Multitech MTC-MAT1-B01 User manual

MultiConnect®Cell
MTC Cat M1 User Guide

MULTICONNECT CELL SERIES 100 USER GUIDE
2 MultiConnect®Cell MTC Cat M1 User Guide
MultiConnect Cell Series 100 User Guide
Model: MTC-MAT1, MTC-MVW1
Part Number: S000611 1.2
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CONTENTS
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Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5
About the MultiConnect Cell Modem........................................................................................................................... 5
Documentation ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Build Options ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Serial............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
USB.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Descriptions of LEDs...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Side Panels .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
MTC-MAT1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 10
MTC-MVW1 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 11
RS-232 9-Pin Female Connector ................................................................................................................................. 13
Power Measurements................................................................................................................................................. 13
Serial Model: MTC-MAT1 Power Draw..................................................................................................................... 13
MTC-MVW1 Power Draw.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2 – Carrier Specific Notice ......................................................................................................................... 16
Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) Script .......................................................................................................................... 16
Verizon Requirement: Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) - Scripting ............................................................................ 16
Cellular Module FOTA Script Example Process ......................................................................................................... 16
FOTA Client Example Session Log ............................................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3 – Safety Warnings.................................................................................................................................. 20
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 20
Potential interference............................................................................................................................................... 20
Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 20
Antenna....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Device ........................................................................................................... 22
Installing the Device.................................................................................................................................................... 22
Placing Serial Devices in Power Save Mode.............................................................................................................. 22
Powering Down Your Device ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Applications with Risk of Power Surge ....................................................................................................................... 23
Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing a SIM Card................................................................................................................................................ 23
Mounting Device to Flat Surface................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 5 – Antenna and Activation Information................................................................................................... 25
Antenna....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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Antenna System Cellular Devices................................................................................................................................ 25
LTE Cat M1 Antenna.................................................................................................................................................... 25
Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Account Activation for Cellular Devices ..................................................................................................................... 26
Device Phone Number ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Adding APN value (MAT1 only)................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 – Configuring and Communicating with Your Device.............................................................................. 27
Before Using the Device.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Using Command Mode and Online Data Mode.......................................................................................................... 27
Verifying Signal Strength............................................................................................................................................. 27
Example .................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Checking Network Registration................................................................................................................................... 28
Sending and Receiving Data for MAT1 ....................................................................................................................... 29
Connecting Device to TCP Server as TCP Client........................................................................................................ 29
Configuring Device as UDP Listener to Accept UDP Client Connections ................................................................. 29
Configuring Device as UDP Client to Connect to UDP Server ................................................................................... 30
Transferring FTP File to FTP Server ........................................................................................................................... 31
Downloading File from FTP Server............................................................................................................................ 32
Sending and Receiving Data for MVW1 ...................................................................................................................... 33
Connecting Device to TCP Server as TCP Client........................................................................................................ 33
Configuring Device as UDP Listener to Accept UDP Client Connections ................................................................. 34
Configuring Device as UDP Client to Connect to UDP Server ................................................................................... 35
Transferring FTP File to FTP Server ........................................................................................................................... 36
Downloading File from FTP Server............................................................................................................................ 37
Reading, Writing and Deleting Messages ................................................................................................................... 38
Reading Text Messages............................................................................................................................................. 38
Writing Text Messages.............................................................................................................................................. 38
Deleting Messages .................................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 7 – Regulatory Information....................................................................................................................... 40
Industry Canada Class B Notice................................................................................................................................... 40
Industry Canada and FCC ............................................................................................................................................ 40
47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices ............................................................................................................... 40
FCC Interference Notice............................................................................................................................................ 41
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 41
Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards ......................................................................... 42
Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) ...................................................... 43

