RuggedCom RX1501 manual GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modem Card

3. Installation

3.13.1. GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modem Card

The HSPA option is available for use on various GSM based networks. This option supports GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA. The Main antenna and Receive Diversity

antenna connections are made to the 50 Ω SMA connectors located on either side of the front faceplate.

Supported frequency bands are given in the following table. For safe operation of the device, ensure that the maximum antenna gain is not exceeded.

		Frequency Range			RX Diversity	Maximum
Band	Tx (MHz)	VSWR	Rx (MHz)	VSWR	Support	Allowable
						Gain (dBi)
Band I	1920-1980	<2.5:1	2110-2170	<3.5:1	Y	4
WCDMA 2100
Band II	1850-1910	<2.5:1	1930-1990	<2.5:1	Y	4
WCDMA 1900
Band VIII	880-915	<2.5:1	925-960	<3.5:1	Y	5
WCDMA 900
Band V	824-849	<2.5:1	869-894	<3.5:1	Y	5
WCDMA 850
Band VI	830-840	<2.5:1	875-885	<3.5:1	Y	5
WCDMA 800
GSM 850	824-849	<2.5:1	869-894	<3.5:1		5
EGSM 900	880-915	<2.5:1	925-960	<3.5:1		5
GSM 1800	1710-1785	<2.5:1	1805-1880	<3.5:1		4
GSM 1900	1850-1910	<2.5:1	1930-1990	<2.5:1		4

Table 3.11. HSPA Antenna Requirements

3.13.2. Installing SIM Cards for GSM, EDGE, HSPA+ Cellular Modems

Be sure to take appropriate anti-static precautions before opening the cellular modem module.

1.Remove the module from the RX1501.

2.On the smooth side of the module, remove the four screws and remove the back of the module.

Figure 3.32. Cellular Modem Module Assembly:	Figure 3.33. Cellular Modem Module
W11 and W32 Single Antenna Modules	Assembly: W12 Dual Antenna Modules

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