Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect AW User Guide
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Front Panel
The front panel is designed with a Power indicator and four Dial indicators on both models. The MT100A2W-G model
also has five wireless modem LEDs, three Signal strength LEDs, and a SIM door. The Power LED lights when power
is applied to the unit. The four analog signal LEDs (Dial) display the activity of the analog modem port. The five
wireless modem LEDs display the activity of the internal wireless modem and the three Signal strength LEDs display
the signal strength level of the internal wireless connection on the MT100A2W-G model. The SIM door on the right
side provides access to the SIM card holder for the MT100A2W-G model.
MT100A2W-G
MT100A2W
LEDs
LED Indicators
Power
Indicates presence of DC power when lit.
Analog
Modem
Port
TD
–
Transmit Data
– Flashes when the analog modem port is transmitting data.
RD
–
Receive Data
– Flashes when the analog modem port is receiving data.
CD
-Carrier Detect.
Lit when the data connection from the analog modem port is established.
OH
– Off-hook –
Lit when the analog modem port goes off-hook
Internal
Wireless
Modem
TD
–
Transmit Data
– Flashes when the wireless modem is transmitting data.
RD
–
Receive Data
– Flashes when wireless modem is receiving data.
TR
- Terminal Ready –
Lit indicates the communication channel between the internal processor
and the internal wireless modem is ready.
LS
- Link Status.
Off -
Unit is off or not registered on network.
Continuous “ON” -
Indicates that the wireless modem is not registered on the network.
Slow Flash * -
Indicates registration on network.
Quick Flash ** –
Indicates registration on the network and communication is in progress.
Signal
ALL OFF -
Unit is off, not registered on network, or extremely week signal (RSSI <7).
1 Bar
“
ON
” – Very weak signal (7 < = RSSI <12)
1 Bar
and
2 Bar
“
ON
” – Week signal (12 < = RSSI <12)
1 Bar
,
2 Bar
, and
3 Bar
“
ON
” – Good signal ( RSSI > = 15)
Package Contents
●
1 MultiConnect Converter
●
1 antenna
●
1 RS232 cable
●
1 power supply
●
1 Quick Start Guide
●
1 MultiConnect CD
Note: You must supply mounting screws.
Note:
Your wireless provider will supply the SIM card.
Interfaces
The MultiConnect has several interfaces:
•
LED function indicating operating status
•
External antenna (via SMA connector)
•
Serial port (Command) for configuration (via 9-pin DE9 female)
•
Dial port (via RJ11)
•
Modem port (via 9-pin DE9 male) (MT100A2W model only)
•
Power supply (via 2.5mm miniature power jack)
•
SIM card holder (MT100A2W-G model only)
