Multitech Conduit AP 300 Series Hardware Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Conduit MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • 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 Package Contents................................5 Product Build Options ..............................6 Documentation Overview ............................. 6 Related Documentation .............................. 6 Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information ..................... 7 Dimensions..................................7 Specifications for LNA7D and 915 MHz Models ......................8 Connectors and LEDs..............................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Removing a SIM Card..............................20 Attaching the Antenna ............................... 20 Cabling the Device............................... 20 Chapter 6 – Getting Started ........................... 22 Setting Up Your Credentials (Commissioning) ......................22 mPower Models First-Time Setup ..........................22 Connecting with LoRaWAN End Devices........................22 Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) Script ..........................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Not pictured Mounting feet set Quick start Important: Contact MultiTech Systems if a replacement power supply is needed. Using a different power supply may damage the device and voids the warranty. ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 6: Product Build Options

    Ethernet-only mPower programmable access point with LoRa 915 MHz MTCAP3-LNA7D-A23UEA-DUM LTE Cat 4 mPower programmable access point with LoRa 915 MHz 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 MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for This document.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Specifications And Hardware Information

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information Dimensions ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 8: Specifications For Lna7D And 915 Mhz Models

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Specifications for LNA7D and 915 MHz Models Category Description General Standards LoRaWAN 1.0.2 specifications LTE FDD Cat 4, 3GPP release 11 compliant WCDMA/GSM fallback Radio Frequency ISM Band 915 MHz ISM band LTE FDD B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B25/B26 WCDMA B2/B4/B5 Data Speed LTE-FDD...
  • Page 9: Connectors And Leds

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Connectors and LEDs LoRa only models LoRa and cellular radio models LoRa only models with external LoRa antenna LoRa and cellular radio models with external LoRa antenna Note: Some features are available only on select models. ®...
  • Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Item Description Connectors Power 5 Volt power jack. Ethernet RJ45 Ethernet jack. Reset Reset button. Reboots device or restores factory defaults. Refer to Resetting the Device details. LORA RP-SMA connector for external LoRa antenna. (Select models) Cellular models only.
  • Page 11: Ac Power Consumption

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION AC Power Consumption Ethernet active, cellular connection established, LoRa RX: 2W Ethernet active, cellular connection at maximum transmit power, LoRa RX+TX: 5W LoRa Power LoRa Maximum Output Power Maximum EIRP (includes external LoRa antenna): 27.3 dBm ®...
  • 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: Antenna

    SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION Antenna Your device ships with the following antenna. Contact MultiTech if you need a replacement antenna. Antenna Compliance This radio transmitter [IC: 125A-0063] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 - Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Chapter 3 – Safety Information 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: Sécurité Relative Aux Appareils À Radiofréquence (Rf)

    SAFETY INFORMATION Switch OFF your wireless device in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment may be in use. Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence (RF) À cause du risque d'interférences de radiofréquence (RF), il est important de respecter toutes les réglementations spéciales relatives aux équipements radio.
  • Page 16: Device Maintenance

    Do not expose the device to water, rain, or spilled beverages. It is not waterproof. Exposure to liquids could result in damage to the device. Using accessories, such as antennas, that MultiTech has not authorized or that are not compliant with the device'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 - UUID 4 - Ethernet MAC Address 5 - Device Node Number...
  • Page 18: Mtcap3-En Models

    LABELS Package Label MTCAP3-EN Models Device Label ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 19 LABELS Package Label ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 20: 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. Note: -LNA7D models work on both Verizon and AT&T networks. The device detects the carrier based on your SIM card.
  • Page 21 SETTING UP HARDWARE Ethernet only models with external LoRa antenna Ethernet only models, all internal antennas Cellular models with external LoRa antenna Cellular models, all internal antennas ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 22: Chapter 6 - Getting Started

    To do this: Note: MultiTech recommends using Firefox. Open a browser on your computer and enter the default IP address in the URL field, 192.168.2.1. Most browsers display a warning about HTTP addresses being unsafe because of a self-signed certificate.
  • Page 23: 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 (3.5mm) 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 24 MOUNTING THE DEVICE Drill holes for the screws and insert anchors. Place the mounting bracket and secure it with screws. Attach the device to the bracket and rotate until it locks into place. ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 25 MOUNTING THE DEVICE Models with Internal LoRa Antenna Only Models with External LoRa Antenna ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...
  • Page 26: Chapter 8 - Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION Chapter 8 – Regulatory Information 47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Statement

    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 28: 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 29: Index

    INDEX Index AC power consumption..........11 hazardous substances ...........28 antenna .................13 attach ...............20 Industry Canada Class B ..............26 build options ..............6 interférence des radiofréquences.........15 CELL LED ................9 labels ................17 certifications..............8 LEDs.................9 Class B ................26 LORA LED.................9 Industry Canada ............26 LoRa power ..............11 configuring ..............22 connectors...............9 maintenance ..............16...
  • Page 30 INDEX modem..............14 RF interference ............14 transmission ..............8 SIM card remove..............20 SIM installation .............20 specifications..............8 user responsibility............16 STATUS LED ..............9 sécurité................14 interférences RF............15 Verizon ................22 ® Conduit AP MTCAP3 Hardware Guide for North America...

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