Scannex ip.buffer User Manual
© UK 2007-2021 Scannex Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved worldwide.
2.2. Installing a SIM card
The GPRS module uses a SIM 1.8/3V Mini-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).
To insert the SIM card proceed as follows:
•
Make sure that the ip.buffer is disconnected from the supply voltage and any
batteries are removed.
•
The ip.buffer must be opened to insert the SIM card.
◦
For an ip1 device the housing is fastened by four screws in the base
◦
For an ip2/ip4 device the housing is fastened by 2 screws in the case sides
•
The SIM card holder is visible on the GPRS modem motherboard.
•
Slide the SIM card under the flap of the SIM card holder, with the gold-coloured
microchip facing down.
◦
The SIM card holder has a groove to accept the SIM card.
◦
The notched corner of the SIM matches the notch in the card holder.
◦
Slide the SIM card into the holder as far as possible.
2.3. Installing the antenna
•
Disconnect the ip.buffer from the power supply
•
Connect an appropriate fixed or portable (e.g. 'stub') aerial of suitable gain to the
antenna connector SMA socket
◦
The SMA socket is situated on the rear of the ip.buffer next to the power
connector.
◦
The antenna can be a broadband type covering the 800-1900MHz range of the
module, or one that is specific for the country of operation.
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Scannex ip.buffer User Manual
© UK 2007-2021 Scannex Electronics Ltd. All rights reserved worldwide.
2.2. Installing a SIM card
The GPRS module uses a SIM 1.8/3V Mini-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).
To insert the SIM card proceed as follows:
•
Make sure that the ip.buffer is disconnected from the supply voltage and any
batteries are removed.
•
The ip.buffer must be opened to insert the SIM card.
◦
For an ip1 device the housing is fastened by four screws in the base
◦
For an ip2/ip4 device the housing is fastened by 2 screws in the case sides
•
The SIM card holder is visible on the GPRS modem motherboard.
•
Slide the SIM card under the flap of the SIM card holder, with the gold-coloured
microchip facing down.
◦
The SIM card holder has a groove to accept the SIM card.
◦
The notched corner of the SIM matches the notch in the card holder.
◦
Slide the SIM card into the holder as far as possible.
2.3. Installing the antenna
•
Disconnect the ip.buffer from the power supply
•
Connect an appropriate fixed or portable (e.g. 'stub') aerial of suitable gain to the
antenna connector SMA socket
◦
The SMA socket is situated on the rear of the ip.buffer next to the power
connector.
◦
The antenna can be a broadband type covering the 800-1900MHz range of the
module, or one that is specific for the country of operation.
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