Multitech Conduit MTCDT-L4E1 Hardware Manual

®

Conduit

MTCDT-L4E1 Hardware Guide

Cat 4 for EU/UK

CONDUIT® HARDWARE GUIDE

Conduit®Hardware Guide

Model: MTCDT-L4E1

Part Number: S000731

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CONTENTS

Contents

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

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Product Kit Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Product Build Options ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 – Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 8

MTCDT-L4E1 Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8

Mechanical Drawing.................................................................................................................................................... 10

Backpanel Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 11

LED Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3 – Power Draw ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Power Draw................................................................................................................................................................. 13

MTCDT-L4E1-247A with Modem and No Accessory Cards .................................................................................... 13

Chapter 4 – Antenna Information .......................................................................................................................... 14

Wieson Antenna.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Chapter 5 – Frequency Information ....................................................................................................................... 15

Frequency Bands for Conduit...................................................................................................................................... 15

Frequency and Power Information for WiFi/Bluetooth.............................................................................................. 15

Frequency and Power Information for LoRa............................................................................................................... 15

Transmission Output Power ...................................................................................................................................... 15

For Telit LE910C4-EU (L4E1)...................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 6 – Setting up and Configuring the Device ................................................................................................ 16

Install and Connect Conduit Hardware....................................................................................................................... 16

Installing a Mini SIM Card ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces.............................................................................................................................. 17

Installing a Micro SD Card ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Installing a Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Connecting to the Debug Interface............................................................................................................................. 19

Restoring User Defined Settings ................................................................................................................................. 19

Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................... 20

Powering Up the device.............................................................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 7 – Regulatory & Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 21

EMC, Safety, and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Compliance .............................................................................. 21

Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

User Responsibility...................................................................................................................................................... 21

Power Supply Caution ................................................................................................................................................. 21

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Device Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Vehicle Safety.............................................................................................................................................................. 22

Notice regarding Compliance with FCC, EU, and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure........................... 22

Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofré quence (RF)................................................................................................ 23

Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 24

Potential interference ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 24

Chapter 8 – Environmental Notices ........................................................................................................................ 25

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement .............................................................................................. 25

WEEE Directive.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........................................................................ 25

Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 25

REACH Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

Registration of Substances........................................................................................................................................ 26

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) ...................................................... 27

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards ......................................................................... 28

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 – Product Overview

Introduction

Conduit®is a programmable gateway that uses an open Linux development environment to enable machine-to­machine (M2M) connectivity using various wireless interfaces. It also provides an online application store for
industrial things as a platform for developers to provision and manage their gateway and associated sensors and
devices.

Documentation

The following documentation is available at https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit.

Document Description Part Number

Hardware Guide This document provides overview, safety and regulatory

information, design considerations, schematics, and general
hardware information.

Software Guide This document provides instructions and information on how

to properly configure your device through its user interface.

API Developer Guide You can use the Conduit API to manage configurations, poll

statistics, and issue commands. Documentation is available on
the MultiTech Developer Resources website at:

http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/aep/conduit­aep-api/.

Telit LE910C4-EU AT
Commands Reference Guide

Lists AT Commands and parameters used to configure your
device. (Applies to L4E1 and L4N1 - Cat 4 devices)

S000731

S000727

N/A

80502ST10950A

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Kit Contents

Your Product Kit includes the following (varies with model):

Device 1 - MTCDT-Conduit

Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable

blades

1 - NAM blade/plug

1 - EURO blade/plug

1 - UK blade/plug

Cables 1 - Micro USB Cable

1 - Ethernet Cable RJ45 6-ft.

Antennas* 1 - Hepta Band SMA (for non-LTE devices) or 2 - LTE

SMA (for Conduit LTE only), 1 - GPS antenna, and 1 - Wi­Fi/Bluetooth antenna

Customer Notices Quick Start*

Registration Card

Feet 4 - Clear Adhesive Feet

Additional 1 - Promotional screwdriver

Note: *HEPTA or LTE antennas are not included with MTCDT-246 or 247A/L (No Radio versions).

