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Sierra Wireless MP 595 User's Manual

1. IP 10 95 236 1 IP 24 7 6 30 IP 67 43 212 8 Figure 5 1 An MP modem connected to a network server In this scenario the IP address is NAT d from 10 95 236 1 to 24 7 6 30 The network server is only aware of the address 24 7 6 30 but if it sends data to that address the network cannot route the data to the MP modem Rev 1 3 Aug 07 55 MP 595 Modem User Guide 56 Note NetMotion Wireless Inc develops client server applica tions that attempt to overcome the issues caused by NAT addressing by assigning its own consistent private IP addresses This software offers a potential solution to NAT issues but it is untested by Sierra Wireless and Sierra Wireless does not provide support for It 1 IP 10 95 236 1 Note See MP Modem Manager on page 18 e b lt Internet Ta U rd Solutions to the NAT problem If your service provider is using NAT it is best to work with the provider in devising a solution Some service providers offer on request accounts with public IP addresses There may be additional charges for this Another solution is to implement a frame relay connection between your network and your service provider s network The frame relay connection bypasses the address translation and is a method of overcoming NAT issues encouraged by some service providers Firewall y n TT 24 7 6 30 ko IP 67 43 212 8 Frame relay Retrieving the Unique Mobile Device ID In
2. 64 2130795 Index Numerics 1X 15 1x EVDO Rev O 15 1x EVDO Rev A 14 3G Watcher 39 40 A account 34 activation 34 activation 34 alert rate timer 51 analog input configuration 48 wiring 46 analog sensor 47 antenna 26 antenna connector 23 approvals 59 AT commands I O configuration 47 MTP configuration 51 unique mobile device ID 56 audio connector 23 C CDMA 14 connectors 23 current 59 D DB15HD connector 23 DB9 connector 23 pinouts 33 DB9 See serial device name 56 dial up connections 15 digital input configuration 49 wiring 44 digital output configuration 49 wiring 45 dimensions 60 documentation 18 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 E electrostatic discharge ESD 60 F firewall 55 frequencies receive 59 transmit 59 frequency bands 16 59 G gauges See I O devices GPS antenna 27 configuration and reporting 41 43 connector 23 performance 61 GPS timer 51 grounding 26 31 H headset connector 23 height 60 Host interfaces 61 humidity 60 I O cable 34 connector 23 I O devices 43 49 alarm 52 analog 46 digital 44 I O port characteristics 62 ignition options 37 ignition wiring 29 30 inputs See I O devices interfaces 61 IS 95 15 L LEDs 38 low rate timer 51 65 MP 595 Modem User Guide manuals 18 mounting 24 26 mounting the modem 24 MTP configuring 51 report frequency 51 NAT 55 NME
3. MP 595 Modem User Guide 2130795 Rev 1 3 gt HEART OF THE WIRELESS MACHINES Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of Liability Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Preface Due to the nature of wireless communications transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed Data may be delayed corrupted i e have errors or be totally lost Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well constructed network the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party including but not limited to personal injury death or loss of property Sierra Wireless accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the Sierra Wireless modem or for failure of the Sierra Wireless modem to transmit or receive such data Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in areas where blasting is in progress where explosive atmospheres may be present near medical equipment near life support equipment or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF The Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment Do not operate the Sierra Wireless m
4. Ring Indicator RI Run E DB9 female connector O 00 SN DO QI gt ON RxD and TxD are named with respect to the MF modem that is RxD is the Receive Data input to the MP modem and TxD is the transmit data out of the MP modem Figure 2 8 Pinouts for an RS232 male DB9 serial cable left that connects to the MP 595 modem s female DB9 serial connector right Note that the two figures pinouts are mirror images of each other since they plug together The serial connector uses these voltage specifications RS 232 C RS 232 C Driver Receiver 45V 15V logi 2 V logi Space logic 0 noise margin Space logic 0 5 V _ 43 V Transmission 5V e Mark logic 1 Mark logic 1 15 V 15 V Figure 2 9 Voltage specifications for the MP modem s serial connector Transmission A region Install the USB Ethernet or serial cable To install the USB Ethernet or serial cable thread the cable through the vehicle and attach it to the USB Ethernet or serial connector on the MP modem Note Do not connect the cables to the computer until you have installed the software 33 MP 595 Modem User Guide 34 Note You must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the software O port connections The MP modem s I O port is a standard female DB15HD connector for remote monitoring of gauges sensors and alarms If you are planning to use these devices you need to create a custom I O cable Se
5. 40 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data 41 GPS configuration and reporting ccc eee eee ees 41 GPS protocols and comMands ccc cece eee ee ee a a k 42 GPS display in 36 Watcher kk kk kk kk kk kk kk ka a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ak ka 42 GPS TAIP quick reference kk kak kak kaka aa aa kk aa a aa aa a a a kak a a k 43 I O device installation and configuration Aa 43 Connector PINQUIS ssa senda sk aa kik ad lk ll ku e k REE a di ERR dia 44 POK specifications i KENA cahil dae a A ehren 44 Digital INPUT GEVICES 4404 a s lske ea nn sa a la k huk a W E ewes 44 Example panic button connections 0 aeaaea 45 Digital output devices kk kk kk kk kk a kk kk kk a a kk kk kk kk kk kk kk ka 45 Analog MOU OCVIGES o 64 wer dened ous han al k an Aa ak yan KAG aw awa 46 Example analog sensor connections sssusa kk kk kk kk kaka kk k 4 I O configuration using AT or 36 Watcher commands 47 Analog input setup kk kk kk eee a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ka a a kak ka 48 Digital VO Se lU a sx s h nan k nak deter AA 49 Sending Data to Your Network Application 00cce eee kk 51 Configuring the MP modem to route data to a server 51 Report frequency timers kk kk kk eee a a a a a a a ka a kk ka 51 Monitoring and Tracking configuration ccc eee es 54 E AOS 3 ya salk
6. TAIP Message Identifiers Altitude Vertical Velocity Compact Position Solution Identification Number Initial Position Long Navigation Message Position Velocity Solution Reporting Mode Reset Status Time Date Version Number O device installation and configuration The I O port on the MP modem allows for remote monitoring of gauges sensors and alarms You can use this feature to display readings on instruments or gauges and to remotely monitor panic buttons or alarms This section describes how to connect and configure these I O devices to work with the MP modem Connecting these devices requires that you make a customized I O cable The cable must have at one end whatever connector is required by the I O device and at the other end the High Density DB15 connector The cable wires must pin to the appropriate pin numbers on the I O connector The pinouts are described in the next section The maximum length of the I O cable is 15 feet 43 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note No more than 36 VDC should be applied to any I O pins 44 Before using the digital input output lines you must configure them as inputs or outputs Connector pinouts The MP modem s I O port is a female DB15HD connector with eight active I O pins e Two 2 digital I O pins e Two 2 digital input pins Four 4 analog input pins There are also six reserved pins and one grou
7. VDC vehicle electrical systems 2130795 Note Connector part numbers 39 01 2040 or 39 01 2045 Pins part number 39 00 0039 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Hardware and Software Installation Note Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures for vehicles Power connector The power harness connects to the MP modem with a Molex connector Power connector Molex pinouts The pinouts for the Molex connector on the power harness are White wire Ignition sense Red wire Battery 8 Figure 2 6 Pinouts for the power harness a Black wire H Ground The battery red and ignition sense white wires in the power harness include 5 A fuses The black ground wire is not fused See Ground the power harness on page 31 Replacement power harnesses are available from Sierra Wireless 29 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note Do not install an on off switch on the main red battery line or connect the white ignition sense wire to the red battery wire Both configurations bypass the MP modem s controlled shutdown sequence and may cause data loss and subsequent power on problems Incorrect wiring may also drain the vehicle battery Ignition sense on off wiring The MP modem s power on off is controlled by the ignition sense line white wire using internal software rather than a hard on off switch on th
