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About MultiConnect PCIe.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Attaching Power Supply Blades .................................................................................................................................... 6
Power Supply and Blades............................................................................................................................................ 6
Attaching the Blades ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Multi-Tech Mini PCIe Pinout ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Standard Mini-PCI Express Pinout ............................................................................................................................ 11
Pinout for Cellular USB Only ....................................................................................................................................... 13
USB Design ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Developer Board and Schematics ........................................................................................................................... 16
Top ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Installing a Communications Device onto the Board.................................................................................................. 31
Installing a SIM Card .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Safety Notices and Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 32
Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Sécurité des fréquences radio ................................................................................................................................. 32
User Responsibility...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Approvals and Certification......................................................................................................................................... 34
Example HSPA+ H5 Labels......................................................................................................................................... 34
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 37
International Modem Restrictions .............................................................................................................................. 37
Industry Canada and FCC ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Requirements for Cellular Antennas with regard to FCC/IC Compliance ................................................................. 38
Industry Canada and FCC Identification Numbers ................................................................................................... 38
Antenna System Cellular Devices................................................................................................................................ 42
FCC and IC Antenna Requirements Toward License Exempt Radio Transmitters (Bluetooth/Wlan)....................... 42
Notice regarding Compliance with FCC and Industry Canada Requirements for RF Exposure ................................ 42
Cellular Antenna Information ................................................................................................................................... 42
Antenna Cable Information ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................ 44
MTPCIE-H5 DC Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................................................... 53
Absolute Maximum Rating........................................................................................................................................ 53
Typical Power Flow .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Power Measurements................................................................................................................................................. 60
Receiver Features for Cellular Devices ..................................................................................................................... 61
Frequency Bands......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Installing Drivers for Non-UIP HSPA+ Devices......................................................................................................... 63
Installing on Linux ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
Windows Release Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 64
Downloading the Windows USB Driver ................................................................................................................... 64
Windows Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Installing on Windows 8, 7 or Vista ......................................................................................................................... 65
Installing on Windows XP ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Uninstalling Windows Drivers ................................................................................................................................... 67
Remove Microsoft Installed Drivers.......................................................................................................................... 67
Using Linux with H5 Devices .................................................................................................................................. 69
Testing Serial Ports.................................................................................................................................................... 69
Create a PPP Connection ............................................................................................................................................ 69
C Programming............................................................................................................................................................ 70
Test Program() .......................................................................................................................................................... 73
The MultiConnect™ PCIe embedded cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications device that
offers standard-based penta-band HSPA+ 21, dual-band EV-DO Rev A, or CDMA performance. This quick-to-market
communications device allows developers to add wireless communication and GPS tracking to products with a
minimum of development time and expense. The MultiConnect PCIe embedded cellular modem is based on
industry-standard open interfaces and utilizes a PCI Express Mini Card form factor.
Documentation
The following documentation is available by email to oemsales@multitech.com or by using the Developer Guide
Request Form at www.multitech.com.
■ MultiConnect PCIe Developer Guide – This document. Provides an overview, safety and regulatory
information, design considerations, schematics, and device information for developers.
■ AT Command Guide – Device specific AT command reference guide.
Developer Kit Contents
Your Developer Kit (MTPCIE-DK1) includes the following:
Developer Board1 - MTPCIE-DK Developer Board
Power Supply1 - 100-240V 9V-1.7A power supply with removable blades, 1 - US blade/plug, 1 - EURO
Some modems do not include all the pins shown above. Refer to your model’s Device Guide for model
specific pinout information.
SDIO can operate up to 25Mhz. Treat the SDIO traces to Host like a bus and keep the bus length as short as
possible. Multi-Tech recommends adding series termination resistors on all the SDIO traces.
■ Consult your modem’s device guide for device dimensions. With the modem, the Multi-Tech Mini PCIe form
factor exceeds the standard Mini PCIe maximum component height for top and bottom.
■ If you need to install components under the module, use taller connectors to avoid conflict. Multi-Tech
recommends not installing components under the module.
■ Check the Pinout table for pins that differ from the MiniPCIe spec.
Noise Suppression Design
Adhere to engineering noise-suppression practices when designing a printed circuit board (PCB) containing the
MultiConnect PCIe. Noise suppression is essential to the proper operation and performance of the modem and
surrounding equipment.