Product Build Options

Product Description Region

MTCDT-L4E1-247A-868-EU-GBLTE Cat 4 AEP Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz, w/ GNSS,

MTAC-LORA-H-868 mCard, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and US/EU/UK Accessory
Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-246A-868-EU-GBLTE Cat 4 AEP Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz, w/ GNSS,

MTAC-LORA-H-868 mCard, and US/EU/UK Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-247A-EU-GB LTE Cat 4 AEP Programmable Gateway, w/ GNSS, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth,

and US/EU/UK Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-246A-EU-GB LTE Cat 4 AEP Programmable Gateway w/ GNSS and US/EU/UK

Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-240A-EU-GB LTE Category 4 AEP Programmable Gateway w/ US/EU/UK Accessory

Kit

EU/UK

EU/UK

EU/UK

EU/UK

EU/UK

MTCDT-L4E1-247L-868-EU-GBLTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz

w/ GNSS, MTAC-LORA-H-868 mCard, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and US/EU/UK
Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-246L-868-EU-GBLTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 868 MHz

w/ GNSS, MTAC-LORA-H-868 mCard, and US/EU/UK Accessory Kit

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EU/UK

EU/UK

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description Region

MTCDT-L4E1-247L-EU-GB LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway w/ GNSS, WiFi/BT,

and EU/UK Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-246L-EU-GB LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway, w/ GNSS and

US/EU/UK Accessory Kit

MTCDT-L4E1-240L-EU-GB LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway w/ US/EU/UK

Accessory Kit

Note:

The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTCDT-L4E1.Rx, where R is revision and x is the
revision number.

EU/UK

EU/UK

EU/UK

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SPECIFICATIONS

Chapter 2 – Specifications

MTCDT-L4E1 Specifications

Category Description

General

Performance LTE FDD Cat. 4, 3GPP release 10

HSPA+ with GPRS fallback

Frequency Bands (MHz) 4G LTE: B3(1800), B7(2600), B20(800), B1(2100), B8(900), B28A (700)

3G: B1(2100), B3(1800), B8(900)

2G: B3(1800), B8(900)

Cellular radio module Telit LE910C4-EU

Cellular packet data Up to 150 Mbps downlink (Theoretical maximum - actual

performance may be affected by multiple environmental factors.)

Up to 50 Mbps uplink (See above note.)

Diversity/MIMO Rx Diversity and MIMO DL 2x2

SMS over IMS Point-to-Point messaging, Mobile terminated SMS, Mobile originated

SMS

Physical Description

Dimensions See the Conduit Demensions Drawing

Weight 15.6 oz. (442.25 grams) with no accessory cards installed

Connectors

Connectors 1 USB device micro Type B debug port

1 RJ-45 Ethernet port

1 USB 2.0 port

2 cellular antenna connectors

1 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connector

1 GPS antenna connector

Power Requirements

Input Voltage 9-32 Volts

Power Draw See Conduit Power Draw

Environment

Operating Environment -30° to +70° C

Storage Environment -40° to +85° C

Relative Humidity 20 to 90% non-condensing

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SPECIFICATIONS

Category Description

Certifications

Radio & EMC Compliance CE Mark, RED (EU)

Safety Compliance IEC60950-1(EU)

Telecom Approvals EU carriers

1

UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by AC power supply. UL Recognized @ 65° C for Conduit LTE devices within IP67

enclosure or when used with the fused DC power cable, part number FPC-532-DC.

Installation in outdoor locations or ambient above 70° C has not been evaluated by UL. UL Certification does not
apply or extend to use in outdoor applications.

Optional power must be UL Listed ITE power supply marked LPS or Class 2 rated 12 VDC, 5A. Certification does not
apply or extend to Voltages outside certified range, and has not been evaluated by UL for operating voltages
beyond tested range.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical Drawing

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Backpanel Connectors

Label Description

CELL, AUX Cellular antenna inputs.

CELL - Primary.
AUX - Diversity.

AP1, AP2 Slots for MultiTech accessory cards. You can install an accessory card in either slot. Both slots

can be occupied at one time. An exception is an SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) card,
which can be used only in the AP1 slot.

USB DEVICE User-defined, high-speed 480 Mbps, standard USB 2.0 Micro B connector. Use this port to

connect the Conduit to a computer or another device. By default, this port is a serial port
terminal interface, but you can program it to act as another device such as a mass storage
device or an Ethernet port.

