Multitech Conduit AP User Manual

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MTCAP-L4E1 User Guide for Europe

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CONDUIT AP MTCAP USER GUIDE FOR EUROPE

Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe

Models: MTCAP-L4E1-868-001L, MTCAP-868-001L, MTCAP-L4E1-868-001A, MTCAP-868-001A

Part Number: S000723, Version 1.0

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CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product Build Options ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Documentation Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Related Documentation .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information ............................................................................................. 7

Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................... 7

MTCAP Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 8

LoRa Transmission Output Power................................................................................................................................. 8

868 Models ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Connectors and LEDs..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Power Measurements................................................................................................................................................. 10

MTCAP-L4E1-868-001L.............................................................................................................................................. 10

MTCAP-868-001L ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3 – Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 13

Power Supply Caution ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Ports Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

General Safety............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Handling Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence (RF).............................................................................................. 14

Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 14

Potential interference............................................................................................................................................... 14

Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 14

Device Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 15

UL Notice .................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Spécifications UL ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

User Responsibility...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 4 – Labels.................................................................................................................................................. 17

Example Labels............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Chapter 5 – Setting Up Hardware........................................................................................................................... 18

Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Removing a SIM Card................................................................................................................................................ 18

Cabling the Device....................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Chapter 6 – Getting Started with mLinux Models................................................................................................... 19

Accessing the Terminal Interface................................................................................................................................ 19

Setting Time Zone, Time, and Date............................................................................................................................. 19

Setting the Custom IP Address, Network Information, and Ethernet Internet Access .............................................. 20

Configuring the Cellular Connection........................................................................................................................... 20

Starting Cellular Connection on Boot ......................................................................................................................... 21

Configuring the LoRa Network Server for mLinux ...................................................................................................... 22

Additional LoRa and mLinux Information ................................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 7 – Getting Started with AEP Models ........................................................................................................ 24

Logging in to AEP......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................. 24

Setting Date and Time................................................................................................................................................. 24

Configuring PPP........................................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting Up PPP Authentication ................................................................................................................................... 25

Entering IP Address and Network Information........................................................................................................... 25

Configuring Access ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Finishing Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 26

Using DeviceHQ for Device Management................................................................................................................... 26

Chapter 8 – Mounting the Device........................................................................................................................... 27

Mounting the Device................................................................................................................................................... 27

You will need............................................................................................................................................................. 27

Determining Location for the MTCAP....................................................................................................................... 27

Mounting the MTCAP ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 9 – Regulatory and Environmental............................................................................................................ 30

EMC, Safety, and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance .............................................................................. 30

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement .............................................................................................. 30

WEEE Directive.......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........................................................................ 30

REACH Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 31

Registration of Substances........................................................................................................................................ 31

Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 31

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards ......................................................................... 32

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) ...................................................... 33

Index...................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 – Product Overview

Overview

Conduit AP (MTCAP) connects thousands of IoT assets to the cloud using the LoRaWAN®protocol. It expands LoRa
network coverage to difficult to reach areas and is capable of packet forwarding user data between LoRa end
points and a centrally located network server on the cloud, in a data center, or a public network.

Note: Check for an updated version of this document at https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-

conduit-ap/.

Product Build Options

Product Description

MTCAP-L4E1-868-001L Conduit AP with LTE and LoRa 868 MHz using mLinux

MTCAP-868-001L Conduit AP with LoRa 868 MHz using mLinux

MTCAP-L4E1-868-001A Conduit AP with LTE and LoRa 868 MHz using AEP

MTCAP-868-001A Conduit AP with LoRa 868 MHz using AEP

Note: The complete product code may end in .Rx, where R is revision and x is the revision number. For

example, MTCAP-L4E1-868-001L-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

Important: Contact MultiTech Systems if a replacement power supply is needed. Using a different power

supply may damage the device and voids the warranty.

Documentation Overview

The following documents are available at http://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit-ap. Select your
model to find the documents specific for that device.

Document Description

Conduit AP MTCAP User Guide for Europe This document. Hardware, regulatory, and getting started

information.

Conduit AP MTCAP for mLinux Quick Start Steps for getting started with mLinux models. Ships with

the device and is available online.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Document Description

Conduit AP MTCAP for AEP Quick Start Steps for getting started with AEP models. Ships with

device and is available online.

