Multi-Tech Systems MTCBA-G-F1 manual Product Description and Specifications

Chapter 1 – Description & Specifications

Chapter 1: Product Description and Specifications

Product Description

The Multi-Tech MultiModem GSM/GPRS is an external data/fax/voice wireless modem. It also supports mobile originated short message service (SMS) and mobile-terminated SMS. Designed for global use, it offers standards- based multi-band GSM/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 GSM/GPRS is based on industry-standard open interfaces, is fully type approved, and can be desktop or panel mounted.

Package Contents

Basic Package

•one modem

•two holding bridles (mounting brackets)

•one fused power cable

Bundled Package

•All Basic package items except the fused power cable, plus

•one RS232 15-to-9 pin cable

•one antenna

•four adhesive-backed rubber feet for table-top mounting

•one universal power supply with power cord

•one product CD

•one Quick Start Guide

Interfaces

The Wireless MultiModem has several interfaces:

•LED function indicating operating status

•External antenna (via SMA connector)

•Serial and control link (via 15 pins SUB D)

•Power supply (via 2.5mm miniature power jack)

•SIM card holder

Parts to be Supplied by Wireless Service Provider

•Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) configuration chip

The SIM contains information specific to your wireless account and its features.

Parts to be Supplied by End User

•mounting screws (screw shaft diameter = .17” max.)

•antenna (Basic Package)

The bundled Wireless MultiModem is shipped with an antenna suited for it. If the antenna supplied does not meet your application requirements (for size, shape, mounting style, etc.), you must supply an antenna yourself. In general, the antenna used must be both of the correct frequency and of a style appropriate to the application. See the Antenna/RF Specifications section below.

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