Vodafone

MachineLink 3G Plus
Quick Start Guide
and Safety Manual

Vodafone
Power to you
Welcome
to the world of mobile communications

1 Welcome
1 Package contents
2 Device overview
4 Getting started
5 Mounting options
8 Installing your device
11 Overview of LED indicators
12 Advanced configuration
and troubleshooting
16 Verifying connection status
17 Configuring multiple devices
19 Safety and product care
Welcome Thank you for choosing a Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus, M2M IP
router. This guide will help you set up, connect and configure your
device quickly and easily.

Package This package includes

contents • 1x Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus router
• 2x 3G antennas
• 1x 1.5m yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C
• 1x DIN rail mounting bracket
• 1x Six-way terminal block
• 1x Quick start guide and safety manual
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 Device
overview
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Aux antenna socket SMA female connector for auxiliary antenna (receive diversity).
2 Mini USB 2.0 OTG port Provides connectivity for optional external storage, USB to Serial port
adapter or USB Ethernet dongle. Supplies up to 0.5A to connected device.
3 GPS antenna socket SMA female connector for GPS antenna.
4 Serial port Female DB9 port supporting 9-wire RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 (software
selectable).
5 Main antenna socket SMA female connector for main antenna.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION
6 RJ45 Ethernet port Connect one or several devices via a network switch here.
7 Reset button • Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
• Press and hold for 5 to 15 seconds to reboot to recovery mode.
• Press and hold for 15 to 20 seconds to reset the router to factory
default settings.
8 Six-way terminal block Connect power source, ignition and I/O wires here. Power, ignition and I/O
connector wires may be terminated on the supplied terminal block and connected
to a power source. Refer to the diagram and table under Step 4 of the
Installing your device section for correct wiring of the terminal block.
Operates in the 8-40V DC range.
9 SIM card slot Insert SIM card here (if not included).
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 Getting Depending on your individual setup, you may need certain
started components to configure your device correctly.
• External power supply unit for the Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus
(not included).

• Flathead screwdriver for terminating power input wires.

• Notebook or PC for advanced configuration.

• Additional fasteners and screwdrivers for specific wall or

rail mounting.

Mounting The Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus can be installed quickly and easily
options in a variety of locations.

MOUNT DESCRIPTION BENEFITS

TYPE
Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall • Slimline form factor,
close to wall
2. Perpendicular to the wall • Small wall footprint
3. Mounted via DIN rail bracket • Easy to remove
C Section DIN Slide onto a rail • Simplicity
rail mount
Top hat DIN Mount on a bracket and slide • Simplicity
rail mount onto a rail • Can mount in between
other devices
Desk mount Stand on a desk • Simplicity, versatility

* Please remove the protective film from the top of the device after it
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Wall mount 1. Flat against the wall

2. Perpendicular to the wall

3. Mounted via DIN Rail Bracket

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 DIN Rail
mounting
bracket Push to release

V Bend allows you to snap the DIN

bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail,
rather than sliding it onto the end

C Section DIN
rail mount

Top hat DIN rail

mount

Desk mount

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Installing Step 1
your device If your router does not come with a SIM pre-installed, insert a SIM card
into the SIM card slot by pressing the SIM Eject button to eject the SIM
card tray. Place the SIM card in the tray and then insert the loaded tray
into the SIM slot with the gold side facing up, as shown below.

