Multitech SocketModem Cell MTSMC-LVW3, SocketModem Cell MTSMC-LVW3-U Device Manual

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MTSMC-LVW3 Device Guide

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SOCKETMODEM® CELL DEVICE GUIDE

SocketModem®Cell Device Guide

Models: MTSMC-LVW3, MTSMC-LVW3-U

Part Number: S000653, Version 1.1

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CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter 1 – Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................. 5

Product Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

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

Chapter 2 – Chapter 2 Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................................ 7

MTSMC-Lxx3.................................................................................................................................................................. 7

MTSMC-Lxx3-U.............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 3 – Chapter 3 Specifications........................................................................................................................ 9

MTSMC-LVW3 and MTSMC-LVW3-U Specifications ..................................................................................................... 9

Powering Down Your Device ...................................................................................................................................... 10

UART DC Electrical Characteristics.............................................................................................................................. 10

Absolute Maximum Rating........................................................................................................................................ 11

Electrical Characteristics Other Pins ........................................................................................................................... 11

Pinout Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 11

Pin Availability by Build ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Power Measurements................................................................................................................................................. 13

MTSMC-LVW3 Power Draw ...................................................................................................................................... 13

MTSMC-LVW3-U Power Draw .................................................................................................................................. 14

Mounting Hardware.................................................................................................................................................... 14

Recommended Parts................................................................................................................................................. 14

Chapter 4 – Chapter 4 Antennas ............................................................................................................................ 15

Antenna System Cellular Devices................................................................................................................................ 15

Requirements for Cellular Antennas with regard to FCC/IC Compliance ................................................................. 15

LTE Antenna Information ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 15

LTE Antenna Diversity ................................................................................................................................................. 16

Selecting Antennas ................................................................................................................................................... 16

Placing External Antennas ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Antenna Approvals and Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................ 16

Diversity and Power Draw ....................................................................................................................................... 16

OEM Integration ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

FCC & IC Information to Consumers ......................................................................................................................... 17

FCC Grant Notes........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Host Labeling............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Chapter 5 – Chapter 5 Safety Information .............................................................................................................. 18

Handling Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Radio Frequency (RF) Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 18

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Sécurité relative aux appareils à radiofréquence (RF).............................................................................................. 18

Interference with Pacemakers and Other Medical Devices ...................................................................................... 19

Potential interference ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Precautions for pacemaker wearers ........................................................................................................................ 19

Vehicle Safety.............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Device Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 19

User Responsibility...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 6 – Chapter 6 Regulatory Information....................................................................................................... 21

47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices ................................................................................................................. 21

Chapter 7 – Chapter 7 Environmental Notices........................................................................................................ 22

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement .............................................................................................. 22

WEEE Directive.......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ........................................................................ 22

REACH Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Registration of Substances........................................................................................................................................ 22

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) ................................................................................................................ 22

Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ............................................................................................ 23

Chapter 8 – Chapter 8 Labels ................................................................................................................................. 24

Approvals and Certifications ....................................................................................................................................... 24

Example Labels............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Chapter 9 – Using Connection Manager ................................................................................................................. 25

Installing Connection Manager and Connecting a Device .......................................................................................... 25

Setting Up a Serial Device ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................... 28

Serial COM port is not available in the Serial Modem Settings................................................................................ 28

Device is not detected ("No Device") ....................................................................................................................... 28

MultiConnect Cell USB Modem is not detected ....................................................................................................... 29

Index...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 – Chapter 1 Product Overview

Product Overview

SocketModem Cell models are complete, ready-to-integrate communications devices that offer standards-based
LTE Cat 1 performance. These quick-to-market communications devices allow developers to add wireless
communication to products with a minimum of development time and expense. SocketModem Cell models are
based on industry-standard open interfaces and use MultiTech’s Universal Socket design.

Documentation

The following documentation is available at multitech.com/support.

