Internal Lithium Battery; Front Panel - Multitech MultiModem rCell User Manual

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description

Internal Lithium Battery

A lithium battery inside the device provides backup power for the time-keeping capability. The battery has an
estimated life expectancy of ten years. If data and time are incorrect after having the unit powered off, it may be
due to a weak battery or incorrect setup. Contact Multi-Tech if you suspect a failed battery.
Warning: You risk explosion if you replace the battery with the wrong type.
Note: Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for International Transportation. Multi-Tech
Systems, Inc. confirms that the lithium batteries used in the Multi-Tech product(s) referenced in this
manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN Model Regulations, Special Provision A45 of the
ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR (Air), Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, and Special Provision 188 of the ADR
and RID (Road and Rail Europe).

Front Panel

The front panel contains nine LEDs and the SIM card holder. For details on inserting a SIM card, refer to
SIM Card into Holder.
LED
Indicator
Power Lit when there is power.
Status Solid light when the rCell boots up, saves the configuration, restarts, or updates the firmware.
Blinks when the router is ready.
LNK Link. Blinks when there is transmit and receive activity on the Ethernet link.
Shows a steady light when there is a valid Ethernet connection.
SPD Speed. Lit when the Ethernet link is at 100 Mbps. If it is not lit, the Ethernet link is at 10 Mbps.
CD Carrier Detect. Lit when data connection has been established.
LS Link Status.
Permanently On: Powered on and connected, but not transmitting or receiving.
Slow flashing state (5 Seconds) Powered on searching for a connection.
Fast flashing state (0.3 seconds) Transmitting and receiving.
Signal ALL OFF: Unit is off, not registered on network, or extremely weak signal (0 < = RSSI < 6).
1 Bar ON: Very weak signal (7 < = RSSI <14)
1 Bar and 2 Bar: Weak signal (15 < = RSSI <23)
1 Bar, 2 Bar, and 3 Bar ON: Good signal (24 <= RSSI > = 31)
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