Multitech MultiConnect Conduit MTCDT-LAP3 Hardware Manual

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MTCDT-LAP3 Hardware Guide (AU)

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MULTICONNECT® CONDUITTM HARDWARE GUIDE

MultiConnect®ConduitTMHardware Guide

Models: MTCDT-LAP3-246A-915-AU, MTCDT-LAP3-246A-AU

Part Number: S000718

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CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter 1 – Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Product Kit Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

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

Chapter 2 – Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Conduit Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 7

Mechanical Drawing...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Backpanel Connectors .................................................................................................................................................. 9

LED Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3 – Antenna Information .......................................................................................................................... 12

Wieson Antenna.......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Chapter 4 – Setting up and Configuring the Device ................................................................................................ 13

Install and Connect Conduit Hardware....................................................................................................................... 13

Installing a Mini SIM Card ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Accessory Port (mCard) Interfaces.............................................................................................................................. 14

Installing a Micro SD Card........................................................................................................................................... 15

Installing a Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

Connecting to the Debug Interface............................................................................................................................. 17

Restoring User Defined Settings ................................................................................................................................. 18

Resetting the Device ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Powering Up the device .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 5 – Regulatory Information ....................................................................................................................... 20

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)........................................................................................................................... 20

Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 20

REACH Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

Registration of Substances........................................................................................................................................ 21

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) ................................................................................................................ 21

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement .............................................................................................. 21

WEEE Directive.......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........................................................................ 21

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards ......................................................................... 23

Information on HS/TS Substances According to Chinese Standards (in Chinese) ...................................................... 24

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 – Product Overview

Introduction

MultiConnect®Conduit™ is a programmable gateway that uses an open Linux development environment to enable
machine-to-machine (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 typically includes the following (varies with model):

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Device 1 - MTCDT-Conduit

1

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

blades

1 - AU 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

2

Customer Notices Quick Start

Registration Card

Feet 4 - Clear Adhesive Feet

Additional 1 - Promotional screwdriver

Note 1: MTCDT-LAP3-246A-915-AU and MTCDT-LAP3-246L-915-AU include a LoRa Accessory Card.

Note 2: 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-LAP3-246A-915-AU Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 w/ 3G Fallback Application

Enablement Programmable Gateway using GNSS w/AU
Accessory Kit and LoRa Accessory Card

MTCDT-LAP3-246A-AU Conduit 4G LTE Cat 1 w/ 3G Fallback Application

Enablement Programmable Gateway using GNSS w/AU
Accessory Kit

Australia

Australia

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Chapter 2 – Specifications

Conduit Specifications

Category Description

General

Performance 4G LTE Cat 1 with 3G Fallback Release 9

Frequency Bands (MHz) 4G LTE Cat 1 FDD 2100 (B1), 850 (B5) , 900 (B8), 1800 (B3), and 700

(B28)

3G WCDMA 2100 (B1), GSM 850 (B5), and EGSM 900 (B8)

Physical Description

Dimensions See the Conduit Demensions Drawing

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

Connectors

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Environment

Operating Environment -30° to +70° C

Storage Environment -40° to +85° C

Relative Humidity 20 to 90% non-condensing

Certifications

Country Approval RCM (Australia)

Radio & EMC Compliance EN 55022:2010

EN 301 489

1

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 Telstra

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SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Mechanical Drawing

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