Cellular Development Made Easy
Open Communications Gateways
Before We Begin…
1. This webinar is approximately 45 minutes with time for Q&A
2. Use the chat function to ask questions during the presentation
3. Highly specific or technical questions may be taken off-line
4. A link to the presentation will be sent after the webinar
Agenda
• Introductions
• Multi-Tech Systems
• M2M Overview
• Enabling Cellular Connectivity
• Options for Application Development
• MultiConnect™ OCG Overview
- Software
- Support
- Hardware
• Getting Started
Multi-Tech Overview
• 41 years focused on M2M
(machine-to-machine) communications
• 80+ patents
• 20+ million devices, thousands of customers worldwide
• U.S. based Engineering, Manufacturing, Certifications and
Support
• Debt-free, company owned campus
Certifications
• Multi-Tech products certified by
‐ 30+ carriers
‐ 80+ countries
• Millions invested annually (people, equip, assoc, logistics)
• On-site, carrier and agency approved testing facility
• Industry leadership (PTCRB, associations, agencies)
• The Multi-Tech Approach (End-product approval)
M2M: Subscription Services
Key Relationships to Succeed in M2M Arena
Carriers
MVNOs
MVNEs
Mobile Network Operators
Mobile Virtual
Network Operators
Mobile Virtual
Network Enablers
M2M Applications
• Small But Growing: M2M only 2% of all data plans in 2010 (up 46%)
• Consumers Driving Demand: Consumer electronic devices account for most
M2M growth in North America and Europe, especially e-readers and personal
navigation devices
• Growth Varies by Industry:
- Transportation is the largest industry (and still growing)
- Healthcare and Security applications overcoming privacy concerns
- Emerging industries include Digital Signage and Metering
Cellular Connectivity
What’s fueling the growth?
• Government funding
• Dropping technology prices
• Reduced connectivity rates
from cellular carriers
• Increased availability of
cellular networks worldwide
• Regulatory compliance
Connected Devices Worldwide
291.4 Million
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Source: Berg Insight “The Global Wireless M2M Market”
Enabling Cellular Connectivity
Successful development relies on multiple business disciplines:
Hardware – Software – Certifications – Carrier Approvals – Manufacturing
Organizational Considerations:
• Organizational Capabilities
• Development Budget and Timeline
• Volume Expectations
• Total Cost of Ownership/ROI Expectations
• Application Flexibility/Roadmap
• Network Coverage Requirements
• Regulatory Considerations
Options for Cellular Development
Finding the Right Fit
Introducing – MultiConnect™ OCG
Open Communications Gateways
Multi-Tech Open Communications Gateways allow
your application to be seamlessly integrated into
Multi-Tech's proven hardware platform, significantly
simplifying the deployment of your solution and
providing the quickest, most economical way to
deploy and bring your solution to market.
MultiConnect™ OCG
Open Communications Gateways
Benefits
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Quick-to-market solution for rapid return on investment
Proven hardware platform for increased reliability
Simplifies development using Linux-based open source software
Approved for ease of worldwide deployment
Cost-effective alternative to custom manufacturing
Service and support backed by an industry leader
Easily adapts to future technologies
MultiConnect™ OCG
Complete Application Deployment Solution
Software
Support
Hardware
• Linux open source
development
environment
• Programming
language libraries
• Drivers for hardware
components
• Multitech.net
developer community
• Custom software
development options
• Custom deployment
hardware availability
• Manufacturing and
logistics support
• On-board processing
and memory
• Multiple interfaces for
peripheral devices
• Fully-certified and
carrier-approved
• Industrial chassis
available
• Models available with
or without GPS
Software Features
CoreCDP™
• Linux Kernel 2.6.35.14
• Programming Languages: Python, Java (JamVM and