Any OEM board design that contains the MultiConnect PCIe must consider both on-board and off-board generated
noise that can affect digital signal processing. Both on-board and off-board generated noise that is coupled onboard can affect interface signal levels and quality. Noise in frequency ranges that affect modem performance is of
particular concern.
On-board generated electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise that can be radiated or conducted off-board is
equally important. This type of noise can affect the operation of surrounding equipment. Most local government
agencies have certification requirements that must be met for use in specific environments.
Proper PC board layout (component placement, signal routing, trace thickness and geometry, and so on)
component selection (composition, value, and tolerance), interface connections, and shielding are required for the
board design to achieve desired modem performance and to attain EMI certification.
Other aspects of proper noise-suppression engineering practices are beyond the scope of this guide. Consult noise
suppression techniques described in technical publications and journals, electronics and electrical engineering text
books, and component supplier application notes.
PC Board Layout Guideline
In a 4-layer design, provide adequate ground plane covering the entire board. In 4-layer designs, power and ground
are typically on the inner layers. Ensure that all power and ground traces are 0.05 inches wide.
Electromagnetic Interference
The following guidelines are offered specifically to help minimize EMI generation. Some of these guidelines are the
same as, or similar to, the general guidelines. To minimize the contribution of device-based design to EMI, you
must understand the major sources of EMI and how to reduce them to acceptable levels.
■ Keep traces carrying high frequency signals as short as possible.
■ Provide a good ground plane or grid. In some cases, a multilayer board may be required with full layers for
ground and power distribution.
■ Decouple power from ground with decoupling capacitors as close to the device's power pins as possible.
■ Eliminate ground loops, which are unexpected current return paths to the power source and ground.
■ Decouple the power cord at the power cord interface with decoupling capacitors. Methods to decouple
power lines are similar to decoupling telephone lines.
■ Locate high frequency circuits in a separate area to minimize capacitive coupling to other circuits.
■ Locate cables and connectors to avoid coupling from high frequency circuits.
■ Lay out the highest frequency signal traces next to the ground grid.
■ If using a multilayer board design, make no cuts in the ground or power planes and be sure the ground
plane covers all traces.
■ Minimize the number of through-hole connections on traces carrying high frequency signals.
■ Avoid right angle turns on high frequency traces. Forty-five degree corners are good; however, radius turns
are better.
■ On 2-layer boards with no ground grid, provide a shadow ground trace on the opposite side of the board to
traces carrying high frequency signals. This will be effective as a high frequency ground return if it is three
times the width of the signal traces.
■ Distribute high frequency signals continuously on a single trace rather than several traces radiating from
one point.
Electrostatic Discharge Control
Handle all electronic devices with precautions to avoid damage due to the static charge accumulation.
See the ANSI/ESD Association Standard (ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999) – a document “for the Development of an
Electrostatic Discharge Control for Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment.” This
document covers ESD Control Program Administrative Requirements, ESD Training, ESD Control Program Plan
Technical Requirements (grounding/bonding systems, personnel grooming, protected areas, packaging, marking,
equipment, and handling), and Sensitivity Testing.
Multi-Tech strives to follow these recommendations. Input protection circuitry is incorporated in Multi-Tech
devices to minimize the effect of static buildup. Take precautions to avoid exposure to electrostatic discharge
during handling.
Multi-Tech uses and recommends that others use anti-static boxes that create a faraday cage (packaging designed
to exclude electromagnetic fields). Multi-Tech recommends that you use our packaging when returning a product
and when you ship your products to your customers.
USB Design
Multi-Tech recommends that you review Intel's High Speed USB Platform Design Guidelines for information about
USB signal routing, impedance, and layer stacking. Also:
■ Shield USB cables with twisted pairs (especially those containing D+/D-).
■ Use a single 5V power supply for USB devices. See the Power Draw section in your model’s Device Guide for
current (ampere) requirements.
■ Route D+/D- together in parallel with the trace spacing needed to achieve 90 ohms differential impedance
for the USB pair and to maintain a 20 mil space from the USB pair and all other signals.
■ If power is provided externally, use a common ground between the carrier board and the device.
to PCIe device. All jumpers must be moved to the same position.
JP65, JP66, JP67, JP68Selects serial connection for PCIe Bluetooth device. Pins 1 & 2 jumpered selects DB9
connector J14 connected to PCIe Bluetooth device. Pins 2 & 3 jumpered selects quad
UART U20 connected to PCIe Bluetooth device. All jumpers must be moved to the
same position.
