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LMU-2x30™

Hardware and

Installation Guide

Version 1.0

April 2012

CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential

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Page 2: License Agreement
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide License Agreement FOR SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE, APPLICATION APPLICATION PROGRAMING PROGRAMING INTERFACES INTERFACES (API (API ) ) ) ) & & & & DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE, APPLICATION APPLICATION PROGRAMING PROGRAMING INTERFACES INTERFACES (API (API DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION S S S S IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
Page 3 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Customer agrees to include the notice “Copyright © 1999 – 2009 CalAmp DataCom Inc., All Rights Reserved” in Applications developed with the Software. Customer agrees to include the following CalAmp Copyright and Government Restricted Use notice in all documentation and in any Application on-line help or readme file.
Page 4: Limited Warranty
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Limited Warranty : CalAmp warrants to you, the original licensee, that the media on OVERING THE HYSICAL EDIA AND RINTED ATERIALS which the Software is recorded are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DEVELOPER LICENSE PURCHASE.
Page 5: Regulatory Information
The LMU-2x30™ is designed for and intended to be used in fixed and mobile applications. “Fixed” means that the device is physically secured at one location and is not able to be easily moved to another location.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Environmental Specifications ......................12 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...
Page 7 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.2.5 Visibility of Diagnostic LEDs ......................36 4.2.6 Cable Length ............................36 4.2.7 Moisture and Weather Protection ......................36 4.2.8 Preventing Accidental or Unauthorized Modification ................. 36 Installing the LMU in a Vehicle ......................... 38 4.3.1 Place the LMU unit in the vehicle.
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Introduction Welcome to the LMU-2x30™ Hardware and Installation Guide. This manual is intended to give you information on the basic setup and installation of the CalAmp LMU-2x30™ product including hardware descriptions, environmental specifications, wireless network overviews and device installation.
Page 9: About The Reader
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 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. • You are familiar with GPS concepts and terminology • You have some experience with installing equipment in vehicles •...
Page 10: About Calamp
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 1.3 About CalAmp CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless communications products that enable anytime/anywhere access to critical information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive capabilities ranging from product design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high quality solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets.
Page 11: About The Calamp Location Messaging Unit-2X30™ (Lmu-2X30™)
Competitive Price, Competitive Technology, Competitive Edge The LMU-2x30™ is a robust fleet device you can count on for AVL applications. The LMU-2x30™ incorporates leading GSM-GPRS wireless communication and extra sensitive GPS in an affordable package. High-sensitivity GPS and an internal antenna option also means the device can be mounted virtually anywhere for less expensive installation.
Page 12: System Overview
These functions, of course, are completely dependent on the capabilities of the vehicle management application. The role of the CalAmp LMU-2x30™ is to deliver the location information when and where it is needed.
Page 14: Component Descriptions
Such examples could include instant messaging between vehicles or a central office, in-vehicle mapping or driving directions, email or database access. In most of these cases you will be using the LMU-2x30™ as a wireless modem as well as a vehicle- location device.
Page 15: Puls
LMU Manager is the primary configuration tool in the CalAmp system. It allows access to almost every feature available to the LMU-2x30™. Unlike the backend software, it has the option of talking directly to an LMU-2x30™ or making a request forwarded by the LM Direct™ server.
Page 16: Wireless Data Primer
2.3 Wireless Data Primer This section is meant to give an overview of the wireless data technologies employed by the CalAmp LMU-2x30™. 2.3.1 SMS (Short Message Service) “The Short Message Service (SMS) is the ability to send and receive text messages to and from mobile telephones.
Page 17: Hardware Overview
• Class 1B – Human Model (< 1 Kv) • Class M1 – Machine Model (< 100V) When handling the LMU-2x30’s™ main-board (i.e. sub assembly) by itself or in a partial housing proper ESD precautions should be taken. The handler should be in an ESD safe area and be properly grounded.
