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This chapter discusses how the Cisco Catalyst IR8140 Heavy Duty Router supports up to three Universal Interface Modules (UIMs) that enable Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) connections from the router to field devices such as meters and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and from the router to the central utility station or data management center.
These topics are discussed:
The router supports up to three UIMs. Depending on the configuration, your router could arrive in a shipping container with all required modules already installed. However, you need to install a module when you:
Add modules to your current installation.
Replace a faulty module.
This section provides general instructions for installing modules in the router.
Before installing modules in the router, ensure that the following guidelines have been met:
Verify that there is adequate airflow around the router. See Installation Safety and Site Preparation.
Make sure the router is powered off.
When modules are installed in a closed assembly (such as inside the router), the temperature around it might be higher than normal room temperature.
The installation environment humidity must not exceed 95 percent (noncondensing).
The installation site altitude must be no higher than 10,000 feet.
This section includes the installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Catalyst Industrial Router 8140 Heavy Duty Series Router documents on Cisco.com, at:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/routers/catalyst-ir8100-heavy-duty-series-routers/series.html
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 |
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To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 158°F (70°C). Statement 1047 |
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To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the router of 6" on vertical sides and 12" above and below. |
This section provides general module installation steps (for offline cases), and includes informatioin about additional documentation.
You must provide the following tool to install and remove modules:
10-mm socket driver
The following table shows the UIMs supported on IR8140H. For information about supported antennas in each module, see Selecting and Installing Antennas.
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Cellular modules (LTE/5G) |
IRMH-LTE-MNA |
Multicarrier band-14 CAT4 LTE module for North America |
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IRMH-LTE-MNA-900 |
Multicarrier band-14 CAT4 LTE module for North America with 900-MHz WPAN coexistence filter |
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IRMH-LTEA-EA |
CAT6 LTE advanced module for Europe and North America |
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IRMH-LTEA-EA-900 |
CAT6 LTE advanced module for Europe and North America with 900-MHz WPAN coexistence filter |
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IRMH-LTEA-LA |
CAT6 LTE advanced module for APAC, LATAM, and ANZ |
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IRMH-LTEAP18-GL |
CAT18 LTE advanced PRO module for ALL Global Regions |
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IRMH-5GS6-GL |
5G Sub-6 GHz universal interface module for ALL Global Regions. IRMH-5GS6-GL supports the same bands and frequencies as P-5GS6-GL PIM. For more information, see the following docuemntation: |
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WPAN modules |
IRMH-WPAN-NA |
IEEE 802.15.4e/g 900-MHz WPAN module for North America |
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IRMH-WPAN-BRZ |
IEEE 802.15.4e/g 900-MHz WPAN module for Brazil |
To ensure support for all module types and allow convenient cabling, we recommend the following installation location guidelines:
UIMs and module slot compatibility are listed in Table 1 and illustrated in Module Slot Identifiers.
Module antenna installation procedures are illustrated in Attaching an Antenna to IR8140H.
Antenna port locations are illustrated in Antenna Ports on Slot 1 and Antenna Ports on Slot 2 and Slot 3.
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WPAN module |
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Slot 2 or 3
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WPAN module or Cellular module (4G/5G)
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The following figure shows the slot identifier on the router chassis.
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0 |
Slot identifier 0 (CPU/Supervisor module slot) |
2 |
Slot identifier 2 (UIM slot) |
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1 |
Slot identifier 1 (UIM slot) |
3 |
Slot identifier 3 (UIM slot) |
The following figure shows the antenna ports on slot 1.
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1 |
Antenna Port 1-F |
2 |
Antenna Port 1-B |
The following figure shows the antenna ports on slot s and slot 3.
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Antenna Port 2-B |
3 |
Antenna Port 3-B |
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2 |
Antenna Port 2-F |
4 |
Antenna Port 3-F |
The following sections provide instructions on recommended module installation scenarios of WPAN and LTE modules, and guidance on antenna selection.
For a deployment with one WPAN module and one LTE module, the following deployment scenarios are supported:
Anterix + WPAN—The IR8140 with a WPAN module and an IRMH-LTEA-EA-900 module supports Anterix Band 8c plus public LTE bands.
CBRS + WPAN—The IR8140 with a WPAN module and an IRMH-LTEA18-GL or IRMH-5GS6-GL module supports CBRS Band 48 plus public LTE bands.
Recommended installation and antenna selection:
Anterix + WPAN—Install WPAN module in slot 1 and IRMH-LTEA-EA-900 module in slot 3. Attach the ANT-5G-MP-OUT-N antennas directly to both modules.
