Edge Gateway 3001 Installation and Operation Manual Computer Model: Edge Gateway 3001 Regulatory Model: N03G Regulatory Type: N03G001
Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 5 2 System views................................................................................................................................................... 6 Top view...................................................................................................................................................................
Cloud LED On/Off...................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)............................................................................................................................................ 59 Snappy auto update/Autopilot..........................................................................................................................
Overview 1 The Edge Gateway 3000 Series is an Internet-of-Things (IoT) device. It is mounted at the edge of a network, enabling you to collect, secure, analyze, and act on data from multiple devices and sensors. It enables you to connect with devices used in transportation, building automation, manufacturing, and other applications.
2 System views Top view Table 1. Top view Features 1 WLAN, Bluetooth, or GPS connector Connect the antenna to increase the range and strength of wireless, Bluetooth, or satellite signals. 2 Mobile broadband antenna-connector one (3G/LTE) Connect the mobile broadband antenna to increase the range and strength of mobile broadband signals. 3 ZigBee antenna connector Connect the ZigBee antenna for intermittent data transmissions from a ZigBee-compliant sensor or input device.
Bottom view Table 2. Bottom view Features 1 Earth ground A large conductor attached to one side of the power supply, which serves as the common return path for current from many different components in the circuit. Left view Table 3. Left view Features 1 Intrusion switch An intrusion event is triggered when the enclosure (in which the Edge Gateway is installed) is opened. NOTE: External enclosure is sold separately.
Features 3 Power and System status light Indicates the power status and system status. 4 WLAN or Bluetooth status light Indicates if WLAN or Bluetooth is ON or OFF. 5 Cloud-connection status light Indicates the cloud connection status. 6 Ethernet port one (with Power over Ethernet support) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to gain network access. Provides data transfer speeds up to 10/100 Mbps and supports Alternative A of the IEEE 802.3af standard. NOTE: The Edge Gateway is an IEEE 802.
Function Indicator Color Control Status On (Green): High-speed connection (100 Mbps) On (Amber): Low-speed connection (10 Mbps) Activity Green Driver (LAN) Off: No activity on link Blinking Green: LAN activity. The blink rate is related to packet density. NOTE: The power and system status light may operate differently during different boot-up scenarios, for example, when a USB script file is run during boot-up. Table 5.
Table 6. Right view—3001 Features 1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port one Connect a RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 cable to the Edge Gateway. Provides data transfer speeds up to 1 Mbps in RS-232 mode and 12 Mbps in RS-422/RS-485 mode. The serial port mode is configurable in the BIOS. 2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port two Connect a RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 cable to the Edge Gateway. Provides data transfer speeds up to 1 Mbps in RS-232 mode and 12 Mbps in RS-422/RS-485 mode. The serial port mode is configurable in the BIOS.
Table 8. RS-232 pin definition details Pin Signal Characteristics 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Received Data 3 TXD Transmitted Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicator 10 GND Ground Table 9.
Pin Signal Characteristics 3 Not applicable Not applicable 4 Not applicable Not applicable 5 GND Ground 6 Not applicable Not applicable 7 Not applicable Not applicable 8 Not applicable Not applicable 9 Not applicable Not applicable 10 GND Ground 12
Installing your Edge Gateway 3 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety and regulatory information that is shipped with your system. . Safety and regulatory information WARNING: The Edge Gateway must be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local and/or international electrical codes and regulations. WARNING: The Edge Gateway is not designed for use in wet environments.
This product is designed for specific applications and needs to be installed by qualified personnel with RF and regulatory-related knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting. Installation location The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna is kept 20 cm from nearby persons in its normal operation condition in order to meet regulatory RF exposure requirements. External antenna Use only approved antenna(s).
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the active transceiver and your body. NOTE: The country code selection is for a non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only.
2. Connect the antennas depending on the configuration ordered (optional). NOTE: The antennas supported in the Edge Gateway vary depending on the configuration ordered. Antennas are available in the accessory box shipped with the Edge Gateway. Table 11. Antennas supported in Edge Gateway 3001 Antennas supported Signals 3001 Yes Yes Yes Not applicable Yes NOTE: Use only the supplied antennas or third-party antennas that meet the minimum specifications.
4. Secure the antenna by tightening the rotating head of the connector until it firmly holds the antenna in the preferred position (upright or straight).
NOTE: Antenna images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual appearance may differ from the images provided. 5. Connect all desired cables to the appropriate I/O ports on the Edge Gateway. 6. Open the micro-SIM or micro-SD card access door. 7. Insert a micro-SIM card into the top micro-SIM card slot and activate your mobile broadband service. CAUTION: We recommend that you insert the micro-SIM card before turning on the Edge Gateway.
