Multitech MultiConnect Conduit MTCDT Hardware Manual
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MULTICONNECT® CONDUIT HARDWARE GUIDE
MultiConnect®Conduit Hardware Guide
Model: MTCDT
Part Number: S000690
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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Product Kit Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Build Options................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 – Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Conduit Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mechanical Drawing...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Backpanel Connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 10
LED Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 – Power Draw ........................................................................................................................................ 13
MTCDT-H5-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards Power Draw ....................................................................... 13
MTCDT-LEU1-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards......................................................................................... 13
MTCDT-LVW2-246 with Modem and No Accessory Cards ....................................................................................... 14
MTCDT-246A No Modem and No Accessory Cards .................................................................................................. 14
MTCDT-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw................................................................................ 16
MTCDT-LEU1-210 with Modem and no Accessory Cards Power Draw .................................................................... 16
MTCDT- LAT1-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards........................................................................................ 17
MTCDT-LVW2-210 with Modem and No Accessory Cards ....................................................................................... 17
MTCDT-210 No Modem and No Accessory Cards .................................................................................................... 18
MTCDT-LEU1-247 with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and No Accessory Cards Power Draw ....................................................... 19
Chapter 4 – Frequency Information ....................................................................................................................... 20
Frequency Bands for Conduit...................................................................................................................................... 20
Frequency and Power Information for WiFi/Bluetooth.............................................................................................. 20
Frequency and Power Information for LoRa............................................................................................................... 20
Max Radio Frequency Power for Conduit ................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 5 – Setting up and Configuring the Device ................................................................................................ 22
Install and Connect Conduit Hardware....................................................................................................................... 22
Installing a Mini SIM Card ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces.............................................................................................................................. 23
Installing a Micro SD Card........................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing a Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Connecting to the Debug Interface............................................................................................................................. 26
Restoring User Defined Settings ................................................................................................................................. 27
Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................... 27
Powering Up the device .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 6 – Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................................... 29
Conduit Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................. 29
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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.
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Product Kit Contents
Your Product Kit includes the following:
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).
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Build Options
Product Description Region
MTCDT-246L-US-EU-GB mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
MTCDT-246A-US-EU-GB Application Enablement Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
MTCDT-H5-246L-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-H5-246A-US-EU-GB HSPA+ Application Enablement Gateway using GNSS
w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LEU1-246L-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LEU1-246A-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LAT1-246L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LAT1-246A-US Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LVW2-246L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LVW2-246A-US Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Global
Global
Global
Global
Global
Global
NA
NA
NA
NA
MTCDT-LDC3-246A-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 Application Enablement
Programmable Gateway using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit
MTCDT-LDC3-246L-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mLinux Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit
MTCDT-LDC3-246A-923-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 Application Enablement
Programmable Gateway using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit
(AS 923 Channel Plan)
MTCDT-LDC3-246L-923-JP Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 mLinux Programmable Gateway
using GNSS w/Japan Acc Kit (AS 923 Channel Plan)
MTCDT-247L-US-EU-GB mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
MTCDT-247A-US-EU-GB Application Enablement Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Accessory Kit
MTCDT-H5-247L-US-EU-GB HSPA+ mLinux Programmable Gateway using GNSS and
WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-H5-247A-US-EU-GB HSPA+ Application Enablement Gateway using GNSS
and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Global
Global
Global
Global
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Product Description Region
MTCDT-LEU1-247L-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LEU1-247A-US-EU-GB Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LAT1-247L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LAT1-247A-US Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LVW2-247L-US Conduit LTE mLinux Programmable Gateway using
GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
MTCDT-LVW2-247A-US Conduit LTE Application Enablement Programmable
Gateway using GNSS and WiFi/BT w/US/EU/UK Acc Kit
Note:
The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTCDT-H5.Rx, where R is the revision and
the x is the revision number.
210 models use pervious hardware and software (not upgraded to latest version).
Global
Global
NA
NA
NA
NA
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SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 2 – Specifications
Conduit Specifications
Category Description
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 (behind nameplate)
1 RJ-45 Ethernet port
1 USB micro 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
Radio & EMC Compliance EN 55022:2010
EN 301 489
FCC Part 15 Class B
IC Class B
Safety Compliance UL/cUL 60950-1 2nd Ed.
IEC 60950-1 2nd Ed. Am. 1 and Am. 2
Telecom Approvals Based on radio installed
1
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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Mechanical Drawing
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