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MultiModem ® CDMA Wireless Modem MTCBA-C User Guide[...]

Copyright and Technical Support Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 2 MultiModem® CDMA User Guide Wireless Modem MTCBA -C S000303J, Revision J Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in w hole or in part, without prior ex pressed w ritten permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyri[...]

Table of Contents Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 3 Contents Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Speci fications ............................................................................. ...................4 Product Descr ipti on ..............................................................................[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 4 Chapter 1 – P r oduct Descript ion and Specif icat ions Product Description The Multi-Tech MultiModem® CDMA is an external data/fax/voice wireless modem . It also supports mobile originated short message service (SMS) and mo[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 5 Application Overview Application Types With packet data speeds up to 153K bps, the MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem is targeted at applications that periodically need to send or receive data over a w ireless netw ork. It is an id[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 6 Benefits/Features in Applications Short Deve lopment Time. The MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem can make your existing and next generation device, machine, or system, communication -ready without requiring any hardware changes to[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 7 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 eas ily moved to another lo[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 8 Maintenance of Your Modem Your Wireless MultiModem is the pr oduct of advanced engineering, design, and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help y ou to enjoy this product for many years. ?[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 9 Specifications General Specifications Power Requirements 5 V to 32VDC Mechanical Dimensions & Weight 4.3" L x 2.4" W x 0.94" H; 4.2 oz. (11 cm x 6.1 cm x 2.4 cm; 119 g) Connectors & Fasteners A ntenna Con[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 10 Antenna/RF Specifications CDMA 800 CDMA 1900 Frequency 824 to 894 MHz 1850 to 1900 MHz Impedance 50 ohms VSWR <2 Typical Radiated Gain 0 dBi on azimuth plane Interfaces The Wireless MultiModem has several interfaces: LED fu[...]

Chapter 1 – Product Descrip tion and Specifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 11 RS232 15-Pin Connector Pinout 10 11 6 1 5 15 PIN EIA CCIT Designation 1 DCD 109 Data Carrier Direct 6 RX 104 Receive Data (out) 2 TX 103 Transmit Data 8 DTR 108.2 Data Terminal Ready 9 GND Signal Ground 7 DSR 107 Data Set Read[...]

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 12 Chapter 2 – A ct iv at ion and Instal lat ion Step 1 – Activate Your Wireless Account Pre-Configured Multi-Tech Products Each Multi-Tech wireless product has been pre-configur ed to operate on a w ireless network. However, Multi- Tech[...]

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 13 Serial Cable Connect both sides of the serial and control c able (15-pin Sub D connector on the modem side). Serial & C ontro l C onn ec tor T o Serial Port of PC[...]

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 14 Power Plug the power supply cable into the modem. For two-piece transformer pow er supply (International) . • Connect the AC cord receptacle into the transformer block. • Connect the AC cord plug into the mains power outlet. For one-p[...]

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 15 Step 3 – Optional – Attach the Modem to a Flat Surface To mount the Wireless Mu ltiModem, do the following: 1. Obtain mounting screws (tw o are needed) that are appropriate for the su rface on which you w ill mount the modem. For exam[...]

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 16 Step 4 – Install the Modem Driver Introduction Compatibility: The wireless modem is compatible w ith Windows 2000/2003+, Windows XP, and Linux. Windows: Windows operating systems require a modem driver to be installed. The procedure dif[...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 17 Chapter 3 – Using Y our W ir eless Modem Phone Numbers for the Wireless Modem • Every w ireless modem will have its ow n unique phone number. • The phone number will be given to you by your w ireless se rvice provider. Wireless pr ovi[...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 18 Establishing a Voice Call • Initiate a voice call Type ATD1234; (Note: Don’t forget the semicolon “; ” at the end. This stands for voice calls) Responses: OK (Communication established) CME ERROR : 11 (PIN Code not entered [w ith +C[...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 19 Using Short Message Services (SMS) Send a Short Message to a Specified Nu mb er. Type AT+CMGS="8585551212" <press Enter> Then type your message: Please call me soon. <press ctrl Z> The modem may respond with +CMGS:<[...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 20 SMS Examples Send Example: Sending an SMS message at+cpms="MT","MO" (set the read and write locations for SMS) +CPMS:0,30,0,30 OK at+cmgs="7632273726" (send SMS to the number lis ted in between the quotes) TEST[...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 21 Internet Access Internet access can be setup in Windows Dial-Up Netw orki ng (DUN) of the computer t hat the wireless modem is serving. Setup procedures will vary according to t he ty pe of wireless service provider used. To access Dial-Up [...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 22 Create Your Dial-Up Connection in Windows XP/2003 1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel . 2. In the Control Panel , double-click on Network Connections . 3. On the Network Connections screen on the left-hand side under Netw ork [...]

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 23 Mobile PhoneTools For initial configuration of your w ire less device, Multi-Tech offers a Windows ® based mobile PhoneTools Mobile PhoneTools is a communication software program included on your MultiModem CD. You c an install this progra[...]

Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 24 Chapter 4 – Troubleshoot ing and Fr equently A sk ed Quest ions Troubleshooting Examples Situation A: The modem does not respond through the serial link If the wireless MultiModem does not respond through the seri al [...]

Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 25 Frequently Asked Questions I just received this modem, what do I need to do? • You will need to call a carrier and register the ESN number w ith them. Sprint models (N2) must call Sprint and Verizon models (N3) must c[...]

Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 26 When I try to make a data call using ‘A TD <number>’, I get a NO CARRIER response. • Check ‘AT+CEER’ for NO CARRIER reason and look it up in Reference Guide. • Check the number that you are dialing. ?[...]

Chapter 6 – Reference Information Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 27 Chapter 6 – Ref er enc e Inf orm at ion Wireless Modem Reference Information General ETSI contact: ETSI Secretariat F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France e-mail: secretariat@etsi.fr Service: The AT commands manual is ava ilable on the MultiM[...]

Chapter 6 – Reference Information Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 28 Data Cable Diagram – with Voice Fused DC Power Cable Dimensions How to Change the Fuse The Fused DC power cable is provided when a single unit is purchased.[...]

Appendix A – Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 29 Appendix A – W arranty and R epairs Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its pr oducts w ill be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depen[...]

Appendix A – Warranty and Repairs Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 30 Repair Procedures for International Distributors International distributors should contact their MTS International sales represent ative for information about the repair of Mult i-Tech product(s). Please direct your questions regarding technica[...]

Appendix B – WEEE Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide 31 Appendix B - W aste Elect rical and Elect r onic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 The WEEE directive places an obligati on on EU-based manufacturers, distributor s, retailers and importers to take- back electronics products at the end of their u[...]