NOTE: Secondary enclosures are sold separately. 10.
NOTE: Shut down your system before you change the power sources. 11. Replace the dust caps on any unused ports. 12. When setting up the Edge Gateway for the first time, complete the operating system setup. For more information, see Setting up your operating system. NOTE: MAC addresses and the IMEI number are available on the label at the front of the Edge Gateway. Remove the label at install.
Activating your mobile broadband service CAUTION: Before you power on the Edge Gateway, insert a micro-SIM card. NOTE: Ensure that the service provider has already activated the micro-SIM card before you use it in the Edge Gateway. 1. Remove the screw to open the micro-SIM card access door. 2. Insert a micro-SIM card into the top micro-SIM card slot. 3. Replace the screw, and close the micro-SIM card access door. 4. Power on the Edge Gateway. 5. Connect to a mobile network.
d. Connect to the mobile network: Command line: network-manager.nmcli con up Example (Verizon): network-manager.nmcli con up VZ_GSMDEMO Example (AT&T): network-manager.nmcli con up ATT_GSMDEMO Example (3G): network-manager.nmcli con up 3G_GSMDEMO To disconnect from the mobile network: Command line: network-manager.nmcli con down Example (Verizon): network-manager.nmcli con down VZ_GSMDEMO Example (AT&T): network-manager.
NOTE: The mounting brackets are shipped with only those screws that are required for securing the mounting brackets to the Edge Gateway. 1. Secure the standard-mount bracket to the back of the Edge Gateway using the four M4x4.5 screws. NOTE: Torque the screws at 8±0.5 kilograms-centimeter (17.64±1.1 pounds-inch).
2. 24 Place the Edge Gateway against the wall, and align the holes in the standard-mount bracket with the holes on the wall. Screw holes on the bracket have a diameter of 3 mm (0.12 in).
3. Place the standard-mount bracket on the wall, and using the holes above the screw holes on the bracket, mark the positions to drill the four holes.
4. Drill four holes in the wall as marked. 5. Insert and tighten four screws (not supplied) to the wall. NOTE: Purchase screws that fit the diameter of the screw holes.
6. Align the screw holes on the standard-mount bracket with the screws and place the Edge Gateway onto the wall.
7. 28 Tighten the screws to secure the assembly to the wall.
Mounting the Edge Gateway using quick-mount bracket The quick-mount bracket is a combination of the standard-mount bracket and the DIN-rail bracket. It enables you to easily mount and demount the Edge Gateway. NOTE: The mounting brackets are shipped with only those screws required for securing the mounting brackets to the Edge Gateway.
Mounting instructions 1. 30 Place the standard-mount bracket on the wall, and using the holes above the screw holes on the bracket, mark the positions to drill the four holes.
2. Drill four holes in the wall as marked. 3. Insert and tighten four screws (not supplied) to the wall. NOTE: Purchase screws that fit the diameter of the screw holes.
4. 32 Align the screw holes on the standard-mount bracket with the screws on the wall, letting the bracket hang on the screws.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the assembly to the wall.
6. Align the screw holes on the DIN-rail bracket with the screw holes at the back of the Edge Gateway. 7. Place the two M4x5 screws on the DIN-rail bracket and secure it to the Edge Gateway.
8. Place the Edge Gateway on the standard mount at an angle, and then pull the Edge Gateway down to compress the springs at the top of the DIN-rail bracket.
9. 36 Push the Edge Gateway towards the DIN-rail to secure it on the standard-mount bracket.
NOTE: For more information about demounting the DIN-rail, see Demounting DIN rail. Attaching the cable control bars to the standard-mount bracket 1. Mount the Edge Gateway on the wall using the standard-mount bracket or quick-mount bracket. 2. Place the cable control bar on the mounting bracket and secure it to the notch. CAUTION: Use the top cable control bar only with coaxial cable connections. Do not use with antennas. 3.
5. Connect the cables to the Edge Gateway. 6. Loop the cable lock (not supplied) to secure each cable to the cable control bar.
Mounting the Edge Gateway on a DIN rail using the DIN-rail bracket NOTE: The DIN-rail bracket includes the screws that are required for securing the bracket to the Edge Gateway. 1. Align the screw holes on the DIN-rail bracket with the screw holes at back of the Edge Gateway. 2. Place the two M4x5 screws on the DIN-rail bracket and secure it to the Edge Gateway.
