m100 USER MANUAL - Digi International
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1. Glossary Analog Describes data that can assume a continuous range of values such as current voltage or pressure readings The amplitude of such a signal fluctuates over a continuous range from zero to the maximum peak output ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange A standard developed by ANSI that defines how computers write and read characters It consists of 128 characters including letters numbers punctuation and control codes Each character is represented by a number It s used by most operating systems DB9 A nine pin physical connector that is common on PCs and a secondary connector specified in RS 232 DC Abbreviation for Direct Current A movement of electric charge across an arbitrarily defined surface in one direction only Diagnostic Diagnostic port is a port of the modem The baud rate of this port is fixed 115200 The user Port can view the debug statements on the HyperTerminal connected to the Diagnostic port of the modem Digital Describes data that can assume only two values on or off 1 or 0 true or false Also known as discrete DK 100 DK 100 is a Printed Circuit Board on which m100 transceiver and other electronic devices are mounted DTE Abbreviation for Data Terminal Equipment Any digital device that transmits and receives data FRC Flat Ribbon Cable This is the cable that connects m100SC and DK 100 Evaluation Kit Globalgram A Globalgram is a basic servic2. e User configurable 3 3V with only DTR flow control TX RX DTR GND pins e User configurable baud rates 1200 4800 9600 and optional higher data rates Digital I O 3 3 V levels 1 10 user configurable O s Listed below are three digital I O indicators among 10 user configurable I O s o ORBCOMM tracking o GPS fixing o Sleep state indicator 2 4 input configurable as interrupt 3 Analog inputs 4 1 high speed sampling rate 10 bit voltage range 0 to 3 3 V GPS and VHF connector 1 GPS connector Part No MMCX J P H ST EM1 MMCX socket 2 VHF connector Part No MMCX P P H ST EM1 MMCX plug Please refer the figures given below for understanding m100 40 pin connector view The m100 40 pin connector is shown in the figure below Top Shield y a E Pin 1 40 Pin Right Angle Connector VHF and GPS connector view VHF Connector Part Name MMCX Plug Receptacle Make Radiall Top o Part No R110 423 100 E j 7 aa Ej VHF GPS Bottom Shield GPS Connector Part Name MMCX Jack Receptacle Make Radiall Part No R110 422 100 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 7 I O Pin Interface Specification 1 Interrupt and bidirectional GPIO inputs Input signal level for low Minimum GND Maximum 0 6 Input signal level for high Minimum 2 4V Maximum 3 3V 2 Bidirectional GPIO outputs Output signal for low 0 4V Max Output signal for high 2 7V Min Sink current 10mA Max Source current 10mA Max No short
3. 18 volt supply 36 System ground 37 9 to 18 volt supply 38 System ground 39 9 to 18 volt supply 40 System ground m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 23 Serial Ports The DK100 hardware interface has 4 serial ports 2 HOST ports 1 Optional HOST port and 1 DIAGNOSTIC port The Host port 1 has five wires RX TX DTR CTS and RTS The Host port 2 has 4 wires TX RX DTR and ground The Host port 3 has 3 wires RX TX and ground The Diagnostic port has 3 wires RX TX and ground PON These serial ports are driven by RS232 drivers and are terminated to DB9 female connectors m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 24 Chapter 3 Setting Up DK100 Evaluation Kit Learn the connection details of DK100 Evaluation Kit in this chapter This chapter covers the following topics DK100 Evaluation Kit Architecture Connecting the m100 SC to the Hardware Interface Unit Connecting Host Port to Customer Target Circuitry Connecting Diagnostic Port to DTE Powering the DK100 Evaluation Kit DK100 Evaluation Kit Architecture DK100 Evaluation Kit is a hardware interface between the customer s target circuitry through test points on DK100 board and MobiApps m100 ORBCOMM SC for communicating over the ORBCOMM global satellite network The evaluation kit helps in connecting the target circuitry digital input output access host ports and the diagnostic port Connecting the m100 SC to the Hardware Interface Unit DK100 evaluation kit has M3X
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5. seconds 90 Designed for use with active 3 V antenna Horizontal Accuracy lt 11 meters 90 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 27 Antenna Specifications ORBCOMM VHF male 50 ohms MMCX GPS Female 50 ohms MMCX Standard Pin Diagram The pin diagram is for DB25 and DB9 Looking Into Sec Clear to Send Sec Received ae Signal Detect N unassigned reserved for testing 0 re reserved for testing so Received Line Signal Det ect Signal Ground 7 7 DCE Ready aw Clear to Send Request to Send 4 Received Data Pa Transmitted Data we Shield Signal Ground g s DTE Ready 4 Transmitted Data 3 Received Data 2 1 Received Line Sgnal Detect the DTE Device Connector DB25 Male Shield Test Mode ee A x7 Lz i p Ring Indicator 21 er Remote Loopback hae DTE Ready Transmitter Signal Timing DTE Source Data Signa Rae Sdector dl gt l E a o o 19 fime Sec Request to Send b Local Loopback Receiver Signal Timing DCE Source I BRS NN DB9 Male Shidd Received Data Transmitter Sgnai Timing DCE Source N Sec Transmitted Data e Ring Indicator 9 s Clear to Send 7 lt i Request to Send AL DCE Ready a Received by DTE Device OS Trensmitted from DTE Device m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 28
