BT4600 (IP Series) BT5600 (GPS Series) CDMA 1xEvDO Modems Product Manual
BlueTree Wireless BT4600 and BT5600 CDMA 1xEvDO Modems Product Manual November 2005 UG-BT4600 & BT5600 CDMA
BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc. 2425 46th Avenue Lachine, QC, Canada H8T 3C9 Tel: +1 (514) 422-9110 Toll Free: 1-877-422-9110 www.bluetreewireless.com Copyright © 2004/2005 by BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in Canada BlueTree™, the BlueTree logo, and BlueVue™ are trademarks of BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Patents Portions of this product are covered by some or all of the following patents: Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: (TBD) Industry Canada: (TBD) The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with ICES-003 of Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: “Antenna must not exceed 3 dBi for Cellular band and 4 dBi for PCS band. This device must be used in mobile configurations. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30 cm or 12 inches from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................... 7 Welcome................................................................................... 7 Customer Support ...................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: Product Description .............................................. 8 Overview .................................................................................. 8 Available Models ........................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the BT4600/5600, BlueTree’s CDMA wireless data modem. Customer Support Help desk Sales desk Draft 1 Toll-free 1-877-422-9110 Phone (514) 422-9110 Hours 09:00 - 17:00 Eastern Time Email support@bluetreewireless.com Phone (514) 422-9110 Hours 09:00 - 17:00 Eastern Time Email info@bluetreewireless.com Mail BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc. 2425 46th Avenue Lachine, QC, Canada H8T 3C9 Fax (514) 422-3338 Web www.bluetreewireless.
Chapter 2: Product Description Overview The BT4600/5600 modem gives today's mobile organization the reliable, instant access to information that is critical for its teams. The unit is a fully integrated CDMA modem, which adds wireless 1xEvDO functionality to remote and mobile applications. These are designed for harsh environment installations and are tested to meet strict military and automotive standards.
Modem Features The BT4600/5600 modems offers the following features: CDMA Dual-band Supports both North American frequency bands: 800 and 1900 MHz CDMA 1xEvDO Compatible with CDMA IS-2000 (1xEvDO ) Wireless data services. Backward compatible with IS95 protocols. Short Message Services (SMS) Supports both mobile originate and mobile terminate text messaging 3 different data connection interfaces Serial/RS-232, Ethernet, and USB.
Stand-alone GPS Available on the BT5600 only, this feature allows remote asset tracking by sending GPS data to a remote server without the need for a client application on the data terminal. Store and Forward Available on the BT5600 only, this feature allows GPS data storage. If a unit loses communication, the data being collected through GPS will be stored in memory and forwarded when communication is reestablished. Inputs and Outputs Not available on the product release 1.0.
Router mode: In router mode, the modem establishes a PPP Client connection with the network on the WAN side while a PPP Server accepts connections on the LAN side over the serial port. Packets are routed between the two connections for proper forwarding. Note: Ethernet and future USB LAN-side connections automatically assume a router mode. Simple Modem mode: In Simple Modem mode, there are no PPP negotiations established by the modem.
Diagrams of typical applications Physical Description Front View Rear View Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual 12
Top View Bottom View LED indicators On the front plate of the modem, eight green LEDs are displayed: PWR, TX, RX, DTR, REG, ACT, LNK, and SER or GPS. Those eight indicators offer a user-friendly means of inquiring the modem’s operating status. They are described in the table below. Table: 1: LED Label Full Name Color Corresponding State 1 PWR Power OFF Modem is turned OFF. Flashing Modem failure. ON Modem is ON. OFF Terminal is not transmitting data to modem.
4 5 6 7 8 DTR REG LNK ACT SER Date Terminal Ready Registration RF link RF activity Serial mode OFF No terminal is detected. Flashing Problem. ON Terminal host is detected. OFF Network not found. Flashing Registered on network. ON Searching for network. OFF Not in a call. Flashing In a circuit-switched call. ON In a packet-switched call. OFF No transmit/receive from network. Flashing Transmitting/receiving data from network. OFF AT command mode.
Table: 2: RS-232 connector pinout Pin number Name Description Direction 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect Modem to PC 2 RXD Receive Data Modem to PC 3 TXD Transmit Data PC to Modem 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready PC to Modem 5 GND Ground Common 6 DSR Data Set Ready Modem to PC 7 RTS Request To Send PC to Modem 8 CTS Clear To Send Modem to PC 9 RI Ring Indicator Modem to PC USB Port (Type B) This feature is not supported on product version 1.0.
Table: 3: Ethernet connector pinout Pin number Name Description Direction 1 TX+ Transmit + Modem to PC 2 TX- Transmit Modem to PC 3 RX+ Receive + PC to Modem 4 N.C. None None 5 N.C. None None 6 RX- Receive - PC to Modem 7 N.C. None None 8 N.C. None None Input and Output Ports (Digital & Analog I/O) This feature is not supported on product version 1.0 Power Connector The power interface (or power supply) connector is configured as described in the table below.
