4G Modem With Quick Connect Installation
Quick Guide
DD3486291
Rev 06
28 November 2018
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings, SD 57006-5128
www.daktronics.com/support
800.325.8766
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Install the SIM Card
1.
Turn off power to display.
2.
Remove the three screws that hold
the modem inside the watertight
enclosure. Refer to
Figure 1
.
3.
Remove the two screws that secure
SIM card cover. Refer to
Figure 2
.
4.
Gently slide the card into the upper
slot - the primary SIM - until it stops
and locks into place. Note the
location of the notched corner for
correct alignment. The gold contact
points of the SIM card face down.
5.
Replace the SIM card cover.
6.
Secure the modem in the enclosure using the three screws removed in Step 2.
7.
Turn on power to the display.
Install the Cellular Modem at the Display
If this is a new installation, work with
your service provider to activate
cellular service for the modem.
1.
Temporarily mount the cellular
modem in the desired location
with the antenna pointing
upward, as shown in
Figure 3
,
and within 25 feet of the
display.
2.
Plug the serial and power cable
into the quick-connect jack
labeled J33 Aux on the back of
the display. Refer to
Figure 3
.
3.
Plug the Ethernet cable into the quick-connect jack labeled J32 Ethernet In on the back of the
display. Refer to
Figure 3
.
4.
Check signal and network LED indicators for strength per the table that follows. Ideally there should
be solid green LEDs lit for signal and network.
5. Permanently fasten the modem vertically with the antenna pointing upward
once it has been
proven effective in the location.
Note:
The cellular modem is mounted in a watertight enclosure and should not need additional
protection from the elements. The cable is also rated for outdoor use and does not need
to be in conduit. If conduit is not used, secure the cable to protect it from weather and
vandalism.
Figure 1:
Remove Modem
Modem
SIM Card
Cover
SIM
Card
Figure 2:
Install SIM Card
Antenna
Cable
Antenna
Power
Serial
and
Power
Ethernet
J32
J33
Figure 3:
Cellular Antenna Installation Front View
