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- Page 1 BlueTree 4000/5000 CDMA Modems User’s Guide June 2006 (Rev 1.0)
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
BlueTree Wireless Data, Inc., or any of its subsidies, affiliates, agents, licensors, or resellers. There are no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the content of this document. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Package Contents............... 6 Chapter 2: Product Description..............7 Introduction..................... 7 Modem Views....................9 Summary of Specifications................. 9 Indicators Lights (LED)..................10 Data Interface Specifications: Serial, USB, Ethernet ..........11 General Purpose Input and Outputs Specifications ..........11 Power Specifications .................. - Page 5 Low Voltage Notification .................. 36 Time Interval Event Reporting ................36 GPS-driven Event Reporting ................36 Excessive Speed Notification ................36 Engine Idling Notification ................. 36 Odometer Measurement .................. 36 Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrade..............37 Chapter 12: Hardware Installation .............38 Cellular antenna ..................... 38 GPS antenna....................
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Package Contents
4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide Chapter 1: Package Contents When the modem arrives, the package should contain the following items: Any items missing from this list, please call your local representative. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 6 of 44... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Product Description
4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide Chapter 2: Product Description Introduction BlueTree 4000/5000 series modems are rugged wireless modems built to provide simple and reliable communications over the CDMA wireless data network to applications such as Public Safety, Field Force Automation, Asset Tracking, Telemetry, Meter Reading and WAN backup. -
Page 8: Summary Of Features
(serial, Ethernet, USB), or also remotely to a predefined server (see stand-alone). Available on the 5000 series modems only. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 8 of 44... -
Page 9: Modem Views
The analog inputs allow monitoring of gradient data sources. Event Reporting 4000/5000 series modems send a report to remote server based on an event trigger. The modem has an intuitive embedded Event Reporting Protocol that automatically formats the messages reported to the remote server. -
Page 10: Indicators Lights (Led)
Registration RF module not responding Flashing Registered on network Not registered RF link Not in a call In a data call RF activity No transmit/receive from network Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 10 of 44... -
Page 11: Data Interface Specifications: Serial, Usb, Ethernet
General Purpose Input and Outputs Specifications The modem has 4 digital inputs, 3 digital outputs and 3 analog inputs for remote control and monitoring. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 11 of 44... -
Page 12: Power Specifications
Leakage IDC at 5VDC 265.96 uADC TYPE Power Specifications Power is supplied to the modem via the 4-pin connector on the rear panel. The pins are described as follows: Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 12 of 44... -
Page 13: Current Consumption
Ignition OFF: the modem is turned OFF but still has power from its POS input all circuitry is shutdowns except for Non-Volatile memory and Real Time Clock Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 13 of 44... -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Bluevue Device Manager
4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide Chapter 3: BlueVue Device Manager The 4000/5000 series modems are configured with BlueVue Device Manager (BVDM) software utility. BVDM allows users to: Provision modem on wireless network (WAN Setup) Configure operation parameters (LAN Setup and GPS) -
Page 15: Chapter 4: Wireless Wan Setup
Run BVDM, and from Tools > Settings, make sure you select the PC’s COM port to which the modem is attached (as shown in the figure below): Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 15 of 44... - Page 16 4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide BVDM will automatically detect the modem and read its configuration. After which, it will display the modem diagnostic page as follows: Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 16 of 44...
- Page 17 4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide Go to File > Activation Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 17 of 44...
- Page 18 Enter the Master Lock Code, the phone number, and the MSID, then hit Submit. Note that has to be entered, even if it’s the same as the phone number. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 18 of 44...
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Page 19: Connection Profile Setting
For PPP Protocols, make sure both PAP & CHAP are selected. Select Always On in order to set the modem to connect automatically to the network upon power up and maintain this connection. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 19 of 44... -
Page 20: Test Your Connection
WAN IP displayed, this is the IP address that has been assigned to the modem by the wireless carrier. At the same time, you should see the modem’s LNK light solid ON. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 20 of 44... -
Page 21: Chapter 5: Lan Setup
19. On the Internet Account Information box, type the username and password in the corresponding fields and then click Next The DUN connection is now set up and ready to connect to the wireless network. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 21 of 44... -
Page 22: Setting The Lan Configuration
IP address automatically; if not, set the IP address of modem to accommodate the IP address of attached terminal so as both would lie within the same subnet. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 22 of 44... -
Page 23: Ethernet
In this case, it is preferable to disable the DHCP server on the modem or set the DHCP range such that the attached host will only acquire the same IP address from the modem at all times. USB RNDIS Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 23 of 44... -
Page 24: Chapter 6: Ip Networking Features
In the case below a wireless access point is used and is connected via an Ethernet cable to the BlueTree modem. The remote applications use the wireless IP address of the modem (the WAN IP assigned by the wireless network carrier) as the destination IP address. -
Page 25: Vpn Support
AT+BGREIP (refer to the BlueTree AT Command Reference document) DHCP Settings 4000/5000 series modems have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server enabled by default. DHCP enables TCP/IP client automatic configuration. The DHCP server stores IP information and disperses it to client systems on the network. -
Page 26: Ip Registration
IP address, the modem can be set to report its WAN IP address to an IP destination of choice, over TCP or UDP. In BlueVue Device Manager, click on File then Configuration to display the Modem Configuration page. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 26 of 44... - Page 27 IP address from the wireless carrier. The reporting timer is in minutes. Minimum timer is one minute. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 27 of 44...
