Product End-Of-Life Notification PEOL 09082021-03
Product End-Of-Life Notification
MultiConnect® Cell 100 Series
2G Cellular Modems
MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series
2G Cellular Routers
Replacement Models Available
I. Summary
MultiTech announces an immediate change in status from Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) to End-of-Life (EOL) for the following MultiConnect® Cell 100 Series and MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series:
- 2G Cellular Modems (MTC-G3 models)
- 2G Cellular Routers (MTR-G3 models)
Recommended replacement products are available.
II. Key Dates
Near-End-of-Life (NEOL): April 28, 2021
Last Time Buy: July 28, 2021 (or while supplies last)
End-of-Life (EOL): September 8, 2021
III. Part Numbers Impacted
MultiConnect® Cell 100 Series Cellular Modems, 2G Models
EOL Ordering Part Number | UPC | Recommended Replacements | UPC |
---|---|---|---|
MTC-G3-B06 | 789407358029 | MTC-LEU4-B01-EU-GB | 789407369339 |
MTC-G3-B06-EU-GB | 789407358333 | MTC-LEU4-B01-EU-GB | 789407369339 |
MTC-G3-B08-KIT | 789407358012 | MTC-LEU4-B03-KIT | 789407369346 |
- Note: The MTC-LEU4 is a 4G LTE Cat 4 modem with 3G and 2G fallback.
MultiConnect® rCell 100 Series Cellular Routers, 2G Models
EOL Ordering Part Number | UPC | Recommended Replacements | UPC |
---|---|---|---|
MTR-G3-B16 | 789407356162 | MTR-MNG2-B07 | 789407371301 |
MTR-G3-B16-EU-GB | 789407356872 | MTR-MNG2-B07-WW | 789407370588 |
- Note: The MTR-MNG2 is a 4G LTE Cat M1 router with 2G fallback.
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
MTC and MTR models are encryption items. U.S. Export Administration Regulations have special restrictions on the export of encryption items; please refer to these regulations. Any export of commodities, technology, or software must be exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations. Export or diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
IV. Product Description
The MultiConnect® Cell 100 Series cellular modem is a compact communications platform that provides cellular capabilities for fixed and mobile applications. It is intended for use in settings demanding reliable performance under rugged conditions, low power and long range such as remotely monitoring solar micro-inverters, power generators, tanks, pipelines, meters, pumps and valves in any energy, utility or industrial application.
The MultiConnect®rCell 100 series of industrial cellular routers, optimized for secure M2M (machine-tomachine)/Internet of Things (IoT) applications, offer an Ethernet or serial network interface platform ready to deploy. The intuitive user interface and cloud device management allows for quick configuration and over-the-air upgrades. Enhanced with features such as WAN Failover, secure software updates, advanced firewall and routing configuration, and Certificate Management, the MultiConnect rCell 100 series creates an ideal environment for secure and redundant communications critical to the reliability of remote monitoring systems in a variety of industries. The MultiConnect rCell 100 series of cellular routers offer a long, stable lifecycle, an important consideration for M2M/IoT solutions.
V. Warranty and Support
MultiTech will provide technical support and repair or exchange of the products listed in this announcement through the warranty period of the installed device. However, no firmware/software updates or maintenance releases will take place post NEOL date.
VI. Suggested Action Plan
We recommend the following actions be taken:
- Forward this announcement to others within your organization who are actively involved in the sale or support of the devices listed in this announcement.
- Remove discontinued/EOL models from your pricing system and website.
VII. Additional Information
If you have any questions or require additional information on this End-of-Life Notification, please contact your MultiTech sales representative.
World Headquarters – U.S.:
+1 (763) 785-3500 | sales@multitech.com
EMEA Headquarters – UK:
+(44) 118 959 7774 | sales@multitech.co.u