OVERVIEW
The IndustrialPro™ BT-6600 series modems are rugged wireless
modems built to provide simple and reliable communication over
Sasktel's CDMA EVDO Rev A wireless data network.
This guide covers initial activation and configuration of the following
models:
BT-6600
FEATURES
• CDMA EVDO Rev.A, 1XRTT, and IS95
• Diversity antenna
• EVDO Rev. A speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps
• Ethernet, Serial, and USB
• Reliable Always-on cellular link
• Rugged electrical and mechanical design
• Remote diagnostics, configuration and updates
• Router and IP Pass-through modes
• 5-port Ethernet switch (on BT-6621)
• Power over Ethernet (on BT-6601EB)
• 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
ON
Link established with serial device but no data activity
RS232
FLASH
Data transmitted/received with attached serial 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 Ethernet
FLASH
Activity
device
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BT6601 & BT-6601EB
BT-6621
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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
OUT
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 SaskTel dealer and request a data account to be assigned
to the modem's ESN (electronic serial number). The ESN is printed on
modem's label
2.
Wiring and power-up
1. Connect the modem to your computer using a standard Ethernet
cable. Alternatively, the RS-232 or USB ports can be used for
setup.
2. Connect the cellular antenna to the antenna connector.
3. Plug in the power connector to power-up the modem.
3.
Start BlueVue Device Manager Software
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BT-6600 Series
Sasktel Wireless Modem
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