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- Page 1 ® MultiConnect microCell MTCM-L4N1D 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Chapter 1 – Product Overview ..........................5 Overview ..................................5 Build Options ................................5 Additional Documentation ............................5 Chapter 2 – Mechanical Drawings..........................6 Dimensions..................................6 Chapter 3 – Specifications............................8 MTCM-L4N1D-B03 Specifications ..........................8 LED Descriptions ................................9 Power Measurements.............................. - Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 10 – Device Configuration......................... 19 Before Using the Device.............................. 19 Using Command Mode and Online Data Mode......................19 Device Phone Number ..............................19 Multi Carrier Firmware for Cellular Radio........................20 Adding APN value ............................... 20 Verifying Signal Strength............................. 21 Example ..................................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Chapter 1 – Product Overview Overview The MultiConnect microCell is a compact and simple communications platform that provides cellular capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. It is intended for use in settings such as vending, smart parking, medical, smart inventory tracking equipment and commercial applications. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 - Mechanical Drawings
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Chapter 2 – Mechanical Drawings Dimensions ® MultiConnect microCell MTCM-L4N1D User Guide S000822 Rev. 1.1... - Page 7 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ® MultiConnect microCell MTCM-L4N1D User Guide S000822 Rev. 1.1...
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Page 8: Chapter 3 - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Chapter 3 – Specifications MTCM-L4N1D-B03 Specifications Category Description General Standards LTE 3GPP Release 9 HSPA+ 21/GPRS fallback USB Interface is CDC-ACM compliant TCP/IP Functions FTP, SMTP, SSL, TCP, UDP Frequency Bands 4G: B2, B4, B5,B12, B13, B14, B66, B71 3G: B2, B4, B5 Speed Data Speed... -
Page 9: Led Descriptions
SPECIFICATIONS Category Description Certifications and Compliance EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Compliance FCC Part 22H, 24E, 27 Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 2nd ED, UL 62368-1 cUL 60950-1 2nd ED, cUL 62368-1 IEC 60950-1 2nd ED, IEC 62368-1 Network Compliance PTCRB Carrier... -
Page 10: Power Measurements
SPECIFICATIONS Power Measurements Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends incorporating a 10% buffer into your power source when determining product load. MTCM-L4N1D-B03 Power Draw Radio Sleep Mode Live Cellular Average TX Pulse Total Inrush Total Protocol Connection, Connection Current at Amplitude Charge Inrush Idle Current Idle, No... -
Page 11: Chapter 4 - Antennas
ANTENNAS Chapter 4 – Antennas Cellular Antenna Cellular devices were approved with the following antenna: Manufacturer: Wieson Model Number: ARY118-0167-001-00 MultiTech ordering information: Model Quantity ANLTE4V2-1HRA ANLTE4V2-2HRA ANLTE4V2-10HRA ANLTE4V2-50HRA Cellular Antenna Specifications Category Description Frequency Range 617-960 MHz 1447-2690 MHz... -
Page 12: Notice Regarding Compliance With Fcc, Eu, And Industry Canada Requirements For Rf Exposure
ANTENNAS Notice regarding Compliance with FCC, EU, and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure The antenna intended for use with this unit meets the requirements for mobile operating configurations and for fixed mounted operations, as defined in 2.1091 of the FCC rules for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device also meets the European RF exposure requirements of EN 62311. -
Page 13: Chapter 5 - Carrier Specific Notice
To stay compliant to Verizon’s requirements you must implement FOTA. Failure to perform a critical update could result in losing access to the Verizon network. For information and examples go to https://multitech.com/verizon-firmware-over-the-air-fota. ®... -
Page 14: Chapter 6 - Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Chapter 6 – 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 15: Chapter 7 - Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Chapter 7 – Regulatory Information Industry Canada Class B Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le matériel brouilleur. -
Page 16: Chapter 8 - Environmental Notices
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that all products comply with the chemical concentration limitations set forth for ROHS3 for the regulations for CE and UKCA. Following the standard - EN IEC 63000:2018. For the current Certificate of Compliance for Hazardous Substances and additional regulatory documents, visit: https://multitech.com/product-support/. ® MultiConnect microCell MTCM-L4N1D User Guide S000822 Rev. -
Page 17: Chapter 9 - Device Installation
DEVICE INSTALLATION Chapter 9 – Device Installation Installing a SIM Card This model requires a SIM card, which is supplied by your service provider. To install the SIM card: Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the modem. The slot is labeled SIM. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the contact side facing up as shown. -
Page 18: Powering Down Your Device
