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Wireless Gateway

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Product Guide

Wireless Gateway

ARG600 ANSI

Product version: 3.4.5

Contents

1. Description........................................................................ 3

2. Complete communication system...................................... 3

3. Application.........................................................................4

4. Physical interfaces............................................................. 6

5. Communication................................................................. 9

6. Technical data................................................................. 10

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7. Mounting......................................................................... 14

8. Ordering data...................................................................14

9. Accessories and ordering data.........................................14

10. Tools.............................................................................. 14

11. References..................................................................... 15

12. Document revision history...............................................16

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1. Description

Wireless Gateway ARG600 provides wireless monitoring and control of field devices via cellular network from a central site or a control center. The devices offer industrial quality connectivity for the TCP/IP and serial port based protocols. Wireless Gateway

ARG600 exhibits integrated communication capability and seamless integration to the SCADA systems.

Wireless Gateway ARG600 is a member of ABB’s Arctic product family and part of its 600 Wireless Gateway product series.

By using Wireless Gateway ARG600, Ethernet and serial devices can be attached to a TCP/IP based control system. With Wireless

Gateway ARG600, conventional IEC60870-101 devices can be attached to a modern TCP/IP based IEC 60870-5-104 control system. This is made possible by the protocol conversion from

IEC 60870-5-101 to IEC 60870-104. ARG600 also supports

Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP protocol conversion.DNP3 serial devices can be attached to a DNP3 TCP SCADA system. In this case, the DNP3 protocol is transferred over TCP/IP communication (transparent serial gateway mode).

Wireless Gateway ARG600 can be utilized for various industrial and utility applications to maximize the benefits.

• Industrial grade TCP/IP router: several serial and TCP/IP based field devices can be integrated into a central supervisory and control system (SCADA)

• Integrated protocol conversion enables connecting the legacy serial-based devices into a TCP/IP-based supervisory control system (SCADA)

• Ideal for retrofitting by allowing the user to extend the life cycle of existing serial-based substation devices

• Remote access to field devices means less site visits for operations and maintenance

• Optimizing the cost of communication by using public cellular networks

• Possibility to upgrade from the existing legacy's private radio system to a higher bandwidth cellular network based solution. This enables to fully maximize the usage of the existing application. For example, the video surveillance of traffic can now be integrated into the same system.

2. Complete communication system

Wireless Gateway ARG600 is typically part of a complete communication system which consists of Arctic 600 series gateways and a central M2M Gateway ARM600 communication server. The M2M gateway is an essential part of the total communication solution and offers features that are needed to build a reliable end-to-end communication system.

• Static IP addressing for Arctic 600 series devices

• VPN Concentrator – Secure communication between a central location and remote sites

• Arctic Patrol – Centralized device management application for the Arctic 600 series devices monitoring and controlling

• Firewall – A network security system to control the incoming and outgoing network traffic

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Figure 1.

Communication system overview with Wireless Gateway ARG600 and a protection relay

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3. Application

Wireless Gateway ARG600 can be used in feeder automation and substation applications to automate distribution networks in cooperation with other ABB grid automation equipment. Further, the devices can be used in secondary substations for various monitoring and control applications.

ARG600 can be used in various industrial applications.

• Enables remote service and maintenance opportunities by allowing the service personnel to remotely access any type of field devices. For example, these field devices can securely report the condition monitoring information, which allows planning of preventative maintenance.

• Provides a fast, reliable and secure wireless link between

Ethernet devices, such as a Distribution Automation

Controller COM600F and 615 series protection relays

• Offers backup connectivity for any communication link

• Supports weather monitoring stations, live video streaming, building automation and smart traffic management system

• Connects IEC-101, DNP or Modbus RTU protocol based meters and fault passage indicators into an upper-level system

Key features

• Protocol converter for IEC-101 to IEC-104 protocol

• Wireless monitoring and control of IEC-101, IEC-104, DNP and Modbus field devices via cellular network

• Always-on TCP/IP routing and serial over TCP/IP based twoway communication

• Arctic Patrol connectivity supervision of the communication system

• Secure communication with VPN and Firewall

• OpenVPN client and server enable direct connection of one to five Arctic 600 series devices to a single Arctic 600 series device

• Static IP addressing with Arctic M2M Gateway ARM600

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Power generation Distribution substation

Control room

SCADA / DMS

ARM600

Internet

VPN

GPRS/3G/LTE

Cellular network

VPN

Secondary substation

Consumers

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Figure 2.

Communication solution in distribution automation overview

Reclosers

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4. Physical interfaces

Wireless Gateway ARG600 has two serial ports (RS-232, RS-485) and one LAN/WAN port (RJ-45) for device connectivity. For communication to an upper-level system, ARG600 provides 4G

LTE cellular network connectivity, but is also compatible with 3G

(WCDMA) and GPRS networks.

LED panel

The LED panel of the device contains LEDs to indicate the complete operational status of the device.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

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Figure 3.

