BlueTree BT4600 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 BT4600 (IP Series) BT5600 (GPS Series) CDMA 1xEvDO Modems Product Manual...
  • Page 2 BlueTree Wireless BT4600 and BT5600 CDMA 1xEvDO Modems Product Manual November 2005 UG-BT4600 & BT5600 CDMA...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Caution: Unauthorized modifications or changes not expressly approved by BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.
  • Page 5 There are no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the content of this document. Safety Do not operate the BlueTree Wireless Data BT4600 or BT5600 modem in areas near medical equipment, where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    7) Configuring the modem............25 8) Connecting to a wireless network using the serial port (DB9) ..25 9) Connecting to a wireless network using the Ethernet port (RJ45)..26 Appendix A: Warranty and Customer Support...... 28 Warranty .................28 Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the BT4600/5600, BlueTree’s CDMA wireless data modem. Customer Support Help desk Toll-free 1-877-422-9110 Phone (514) 422-9110 Hours 09:00 - 17:00 Eastern Time Email support@bluetreewireless.com Sales desk Phone (514) 422-9110 Hours 09:00 - 17:00 Eastern Time Email info@bluetreewireless.com...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Product Description

    Note: Refer to BlueVue Device Manager manual for more details. Available Models BlueTree offers two models of CDMA wireless rugged modem: • BT4600 wireless modem - base model with TCP/IP capability. • BT5600 wireless modem - GPS model with TCP/IP and positioning capabilities.
  • Page 9: Modem Features

    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)
  • Page 10: Operational Description

    Inputs and Outputs Not available on the product release 1.0. Operational Description Wireless connection modes The BT4600/5600 can connect to the wireless data network in three different ways: • Packet Data (1xEvDO/1xRTT): allows outgoing calls using either IS-2000 1xEvDO or 1xRTT cellular protocols, in the same order of priority.
  • Page 11 The modem can be configured to start in Always On mode. The modem configuration is accomplished using AT commands from a connection terminal like Microsoft® HyperTerminal, or using BlueTree Device Manager. Upon modem startup, this mode causes the modem to automatically establish and maintain a PPP connection with the network on the WAN side.
  • Page 12: Physical Description

    Diagrams of typical applications Physical Description Front View Rear View Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Modem failure. Modem is ON. Transmit Terminal is not transmitting data to modem. Flashing Terminal is transmitting data to modem. Receive Terminal is not receiving data from modem. Flashing Terminal is receiving from modem. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 14 3D position fix is available. (Model BT5600 only) Serial Port (DB9) The modem’s serial port is an RS232 DCE, compliant with EIA-232 standard. The connector used is DB9 female and is shown in the illustration below. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 15 Ethernet Port (RJ-45) The Ethernet port of the modem is configured as shown in the illustration below. The Ethernet port is compliant to EIA-568 standard, and requires a crossover cable to connect to host terminals. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 16: Power Connector

    The connector used for this application is a MiniFit 4-pin Molex connector. Table: 4: Power connector pinout Pin number Name Description Ground Power supply input 8 to 30 Vdc Ignition sense Not connected Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Operating Temperature: -30 to +60 C Storing Temperature: -30 to +85 C Humidity: 95% non-condensing Shock: MIL 810F/202G Vibration: MIL 810F/202G Class I Division 2: Not Applicable Regulatory FCC Part 15 Class B Industry Canada ICES-003 Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Installation Requirements

    Male SMA connector • Frequency band: 1575 MHz Note: The GPS feature is only available on the BT5600 model only. Combined GPS and Cellular antennas are available. Contact your local representative for more details. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 19: Serial Cable

    Note: Keep a written record of the account information that your wireless service provider gives you. Store it in a secure location. You will need this information if required to re-enter the account information. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Installing The Modem

    Connecting to a wireless network using the Ethernet port (RJ45) 1) Unpacking the Modem When the modem arrives, check that the package contains the following items: • BT4600 or BT5600BT-1000 1010 1100 1110 2000 2010 modem • 15-foot power cable with 2A in-line fuse • Extra serial number label •...
  • Page 21: Installing The Gps Antenna

    For BT5600 models only, follow these steps to install the GPS antenna: Thread the antenna cable through the vehicle so the cable can reach the front plate of the modem. Connect the cable to the SMA connector finger tight. Do not use tools. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 22: Installing The Power Cable

    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. Annotation Color Description Black Ground Power supply input 5 to 30 Vdc Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 23: Powering Up The Modem

    “Accessory for position 2”, for turning ON the modem without turning on the engine, c) the vehicle’s “Accessory for position 3”, for turning ON the modem only when the engine is turned on. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 24: Connecting The Data Cables

    HyperTerminal session and execute the AT commands shown in Appendix C. 6) Connecting the Data Cables Connecting the Serial data cable: Connect one end of a serial cable to the modem at the connector labeled RS-232. Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 25: Configuring The Modem

    PC/laptop with Windows 2000/XP. It is described here as an example of how a connection profile should be configured to work with the BT4600/5600 modems. Adding the modem To add a modem in Windows 2000 or XP Click Start >...
  • Page 26: Connecting To A Wireless Network Using The Ethernet Port (Rj45)

    9) Connecting to a wireless network using the Ethernet port (RJ45) Note: The following section is only required if you want to connect to the network using a PC/laptop with Windows 2000/XP. It is Draft 1 BlueTree Wireless BT-4600/BT-5600 Product Manual...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Appendix A: Warranty And Customer Support

    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. The sole responsibility of Bluetree Wireless Data Inc. under this warranty is limited to either repair or, at the option of Bluetree Wireless Data Inc., replacement of the cellular...

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