It is helpful to attach the power cable for the CDMA modem to the
new mounting plate with a zip tie as shown in the photo.
10. Power on the R450 DC.
Serial Connection
Complete the following steps to switch modems using the conversion
kits via serial connection.
Serial to Ethernet Connection (Sierra Wireless Modems
Model 775 and 875)
If currently using a serial connection to connect the modem, you
will need a new USB flash drive provided for the installation of the
new CDMA modem. With the correct USB flash drive provided by
Neptune Customer Support, the CDMA modem must be
reconfigured when powering on the R450 DC. To receive a new
flash drive that is configured correctly for the CDMA modem
please contact Neptune Customer Support at (800) 647-4832.
Request that Customer Support send you a newly configured flash
drive for a CDMA modem for the R450 DC.
1. Ground yourself to the outside of the R450 DC using a wrist strap.
2. Power down the R450 DC.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet or serial cable.
4. Disconnect the antenna cable.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the modem.
6. Remove the four screws from the mounting plate (this will remove
the mounting plate as well as the modem).
7. Attach the new mounting plate with the four new screws.
8. Attach the new modem to the new mounting plate with the
modem oriented so that the Ethernet cable port is on the left.
9. Replace the serial cable with the new Ethernet cable that comes in
the conversion kit.
10. Attach the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the processor
board to the Ethernet port on the modem.
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