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The rugged and robust DCM-300 modem provides wireless 3G connectivity for Connected Farm™ solutions.  It enables reliable access to Trimble® CenterPoint™ VRS™ corrections, Trimble CenterPoint™ RTX™ corrections as well as other 3rd party network RTK solutions.

 

The modem can also be used for wireless data transfer between the Trimble FmX® or CFX-750™ displays and Farm Works office software.  It offers a flexible solution for asset tracking that can be used with any equipment brand.  The DCM-300 is available with either EV-DO Rev A or a global ready HSDPA/UMTS network technology which support popular cellular networks such as Verizon and AT&T.

 

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Connection Requirements: 

*A wireless data plan for the Vehicle Manager connection service is included.  If using the modem for Office Sync, CenterPoint VRS or RTX, or a third party RTK corrections provider, a data plan must be purchased separately.  Verizon and AT&T data plans in the United States are available through Trimble.  Other data plans are also available by using third party providers.
Office Sync Requirements:
  • Trimble FmX integrated display or Trimble CFX-750 display
Trimble CenterPoint VRS Requirements:


Click here to download the DCM-300C (Verizon) modem factsheet.

Click here to download the DCM-300G (AT&T) modem factsheet.

Click here to download the DCM-300G (Global) modem factsheet.

Included Components for VRS RTK Corrections, Data Transfer, and Asset Tracking: 

 

  • DCM-300 modem
  • *GPS patch antenna
  • Roof mount high-gain cellular antenna with large magnetic base
  • FmX®/CFX-750™ or AgGPS® 262 cable assembly

*Included GPS patch antenna is utilized for asset tracking only.
Included Components for Asset Tracking Only:
  • DCM-300 modem
  • External covert GPS & cellular antenna
  • Asset tracking cable assembly
        


 

 

Physical
  Type  
      DCM-300G Wireless Interface: Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA (WCDMA/FDD) 850/1900/2100 Mhz
Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
      DCM-300C Wireless Interface: EV-DO REV A/EV-DO/CDMA 800/1900 MHz
  Size 230 mm x 136.3 mm x 40 mm (9.05 in x 5.37 in x 1.57 in)
  Casing Cast Aluminum
  Weight 1.09kg (2.40 pounds)
 
Electrical
  Connectors  
      Multi 34 Pin male positive locking
      GPS Antenna SMA Jack
      Cellular Antenna TNC Jack
      Wi-Fi Antenna RP TNC Jack
  Input Voltage 7.0-32.0 V DC
 
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
 
Telematics GPS Positioning
  Channels 12 channel; L1 C/A Code, Continuous Tracking
  SBAS Support WAAS, EGNOS
  Maximum Update rate 1 Hz
  Horizontal Accuracy  
  Tracking Sensitivity –160 dBm
  Acquisition Sensitivity –146 dBm
  Time to Position (typical) Cold Start: 38 Seconds
Warm Start: 38 Seconds
After 15 Second Signal Blockage:
 
Certifications
DCM-300G: FCC Class B Part 15, CE Mark; A-Tick mark; WEEE; RSS-210; Industry Canada; PTCRB; RoHS; SAE J1171; SAE J113-13; SAE J1455; e-Mark; IP67, IP66

DCM-300C: FCC Class B, Part 15; WEEE; RoHS; SAE; IP67, IP66
DCM-300 modem as a VRS solution is color blind and can work with 3rd party corrections: 
  • CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Station)*
  • State run RTK networks*
  • Other non-Trimble solutions*

* when CMR or CMR+ formats are output
DCM-300 modem is compatible with the following Trimble displays and receivers:
  • Trimble FmX® integrated display
  • Trimble CFX-750™ display
  • Trimble AgGPS® 262 receiver
  • Trimble AG-372 GNSS receiver
        

 


 

DCM-300 modem is supported in the following countries:
  • North America:
    • United States, Canada, Mexico
  • Latin America:
    • Argentina, Brazil, *Chile, Columbia
  • Africa:
    • *South Africa
  • Europe:
    • Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, *Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, *Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine
  • Asia-Pacific:
    • New Zealand, Australia

* The included Trimble data plan for Vehicle Manager does not support the local roaming carriers for these countries (Cyprus, Malta, Chile, and South Africa).  The DCM-300 modem will function in these countries; however, a local SIM card must be acquired to support the local roaming carriers.


Note: More countries/regions may be added on the list. Please contact Farm Works for the update.

 


See the Discussion Board For DCM-300 Modem

DCM-300 Quick Start Guide


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