6. the customers involved in satellite based tracking and industrial remote communication The m100 operates over the ORBCOMM low orbit satellite network providing unlimited global coverage with no blockage It can significantly improve asset utilization by allowing clients to monitor track and manage their fixed and mobile assets around the world The three chip m100 OEM transceiver includes the Analog Devices Blackfin DSP family MobiApps Analog ASIC and a GPS RF down converter creating a fully integrated satellite tracking device m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 3 The m100 is a versatile product and users can quickly implement the solutions that are optimized for their tracking and monitoring applications The target market of m100 is OEMs and VARS developing fixed site or mobile tracking monitoring applications General Representation a sD 7 A o ORBCOMM Se Satellite ORBCOMM Q LS Air Interface Qas amp Protocol Host Terminal Diagnostic Port GateWay Communication Center m100 Power Supply m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 4 Section 1 m100 This section introduces you to the Hardware Integration Software Interface and the Operation of m100 Explore the following chapters in this section e Chapter 1 Hardware Integration e Chapter 2 Software Interface e Chapter 3 Operation m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Integration This chapter provides the overview of hardware inte
7. 00 Hardware Integration Software Interface and the Operations These chapters provide you with the information of m100 which covers the block diagram firmware details and system architecture Section 2 _DK100 Evaluation Kit This section introduces you to the DK100 Evaluation Kit It provides the key features connection details PCB layout block diagram This section helps the user to understand the interfacing between m100 with the application Reference Document The m100 user manual references the following documents ORBCOMM Serial Interface specification SDK API programmers guide m100 Hardware Interface guide ORBCOMM system overview Symbols used in the Manual The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to highlight important instructions Symbol Description Warning If ignored may cause permanent damage to the development kit or injury toa person A Caution Failure to comply with a caution may result in failure or damage to the device Danger Failure to comply with a danger symbols results in serious injury Tip Information that may be beneficial to the user Experienced or qualified personnel may choose to skip Provides additional information corresponding to the topic that is being discussed pa 9 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 1 Who should read this Manual Target audience for this manual are listed below e OEM customers e Programmers and test engineers e System integrators
8. 10 hexagonal studs 4 Nos fixed on the board to mount the m100 SC on DK100 using these studs Mount m100 SC on these studs and fix with M3X25 pan headed cross recessed nickel plated screws 4 Nos Connect the m100 SC with DK100 evaluation kit using FRC Flat Ribbon Cable Connecting Host Port to Customer Target Circuitry Use standard RS 232 cable to connect the Host Port from hardware interface unit to customer target circuitry Use Host port 1 or 2 to communicate with m100 SC and the On board test points Connecting Diagnostic Port to DTE Use standard RS 232 male to female cable from DTE to hardware interface unit Plug the male end of RS 232 serial cable to the Diagnostic port on DK100 hardware interface unit And the female end of the cable to the available COM port on the DTE Powering the DK100 Evaluation Kit Ensure that the m100 SC is mounted and connected to the DK100 evaluation kit Configure I Os as per the requirement Follow the steps mentioned below to power DK100 evaluation kit Connect the Diagnostic port to the DTE using RS 232 cable Connect the Host 1 2 to the target circuitry Configure the Digital I O jumpers as required Set the Analog inputs as required Connect the power 9 to 18V DC to jack J2 on DK100 Power on DK100 using switch SW1 Observe the LED D25 is glowing LED D25 glows on Power On Observe Diagnostic information on the DTE through Diagnostic port SONORAN gt m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 25 Tro
