Multitech MultiModem rCell MTCBA-X-EN2 Quick Start Manual

MultiModem

Intelligent Wireless Router

®

rCell

Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

MultiModem® rCell
MTCBA-X-EN2
82100401L, Revision B

Copyright © 2010 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

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contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such revisions or
changes. Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product
documentation.

Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description

A 05/12/09 Initial release.
B 03/15/10 This release documents firmware version 2.5.

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MultiModem, the Multi-Tech logo, and Multi-Tech. All products or technologies are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to cover safety concepts, the basic
connections, and general setup of the MultiModem rCell Intelligent
Wireless Router. For detailed information refer to the User Guide which
is available on your MultiModem CD accompanying your router product
and on the Multi-Tech Web site.

Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product
documentation.

Safety

Ethernet Ports Caution

The Ethernet ports are not designed to be connected to a Public
Telecommunication Network or used outside the building.

Handling Precautions

All devices must be handled with certain precautions to avoid damage
due to the accumulation of static charge. Although input protection
circuitry has been incorporated into the devices to minimize the effect
of this static build up, proper precautions should be taken to avoid
exposure to electrostatic discharge during handling and mounting.

Caution: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8

inches) between the transmitter’s antenna and the body of the
user or nearby persons. The modem is not designed for, nor
intended to be, used in applications within 20 cm (8 inches) of
the body of the user.

Vehicle Safety

● Do not use your Wireless MultiModem while driving, unless

equipped with a correctly installed vehicle kit allowing ‘Hands­Free’ Operation.

● Respect national regulations on the use of cellular telephones in

vehicles. Road safety always comes first.

● If incorrectly installed in a vehicle, the operation of Wireless

MultiModem telephone could interfere with the correct functioning
of vehicle electronics. To avoid such problems, be sure that
qualified personnel have performed the installation. Verification of

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the protection of vehicle electronics should be part of the
installation.

● The use of an alert device to operate a vehicle’s lights or horn on

public roads is not permitted.

Internal Lithium Battery

● A lithium battery located within product provides backup power for

the timekeeping capability. The battery has an estimated life
expectancy of ten years.

● When the battery starts to weaken, the date and time may be

incorrect. If the battery fails, the board 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 Multi-Tech product(s) referenced
in this manual comply with Special Provision 188 of the UN

Model Regulations, Special Provision A45 of the ICAO­TI/IATA-DGR (Air), Special Provision 310 of the IMDG Code,
and Special Provision 188 of the ADR and RID (Road and Rail
Europe).

Warning! There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly

replaced!

Ship Kit Contents

Unbundled Package with

no Accessories

1 router
1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD
Note: You must supply
mounting screws, AC or DC
power supply, and an
antenna.

Note: Refer to the User Guide for antenna specifications.

1 router
1 antenna
1 Ethernet cable
1 RS-232 cable
1 power supply
1 Quick Start Guide
1 MultiModem CD

Note: You must supply mounting

Bundle Package

With Accessories

screws

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Activate your Wireless Account

Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notice included with
your product and located on the MultiModem CD. Follow the directions
on the Activation Notice to activate your account.

Note: If you need remote access to your MultiModem over the

Internet for remote configuration, you need to ensure that your
wireless network provider has provisioned mobile terminated data
and fixed or dynamic public IP address in which they can configure
the network to redirect any incoming connection to that predefined
IP.

Insert the SIM Card into Holder, If required

The MultiModem requires the power supply connection to begin
operation. It also requires a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) to
operate on a GSM network. To install the SIM, do the following:

1. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two SIM door

screws and remove the SIM door.

Note: When changing a SIM, ensure that power is removed from

the unit.

2. Insert the SIM card into the card holder. The above graphic

illustrates the correct SIM card orientation.

3. Verify that the SIM card fits into the holder properly and then

replace the cover.

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