E-NET RJ-45 receptacle for standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T.

Caution: Ethernet ports and command ports are not designed to be connected to a public
telecommunication network or used outside the building or campus.

USB HOST High-speed, standard USB 2.0 Type A connector. 500mA maximum current draw. You can

plug into the Host port a device such as a flash drive, camera, or printer if the Linux kernel
has the appropriate driver.

Power 9-32 Vdc power receptacle for provided power cord.

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SPECIFICATIONS

LED Descriptions

Conduit mLinux Model Front Panel

Conduit Application Model Front Panel

Label Name Description

PWR Power Solid (constant) green if unit is on indicating that DC power is present.

STATUS Power Status Default condition: LED blinks when mLinux is fully loaded.

LS Link Status Varies with radio model.

A-B-C-D -- These 4 LEDs are user-specified. Present on the Conduit mLinux model only.

CD Carrier Detect This LED is on when a cellular data connection is made. Present on the

Conduit Application model only.

Signal Signal Strength These 3 LEDs display the strength of the cellular signal. Present on the

Conduit Application model only.

If a cellular radio is installed, the typical LS (Link Status) LED behavior is the following:

OFF - No power to the cellular radio
Continuously Lit - Not registered
Slow Blink (-0.2Hz) - Registered or connected

On the back of the Conduit, the RJ-45 Ethernet LEDs (located at the bottom of the connector) are defined as
follows:

Orange LED (lower-left) indicated activity/link. Blinks when there is transmit and receive on the
Ethernet link. It shows a steady light when there is a valid Ethernet connection.

Green LED (lower-right) indicates link speed. Lit when Ethernet is linked at 100Mbps. If not lit, Ethernet
is linked at 10 Mbps.

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Chapter 3 – Power Draw

Power Draw

MTCDT-L4E1-247A with Modem and No Accessory Cards

POWER DRAW

Radio Protocol Cellular Connection

no data (mA)

9.0 Volts

eGSM 900 MHz 163 423 1,650 5.25

WCDMA 162 617 728 5.25

LTE 236 602 688 5.25

12.0 Volts

eGSM 900 MHz 154 326 1,210 4.68

WCDMA 141 489 584 4.68

LTE 175 465 556 5.68

24.0 volts

eGSM 900 MHz 104 191 635 3.63

WCDMA 95 282 360 3.63

LTE 115 265 316 3.63

1

Tx Pulse: The average peak current during a GSM850 transmission burst period. The transmission burst duration
for GSM850 can vary, depending on what transmission scheme is being deployed (GPRS Class 8, Class 10, GSM,
etc.).

Measured Current at
Max Power (mA)

TX Pulse (AVG)
Amplitude Current
for GSM850 or Peak
Current (mA)

1

Total Inrush Charge

2

(mC)

2

Total Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on expressed in Millicoulombs (mC).

Note:

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into the power source when
determining product load.

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ANTENNA INFORMATION

Chapter 4 – Antenna Information

Wieson Antenna

Devices were approved with the following antenna:

Manufacturer: Wieson

Description: LTE GY115HT467-017

Model Number: 11320Y11194A1

MultiTech ordering information:

Model Quantity

ANLTE2-2HRA 1

ANLTE2-10HRA 10

ANLTE2-50HRA 50

Antenna Specifications

Category Description

Frequency Range .069~0.96GHz, 1.71~2.17GHz, 2.3GHz~2.69GHz

Impedance 50 Ohms

VSWR VSWR should not exceed 3:1 at any point across the bands of operation

Peak Gain 3.8 dBi

Radiation Omni-directional

Polarization Linear Vertical

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Chapter 5 – Frequency Information

Frequency Bands for Conduit

Cellular Radio Frequencies

FREQUENCY INFORMATION

LE910C4-EU

L4E1

2G: B3(1800), B8(900), 3G: B1(2100), B3(1800),
B8(900), 4G: B3(1800), B7(2600), B20(800),
B1(2100), B8(900), B28A(700)

Frequency and Power Information for WiFi/Bluetooth

Operating Frequency RF Output Power

802.11b: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz 19.1 dBm

802.11g: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz 19.9 dBm

802.11n: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz 19.9 dBm

802.11a: 5150 MHz – 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz – 5725 MHz 13.5 dBm

