MultiModem® iCell Intelligent Wireless Modem User Guide
Copyright and Technical Support MultiModem® iCell User Guide Intelligent Wireless Modem MTCMR-H, MTCMR-E, MTCMR-G-F4 S000455B, Revision B Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 - 10 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications ............................................................... 4 Product Description ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Universal IP ........................................................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Product Description The Multi-Tech MultiModem® iCell is a mid-range wireless modem. It is available in three models that require a SIM. All models contain an embedded TCP/IP protocol stack for Internet connectivity, serial and USB connectors for modem configuration, and a General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) connector for customer interface connection. All MultiModem iCells can be desktop or panel mounted.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications MultiModem MTCMR-H (HSDPA) The MultiModem MTCMR-H wireless modem delivers some of the fastest cellular data speeds by utilizing HSDPA technology. It allows users to connect to the Internet and send and receive data faster than possible with an ordinary GSM/GPRS network making it ideal for highly data-intensive applications.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications 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.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Front Panel The front panel is designed with two groups of LEDs that display modem activity and signal strength. The first group of LEDs display modem activity, such as transmit and receive data, carrier detection, link status, terminal ready indicating connection to the pc, and the power indicator. The three Signal LEDs display the signal strength level of the wireless connection.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Back Panels The reason for two different back panels is that the Rev B back panel could only support a 5Volt input on pins 1 and 2. The Rev C and later back panel can support a 24Volt input on pins 1 and 2. The way to distinguish between Rev B and Rev C back panels is that the RS-232 connector for the Rev B back panel is more to the left side of the back panel. The Rev C and later back panel is 1.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Specifications Features MTCMR-H Performance MTCMR-E Up to 14.4K bps, non-transparent Up to 14.4K bps transparent and nontransparent Text & PDU, Point-to-Point (MO/MT), cell broadcast RF Antenna: 50 ohm SMA (female connector) Standard 1.8 and 3V SIM receptacle DE9 6 pin 2x3 style 2.5mm miniature(screw-on) Text & PDU, Point-to-Point, cell broadcast RF Antenna: 50 ohm SMA (female connector) Standard 1.8 and 3V SIM receptacle DE9 6 pin 2x3 style 2.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications RF Specifications GSM 850 EGSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Frequency RX 869 to 894 MHz 925 to 960 MHz 1805 to 1800 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz Frequency TX 824 to 849 MHz 880 to 915 MHz 1710 to 1785 MHz 1850 to 1910 MHz RF Power Stand 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 2W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.5% duty cycle 1W at 12.
Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) 6-Pin Connector The GPIO pins are configured using Universal IP (UIP) AT Commands. Refer to the Universal IP (UIP) AT Command Reference Guide on your MultiModem CD. The following table explains the GPIO functions: Pin Number Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Description GPIO 6-Pin Connector DIO 0 DIO 1 DIO 2 / ADC 0 DIO 3 / ADC 1 ADC 2 Gnd The GPIO pins can be configured independent of each other.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 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 be on the SIM card or both.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Connect the Antenna, Serial Cable, GPIO Cable, and Power 1. Connect a suitable antenna to the SMA connector (see antenna specifications in Chapter 1). 2. If you are connecting to a serial interface, connect the DE9 connector (9-pin) of the RS232 cable to the RS232 connector on the modem and connect the other end to serial port on your PC.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Optional – Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface Before you mount your modem to a permanent surface, verify signal strength, refer to Using Your Wireless Modem, Verify Signal Strength in Chapter 3. The modem can be panel mounted with screws spaced according to the measurement shown. Note: Use either #4 or #6 pan head screws for all four mount locations.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation UIP USB CDC-ACM Virtual COM Port Installation Windows XP, VISTA, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Linux (Kernel 2.6.xx using CDC-ACM module) are supported. For Linux, a 2.6 kernel is required. The standard CDC-ACM driver will work. For Windows XP, VISTA, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, and Windows 7, run the automatic installer from your product CD or run install.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 8. There will be a transitory screen, then the process will complete. Click on the Finish button. 9. Next, continue with installing the modem driver. Install the Modem Driver 1. 2. 16 Click on the Control Panel button from the main splash screen on the CD. The Control Panel is displayed, double-click on Phone and Modem Options icon. Then click on the Modems tab.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 3. When this Phone and Modem Options screen appears, click on the Add button. 4. On the Install New Modem screen, click Don’t detect my modem, I will select it from a list. Then click Next >. 5. On the Install New Modem screen, click the Have Disk button to browse for the driver file on the MultiModem CD. Then click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 6. Make sure that the MultiModem CD is inserted into your CD-ROM, browse to your MultiModem CD. 7. Select the MTSMCIP_MTCMRIP.INF file. Then click OK. 8. In the Models window, scroll down the list of Models and select the model that is applicable to your modem. Once you have selected your model, click on Next>.
Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation 9. You will now have to choose which com port the MultiModem is connected to. If you know exactly which port your modem is on, click on that port; other wise, choose COM2 (most common). Click Next >. 10. To finish the install, click on Finish. You have now successfully installed the MultiModem driver to your PC. Verifying That Your Modem Has Been Installed Successfully 1.
Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem 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 be on the SIM card or both. Wireless provider implementations may vary. Examples of Useful AT Commands A Note About HyperTerminal In order to verify signal strength and roaming status, you must use a terminal application such as HyperTerminal.
Chapter 3 – Using your Wireless Modem Connecting to the Internet The Multi-Tech MultiModem iCell is designed for a GPRS wireless network. Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) of the computer that the MultiModem icell is serving. For a GPRS network, you have to create an Access Point Name in the Phone and Modem Options dialog in Windows Control Panel and then create your Windows Dial-Up Connection (DUN).
Chapter 3 – Using your Wireless Modem Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows Vista and XP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network Connections. On the Network Connections screen on the left-hand side under Network Tasks, click on Create a new connection. The New Connection Wizard should appear. It will walk you through setting up your Internet connection. Click on Next > to begin.
Chapter 3 – Using your Wireless Modem Generic Dial-Up Method - Non-Windows 1. To disable the IP stack, enter AT+WOPEN=0 2. To set up an Access Point Name (APN): AT+CGDCONT=1, “IP”,”” Where is the APN server supplied by your carrier 3. Dial onto the network using AT*99***1# Serial Baud Rate Your MultiModem iCell is defaulted to a serial baud rate of 115200 from the factory.
Appendix A – Regulatory Compliance EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 2004/108/EC of 31 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; and Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage li
Appendix B – DC Power Cable DC Power Cable Dimensions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix C - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 The WEEE directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers to take-back electronics products at the end of their useful life. A sister Directive, ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase.
Appendix D – ROHS HT/TS Substance Concentration Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Certificate of Compliance 2002/95/EC Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that this product now complies with the chemical concentration limitations set forth in the directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament (Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS) These Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix D – China ROHS 依照中国标准的有毒有害物质信息 根据中华人民共和国信息产业部 (MII) 制定的电子信息产品 (EIP) 标准－中华人民共和国《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》（第 39 号），也称作中国 RoHS，下表列出了 Multi-Tech Systems Inc.
