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EMU CAT1 Modem
User Manual
Rev: V0.5
January 31, 2017
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Revision History:
Date
Rev No.
Description
By
01/31/2017
V0.1
Initial draft
Engineering
02/07/2017
V0.2
Update Section 5.2 APN Change
Engineering
02/14/2017
V0.3
Clean-up and initial Release
Engineering
03/15/2017
V0.4
Antenna and Certs Clean-up
Engineering
10/11/2017
V0.5
Set-up Figure clean up.
Engineering
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1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................5
2. Hardware Model ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1. Hardware Features..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. RF Features................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Activation....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Device Driver and Software Documentation .............................................................................................. 6
4. Modem Usage in Windows ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.1 TMB Tool ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Windows Connection Manager.................................................................................................................... 8
5. System Configuration –Windows- ............................................................................................................... 11
5.1. AT Command............................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2. APN Change.............................................................................................................................................. 15
6. System Configuration –Linux-...................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Preliminary Check ..................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 NCM Activation on the Module................................................................................................................. 20
6.3 PC Network Interface Configuration ......................................................................................................... 23
6.4 NCM Deactivation..................................................................................................................................... 24
7. Antenna ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1. Antenna –Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................. 24
7.2. Maximum Antenna Gain .......................................................................................................................... 25
7.3. Recommended Antennas ......................................................................................................................... 25
8. Environmental........................................................................................................................................... 25
8.1. Operating Environment............................................................................................................................ 25
8.2. Physical Parameters ................................................................................................................................. 25
9. Approvals and Certifications................................................................................................................... 25
9.1. Manufacturing.......................................................................................................................................... 25
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9.2. North American Certifications .................................................................................................................. 26
9.2.1 EM1000T-NA-CAT1 ..................................................................................................................................26
9.2.2 EM1000T-VZ-CAT1...................................................................................................................................26
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1. Introduction
The Connected IO EMU CAT1 Modem is designed for applications leveraging Low Category LTE
technology. These LTE CAT1 modules will deliver data rates of 10Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink in
an optimized network like Verizon or AT&T. The EMU CAT1 Modem is a compact module offering LTE
connectivity with 3G fallback across numerous carrier independent networks depending on the end
customers’ requirements.
This document provides instructions and basic operational guidelines for a Systems Administrator in the
use and monitoring for the EMU CAT1 Modem family of products.
2. Hardware Model
EMU Modem provides the following hardware configurations:
Model Name
4G LTE Band (MHz)
3G Bands (MHz)
Carriers
EM1000T-NA-CAT1
B2: 1900
B4: 1700 (UL)/2100 (DL)
B5: 850
B12: 700
B13: 700
B2: 1900
B5: 850
AT&T
T-Mobile
Rogers
Bell Canada
Telus
EM1000T-VZ-CAT1
B2: 1900
B4: 1700
B13: 700
N/A
•Verizon
Wireless
2.1. Hardware Features
The EMU Modem has the following hardware interfaces:
•Universal connectivity to host devices via a Micro-USB 2.0 connector
•Power input via a Mini-USB Type B connector
oOptional wall power adapter
▪Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.2A
▪Output: 5VDC, 2.5A
•UICC internal Card Slot (2FF)
•Two standard SMA-F connectors provide accessibility for high performance, external antennas.
•Two external LED indicators one for Power Good, the other for 4G connection status
2.2. RF Features
The EMU Modem supports the following key RF features
•Data Only (no voice support)
•Rx Diversity
•4G LTE for all units, 3G fallback on specific products only
•SIM Access Profile for specific carrier support
•Standard and extended AT commend set for specific support
3. Activation
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The EMU Modem requires a data plan that has been activated by a specific carrier. The activation will
require a valid ICCID and IMEI numbers listed on the device before the activation can be completed.
3.1. Device Driver and Software Documentation
To locate the current device drivers, software updates, and documentation for a particular device requires
a user to register his device with Connected IO. This can be accomplished at:
https://www.connectedio.com/pages/software
4. Modem Usage in Windows
The following Sections, 4, 5, and 6 are excerpts directly from Telit Wireless to help the user manage
the EMU Modems, EM1000T-XX-CAT1. For a more detailed explanation than what is provided here
the user will need to register with Telit Wireless, http://www.telit.com/download-zone/.
4.1 TMB Tool
Telit provides the TMB tool that furnishes a simple interface to activate/deactivate the NCM, (Network
Control Module), protocol in Windows environment. Please check our “Software” page at
www.connectedio.com to download the tool. Before running the tool
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, verify if the:
•current port configuration is #PORTCFG=0 (default);
•mode is #USBCFG=0 (default); USB3 port is available.
The Fig. 1 shows how the Telit Mobile Broadband tool appears on the display.
Fig. 1: TMB Tool
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It is suggested to install NET Framework 4.5 or later.
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Push SIM Management button, and the following dialog box is displayed.
Push Metering button, the following dialog box is displayed.
Push Settings button, the following dialog box is displayed.
The APN is auto-connected to the CID 3. The Packet Data Protocol type is always set to "IP".
•See AT command AT#CGDCONT.
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Push Info button, the following information is displayed.
Push Connect button, the following dialog box is displayed and the NCM protocol activation was
successfully performed.
4.2 Windows Connection Manager
Another way to use the modem is with the Windows utilities.
After installing drivers for the modem, “Telit_Dialup” connection will appear under the Windows
Network Interfaces.
Please follow the steps below to connect the modem to the internet
1. Click on “Network Interfaces” Desktop icon.
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2. Click on “Telit_Dialup”. Settings menu will appear (see step 3)
3. Click ‘Telit_Dialup” again in the “Settings” menu.
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4. Click “Connect”.
5. Click “Dial”.
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