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MTCM-LAT3 Quick Start for the AT&T IoT Marketplace
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Installing the Cellular Modem
1. Connect antennas to the antenna connectors.
2. Connect the USB connector to your computer, either
directly or through a hub or USB extension cable.
The USB connection powers the device and the POWER LED lights.
Remove and Replace a SIM Card
The device ships with a micro-SIM card (3FF) pre-installed.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Power down the device and disconnect the power supply.
2. Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the cellular modem.
The slot is labeled SIM.
3. Push the SIM card in, the device ejects the SIM card.
To replace SIM card:
1. Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the cellular modem.
The slot is labeled SIM.
2. Push the SIM card into the slot with the contact side facing
up as shown. When the SIM card is installed, it locks into
place.
Regulatory Information
For additional regulatory information, see your device’s user guide
available at http://www.multitech.com
47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
MultiConnect
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microCell Cellular Modem MTCM-LAT3 for
the AT&T IoT Marketplace
Document Part Number: 82103900L
Copyright and Trademarks
This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the
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officer of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019
by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties,
whether express, implied or by estoppels, with respect to the content,
information, material and recommendations herein and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any
particular purpose and non-infringement. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to notify any
person or organization of such revisions or changes.
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Quick Start
Overview
The MultiConnect microCell (MTCM-LAT3) is a compact communications
platform that provides cellular capabilities for fixed and mobile
applications. It is intended for use in settings such as vending, smart
parking, medical, smart inventory tracking equipment and commercial
applications.
Package Contents
Your package includes the following:
Device 1- MultiConnect microCell Cellular Modem with
pre-installed SIM.
Antennas 2 - External antennas
Documentation 1 - Quick Start Guide
Related Documents
For more information on your device, the following documents are
available at https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-microcell.
■ MultiConnect microCell MTCM-LAT3 and -LSP3 User Guide
(S000695)
■ Telit AT Command Reference (80446ST10707A)
■ USB Driver Installation Guide (S000616)
Updated versions of this quick start will also be available there.
Dimensions
The device dimensions are:
■ 2.105 in x 0.780 in x 1.79 in (5.35 cm x 1.98 cm x 4.55 cm)
Side Panels for MTCM-LAT3
Connectors
The device has the following connectors:
■ USB - 1 USB connector,
■ SMA - 2 female SMA connectors, labeled CELL and AUX
■ SIM - 1 micro-SIM (3FF) slot, between the SMA connectors
LED Descriptions
The top panel contains the following LEDs:
■ POWER - Lights when the device has power.
■ LINK - Blinks when the unit is functioning normally.
■ SIGNAL - Three programmable signal LEDs do not function by
default. To control them, users need to write code.
Creating an AT&T IoT Marketplace Account
Create an AT&T IoT Marketplace account, if you do not have one:
1. Go to https://marketplace.att.com and click Login in the
upper right corner.
2. Click Create an account.
3. Complete the form and click Create Account.
AT&T sends an account activation email.
4. Go to that email and click Confirm your email and
activate your account.
5. On the AT&T IoT Marketplace page that opens when you
activate your account, click Dashboard.You’ll be prompted
to Create an AT&T Control Center Account.
You can also access the Dashboard by clicking Hello
[username] > Account Settings. Then click Signup for AT&T
Control Center.
6. Enter your phone number and shipping address.
7. Click the check box to agree to AT&T’s Terms and
Conditions, Master Agreement, and the AT&T Control
Center Wireless account creations terms of service.
8. Click Create Account.
Registering a SIM Card on the AT&T IoT Marketplace
1. Click Register SIM.
Note: If you do not have a SIM tied to this account, you may
be prompted to Buy more SIMs.
If not logged into the AT&T IoT Marketplace, log in and
select Management > Register SIMs.
2. Enter the 20 digit SIM ICCID from the device label. If
desired, enter a nickname to identify this SIM.
3. Click check boxes to agree to AT&T’s Terms and
Conditions and Prohibited Activities.
4. Click Register SIMs.
This activates the SIM and adds it to your AT&T IoT Marketplace
Dashboard. It is ready to use.
Downloading Drivers
Note: Install drivers on your computer before connecting the MTCM
device.
Driver installation instructions for both Windows and Linux are included in
the USB Driver Installation Guide (S000616) available at
https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-microcell.
■ For Windows, drivers are available under Downloads at
https://www.multitech.com/models/92504392LF.
■ For Linux, follow the installation instructions in the USB Driver
Installation Guide, Chapter 1 - Linux Drivers for LTE Cat 1 and
Cat 4.