ICA417 Series 4G IoT Data Transmission Terminal Operation Manual

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Contents

• Safety precautions
• 1 Product overview
  • 1.1 Product features
  • 1.2 Product specifications
  • 1.3 Model description
  • 1.4 Port instruction
  • 1.5 Indicator instruction
• 2 Installation
  • 2.1 Overview
  • 2.2 Unpacking inspection
  • 2.3 Outline Dimensions
• 3 Operation guide
  • 3.1 IoT module operation description
    • 3.1.1 IoT monitoring platform user login:
    • 3.1.2 Add device:
  • 3.1.3 Device installation procedures
  • 3.2 VPN pass-through operation guide
  • 3.3 Virtual serial port pass-through operation guide
  • 3.4 FAQs

Safety precautions

⚠️ Safety precautions

Read the safety precautions to ensure safe operation before operating the IoT data transmission terminal.

• The account and password are the authentication credentials of INVT industrial Internet platform and can be used for device management after login. You shall keep your account and password properly and take sufficient precautions to prevent others from stealing them. If the user name and password are stolen, significant losses may be caused.
• You shall communicate with the field personnel to ensure safety before using the device for remote operation, otherwise significant losses may be caused.
• The IoT SIM card is forced to be machine-card binding; the SIM card can only be used in the device which is first powered on and networked. You shall not insert the IoT SIM card into other devices, otherwise the SIM card will be locked.
• This product is an industrial IoT product. We have taken necessary technical means to ensure data security, but there may be hacker invasion and other network security risks that are not under our control or responsibility. If the harm is not caused by the quality defects of our products, we shall not be liable for related losses.

1 Product overview

INVT ICA417 series 4G IoT data transmission terminal is an intelligent IoT 4G wireless data terminal, which can conveniently realize remote data collection, remote program upload and download, and remote commissioning, and provide users with wireless long-distance data transmission using a public carrier network. The stability and reliability meet industrial application scenarios.

The product supports multiple networking methods and routing & exchange functions, provides RS485 and RJ45 ethernet interfaces, and supports data cloud of ModbusRTU and ModbusTCP devices. Device monitoring and operation & maintenance management can be performed through INVT industrial Internet platform.

1.1 Product features

1. Standard set-up for easy operation

• Provide standard RS485 interface for direct connection with serial device to collect data.
• Provide standard RJ45 network ports: LAN port can be directly connected to network devices for data collection. WAN port can be used for networking.
• Intelligent data terminal, able to enter the data transmission state once upon power-on.
• Adopt standard rail installation.
• Powerful industrial Internet platform for easy device management.
• Easy system configuration and maintenance interface.

2. Powerful functions

• Support remote data monitoring.
• Support VPN pass-through (only in China), able to remotely upload, download, monitor PLC programs through network ports and VFD remote oscilloscope.
• Support virtual serial port pass-through, able to remotely upload, download, and monitor PLC programs through serial ports.
• Support remote upgrade of application programs and policy files.
• Support 4G routing function to provide network for other devices.
• Support exchange function.
• Support multiple network connection methods.
• Support APN (operator APN information needs to be provided overseas).
• Support the upload of data with changes, achieving the traffic saving mechanism.
• Supports 4G base station positioning.
• Support high-precision GNSS satellite positioning for real-time accurate acquisition of the device's geographic location (optional).

1.2 Product specifications

1.3 Model description

Model name illustration of INVT ICA series data transmission terminal:

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1.4 Port instruction

1.5 Indicator instruction

2 Installation

2.1 Overview

ICA417 series 4G IoT data transmission terminal must be installed properly to achieve the designed function. Generally, the installation must be done under the guidance of our certified and qualified engineers.

Note: The device must be installed with power-off. Remove the rail clip before performing wall mounting.

2.2 Unpacking inspection

Before unpacking, check whether the package is in good condition and its product information is the same as on the order. The packing materials should be well maintained during inspection for future transshipment. If any question, please contact the supplier.

Table 2-1 Product deliverables

2.3 Outline Dimensions

The outline dimension of the IP20 model is as follows (unit: mm)

Image of the INVT ICA417 model showing outline dimensions with measurements in millimeters. The diagram includes views from the front, side, and top, detailing width, height, depth, and mounting hole positions.

3 Operation guide

3.1 IoT module operation description

3.1.1 IoT monitoring platform user login:

Enter https://iot.invt.com/login in your browser and press Enter to access the login interface. Enter the account and password to complete the login.

Note: Contact the industry administrator to obtain the account and password.

Image: Screenshot of the INVT IoT platform login page, featuring fields for Username, Password, and a language selection.

3.1.2 Add device:

After successful login, the home page is displayed. Enter the adapter number, secret key, and device name sequentially in the “Add devices quickly” bar. Select the device type according to the monitoring type, and click Submit after the information entered is correct.

Image: Screenshot of the INVT IoT industrial Internet platform dashboard, displaying device overview, recent activity, and an 'Add devices quickly' section.

3.1.3 Device installation procedures

Equipment required: Networked computer, 4G data transmission terminal, IoT SIM card.

1. Take out the SIM card socket, and insert the SIM card into the card holder.
2. Record the device ID and 6-digit key from the label and add them to the IoT monitoring system.
3. Wire the product based on the port description.
4. Connect the 4G antenna.
5. Power on and start the 4G data transmission terminal.
6. If the NET indicator flashes with an interval of 75ms, the network is ready and data transmission starts.
7. Go to the real-time monitoring interface to review relevant information on the IoT monitoring platform.

3.2 VPN pass-through operation guide

Note: VPN pass-through is only used in China.

1. Enter www.invt.com in your browser to download iWoStudio. After installing iWoStudio, open it and run.
2. Click Expansion tool at the upper right corner of the menu, and select VPDN pass-through tool.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio software interface, highlighting the 'Expansion tool' menu and the selection of 'VPDN pass-through tool'.