8. and coverage Receive diversity e USB Ethernet or serial computer connection e Virtual serial port e VPN support for RNAP Software Documentation Note Do not connect the MP modem to a USB port on a computer before installing the software See Step 5 Install the software on page 34 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 The Sierra Wireless MP modem provides a wireless network connection for portable computers installed in vehicles The MP modem is usually installed in the vehicle s trunk and connected to a notebook computer in the passenger compartment A radio frequency RF antenna mounted on the roof of the vehicle enables the MP modem to communicate through a wireless network to a host computer A built in Global Positioning System GPS module provides location and heading data that can also be remotely monitored 13 MP 595 Modem User Guide 14 The following diagram illustrates how the system works q ave a satellite T MP modem installed in vehicle with a notebook computer Base station VPN over Internet Mi 5 ae Computer Host Host Customer fixed end system Firewall and Router Private C dedicated link Network operations center Figure 1 1 The MP modem and the network The MP modem has a rugged design that allows it to withstand the vibration shock humidity and extremes of temperature experienced in the normal operation of poli
9. connection to the network Menu bar Minimize button Full Compact button Service icons ji Close button 36 Watcher Sie x Tools WWAN MP 3G High Spee w Connection drop down list SIERRA HELE E li Connect button GPS icon Establishing connections The connection drop down list on the main 3G Watcher window provides a connection option s depending on your profile s e WWAN Name of your service provider Depending on the operating mode and settings in 3G Watcher a connection may be automatically established when 3G Watcher is launched Otherwise you can establish a connection by selecting the connection type and clicking the Connect button 2130795 4 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data e GPS configuration and TOPOruNg The MP modem is capable of reporting position and heading I O device Installation information using the embedded GPS module as well as the and configuration status of sensors gauges and alarms connected to the I O Input Output port The MP modem is typically installed in a fleet of vehicles with the GPS and or I O data being sent to a central office or dispatch for processing This chapter describes how to implement local reporting of GPS and I O data Chapter 5 describes how to configure your MP modem to exchange data with your private network GPS configuration and reporting GPS receivers use an array of orbiting satellites operated by the United Sta
10. ground return wire The power harness has 5 A fuses on the red power wire and the white ignition sense wire but not on the black ground return wire See Step 3 Install the Power Harness on page 28 You can also use a ground screw on the connector panel of the MP modem Use a 16 gauge wire if you choose to use a ground screw A ground screw is not required as long as the power harness is properly grounded Power If you are using a ground screw insert it here Figure 2 4 The ground screw connector on the connector panel Step 2 Mount the antennas and install the cables The MP 595 modem has two RF antenna connectors and one GPS antenna connector The MP modem requires an RF antenna to connect to the wireless network The second RF connector is optional and allows for receive diversity 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Hardware and Software Installation The built in GPS module requires a dedicated GPS antenna or a combination antenna with cables to both the RF and GPS antenna connectors on the MP modem If you already have an MP Modem Combo GPS antenna you can re use it with your new MP modem This antenna has two leads one for RF TNC connector and one for GPS SMA connector RF antennas Use an approved RF antenna to connect to the wireless network The antenna must have 50 ohms impedance and a cable with a TNC connector or SMA connector if the antenna is being used for receive diversity
11. in the MP modem power harness is not fused Power connections Connecting the MP modem s power wires properly is important poor connections can damage the wiring the MP modem or the vehicle s electrical system and can be dangerous Correct wire splicing You can splice the wires of the power harness to the car wiring Proper splicing is essential to reliable operation of the MP modem Do NOT use quick taps they reduce the integrity of the wire that is cut and let moisture into the cable An appropriate method of splicing is to strip a small portion of the insulation solder the wires together then heat shrink the connection to re insulate it Crimp terminals If suitable terminal connection points are available on the vehicle for power and ignition sense then using automotive crimp terminals is recommended When using crimp 31 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note 5 m part number 6000083 32 terminals do not leave bare wire exposed Do not use a crimp terminal for more than one wire unless it is designed for that purpose Step 4 Connect MP modem to computer cable to the MP modem The MP modem connects to e A computer through a USB Ethernet or serial port Other optional devices through the DB15HD I O connector Note Do not connect the MP modem to the computer until you have installed the software The MP modem connects to a computer using e A USB cable with a Type A connector on the c
12. or using 3G Watcher For a list of AT commands please see the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 There are separate windows in 3G Watcher for configuring the analog and digital ports Rev 1 3 Aug 07 47 MP 595 Modem User Guide 48 Analog input setup The Analog Input window Tools gt Options gt MP gt Input Output is used to configure devices on the four analog inputs Each tab corresponds to a pin Analog Tab Connector Pin Input 1 14 Input 2 7 Input 3 15 Input 4 8 To configure an analog sensor or gauge select the tab that corresponds to the pin you are using and complete the fields as follows Label Enter a description of the sensor or gauge Measured Voltage Vehicle Speed etc up to 20 characters long Raw value Shows the analog value from the input read only The analog input has a 10 bit 1024 step resolution so the raw value range is between 0 and 1023 Zero scale Enter the minimum value for the units you are reporting used to convert the raw analog value of zero Full scale Enter the maximum value for the units you are reporting used to convert the raw value of 1023 Current value Shows the resulting converted value using the zero and full scales entered e Unit Specify the units of the input volts km h etc up to 20 characters long Example If you are measuring temperature and the thermometer you have connected to the I
13. order to associate GPS and I O data with a particular vehicle you must create a database on your server that links each MP modem s Unique Mobile Device ID to the vehicle in which it is installed The Unique Mobile Device ID is a number derived from the ESN Electronic Serial Number Use the AT command ATI4 to obtain the Unique Mobile Device ID from each MP modem you deploy You may also want to assign a device name to the MP modem that identifies the vehicle in which it is installed You can assign this name locally using 3G Watcher or remotely using MP Modem Manager The device name is included in the MTP data sent to the network server 2130795 6 Support and Warranty Technical support e Warranty Technical support To obtain technical support for your MP modem and firmware and software upgrades please contact your account manager Online technical support resources are also available at www sierrawireless com Warranty Sierra Wireless Inc warrants the MP modem against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase The sole responsibility of Sierra Wireless Inc under this warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of Sierra Wireless Inc replacement of the MP modem There are no expressed or implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability which extend beyond the face hereof Sierra Wireless Inc i
14. query for infor mation and configure reports When the MP modem is set for TAIP commands can be sent to the MP modem in these ways e Using 3G Watcher e Using AT commands TAIP commands can be used to Query the MP modem for its current position heading and speed e Enable and disable automatic reporting of GPS data and set the interval at which automatic reports are sent Configure the format of reports GPS display in 3G Watcher To view 3G Watcher s GPS Display window which reports latitude longitude speed direction altitude and local and UTC time select Tools gt Display GPS or double click the GPS icon on the main 3G Watcher window From a cold start where the MP modem is powered on with no stored navigational data it may take up to 39 seconds for the GPS module to obtain satellite fixes and begin reporting 1 UTC replaces Greenwich Mean Time as the basis for standard time throughout the world UTC which uses atomic measurements rather than the earth s rotation is the equivalent of mean solar time at the prime meridian 0 longitude 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data GPS TAIP quick reference The following table is a quick summary of the TAIP message identifiers For detailed information and message syntax see the MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference document 2130312 and the GPS documentation on TAIP commands available at www trimble com