JP70Probes for PCIe GPIO2 & GPIO3. The pin next to the text "GPIO_3.3V" is GPIO3. The
center pin is GPIO2.
JP73, JP74Not used by PCIe devices.
JP75, JP76, JP77, JP78When these jumpers are installed, DVI interface of audio codec U84 is connected to
DVI interface of PCIe device. By removing these jumpers when connecting an
external DVI device.
JP79, JP80Use these jumper pins to connect an external DVI device.
The following safety statements may be relevant and required in the host product literature.
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 des fréquences radio
En raison de la possibilité d'interférences de radiofré quence (RF), il est important que vous suiviez une quelconque
réglementation concernant l'utilisation du matériel radio. Suivez les conseils de sécurité ci-dessous.
■ Fonctionnement de votre appareil à proximité d'autres appareils électroniques peuvent causer des
interférences si l'équipement est insuffisamment protégé. Respectez les panneaux d'avertissement et les
recommandations du fabricant.
■ Différentes industries et les entreprises limitent l'utilisation des appareils cellulaires. Respectez les
règlements sur l'utilisation des équipements radio dans les dépôts de carburant, les usines chimiques, ou
lorsque des opérations de dynamitage sont en cours. Suivez restrictions pour n'importe quel environnement
où vous utilisez l'appareil.
■ Ne pas placer l'antenne à l'extérieur.
■ Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans un avion. Utilisant des dispositifs électroniques portables dans un avion
peut mettre en danger le fonctionnement de l'avion, peut perturber le réseau cellulaire, et est illégal. Le
non-respect de cette restriction peut entraîner la suspension ou le refus des services cellulaires au
contrevenant, une action en justice, ou les deux.
■ Éteignez votre appareil sans fil lorsque autour de l'essence ou pompes diesel-carburant et avant de remplir
votre véhicule avec du carburant.
■ Éteignez votre appareil sans fil dans les hôpitaux et tout autre endroit où l'équipement médical peut être
■ 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 vehicles or outdoor
applications or in ambient temperatures above 40° C.
User Responsibility
Respect all local regulations for operating your wireless device. Use the security features to block unauthorized use
and theft.
Device Maintenance
When maintaining your device:
■ Do not attempt to disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
■ Do not expose your device to any extreme environment where the temperature or humidity is high.
■ Do not expose the device to water, rain, or spilled beverages. It is not waterproof.
■ 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 Multi-Tech has not authorized or that are not compliant with
Multi-Tech's accessory specifications may invalidate the warranty.
If the device is not working properly, contact Multi-Tech Technical Support.
Notice regarding Compliance with FCC 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. If an
alternate antenna is used, consult user documentation for required antenna specifications.
Compliance of the device with the FCC 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
structures (the antenna) and the body of users. Qualification for distances closer than 20 cm (portable operation)
would require re-certification.
Your Multi-Tech device is an industry and/or carrier approved modem.
■ PTCRB Requirements (GPRS and HSPA/HSDPA only).
The antenna system cannot be altered. If altered, additional PTCRB testing may be required.
■ For HSPA+, HSPA, HSDPA and GPRS Devices
The modem's 15-character IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is printed on the
modem's label.
Example HSPA+ H5 Labels
Note: Actual labels will vary depending on the regulatory approval markings and content.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The label shown is larger than actual size.
1 - Multi-Tech Model Identification.
2 - Multi-Tech Ordering Part Number.
3 - IMEI (International Mobile Equipment
Identity).
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
and
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States
relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits;
and
Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal
equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
RF spectrum use (R&TTE art. 3.2)
EMC (R&TTE art. 3.1b)
Health & Safety (R&TTE art. 3.1a)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1
EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + AC:2011
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc
Certificate of Compliance
2011/65/EU
Multi-Tech Systems confirms that its embedded products comply with the chemical concentration limitations set
forth in the directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS).
These Multi-Tech products do not contain the following banned chemicals1:
■ 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.
International Modem Restrictions
Some dialing and answering defaults and restrictions may vary for international modems. Changing settings may
cause a modem to become non-compliant with national regulatory requirements in specific countries. Also note
that some software packages may have features or lack restrictions that may cause the modem to become noncompliant.
