Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite Quick Start Guide and Safety Manual
Welcome to the world of mobile communications Thank you for choosing a Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite IoT router. This guide will help you set up, connect and configure your device quickly and easily.
Chapters 2 Getting started 3 Device overview 5 Installing your device 8 Mounting your device 12 Overview of LED indicators 14 Advanced configuration and troubleshooting 17 Verifying connection status 19 Safety and product care Package contents This package includes • 1x Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite IoT router • 2 x LTE Tube Antennas • 1 x Six-way terminal block • 1 x 1.
Getting started 2 Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain components to configure your device correctly. • External power supply unit for the Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite router (not included). • Flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires. • Laptop or PC for advanced configuration. • Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or rail mounting.
Device overview 2 3 1 ITEM 4 DESCRIPTION 1 Aux antenna socket SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity). 2 Serial port Female DE-9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 (software selectable). 3 GPS antenna socket SMA female connector for GPS antenna. 4 Main antenna socket SMA female connector for main antenna.
7 8 9 5 ITEM 5 DESCRIPTION Reset button • • • 4 Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode. The LEDs are green and extinguish in sequence to indicate that the router will reboot normally if the button is released during this period. Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode. The LEDs are amber and extinguish in sequence to indicate that the router will reboot to recovery mode if the button is released during this period.
Installing your device Step 1 The Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite router comes equipped with an internal soldered-down GDSP SIM which is ready for use. If you have an additional SIM card that you would like to use, you can insert it in the SIM card tray. To eject the SIM card tray, use the end of a paper clip to press the SIM Eject button. Place the SIM card in the tray and then insert the loaded tray into the SIM slot with the gold side facing up, as shown below.
Step 2 The MachineLink 4G Lite 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. Unscrew Unscrew Then screw the antennas onto the sockets, turning them by the collar in a clockwise direction.
Please refer to the Device overview section for the antenna socket layout. If you have purchased a GPS antenna, remove the socket cap from the GPS antenna socket and attach the antenna to the socket in the same manner. Step 3 Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed in the Mounting options section.
Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall Use a minimum of 2 screws (3.5mm diameter) through the holes on the side of the device. 2. Perpendicular to the wall 3. Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket Use a minimum of 2 screws (3.5mm diameter) through the holes on the DIN rail bracket.
DIN Rail mounting bracket Push to release V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail, rather than sliding it onto the end C Section DIN rail mount Top hat DIN rail mount Desk mount 9
Step 4 Connect power to your router using one of the following options. 1. DC power via the the six-way connector Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and connect to the router’s power socket using a DC power supply, sold separately. 2. DC power via field terminated power source If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires into the supplied terminal block to power your router.
TERMINAL + i I/O DESCRIPTION Positive wire for power Push to eject SimGround tray Wire Dedicated terminal for ignition detection Three terminals used for input/output detection. (Please refer to the User Guide and SDK Guide for more information). The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is connected. Attach the supplied yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C to the LAN Ethernet port on your router and the other end to your computer.
Overview of LED indicators LED ICON LED Power Network COLOUR STATE DESCRIPTION Off Power off Double flash Powering up On Power on On Power on in recovery mode Slow flashing Hardware error On Connected via WWAN Blinking Traffic via WWAN Slow flashing Connecting PDP On Registered network Slow flashing Registering network Slow flashing SIM PIN locked Fast flashing SIM PUK locked 1 On 12 Can’t connect / Device in “Configuration mode”
LED ICON LED Signal strength 1 COLOUR STATE DESCRIPTION On LTE signal On WCDMA signal On GSM signal 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.
Advanced configuration and troubleshooting Depending on what you’re using your router for, you may need to log into it via the web based configuration interface for status monitoring, troubleshooting or advanced configuration. To access this interface, you’ll need a computer with an Ethernet port and web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Safari) installed. Step 1 Make sure your Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite is turned on and disconnect any Ethernet connections.
From this page, you must configure a secure administrator password for future access to the device or provide a configuration backup file to restore to a previous configuration. Step 3 In the Factory Default Password field, enter the factory default password printed on the device label. Restoring from a previous configuration a) Click on the Choose a file button, select the file you want to restore from, then click Open. b) If the backup file is encrypted, enter the password then click Submit.
Step 4 If the inserted SIM card is PIN locked, a pop-up window is displayed informing you that you must unlock the SIM before use. Click the OK button. The 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. The router displays “Success! The SIM unlock was successful”.
Step 5 If the SIM Status is OK, the Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite router automatically attempts to connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and connection details. If automatic configuration was unsuccessful, you must manually enter the connection details. To manually configure the connection profile: 1. From the top menu bar, select the Networking option. 2. Next to Profile1, click the button. The Data connection profile settings screen is displayed. 3.
Verifying the connection status 18 Click on the Status menu item from the top menu bar. The Status page is displayed. The mobile broadband connection is established successfully if the Status field in the Packet data connection status section displays Connected.
Safety and Product Care Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite Please read this safety information before you use the device. Following the warnings will help prevent injury to yourself or others and damage to your device. Additional safety warnings may be given for the operation of specific Apps on your device, you should also follow these instructions.
