Specifications

Chapter 1 – Universal Socket Connectivity
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Safety Notices and Warnings
Note to OEMs: The following safety statements may be used in the documentation of
your final product applications.
Telecom Safety Warning
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.
4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
6. Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from
lightning.
7. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
9. This product must be disconnected from its power source and telephone network interface when
servicing.
Wireless Safety
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. “Mobile” means that the device is designed to be used in other than fixed
locations.
Caution: Maintain a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) is normally
maintained between the transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user or nearby
persons. The Modem is not designed for or intended to be used in portable
applications within 20 cm. (8 inches) of the body of the user.
RF Interference Issues
It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in
particular to the possibility of radio frequency, RF, interference. Please follow the safety advice
given below carefully.
• Switch OFF your Wireless MultiModem when in an aircraft. The use of cellular telephones in an
aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and is illegal.
Failure to observe this instruction may lead to suspension or denial of cellular telephone services
to the offender, or legal action or both.
• Switch OFF your Wireless MultiModem when around gasoline or diesel-fuel pumps and before
filling your vehicle with fuel.
• Switch OFF your Wireless 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 where
blasting operations are in progress.
• There may be a hazard associated with the operation of your Wireless MultiModem close to
inadequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult
the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately protected.
• Operation of your Wireless MultiModem close to other electronic equipment may also cause
interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and
manufacturers’ recommendations.