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Enfora Mini-MT GSM2228UG001 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide: GSM2228UG001 Enfora Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02...
  • Page 2 All specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Enfora, Inc. Enfora, Inc. will not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred related to the use of information contained in this document.
  • Page 3 The modem was tested and certified to meet FCC Parts 15 in a stand-alone configuration, which demonstrated that the GSM2000 Mini-MT complies with Part 15 emission limits. FCC Part 22 & Part 24 is covered by the Enfora Enabler-IIG "modular approval" process for a transmitter. This approach, described by FCC...
  • Page 4 Enfora shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages, injury to any person or property, anticipated or lost profits, loss of time, or other losses incurred by Customer or any third party in connection with the installation of the Products or Customer's failure to comply with the information and instructions contained herein.

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the product that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of product purchase, the product hardware, when used in conjunction with any associated software (including any firmware and applications such as the modem manager) supplied by Enfora, will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal operation.
  • Page 6 (i) discovered by purchaser during the warranty period but purchaser does not notify or request an RMA number from Enfora, as required above, until after the end of the warranty period, (ii) caused by any accident, misuse, abuse,...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..............2 GETTING STARTED ..................3 OVERVIEW OF THE ENFORA MINI-MT ............4 LED I ..................6 NDICATORS ....................7 WITCHES 4.2.1 Push To Call (PTC) .................7 4.2.2 Set Geo-Fence ................7 4.2.3 User-Defined button ................7 4.2.4 Volume Buttons ................7 ..................8...
  • Page 8 8.5.1 Reset the modem to factory defaults ..........31 8.5.2 Connecting the Mini-MT to the Enfora Test Server .......31 8.5.3 Configure the Modem to Access the GPRS network.....32 8.5.4 Verify Registration Status ..............33 8.5.5 Verify GPRS Activation..............33 8.5.6 Configure the modem to access the Enfora Server.......34 8.5.7...
  • Page 9 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Mini-MT Features.................4 Figure 2 – Mini-MT Front View................4 Figure 3 – Mini-MT Side View ................5 Figure 4 – SIM Door and SIM Lock..............14 Figure 5 – Open SIM Door..................14...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Revision 1.02 1 Introduction This document provides a brief introduction to the Enfora® Mini-MT personal asset tracking device. This guide will provide basic instructions for configuring a Mini-MT for evaluation purposes. Advanced features are described in detail in the following reference documents: •...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 2 Product Specifications System Requirements Application Interface • Interface: Host Protocols: AT Commands, UDP/API, L x W x H: 100.33 x 58.92 x 25.4 mm CMUX Housing: Polycarbonate • Internal Protocols: PPP, UDP/API, Weight: 136 g UDP/PAD, CMUX, TCP/PAD TX Power: •...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Operating Systems: Windows 2000, or XP o USB port The USB drivers for the Mini-MT are available on the Enfora website at www.enfora.com. The customer will need to acquire a user id and password from their distributor in order to download the USB drivers.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Enfora Mini-Mt

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4 Overview of the Enfora Mini-MT Geo-Fence User-Defined Speaker Volume Up Volume Down LED’s Microphone (Push To Call) Figure 1 – Mini-MT Features Figure 2 – Mini-MT Front View GSM2228UG001 Page 4...

  • Page 14: Figure 3 - Mini-Mt Side View

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Headset Jack Connector Figure 3 – Mini-MT Side View GSM2228UG001 Page 5...

  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.1 LED Indicators There are four LED’s used to provide status to the user. See Figure 2 for LED information. The LED functions are defined in the table below. Power Mode CALL Yellow Yellow Yellow Hibernate Low Battery, less than 20%...

  • Page 16: Switches

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.2 Switches 4.2.1 Push To Call (PTC) The Push To Call (PTC) switch allows the user to place a call to a number that has been programmed. To meet GSM specification, pressing the PTC button with no SIM installed will cause the unit to initiate a “411”...

  • Page 17: Interconnections

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.3 Interconnections 4.3.1 USB Connection The USB connector (see Figure 3) is used for charging the battery and for data communication. The unit will charge from a laptop computer, AC to USB power adapter, or vehicle power to USB adapter. (See Figure 3) Data communications with the Mini-MT is also performed through the USB connector.

