Multitech MultiConnect Conduit, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...MultiConnect ConduitTM Base Station IP67 Getting Started Guide for Versions 1 5 and 2 1 ...

Page 2: ... at the user s sole risk and 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 C...

Page 3: ... 11 Configuring the LoRa Packet Forwarder 12 Additional LoRa and mLinux Information 12 Chapter 3 Getting Started with AEP Models 13 Logging in to AEP 13 Setting the Password 13 Setting Date and Time 13 Configuring PPP 13 Setting Up PPP Authentication 14 Entering IP Address and Network Information 14 Configuring Access 14 Finishing Configuration 15 Using DeviceHQ for Device Management 15 Chapter 4 ...

Page 4: ...rding Compliance with FCC EU and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure 32 Radio Frequency RF Safety 32 Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence RF 32 Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices 33 Potential interference 33 Precautions for pacemaker wearers 33 Chapter 7 Environmental Notices 34 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement 34 WEEE Directive 34 Instru...

Page 5: ...ut now provide much more limited functionality essentially becoming hardware accelerator blocks whose purpose is to detect and synchronize the preamble fixed symbol sequence present at the start of every LoRa packet for incoming packets on multiple frequency slots with multiple spreading factors This necessary functionality essentially multiple concurrent FFTs was more economical in the original A...

Page 6: ... based on the different path lengths For this initial V2 1 release V2 1 hardware supports geolocation To get the fine timestamp for geolocation you will need the AES keys These can be obtained from Semtech which has licensed the geolocation resolver software Multitech supplies the chip ID that can be used by the network service providers for obtaining the AES keys The packet format of the LoRa V2 ...

Page 7: ...fault credentials for 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...

Page 8: ...GETTING STARTED WITH MLINUX MODELS 8 MultiConnect ConduitTM Base Station IP67 Getting Started Guide for Versions 1 5 and 2 1 date 2016 12 11 14 58 01 3 Update the hardware clock hwclock u w ...

Page 9: ...s via the Ethernet 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 cell...

Page 10: ...0 B TX bytes 145 145 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...

Page 11: ...e commands on the Conduit cp opt lora lora network server conf sample var config lora lora network server conf 6 Edit var config lora lora network server conf and modify these settings as needed use vi or nano Field MTAC LoRa 915 NA AU MTAC LoRa 868 EU lora frequencyBand 915 868 lora channelplan US915 or AU915 EU868 lora frequencySubBand integer 1 to 8 Not applicable lora frequencyEU Not Applicabl...

Page 12: ...ork server gateway_conf serv_port_down Set the down port used by your LoRa network server 4 Start the packet forwarder etc init d lora packet forwarder start Additional LoRa and mLinux Information For additional information including how to configure LoRa devices to communicate with the MTCDTIP visit http www multitech net For help using LoRa go to http www multitech net developer software lora Fo...

Page 13: ...no access to the Web UI Initial Setup Wizard is made then the device tries the DHCP client again 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 f...

Page 14: ...word is limited to 60 characters 4 Click Next to exit the wizard 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 re...

Page 15: ...t sidebar The device 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 info...

Page 16: ...n Weight V1 5 5 15 lbs 2 34 kg V2 1 5 65 lbs 2 56 kg Dimensions Refer to Dimension Drawing Environment Operating Temperature 30 C to 70 C Humidity 20 90 RH non condensing Power Requirements Input Power Power over Ethernet 37 57 Volts DC Please consult with MultiTech if interested in extended temperatures LoRa Specifications Depending on the model your device has one or two LoRa radios If the model...

Page 17: ...1 v3 1 1 EN 300 220 2 v3 1 1 EN 301 489 1 v2 2 0 EN301 489 3 V2 1 1 2017 3 Safety Compliance UL 60950 1 2nd ED cUL 60950 1 2nd ED IEC 60950 1 2nd Ed Am 1 and Am 2 LAT1 Models Category Description General Standards LTE 3GPP Release 9 HSPA 21 GPRS fallback TCP IP Functions FTP SMTP SSL TCP UDP Frequency Bands 4G 700 B17 850 B5 AWS 1700 B4 1900 B2 3G 850 B5 1900 B2 2G 850 1900 Speed Data Speed LTE 10...

Page 18: ...0 22 and IP67 LEU1 Models Category Description General Standards LTE 3GPP Release 9 HSPA 21 GPRS fallback TCP IP Functions FTP SMTP SSL TCP UDP Frequency Bands Refer to the following Frequency Bands table for details Speed Data Speed LTE 100 Mbps downlink 50 Mbps uplink HSPA 42 Mbps downlink 5 76 Mbps uplink Interface SMS SMS Point to Point messaging Mobile Terminated SMS Mobile Originated SMS Cer...

Page 19: ...50 band V 824 849 869 894 Tx 4132 4233 45 Rx 4357 4458 WCDMA900 band VIII 880 915 925 960 Tx 2712 2863 45 Rx 2937 3088 WCDMA2100 band I 1920 1980 2110 2170 Tx 9612 9888 190 Rx 10562 10838 LTE800 band XX 832 862 791 821 Tx 24150 24449 41 Rx 6150 6449 LTE1800 band III 1710 1785 1805 1880 Tx 19200 19949 95 Rx 1200 1949 LTE2600 band VII 2500 2570 2620 2690 Tx 20750 21449 120 Rx 2750 3449 LVW2 Models C...

