Installation; Installation Of The Mini-Sim Card; Installation Of The Gsm/Umts/Lte Antenna - NetModule NB3710 User Manual

NB3710
User Manual for NRSW version 4.4

4. Installation

The NB3710 is designed for mounting it on a worktop or wall. Please consider the safety instructions
in chapter 2 and the environmental conditions in chapter 3.3.
The following precautions must be taken before installing a NB3710 router:
– Avoid direct solar radiation
– Protect the device from humidity, steam and aggressive fluids
– Guarantee sufficient circulation of air around the device
– The device is for indoor use only
Attention: NetModule routers are not intended for the end consumer market. The
device must be installed and commissioned by a certified expert.

4.1. Installation of the Mini-SIM Card

Up to four Mini-SIM cards can be inserted in a NB3710 router. SIM cards can be inserted by sliding it
into one of the designated slots on the front panel. You have to push the SIM card using a small paper
clip (or similar) until it snaps into place. To remove the SIM, you will need to push it again in the same
manner. The SIM card will then rebounce and can be pulled out. SIMs can be assigned flexibly to any
modem in the system. It is also possible to switch a SIM to a different modem during operation, for
instance if you want to use another provider upon a certain condition. However, a SIM switch usually
takes about 10-20 seconds which can be bypassed (e.g. at bootup) if SIMs are installed reasonably.
Using only a single SIM with one modem, it should be preferably placed into the SIM 1 holder. For
systems which should operate two modems with two SIMs in parallel, we recommend to assign
Mob 2
to SIM 1 and to SIM 2.
Further information about SIM configuration can be found in chapter 5.3.3.
Attention: After a SIM Switch the SIM Cover of the NB3710 router has to be mounted
again and screwed to get IP40 protection class.

4.2. Installation of the GSM/UMTS/LTE Antenna

NetModule routers will only operate efficiently in the cellular network if there is a good signal. A stub
antenna will be suitable for most applications. However, in some circumstances it might be necessary
to use remote antennas together with an extended cable to reach a better location offering an adequate
signal. In doubt, please contact us and we would be pleased to assist you in figuring out the best
matching antenna setup for your application.
Keep in mind that effects caused by Faraday cages such as large metal surfaces (elevators, machine
housings, etc.), close meshed iron constructions and others may reduce signal reception significantly.
The mounted antennas or antenna cables should be fixed with a wrench.
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Mob 1