3. Secure the DIN-rail mounting bracket to the Edge Gateway using the two M4x5 screws provided. NOTE: Torque the screws at 8±0.5 kilograms-centimeter (17.64±1.1 pounds-inch) on the DIN-rail mounting bracket.
4. Place the Edge Gateway on the DIN rail at an angle, and then pull the Edge Gateway down to compress the springs at the top of the DIN-rail mounting bracket. 5. Push the Edge Gateway towards the DIN-rail to secure the lower clip of the bracket onto the DIN rail. NOTE: For more information about demounting the DIN-rail, see Demounting DIN rail.
Mounting the Edge Gateway using the perpendicular mount NOTE: The perpendicular mount is designed for mounting in a DIN-rail only. NOTE: An open space of 63.50 mm (2.50 in) around the Edge Gateway is recommended for optimal air circulation. Ensure that the environmental temperature in which the Edge Gateway is installed does not exceed the operating temperature of the Edge Gateway. For more information about the operating temperature of the Edge Gateway, see the Edge Gateway Specifications. 1.
3. Align the screw holes on the DIN-rail mount bracket with the screw holes on the perpendicular-mount bracket, and tighten the two screws. NOTE: Torque the screws at 8±0.5 kilograms-centimeter (17.64±1.1 pounds-inch).
4. Place the Edge Gateway on the DIN rail at an angle and push the Edge Gateway down to compress the springs on the DIN-rail mount brackets. 5. Push the Edge Gateway towards the DIN-rail to secure the lower clip of the bracket onto the DIN rail.
6. Secure the Edge Gateway on the DIN rail. Mounting the Edge Gateway using a VESA mount The Edge Gateway can be mounted on a standard VESA mount (75 mm x 75 mm). NOTE: The VESA mount option is sold separately. For VESA mounting instructions, see the documentation that is shipped with the VESA mount.
Setting up the ZigBee dongle 4 CAUTION: Do not connect the ZigBee dongle if the Edge Gateway is installed inside the enclosure. 1. Power off your Edge Gateway. 2. Connect the ZigBee dongle to any external USB port on your Edge Gateway. 3. Power on your Edge Gateway and complete the setup. NOTE: For more information about the ZigBee development, see www.silabs.com.
Setting up the operating system 5 CAUTION: To prevent operating system corruption from sudden power loss, use the operating system to gracefully shut down the Edge Gateway. The Edge Gateway is shipped with one of the following operating systems: • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 • Ubuntu Core 16 NOTE: For more information about Windows 10 operating system, see msdn.microsoft.com. NOTE: For more information about the Ubuntu Core 16 operating system, see www.ubuntu.com/desktop/snappy.
Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSB 2016 basic functions BIOS update For more information about updating the BIOS, see Accessing and updating the BIOS. Watchdog Timer The Watchdog Timer for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 is controlled through the BIOS setting. The Watchdog Timer is enabled and disabled under the BIOS setting Watchdog Timer. NOTE: For more information about BIOS settings on the Edge Gateway, see Default BIOS settings.
3. Locate the WWAN connection in the Wi-Fi section and select the entry to connect and disconnect from the WWAN adapter. Ubuntu Core 16 Overview Ubuntu Core 16 is a Linux OS distribution that is an entirely new mechanism for managing IOT systems and its applications. For more information about Ubuntu Core 16 OS, see • www.ubuntu.com/cloud/snappy • www.ubuntu.
Additional Ubuntu commands Basic commands NOTE: For more information about Ubuntu commands, see https://snapcraft.io/. Table 12.
Ubuntu Network Manager Network-Manager is a native Ubuntu Snappy connection manager. The application can be used to configure the Edge Gateway so that it's automatically-detected and connected to the network. The application can be used to configure multiple network devices. A command-line utility nmcli is included with Network-Manager to support non-graphical user interface configurations. NOTE: For more information about Network Manager, see https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.
Connecting through software-enabled Access Point (SoftAP) This feature depends on the wireless module and its associated driver to function as a wireless-access point. NOTE: For more information on SoftAP, see https://docs.ubuntu.com/core/en/stacks/network/wifi-ap/docs/index. 1. Login to Ubuntu Snappy. Make sure that the system is connected to the internet. 2. Run the command to find the application from the Ubuntu Snappy Store. #sudo snap seach wifi-ap 3. Run the command to install the application.
2. Adjust the mode in /etc/modprobe.d/rs9113.conf 3. Reload the WLAN/BT driver. $ modprobe ven_rsi_sdio 4. Verify the operation mode. Refer to the table for operating mode values. $ cat /sys/module/ven_rsi_sdio/parameters/dev_oper_mode Table 13.