CBRS + WPAN—Install WPAN module in slot 1 and IRMH-LTEA18-GL or IRMH-5GS6-GL module in slot 3. Attach ANT-5G-MP-OUT-N antenna directly on WPAN. Since there is no 900 MHz coexistence filter on these modules, use a 5 - 10 foot cable to provide RF isolation, to attach the ANT-5G-OMNI-OUT-N antenna on the LTE module.
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The antennas should maximize their relative vertical separation. |
We recommend the following installation locations and antenna ports:
WPAN module—Slot 1, antenna port 1-F
LTE module—Slot 3, antenna port 3-F: Main LTE, antenna port 3-B: Div LTE
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For single WPAN deployment, we do not recommend the multi-element deployment, which may create an adverse position where the antennas are actually closer than intended. |
For a deployment with one WPAN module and two LTE modules, choose IRMH-LTEA-EA-900 or IRMH-LTE-MNA-900 (with 900-MHz WPAN coexistence filter) as the LTE modules. Install the WPAN module in slot 1, and install the LTE modules in slot 2 and slot 3.
We recommend the following installation locations and antenna ports:
WPAN module—Slot 1, antenna port 1-F
LTE module 1—Slot 2, antenna port 2-F: Main LTE, antenna port 2-B: Div LTE
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For increased isolation and better WPAN and LTE performance, we recommend that you use ANT-5G-OMNI-OUT-N antennas with 10-ft cables for the LTE module in slot 2. |
LTE module 2—Slot 3, antenna port 3-F: Main LTE, antenna port 3-B: Div LTE
For a deployment with two WPAN modules and one LTE module, choose IRMH-LTEA-EA-900 or IRMH-LTE-MNA-900 (with 900-MHz WPAN coexistence filter) as the LTE module.
We recommend the following installation locations and antenna ports:
WPAN module 1—Slot 1, antenna port 1-F
WPAN module 2—Slot 2, antenna port 2-F, using extension cable with ANT-5G-OMNI-OUT-N antenna
LTE module—Slot 3, antenna port 3-F: Main LTE, antenna port 3-B: Div LTE
For a deployment with two WPAN modules, we recommend that you install one WPAN module in slot 1 using antenna port 1-F. Install the second WPAN module in either slot 2 (using antenna port 2-F) or slot 3 (using antenna port 3-F), with 10-ft cables and ANT-5G-OMNI-OUT-N antennas.
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The antennas should maximize their relative vertical separation. |
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This is a general installation procedure for installing modules in the chassis of the router. For hardware installation and software configuration steps that are specific to your module, see the installation and configuration guide for the corresponding module. |
To install a module in an available slot of the router:
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Step 1 |
Disable any installed battery backup units, and disconnect the router from AC power. |
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If there is a blank or module in the applicable slot, follow the instructions provided in Removing a Module or a Blank from the Router. |
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Step 3 |
Ensure that gasket is fully contained in the groove and all the debris is removed from the gasket surface. 
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Step 4 |
Align the module orientation indicator with the front of chassis. Align the carrier edge with the chassis guides and fully insert the module into the slot. 
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Use a 10-mm socket driver and tighten four bolts to 15 to 20 in-lbs in a sequence, as shown in the following figure. Then repeat torque sequence to 30 to 35 in-lbs for final torque. 
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Step 6 |
Attach the RF cables or antennas to the N-connectors on the UIMs if applicable. |
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Step 7 |
Connect the router to the AC power and to the network. |
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Step 8 |
Re-enable the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) using the command, as described in the Cisco Catalyst IR8140 Heavy Duty Series Router Software Configuration Guide. |
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To remove a module or a blank from the router:
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Step 1 |
Disable the installed battery backup units, and disconnect the router from AC power. |
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Step 2 |
Remove the cables attached to the UIM. |
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Step 3 |
Fully loosen the four M6 bolts on the UIM or the UIM blank using the 10-mm socket driver. (Do not remove bolts from the faceplate.) 
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Step 4 |
Use your hands to gently pull the module or the blank from the router. |
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Step 5 |
Ensure that the gasket is fully contained in groove and all debris is removed from gasket surface. |
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Step 6 |
Do not leave the slot open and unattended. Install a new module or a blank, as described in Installing a Module in the Router. |
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Step 7 |
Connect the router to AC power and to the network. |
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Step 8 |
Re-enable the BBU using the commands, as described in the Cisco Catalyst IR8140 Heavy Duty Series Router Software Configuration Guide. |
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