Multitech Conduit MTCDT-246L-US-EU-GB Installation instructions

Conduit®Hardware Guide

CONDUIT® HARDWARE GUIDE
2 Conduit®Hardware Guide
Conduit®Hardware Guide
Model: MTCDT
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CONTENTS
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Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Product Kit Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Build Options................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 – Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 9
Conduit Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 9
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Backpanel Connectors................................................................................................................................................. 12
LED Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 – Power Draw ........................................................................................................................................ 15
MTCDT-H5-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards Power Draw ......................................................................... 15
MTCDT-LEU1-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards......................................................................................... 15
MTCDT-LVW2-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards ....................................................................................... 16
MTCDT-246A No Modem and No Accessory Cards .................................................................................................. 16
MTCDT-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw................................................................................ 18
MTCDT-LEU1-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw .................................................................... 18
MTCDT- LAT1-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards........................................................................................ 19
MTCDT-LVW2-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards ....................................................................................... 19
MTCDT-210 No Modem and No Accessory Cards .................................................................................................... 20
MTCDT-LEU1-247 with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and No Accessory Cards Power Draw ....................................................... 21
Chapter 4 – Frequency Information ....................................................................................................................... 22
Frequency Bands for Conduit...................................................................................................................................... 22
Frequency and Power Information for WiFi/Bluetooth.............................................................................................. 22
Frequency and Power Information for LoRa............................................................................................................... 22
Max Radio Frequency Power for Conduit ................................................................................................................... 22
HE910 Telit Transmission Output Power .................................................................................................................. 22
LE910 Telit Transmission Output Power................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 – Setting up and Configuring the Device ................................................................................................ 24
Install and Connect Conduit Hardware....................................................................................................................... 24
Installing a Mini SIM Card ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces.............................................................................................................................. 25
Installing a Micro SD Card ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing a Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Connecting to the Debug Interface............................................................................................................................. 27
Restoring User Defined Settings ................................................................................................................................. 31
Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Powering Up the Device.............................................................................................................................................. 33

CONTENTS
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Chapter 6 – Regulatory Information....................................................................................................................... 34
Conduit Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................. 34

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Chapter 1 – Product Overview
Introduction
Conduit®is a programmable gateway that uses an open Linux development environment to enable machine-to-
machine (M2M) connectivity using various wireless interfaces. It also provides an online application store for
industrial things as a platform for developers to provision and manage their gateway and associated sensors and
devices.

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Product Kit Contents
Your Product Kit includes the following (varies with model):
Device 1 - MTCDT-Conduit
Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable
blades
1 - NAM blade/plug
1 - EURO blade/plug
1 - UK blade/plug
Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable
blades
1 - NAM blade/plug
Cables 1 - Micro USB Cable
1 - Ethernet Cable RJ45 6-ft.
Antennas 2 - LTE SMA (for Conduit LTE only), 1 - GPS antenna, and
1 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna
Antennas* 2 - LTE SMA (for Conduit LTE only), 1 - GPS antenna, and
1 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna
Customer Notices Quick Start*
Registration Card
Feet 4 - Clear Adhesive Feet
Additional 1 - Promotional screwdriver
Note: *HEPTA or LTE antennas are not included with MTCDT-246 or 247A/L (No Radio versions).
Note: GNSS or WiFi/Bluetooth antennas are not included with MTCDT-240 A/L.

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Build Options
Product Description Region
MTCDT-246L-US-EU-GB mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
Global
MTCDT-246A-US-EU-GB mPower Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Accessory
Kit
Global
MTCDT-246A-915-US-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz,
using MTAC-LORA-H-915 mCard, GNSS, and US/EU/UK
Accessory Kit
NA
MTCDT-246A-868-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz,
using MTAC-LORA-H-868 mCard, GNSS, and US/EU/UK
Accessory Kit
EU/UK
MTCDT-246A-923-JP mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 923 MHz,
using MTAC-LORA-H-923-JP mCard, GNSS, and Japan
Accessory Kit
Japan
MTCDT-H5-246L-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-H5-246A-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mPower Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc
Kit
Global
MTCDT-LEU1-246L-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-LEU1-246A-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-LAT1-246L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LAT1-246A-US Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LVW2-246L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LVW2-246A-US Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LDC3-246A-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mPower Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit
Japan
MTCDT-LDC3-246L-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mLinux Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit
Japan
MTCDT-LDC3-246A-923-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mPower Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit (AS 923 Channel Plan)
Japan
MTCDT-LDC3-246L-923-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mLinux Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit (AS 923 Channel Plan)
Japan
MTCDT-247L-US-EU-GB mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
Global

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Product Description Region
MTCDT-247A-US-EU-GB mPower Programmable Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
Global
MTCDT-H5-247L-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-H5-247A-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mPower Programmable Gateway using GNSS
and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-LEU1-247L-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-LEU1-247A-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
MTCDT-LAT1-247L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LAT1-247A-US Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LVW2-247L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
MTCDT-LVW2-247A-US Conduit LTE mPower Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
NA
Note:
The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTCDT-H5.Rx, where R is the revision and
the x is the revision number.
210 models use pervious hardware and software (not upgraded to latest version).

SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 2 – Specifications
Conduit Specifications
Category Description
Physical Description
Dimensions See the Conduit Demensions Drawing
Weight 15.6 oz. (442.25 grams) with no accessory cards installed
Connectors
Connectors 1 USB device micro Type B debug port (behind nameplate)
1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
1 USB micro port
2 cellular antenna connectors
1 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector
1 GPS antenna connector
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 9-32 Volts
Power Draw See Conduit Power Draw
Environment
Operating Environment -30° to +70° C 1
Storage Environment -40° to +85° C
Relative Humidity 20 to 90% non-condensing
Certifications
Radio & EMC Compliance EN 55022:2010
EN 301 489
FCC Part 15 Class B
IC Class B
Safety Compliance UL/cUL 60950-1 2nd Ed.
IEC 60950-1 2nd Ed. Am. 1 and Am. 2
Telecom Approvals Based on radio installed
1UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by AC power supply. UL Recognized @ 65° C for Conduit LTE devices within IP67
enclosure or when used with the fused DC power cable, part number FPC-532-DC.
Installation in outdoor locations or ambient above 70° C has not been evaluated by UL. UL Certification does not
apply or extend to use in outdoor applications.

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Optional power must be UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS or Class 2 rated 12 VDC, 5A. Certification does not
apply or extend to Voltages outside certified range, and has not been evaluated by UL for operating voltages
beyond tested range.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions

SPECIFICATIONS
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Backpanel Connectors
Label Description
CELL, AUX Cellular antenna inputs.
H5: CELL - Primary.
AUX - Diversity.
AP1, AP2 Slots for MultiTech accessory cards. You can install an accessory card in either slot. Both slots
can be occupied at one time. An exception is an SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) card,
which can be used only in the AP1 slot.
USB DEVICE User-defined, high-speed 480 Mbps, standard USB 2.0 Micro B connector. Use this port to
connect the Conduit to a computer or another device. By default, this port is a serial port
terminal interface, but you can program it to act as another device such as a mass storage
device or an Ethernet port.
E-NET RJ-45 receptacle for standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T.
Caution: Ethernet ports and command ports are not designed to be connected to a public
telecommunication network or used outside the building or campus.
USB HOST High-speed, standard USB 2.0 Type A connector. 500mA maximum current draw. You can
plug into the Host port a device such as a flash drive, camera, or printer if the Linux kernel
has the appropriate driver.
Power 9-32 Vdc power receptacle for provided power cord.

SPECIFICATIONS
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LED Descriptions
Conduit mLinux Model Front Panel
Conduit mPower Model Front Panel
Label Name Description
PWR Power Solid (constant) green if unit is on indicating that DC power is present.
STATUS Power Status Default condition: LED blinks when mLinux is fully loaded.
LS Link Status Varies with radio model.
A-B-C-D -- These 4 LEDs are user-specified. Present on the Conduit mLinux model only.
CD Carrier Detect This LED is on when a cellular data connection is made. Present on the
Conduit mPower model only.

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Label Name Description
Signal Signal Strength These 3 LEDs display the strength of the cellular signal. Present on the
Conduit mPower model only.
If a cellular radio is installed, the typical LS (Link Status) LED behavior is the following:
OFF - No power to the cellular radio
Continuously Lit - Not registered
Slow Blink (-0.2Hz) - Registered or connected
On the back of the Conduit, the RJ-45 Ethernet LEDs (located at the bottom of the connector) are defined as
follows:
Orange LED (lower-left) indicated activity/link. Blinks when there is transmit and receive on the
Ethernet link. It shows a steady light when there is a valid Ethernet connection.
Green LED (lower-right) indicates link speed. Lit when Ethernet is linked at 100Mbps. If not lit, Ethernet
is linked at 10 Mbps.

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Chapter 3 – Power Draw
MTCDT-H5-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards Power Draw
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power passing
data (Amps)
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)1
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)2
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.182 0.342 1.12 (pulse avg.) 5.18 9.60
HSDPA 0.208 0.472 0.548 5.18 9.60
12.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.148 0.268 0.826 4.59 8.58
HSDPA 0.151 0.391 0.460 4.59 8.58
24.0 volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.099 0.161 0.455 3.68 17.55
HSDPA 0.101 0.214 0.288 3.68 17.55
1Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during a GSM850 transmission burst period or HSDPA connection. The
transmission burst duration for GSM850 can vary, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed
(GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.).
2Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note:
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-LEU1-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
EGSM 900 MHz 0.178 0.363 1.10 4.87 9.7
LTE 0.192 0.552 0.632 4.87 9.7
12.0 Volts
EGSM 900 MHz 0.140 0.290 0.835 4.2 8.5
LTE 0.151 0.440 0.512 4.2 8.5
24.0 Volts
EGSM 900 MHz 0.093 0.170 0.441 3.65 17.9