3. Open the VPDN pass-through tool, and enter the platform account and password to log in.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio VPDN pass-through tool login window, with fields for Username and Password.

4. After login, you can select or search the module adapter ID that requires VPN pass-through.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio VPN pass-through tool, showing module selection and status, with fields for module ID, VPN status, device IP, and module IP.

5. After the module ID is selected, the information of the module (including module ID and device VPN online state) will be displayed automatically. Module VPN offline indicates the current module does not use the VFD pass-through function. Module VPN online indicates the current module is performing pass-through and cannot be connected.
6. Set the local virtual IP. Note that the local IP needs to be in the same network segment with the device IP and module IP of the PLC/VFD, but they cannot be the same. Obtain IP timeout time is null by default, and you have no need to set it. Device IP can be set in the module strategy file, which is consistent with the IP of the VFD/PLC.
7. After the setting is complete, click Establish VPN pass-through, and the connection process will take one to two minutes. When “The configuration is complete, and VFD pass-through is performing” is displayed, it indicates that the VPN channel is established successfully and VFD pass-through can be conducted. If you need to exit the VPN pass-through, you can click Disconnect VPN pass-through.
8. Open the VFD/PLC upper computer, and operate the commissioning device as same as the local.

3.3 Virtual serial port pass-through operation guide

1. Enter www.invt.com in your browser to download iWoStudio. After installing iWoStudio, open it and run.
2. Click Expansion tool at the upper right corner of the menu, and select Virtual serial port pass-through tool.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio software interface, highlighting the 'Expansion tool' menu and the selection of 'Virtual serial port pass-through tool'.

3. Open the Virtual serial port pass-through tool, and enter the platform account and password to log in.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio Virtual serial port pass-through tool login window with fields for Username and Password.

4. After login, the software main interface is displayed. You can select the module ID that requires to be connected with an upgraded PLC. Click Connect pass-through server, click OK in the pop-up window, and remember the serial port number.

Image: Screenshot of the iWoStudio Virtual serial port pass-through tool, showing module ID and server connection status.

When “Pass-through server is disconnected” changes to “Pass-through server is connected”, it indicates the pass-through channel is established and you can conduct the next operation.

5. Open the PLC upper computer software (taking Auto Station as an example), click Tool ➡️ PLC communication ➡️ Connection setting after entering the main interface, then a Communication configuration window pops up.

Image: Screenshot of the Auto Station software interface, showing the main menu with options like 'Tool' and 'PLC communication'.

In the Communication configuration window, select Modbus protocol, click Modbus setting, then a Modbus protocol window pops up. The serial port number of connecting PC to PLC should be the serial port number set by the virtual pass-through tool SerialPortTool plus 1 (for example, if the serial port number set by the virtual pass-through tool is COM5, the serial port number of connecting PC to PLC is COM6). The serial port communication parameters in the following figure are set according to the PLC, and click OK after the setting is complete.

Image: Screenshot of the Communication configuration window, showing Modbus protocol settings with fields for PC serial port, Baud rate, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits, IP, Port, PLC station number, and timeout.

6. Perform program upload, download, run, stop, and other commissioning operations as same as the local.

3.4 FAQs

1. After powering on, the power indicator does not flash or light up.
   Answer: Check if input voltage VIN and GND are consistent with the silkprint on the casing.
2. When 4G network is used, the network status indicator keeps flashing slowly, and offline is displayed on the web page.
   Answer:
   A. The SIM card is not installed properly. Power off and re-install it for ensuring good connection.
   B. Move the 4G antenna to a place with good signal.
   C. Ensure that the SIM card is activated and has remaining balance.
3. Data uploading doesn't match the web page display.
   Answer:
   A. Re-power on and upload all data again.
   B. Check whether the policy file and device type are matched; if not, please contact the manufacturer.
4. The 4G network indicator and signal indicator flash normally but the web system displays no data.
   Answer: Check the communication cable between the Modbus terminal device and IoT transmission terminal is well connected.
5. The web system only displays data content but can't send command.
   Answer: Check that the signal enabling switch of the Modbus terminal device is turned on.
6. The device IP displayed by the VPN pass-through tool is inconsistent with the actual device IP when VPN pass-through is conducted.
   Answer: The device IP displayed by the VPN pass-through tool is MSIP set in the IoT module strategy file. When the device IP displayed by the VPN pass-through tool is inconsistent with the actual device IP, you can modify the MSIP in the strategy file to keep consistent with the actual device IP.
7. Enter the VPN pass-through, and programs cannot be downloaded remotely.
   Answer:
   A. VPN pass-through is only applicable to devices whose programs are downloaded through network ports. For devices whose programs are downloaded through serial ports, you need to use virtual serial port pass-through.
   B. Ensure that the laptop computer has only one networking method. If there are other networks, disable other network cards and disconnect VPN pass-through, then enter VPN pass-through again.
   C. Ensure that the actual IP of the remote device is in the same network segment with the LAN port gateway of the module.
8. Downloading programs remotely through virtual serial port pass-through failed.
   Answer: Increase the main mode timeout time when setting the upper computer communication. It is recommended to be no less than 8000ms.

Manufacturer Information

The products are owned by Shenzhen INVT Electric Co.,Ltd.

Two companies are commissioned to manufacture: (For product code, refer to the 2nd/3rd place of S/N on the name plate.)

Shenzhen INVT Electric Co.,Ltd. (origin code: 01)
Address: INVT Guangming Technology Building, Songbai Road, Matian, Guangming District, Shenzhen, China

INVT Power Electronics (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd. (origin code: 06)
Address: No. 1 Kunlun Mountain Road, Science & Technology Town, Gaoxin District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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