Teracom TCG140-4 Manual de usuario

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TCG140-4 LTE universal IO module

Revision 1.0 / February 2021

QUICK START GUIDE

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1. General

TCG140-4 is a 4G LTE Cat.1 universal I/O module. It supports also 3G and 2G wireless

communicaon and provides data connecvity on LTE-FDD, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA,

WCDMA, EDGE, and GPRS networks.

It has 2 digital inputs, 4 analog inputs, digital interfaces for external sensors, and 4 relays. Two

of the analog inputs can be switched either in a current loop (0-20mA) or voltage modes. The relays

can be acvated either remotely (via SMS or HTTP API command) or locally - from the status of the

monitored parameter.

TCG140-4 supports all digital sensors of Teracom.

All monitored parameters and status of relays can be periodically saved in the embedded data

logger. It is possible to arrange records on any alarm condion.

The module supports HTTP API for M2M communicaon.

2. Technical parameters

Supply voltage, VDC 10 - 28

Maximum current consumpon (with both relays ON), mA 370@12VDC

Weight, g 470

Dimensions, mm 158 x 119 x 34

Operang temperature range, °C -20 to +55

Operang relave humidity range, %RH 5 to 85 (non-condensing)

Bands TCG140-4e variant

4G LTE B1,B3,B7,B8,B20,B28

3G/2G B1,B8/900,1800

Bands TCG140-4a variant

4G LTE B2,B4,B5,B12,B13,B25,B26

3G/2G B2,B4,B5/Not supported

SIM card size Micro

Minimum high-level input voltage for digital inputs, VDC +2.5

Maximum low-level input voltage for digital inputs, VDC +0.8

Maximum input voltage for digital inputs, VDC +5.5

Supply voltage for 1-Wire and RS-485, VDC 5.0 ± 0.3

Maximum output current for 1-Wire and RS-485, A 0.2

Analog inputs range, VDC/mA 0 to +10/0 to 20

Maximum switchable current for relay contacts, А 3

Maximum switchable voltage for relay contacts, VAC/VDC 30/24

3. Powering

TCG140-4 is designed to be supplied by adapter SYS1308-2412-W2E (12V/2.0A) or similar,

intended for use in the condions of overvoltage category II, and priorly assessed for compliance

with safety requirements. The power supply equipment shall be resistant to short circuit and

overload in a secondary circuit. When in use do not posion the equipment so that it is dicult to

disconnect the device from the power supply.

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4. LED indicators

LED indicators show the status of the module:

• REL1 - REL4 (green) – the LED is ON when the corresponding relay is activated (the NO

contact is connected to COM);

• SIG (red) – indicates the status of the device together with STA;

• STA (yellow) – indicates the status of the device together with SIG.

The following states are displayed:

• Module inializaon – aer power-on and rmware update SIG and STA turn ON for a

second, aer this turn OFF for another second;

• Searching for GSM network – aer a successful inializaon, SIG is OFF, STA ashes on

200mS (ash period 200ms);

• Connected to GSM network – aer a successful connecon to a mobile network, STA

shows the type of connecon, while SIG shows the signal strength:

- STA ashes ones for 200mS in a period of 2S – there is a GSM connecon only

- STA ashes twice for 200mS in a period of 2S – there is GSM and 4G/3G/2G

connecon

At the same me SIG has 5 states:

- SIG ashes 1 me in a period of 2S – signal strength is between 0 and 20%;

- SIG ashes 2 mes in a period of 2S – signal strength is between 21 and 40%;

- SIG ashes 3 mes in a period of 2S – signal strength is between 41 and 60%;

- SIG ashes 4 mes in a period of 2S – signal strength is between 61 and 80%;

- SIG is solid ON – signal strength is between 81 and 100%.

• Error message – in case of error aer inializaon, SIG will stay solid OFF, STA will ash

showing the type of error.

- STA ashes ones for 1S – master phone number is not set;

- STA ashes permanently for 1S in a period of 2S – permanent hardware error.

A more detailed descripon of the I/O module states is shown in the user manual.

5. Installaon

This device must be installed by qualied personnel. The installaon consists of mounng

the device, connecng inputs and outputs, providing power, conguring via a web browser, and

connecng to the mobile network. This device must not be installed directly outdoors.

