Introduction
This installation manual provides instructions and technical specifications for physical installation of the Protege
DIN Rail Cellular Modem. For programming and operating information, see the
Protege DIN Rail Cellular Modem
Configuration Guide
, available from the ICT website.
About This Module
The Protege DIN Rail Cellular Modem is a cellular communication device that provides a convenient wireless
connection for a Protege controller.
For Protege WX controllers this device can provide wireless IP alarm transmission capability, allowing
communication of alarms from a controller to a monitoring station via cellular network transmission for
convenient, cost-effective monitored outbound reporting.
Controller
Cellular Modem
Cellular Network
Protege GX System
Monitoring Station
For Protege GX controllers this device can provide wireless IP alarm transmission capability, and on supported
networks can also facilitate programming downloads and manual control from the Protege GX system, and event
uploads to the Protege GX events database.
With no physical network required this is an ideal solution for remote sites and installations where network
infrastructure may be unavailable, or difficult and expensive to install.
The current features of the DIN Rail Cellular Modem include:
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Category M-1 cellular network capability with fallback to 2G GSM
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Secure encrypted communications via the Report IP service
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Continuous connection detection and automatic fail reset
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1 LED indicator
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1 Micro-SIM card holder
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1 SMA antenna connection
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1 USB-C port
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1 4G antenna (included)
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1 USB-A to USB-C connector cable (included)
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Industry standard DIN rail mounting
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Convenient 1/4 DIN footprint
Controller Hardware
Only controllers equipped with a USB port are capable of communicating with the cellular modem.
If it is not practical to physically check each controller for a USB port, contact ICT Technical Support with a list of
the controller serial numbers.
PRT-4G-USB | Protege DIN Rail Cellular Modem | Installation Manual
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