Installation Guide

LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide
V1.0.10 December 12, 2010
Copyright ©Calamp Wireless Networks Inc 2010 - vii - CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential
Table of Contents
License Agreement ................................................................................................................................................. ii
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................iv
Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................................................... v
Human Exposure Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................. v
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 About This Manual ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 About The Reader ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 About CalAmp ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-2x30™ (LMU-2x30™) ...................................................... 4
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Component Descriptions ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Wireless Data Network .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 LMU-2x30™ ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.3 LM Direct™ Server ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4 Backend Software .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.5 PULS™ .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.6 LMU Manager™ ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Wireless Data Primer .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 SMS (Short Message Service) ............................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) .................................................................................................. 9
3 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Location Messaging Unit-2x30™ (LMU-2x30™) ..................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 LMU-2x30™ Handling Precautions .................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Primary Connector ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 LMU-2x30™ -3 Wire Power Cable ..................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 LMU-2x30™ – Full I/0 Wiring Harness – Part Number 5C867......................................................... 17
3.2.3 LMU-2x30™ - Serial Adapter ............................................................................................................. 18
3.2.4 LMU-2x30™ Miscellaneous Accessories ........................................................................................... 20
3.2.5 GPS Receiver ....................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Available Radio Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 External RF Connector ............................................................................................................................... 22
CONFIGURATION AND ACTIVATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.5 Configuration Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................................. 23
3.6 Quick Start - General Config ..................................................................................................................... 24
3.7 Auto provisioning of GSM LMUs .............................................................................................................. 25
3.8 Activating a GSM LMU using AT Commands ......................................................................................... 27
3.9 Accessing the SIM ....................................................................................................................................... 29
4 INSTALLING THE LMU .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Plan The Installation ................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.1 Size and Placement of LMU Unit ........................................................................................................ 32
4.2.2 Placement of Antennas ........................................................................................................................ 33
4.2.3 Access to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card ........................................................................ 36
4.2.4 Protection from Heat ............................................................................................................................ 36