NetCommWireless NTC-220 Series, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide NTC 220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 1 13 11 2018 10 36 15 AM ...

Page 2: ...guide which can be downloaded from www netcommwireless com product ntc 220 Package contents The NTC 220 Series package includes 1 x NetComm NTC 220 Series Router 1 x DIN rail mounting bracket 1 x Horizontal DIN rail mounting adapter 1 x Six way terminal block 2 x Cellular antennas 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x 1 5m Yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 2 13 11 2018 10 36 29 A...

Page 3: ... Router Device overview SIM card slot Six way terminal block connector Micro USB 2 0 OTG port RJ45 Fast Ethernet port Reset button Aux antenna socket Serial port GPS antenna socket Main antenna socket MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 3 13 11 2018 10 36 30 AM ...

Page 4: ...his period Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory default settings The LEDs are red and extinguish in sequence to indicate that the router will reset to factory default settings if the button is released during this period SIM card tray slot The removeable tray houses the SIM card Micro USB 2 0 OTG port Provides connectivity for optional external storage or a USB Ethern...

Page 5: ...to configure your device correctly such as An external power supply unit for the NTC 220 Series Router not included A flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires A laptop or PC for advanced configuration Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 5 13 11 2018 10 36 30 AM ...

Page 6: ... on On Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error Network On Connected via WWAN Blinking1 Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP On Registered network Slow flashing Registered network Slow flashing SIM PIN locked Fast flashing SIM PUK locked On Can t connect MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 6 13 11 2018 10 36 32 AM ...

Page 7: ...te is detected Flashing Satellite detected acquiring location On Satellite detected location acquired Signal strength On LTE signal On WCDMA signal On GSM signal 1 The term blinking means that the LED may pulse with the intervals that the LED is on and off not being equal The term flashing means that the LED turns on and off at equal intervals MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 7 13 11 2018 10 3...

Page 8: ...ray should slide easily into the slot do not force the loaded SIM tray into the slot Step 2 Attach the antennas The NTC 220 Series Router is shipped with caps on the Main Auxiliary and GPS antenna sockets To attach the supplied antennas first remove the antenna socket caps from the Main and Auxiliary antenna sockets by turning them in an anti clockwise direction then screw the antennas onto the so...

Page 9: ...ail mounting bracket V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail rather than sliding it onto the end Use a minimum of 2 screws 5mm diameter through the holes on either side of the device 4 x mounting holes allow you to secure the DIN bracket to a wall using a minimum of 2 screws 3 5mm diameter MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 9 13 11 2018 10 36 38 AM ...

Page 10: ...n With the DIN rail mounting bracket attached to the router slide the adapter on to the bracket as shown in the image below You can then mount the device horizontally on a DIN rail Optionally you may place a screw max 4 5mm diameter through the centre hole of the adapter so that it doesn t move along the DIN rail 3 Ceiling mount via DIN rail bracket MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 10 13 11 20...

Page 11: ...y moving the router to a different place mounting it differently or changing the orientation of the antennas The signal strength LEDs update within a few seconds with a rolling average signal strength reading When selecting a location for the router please allow up to 20 seconds for the signal strength LEDs to update before repositioning Use cable ties max 5mm width through holes in the mounting b...

Page 12: ...router Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the terminal block screws and secure the power wires making sure that you have correctly wired the terminal block as illustrated below Terminal Description Positive wire for power Ground wire i Dedicated terminal for ignition detection I O Three terminals used for input output detection Please refer to the User Guide and SDK Guide for more information T...

Page 13: ...s booted or booted after it is factory reset the device enters Configuration mode In Configuration mode the router runs a setup wizard which must be completed before it will boot into Live mode This is a security feature which enables you to set strong passwords for web root web user and Telnet SSH access or restore a previous configuration from a file To complete the setup 1 Click the Next button...

Page 14: ...st contain at least one upper case one lower case character and one number The password must contain at least one special character such as _ Additionally the password must satisfy an algorithm which analyses the characters as you type them searching for commonly used patterns passwords names and surnames according to US census data popular English words from Wikipedia and US television and movies...

Page 15: ...onfiguration from a previous backup file a Select I want to restore my configuration from a previous backup then click the OK button b Click the Choose a file button and locate the backup file on your computer If the backup file is encrypted enter the password then click the Submit button c The router restores the previous configuration and then reboots When it has finished rebooting log in using ...

Page 16: ...e SIM Security page is displayed In the Current PIN field enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in the Confirm current PIN field If you do not want to enter the PIN code each time the SIM is inserted select the Remember PIN option Click the Save button After a moment the router displays Success The SIM unlock was successful MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 16 13 11 2018 10 36 45 AM ...

Page 17: ...ata connection profile settings screen is displayed 3 Ensure that the Automatic APN selection toggle key is set to the OFF position 4 In the APN field enter the APN name that your carrier requires for mobile broadband connection If required enter the Username and Password in the Username and Password fields Click the Save button The connection profile is now configured Verifying the connection sta...

Page 18: ...he use of mobile communication devices while driving Product handling You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use You must always switch off your device wherever the use of a mobile phone is prohibited Do not use the device without the clip on covers attached and do not remove or change the covers while using the device Use of your device is subject to saf...

Page 19: ...he device where ventilation is restricted Installation and configuration should be performed by trained personnel only Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard Avoid exposing the equipment to rain or damp areas Arrange power and Ethernet cables in a manner such that they are not likely to be stepped on or have items placed on them Ensure that the voltage and rate...

Page 20: ...e warm during normal use Faulty and damaged products Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessory Only qualified personnel should service or repair the device or its accessory If your device or its accessory has been submerged in water or other liquid punctured or subjected to a severe fall do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorised service centre Interferenc...

Page 21: ...wireless devices on board the aircraft if your device offers a flight mode this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft Interference in cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of devices in their vehicles unless an external antenna is included in the installation Explosive environments Petrol stations and explos...

Page 22: ... 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 television reception whic...

Page 23: ...n from the body Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits External antenna Any optional external antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Please consult the hea...

Page 24: ... est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 this device may not cause interference and 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonc...

Page 25: ...le maximal et l impédance requise pour chaque type d antenne Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué sont strictement interdits pour l exploitation de l émetteur NANT 00001 Dipole A...

Page 26: ...e operated in a minimum of 20 cm separation distance to the user NTC 222 RF General Information Evaluation Mode Frequency Range MHz Operating Frequency MHz Modulation Type GSM 900 880 915 925 960 GSM GPRS GMSK DCS 1800 1710 1785 1805 1880 EDGE GMSK 8PSK WCDMA B1 1920 1980 B8 880 915 B1 2110 2170 B8 925 960 WCDMA BPSK QPSK HSDPA 16QAM HSUPA QPSK LTE B1 1920 1980 B3 1710 1785 B7 2500 2570 B8 880 915...

Page 27: ...ing of your product will protect human health and the environment Simplified EU DoC Hereby Netcomm Wireless Ltd declares that the radio equipment type NTC 222 is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address http support netcommwireless com doc NTC 222 Maximum RF Power Frequency MHz Gain dBi GSM 900 36 11 DC...

Page 28: ... with your product please refer to the support section of our website https support netcommwireless com NETCOMM WIRELESS LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 Head Office 18 20 Orion Road Lane Cove Sydney NSW 2066 Australia p 61 2 8205 3888 f 61 2 9424 2010 e m2msales netcommwireless com www netcommwireless com MPRT 00004 000 Rev9 MPRT 00004 000 Rev9_NTC 220_QSG indd 28 13 11 2018 10 36 49 AM ...