Opengear ACM5000, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation
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The IM42xx-2-DAC-X2-G and IM42xx-2-DAC-X0-G models have an internal 3G cellular modem that requires a SIM
card and external antenna.
All the other IM4200, ACM5000, ACM5500 and IM4004-5 models support an external USB cellular modem. Such
modems have internal antennas however they may benefit from an external antenna.
2.6.1 ACM5004-G/G-I and ACM5504-5-G-I SIM
The ACM5004-G/G-I and ACM5004-5-G-I models work with GSM carriers globally. Your carrier will provide you with
a SIM card for activating you data plan.
You must install the SIM card before powering on the device .
For the ACM5004-G/G-I unscrew the cover plate on the side of the
insert the SIM into the SIM garage then screw the cover plate back on.
The ACM5004-5-G-I can hold two SIM cards from alternate carriers,
however only requires one SIM to operate.
Unscrew the SIM card
access panel and insert the first carrier SIM card in the top SIM slot with
contacts facing downward and the notch to RHS. A second carrier SIM
can then be installed in the slot underneath the first.
screw the cover
plate back on.
2.6.2 ACM5004-G/G-I/GV and ACM5504-5-G-I antenna
Screw the provided antenna on to have MAIN SMA antenna connector on the rear of the ACM5004-G/GI. Then place the
unit and/or aerial in a location that will ensure the best signal.
The ACM5504-5-G-I, ACM5004-G-I and current revisions of the ACM5004-G/GV all come with dual SMA antenna
connectors. The
AUX connector can be used for receive diversity. This requires an external antenna (accessory Part#
569006) and cable (Part# 449041).
With the ACM5504-5-G-I and ACM5004-G-I models, the AUX connector can also be used for GPS. An external GPS
passive antenna with magnetic base, SMA connector and 2 meter cable is available (Part # 569008).
Note The ACM5004-G/G-I/GV has two cellular status LEDs. The SIM LED on top of unit should go on solid when the
ACM5004-G/G-I has been powered and a SIM card has been inserted and detected.
The WWAN LED on top of unit should go on at a fast blink once a radio connection has been established with
your cellular carrier (i.e. after an APN has been properly configured).
WWAN LED Status:
Off: In reset mode or not powered.
Slow blink: Searching for service.
Solid Green: Active service with no traffic detected.
Fast Blink: Active service with traffic (blink rate is proportional to traffic detected)
2.6.3 IM42xx-2-DAC-X2-G and IM42xx-2-DAC-X0-G
The IM42xx-2-DAC-X2-G and IM42xx-2-DAC-X0-G models have an internal 3G-GSM HSUPA/UMTS cellular modem
(and an internal 16GB flash memory and an additional USB port at the rear). They are also supplied with an external
antenna with extension cable, and a USB adapter cable.