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GW-301 GATEWAY
Operation and Installation Manual
1|Product Review
The NextCentury GW-301 (Cellular Gateway) is a powerful
communication device for collecting and syncing meter usage and
status data to the NextCentury Cloud. An embedded cellular modem
provides an instant data connection right out of the box, making setup
fast and easy.* The Gateway user interface can be directly accessed
via direct connection to a compatible Android or iOS device using the
NCSS mobile app. The GW-301 includes easy-to-understand LED
indicators, providing instant device status. The GW-301 Gateway
includes an integrated NextCentury radio for connection to
NextCentury Transceivers and Repeaters.
*Monthly data plan is provided by NextCentury. You can easily
enable/disable cellular service remotely from the NextCentury web
portal. Data is affordably provided with no contracts or hidden fees.
1.1 - GW-301 Hardware
Figure 1 GW-301 Hardware
A 15 VDC Power C USB Port E 3
B Ethernet Port D LED Indicators F Antenna Connector
1.2 – Packaging Content
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NextCentury GW-301 Gateway
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NextCentury 15V 1A power supply
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NextCentury mounting plate
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Package of fasteners
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Ethernet cable
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External cellular antenna
2|Specifications
2.1 – Dimensions:
2.2 – Operation Environment:
2.3 – Power Requirements:
Note: If the Gateway is installed outdoors a NEMA class plastic enclosure is
recommended. (See NextCentury NEMA Enclosures document.)
2.4 - Certification:
3|Model Numbers
4|Installation and Mounting
4.1 - Mount the Gateway
Note: To maintain stability, a minimum of two screws and anchors must be
used on the mounting plate (Figure 2-A). Gateway should be secured to the
wall using the provided mounting screws and anchors, and should not be
mounted with 3M Tape alone.
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Party Port
Figure 2 Mount the Gateway
A Mounting Screws and Anchor
B Slide the GW-301 on the mounting plate
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204.8 mm x 139.7 mm x 30.2 mm | 8.1 in x 5.5 in x 1.2 in
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-28°C to 60°C | -20°F to 140°F
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Up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
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120/240 VAC wall transformer (included)
FCC: Contains 2AB8I-RE-40-214
FCC: Contains VZFSWN80MA6
FCC: Contains A8TBM71S2
GW301 - Cellular Gateway
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US 3G/LTE(4G) Cellular Ready
GWL301 - Cellular Gateway Lite
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US 3G/LTE(4G) Cellular Ready
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Maximum of 50 Transceivers
GW301-CAN - Cellular Gateway Canada
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Canada 3G/LTE(4G) Cellular Ready
GWL301-CAN - Cellular Gateway Canada
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Canada 3G/LTE(4G) Cellular Ready
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Maximum of 50 Transceivers
The GW-301 includes a mounting plate which can be
attached to the wall using the included screws and anchors.
IC: Contains 20949-RE40214
IC: Contains 10609A-SWN80MA6
IC: Contains 12246A-BM71S2
V. 120817
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- Page 1 The GW-301 Gateway FCC: Contains VZFSWN80MA6 IC: Contains 10609A-SWN80MA6 includes an integrated NextCentury radio for connection to FCC: Contains A8TBM71S2 IC: Contains 12246A-BM71S2 NextCentury Transceivers and Repeaters. 3|Model Numbers *Monthly data plan is provided by NextCentury. You can easily GW301 - Cellular Gateway enable/disable cellular service remotely from the NextCentury web • US 3G/LTE(4G) Cellular Ready portal. Data is affordably provided with no contracts or hidden fees. GWL301 - Cellular Gateway Lite •...
- Page 2 Tap the Settings icon and adjust the connection the NextCentury Cloud. If the Gateway does not connect, please be sure that the network does not require proxy login information, and that TCP traffic is parameters as needed. not blocked. If a proxy login or firewall is present on the network, a whitelist policy will need to be created by the IT manager for the property. (See NextCentury Firewall Document for more information) 7|Gateway LED Operation The GW-301 Gateway has four LED status indicator lights on the front/side edge. Power Indicator LED Pattern Description Powered on but not connected to Solid Green NextCentury Cloud...
- Page 3 NextCentury’s documented installation and operating procedures for of poor signal strength, yellow is medium, green is a good, and a period of three (3) years from the date of manufacture. blue is excellent 3G or LTE signal. The indicator will pulse in one Products not manufactured by NextCentury, including without of these colors if the 3G/LTE connection is currently being used. limitation, accessories, attachments, or batteries used in conjunction 8|Television and Radio Interference with NextCentury equipment are warranted, if at all, only by the original manufacturer. NextCentury’s warranties do not include This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits replacement of batteries used to power NextCentury products. for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Limits of Liability interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, This warranty only applies to Read Management System components uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and...
- Page 4 CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY NEXTCENTURY MAY VOID THIS WARRANTY AND THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER...
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