User guide

DEVICE ACTIVATION AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the power supply cover (not shown). To do this, slide the lock down and hold it while you lift off
the cover.
2. Insert the latch on the blade into the notch on the power supply.
3. Slide the lock down and hold it while you press the blade in place. Then, release it.
1 - Latch
2 - Notch
3 - Sliding lock
Connecting Antennas, Cables, and Power
To cable your device.
1. Connect your antenna to the SMA connector, labelled ANT.
2. If using a serial interface, connect the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 serial port on the device. Connect the
cable's other end to your computer's serial port.
3. If using a USB interface, connect a USB cable to the USB port on the device. Connect the cable's other end
to your computer's USB port.
4. Connect the GPIO cable to the I/O connector on the device and the other end to the external device.
5. Connect the power supply or DC power cable to the device. If using the power supply, refer to Attaching
Power Supply Blades. If using a DC power cable, refer to Connecting Direct DC Power.
6. Plug the power supply into your power source.
Connecting Direct DC Power accessories
To connect direct DC power in a vehicle:
Note: The device has over-voltage protection. To ensure complete protection, you can add additional filtering
to the DC input.
Note: For automotive applications you can use permanent “+” or keyswitched “+” source.
1. Connect the DC power cable to the power connector on the modem.
2. Attach the two wires at the DC power cable's other end to a DC fuse/terminal block where you are
mounting the device.
3. Connect red wire to the "+" (positive) terminal and black wire to the "–" (negative) terminal.
4. Verify the ground connection is correct.
Mounting the Device on a Flat Surface
To permanently mounting the device:
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