Industrial Router IR900 Product Quick Guide
Overview
This guide is intended for the installation and operation of IR900 series routers manufactured by InHand Networks. Before proceeding, please verify the product model and ensure that all included accessories (power adapter, antennas) are present. Additionally, you will need to purchase a SIM card from your local network service provider.
This manual serves as an example for specific products within the IR900 series. For precise instructions, please refer to the physical product.
All statements, information and recommendations in this manual do not constitute any expressed or implied warranty.
1 Packing List
Each IR900 product shipped from the factory includes common accessories for customer sites. Please refer to the standard accessories list. Upon receiving our product, please carefully inspect it. If you find any missing or damaged items, please promptly contact an InHand Networks sales representative. Additionally, InHand Networks can provide optional accessories to customers based on site-specific requirements. For more details, please refer to the optional accessories list.
List of standard accessories
List of optional accessories
2 Panel Introduction and Structural Dimensions
2.1 Panel introduction
Note: The IR900 series products come in various panel designs, but the installation method is the same for all. Please refer to the actual product for specific panel details.
2.2 Structural Dimensions
3 Installation
Precautions for installation:
- Power supply: 24VDC (12-48VDC), rated current is 0.15-0.6A.Please pay attention to the power voltage level.
- Environment: Working temperature: -25℃～70℃, storage temperature: -40℃～85℃, relative humidity: 5%~95% (non-condensing). Equipment surface may be high temperature, please consider the surrounding environment before installation. Device should be installed in the restricted area.
- Avoid direct sunlight, away from heat source or strong electromagnetic interference
- Check for cables and connectors required for installation.
3.1 Rail-based Installation and Removal
3.1.1 Rail-Based Installation
Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Choose the installation location for the equipment, ensuring there is enough space.
Step 2: Slide the upper part of the DIN card holder onto the DIN rail. At the lower end of the device, apply slight upward force and rotate the device as indicated by arrow 2 to secure the DIN card holder onto the DIN rail. Confirm that the equipment is securely installed on the DIN rail, as shown in the right image in Fig. 3-1.
Fig. 3-1 Diagram of DIN Rail-Based Installation
3.1.2 Rail-Based Removal
Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: As shown in Fig. 3-2, press the device downwards to create a gap at the lower end, detaching it from the DIN rail.
Step 2: Rotate the device in the direction of arrow 2 while simultaneously moving the lower end of the device outward. Once the lower end is detached from the DIN rail, lift the device upwards to remove it from the DIN rail.
Fig. 3-2 Diagram of DIN Rail-Based Removal
3.2 Wall-Mount Installation and Removal
3.2.1 Wall-Mount Installation
Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Choose the installation location for the equipment, ensuring there is enough space.
Step 2: Use a screwdriver to attach the wall-mounting bracket to the back of the device, as shown in Fig. 3-3.
Fig. 3-3 Diagram of Wall-Mount Bracket Installation
Step 3: Remove the screws (included in the wall-mount bracket packaging), use a screwdriver to secure the screws at the installation location, and then lower the device to ensure it is in a stable position, as shown in Fig. 3-4.
Fig. 3-4 Diagram of Wall-Mount Installation
3.2.2 Wall-Mount Removal
Specific steps are as follows:
With one hand supporting the device, use the other hand to remove the screws that secure the upper end of the device. This will allow you to detach the device from its mounting location.
3.3 SIM card Installation
IR900 supports dual micro-SIM cards. Push the hole on the left of the SIM card slot to eject it. Then insert the SIM card. As shown in Fig. 3-5.
Fig. 3-5 SIM Card Installation
3.4 Antenna Installation
Rotate the metal interface clockwise until the movable part cannot be rotated, do not hold the black glue stick to twist the antenna. As shown in Fig. 3-6.
Fig. 3-6 Antenna Installation
Note:
The IR900 supports dual antennas: the ANT antenna and the AUX antenna. The ANT antenna is used for both data transmission and reception, while the AUX antenna is solely for enhancing signal strength and cannot be used for data transmission or reception independently.
In most cases, using only the ANT antenna is sufficient. You would only use the AUX antenna in conjunction with the ANT antenna when you have poor signal quality and need to boost the signal.
3.5 Power Installation
Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Remove the terminals from the router.
Step 2: Loosen the locking screws on the terminals.
Step 3: Insert the power cables into the terminals and tighten the screws.
Fig. 3-7 Power Installation
3.6 Protective Grounding Installation
Specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Unscrew the grounding nut.
Step 2: Slide the grounding ring of the cabinet ground wire onto the grounding bolt.
Step 3: Tighten the grounding nut.
Note:
To enhance the router's overall immunity to interference, it is necessary to ground the router when in use. Depending on the operating environment, connect the ground wire to the router's grounding bolt.
