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® MultiConnect Conduit MTCAP User Guide for North America...
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Legal Notices The MultiTech products are not designed, manufactured or intended for use, and should not be used, or sold or re-sold for use, in connection with applications requiring fail-safe performance or in applications where the failure of the products would reasonably be expected to result in personal injury or death, significant property damage, or serious physical or environmental damage.
MTCAP Specifications..............................8 Connectors and LEDs..............................9 Resetting the Device ..............................10 Power Measurements..............................10 MTCAP-LNA1-915..............................10 MTCAP-915-001L ..............................11 Chapter 3 – Chapter 3 Safety Information......................12 Power Supply Caution ..............................12 Ethernet Ports ................................12 Ports Ethernet ................................12 Lithium Battery ................................
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CONTENTS Chapter 6 – Getting Started with mLinux Models....................19 Accessing the Terminal Interface..........................19 Setting Time Zone, Time, and Date..........................19 Set Custom IP Address, Network Information, and Ethernet Internet Access ............20 Configure the Cellular Connection..........................20 Starting Cellular Connection on Boot ......................... 21 Configuring LoRa .................................
1 – 5 Volt, 2.5 Amp Power supply 1 – RJ45 Ethernet cable 1 – Quick Start Important: Contact MultiTech Systems if a replacement power supply is needed. Using a different power supply may damage the device and voids the warranty. ® MultiConnect...
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Documentation Overview The following documents are available at http://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit-ap. Document Description Part Number MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP This document. Hardware, regulatory, and S000659 User Guide for North America getting started information. MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP for...
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Chapter 2 – Chapter 2 Specifications and Hardware Information Dimensions ® MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for North America...
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION MTCAP Specifications Category Description General Standards LoRaWAN 1.0.2 specifications LTE 3GPP Release 9 HSPA+ with GPRS fallback 256MB Flash 256MB Radio Frequency ISM Band 915 MHz ISM band for US and Canada 4G/LTE 1900 (B2) / AWS 1700 (B4) / 850 (B5) / 700 (B12/13) 1900 (B2) / 850 (B6) Physical Description Weight...
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Connectors and LEDs Note: Some features are available only on select models. The above image shows the model with all features. For models that don't have a cellular radio, the chassis will not have a SIM slot. Item Description Connectors...
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Resetting the Device You need: A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole To reset the device: Find the hole labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the case. Use the pin to press and release the RESET button as follows: Reset options: To reboot, press RESET for less than 3 seconds.
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION MTCAP-915-001L Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. Maximum Power: MTCAP LoRa connection to MTXDOT running TXP =20 and at+txdr=2. The MTXDOT was initialized to send packets by joining MTCAP and rapidly sending packet to the MTCAP.
This battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years. When this battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. Battery is not user replaceable. If the battery fails, the device must be sent back to MultiTech Systems for battery replacement.
CHAPTER 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Attention: Maintenir une distance d'au moins 20 cm (8 po) entre l'antenne du récepteur et le corps de l'utilisateur ou à proximité de personnes. Le modem n'est pas conçu pour, ou destinés à être utilisés dans les applications portables, moins de 20 cm du corps de l'utilisateur.
CHAPTER 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les hôpitaux ou dans toutes les zones où des appareils médicaux sont susceptibles d'être utilisés. Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices Potential interference Radio frequency energy (RF) from cellular devices can interact with some electronic devices. This is electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Do not place the device alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media. The information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the device. Using accessories, such as antennas, that MultiTech has not authorized or that are not compliant with MultiTech's accessory specifications may invalidate the warranty.
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The label shown is not the actual size. 1 - MultiTech Model Identification. 2 - MultiTech Ordering Part Number. 3 - IMEI Number 4 - Device Node Number 5 - UUID Example 915 Models Package Label ®...
SETTING UP HARDWARE Chapter 5 – Setting Up Hardware Installing a SIM Card If you have a cellular device with a SIM slot, you'll need a micro SIM card from your network provider. Note: The MTCAP-LNA3 works on both Verizon and AT&T networks. The MTCAP detects the carrier based on your SIM card.