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Chapter 1 – Product Overview
About the MultiConnect Cell Modem
MultiConnect Cell 100 Series MTC Cat M1 cellular modems are ready-to-deploy, standalone LTE UE Category M1
modems that provide wireless communication. The MTC Cat M1 is a compact communications platform that
provides cellular capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. The device provides low-powered option specifically
designed for IOT applications that collect smaller amounts of data or with less frequency. This product is available
with RS-232 or USB connectors.
Documentation
This documentation is available on the MultiTech Installation Resources website at www.multitech.com/support.
Document Description
MultiConnect Cell MTC Cat
M1 User Guide
This document provides an overview, safety and regulatory information, schematics,
and general device information, P/N S000611.
USB Driver Installation Guide Instructions for installing USB drivers on Linux and Windows Systems, P/N S000616.
Telit ME910C1 AT
Commands Reference Guide
Lists AT Commands and parameters used to configure your device, P/N
80529ST10815A Rev.2.
Product Build Options
Product Description Carrier/Region
MTC-MAT1-B01 LTE UE Category M1 Modem (Serial version) AT&T/NA
MTC-MAT1-B01-US* LTE UE Category M1 Modem (Serial version)+ Kit AT&T/NA
MTC-MAT1-B03 LTE UE Category M1 Modem (USB version) AT&T/NA
MTC-MAT1-B03-KIT* LTE UE Category M1 Modem (USB version)+ Kit AT&T/NA
MTC-MVW1-B01 LTE UE Category M1 Modem (Serial version) Verizon/NA
MTC-MVW1-B01-US* LTE UE Category M1 Modem (Serial version)+ Kit Verizon/NA
MTC-MVW1-B03 LTE UE Category M1 Modem (USB version) Verizon/NA

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Product Description Carrier/Region
MTC-MVW1-B03-KIT* LTE UE Category M1 Modem (USB version)+ Kit Verizon/NA
*Note: Kits include cellular antenna and other accessories with the specified product.
Package Contents
Your MTC Cat M1 package typically includes the following:
Contents Description
1 - Power Supply with Removable Blades (serial version) OR
1 - USB cable (USB version)
1 - RS-232 cable 6-ft. (serial version)
1 - Cellular Antenna
Document MTC Cat M1 Quick Start Guide
1 - Mounting Tab and Bracket
4 - Rubber Feet
Note: The above information does not apply purchasing the device only.

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Dimensions
Serial

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USB

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Descriptions of LEDs
The top panel contains the following LEDs:
Power and Terminal Ready LEDs—The Power LED indicates that DC power is present and the TR LED blinks
when the unit is functioning normally.
Modem LEDs—Two modem LEDs indicate carrier detection and link status (for serial units only).
Prog. Signal LEDs—Three programmable signal LEDs can display the signal strength level of the wireless
connection if coded by the user.
LED Indicators
POWER Indicates presence of DC power when lit.
TR Terminal Ready. When lit, indicates connection to terminal emulation. When not lit,
indicates no terminal is present.
(for serial only)
CD Carrier Detect. Indicates established data connection when lit.
(for serial only)
PROG. SIGNAL These LEDs do not function by default and require the user to write code in order to
control them. If programmed, they display the strength of the cellular signal.
Note: The three PROG. SIGNAL LEDs can be controlled as follows:
GPIO2: Controls the LED with a single bar above it
GPIO3: Controls the LED with two bars above it
GPIO4: Controls the LED with three bars above it
For more information on using GPIO to control the LEDs, review the AT Command
Guide.

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Side Panels
The device has connectors on either side. The figures that follow show the side panels.
MTC-MAT1 Specifications
Category Description
General
Standards LTE UE Category M1
3GPP release 13
USB 2.0 HS / Serial port multiplexer 3GPP TS27.010
TCP/IP Functions FTP, SMTP, SSL, TCP, UDP, TLS
Frequency Bands 4G: 700 (B12)/AWS 1700 (B4)/1900 (B2)
Speed
Data Speed LTE Category M1: 300 kbps downlink/375 kbps uplink
Interface
USB Interface USB 2.0 high speed compatible
UART Interface RS-232 levels
Physical Description
Weight 0.4 oz. (10 g)
Dimensions Refer to mechanical drawing for dimensions.
Connectors
Antenna Connector 1 surface mount SMA connector for cellular
SIM 1.8V and 3V SIM holder for mini-SIM card