Aenon! Disconnect the power supply before wiring.

Make sure that wires are properly aached to the terminals and that the terminals are

ghtened. Not proper wiring and conguraon can cause permanent damage of TCG140-4 or the

equipment to which it is connected or both.

It is recommended to test and congure TCG140-4 without any controlled device.

Aenon! Before installing the SIM card in the card slot, please ensure that the PIN code is

disabled.

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1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 5 6

Connector 4 mini USB

Connector 5 Pin1 – Digital In 1

Pin2 – Ground

Pin3 – Digital In 2

Pin4 – Analog In 1

Pin5 – Ground

Pin6 – Analog In 2

Pin7 – Analog In 3

Pin8 – Ground

Pin9 – Analog In 4

Connector 6 Pin1 – NC Relay 1

Pin2 – COM Relay 1

Pin3 – NO Relay 1

Pin4 – NC Relay 2

Pin5 – COM Relay 2

Pin6 – NO Relay 2

Pin7 – NC Relay 3

Pin8 – COM Relay 3

Pin9 – NO Relay 3

Pin10 – NC Relay 4

Pin11 – COM Relay 4

Pin12 – NO Relay 4

Connector 7 GSM Antenna

Connector 8 SIM card holder

6. Connectors

The device has the following connectors:

7 8 9 10 11 12

Connector 1 Power - 2.1x5.5mm

connector, central posive

Connector 2 1-Wire interface

Connector 3 RS-485 interface

Pin Descripon Corresponding UTP wires color

Pin1 GND(most le) White/Brown

Pin2 GND White/Green

Pin3 1-Wire data Green

Pin4 1-Wire GND White/Orange

Pin5 1-Wire +VDD Orange

Pin6

1-Wire +VDD (most right)

Brown

Pin Descripon Corresponding UTP wires color

Pin1

not connected (most le)

Orange

/White tracer

Pin2 not connected Orange

Pin3 not connected Green/White Tracer

Pin4 Line B- Blue

Pin5 Line A+ Blue/White Tracer

Pin6 not connected Green

Pin7 +VDD Brown/White Tracer

Pin8 GND Brown

Connector 2

Connector 3

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7. Inial setup via USB

The inial setup of TCG140-4 is done with a computer running Windows 7 or newer Microso

Windows operang system. Aer power-up, the module should be connected to the computer

with a USB cable. Once the USB cable is connected, the operang system automacally starts to

install the drivers for the communicaon with the device. The following message appears:

The following drivers will be installed:

• Microchip composite device;

• USB serial port driver.

If for some reason the USB serial port driver cannot be installed automacally, it must

be installed manually. The driver can be downloaded from the TCG140-4 product page at

www.teracomsystems.com. Aer successful driver installaon, the device will be recognized as

Mass storage, the following window appears on the screen:

The only le stored on the mass storage is a tool called “TCong”. This tool enables

communicaon between the TCG140-4 and PC. Aer starng the TCong tool, the following

program will appear:

Pressing the “Start” buon will open the web browser and display the web interface of

TCG140-4. The “Monitoring” page displays the current state of the sensors, digital inputs, analog

inputs, and relays. The setup of the module is made in the “Setup” menu. A detailed descripon of

the setup process can be found in the user manual.

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8. Setup via SMS

TCG140-4 supports up to 5 SMS users (Master + 4 users). The Master is able to congure some

of the system parameters by SMS messages as well as to receive alarm and status messages. The

rest 4 SMS users are able only to receive alarm and status messages. Messages from unauthorized

numbers are ignored by the module. The complete list of the supported SMS messages can be

found in the User manual.

9. Firmware update

TCG140 module supports rmware update over USB or Internet.

9.1. Firmware update over USB

To update the device over the USB, follow the steps below:

• Connect the device to PC with a USB cable;

• Start TCong program from aached removable disk and open the device web interface;

• Go to Setup->System->Firmware update;

• Press “Choose le” buon and select the update le (.cod extension);

• Press “UPLOAD” buon.