Page 18 Therefore any LMU-2x30™ GPS Antenna should be kept at least four inches apart from any active LMU-2x30™ GSM Antenna or any other active high power RF transmitter with power greater than 1 Watt.
Page 19: Environmental Specifications
To ensure proper operation in such an environment, the LMU-2x30™ was subjected to standard tests defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The specific tests included temperature, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC.
Page 20: Power Consumption
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Power Consumption Active Standby :70mA at 12VDC Sleep on Network (SMS): 10mA Sleep on Network (GPRS): 20mA Deep Sleep: 3mA 50 channel (with SBAS, DGPS) GPS Receiver 2m CEP (with SA off) -160 dBm tracking sensitivity Communications (Comm) Quad Band Class 12 GPRS Modem 850 MHz (Class 4) –...
Page 21: Primary Connector
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2 Primary Connector The LMU-2x30™ uses a Male (pin) Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Dual Row, 20 circuit header to receive power, ground and supply input and output signals. The pin out is as follows: <TBD> < – CHANGES FOR THE 2x30>...
Page 22 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide The mating connector for the LMU-2x30™ is the 3.00mm (.118") Pitch Micro-Fit 3.0™ Receptacle Housing, Dual Row, 20 Circuits connector. Part Number 430252000 (http://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/ps/PS-43045.pdf) V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential...
Page 23: Lmu-2X30™ -3 Wire Power Cable
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2.1 LMU-2x30™ -3 Wire Power Cable The standard power harness for the LMU-2x30™ comes in two varieties: • Part Number 5C849-8: 20-pin basic 3-Wire Power Harness (unfused) • Part Number 5C848-8: 20 pin basic w-Wire Power Harness (fused)
Page 24: Lmu-2X30™ - Full I/0 Wiring Harness - Part Number 5C867
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2.2 LMU-2x30™ – Full I/0 Wiring Harness – Part Number 5C867 This harness provides the complete set of I/O connectors including fused Power and Ignition lines. Figure 5 – Full I/O Wiring Harness V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010...
Page 25: Lmu-2X30™ - Serial Adapter
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2.3 LMU-2x30™ - Serial Adapter To add a host serial adapter to the LMU-2x30™ there are 2 additional parts: • Part Number 133360: Serial Pigtail Adapter. This is connected to 5C867 to provide a connection for the Serial Adapter itself •...
Page 26 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2.3.1 Attaching the Pig-Tail Serial Adapter These instructions describe how to connect the Serial Pig-Tail Adapter to the LMU-2x30™’s 20 Pin wiring harness. It is recommended that the LMU be powered-off and the cable detached when installing the lead kit. Insert crimped pins, one at a time into the back of the 20-pin wiring harness connector as indicated in the steps below.
Page 27: Lmu-2X30™ Miscellaneous Accessories
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.2.4 LMU-2x30™ Miscellaneous Accessories The following items are available from CalAmp for use with the LMU-2x30™’ • Part Number 4C763: iButton Reader and Cable Assembly • Part Number 4C764: Switch LED Cable Assembly • Part Number 4C765: Buzzer and Cable Assembly...
Page 29: Gps Receiver
3.3 Available Radio Interfaces • GPRS – Built In Antenna • GPRS – External Antenna 3.4 External RF Connector The external antenna connection for the LMU-2x30™ is SMC with a 50 Ω nominal impedance. V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary &...
Page 30: Configuration And Activation
Activation 3.5 Configuration Quick Start Guide This section details how to quickly get an LMU-2x30™ provisioned and configured to point at a specific server. It is assumed that a PEG script has already been created and is being managed through LMU Manager or PULS™, the CalAmp Maintenance System.
Page 31: Quick Start - General Config
This configuration process is accomplished via a series of AT Commands. 1. Power up the LMU-2x30™ 2. Plug the serial cable into your laptop 3. Open a terminal session to the LMU-2x30™ 4. Enter the address of the LM Direct™ server. AT$APP PARAM 768,0,ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd AT$APP PARAM 769,0,ppppp where ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd is the publicly addressable IPV4 address of the server and...
Page 32: Auto Provisioning Of Gsm Lmus
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.7 Auto provisioning of GSM LMUs For certain operators, the LMU can auto-populate the APN, username and password settings based on the Mobile Country Code (MCC) and the Mobile Network Code (MNC) of the SIM. Upon inserting a new SIM the APN, username and password will switch to the new SIM card's defaults if the MCC and MNC values change.
Page 33 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide • Telstra Australia (MCC 505, MNC 01, 11, 71, 72) o APN 0 & 1: telstra.internet • Vodafone Ireland (MCC 272, MNC 01) o APN 0 & 1: isp.vodafone.ie o Username: vodafone o Password: vodafone •...
Page 34: Activating A Gsm Lmu Using At Commands