9. MeliApps m powering the world m100 USER MANUAL ORBCOMM Mol Apps m 100 satellite data modem with gps TAN 400MAl FE a IN M01140500015 aircraft Warning The FCC prohibits the SN device on Product Version 1 1 May 2007 Copyright 2007 m100 m100 User Manual Product Version 1 1 Copyright 2007 MobiApps All rights reserved MobiApps has prepared the information contained herein solely for the use of employees agents and its customers The information contained in this document is subject to change Any change that occurs shall be in accordance with MobiApps control procedure This document contains proprietary information and is protected by copyright Preparing derivative works or providing instruction based on the material is prohibited unless agreed to in writing by MobiApps All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable MobiApps may make improvement and or changes in the product s and the program s described in this manual at any time and without notice Trademarks All Names products and trademarks of other companies used in for publishing the manual are the property of their respective owners and are acknowledged MS Word Windows 2000 are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat is the registered trademarks of Adobe Corporation Important Safety Notices Carefully observe the safety alert symbols below for dangers warnings and cautions They a
10. V to 18V DC 3A and is ciz O Hy N turned turn ON OFF by switch SW1 A LED D25 indicates the power status 5 saa j ON 9 18Vde dg Analog Input The DK100 hardware interface unit has 5 analog channels A0 A1 A2 A3 and A4 The preset value for each analog channel is varied from 0 through 3 0V DC by turning the Potentiometer Analog IN 00 Analog IN 01 Analog IN 02 Analog IN 03 and Analog IN 04 in clock wise or anti clock direction Digital Input Output The DK100 hardware interface unit has 10 digital input and output channels and 4 interruptible inputs These To CONFI g 14 gt RX omfg let VP A COP 14 Psg Corg uP 12 0 COP 12 VPA 0 COOP 11 UP 10 sea CLiop to VP 09 gt COP VP 08 og Chievo mP 9 JovP 06 UP 05 C S CTJo P 05 UP 03 3 COP P02 e 2 TJ0vP 02 Por Eee Cliomo DK100 Ver 1 0 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 I Os can be configured to work on DK100 with m100 SC or tested as per the requirements of customer target circuitry Each digital status can be tested independently The block I O CONFIG as shown in the diagram explains about the input low input high and the output by selecting and short linking the jumper pins or by keeping them open I P L Keep the jumpers open don t short link them to get the digital input low I P H Short link the header pins pin 1 amp 2 of the jumpers as shown inthe 1 0 CONFIG block to get the digital input high OUTPUT Short l
11. baud rate is should be in the range of 2400 9600 Firmware Upgrade Procedures Given below are the steps for the firmware upgrade procedures 1 Keep the idr loader to be loaded into DSP and the application PCApp15_woJump exe in one folder 2 Connect one of the serial ports of your PC to the diagnostic port of satellite modem 3 Turn Off the power of the modem m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 13 Open the application PCApp15_woJump exe Enter the COM port number of PC For example 1 Now switch On the power for the modem Type 4 and press Enter Paste the name of the Idr to be burned into the DSP Press Enter 10 Wait till you see the prompt Press any key to continue Click Enter 11 Enter 0 and then again click Enter 12 In order to run recycle the power of the modem DD OY Ore Developing Applications The m100 SDK consists of a set of API functions that control the m100 software and hardware The user familiar with the C programming language should be able to quickly implement custom applications using the APIs provided in the reference document With the tools provided with the SDK these applications can be embedded into m100 to take full advantage of the power and functionality of m100 For further details refer the m100 SDK API document m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 14 Chapter 3 Operation This chapter takes you through the system architecture and operation requirements of m100 satellite data transceiver The chapt
12. circuit protection on I O 3 Analog inputs Input signal level OV Min 3 0V Max Interface Connector The m100 s primary interface is through its 40 pin connector The mapping of these pins is defined in the table below Pin Pin Description Pin Pin Description 1 3 3 V trickle power for RTC and MCU during sleep 2 Analog signal ground 3 Not used 4 Digital 2 interruptible 5 Digital 3 interruptible 6 Digital 4 interruptible 7 Digital 5 interruptible 8 Digital 6 9 Digital 7 10 Digital 8 11 Digital 9 CAN Bus TX 12 Digital 10 CAN Bus RX 13 Digital 11 12C SDA 14 Digital 12 1 C SCLK 15 Digital 13 16 Digital 14 MCU TX 17 Analog 0 high speed 18 Digital 15 MCU RX 19 Analog 1 20 Analog 2 21 Analog 3 22 Analog 4 23 Diagnostic TX 24 Diagnostic RX 25 Host RX 26 Hosti TX 27 Hosti DSR 28 Digital 1 interruptible Host1 DTR 29 Hosti CTS 30 Hosti RTS 31 Host2 TX 32 Hosti CD 33 Digital 0 interruptible Host2 DTR 34 Host2 RX 35 9 to 18 volt supply 36 System ground 37 9 to 18 volt supply 38 System ground 39 9 to 18 volt supply 40 System ground m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 Mounting Details Mounting m100 on the DK100 Insert the 40 pin mating connector in the 40 pin user interface connector with proper polarity Use the ejectors to remove the 40 pin mating connectors M3X25 Pan H
