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LMU-4230 INSTALL GUIDE CalAmp Corporation 15635 Alton Parkway, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618 Document: MBUD-0283v1.1 Phone: (888) 823-7237 Updated: March 2016 Fax: (805) 856-3857 www.calamp.com...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATORY INFORMATION ..................1 .................. 1 UMAN XPOSURE OMPLIANCE TATEMENT FCC R (IC) ..........1 ULES AND NDUSTRY ANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION RF R .................... 2 ADIATION XPOSURE TATEMENT ......................3 ANDLING RECAUTIONS LMU-4230 OVERVIEW ....................
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20 cm is normally maintained between the transmitter’s antenna and the body of the user or nearby persons. The LMU-4230 is not designed for or intended to be used in mobile applications (within 20 cm of the body of the user) and such uses are strictly prohibited.
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide Compliance Statement (Part 15.105(b)) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Class M1 – Machine Model (< 100V) When handling the LMU-4230 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.
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Watt. Battery Back-up Devices Please properly dispose of the battery in any of the CalAmp products that utilize one, do not just throw used batteries, replaced batteries, or units containing a back-up battery into the trash. Consult your local waste management facility for proper disposal instructions.
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2 LMU-4230 OVERVIEW CalAmp’s LMU-4230 product has the features, expandability, and flexibility with the intelligence to meet customers’ ever-changing needs in fleet management. The LMU-4230 supports a broad range of wireless connection options and comes equipped with either light or heavy duty vehicle interfaces. The LMU-4230’s expandability and flexibility are key to lowering the cost of delivering, supporting, and...
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To ensure proper operation in such an environment, the LMU-4230 was subjected to standard tests defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The specific tests included temperature, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC.
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.2 LMU-4230 CONNECTORS The LMU-4230 offers 5 connectors to access power, I/O, serial communications and other expansion capabilities. These connectors are: Primary Power Connector I/O Connector Serial Port Connector – Host/Aux1 ...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.2.1 POWER CONNECTOR 4230 The LMU- uses a 4 pin Molex 43045-0402 connector as its power connection. Its pin-out is as follows. Figure 2: Power Connector Signal Name Description Color Input / Output Power Power / Input...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.2.2 I/O CONNECTOR The LMU-4230 features expanded I/O capabilities via its 22-Pin Molex 43045-2202 connector. Its pin-out is as follows. Figure 3: I/O Connector Page 10 MBUD-0283v1.1...
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ADC 5 Blue & Red Input 2.2.3 SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS The LMU-4230 offers 2 serial interface connections (Host/Aux1 and Aux 2) on its front face. These are provided via 2 Molex 43650-0501 connectors using the following pin outs. MBUD-0283v1.1 Page 11...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide Note: Users should only use CalAmp-approved serial adapters with these connections (PN 133337-5 and 133564-1). Figure 4: Serial Interface Connector Signal Name Description Color Input / Output VIN_FILT Filtered LMU Power Power Supply VCC3V3 3.3V Power...
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The jPOD connector is a J1939 compliant device that reads the parameters broadcast in the J1939 bus, processes them and provides filtered vehicle data to the LMU-4230. A script is written using a special software tool and loaded into the jPOD. This script defines the specific parameters (PGNs/SPNs) to read, how to process them and how to send them to the host.
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.3 GPS RECEIVER The LMU-4230’s GPS receiver has the following specifications. Note: The CalAmp LMU-4230 requires an antenna amplifier that operates at 3VDC; 5VDC amps will not work. 50 channel GPS receiver (with SBAS, DGPS) ...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.5 IGNITION AND INPUTS The LMU-4230 provides up to 7 inputs. These 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).
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide 2.5.1 OUTPUTS The LMU and ioPOD outputs are designed to drive external relays. These outputs provide a high-current, open-collector driver that can sink up to 150 mA each. These drivers may be used to drive external relays that can then control vehicle functions such as door locks, fuel shut-off valves, sirens and lights.
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Note: When performing installation tasks requiring the operation of power, follow recommended safety procedures, including use of safety eye-wear. In addition, avoid drilling through wires, mounted fixtures or equipment. Figure 8: Sample LMU-4230 & J1939 Deutsch Y-Cable Connection Page 18 MBUD-0283v1.1...
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CalAmp | LMU-4230 Install Guide Figure 9: J1939 Deutsch Y-cable Install Diagram 1. Detach the vehicle’s existing Jbus port by removing the retaining screws (save screws for next step). 2. Using the retaining screws, attach the female connector of the J1939 Deutsch Y-cable in place of the vehicle’s Jbus port.
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3.1.1 STATUS LEDS The LMU-4230 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. Communication (Comm) LED (Orange) Definitions If the Comm LED is solid then the device has registered to the network and established a data session.
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CalAmp, or which you have received or downloaded electronically. “Application” means a compiled or executable software program created by Developer that uses some or all of the functionality of the Software.
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Application. Each Server license is limited to Server-based Applications deployed on that Server for which the license has been purchased as specified in a CalAmp License Certificate. The Software is licensed on a per Developer, and on a per User, per Application basis.
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Software as evidenced by a CalAmp License Certificate. Customer agrees that distribution of an Application to a User will in all cases be accompanied by a license agreement containing at a minimum terms and conditions...
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Customer shall pay all costs related to performing the audit in addition to remitting payment for those licenses granted in excess of those paid for as evidenced by a CalAmp License Certificate. General: This Agreement represents our entire understanding and agreement regarding the Software,...
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Related Material(s) shall be replacement of the media, Documentation or Related Material(s) by CalAmp. Each defective item, along with proof of license purchase and date, must be sent in a traceable manner to: CalAmp DataCom Inc., 1401 North Rice Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030.
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You also agree that: (1) No oral or written information or advice given by CalAmp, its dealers, distributors, agents or employees shall in any way increase the scope of this Limited Warranty and you may not rely on any such information or advice; (2) Unless a...
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