Document Description Part Number

SocketModem Cell LTE CAT1
MTSMC-LVW3 Device Guide

Universal Developer Kit 2.0
Developer Guide

Universal Socket Developer
Guide

USB Driver Installation Guide Instructions for installing USB drivers on Linux and Windows

Telit V2 Series AT Commands
Reference Guide

This document. Provides overview, safety and regulatory
information, design considerations, schematics, and device
information.

Information for developing with the MTUDK2 Developer Kit.
Includes an overview, design considerations, schematics, and
installation and operation information.

Information for developing with the MTSMI-UDK Developer
Kit. Includes an overview, design considerations, schematics,
and installation and operation information.

Systems.

Lists AT Commands and parameters used to configure your
device.

S000653

S000610

S000342

S000616

80446ST10707A
Rev.2

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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Build Options

Product Description Carrier/Region

MTSMC-LVW3 Embedded LTE Cat 1 serial modem without fallback Verizon

MTSMC-LVW3-U Embedded LTE Cat 1 USB modem without fallback Verizon

Developer Kits

Use either of the following developer kits with MTSMC devices.

MTUDK2-ST-Cell Developer Kit for SocketModem, and Dragonfly cellular

devices.

MTSMI-UDK Developer Kit for cellular, analog, BlueTooth, and WiFi

SocketModems.

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.
The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTSMC-LVW3.Rx, where R is revision and x

is the revision number.
All builds can be ordered individually or in 50-packs. Add SP to the model number for a single pack.

All

All

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CHAPTER 2 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

Chapter 2 – Chapter 2 Mechanical Drawings

MTSMC-Lxx3

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CHAPTER 2 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

MTSMC-Lxx3-U

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Chapter 3 – Chapter 3 Specifications

MTSMC-LVW3 and MTSMC-LVW3-U Specifications

Category Description

General

Standards LTE FDD Cat 1, 3GPP release 9 compliant

USB Interface is CDC-ACM compliant

TCP/IP Functions FTP, SMTP, SSL, TCP, UDP

Frequency Bands 4G: 1900 (B2) / 700 (B13) / AWS 1700 (B4)

Speed

Data Speed LTE: 10 Mbps downlink/ 5 Mbps uplink

Interface

USB Interface USB 2.0 high speed 480 Mbps

CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS

Serial Modem Interface Up to 921.6 Kbps

Physical Description

Weight 0.4 oz. (10 g)

Dimensions Refer to Mechanical Drawing for Dimensions.

Connectors

Antenna Connector 2 surface mount UFL connectors for cellular, Rx diversity/MIMO

SIM 1.8V and 3V SIM holder for mini-SIM card

Environment

Operating Temperature -40° C to +80° C

Humidity 20%-90% RH, non-condensing

Power Requirements

Operating Voltage 3.1 V to 3.5 V, normal is 3.3 V

Input Voltage 3.3-5 VDC

SMS

SMS Point-to-Point messaging

Mobile-Terminated SMS

Mobile-Originated SMS

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CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS

Category Description

Certifications and Compliance

EMC and Radio
Compliance

Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 2nd ED

Carrier Verizon

FCC Part 15 Class B

FCC Part 22

FCC Part 24

Powering Down Your Device

CAUTION: Failing to properly power down the device before removing power may corrupt your device's file

system.

To properly power down your device, use the following sequence :

1. Issue the AT#SHDN command.

2. Wait 30 seconds.

3. Power off or disconnect power.

Note: If you send AT#SHDN and do not remove power, the radio restarts after 60 seconds.

UART DC Electrical Characteristics

Units: Volts

Applies to the following pins:

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

J33 -RTS J37 -DSR

J34 -RXD J38 -CTS

J35 -TXD J39 -DCD

J36 -RI J40 -DTR

Parameter Minimum Maximum

3.3 Volt Powered

Input Low Level 0 0.55

Input High Level 1.5 3.3

Output Low Level 0 0.55

Output High Level 2.35 3.3

5 Volt Powered

Input Low Level 0 0.8

Input High Level 2.3 5

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