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14. e efficiency of the remote operations by making critical information readily available often from areas beyond the geographic and economic reach of traditional systems How ORBCOMM works The ORBCOMM system provides global two way data communication services to a wide variety of applications Subscriber communicators SCs pass data messages to and from Gateway Control Centers GCC over ORBCOMM satellites and GCCs route messages to users over the internet or dedicated delivery lines SCs are a highly versatile communication device which communicates directly with satellites using ORBCOMM s packet switched protocol and supports full transmission acknowledgement The satellites provide SCs with system information and serve as the communication link between SCs and the ORBCOMM terrestrial network Messaging traffic flows between the satellites and a GCC through tracking stations called Gateway Earth Stations GESs that connect with satellites as they pass overhead The internet is commonly used for final transmission to the user ORBCOMM Gateway I Control Center Subscriber Gateway Communicator Earth Station Overview about m100 The m100 is the next generation satellite data communication transceiver that transmits and receives data by using the ORBCOMM The m100 is a low cost ORBCOMM modem based on the Analog Devices Blackfin DSP and analog ASIC The m100 OEM transceiver plays a vital role in transmitting and receiving the data for
15. e element for the SC to send and receive a single self contained data packet from a satellite when the satellite does not have access to ORBCOMM gateway GPS Abbreviation for Global Positioning System A worldwide MEO satellite navigational system formed by 24 satellites orbiting the earth and their corresponding receivers on the earth The satellites orbit the earth at approximately 12 000 miles above the surface and make two complete orbits every 24 hours The GPS satellites continuously transmit digital radio signals that contain data on the satellites location and the exact time to the earth bound receivers Hex Hexadecimal Made up of 16 parts The hexadecimal numbering system uses the numbers 0 to 9 plus letters A through F to represent the 16 digits I O Input Output The flow of data to and from the device Also referred to the peripherals sending the data and the path they use Modem Modulator Demodulator A modem is a device or program that enables a computer to transmit data For example telephone or cable lines Computer information is stored digitally whereas information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form of analog waves A modem converts between these two forms OEM Abbreviation for Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs buy products in bulk and customize them for a particular application ORBCOMM ORBCOMM uses Low Earth Orbit LEO satellites to provide cost effective tracking monitoring and messaging capab
16. eaded Cross Recessed Nickel Plated Screws 4 Nos M3X10 Hexagonal Nickel Plated Studs 4 Nos The m100 is mounted on the DK100 as shown in the figure above Some precautions have to be taken when m100 is mounted on the kit A 1 Handle the box with care to avoid the scratches 2 Do not access the 40 pin connector without ESD protection Mechanical dimensions for mounting m100 oe M3x25mm Cross Recessed Pan Headed Nickel Plated Screws 4 Nos WWS ZZ m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 9 Mating part to 40 pin host connector Application General Description of m100 Physical dimensions of m100 The m100 outline dimension is shown below m100 Data Modem Fe TAN 100MAI Perey e FCC proto he use of Pen ora oF eran 62 7mm m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 10 The side view dimension is shown below Power Interface Power is interfaced through 40 pin FRC user interface connector The required specifications are as follows e Main supply 9V to 18VDC 2Amp 12V battery system e Sleep backup supply 3 3VDC 15mAmp Ripple lt 30mV optional for stand alone user Antenna Interface GPS antenna Use MMCX socket VHF antenna Use MMCX plug m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 11 Chapter 2 Software Interface Configure m100 satellite data transceiver using HyperTerminal on DTE Understand the ports and procedures to upgrade the firmware This chapter covers the following topics System Environment Diagnostic Port Commands and R
