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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
The MTAC-LORA-H accessory card provides long range RF support using Semtech’s LoRa radio technology. The
Conduit gateway uses this accessory card to connect MultiTech's MultiConnect®DOT Series products to the cloud.
INSTALLING THE ACCESSORY CARD
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Installing the Accessory Card
You need:
■Phillips screwdriver
■MTAC-LORA-H card with accompanying small screw
To install the MTAC-LORA-H accessory card:
1. Disconnect power to the Conduit, if it is connected.
2. At the back of the Conduit housing, locate the opening where you want the MTAC-LORA-H card to be
installed. You can install the card in the AP1 opening or the AP2 opening.
3. Slide the card into the opening. You should feel the card connector seat in the internal connector.
4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the card bracket to the housing with the screw provided.
Operating Instructions
The Conduit that the MTAC-LORA-H will be installed software that allows the user to configure and run the MTAC-
LORA-H.
■For Conduit AEP (MTCDT-xx-210A) models, information on configuring LoRa is available at
http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/lora/getting-started-with-lora-conduit-aep/.
■For Conduit mLinux (MTCDT-x-210L) models, information on configuring LoRa is available at
http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/lora/getting-started-with-lora-conduit-mlinux/.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
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Hardware Specifications
The following are the hardware specifications for the accessory card.
Category Description
Physical Description
Weight TBD
Dimensions 3.650" x 1.375" (92 mm x 34.925 mm)
Power Requirements
Operating Voltage 5 VDC and 3.3 VDC +/- 10%
Environment
Operating Environment -30° to +70° C 1when operated in a Conduit gateway device (MTCDT).
Storage Environment -40° to +85° C
Relative Humidity 20% to 90% non-condensing
Certifications and Compliance
EMC Compliance EN 301 489-03 V1.6.1:2013
EN 300 220-2 V2.4.1:2012
RSS-210:2010
RSS-247:2015
FCC 15.247:2015
FCC 15.109:2015
FCC 15.109(g):2015
FCC 15.107:2015
ICES-003:2012
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 61000-3-2:2006 (Amended by A1:2009 and A2:2009)
EN 55022: 2010
Safety Compliance UL 60950-1 2nd ED
cUL 60950-1 2nd ED
UL 201
IEC 60950-1 2nd Ed. Am.1 and Am.2
MTAC-LORA-H POWER DRAW
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MTAC-LORA-H Power Draw
Note:
■The following power draw values were measured with the MTAC-LoRa-H card installed in a
MultiConnect Conduit with H5 cellular modem (MTCDT-H5).
■Transmit power accuracy is +/- 2 dB.
Voltage Radio
Protocol
Cellular Call Box
Connection, No
Data
Average Measured
Current at Max
Power
Average TX Pulse
Amplitude Current
for GSM850or Peak
Current for HSDPA
Total Inrush Charge
in MilliCoulombs
9.0 Volts GSM 850
MHz
747 mA 1.01 Amps 1.75 Amps 6.06 mC
HSDPA 748 mA 1.19 Amps 1.3 Amps 6.06 mC
12.0 Volts GSM 850
MHz
561 mA 767 mA 1.34 mA 5.21 mC
HSDPA 563 mA 872 mA 964 mA 5.21 mC
24.0 Volts GSM 850
MHz
301 mA 393 mA 667 mA 4.15 mC
HSDPA 302 mA 440 mA 524 mA 4.15 mC
MECHANICAL DRAWING
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Mechanical Drawing
ELECTROMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Electromechanical Specifications
The following information applies to all accessory cards. Refer to your card’s mechanical drawing for card specific
details.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
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Antenna Connector
FCC Antenna Requirements
The antenna used for transmitting must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 25 cm from all
persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna transmitters.
Antenna for 915 MHz Models
For 915 MHz models, this device is approved with the following antenna or for alternate antennas meeting the
given specifications.