3.7 Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect the router and PC directly using an Ethernet cable, as shown in Fig. 3-8.
Fig. 3-8 Ethernet Cable Connection
3.8 Terminal Connection
The serial port and IO interface connections are achieved through terminal connections. Before use, the corresponding wires need to be connected to the terminals.
The device's serial port provides two interface modes: RS232 and RS485. IO interface input terminals: IN represents digital input terminals, and COM represents the ground terminal. IO interface output terminals: RELAY represents the relay output terminal.
For installation, remove the terminals from the device, loosen the locking screws on the terminals, insert the corresponding cables into the terminals, and then tighten the screws. The arrangement of the wires is as shown in Fig. 3-9.
Fig. 3-9 Terminal Wire Arrangement
4 Access to Internet
4.1 Connecting to the Router
Please set the IP address of the management computer within the same network segment as the router's FE port IP address (the router has two FE ports, with the initial IP address of FE 0/1 port being 192.168.1.1, and the initial IP address of FE 0/2 port being 192.168.2.1, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0). The following is an example of setting up the connection between FE 0/2 port and a management computer in Windows XP system.
Fig. 4-1 Network Configuration for PC
4.2 Logging into the Router
Access to the default IP address 192.168.2.1 in a browser, enter username and password (Please look at the nameplate at the bottom of the device for login credentials) in pop-up window and then access to router’s WEB management page. If the browser alarms the connection is not private, show advanced, and proceed to access to the address.
Fig. 4-2 Login Interface Diagram
4.3 SIM Card Dialup
Step 1: Insert the SIM card when device is power off. Connect 4G antenna to the router, and connect PC to router. Then power on.
Step 2: Open a browser and access to router’s WEB management page.
Step 3: Click on the“Network >> Cellular”, set profile. The device enables the cellular by default, it will connect to Internet within a few minutes. If the device cannot connect to Internet, please disable and restart dialup. (If you use a private network SIM card, you also need to configure APN parameter)
Fig. 4-3 Configuration Page Diagram
Step 4: Click on the “Network >> Cellular” and view the 'Status' page. On this page, you can view the network connection and check the IP address obtained by the router. Alternatively, you can verify this by opening a web page.
5 Quick-Use Guidance
5.1 Restore to Factory Setting
5.1.1 Web Setting
Login to the WEB management page, click on the "Administration>> Config Management" menu in the navigation tree. Click "Restore default configuration" button, router will restore to default settings after reboot.
Fig. 5-1 Configuration Page Diagram
5.1.2 Hardware Restore
To restore to default settings via the reset button, please perform the following steps:
Step 1: Locate the RESET button on the device panel. Refer to section 2.1 for panel introduction.
Step 2: Power on the device and continue holding down the RESET button for 10 seconds.
Step 3: Release the RESET button when you see the ERR light illuminated.
Step 4: After a few seconds, when the ERR light goes off, press and hold the RESET button again.
Step 5: Release the RESET button when you see the ERR light blinking. Shortly after, when the ERR light goes off, it indicates a successful factory reset.
5.2 Import/Export Configuration
Login to the WEB management page, click on the "Administration>> Config Management" menu in the navigation tree. Click “Browse” in Configuration, select a configuration file, and click Import to import the configuration file to the router.
Click Backup running-config to export configuration.
Fig. 5-2 Configuration Page Diagram
5.3 Log and Diagnose Record
Login to the WEB management page, click on the "Administration>> Log" menu in the navigation tree. Click Download Log File button to download log from router, and click Download Diagnosing Data to download diagnose record from router.
Fig. 5-3 Page Illustration
5.4 Connect to InHand platform
Make sure that router has already connect to Internet. Click "Administration>>Device Manager" to set router to connect to DM. The domain “iot.inhandnetworks.com” is the server for global.
Fill in your DM account in Registered Account then click "Apply & Save" to save the configuration.
If you don’t have DM account, please click "Sign up/Sign in" after select server, then you will be directed to InHand Device Manager website, please follow the instruction to register an account.
Fig. 5-4 Configuration Page Diagram
Login your account in Device Manager, and add your device in “Gateways”, named your device and fill in the serial number from device, then you can manage your router in DM.
You can find the serial number in "Status>>System", or you can find it at the back of the device.
Fig. 5-5 Page Illustration
6 Description of Indicator
6.1 Panel LED Indicator Description
6.2 Signal Status Indicator Description
Signal: 1-9 (At this point, there is an issue with the signal condition. Please check if the antenna is properly installed and if the signal in your area is strong enough).
Signal: 10-19 (At this point, the signal status is essentially normal, and the device should function correctly).
Signal: 20-31 (The signal level is very good).
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