17. er covers the following topics System Architecture Device Configuration Host Vs Diagnostic Port Sending and Receiving Messages Low Power Modes Satellite Acquisition System Architecture Application Layer SuF pou Core UF NW Layer ORBCOMM System Layer E RTOS es ota User Layer Core Layer Hardware Layer Hardware Digital RF Device Configuration The device configuration covers the factory reset system reset and ORBCOMM network services Factory reset The process of setting SC subscriber communicator parameters to factory default is known as factory reset The factory reset takes place by setting ORBCOMM serial interface parameter from 48 to 0 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 15 System reset The process of recycling power to the modem is called system reset The ORBCOMM network services are discussed later in sending and receiving messages Host Vs Diagnostic Port Host port and Diagnostic port have different properties and functionalities as listed below in the table Host port Diagnostic port The baud rate can be configured and varied The baud rate is fixed ORBCOMM Serial Interface protocol is satisfied ORBCOMM Serial Interface protocol is not satisfied Flow control can be supported Flow control is not supported Sending and Receiving Message The m100 can receive and send the text data through ORBCOMM satellite network The messages are transferred via packe
18. esponses Host 1 Serial Port Host 2 Serial Port Firmware Upgrade Procedures Developing Applications System Environment HyperTerminal is an application running on the Data Terminal Equipment Connect the corresponding serial port to the port of the modem for the data transfer The user has to install and configure the HyperTerminal in the PC Given below is the process to start the HyperTerminal and know more about the properties Step1 Start the HyperTerminal in the DTE by clicking Start gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal Step 2 Click the HyperTerminal to get the location specific UI Step 3 On the HyperTerminal UI view the m100 Satellite Modem Properties m100 Satellite Modem Properties Connect To Settings Dy 100 saette Moden Country region Enter the area code without the long distance prefix Area code i Phone number Connect using COM1 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 12 Step 4 Select the Disconnect icon from the toolbar and click the Configure button to view the Com properties The Com properties are displayed in the figure below COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second 115200 Data bits 8 Parity Stop bits 1 Flow control s Step 5 To capture text or data on a file and send the text file Click the Transfer icon from the toolbar select capture text or data Select the path and start the transfer of text from serial port to the modem Diagn
19. eter Analog IN 00 Analog IN ANALOG 01 Analog IN 02 Analog IN 03 and Analog IN 04 in clock wise or anti clock direction IN 00 as per the requirement The diagram shown explains how to rotate the potentiometer in 0 0 clock wise direction to get the maximum volts Rotate the potentiometer in the anti max clock wise direction to get the minimum volts or to set it for 0 volts ANALOG ANALOG IN 01 IN 02 S ANALOG ANALOG m100 Interface N03 NO4 m100 SC is connected to DK100 through the 40pin connector using FRC flat ribbon cable The 40 pin details are listed in the table below Pin Pin Description Pin Pin Description 1 3 3 V trickle power for RTC and MCU during sleep 2 Analog signal ground 3 Not used 4 Digital 2 interruptible 5 Digital 3 interruptible 6 Digital 4 interruptible 7 Digital 5 interruptible 8 Digital 6 9 Digital 7 10 Digital 8 11 Digital 9 CAN Bus TX 12 Digital 10 CAN Bus RX 13 Digital 11 12C SDA 14 Digital 12 1 C SCLK 15 Digital 13 16 Digital 14 MCU TX 17 Analog 0 high speed 18 Digital 15 MCU RX 19 Analog 1 20 Analog 2 21 Analog 3 22 Analog 4 23 Diagnostic TX 24 Diagnostic RX 25 Hosti RX 26 Hosti TX 27 Hosti DSR 28 Digital 1 interruptible Host1 DTR 29 Hosti CTS 30 Hosti RTS 31 Host2 TX 32 Hosti CD 33 Digital 0 interruptible Host2 DTR 34 Host2 RX 35 9 to
20. f DK100 Evaluation Kit are mentioned below 2 Host ports 1 Diagnostic port and 1 Optional Host port Supports RS 232 Application communication LED Array 14 Digital Output LED s and 1 Power LED 16 Digital I O 5 Analog Inputs m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 18 On board Peripherals 4 Serial ports 3 Host ports and 1 Diagnostic port 9V to 18V DC power supply jack J2 Power On Off switch SW1 3 3V Regulator U3 Fuse F1 RS232 Drivers 5 Analog Potentiometers 14 Digital I O Jumpers 14 Digital Output LED s 10 2 Digital GPIO Jumpers 11 40 Pin interface connector 12 Over voltage protection circuit OHNAARONMS General Precautions N Never plug the power cord in the outlet before connecting the power cable into the DK100 Evaluation Kit Never try to repair the DK100 Evaluation Kit when it does not work Consult the customer service agent if the problem persists Never touch the DK100 Evaluation Kit with your wet hands or wipe the metal parts of the battery with a wet cloth Do not soak the battery in water or touch with wet hands Never hook up a power source outside of the DK100 Evaluation Kit specified limit DK100 PCB DK100 Evaluation Kit PCB with M3X10 hexagonal studs 4 Nos fixed on the board to mount the m100 SC is shown in the figure below ji JO P 05 caki O P O4 rat mae wi O P 02 m100 i O P 01 DK100 HH Ver 1 0 DK100 Evaluation Kit PCB m100 User Man
