position - straight

Frequency (MHz)

GPS (dBi) WLAN (dBi) GPS (dBi) WLAN (dBi)

1561~1602 2.6 Not applicable 2.4 Not applicable2400~2500 Not applicable 3.4 Not applicable 1.6

All antenna connections are SMA(F) .

Mating antennas must be SMA(M) .

Catalog informationThe Power Xpert Gateway 950 and accessories can be ordered from Eaton distributors . Refer to the following catalog numbers when ordering .

PXG950-4G-ATT (PXG 950-4G gateway for US and Canada. Includes DIN-rail adapter for perpendicular or parallel mounting)

PXG950-4G-INTL (PXG 950-4G gateway for Rest of World. Includes DIN-rail adapter for perpendicular or parallel mounting)

PXG950-ANTNA (LTE and WiFi antennas for PXG-950s not mounted in an enclosure)

PXG950-MOUNT (Optional mounting bracket for applications without DIN rail)

PXG950-RTU-CBL04 (2x optional pre-terminated cables for RS-485 port, 4 ft length)

PXG950-RTU-CBL08 (2x optional pre-terminated cables for RS-485 port, 8 ft length)

PXG950-2-900-CBL (2x Retrofit cables to convert from PXG900 to PXG950)

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