Industry Canada and FCC
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s) and part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS exemptes de licence standard (s) et la partie 15 des règles de
la FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this radio device not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: In Wi-Fi operation, the modem cannot operate on Channels 12, 13, or 14 due to FCC regulations.
Requirements for Cellular Antennas with regard to FCC/IC Compliance
Alterations to the antenna system may require additional testing at a certified lab. The antenna system must
maintain the same specifications. The antenna must be the same type, with similar in-band and out-of-band
radiation patterns.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain for 850 Mhz
of <= 6.4 dBi , for 1700 Mhz of <= 6.5 dBi, and for 1900 Mhz of <= 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or that
have a gain greater than specified are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance
is 50 ohms.
Industry Canada and FCC Identification Numbers
Additional device information is available on the Industry Canada and FCC websites.
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 Multi-Tech 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.
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 ComponentLeadMercuryCadmium HexavalentPolybromi Polybrominat
(PB)(Hg)(CD)Chromiumnateded Diphenyl
(CR6+)BiphenylEther (PBDE)
(PBB)
Printed Circuit BoardsOOOOOO
ResistorsXOOOOO
CapacitorsXOOOOO
Ferrite BeadsOOOOOO
Relays/OpticalsOOOOOO
ICsOOOOOO
Diodes/ TransistorsOOOOOO
Oscillators and CrystalsXOOOOO
RegulatorOOOOOO
Voltage SensorOOOOOO
TransformerOOOOOO
SpeakerOOOOOO
ConnectorsOOOOOO
LEDsOOOOOO
Screws, Nuts, and otherXOOOOO
Hardware
AC-DC Power SuppliesOOOOOO
Software /Documentation CDsOOOOOO
Booklets and PaperworkOOOOOO
ChassisOOOOOO
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.
The cellular/wireless performance depends on the implementation and antenna design. The integration of the
antenna system into the product is a critical part of the design process; therefore, it is essential to consider it early
so the performance is not compromised. If changes are made to the device's certified antenna system, then
recertification will be required by specific network carriers.
FCC and IC Antenna Requirements Toward License Exempt Radio Transmitters
(Bluetooth/Wlan)
The license-exempt Blutooth/WLAN radio transmitter contained in this equipment may only be operated with an
antenna of a type, a maximum gain and the required antenna impedance as approved and specified below. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, choose the antenna type and it's gain so that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Notice regarding Compliance with FCC 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. If an
alternate antenna is used, consult user documentation for required antenna specifications.
Compliance of the device with the FCC 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
structures (the antenna) and the body of users. Qualification for distances closer than 20 cm (portable operation)
would require re-certification.
Cellular Antenna Information
3G Authorized Antennas
The cellular radio portion was approved with the following antenna:
Use the following UFL to R-SMA RF cable to connect the device to the antenna.
Description:Coax R-SMA to UFL 6 inch (152.4mm)
Multi-Tech Part Number:45009628L
Multi-Tech ordering information:
ModelQuantity
CARSMA-UFL-11
CARSMA-UFL-1010
CARSMA-UFL-5050
ANTENNAS, CABLES, GPS
Average Cable Loss
The table shows the average cable loss for each cell band.
BandLoss
2.4MHz0.63
OEM Integration
Note: This device is for OEM integration only.
FCC and Industry Canada Information to End-users
FCC & IC Information to End-users The user manual for the end-users must contain the statements required by the
following FCC and IC regulations: 47 C.F.R. 15.19(a)(3), 15.21, 15.105 and RSS-Gen Issue 3, Dec 2010; 7.1.2 and
The OEM should follow all the grant notes listed below. Otherwise, further testing and device approvals may be
necessary.
Installing in Portable Equipment
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power
wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power
wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas
high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found
any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. MTPCIE-H5 has been tested and found to comply with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
FCC Definitions
Portable: (§2.1093) — A portable device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used so that the
radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user.
Mobile: (§2.1091) — A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed
locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally
maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.
Grant Limitations
This device is a mobile device with respect to RF exposure compliance. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons, and must not be collocated or
operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter
product guidelines. Installers and end-users must be provided with specific information required to satisfy RF
exposure compliance for installations and final host devices. (See note under Grant Limitations.) Compliance of this
device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee.
Note: Host design configurations constituting a device for portable use (<20 cm from human body) require
separate FCC/IC approval.