21. gration of m100 satellite data transceiver The chapter also lists the specifications and interfaces required The chapter covers the following topics Overview m100 Block Diagram I O Pin Interface Specification Interface Connector Mounting Details General Description of m100 Power Interface Antenna Interface Overview The m100 is a small and smart modem which provides geo positional data through message transmission and reception via ORBCOMM satellite communication system The customers use m100 to host their application The hardware integration covers the user interface details of m100 ORBCOMM SC subscriber communicator The hardware integration of m100 comprises of the following units 40 pin host connector Power supply Diagnostic port Host ports Processor RTC VHF connector GPS connector 1 0 controller EOF NON OT GO Ne m100 Block Diagram The block diagram below gives the high level view of m100 with all the functional entities m100 Block Diagram RF 9 18V Connector DC Max 2A 40 Pin Host Connector Analog I O m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 6 Connector function and location details The application connects via the 40 pin Samtec connector The connector functions are listed below Diagnostic port e RS 232 without hardware flow control TX RX DTR pins Fixed baud rate at 115200bps e DTR should be able to interrupt wakeup the system when it is in the sleep mode Host Port1
22. hannel that provides the best ratio is used for data reception The down link to the SCs is transmitted at 4800 bits per second bps Frequency corresponding to a particular down link channel 137 0000 0 0025 n MHz where 50 lt n lt 349 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 16 Section 2 DK100 This section introduces you to the MobiApps DK100 Evaluation Kit its features interfaces and connection details of the evaluation kit to Customer Target Circuitry This section has the following chapters e Chapter 1 Introduction to DK100 e Chapter 2 DK100 Hardware Interface e Chapter 3 Setting up DK100 Evaluation Kit m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 17 Chapter 1 Introduction to DK100 This chapter gives you the overview of DK100 Evaluation Kit explains its PCB layout and the on board peripherals This chapter covers the following topics Overview Key features On board Peripherals General Precautions DK100 PCB Block Diagram Overview The DK100 Evaluation Kit is a complete kit that houses DK100 hardware interface unit MobiApps m100 SC and OEM s target circuitry The Evaluation Kit combines the target circuitry analog input digital input output access host ports and diagnostic port to develop a solution Given below is the complete kit DK100 fVWOO NYL DJ w pow seg oo m100 Flat Ribbon Cable Key Features The DK100 Evaluation Kit has all features that are required to evaluate m100 SC The key features o
23. ilities to and from anywhere in the world PCB A thin plate on which chips and other electronic components are placed sc Subscriber Communicator Modems that are configured to the ORBCOMM satellites to send and receive messages SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol a protocol for sending e mail messages between servers Most e mail systems that send mail over the Internet use SMTP to send messages from one server to another the messages can then be retrieved with an e mail client using either POP or IMAP In addition SMTP is generally used to send messages from a mail client to a mail server VHF Abbreviation for Very High Frequency The radio frequency in the range 30 MHz 300 MHz m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 2 Introduction Overview about ORBCOMM ORBCOMM is a wireless telecommunications company providing narrow band two way digital messaging data communications and geo positioning services on a global basis ORBCOMM operates a network consisting of 30 Low Earth Orbit LEO satellites and terrestrial gateways deployed around the world Through this network ORBCOMM delivers information to and from virtually anyplace in the world on a nearly real time basis The ORBCOMM system uses LEO satellites to provide cost effective tracking monitoring and messaging capabilities to and from anywhere in the world The system is capable of sending and receiving two way alphanumeric packets of data These short economical messages increase th