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 3.8 Activating a GSM LMU using AT Commands For a GSM/GPRS operator you will get the LMU in one of two varieties, one with a SIM and one without. If you get an LMU without a SIM (which is the typical case) the operator will simply ask for the IMEI of the LMU.
Page 35 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide The last item an operator may provide is a SIM PIN. The PIN is effectively a password to the device. The main difference here is that the PIN will restrict all the capabilities of the GSM device, where the SPC is used just for configuration.
Page 36: Accessing The Sim
ESD discharges may render it inoperable. 1. Remove the top plate of the LMU-2x30™. The LMU-2x30™’s enclosure is held together by 4 plastic clips. To remove the cover, squeeze the top plate of the LMU near the 20 pin header and pull up then repeat this action near the SIM cover.
Page 37 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4. Insert the SIM into the LMU. Figure 13 - LMU-2x30™ - Partially Inserted SIM 5. Snap the LMU-2x30™’s cover back in place. V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential...
Page 38: Installing The Lmu
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4 4 4 4 Installing the LMU Installing the LMU Installing the LMU Installing the LMU The installation of the LMU and its antennas can have a major impact on the LMU’s performance. It is recommended that installers be familiar with the installation of GPS and cellular devices and are comfortable in a vehicle environment.
Page 39: Plan The Installation
See the LMU Environmental Specifications for the exact measurements and specifications of the LMU-2x30™. Typical installations will place the LMU under the vehicle dash board, or in the trunk. Make sure you can get access to the unit afterwards as under some circumstances it may be necessary to add additional wiring or connections to the LMU.
Page 40: Placement Of Antennas
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.2.2 Placement of Antennas There are effectively three options for placements of an antenna: • Roof-mount (magnetic or thru-hole) • Glass-mount • Covert (e.g. under the seat, dash, etc…) CalAmp offers three antennas for customers to purchase: •...
Page 41 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.2.2.1 Comm Antenna Placement Guidelines The Comm. Antenna must be located at least 20cm away from vehicle passengers, other personnel, or bystanders in order to comply with FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Typically, the Comm antenna used by the LMU for wireless service is a standard 3-dB gain whip.
Page 42 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide prevent the GPS receiver from operating properly. When laying out the antenna cable, care should be taken so that the cable is not subjected to crushing or strain. 4.2.2.3 Placement of Combination and Internal Antennas When dealing with combination antennas, it is more important to considered GPS performance over Comm performance.
Page 43: Access To The Sim (Subscriber Identity Module) Card
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.2.3 Access to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card When used in a GSM or iDEN network, each LMU uses a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, which should be inserted before you install the LMU for the first time. The SIM card is attached to the main-board inside the housing of the LMU unit.
Page 44 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Two common methods are the use of Tamper Proof Sealant or creation of PEG Script to detect power loss or GPS antenna disconnections. V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential - 37 -...
Page 45: Installing The Lmu In A Vehicle
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.3 Installing the LMU in a Vehicle This section provides instructions for installing an LMU in a vehicle. Be sure to consider the design decisions described in the previous sections. When you are ready to begin installing the LMU, follow these steps: 4.3.1 Place the LMU unit in the vehicle.
Page 46: Mount The Comm. Antenna
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Kinks or knots in the antenna cable can prevent the GPS receiver from operating properly. When laying out the antenna cable, take care that the cable is not subjected to crushing or strain. The ideal location is typically near the center of the vehicle’s roof. However, it is also desirable to locate the cellular antenna as far from the GPS antenna as possible.
Page 47: Typical Connection Sequence
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Figure 18 - Window Mount Antenna Location 4.3.5 Typical Connection Sequence • Attach the cable from the GPS antenna. • Connect the cable from the Comm.. antenna • Connect any peripherals to the LMU • Plug in the power harness. The physical installation of the LMU hardware is now complete.
Page 48 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Figure 19 - Completed Install – separate antennas Figure 20 - Completed Install - Internal antennas V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential - 41 -...
Page 49: I/O Descriptions
