Multitech MultiModem iCell User manual

MultiModem® iCell

Intelligent Wireless Modem

Quick Start Guide

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MultiModem® iCell Quick Start

Intelligent Wireless Modem

MTCMR-H, MTCMR-E, MTCMR-G-F4, MTCMR-C

82100375L, Revision A

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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 02/20/09 Initial release.

Trademarks

MultiModem and the Multi-Tech logo are registered trademarks of Multi-Tech

Systems, Inc.

World Headquarters

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

2205 Woodale Drive

Mounds View, Minnesota 55112

Phone: 763-785-3500 or 800-328-9717

Fax: 763-785-9874

Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com

Technical Support

Country By Email By Phone

Europe, Middle East, Africa support@multitech.co.uk +(44) 118 959 7774

U.S., Canada, all others support@multitech.com 800-972-2439 or

763-717-5863

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Introduction

This guide shows you how to set up your MultiModem iCell

Intelligent Wireless modem. For detailed information, product

description and specifications, activation and installation, and using

your wireless modem, refer to the User Guide, available on the

MultiModem iCell CD accompanying your wireless modem.

General Safety

The modem is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and

mobile applications. “Fixed” means that the device is physically

secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to

another location. In a “Mobile” application, the device may be moved

regularly from one location to another.

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.

RF Interference Issues

Avoid possible radio frequency (RF) interference by carefully

following the safety guidelines below.

●Switch OFF the MultiModem when in an aircraft. The use of

cellular telephones in aircraft is illegal. It may endanger the

operation of the aircraft and/or disrupt the cellular network.

Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or

denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.

●Switch OFF the MultiModem in the vicinity of gasoline or diesel-

fuel pumps or before filling a vehicle with fuel.

●Switch OFF the MultiModem in hospitals and any other place

where medical equipment may be in use.

●Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel

depots, chemical plants, or in areas of blasting operations.

●There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your

MultiModem in the vicinity of inadequately protected personal

medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers.

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Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if

it is adequately protected.

●Operation of the MultiModem in the vicinity of other electronic

equipment may cause interference if the equipment is

inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and

manufacturers’ recommendations.

Vehicle Safety

●Do not use your MultiModem while driving.

●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 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.

Package Contents

Unbundled Package

Modem with No Accessories

Bundled Package

Modem with Accessories

1 modem

1 Quick Start Guide

1 MultiModem CD

Note: You must supply

mounting screws, AC or DC

power supply, and an

antenna.

1 modem

1 antenna

1 RS232 cable

1 USB cable

1 GPIO cable

1 power supply

1 Quick Start Guide

1 MultiModem CD

Note: You must supply mounting

screws.

Notes:

●Your wireless provider will supply the SIM card.

●See the User Guide for antenna specifications.

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Activate Your Wireless Account

Please refer to the wireless account Activation Notices included with

your unit and located on the MultiModem CD. Choose the one for

your wireless network provider and follow the directions to activate

your account.

Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem

Every wireless modem will have its own unique phone number. The

phone number may simply be given to you by your wireless service

provider or it may also be on the SIM card or both. Wireless provider

implementations may vary.

Insert 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 figure

illustrates the correct SIM card orientation.

3. Verify that the SIM card fits properly; then replace the door.

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Connect the Antenna, Serial Cable, GPIO

Cable, and Power

●Antenna. Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector

(see the User Guide for antenna/RF specifications).

●Serial Cable. Connect DB9 connector (9-pin) end of the

serial cable to the RS232 connector on the modem and the

other end to the serial port on the PC.

●USB Cable. The USB connector is provided for future use.

●GPIO Cable. Connect the GPIO cable to the I/O connector

on the modem and the other end to the external device that

the modem is monitoring.

●Power Source. Depending on the power source, connect

either the power supply module with the appropriate blade or

the optional DC power cable.

●Power for Power Supply Module:

●Remove protective shipping cover

●Attach the appropriate interchangeable blade to the

power supply module.

●Screw-on the power lead to the power connection on

the modem. Now, plug the power supply module into

the power source.

●Power for Optional Direct DC Power Connection:

●Screw-on the DC power cable to the power connector

on the modem.

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●Then attach the two wires at the other end of the cable

to a DC fuse/terminal block on a vehicle in which you

are mounting the MultiModem.

●Connect the red wire to the "+" (positive) terminal and

the black wire to the "-" (negative) terminal. Be sure

the GND connection is correct.

Warning

Over-voltage protection is provided on the device. To

ensure complete protection, you may want to add

additional filtering to the DC input.

Note

For automotive applications, you can use permanent

“+” or key-switched “+” source, according to the type

of application. Connect the power supply to its source

(for example, in a mobile situation, to the vehicle’s DC

fuse/terminal block).

Modem Driver Installation

Compatibility: The MultiModem iCell modem is compatible with

Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, XP, 2003, and Linux.

Windows: To load the wireless modem’s driver onto your PC, select

the Control Panel’s Phone and Modem Options option. During this

installation, you will be required to browse the MultiModem CD to

load the modem’s INF file (located at the CD’s root directory). See

the User Guide for a description of each step.

Linux: Linux does not require a driver for serial modems.

AT Commands

AT commands can be used to operate, configure, and query your

modem. The AT Command Reference Guides are included on the

MultiModem iCell CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site.

Internet Access

See the User Guide for Internet access directions.

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