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Nextel IR1200 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    iR1200 Rugged Modem iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Installation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin Installation .................3 Box Contents:....................3 Required Installation Components ..............3 Vehicle Installation..................3 Stationary Installation ................4 Required Accessories ..................5 Introduction ......................7 Welcome to Nextel ..................7 Using This Guide..................7 Nextel Coverage..................7 Nextel Customer Care................8 Overview ......................9 General Overview...................9 Modem Operating Modes................10 Modem Configurations.................10...
  • Page 4 iR1200 Modem Before You Start Installing................13 Installation Planning..................13 Planning Modem Location ...............14 Modem Dimensions ................14 Planning Antenna Location ..............16 Planning Cable Layout................16 Serial Cable Routing ................17 Installation Tools..................17 Vehicle Installation..................19 Installation Steps ..................20 Mounting the Modem...................20 Select Modem Location ................20 Mount the Modem..................21 Mounting the Antenna(s)................21 Approved Antennas...................22...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Stationary Installation ...................29 Installation Steps ..................29 Mounting the Modem...................30 Select Modem Location ................30 Mount the Modem..................30 Mounting the Antenna(s)................31 Approved Antennas...................31 Select Antenna Location ................32 Mount the Antenna(s) ................32 Mount GPS Antenna (optional)............32 Route and Connect Cables................34 Approved Cables ..................34 Connect Power Cable................34 Connect Antenna Cables ................35...
  • Page 6 iR1200 Modem HyperTerminal Setup ...................45 Diagnostic Menu ..................47 Unsolicited Firmware Updates ..............51 Safety Notice ....................55 Safe and Efficient Operation Guidelines ............55 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............55 Medical and Personal Electronic Devices ............55 Pacemakers ....................55 Hearing Aids ....................56 Other Medical Devices ................56 Interference with Other Electronic Devices..........56 Copyright and Trademark ................57 Index........................61...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Table of Figures Page Figure 1 – iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Figure 2 – Rear Panel of iR1200 Rugged Modem Figure 3 – Rear Panel of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Figure 4 – Dimension of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Figure 5 – iR1200 Installation Wiring Diagram (Vehicle) Figure 6 –...
  • Page 8 iR1200 Modem...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    FCC Compliance FCC Compliance DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 2.989 Responsible party name: eLutions, Inc. Address: 5905 Breckenridge Parkway Suite F Tampa, FL 33610 Phone number: 1-800-836-9909 Hereby declares that the product: Product name: iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Model Number: 4000-C5-RFM Product name: iR1200 Rugged Modem...
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  • Page 11: Before You Begin Installation

    Before You Begin Installation Before You Begin Installation Before you begin installing the iR1200 Rugged Modem or the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem, you must obtain the required installation accessories and download the Administrators Guide. For a list of approved accessories, consult the Accessories Table on page 5. To order the required installation accessories, and the Administrator’s Guide, contact your sales representative, technology administrator or designated field care representative.

  • Page 12: Stationary Installation

    Approved Cellular Antenna • AC Power Adapter • Data Cable for computer (laptop/MDT) • 4 screws Use only an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could impair call quality, damage the modem, or result in the violation of FCC mandates. nextel.com...

  • Page 13: Required Accessories

    Required Accessories The following table lists the required accessories that have been approved for use with the iR1200 Rugged Modem and the iR1200 GPS-Enabled modems. Please contact your Nextel sales representative or visit www.elutions.com/wireless to order these items. Part No.
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Welcome to Nextel Thank you for purchasing the Nextel iR1200 modem. This modem is designed to work specifically within the iDEN network. Once installed and configured, the iR1200 modem provides you with wireless data communications. This chapter includes:...

  • Page 16: Nextel Customer Care

    Modem Nextel Customer Care For domestic customer care issues, including installation, technical support, or to order accessories contact your technology administrator or designated field care representative. When you call, please have a detailed description of your problem. To provide...

  • Page 17: Overview

    Overview Overview This chapter contains general details about the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: General Overview Page 9 Modem Operating Modes Page 10 Modem Configurations Page 10 General Overview The iR1200 Modem is an iDEN data modem that consists of a modem card and an optional GPS (iR12000 GPS-Enabled Modem) receiver, contained in a rugged enclosure, to provide wireless data communications.

