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- Page 1 MP215 Modem Installation Configuration and User’s Guide Revision 1.0 Part Number: 2110036 June 1998 PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 05/11/99...
- Page 2 MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide Sierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99...
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Page 3: Important Notice
(i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Sierra Wireless modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Sierra Wireless modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. -
Page 4: Regulatory Information
Do not operate the Sierra Wireless modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the Sierra Wireless modem MUST BE TURNED OFF. The reason for this is that when operating in the CDPD or cellular circuit switched mode, the Sierra Wireless modem can transmit signals, which could interfere with various onboard equipment systems. - Page 5 MP215 Mobile Modem Open between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Consult our webpage for up-to-date product descriptions, documentation, application notes, firmware upgrades, troubleshooting tips, and press releases: PN 2110036 Revision 1.0...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
3.4. Speaker Mating Connector Suggestions Speaker Suggestions 3.5. I/O Connector 3.6. RF Antenna Connector Installing MP215 Firmware and Utility Software4-1 4.1. Installing MP215 Firmware 4.2. Installing Wireless Expert and Watcher Software Configuring the MP215 With Wireless Expert 5.1. Setup 05/11/99... - Page 7 5.3. Programming the Dial Code 5.4. CDPD provisioning NEI and Side Preference DNS Configuration Configuring the MP215 via AT Commands 6.1. Configuring the MP215 for CSC mode Programming the NAM Programming the CS-CDPD Modem Bank Dial Code 6.2. CDPD Provisioning...
- Page 8 Figure 3-2 RS-232-C Voltage Specifications Figure 3-3 Modem DB9 Pin Designation Figure 3-4 Power Connector Pin-out (cable side) Figure 3-5 Power Supply Connection Diagram Figure 3-6 MP215 Revision 3 audio jack pin configuration - looking into MP215 RJ45 05/11/99 Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide...
- Page 9 MP215 Mobile Modem PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 Tables Table 3-1 LED Indications 05/11/99 Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide...
- Page 10 MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide Sierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99...
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Page 11: Overview
MP215 remains registered with the CDPD network. In the event that data needs to be routed to or from the modem, either the network or the MP215 initiates a cellular call and the data link is re- established. -
Page 12: Mp215 Host Interface
1.4. MP215 Wireless Expert and Watcher Wireless Expert is a utility designed by Sierra Wireless that provides a simple and easy way to configure the MP215, as well as Windows95 or NT-based computers that are to be connected to it. It automatically installs definition files, creates registry files, and configures stacks. -
Page 13: Mp215 Installation
Connect the antenna using a TNC connector. 2.3. Connecting the Serial Cable The MP215 has a standard 9-pin D-type modem (DCE) pinout and can be used with readily available modem cables. The connections are detailed in Section 3.1. 2.4. Connecting the Power Supply Use the fused power harness that is provided as part of your installation kit to connect to a 12V negative ground vehicle. -
Page 14: Warranty Registration
MP215 Mobile Modem 2.5. Warranty Registration Product registration is important because it ensures that you will stay up to date on product upgrades and accessories and receive warranty service and technical support. Please be sure to register your modem by either sending in the Warranty card, using the Warranty registration feature of Watcher, or via our webpage. -
Page 15: External Interfaces
Figure 3-1 MP215 (front view) 3.1. Host interface The MP215 connects to a host through a DB9 (female) connector using the RS-232-C serial interface standard with a maximum signaling rate of 57.6 kbps. The RS-232-C specification voltages for receiver and driver are shown in Figure 3-2. -
Page 16: Power Supply Interface And On/Off Control
DB-9 connector uses the standard pin designations as shown in Figure 3.3. 3.2. Power Supply Interface and On/Off Control The power supply connector for the MP215 is a Molex Connector P/N: 39-29- 1048. The pin designation for the mating connector (Molex P/N: 39-01-2040 or 39-01-2045, pins Molex P/N: 39-00-0039) is given in Figure 3-3. -
Page 17: Figure 3-4 Power Connector Pin-Out (Cable Side)
TXD has the signal flowing out of the pin and the arrow pointing away from the pin. The MP215’s power on/off is controlled by the ignition sense line. When this line is pulled high (5V - 16 V) the modem will power on. When this line is pulled low (less than 2 volts) the modem will power off. -
Page 18: Modem Status Indicator
3.3. Modem Status Indicator The front panel of the MP215 has a single green LED indicator. The LED has several functions as outlined in Table 3-1 LED Indications. The LED is flashed when the modem’s receiver has picked up a channel in either AMPS mode or... -
Page 19: Mating Connector Suggestions
Amplifier Speaker, Model # 277-1008C to provide increased audio levels for use in noisy environments. 3.5. I/O Connector The 8-pin I/0 connector (located on the right hand side of the MP215’s front plate) is not used by the MP215. 3.6. RF Antenna Connector... - Page 20 MP215 Mobile Modem If the cable loss between the modem and antenna is greater then 2 dB, it is acceptable to use a 3 dB gain antenna as the ERP will be within the 36 dBm +2/-4 dB limit. 2dB loss results when using approximately 15 feet or RG-58 co-axial cable.