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Page 28: Chapter 7: Serial Ip - Packet Assembly Disassembly
IP packets received from the remote application. The flush parameters determine the encapsulation of data received from attached terminal. Flush on time out parameter is a multiple of 100 milliseconds, which is the Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 28 of 44... - Page 29 If the attached terminal is sending data on its own initiative without being queried, a destination IP address, port number, and protocol have to be set on the modem. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 29 of 44...
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Page 30: Chapter 8: Gps Settings
IP Destination box. It is also possible to report GPS data on a serial port by checking the Serial Port box. Execute and save settings by clicking on Submit. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 30 of 44... -
Page 31: Gps Configuration
AVL firmware capabilities of the modem. By default, the modem reports GGA and VTG messages. Refer to Trimble NMEA documentation for format of reported NMEA messages. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 31 of 44... - Page 32 A vehicle ID could be entered. This entry will be incorporated in the TAIP initialization string which could be configured manually. Refer to Trimble TAIP documentation for format of TAIP reported messages. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 32 of 44...
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Page 33: Gps Store & Forward
FIFO process. Refer to the table below as a guide in calculating the total storage time and size of related packets. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 33 of 44... - Page 34 GPS DOP and Active Satellites 63 Bytes Active Satellites in View 70 Bytes Recommended Minimum Specific 67 Bytes Track Made Good and Ground Speed 37 Bytes Time & Date 35 Bytes Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 34 of 44...
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Page 35: Chapter 9: Io Management
4000/5000 Modems’ User Guide Chapter 9: IO Management BlueTree offers a complete set of AT commands to query/set its general purpose and dedicated input and output pins. These commands can be sent to the modem: Locally via the serial, USB or Ethernet ports Remotely over the air Please refer to BlueTree’s AT Command Reference document for more details:... -
Page 36: Chapter 10: Event Reporting
IGN=1 (i.e. ON) for a certain duration. Odometer Measurement The modem can calculate and report the odometer value in Kilometers to destination by event reporting. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 36 of 44... -
Page 37: Chapter 11: Firmware Upgrade
The two necessary files to upgrade the firmware are abt.upd and kbt.upd. It is recommended to upgrade the abt.upd file before the kbt.upd file. For the latest firmware check the BlueTree website. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 37 of 44... -
Page 38: Chapter 12: Hardware Installation
Refer to table below. Cable type Loss per 100 feet 8216 (RG58) 31 dB 8267 (RG213) 7.6 dB LMR-400 3.9 dB LMR-500 3.15 dB LMR-600 2.5 dB LMR-1200 1.26 dB Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 38 of 44... -
Page 39: Gps Antenna
GPS antenna. The selected GPS antenna must meet the following specifications: Active antenna with 3.3 volts preamplifier Nominal 50 Ohms impedance Male SMA connector Frequency band: 1575 MHz Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 39 of 44... -
Page 40: Serial Cable
8 and 30 volts DC. The modem will turn off if the ignition sense line is less than 5 volts DC. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 40 of 44... -
Page 41: Powering Up The Modem
The vehicle’s “Accessory for position 2”, for turning ON the modem without turning on the engine The vehicle’s “Accessory for position 3”, for turning ON the modem only when the engine is turned on. Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 41 of 44... -
Page 42: Io Cable Wiring
BVDM. IO Cable Wiring The 15-foot 10-pin IO cable is available for purchase from BlueTree. On one end of the cable is the Molex plug as shown in the figure below, on the other end, the wires are stripped for easy connection to your equipment or sensors. -
Page 43: Mounting The Modem
GROUND WHITE Analog Input #2 Mounting the modem For mounting, the modem requires four #4 screws (3/16”) pan or fillister head, as well as corresponding lock washers Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2004-2006 BlueTree Wireless Data Inc. Page 43 of 44... -
Page 44: Appendix A: Warranty And Support
(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 modem.
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