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QUICK START GUIDE

IndustrialPro

TM

 BT-6600 Series

Verizon Wireless Modem

OVERVIEW

The IndustrialPro™ BT-6600 series modems are rugged wireless modems built
to provide simple and reliable communication over Verizon's CDMA EVDO Rev A
wireless data network.

This guide covers initial activation and configuration of the following models: 

FEATURES

CDMA EVDO Rev.A, 1XRTT, and IS95

Diversity antenna

EVDO Rev. A speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps

Ethernet, Serial, and USB

Reliable Always-on cellular link

Rugged electrical and mechanical design

Remote diagnostics, configuration and updates

Router and IP Pass-through modes

5-port Ethernet switch (on BT-6621)

Power over Ethernet (on BT-6601EB)

IPsec VPN multiple tunnel and 3DES|AES up to 256-bit encryption

LED INDICATORS

POWER

There are 4 methods to provide power to the modem:

1.

4-pin Molex connector - available on BT-6x00

2.

4-pin screw terminal - available on BT-6xx1/EB

3.

Side mounted 2.5mm barrel connectors - available on all models

4.

Power-over-Ethernet - available on BT-6x01EB

The modem requires a power source between 8 and 30 VDC to operate: 

* An AC-DC power adaptor can be purchased as an accessory.

ANTENNA

An antenna with an SMA connector should be connected to the modem. This
antenna should meet the following specifications:

Dual-band 800 & 1900 MHz

Nominal 50 ohm impedance

Voltage Standing Wave Radio (VSWR) less than 2.5:1

*Antennas are sold separately.

DATA INTERFACES

Ethernet:

 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing Female RJ45 port

USB: 

USB 2.0 Type B Female

Serial:

 RS-232 9 pin DCE Female, with these default settings:

SETUP

1.

Setup a data account for the modem

Contact your Verizon dealer and request a data account to be assigned to the
modem's ESN (electronic serial number). The ESN is printed on modem's label.

2.

Wiring and power-up

1.

Connect the modem to your computer using a standard Ethernet cable.

Alternatively, the RS-232 or USB ports can be used for setup.

2.

Connect the cellular antenna to the antenna connector.

3.

Plug in the power connector to power-up the modem.

3.

Start BlueVue Device Manager Software

1.

Download and install the latest version of BlueVue Device Manager from

www.redlion.net

.

2.

When launched, it will attempt to connect to 192.168.0.1 by default, once

connected to the modem, the Modem Diagnostic window will open. (Note

BT-6600

BT6601 & BT-6601EB

BT-6621

LED

State

Description

Power

ON

Power is applied to the router

Signal

ON

Excellent signal strength

FLASH

Flashes faster as signal is stronger

OFF

Very weak or no signal (less than -100dBm)

WAN

ON

Wireless link established, but no data activity

FLASH

Data transmitted/received on wireless network

RS232

ON

Link established with serial device but no data 
activity

FLASH

Data transmitted/received with attached serial 
device

GPS

ON

Position fix available

OFF

No position fix available

Ethernet 
Link

ON

Link established with Ethernet device

Ethernet 
Activity

FLASH

Data transmitted/received with attached 
Ethernet device

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

GND

Ground

PWR+

Power 8 to 30 VDC (12 or 24 VDC nominal)

IN

Digital input

OUT

Digital output

Speed: 

115200 bps

Data bits:

 8

Parity: 

None

Stop Bits: 

1

Flow Control:

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