Manufacturer: Laird Technologies
Description: OMNI, GF, 902-928 MHz
Model Number: FG9026
Antenna Specifications
Category Description
Frequency Range 900-928 MHz
Dimensions 65 inches
VSWR 2
Gain 8 dBi
Radiation Omni-directional
Polarization Vertical
Antenna for 868 MHz Models
For 868 MHz models, this device is approved with the following antenna or for alternate antennas meeting the
given specifications.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
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Manufacturer: L-com Global Connectivity
Description: OMNI for 800 MHz/900 MHz ISM band
Model Number: HGV-906U
Antenna Specifications
Category Description
Frequency Range 824-960 MHz
Dimensions 23.6 inches (600 mm), 2.4 lbs. (1.1 Kg)
VSWR < 1.5:1 average
Gain 6 dBi
Radiation Omni-directional
Polarization Vertical
Vertical Beam Width 30 degrees
Horizontal Beam Width 360 degrees
Impedance 50 Ohm
Maximum Input Power 100 Watts
GETTING STARTED WITH LORA
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Getting Started With LoRa
Prerequisites:
■Perform the Getting Started with Conduit AEP Models procedure. Do not create a Node-Red flow until you
have installed and configured the LoRa card with the values listed below.
■Ensure that you have installed the correct LoRa card for your operation. For North America, you need the
MTAC-LORA-915 or MTAC-LORA-H 915. For Europe, you need the MTAC-LORA-868 or MTAC-LORA-H 868.
■Attach the LoRa antenna to the MTAC-LORA card.
■Ensure that you have version 1.0.25 or later of the firmware installed in the Conduit.
■On the left sidebar of the Web Management interface (GUI), go to Setup > LoRa Network Server to display
the LoRa Network Server Configuration panel.
The following table shows the configuration values you need to enter for the fields listed.
Field MTAC-LORA-915 (NA) MTAC-LORA-868 (EU)
Enabled Checked Checked
Frequency Band 915 868
Frequency Sub Band 1 to 8 NA
Additional Channels Frequency NA Default: 869.5 Ranges: [863.5 to 867.5]
and [869.1 to 869.5]
Tx Power Maximum transmission power in dBm (-6 to 26)
Name Name of your LoRa network (string, 8-character minimum)
Passphrase Security passphrase for your LoRa network (string, 8-character minimum)
Click Submit at the bottom right of the page. (No need to restart the device.)
47 CFR PART 15 REGULATION CLASS B DEVICES
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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.
FCC Interference Notice
Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS B NOTICE
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Industry Canada Class B Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur le matériel
brouilleur.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). The operation is permitted for the
following two conditions:
1. the device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
EMC, SAFETY, AND R&TTE DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE
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EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives:
Council Directive 2014/30/EU on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility;
and
Council Directive 2014/35/EU on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits;
and
Council Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment;
and
Council Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the
mutual recognition of their conformity.
INFORMATION ON HS/TS SUBSTANCES ACCORDING TO CHINESE STANDARDS
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Information on HS/TS Substances According to
Chinese Standards
In accordance with China's Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information
Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and
concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Multi-Tech
Systems Inc. products relative to the EIP standards set by China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII).
Hazardous/Toxic Substance/Elements
Name of the Component Lead
(PB)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(CD)
Hexavalent
Chromium
(CR6+)
Polybromi
nated
Biphenyl
(PBB)
Polybrominat
ed Diphenyl
Ether (PBDE)
Printed Circuit Boards O O O O O O
Resistors X O O O O O
Capacitors X O O O O O
Ferrite Beads O O O O O O
Relays/Opticals O O O O O O
ICs O O O O O O
Diodes/ Transistors O O O O O O
Oscillators and Crystals X O O O O O
Regulator O O O O O O
Voltage Sensor O O O O O O
Transformer O O O O O O
Speaker O O O O O O
Connectors O O O O O O
LEDs O O O O O O
Screws, Nuts, and other
Hardware
X O O O O O
AC-DC Power Supplies O O O O O O
Software /Documentation CDs O O O O O O
Booklets and Paperwork O O O O O O
Chassis O O O O O O
XRepresents that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous
material of such component is higher than the SJ/Txxx-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.
ORepresents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits.
