Red Ion IndustrialPro BT-6800 Series Quick Start Manual

OVERVIEW
The IndustrialPro™ BT-6800 series modems are rugged 3G wireless
modems built to provide simple and reliable communication over the
HSDPA/HSUPA or EDGE cellular data network.
This guide covers initial activation and configuration of the following
models:
BT-6801
FEATURES
• HSDPA/HSUPA with fallback to EDGE/GPRS
• Diversity antenna
• Ethernet, Serial, and USB
• Reliable Always-on cellular link
• Rugged industrial design
• Remote diagnostics, configuration and updates
• 5-port Ethernet switch on BT-6821
• Power over Ethernet on BT-6801EB
• IPsec VPN multiple tunnel and 3DES|AES up to 256-bit encryption
LED INDICATORS
LED State Description
Power ON Power is applied to the router
ON Excellent signal strength
Signal FLASH Flashes faster as signal is stronger
OFF Very weak or no signal (less than -100dBm)
ON Wireless link established, but no data activity
WAN
FLASH Data transmitted/received on wireless network
Link established with serial device but no data
ON
activity
RS232
Data transmitted/received with attached serial
FLASH
device
ON Position fix available
GPS
OFF No position fix available
Ethernet
ON Link established with Ethernet device
Link
Ethernet Data transmitted/received with attached
FLASH
Activity Ethernet device
CONNECT. MONITOR. CONTROL.
BT-6801EB
BT-6821
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POWER
There are 4 methods to provide power to the modem:
1. 4-pin Molex connector - available on BT-6x00
2. 4-pin screw terminal - available on BT-6xx1/EB
3. Side mounted 2.5mm barrel connectors - available on all models
4. Power-over-Ethernet - available on BT-6x01EB
The modem requires a power source between 8 and 30 VDC to operate:
LABEL DESCRIPTION
GND Ground
PWR+ Power 8 to 30 VDC (12 or 24 VDC nominal)
IN Digital input
O3 Digital output
* An AC-DC power adaptor can be purchased as an accessory.
ANTENNA
An antenna with an SMA connector should be connected to the
modem. This antenna should meet the following specifications:
• Dual-band 800 & 1900 MHz
• Nominal 50 ohm impedance
• Voltage Standing Wave Radio (VSWR) less than 2.5:1
*Antennas are sold separately.
DATA INTERFACES
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing Female RJ45 port
USB: USB 2.0 Type B Female
Serial: RS-232 9 pin DCE Female, with these default settings:
Speed: 115200 bps
Parity: None
Flow Control: Hardware
SETUP
1. Setup a data account for the modem
Contact your cellular provider (carrier) and request a data account. The
carrier should provide you with a SIM card to insert into the modem,
along with the APN/username/password for data connectivity
2. Insert the SIM card
1. Locate the SIM slot on the right sie of the modem.
2. Insert the card with its cut side facing forward and on the left.
3. Using the tip of a pen, push it in until it clicks.

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TM BT-6800 Series

Wireless Modem

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