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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Chapter 1 – Product Overview Introduction ® Conduit is a programmable gateway that uses an open Linux development environment to enable machine-to- machine (M2M) connectivity using various wireless interfaces. It also provides an online application store for industrial things as a platform for developers to provision and manage their gateway and associated sensors and devices.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Kit Contents Your Product Kit includes the following (varies with model): Device 1 - MTCDT-Conduit Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable blades 1 - NAM blade/plug 1 - EURO blade/plug 1 - UK blade/plug Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable blades...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Build Options Product Description Region MTCDT-246L-US-EU-GB mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS Global w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit MTCDT-246A-US-EU-GB mPower Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Accessory Global MTCDT-246A-915-US-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz, using MTAC-LORA-H-915 mCard, GNSS, and US/EU/UK Accessory Kit MTCDT-246A-868-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz, EU/UK...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Description Region MTCDT-247A-US-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway using GNSS and Global WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit MTCDT-H5-247L-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS and Global WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit MTCDT-H5-247A-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mPower Programmable Gateway using GNSS Global and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit MTCDT-LEU1-247L-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using Global...
SPECIFICATIONS Chapter 2 – Specifications Conduit Specifications Category Description Physical Description Dimensions See the Conduit Demensions Drawing Weight 15.6 oz. (442.25 grams) with no accessory cards installed Connectors Connectors 1 USB device micro Type B debug port (behind nameplate) 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 USB micro port 2 cellular antenna connectors 1 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector...
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SPECIFICATIONS Optional power must be UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS or Class 2 rated 12 VDC, 5A. Certification does not apply or extend to Voltages outside certified range, and has not been evaluated by UL for operating voltages beyond tested range.
SPECIFICATIONS Backpanel Connectors Label Description CELL, AUX Cellular antenna inputs. H5: CELL - Primary. AUX - Diversity. AP1, AP2 Slots for MultiTech accessory cards. You can install an accessory card in either slot. Both slots can be occupied at one time. An exception is an SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) card, which can be used only in the AP1 slot.
SPECIFICATIONS LED Descriptions Conduit mLinux Model Front Panel Conduit mPower Model Front Panel Label Name Description Power Solid (constant) green if unit is on indicating that DC power is present. STATUS Power Status Default condition: LED blinks when mLinux is fully loaded. Link Status Varies with radio model.
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SPECIFICATIONS Label Name Description Signal Signal Strength These 3 LEDs display the strength of the cellular signal. Present on the Conduit mPower model only. If a cellular radio is installed, the typical LS (Link Status) LED behavior is the following: OFF - No power to the cellular radio Continuously Lit - Not registered Slow Blink (-0.2Hz) - Registered or connected...
Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. MTCDT-LEU1-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards...
Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. MTCDT-LVW2-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards...
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USB Debug and Host active running find/command. Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. ®...
Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. MTCDT-LEU1-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw...
Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. MTCDT- LAT1-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards...
Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC). Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. MTCDT-210 No Modem and No Accessory Cards...
GSM850 can vary, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed (GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.). Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power. Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when determining product load. ® Conduit...
FREQUENCY INFORMATION Chapter 4 – Frequency Information Frequency Bands for Conduit Cellular Radio Frequencies LE910-Eug 2G 900/1800, 3G 850/900/2100, LTE/FDD 800/1800/2600 LEU1 LE910-NAG 2G 850/1900, WCDMA 850/1900, LTE/FDD 700/850, AWS 1700/1900 LAT1 LE910-SVG LVW2 AWS 1700 HE910-D GSM 850/900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900, WCDMA 800/850/900, AWS 1700/1900/2100 Frequency and Power Information for WiFi/Bluetooth Operating Frequency...
FREQUENCY INFORMATION Band Power Class EDGE, 850/900 MHz E2 (0.5W) EDGE, 1800/1900 MHz Class E2 (0.4W) WCDMA 850/900, AWS 1700, 1900/2100 MHz Class 3 (0.25W) LE910 Telit Transmission Output Power Band Power Class GSM 850/900 4 (2W) DCS 1800/PCS 1900 1 (1W) EDGE, 850/900 MHz E2 (0.5W)
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Chapter 5 – Setting up and Configuring the Device Install and Connect Conduit Hardware To install and cable the device: Install a Mini SIM card. Install a Micro SD card (optional). Install a battery (optional). Connect the supplied antenna(s) to the appropriate connector(s) on the back of the device.
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces The accessory card interface on the Conduit base board has the following interface options: Interface Description Used by all accessory cards. I2C is required for Electronic Identification (EID) support on the accessory card but can be used for other I2C devices.
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE For accessory card specifications, regulatory content, and installation information, refer to the appropriate product page: www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-mcard. Installing a Micro SD Card You need: Phillips screwdriver MicroSD memory card To install or replace the SD card: Disconnect power to the Conduit, if it is connected.
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE The battery holder is located at the right side of the opening on the underside of the PC board. To remove an existing battery, use non-metal tweezers as necessary. Orient the new battery so that the positive (+) pole is facing down. Use your fingers or non-metal tweezers to insert the battery into the holder.
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SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE If you have the 3-pin connector, connect the 3-pin cable to the debug connector. Connect the Type A end of the USB cable to the host. From the host, use an application such as TeraTerm with a baud rate of 115,200. If the USB driver does not automatically install, do the following: Unplug the USB cable.
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SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Purchase a USB to 3.3V Serial UART cable with a USB-A connector for the host end and three leads on the device end. See cable information for details. Purchase a 3-pin connector using crimp-style contacts for the device end of the cable. See connector information for details.
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SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Olimex cable FTDI Cable ® Conduit Hardware Guide...
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Connector Information Description Manufacturer P/N or Product Number Contacts 3-pin connector with JST-ZHR-3 SZH-002T-P0.5 crimp-style contacts (female socket) Restoring User Defined Settings You need: A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole. To restore user defined settings for an mPower device: Locate the hole in the panel labeled RESET.
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SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE For mLinux models: Press and hold the RESET button for less than 5 seconds, then release. Holding it beyond 5 seconds resets an mLinux device to factory defaults. The status LED will keep blinking normally for a couple of seconds until the unit resets. Then the status light will stay solid while the device reboots.
SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE Powering Up the Device CAUTION: Use only the power cord provided with the device. Using any other power cord voids the warranty and can damage the device. To power up the device: Install the desired MultiTech accessory card or cards into the slots at the back of the device. Refer to the appropriate installation documentation for the accessory card.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION Chapter 6 – Regulatory Information Conduit Regulatory Information For regulatory infomration please see http://www.multitech.net/developer/products/multiconnect-conduit- platform/conduit/conduit-regulatory-information/ ® Conduit Hardware Guide...
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