Page 20: ...50 22 and IP67 LAT3 Models Category Description General Standards LTE FDD Cat 1 3GPP release 9 compliant HSPA 21 GPRS fallback SMS is based on CS Packet Switched PS domain of GSM and WCDMA TCP IP Functions FTP SMTP SSL TCP UDP Frequency Bands 4G 700 B12 B13 850 B5 AWS 1700 B4 1900 B2 3G 850 B5 1900 B2 Speed Data Speed LTE 10 Mbps downlink 5 Mbps uplink HSPA Up to 21 Mbps downlink 5 76 Mbps uplink ...

Page 21: ...rds LTE FDD Cat 1 3GPP release 9 compliant Frequency Bands 4G 1900 B2 700 B13 AWS 1700 B4 Speed Data Speed LTE 10 Mbps downlink 5 Mbps uplink Certifications and Compliance EMC and Radio Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B FCC Part 22 FCC Part 24 Safety Compliance UL 60950 1 2nd Edition cUL 60950 1 2nd Edition Am 1 and Am 2 Environment IEC CSA UL60950 22 and IP67 ...

Page 22: ...SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION 22 MultiConnect ConduitTM Base Station IP67 Getting Started Guide for Versions 1 5 and 2 1 Dimensions ...

Page 23: ...ion for GSM850 can vary depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed 3 Inrush Charge The total inrush charge at power on V2 1 Power Draw Power draw for model MTCDTIP LAT1 275L 915 Voltage Radio Protocol Sleep Mode Current If Applicable Cellular Call Box Connection No Data IP Connection to Cellular Call Box with Data AVG Measure Current at Max Power TX Pulse AVG Amplitude Current for GSM...

Page 24: ...uide for Versions 1 5 and 2 1 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 25: ...andwidth 26 923 3 MHz 26 58 25 88 500 kHz 26 925 1 MHz 26 76 26 34 500 kHz 26 927 5 MHz 27 22 26 8 500 kHz I2C Addresses Component I2C Address V2 1 Board I2C Address 48 Channel Extension Board I2C Address Processor Board Comments TCA9535 I O Expander 0100000 0100001 LM 75AIM Temp Sensor 1001001 1001011 LPS25HB Pressure Sensor 1011100 1011101 24C04 EEPROM 101011x LSB is A8 memory address bit TMP102...

Page 26: ...tput Input to FPGA P04 P05 FPGA_CONF_DONE Input Goes high to indicate the FPGA configuration is complete V2 1 board P06 P07 Output P10 CPU_EPCS_EN Output Enables SPI programming data to V2 1 band P11 EXT_EPCS_EN Enables SPI programming data to 48 channel extension board P12 48 Channel extension board P13 P14 FPGA_EXT_RSTn Output Input to FPGA on 48 channel extension board P15 EXT_SPI_PROG NA Not u...

Page 27: ... sub GHz radio technology MultiTech has certified for compliance with US and Foreign compliance bodies including FCC R TTE and others e g FCC 15 247 2015 IC RSS 210 2010 The MTAC LORA is open development based product that contains a sub GHz radio technology MultiTech has certified for compliance with US and Foreign compliance bodies including FCC R TTE and others e g FCC 15 247 2015 IC RSS 210 20...

Page 28: ...rference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre l...

Page 29: ...njury Before working on any equipment be aware of hazards in the installation area and be knowledgeable about electrical circuitry Be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents For translations of key cautions and warnings refer Appendix A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install replace or service this equipment Installation must comply with local and national el...

Page 30: ... PDs and require PoE Power Supply Equipment PSE that is 802 3at compliant with minimum 25 5W output power capability Ethernet port is not designed to be connected to a public Telecommunication PSTN or any other connection other than IEEE 802 3 2012 power over Ethernet devices Do not remove product labels Warning HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH Note This symbol is included on the serial label UL evaluated...

Page 31: ...umidity is high Such exposure could result in damage to the device or fire Refer to the device specifications regarding recommended operating temperature and humidity Do not expose the device to water rain or spilled beverages Unless the device is IP67 rated it is not waterproof Exposure to liquids could result in damage to the device Do not place the device alongside computer discs credit or trav...

Page 32: ... radio equipment in fuel depots chemical plants or where blasting operations are in process Follow restrictions for any environment where you operate the device Do not place the antenna outdoors Switch OFF your wireless device when in an aircraft Using portable electronic devices in an aircraft may endanger aircraft operation disrupt the cellular network and is illegal Failing to observe this rest...

Page 33: ...tation AAMI standard This standard allows manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from cellular device EMI The FDA continues to monitor cellular devices for interactions with other medical devices If harmful interference occurs the FDA will assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Precautions for pacemaker wearers If EMI occurs it could affect a p...

Page 34: ...own below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal ...

Page 35: ...on of an article only if it contains a regulated substance that is intended to be released under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use our analysis is that Multi Tech Systems Inc products constitute nonregisterable articles for their intended and anticipated use Substances of Very High Concern SVHC Per the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern SVHC published October 28 200...

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