15. software is available free of charge To request this software complete and submit the form at https www sierrawireless com product mp modem mgr request aspx Documentation This MP 595 Modem User Guide describes how to e Install the MP modem hardware e Connect the radio and GPS antennas Connect a notebook computer and other input output 1 O devices Install the software e Configure the software to use a CDMA account Interpret the LEDs on the MP modem and the indicators in the 3G Watcher software e Configure the MP modem to report GPS and or I O data from sensors gauges or panic buttons e Use the MP modem to connect to a network e Collect and use GPS and I O data from a fleet of vehicles in which MP modems are installed This User Guide is provided as a PDF Portable Document Format file on the installation CD 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Introducing the MP 595 Modem Online help is provided with 3G Watcher It describes all the icons and indicators in 3G Watcher and provides detailed instructions on using 3G Watcher to make data connections When using 3G Watcher you can access help through the menu system or by pressing the lt F1 gt key The MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 describes the available AT command set The MP Modem Manager User Guide document 2130554 provides information on how to install configure and use the MP Modem Manager software to manage a fl
16. the interval between reports can be based on elapsed time and or distance travelled You can issue TAIP commands to the module locally through 3G Watcher using the AT command AT MPGPSCMD They can also be sent remotely using MP Modem Manager See MP Modem Manager on page 18 Reporting configurations set by sending TAIP commands will be erased if the MP modem is powered off unless the commands are included in the initialization strings for the MP modem These are executed each time the MP modem is powered on You can configure them locally by using 3G Watcher Tools gt Options gt GPS or the AT command ATIMPGPSINIT or remotely with MP Modem Manager MP Modem Low rate timer 5 minutes Fast rate timer 3 seconds GPS timer 0 seconds TAIP report frequency every 200 meters or 10 seconds TM_SUM_REG_IND gt 10 seconds TM SUM REG IND i 200 meters TM SUM REG IND 200 meters TM SUM REG IND E Digital I O alarm TM SUM REG IND 3 seconds TM SUM REG IND 3 seconds TM SUM REG IND 53 MP 595 Modem User Guide 54 Note More information on NMEA message standards is available at www nmea org If the module is configured for NMEA data is sent at five second intervals The interval cannot be changed when the module is configured for NMEA because NMEA is strictly a reporting protocol Monitoring and Tracking configuration You can use 3G Watcher to configure the MP modem to send MTP d
17. A 42 O on off switch 30 output power 59 outputs See I O devices P panic button 45 pinouts on I O connector 44 power connector 23 29 power harness 29 31 power on options 37 power supply 22 power wiring 28 private IP address 55 public IP address 55 R receive diversity 16 receive frequencies 59 regulatory information 63 report frequency 51 reporting engines 51 reset button 38 39 roaming 16 S sensors See I O devices serial versus USB 16 66 serial cable maximum length 21 serial connector 23 shock 60 SIM insertion 35 SMA connector 23 specifications 59 62 status indicators 38 T TAIP reporting protocol 42 technical specifications 59 62 temperature operating 60 storage 60 timers report frequency 51 TNC connector 23 transmit frequencies 59 U unique mobile device ID 56 USB versus serial connection 16 USB cable maximum length 21 USB connector 23 V vibration 60 virtual serial port 16 voltage 44 voltage range 59 voltage specifications serial cable 33 VPN support 17 W warranty 57 Watcher 39 40 weight 60 width 60 wire splicing 31 2130 95 o a SIERRA WIRELESS HEART OF THE WIRELESS MACHINE
18. O connector measures between 30 raw value 0 and 50 raw value 1023 degrees Celsius then your zero scale is 30 0 and your full scale is 50 0 Your label could be Temperature and units degrees C The measurements are calculated for the 80 degree range between 30 and 50 which is divided into 1024 steps 0 0781 degrees per unit step A reading of 25 degrees 55 degrees above the minimum would therefore show a raw value of 704 55 degrees 0 0781 degrees per unit 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data Digital I O setup The Digital Input Output window Tools gt Options gt MP gt Input Output gt Digital I O is used to configure devices on the two digital I O and two digital input ports Each tab corresponds to a pin Digital Tab Connector Pin I O 1 Input or output on pin 3 I O 2 Input or output on pin 11 Input 3 Input on pin 4 Input 4 Input on pin 12 To configure a digital sensor or gauge select the tab that corre sponds to the pin you are using and complete the fields as follows Label Provide a description of the sensor or gauge up to 20 characters in length Type Select Input Output or Not used Output is not available on tabs 3 and 4 Logic low name Describe the state of the device at logic level low up to 20 characters in length For example if a switch in the off position leads to a logic low you could choose to label it S
19. antenna female SMA USB Type B Ethernet I O connector DB15HD E W 000001 aa 00008 i trees oo OF AN A i kg 0 lI Ze Host Le Host Power Power harness Molex connector Diversity antenna SMA RF antenna female TNC Figure 2 2 MP 595 modem rear connectors Rev 1 3 Aug 07 23 MP 595 Modem User Guide 24 Note Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures for vehicles Note Power off the MP modem your computer and any other devices while you are connecting cables GPS and I O options The MP modem provides support for GPS Global Positioning System and for attaching input output devices GPS If you plan to use the MP modem s built in GPS module you must connect a GPS antenna using an antenna cable or use a combination antenna that can connect to both the GPS and RF connectors on the MP modem housing Other I O devices Other devices such as panic buttons sensors or gauges may also be installed with the MP modem and connected with an I O cable to the I O port See I O port connections on page 34 Overview of installation steps The installation process for the MP modem varies depending on how you plan to use it where it best fits in your vehicle and which of its features you plan to use The main steps are 1 Mount the MP modem 2 Mount the antennas and conne
20. as well as the following characteristics e The total maximum gain including cable loss must not exceed 4 15 dBi if the antenna operates on the PCS band or 5 1 dBi if the antenna operates only on the Cellular band The antenna must transmit and receive on the necessary frequency bands in your coverage area The MP 595 modem supports these RF bands 1900 MHz PCS 800 MHz Cellular You can use a dual band antenna that supports both fre quencies If your MP modem will only be connected to net works that use one of the bands an appropriate single band antenna is sufficient Contact your service provider for information about radio bands used in your area For more information about antennas for your installation contact your account manager GPS antennas The GPS antenna connects to the MP modem using a male SMA connector Contact your account manager for more infor mation about compatible GPS antennas Antenna locations When selecting locations for the RF and GPS antennas e Refer to the documentation provided with each antenna to determine whether it requires a ground plane e Ensure that the RF antenna is mounted at least 20 cm 8 inches from vehicle occupants and bystanders e Ensure that all radio antennas RF GPS CB radio car radio are mounted at least 30 cm 12 inches or more apart 27 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note To avoid RF interference problems and possible damage to the MP modem
21. ata to a network server 1 Select Tools gt Options gt MP gt Monitor and Tracking and complete the appropriate fields 1 Issue the AT command ATIMPMTCONF along with the required parameters IP Addressing To send data to the MP modem a host application on a network server requires the IP address of the MP modem Service providers usually do not provide a static IP address to each device on the network The IP address is dynamically assigned each time the MP modem registers on the network This means that the host application must identify each MP modem by its Unique Mobile Device ID discussed on page 56 and capture its IP address as it registers If the MP modem has a public IP address the host application can simply check the IP address on the incoming data packets to determine the IP address of the MP modem However if NAT Network Address Translation is in use the IP address assigned to the MP modem is likely to be a private IP address This may present problems as discussed in the next section 2130795 Sending Data to Your Network Application The problem created by Network Address Translation Note A similar problem may Many service providers use NAT Network Address Trans occur if NAT is in use on your lation which effectively creates a firewall in front of the network The host application network Inside the network the service providers assign may reside on a server that has private IP addresses to register
22. ble to the MP modem 32 Serial connector DB9 pinouts 00 ees 33 Install the USB Ethernet or serial cable 33 I O port CONNECTIONS cee aa aa a aka a kk a ak a ka kk ka 34 Step 5 Install the software 0 kk kaka aa kaka aa aka a aa a kk a 34 Step 6 Activate your account kk kk kk aa aa aka ka a a a a aa a a kk a ka 34 The Activation Wizard 22 sonen kk ka kaka aa ka a aka a aka a kk a a ka 34 Manual activation 2 ss ka kk kaka aa kaka a aa aa aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a 35 Automated activation 0 kk aka ka ka aa a aa aa a aa aa a a a a ka a a a ka 35 Step 7 Test the system 00 eee a aa a a a a a a a a a kk a ka 35 Operating the MP Modem 2220 kaka kaka kaka ka aa a aa a a a a a a aa 37 Turning the MP modem on and Off cc ccc k aa aa aa kk aa 31 Reading the status Indicators 0 ernennen 38 Resetting the MP modem kk kk kk kk kk ka aa aa aa aa aa ka a a a a ka 39 8 2130795 Contents 3G Watcher software pas said star na kk a aa aa aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a E ON 39 GO Watcher P l 24444566 a kwa dk as ak dak Wl de W an i riet 39 Launching 3G Watcher 000 kk kk kk kk kk a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ak a ak ak ka 40 3G Watcher window kk kk kk kk kk a ka a a ak a a ak a aa ak ak ak ak ak ak ak ak ak a ak ak aa 40 Establishing connections kk kak kk kk kk eee aka kaka kk kk k
