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Summary of Contents for Mentor MultiConnect
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Page 1: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Guide MultiConnect... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..............................3 Revision Tracking..........................3 General Precautions ...........................3 FCC Compliance Statement (USA) .......................5 FCC Class B Part 15...........................5 Emissions Compliance (Canada) ........................5 MultiConnect: ICES-003, Class B .......................5 Pour Les Utilisateurs Au Canada........................5 MultiConnect: NMB-003, Classe B......................5 Required Items ..............................5 Installation..............................7 General ...............................7 MultiConnect Mounting Plate ......................9... - Page 4 MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 2 of 17 Compliance ............................17 ♦ ♦ Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K7 Phone: (403) 777-3760 Fax: (403) 777-3769...
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Page 5: Introduction
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. CAUTION Only qualified, trained personnel should service the MultiConnect unit. Attempting to remove the cover or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high voltage points. - Page 6 MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 4 of 17 WARNING To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose this product to water or operate in a high humidity environment. Never use the product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, swimming pool or in the rain). WARNING Do not attempt to operate a damaged device.
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Page 7: Fcc Compliance Statement (Usa)
EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE (CANADA) MultiConnect: ICES-003, Class B This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. POUR LES UTILISATEURS AU CANADA... - Page 8 MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 6 of 17 • Laptop PC • MultiConnect Debugging Cable • Multimeter ♦ ♦ Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K7 Phone: (403) 777-3760 Fax: (403) 777-3769...
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Page 9: Installation
MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 7 of 17 INSTALLATION General The MulitConnect is an external modem that can interface to any type of host via an RS232 interface. It is designed to be installed inside of a vehicle. It can be equipped with several different RF Modems. -
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MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 8 of 17 Figure 1: Typical System Schematic ♦ ♦ Suite 230, 2891 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary Alberta, T1Y 7K7 Phone: (403) 777-3760 Fax: (403) 777-3769... -
Page 11: Multiconnect Mounting Plate
The MultiConnect does not have an interactive user interface and thus can be installed out of sight (i.e. under a car seat, or in the trunk). Installing the MultiConnect out of sight not only increases the aesthetic properties of the installation but also limits the access by drivers and passengers to the cabling. -
Page 12: Multiconnect Connections
Page 10 of 17 MultiConnect Connections The cable cover on the MultiConnect unit can be removed by hand or by using a flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws. Removing the cable cover gives access to the MultiConnect interface points, which are detailed below. -
Page 13: Cabling
Mentor Engineering recommends that this practice be followed in all installations. If an external host device (i.e. an MDC) is being used with the MultiConnect, the installer must ensure that there is a common ground between the devices. MultiConnect power leads can be crimped onto the power leads at the power input to the host device. -
Page 14: Communications Device
Please refer to the Technical Data section of this manual for details on the voltage and current requirements of MultiConnect. Communications Device The MultiConnect can incorporate a variety of internal data modems such as GPRS, iDEN, CDPD, etc. Antenna Installation Antenna location has an extremely significant impact on the performance of a wireless modem. - Page 15 Follow the antenna manufacturer's guidelines exactly when installing antennas. WARNING The MultiConnect, must be used with a Mentor authorized antenna in order to comply with FCC regulations. Improper antenna selection or positioning may result in excessive RF exposure which could harm the user.
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Page 16: Rf Radiation Specs
In order to comply with FCC SAR/MPE Guidelines the antenna must be placed a minimum of 25 cm from the vehicles edge. To accomplish this, and to ensure optimum antenna performance Mentor Engineering recommends that antenna be installed in the center of the vehicle rooftop. - Page 17 MultiConnectHardwareInstallationGuide 1_2.doc April 8, 2004 Page 15 of 17 final device configuration cannot be met due to occasional non-essential operating conditions or requirements. An example statement is shown below. “Warning: To meet the FCC RF exposure requirement for mobile transmitter end products, ensure that the antenna is at least 25 cm (10”) away from the user, or nearby persons, when transmitting.”...
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Page 18: Basic Operation
Debug Cable is inserted. General Handling and Maintenance Care should be taken in handling the MultiConnect to prolong product life. Caution should be used to prevent liquids from entering any openings on the unit. Liquid spills could seriously damage the internal contents of the unit. -
Page 19: Multiconnect Technical Data
Compliance • FCC Class A Part 15 NOTE Mentor Engineering Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice. † Typical Current Draw measured with device powered without a modem. ¥ Peak Current draw will vary depending on Modem type and peripheral devices used.
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