Table of contents OPEN SOURCE DISCLAIMER SAFETY AND PRODUCT CARE 21 22 Electrical safety Accessories Connection to a car Distraction Operating machinery Driving Product handling Small Children Demagnetisation Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Air Bags Emergency & other situations requiring continuous connectivity Device heating Faulty and damaged products Interference Pacemakers Hearing aids Medical devices Hospitals Aircraft Interference in cars Explosive environments Petrol stations and explosive atmospher
Open Source Disclaimer This product contains Open Source software that has been released by the developers of that software under specific licensing requirements such as the “General Public License“ (GPL) Version 2 or 3, the “Lesser General Public License“ (LGPL), the “Apache License“ or similar licenses.
Safety and product care Electrical safety Accessories Only use approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system. Distraction Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Driving Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorised personnel must do so. Do not expose your device or its accessories to extreme temperatures. Ensure that the device is installed in an area where the temperature is within the supported operating temperature range of -30°C to +70°C. Do not use your device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors. Air Bags Do not place the device in the area near or over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Mount the device safely before driving your vehicle. Emergency & other situations requiring continuous connectivity This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Medical devices Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your device may interfere with the operation of your medical device. Hospitals Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment. Aircraft Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Regulatory compliance FCC statement (NWL-221, NWL-224) FCC compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. FCC regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. • This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a minimum of 23 cm separation from the body.
Company contact details Name: Casa Systems, Inc. US address: 100 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA Website: https://www.netcomm.com/contact IC regulations (NWL-224) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. / Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
External antenna - RSS-Gen 8.3 (transmitters equipped with detachable antennas) This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. / Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne.
NWL-222 RF general information 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 B20: 832 - 862 B1: 2110 - 2170 B3: 1805 - 1880 B7: 2620 - 2690 B8: 925 - 960 B20: 791 - 821 QPSK / 16QAM NWL-222 Maximum
WEEE regulation Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Proper recycling of your product will protect human health and the environment.
NBTC statement (NWL-222) เครื่องโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์นี้ มีความสอดคล้อง ตามมาตรฐานหรือข้อกาหนดทางเทคนิคของ กสทช เครื่องโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์นี้ มีความสอดคล้อง ตามมาตรฐานหรือข้อกาหนดทางเทคนิคของ กสทช” เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคมนี้มีระดับการแผ่คลื่นแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้าสอดคล้อง ตามมาตรฐานความปลอดภัยต่อสุขภาพของมนุษย์จากการใช้เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคม ที่คณะกรรมการกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติประกาศกำ�หนด IFETEL statement (NWL-224) La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o di
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附表：限用物質排除項目說明 UAE TRA (NWL-222) 34 單元 限用物質排除項目 天線 D.13 電路板 D.13 內部零件 D.
Vietnam RoHS (Circular 30/2011/ TT-BCT) statement (NWL-222) Vodafone products supplied by NetComm Wireless that are offered through authorized distributors in Vietnam on and after December 1, 2012 comply with the substance restrictions and permitted uses in Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade temporarily regulating the permissible content limitation of some hazardous chemicals in the electrical and electronic products, commonly referred to as Vietnam RoHS.
Communications regulations The following is a list of communications regulations that apply to the Vodafone MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222). EN Conformité Européenne (European Conformity) Hereby, Vodafone declares that MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-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://www.vodafone. com/business/VF_Media_C/Vodafone_MachineLink_4G_Lite_RED-DoC.
ES Conformité Européenne (Conformidad Europea) Por la presente, Vodafone declara que MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) cumple la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la Declaración de Conformidad UE está disponible en la siguiente dirección de Internet: http://www.vodafone.com/business/VF_Media_C/Vodafone_MachineLink_4G_Lite_RED-DoC.pdf ET Conformité Européenne (Euroopa vastavusmärgis) Käesolevaga kinnitab Vodafone, et seade MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL nõuetele.
IT Conformité Européenne (Conformità europea) Con il presente documento, Vodafone dichiara che MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU. Il testo completo della dichiarazione UE di conformità è disponibile su Internet al seguente indirizzo: http://www.vodafone.com/business/VF_Media_C/Vodafone_MachineLink_4G_Lite_RED-DoC.pdf IS Conformité Européenne (Evrópsk samræmisyfirlýsing) Vodafone lýsir því hér með yfir að MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) samræmist tilskipun 2014/53/ESB.
NO Conformité Européenne (europeisk samsvar) Vodafone erklærer herved at MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullstendige teksten i EU-samsvarserklæringen er tilgjengelig på følgende internettadresse: http://www.vodafone.com/business/VF_Media_C/Vodafone_MachineLink_4G_Lite_RED-DoC.
SK Conformité Européenne (Zhoda s požiadavkami EÚ) Spoločnosť Vodafone týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenia modelov MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) sú v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ. Úplné znenie vyhlásenia o zhode so smernicami EÚ je k dispozícii na webovej stránke: http://www.vodafone.com/business/VF_Media_C/Vodafone_MachineLink_4G_Lite_RED-DoC.pdf TR Conformité Européenne (Avrupa Uygunluğu)) Vodafone, MachineLink 4G Lite (NWL-222) ürününün 2014/53/AB Yönetmeliği’ne uygun olduğunu beyan eder.
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