RUGGEDCOM RX1500
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Communication Ports
Cellular Modem Modules 29
NOTE
The cellular modems feature 50 Ω SMA antenna connectors on the front plate of each module.
The HSPA option is available for use on various GSM-based networks. This option supports GSM,
GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA. The Main antenna and Receive Diversity antenna
connections are made to the 50 Ω SMA connectors.
NOTE
If two or more antennas are to be installed, the antennas must be separated by a minimum distance of
20 cm (7.9 in).
IMPORTANT!
If the device is intended for use in a portable device, separate approval is required to satisfy the SAR
requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
Figure 44: W11 and W21 Cellular Modems
1. Main Antenna SMA Connector 2. Receive Diversity Antenna
SMA Connector
Order Code Description
W11 1 Port Cell Modem GSM,EDGE,HSPA+
W21 1 Port Cell Modem EVDO Rev.A Verizon Wireless
Figure 45: W12, W22 and W32 Cellular Modems
1. Main Antenna SMA Connector 2. Receive Diversity Antenna
SMA Connector 3. Antenna for First/Primary Cell Modem
Order Code Description
W12 2 Port Cell Modem GSM,EDGE,HSPA+
W22 2 Port Cell Modem EVDO Rev.A Verizon Wireless
W32 1 Port Cell Modem GSM,EDGE,HSPA+, 1 Port
Cell Modem EVDO Rev.A Verizon Wireless
The following sections describe the cellular modem modules in more detail:
• Section 3.6.1, “Cellular Modem Installation Requirements”
• Section 3.6.2, “Diversity Requirements”
• Section 3.6.3, “Supported Frequency Bands”
• Section 3.6.4, “Installing SIM Cards for GSM, EDGE and HSPA+ Cellular Modems”