Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Cell User Guide
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Specifications
Features
MTCBA-E1/-U
MTCBA-C1/-U
MTCBA-G2/-U
Performance
EDGE:
E-GPRS Class 12,
GPRS:
Class 10
CDMA2000 1xRTT
GPRS;
Class 10
Band, Frequency
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Dual-band 800/1900 MHz CDMA;
800 MHz and 800/1900 MHz
Quad-band, GSM/GPRS,
850/900/1800/1900 MHz,
Packet Data
EDGE:
E-GPRS Up to 240K bps,
coding scheme MCS-9, mobile station
Class B, LLC layer, 4 time slots
GPRS:
Full PBCCH support, coding
scheme 1-4, mobile station Class B
Up to 153.6K bps forward and
reverse
Up to 85.6K bps, coding schemes
CS1 to CS4
Circuit-Switched
Data
Up to 14.4K bps, non-transparent
IS-95A, IS 95B up to 14.4K bps
forward and reverse
GPRS up to 14.4K bps transparent
and non-transparent
Short Message
Services- SMS
Text & PDU, Point-to-Point (MO/MT), cell broadcast
Antenna Connector
RF Antenna: 50 ohm SMA (female connector)
SIM Connector
Standard 1.8 and 3V SIM receptacle
-
Standard 1.8 & 3V SIM receptacle
RS232 Connector
DE9 only on serial versions
USB Connector***
Type B only on USB versions
Power Connector
2.5mm miniature (screw-on) Serial only
Voltage
9V to 32 VDC Serial only, 5.0V USB input voltage supplied by USB connector
Serial Power*
Sleep
0.028A, .26W @ 9V,0.018A, .36W @
20V, 0.013A, 0.042W @ 32V
Typical
0.086A, 0.80W @ 9V, 0.045A, .90W
@ 20V; .032A, 1.02W @ 32V
Max
0.305A, 2.81W @ 9V, 0.42A, 2.84W @
20V,.094A, 3.01W @ 32V
Peak
. 2.20A @9 V, 0.850A @ 20V, 0.520A
@32V
Sleep
0.030A, .28W @ 9V,.018A, 0.36W @
20V, 0.013A, 0.042W @ 32V
Typical
0.112A,.1.03W @ 9V, 0.058A, 1.16W
@ 20V; 0.041A, 1.31W @ 32V
Max
0.287A, 2.63W @ 9V, 0.171A, 3.42W @
20V,0.113A, 3.62W @ 32V
Sleep
0.027A, 0.25W @ 9V, 0.017A,
0.34W @ 20V, 0.013A, 0.42W@32V
Typical
0.084A, 0.78W @ 9V, 0.045A,
0.90W @ 20V, .032A, 1.02W @32V
Max
0.178A, 1.64W @ 9V, 0.086A,
1.72W @ 20V, 0.058A, 1.86W @ 32V
Peak
1.90A @ 9V, 0.840A @ 20V,
0.575A @ 32V
USB Power***
Sleep
0.035A, 0.181W
Typical
0.136A, 0.68W
Max
0.495A, 2.38W
Peak
1.450A
Sleep
0.028A, 0.141W
Typical
0.175A, 0.858W
Max
0.510A, 2.326W
Sleep
0.070A, 0.35W
Typical
0.133A, 0.66W
Max
0.250A, 1.23W
Peak
1.000A
Physical Description
4.114” W x1.065”Hx2.350”D 0.4 lbs 12.5cmW x2.7cmH x 8.6cmD 0.175Kg
Operating
Temperature **
-35° to +75° C
-40° to 85° C
-40° to 85° C
Storage Temp
-40° to +85° C
Humidity
Relative humidity 20% to 90% noncondensing
Certifications
EMC Compliance
FCC Part 15
EN55022
EN55024
Radio Compliance
FCC Part 22, 24
RSS132,133
EN301 489-1
EN301 489-7
EN301 511
AS/ACIF S042.1, S042.3
Safety:
UL60950-1
cUL60950-1
IEC60950-1
Network:
PTCRB
EMC Compliance
FCC Part 15
Radio Compliance
FCC Part 22, 24
RSS132,133
Safety:
UL60950-1
cUL60950-1
IEC60950-1
Network:
CDG 1&2
CE Mark, R&TTE
EMC Compliance:
FCC Part 5
EN55022,
EN55024
Radio Compliance
FCC Part 22, 24
RSS 132,133
EN 301 511
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-7
AS/ACIF S042.1, .3
Safety:
UL60950-1
cUL 60950-1
EN 60950-1
AS/NZS 60950-1
Network:
PTCRB, GCF
*
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc recommends that the customer incorporate a 10% buffer into their power source when
determining product load.
**
UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by power supply. UL Certification does not apply or extend to an ambient above 40° C and
has not been evaluated by UL for ambient greater than 40° C.
“UL has evaluated this device for use in ordinary locations only. Installation in a vehicle or other outdoor locations has
not been evaluated by UL. UL Certification does not apply or extend to use in vehicles or outdoor applications or in
ambient above 40° C.”
*** The USB connector replaces the serial connector on the –U versions.
