Multitech MTCAP-868-001A, User Manual

Page 1: ...MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe ...

Page 2: ...nd liability MULTITECH DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE TRANSMISSION OF DATA BY A PRODUCT OVER A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED TIMELY SECURE OR ERROR FREE NOR DOES MULTITECH WARRANT ANY CONNECTION OR ACCESSIBILITY TO ANY CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MULTITECH WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSSES DAMAGES OBLIGATIONS PENALTIES DEFICIENCIES LIABILITIES COSTS OR EXPENSES INCLUDING...

Page 3: ...ing the Device 12 Power Measurements 12 MTCAP LEU1 868 001L 12 MTCAP 868 001L 13 Chapter 3 Safety Information 14 Power Supply Caution 14 Ethernet Ports 14 Ports Ethernet 14 Lithium Battery 14 General Safety 14 Handling Precautions 15 Radio Frequency RF Safety 15 Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence RF 15 Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices 16 Potential interference 1...

Page 4: ...assword 27 Setting Date and Time 27 Configuring PPP 27 Setting Up PPP Authentication 28 Entering IP Address and Network Information 28 Configuring Access 28 Finishing Configuration 29 Using DeviceHQ for Device Management 29 Chapter 8 Mounting the Device 30 Mounting the Device 30 You will need 30 Determining Location for the MTCAP 30 Mounting the MTCAP 31 Chapter 9 Regulatory and Environmental 33 E...

Page 5: ...nect Conduit Access Point with LTE and LoRa 868 MHz using AEP MTCAP 868 001A MultiConnect Conduit Access Point with LoRa 868 MHz using AEP Note The complete product code may end in Rx where R is revision and 1 is the revision number For example MTCAP LEU1 868 001L R1 Package Contents Your device ships with the following 1 MTCAP 1 5 Volt 2 5 Amp Power supply 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable 1 Quick Start Impo...

Page 6: ...arted with AT Commands for LEU1 Devices AT Command release notes and basic operations for LEU1 and LEU1 U Devices S000615 Telit LE910 AT Commands Reference Guide For LEU1 devices lists AT Commands and parameters used to communicate with your device 80407ST10116A Rev 14 Related Documentation This manual provides the basics for getting started with mLinux or AEP For addition information visit our de...

Page 7: ...SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe 7 Chapter 2 Specifications and Hardware Information Dimensions ...

Page 8: ...0 B5 900 B8 2100 B1 LEU1 models only 2G 900 1800 LEU1 models only Physical Description Weight 1 36 kg Dimensions Refer to Mechanical Drawings for Dimensions Chassis Type PC ABS Environment Operating Temperature1 0 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity 20 90 RH non condensing Power Requirements Operating Voltage 5Vdc 1 4A Certifications and Compliance EMC and Radio Compliance CE Mark ...

Page 9: ...for Europe 9 LE910 Telit Transmission Output Power Band Power Class GSM 850 900 MHz 4 2W DCS 1800 PCS 1900 MHz 1 1W EDGE 850 900 MHz E2 0 5W EDGE 1800 1900 MHz Class E2 0 4W WCDMA FDD 800 850 900 1900 2100 MHz Class 3 0 25W LTE FDD 700 800 850 900 1800 1900 2100 2600 MHz Class 3 0 2W ...

Page 10: ...tiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe LoRa Transmission Output Power 868 Models Max output 25 dBm Power Frequency On Power up dBm 18 Hours After Power up dBm Bandwidth 27 869 525 MHz 24 18 25 125 kHz 27 869 525 MHz 24 18 24 83 250 kHz ...

Page 11: ...e SIM Available in LEU1 models only SIM slot Refer to Installing SIM Card for details LEDs STATUS Blinks when operating system is fully loaded LORA Lights when LoRa software is active CELL Used by LEU1 models only Lights when there is power to the cellular radio Blinks when the SIM is registered with the carrier WIFI Used by 002 models only Lights when there is a Wi Fi connection Ethernet Link Lef...