INFORMATION ON HS/TS SUBSTANCES ACCORDING TO CHINESE STANDARDS (IN CHINESE)
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Information on HS/TS Substances According to
Chinese Standards (in Chinese)
依依照照中中国国标标准准的的有有毒毒有有害害物物质质信信息息
根据中华人民共和国信息产业部 (MII) 制定的电子信息产品 (EIP) 标准－中华人民共和国《电子信息产品污染
控制管理办法》（第 39 号），也称作中国 RoHS, 下表列出了 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 产品中可能含有的有毒
物质 (TS) 或有害物质 (HS) 的名称及含量水平方面的信息。
有有害害//有有毒毒物物质质//元元素素
成成分分名名称称 铅铅 (PB) 汞汞 (Hg) 镉镉 (CD) 六六价价铬铬 (CR6+) 多多溴溴联联苯苯
(PBB)
多多溴溴二二苯苯醚醚
(PBDE)
印刷电路板 O O O O O O
电阻器 X O O O O O
电容器 X O O O O O
铁氧体磁环 O O O O O O
继电器/光学部件 O O O O O O
ICs O O O O O O
二极管/晶体管 O O O O O O
振荡器和晶振 X O O O O O
调节器 O O O O O O
电压传感器 O O O O O O
变压器 O O O O O O
扬声器 O O O O O O
连接器 O O O O O O
LEDs O O O O O O
螺丝、螺母以及其它五金件 X O O O O O
交流-直流电源 O O O O O O
软件/文档 CD O O O O O O
手册和纸页 O O O O O O
底盘 O O O O O O
X表示所有使用类似材料的设备中有害/有毒物质的含量水平高于 SJ/Txxx-2006 限量要求。
O表示不含该物质或者该物质的含量水平在上述限量要求之内。
REACH STATEMENT
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REACH Statement
Registration of Substances
After careful review of the legislation and specifically the definition of an “article” as defined in EC Regulation
1907/2006, Title II, Chapter 1, Article 7.1(a)(b), it is our current view that Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products would
be considered as “articles.” In light of the definition in § 7.1(b) which requires registration of an article only if it
contains a regulated substance that “is intended to be released under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions
of use,” our analysis is that Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products constitute nonregisterable articles for their intended
and anticipated use.
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Per the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) published October 28, 2008 we have reviewed
these substances and certify the Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. products are compliant per the EU “REACH”
requirements of less than 0.1% (w/w) for each substance. If new SVHC candidates are published by the European
Chemicals Agency, and relevant substances have been confirmed, that exceeds greater than 0.1% (w/w), Multi-
Tech Systems, Inc. will provide updated compliance status.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. also declares it has been duly diligent in ensuring that the products supplied are compliant
through a formalized process which includes collection and validation of materials declarations and selective
materials analysis where appropriate. This data is controlled as part of a formal quality system and will be made
available upon request.
RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (ROHS)
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Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS)
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Certificate of Compliance
2011/65/EU
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that its embedded products comply with the chemical concentration limitations
set forth in the directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS).
These MultiTech products do not contain the following banned chemicals1:
■Lead, [Pb] < 1000 PPM
■Mercury, [Hg] < 1000 PPM
■Hexavalent Chromium, [Cr+6] < 1000 PPM
■Cadmium, [Cd] < 100 PPM
■Polybrominated Biphenyl, [PBB] < 1000 PPM
■Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether, [PBDE] < 1000 PPM
Environmental considerations:
■Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) =1
■Maximum Soldering temperature = 260C (in SMT reflow oven)
1Lead usage in some components is exempted by the following RoHS annex, therefore higher lead concentration
would be found in some modules (>1000 PPM);
- Resistors containing lead in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT STATEMENT
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement
Note: This statement may be used in documentation for your final product applications.
WEEE Directive
The WEEE Directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers to take-
back electronics products at the end of their useful life. A sister directive, ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the
products at the design phase. The WEEE Directive covers all MultiTech products imported into the EU as of August
13, 2005. EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery
from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing
it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
July, 2005