Multi-Tech Warranty Statement ..........................21 Repair Procedures for U.S. and Canadian Customers ..................21 Repair Procedures for International Customers (Outside U.S.A. and Canada).............22 Repair Procedures for International Distributors ....................22 INDEX ..................................23 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
Specifications Product Description The Multi-Tech SocketModem EDGE embedded wireless modem delivers some of the fastest cellular data speeds by utilizing EDGE technology. It allows users to connect to the Internet and send and receive data up to three times faster than possible with an ordinary GSM/GPRS network making it ideal for highly data-intensive applications. Based on industry-standard open interfaces, the SocketModem EDGE wireless modem is equipped with quad-band GSM, which means it can be used worldwide on all exitsting GSM networks.
PTCRB and RF approvals. Internet-Enabled. The SocketModem EDGE wireless modem includes and embedded TCP/IP stack to bring Internet connectivity to any device without making changes to its hardware design. Using the Internet protocols and the wireless connection to an IP network, it sends and receives data over the Internet.
RF energy. Turn your modem OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted “turn off two-way radio”. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
Finally, the tune-up procedure for the modem ensures that the maximum RF output power of the device does not exceed 30.0 dBm within the variations that can be expected due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
Ring Indicate. –RI output ON (low) indicates the presence of an ON segment of a ring signal on the telephone line. The modem will not go off-hook when –RI is active; the modem waits for –RI to go inactive before going off-hook. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
The flashing LED signal is used to indicate the working mode of the SocketModem. Signal SocketModem Status Download mode or switched OFF> Continuously lit Switched ON (not registered on the network) Flashing Switched ON (registered on the network) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
During TX bursts @ 5W 1.4 A peak 1.6 A peak Average @ .5W 430 mA 525 mA Average @ .25W 375 mA 450 mA Average idle mode 15 mA 25 mA Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
SIMVCC Output Voltage <= 6mA 2.70 2.80 2.85 SIMVCC SIMCLK Loaded with 30pF Rise/Fall Time SIMRST, Loaded with 30pF µs SIMDATA Rise/Fall Time SIMCLK Loaded with 30pF 3.25 Frequency Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
2W at 12.5% duty 1W at 12.5% duty 1W at 12.5% duty cycle cycle cycle cycle Impedance 50 ohms VSWR <2 Typical Radiated Gain 0 dBi on azimuth plane Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
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The SocketModem requires an MMCX plug to connect to an antenna. MMCX Connector Example (right angle type) A small MMCX / SMA adapter can be ordered, for example, from: Amphenol http://www.amphenol.com/ Order No: 908-31100 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
SocketModem must not exceed 100° C. There should be no solvent or water washing of the SocketModem. Do not use a hot air gun on the SocketModem. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SocketModem EDGE Embedded Wireless Modem Developer’s Guide (S000376A)
Please direct your questions regarding technical matters, product configuration, verification that the product is defective, etc., to our Technical Support department at (800) 972-2439 or email support@multitech.com. Please direct your questions regarding repair expediting, receiving, shipping, billing, etc., to our Repair Accounting department at (800) 328-9717 or (763) 717-5631, or email mtsrepair@multitech.com.
Please direct your questions regarding technical matters, product configuration, verification that the product is defective, etc., to our Technical Support department nearest you or email support@multitech.com. When calling the U.S., please direct your questions regarding repair expediting, receiving, shipping, billing, etc., to our Repair Accounting department at +(763) 717-5631 in the U.S.A., or email mtsrepair@multitech.com.
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