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- Page 1 Mini MT User Guide GSM2428UG001 Version:1.01 13 June, 2011 - 1 -...
- Page 3 New Materials. The user of such New Materials assumes all risk (known or unknown) of such use. Enfora reserves all rights in such New Materials. The user shall have only a revocable and limited license to use such New Materials in connection with the products for which they are intended.
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Page 4: Warranty Information
Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the product from Enfora or its authorized distributor (as applicable) that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment of the product from Enfora, the product hardware will be substantially free from defects in material or workmanship under normal operation, and the product firmware will perform substantially in accordance with the product documentation provided by Enfora. - Page 5 (90) days, whichever is longer. If Enfora is unable to repair or replace a defective product covered by this limited warranty, Enfora will provide to purchaser a credit or a refund (at Enfora's option) of the original purchase price (excluding taxes and shipping charges). Any returned and replaced product, or any product for which Enfora has furnished a credit or a refund, becomes the property of Enfora.
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Page 6: Regulatory Compliance
purchaser specific legal rights and the purchaser may have other legal rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without regard to conflict of laws principles. This limited warranty shall not be governed in any respect by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. -
Page 7: Rohs Compliance
Canadian Compliance (Industry Canada) IC ID: 4160a-GSM2428; MODEL NUMBER: GSM2428 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. - Page 8 The information and instructions contained within this publication comply with all FCC, GCF, PTCRB, R&TTE, IMEI and other applicable codes that are in effect at the time of publication. Enfora disclaims all responsibility for any act or omissions, or for breach of law, code or regulation, including local or state codes, performed by a third party.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Properly dispose of the battery. Do not incinerate or burn the battery. Do not leave or discard the battery where it could get wet or become submerged in water. Do not damage the battery. Do not weld or solder anything to the battery, the attached wires, or the connector. ... - Page 10 3.3 Removing the Battery ..................12 3.4 Inserting the Battery .................... 13 3.5 Charging the Battery .................... 13 Mini MT Battery Charging Guidelines ..............14 3.6 SIM Card Insertion ....................14 3.7 USB Driver Installation (Windows XP) ..............16 3.8 USB Driver Installation (64 Bit Windows 7) ............23 4 Configuration ....................
- Page 11 4.8 Demo Configuration to the Enfora Test Server ........... 38 Reset the modem to factory defaults ..............38 Connecting the Mini MT to the Enfora Test Server ..........38 Configure the Modem to Access the GPRS network..........39 Verify Registration Status ..................40 Verify GPRS Activation ....................
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Page 12: Introduction
Activated SIM card (not supplied) Personal Computer (not supplied) Operating Systems: Windows XP or Windows 7 64 Bit USB port The USB Driver Setup Utility for the Mini MT is available on the Enfora website at www.enfora.com. -
Page 13: Overview
2 Overview 2.1 Product Specifications Characteristics Dimensions (L x W 102 x 60.5 x 25.4 mm x H) Housing Polycarbonate Weight <120 g Radio Performance Frequency 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Transmit Power Class 4 (2W@850/900 MHz) Class 1 (1W@1800/1900 MHz) Packet Data Mode Class B, Multislot 8 Protocol... -
Page 14: Description
Specifications subject to change. 2.2 Description The Mini MT is a small, ruggedized certified quad-band device optimized for personal asset tracking. The device has 5 buttons, 4 LEDs, a microphone, speaker, and headphone jack. The device is intended to be used in either a body worn environment or remotely installed on equipement. - Page 15 Figure: 1 - Mini MT Overview Figure: 2 - Mini MT Front View (Showing LEDs)
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Page 16: Leds
Figure: 3 - Mini MT Side View (Showing Push to Call Button) Figure: 4 - Mini MT Side View (Showing USB Port) 2.3 LEDs There are four LEDs used to provide status to the user. The LED functions are defined in the table below. -
Page 17: Switches
The Push To Call (PTC) switch allows the user to place a call to a number that has been programmed. Set Geo-Fence Button The Mini MT "ʘ" button is programmable through the event engine. The default state is to configure a ½ mile radius geo-fence at the current location. This radius may be re-defined and is retained in non-volatile memory. -
Page 18: Volume Buttons
Data communications with the Mini MT is also performed through the USB connector. The USB connection is used to configure or customize the Mini MT operation. This connection is also used to provide GPS NMEA data to a mapping or user application. -