  • Page 18: Speaker

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.3.3 Speaker An integrated speaker allows the user to make a phone call to the pre-configured dispatch number when in hands-free mode. The user can adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the volume up (‘+’) or down (‘-’) buttons. WARNING The Mini-MT is intended for use in speaker mode or headset mode only.

  • Page 19: Sim

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.3.5 SIM A SIM cardholder 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 your Mini- MT device. 4.3.6 Battery A 1340mA/H Li-Ion battery is supplied with the Mini-MT that will allow operation without USB power.

  • Page 20: Battery Removal / Insertion / Charging

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 5 Battery Removal / Insertion / Charging The Mini-MT is supplied with a 1340mA/H 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 21 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 For charging the Mini-MT battery in a vehicle an optional USB to vehicle accessory power adapter is available (PSA-9000-0002). NOTE: Many vehicles do not provide power to the accessory jack when the vehicle ignition is off. An alternate method for charging using AC power may be performed with the AC power to USB power adapter (PSA-9000- 0101).

  • Page 22: Sim Card Insertion / Removal

    Always take care to protect the SIM. Mini-MT’s GSM/GPRS related functionality will not operate without the SIM installed. Enfora is not liable for damages to the Mini-MT when inserting a SIM card inside the device.

  • Page 23: Figure 4 - Sim Door And Sim Lock

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 SIM Holder Figure 4 – SIM Door and SIM Lock Open SIM Door Figure 5 – Open SIM Door GSM2228UG001 Page 14...

  • Page 24: Mini-Mt Configuration

    MT through the USB cable. The drivers for the Mini-MT support Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems. While Enfora uses HyperTerminal to configure the Mini-MT, the user can use another terminal program. The Mini-MT drivers must be installed on your computer before proceeding. Refer to Section 8: PC Software Installation of this document for driver installation.

  • Page 25: Set Geo-Fence

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 7.3 Set Geo-Fence There are two user-definable buttons on the Mini-MT. The first button is factory-defined to set a geo-fence. 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.

  • Page 26: Dialing The Emergency Call Number

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 7.6 Dialing the Emergency Call Number The Mini-MT will allow emergency communications without a SIM card installed. Follow these steps to initiate an emergency call: 1. Depress the user-defined button. 2. Hold the user-defined button (>). 3.

  • Page 27: Pc Software Installation

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8 PC Software Installation Please contact your local distributor for the USB drivers, or obtain them from the Enfora support website at http://www.enfora.com. You will need a login id and password to access the drivers.

  • Page 28: Mini-Mt Usb Composite Device - Driver

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.1 Mini-MT USB Composite Device – Driver NOTE: Make sure you run the PreInstaller.exe file before connecting the Mini-MT to your computer. 1. Plug the Mini-MT into your USB port. 2. You will see the following screen: 3.
  • Page 29 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 6. Click on the radio button next to, “Install the software automatically (Recommended).” 7. Click Next. You will see the following screen: GSM2228UG001 Page 20...
  • Page 30 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8. The Operating System will detect the drivers for the Mini-MT. 9. You may see the following screen; if you do, follow Step 10, otherwise proceed to Step 11. 10. Click the Continue Anyway button. 11.
  • Page 31 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 13. Browse to the correct location of the drivers, and click OK. 14. When the drivers have completed installing, you will see the following screen: 15. Click on Finish. GSM2228UG001 Page 22...

  • Page 32: Mini-Mt Usb To Uart Device - Driver Installation

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.2 Mini-MT USB to UART Device – Driver Installation The installation process for the USB to UART Device should automatically start. The following steps will help guide through the driver installation. 1. You will see the following screen: 2.
  • Page 33 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. Click on the radio button next to, “Install the software automatically (Recommended).” 5. Click Next. You may see the following screen; if you do, follow Step 6, otherwise proceed to Step 7. 6. Click the Continue Anyway button. NOTE: You may be prompted to search for a specific driver file.
  • Page 34 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 7. Click OK. 8. When the drivers have completed installing, you will see the following screen: 9. Click on Finish to complete the installation. GSM2228UG001 Page 25...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Pc And Verifying Communications

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.3 Configuring the PC and Verifying Communications. NOTE: The following examples use Windows 2000 and HyperTerminal. Any Terminal program should work, using the parameters in Steps 7.3.1 and 7.3.2. 8.3.1 Default Serial Parameters Baud Rate: 115200 baud rate Data Bits: Stop Bits:...
  • Page 36 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 2. Select the Device Manager button. Expand the Ports section by selecting the ‘+’ sign beside “Ports (COM & LPT). Your window should look similar to the following: 3. Plug the Mini-MT into your USB port. The window should change to show Mini- MT USB to UART Device.