OpenJDK), Perl, Ruby, C/C++, PHP
• Networking: PPP, iptables
• Web Server: lighttpd
• Remote shell: SSH
• Drivers to support peripherals
Documentation and Tools
• Instructional DVD
• Code examples
• Utilities and procedures for configuring and updating devices
Support Features
Software Development – Custom Hardware – Manufacturing Support
Open Communications Gateways
The Shortest Path to M2M
MultiConnect™ OCG-D (Device)
• Ideal for companies with software competencies looking for a complete
hardware solution
• Quickest time-to-market
• GPS receiver optional on deployment models
MultiConnect™ OCG-E (Embedded)
• Ideal for companies with hardware and software
competencies
• Maximum design flexibility
Linux
2G or 3G
CPU
GPS
Hardware Features
Device and Embedded Models
Peripherals
• 2G or 3G cellular modem (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Aeris)
• Dedicated GPS receiver (optional)
• Debug 3 pins serial console port
• Temperature sensor
• Real Time Clock
Processor & Memory
• 400 MHz ARM9 CPU
• 256MB NAND flash
• 64MB SDRAM
• 2GB SD Flash Card (included in developer kit)
External Hardware Features
Open Communications Gateway - Device
Interfaces and Connectors:
• General Purpose Input/Output
(8 in/8 out, I2C, SPI, A2D)
• USB host and device
• RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet
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DE-9 RS-232 connector
Cellular SMA female
GPS SMA female
Power input 9VDC to 32VDC
Hardware Details - Embedded
Physical Interfaces – The 80 Pin Connector
• Input Power: 5VDC
• 10/100BaseT Ethernet
• Serial TTL (Data/HW flow control)
• Serial TTL (Data/Debug – RXD/TXD)
• USB 2.0 Host and Device
• SPI, I2C, JTAG
• SDIO (with detect and protect)
• ADC Inputs (4)
• General Purpose Inputs/Outputs (10)
• 8 LED outputs (5 user definable)
• Battery backup (for real-time clock)
• GPS PPS and transmit data
MultiConnect™ OCG-E
Top / Bottom Views
• Slightly longer than a cellular
SocketModem
• 3.650” x 1.375” (MultiConnect OCG-E)
• 3.150” x 1.375” (SocketModem)
• 80-pin board-to-board connector
• 4 mounting holes
MultiConnect™ OCG-E
Developer Kit
∙ Model: MT100EOCG-DK
∙ Includes:
‐ Developer Board
‐ Universal PS w/US, Euro and UK
Blades
‐ Cellular + GPS combo antenna
‐ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna
‐ 3 x UFL-SMA coax antenna cables
‐ DB9 and 3-pin serial cables
‐ USB host and device cables
‐ 36-pin GPIO cable
‐ Ethernet cable
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RJ-11 cable
2GB SD memory card
CoreCDP DVD
Multi-Tech screwdriver
Developer Board – Top View
Universal Socket
Test
Points
80 pin B2B connector
Developer kit includes all cables and Core CDP™ software.
MultiConnect™ OCG-E communications modules sold separately.
Developer Board – Front View
Antenna
Bracket
USB
Host
USB
Device
SDIO
Memory
Slot
Antenna
Bracket
10/100
Ethernet
Antenna
Bracket
Developer Board – Back View
PWR PWR 3-Pin
Jack SW Debug
36-Pin GPIO/
Interface Connector
RS-232 Serial
Interface
RJ-11 Analog
Modem Jack
Key Considerations
∙ Stability of your strategic partners
∙ Breadth of portfolio to satisfy your
needs
∙ Certification and approvals to
reduce time-to-market
∙ Approach and services to reduce
total cost of ownership
Special Promotion
MultiConnect OCG developer kit + Free 90-day data plan from
Premier Wireless & M2M Data Smart
‐ Buy any MultiConnect OCG-E module + Developer Kit or MultiConnect OCG-D
Developer Kit for $299 – Get a FREE 90-day data plan from Premier Wireless and
M2M Data Smart
‐ Limit one per customer – Developer kits available via Multi-Tech website
‐ Free 90-day data plan available through Premier Wireless
To order a developer kit:
MultiConnect OCG-D
Order Sprint Model:
MTCDP-EV2-GP-N2-DK-1.0
www.multitech.com/retail
MultiConnect OCG-E
Order Sprint Modem:
MT100EOCG-EV2-N2 or MT100EOCG-EV2-GP-N2
plus MT100EOCG-DK Dev Kit
www.multitech.com/order/ocg.go
Thank you for attending
Questions?
Contact your Premier Wireless sales
representative for more information or visit
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