Cal Amp LMU-4200 Hardware And Installation Manual - page 2
LMU-4200™ Hardware and Installation Guide
V1.0.9
November 13, 2010
Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010
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CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... ii
1
I
NTRODUCTION
.................................................................................................................................................................................................1
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
2
I
NSTALLING THE
LMU ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
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