Table Of Contents - Cal Amp LMU-4200 Hardware And Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

LMU-4200™ Hardware and Installation Guide

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NTRODUCTION

1.1

About This Manual .......................................................................................................................................1

1.2

About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-4200™ (LMU-4200™)......................................................2

1.2.1

Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................2

1.3

LMU-4200™Connectors...............................................................................................................................4

1.3.1

Power Connector ...................................................................................................................................5

1.3.2

I/O Connector ........................................................................................................................................6

1.3.3

Serial Interface Connectors....................................................................................................................7

1.3.4

Expansion Interface ...............................................................................................................................8

1.4

GPS Receiver ...............................................................................................................................................10

1.5

RF Connector...............................................................................................................................................10

1.6

Available Radio Interfaces .........................................................................................................................10

LMU .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

NSTALLING THE

2.1

Preparing for Installation ...........................................................................................................................11

2.2

Plan The Installation ...................................................................................................................................12

2.2.1

Size and Placement of LMU Unit........................................................................................................12

2.2.2

Placement of Antennas ........................................................................................................................13

2.2.3

Comm Antenna Placement Guidelines ................................................................................................13

2.2.4

GPS Antenna Placement Guidelines....................................................................................................13

2.2.5

Access to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card ........................................................................14

2.2.6

Protection from Heat............................................................................................................................14

2.2.7

Visibility of Diagnostic LEDs .............................................................................................................14

2.2.8

Cable Length........................................................................................................................................15

2.2.9

Moisture and Weather Protection ........................................................................................................15

2.2.10

Preventing Accidental or Unauthorized Modification ....................................................................15

2.3

Installing the LMU in a Vehicle .................................................................................................................16

2.3.1

Place the LMU unit in the vehicle. ......................................................................................................16

2.3.2

Connect power, ignition, and ground...................................................................................................16

2.3.3

Place the GPS antenna. ........................................................................................................................16

2.3.4

Mount the Comm. Antenna. ................................................................................................................17

2.3.5

Typical Connection Sequence..............................................................................................................18

2.4

I/O Descriptions...........................................................................................................................................20

2.4.1

Ignition and Inputs...............................................................................................................................21

2.4.2

3-Axis Accelerometer Input.................................................................................................................23

2.4.3

Outputs.................................................................................................................................................23

2.4.4

Status LEDs .........................................................................................................................................24

Verification via SMS .........................................................................................................................................25

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