Enfora® MT-GL Quick Start Guide
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1. Added step 13 on page 15 07 31 06 Diane ONeil Changed IP address of test server GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 20 Copyright Enfora LP 20052. enfora enabling information anywhere Application Note GSM2218AN001 Enfora amp MT GL Quick Start Guide Revision 1 02 Enfora L P 661 East 18 Street Plano Texas 75074 5601 www enfora com Objective The objective of this document is to provide the user with basic information on how to configure the modem and verify communication with Enfora s UDPAPI test server Equipment Needed In this example the requirements are GSM2218 MT GL e Enfora Serial Power cable Part number ADT2218 or a Connector WAGO 733 112 or equivalent b Wire minimum 20 AWG for 20 ft max for power c DB9 female connector Power supply GSM quad band antenna GPS 3 3v Active antenna Computer with one available Serial port or USB to serial converter GSM GPRS SIM with GPRS data enabled An APN Access Point Name Username and Password if GPRS is operating on a non transparent network Note If you don t know the name of the APN you need to use please contact your cellular network carrier for that information Once you have acquired this information please complete Application Note GSM0000AN019 GSM Network Configuration Worksheet and keep this worksheet for future reference References GSM2218PB001 MAN Enfora MT GL Hardware User Manual GSM2000PB001MAN Enfora Mobile Tracker Software User Manual GSM0107PBOO1MAN Enabler IIG AT Command Set GSM0000AN019 GSM Network Configuration Worksheet GSM2218ANO001 Enfora
3. amp AT Command 1 O UDP API Commands IP Address Auto ACK 166 170 019 083 C Unsolicited Msg Req O ubp Pap ASCII Data ug 23 2005 4 39 37 PM lt 0 gt lt a gt lt 2 gt lt 0 gt 1 MT_Test ug 23 2005 4 40 39 PM lt 0 lt a gt lt 2 gt lt 0 gt 1 MT Test z l Applet srvr GsmMain started ab Internet 4 d Enter the following command in the command data block ATI e Select Write f Verify that you see the following the modem response with Enfora L P If so you have successfully configured the modem to talk with the server GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 17 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 O x GSM GPRS A IMIIEETTDERI File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt Q i Search Favorites Media cS B amp 3 E Address hetp 66 106 96 244judpape RG Links Customize Links J NWS DFW radar Windows mylPaddress com JEnfora Intranet TicTalk Parental Controlled Cell Phone Cell Phone for Kids Copernic Agent I2 the Web F Up History Track 4 E Results Bar ERES Advanced Display Mode Close Window Mr Test Command ID Command Data AT Command 1 u CO UDP API Commands IP Address Auto ACK pe m 166 170 019 083 Unsolicited Msg Req UDP PAD Read Write ASCII Data ug 23 2005 4 42 38 PM 0 a 272 07 1 MT Test ug 23 2005 4 43 38 PM 0 a 272 07 1
4. MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 1 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 Procedures 1 Configuring the computer and verifying correct communications poo Dells l 2 Note Note The following examples use Windows 2000 and HyperTerminal Any Terminal program should work using the parameters in Step A a Default Serial Parameters 115200 baud rate 8 data bits 1 stop bit No Parity Flow Control None b Determine which Com port to use On older computers there is usually a built in Com port This is normally Coml If you are using a USB to serial converter you will need to determine which Com port it 1s installed on If the USB to serial converter has not been installed 1nstall the necessary drivers per the instruction supplied by your USB to Serial device Then leave the device unplugged 3 Open up the System Properties window This is done through the Control Panel System or right click on My Computer and select Properties Select the Hardware Tab On Windows 2000 the screen looks like the following GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 2 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 System Properties j 1 xl General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Hardware wizard The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware wizard Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices insta
5. MT Test ug 23 2005 4 44 20 PM lt 0 gt lt 1 gt lt 4 gt lt 0 gt ATI ug 23 2005 4 44 21 PM lt 0 gt lt 1 gt lt 45 gt lt 0Enfora L P OK o zi Applet stvr_GsmMain started ie Ee ed 4B Internet A 8 GPS Operation and verification The GPS receiver inside the MT GL provides power to the pre amplifier in the GPS antenna Active style by applying a power of 3 3 Volts to the center conductor of the RF input to the GPS receiver If a passive style GPS antenna must be used please verify that it has a DC block installed in order to prevent shorting to ground The GPS antenna connector on the MT GL model is an SMA female connector The GPS antenna must be placed in an area where it can have direct view of the sky User must disconnect power before connecting the GPS antenna a Install the GPS antenna to the GPS ANT jack on the MT GL modem GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 18 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 GPS Antenna b After a couple of minutes the GPS status LED should switch to solid red When this happens the GPS receiver has enough information to track the current position c Verify GPS operation 1 From the terminal window send the following command AT GPSRD 10 lt CR gt 2 The modem should respond with a standard GPRMC message that looks similar to the following GPRMC 221223 00 A 3301 5080 N 09642 3857 W 000 0 000 0 230805 05 9 E A 19 Note The entry shown in bold is the curren