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SETTING UP HARDWARE Once your device is cabled, follow the Getting Started chapter for your device: For models ending with -001L , go to Getting Started with mLinux For models ending with -001A, go to Getting Started with AEP ® MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for North America...
GETTING STARTED WITH MLINUX MODELS Chapter 6 – Getting Started with mLinux Models Accessing the Terminal Interface After connecting Ethernet and power, access the terminal interface: On your PC, configure a static IP address for the network interface that is connected to the device within the following range: 192.168.2.2 - 192.168.2.254 Open an SSH connection.
GETTING STARTED WITH MLINUX MODELS Set Custom IP Address, Network Information, and Ethernet Internet Access Network configuration is defined in /etc/network/interfaces. To set the IP address and network information: To change the static IP, change the address and netmask fields in /etc/network/interfaces, (use vi or nano).
GETTING STARTED WITH MLINUX MODELS Kernel IP routing table Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metri Iface default 33.140.12.1 0.0.0.0 ppp0 33.140.12.1 255.255.255.25 ppp0 192.168.2.0 * 255.255.255.0 ethp0 The Linux ifconfig utility can be used to inspect the ppp0 interface details. $ ifconfig ppp0 ppp0 Link encap:Point-to-Point Protocol inet addr:33.140.12.18...
For additional information, including how to configure LoRa devices to communicate with the MTCAP, visit http://www.multitech.net. For help using LoRa, go to: http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/lora/ For help using mLinux, go to http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/mlinux/. ® MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for North America...
GETTING STARTED WITH AEP MODELS Chapter 7 – Getting Started with AEP Models Logging in to AEP After connecting and powering up your device, login to AEP: Open an Internet browser. In the browser’s address field, enter the device's default address for the device: http://192.168.2.1 The login page appears.
GETTING STARTED WITH AEP MODELS Setting Up PPP Authentication To setup cellular PPP authentication: Select an authentication protocol Type used to negotiate with the remote peer: pap, chap, or pap-chap. The default is None. Type the Username for the remote peer to use for authentication. Optional. Username is limited to 60 characters.
DeviceHQ is a cloud-based device management tool for remote monitoring, upgrades, and configuration AEP devices. For information on creating and using a DeviceHQ account, go to the http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/devicehq/. Refer to document S000677, DeviceHQ Deployment Guide for MTR5 and MTE Devices.
MOUNTING THE DEVICE Chapter 8 – Mounting the Device Mounting the Device The device ships with a mounting bracket. You will need Mounting bracket MTCAP Four #6 screws, with anchors (not provided) Screwdriver Drill Mounting Bracket Determining Location for the MTCAP Select a location that is central to all the devices you want to connect to this MTCAP.
MOUNTING THE DEVICE Mounting the MTCAP Determine where you want to mount the device. Mark where you want the screws to go. Drill holes for the screws and insert anchors. ® MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for North America...
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MOUNTING THE DEVICE Place the mounting bracket and secure it with screws. Attach the device to the bracket and rotate to lock into place. ® MultiConnect Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for North America...
CHAPTER 6 REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Chapter 9 – Chapter 6 Regulatory and Environmental Information 47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase. The WEEE Directive covers all MultiTech products imported into the EU as of August 13, 2005. EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS). These MultiTech products do not contain the following banned chemicals Lead, [Pb] < 1000 PPM Mercury, [Hg] <...
CHAPTER 6 REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards In accordance with China's Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech Systems Inc.
INDEX Index build options ..............5 Industry Canada Class B ..............29 interférence des radiofréquences.........13 IP address..............20 24 CELL LED ................9 cellular configuration ............20 cellular connection on startup ........21 certifications..............8 labels ................16 Chinese hazardous substances LEDs.................9 Chinese version............33 lithium battery ..............12 English version ............32 login Class B ................29 default..............23...
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INDEX SIM card ..............17 interférences RF............13 reset button ..............9 reset device..............10 RoHS................31 terminal interface ............19 time ................19 23 transmission ..............8 safety................12 modem..............12 RF interference ............13 SIM card user responsibility............15 remove..............17 SIM installation .............17 specifications..............8 static................13 WIFI LED ................9 STATUS LED ..............9 sécurité................12 ®...