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Page 21: Installing Mp215 Firmware And Utility Software4-1
4.1. Installing MP215 Firmware To reload or install new MP215 firmware, connect your PC to the MP215’s serial port using a standard serial cable, and provide power to the MP215. Load the MP215 firmware diskette or CD-ROM in your PC and run the setup.exe program. -
Page 22: Installing Wireless Expert And Watcher Software
MP215 Mobile Modem 4.2. Installing Wireless Expert and Watcher Software To install Wireless Expert/Watcher software on your PC, load Disk 1 or the CD- ROM in your PC and run the setup.exe program. The install process is fully automated. Sierra Wireless Inc. -
Page 23: Configuring The Mp215 With Wireless Expert
5. Configuring the MP215 With Wireless Expert For Windows and NT users, basic MP215 configuration can be done via the Wireless Expert utility. (Note that Wireless Expert does not permit configuration of auto-switching operational timers, or all S-registers.) Configuration of all other parameters must be done via AT-commands and requires the use of a terminal emulation program such as Hyperterm. -
Page 24: Amps Provisioning
The Modem is configured for AMPS operation, including NAM (cellular number) and CS-CDPD Dial Code (1-800 number), from the following screen: Programming the NAM (the MP215’s cellular number) Click on ‘Setup’ beside the NAM window. The following screen will appear: Enter the phone number and home system ID, as provided by your cellular carrier, and click OK. -
Page 25: Programming The Dial Code
CS-CDPD service provider, and click OK. 5.4. CDPD provisioning NEI and Side Preference The MP215’s NEI (IP address) and Channel Side preference are configured via the following Wireless Expert screen: To provision the NEI, click on the Setup button, and the following window shown below will appear. -
Page 26: Dns Configuration
MP215 Mobile Modem DNS Configuration Wireless Expert permits you to automatically program the DNS address into the Windows Dial-up Networking configuration via the screen shown below. Simply click on the Change button and enter the IP address of your CDPD service provider’s DNS into the window that appears. -
Page 27: Configuring The Mp215 Via At Commands
AT+WPNAM=<number>,<homesysid> Programming the CS-CDPD Modem Bank Dial Code AT+WPCSDC=<number> 6.2. CDPD Provisioning To configure the MP215 for CDPD operation, the modem must first be put into CDPD mode: AT+WS181=0 Programming the NEI Note the MP215 will support only 1 NEI AT+WPEID (optional) PN 2110036 Revision 1.0... -
Page 28: Programming The Channel Side Preference
S registers. These timers have significant impact on the behavior of modem and should not be changed from default settings without consultation with your CS-CDPD service provider and Sierra Wireless. Maxidle Timer The Maxidle Timer defines the maximum call inactivity time. If a cellular call is established and no data is transferred for this interval, the call is terminated. -
Page 29: Maxcdpdscan Timer
MP215 Mobile Modem Syntax: Mode: Default: Max value: 3600 seconds (1 hour) Maxcdpdscan Timer The Maxcdpdscan Timer defines how long to allow the modem to search for CDPD channels during an AUTO mode check. If CDPD service is not found within this time interval, the driver switches back to CS CDPD mode. - Page 30 MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide Sierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99...
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Page 31: Operating The Mp215 Via Watcher
7. Operating the MP215 via Watcher The Watcher utility will permit the user to select the operational mode of the MP215. Note that unlike versions of Watcher for other Sierra Wireless modems, no further configuration of the MP215 can be performed. However Watcher also permits the user to monitor modem status, RF channel and signal strength (note signal strength is not available in CS-CDPD mode). - Page 32 MP215 Mobile Modem Where Automatic Selection is Auto Mode, Circuit Switch Network is CS-CDPD mode, and Packet Network is CDPD mode. Sierra Wireless, Inc. Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide 05/11/99...
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Page 33: Operating The Mp215 Via At Commands
8. Operating the MP215 via AT Commands The MP215 can be programmed to operate in one of its four modes, configured via Register WS181, as follows: CDPD Mode (WS181=0). This mode provides regular CDPD service CS-CDPD (WS181=1) This mode provides CS-CDPD service, i.e. CDPD protocol over a conventional AMPS call. - Page 34 MP215 Mobile Modem Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide Sierra Wireless, Inc. 05/11/99...
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Page 35: Host Interface
MP200 family and the differences in AT commands supported and responses to them are discussed here. The fact that the MP215 has both CDPD and CS-CDPD modes, coupled with the nature of running CDPD over a circuit-switched cellular connection, requires that... -
Page 36: At Command Specifics
When a SLIP session is terminated, or AT+WPREG completes, any CSC call in progress will be dropped immediately, rather than waiting for the call-idle timer to expire. The MP215 returns to the call-suspended state (if registration was successful). Note the MP215 returns to the AT-command state, regardless of whether packet-CDPD or circuit-CDPD is the current mode of operation. -
Page 37: At Commands
MP215 Mobile Modem Legend: Command WS181 Notes, Exception AT Commands Command &Cn &Dn &Fn &Fn &Fn &In &Kn &Rn &Sn &W &W &W PN 2110036 Revision 1.0 Installation, Configuration, and User’s Guide The AT command The required state of WS181 register (defines the operational mode). -
Page 38: S-Registers And +Ws Registers
Not supported. +FCLASS=0 is implicit default. New for MP215 Goes online per +WS181 +WS197 index not currently supported +WS197 index not currently supported MP215 switches modes as necessary specified by +WS181, does registration actions. When complete, or timed-out, terminates further operations. WS181 Notes, Exceptions Not supported Not supported.
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