Then, create a new instance of terminal to screen the data over bluetooth serial. $ cat /dev/rfcomm0 Client Device $ bluez.sdptool add --channel=22 SP $ ./rfcomm -r connect /dev/rfcomm0 YY:YY:YY:YY:YY:YY 22 Then, create a new instance of terminal to send data, for example, a new instance of ssh. $ echo "test" > /dev/rfcomm0 NOTE: The rfcomm command is not available in this command. If required, you can copy the binary to the Edge Gateway from an AMD64-based system running Ubuntu 16.04 or above.
RS-422FD\RS-485FD To configure the RS-422/RS-485 port, run the following commands: 1. Set RS-422/RS-485 FD from the pre-installed DCC application. dcc.cctk -h --serial1 dcc.cctk --serial1 dcc.cctk --serial1=rs422 2. Set serial port mode. $ sudo stty -F /dev/ttyXRUSB0 ispeed 115200 ospeed 115200 -echo -onlcr -ixon -ixoff $ sudo stty -F /dev/ttyXRUSB1 ispeed 115200 ospeed 115200 -echo -onlcr -ixon -ixoff 3.
3. Select Serial port setup. 4. Press A to edit the Serial Device to ttyUSB0. This can be any other value if there is more than one USB serial cable attached. Then, press Enter to exit: A - Serial Device : /dev/ttyUSB0 5. Press F to disable Hardware Flow Control to No. 6. Press E to edit Baud rate/Parity/Bits. 7. Press E to configure Baud rate as 115200. a. Press Q to configure Stopbits as 8-N-1. Press Enter to exit.
1. Pin: GPIO1 2. Pin: GPIO8 3.
Returns: RuntimeWatchdogUSec=1min ShutdownWatchdogUSec=10min NOTE: The default value is 10. The actual value should be greater than 0. To configure WDT, run the command: admin@localhost:$ sudo vi /etc/systemd/system.conf.d/watchdog.conf Cloud LED On/Off 1. To export Cloud LED PIN, run the command: #sudo su – #echo 346 > /sys/class/gpio/export #echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio346/direction 2.
2. Select Advanced, then select proceed to the ip_address(unsafe). 3. Using the default login of 'admin', keeping the password blank, open Terminal and ssh remote login lo@lo-latitude-E7470:~$ ssh admin@10.101.46.209 admin@10.101.46.209's password: 4. While running sudo snapweb.generate-token, copy the token. lo@lo-latitude-E7470:~$ ssh admin@10.101.46.209 admin@10.101.46.209's password: Welcome to Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS (GNU/Linux 4.4.
You can now access the snapweb. Sensors The sensors on the Edge Gateway provide measurements on pressure, relative humidity and temperature, and motion. Table 15. Sensor types Relative humidity and temperature sensor ST Micro HTS221 Motion sensor—Accelerometer ST Micro LNG2DMTR Pressure sensor ST Micro LPS22HB Retrieve the raw data from the sensors by running the following commands.
Temperature (degC) = (in_temp_raw + in_temp_offset) * in_temp_scale Table 17. Convert motion sensor raw data Motion sensor—Accelerometer ST Micro LNG2DMTR accel_{x/y/z} (m/s^2) = in_accel_{x/y/z}_raw * in_accel_{x/y/z}_scale Table 18. Convert pressure sensor raw data Pressure sensor ST Micro LPS22HB Pressure (hPa) = in_pressure_raw * in_pressure_scale * 10 Temperature (m degC) = in_temp_raw * in_temp_scale Ignition Pin The ignition pin can be used to wake the system from S3, S4, and S5 power states.
Configuring system wake-up from LAN or WLAN 1. Enable Wake on LAN in the BIOS program. For more information on accessing the BIOS program, see Accessing BIOS settings 2. Connect the system to a wireless network. $ sudo network-manager.nmcli dev wifi connect $SSID password $PSK ifname wlan0 3. Enable Wake on LAN. $ sudo iw phy0 wowlan enable magic-packet 4. Recheck the support status. $ sudo iw phy phy0 wowlan show 5. Make sure wlan0 is up and running with IP address. 6. Perform sleep.
Table 20. Start or cancel restoration during system POST To start restoration To cancel restoration • • Press y, then press Enter. Press n, then press Enter. Or, if the system does not detect any key-press within 30 seconds. The Cloud LED changes to solid green indicating that recovery is The Cloud LED turns off, and the system reboots. in progress. Once restoration is complete, the Cloud LED turns off and the system reboots. The restoration takes about 2 minutes to complete.