  • Page 18: Modem Operating Modes

    Modem Configurations Nextel offers two models of the iR1200 Modem. Both are designed to provide wireless communication for rugged environments. The distinction between the two models is the optional GPS feature.

  • Page 19: Ir1200 Gps-Enabled Modem

    Overview Ignition Sense / Ignition Sense / Bypass Bypass Connector Connector Modem Modem 12VDC Power 12VDC Power Serial Data Serial Data Connector Connector Connector Connector Modem Antenna Modem Antenna Connector Connector Figure 2. Rear Panel of iR1200 Rugged Modem iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem The following diagram shows the components that exist on the rear panel of the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem.
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  • Page 21: Installation Preparation

    Installation Preparation Installation Preparation In this chapter, you will learn how to begin installing your iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: Before You Start Installing Page 13 Installation Planning Page 13 Planning Modem Location Page 14 Modem Dimensions Page 14 Planning Antenna Location Page 16 Planning Cable Layout Page 16...

  • Page 22: Planning Modem Location

    - Direct Sunlight – The modem should not be mounted in direct sunlight. Modem Dimensions Consider the size of the modem. Will the modem fit in the area where you want to perform the installation? nextel.com...

  • Page 23: Figure 4 – Dimension Of Ir1200 Gps-Enabled Modem

    Installation Preparation The following diagram outlines the modem’s dimensions: NOTE: This diagram depicts the dimensions of both the iR1200 Rugged and iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modems and should not be used as a template for mounting the modem. Figure 4 – Dimensions of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem RFM-4200-5015 Rev1...

  • Page 24: Planning Antenna Location

    If the cables can reach the modem and antenna. • If the distance between components is adequate and allows you to make adjustments to receive a better signal. (Please refer to the manufacturer’s installation manual for safe installation of your antenna). nextel.com...

  • Page 25: Serial Cable Routing

    Installation Preparation • If there are kinks or bends in the cable or obstructions in the vehicle that could affect routing. Serial Cable Routing Serial cable routing is the most important factor to ensure a trouble-free operation. The serial cable should be as stable as possible (e.g., it should experience little or no movement and have very few or no bends or kinks).
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  • Page 27: Vehicle Installation

    Vehicle Installation Vehicle Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem and antennas in a vehicle. This chapter includes: Installation Steps Page 20 Mounting the Modem Page 20 Select Modem Location Page 20 Mount the Modem Page 21 Mounting the Antenna(s) Page 21...

  • Page 28: Installation Steps

    The following describes typical locations that you should consider for mounting the modem: • • Under seat In trunk • • Under dashboard In accessory compartment • Center console Mounted on side wall of trunk Mounted on side of console nextel.com...

  • Page 29: Mount The Modem

    The location of the antenna should be chosen carefully. Important things to consider when installing the antenna equipment. • Installation of recommended equipment must be installed in accordance with Nextel’s installation instructions. • To assure compliance with United States FCC regulations on RF exposure, equipment must be...

  • Page 30: Approved Antennas

    1 Use an antenna suitable for the cellular band of frequencies (806-870 MHz) with Mini UHF jack and matched for 50- ohm impedance. 2 Mount the antenna according to the manufacturer’s specifications or instructions. (Use only an approved antenna – see list of Approved Antennas above.) nextel.com...

  • Page 31: Mount Gps Antenna (Optional)

    Mount GPS Antenna (optional) The iR1200 GPS-Enabled modem comes equipped with a connector for a GPS antenna. Nextel has tested and recommends using the GPS Magnetic Mount Antenna (part number 5030-C5-RFM) with the iR1200 Modem. The following table contains the steps for mounting a GPS antenna.

  • Page 32: Route And Connect Power Cable

    POWER RS-232 MODEM DATA +12VDC IGNITION VEHICLE BATTERY ENGINE IGNI TION SWITCH +12VDC Figure 5 – iR1200 Installation Wiring Diagram (Vehicle) Route and Connect Power Cable Route the DC power cable using the following diagram as a guideline: nextel.com...
  • Page 33 Vehicle Installation Figure 6 – Modem Power Wiring Diagram (Level 1) The following table contains the steps for routing and connecting the power cable: 1 Determine a cable routing plan that will allow you to connect the DC power cable between the modem and the vehicle battery.

