1 Introduction
Welcome to the TTU-4530
™ Hardware and Installation Guide. This manual is intended to give you information
on the basic setup and installation of the CalAmp TTU-4530
™ product(s) including hardware descriptions,
environmental specifications, wireless network overviews and device installation.
1.1 About This Manual
The TTU-4530
™ is one of the most flexible economy mobile tracking hardware products available. In
order to accurately describe the functionality of these units we have broken this manual into the
following sections:
System Overview
– A basic description of a CalAmp TTU-4530™ based tracking system. This
includes a description of roles and responsibilities of each of the CalAmp components as well as a
brief overview of the wireless data technologies used by the TTU-4530
™.
Hardware Overview
– Describes the physical characteristics and interfaces of the TTU-4530™.
Installation and Verification
– Provides guidance for the installation of the TTU-4530™ in a
vehicle and instructions on how to verify the installation is performing adequately.
1.2 About The Reader
In order to limit the size and scope of this manual, the following assumptions have been made about
the reader.
You are familiar with GPS concepts and terminology
You have some experience with installing equipment in vehicles
You are familiar with the use of AT Commands
You are familiar with the use of terminal programs such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY
1.3 About CalAmp
CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless communications products that enable anytime/anywhere
access to critical information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive capabilities ranging
from product design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high
quality solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is the leading supplier of
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) outdoor customer premise equipment to the U.S. satellite television
market. The Company also provides wireless data communication solutions for the telemetry and
asset tracking markets, private wireless networks, public safety communications and critical