6. second i Data bits a Parity None Stop bits Flow control None Restore Defaults ENFTN 9 Make sure the settings match the example 10 Click OK 11 Now the Main Program Window should appear File Edit View Call Transfer Help Ole B13 ala Enfora Com1 HyperTerminal 0 xl Connected 0 36 15 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo GSM2218ANO01 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 6 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 d Terminal Setup Testing 1 Make sure the cursor is in the main window Start typing characters 3 If all settings are correct you should not see anything happening in the main window 4 Jumper Pins 2 and 3 together on the Serial connector 5 Start typing characters 6 You should now see what you are typing appearing in the main window 7 If this happens the COM port is configured correctly 2 MT GL panel descriptions a Front Panel Power LED GPS Status LED Figure 1 GSM status LED SIM Slot b Rear Panel Figure 2 3 Preparing the Power and Serial Communications Cable a Use a factory built wiring harness with serial data option or build a wiring harness according to the following schematic Note The Ignition pin 10 is Optional and is used to sense an Ignition On event from the vehicle and will cause the modem to reset if power is removed and reapplied to this input GSM2218ANO01 Enfora MT GL Qui
7. the server to associate a Public IP address with a specific modem and create a window of opportunity where the server can send commands to the modem GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 14 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 12 Configure the modem to talk with a specific server e Send the following command AT FRIEND 1 1 67 103 214 214 13 Set the port number e Send the following command AT UDPAPI 1721 14 Enable periodic messages wakeup to be sent to the server every 60 seconds e Send the following command AT WAKEUP 1 1 A SFRIEND 1 1 67 103 214 214 HTSUDPRPI 1721 RTSHRKEUP 1 1 K x Hu Kornected 07 33 Jaxodeek ioei scecus Kem woe Cepe pente 7 Verifying Server connectivity Note For the following tests Java Runtime must be installed on the computer To install Java Runtime please visit the Java website here http www java com en download manual jsp a Start Internet Explorer and enter the following URL Http 67 103 214 214 udpapp b Enter the name used in the MDMID command in the box Select Connect GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 15 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 E Enfora Inc GSM GPRS Applet HTML Page Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt amp A Qsearch Favorites meda lt 4 D SiR SOE Address http jj66 106 96 244 udpapp Ty ee Links Customize Links 4 amp NWS DFW radar Wind
8. 170 006 159 3 866 182 163 231 866 182 163 232 no PDP reject cause Connected 0 16 26 Auto detect n 15200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echa GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 13 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 9 If ATSNETIP returns all zeros send the following command AT CGEER lt CR gt e There are three common responses e CGEER no PDP reject cause Everything should be working OK e CGEER requested service option not subscribed APN is incorrect or SIM has not b been enabled for data mode e CGEER user authentication failed username and or password is incorrect 10 Configure the modem to access the Enfora Server Note To configure the modem for server interoperability Pi several things have to be addressed e Most GPRS configurations are Mobile Originate only The mobile modem must initiate a conversation with a remote server before the remote server can talk to the modem e IP addresses are dynamically assigned and can change e Some IP addresses are NAT and are non routable IP addresses These issues are addressed with the following configuration commands The examples will use the following information e Modem ID name MT Test e Remote Server IP address 67 103 214 214 e Remote Server IP port 1721 11 Give the modem a unique name e Send the following command ATS MDMID MT Test This command combined with the wakeup message will allow
