venus-os:gx-lte
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The GX LTE is an accessory for [[venus-os: | The GX LTE is an accessory for [[venus-os: | ||
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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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+ | === 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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^ 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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^ 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 | | ||
- | ==== Outdoor 4G GSM Antenna | + | ==== Outdoor 4G GSM Antenna ==== |
- | This antenna is optimised for 4G frequency bands, and as such will have slightly better reception on the 4G network. This model is not available yet, expected availability is 2021 Q1. | + | This antenna is optimised for 4G frequency bands, and as such will have slightly better reception on the 4G network. |
Mean while, if the 2G / 3G variant doesn' | Mean while, if the 2G / 3G variant doesn' | ||
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^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ^ Mounting option | Screw Mount | | ||
^ Cable Type | tbd | | ^ Cable Type | tbd | | ||
- | ^ Cable Length | tbd | | + | ^ Cable Length | 3.0 m | |
^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ^ Connector | SMA Male Straight | | ||
^ Frequencies | tbd | | ^ Frequencies | tbd | |
venus-os/gx-lte.txt · Last modified: 2022-10-12 10:05 by marmour