Banner DXM1200-X2, Instruction Manual

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February 02, 2024
DXM1200-X2 Controller Instruction Manual
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Installing the cellular modem
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Activate a 4G LTE CAT M1 Cellular Plan
Activate a cellular plan for your DXM Controller using the Banner Cloud Data Services website.
SIM cards come in a credit card sized carrier. Carefully snap it out of the carrier. 1.
Make note of the IMEI number of the cellular modem and the ICCID number of the SIM card.
The numbers can be found on the cellular modem and the SIM card or SIM card carrier. You will need the SIM
number to associate a wireless plan to this SIM card.
2.
Insert the SIM card into the socket on the underside of the cellular modem while ensuring that the conductive pads on
the SIM card are interfacing with the terminals of the modem.
There is a matching notch in the socket and SIM card that will only allow the SIM to be inserted with one orientation.
Do not force the SIM card into the socket.
3.
Apply the internal antenna as shown paying attention to the antenna cable position. 4.
Pull back the adhesive protective paper from the middle of the antenna, only exposing the middle portion.
Antenna application is easier if just a small middle portion of the adhesive is uncovered. a.
Center the antenna on the side wall. Use the exposed adhesive in the middle of the antenna to hold the
antenna in place while aligning the antenna to the full length of the housing. b.
Slowly peel off the paper backing exposing the adhesive and stick to the plastic housing. The antenna should
run below the rim of the housing. c.
Press firmly. d.
Orient the cellular modem according to the diagram below.
The cellular modem is inserted into the main board with the antenna cable from the applied internal antenna attached
to the cellular modem PCB.
Internal view of a DXM1200
*SIM card is located on the underside of installed modem
Cell Modem
Antenna Cable
SIM card*
location
Micro USB
ISM
Radio
Board
Cellular Antenna Placement
5.
Verify the pins are properly aligned. a.
Verify the hole in the cell modem aligns with the hole on the DXM board. b.
Firmly press the modem into the 24-pin socket. c.
Attach the antenna cable between the cellular modem board to the base board. The antenna cable uses the top
antenna connection. 6.
Go to celldata.bannercds.com to purchase cellular data plans. 1.
If you have previously created an account, click Login and enter your username and password to continue. 2.
If you are creating a login for the first time: 3.
Select the region in which the device will operate. a.