23. cations such as HyperTerminal 2130 95 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Introducing the MP 595 Modem Special MP modem modes such as GPS that are supported on a serial port are also available on the virtual port For example with the virtual port enabled a mapping application on your computer that normally listens for GPS messages on a serial port listens for those same messages on the virtual port The MP modem virtual serial port is available on both USB and Ethernet interfaces For information on enabling a virtual serial port see the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 VPN support for RNAP This feature allows for the exchange of Remote Network Access Protocol RNAP data between the MP modem and a remote server accessible only through a Virtual Private Network VPN connection When using this feature you must have 3G Watcher running on the computer The MP modem sends RNAP data over Ethernet or USB to 3G Watcher on the computer 3G Watcher places the RNAP data in a User Datagram Protocol Internet Protocol UDP IP packet and sends it over the VPN connection to the server When 3G Watcher receives a UDP IP packet containing RNAP data over the VPN connection it disassembles the packet and sends the RNAP data to the MP modem You can enable this option using 3G Watcher software or AT commands See the 3G Watcher online help and the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 for details Software The MP mo
24. ce emergency utility and field service vehicles You can use the network connection provided by the MP modem to access shared data browse the Internet and send and receive e mail and text messages The MP modem also allows for sensors gauges and alarms such as panic buttons to be installed in vehicles and remotely monitored from a central location About CDMA The MP 595 modem operates over a type of wireless network called Code Division Multiple Access CDMA CDMA Third Generation 3G technology provides a variety of connectivity features depending on your service provider and account e 1x Evolution Data Optimized Revision A 1xEV DO Rev A supports Internet connections with data 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Introducing the MP 595 Modem rates up to 3 1 Megabits per second Mbps downlink from the network and 1 8 Mbps uplink to the network Average data rates are 450 800 kilobits per second kbps downlink and 300 400 kbps uplink Actual speed depends on network conditions e 1xEV DO Revision 0 Rev 0 supports Internet connections with data rates up to 2 4 Mbps downlink and 153 kbps uplink Average data rates are 400 700 kbps downlink and 40 80 kbps uplink Actual speed depends on network conditions e 1x supports Internet connections with data rates up to 153 kbps Actual speed depends on the network condi tions Circuit switched dial up data using the earlier COMA IS 95 specification supports data connect
25. ce is installed System requirements Before you begin the installation ensure your computer has the following system requirements necessary for the instal lation and running of 3G Watcher software Operating systems Windows Vista Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 or later Windows XP Home or Professional Available USB Ethernet or DB9 serial port CD ROM drive installation only 32 MB RAM memory MP Modem accessories For information about accessories for your MP modem including cables and antennas contact your account manager or visit www sierrawireless com 2130795 Hardware and Software Installation Installation overview The following diagram illustrates the overall installation RF GPS antenna Note The MP modem is Figure 2 1 Installation of the MP modem in a vehicle equipped with a designed for negative ground notebook computer and a combination antenna using the car battery for vehicles only It will not function power and ignition sense wiring for power on off in a positive ground vehicle i MP Modem housing The MP modem has a rectangular metal housing There is a connector panel on the rear of the housing an indicator panel on the front of the housing a reset button on top and mounting holes along the bottom edges on either side Connector panel The MP 595 modem has the following connectors at the rear of the MP modem RS 232 serial female DB9 GPS
26. ct the cables RF antenna and cable Additional RF antenna and cable if you plan to use receive diversity GPS antenna and cable if you plan to use GPS Connect the power harness Connect the cable that will run between the MP modem and your computer to the MP modem Do not connect the cable to the computer until you have installed the software Install the software Start 3G Watcher and activate your account 7 Test the system Install the MP modem Step 1 Mount the MP modem The MP modem is usually mounted in the trunk of the vehicle but other possibilities are under the dashboard or a seat Select a location for the MP modem When selecting a mounting location remember the following 2130795 Hardware and Software Installation e Do not expose the MP modem to weather and environ mental conditions beyond the ranges listed in the environ mental specifications on page 60 Avoid excessive heat from the engine compartment heaters or the exhaust system and extreme cold from direct contact with air conditioners or other cooling systems Never immerse it in any liquid e If you are replacing a MP modem you can mount the new MP modem in the same location using the existing mounting holes Every device connected to the MP modem as well as the MP modem itself should be grounded See Ground the MP modem on page 26 and Ground the power harness on page 31 Route cables to their destinatio
27. dem comes with the following software e 3G Watcher the software for the MP modem which allows you to manage and monitor your connections The driver that forms the interface between the MP modem and your Windows operating system The firmware that is stored in non volatile memory The MP 595 modem has an embedded radio module a Mini Card 5725 also made by Sierra Wireless Inc There are two firmware programs on the MP 595 modem one 1 RNAP is a Sierra Wireless proprietary protocol that encapsulates the MTP data that is sent to and from the MP modem It ensures that the MP modem and remote host alike recognize the data packets See The Monitoring and Tracking Protocol Guide on page 19 17 MP 595 Modem User Guide 18 stored on the controller board of the MP modem and one on the radio module The firmware was loaded into the radio module and con troller board when the MP modem was assembled As new versions of the software and firmware are released they are posted at www sierrawireless com MP Modem Manager MP Modem Manager is a web based diagnostic and management tool that allows you to remotely monitor and configure a fleet of MP modems With MP Modem Manager you can Diagnose and troubleshoot field issues e Identify MP modem firmware versions and remotely upgrade firmware e Organize MP modems into groups for table viewing of modem and network status e Configure GPS settings MP Modem Manager
28. do not power on the MP modem before connecting the RF antenna 28 If you are using receive diversity connect an additional RF antenna to the diversity antenna connector SMA on the back of the MP 595 modem Ensure that the two RF antennas are 30 to 60 cm 12 to 24 inches apart Install the antennas and cables Note When connecting the cables hand tighten the connectors do not use tools To install the RF and GPS antennas 1 Mount each antenna according to the instructions provided with it 2 Thread the antenna cables through the car to reach the MP modem Secure the cables as necessary 3 Connect the RF antenna cable to the TNC connector on the rear of the MP modem 4 Ifyou are using receive diversity connect the diversity RF antenna cable to the diversity connector at the rear of the MP modem 5 If you are using GPS connect the GPS antenna cable to the SMA connector on the rear of the MP modem GPS antenna mentee 32 Mac E 3 Serial Host USB Host GPS fi r Diversity Diversity RF antenna RF antenna Figure 2 5 The MP 595 modem s SMA connector for the GPS antenna top and the TNC connector for the RF antenna bottom right Step 3 Install the Power Harness In a typical installation the MP modem is connected to the vehicle s battery with the power harness The MP modem supports a voltage range between 9 volts direct current VDC and 36 VDC and is designed for both 12 VDC and 24