  • Page 37: Start Hyperterminal

    Follow these steps: 1. Click Start>Programs>Accessories>Communications>HyperTerminal You should see the following screen. 2. Enter a name for the connection. In this example, the name is Enfora MiniMT. 3. Click OK. The next window that will appear is the Connect To window.
  • Page 38 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. 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. 5. Click OK. The next window is the Port Settings window. 6.
  • Page 39 9. Type the command ATI in the main window and press the Enter key. You should see the following screen with the response from the Mini-MT: The response “Enfora, Inc.” indicates that you are successfully communicating with the Enfora Mini-MT.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Configure The Modem To Access The Gprs Network

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.5.3 Configure the Modem to Access the GPRS network. De-register the Mini-MT from the network using the following command: AT+CFUN=0 <CR> Set the modem with the proper APN (Access Point Name) using the following command: AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”APN”<CR>...

  • Page 42: Verify Registration Status

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.5.4 Verify Registration Status Verify GSM status by sending the following command: AT+CREG?<CR> If everything is working, you should receive one of two responses: +CREG: 0,1 (GSM registered to home network) +CREG: 0,5 (GSM registered roaming.) Verify GPRS status by sending the following command: AT%CGREG?<CR>...

  • Page 43: Configure The Modem To Access The Enfora Server

    $CGEER: user authentication failed (username and/or password is incorrect.) 8.5.6 Configure the modem to access the Enfora Server. To configure the modem for server interoperability, several things have to be addressed: • Most GPRS configurations are Mobile Originate only. The mobile modem must initiate a conversation with a remote server before the remote server can talk to the modem.
  • Page 44 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Configure the modem to talk with a specific server with the following command: AT$FRIEND=1,1,”apitest.enfora.com” Set the port number with the following command: AT$UDPAPI=,1721 Enable periodic messages (wakeup) to be sent to the server every 60 seconds with the...

  • Page 45: Verifying Server Connectivity

    For the following tests, Java Runtime must be installed on the computer. (To install Java Runtime, please visit the Java website here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp) 1. Start Internet Explorer and enter the following URL: “http://apitest.enfora.com/udpapp/” 2. Enter the name used in the Modem ID (MDMID) command in the box. 3. Select Connect. GSM2228UG001...
  • Page 46 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. Select the tab with the modem name (MMT_Test). Within approximately 60 seconds wakeup messages should be seen in the window. NOTE: Selecting the Clear button will erase the contents of the “(ASCII Data):” window. 5.
  • Page 47 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 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. GSM2228UG001 Page 38...

  • Page 48: Gps Operation And Verification

    The Mini-MT GPS status may be obtained locally through the USB connection or through the GPRS connection to a server. The following steps allow the user to determine GPS operation through a terminal program and also through the Enfora Demonstration web server.

  • Page 49: Gps Operation From Enfora Demo Server

    GPS reading. There are three valid character for this field and are described below: • A = OK • V = Warning • 9 = Enfora Specific response that GPS solution is not valid and the last known GPS location is being substituted. GSM2228UG001 Page 40...

  • Page 50: Safety Information For Wireless Devices

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 10 Safety Information for Wireless Devices 10.1 RF Exposure WARNING Please read this information before using your wireless device. Your Mini-MT is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emissions limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 51: Scientific Evidence On Rf Exposure

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 10.2 Scientific evidence on RF exposure The following information, in large part, is excerpted from, or based on, information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its website under the heading, “Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html).
  • Page 52 Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000.

  • Page 53: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Contact Enfora Technical Support for assistance. Changes or modifications without the express consent of the manufacturer may void any applicable warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 54: Product Safety Instructions

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 12 Product Safety Instructions Please follow all safety instruction outlined below. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Always obey all applicable regulations in any area where the Mini-MT may be used. Turn your Mini-MT off by removing the battery in areas where its use is prohibited or where it may cause interference or danger to anyone.

  • Page 55: Revision History

    Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Revision History Date Author Description 08/20/07 1.00 S. Ollmann Initial Release 12/07/07 1.01 D. O’Neil Removed reference to GPS degradation when the device is connected to a PC via USB. Changed driver download instructions 3/21/08 1.02 D.

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