Vantron GAPL, User Manual

Page 1: ...ed in your better life World leading provider of embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual www vantrontech com GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual Version 1 6 Van...

Page 2: ...r Manual www vantrontech com Revision History No Description Date V1 0 First release Nov 20 2020 V1 1 Added description of interfaces Jan 19 2021 V1 2 Modified user password Sep 12 2021 V1 3 Updated C...

Page 3: ...THE GATEWAY 13 CHAPTER 3 UBUNTU SYSTEM MANUAL 16 3 1 About the System 17 3 1 1 User and password 17 3 1 2 System information 17 3 2 System Settings 18 3 2 1 Select a language 18 3 2 2 Set the date ti...

Page 4: ...ications contained herein at any time without prior notice An up to date version of this manual is available at www vantrontech com The trademarks in this manual registered or not are properties of th...

Page 5: ...ur question Product name and PO number Complete description of the problem Error message you received if any Vantron Technology Inc Address 48434 Milmont Drive Fremont CA 94538 Tel 650 422 3128 Email...

Page 6: ...le or otherwise modify the Product Such action may cause heat generation ignition electronic shock or other damages including human injury and may void your warranty Keep the Product away from heat so...

Page 7: ...r off the Product before cleaning Do not use spray detergent Clean with a damp cloth Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector Power off and contact Vantron techni...

Page 8: ...ron Embedded in your success Embedded in your better life World leading provider of embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 5 www vantrontech com CHAPTER 1 INTRODUC...

Page 9: ...low power consumption In addition it delivers unparallel performance and scalability ensuring even the most challenging industrial applications run seamlessly The gateway adopts industrial design wit...

Page 10: ...ty However should you find anything damaged or missing please contact the sales executive in due time Standard accessories Optional accessories 1 x GAPL Gateway 1 x 12V DC Power adapter power cord 2 x...

Page 11: ...x RS232 4 x RS232 Optional USB 2 x USB 3 0 Type A 2 x USB 2 0 Type A 2 x USB 2 0 Type A Optional Built in 1 x Mini PCIe for 4G module connection 1 x M 2 for 5G module connection System Control Button...

Page 12: ...W2 Wi Fi LED indicator Blinks for data transmission Status Hard disk LED indicator Blinks for data writing or reading PWR Power indicator Solid green after power up solid red after system shut down 6...

Page 13: ...rontech com 1 4 2 Top view Connector and button description No Silk screen Description 1 RF2 Wi Fi BT primary antenna 2 RF4 LoRa antenna 3 RF6 Wi Fi BT secondary antenna 4 RF1 4G 5G primary antenna 5...

Page 14: ...gateway Pinout description Pin No Signal 1 3 GND 2 Power 12V 36V 1 4 5 Serial ports The single layer device offers two serial ports COM 1 COM2 supporting RS232 RS485 RS422 mode and RS232 mode respect...

Page 15: ...tions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 12 www vantrontech com Pinout description of COM2 RS232 Pin No Signal Device name Port 1 DCD dev ttyS1 COM2 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI...

Page 16: ...bedded in your success Embedded in your better life World leading provider of embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 13 www vantrontech com CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP TH...

Page 17: ...teps below to finish hardware connection 1 Hold the Gateway firmly in the vertical direction 2 Fit the sliding hooks of the DIN rail bracket into one side of the DIN rail 3 Push down the top of the DI...

Page 18: ...A connectors RF1 RF5 the magnetic sucker antenna to the GPS SMA connector RF3 In case you have only one Wi Fi BT antenna or 4G 5G antenna connect it to the primary SMA connector RF1 RF2 for better sig...

Page 19: ...mbedded in your success Embedded in your better life World leading provider of embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 16 www vantrontech com CHAPTER 3 UBUNTU SYSTE...

Page 20: ...root privilege in the system console password vantron 3 1 2 System information 1 Connect the Gateway with a monitor using an HDMI cable or using an HDMI to VGA adapter if necessary 2 Connect a mouse a...

Page 21: ...guages All the modifications will take effect after system reboot 3 2 2 Set the date time To change the system date and time click the Settings icon and click on Date Time to open the setup page 1 Cli...

Page 22: ...ce offers two serial ports COM 1 COM2 supporting RS232 RS485 RS422 mode and RS232 mode respectively When users select the expanded version the dual layer device offers four additional serial ports COM...

Page 23: ...e serial port cannot transmit and receive data at the same time COM1 is designed to switch the serial mode in the BIOS system 1 Press ESC during the system boot to enter BIOS configuration page front...

Page 24: ...xx mnt 4 Check the mounted content ls mnt 5 Unmount the USB device umount dev xxx 3 4 Network 3 4 1 Ethernet The Ethernet cards function in DHCP client mode by default Use the ip addr command to confi...

Page 25: ...e Broadband then follow the setup wizard to set the 4G 5G wireless connection 2 Select a network from the drop down list and wait for the connecting process 3 If the connection fails try to add a user...

Page 26: ...omputing Gateway User Manual 23 www vantrontech com When you connect both the Ethernet and 4G mobile networks use the command ifconfig to check the network status 3 4 3 Wi Fi and bluetooth Access the...

Page 27: ...f embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 24 www vantrontech com 3 4 4 GPS Turn on the GPS service sudo gps_ec20 on Check the status of the gpsd service systemctl s...

Page 28: ...mbedded in your success Embedded in your better life World leading provider of embedded IoT products and solutions GAPL Edge Computing Gateway User Manual 25 www vantrontech com CHAPTER 4 DISPOSAL AND...

Page 29: ...or to disposal in conformity with local regulations Please ensure that the abandoned batteries are disposed of according to local regulations on waste disposal Do not throw batteries into fire or put...

Page 30: ...ts to the CUSTOMER for non warranty repair VANTRON will provide this service as long as the components are available in the market and the CUSTOMER is requested to place a purchase order up front Part...

Page 31: ...quipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one o...