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====== GX LTE 4G - Manual ====== | ====== GX LTE 4G - Manual ====== | ||
- | NOTE: DRAFT MANUAL. FIRST STOCK EXPECTED IN 2020 Q4 | ||
- | {{ :venus-os:gx_gsm_web.png?400 |}} | + | {{ :venus-os:gx_lte_4g-e_top_.png?400 |}} |
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- | TODO REPLACE BY GX LTE PICTURE | + | |
===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
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==== 1.1 Product description ==== | ==== 1.1 Product description ==== | ||
- | The GX LTE is an accessory for [[venus-os: | + | The GX LTE is an accessory for [[venus-os: |
There are three models: | There are three models: | ||
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==== 1.2 Antennas and accessories ==== | ==== 1.2 Antennas and accessories ==== | ||
- | (DRAFT - THIS SECTION NEEDS UPDATING. EITHER THE SAME EXTERNAL ANTENNA CAN BE USED OR A NEW ONE IS NECESSARY - WILL BE CLEAR SOON) | + | A small indoor LTE antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor LTE antenna: |
- | GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna: | + | |
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GPS: The GX LTE includes a built-in GPS receiver. With the optional GPS antenna installed, the system can be tracked as well as Geo-fenced on the VRM Portal. The required accessory is the GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX LTE. | GPS: The GX LTE includes a built-in GPS receiver. With the optional GPS antenna installed, the system can be tracked as well as Geo-fenced on the VRM Portal. The required accessory is the GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX LTE. | ||
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+ | **Automatic recovery when disconnected** | ||
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+ | When installing the GX 4G LTE in an area that you expect continuous internet coverage, you should enable the " | ||
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+ | Note that if you are leaving internet service coverage areas (such as an RV on the move, or a boat leaving dock to go to sea) then it is recommend to disable this setting, so that your GX is not rebooting itself for no reason. Or set it, for example, to a two hour time-out. And accept a reboot every two hours when underway. | ||
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==== Status Bar ==== | ==== Status Bar ==== | ||
- | GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. | + | Cellular |
^ Icon ^ Details ^ | ^ Icon ^ Details ^ | ||
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| SIM wrong | Type of SIM is not supported | | | SIM wrong | Type of SIM is not supported | | ||
- | [[http:// | + | |
===== 6. Trouble shooting ===== | ===== 6. Trouble shooting ===== | ||
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+ | === What to do if the GX LTE 4G is not staying connected? === | ||
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+ | Enable the " | ||
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===== 7. Supported Frequencies ===== | ===== 7. Supported Frequencies ===== | ||
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==== 7.1 Available models & their supported frequency bands ==== | ==== 7.1 Available models & their supported frequency bands ==== | ||
- | ^ Part number ^ Name ^ Region ^ Used module ^ | + | ^ Part number ^ Name ^ Region ^ Used module |
- | | GSM100100400 | GX LTE 4G-E | For EMEA/ | + | | GSM100100400 | GX LTE 4G-E | EMEA/ |
- | | GSM100200400 | GX LTE 4G-A | For North America | Simcom | + | | GSM100200400 | GX LTE 4G-A | North America | SIMCom |
- | | GSM100300400 | GX LTE 4G-SA | For Australia/ | + | | GSM100300400 | GX LTE 4G-SA | Australia/ |
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- | MANUAL PLS ADD INFORMATION ON THE FREQUENCY BANDS 2G/3G/4G.. Perhaps its too much for in above table? | + | |
+ | For more details, please refer to the [[https:// | ||
==== 7.2 Notes regarding regional coverage ==== | ==== 7.2 Notes regarding regional coverage ==== | ||
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===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ===== 8. Technical Data ===== | ||
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- | MANUAL PLS REVIEW | ||
^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ^ Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 106x42.5x22 mm ([[https:// | ||
^ Voltage range | 8..70 VDC | | ^ Voltage range | 8..70 VDC | | ||
- | ^ Power draw | 2.5 W while 2G/3G data transfer\\ <1.0 W in idle mode\\ +0.4 W if GPS is enabled | | + | ^ Power draw | 2.5 W while 2G/3G/4G data transfer\\ <1.0 W in idle mode\\ +0.4 W if GPS is enabled | |
^ Recommended fuse size | 500 mA @ 12 V\\ 250 mA @ 24 V\\ 100 mA @ 48 V | | ^ Recommended fuse size | 500 mA @ 12 V\\ 250 mA @ 24 V\\ 100 mA @ 48 V | | ||
^ Wire gauge (power cable) | 0.5..1.5mm² / AWG 28..16 | | ^ Wire gauge (power cable) | 0.5..1.5mm² / AWG 28..16 | | ||
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===== 9. Accessory / Antennas ===== | ===== 9. Accessory / Antennas ===== | ||
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==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ==== Outdoor 2G and 3G GSM Antenna ==== | ||
- | + | This antenna can be used with the GX LTE 4G, for 2G, 3G as well as 4G bands. | |
- | NOTE WE ARE CHECKING WHAT ANTENNA TO USE | + | |
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^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ||
^ Cable Type | Rg-316 | | ^ Cable Type | Rg-316 | | ||
- | ^ Cable Length | 0.25 m | | + | ^ Cable Length | 3.0 m | |
^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ||
^ Frequencies | 800/ | ^ Frequencies | 800/ | ||
^ Signal Gain | 3 dbi | | ^ Signal Gain | 3 dbi | | ||
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+ | ==== Outdoor 4G GSM Antenna ==== | ||
+ | This antenna is optimised for 4G frequency bands, and as such will have slightly better reception on the 4G network. | ||
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+ | Mean while, if the 2G / 3G variant doesn' | ||
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+ | ^ Part number | GSM900100400 | | ||
+ | ^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ||
+ | ^ Cable Type | tbd | | ||
+ | ^ Cable Length | 3.0 m | | ||
+ | ^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ||
+ | ^ Frequencies | tbd | | ||
+ | ^ Signal Gain | tbd | | ||
==== Active GPS Antenna ==== | ==== Active GPS Antenna ==== |
venus-os/gx-lte.txt · Last modified: 2022-10-12 10:05 by marmour