I/O 3
2
1
i
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+

Step 2
The MachineLink 3G Plus router is shipped with caps on the Main,
Auxiliary and GPS antenna sockets. To attach the supplied antennas,
first remove the antenna socket caps from the Main and Auxiliary
antenna sockets by turning them in an anti-clockwise direction, then
screw the antennas onto the sockets by turning them in a clockwise
direction. Please refer to the Device overview section for the antenna
socket layout. If you have purchased a GPS antenna, remove the
socket cap from the GPS antenna socket and attach the antenna to
the socket in the same manner.
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 Step 3
Mount your router in a suitable location using the options listed in the
Mounting options section of this guide.
When selecting a location to mount the MachineLink 3G Plus router,
keep in mind that it features two high performance antennas designed
to provide optimum signal strength in a wide range of environments.
If you find the signal strength is weak, try moving the router to a
different place, mounting it differently or changing the orientation of
the antennas.
The signal strength LEDs update within a few seconds with a rolling
average signal strength reading. When selecting a location for the
router, please allow up to 20 seconds for the signal strength LEDs to
update before repositioning.
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Step 4
Connect power to your router using one of two options.
1 DC power via 6-pin connector
If you have purchased an optional DC power supply, first remove the
terminal block from the connector. The terminal block connector
uses rising cage clamps to secure the wires and ships with the cages
lowered and ready for wire insertion. Inspect the cage clamps and
use a flathead screwdriver to lower the cage clamps if they have
moved during transportation. Insert the wires into the terminal
block as shown below, noting the polarity of the wires, then use a
flathead screwdriver to raise the cage clamp to secure the wires in
the terminal block. Insert the wired terminal block into the terminal
block connector of the router and then connect the adapter to a wall
socket.

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2 DC power via field terminated power source
If an 8-40V DC power supply is available, you can insert the wires
into the supplied terminal block to power your router. Use a flathead
screwdriver to tighten the terminal block screws and secure the
power wires, making sure that you have correctly wired the terminal
block as illustrated below.
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 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
+ Positive wire for power

- Ground Wire

i Dedicated terminal for ignition detection

I/O Three terminals used for input/output detection
(Please refer to the User Guide and SDK Guide for
more information).

The green power LED on the router lights up when a power source is
connected.

Step 5
Connect equipment that requires network access to the Ethernet port
of your router. You can connect one device directly, or several devices
using a network switch.
Switch on your power supply and wait 2 minutes for your Vodafone
MachineLink 3G Plus to start up and connect to the mobile network.
Your router comes with preconfigured settings that should suit most
customers.
Your router is now connected.
To check the status of your router, compare the LED indicators on the
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Overview of
LED indicators
LED ICON LED COLOUR STATE DESCRIPTION
Power Off Power off
Double flash Powering up
On Power on
On Power on in recovery mode
Slow flashing Hardware error
Network On Connected via WWAN
Blinking 1
Traffic via WWAN

Slow flashing Connecting PDP

On Registered network
Slow flashing Registering network

Slow flashing SIM PIN locked

Fast flashing SIM PUK locked

On Can’t connect
Mobile signal On 3G
strength
On 2G GPRS
On GSM only (no GPRS)
1 The term “blinking” means that the LED may pulse, with the intervals that the LED is on and
off not being equal. The term “flashing” means that the LED turns on and off at equal intervals. 11
 Advanced Depending on what you’re using your router for, you may need to log
configuration into it via the web based configuration interface for status monitoring,
and troubleshooting or advanced configuration.
troubleshooting To access this interface you’ll need a computer with Ethernet port and
web browser (such as IE, Chrome, Firefox or Safari) installed.
Step 1
Make sure your Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus is turned on and
disconnect any Ethernet connections.
Step 2
Attach the supplied yellow Ethernet cable 8P8C to the LAN Ethernet
port on your router and the other to your computer. Then access
the user interface by entering https://192.168.1.1/ into your web
browser, enter your username and password and click Log in.
There are two system management accounts (Root Manager and
Admin) with different management capabilities.

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Root Manager account
Grants full privileges such as firmware upgrades, device configuration,
backup and restore, and reset to factory default settings. To access the
Root Manager account, use these login details.
https://192.168.1.1

Username: root

Password: admin

Admin account
Allows updates to general settings. To access the Admin account, use
these login details.
https://192.168.1.1

Username: admin

Password: admin

Step 3
Once logged in you’ll see the Status page. Here you can see an
overview of information about the network your router is connected
to (if any), signal strength and data connection status. You can access
advanced configuration settings from the top menu.
For more information on advanced configuration, refer to the
full product User Guide available from the Help link in the web
configuration interface or from the NetComm Wireless website at
http://vodafone.netcommwireless.com

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 Step 4
If the inserted SIM card is PIN locked, a pop-up window is displayed
informing you that you must unlock the SIM before use.

Click the OK button. The SIM Security page is displayed.

In the Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN and then enter it again in
the Confirm current PIN field. If you do not want to enter the PIN code
each time the SIM is inserted, select the Remember PIN option. Click
the Save button. After a moment, the router displays “Success! The
SIM unlock was successful”.