Telit LE910 AT Commands Reference Guide For L4E1 devices, lists AT Commands and parameters used

to communicate with your device. 80502ST10950A

Related Documentation

This manual provides the basics for getting started with mLinux or AEP. For addition information, visit our
developer site at http://multitech.net and select Software > mLinux.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION

Chapter 2 – Specifications and Hardware Information

Dimensions

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SPECIFICATIONS AND HARDWARE INFORMATION

MTCAP Specifications

Category Description

General

Standards LoRaWAN 1.0.2 specifications

LTE FDD Cat 4, 3GPP release compliant (-L4E1 models only)

HSPA+ with GPRS fallback (-L4E1 models only)

RAM 256MB

Flash 256MB

Radio Frequency

ISM Band 868 MHz ISM band for Europe

4G/LTE 4G: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B28A (-L4E1 models only)

3G 3G: B1, B3, B8 (-L4E1 models only)

2G 2G: B3, B8 (-L4E1 models only)

Physical Description

Weight 1.36 kg

Dimensions Refer to Mechanical Drawings for Dimensions.

Chassis Type PC-ABS

Environment

Operating Temperature10° 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

Safety Compliance IEC 60950-1 2nd ED AM1 + AM2

1

UL listed at 40° C, limited by AC power supply. Product has been tested to +70° C excluding power supply.

CE Mark, RED (EU)

LoRa Transmission Output Power

868 Models

Max output 25 dBm

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Power Frequency On Power-up (dBm) 18 Hours After

Power-up (dBm)

27 869.525 MHz 24.18 25 125 kHz

27 869.525 MHz 24.18 24.83 250 kHz

Bandwidth

Connectors and LEDs

Note: Some features are available only on select models. The above image shows the model with all features.

For models that don't have a cellular radio, the chassis will not have a SIM slot.

Item Description

Connectors

Power 5 Volt power jack.

Ethernet RJ45 Ethernet jack.

Reset Reset button. Reboots device or restores factory defaults. Refer to Resetting the Device for

details.

WPS Reserved for future use.

SIM Cellular 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 Cellular models only. Lights when there is power to the radio. Blinks when the SIM is registered

with the carrier.

WIFI Reserved for future use.

Ethernet Link Left LED on the Ethernet connector. Blinks when data is sent or received on the Ethernet link.

Steady light when there is a valid Ethernet connection.

Ethernet Speed Right LED on the Ethernet connector. Lit when the Ethernet is linked at 100 Mbps. If not lit, the

Ethernet is linked at 10 Mbps.

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Resetting the Device

You need:

A pin, paperclip, or similar thin object that can fit into the reset hole

To reset the device:

1. Find the hole labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the case.

2. Use the pin to press and release the RESET button as follows:

Reset options:

To reboot, press RESET for less than 3 seconds.
To reboot and restore user-defined defaults (if previously set), press RESET for 3 to 29

seconds.
To reboot, restore factory settings, and erase user-defined defaults, press RESET for 30

seconds or longer.

The device restarts in commissioning mode. The system automatically removes all user
accounts.

Enter a new username and password to create your new administrative account. (Refer to
User Accounts in the appropriate software guide for details on username and password
requirements.)

Note: The device reboots when restoring settings.

Power Measurements

MTCAP-L4E1-868-001L

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 current during a GSM850 transmission burst period or HSDPA/LTE
connection. The transmission burst duration for GSM850 can vary, depending on what transmission
scheme is being deployed (GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM, etc.).

Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on.

Radio Protocol Sleep Mode

Current (If
Applicable)

Cellular
Call Box
Connectio
n, No Data

Average
Measured
Current at
Maximum
Power

TX Pulse (AVG)
Amplitude
Current for
GSM850 or
Peak Current
for HSDPA/LTE

Total Inrush
Charge
Measured in
Millicoulomb

Total
Inrush
Charge
Duration
During
Power Up

5.0 Volts

EGSM 900 MHz NA 222 mA 760 mA 2.06 Amps 1.40 mC 1.63 mS

WCDMA NA 225 mA 1.18 Amps 1.29 Amps 1.40 mC 1.63 mS

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Radio Protocol Sleep Mode

Current (If
Applicable)

Cellular
Call Box
Connectio
n, No Data

Average
Measured
Current at
Maximum
Power

TX Pulse (AVG)
Amplitude
Current for
GSM850 or
Peak Current
for HSDPA/LTE

Total Inrush
Charge
Measured in
Millicoulomb

Total
Inrush
Charge
Duration
During
Power Up

LTE NA 225 mA 1.19 Amps 1.30 Amps 1.40 mC 1.63 mS

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