Multitech MultiConnect Cell 100 Series User Manual
Hide thumbs
Also See for MultiConnect Cell 100 Series:
- Quick start manual ,
- User manual (39 pages) ,
- Quick start (2 pages)
Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Multitech MultiConnect Cell 100 Series
Summary of Contents for Multitech MultiConnect Cell 100 Series
- Page 1 ® MultiConnect Cell MTC-MNA1 User Guide...
- Page 2 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.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Chapter 1 – Product Overview ..........................5 About the MultiConnect Cell Modem........................... 5 Documentation ................................5 Dimensions..................................6 Serial.................................... 6 USB....................................7 LED Descriptions ................................8 Side Panels ..................................8 MTC-MNA1 Specifications ............................9 RS-232 9-Pin Female Connector ..........................11 Power Measurements.............................. - Page 4 CONTENTS Using Command Mode and Online Data Mode......................20 Dual Carrier Firmware for Cellular Radio........................20 Verizon FOTA (Firmware Over the Air) ........................21 Verifying Signal Strength............................. 21 Example ..................................22 Checking Network Registration........................... 22 Sending and Receiving Data............................22 Connecting Device to TCP Server as TCP Client ......................
-
Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview
It is intended for use in energy, utility, or industrial settings. The MTC-MNA1 is available with RS-232 or as a USB to Cellular device. Documentation The following documentation is available on the product page of the MultiTech website (www.multitech.com). Document Description... -
Page 6: Dimensions
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Dimensions Serial ® MultiConnect Cell MTC-MNA1 User Guide... -
Page 7: Usb
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ® MultiConnect Cell MTC-MNA1 User Guide... -
Page 8: Led Descriptions
PRODUCT OVERVIEW LED Descriptions The top panel contains the following LEDs: Power and Terminal Ready LEDs—The Power LED indicates that DC power is present and the TR LED blinks when the unit is functioning normally. Modem LEDs—Two modem LEDs indicate carrier detection and link status (for serial units only). Prog. -
Page 9: Mtc-Mna1 Specifications
PRODUCT OVERVIEW MTC-MNA1 Specifications Category Description General Standards LTE UE Category M1, 3GPP release 13 compliant USB Interface is CDC-ACM compliant TCP/IP Functions FTP, SMTP, SSL, TCP, UDP Frequency Bands 4G: 1900 (B2) / 700 (B12) / 700 (B13) / AWS 1700 (B4) Speed Data Speed LTE Cat M1: Up to 375 Kbps uplink / Up to 300 Kbps downlink... - Page 10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Category Description EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Compliance FCC Part 24E, 27 Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 2nd ED cUL 60950-1 2nd ED Network Compliance PTCRB Carrier AT&T Verizon ® MultiConnect Cell MTC-MNA1 User Guide...
-
Page 11: Rs-232 9-Pin Female Connector
PRODUCT OVERVIEW RS-232 9-Pin Female Connector Abbreviation Description In/Out Carrier Detect Receive Transmit Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator ® MultiConnect Cell MTC-MNA1 User Guide... -
Page 12: Power Measurements
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power Measurements Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends incorporating a 10% buffer into your power source when determining product load. Serial Model: MTC-MNA1-B01 Power Draw Radio Sleep mode Cellular call Average Average TX Total inrush Total inrush Protocol current, measured pulse charge, in charge... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 - Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS Chapter 2 – Safety Warnings Radio Frequency (RF) Safety Due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference, it is important that you follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment. Follow the safety advice given below. Operating your device close to other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. -
Page 14: Antenna
SAFETY WARNINGS Antenna The antenna intended for use with this unit meets the requirements for mobile operating configurations and for fixed mounted operations, as defined in 2.1091 and 1.1307 of the FCC rules for satisfying RF exposure compliance. If an alternate antenna is used, consult user documentation for required antenna specifications. ®... -
Page 15: Chapter 3 - Installing And Using The Device
INSTALLING AND USING THE DEVICE Chapter 3 – Installing and Using the Device Installing the Device Connect suitable antenna(s) to the antenna connector(s). If your device is the serial version: Connect the DE9 male connector (9-pin) of the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 connector on the device, then connect the other end to the serial port on the other desired device. -
Page 16: Usb Cable Recommendations
If possible, use a USB port that connects directly to the motherboard rather than a USB port with added cabling inside the computer chassis. Use USB 3.0 ports if available. These ports are typically rated for more current. You can order the USB cable through MultiTech. The part number is CA-USB-A-MINI-B-3 Powering Down Your Device CAUTION: Failing to properly power down the device before removing power may corrupt your device's file system. -
Page 17: Removing A Sim Card
