Multi-Tech Systems MTSMC-EV3 User Manual
SocketModem® Cell EV-DO
SocketModem® iCell EV-DO
MTSMC-EV3 Device Guide
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SocketModem EV-DO MTSMC-EV3 Device Guide
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SocketModem SocketModem Cell EV-DO and SocketModem iCell EV-DO
MTSMC-EV3 Device Guide
S000541, Version F
MTSMC-EV3-xx, MTSMC-EV3-MI-GP-xx, MTSMC-EV3-MI-IP-xx, MTSMC-EV3-GP-xx, MTSMC-EV3-IP-xx, MTSMC-EV3-U-xx
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Contents
Chapter 1 – Device Overview ......................................................................................................................................5
Description .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Build Options ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Documentation ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 – Mechanical Drawing ................................................................................................................................7
MTSMC-EV3 Builds .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 3 – Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting Hardware ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Recommended Parts ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Device Reset ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
RS-232 Signal DC Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 10
Absolute Maximum Rating ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Characteristics Other Pins ................................................................................................................................. 10
Pinout Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Pin 58 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Pin Availability by Build ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Measurements ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
MTSMC-EV3 .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
MTSMC-EV3-U .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
MTSMC-EV3-MI-IP ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
MTSMC-EV3-MI-GP ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 – FCC and Industry Canada Information .................................................................................................... 18
FCC Grant Part 22 and 24 .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Industry Canada ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 5 – Carrier Specific Information ................................................................................................................... 20
Notice for Devices that Use Aeris Radios .......................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 6 – Application Notes .................................................................................................................................. 21
LED Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
LED 1 – Heartbeat – IP and –GP Builds Only ................................................................................................................. 21
LED 2 – Link Status – All Builds ...................................................................................................................................... 21
LED 3 – Signal Strength –IP and –GP Builds Only .......................................................................................................... 21
LED 4 – GPS Status – GP Builds ..................................................................................................................................... 21
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RF Performances ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Receiver Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Transmitter Features .................................................................................................................................................... 22
RF Connection and Antenna ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Frequency Bands ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 1 –DEVICE OVERVIEW
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Product
Description
Region
MTSMC-EV3-MI-GP-N3
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, USB, GPIO, Universal IP, GPS, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-MI-GP-N16
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, USB, GPIO, Universal IP, GPS, Aeris
USA
MTSMC-EV3-MI-IP-N3
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, USB, GPIO, Universal IP, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-MI-IP-N16
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, USB, GPIO, Universal IP, Aeris
USA
MTSMC-EV3-GP-N3
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Universal IP, GPS, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-GP-N16
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Universal IP, GPS, Aeris
USA
MTSMC-EV3-IP-N3
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Universal IP, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-IP-N16
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Universal IP, Aeris
USA
MTSMC-EV3-N3
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-N16
EV-DO Rev A, Serial, Aeris
USA
MTSMC-EV3-U-N3
EV-DO Rev A, USB, Verizon
USA
MTSMC-EV3-U-N16
EV-DO Rev A, USB, Aeris
USA
Developer Kit
MTSMI-UDK
Universal Developer Kit
Global
Chapter 1 – Device Overview
Description
The SocketModem iCell intelligent cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications device that
offers standards-based dual-band EV-DO Rev A 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 intelligence of the embedded Universal IP® stack allows for automatic/persistent connectivity
for mission critical applications and enhanced M2M functionality. The SocketModem iCell intelligent cellular
modem is based on industry-standard open interfaces and uses Multi-Tech's Universal Socket design.
Product Build Options
Notes:
These units ship without network activation. To connect them to the cellular network, you need a cellular
account. Refer to Multi-Tech’s Cellular Activation site http://www.multitech.com/activation.go for step-by-
step instructions on activating your cellular modem.
GP devices have a dedicated GPS receiver.
MI devices have multiple interfaces.
The complete product code may end in .Rx. For example, MTSMC-EV3.Rx, where R is revision and x is the
revision number.
All builds can be ordered individually or in 50-packs.
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Documentation
The following documentation is available by email to oemsales@multitech.com or by using the Developer Guide
Request Form on the multitech.com
Device Guides – This document. Provides model-specific specifications and developer information.
Universal Socket Developer Guide – Provides an overview, safety and regulatory information, design
considerations, schematics, and general device information. (S000342)
USB Driver Installation Guide – Provides steps for installing EV-DO/CDMA USB drivers. (S000569)
AT Command Guide – Use the following AT Command Guides with EV-DO devices:
S000546 for EV-DO and CDMA Modems
S000457 Universal IP Commands
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Chapter 2 – Mechanical Drawing
MTSMC-EV3 Builds
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