DEVICE INSTALLATION Powering Down Your Device CAUTION: Failing to properly power down the device before removing power may corrupt your device's file system. To properly power down your device, use the following sequence: Issue the AT#SHDN command. Wait 30 seconds. Power off or disconnect power. -
Page 19: Chapter 10 - Device Configuration
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Chapter 10 – Device Configuration Before Using the Device Before using the device: Install any drivers. Refer to the separate driver installation guide for your device. On your computer, install terminal software that can communicate with the device, such as HyperTerminal, Tera Term, Kermit, or Putty. -
Page 20: Multi Carrier Firmware For Cellular Radio
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Multi Carrier Firmware for Cellular Radio This device uses a cellular radio with multi carrier firmware meaning that it can be used on different carrier networks (not simultaneously). The cellular module in device supports use on AT&T/other, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, and TELUS Networks. -
Page 21: Verifying Signal Strength
DEVICE CONFIGURATION (where APN_Name is the APN provided by your wireless carrier). Your wireless carrier assigns the APN. If you don’t know the APN, contact your wireless carrier. Your device should now be activated on the carrier’s network and ready for use. To check operation issue the command: AT+CEREG? The modem should respond with +CEREG: 0,1 showing registration. -
Page 22: Checking Network Registration
DEVICE CONFIGURATION +CSQ: 15,1 Checking Network Registration Before establishing a packet data connection, verify the is device registered on the network. To do this enter the network registration report read command: AT+CEREG? If the device returns: +CEREG: 0,1 +CEREG: 0,5 The device is registered. -
Page 23: Configuring Device As Udp Listener To Accept Udp Client Connections
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Enter: AT#SD=1,0,500,"###.##.###.##" where ###.##.###.## is the TCP server IP Address. The device responds with OK. The device can send or receive data now without entering additional commands. Closing the Socket and the Connection To close the socket: Enter the escape sequence: To close Socket 1, enter: AT#SH=1 To close the data connection:... -
Page 24: Configuring Device As Udp Client To Connect To Udp Server
DEVICE CONFIGURATION AT#SGACT=1,1 Set firewall rule to accept connections: AT#FRWL=1,"###.##.###.#","###.##.###.#" where ###.##.###.# represents the IP range. For example: AT#FRWL=1,"204.26.122.1","204.26.122.255" Set connection ID 1 for UDP listening mode on port 7000. Enter: AT#SLUDP=1,1,7000 The device responds with and unsolicited indication that a host is trying to connect to connection ID 1 on port 7000. -
Page 25: Transferring Ftp File To Ftp Server
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Configure socket parameters Enter: AT#SCFG=1,3,300,240,600,50 Activate context one Enter: Verizon: AT#SGACT=3,1 Other Networks: AT#SGACT=1,1 Create UDP connection to Server port Enter: AT#SD=1,1,####,"###.##.###.##" where #### is the server port and ###.##.###.## is the IP number. The device responds with OK, which indicates a successful connection for sending and receiving data through the socket connection. -
Page 26: Downloading File From Ftp Server
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Enter: Verizon: AT#SGACT=3,1 Other Networks: AT#SGACT=1,1 Set FTP operations timeout to 10 seconds Enter: AT#FTPTO=100 Configure FTP server IP address with username and password. Enter: AT#FTPOPEN="###.##.###.#","username","password",0 where ###.##.###.# is the IP address and the username and password for the FTP server. Configure file transfer type. - Page 27 DEVICE CONFIGURATION Check signal strength. Enter: AT+CSQ Verify device is registered on the cellular network. Enter: AT+CEREG? Should return: +CEREG: 0,1 or +CEREG: 0,5 Activate context one Enter: Verizon: AT#SGACT=3,1 Other Networks: AT#SGACT=1,1 Set FTP operations timeout to 10 seconds Enter: AT#FTPTO=100 Configure FTP server IP address with username and password.
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Page 28: Reading, Writing And Deleting Messages
DEVICE CONFIGURATION Enter: AT#FTPCLOSE Close the PPP data connection. Enter: Verizon: AT#SGACT=3,0 Other Networks: AT#SGACT=1,0 The device responds with OK. Reading, Writing and Deleting Messages Sending Text Messages To send a text message in text mode: Check signal strength. Enter: AT+CSQ Verify device is registered on the cellular network. -
Page 29: Reading Text Messages
DEVICE CONFIGURATION AT+CMGS="0001112222" > How are you? <CTRL+Z to send> +CMGS: 255 Where 0001112222 is the phone number. Reading Text Messages NOTE: For CAT M1 devices, you can only send/receive SMS messages from other CAT M1 devices on the same network. - Page 30 DEVICE CONFIGURATION AT+CMGD=1 Delete message at index 2: AT+CMGD=2 Deletes messages at index 1: AT+CMGD=1,0 Deletes read messages at index 2, leaves unread and stored device-originated messages: AT+CMGD=2,1 Deletes read messages at index 2 and sent device-originated messages: AT+CMGD=2,2 Check valid memory locations <index> and supported values of <deflag>: AT+CMGD=? +CMGD: (1,2,3,6,7,17,18,19,20,37,38,39,47),(0-4) ®...
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Page 31: Revision History
REVISION HISTORY Revision History Revision Number Description Revision Date Added Carrier Specific Notice, Firmware Over the Air (FOTA). July 2024 Original publication. September 2023 ® MultiConnect microCell MTCM-L4N1D User Guide S000822 Rev. 1.1...
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