Technical Specifications Category Specification Data Interface Connectors DB-9 female for serial RS232 (1200 to 115600 bps) USB Type B receptacle RJ-45 host female for Ethernet Cellular Antenna Connector 2x SMA 50 ohm female GPS Antenna Connector SMA 50 ohm female Power Input 8.0 - 30VDC (nominal 12 VDC) Current Consumption @ 12 VDC Online: 150 mA (average), 300 mA (peak) Standby: 40 mA Ignition off: 1 mA Cellular RF specifications Effective Radiated Power 0.327 W / 23 dBm at 1900 MHz 0.
Chapter 3: Installation Requirements Cellular antenna Before you install the modem you will need the following: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada regulations, cellular antennas must meet the following specifications: • Maximum rated gain of 3dBi for Cellular band and 4dBi for PCS band • Dual-band 800 & 1900 MHz • Nominal 50 ohm impedance • VSWR less then 2.5:1 • Male SMA connector It is recommended to use 2 cellular antennas (RF1 and RF2) for diversity and improved signal quality.
Serial cable If you are connecting to the modem via serial port, you will need a standards straight through RS-232 cable with DB9 male to DB9 female connectors. Ethernet cable If you are connecting to the modem via the Ethernet port, you will need a cross over Category 5, RJ-45 cable, compliant with EIA-568 standard. USB cable This feature is not supported on product version 1.0. Power source You will need to provide a 12 Vdc nominal power source to the modem (8Vdc to 30Vdc).
Chapter 4: Installing the Modem Installing the modem is a nine-step process: 1. Unpacking the modem 2. Mounting the modem 3. Installing the cellular antenna 4. Installing the GPS antenna (BT5600 model only) 5. Installing the power cable 6. Connecting the data cables 7. Configuring the modem 8. Connecting to a wireless network using the serial port (DB9) 9.
Warning: Antenna must not exceed 3 dBi for Cellular band and 4 dBi for PCS band. This device must be used in mobile configurations. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30 cm or 12 inches from all persons and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
5) Installing the Power Cable The modem includes a 15-foot power cable with 2A in-line fuse. Power cable connector As shown below, the power cable connects to the modem through a Molex type connector (MiniFit 4-pin). The ignition sense line (white wire) acts as an ON/OFF power switch. The modem will turn on when the ignition sense line is set between 8 and 30 volts DC. The modem will turn off if the ignition sense line is less than 5 volts DC. Pin designations for the connector are shown below.
Pin Annotation Color Description 3 IGN White Ignition input 4 OUT Green Not used Powering up the modem Note: Make sure that the antenna is connected to the modem before applying power. The ignition Sense Line should not be connected directly to the battery. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the modem before applying power. To connect the power cable: • Connect the red wire directly to the battery’s positive (+) terminal or to a source of 8-to-30Vdc.
To test the power connection: 1. 2. Check the modem’s LED indicators. • If the PWR or Power indicator is turned on or if it flashes, the modem is powered. • If the PWR or Power indicator is not turned on, review the installation procedures or see Troubleshooting section. If LED indicators are not accessible to the installer a personal computer can be used to verify it’s functionality. • Start BlueVue Device Manager, it will automatically detect the modem (refer to BlueVue Device Manager section).
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to an available connection on your terminal. Connecting the Ethernet data cable: 1. Connect one end the Ethernet cable to the modem at the connector labelled ETHERNET. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet connection of your terminal. Connecting the USB data cable: This feature is not supported on product version 1.
2. On the Phone and Modem Options box, click the Modems tab and then: a) Click Add. b) Check the box labelled “Don’t detect my modem;...” and then click Next. c) Select the Standard 33600 bps Modem and click Next. d) Select the COM port that the modem is attached to then click Next. e) Click Finish to complete the addition of the modem in Windows. f) Click the Modem tab and confirm that the Maximum Port Speed is set to 115,200. g) Click OK. The modem profile is now configured.
described here as an example of how a LAN connection between the PC and the BT4600/5600 modems is setup. The BT4600/5600 modem has a DHCP server continuously running on its RJ45 Ethernet interface. As soon as a PC is connected to it, the modem will automatically assign and LAN IP address to the PC. When this is done, the user will see the following message on its PC monitor.
Appendix A: Warranty and Customer Support Warranty The BT4600/5600 modem has a DHCP server continuously running on its RJ45 Ethernet interface. As soon as a PC is connected to it, the modem will automatically assign and LAN IP address to the PC. When this is done, the user will see the following message on its PC monitor. Bluetree Wireless Data Inc. warrants the BT4600/5600 cellular modem against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