29. e Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data on page 41 Step 5 Install the software Follow these steps to install 3G Watcher and the MP modem driver 1 Ensure that the computer has the necessary system requirements See System requirements on page 22 2 Close any Windows applications that are open on your computer 3 Insert the MP modem CD in your CD ROM drive The CD should automatically launch and display a menu If not select Start gt Run from the Windows taskbar and type d setup exe where d is the drive letter of your CD ROM drive 4 From the CD start up menu select installation and documentation and then MP 3G Watcher installation to launch the Installation Wizard 5 Use the Next and Back buttons to navigate through the wizard 6 Click Finish in the final window To close the CD start up menu select the taskbar button to re display the window then select exit in the lower right corner of the window 7 Power on the MP modem and connect it to your computer Windows then completes driver installation Step 6 Activate your account After you install the 3G Watcher software you must set up activate your account If you purchased the MP 595 modem directly from a service provider you may already have an account your MP modem may be pre activated The MP 595 modem allows you to configure two accounts The Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard guides you through the proce
30. e 22 F to 158 F Storage 40 C to 85 C temperature 40 F to 185 F Humidity 95 RH non condensing MIL 202G Sections 103B and 106G Rain splash MIL 810F Section 506 4 Procedure Ill SAE KJ1455 Section 4 4 Drop MIL 810F Section 516 5 SAE J1455 Section 4 10 3 1 Shock MIL 202G Section 213B MIL 810F Section 516 5 SAE J1455 Sections 4 10 3 2 and 4 10 3 4 Vibration MIL 202G Section 214 MIL 810F Section 514 5 SAE J1455 Section 4 9 Sand dust MIL 810F Section 510 4 Procedures I III bombardment Salt fog MIL 810F Section 509 4 ESD Operational 6 kV contact as per IEC 61000 4 2 EU RoHS Compliant Weight Weight and dimensions 0 9 kg 2 Ibs Height 49 mm 1 93 in Width 138 mm 5 43 in Length 176 mm 6 93 in Case material Metal Case surface Scratch resistant powder coat paint 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Technical Specifications Host interfaces Serial One DB9 female USB One USB Type B USB 1 1 2 0 compliant Ethernet One RJ45 female Other interfaces Input output One High density DB15 female Network antenna One TNC female Receive diversity antenna One SMA female GPS antenna One SMA female Reset One Manual reset button Power One Molex 39 01 0029 female GPS specifications Satellite channels 12 channel continuous tracking Protocols TSIP TAIP NMEA 0183 V3 0 Ac
31. e red power line The red black and white wires connect to the battery and ignition switch as shown in the power harness wiring diagram Switch vehicle ignition key or separate Red wire Battery 5 A fuses on red and white only MP modem So m PAASA EE Black unfused wire Ground White wire Ignition sense Vehicle battery Figure 2 7 Wiring for the power harness The white wire is the ignition sense When the white ignition sense line is pulled high 5 to 36 V the MP modem powers on e When the ignition sense line is pulled low less than 2 V the MP modem performs a controlled shutdown sequence under software control de registering and saving any relevant operational data before powering off Ignition sense options There are three ways to connect the ignition sense wiring Engine on only Connect the white ignition sense wire to the vehicle s ignition switch so that the MP modem is powered on only when the ignition key is switched to the full On position that is when the engine has been started In this configuration the engine must be running for the MP modem to be on or e Accessory on Connect the white ignition sense wire to the vehicle s ignition switch so that the MP modem is powered on when the ignition is switched to Accessory mode In this configuration the MP modem is on whenever other vehicle electrical devices can be switched on such as wh
32. ed devices since public IP a private IP address You must addresses are not needed to route data within the network configure the MP modem to This saves the service provider the expense of having a large send data to a server on your pool of public IP addresses A public IP address is substituted network with a public IP address for the private IP address when data packets pass through the and configure the server to gateway between the network and the Internet This public IP recognize the MTP data and address might be used on data transmissions from many route it appropriately different devices Therefore the network server is only aware of the substituted public IP address If the server replies to this address the network cannot identify the device for which the data was intended Assume for example an MP modem is registered on a network The MP modem is assigned a private IP address of 10 95 236 1 When the MP modem sends MTP data to the network server a public IP address of 24 7 6 30 is substituted at the gateway to the Internet When the network server receives the data the host application is only aware of the public IP address 24 7 6 30 However if the network server sends data back to the IP address 24 7 6 30 the network has no way of identifying the MP modem for which it is intended and is unable to route the data appropriately Firewall a gt L ah N jai Network j EREN ER Internet ia q q ma di 7 Kang
33. eet of modems The Monitoring and Tracking Protocol Guide describes the protocols used in data transmissions between the MP modem and the network server It provides the information necessary to develop host applications that process GPS and digital input from a fleet of MP modems For more information contact support sierrawireless com 19 MP 595 Modem User Guide 20 2130795 2 Hardware and Software Installation e Installation overview e Install the MP modem Rev 1 3 Aug 07 This chapter shows you how to install the MP modem in a vehicle how to install the 3G Watcher software and how to activate your account Before you begin the installation ensure that you have all the necessary components and equipment listed in the following sections and have read the Installation overview on page 23 Package contents Each MP modem box contains e The MP modem e A mounting template e Mounting screws and washers e An installation and documentation CD e A power harness If any of these are missing please contact your account manager Required equipment To install the MP 595 modem you need the power harness or existing MP 555 Series power harness mounting template and the screws and washers that come with the device You also require e A USB Ethernet or 9 pin serial cable This must be long enough to run from the mounting location of the MP modem to the computer The maximum length for the serial
34. em is on the top of the housing To reset the MP modem press the button until all four indicator lights illuminate Do not use sharp implements that might puncture the rubber Resetting the MP modem is equiv alent to turning the MP modem off and on This terminates any data connection and causes the MP modem to perform a self test Stored settings are not lost Figure 3 2 The MP modem reset button 3G Watcher software 3G Watcher is the program used to manage and monitor the MP modem For information about installing 3G Watcher see Step 5 Install the software on page 34 3G Watcher allows you to e Determine signal strength roaming status and other network connection parameters e Monitor the status of the MP modem and network Services e Initiate data connections e Set 3G Watcher notification options Configure the I O ports e View GPS information 3G Watcher Help 3G Watcher has a well indexed and detailed online help system To access help in 3G Watcher select Help gt Help Topics or press the lt F1 gt key 39 MP 595 Modem User Guide 40 Launching 3G Watcher To launch 3G Watcher 1 Start 3G Watcher by choosing Start gt Programs gt Sierra Wireless Inc gt 3G Watcher gt 3G Watcher or gt double click the desktop shortcut 3G Watcher window The main 3G Watcher window includes a number of elements that let you control and monitor your MP modem and your
35. en the radio and windshield fan can run 2130795 Note If you choose to install a separate switch it must be connected to the white ignition sense wire not the red battery wire so that the MP modem can perform a controlled shutdown as described on page 30 Note Ensure that all wires are correctly spliced or crimped Improper grounding and wire connections may lead to equipment damage or safety hazards Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Hardware and Software Installation e Separately switched Connect the white ignition sense wire to a separate switch mounted in a convenient location which allows the MP modem to be turned on or off regardless of the position of the ignition key In this configuration the MP modem can be powered on or off even if the key is not in the ignition The MP modem also has a Power Off Timer When power is removed from the ignition sense wire the MP modem remains on for the period defined by the Power Off Timer up to a maximum of 240 minutes The Power Off Timer is configured in 3G Watcher See the online help in 3G Watcher for details Ground the power harness You must connect the black ground wire from the power harness to the grounded negative terminal of the vehicle battery or another appropriate electrical ground Failing to ground the power harness properly may damage the MP modem may cause radio interference and can be dangerous See Ground the MP modem on page 26 The ground wire
