Sierra Wireless MP 875 User Manual

MP 875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Rev 1.1

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1: Introducing the MP 875 Modem 1 • Network connections • Accounts and coverage • USB, Ethernet, or serial computer connection • USB, Ethernet, or ser

MP 875 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 875 Modem • Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)— up to 384 kilobits per second (kbps). • Enhanced Data GSM Environm

MP 875 Modem User Guide Supported GSM radio frequencies The MP 875 modem has tri-band capability on HSDPA and UMTS networks, operating on: • 850 MHz

Introducing the MP 875 Modem VPN support for RNAP This feature allows for the exchange of Remote Network Access Protocol (RNAP1) data between the MP m

MP 875 Modem User Guide MP Modem Manager MP Modem Manager is a web-based diagnostic and management tool that allows you to remotely monitor and config

Introducing the MP 875 Modem The MP Modem Manager User Guide (document #2130554) provides information on how to install, configure, and use the MP Mod

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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 875 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 Note: The MP modem is designed for negative-ground vehicles only. It will not function in a positive-ground vehicl

MP 875 Modem User Guide Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe elec

Hardware and Software Installation from the engine compartment, heaters, or the exhaust system, and extreme cold from direct contact with air conditio

MP 875 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 875 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: Do not install an on/

MP 875 Modem User Guide Note: If you choose to install a separate switch, it must be connected to the white ignition sense wire, not the red battery

Hardware and Software Installation Note: Ensure that all wires are correctly spliced or crimped. Improper grounding and wire connections may lead to

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

MP 875 Modem User Guide Note: 5-m part number: 6000083. You can connect the MP modem Ethernet port directly to a computer or other Ethernet device wi

Hardware and Software Installation Note: Ensure that the MP modem and your computer are powered off while installing cables. Note: You must be logge

MP 875 Modem User Guide Step 6—Configure your account The MP 875 modem uses a SIM card that stores your account information. You need an account with

Hardware and Software Installation Note: Your profiles are stored on your MP 875 modem —not on the SIM card. If you use your SIM card in another devi

MP 875 Modem User Guide 5. Complete the following fields: · Profile Name (any meaningful description of the profile, such as the name of your service

Hardware and Software Installation locate the .exe file for the software application you want to autolaunch. 8. If you have more than one profile, se

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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 875 Modem User Guide 38 2130808 Reading the status indicators The MP modem’s indicator panel includes four indicator lights Figure 3-1: The indic

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 875 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 875 Modem User Guide Launching 3G Watcher To launch 3G Watcher: 1. Ensure that the SIM card is inserted into the card slot (see “Inserting the SIM

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 875 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 875 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 875 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 875 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 1.1 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 875 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 875 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 1.1 Aug.07 55 Network Internet Firewall Sending Data to Your Network Application The problem created by Network Address Translation Note: A sim

MP 875 Modem User Guide 56 2130808 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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Rev 1.1 Aug.07 59 77: Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical data for the MP 875 modem. Note: The technical specifications are sub

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MP 875 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 875 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 3G Watcher, 39– 40 A account, 32 alert rate timer, 51 analog input configuration, 48 wiring, 46 analog sensor, 47 antenna, 24 an

MP 875 Modem User Guide L launch browser automatically on high-speed connection, 34 VPN automatically on high-speed connection, 34 LEDs, 38 low rate

Contents Introducing the MP 875 Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Network connections . . . . . .

MP 875 Modem User Guide Reading the status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Resetting the

Contents Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Regulatory, radio freque