LEDs

1 Batt.

2 Status

3 Power/Error

4 Function

5 Eth 1

6 Eth 2

7 Led 1

8 Led 2

9 Led 3

10 Cellular

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Table 1. Description of available LEDs

LED

1

2

Label

Batt

Status

Power/Error

Function

Eth 1

Eth 2

Led 1

Led 2

Led 2

Cellular

State

-

On

Flashing

Off

On

Off

On

Flashing

Off

On

-

-

Flashing

Off

-

-

Flashing

Off

Description

LED unassigned

VPN connection is up

VPN connection is starting

VPN connection is disabled

Operating power is turned on

Operating power is turned off

Device is starting

Device is operating normally

Device is not operational

Ethernet link is up

Ethernet link is transferring data

Ethernet link down

LED reserved for future use

LED reserved for future use

LED reserved for future use

LED reserved for future use

Cellular connections up and active

Cellular connection is inactive

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Front panel

1 2 3 4

5

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Figure 4.

Front panel

1 Power supply 12...48 VDC

2 Console/serial port

3 Application serial ports

4 LAN/WAN port

5 Power switch

6 Console/serial port switch

7 DIP switches

Back panel

6 7

1

2

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Figure 5.

Back panel

1 Antenna connector SMA (female)

2 SIM card slot

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Antenna panel

The SIM card slot and antenna connector can be found on the antenna panel.

5. Communication

Wireless Gateway ARG600 provides a complete solution for integrating remote serial (RS-232/RS-485) or Ethernet devices with a central management system over a GPRS, 3G or LTE connection. Industrial protocols IEC-104, DNP-TCP and Modbus

TCP are supported for the SCADA connectivity. With the ARG600 protocol conversion feature, conventional IEC-101 and Modbus serial devices can be connected in a reliable way to modern

TCP/IP based IEC-104 and Modbus TCP control systems.

for multiple field devices' connectivity by serial and Ethernet ports, ARG600 Wireless Gateway is the ideal solution for the monitoring and controlling of field devices when a reliable and secure communication with high data bandwidth is required.

ARG600 provides a secure and reliable communication solution with support for secure VPN communication, static IP routing, an intelligent self-testing system, NAT, port forwarding and a firewall for monitoring IP traffic and blocking unwanted connections.

ARG600 makes it possible to have a cost-effective communication networks over long distances and at high data rates (up to 100 Mbps). When this is combined with the possibility

More information is available in the Technical data section of this product guide or technical manual available at www.abb.com/mediumvoltage .

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6. Technical data

Table 2. Dimensions

Description

Width × Height × Depth

Table 3. Hardware

Description

Processor environment

Power

Other

Approvals

Environmental conditions

Processor

Memory

Power supply

Power consumption

Internal clock

Temperature range

Humidity

Protection class

Table 4. Supported protocols

Master protocol

IEC 60870-5-104

Modbus TCP

TCP/IP, UDP/IP (DNP3)

Value

108 × 45 × 175 mm (without antenna)

Value

32 bit RISC

128 MB Flash

128 MB RAM

12...48 VDC (nominal)

1...5 W

Real time

CE and FCC

-30...+70°C (operating)

-40...+85°C (storage)

5...85% RH (non condensing)

IP30

Slave protocol

IEC 60870-5-101

Modbus RTU/ASCII

Serial gateway - serial port data stream (such as DNP3)

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Table 5. Network interfaces (single SIM variants)

Description

Ethernet ports

Serial ports

Ethernet/LAN

Serial 1/Console

Serial 2

Table 6. Variant codes

Variant

ARG600A1270NA

ARG600A1290NA

Table 7. Wireless network interfaces (WAN)

Product

ARG600A1270NA

ARG600A1290NA

Cellular operator

AT&T (operator approved)

North America and Mexico generic

Air interface

GPRS/EDGE

WCDMA/HSPA+

LTE

Value

10/100 Base-T. Shielded RJ-45

1.5 kV isolation transformer

Ethernet IEEE 802-3, 802-2

RS-232 DTE

Male DB-9 connector

IEC 60870-5-101 protocol support

Full serial and modem signals

300...460 800 bps

Data bits: 7 or 8

Stop bits: 1 or 2

Parity: None, Even, Odd

Flow control: None, RTS/CTS

Protection: 15 kV ESD and short circuit

Console: RS-232, 19200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity (8N1)

RS-232 DTE, RS-422, RS-485 (selectable)

Male DB-9 connector

IEC 60870-5-101 protocol support

Full serial and modem signals

300...460 800 bps

Data bits: 7 or 8

Stop bits: 1 or 2

Parity: None, Even, Odd

Flow control: None, RTS/CTS

Protection: 15 kV ESD and short circuit

FCC ID

N7NMC7355

N7NMC7355

Maximum data rate

100 Mbit/s

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Table 8. LTE frequency band support

Band Frequency Variant code

Band 2

Band 4

Band 5

Band 13

Band 17

Tx

1850...1910 MHz

1710...1755 MHz

824...849 MHz

777...787 MHz

704...716 MHz

Rx

1930...1990 MHz

2110...2155 MHz

869...894 MHz

746...756 MHz

734...746 MHz

ARG600A1270NA,

ARG600A1290NA

ARG600A1270NA,

ARG600A1290NA

ARG600A1290NA

ARG600A1290NA

ARG600A1270NA,

ARG600A1290NA

Band 25 1850...1915 MHz 1930...1995 MHz ARG600A1290NA

All listed LTE bands and frequencies are supported by the integrated radio module. See the cellular operator compatibility and LTE frequency bands used by operators in Table 6 .