36. ent exists between your service provider and the one operating your current local network There may be additional fees for roaming service Contact your reseller or service provider for information Account provisions Your account may restrict usage of certain networks or may limit your connection time or data transmission Supported CDMA radio frequencies CDMA networks operate on two sets of radio frequency bands The MP 595 modem is a dual band product that operates on both bands e 1900 MHz also called the PCS or Personal Communica tions Services band e 800 MHz Cellular band Receive diversity The MP 595 modem supports receive diversity for improved signal reception Receive diversity uses two antennas to enhance the quality of the signal but does not extend the MP modem s coverage area USB Ethernet or serial computer connection You can connect the MP modem to a USB Ethernet RJ45 or serial DB9 port on a computer When connected to a USB or Ethernet port the MP modem behaves like a network card When connected to a serial port the MP modem behaves like a dial up modem Virtual serial port The MP modem supports four virtual serial ports VSPs Three are reserved for internal use by the MP modem The remaining VSP which is called Sierra Wireless Application Interface 2 is assigned to a specific COM port that varies between users This VSP can be used for example to send AT commands or to run appli
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38. ierra Wireless and or its affiliates aggregate liability arising under or in connection with the Sierra Wireless product regardless of the number of events occurrences or claims giving rise to liability be in excess of the price paid by the purchaser for the Sierra Wireless product Portions of this product may be covered by some or all of the following US patents 5 515 013 5 629 960 5 845 216 5 847 553 5 878 234 5 890 057 5 929 815 6 169 884 6 191 741 6 199 168 6 339 405 6 359 591 6 400 336 6 516 204 6 561 851 6 643 501 6 653 979 6 697 030 6 785 830 6 845 249 6 847 830 6 876 697 6 879 585 6 886 049 6 968 171 6 985 757 7 023 878 7 053 843 7 106 569 7 145 267 7 200 512 D442 170 D459 303 and other patents pending This product includes technology licensed from QU ALCOMM 3G Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following United States patents and or their counterparts in other nations 4 901 307 5 056 109 5 101 501 5 109 390 5 228 054 5 267 261 5 267 262 5 337 338 5 414 796 5 416 797 5 490 165 5 504 773 5 506 865 5 511 073 5 535 239 5 944 196 5 568 483 5 600 754 5 657 420 5 659 569 5 710 784 5 778 338 Manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless or its licensees under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group Licensed under the following Nortel Networks Limited patents United States patent numbers 5128925 5398247 France patent numbers 2665993 2653959 2659812 2745091 2007 Sie
39. imes and in all applications and uses Additionally the maximum antenna gain in the PCS band including cable loss must not exceed 4 15 dBi and in the Cellular band must not exceed 5 1 dBi to comply with Industry Canada and Health Canada regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation U S A To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human exposure to RF radiation the maximum antenna gain including cable loss in the PCS band must not exceed 4 15 dBi and in the Cellular band must not exceed 5 1 dBi The CDMA antenna must be mounted such that there is a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches between the CDMA antemna and the body of the user or any nearby persons Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area Is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 63 MP 595 Modem User Guide
40. ions to any dial up service at rates up to 14 4 kbps The MP 595 modem is primarily designed to provide 1x or better data connections but it also allows for Circuit Switched Data CSD connections in areas that have CDMA IS 95 coverage but no 3G 1xEVDO or 1x high speed packet service Quick Net Connect QNC provides a simplified way to dial into an Internet connection using CSD assuming CSD is supported by your service provider Once a connection is established you can open your browser and connect to web sites and access other Internet services such as e mail CDMA account and coverage You must set up an account with a CDMA service provider for each MP 595 modem you install After installing the MP 595 modem software you must configure it to use an account The ability of the MP 595 modem to obtain service and the type of service obtained in any area is determined by several factors Network proximity and 1xEV DO CDMA availability To obtain service you must be within the coverage area of a network operating in one of the radio frequency bands supported by the MP 595 modem The type of connection depends on the service available in that area For example there are areas with 1x service in which 1xEV DO has not yet been implemented 15 MP 595 Modem User Guide Roaming If you are within the coverage of a network operated by a different service provider your ability to obtain service depends on whether a roaming agreem
41. n hin DA EEN E wees ERA DE eee es 54 The problem created by Network Address Translation 55 Solutions to the NAT problem ccc ees 56 Retrieving the Unique Mobile Device ID 0 ccs 56 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 9 MP 595 Modem User Guide 10 Support and Warranty ccc es 57 T cfinlcal SUDDOTL a aa a sa y t eh dee DAA MWALA n a w LA 4 57 Wel ses surda a a nee EE Ra nen J T hu 57 Technical Specifications zssuunnmnnun nn nun nn aa a nun 59 Regulatory radio frequency and electrical specifications 59 Environmental specifications ccc kaka aka aka aa aka a aa a aa aka ak kk ka 60 Weight and dimensions kk kk kk kk kk kk kaka ka aa aa aa aa a aa a a a a k 60 ROSI INMOMaACeS a nan K n ae teen d ne dun AD k C an O eu 61 OLNSFINIEHACES AA AA PAA AA n mm 61 GPS SDECIICALIONS ses x4 sa sind kda sis wanan any ad dew E bk ab nen kaos ewe 61 I O port characteristics 000 kk kk kk ka aa aa aa a a a a a a a a a aa a kk ka ak ka 62 3G Watcher software kk kk kk kk kk kk ak a kk kk ak ak kk kk a kk kk kk kk ka 62 Regulatory Information ccc cece kk kaka aka kk aa aa a a a a a a a a a a a aka 63 e AEREE TETEE EEE E E EN a a hana 63 SO Saree E REEE AA 63 2130795 Contents Rev 1 3 Aug 07 11 MP 595 Modem User Guide 12 2130 95 1 Introducing the MP 595 Modem About CDMA e CDMA account
42. nd pin 1000005 1800000 0000015 DB15HD male cable DB15HD female connector on rear of MP modem Reserved do not connect Reserved do not connect Digital Input Output 1 Digital input 3 Reserved do not connect Reserved do not connect Analog input 2 Analog input 4 Reserved do not connect 10 Ground GND 11 Digital Input Output 2 12 Digital input 4 13 Reserved do not connect 14 Analog input 1 15 Analog input 3 O 00 N 9 CI 6 N gt Figure 4 1 Pinouts for a male DB15HD I O cable left that connects to the MP modem s female DB15HD I O connector right Note that the two figures pinouts are mirror images of each other since they plug into one another Port specifications See I O port characteristics on page 62 for the technical specifications of the I O ports including input voltages Digital input devices Digital input devices are those that have only two states and send a signal to the MP modem in one of those states An example of a digital input device might be a gun rack alarm that sends a signal to the MP modem any time the gun rack is open Another example would be a panic button that sends a signal to the MP modem when it is pushed 2130795 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data A digital input can be connected to four of the pins on the DB15HD connector Pins 3 4 11 and 12 Pins 3 and 11 could alternatively be used for digital out
43. ns without using excess wiring Make sure all connectors and the reset button are easy to reach and the indicator lights are visible Mounting procedure To mount the MP modem 1 Use the provided mounting template to mark the location of the mounting holes 2 Drill 5 32 pilot holes unless you are reusing holes from a previous MP modem mounting 3 Use the supplied mounting screws and washers to secure the MP modem through the holes along the edge of the case bottom Figure 2 3 Mounting the MP modem Arrows indicate the mounting holes Rev 1 3 Aug 07 25 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note Tighten cables connected to the MP modem by hand Do not use tools 26 Ground the MP modem Note Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures for vehicles Automotive installations usually provide a good quality ground for each piece of electrical equipment In most cases ground the MP modem by connecting the black ground wire of the power harness to either the vehicle chassis or to the negative terminal of the battery If a device connected to the MP modem such as a notebook computer is not properly grounded it may ground itself through the cable connecting it to the MP modem This creates a hazard and could cause equipment damage If you cannot properly ground a device a potential solution is to install a fuse in the
44. odem in any aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight In aircraft the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE POWERED OFF When operating the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems Note Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open Sierra Wireless modems may be used at this time The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Sierra Wireless modem while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some states and provinces operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sierra Wireless SIERRA WIRELESS AND ITS AFFILIATES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL GENERAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR MP 595 Modem User Guide Patents Copyright REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY Notwithstanding the foregoing in no event shall S
