Sierra Wireless MP 595 User Manual

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MP 595 Modem User Guide Support and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Technica

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1: Introducing the MP 595 Modem 1 • About CDMA • CDMA account and coverage • Receive diversity • USB, Ethernet, or serial computer connection • Virtua

MP 595 Modem User Guide The following diagram illustrates how the system works: MP Modem GPS satellite Antenna MP modem installed in vehicle with a no

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 rat

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

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 exampl

MP 595 Modem User Guide stored on the controller board of the MP modem and one on the radio module. The firmware was loaded into the radio module and

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 in

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2: Hardware and Software Installation 2 • Installation overview • Install the MP modem This chapter shows you how to install the MP modem in a vehicl

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 connec

Hardware and Software Installation Rev 1.3 Aug.07 23 Installation overview The following diagram illustrates the overall installation. Note: The MP

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe elec

Hardware and Software Installation • Do not expose the MP modem to weather and environ-mental conditions beyond the ranges listed in the environ-ment

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: Tighten cables connected to the MP modem by hand. Do not use tools. Ground the MP modem Note: Electrical installations

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 GP

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: To avoid RF interference problems and possible damage to the MP modem, do not power on the MP modem before connecting t

Hardware and Software Installation Note: Connector part numbers: 39-01-2040 or 39-01-2045. Pins part number: 39-00-0039. Note: Electrical installati

Preface Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of Liability Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data c

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 bat

Hardware and Software Installation Note: If you choose to install a separate switch, it must be connected to the white ignition sense wire, not the r

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: 5-m part number: 6000083. terminals, do not leave bare wire exposed. Do not use a crimp terminal for more than one wire

Hardware and Software Installation Note: Ensure that the MP modem and your computer are powered off while installing cables. Serial connector (DB9) p

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: You must be logged in with administrative privileges to install the software. I/O port connections The MP modem’s I/O p

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 y

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3: Operating the MP Modem 3 • Reading the status indicators • 3G Watcher software • Establishing connections Operating the MP modem requires some know

MP 595 Modem User Guide 38 2130795 Reading the status indicators The MP modem’s indicator panel includes four indicator lights: Figure 3-1: The indi

Operating the MP Modem Note: Depending on the operating mode, it may not be necessary to run 3G Watcher to use the MP modem, but it does provide usef

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 PRO

MP 595 Modem User Guide Launching 3G Watcher To launch 3G Watcher: 1. Start 3G Watcher by choosing Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless Inc >

4: Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data 4 • GPS configuration and reporting • I/O device installation and configuration The MP modem i

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference” (document #2130312) provides a description of the TAIP commands that can be used with

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. F

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: No more than 36 VDC should be applied to any I/O pins. Before using the digital input/output lines, you must configure

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 1

MP 595 Modem User Guide 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 inp

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 (P

MP 595 Modem User Guide Analog input setup The Analog Input window (Tools > Options > MP > Input/Output) is used to configure devices on the

Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data Digital I/O setup The Digital Input/Output window (Tools > Options > MP > Input/Output &g

Preface Rev 1.3 Aug.07 5 Trademarks AirCard® and “Heart of the Wireless Machine®” are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher® is a trade

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5: Sending Data to Your Network Application 5 • Configuring the MP modem to route data to a server • Retrieving the Unique Mobile Device ID Note: For

MP 595 Modem User Guide 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

Sending Data to Your Network Application Note: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference” (document #2130312) provides a description of the TAIP commands you

MP 595 Modem User Guide Note: More information on NMEA message standards is available at www.nmea.org. If the module is configured for NMEA, data is

Rev 1.3 Aug.07 55 Network Internet Firewall Sending Data to Your Network Application The problem created by Network Address Translation Note: A sim

MP 595 Modem User Guide 56 2130795 Note: NetMotion Wireless, Inc. develops client-server applica-tions that attempt to overcome the issues caused by

66: Support and Warranty • Technical support • Warranty Technical support To obtain technical support for your MP modem, and firmware and software up

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7: Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical data for the MP 595 modem. Note: The technical specifications are subject to change witho

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MP 595 Modem User Guide Environmental specifications Operating temperature -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F

Technical Specifications Host interfaces Serial One — DB9 female USB One — USB Type B, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant Ethernet One — RJ45 female Other inter

MP 595 Modem User Guide I/O port characteristics Absolute maximum voltage -0.3 VDC to 36 VDC Digital I/O count Total: 4; two dedicated inputs, two c

8: Regulatory Information 8 • Canada • U.S.A. Note: Unauthorized modifica-tions or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void

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Index Numerics 1X, 15 1x-EVDO Rev. 0, 15 1x-EVDO Rev. A, 14 3G Watcher, 39– 40 A account, 34 activation, 34 activation, 34 alert rate timer, 5

MP 595 Modem User Guide M manuals, 18 mounting, 24– 26 mounting (the modem), 24 MTP configuring, 51 report frequency, 51 N NAT, 55 NMEA, 42 O o

Contents Introducing the MP 595 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 About CDMA . . . . . . . . . . .

MP 595 Modem User Guide Install the MP modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 1—Mou

Contents 3G Watcher software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 3G Watcher Help . . . .