  • Page 34: Route And Connect Ignition Cable

    The following DC power cable must be used (sold separately, see Accessories Table for ordering information). 5100-C5-RFM – Vehicle Power Harness Route Cable Route the Ignition cable using the following diagram as a guideline: Figure 7 – Modem Power Wiring Diagram (Level 2) nextel.com...

  • Page 35: Connect Antenna Cable

    Vehicle Installation 1 Connect the male end of the ignition cable to the 4-prong connector labeled IGNITION on the modem. 2 Connect the free end of the ignition cable to a vehicle circuit that provides 12VDC when the vehicle is running or in ACC, and no 12VDC when the vehicle is OFF or not in ACC.
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  • Page 37: Stationary Installation

    Stationary Installation Stationary Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem in a stationary (i.e. building/desktop) environment. This chapter includes: Installation Steps Page 29 Mounting the Modem Page 30 Select Modem Location Page 30 Mount the Modem Page 30 Mounting the Antenna(s) Page 31...

  • Page 38: Mounting The Modem

    1 Determine a convenient location within the stationary environment. 2 Use the iR1200 modem and mark the positions of the holes on the mounting surface. 3 Drill the holes in the marked location. 4 Mount the unit using the #10 sheet metal screws. nextel.com...

  • Page 39: Mounting The Antenna(S)

    The location of the antenna should be chosen carefully. Important things to consider when installing the antenna equipment. • Installation of recommended equipment must be installed in accordance with Nextel’s installation instructions. • To assure compliance with United States FCC regulations on RF exposure, equipment must be...

  • Page 40: Select Antenna Location

    Mount GPS Antenna (optional) The iR1200 GPS-Enabled modem comes equipped with a connector for a GPS antenna. Nextel recommends using the GPS Magnetic Mount Antenna (part number 5030-C5-RFM) with the iR1200 Modem. The following table contains the steps for mounting a GPS antenna.
  • Page 41 Stationary Installation impedance. 2 Position the antenna where it has a direct line-of-sight to the satellite. 3 Mount the antenna according to the manufacturer’s specifications or instructions. (Use only an approved antenna – see list of Approved Antennas on page 31.) NOTE: Because of the operating frequencies involved with the GPS signal, splicing or using adapters to extend the length of the antenna coaxial cable is not recommended and will likely prevent...

  • Page 42: Route And Connect Cables

    The following table contains the steps for routing and connecting the power cable: 1 Connect male end of the AC Power Adapter cable to the 2- prong connector labeled POWER on the modem. 2 Connect the free end of the power cable to a 120VAC-power outlet. nextel.com...

  • Page 43: Connect Antenna Cables

    Stationary Installation Connect Antenna Cables The following table describes the steps for connecting antenna cables to the modem (use only an approved antenna – see list of Approved Antennas on page 31): 1 Insert the male end of the modem antenna cable to the connector labeled MODEM ANT on the modem.
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  • Page 45: Verifying Installation

    2 The STATUS LED light will initially blink Red. This indicates that the modem is searching for a signal within the Nextel network. 3 A blinking Green light indicates that a signal has been found and the modem was successful in making a connection.

  • Page 46: Powering Up - Building Installation

    2 Plug the AC power cord into a standard 2-prong polarized wall socket. 3 The STATUS LED light will first blink Red. This indicates that the modem is searching for a signal within the Nextel network. 4 A blinking green light indicates that a signal has been found and the modem was successful in making a connection.

  • Page 47: Figure 9 – Ir1200 Front Panel Layout

    Modem is ready (not ready). (Off) STATUS Solid Red The modem is searching for signal within the Nextel network. If the modem status changes from blinking green back to solid red, the signal has been lost and the RFM-4200-5015 Rev1...