INSTALLING AND USING THE DEVICE Removing a SIM Card To remove the SIM card, push the SIM card in. The device ejects the SIM card. Mounting Device to Flat Surface Locate the groove on the bottom of the device. Slide the mounting bracket through the groove. To secure the bracket to the desired surface, place and tighten two screws in the holes on either end of the mounting bracket. -
Page 18: Chapter 4 - Antenna And Activation Information
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Antenna Devices were approved with the following antenna or for alternate antennas meeting the given specifications: Manufacturer: Wieson Description: LTE Antenna with SMA-Male Connector Model Number GY115IE002-001 MultiTech ordering information: Model Quantity ANLTE4-1HRA ANLTE4-2HRA ANLTE4-10HRA ANLTE4-50HRA Antenna Specifications Category... -
Page 19: Account Activation For Cellular Devices
Account Activation for Cellular Devices Some MultiTech devices are pre-configured to operate on a specific cellular network. To use the device, you must set up a cellular data account with your service provider. Each service provider has its own process for adding devices to their network. -
Page 20: Chapter 5 - Configuring And Communicating With Your Device
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE Chapter 5 – Configuring and Communicating with Your Device Before Using the Device Before using the device: Install any drivers. Refer to the separate driver installation guide for your device. Power up your device and ensure it is connected to your computer that issues AT commands. Note: Wait 10 seconds after power-up before issuing any AT commands. -
Page 21: Verizon Fota (Firmware Over The Air)
Verizon’s LTE requirements, you must implement FOTA. Failure to perform a critical update could result in losing access to the Verizon network. MultiTech has developed a script for customers to use in order to initiate a FOTA update from the (the customer’s) local host processor (pull FOTA). The script is available at: https://www.multitech.com/vzw-catm1... -
Page 22: Example
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE -4 to -3 -6 to -5 -8 to -7 -10 to -9 -13 to -11 -15 to -14 -17 to -16 -19 to -18 Not known or not detectable Note: Signal strength of 10 or higher is needed for successful packet data sessions. Example A example response to AT+CSQ: +CSQ: 15,1... -
Page 23: Configuring Device As Udp Listener To Accept Udp Client Connections
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE where apnname is the APN your cellular provider assigned to your SIM card. Bring up Data Connection Using Internal IP stack Enter: AT#SGACT=1,1 The device responds with the IP Address the cellular provider assigned to the device on connection, followed by OK. -
Page 24: Configuring Device As Udp Client To Connect To Udp Server
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE AT#SGACT=1,1 Set firewall rule to accept connections: AT#FRWL=1,"###.##.###.#","###.##.###.#" where ###.##.###.# represents the IP range. For example: AT#FRWL=1,"204.26.122.1","204.26.122.255" Set connection ID 1 for UDP listening mode on port 7000. Enter: AT#SLUDP=1,1,7000 The device responds with and unsolicited indication that a host is trying to connect to connection ID 1 on port 7000. -
Page 25: Transferring Ftp File To Ftp Server
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE AT#SCFG=1,3,300,240,600,50 Activate context one Enter: AT#SGACT=1,1 Create UDP connection to Server port Enter: AT#SD=1,1,####,"###.##.###.##" where #### is the server port and ###.##.###.## is the IP number. The device responds with OK, which indicates a successful connection for sending and receiving data through the socket connection. -
Page 26: Downloading File From Ftp Server
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE Configure file transfer type. Enter: AT#FTPTYPE=# where # is 0 for binary or 1 for ASCII. Enter the file name to be sent to the FTP server and initiate connection. Enter: AT#FTPPUT="file.txt" The device responds with: CONNECT Send the file through the device. -
Page 27: Reading, Writing And Deleting Messages
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE Enter: AT#FTPTO=1000 Configure FTP server IP address with username and password. Enter: AT#FTPOPEN="###.##.###.#","username","password",0 where ###.##.###.# is the IP address and the username and password for the FTP server. Configure file transfer type. Enter: AT#FTPTYPE=# where # is 0 for binary or 1 for ASCII. -
Page 28: Sending Text Messages
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE AT+CMGF=1 Read message. Enter: AT+CMGR=1 Example response: +CMGR: "REC UNREAD","0001112222","","20161006135126" How are you? Where 0001112222 is the recipient phone number and 20161006135126 is received data in the format YYYYMMDDHHMMSS. Sending Text Messages To send a text message in text mode: Check signal strength. -
Page 29: Deleting Messages
CONFIGURING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEVICE AT+CMGS="0001112222" > How are you? <CTRL+Z to send> +CMGS: 255 Where 0001112222 is the phone number. Deleting Messages To delete one text message, enter: AT+CMGD=1,# where 1 is the index in the select storage and # is the delflag option. Enter: Deletes message in the specified index. -
Page 30: Chapter 6 - Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Chapter 6 – Regulatory Information Industry Canada Class B Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le matériel brouilleur. -
Page 31: Fcc Interference Notice
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] <... -
Page 32: Information On Hs/Ts Substances According To Chinese Standards
REGULATORY 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. -
Page 33: Information On Hs/Ts Substances According To Chinese Standards (In Chinese)
REGULATORY INFORMATION Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) 依 依 照 照 中 中 国 国 标 标 准 准 的 的 有 有 毒 毒 有 有 害 害 物 物 质 质 信 信 息 息 根据中华人民共和国信息产业部...