Page 12: ...r more details on username and password requirements Note The device reboots when restoring settings Power Measurements MTCAP LEU1 868 001L Note Multi Tech Systems Inc recommends that you incorporate a 10 buffer into the power source when determining product load Maximum Power The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at maximum power Tx Pulse The average peak curr...

Page 13: ...duct load Maximum Power MTCAP LoRa connection to MTXDOT running TXP 20 and at txdr 2 The MTXDOT was initialized to send packets by joining MTCAP and rapidly sending packet to the MTCAP Tx Pulse The average peak current Inrush Charge The total inrush charge at power on Average Measured Current at Maximum Power TX Pulse Peak Current for no radio model Total Inrush Charge Measured in Millicoulomb 5 0...

Page 14: ...ime may be incorrect Battery is not user replaceable If the battery fails the device must be sent back to MultiTech Systems for battery replacement Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for International Transportation Multi Tech Systems Inc confirms that the Lithium batteries used in the MultiTech product s referenced in this manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN ...

Page 15: ...ork and is illegal Failing to observe this restriction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender legal action or both Switch OFF your wireless device when around gasoline or diesel fuel pumps and before filling your vehicle with fuel Switch OFF your wireless device in hospitals and any other place where medical equipment may be in use Sécurité relative aux appareils à r...

Page 16: ...cant health problem for most pacemaker wearers However people with pacemakers may want to take simple precautions to be sure that their device doesn t cause a problem Keep the device on the opposite side of the body from the pacemaker to add extra distance between the pacemaker and the device Avoid placing a turned on device next to the pacemaker for example don t carry the device in a shirt or ja...

Page 17: ...locations only Installation in a vehicle or other outdoor locations has not been evaluated by UL UL Certification does not apply or extend to use in vehicles or outdoor applications or in ambient above 40 C Spécifications UL Listé UL à 40 C limité par l alimentation La certification UL ne s applique pas ou ne s étend pas à des températures dépassant 40 C et le produit n a pas été évalué par UL pou...

Page 18: ... of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The label shown is not the actual size 1 MultiTech Model Identification 2 MultiTech Ordering Part Number 3 IMEI Number 4 Device Node Number 5 UUID Example 868 Models ...

Page 19: ...he SIM card completely into the SIM holder Removing a SIM Card To remove the SIM card push the SIM card in The device ejects the SIM card Cabling the Device To cable the device 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the device and to your computer 2 Connect the power supply to the MTCAP s power jack and plug it into an electrical outlet When the operating system is fully loaded the S...

Page 20: ...SETTING UP HARDWARE 20 MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe For models ending with 001A go to Getting Started with AEP ...

Page 21: ...or mLinux version 4 username mtadm and password root 3 Issue the following command in your PC s terminal and then when prompted enter the default password mLinux version 3 ssh root 192 168 2 1 mLinux version 4 ssh mtadm 192 168 2 1 If using Windows do one of the following Install Cygwin and use the Linux instructions OR Install Tera Term or Putty and open a new SSH connection on port 22 using the ...

Page 22: ...GETTING STARTED WITH MLINUX MODELS 22 MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe date 2016 12 11 14 58 01 3 Update the hardware clock hwclock u w ...

Page 23: ...t port modify etc network interfaces as follows a Add gateway 192 168 2 254 beneath the netmask line where 192 168 2 254 is the IP address of your network router b To apply changes either reboot the device or issue ifdown eth0 ifup eth0 Note You will lose your SSH session by doing this c Test Internet access with ping 8 8 8 8 Configuring the Cellular Connection To establish a cellular data link yo...

Page 24: ...145 0 B Additionally you can view the pppd logs in var log messages to see the modem dialing and assigned IP address or errors if the connection was unsuccessful To Stop a PPP Connection send SIGTERM to pppd which causes it to hang up and exit cleanly killall pppd Starting Cellular Connection on Boot Automatically starting pppd on boot requires 1 setting the peer file to use and 2 telling the syst...

