Multi-Tech MTCDT-L4N1 User Manual
®
Conduit
Cat 4 for North
America
MTCDT-L4N1 Hardware Guide
CONDUIT CAT 4 FOR NORTH AMERICA
Conduit Cat 4 for North America
Model: MTCDT-L4N1
Part Number: S000733 rev. 1.2
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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-L4N1 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Backpanel Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 11
LED Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 – Power Draw ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Power Draw................................................................................................................................................................. 14
MTCDT-L4N1 with Modem and No Accessory Cards................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 4 – Antenna Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
Wieson Antenna.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 5 – 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........................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing a Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to the Debug Interface............................................................................................................................. 19
Restoring User Defined Settings ................................................................................................................................. 20
Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Powering Up the Device.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Dual Carrier Firmware for Cellular Radio.................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 6 – Regulatory & Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 22
47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices ................................................................................................................. 22
FCC Interference Notice .............................................................................................................................................. 22
FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MTSMC-L4N1 and MTSMC-L4N1-U ............................................................................................................................ 23
FCC Parts 22H, 24E, 27, and 90................................................................................................................................. 23
Industry Canada Class B Notice................................................................................................................................... 24
Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
User Responsibility...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Power Supply Caution ................................................................................................................................................. 25
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Device Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Vehicle Safety.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Notice regarding Compliance with FCC, EU, and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure........................... 26
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence (RF) ................................................................................................ 27
Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 27
Potential interference............................................................................................................................................... 27
Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 7 – Environmental Notices........................................................................................................................ 29
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement .............................................................................................. 29
WEEE Directive.......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........................................................................ 29
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 30
REACH Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Registration of Substances........................................................................................................................................ 30
Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) ...................................................... 31
Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards ......................................................................... 32
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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-NF AT
Commands Reference Guide
Lists AT Commands and parameters used to configure your
device. (Applies to L4E1 and L4N1 - Cat 4 devices)
S000733
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
Power Supply 1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable
blades
1 - NAM blade/plug
Cables 1 - Micro USB Cable
1 - Ethernet Cable RJ45 6-ft.
Antennas 2 - LTE SMA (for Conduit LTE only), 1 - GPS antenna, and
1 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna
Antennas* 2 - LTE SMA (for Conduit LTE only), 1 - GPS antenna, and
1 - Wi-Fi/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).
Note: GNSS or WiFi/Bluetooth antennas are not included with MTCDT-240 A/L.
Product Build Options
Product Description Region
MTCDT-L4N1-240A-US LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway w/ US Accessory Kit
(AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-240L-US LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway w/ US Accessory Kit
(AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-246A-915-US LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz,
GNSS w/ US Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
MTCDT-L4N1-246A-US LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway, GNSS w/ US
Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-246L-915-US LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz,
GNSS w/ US Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
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US/Canada
US/Canada
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Description Region
MTCDT-L4N1-246L-US LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway, GNSS w/ US
Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-247A LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway, GNSS+WiFi/BT
(AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-247A-915-US LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz,
GNSS+WiFi/BT w/ US Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-247A-US LTE Category 4 mPower Programmable Gateway, GNSS+WiFi/BT w/
US Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-247L-US LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway, GNSS+WiFi/BT w/ US
Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-247L-915-US LTE Category 4 mLinux Programmable Gateway 8-channel, 915 MHz,
GNSS+WiFi/BT w/ US Accessory Kit (AT&T/Verizon)
MTCDT-L4N1-246ASTARTERKIT-915
MTCDT-L4N1-247ASTARTERKIT-915
LTE Category 4 Conduit IoT Starter Kit for LoRa Technology, 8-channel,
915 MHz w/ GNSS (AT&T/Verizon)
LTE Category 4 Conduit IoT Starter Kit for LoRa Technology, 8-channel,
915 MHz w/ GNSS+Wi-Fi/BT (AT&T/Verizon)
Note:
The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTCDT-L4N1.Rx, where R is revision and x is the
revision number.
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
US/Canada
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SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 2 – Specifications
MTCDT-L4N1 Specifications
Category Description
General
Performance LTE FDD Cat. 4, 3GPP release 10
HSPA+ with GPRS fallback
Frequency Bands (MHz) 4G LTE: B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71
3G: B2, B4, B5
Cellular radio module Telit LE910C4-NF
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 drawing in Dimensions.
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
Certifications
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SPECIFICATIONS
Category Description
Radio & EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B/IC Class B
Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 2nd Ed.
Telecom Approvals AT&T / Verizon
1
UL Listed @ 40° C, limited by AC power supply. UL Recognized @ 65° C for Conduit LTE devices 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 9 to 32 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
Dimensions
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