9. Lock Door to the left to lock the SIM into the holder GSM2218AN001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 9 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 b Install the power cable as shown in the following picture l 2 The Power LED should be solid red and the GSM Status LED should start blinking green Once the modem attaches to the GSM network the GSM Status LED should go solid green If the GSM Status LED stays blinking then there is a problem with the SIM or cellular reception 3 Hook up the modem to a 12 Vdc power source and apply power 6 Configure the Modem to talk to the Enfora Server a Connect and verify Serial connectivity with the Enfora modem l Connect the PC serial connector to the modem serial port Note In the following instructions CR means using the Enter Key on the keyboard With HyperTerminal open hit the Enter key The modem should respond with OK If you do not see this response double check your connections and perform the serial loop back test again Type AT lt CR gt The modem should respond with OK If you do not see the letters AT send the following command to the modem ATEI CR GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 10 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 4 Type ATI CR The modem should respond with Enfora L P If you get any different response you are not connected to the Enfora modem l eEnf ra Comt HyperTerminal C sure iix File Edit View Cal Trans
10. ckstart Guide Page 7 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 Serial Data Out Serial Data In Vehicle Ground Figure 3 4 Connecting the GSM GPRS antenna a Choose an antenna that is designed for the frequency band the in which the modem is currently going to operate The antenna jack is a standard TNC Female Note The antenna must have a nominal impedance of 50 Ohms The VSWR must be less than 2 0 1 System antenna gain should be 0 2 dB for optimum performance b Attach the GSM GPRS antenna to Modem Ant jack GSM GPRS Modem Antenna Jack GSM2218ANO01 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 8 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 5 Inserting the SIM and applying power The SIM card is not provided with the MT GL device The SIM must be obtained from the GSM GPRS service provider and must be provisioned by the operator for data and or voice Note Always take care to protect the SIM Without the SIM installed MT GL modem is limited to emergency voice communication only Ensure the power to the MT GL is disconnected before inserting the SIM card Failure to do so might result in unusable MT GL or a damaged SIM card SIM card inside the device GSM2218 only W Enfora is not liable for damages to the MT GL when inserting a a Insert the SIM per the following picture Insert the SIM into the SIM Slot with the notch going into the slot first and facing toward the left side of the modem 1 Slide the SIM
11. er Port LPT1 af Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port COM12 pep Sound video and game controllers H System devices of Universal Serial Bus controllers 6 Most devices will show the Com port next to the device name Record this number In this case it is COM12 Note Make sure there is no or X next to the USB device If you see an or an X the device is not properly installed and will not work c Start HyperTerminal On Windows 2000 click on Start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal 1 You should see the following screen GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 4 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 Connection Description x CM a Mew Connection Enter a name and choose an icon Far the connection Name Enfora Com Icon 3 Enter a name for the Connection In this example the Name is Enfora Coml 4 Click OK 5 The next window that will appear is the Connect To window I Enfara Coml Enter details for the phone number that vau want to dial Country regions United States of America 1 Area code gr Phone number Connect using E Cancel 6 Change the Connect Using setting to the Com port that was determined in Step B 7 Click OK 8 The next window is the Port Settings window GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 5 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 COM roneities 2x Port Settings Bits per
12. fer Help ple S alz Connected 1 32 02 Auto detect 115200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPs NUM Capture Print echo b Configure the Modem to communicate with the Enfora Test Server 1 The following information will need to be obtained from the SIM provider Please refer to GSMOOOOANOI9 Network Configuration Worksheet 3 APN 4 Username and password If necessary Note In the following examples the SIM is for Cingular APN isp cingular Username ISP CINGULARGPRS COM Password CINGULARI 4 Reset the modem to factory defaults 1 To restore the modem to factory defaults send the following command AT amp F CR 2 To write current config to memory send the following command AT amp W lt CR gt GSM2218ANO01 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 11 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 3 To reset the modem send the following command AT RESET lt CR gt 5 Configure the Modem to Access the GPRS network Copyright Enfora LP 2005 To configure the modem to enable auto GPRS registration To inform the modem of the proper APN send the following command AT4 CGDCONT 1 IP apn CR substitute the letters apn for the supplied apn To inform the modem of the proper username and password if necessary send the following command AT96CGPCO 1 username password 0 CR substitute the correct username and password send the following command AT AREG 2 lt CR gt Store the current config
