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  • Page 1 ® Conduit MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002 and MTCAP2-868-002 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices The MultiTech products are not designed, manufactured or intended for use, and should not be used, or sold or re-sold for use, in connection with applications requiring fail-safe performance or in applications where the failure of the products would reasonably be expected to result in personal injury or death, significant property damage, or serious physical or environmental damage.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Chapter 1 – Product Overview ..........................5 Overview ..................................5 Product Build Options ..............................5 Package Contents................................5 Documentation Overview ............................. 6 Developer Documentation............................6 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ............................6 Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information ..................... 7 Dimensions..................................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 5 – Setting Up Hardware........................... 19 Installing a SIM Card ..............................19 Removing a SIM Card..............................19 Cabling the Device............................... 19 Chapter 6 – Getting Started ........................... 20 mPower Models ................................20 mLinux Models................................20 Chapter 7 – Mounting the Device........................... 21 Mounting the Device..............................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    LoRa end points and a centrally located network server on the cloud, in a data center, or a public network. Note: Check for an updated version of this document at https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect- conduit-ap/. Product Build Options Product...
  • Page 6: Documentation Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Documentation Overview The following documents are available at http://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit-ap. Select your model to find the documents specific for that device. Document Description Part Number Conduit AP MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002x User This document. Hardware, regulatory, and S000747 Guide getting started information.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Specifications And Hardware Information

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information Dimensions ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002 and MTCAP2-868-002 User Guide...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Specifications Category Description General Standards LoRaWAN 1.0.2 specifications LTE FDD Cat 4, 3GPP release compliant (-L4E1 models only) HSPA+ with GPRS fallback (-L4E1 models only) 256MB Flash 256MB Radio Frequency ISM Band 868 MHz ISM band for Europe 4G/LTE 4G: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28A (-L4E1 models only) 3G: B1, B3, B8 (-L4E1 models only)
  • Page 9: Connectors And Leds

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Connectors and LEDs Note: Some features are available only on select models. The above image shows the model with all features. For models that don't have a cellular radio, the chassis will not have a SIM slot. Item Description Connectors...
  • Page 10: Resetting The Device

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Resetting the Device You need: A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole To reset the device: Find the hole labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the case. Use the pin to press and release the RESET button as follows: Reset options: To reboot, press RESET for less than 3 seconds.
  • Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Voltage Sleep Mode Cellular Call Average TX Pulse Peak Total Inrush Total Inrush Current Measured Current for no Charge Charge Connection Current at radio model Duration No Data, OR Maximum IDLE Measure, Power with no Radio 38 VDC POE 61 mA 126 mA...
  • Page 12: Mtcap-868-042L

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION MTCAP-868-042L Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. Maximum Power: MTCAP LoRa connection to MTXDOT running TXP =20 and at+txdr=2. The MTXDOT was initialized to send packets by joining MTCAP and rapidly sending packet to the MTCAP. Tx Pulse: The average peak current.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Safety Information

    Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification does not apply or extend to voltages outside of standard PoE range. Any PoE voltages beyond 0vdc to 60Vdc have not been evaluated by UL or MULTITECH. Nominal PoE voltage is 38 Vdc to 57 VDC. The end user supplies the PoE cable. If the cable is to be used outdoors, the cable must be certified for outdoor or burial use.
  • Page 14: General Safety

    SAFETY INFORMATION General Safety The device is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications. Fixed means the device is physically secured at one location and cannot be easily moved to another location. Mobile means the device is used in other than fixed locations.
  • Page 15: Interference With Pacemakers And Other Medical Devices

    SAFETY INFORMATION Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les avions. L'utilisation d'appareils électroniques portables en avion est illégale: elle peut fortement perturber le fonctionnement de l'appareil et désactiver le réseau cellulaires. S'il ne respecte pas cette consigne, le responsable peut voir son accès aux services cellulaires suspendu ou interdit, peut être poursuivi en justice, ou les deux.
  • Page 16: Ul Notice

    Do not place the device alongside computer discs, credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media. The information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the device. Using accessories, such as antennas, that MultiTech has not authorized or that are not compliant with MultiTech's accessory specifications may invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Labels

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The label shown is not the actual size. 1 - MultiTech Model Identification. 2 - MultiTech Ordering Part Number. 3 - IMEI Number 4 - Device Node Number 5 - UUID -868-042 Models ®...
  • Page 18: L4E1-002 Models

    LABELS -L4E1-002 Models ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002 and MTCAP2-868-002 User Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 5 - Setting Up Hardware

    SETTING UP HARDWARE Chapter 5 – Setting Up Hardware Installing a SIM Card Models with cellular capability have a micro SIM slot, you'll need a micro (3FF) SIM card from your network provider. To install the SIM card: With the contact side facing down, align the notched edge as shown on the following image and slide the SIM card completely into the SIM holder.
  • Page 20: Chapter 6 - Getting Started

    Models If your device uses the mPower platform, getting started information is in mPower Software Guide (S000727), available through your model's page at https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit-ap mLinux Models If your device uses the mLinux platform, getting started information is at http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/mlinux/getting-started-with-conduit-mlinux/ ®...
  • Page 21: Chapter 7 - Mounting The Device

    MOUNTING THE DEVICE Chapter 7 – Mounting the Device Mounting the Device The device ships with a mounting bracket. You will need Device Mounting bracket Four #6 screws, with anchors (not provided) Screwdriver Drill Mounting Bracket Determining Location Follow these guidelines for best performance: The LoRa antenna is omnidirectional, but for best results, mount the device so the LoRa antenna is in a vertical position as shown in the following image.
  • Page 22: Mounting The Device

    MOUNTING THE DEVICE Note the LoRa antenna location in the following image. The LoRa signal will be strongest radiating from that side of the device. The LoRa antenna is 31.2 mm long. We recommend conducting a site survey to test the signal strength in different locations before you mount the device.
  • Page 23 MOUNTING THE DEVICE ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002 and MTCAP2-868-002 User Guide...
  • Page 24: Chapter 8 - Regulatory And Environmental

    Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase. The WEEE Directive covers all MultiTech products imported into the EU as of August 13, 2005. EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
  • Page 25: Reach Statement

    REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REACH Statement Registration of Substances Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that none of its products or packaging contain any of the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) on the REACH Candidate List, in a concentration above the 0.1% by weight allowable limit The latest 197 substances restricted per the REACH Regulation were last updated January 2019.
  • Page 26: Restriction Of The Use Of Hazardous Substances (Rohs)

    2015/863 of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS 3). These MultiTech products do not contain the following banned chemicals Lead, [Pb] < 1000 PPM Mercury, [Hg] <...
  • Page 27: Information On Hs/Ts Substances According To Chinese Standards

    REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards In accordance with China's Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech Systems Inc.
  • Page 28: Information On Hs/Ts Substances According To Chinese Standards (In Chinese)

    REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) 依 依 照 照 中 中 国 国 标 标 准 准 的 的 有 有 毒 毒 有 有 害 害 物 物 质 质 信 信 息 息 根据中华人民共和国信息产业部...
  • Page 29: Index

    INDEX Index build options ..............5 maintenance ..............15 mLinux................20 modem safety ...............14 mounting device ............21 CELL LED ................9 mPower software............20 certifications..............8 Chinese hazardous substances Chinese version............28 English version ............27 configuring ..............20 package contents ............5 connectors...............9 Ports Ethernet ...............13 power jack...............9 power measurements ..........10 12 power supply..............19 device maintenance ............15...
  • Page 30 INDEX user responsibility............16 ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-L4E1-868-002 and MTCAP2-868-002 User Guide...

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