Note: Host devices incorporating unlicensed radio transmitters must be provided with the related antenna fixed
mounted or, if coming with an external antenna connector, this connector must be of a non-standard type. In
any case must an antenna be provided with the unlicensed transmitter.
Note: Only use antennas approved respectively as listed for the unlicensed radios (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
The MultiConnect PCIe embedded cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications device that
offers standards-based penta-band HSPA+ 21 performance. This quick-to-market communications device allows
developers to add wireless communication and GPS tracking to products with a minimum of development time and
expense. The MultiConnect PCIe embedded cellular modem is based on industry-standard open interfaces and
uses a PCI Express Mini Card form factor.
Product Build Options
ProductDescriptionRegion
MTPCIE-H5HSPA+ Embedded Cellular ModemUS/Canada
MTPCIE-H5-VHSPA+ Embedded Cellular Modem with digitalUS/Canada
voice.
MTPCIE-H5-V-BWHSPA+ Embedded Cellular Modem with digitalUS/Canada
voice, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
MTPCIE-BWWi-Fi and BluetoothUS/Canada/Europe
Developer Kit
MTPCIE-DKDeveloper KitGlobal
Note:
■ These units ship without network activation.
■ To connect them to the cellular network, you need a cellular account. For more information, refer to
Account Activation.
■ GP devices have a dedicated GPS receiver.
■ The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTPCIE-H5.Rx, where R is revision and x is
the revision number.
■ All builds can be ordered individually or in 50-packs.
Account Activation for Cellular Devices
Some Multi-Tech cellular modems are pre-configured to operate on a specific cellular network, such as Sprint or
Verizon Wireless. Before you can use the modem, you must set up a cellular data account with your service
provider. Each service provider has its own process for adding devices to their network. Refer to Multi-Tech's
Cellular Activation site http://www.multitech.com/activation.go for step-by-step instructions on activating your
cellular modem with your service provider.
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
All Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers and stacks are based on Linux open source.
■ For Wi-Fi, use the Linux calibrator tool. The WiFi drivers are compat-wireless drivers for TI WL12XX build
under Linux kernel 2.6.39.4. For more information see
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/wl12xx/calibrator.
■ For BlueTooth, use the Linux hcitool.
Both tools are currently available inside our embedded Linux systems. These tools do not run on PCs. To invoke the
tools, secure shell into the device using putty or another tool from your Windows computer. Once you secure shell
and login, you can invoke the tools and test. You will need Ethernet connectivity to the development board for the
secure shell and login.
up to 25Mhz. Thefunctionfunction
SDIO traces to Host
must be treated
like a bus and the
bus length shall be
as short as
possible.
Recommend
adding series
termination
resistors on all the
SDIO traces.
On/Off (lowProperly turn off
active)and detach from
the carrier
network. Initial
power on needs at
least 5.5 seconds
before AT
command are
issued. Low for at
least 1 second
turns off the 3G
radio. It can take at
least 8 seconds to
turn off 3G radio.
High turns on the
3G radio and it
needs at least 13
seconds before AT
commanda are
issued.. No connect
if not used.
21GNDGround
223G_RSTI3G Cellular Reset 1.8VActive Low:
line (low active)Emergency reset
without proper
shutdown and
without detach
from the network.
Low for at least 50
ms resets the 3G
radio. It takes at
least 2.5 seconds
to reset and turn
the 3G radio off.
High turns on the
3G radio and needs
at least 7.5 seconds
before AT
command are
issued. No connect
if not used
function,
AT#GPIO=1,0,2.
This pin needs an
external transistor
to drive an external
LED. Therefore,
status indicated is
reversed with
respect to the pin
status:
Permanently off =
Device off
Fast blinking
(Period 1s, Ton
0.5s) = Net search /
Not registered /
turning off
Slow blinking
(Period 3s, Ton
0.3s) = Registered
full service
Permanently on = a
voice call is active
43GNDGround
44DCDO3G Cellular UART 1.8Vno
DCDfunction
45CTSO3G Cellular UART 1.8Vno
CTSfunction
46GPIO_3I/O3G Celllular1.8VAT#GPIO=3,x,xno
General purposefunction
I/O
47RTSI3G Cellular UART 1.8VAvoid having anyno
RTSHIGH logic levelfunction
signal applied to
any 3G input digital
pins when the 3G
module is powered
off or during an
ON/OFF transition.