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Step 5
If the SIM Status is OK, the MachineLink 3G Plus automatically
attempts to connect to the Internet by detecting the correct APN and
connection details.
If automatic configuration was unsuccessful, you must manually enter
the connection details.
To manually configure the connection profile:
1. From the top menu bar, select the Networking option.
2. Next to Profile1, click the button. The Data connection
profile settings screen is displayed.
3. Ensure that the Automatic APN selection toggle key is set to the
OFF position. (Not required when using a Vodafone GDSP SIM).

4. In the APN field, enter the APN name used for mobile broadband
connection. If required, enter the Username and Password in the
Username and Password fields. Click the Save button.
The connection profile is now configured.

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 Verifying the Click on the Status menu item from the top menu bar. The Status
connection page is displayed. The mobile broadband connection is established
status successfully if the Status field in the Packet data connection status
section displays Connected.

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Configuring To apply your advanced configuration settings to more than one
multiple Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus router, follow these simple steps:
devices Step 1
Back up your router’s configuration
Log in to the web configuration interface, click on the System menu,
select System configuration and click on Settings backup and restore.
If you want to password protect your backup configuration files, enter
your password in the fields under Save a copy of current settings and
click on Save. If you don’t want to password protect your files, just click
on Save. The router will then prompt you to select a location to save
the settings file.

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 Step 2
Do not change the Restore your backup configuration
file extension of In the web configuration interface click on the System menu, select
the backup file as
System configuration and click on Settings backup and restore.
this may cause it to
corrupt. From the Restore saved settings section, click on Browse / Choose a
file and select the backed up configuration file on your computer.
Click Restore to copy the settings to the new Vodafone MachineLink
3G Plus router. The router will apply these settings and inform you it
will reboot - click on OK.

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Safety and Product Care
Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus
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 Table of RF exposure 21
External antenna 21
contents
CE approval (European Union) 22
FCC statement 23
FCC compliance 23
FCC regulations 23
IC Regulations 24
IC radiation exposure statemant 24
NCC Statement 24
NBTC Statement 25
Electrical safety 25
Accessories 25
Connection to a car 25
Distraction 25
Operating machinery 25
Product handling 25
Children 26
Emergency situations 26
Device heating 26
WEEE approval 27
Faulty and damaged products 27
Interference 27
Pacemakers 27
Hearing aids 27
Medical devices 27
Hospitals 28
Interference in cars 28
Explosive environments 28
Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres 28
Blasting caps and areas 28

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RF exposure Your device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is on, it receives and transmits RF
energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection
controls the power level at which your device transmits.
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used
with a minimum of 20cm separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions
could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.

External antenna
Any optional external antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Please consult the health and safety guide of
the chosen antenna for specific body separation guidelines as a greater distance of separation
may be required for high-gain antennas.
Any external antenna gain must meet RF exposure and maximum radiated output power limits
of the applicable rule section. The maximum antenna gain for this device as reported to the FCC
is: 0.2 dBi (850MHz) and 2.7 dBi (1900MHz).

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 CE approval This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European

(European Union and attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters
“CE.” The CE Mark applies to the products regulated by the central European health, safety and
Union) environmental protection legislation. The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to: the
manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be able to sell their product in the European market.
The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. NetComm Wireless
declares that the wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/
EC (R&TTE Directive). Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European
Norms – N 60950 – Product Safety, EN 301 489 EMC, EN301511 GSM RF, EN301908 UMTS RF,
EN 62311 SAR Technical requirement for radio equipment. A notified body has determined that
this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and
has issued a favourable certificate of expert opinion. As such the device will bear the notified body
number 0682 after the CE mark.
The CE Marking is not a quality mark. Foremost, it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of
the product. Secondly, CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to whereas most quality
markings are voluntary.