CAUTION: The dd command erases the content of the drive it writes to. b. Type the following command and press Enter. xzcat img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sda bs=32 ; sync NOTE: The sda may have to be replaced with the actual name of the drive on the system. 4. Unmount and remove the USB flash drive. 5. Connect the power and Ethernet cable to your Edge Gateway. 6. Insert the USB flash drive into your Edge Gateway. 7. Power on and boot up the Edge Gateway from the USB flash drive.
Accessing and updating BIOS 6 Accessing BIOS settings Use Dell Command | Configure (DCC) to access BIOS settings Dell Command | Configure (DCC) is a factory-installed application in the Edge Gateway that helps to configure the BIOS settings. It consists of a Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure various BIOS features. For more information about DCC, see www.dell.com/ dellclientcommandsuitemanuals.
• BIOS file. Download the file from www.dell.com/support. • A blank USB 2.0 or 3.0 USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of storage space. Follow these steps to update the BIOS: 1. Power off the Edge Gateway. 2. Copy the BIOS update file to a USB flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive in one of the available USB ports on the Edge Gateway. 4. Power on the Edge Gateway. 5. Press F12 when the system is starting up to enter the one-time boot screen. 6.
With an internet connection 1. Connect and login to the Edge Gateway. NOTE: Connect and login to the Edge Gateway with one these options: • Remote system configuration (only for Edge Gateway 3001 and 3002) 2. Check the current BIOS details. $sudo uefi-fw-tools.fwupdmgr get-devices 3. Check if the update is available from LVFS service. $sudo uefi-fw-tools.fwupdmgr refresh 4. Download the BIOS from the www.dell.com/support. $sudo uefi-fw-tools.fwupdmgr get-updates 5. Apply the update.
BIOS level 2 BIOS level 3 Miscellaneous Devices Watchdog Timer Support Item Default value Enable USB Port1 [Enable/ Disable] Enabled Enable USB Port2 [Enable/ Disable] Enabled Enable WWAN [Enable/Disable] Enabled Enable WLAN/Bluetooth [Enable/Disable] Enabled Enable Dedicated GPS Radio [Enable/Disable] Enabled Enable MEMs Sensor [Enable/ Disable] Enabled Watchdog Timer Support Enable Watchdog Timer [Enable/ Disabled Disable] BIOS level 2 BIOS level 3 Item Default value Admin Password
BIOS level 2 BIOS level 3 Item Default value Computrace(R) Computrace(R) Deactivate/Disable/Activate Deactivate Chassis Intrusion Chassis Intrusion [Disable/Enable/On-Silent] Disable CPU XD Support CPU XD Support Enable CPU XD Support [Enable/ Enabled Disable] Admin Setup Lockout Admin Setup Lockout Enable Admin Setup Lockout [Enable/Disable] Disabled BIOS level 2 BIOS level 3 Item Default value Secure Boot Enable Secure Boot Enable [Enable/Disable] Disabled Expert Key Management
POST behavior (BIOS level 1) Table 26.
References 7 In addition to the Installation and Operation Manual, you can see the following documents available at www.dell.com/support/manuals. • • • • • • Dell Edge Gateway Specifications Dell Edge Gateway Service Manual Dell Command | Configure User's Guide Dell Command | Configure Reference Guide Dell Command | Monitor User's Guide Dell Command | PowerShell Provider User's Guide For more information on using Dell Data Protection | Encryption see the documentation for the software at www.dell.
8 Appendix Antenna specifications The Edge Gateway is professionally-installed equipment. The Radio Frequency (RF) output power does not exceed the maximum limit allowed in the country of operation. CAUTION: Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments may damage the device and potentially violate international regulations. NOTE: Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. The following tables provide the gain specifications for different antenna positions. Table 30.
De-mounting from DIN-rail bracket 1. Pull the Edge Gateway down to release from DIN-rail bracket. 2. Lift the Edge Gateway bracket off the DIN rail. Connecting to the Edge Gateway Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016 Boot up and login – Remote system configuration NOTE: Your computer must be on the same subnet as the Edge Gateway. 1. Connect a network cable from Ethernet port one on the Edge Gateway to a DHCP-enabled network or router that provides IP addresses.
3. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Properties. 4. Select Use the following IP address, then enter 192.168.2.x (where x represents the last digit of the IP address, for example, 192.168.2.2). NOTE: Do not set the IPv4 address to the same IP address as the Edge Gateway. Use an IP address between 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.254. 5. Enter the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 , then click OK. 6.