RF performances are compliant with the ETSI recommendation 05.05 and 11.10. The module’s radio transceiver
meets the requirements of 3GPP Release 5 & 6. All values indicated are conducted.
The Linux OS includes a generic USB driver for modems supporting CDC/ACM.
Multi-Tech tested the following Linux operating systems and all used port ttyACM0. If your system has another
device using this port, your port numbers may be different.
■ Ubuntu 13.04
■ Debian 6.0.6
■ Fedora 15
■ openSUSE 11.4
■ CentOS 6.0
To install the device on any Linux Kernel with CDC/ACM support, connect USB cable from the device to a USB port
on your computer. For most recent Linux distributions, there are no drivers to install.
If the operating system recognizes the modem, seven devices are created (assuming no other ACM values have
been assigned):
■ /dev/ttyACM0
■ /dev/ttyACM1
■ /dev/ttyACM2
■ /dev/ttyACM3
■ /dev/ttyACM4
■ /dev/ttyACM5
■ /dev/ttyACM6
Only the following devices can be used for AT commands:
■ /dev/ttyACM0 (data port for PPP connections and AT commands)
■ /dev/ttyACM3 (generic port for AT commands)
Troubleshooting Linux
If Linux does not create devices, check for the kernel module:
# lsmod | grep cdc_acm
If entries aren't found, load the kernel module with root privileges:
# modprobe cdc-acm
If this returns an error response, such as # FATAL: Module cdc-acm not found, the kernel module is not on your
system. You will need to build the driver.
1.Retrieve the appropriate kernel source code version for your system. This should be in your OS
distribution package. Unpack it.
2.In its root directory type: # make menuconfig
3.Configure the kernel according to your system configuration,
4.Browse to menu Device Driver > USB Support and select USB Modem (CDC ACM) support.
5.To start the build once configured, type # make
The kernel module cdc-acm.ko is in the directory drivers/usb/class. If the kernel was built previously, compile the
module by typing:
# make M=drivers/usb/class
To load the module use modprobe or insmod.
Windows Release Notes
We tested h5-u-windriver_8.00.04.zip ev3-u_windriver_8.00.04.zip driver on the following Windows operating
systems.
■ Windows 8 x86 and x64, Windows 7 x86 and x64, Vista x86 and x64, XP x86 and x64, Windows Server
2012, Windows Server 2008 x86 and x64, and Windows Server 2003 x86
■ Drivers install correctly, but may require .NET Framework version 3.5 or older.
■ After installing the driver for this device, the device may not be available when Windows comes out of a
sleep/hibernate state. To correct this issue, unplug the device from the USB port and then plug it back in
to the same port.
■ Windows Server 2003 x64
■ Not supported with version 8.00.04.
Downloading the Windows USB Driver
If you haven't downloaded the driver:
1.Go to the Multi-Tech Support page, www.multitech.com/support.go and select your product from the
Product Families drop down list.
2.Click Drivers.
3.Select h5-u_windriver_8.00.04.zip and Save the driver to your computer.
4.Extract the files to your computer.
Windows Notes
Installing on USB Host Powered Devices
When you connect a USB host powered device to a computer through a USB cable, the Windows Add New
Hardware Wizard may display Cannot Install this Hardware. If this occurs, click Finish. Windows detects additional
Turn on the device and wait 15 seconds before connecting the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable before
supplying power to the device, the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard may appear and show Cannot Install thisHardware. If this occurs, click Finish. Windows detects additional devices and prompts you to install the additional
devices. If Windows does not detect new device, unplug the USB cable, turn the device off and on, wait 15
seconds, insert the USB cable, and install devices when prompted.
Installing on Windows 8, 7 or Vista
This process installs multiple drivers and ports.
Note: If you previously installed USB drivers for this device, uninstall them before installing or re-installing this
driver. Uninstall all existing drivers for this device. Refer to Uninstall Windows Drivers for details.
Before you connect the device (disconnect the device if you connected it):
CAUTION: If you connected the device before installing the drivers, Windows may install drivers automatically.
Your device may not operate correctly with these drivers. Uninstall the drivers before proceeding. See Remove
Microsoft Installed Drivers for details.
1.Go to the location where you extracted the driver and open the H5-USB\Driver folder.
2.Right-click on TelitUSBInstaller_In_U8.00.04.exe and select Run as Administrator.
