User's Manual

Introduction

12 BlueTree Wireless M2M Express Product Manual V1.5

What you will need Before you install the modem you will need the following:

Cellular antenna To comply to FCC and Industry Canada regulations, cellular antennas

must meet the following specifications:

• Rated gain of 3dBd

• Minimal cable loss of 0.5dB

• Dual-band 800 & 1900 MHz

• Nominal 50 ohm impedance

• Male SMA connector

• Coil style cellular whip

• Mount designed for a horizontal metal surface of vehicle

Please contact BlueTree for a list of compatible cellular antennas.

GSM SIM card Available from your local wireless network service provider.

Serial cables You will need of suitable length to extend from the modem to the

computer, to a maximum length of 25 feet. If you are connecting the

modem to a PC you will also need a DB9 female connector.

Available COM ports USB serial adapters

BlueTree has tested USB-Serial adapter solutions from FTDI (http://

www.ftdichip.com) that have worked properly with our modems. Single

USB-Serial adapters and USB-Dual Serial adapters have been tested

and work properly.

More product information can be found at FTDI distributors websites

(http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDisti.htm).

Checking for port conflicts

If you are connecting the modem to a PC, confirm that the computer

does not have any software loaded that could interfere with the COM

port that will be designated for the modem.

Warning: Antenna must not exceed 5.15 dBi. This

device must be used in mobile configurations. The

antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be

installed to provide a separation distance of at least

23 cm from all persons and must not be co-located

or operated in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter. Users and installers must be

provided with antenna installation instruction and

transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF

exposure compliance.

Warning: Only approved antennas may be

connected to the modem. Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments could impair data

quality, damage the modem, or result in the

violation of FCC regulations.