802.11n: 5150 MHz – 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz – 5725 MHz 13.6 dBm

BT/BLE: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz 10.1 dBm

Frequency and Power Information for LoRa

Operating Frequency RF Output Power

FCC Part 15C: 923.3 MHz – 927.5 MHz (USA) 25.1 dBm

EN 300 220-2: 863.1 MHz – 869.9 MHz (Europe) 14 dBm

Transmission Output Power

For Telit LE910C4-EU (L4E1)

Band Power Class

2G: LB 1 (33dBm)

2G: HB 4 (30dBm)

3G: TD-SCDMA - All bands Class 3 (24dBm)

4G: LTE FDD & TDD - All bands Class 3 (23dBm @1RB)

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SETTING UP AND CONFIGURING THE DEVICE

Chapter 6 – Setting up and Configuring the Device

Install and Connect Conduit Hardware

To install and cable the device:

1. Install a Mini SIM card.

2. Install a Micro SD card (optional).

3. Install a battery (optional).

4. Connect the supplied antenna to the CELL connector on the back of the device.

5. Use the Ethernet connector to connect the Conduit to the device used to administer the Conduit.

6. Install any mCard accessory cards into a slot at the back of the device. Refer to Installing an mCard

Accessory Card for instructions.

7. Depending on the accessory card type, attach any antennas or cables for use with the card.

8. Connect the power cord to an outlet or power strip and to the power adapter.

9. Connect the power adapter to the barrel jack on the back panel of the device. The Power LED comes on

immediately after power is applied. Wait for the Status LED to begin blinking.

Installing a Mini SIM Card

You need:

Phillips screwdriver
Mini SIM card (2FF form factor)

To install or replace the SIM card:

1. Disconnect power to the Conduit, if it is connected.

2. At the front of the Conduit housing, remove the screw that secures the nameplate to the housing and

remove the nameplate.

3. Locate the SIM card holder in the upper right corner of the opening. If a SIM card is installed and needs to

be removed, slide it out of the SIM card holder.

4. Gently push the new SIM card into SIM card holder face up with the cut corner to the right and the SIM

contacts facing toward the Conduit’s interior.

5. If not installing a battery or micro SD card, reattach the MultiTech nameplate to the Conduit using the

screw removed in Step 2.

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Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces

The accessory card interface on the Conduit base board has the following interface options:

Interface Description

I2C Used by all accessory cards. I2C is required for

Electronic Identification (EID) support on the accessory
card but can be used for other I2C devices. It should
supports standard (100 kHz) and/or fast (400 kHz) clock
speeds.

The I2C interface reserves the full block of EEPROM
address space for Electronic ID support, so we
recommend that you not attach any other EEPROM
devices to the interface. We recommend that you use a
24C04 part, because both address bits of the 24C04 are
connected to the AP interface allowing you to identify
four separate accessory port (AP) cards in a system.

Serial UART Serial UART with HW flow control used by Serial

inteface based Accessory Cards

SDIO interface and/or SPI Interface AP1 has option for SDIO or SPI interface, based on what

Accessory Card is installed. AP2 supports only SPI based
Accessory Cards.

GPIO Additional control pins for certain Accessory Cards.

Interrupts Software defined interrupts. Can also be used as

additional control pins.

PPS GPS generated Pulse-Per-Second signal used for

software timing. Default is 1 pulse/sec.

USB 2.0 A standard USB 2.0 High Speed interface for USB based

Accessory Cards.

5 VDC 1 Amp supply Used by all accessory cards.

3.3 VDC 1 Amp supply Used by all accessory cards.

For accessory card specifications, regulatory content, and installation information, see the Accessory Card
information.

Installing a Micro SD Card

You need:

Phillips screwdriver
MicroSD memory card

To install or replace the SD card:

1. Disconnect power to the Conduit, if it is connected.

2. At the front of the Conduit, remove the screw that secures the MultiTech nameplate.

3. Locate the SD card at the left side of the opening on the underside of the PC board.

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4. If an SD card is already installed, gently push on the card to release it from its setting and remove it from

the housing with your fingers.

5. With the new SD card contacts facing up and toward the interior of the device, gently push the card into

the slot to secure it.