3.Click Yes or Allow to allow the installer to make changes to your computer.
4.Click Next and follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
5.Click the Install option when prompted, for example, Install this driver software anyway.
6.Click Finish.
7.Connect USB cable from the device to a USB port on your computer. Windows indicates when the device
is ready to use.
8.Signal strength LEDs require a device reboot after installing software. Disconnect the device from the
computer's USB port for a few seconds and reconnect the device to the same USB port.
Note: Disconnect the device before uninstalling drivers.
Windows 8
To uninstall drivers from Windows 8:
1.Open Windows Programs and Features.
2.Uninstall Windows Driver Package – Intel Mobile Communications (flashusb) USB.
3.Uninstall all Telit modems, ports, and USB drivers.
Windows 7 or Vista
To uninstall drivers from Windows 7 or Vista:
1.Open Programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel.
2.Uninstall the Windows Driver Package – Telit Wireless Solutions (telitusbser) Modem.
3.Uninstall all Telit modems, ports, and USB.
Windows XP
To uninstall drivers from Windows XP:
1.Open the Control Panel and go to Add or Remove Programs.
2.Uninstall Windows Driver Package – Telit Wireless Solutions (telitusbser) Modem.
3.Uninstall all other Telit modems, Ports and USB.
Remove Microsoft Installed Drivers
If using Windows 7 and connect the device before installing drivers, Windows Update automatically installs drivers.
Your device may not operate correctly with these drivers. To remove these drivers:
1.With the device plugged in, open the Device Manager.
2.Right-click on the Telit Mobile Modem and select Uninstall.
3.Select Delete the driver software for this device and click OK.
4.Repeat the removal steps to uninstall each Telit port and the Telit Universal Serial Bus Control.
Developer Note
By default each time an H5 device with a different IMEI value is connected using this USB driver, the operating
system will not require searching for the drivers again and uses the same ports created in a previous installation.
To prevent this, use the utility included with the driver download to manage port creation as follows.
To enable USB IMEI identification, where the operating system creates a new set of ports with different COM
enumeration for each H5 device with a different IMEI value:
1.Uninstall the driver if already installed.
2.Double-click H5_enable_USB_IMEI_indentification.reg in the folder where you extracted the driver files.
3.Install the driver as normal.
To disable USB IMEI identification (driver default setting):
1.Uninstall the driver if already installed.
2.Double-click H5_disable_USB_IMEI_indentification.reg in the folder where you extracted the driver files.
Note: Sending ATE0 is required, to avoid issues in the terminal output. It prevents the sending/receiving
spurious characters to/from the modem when used with the Linux commands “echo” and “cat”
You can perform the same test using the other interface (ttyACM1 ttyACM3).
Create a PPP Connection
Most recent Linux distributions have GUI tools for creating PPP connections; the following instructions are for
creating a PPP connection through command line interface.
PPP support must be compiled into the kernel; pppd and chat programs are also required.
pppd needs two scripts: the first script performs the environment setting and calls the second script, which is used
by the chat program. For creating a PPP connection type:
# pppd file /etc/pppd_script &
Example
# Debug info from pppd
debug
#kdebug 4
# Most phones don't reply to LCP echos
lcp-echo-failure 3
lcp-echo-interval 3
# Keep pppd attached to the terminal
# Comment this to get daemon mode pppd
nodetach
# The chat script (be sure to edit that file, too!)
connect "/usr/sbin/chat -v -f /etc/chatscripts/hsdpa_connect"
# Serial Device to which the modem is connected
/dev/ttyACM3
# Serial port line speed
115200
dump
# The phone is not required to authenticate
#noauth
user <insert here the correct username for authentication>
name <insert here the name of the connection>
password <insert here the correct password for authentication>
# If you want to use the HSDPA link as your gateway
defaultroute
# pppd must not propose any IP address to the peer
#noipdefault
ipcp-accept-local
ipcp-accept-remote
# Keep modem up even if connection fails
#persist
# Hardware flow control
crtscts
# Ask the peer for up to 2 DNS server addresses
usepeerdns
# No ppp compression
novj
nobsdcomp
novjccomp
nopcomp
noaccomp
# For sanity, keep a lock on the serial line
lock
# Show password in debug messages
show-password
This script calls the option connect using the script hsdpa_connect, for example: #!/bin/sh
# Connection to the network
'' AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","<insert here the correct APN provided by
your network operator>"
# Dial the number.
OK ATD*99***1#
# The modem is waiting for the following answer
CONNECT ''
After launching a PPP connection is possible to use ftp protocol or other utilities that allow the access to the
Internet.
