Gsm, Edge, Hspa+ Cellular Modem Card; Installing Sim Cards For Gsm, Edge, Hspa+ Cellular Modems; Cellular Modem Module Assembly: W11 And W32 Single Antenna Modules; Cellular Modem Module Assembly: W12 Dual Antenna Modules - RuggedCom RuggedBackbone RX1512 Hardware Installation Manual

3. Installation

3.13.1. GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modem Card

The HSPA option is available for use on various GSM based networks. This option supports GSM,
GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA. The Main antenna and Receive Diversity
antenna connections are made to the 50 Ω SMA connectors located on either side of the front
faceplate.
Supported frequency bands are given in the following table. For safe operation of the device,
ensure that the maximum antenna gain is not exceeded.
Band
Band I
WCDMA 2100
Band II
WCDMA 1900
Band VIII
WCDMA 900
Band V
WCDMA 850
Band VI
WCDMA 800
GSM 850
EGSM 900
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
Table 3.11. HSPA Antenna Requirements

3.13.2. Installing SIM Cards for GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modems

Be sure to take appropriate anti-static precautions before opening the cellular modem
module.
1. Remove the module from the RX1512.
2. On the smooth side of the module, remove the four screws and remove the back of the module.
Figure 3.27. Cellular Modem Module Assembly:
W11 and W32 Single Antenna Modules
RuggedCom® RuggedBackbone™
Frequency Range
Tx (MHz) VSWR
1920-1980 <2.5:1
1850-1910 <2.5:1
880-915 <2.5:1
824-849 <2.5:1
830-840 <2.5:1
824-849 <2.5:1
880-915 <2.5:1
1710-1785 <2.5:1
1850-1910 <2.5:1
Rx (MHz) VSWR
2110-2170 <3.5:1
1930-1990 <2.5:1
925-960 <3.5:1
869-894 <3.5:1
875-885 <3.5:1
869-894 <3.5:1
925-960 <3.5:1
1805-1880 <3.5:1
1930-1990 <2.5:1
Figure 3.28. Cellular Modem Module
Assembly: W12 Dual Antenna Modules
30 RX1512 Installation Guide Rev 105
Maximum
RX Diversity
Allowable
Support
Gain (dBi)
Y 4
Y 4
Y 5
Y 5
Y 5
5
5
4
4