  • Page 48: Packet Data

    Packet Data In-range (modem is connected to the Blinking STATUS Nextel network) but idle (but not passing Green data). The modem is in use – Nextel network Blinking STATUS communication is active and is passing Green data. Circuit Switched Data...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will learn how to troubleshoot the most common installation problems and how to resolve them. This chapter includes: Common Problems Page 41 Diagnostic Port Page 44 HyperTerminal Setup Page 45 Diagnostic Menu Page 47 Unsolicited Firmware Updates Page 51 Common Problems...
  • Page 50 How to Resolve port? communicating. column to eliminate • Is data cable the possibilities). connected properly to the mobile device or computer? • Check the RSSI • Check coverage: • Move to another location to see if nextel.com...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting What’s the What it means: How to Resolve: Problem? coverage is not affected. • Verify that your account has been activated. Contact your technology administrator or designated field care representative. • GPS does not Either: Verify that the operate. antenna has direct Coverage in the line of sight to...

  • Page 52: Diagnostic Port

    232 connector labeled DIAGNOSTIC PORT of the modem’s rear panel and tighten the screws. 2 Connect the other end of the serial signal cable to a serial COM port on the back of your computer or mobile device and tighten the screws. nextel.com...

  • Page 53: Hyperterminal Setup

    Troubleshooting HyperTerminal Setup The following table outlines steps to setup a HyperTerminal session for the iR1200 modem: 1 From your computer, locate and select the HyperTerminal program. 2 The Connection Description screen appears. 3 Type a description of the connection in the “Name:” box. 4 Select the dial function (red and yellow phone icon) and click OK.
  • Page 54 COM1) from the “Connect Using:” drop down list then Click OK. 7 The COM1 Properties screen appears. 8 Select the following parameters from each of the drop- down lists on the Port Settings tab: • 19200 for Bits per second nextel.com...

  • Page 55: Diagnostic Menu

    Troubleshooting • 8 for Data bits • NONE for Parity • 1 for Stop bits • None or Hardware for Flow control 9 Click OK when all the parameters have been selected. 10 Once connection to the modem is successful, the iR1200 Rugged Modem Diagnostic Menu appears.
  • Page 56 2 – Master Reset This command is WARNING: We do not recommend that you perform used when this command unless otherwise certain changes instructed by a Nextel are made to the Customer Care representative. firmware and the modem needs to acquire the changes.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Command Action Reply • Area 6 – Channel This determines • RSSI Information if channel data • Channel has been • obtained. State • TX Level • Flow Control 7 – Stored This provides the • Character Framing Parameters modem’s preset •...
  • Page 58 WARNING: We do not 0 – iR1200 Sends updates to recommend that you perform Firmware the firmware. this command unless otherwise Update instructed by a Nextel Customer Care representative. • Serial Number i – Radio Obtains • IMEI Information information •...

  • Page 59: Unsolicited Firmware Updates

    Unsolicited Firmware Updates We want to emphasize that this diagnostic option should be executed only when instructed by a Nextel Customer Care Representative. However, there are certain sequences of events that will prompt you for a firmware update. The following lists the sequence of events that will cause HyperTerminal to prompt you for firmware update.
  • Page 60 This is because the modem is attempting to register with the iDEN network. 5 Once the modem has successfully registered with the network, the HyperTerminal will present you with the Diagnostic Menu. nextel.com...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting 6 You are safe to use the modem. RFM-4200-5015 Rev1...
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  • Page 63: Safety Notice

    Safety Notice Safety Notice The following is important information for safe and efficient operation of the iR1200 modem. We recommend that all users read this information before using the modem. Safe and Efficient Operation Guidelines Your modem contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.

  • Page 64: Hearing Aids

    Check with the manufacturer or representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy. It is recommended that you also check with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to the vehicle. nextel.com...

  • Page 65: Copyright And Trademark

    Copyright and Trademark Copyright and Trademark 2003 Nextel Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Nextel and the Nextel logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Nextel Communications, Inc. All other company, product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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  • Page 69: Index

    Index Index diagnostic port · 39 dimensions · 10 DNS IP Address · 44 DSR · 33 DTR · 33 antenna manufacturer · 16, 25 approved antennas · 17, 25 Electronic Devices · 50 Bits · 41 building installation · 23 Firmware Update ·...
  • Page 70 · 10 Signal Quality · 43 Signal Strength · 43 STATUS LED · 31, 32 Stop bits · 41 Stored Parameters · 44 Pacemakers · 51 Packet Data · 7, 43 Parity · 41 Tools · 13 Tx · 33 nextel.com...

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