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GX LTE 4G - Manual

Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/

GX LTE 4G manual

TODO REPLACE BY GX LTE PICTURE

1. Introduction

1.1 Product description

The GX LTE is an accessory for 

GX-devices

. It is a cellular 2G, 3G and 4G modem; providing a mobile

internet for the system and connection to 

Victron Remote Management (VRM) portal

.

It requires a SIM card of the 

Mini-SIM format

; and connects to the 

GX-device

 with an included 1m USB

cable.

See also the 

GX LTE Product Page

.

This video Video explaining how to connect using LAN, WiFi, and the GX LTE:

Video

Summary of Contents for GX LTE 4G Series

Page 1: ...E is an accessory for GX devices It is a cellular 2G 3G and 4G modem providing a mobile internet for the system and connection to Victron Remote Management VRM portal It requires a SIM card of the Mini SIM format and connects to the GX device with an included 1m USB cable See also the GX LTE Product Page This video Video explaining how to connect using LAN WiFi and the GX LTE Video ...

Page 2: ...4 When to use a mobile router instead The GX LTE provides an internet connection for the GX device only There is no option to share the internet to laptops phones or other devices For installations where more devices need internet such as a yacht or RV consider installing a mobile router instead More information here 2 Installation Mount the device and connect the antenna Consider using the outdoo...

Page 3: ...rk without further configuration Setting a SIM pin helps reducing the risk of the SIM card being stolen and used Use a mobile phone to set the SIM pin and there after configure it on the GX device Settings GSM modem PIN code Some mobile networks require manual configuration of an APN specially when roaming Contact your operator APN name can be configured in Settings GSM Modem APN ...

Page 4: ...ictronenergy com live venus os gx lte rev 1593085154 https www victronenergy com live Printed on 2020 11 10 02 40 4 GPS When the optional antenna is added the position will be visible like this Also the position is sent to the VRM Portal 5 Status Status Bar ...

Page 5: ... release the lock state SIM failure SIM does not respond might be broken SIM busy SIM is in busy state SIM wrong Type of SIM is not supported External Link 6 Trouble shooting There are many reasons for a modem internet connection to not work Carefully go through each step of this trouble shooting guide Make sure to start at the first step When asking for help make sure to mention each step taken an...

Page 6: ... Portal For more details see the VRM Connection troubleshooting chapter of the GX Manual An outdoor antenna typically increases received signal by 15 dB to 25 dB Note that Ethernet and WiFi connections have priority over the cellular connection Even when the available Ethernet or WiFi connection does not have a good connection to the internet There is no automatic detection in place which in such ...

Page 7: ...support is also coming soon 7 2 Notes regarding regional coverage A good reference to check frequencies is GSM World Coverage Map 8 Technical Data Outer dimensions LxWxH 106 42 5 22 mm Drawing Voltage range 8 70 VDC Power draw 2 5 W while 2G 3G data transfer 1 0 W in idle mode 0 4 W if GPS is enabled Recommended fuse size 500 mA 12 V 250 mA 24 V 100 mA 48 V Wire gauge power cable 0 5 1 5mm AWG 28 ...

Page 8: ...MA Male Straight Frequencies 800 900 1800 1900 2100 MHz Signal Gain 3 dbi Active GPS Antenna Part number GSM900200100 Mounting option Magnet Cable Type Rg 174 Cable Length 3 0 m Connector SMA Male Straight Frequency 1575 42 MHz Impedance 50 Ω From https www victronenergy com live Victron Energy Permanent link https www victronenergy com live venus os gx lte rev 1593085154 Last update 2020 06 25 13...

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