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Appendix A – Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty and Repair Policies 

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Wireless EDGE, GPRS, and CDMA Modems with GPS (S000376A) 

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Appendix A – Multi-Tech Systems, 

Inc. Warranty and Repair Policies  

 

Multi-Tech Warranty Statement 

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or 
workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of 
purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment.  

MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. 

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been damaged by lightning storms, water, or power surges 
or which have been neglected, altered, abused, used for a purpose other than the one for which they were 
manufactured, repaired by Customer or any party without MTS’s written authorization, or used in any manner 
inconsistent with MTS’s instructions.  

MTS’s entire obligation under this warranty shall be limited (at MTS’s option) to repair or replacement of any products 
which prove to be defective within the warranty period or, at MTS’s option, issuance of a refund of the purchase price. 
Defective products must be returned by Customer to MTS’s factory — transportation prepaid.  

MTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS 
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.  

 

Repair Procedures for U.S. and Canadian Customers 

In the event that service is required, products may be shipped, freight prepaid, to our Mounds View, Minnesota 
factory:  

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.  
2205 Woodale Drive  
Mounds View, MN 55112  
Attn: Repairs, Serial # ____________  

A Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) is not required. Return shipping charges (surface) will be paid by MTS to 
destinations in U.S. and Canada. 

Please include, inside the shipping box, a description of the problem, a return shipping address (must have street 
address, not P.O. Box), your telephone number, and if the product is out of warranty, a check or purchase order for 
repair charges.  

For out of warranty repair charges, go to 

COMPANY/Policies/warranty/

  

Extended two-year overnight replacement service agreements are available for selected products. Please call MTS 
customer service at (888) 288-5470 or visit our web site at 

http://www.multitech.com/PARTNERS/Programs/overnight_replacement/

  for details on rates and coverage’s.  

Please direct your questions regarding technical matters, product configuration, verification that the product is 
defective, etc., to our Technical Support department at (800) 972-2439 or email 

[email protected]

. Please 

direct your questions regarding repair expediting, receiving, shipping, billing, etc., to our Repair Accounting 
department at (800) 328-9717 or (763) 717-5631, or email 

[email protected]

.  

Repairs for damages caused by lightning storms, water, power surges, incorrect installation, physical abuse, or user-
caused damages are billed on a time-plus-materials basis.  

Summary of Contents for MultiModem MTCBA-C-GP-Nx

Page 1: ...MultiModem Wireless Modems EDGE GPRS CDMA with GPS Functionality MTCBA E GP MTCBA G GP Fx MTCBA C GP Nx User Guide...

Page 2: ...f Multi Tech Systems Inc to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Record of Revisions Revision Date Description A 03 07 06 Initial release Includes the Waste Electrical and El...

Page 3: ...of the MultiModem 10 1 Hardware Setup 10 2 SIM Card for GPRS or EDGE 11 3 Establish a Wireless Account 11 4 Establish Internet Access 11 5 Login Using TTY 12 6 Using AT Commands to Test Your Modem 12...

Page 4: ...hardware MultiModem EDGE The MultiModem EDGE wireless modem delivers some of the fastest cellular wireless data speeds utilizing EDGE technology It allows users to connect to the Internet and send an...

Page 5: ...tional regulations on the use of cellular telephones in vehicles Road safety always comes first If incorrectly installed in a vehicle the operation of MultiModem telephone could interfere with the cor...

Page 6: ...hould be installed by properly qualified personnel Only connect like circuits e g connect SELV Secondary Extra Low Voltage circuits to SELV circuits and TN Telecommunications Network circuits to TN ci...

Page 7: ...rate EHR Adaptive multi rate AMR Basic hands free operation with echo cancellation and noise reduction NA NA Antenna Connectors RF Antenna 50 ohm SMA GPS Antenna 50 ohm SMA RF Antenna 50 ohm SMA GPS...

Page 8: ...ntal 5 meters 50 8 meters 90 Altitude 10 meters 50 16 meters 90 Velocity 0 06 m sec PPS static 50 nanoseconds Acquisition Autonomous Operation in Standard Sensitivity Mode Reacquisition 2 sec 90 Hot S...

Page 9: ...ER GPS GPS Blinks to show GPS is active IP IP FUNCTION This LED blinks when the IP function of the modem is operating normally It shows a steady light when powering up initializing or flashing the fir...

Page 10: ...Up keeps the GPS data signals separate from the wireless modem Down allows GPS data from Port 1 to flow to the wireless modem s data in signal Configuring the Wireless Modem Side of the MultiModem 1 H...

Page 11: ...other accounts contact their activation agents directly Activations Instructions See the Cingular Sprint Verizon and general Customer Activation Customer Notices included with your modem for a list of...

Page 12: ...eck the signal quality This command determines the received signal strength indication rssi Type AT CSQ Modem responds with the received signal strength rssi Response 0 means 113 dBm or less Response...

Page 13: ...ram such as Windows Hyper Terminal or PROCOMM can be used to view the NMEA or TAIP output messages TSIP is a binary protocol and outputs raw binary serial data that cannot be read when using Windows T...

Page 14: ...rd SMA antenna 3 Plug one end of the power cord into the device and the other end into a live power outlet The PWR LED lights up Warning Do not connect your wireless modem directly to a vehicle s batt...

Page 15: ...232 cable connect the GSM CDMA jack to the PC s other serial port 3 Attach both antennas the GPS antenna and the GSM CDMA antenna 4 Set both the S1 and S2 switches up the default If you have not chang...

Page 16: ...ider connection Note that in this example you cannot configure the GPS you can only receive data from port 1 of the GPS 1 Mount the MultiModem in a vehicle 2 Attach both antennas the GPS antenna and t...

Page 17: ...and semi rigid cables The characteristic impedance of the MMCX coaxial connector is 50 ohm The antenna manufacturer must guarantee that the antenna will be working according to the radio characteristi...

Page 18: ...ejection fo 1 575 42MHz fo 20MHz 7dB min fo 30MHz 12dB min fo 50MHz 20dB min fo 100MHz 30dB min Output Impedance 50 Output VSWR 2 0max Overall Specifications Frequency Range 1 575 42 1 023MHz Gain 27...

Page 19: ...Chapter 4 Antennas and Cables Multi Tech Systems Inc MultiModem Wireless EDGE GPRS and CDMA Modems with GPS S000376A 19...

Page 20: ...EDGE GPRS and CDMA Modems with GPS S000376A 20 Serial Cable for MultiModem GPS DE 9P DE 9S 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Fused Cable for MultiModem GPS Recommended Replacement Fuses 1 Manufactur...

Page 21: ...Chapter 4 Antennas and Cables Multi Tech Systems Inc MultiModem Wireless EDGE GPRS and CDMA Modems with GPS S000376A 21 Fused Cable Dimensions Includes How to Change the Fuse...

Page 22: ...AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS Repair Procedures for U S and Canadian Customers In the event that service is required products may be shipped fre...

Page 23: ...cal Support department nearest you or email support multitech com When calling the U S please direct your questions regarding repair expediting receiving shipping billing etc to our Repair Accounting...

Page 24: ...iged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points reuse and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European...

Page 25: ...ance 5 Modem Identity Check 12 N Network Registration Check 12 NMEA 0183 4 O Ordering Replacement Parts 23 P port configurations 13 Power source warning 10 14 R Rack Installation Safety 6 Radio Charac...

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