6. Reattach the MultiTech nameplate to the housing using the screw removed in step 2.

Installing a Battery

The battery is located in the Conduit housing.

You need:

Phillips screwdriver
If replacing a battery, non-metal tweezers or similar object
CR1632 standard coin lithium battery

To install or replace the battery:

1. If connected, disconnect power to the Conduit.

2. At the front of the Conduit housing, remove the screw that secures the MultiTech nameplate to the

housing.

3. The battery holder is located at the right side of the opening on the underside of the PC board. To

remove an existing battery, use non-metal tweezers as necessary.

4. Orient the new battery so that the positive (+) pole is facing down. Use your fingers or non-metal

tweezers to insert the battery into the holder.

5. Reattach the MultiTech nameplate to the housing using the screw removed in Step 2.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if this battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to

instructions.

Note:

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ATTENTION: Risque d’explosion si vous remplacez la batterie par un mod èle incompatible. Jetez

les piles usagées selon les instructions.

Connecting to the Debug Interface

You need:

Phillips screwdriver
Standard USB Micro B cable

To connect the debug cable:

1. Disconnect power to the Conduit, if it is connected.

2. At the front of the Conduit housing, remove the screw that secures the MultiTech nameplate to the

housing.

3. Locate the USB debug cable connector in the center of the opening.

4. Connect the USB Micro B cable to the debug connector.

5. Connect the Type A end of the USB cable to the host.

6. From the host, use an application such as TeraTerm with a baud rate of 115,200. If the USB driver does

not automatically install, do the following:

a. Unplug the USB cable.
b. Go to the following web site to download and install the appropriate USB driver:

https://www.maxlinear.com/support/design-tools/software-drivers

c. Plug the USB cable back into the housing.

7. From the host, access the Conduit's USB COM port.

Restoring User Defined Settings

You need:

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

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To restore user defined settings for an AEP device:

1. Locate the hole in the panel labeled RESET. The reset button is recessed into the housing.

2. Use the pin to press in the button for between 3 to 29 seconds, then release the reset button.

If you do not press in the button long enough, the device will reset, but the user defined settings
will not be restored.

If you hold it too long (30 seconds or longer), factory default settings will be restored.

Note: The RESET button is in the same location on all Conduit models.

Resetting the Device

You need:

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

The following is the default condition for the RESET button on the Conduit. You can program a change to the
behavior of the button if needed.

To reset the device:

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

2. For AEP: Use the pin to press the RESET button for less than 3 seconds, then release. The device reboots.

For mLinux: Press and hold the RESET button for less than 5 seconds, then release. Holding it beyond 5

seconds resets an mLinux device to factory defaults.

3. The status LED will keep blinking normally for a couple of seconds until the unit resets. Then the status

light will stay solid while the device reboots. Once finished, the status will resume blinking normally.

Powering Up the device

CAUTION: Use only the power cord provided with the device. Using any other power cord voids the warranty

and can damage the device.

To power up the device:

1. Install the desired MultiTech accessory card or cards into the slots at the back of the device. Refer to the

appropriate installation documentation for the accessory card.

2. Connect the power cord to an outlet or power strip and to the power adapter.

3. Connect the power adapter to the barrel jack on the back panel of the device.

4. Verify power.

The Power LED comes on immediately after power is applied.
The device takes a short time to boot up when you apply power.

5. Connect the device to the controlling device through the Ethernet connector or the USB connector on the

back panel.

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REGULATORY & SAFETY INFORMATION

Chapter 7 – Regulatory & Safety Information

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

The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:

Council Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment;
and
Council Directive 2014/53/EU on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity.

MultiTech declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be requested at https://support.multitech.com.

Lithium Battery

A lithium battery (3V, coin cell, CR1632) 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.
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 Model Regulations, Special Provision A45 of the ICAO-TI/IATA­DGR (Air), Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code, and Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID (Road and
Rail Europe).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if this battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to

instructions.

Attention: Risque d'explosion si vous remplacez la batterie par un modèle incompatible. Jetez les piles usagées

selon les instructions.

User Responsibility

Respect all local regulations for operating your wireless device. Use the security features to block unauthorized use
and theft.