24. ink the next two pins pin 2 amp 3 of the jumpers as shown in the 1 0 CONFIG block to get digital output Testing 1 Test the digital input as low by removing or by keeping the corresponding I O jumpers open as shown in the diagram 2 Test the digital input as high by short linking the jumpers as explained above 3 Test digital output by connecting shorting the jumpers Check the status of digital output on corresponding LED Output LED Status a Ifthe corresponding LED glows the digital output status is high b If the corresponding LED doesn t glow the digital output status is low 22 GPIO GPIO General Purpose Input Output allows configuring HOST 3 port Configure the E RX HOST 3 port if required by following the instructions given below i 013 oo o ITX ie e Short link the jumper pins 1 amp 2 left side next to the no s 13 and 14 as shown in the diagram or as explained in the Digital Input Output section to use GPIO as I O s e Short link the jumper pins 2 amp 3 right side next to RX and TX as shown in the diagram or as explained in the Digital Input Output section HOST 3 to upgrade MCU code through HOSTS This requires the power on condition Potentiometer There are 5 Analog potentiometers present on DK100 evaluation kit Potentiometer has PCRa user adjustable resistance The user can adjust the preset value of each analog channel O that varies from 0 through 3 0V DC Turn the Potentiom
25. l port DTR four digital inputs Satellite Communications e MMCX Pin Plug 50 O Connector e Minimum Detectable Signal 120 dBm typical e Transmit Power 5 Watts Nominal e TX 148 150 05 MHz Rx 137 138 MHz Power Specifications Input voltage required is in the range of 9 to 18V DC SAEJ1455 complaint Maximum current required is less than 2 0 A at 12V when maximum power is transmitted Sleep mode should be less than 50 A 12V Reset recovery responds to serial commands within 50 ms of power dip or reset Maximum current drawn in ORBCOMM Rx for all frames in the active mode is 65mA 12V DC External input for sleep circuit is 3 3V DC which is terminated to user interface connector GPS 30mA 12 V Application Programming e Program Data Memory Flash 6 MB SDRAM 16 MB Language C C on RTOS Environment ADI Visual DSP w JTAG Flash File System Environment Radiated emissions per EN 300 832 Conducted emissions per EN 300 832 Radiated and conducted immunity per EN 300 832 SAE J1113 21 23 Electrostatic discharge per EN 300 832 SAE J1113 13 for RF connectors Operating temperature 40 degree centigrade to 85 degree centigrade SAE J1455 Relative humidity 0 to 95 non condensing SAE J1455 Mechanical e OEM 88 x 63 x 22 mm 3 5 x 2 4 x 0 9 e PCB with RF Shielding 4 hole M2 mounting GPS MMCX Socket Jack 50 O Connector Number of Channels 12 Cold Start lt 52 seconds TTFF 90 Hot Start lt 10
26. lert installers and operators of possible dangers and also give important and necessary information regarding the product Technical Support For assistance or repair of the m100 please contact MobiApps at the following Website www mobiapps com Postal Address 7315 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1050E Bethesda MD 20814 m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 ii Table of Contents Important Safety NotiCeS cccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees ii Technical Support sve cusisccies tedesceccacananiasecccanmcunenumemmanuenaeanetndy ii Table Of Coments LE SE EEN EEK iii DOU THIS MANUS hdicnnucieieiuineianNe Ea ERE 1 Purpose of the Manual cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Manual Organization seeren 1 Reference Document vrrsesicasiastsacuerey seevieeswearnausiveueeaniwexeeenanentde 1 Symbols used in the Mantal eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Who should read this Manual cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 EE eee ee ee ene ee meee nee ere eae ron hje 2 DESC CHORY anana 3 Overview about ORBCOMM cccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 Overview about M100 uo eeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 General Representation cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 SEER 12 MIO a sks 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Integration css 6 Overview cassettes E E E 6 m100 Block Diagram siicncincmncunnsanaciuesaaeimincresccoadtednanciune 6 I O Pin Interface Specifica
27. ostic Port Diagnostic port is a port of the modem The baud rate of this port is fixed 115200 bps The user views the debug statements on the HyperTerminal which is connected to the diagnostic port of the modem Debug statement Steps to view the debug statements from diagnostic port of m100 on the HyperTerminal 1 Connect one of the serial ports of the DTE to the diagnostic port of satellite modem 2 Run the HyperTerminal application on the DTE with the serial port settings 3 Supply power to the satellite modem unit 4 The debug statements are displayed on the HyperTerminal of the DTE Commands and Responses Operate the modem using the interface commands and responses For example Use the option 4 in the UI to queue the SCO messages Host 1 Serial Port The Host 1 serial port satisfies the ORBCOMM Serial Interface protocol This port supports the hardware flow control according to RS 232 standards The baud rate is configurable 300 600 1200 2400 4800 and 9600 ORBCOMM Serial Interface protocol ORBCOMM Serial Interface protocol enables any application running on the Data Terminal Equipment DTE to communicate with the modem For further details refer to ORBCOMM Serial Interface document Host 2 Serial Port Host 2 serial port is an additional port with the same properties like the host 1 except that it doesn t support the flow control DTR wakes up the DSP from hibernation if DSP goes to hibernation when the DTR is active The
