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CalAmp GUARDIAN User Manual (99 pages)

SERIAL RADIO MODEM

Brand: CalAmp | Category: Modem | Size: 2 MB

Important Notice
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Guardian Overview

8
- General Description
  8
- Operational Characteristics
  8
- Link Configurations
  9
- Physical Description
  10
  - Front Panel
    10
  - LED Panel
    10
  - User Interface Port
    11
  - Setup and COM Ports
    12
  - Power Connector
    13
  - Antenna Connector
    13
  - Chassis Dimensions
    14
- Part Numbers and Availability
  14
  - Guardian Radio
    14
  - Accessories and Options
    15
2 System Architecture and Network Planning

16
- Single Coverage Area
  16
- Network Architecture
  16
  - Point-To-Point
    16
  - Point-To-Multipoint
    17
  - Multiple Point-To-Point
    17
  - Peer-To-Peer
    17
  - Store and Forward
    17
  - Network Using a Guardian for Online Diagnostics
    18
- Understanding RF Path Requirements
  18
- Site Selection and Site Survey
  18
  - Site Selection
    18
  - Site Survey
    19
- Selecting Antenna and Lightning Arrestor Combinations
  19
  - Lightning Arrestor Overview
    19
  - Antenna Overview
    19
  - The Wrong Combination
    19
  - Good Design Practices
    21
- Selecting Antenna and Feedline
  21
  - Antenna Gain
    21
  - Omni-Directional Antenna
    22
  - Yagi Antenna
    22
  - Vertical Dipoles
    22
  - Feedline
    22
  - RF Exposure Compliance Requirements
    23
- Terrain and Signal Strength
  24
- Radio Interference
  24
3 Setup and Configuration

25
4 Unit Status

27
- Unit Identification and Status
  27
  - Long ID Number
    27
  - Short ID
    27
- Diagnostics
  27
  - Online Diagnostics
    28
  - Offline Diagnostics
    28
  - Remote Commands
    28
5 Guardian Field Programming Software

29
- Guardian Programmer Window
  29
- Introduction
  29
- Product View
  29
- Port Settings
  30
  - Primary and Secondary Port Settings Communications Modes
    31
- Port Statistics
  32
- User Configuration - Modem Mode
  33
- Link Configuration - Modem Mode
  35
  - Modem Settings
    37
  - RF Link
    38
  - COM Port
    39
- User Port Configuration - Modem Mode
  40
- User Configuration - Loader Mode
  42
- Link Configuration - Loader Mode
  44
  - Rf Link
    45
  - Loader Settings
    46
  - Loader Filter Settings
    46
- User Port Configuration - Loader Mode
  47
- Version Request
  48
- Writing and Reading Guardian Configuration Parameters
  48
- Diagnostic Ids, Alarms and Filters
  49
- Offline Link Test
  51
- Offline Diagnostics
  52
- Online Diagnostics
  54
- Packet Test
  56
- Array Test
  58
- ASCII / Hex Terminal
  60
  - ASCII Terminal
    60
  - HEX Terminal
    60
- Guardian Firmware and Configuration
  61
- End to End Test
  62
6 Guardian Specifications

64
APPENDIX A - Abbreviations and Definitions

67
APPENDIX B - Guardian and DL-3400 Interoperability

68
- Applicable Products
  68
- Application
  68
- Hardware
  68
- Programming and Setup
  69
- Set Guardian Parameters
  71
- Link Configuration
  73
- Programming
  75
- Installation
  77
APPENDIX C - Guardian and DL-3282 Modem Interface

78
- Applicable Products
  78
- Application
  78
- Hardware
  78
- Programming and Setup
  79
- DL-3282 Interface to Guardian
  84
- Programming and Operational Hints
  87
APPENDIX D - Guardian and T-96SR Interoperability

88
- Applicable Products
  88
- Application
  88
- Hardware
  88
- Programming and Setup
  89
- Link Configuration
  92
- Installation
  95
APPENDIX E - Service and Support and Warranty Statement

97
- Warranty Statement
  98

CalAmp GUARDIAN User Manual (63 pages)

SERIAL RADIO MODEM

Brand: CalAmp | Category: Modem | Size: 2 MB

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
5
1 Guardian Overview

7
- General Description
  7
- Operational Characteristics
  7
- Link Configurations
  8
- Physical Description
  9
  - Front Panel
    9
  - LED Panel
    9
  - User Interface Port
    10
  - SETUP and COM Ports
    11
  - Power Connector
    11
  - Antenna Connector
    12
  - Chassis Dimensions
    13
- Part Numbers and Availability
  13
  - Guardian Radio
    13
  - Accessories and Options
    14
- Product Warranty
  15
- RMA Request
  16
- Documentation and Downloads
  16
2 System Architecture and Network Planning

17
- Single Coverage Area
  17
- Network Architecture
  17
  - Point-To-Point
    17
  - Point-To-Multipoint
    18
  - Multiple Point-To-Point
    18
  - Peer-To-Peer
    18
  - Store and Forward
    18
  - Network Using a Guardian for Online Diagnostics
    19
  - Understanding RF Path Requirements
    19
- Site Selection and Site Survey
  19
  - Site Selection
    19
  - Site Survey
    20
- Selecting Antenna and Feedline
  20
  - Antenna Gain
    20
  - Omni Directional Antenna
    20
  - Yagi Antenna
    21
  - Vertical Dipoles
    21
  - Feedline
    21
  - RF Exposure Compliance Requirements
    22
- Terrain and Signal Strength
  22
- Radio Interference
  23
3 Setup and Configuration

24
4 Unit Status

26
- Unit Identification and Status
  26
- Diagnostics
  26
  - Online Diagnostics
    26
  - Offline Diagnostics
    27
  - Remote Commands
    27
5 Guardian Field Programming Software

28
- Introduction
  28
  - COM Port Settings
    29
  - Port Settings
    29
  - Port Statistics
    31
  - User Configuration
    32
  - Link Configuration
    34
    
    Modem Settings
    35
    
    Com Port
    38
  - Version Request
    39
  - Writing/Reading Guardian Configuration Parameters
    39
  - Diagnostic Ids, Alarms and Filters
    40
  - Offline Link Test
    41
  - Offline Diagnostics
    43
  - Online Diagnostics
    46
  - Packet Test
    49
  - Array Test
    51
  - ASCII / HEX Terminal
    53
  - Program Firmware
    54
  - End to End Test
    55
6 Guardian Specifications

58
7 Product Warranty

62

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CalAmp GUARDIAN User Manual (99 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Guardian Overview

2 System Architecture and Network Planning

3 Setup and Configuration

4 Unit Status

5 Guardian Field Programming Software

6 Guardian Specifications

APPENDIX A - Abbreviations and Definitions

APPENDIX B - Guardian and DL-3400 Interoperability

APPENDIX C - Guardian and DL-3282 Modem Interface

APPENDIX D - Guardian and T-96SR Interoperability

APPENDIX E - Service and Support and Warranty Statement