ip.

buffer N4X Manual

13th April 2021

 ip.buffer N4X Manual
Date Author Release
2021-03-04 MP
2021-04-14 MP

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction...............................................1 3.2.Screw Terminal Connections......................4
4.Safety Warnings...........................................5
2.Connectors.................................................2
4.1.Internal AA Battery Caution.......................5
2.1.COM1..................................................2 5. Approvals..................................................6
2.2.COM2, COM3, COM4................................2
2.3.POWER................................................3 6.European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic
2.4.Ethernet..............................................3 Equipment (WEEE) Statement............................7
2.5.Antenna..............................................3
3.Power Board...............................................4 6.1.UK Users..............................................7
6.2.European Users (outside the UK).................7
3.1.Switch Options......................................4 6.3.Manufacturer/Responsible Party.................7
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1 . In tr o d u c tio n
The N4X version of the ip.buffer is a product built with the core ip.buffer, a power control
board, and housed in an IP67 / N4X enclosure.
For ip.buffer operation and details, please refer to the ip.buffer manuals.
Specific part numbers include:
• ip.4-256.3g.p.N4X
• ip.4-256.4g.p.N4X

Since the N4X variant is built to order, there can be customer-specific

differences compared to this manual.

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2 . C o n n e c to rs
2.1. COM1
Panel Connector: Souriau UTS710E7S
Mating Connector: Souriau UTS6JC10E7P
Pin Function Notes

A PWR Vin switched by RTS1 @ 0.7A1 (monitor with CTS1)

B 0V

C RS232 TX Device ← ip.buffer

D RS232 RX Device → ip.buffer

E RS232 0V

F N/C

G WAKEUP 3V3 at 1k max source impedance

2.2. COM2, COM3, COM4

Panel Connector: Souriau UTS710E7S
Mating Connector: Souriau UTS6JC10E7P
Pin Function Notes

A PWR Vin switched by RTS# @ 0.7A (monitor with CTS#)

B 0V

C RS232 TX Device ← ip.buffer

D RS232 RX Device → ip.buffer

E RS232 0V

F N/C

G N/C

1
Combined current on all four channels cannot exceed 2.5A

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2.3. POWER
Panel Connector: UTS710E7P
Mating Connector: UTS6JC10E7S
Pin Function Notes

A Vin 11-28VDC, fused 3A

B 0V Case is tied to 0V

C N/C

D N/C

E N/C

F N/C

G N/C

2.4. Ethernet
Panel Connector: M12 D-Code
Mating Cable: Metz Connect 142M4D15020 (Farnell 2442817)
M12 D-Code RJ45 Notes

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 6

2.5. Antenna
Panel Connector: TNC

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3 . P o w e r B o a rd
3.1. Switch Options
ON OFF

1 : ON1 Force COM1 PWR on COM1 PWR controlled by ip.buffer

2 : OPNX Force ip.buffer power on ip.buffer started by COM1 WAKEUP

3.2. Screw Terminal Connections

CON LABEL Function

CON1 ONP Internal power enable for ip.buffer (COM1 DTR line1)

CON1 ONPX External power enable for ip.buffer (COM1 WAKEUP)

CON1 MNPX Power sense2 for ip.buffer (COM1 DSR line)

CON2 to CON5 FLT# Fault sense for COM channel (COM CTS line)

CON2 to CON5 ON# Power enable for COM channel (COM RTS line)

CON2 to CON5 GND

CON2 to CON5 OUT# Output power for COM channel

CON6 VIN Input supply 11-28V

CON6 GND Input 0V

CON6 OUTP Output power for ip.buffer, nominally 8.4V

CON6 GND Output 0V for ip.buffer

CON8 0V

CON8 VOUT Power output for optional SDI-12 board (nominally 8.4V)

1
The ip.buffer asserts this line to keep its power running.
2
Allows the ip.buffer to know if something external (ie through ONPX / COM1 WAKEUP) is
requesting the ip.buffer to stay running.

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4 . S a fe ty W a rn in g s

See ip.buffer manual for general safety warnings

4.1. Internal AA Battery Caution

The non-N4X ip.buffer includes optional AA NiMH battery support. However, this is not
recommended for the N4X enclosure, and the AA battery holder is normally removed.

NOTE: Do not fit internal AA batteries for N4X enclosure

WARNING: Never use non-rechargeable batteries.

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5 . A p p ro v a ls

See the ip.buffer manual for EMC, safety, environmental, and cellular
approvals.

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6 . E u ro p e a n U n io n W a s te E le c tr ic a l a n d
E le c tr o n ic E q u ip m e n t (W E E E ) S ta te m e n t.
6.1. UK Users
In the UK Scannex is registered as a WEEE producer and has responsibility for the recycling
of Scannex products and any products returned to Scannex, postage paid, will be recycled
at Scannex's cost.

6.2. European Users (outside the UK)

Where the supplier of Scannex products is resident in your country then the supplier acts
as the importer of the equipment. Thus the supplier has the legal responsibility to deal
with recycling:
If the supplier of Scannex products is not resident in your country then the business end-
user acts as the importer of the product. It is Scannex understanding that in this situation:
 No organisation is required to register as the WEEE producer
 No organisation is required to provide WEEE collection and recycling
arrangements.

6.3. Manufacturer/Responsible Party

Scannex Electronics Ltd
Unit 8 English Business Park
English Close
Hove, East Sussex
BN3 7ET
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1273 715460
http://www.scannex.co.uk

Scannex LLC
7400 Beaufont Springs Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23225
USA
Tel: +1-866-428-3337
http://www.scannex.com

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