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Carefully replace the rear cover by reversing the previous instructions for
removing the rear cover. An external antenna must be attached to the bracket on
the option card as shown in Figure 4. See Antenna Connector in the
Specifications section for more information.
THE OPTION CARD LABEL
Place the option card label on your rear cover in the space indicated by the
dashed lines and labeled “COMMS EXPANSION MODULE.” The label would
also display the FCC ID of the particular modem being used.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
The G3HSPA option card needs 24 V power independently of the G3. The
24 V power terminal connector for the G3HSPA option card is shown below.
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RS232
RS485
RS232
Figure 4
2 24V ± 20%
3 N/
C
1 COMMO
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POWER
LED
LINK STATUS – MODEM STATUS LED
The Link Status LED is a green LED that provides information regarding the
state of the modem card’s cellular connection. The status is described below.
OFF
No power to the unit
ON
Powered and not registered on the cellular
network.
BLINKING
Powered and registered on the cellular network.
CONFIGURING A G3HSPA OPTION CARD
The G3HSPA option card is configured using Crimson (3.0 or later) software.
After choosing the appropriate Cellular modem option card, it is set up as a PPP
Modem client (choosing HSPA+ modem in the drop down box selection), PPP
Modem Server or SMS via HSPA+ Modem. Find additional information in your
G3 device hardware literature and the Crimson 3.0 manual.
SIM CARD INSTALLATION & DETAILS
A SIM Card with data plan enabled has to be installed on the G3HSPA option
card before installing the card in the Graphite host device. Please contact your
GSM/HSPA+ cellular network provider on setting up an account and data plan.
The carrier should provide you with a SIM card to insert into the card, along
with the APN, username, and password for data connectivity.
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