RB900SG-ElpOS QuickStart

This page contains instructions on how to get started with RB900SG-ElpOS terminal and how to configure it.

Package contents

Complete package contains:

• RB900SG-ElpOS terminal
• RJ45 cable

Please check additional accessories in RB900SG-ElpOS Accessories

Variants

List below shows typical configuration and different variants of the RB900SG-ElpOS terminal.

The RB900SG-ElpOS terminal variants and their description are listed in the table below.

Model	Description
RB900SG-E5.E.X.2.X.X	LTE Cat. 4 terminal with ElpOS

It is possible to use SIM-CHIP solution. Example P/N of the modem with SIM-CHIP: RB900SG-E5.E.C.2.X.X – LTE Cat. 4 modem with SIM-CHIP. Last parameter in P/N depends on modem accessories. Please check available accessories in RB900SG-ElpOS Accessories

Presentation

Front

Back

Setting up the terminal

Serial ports configuration

At the production stage, the device is set up with a RS232 serial interface (without the jumper inside). If there is a need to change the interface to RS485 please open the device housing and plug the jumper on the appropriate connector of the internal board (as in the picture below) and close the housing.

USB configuration - ElpOS

• Connect the USB cable to the computer. If you want to configure the modem with SIM card inside, please connect also the power adaptor.
• Login to the web platform. The detailed configuration procedure is described in the RB900SG-ElpOS Web Platform page.
• If you can’t connect to the modem, follow these steps:

- check if the modem is connected to the computer via USB interface - check if your PC is in the same network as modem (default IP is 192.168.1.234)

• Disconnect the USB cable after setting up the device.

Inserting SIM cards

• Place the SIM card in the holder as shown in the picture.

Connection

• Connect GSM/LTE antenna to SMA connector marked as "ANT"
• Connect power adapter into power supply connector

* If you want to power the modem from the meter you MUST disconnect the power adapter. Then connect the modem with the meter using RJ45 cable (the modem will be powered directly from the meter).

Mounting the terminal

To mount the terminal inside the meter housing, please use one of the handles. The available handles are shown in the photos below.

The method of mounting the modem in the ITRON SL7000 housing is shown in the photo below.