C Programming
The following topics show all the functions that can be used from C source code to perform read/write operations
on the serial devices.
open()
The open() function shall establish the connection between a file and a file descriptor. The file descriptor is used by
other I/O functions to refer to that file.
flags – is an int specifying file opening mode: is one of O_RDONLY, O_WRONLY or O_RDWR which request opening
the file read-only, write-only or read/write, respectively.
Returns:
The new file descriptor fildes if successful, -1 otherwise.
Example
Open the /dev/ttyACM0.
int fd; // file descriptor for the /dev/ttyACM0 entry
if((fd = open("/dev/ttyACM0", O_RDONLY) < 0)
{
/* Error Management Routine */
} else {
/* ttyACM0 Device Opened */
}
read()
The read() function reads nbyte bytes from the file associated with the open file descriptor, fildes, and copies them
in the buffer that is pointed to by buf.
Header File
unistd.h
Prototype:
ssize_t read(int fildes, void *buf, size_t nbyte)
Parameters:
fildes - file descriptor
buf - destination buffer pointer
nbyte - number of bytes that read() attempts to read
Returns:
The number of bytes actually read if the operation is completed successfully, otherwise it is -1.
Example
Read sizeof(read_buff) bytes from the file associated with fd and stores them into read_buff.
char read_buff[BUFF_LEN];
if(read(fd, read_buff, sizeof(read_buff)) < 0)
{
/* Error Management Routine */
} else {
/* Value Read */
}
nbyte – number of bytes that write() attempts to write
Returns:
The number of bytes actually written if the operation is completed successfully, otherwise it is -1.
Example
Write strlen(value_to_be_written) bytes from the buffer pointed by value_to_be_written to the file
associated with the open file descriptor, fd.
char value_to_be_written[] = “dummy_write”;
if (write(fd, value_to_be_written, strlen(value_to_be_written)) < 0)
{
/* Error Management Routine */
} else {
/* Value Written */
}
close()
The close() function shall deallocate the file descriptor indicated by fildes. To deallocate means to make the file
descriptor available for return by subsequent calls to open() or other functions that allocate file descriptors.
The following simple C program is useful to test the modem issuing an AT command. The program opens the
/dev/ttyACM0 interface and calls the write() and the read() function to send an AT command and receive the
subsequent output.
#include <stdio.h> /* Standard input/output definitions */
#include <string.h> /* String function definitions */
#include <unistd.h> /* UNIX standard function definitions */
#include <fcntl.h> /* File control definitions */
#include <errno.h> /* Error number definitions */
#include <termios.h> /* POSIX terminal control definitions */
#define USB "/dev/ttyACM0"
#define BUFSIZE 1000
#define BAUDRATE B115200
int open_port(char *port)
{
struct termios options;
int fd;
fd = open(port, O_RDWR | O_NOCTTY | O_NDELAY);
if (fd == -1)
{
printf("open_port: Unable to open the port - ");
}
else
{
printf ( "Port %s with file descriptor=%i",port, fd);
fcntl(fd, F_SETFL, FNDELAY);
tcgetattr( fd, &options );
cfsetispeed( &options, BAUDRATE );
cfsetospeed( &options, BAUDRATE );
options.c_cflag |= ( CLOCAL | CREAD);
options.c_cflag &= ~(CSIZE | PARENB | CSTOPB | CSIZE);
options.c_cflag |= CS8;
options.c_cflag &= ~CRTSCTS;
options.c_lflag &= ~(ICANON | ECHO | ECHOE | ISIG);
options.c_iflag &= ~(IXON | IXOFF | IXANY | ICRNL | INLCR |
IGNCR);
options.c_oflag &= ~OPOST;
if ( tcsetattr( fd, TCSANOW, &options ) == -1 )
printf ("Error with tcsetattr = %s\n", strerror ( errno )
);
The sleep instruction is required because the modem response after issuing the AT command is not immediate, so
you need to wait a bit before reading. There are more efficient ways to do this, for example, you can put the read
call in a while loop and exit when the read buffer contains a certain string.