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MultiModem

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 CDMA 

Cellular Modem 

 

MTCBA-C1X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Guide 

 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MultiModem CMDA MTCBA-C1X

Page 1: ...MultiModem CDMA Cellular Modem MTCBA C1X User Guide ...

Page 2: ...n this publication belong to their respective owners Contacting Multi Tech Support In order to better serve our customers manage support requests and shorten resolution times we have created the online web portal allowing you to submit questions regarding Multi Tech products directly to our technical support team Get answers to your most complex questions ranging from implementation troubleshootin...

Page 3: ...irements for the Antenna 8 FCC Requirements for the Antenna 8 Antenna Specifications 8 RS232 15 Pin Connector 8 Chapter 2 Installation 9 Connect the Antenna Serial and Power Cables 9 Optional Mounting 10 Install the Modem Driver 11 Chapter 3 Using Your Cellular Modem 15 Account Activation for Wireless Devices 15 Verify Signal Strength 15 Connecting to the Internet 15 Connecting to a CDMA Network f...

Page 4: ...d open interfaces is fully type approved and can be desktop or panel mounted MTCBA C1X Features CDMA2000 1xRTT Dual band 800 1900 MHz CDMA Supports Short Message Service such as text UCS 2 point to point MT MO and cell broadcast Available with RS 232 interface Packet data up to 153 6K bps Circuit switched data up to 14 4K bps IS 95A IS 95B backwards compatible SMA antenna connector Configured usin...

Page 5: ...lso cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected Observe any warning signs and manufacturers recommendations Vehicle Safety Do not use your MultiModem while driving Respect national 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 correct fun...

Page 6: ...atus Continuous on state indicates that the wireless modem is not registered on the network Flashing states 200 ms on 2 sec off Indicates registration on network 200 ms on 600 ms off Indicates it is registered on a network and communication is in progress Off state Modem is off not ready or in download mode TR Terminal Ready Commonly called Data Terminal Ready This is a readiness signal from the P...

Page 7: ...2V Mechanical Dimensions Weight 4 3 L x 2 4 W x 0 94 H 4 2 oz 11 cm x 6 1 cm x 2 4 cm 119 g Operating Temperature 40 to 85 C UL listed 40 C Storage Temperatures 40 to 85 C Humidity Relative humidity 20 to 90 noncondensing Certifications EMC FCC Part 15 Radio Compliance FCC Part 22 24 RSS132 133 Safety UL 60950 1 cUL 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 Network CDG 1 2 Multi Tech Systems Inc recommends that the cus...

Page 8: ...fying RF exposure compliance The antenna used for transmitting must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna transmitters User and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions to satisfying RF exposure compliance Antenna Specifications CDMA R...

Page 9: ...o wires at the other end of the DC power cable to a DC fuse terminal block Connect the red wire to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal Be sure the GND connection is correct Warning Over voltage protection is provided on the device To ensure complete protection you may want to add additional filtering to the DC input Note For automotive application according to the typ...

Page 10: ...ent surface ensure that you have a strong enough average signal refer to Verify Signal Strength in Chapter 3 Once you have verified that you have a good signal you can panel mount your modem with the screws spaced according to the measurement shown below Note Use for example two 6 3 self tapping screws 5 8 in length to mount the unit ...

Page 11: ...our MultiModem product CD Refer to the example below for installing the Windows driver onto your PC To load the modem s driver on to your PC select the Control Panel s Phone and Modem Options option During this installation you will be required to browse to the MultiModem CD to load the modem s inf file This file is located in the Drivers folder on the MultiModem CD 1 Go to Start and then click on...

Page 12: ...On the Install New Modem screen click Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list Then click Next 5 On the Install New Modem screen click the Have Disk button to browse to the driver file on the MultiModem CD 6 Make sure that the MultiModem CD is inserted into your CD ROM ...

Page 13: ...m CDMA User Guide 13 7 Browse to your MultiModem CD and select Drivers Windows Drivers Then select MTSWireless file 8 On Install New Modem screen scroll down the list of modems and select MultiTech CDMA Modem Once you have selected your model click on Next ...

Page 14: ...e columns Modem and Attached To the correct com port 2 Highlight the modem and then click Properties 3 A Properties screen will open for the Multi Tech modem Click on the tab labeled Diagnostics 4 In the middle of the screen click on the Query Modem button Windows will now try to query the Multi Tech modem If this process passes the second box on this screen will show the columns Command and Respo...

Page 15: ...nstructions are for Windows7 Vista or XP Every PC may have slight differences which may cause the instructions to be different Use these instructions as a guide to help you understand what is required to set up an Internet connection through your cellular service provider for all operating systems Create Your Dial Up Connection in Windows Vista and XP 1 Click on Start and then click on Control Pan...

Page 16: ... place a check in the box if you would like to add a shortcut to your desktop Then click Finish 13 A Connection screen displays on your desktop Click the Properties button on the bottom of this screen 14 The Properties window will open for you to make your connection Important Make sure that Use dialing rules is not selected and then click OK 15 Once back at your Connection screen click the Dial b...

Page 17: ...otection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference ...

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