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6 Installation guide
6.1 Mounting
Test the GSM signal strength with your mobile phone and then repeat this using the
module after the installation. It may happen that the signal strength is not sufficient
in the desired place of mounting. In this case the planned installation place can be
changed before mounting the device.
Do not mount the unit in places where it can be affected by strong electromagnetic
interference (e.g. in the vicinity of electric motors, etc.).
Do not mount the unit in wet places or places with high degree of humidity.
Connecting the GSM antenna: connect the antenna the
module’s FME-M connector.
The antenna supplied with the module provides good transmission under normal
reception circumstances. In case of occasionally occurring signal strength problems
or/and wave interference (fading), use another (directed) type of antenna or find a
more suitable place for the module.
6.2 Putting into operation
Disable PIN code request, voicemail and missed call notification services on the
SIM card placed into the module.
Enable caller identification and caller ID sending services on the SIM card at the
GSM service provider (some types of SIM cards do not have these services enabled
by default).
Enable the mobile data traffic service at the GSM service provider
Insert the SIM card into the socket as indicated on the sticker on the module. If you
wish to remove the SIM card, push the card in and release.
Make sure the antenna is connected properly to the ecoLINE module.
You can now power up the device. Make sure that the power supply is sufficient for
the load of the module. The quiescent current of the module is 110mA, however it
can reach up to 400mA during communication.
The module performs a scheduled automatic restart by 24 hours.