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29. ts and ORBCOMM helps in the transfer of the data The SC subscriber communicator is a wireless VHF GPS modem that transmits messages from the user to ORBCOMM system with a delivery acknowledgement and receives the intended messages from the system Following are the ORBCOMM basic service elements SCO messages SCO default messages SCT messages SCO report SCO default report SCT user command SCO Globalgram SCT Globalgram SCO message enquiry Polling by ORBCOMM system System command SCT broadcast message Low Power Modes The purpose of modem running in n 16 mode is to reduce the power consumption when the modem is not transmitting the data This is only applicable when the modem is receiving the signal but not transmitting When the modem is in low power mode it s ON for n frames out of 16 frames 1 frame is equivalent to 1 second Modem enters sleep mode for the remaining frames During sleep mode the processor s core clock shuts down but the system clock keeps running Currently 2 16 3 16 and 6 16 is supported Low power mode helps in the power saving and so the battery can run for more time Satellite Acquisition When the SC subscriber communicator is switched on the SC starts searching for the ORBCOMM signal It does so by searching for a valid signal at possible ORBCOMM frequencies The RF is tuned to each frequency For each frequency 512 samples are taken and processed to estimate the signal to noise ratio The c
30. ual Ver 1 1 19 Block Diagram Power Protection 9V 18V DC 2 Amp Digital Input Analog Input Diag Port m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 20 Chapter 2 DK100 Hardware Interface This chapter covers the DK100 Hardware Interface Unit architecture and I O s The following topics are covered in this chapter DK100 Architecture Power Supply Analog Input Digital Input Output GPIO Potentiometer m100 Interface Serial Ports DK100 Architecture The DK100 hardware unit interfaces the MobiApps m100 SC and the OEM s target circuitry for developing their own solution using digital input output and analog input Use the DK100 evaluation kit to connect the target circuitry and configure the analog input and the digital input output access host ports and the diagnostic port In addition it also helps in supplying power to MobiApps m100 SC The figure shown below displays the architecture of DK100 Hardware Interface Unit HOST a re N HW PCB Tivo CONFa Eton 20022 00 0A 413 eoo SE A o o o r FO NOILVENSISNOSD INdLNO LNdNI o o o o o i o o vea2 vP 11 1 P 10 1 P 09 I P 08 1 P 07 1 P 08 UP 05 1 P 04 1 P 03 1 P 02 1 P 01 FOTO OOO Or m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 21 Power Supply C14 The DK100 hardware interface is provided with 110V to 240V input AC adaptor for C17 R5B 44 gt OFF power supply The input power range for DK100 is 9
31. ubleshooting Please check the guidelines listed below before requesting service 1 No communication between the m100 and satellites Cause Remedy ORBCOMM antenna is not connected Connect the ORBCOMM antenna Antenna line of sight obstructed Clear any obstacles or move antenna Satellite is not in view Wait until satellite is in view Communicator s GCC ID does not match local GCC Check and change to correct GCC 2 No Position Data Cause Remedy GPS antenna not connected Connect the GPS antenna Antenna line of sight Install the GPS antenna horizontally on a flat surface free from obstructed obstruction 3 Power Supply Power Supply should be in the range of 9V to 18V DC 2 Amp pulse rate Cause Remedy Transmission performance is very poor Check whether the voltage is less than 9V Internal components are getting damaged Check whether the voltage is more than 18V continuously m100 User Manual Ver 1 1 26 Appendix Application Interface 40 pin 1 27mm pitch male interface header Three Serial Ports ORBCOMM Serial 3 3V 7 wire Application Programmable 3 3V 3 wire Diagnostic RS232 2 wire CAN bus Optional CAN 2 0B 3 3V Digital I O 14 digital or 12 with CAN bus option all configurable as input or output Analog Inputs Four 10 bit 3 3 V levels Fast Analog Input Optional 12 bit 20 KSPS Wake Triggers Scheduled using onboard RTC activation of seria
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