Multitech MultiModem iCell User manual

MultiModem® iCell
Intelligent Wireless Modem
Quick Start Guide
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MultiModem® iCell Quick Start
Intelligent Wireless Modem
MTCMR-H, MTCMR-E, MTCMR-G-F4, MTCMR-C
82100375L, Revision A
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A 02/20/09 Initial release.
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Introduction
This guide shows you how to set up your MultiModem iCell
Intelligent Wireless modem. For detailed information, product
description and specifications, activation and installation, and using
your wireless modem, refer to the User Guide, available on the
MultiModem iCell CD accompanying your wireless modem.
General Safety
The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and
mobile applications. “Fixed” means that the device is physically
secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to
another location. In a “Mobile” application, the device may be moved
regularly from one location to another.
Caution: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches)
between the transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user or
nearby persons. The modem is not designed for, nor intended to be,
used in applications within 20 cm (8 inches) of the body of the user.
RF Interference Issues
Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully
following the safety guidelines below.
●Switch OFF the MultiModem when in an aircraft. The use of
cellular telephones in aircraft is illegal. It may endanger the
operation of the aircraft and/or disrupt the cellular network.
Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or
denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
●Switch OFF the MultiModem in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel-
fuel pumps or before filling a vehicle with fuel.
●Switch OFF the MultiModem in hospitals and any other place
where medical equipment may be in use.
●Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots, chemical plants, or in areas of blasting operations.
●There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your
MultiModem in the vicinity of inadequately protected personal
medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers.
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Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if
it is adequately protected.
●Operation of the MultiModem in the vicinity of other electronic
equipment may cause interference if the equipment is
inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and
manufacturers’ recommendations.
Vehicle Safety
●Do not use your MultiModem while driving.
●Respect national regulations on the use of cellular telephones
in vehicles. Road safety always comes first.
●If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of Wireless
MultiModem telephone could interfere with the correct
functioning of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems, be
sure that qualified personnel have performed the installation.
Verification of the protection of vehicle electronics should be
part of the installation.
●The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn
on public roads is not permitted.
Package Contents
Unbundled Package
Modem with No Accessories
Bundled Package
Modem with Accessories
1 modem
1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD
Note: You must supply
mounting screws, AC or DC
power supply, and an
antenna.
1 modem
1 antenna
1 RS232 cable
1 USB cable
1 GPIO cable
1 power supply
1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD
Note: You must supply mounting
screws.
Notes:
●Your wireless provider will supply the SIM card.
●See the User Guide for antenna specifications.
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Activate Your Wireless Account
Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notices included with
your unit and located on the MultiModem CD. Choose the one for
your wireless network provider and follow the directions to activate
your account.
Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem
Every wireless modem will have its own unique phone number. The
phone number may simply be given to you by your wireless service
provider or it may also be on the SIM card or both. Wireless provider
implementations may vary.
Insert SIM Card into Holder, if required
The MultiModem requires the power supply connection to begin
operation. It also requires a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) to
operate on a GSM network. To install the SIM, do the following:
1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two SIM door
screws and remove the SIM door.
Note: When changing a SIM, ensure that power is removed
from the unit.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. The above figure
illustrates the correct SIM card orientation.
3. Verify that the SIM card fits properly; then replace the door.
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Connect the Antenna, Serial Cable, GPIO
Cable, and Power
●Antenna. Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector
(see the User Guide for antenna/RF specifications).
●Serial Cable. Connect DB9 connector (9-pin) end of the
serial cable to the RS232 connector on the modem and the
other end to the serial port on the PC.
●USB Cable. The USB connector is provided for future use.
●GPIO Cable. Connect the GPIO cable to the I/O connector
on the modem and the other end to the external device that
the modem is monitoring.
●Power Source. Depending on the power source, connect
either the power supply module with the appropriate blade or
the optional DC power cable.
●Power for Power Supply Module:
●Remove protective shipping cover
●Attach the appropriate interchangeable blade to the
power supply module.
●Screw-on the power lead to the power connection on
the modem. Now, plug the power supply module into
the power source.
●Power for Optional Direct DC Power Connection:
●Screw-on the DC power cable to the power connector
on the modem.
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●Then attach the two wires at the other end of the cable
to a DC fuse/terminal block on a vehicle in which you
are mounting the MultiModem.
●Connect the red wire to the "+" (positive) terminal and
the black wire to the "-" (negative) terminal. Be sure
the GND connection is correct.
Warning
Over-voltage protection is provided on the device. To
ensure complete protection, you may want to add
additional filtering to the DC input.
Note
For automotive applications, you can use permanent
“+” or key-switched “+” source, according to the type
of application. Connect the power supply to its source
(for example, in a mobile situation, to the vehicle’s DC
fuse/terminal block).
Modem Driver Installation
Compatibility: The MultiModem iCell modem is compatible with
Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, XP, 2003, and Linux.
Windows: To load the wireless modem’s driver onto your PC, select
the Control Panel’s Phone and Modem Options option. During this
installation, you will be required to browse the MultiModem CD to
load the modem’s INF file (located at the CD’s root directory). See
the User Guide for a description of each step.
Linux: Linux does not require a driver for serial modems.
AT Commands
AT commands can be used to operate, configure, and query your
modem. The AT Command Reference Guides are included on the
MultiModem iCell CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site.
Internet Access
See the User Guide for Internet access directions.
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