13. lled on your computer Use the Device Manager ta change the properties of any device Driver Signing Device Manager Hardware Frotiles Hardware profiles provide a way for vau to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles 4 Select the Device Manager button Expand the Ports section by selecting the sign beside Ports Your window should look like the following lol x Heit DVDICD ROM drives 5 Display adapters AS Floppy disk controllers H E Floppy disk drives H S IDE ATA ATAPI controllers oa Infrared devices E Keyboards aaa Modems E Monitors fe Network adapters H PCMCIA adapters Eli Ports COM amp LPT N Communications Port COMI if ECP Printer Port LPT1 gap Sound video and game controllers H System devices lm Universal Serial Bus controllers 3 Mice and other pointing devices 5 Plug in the USB to Serial converter The window should change to show the USB to Serial converter installed GSM2218ANO01 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 3 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 5 xj EE Computer H E Disk drives a Display adapters Hii DvDICD ROM drives AS Floppy disk controllers Ee Flopp disk drives Fy IDE ATAJATAPI controllers ra Infrared devices H keyboards E Mice and other pointing devices H S Modems H Monitors f Network adapters Gi PCMCIA adapters El Ports COM amp LPT y Communications Pork COMI 9 ECP Print
14. ows JmylPaddress com JEnfora Intranet JTicTalk Parental Controlled Cell Phone Cell Phone For Kids Copernic Agent 22 the Web F Up History S Track L6 E Results Bar NOTE Port number 1721 is used for this application Also go to java download website and download amp install the JRE on your computer to run this applet Connect Enter the 20 character modem ID given by MDMID of the GSM GPRS unit that you would like to monitor MT Tesi zl Applet srvr GsmMain started o ab Internet 4 c Select the tab with the modem name Within approximately 60 seconds the wakeup messages should be seen in the window GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 16 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 e Enfora Inc GSM GPRS Applet HTML Page Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt amp A Qusearch Gyravorites Smeda lt 4 B 5 3 E amp Address http 66 106 96 244 udpapp 8e Links Customize Links 4 amp NWS DFW radar Windows amp mylPaddress com JEnfora Intranet TicTalk Parental Controlled Cell Phone Cell Phone for Kids Copernic Agent 9 me Web F Up History S Track Zz Q E Results Bar NOTE Port number 1721 is used for this application Also go to java download website and download amp install the JRE on your computer to run this applet Advanced Display Mode Close Window Command ID Command Data
15. t GPS status There are three possible values here e A OK e V Warning e 9 Enfora Specific response that GPS solution is not valid and the last known GPS location is being substituted 3 Here is an example of a GPRMC message without a GPS lock GPRMC 221553 30 V 555 N 7C 4 The same command can be used in the server app GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 19 Copyright Enfora LP 2005 File Edit view Favorites Tools Help da Back 9 Aa A Search G Favorites Media 9 Eh E z i Fa Address a http 66 106 96 244 udpapp Go Links Customize Links 4 amp NWS DFW radar Windows myIPaddress com JEnfora Intranet TicTalk Parental Controlled Cell Phone Cell Phone for Kids Copernic Agent a um Web F Up History 3 Track 4 o E Results Bar A Connect MT Test Advanced Display Mode Close Window Command ID Command Data AT Command 1 at gpsrd 10 O UDP API Commands IP Address Auto ACK 166 170 019 083 Unsolicited Msg Req C UDP PAD ASCII Data ug 23 2005 5 16 20 PM lt 0 gt lt 1 gt lt 4 gt lt 0 gt athgpsrd 10 ug 23 2005 5 16 22 PM 02217452202 GPRMC 221813 00 A 3301 5046 N 08642 3935 V 000 0 000 0 230805 05 9 E A 1F OK oO E Applet srvr GsmMain started o dap internet Mh Revision History Date Rev Author Description 08 08 05 1 0 Calvin Initial release French 07 05 06 1 01
16. uration to memory send the following command AT amp W lt CR gt Reset the modem by removing power or sending the AT RESET lt CR gt command Verify GSM status by sending the following command AT CREG lt CR gt If everything is working you should receive one of two responses CREG 0 1 GSM registered to home network OR CREG 0 5 GSM registered roaming Verify GPRS status by sending the following command AT CGREG lt CR gt If everything is working you should receive one of two responses CGREG 0 1 GPRS registered to home network Or CGREG 0 5 GPRS registered roaming GSM2218ANO001 Enfora MT GL Quickstart Guide Page 12 Enfora Com1 HyperTerminal I oj x File Edit wiew Call Transfer Help Ole ol 3 ola AT Command Interpreter ready AT CGDCONT 1 IP isp cingular OK Ga oni mae ne sere ee ANS Mat ATSAREG 2 OK AT amp W OK Al Command Interpreter ready AT CREG CREG 8 1 OK AT CGREG ACGREG 0 1 OK Connected 0 09 40 Auto detect 115200 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo 8 Verify GPRS activation by sending the following command AT NETIP lt CR gt If the response is non zero then everything is working Skip to Step 10 g Enfora Comi HyperTerminal 7 loj x File Edit wiew Call Transfer Help lel slg M a e ATHAREG 2 OK ATW AT Command Interpreter ready AT CREG CREG 8 1 OK AT CGREG ACGREG 8 1 tip 166
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