45. omputer end and a Type B connector on the MP modem end The maximum of the USB cable is 5 5 m 18 feet These cables are readily available from many suppliers An Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors The type of cable you use affects the performance of the MP modem The minimum requirement for the Ethernet cable is an unshielded twisted pair UTP cable category 3 or 4 For better performance use a shielded category 5 cable The theoretical maximum length is 100 m 328 feet You can connect the MP modem Ethernet port directly to a computer or other Ethernet device with either a cross over or a straight through cable e A serial cable with a DB9 connector on the MP modem end The maximum length of the serial cable is 5 5 m 18 feet Sierra Wireless sells suitable serial cables in 5 m 16 feet lengths 2130795 Note Ensure that the MP modem and your computer are powered off while installing cables Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Hardware and Software Installation Serial connector DB9 pinouts The MP modem is configured as DCE Data Communications Equipment and uses the standard RS232 pin designations DB9 MALE looo o o5 60 o 9J Data Carrier Detect DCD r az Transmitted Data TxD Fp Received Data RxD aii tol ao Data Terminal Ready DTR ZC L Signal Ground GND Sena Hoei USB Host Data Set Ready DSR i f Clear To Send CTS 10h Diversity RE Request To Send RTS A
46. onnected between Ground pin 10 and the output port Pin 3 or 11 Figure 4 3 Wiring for using Pin 3 digital output as an electronic switch Pin 10 is Ground The digital I O ports provide open collector output to a maximum of 500 mA Analog input devices Analog input devices are those that generate a signal of varying voltage based on the state of an instrument or gauge An example of an analog input device might be a sensor that detects the vehicle s speed An analog input can be connected to four of the pins on the DB15HD connector Pins 7 8 14 and 15 2130795 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I O Data Typically an analog input device should be connected between Ground pin 10 and the input port Pin 7 8 14 or 15 l Figure 4 4 A sensor wired to Pin 7 analog input and Pin 10 Ground The analog input ports use a 10 bit 1024 step analog to digital converter over a range from 0 to 3 45 VDC yielding a digital step resolution of 0 0032 V Example analog sensor connections An I O cable for an analog sensor requires a wire to one of the analog input pins such as 7 and one wire to the Ground pin 10 O configuration using AT or 3G Watcher commands Once a sensor gauge button or switch is physically connected to the MP modem the MP modem must be configured to manage the input from or output to the device This configu ration can be done using either AT commands
47. or USB cable is 5 5 m 18 feet The USB cable must have a Type A male connector at the computer end and a Type B male connector at the MP modem end The Ethernet cable should have RJ 45 connectors The MP modem s performance is affected by the type of Ethernet card in the computer and the type of cable used The minimum requirement for the Ethernet cable is an unshielded twisted pair UTP cable category 3 or 4 For better performance use a shielded category 5 cable The maximum length is 100 m 328 feet 21 MP 595 Modem User Guide Note If GPS is being imple mented you require either two antennas or a combination RF and GPS antenna Note Do not connect the MP modem to a USB port on a computer before installing the software 22 Radio frequency RF antenna and cable The antenna must have the appropriate regulatory approval 50 ohm impedance and a male TNC connector It may be a hard or magnetic mounted antenna Additional Diversity RF antenna optional This is required if you use the receive diversity feature The additional antenna must have a male SMA connector GPS antenna and cable optional This is necessary if you use the built in GPS module Power supply This is usually the vehicle s battery Appropriate electrical grounding If a ground wire is necessary use a 16 gauge wire and connect it to a ground screw I O cable optional This is required if a panic button sensor gauge or other O devi
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49. power switch allows the MP modem to perform a controlled shutdown sequence that avoids data loss You can also set the MP modem to wait up to 240 minutes after the power switch has been turned off before it shuts down Rev 1 3 Aug 07 37 MP 595 Modem User Guide Reading the status indicators The MP modem s indicator panel includes four indicator lights Power indicator GPS indicator Transmit Tx Receive Rx indicat indicator TERRA FA Lee Figure 3 1 The indicator panel of the MP 595 modem The following table shows the behavior of the LEDs during normal MP modem operation Table 3 1 LED operation Behavior Indicates Off MP modem is not powered Rapid flashing MP modem is powered and has not acquired network service Slow flashing about 1 5 seconds MP modem has acquired IS 95 service between flashes On solid MP modem has acquired 1x 1xEV DO Rev 0 or 1xEV DO Rev A service Flashing MP modem is transmitting data Flashing MP modem is receiving data Off GPS module is not active Flashing GPS module is active but not receiving valid fixes Solid GPS module is active and providing valid fixes 38 2130795 Note Depending on the operating mode it may not be necessary to run 3G Watcher to use the MP modem but it does provide useful status information Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Operating the MP Modem Resetting the MP modem The reset button for the MP mod
50. put Note Before using the input output lines you must configure them as inputs or outputs Typically a digital input device should be connected between Ground Pin 10 and the input port Pin 3 4 11 or 12 JO I Figure 4 2 A button wired to Pin 4 digital input and Pin 10 Ground The pins report a logic high on an input of 3 45 VDC An internal pull up resistor provides a high condition when the switch is open The digital input pins report a logic low on an input between 0 VDC and 0 8 VDC Sinking the input pin to ground yields a logic low 0x00 when the port is polled If you configure the MP modem to send data to a network server digital input data can be remotely monitored Example panic button connections An I O cable for a panic button requires a wire to one of the digital input or I O pins such as 3 and one wire to the Ground pin 10 Digital output devices Digital output devices are those that have only two states and the state is controlled by a signal from the MP modem Any device that is to be switched on and off from 3G Watcher would be installed as a digital output device 45 MP 595 Modem User Guide 46 A digital output can be connected to two of the pins on the DB15HD connector Pins 3 and 11 These can be used for either input or output Note Before using the input output lines you must configure them as inputs or outputs Typically a digital output device should be c
51. quisition times Re acquisition 2 sec Hot start 9 sec Warm start 35 sec Cold start 39 sec Accuracy Horizontal lt 3 m 50 lt 8 m 90 Altitude lt 10 m 50 lt 16 m 90 Velocity 0 06 m sec Sensitivity Tracking 152 dBm Acquisition 142 dBm Operational limits Velocity 515 m sec 61 MP 595 Modem User Guide 62 O port characteristics Absolute maximum voltage 0 3 VDC to 36 VDC Digital I O count Total 4 two dedicated inputs two configurable input outputs Digital inputs Open collector max current 500 mA Vih min 2 VDC Vil max 0 8 VDC Vih max 36 VDC Digital outputs Open collector Analog input count Total 4 Analog input Zero scale 0 VDC Full scale 3 3 VDC Leakage current 66 UA 3G Watcher software Operating systems Microsoft Windows Vista 2000 and XP laptops Language English French 2130795 8 Regulatory Information e Canada e U S A Note Unauthorized modifica tions or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless Inc could void compliance with regulatory rules and thereby your authority to use this equipment Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Canada To ensure that the MP modem meets Health Canada s Safety Code 6 requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the modem s COMA antenna and the body of the user and any nearby persons at all t
52. rd advises you of the information you need to complete the activation and dials the number Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the process Step 7 Test the system Finally test the system to e Confirm that the MP modem can connect to and transmit data over the network e Confirm that the MP modem can determine its location if you have connected a GPS antenna 35 MP 595 Modem User Guide 36 2130795 3 Operating the MP Modem Reading the status rr Operating the MP modem requires some knowledge of both 3G Watc er software the MP modem hardware and the 3G Watcher software This e Establishing chapter describes the basics of each connections Turning the MP modem on and off The way in which the MP modem is wired determines how it is powered on and off In most cases the power supply for the MP modem is the vehicle s electrical system and the MP modem is powered on and off in one of these ways Engine on The MP modem is powered only when the ignition is on The MP modem is only on when the engine is on Accessory on The MP modem is powered when the ignition is switched to Accessories This allows the MP modem to be powered when the engine is off e Separately switched The MP modem is connected to a separate on off switch so that it can be turned on and off independently of the engine and vehicle accessories Rather than cutting power to the MP modem the ignition key or