0682
Marking: The product shall bear the CE mark, the notified body number(s) as depicted to the left.
CE0682.

FCC ID: XIA-NWL10 This product has also passed the following certification standards –
C: 8847A-NWL10 Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive)
• EN 62311: 2008 ; EN 50385 :2002
Model: NWL-10
Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive)
Part Code: NWL-10-01
• EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
Power: 8-35VDC <6W
Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1 (b) of the R&TTE Directive)
or 802.3af PoE • EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2, EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1, EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1
Designed in Australia. • EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
• EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1
Made in China
• EN 55022:2010/ AC:2011 Class B, EN55024: 2010
• EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008
Radio frequency spectrum usage (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
• EN 301 511 V9.0.2, EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1, EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1
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 • EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1, EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
• EN 50581: 2012
NOTE: To comply with the RF exposure requirements, this equipment must be operated with a
minimum of 20 cm separation from the user.
This is a regulatory requirement and applies to all 3G capable devices meeting standard
regulatory compliance such as the compliance standards listed above.

FCC statement FCC compliance

Federal Communications Commission Notice (United States): Before a wireless device model
is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not
exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure.

FCC regulations
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.
This device 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:
• Reorientate 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
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 IC regulations This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this 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’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC radiation exposure statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and users body.

NCC Statement NCC電信終端設備警語:「減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用」

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NBTC เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคมนี้มีระดับการแผ่คลื่นแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้าสอดคล้อง

Statement ตามมาตรฐานความปลอดภัยต่อสุขภาพของมนุษย์จากการใช้เครื่องวิทยุคมนาคม
ที่คณะกรรมการกิจการโทรคมนาคมแห่งชาติประกาศกําหนด

Electrical Accessories
safety Only use approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.

Connection to a car
Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system.

Distraction Operating machinery

Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of
an accident.

Product You alone are responsible for how you use your device and any consequences of its use.

handling You must always switch off your device wherever the use of a mobile phone is prohibited. Do
not use the device without the clip-on covers attached, and do not remove or change the
covers while using the device. Use of your device is subject to safety measures designed to
protect users and their environment.
• Always treat your device and its accessories with care and keep it in a clean and dust-free
place.
• Do not expose your device or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.
• Do not expose your device or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your device or its accessories.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its
accessories.
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 • Do not paint your device or its accessories.
• Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorised personnel
must do so.
• Do not use or install this product in extremely hot or cold areas. Ensure that the device is
installed in an area where the temperature is within the supported operating temperature
range (-40°C to 80°C)
• Do not use your device in an enclosed environment or where heat dissipation is poor.
Prolonged use in such space may cause excessive heat and raise ambient temperature,
which will lead to automatic shutdown of your device or the disconnection of the
mobile network connection for your safety. To use your device normally again after such
shutdown, cool it in a well-ventilated place before turning it on.
• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
• Do not operate the device where ventilation is restricted
• Installation and configuration should be performed by trained personnel only.
• Do not use or install this product near water to avoid fire or shock hazard. Avoid exposing
the equipment to rain or damp areas.
• Arrange power and Ethernet cables in a manner such that they are not likely to be
stepped on or have items placed on them.
• Ensure that the voltage and rated current of the power source match the requirements of
the device. Do not connect the device to an inappropriate power source.

Children
Do not leave your device and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them
to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the device.
Your device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could
become detached and create a choking hazard.

Emergency & other situations requiring continuous connectivity

This device, like any wireless device, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless device for
emergency communications or otherwise use the device in situations where the interruption of
data connectivity could lead to death, personal injury, property damage, data loss, or other loss.

Device heating
Your device may become warm during normal use.
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 WEEE approval
The wireless device is approved to be used in the member states of the EU. NetComm Wireless
declares that the wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE Directive).

Faulty and Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessories.

damaged Only qualified personnel must service or repair the device or its accessories.
products If your device or its accessories have been submerged in water punctured or subjected to a
severe fall, do not use until they have been checked at an authorised service centre.

Interference Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aids.

Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15cm be maintained
between a device and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

Hearing aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may experience interfering noises when
using wireless devices or when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing device and the distance from the
interference source, increasing the separation between them may reduce the interference.
You may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Medical devices
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to determine if operation of your
device may interfere with the operation of your medical device.

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 Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care
facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical
equipment.

Interference in cars
Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle
manufacturers forbid the use of devices in their vehicles unless an external antenna is
included in the installation.

Explosive Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres

environments In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless
devices such as your device or other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Blasting caps and areas

Turn off your device or wireless device when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off “two-
way radios” or “electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.

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