MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series Router User Guide
MULTICONNECT® RCELL 100 SERIES ROUTER USER GUIDE MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series Router User Guide Model: MTR-EV3 Part Number: S000582 Version: 1.0.4 Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the specific and express prior written permission signed by an executive officer of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2014 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
CONTENTS Contents Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5 About MultiConnect rCell 100 Series Router................................................................................................................ 5 Documentation ..........................................................................................................................................................
CONTENTS FCC Interference Notice .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 20 REACH Statement .......................................................................................................................................................
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Overview About MultiConnect rCell 100 Series Router This guide describes the MultiConnect rCell 100 Series router. The rCell family of routers is carrier approved and ready-to-deploy. You can use your device to provide secure data communication between many types of devices that use legacy as well as the latest communication technologies. Some device models support: ■ GPS The router has an integrated cellular modem and includes 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and RS-232 serial connectivity.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Descriptions of LEDs The top panel contains the following LEDs: ■ Power and Status LEDs—The Power LED indicates that DC power is present and the Status LED blinks when the unit is functioning normally. ■ Modem LEDs—Two modem LEDs indicate carrier detection and link status. ■ Signal LEDs—Three signal LEDs display the signal strength level of the wireless connection. ■ Ethernet LEDs—These LEDs are not on the top panel. See the section Ethernet LED Descriptions for descriptions of these LEDs.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Side Panels The device has connectors on either side. The figures that follow show the connectors available on your model. A side panel of the device follows: Not all models have a GPS connector. The figure that follows shows the other side of the device.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Specifications MTR-EV3 Category Description General Performance CDMA2000 1xRTT EV-DO Rev. A (backward compatible to EV-DO Rev. 0 and CDMA 1x networks) Frequency Bands Dual-Band 800/1900 MHz Radio Cellular Telit DE910-DUAL Speed Packet Data Up to 3.1 Mbps downlink Up to 1.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Category EMC Compliance Description FCC Part 15B Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 Network Compliance Aeris Sprint Verizon Radio Compliance FCC Part 22 FCC Part 24 RSS 132 RSS 133 Warranty Two years *UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by power supply. UL Certification does not apply or extend to an ambient above 40° C and has not been evaluated by UL for ambient greater than 40° C. UL has evaluated this device for use in ordinary locations only.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Dimensions 10 MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series Router User Guide
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power Draw MTR-EV3 Cellular call box connection no data (amps) Average measured current (amps) at maximum power Peak TX amplitude current (amps) Total inrush charge measured in MilliCoulombs (mC) US Cellular 800 MHz 0.255 0.818 0.900 1.71 US PCS 1900 MHz 0.255 0.848 0.924 1.71 US Cellular 800 MHz 0.2 0.630 0.7 2.65 US PCS 1900 MHz 0.2 0.646 0.716 2.65 US Cellular 800 MHz 0.069 0.188 0.232 4.27 US PCS 1900 MHz 0.069 0.194 0.24 4.
SAFETY WARNINGS Safety Warnings Lithium Battery ■ A lithium battery located within the product provides backup power for the timekeeping. This battery has an estimated life expectancy of ten years. ■ When this battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be incorrect. If the battery fails, the board must be sent back to Multi-Tech Systems for battery replacement. ■ Lithium cells and batteries are subject to the Provisions for International Transportation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
SAFETY WARNINGS pacemakers and defibrillators from cellular devices. This test method is part of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (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.
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CELLULAR INFORMATION Cellular Information Antenna System Cellular Devices The cellular/wireless performance depends on the implementation and antenna design. The integration of the antenna system into the product is a critical part of the design process; therefore, it is essential to consider it early so the performance is not compromised. If changes are made to the device's certified antenna system, then recertification will be required by specific network carriers.
INSTALLING AND USING THE ROUTER Installing and Using the Router Installing the Router 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. To use the router’s cellular features, connect a suitable antenna to the antenna connector. Using an Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to the ETHERNET connector on the back of the router and the other end to your computer, either directly or through a switch or hub.
INSTALLING AND USING THE ROUTER Setting up GPS If your model can support a GPS, see the online help file for information on working with a GPS. Resetting the Device To reset the device, when desired: 1. 2. 3. 4. Find the hole in the panel labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the case. To access the reset button, find a pin or similar thin object that can fit through the reset hole. Use the pin to quickly press and release the RESET button. Release the pin from the reset button.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Information Notice for Devices that Use Aeris Radios One component of your device is a radio. A radio algorithm prevents your device from repeatedly attempting to connect to the network when the radio: ■ cannot establish a packet data connection or ■ fails to access the application server. When writing applications for your devices, ensure that your applications do not interfere with the radio's connection retry algorithm.
REGULATORY INFORMATION 1. 2. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. FCC Interference Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc Certificate of Compliance 2011/65/EU Multi-Tech Systems confirms that its embedded products comply with the chemical concentration limitations set forth in the directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS).
REGULATORY INFORMATION REACH Statement Registration of Substances After careful review of the legislation and specifically the definition of an “article” as defined in EC Regulation 1907/2006, Title II, Chapter 1, Article 7.1(a)(b), it is our current view Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products would be considered as “articles”. In light of the definition in § 7.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards In accordance with China's Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech Systems Inc.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) 依照中国标准的有毒有害物质信息 根据中华人民共和国信息产业部 (MII) 制定的电子信息产品 (EIP) 标准－中华人民共和国《电子信息产品污染 控制管理办法》（第 39 号），也称作中国 RoHS, 下表列出了 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
