ME4 - DIN-Rail Computer Extension Module: Fieldbus and Wireless

Embedded Connectivity with LTE, MVB/CAN or Audio

DIN Rail fully modular component with M.2, MVB, CAN or audio on PCIe and onboard GNSS receiver

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ME4 - DIN-Rail Fieldbus and Wireless Module

Main Features

LTE Advanced via M.2
2 micro-SIM card slots
MVB, CAN bus or audio via PCIe Mini Card
GNSS receiver
Conduction cooling of M.2 and PCIe Mini Cards
DIN rail, wall or 19" rack mounting
-40 °C to +70 °C (+85 °C), fanless

Technical Data

Wireless Functionality

Possible wireless functions:

GNSS, LTE

Fieldbus Functionality

Possible fieldbus functions:

CAN bus, MVB

Audio Functionality

Possible audio functions:

Line-level input, Line-level output

Interfaces

Wireless
- GNSS antenna connector: 1x, SMA receptacle
M.2 Card
- 1x M.2 Card slot
- M.2 3042 (LTE) socket 2 Key B, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
PCI Express Mini Card
- 1x PCI Express Mini Card slot
- PCIe Full-Mini; PCIe x1, USB 2.0
SIM card
- 2x micro-SIM card slot, externally accessible
LED
- Status: power status
- User configurable: 3x
Cutout
- Antenna connector options: RP-SMA receptacle
- D-Sub options: Audio, CAN bus, MVB

Electrical Specifications

Power consumption

6 W typ.

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions
- (W) 38 mm, (D) 144 mm, (H) 132 mm
Weight: 500 g approx.
Mounting possibilities
- DIN rail
- Wall-mount
- Rack-mount in 19" cabinet
Cooling
- Air cooling, natural convection, airflow 0.4 m/s
Protection rating
- IP20

Product Compliance: Rail - Rolling Stock

Operating temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C, +85 °C for 10 min (EN 50155:2017, class OT4, ST1)
Rapid temperature variations: EN 50155:2017, class H1, no requirements
Storage temperature: -40 °C (EN 50155:2017) to +85 °C (EN 60068-2-2, Bb)
Altitude: +3000 m max. (EN 50125-1:2014, class AX)
Pollution degree: EN 50124-1:2017, class PD3
Humidity: +55 °C and +25 °C, 100 % RH max. (EN 50155:2017)
Shock: 30 ms @ 50 m/s² (EN 61373:2010/AC:2017-09, vehicle body, cat. 1, class B)
Vibration: 10 min @ 2.02 m/s² and 5 h @ 11.44 m/s² (long-life) (EN 61373:2010/AC:2017-09, vehicle body, cat. 1, class B x 2)
Electrical safety
- EN 50155:2017
- EN 50153:2014 + A1:2017
- EN 50124-1:2017
- EN ISO 13732-1:2008
Fire protection: EN 45545-2:2013 + A1:2015, HL3
EMC emission
- EN 50121-3-2:2016
- Regelung Nr. EMV 06 :2014-07-29, Anhang E: Messung an Geräten
EMC immunity: EN 50121-3-2:2016
Useful life: 15 years (EN 50155:2017, class L3)
Protective coatings: EN 50155:2017, class PC2 (Any PCB protected on both sides)

Product Compliance: Rail - Wayside Non-Safety Related

Operating temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C (EN 50125-3:2003, class T2, cubicle, with class T2 maximum extended by 5 °C)
Storage temperature: -40 °C (EN 60068-2-1:2007, Ab) to +85 °C (EN 60068-2-2:2007, Bb)
Altitude: +3000 m max. (EN 50125-3:2003, class AX)
Humidity: 100 % RH max. (EN 50125-2:2002, control cabinet, class T1/T2/TX)
Shock: 11 ms @ 20 m/s² (EN 50125-3:2003, in a switch cabinet 1 m to 3 m from the track)
Vibration: 2.3 m/s² (EN 50125-3:2003, in a switch cabinet 1 m to 3 m from the track)
Electrical safety
- EN 50124-1:2017
- EN 62368-1:2014 + AC:2015
EMC emission
- EN 50121-4:2016
- EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
EMC immunity
- EN 50121-4:2016
- EN 61000-6-2:2005

Product Compliance: Road Vehicle

EMC emission: ECE R10 Rev.5
EMC immunity: ECE R10 Rev.5

Product Compliance: Information Technology Equipment

Operating temperature: 0 °C (EN 60068-2-1:2007, Ae, temperature value in compliance with 6.6 b) to +60 °C (EN 60068-2-2:2007, Be)
Storage temperature: -40 °C (EN 60068-2-1:2007, Ab) to +85 °C (EN 60068-2-2:2007, Bb)
Humidity: +55 °C and +25 °C, 90 % to 100 % RH (EN 60068-2-30:2005, Db)
Electrical safety
- EN 62368-1:2014 + AC:2015
EMC emission
- EN 55032:2015 (multimedia equipment), class A (industrial environments)
- EN 61000-3-2:2014
- EN 61000-3-3:2013
EMC immunity
- EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015 (information technology equipment)

Product Compliance: Radio Equipment

EMC basic compliance: The product is prepared to comply with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). Standards compliance depends on the assembled radio (wireless) device.

Reliability

MTBF: 200 000 h predicted @ 40 °C according to IEC/TR 62380 (RDF 2000)

Ordering Information

Standard ME4 Models

This product has configuration options. Please contact MEN for details.

06ME04-10

Modular extension, wireless communication, GNSS, M.2 Slot for LTE function, PCI Express Mini Card Slot for MVB, CAN bus or audio function, -40 °C to +70 °C (+85 °C)

PCI Express Mini Cards

6105-0001