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Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
LTE 0.102 0.249 0.316 3.65 17.9
1Max Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power.
2Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during an EGSM900 transmission burst period or LTE connection. The
transmission burst duration for EGSM900 can vary, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed
(GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.).
3Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note:
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-LVW2-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connectionno
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
LTE 0.175 0.482 0.556 4.87 9.7
12.0 Volts
LTE 0.148 0.375 0.499 4.2 8.5
24.0 Volts
LTE 0.100 0.214 0.303 3.65 17.9
1Max Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power.
2Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during LTE connection.
3Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note:
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-246A No Modem and No Accessory Cards
Voltage No Connections
(Amps)1
Ethernet
Connected only
(Amps)2
Maximum
Current (Amps)3
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)4
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts 0.147 0.155 0.222 3.92 9.7
12.0 Volts 0.124 0.128 0.175 3.26 8.54

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Voltage No Connections
(Amps)1
Ethernet
Connected only
(Amps)2
Maximum
Current (Amps)3
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)4
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
24.0 Volts 0.081 0.086 0.114 2.48 14.6
1No Connections: Typical measure performed with the unit powered up only–no connections to the device.
2Ethernet Connected Only: Typical power with Ethernet measured and the device attached to PC with Ethernet
cable only.
3Maximum Current: Maximum current measured with Ethernet connected, SD Card, and USB Device actively
running read/write script, USB Debug and Host active running find/command.
4Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note:
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.

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MTCDT-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connectionno
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power passing
data (Amps)
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)1
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)2
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.200 0.400 1.200 (pulse avg.) 5.21 8.27
HSDPA 0.198 0.525 0.616 5.21 8.27
12.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.166 0.323 0.884 4.81 8.26
HSDPA 0.168 0.453 0.540 4.81 8.26
24.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.099 0.175 0.490 3.99 20.0
HSDPA 0.101 0.245 0.320 3.99 20.0
1Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during a GSM 850 transmission burst period or HSDPA connection. The
transmission burst duration for GSM 850 can very, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed
(GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.).
2Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-LEU1-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw
Radio Protocol Idle cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
EGSM 900 MHz 0.242 0.435 1.33 5.21 8.27
LTE 0.256 0.615 0.704 5.21 8.27
12.0
EGSM 900 MHz 0.192 0.340 0.931 4.81 8.26
LTE 0.203 0.468 0.512 4.81 8.26
24.0 Volts
EGSM 900 MHz 0.104 0.189 0.493 3.99 20.0
LTE 0.115 0.245 0.312 3.99 20.0
1Max Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power.

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2Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during an EGSM 900 transmission burst period or LTE connection. The
transmission burst duration for EGSM 900 can very, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed
(GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.).
3Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT- LAT1-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.200 0.436 1.20 6.4 8.50
LTE 0.201 0.525 0.588 6.4 8.50
12.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.163 0.335 0.915 5.18 8.2
LTE 0.164 0.410 0.480 5.18 8.2
24.0 Volts
GSM 850 MHz 0.094 0.186 0.440 4.12 11.8
LTE 0.095 0.225 0.300 4.12 11.8
1Max Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power.
2Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during an GSM 850 transmission burst period or LTE connection. The
transmission burst duration for GSM 8502 can very, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed
(GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, stc.).
3Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-LVW2-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards
Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts
LTE 0.205 0.550 0.620 6.28 8.28
12.0 Volts
LTE 0.161 0.414 0.500 5.15 8.43

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Radio Protocol Idle Cellular
Connection no
data (Amps)
Average Tx
Current at Max
Power Passing
Data (Amps)1
Peak Tx Current
(Amps)2
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)3
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
24.0 Volts
LTE 0.096 0.227 0.300 2.75 7.43
1Max Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power.
2Peak Tx Current: The average peak current during LTE connection.
3Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.
MTCDT-210 No Modem and No Accessory Cards
Voltage No Connections
(Amps)1
Ethernet
Connected only
(Amps)2
Maximum
Current (Amps)3
Total Inrush
Charge (mC)4
Total Inrush
Charge Duration
(mS)
9.0 Volts 0.151 0.168 0.265 2.37 1.05
12.0 Volts 0.130 0.139 0.204 3.4 8.24
24.0 Volts 0.080 0.086 0.114 2.8 22.7
1No Connections: Typical measure performed with the unit powered up only–no connections to the device.
2Ethernet Connected Only: Typical power with Ethernet measured and the device attached to PC with Ethernet
cable only.
3Maximum Current: Maximum current measured with Ethernet connected, SD Card, and USB Device actively
running read/write script, USB Debug and Host active running find/command.
4Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).
Note: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load