CONTENTS
MultiConnect
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Cell MTC-MNK1 User Guide 3
Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5
About the MultiConnect Cell Modem........................................................................................................................... 5
Product Build Options ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Serial............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
USB.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
LED Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Side Panels .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
MTC-MNK1 Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 9
RS-232 9-Pin Female Connector ................................................................................................................................. 10
Power Measurements................................................................................................................................................. 10
Serial Model: MTC-MNK1-B01 Power Draw ............................................................................................................. 10
USB Model: MTC-MNK1-B03 Power Draw................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 – Safety Warnings.................................................................................................................................. 12
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 12
Potential interference ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 3 – Installing and Using the Device ........................................................................................................... 13
Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing a SIM Card ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Installing the Device.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Placing Serial Devices in Power Save Mode.............................................................................................................. 14
USB Cable Recommendations................................................................................................................................... 14
Powering Down Your Device ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting Device to Flat Surface................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 4 – Antenna and Activation Information................................................................................................... 16
Antenna System Cellular Devices................................................................................................................................ 16
Antenna....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Account Activation for Cellular Devices ..................................................................................................................... 16
Device Phone Number ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 5 – Configuring and Communicating with Your Device.............................................................................. 17
Before Using the Device.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Using Command Mode and Online Data Mode.......................................................................................................... 17
Verifying Signal Strength............................................................................................................................................. 17