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.4 I/O Descriptions The LMU-2x30™ provides the following I/O: Digital Inputs • Input 0: Ignition Sense (Always biased low) • Input 1: Generic Digital Input (always biased low) • Input 2: Generic Digital Input (always biased high) •...
Page 50: Ignition And Inputs
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.4.1 Ignition and Inputs The LMU-2x30™ provides up to 5 external inputs and one internal. The external inputs are protected from typical vehicle transients and can be directly connected to most vehicle level logical inputs from 4 volts up to the vehicle power input level (typically 12 VDC). Their input impedance is approximately 10kΩ.
Page 52: 3-Axis Accelerometer Input
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.4.2 3-Axis Accelerometer Input The LMU-2x30™ supports an internal 3 Axis Precision Accelerometer as one of its discreet inputs. When the LMU is moved in any direction, the associated input will be in the High state.
Page 53: Status Leds
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.4.4 Status LEDs The LMU-2x30™ is equipped with two Status LEDs, one for GPS and one for COMM (wireless network status). The LEDs use the following blink patterns to indicate service: LED #1 (Comm LED - Orange) Definitions...
Page 54: Installation Verification
Inbound Address and URL should also be verified. Note that these processes are all based on issuing AT Commands to the LMU-2x30™. It is expected that installers will have access to a serial port expansion cable and a laptop or PDA capable of a terminal connection.
Page 55: Gps Verification
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.5.2 GPS Verification The next step is to verify that the GPS receiver is seeing enough satellites to obtain a valid GPS position. Again, installers have two choices on how to perform this verification. First, like the Comm Verification, there is a GPS status LED (i.e., the one closest to the SMA connector).
Page 56: Inbound Verification
(myURL.myCompany.com ), IP address (ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd) and port (<ppppp>) are correct. The second step is to verify that the LMU-2x30™ is sending data. The best way to do this is to force the LMU-2x30™ to send in an unacknowledged Event Report (i.e., its current GPS...
Page 57: Verification Via Sms
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 4.5.4 Verification via SMS The current Comm, GPS and Inbound status of a GSM LMU can be obtained via SMS provided you have access to an SMS capable phone or PDA. Using your handset, send the following SMS Message to the LMU: Within a few minutes, the LMU should return a response in the following format: APP: <App ID>...
Page 58 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide o [./L]: This field indicates if the LMU’s log is currently active. An ‘L’ indicates that the log is currently in use (i.e. one or more records have been stored) where a ‘.’ indicates the log is inactive. o [IP Address]: This is an optional field if and is only present if the LMU has established a valid data session.
Page 59 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide o <mobile ID type>: This will be the type of Mobile ID in use by the LMU. The available types are, Off, ESN, IMEI, IMSI, USER, MIN and IP ADDRESS. • INB: o <inbound IP address>: This is the current IP address in use by the LMU.
Page 60: Appendixa - Hyper Terminal Configuration
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix A A A A - - - - HyperTerminal Configuration HyperTerminal Configuration HyperTerminal Configuration HyperTerminal Configuration Click the Start button and go to Programs, Accessories and Communications. Click the Hyper Terminal icon. This should display a new connection wizard.
Page 61 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Change Connect using field to read Direct to ComX, where X is the Com port that the LMU is attached to. Click OK. Change Bits per second to read 115200. Click OK. V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary &...
Page 62 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide The wizard should now close and a cursor should appear in the main HyperTerminal window. It is a good idea to verify that communications are established with the LMU. This can be done by issuing the following AT Command: ATI0 A response similar to the following should appear: APP:LMU,001 V8.0b (Sep 26 2007 18:10:32)
Page 63 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide To reconnect HyperTerminal to the LMU select Call from the Call menu. V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential - 56 -...
Page 64: Appendixb - Windows Vista - Putty Setup
LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix B B B B - - - - Windows Vista Windows Vista Windows Vista Windows Vista - - - - Putty Setup Putty Setup Putty Setup Putty Setup Microsoft stopped including the HyperTerminal program as part of its offering with Windows Vista.
Page 65 LMU-2x20™ Hardware and Installation Guide 8. To test the connection, enter the AT Command ATI0. (Note, if you cannot see what you are typing, enter a second AT Command of ATE1 You should see a response similar to the following: V1.0.10 December 12, 2010 Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010...

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