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IndustrialPro
TM
BT-6400
Wireless Modem
OVERVIEW
The IndustrialPro™ BT-6400 series modems are rugged wireless
modems built to provide simple and reliable communication over the
EDGE cellular data network.
This guide covers initial configuration for the following models:
FEATURES
•
EDGE with fallback to GPRS
•
Ethernet, Serial, and USB
•
Reliable Always-on cellular link
•
Rugged industrial design
•
Remote diagnostics, configuration and updates
•
5-port Ethernet switch on BT-6421
•
Power over Ethernet on BT-6401EB
•
IPsec VPN multiple tunnel & 3DES|AES up to 256-bit encryption
LED INDICATORS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visit our support site at
www.redlion.net
to access the Modem User's
Guide for an in-depth overview of the modem's features and capabili-
ties, as well as configuration help and troubleshooting. Also available
for download are BlueVue software updates and modem firmware
updates.
POWER
There are 4 methods to provide power to the modem:
1.
4-pin Molex connector - available on BT-6x00
2.
4-pin screw terminal - available on BT-6xx1/EB
3.
Side mounted 2.5mm barrel connectors - available on all models
4.
Power-over-Ethernet - available on BT-6x01EB
The modem requires a power source between 8 to 30 VDC to operate:
ANTENNA
An antenna with an SMA connector should be connected to the
modem. This antenna should meet the following specifications:
•
Dual-band 800 & 1900 MHz
•
Nominal 50 ohm impedance
•
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 2.5:1
* Antennas can be purchased as accessories from your sales contact.
DATA INTERFACES
Ethernet:
10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing Female RJ45 port
USB:
USB 2.0 Type B Female
Serial:
RS-232 9 pin DCE Female, with these default settings:
Speed:
115200 bps
Data bits:
8
Parity:
None
Stop Bits:
1
Flow Control:
Hardware
BT-6401
BT-6401EB
BT-6421
LED
State
Description
Power
ON
Power is applied to the router
Signal
ON
Excellent signal strength
FLASH
Flashes faster as signal is stronger
OFF
Very weak or no signal
(less than -100dBM)
WAN
ON
Wireless link established, but no data activity
FLASH
Data transmitted/received on wireless net-
work
RS232
ON
Link established with serial device but no data
activity
FLASH
Data transmitted/received with attached
serial device
Ethernet
ON
Link established with Ethernet device
FLASH
Data transmitted/received with attached
Ethernet device
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
GND
Ground
PWR
Power 8 to 30 VDC (12 or 24 VDC nominal)
IN
Digital input
OUT
Digital output
* And AC-DC adaptor can be purchased as an accessory.