Table 9. WCDMA frequency band support

Band Frequency

Tx

1920...1980 MHz

Rx

2110...2170 MHz Band 1

WCDMA 2100

Band 2

WCDMA 1900

Band 4

AWS 1700/2100

Band 5

WCDMA 850

Band 8

WCDMA 900

Table 10. GSM frequency band support

Band

1850...1910 MHz

1710...1755 MHz

824...849 MHz

880...915 MHz

1930...1990 MHz

2110...2155 MHz

869...894 MHz

925...960 MHz

GSM 850

EGSM 900

DCS 1800

PCS 1900

Frequency

Tx

824...849 MHz

880...915 MHz

1710...1785 MHz

1850...1910 MHz

Rx

869...894 MHz

925...960 MHz

1710...1785 MHz

1930...1990 MHz

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Table 11. Supported RF data bandwidth

Technology

LTE

UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

GSM, GPRS, EDGE

Table 12. Antenna connectors

Description

Antenna connector

Table 13. Electromagnetic compatibility tests

Description

Emission tests according to the test specification IEC 61850-3 (Edition

2.0 2013-12)

Immunity tests according to the test specification IEC 61850-3 (Edition

2.0 2013-12)

Radiated disturbance

Conducted disturbance

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Radiated radiofrequency electromagnetic field

Electrical fast transient (EFT)

Surge

Conducted radiofrequency electromagnetic field

Power frequency magnetic field

Table 14. RoHS and REACH compliancy

Description

Directive

Data rate

Category 3 downlink: 100 Mbps and uplink 50 Mbps (20 MHz bandwidth)

HSPA+ rates, Downlink up to 42 Mbps (category 24) and uplink up to 5.76

Mbps (category 6)

GPRS throughput up to 85.2 kbps, EDGE throughput up to 236 kbps

Type

SMA (female, 50 Ω)

Reference

CISPR 16-2-3

CISPR 16-2-1

EN 61000-4-2 (2008-12)

EN 61000-4-3 (2006-02)

EN 61000-4-4 (2012-04)

EN 61000-4-5 (2005-11)

EN 61000-4-6 (2008-10)

EN 61000-4-8 (2009-09)

Reference

RoHS directive 2002/95/EC

REACH directive 2006/1907/EC

Table 15. FCC compliancy

Description

Standard

Reference

FCC 47 CFR FCC Part 15

ANSI C63.4-2014

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7. Mounting

The devices have been equipped with mounting arrangements that are specially designed for DIN rail mounting. A set of DIN rail mounting clips is recommended to be used when mounting. The device should be mounted preferably inside a robust, locked and weatherproof control cabinet.

As the device uses a cellular radio for data transmission, the surrounding environment can negatively affect the efficacy of these radio signals. Therefore, if a device with the antenna is mounted on the antenna connector, the unit should not be placed in a location where the radio signal might be shadowed, and therefore deteriorated by nearby obstacles or enclosures.

The large metallic surfaces, racks or walls with metallic structures

(cabling, concrete iron, and so on) may degrade the antenna performance to a very high extent. In this case, it is highly recommended to use the optional external antenna with appropriate cable. This allows for better positioning of the devices, antennas and thus optimal performance.

Another restriction to the positioning of the device during installation is that it should be mounted in such a way that the required environmental conditions that are set in the Technical data section of this product guide are met.

8. Ordering data

The product label contains basic information about the unit such as product name, serial number and Ethernet MAC address.

The product label is found at the bottom of the device.

Table 16. Ordering data

Description

Cellular operator

Radio IF

Data speed max

LAN/WAN

RS-232/RS-485

SIM card

Supply voltage

ARG600A1270NA

AT&T (operator approved)

LTE

100 Mbps

1

2

1

12...48 VDC

ARG600A1290NA

North America and Mexico generic

LTE

100 Mbps

1

2

1

12...48 VDC

9. Accessories and ordering data

Table 17. Accessories

Description

DIN rail mounting kit

3G puck antenna (SMA male)

Accessory kit

SMA(m)/FME(m) adapter 1)

Laird LTE antenna 700...2700 MHz (SMA male)

America power supply single SIM variants

1) Needed for single SIM Arctic products, if the third party antenna's connector type is FME female

Order code

2RCA028234

2RCA037240

2RCA037645

2RCA037659

2RCA037660

2RCA041791

10. Tools

The devices can be configured using a graphical user interface via a Web based browser. A conventional console interface is also provided. Software updates or configuration adjustments for the

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11. References

The www.abb.com/substationautomation portal provides information on the entire range of distribution automation products and services.

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12. Document revision history

Document revision/date

A/2017-09-22

B/2018-06-29

Product version

3.4

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History

First release

Content updated to correspond to the product version

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