Installation Guide

HMU-3640 Hardware & Installation Guide
HMU-3640™
Hardware and Installation Guide
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
AND AGREED TO
THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND REVIEWED THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND REGULATORY
INFORMATION.
1 Introduction
Welcome to the HMU-3640™ Hardware and Installation Guide. This manual is intended to give you information on the basic
setup and installation of
the CalAmp HMU-3640™ product(s) including hardware descriptions, environmental specifications, wireless network overviews
and device
installation.
1.1 About This Manual
The HMU-3640™ is a next generation telematics gateway that includes a range of wireless and peripheral connectivity options
and is equipped
with CalAmp’s purpose built vehicle interface technologies for heavy duty vehicles. In order to accurately describe the
functionality of these units
we have broken this manual into the following sections:
System Overview – A basic description of a CalAmp HMU-3640™. This includes a description of roles and responsibilities of
each
of the CalAmp components as well as a brief overview of the wireless data technologies used by the HMU-3640™.
Hardware Overview – Describes the physical characteristics and interfaces of the HMU-3640™.
Installation and Verification – Provides guidance for the installation of the HMU-3640™ versions in a vehicle and instructions
on
how to verify the installation is performing adequately.
1.2 About The Reader
In order to limit the size and scope of this manual, the following assumptions have been made about the reader.
1. You are familiar with GPS concepts and terminology
2. You have some experience with installing equipment in vehicles
3. You are familiar with the use of AT Commands
4. You are familiar with the use of terminal programs such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY
1.3 About CalAmp
CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) is a telematics pioneer leading transformation in a global connected economy. We help reinvent
businesses and
improve lives around the globe with technology solutions that streamline complex IoT deployments and bring intelligence to the
edge. Our
software applications, scalable cloud services, and intelligent devices collect and assess business-critical data from mobile assets,
cargo,
companies, cities and people. We call this The New How, powering autonomous IoT interaction, facilitating efficient decision
making, optimizing
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resource utilization, and improving road safety. CalAmp is headquartered in Irvine, California and has been publicly traded since
1983. LoJack is
a wholly owned subsidiary of CalAmp. For more information, visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp
Blog.
1.4 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit - HMU-3640™
The HMU-3640™ utilizes a ruggedized design to perform in arduous conditions and rugged construction equipment environment
with extended
temperature operation. Enhanced electrical interfaces give the HMU-3640™ a unique and versatile environment in heavy duty
conditions, while
delivering critical data to the end customer. The built-in ECU (Engine Control Unit) interface reads and transmits engine
condition and