The rmware will be uploaded and veried, the procedure takes about a minute. If the le

is correct, the following message will appear: “Upload Successful. Please wait while updang...”.

The “Update” procedure takes about 2 minutes. Once the update is complete, the browser will be

redirected to the monitoring page.

Aenon! Don’t turn o the power supply during the update. Turning o the power supply

will damage the device.

9.2. Firmware update over the Internet

To update the device over the Internet follow the steps below:

• Upload the update le (.cod extension) on public HTTP server;

• Send rmware update command (the syntax of the SMS message is described in the

“Device setup via SMS” secon in the user manual). Please note that only the Master

can send this message.

The update le will be transferred and veried. The procedure takes about 3 minutes. If the

le is correct, the Master will receive a conrmaon SMS message. The “Update” procedure takes

about 2 minutes. Once the update is complete, TCG140-4 will restart.

Aenon! Don’t turn o the power supply during the update. Turning o the power supply

will damage the device.

10. Factory default sengs

TCG140-4 can be restored to its original factory default sengs, following the steps below:

RESET

• Turn o the power supply;

• Press and hold the RESET buon

then turn on the power supply;

• STA and SIG LEDs will turn on;

• Release the RESET buon.

The module will restore its default sengs.

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11. Environment informaon

This equipment is intended for use in a Polluon Degree 2 environment, at altudes up to

2000 meters. When the module is a part of a system, the other elements of the system shall comply

with the EMC requirements and shall be intended for use in the same ambient condions.

12. Safety

This device must not be used for medical, lifesaving purposes, or for any purpose where its

failure could cause serious injury or the loss of life.

To reduce the risk of re, only exible stranded wire, with cross-secon 0.5mm² or larger for

wiring of digital and analog inputs and relay output of the device should be used.

To avoid electric shock and re hazard, do not expose this product to liquids, rain, or moisture.

Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this device.

There is a risk of overheang (damage) of the module, if recommended free spaces to

adjacent devices are not ensured. The joint part with the external component shall have space for

aachment/removal of the cable aer installaon.

Teracom does not guarantee the successful operaon of the product if the product was used under

condions deviang from the product specicaons.

To ensure that the device works correctly follow the steps below:

• ensure that the device is installed correctly, refer to this document;

• log into the devices via browser program;

• make proper setup;

• set up the digital inputs to work in “dry contact” mode;

• short the “Din1” and “GND”;

• install sensor TSH2XX or TST1XX on the 1-Wire bus;

• go to “Monitoring page” of WEB interface – proper parameters value should be

displayed;

• go to “Setup-> SMS/Mail” menu and set the Master number. After saving the number,

press “send test SMS” button. The master should receive a confirmation SMS message.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the manufacturer, the protecon

provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Teracom Ltd. be responsible or liable

for indirect or consequenal damages resulng from the use or applicaon of this equipment.

13. Maintenance

Upon compleon of any service or repairs to the device or once per year, a safety check must

be performed to determine that this product is in proper operang condion. Clean the device only

with a dry cloth. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnec/stac

cleaning device (dust remover) or any kind of abrasive material to clean the device.

14. Package content

The product package includes:

• TCG140-4;

• Mul-band antenna - 698 to 960 and 1710 to 2690MHz;

• Four spacers/bumpers;

• RS-485 terminator;

• Quick start guide.

With the provided Declaraon of Conformity we:Manufacturer's name: Teracom Ltd.Manufacturer's address: 11 Vasil Levski blvd., 7019 Ruse, Bulgariadeclare that the product:Product name: Cellular I/O moduleModel: TCG140-4meets requirements of the European direcves 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.The above product is in conformity with the following standards: EN 55032: 2015 + EN 55032: 2015/AC:2016-07 + EN 55032: 2015/A11:2020EN 55024: 2010 + EN 55024: 2010/A1:2015EN 61000-3-2: 2014EN 61000-3-3: 2013 + EN 61000-3-3: 2013/A1:2019 EN 301 511 V 9.0.2EN 62368-1:2014 + EN 62368-1:2014/AC1-3:2015 + EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 + EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2017-03:2017Place: Ruse, Bulgaria Signature: Name: Ognyan Dimitrov Date: 06.01.2021 Posion: Manager

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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