53. routed through or around the firewall A general discussion of some methods of dealing with firewalls is provided This chapter also explains how to retrieve the Unique Mobile Device ID from the MP modem This is the number that uniquely identifies each MP modem Any application that uses the GPS and I O data from the MP modem requires this number Configuring the MP modem to route data to a server The protocol that defines how MP modem data is packaged is called MTP Monitoring and Tracking Protocol You can configure MTP in 3G Watcher by selecting Tools gt Options gt MP gt Monitor and Tracking or by using the AT command ATIMPMTCONF and the appropriate parameters The MP modem provides four independent reporting engines allowing data to be sent to four different destinations You can specify the destination IP address and port number for each engine This allows for example GPS data to be sent to one host application and I O data to be sent to another You can also specify the values for the timers that determine the frequency with which the data is to be sent Report frequency timers The low rate timer alert rate timer and GPS timer control the interval between reports from the MP modem 51 MP 595 Modem User Guide 52 The low rate timer sets the interval at which reports are sent in the absence of any other trigger or timer It is in minutes with a default of five minutes The fast rate timer only become
54. rra Wireless All rights reserved 2130795 Preface Trademarks AirCard and Heart of the Wireless Machine are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless Watcher is a trademark of Sierra Wireless registered in the European Community Sierra Wireless the Sierra Wireless logo the red wave design and the red tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation QUALCOMMO is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated Used under license Other trademarks are the property of the respective owners Contact Information Sales Desk 1 604 232 1488 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific Time Post Sierra Wireless 13811 Wireless Way Richmond BC Canada V6V 3A4 Consult our website for up to date product descriptions documentation application notes firmware upgrades trouble shooting tips and press releases WWW slerrawireless com Revision History Revision Release Changes number date August 2007 Removed detail about AT command parameters instead directing users to the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference Document 2130810 Updated regulatory information for Canada and the USA See Regulatory Information on page 63 Rev 1 3 Aug 07 5 MP 595 Modem User Guide 6 2130795 Contents Introducing the MP 595 Modem cece eee eee ees 13 About CDMA as xisl n so k Na k ne PEETER dis NAT qd Db ANG 14 CDMA acc
55. s active when an alarm condition is triggered by a rise or drop in the level of one of the digital I O channels The default for the fast rate timer is three seconds Note When the fast rate timer is set to 0 a single report is sent when an I O alarm is triggered If the GPS timer is set to a value other than 0 it controls the frequency of reports in the absence of any alarm or event triggers However if the GPS timer is set to a longer interval than the low rate timer the value for the low rate timer will determine report frequency MP Modem Fast rate timer 3 seconds Low rate timer 5 minutes GPS timer 10 seconds TM SUM REG IND 10 seconds TM SUM REG IND 10 seconds TM SUM REG IND Digital I O alarm j TM_SUM_REG_IND 3 seconds gt TM SUM REG IND 3 seconds a TM SUM REG IND 2130795 Note The MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference document 2130312 provides a description of the TAIP commands you can use This is available at www sierrawireless com Information about GPS modules including more documentation on TAIP commands is available at www trimble com Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Sending Data to Your Network Application If the GPS timer is set to 0 the reporting interval is determined by the configuration of the GPS module If the module is configured for TAIP you can issue TAIP commands to change the interval An advantage of configuring the report frequency with TAIP commands is that
56. s not liable for any incidental or conse quential damages arising from the use misuse or installation of the MP modem This warranty does not apply if the serial number label has been removed or if the MP modem has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation or unauthorized modifi cation Rev 1 3 Aug 07 57 MP 595 Modem User Guide 58 2130795 7 Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical data for the MP 595 modem Note The technical specifications are subject to change without notice Regulatory radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals FCC Industry Canada EU RoHS Network compliance CDMA 1xEV DO Revision A IS 856 A CDMA 1xEV DO Revision 0 15 856 CDMA 1X IS 2000 CDMA IS 95A Voltage range 9 36 VDC Reverse polarity Compliant protection Current draw Max transmit 23 dBm output Cellular 375 mA PCS 395 mA Typical transmit 250 mA average Receive 215 mA Idle Ignition Sense off 2 mA Maximum output 23 dBm 200 mW power Transmit PCS 1850 to 1910 MHz Cellular 824 to 849 MHz Receive PCS 1930 to 1990 MHz Cellular 869 to 894 MHz a This applies to a typical installation with a well matched antenna All current values are measured with an input voltage of 12 V Rev 1 3 Aug 07 59 MP 595 Modem User Guide 60 Environmental specifications Operating 30 C to 70 C temperatur
57. ss of setting up your account There are two methods of activation 2130795 Note If the version of firmware on your MP modem is not current with your version of 3G Watcher you will be prompted to update your firmware when you launch the program This update is important to ensure proper operation of your MP modem The update may take as long as fifteen minutes Rev 1 3 Aug 07 Hardware and Software Installation e Manual activation involves you phoning your service provider exchanging information and entering your account information into the appropriate fields in the wizard e Automated activation involves the MP 595 modem placing a call to a special number at the service provider Much of the process is automated The wizard varies based on your service provider and it may be that only one option is available to you To start the activation wizard 1 Start 3G Watcher by choosing Start gt Programs gt Sierra Wireless gt 3G Watcher gt 3G Watcher or double click the desktop shortcut 2 Ifthe wizard does not launch automatically select Tools gt Activation Wizard 3 On the first window select the manual or automated activation option if available and select Next Manual activation The wizard advises you of the information you need to complete the activation and the phone number you should dial Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the process Automated activation The wiza
58. tes Department of Defense to triangulate their coordinates on the earth s surface In order to use the GPS module in the MP modem a GPS antenna must be connected to the MP modem The installation requires either two antennas one RF and one GPS or a single combination RF GPS antenna For more information about GPS see the Primer on GPS Opera tions document 2130313 on the Sierra Wireless web site www sierrawireless com Rev 1 3 Aug 07 41 MP 595 Modem User Guide 42 Note The MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference document 2130312 provides a description of the TAIP commands that can be used with the MP modem This is available at www sierrawireless com Information about Trimble GPS modules including more documentation on TAIP commands is available at www trimble com More information on NMEA message standards is available at www nmea org GPS protocols and commands The GPS module supports two methods of reporting naviga tional information using either the TAIP Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol or NMEA National Marine Electronics Association protocols The GPS module is pre configured for TAIP If you are using a GPS application that requires data to be reported according to the NMEA protocol the MP modem must be reconfigured using an AT command See the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 NMEA is a reporting protocol only while TAIP provides the ability to send commands to the module to
59. witched Off Logic high name Describe the state of the device at logic level high up to 20 characters in length such as Switched On Alarm logic level Assign an action associated with the I O port high A notification is sent and the event is logged if the state changes from a logic low to a logic high low A notification is sent and the event is logged if the state changes from a logic high to a logic low log only No notification is sent but any change in logic level is logged The name and location of the log file is specified in the Input Output window Tools gt Options gt MP gt Input Output By default the log file is located in the program folder or user folder and is and called MploLog txt Current value Shows the current value of the port 49 MP 595 Modem User Guide 50 2130795 5 Sending Data to Your Network Application e Configuring the MP modem to route data to a server Retrieving the Unique Mobile Device ID Note For a full list of AT commands and their parameters see the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference document 2130810 Note You must configure alarm triggers locally on the MP modem using either 3G Watcher or an AT command Rev 1 3 Aug 07 This chapter discusses how to configure the MP modem to send GPS and I O data to a network server This is a simple process but if there are any firewalls on your or your service provider s network the data must be

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