Multitech Conduit AP Hardware Manual
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- Page 1 ® Conduit MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2-L4E1-868 Hardware 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.
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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 Cabling the Device............................... 19 Chapter 6 – Getting Started ........................... 20 mPower Models ................................20 Chapter 7 – Mounting the Device........................... 21 Mounting the Device..............................21 You will need................................21 Determining Location..............................21 Mounting the Device ..............................22 Chapter 8 – Regulatory and Environmental......................24 EMC, Safety, and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance ................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Overview ® Conduit AP (MTCAP2) connects thousands of IoT assets to the cloud using the LoRaWAN protocol. It expands LoRa network coverage to difficult to reach areas and is capable of packet forwarding user data between LoRa end points and a centrally located network server on the cloud, in a data center, or a public network. -
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 MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2- This document. Hardware, regulatory, and S000763 L4E1-868 Hardware 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 MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2-L4E1-868 Hardware 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: Power Measurements
SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Determined using the internal LoRa antenna of 0.85 dB gain. If using an external LoRa antenna, adjust levels to ensure maximum values are not exceeded. Important: 2G fallback can cause issues when operating on battery power. If you have a SIM that supports 2G fallback, consult your carrier for options. -
Page 10: Connectors And Leds
SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Radio Protocol Battery State Cellular Average TX Pulse (AVG) Total Inrush Total Call Box Measured Amplitude Charge Inrush Connectio Current at Current for Measured in Charge n, No Data Maximum GSM850 or Millicoulombs Duration Power Peak Current During for HSDPA/LTE Power Up... - Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Item Description LEDs STATUS Blinks when operating system is fully loaded. LORA Lights when LoRa software is active. CELL Cellular models only. Lights when there is power to the radio. Blinks when the SIM is registered with the carrier.
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Page 12: 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 13: Chapter 3 - Safety Information
A rechargeable lithium battery pack located within the product provides backup power for up to four hours. The battery pack has an estimated life expectancy of five years. The battery is not user replaceable. If it fails, the device must be sent back to MultiTech Systems for replacement. -
Page 14: Power Supply Caution
SAFETY INFORMATION UN3481 Label Power Supply Caution CAUTION: Do not replace the power supply with one designed for another product; doing so can damage the modem and void your warranty. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. CAUTION: Pour garantir une protection continue contre les risques d'incendie, remplacez les fusibles uniquement par des fusibles du même type et du même calibre. -
Page 15: Radio Frequency (Rf) Safety
SAFETY INFORMATION Radio Frequency (RF) Safety Due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference, it is important that you follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment. Follow the safety advice given below. Operating your device close to other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. -
Page 16: Precautions For Pacemaker Wearers
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: Ul Notice
SAFETY INFORMATION UL Notice UL Listed at 40° C, limited by power supply. UL Certification does not apply or extend to an ambient above 40° C and has not been evaluated by UL for ambient greater than 40° C. “UL has evaluated this device for use in ordinary locations only. -
Page 18: Chapter 4 - Labels
The label shown is not the actual size. 1 - MultiTech Model Identification. 2 - MultiTech Ordering Part Number. 3 - Ethernet MAC Address 4 - IMEI Number (cellular models only) 5 - Device Node Number... -
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
After powering up your device, refer to the following sources for help configuring and using your device. mPower 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 ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2-L4E1-868 Hardware Guide... -
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 MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2-L4E1-868 Hardware Guide...
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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 battery................13 maintenance ..............16 build options ..............5 modem safety ...............14 mounting device ............21 mPower software............20 CELL LED ................10 certifications..............8 Chinese hazardous substances Chinese version............28 package contents ............5 English version ............27 Ports Ethernet ...............14 configuring ..............20 power jack..............10 connectors ..............10 power measurements .............9 power supply..............19 device... - Page 30 INDEX user responsibility............17 ® Conduit AP MTCAP2-868 and MTCAP2-L4E1-868 Hardware Guide...
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