Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-G-F1, F2 manual Product Description Specifications, General Safety

Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications

Chapter 1 – Product Description

and Specifications

Product Description

The Multi-Tech MultiModem® GPRS is an external data/fax/voice wireless modem. It also supports mobile originated short message service (SMS) and mobile-terminated SMS. It offers standards-based multi-band GPRS Class 10 performance. This ready-to-deploy, standalone modem allows developers to add wireless communication to products with a minimum of development time and expense. The MultiModem GRPS Wireless Modem is based on industry- standard open interfaces, is fully type approved, and can be desktop or panel mounted.

Models:

MTCBA-G-F1is the 900/1800 MHz GPRS modem (RS-232)

MTCBA-G-F2is the 850/1900 MHz GPRS modem (RS-232)

Other Product Codes:

NAM is the model for US and Canada

GB/IE is the model for Great Britain and Ireland

Euro/ROW is the model for Europe and the rest of the world

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.

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