Page 25: ... lora frequencySubBand integer 1 to 8 Not applicable lora frequencyEU Not Applicable default 869500000 range 863500000 867500000 and 869100000 869500000 network name Name of your LoRa network string 8 character minimum case sensitive network passphrase Security passphrase for your LoRa network string 8 character minimum case sensitive network public Enable to use public SyncWord 0x34 and join wind...

Page 26: ...e For additional information regarding configuration go to http www multitech net developer software lora getting started with lora conduit mlinux For additional packet forwarder information go to http www multitech net developer software lora conduit mlinux convert to basic packet forwarder ...

Page 27: ...gain for 20 seconds and alternates back and forth like this until either an address is acquired through DHCP or the Web UI is accessed Setting the Password Note For security reasons we recommend changing the default password To set a new password 1 Click Next on the Welcome panel 2 In the Current Password field enter the default password admin 3 In the New Password field enter a new password 4 Re ...

Page 28: ... Entering IP Address and Network Information Set the IP address and network information for the Ethernet port Note Leave the interface static unless using a DHCP server on the network that the device is connecting to If you select DHCP client you need to know which address is assigned to the Conduit For information on DHCP settings refer to DHCP in the AEP Help 1 Type the device s IP Address 2 Ent...

Page 29: ...ice restarts 2 After restart log back into the AEP interface On the Dashboard under Cellular the PPP state displays Link is Up You may have to wait for short time 3 To configure a LoRa Network refer to Getting Started with LoRa Using DeviceHQ for Device Management DeviceHQ is a cloud based device management tool for remote monitoring upgrades and configuration AEP devices For information on creati...

Page 30: ...device as high as possible such as near the top of a wall Avoid obstructions Thick walls and reflective surfaces such as metal weaken the signal between the MTCAP and other devices Note the location of the LoRa antenna in the following image The signal will be strongest radiating from that side of the device The LoRa antenna is 31 2 mm long The LoRa antenna is an omni directional antenna but for b...

Page 31: ...EVICE MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe 31 Mounting the MTCAP 1 Determine where you want to mount the device 2 Mark where you want the screws to go 3 Drill holes for the screws and insert anchors ...

Page 32: ...MOUNTING THE DEVICE 32 MultiConnect ConduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe 4 Place the mounting bracket and secure it with screws 5 Attach the device to the bracket and rotate to lock into place ...

Page 33: ...e A sister directive ROHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase The WEEE Directive covers all MultiTech products imported into the EU as of August 13 2005 EU based manufacturers distributors retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal col...

Page 34: ...ean Chemicals Agency and relevant substances have been confirmed to be greater than 0 1 w w Multi Tech Systems Inc will provide updated compliance status Multi Tech Systems Inc also declares it has been duly diligent in ensuring that the products supplied are compliant through a formalized process which includes collection and validation of materials declarations and selective materials analysis w...

Page 35: ...tTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe 35 1 Lead usage in some components is exempted by the following RoHS annex therefore higher lead concentration would be found in some modules 1000 PPM Resistors containing lead in a glass or ceramic matrix compound ...

Page 36: ...s substances 34 I interférence des radiofréquences 15 IP address 23 28 L labels 18 LEDs 11 lithium battery 14 login default 27 LoRa setup 25 LORA LED 11 M maintenance 16 mLinux 21 modem safety 14 mounting device 30 N network information 28 network settings 23 P package contents 5 password 27 Ports Ethernet 14 power jack 11 power measurements 12 13 power supply 19 PPP authentication 28 R radio freq...

Page 37: ...nduitTM AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe 37 SIM installation 19 specifications 8 static 15 STATUS LED 11 sécurité 14 interférences RF 15 T terminal interface 21 time 21 27 transmission 8 U user responsibility 17 W WIFI LED 11 ...