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Quick Start Guide

 TX-LTE-WLAN – Extension module

For your safety

Intended use

The extension module TX-LTE-WLAN is a wireless modem plug in for the HMIs 

of the TX700 series and enables the TX7… to communicate with machines and 

systems via the internet. The device may only be used as described in these 

instructions.

Any other use is not in accordance with the intended use. Turck accepts no li-

ability for any resulting damage.

General safety instructions

 

The device may only be assembled, installed, operated, parameterized and 

maintained by professionally-trained personnel.

 

The device only meets the EMC requirements for industrial areas and is not 

suitable for use in residential areas.

 

The device may only be used in accordance with applicable national and 

international regulations, standards and laws. 

 

Only operate the devices in areas where the operation of wireless equipment 

is allowed.

 

Any extended stay within the area the WLAN antenna may be harmful to 

health. Maintain radiation limits and minimum distances when selecting the 

installation location for the antenna.

 

The radiation WLAN antenna may impair the operation of medical equip-

ment. Maintain an additional distance from active radiation sources up to the 

maximum transmission distance.

 

When installing the antenna outside: Observe lightning protection e.g. ac-

cording to EN 62305.

 

Switch off the device when working on the antenna.

Product description 

Device overview

See fig. 1

Functions and operating modes

TX-LTE-WLAN is a  is a 4G radio modem for LTE Cat.4 mobile networks. The 

extension module  provides four LED indicators for module and network status 

and a microSIM slot. In addition, the TX-LTE-WLAN provides two digital inputs 

and two digital outputs.

Connectors and slots

See fig. 1

Connector/slot

Function

1

LTE main antenna

2

GNSS antenna

3

LTE RX diversity antenna

4

Wi-Fi antenna

Expansion slot for plug-in modules

6

SIM card slot

7

LED displays 1…4

8

I/O channels 

NOTE

The antennas are not included in the scope of delivery. Suitable antennas can 

be found as accessories on the Internet at 

www.turck.com

.

The I/O channels are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to European 

standards.

Installing

WARNING

Influences on lightning protection zone concept

Personal injury and material damage due to lightning strikes

When installing the antenna outside: Observe lightning protection e.g. 

according to EN 62305.

Do not override lightning protection zone concept by the antenna and its 

feed line.

 

Remove the protective cover before installation.

 

Mount the module according to fig. 2. 

 

Connect the supplied antenna (see Fig. 1).

ATTENTION

Risk of short circuits

Destruction of electronics!

Do not connect or disconnect the device when energized.

WARNING

Influences of radio signals on the body

Personal injury due to radio signals

Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm to persons.

Connecting

See fig. 3

 

Connect a suitable antenna directly or via an antenna line. 

 

Observe the maximum length of the antenna cable (3 m).

 

Do not ground the antenna.

DANGER

Effect on electrically controlled medical devices such as pacemakers

Danger to life due to malfunction or failure of medical equipment

Maintain an additional distance from active radiation sources up to the 

maximum transmission distance.

Power supply

The device is supplied via the plug in connection at the TX700.

Digital sensors and actuators 

 

Connect sensors and actuators according to the following pin assignment 

using the supplied plug connector.

Pin

Signal

Pin 

Signal

1

OUT 1A

5

IN 1+

2

OUT 1B

6

IN 1-

3

OUT 2A

7

IN 2+

4

OUT 2B

8

IN 2-

Operating

LED description

See fig. 4

LED

Description

1

Configurable

2

Configurable

3

Modem status ON/OFF

4

Netlight (network status LED)

Maintenance

 

The devices must be cleaned at regular intervals with a damp cloth. 

Repair

The device must not be repaired by the user. The device must be decommis-

sioned if it is faulty. Refer to our return acceptance conditions when returning 

the device to Turck.

Disposal

The device must be disposed of correctly and must not be included in 

normal household garbage.

TX-LTE-WLAN

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