Label i-FeedGoodL LABCH500IP Quick start guide

i•FeedGood
L
Cellular Modem
LABCH500IP
Technical Guide

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Table of Contents
1. General Information 2!
Important safety standards ............................................................... 2!
Mechanical installation ..................................................................... 4!
Positioning of the connection cables ............................................. 5!
Positioning the antenna ................................................................. 6!
Connections ...................................................................................... 7!
How to connect the modem to i•FeedGood L ............................... 7!
Installing the SIM card ...................................................................... 8!
How to remove the SIM card ......................................................... 8!
EC Declaration of Conformity........................................................... 9!
2. Description 10!
Descriptions of LEDs ...................................................................... 11!
3. Annex A 12!
Technical Specifications ................................................................. 12!

2 | i•FeedGood L LABCH500IP Modem • Technical Guide
General Information
Before using the modem it is important to read the information
provided in this Guide to avoid seriously harming yourself or
damaging the modem.
Note: for further information, contact your Distributor or send a
support request to the address [e-mail].
Important safety standards
• Carefully read all the documentation attached to the
modem.
• Comply with all the instructions and precautions contained
in this Guide.
• Only qualified personnel are authorised to assemble and
commission this equipment.
• Do not expose the modem into contact with aggressive
chemicals or solvents that can affect plastic materials or
corrode metal parts.
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Disconnect the connection cable in the following situations:
• If the connection cable or connectors are worn or
damaged.
• If there is any liquid inside the modem, including
condensation.
• If the modem case is damaged or broken.
• If the vehicle battery needs to be recharged.
This symbol indicates that, based on local laws and
standards, the product must be disposed of separately from
household waste. When the product can no longer be used, it
must be brought to the collection spot established by local
authorities. Check local standards for further information
regarding waste of electronic products.

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Mechanical installation
The modem must be installed on a flat, stable and vibration-free
surface.
It is recommended to follow the following guidelines:
• Do not install or place the modem near heat sources or
strong magnetic fields (motors, magnets, etc.).
• Install the modem at least 1m from an electronic device
(Personal Computer, Cell Phone etc.), in order not to
reduce the effective range.

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Positioning of the connection cables
To ensure the best operation of the modem it is necessary that
the connection cables are correctly connected and positioned.
Improper positioning of the cables can significantly reduce the
performance of the modem.
It is recommended to follow the following guidelines:
• Fasten the cables securely to the modem.
• Keep the cables away from the antenna.
• Do not roll up or tangle the cables.
• Do not use cables longer than 5m.

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Positioning the antenna
The modem is equipped with a SMA female antenna
connector suitable for connecting different types of
antennas.
Normally, a high performance antenna is provided
with the modem, which may be easily installed on a wall by using
the supplied bracket. The antenna is omnidirectional and, to
assure optimal reception, must be installed facing the sky on a
flat, clean, vibration-free surface as high as possible from the
ground.

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Connections
How to connect the modem to i•FeedGood L
The modem is connected to the i•FeedGood L scale through a
cable with two straight M12 connectors, M/F 8 pole. The female
connector must be inserted into the J1 connector of the modem,
while the male connector must be inserted into the COM A
connector of the scale.
J1 Connector
LABCH500IP Modem
Pin
Function
1
+VIN
2
CTS
3
DTR
4
TxD
5
GND
6
RxD
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
Legend:
1. i•FeedGood L.
2. LABCH500IP Modem.
3. Antenna.

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Installing the SIM card
The modem requires, in order to function, a SIM card enabled for
data traffic provided by a mobile phone provider. Additionally, the
SIM card must have the PIN disabled.
To install the SIM card, proceed as follows:
1. Open the case.
2. Find the slot where to enter the SIM card on the side of
the modem. The side of the modem is highlighted with
the SIM writing.
3. Make the SIM card slide in the slot with the contacts side
facing down and the cut facing the inside of the modem
as shown in the figure below.
4. Enter the SIM card until it locks.
5. Re-close the case.
How to remove the SIM card
To remove the SIM card, push it.
The modem automatically ejects the SIM card from the slot.