Page 19: Speaker
A built-in sensitive microphone allows the user to communicate comfortably at up to 3 feet away for hands-free operation. A SIM card holder is located under the battery on the bottom of the Mini MT. The SIM card is required to enable the voice and data communication capabilities of the Mini MT device. -
Page 20: Installation
3.1 Opening The Mini MT may have a belt clip attached. To open the Mini MT the belt clip must first be removed. The following steps provide instructions for how to remove the belt clip and open the Mini MT. -
Page 21: Battery Installation
Figure: 7 - Opening the Mini MT battery door. 3.2 Battery Installation The Mini MT is supplied with a 1400 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery with built-in safety features. The battery should be removed to gain access to the SIM card and for turning the unit off (shipping or travel). -
Page 22: Removing The Battery
3.3 Removing the Battery Access to the battery is through the battery door on the bottom of the Mini MT. Pull up on the battery using the thumb latch until the battery releases from the retention clips. Slide the battery away from the contacts and remove from the Mini MT. -
Page 23: Inserting The Battery
ON LED will be on solid and the BAT LED will flash while charging. When the Mini MT is fully charged the BAT LED will be off and the ON LED will be on solid while connected to a USB power source. -
Page 24: Mini Mt Battery Charging Guidelines
Do not use or leave the Mini MT in the hot sun or inside a car in direct sunlight for extended periods. This may cause the battery to generate heat, swell, smoke, or flame. It might also cause deterioration of the battery cell’s capacity or longevity. - Page 25 To install the SIM card into the Mini MT device, follow these steps: 1. Remove the battery cover from the underside of the Mini MT by pushing the tab toward the front of the unit.
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Page 26: Usb Driver Installation (Windows Xp)
3.7 USB Driver Installation (Windows XP) These instructions illustrate how to correctly install the USB drivers in Windows XP using the Enfora Driver Setup Utility. 1. Run the Enfora Driver Setup Utility by double clicking the EnforaDriverSetup executable file. The Enfora Driver Setup Utility Extraction window will open. - Page 27 Figure: 10 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Welcome 2. To install the drivers, select the Install button. The Enfora Driver Setup Utility Prepare System Window will be displayed.
- Page 28 Figure: 11 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Prepare System Window 3. Select the Next button to continue. The Enfora Driver Setup Utility Installation Window will be displayed while the system installs the drivers. Be sure to disconnect any Enfora devices. Previous drivers will be removed during this phase.
- Page 29 Figure: 12 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Installation Window...
- Page 30 Figure: 13 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Installation 4. When prompted to install the device driver select the Next button.
- Page 31 Figure: 14 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Installation Progress 5. During the driver install phase you may be prompted to Continue or Stop installation due to potential compatibility issues. Select the Continue Anyway button.
- Page 32 Upon completion of the installation the Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Install Completion Window is displayed. Figure: 16 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Install Completion Window 6. Select the Finish button. When the installation is complete the list of Attached Devices will be displayed within the Enfora Driver Setup Utility Attached Devices Window...
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Page 33: Usb Driver Installation (64 Bit Windows 7)
Figure: 17 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Attached Devices Window 3.8 USB Driver Installation (64 Bit Windows 7) These instructions illustrate how to correctly install the USB drivers in Windows 7 using the Enfora Driver Setup Utility. 1. Run the Enfora Driver Setup Utility by double clicking the EnforaDriverSetup executable file. - Page 34 Figure: 18 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Welcome Window Once the contents have been extracted to memory the Welcome Window is displayed.
- Page 35 Figure: 19 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Preparation Window 2. To install the drivers, select the Install button. The Enfora Driver Setup Utility Prepare System Window will be displayed.
- Page 36 Figure: 20 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Installation Window 3. Select the Next button to continue. The Enfora Driver Setup Utility Installation Window will be displayed while the system installs the drivers. Be sure to disconnect any Enfora devices. Previous drivers will be removed during this phase.
- Page 37 Figure: 21 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Installation 4. When prompted to install the device driver select the Next button. Figure: 22 - Windows Security Window During the driver install phase you may be prompted to Continue or Stop installation due to potential...
