QUICK
START
GUIDE
BT
‐
6800
CELLULAR
MODEMS
OVERVIEW
The
BlueTree
6800
series
modems
are
rugged
3G
wireless
modems
built
to
provide
simple
and
reliable
communication
over
the
HSDPA/HSUPA
or
EDGE
cellular
data
network.
This
guide
covers
initial
configuration
of
the
following
models:
BT
‐
6800
BT
‐
6801
BT
‐
6801EB
BT
‐
6821
FEATURES
•
HSDPA/HSUPA
with
fallback
to
EDGE/GPRS
•
Diversity
antenna
•
Ethernet,
Serial,
and
USB
•
Reliable
Always
‐
on
cellular
link
•
Rugged
industrial
design
•
Remote
diagnostics,
configuration
and
updates
•
5
‐
port
Ethernet
switch
on
BT
‐
6821
•
Power
over
Ethernet
on
BT
‐
6801EB
LED
INDICATORS
LED
State
Description
Power
ON
Power
is
applied
to
the
modem
Signal
ON
FLASH
OFF
Excellent
signal
strength
Flashes
faster
as
signal
is
stronger
Very
weak
or
no
signal
(less
than
‐
100
dBm)
WAN
ON
FLASH
Wireless
link
established,
but
no
data
activity
Data
transmitted/received
on
wireless
network
RS
‐
232
ON
FLASH
Link
established
with
serial
device
but
no
data
activity
Data
transmitted/received
with
attached
serial
device
Ethernet
Link
ON
Link
established
with
Ethernet
device
Ethernet
Activity
FLASH
Data
transmitted/received
with
attached
Ethernet
device
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Visit
our
support
site
at
to
access
the
Modem
User’s
Guide
for
an
in
‐
depth
overview
of
the
modem’s
features
and
capabilities,
as
well
as
configuration
help
and
troubleshooting.
Also
available
for
download
are
BlueVue
software
updates
and
modem
firmware
updates
POWER
There
are
3
methods
to
provide
power
to
the
modem:
1.
4
‐
pin
Molex
connector
–
available
on
BT
‐
6x00
2.
4
‐
pin
screw
terminal
–
available
on
BT
‐
6xx1/EB
3.
Side
mounted
2.5mm
barrel
connectors
–
available
on
all
models
The
modem
requires
a
power
source
between
8
and
30
VDC
to
operate:
Label
Color
Description
GND
Black
Ground
PWR
+
Red
Power
8
to
30
VDC
(500mA@12VDC)
IN
White
Digital
input
OUT
Green
Digital
output
ANTENNA
An
antenna
with
an
SMA
connector
should
be
connected
to
the
modem.
This
antenna
should
meet
the
following
specifications:
•
Dual
‐
band
800
&
1900
MHz
•
Nominal
50
ohm
impedance
•
Voltage
Standing
Wave
Ratio
(VSWR)
less
then
2.5:1
*
Antennas
can
be
purchased
as
accessories
from
your
sales
contact.
DATA
INTERFACES
1.
Ethernet:
10/100
Mbps
Auto
‐
sensing
Female
RJ45
port
2.
USB:
Side
mounted
USB
2.0
Type
B
Female
3.
Serial:
RS
‐
232
9
pin
DCE
Female
Default
Serial
Settings:
Speed:
115200
bps
Data
bits:
8
Parity:
None
Stop
Bits:
1
Flow
Control:
Hardware
SUPPORT
CONTACT
INFO
Visit
the
Support
section
of
the
BlueTree
website
to
download
product
manuals,
BlueVue
software
updates
and
modem
firmware
updates.
Toll
‐
free
(877)
422
‐
9110
option
2
Phone
(514)
422
‐
9110
option
2
Hours
8:30am
–
5:00pm
Eastern
Time
Website
Fax
(514)
422
‐
3338
WARRANTY
BlueTree
Wireless
Data
Inc.
warrants
its
wireless
modems
against
all
defects
in
materials
and
workmanship
for
a
period
of
one
(1)
year
from
the
date
of
purchase.
The
sole
responsibility
of
BlueTree
Wireless
Data
Inc.
under
this
warranty
is
limited
to
either
repair
or,
at
the
option
of
BlueTree
Wireless
Data
Inc.,
replacement
of
the
cellular
modem.
There
are
no
expressed
or
implied
warranties,
including
those
of
fitness
for
a
particular
purpose
or
merchantability,
which
extend
beyond
the
face
hereof.
BlueTree
Wireless
Data
Inc.
is
not
liable
for
any
incidental
or
consequential
damages
arising
from
the
use,
misuse,
or
installation
of
the
BlueTree
cellular
modem.
This
warranty
does
not
apply
if
the
serial
number
label
has
been
removed,
or
if
the
cellular
modem
has
been
subjected
to
physical
abuse,
improper
installation,
or
modification.
The
unit
is
automatically
registered
for
warranty
at
the
date
it
is
purchased
and/or
shipped.