Power Supply Caution

CAUTION: Do not replace the power supply with one designed for another product; doing so can damage the

modem and void your warranty. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION: Pour garantir une protection continue contre les risques d'incendie, remplacez les fusibles

uniquement par des fusibles du même type et du même calibre. L'adaptateur doit être installé à proximité de
l'appareil et doit être facilement accessible.

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Device Maintenance

Do not attempt to disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

When maintaining your device:

Do not misuse the device. Follow instructions on proper operation and only use as intended. Misuse could
make the device inoperable, damage the device and/or other equipment, or harm users.

Do not apply excessive pressure or place unnecessary weight on the device. This could result in damage to
the device or harm to users.

Do not use this device in explosive or hazardous environments unless the model is specifically approved for
such use. The device may cause sparks. Sparks in explosive areas could cause explosion or fire and may
result in property damage, severe injury, and/or death.

Do not expose your device to any extreme environment where the temperature or humidity 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 travel cards, or other magnetic media. The
information contained on discs or cards may be affected by the device.

Using accessories, such as antennas, that MultiTech has not authorized or that are not compliant with
MultiTech's accessory specifications may invalidate the warranty.

If the device is not working properly, contact MultiTech Technical Support.

Vehicle Safety

When using your device in a vehicle:

Do not use this device while driving.
Respect national regulations on the use of cellular devices in vehicles.
If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, operating the wireless device could interfere with the vehicle’s

electronics. To avoid such problems, use qualified personnel to install the device. The installer should verify
the vehicle electronics are protected from interference.

Using an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn is not permitted on public roads.
UL evaluated this device for use in ordinary locations only. UL did NOT evaluate this device for installation in

a vehicle or other outdoor locations. UL Certification does not apply or extend to use in vehicles or outdoor
applications.

Notice regarding Compliance with FCC, EU, and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure

The antenna intended for use with this unit meets the requirements for mobile operating configurations and for
fixed mounted operations, as defined in 2.1091 of the FCC rules for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device
also meets the European RF exposure requirements of EN 62311. If an alternate antenna is used, consult user
documentation for required antenna specifications.

Compliance of the device with the FCC, EU and IC rules regarding RF Exposure was established and is given with
the maximum antenna gain as specified above for a minimum distance of 20 cm between the devices radiating

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structures (the antenna) and the body of users. Qualification for distances closer than 20 cm (portable operation)
would require re-certification.

Wireless devices could generate radiation. Other nearby electronic devices, like microwave ovens, may also
generate additional radiation to the user causing a higher level of RF exposure.

Radio Frequency (RF) Safety

Due to the possibility of radio frequency (RF) interference, it is important that you follow any special regulations
regarding the use of radio equipment. Follow the safety advice given below.

Operating your device close to other electronic equipment may cause interference if the equipment is
inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.

Different industries and businesses restrict the use of cellular devices. Respect restrictions on the use of
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 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 radiofréquence (RF)

À cause du risque d'interférences de radiofréquence (RF), il est important de respecter toutes les réglementations
spéciales relatives aux équipements radio. Suivez les conseils de sécurité ci-dessous.

Utiliser l'appareil à proximité d'autres équipements électroniques peut causer des interférences si les
équipements ne sont pas bien protégés. Respectez tous les panneaux d'avertissement et les
recommandations du fabricant.

Certains secteurs industriels et certaines entreprises limitent l'utilisation des appareils cellulaires. Respectez
ces restrictions relatives aux équipements radio dans les dépôts de carburant, dans les usines de produits
chimiques, ou dans les zones où des dynamitages sont en cours. Suivez les restrictions relatives à chaque
type d'environnement où vous utiliserez l'appareil.

Ne placez pas l'antenne en extérieur.
Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les avions. L'utilisation d'appareils électroniques portables en avion est

illégale: elle peut fortement perturber le fonctionnement de l'appareil et désactiver le réseau cellulaire. S'il
ne respecte pas cette consigne, le responsable peut voir son accès aux services cellulaires suspendu ou
interdit, peut être poursuivi en justice, ou les deux.

Éteignez votre appareil sans fil à proximité des pompes à essence ou de diesel avant de remplir le réservoir
de votre véhicule de carburant.

Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les hôpitaux ou dans toutes les zones où des appareils médicaux sont
susceptibles d'être utilisés.