- Page 38 Figure: 23 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Install Completion Window Upon completion of the installation the Enfora Driver Setup Utility Driver Install Completion Window is displayed. 5. If the Status displayes an issue click on the Correct issues button...
- Page 39 Figure: 24 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Attached Devices Window Figure: 25 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Apply Fix Window When the installation is complete the list of Attached Devices will be displayed within the Enfora Driver Setup Utility Attached Devices Window.
- Page 40 Figure: 26 - Enfora Driver Setup Utility Attached Devices Window...
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Page 41: Configuration
4.3 SMS Destination The SMS Destination Address is where the Mini MT would send an SMS text message. The Mini MT can store up to five (5) SMS Destination Addresses. The following example shows how to set an SMS Destination Address: AT$SMSDA=1, “19875551212”<Enter>... -
Page 42: Set Geofence
Depressing the Geo-Fence button will place a half-mile radius circular geo-fence around the Mini MT. When the Mini MT exits the geo-fence an alert message will be sent via SMS message to the SMS Destination Address defined in the AT$SMSDA field. (Messages and alerts can also be sent via GPRS packet data. -
Page 43: Dialing The Emergency Call Number
7. The CALL LED will flash. 8. Release the user-defined (<) and the PTC buttons. The Mini MT will establish a call to the emergency number configured in the AT$EMERNUM command. 4.7 Configuring the PC NOTE: The following examples use Windows XP and HyperTerminal. Any Terminal program should work, using the parameters shown below. - Page 44 With a USB connection, you will need to determine which COM port it is using. 1. Open up the System Properties window. This is done through the Control Panel > System or right- click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. On Windows XP the screen looks like the following: 2.
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Page 45: Start Hyperterminal
3. Your window should look similar to the following: 4. Plug the Mini MT into your USB port. The window should change to show Mini MT USB to UART Device. 5. Most devices will show the COM port next to the device name. Record this number. - Page 46 3. Enter a name for the connection. In this example, the name is Enfora MiniMT. 4. Click OK. 5. The next window that will appear is the Connect To window. 6. Change the Connect Using setting to the COM port that was determined in Section 7.3.2, Step 2. For the example we are using COM3.
- Page 47 9. Set the communication port to 115200 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. 10. Make sure the settings match the example. 11. Click OK. 12. The Main Program Window should appear. 13.
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Page 48: Demo Configuration To The Enfora Test Server
4.8 Demo Configuration to the Enfora Test Server The Mini MT is capable of communicating with a server. The following steps will guide you through a configuration that will demonstrate the data communication capabilities to the Enfora Test Server. A valid SIM card from your carrier is required that allows GPRS data communications capability. -
Page 49: Configure The Modem To Access The Gprs Network
Configure the Mini MT for auto GPRS registration with the following command: AT$AREG=2<CR> Save the changes to memory with the following command: AT&W<CR> The Mini MT should be reset to ensure the changes are used. Reset the Mini MT with the following command: AT$RESET<CR>... -
Page 50: Verify Registration Status
%CGREG: 0,1 (GPRS registered to home network) %CGREG: 0,5 (GPRS registered roaming.) Verify GPRS Activation Enter the following command to verify that the Mini MT is activated on the GPRS network: AT$NETIP?<CR> The Mini MT is activated if it has been assigned an IP address... -
Page 51: Configure The Modem To Access The Enfora Server
$CGEER: user authentication failed (username and/or password is incorrect.) Configure the modem to access the Enfora Server. To configure the modem for server interoperability, several things have to be addressed: Most GPRS configurations are Mobile Originate only. The mobile modem must initiate a conversation with a remote server before the remote server can talk to the modem. -
Page 52: Verifying Server Connectivity
5. Enter the following command in the Command / Data text box: 6. Click on the Write button. 7. Verify that you see the following modem response showing Enfora, Inc. If so, you have successfully configured the modem to talk with the server. -
Page 53: Gps Operation And Verification
A = Valid V = Not Valid 9 = Enfora Specific response that GPS solution is not valid and the last known GPS location is being substituted. -
Page 54: Software Features
6 Software Features Additional Software Features The Mini MT supports Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) upgrades. Details about FOTA commands can be found in the AT Command Manual.