4G LTE wireless I/O module TCG120-4

TCG120-4 serves as a wireless I/O module supporting 4G LTE connectivity. In addition to 4G, this device is compatible with 3G and GSM-GPRS networks, making it a versatile last-mile module capable of communication in areas covered by various mobile networks. The choice of communication technology is typically automatic but can also be manually configured during the setup process.

This module features a range of input and output peripherals, including 2 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs, and two relays with both normally open and normally closed contacts. Moreover, it supports a 1-Wire interface, allowing the connection of up to 4 Teracom sensors.

The initial configuration of the device is performed through an intuitive graphical interface using a standard web browser. When in the field, remote setup is possible through SMS or HTTP API commands.

The device can also operate in offline mode, where relays can be triggered based on alarm states from monitored parameters such as digital/analog inputs or connected sensors. This enables the device to directly control various processes.

The 4G LTE wireless I/O module can seamlessly integrate into supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. For this purpose, it employs supported M2M communication protocols, namely HTTP API and MQTT.

With HTTP API, the module periodically transmits its complete status via XML or JSON files, whereas MQTT is optimized for efficient operation even in low-bandwidth network conditions. Further information about MQTT can be found in our blog.

Key Specifications:

• Multi-connectivity options, including 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G.
• User-friendly setup via the WEB interface using a USB connection.
• Incorporates 2 digital inputs that support 'dry contact' operation.
• Includes 2 analog inputs with a voltage range of 0 to 60VDC.
• Equipped with 2 relay outputs, featuring both normally open and normally closed contacts.
• Provides support for up to 4 Teracom sensors via the 1-Wire interface.
• SMS-based alarm notifications, allowing for alerts to be sent to up to 5 phone numbers.
• TLS over SMTP support for secure email alarm alerts, with the capacity to notify up to 5 email recipients.
• Offers GSM Geolocation functionality (subject to specific conditions).
• Compatible with MQTT for efficient communication.
• Periodically sends HTTP Post requests, delivering status updates in XML or JSON format.
• Remote configuration through HTTP API or SMS commands.
• Supports firmware updates over the air for seamless maintenance.

Use Cases:

• Street lighting management through remote control.
• Environmental monitoring for agricultural sites.
• Remote oversight of railway facilities.
• Utilizing GSM geolocation for tracking refrigerators.
• Remote operation of water pumps.
• Monitoring and managing distant facilities from a remote location.

Supported sensors

1-Wire humidity and temperature sensor TSH202
1-Wire temperature sensor TST100
1-Wire galvanic isolated AC/DC current sensor TSC200
1-Wire temperature sensor TST103
1-Wire humidity and temperature sensor TSH206
1-Wire galvanic isolated voltage sensor TSV200
AC voltage detector TSV100
4/20mA current loop transmitter with 1-Wire interface TSA200

Technical Properties:

• Physical characteristics
  
• Dimensions: 109 x 65 x 32 mm
  
• Weight: 152 g
  
• Mounting: wall
  Environmental limits
  
• Operating temperature: -20 to 55°C
  
• Operating temperature for USB setup: 0 to 40°C
  
• Storage temperature: -25 to 60°C
  
• Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 85% (non-condensing)
  
• Standards and Certifications
  
• Safety: EN 62368-1:2014 + EN 62368-1:2014/AC1-3:2015 + EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 +
  EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2017-03:2017, EN 62311:2008
  EMC: EN 55032: 2015 + EN 55032: 2015/AC:2016-07 + EN 55032: 2015/A11:2020
  EN 55024: 2010 + EN 55024: 2010/A1:2015
  EN 61000-3-2: 2014
  EN 61000-3-3: 2013 + EN 61000-3-3: 2013/A1:2019
  RFU: EN 301 489-19 V2.1.1, EN 301511 V12.5.1, EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1,
  EN 301 908-13 V11.1.2, EN 301 908-2 V11.1.2, EN 303 413 V1.1.1
  
• Green: RoHS
  
• Warranty
  
• Warranty period: 3 years
  
• Power supply
  
• Operating voltage range (including -15/+20% according to IEC 62368-1): 10 to 28 VDC
  
• Current consumption: 0.24A @ 12VDC
  
• Cellular interface
  
• Standards: LTE-FDD, EDGE and GPRS
  TCG120-4E (h2.xx) bands:
  4G LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
  2G: B3/B8
  TCG120-4G (h2.xx) bands:
  4G LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/
  B66/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
  3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
  2G: B2/B3/B5/B8
  Attention!
  The device can be used only in networks that support IPV4 addresses (IPV6 is not supported).
  The device exclusively relies on the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for SMS functionality.
  We recommend contacting your mobile operator to verify IPv4 and IMS support.
  
• SIM card size: Standard
  
• Antenna connector: SMA-F
  
• Analog inputs
  
• Isolation: Non-isolated
  
• Type: Single-ended
  
• Resolution: 10 bits
  
• Input Range: 0 to 60 VDC
  
• Accuracy: ±1%
  
• Sampling Rate: 500ms per channel (averaged value of 250 samples)
  
• Input Impedance: 1 mega-ohm (min.)
  Digital inputs
  
• Isolation: Non-isolated
  
• Type: Dry contact and logic level
  
• Minimum high-level input voltage for digital inputs: +2.5VDC
  
• Maximum low-level input voltage for digital inputs: +0.8VDC
  
• Maximum input voltage for digital inputs: +5.5VDC
  
• Sampling rate: 10ms
  
• Digital filtering time period: 30ms
  
• Relay outputs
  
• Type: Form C (N.O. and N.C. contacts)
  
• Contact current rating: 3 A @ 24 VDC, 30 VAC (resistive load)
  
• Initial insulation resistance: 100 mega-ohms (min.) @ 500 VDC
  
• Mechanical endurance: 10 000 000 operations
  
• Electrical endurance: 100 000 operations @ 3 A resistive load
  
• Contact resistance: 50 milli-ohms max. (initial value)
• Minimum pulse output: 0.1 Hz at rated load
  
• CAUTION: The device does not contain any internal overcurrent protection facilities on the
  relays’ contact lines.
  External fuses or short circuit current limiting circuit breakers, rated to 3 Amps, are to be
  used for overcurrent protection of the connecting lines.
  1-Wire interface
  
• Output voltage: 5.0 ± 0.3 VDC
  
• Maximum output current: 200 mA
  
• Internal FLASH memory
  Endurance: 100 000 cycles (Every relay status and settings change is a memory cycle)