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Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices

Potential interference

Radio frequency energy (RF) from cellular devices can interact with some electronic devices. This is
electromagnetic interference (EMI). The FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure EMI of implanted
cardiac 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.

Precautions for pacemaker wearers

If EMI occurs, it could affect a pacemaker in one of three ways:

Stop the pacemaker from delivering the stimulating pulses that regulate the heart's rhythm.
Cause the pacemaker to deliver the pulses irregularly.
Cause the pacemaker to ignore the heart's own rhythm and deliver pulses at a fixed rate.

Based on current research, cellular devices do not pose a significant 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
jacket pocket directly over the pacemaker).

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Chapter 8 – Environmental Notices

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement

Note: This statement may be used in documentation for your final product applications.

WEEE Directive

The WEEE Directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers to take­back electronics products at the end of their useful life. 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 collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

The symbol shown 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 will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

July, 2005

Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

Certificate of Compliance

2015/863

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that its embedded products comply with the chemical concentration limitations
set forth in the directive 2015/863 of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS).

These MultiTech products do not contain the following banned chemicals1:

Lead, [Pb] < 1000 PPM
Mercury, [Hg] < 100 PPM
Cadmium, [Cd] < 100 PPM
Hexavalent Chromium, [Cr+6] < 1000 PPM
Polybrominated Biphenyl, [PBB] < 1000 PPM

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Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, [PBDE] < 1000 PPM
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): < 1000 ppm
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): < 1000 ppm
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): < 1000 ppm
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): < 1000 ppm

Environmental considerations:

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) =1
Maximum Soldering temperature = 260C (in SMT reflow oven)

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.

REACH Statement

Registration of Substances

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that none of its products or packaging contain any of the Substances of Very

High Concern (SVHC) on the REACH Candidate List, in a concentration above the 0.1% by weight allowable limit

The latest 197 substances restricted per the REACH Regulation were last updated January 2019. Refer to the
following for the most current candidate list of substances: http://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table.

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

依依照照中中国国标标准准的的有有毒毒有有害害物物质质信信息息

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. 产品中可能含有的有毒
物质 (TS) 或有害物质 (HS) 的名称及含量水平方面的信息。

有有害害//有有毒毒物物质质//元元素素

成成分分名名称称

印刷电路板

电阻器

电容器

铁氧体磁环

继电器/光学部件

ICs O O O O O O

二极管/晶体管

振荡器和晶振

调节器

电压传感器

变压器

扬声器

连接器

LEDs O O O O O O

铅铅 (PB) 汞汞 (Hg) 镉镉 (CD) 六六价价铬铬 (CR6+)

O O O O O O

X O O O O O

X O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

X O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

多多溴溴联联苯苯

(PBB)

多多溴溴二二苯苯醚醚

(PBDE)

螺丝、螺母以及其它五金件

交流-直流电源

软件/文档 CD

手册和纸页

底盘

X 表示所有使用类似材料的设备中有害/有毒物质的含量水平高于 SJ/Txxx-2006 限量要求。
O 表示不含该物质或者该物质的含量水平在上述限量要求之内。

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X O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

O O O O O O

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICES

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. products relative to the EIP standards set by China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII).

Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements

Name of the Component Lead

(PB)

Printed Circuit Boards O O O O O O

Resistors X O O O O O

Capacitors X O O O O O

Ferrite Beads O O O O O O

Relays/Opticals O O O O O O

ICs O O O O O O

Diodes/ Transistors O O O O O O

Oscillators and Crystals X O O O O O

Regulator O O O O O O

Voltage Sensor O O O O O O

Transformer O O O O O O

Speaker O O O O O O

Connectors O O O O O O

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium
(CD)

Hexavalent
Chromium
(CR6+)

Polybromi
nated
Biphenyl
(PBB)

Polybrominat
ed Diphenyl
Ether (PBDE)

LEDs O O O O O O

Screws, Nuts, and other
Hardware

AC-DC Power Supplies O O O O O O

Software /Documentation CDs O O O O O O

Booklets and Paperwork O O O O O O

Chassis O O O O O O

X Represents that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous
material of such component is higher than the SJ/Txxx-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.
O Represents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits.

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