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How to Insert a SIM Card into the S1

Step-by-step guide to inserting a nano SIM card into the Segway S1 ServeBot robot

Levy Fleets TeamMarch 23, 20265 min read

How to Insert a SIM Card into the S1

The Segway S1 ServeBot requires a nano SIM card for 4G LTE cellular connectivity, which is used for remote management and software updates.

Always power off the robot before inserting or removing the SIM card.

1. Supported SIM Card Type

The S1 uses a Nano SIM card (the smallest standard SIM size).

Nano SIM card size comparison

2. Supported 4G LTE Frequency Bands

Different countries use different 4G LTE frequency bands. Before purchasing a SIM card, confirm your carrier supports one of the frequency bands compatible with the S1.

S1 supported LTE frequency bands

Contact your mobile carrier to verify their supported bands before purchasing a SIM.

3. SIM Card Insertion Steps

Step 3.1 - Locate the SIM card slot

The SIM card slot is located at the back of the S1's head.

SIM card slot location on S1 head

Step 3.2 - Open the SIM slot cover

Use a 2.5mm hex key wrench to open the cover of the SIM card slot.

Open SIM card slot cover with 2.5mm hex key

Step 3.3 - Pull down the SIM slot locker

Pull down the locker mechanism of the SIM card slot to open it.

Pull down the SIM locker

Step 3.4 - Insert the SIM card

Insert the nano SIM card into the slot in the correct orientation. Then pull up the locker to secure the SIM card.

Insert SIM card and lock

Step 3.5 - Power on and verify connectivity

Power on the S1 robot and check that it has successfully connected to the cellular network.

Verify cellular network connection on S1

Step 3.6 - Close the SIM slot cover

Use the 2.5mm hex key wrench to re-secure the cover of the SIM card slot.

Close and secure SIM card slot cover

Troubleshooting

  • SIM not detected: Ensure the SIM is fully seated and the locker is pulled up
  • No 4G signal: Verify your carrier supports the S1's frequency bands (see Section 2)
  • SIM works in phone but not S1: The carrier may not support the specific bands used by the S1 in your region