MT4100X-UG001
MT 4100
User Guide
Version 1.3
April 9, 2015
Page 1: ...MT4100X UG001 MT 4100 User Guide Version 1 3 April 9 2015...
Page 2: ...ice marks collectively the Trademarks used in this user manual are the property of Novatel Wireless or their respective owners Nothing contained in this user manual should be construed as granting by...
Page 3: ...ation 21 Precautions and Guidelines 21 Mounting Locations 22 Mounting Methods 23 Device Orientation 24 Mounting and Installing the Device 25 Network Test Procedure 26 Test Preparation 27 Verifying Com...
Page 4: ...able Wiring Guides 40 22 Pin I O Connector Parameters 41 Compliance and Regulatory 43 General Disclaimer 44 Warranty Information 45 Regulatory Compliance 48 Battery Information and Safety Requirements...
Page 5: ...Introduction Description Technical Specifications 1 1...
Page 6: ...nal backup battery MT 4100 includes optional routing and optimization with Garmin Fleet Management Interface FMI a key part of today s most useful versatile and cost efficient fleet management solutio...
Page 7: ...to 45 C Operating Voltage 9 32 VDC operational for 12 V 24 V systems Radio Technology Downlink Uplink CDMA 153 Kbps GPRS 80 Kbps 40 Kbps EDGE 237 Kbps 118 Kbps WCDMA Release 99 384 Kbps 384 Kbps HSDPA...
Page 8: ...S 232 RX TX CTS RTS RX TX on 2nd I O Connector 22 pin Molex 3 digital outputs 2 analog inputs 0 16 V 0 32 V 5 digital inputs 1 wire interface Driver ID Ignition Sense Garmin FMI Optional Version 2 6 w...
Page 9: ...nces MT4100R AT144 MT 4100 R AT Command Reference MT4100U AT144 MT 4100 U AT Command Reference ENF0000AN003 Accelerometer Guide Application Note ENF0000AN009 Low Power Sleep Mode Application Note ENF0...
Page 10: ...Features and Functions GPS Power LEDs 22 Pin I O Connector Battery Disconnect Switch Low Power Sleep Mode Accelerometer 1 Wire Interface Device Check In Garmin Fleet Management Interface GFMI 2 6...
Page 11: ...fix Hot Start 130 dBm with 20 m accuracy 3 sec Time to first fix Reacquisition 130 dBm with 20 m accuracy 3 sec Acquisition Sensitivity with 50 m accuracy 140 dBm Tracking sensitivity with 50 m accura...
Page 12: ...MHz 63 mA 14 2 V GPS on Idle GPS on 54 mA 14 2 V Registered Idle GPS off 33 mA 14 2 V Registered Low Power Sleep Mode 1 3 mA 14 2 V GPS off Bench Testing Programming WARNING After performing a firmwar...
Page 13: ...ou can configure this LED to display registration GPS fix status or other user functions By default this LED indicates GPS fix status The LED remains off when it receives invalid GPS data The LED rema...
Page 14: ...GPI1 10 RS 232 CTS1 RS 232 CTS1 Out Note Output only Input voltages should not be applied 11 Ignition Sense Vehicle Ignition Sense 12 RS 232 TX2 RS 232 TX2 In Note 25 VDC to 25 VDC 13 RS 232 RX2 RS 23...
Page 15: ...optional backup battery for programming or operating the MT 4100 WARNING If the Battery Disconnection Switch remains in the ON position with no external power applied for an extended period of time th...
Page 16: ...ors system inputs based on the configuration assigned and will exit LPS mode when needed The current draw during LPS is 1 5 mA 12 V You can configure the MT 4100 to exit Low Power Sleep Mode when l Ig...
Page 17: ...acceleration o Harsh braking l Configurable thresholds o Range settings o Mode Normal Sleep Wakeup o Wakeup pause 20 to 2560 msec o Sample Rate 0 to 25 per second o Filter Coefficient and Filter Band...
Page 18: ...s l An iButton receiver to allow for Driver ID iButton and receiver not included l Up to two 1 Wire Temperature Sensors For more information see the Novatel Wireless document 1 Wire Application Note E...
Page 19: ...A check in is similar to a wake up message The server then configures the device using AT commands after establishing a UDP connection This feature has AT CHKIN command available and requires Novatel...
Page 20: ...s Network back end to allow the Garmin Portable Navigation Device PND to communicate with a server Garmin has defined and published the GFMI Control Specification The GFMI defines the message protocol...
Page 21: ...Installation SIM Installation Device Installation 3 17...
Page 22: ...a SIM card from your network service provider The operator must provision the SIM card for data Without the SIM installed the MT 4100 modem cannot communicate with the network NOTE To prevent damagin...
Page 23: ...rved foot of the Metal Lever into the gap between the lid and the body next to the retainer snaps on both sides of the device 3 Gently apply pressure upwards on the lever until the lid unsnaps 4 Caref...
Page 24: ...ace the MT 4100 cover onto the base so that the LED symbols on the cover align with the LED placement inside the device CAUTION Take care not to disconnect the battery connector on devices with a back...
Page 25: ...t all components properly or attach to the vehicle in a way that does not interfere with the normal operation of the vehicle l Never mount the MT 4100 in the engine compartment directly on top of the...
Page 26: ...be facing up or out with an unobstructed view of the sky See instructions on the device label Select the best location for mounting the device within the vehicle such as one of the following locations...
Page 27: ...The following image shows the device inserted into the bracket The bracket can be installed using two 6 screws preferred method or with double sided tape CAUTION If double sided tape is used or anoth...
Page 28: ...19 wide 4 75 mm Device Orientation The MT 4100 has an accelerometer auto calibration procedure that orients the device to the vehicle s direction of travel NOTE For the accelerometer to operate proper...
Page 29: ...e steps do not apply excessive force to the retention legs or snap feature prior to inserting the device as this may deform the mounting bracket To mount and install the device 1 In the chosen locatio...
Page 30: ...tion Verifying Communications with the Computer Configuring the Modem to Access the GPRS Network Checking the Device Connection to the Cellular Network Configuring the Modem to Talk to the Test Server...
Page 31: ...remote server before it can talk to the modem l IP addresses are dynamically assigned and can change l Some IP addresses are NAT and are non routable Use the following configuration commands and sett...
Page 32: ...the device AT Command Command Action AT The modem should respond with OK ATE1 Use ATE1 if the modem doesn t respond to AT ATI The modem should respond with Novatel Wireless Inc AT F Reset the modem t...
Page 33: ...e ISP CINGULARGPRS COM Password If necessary Password CINGULAR1 To configure the modem to access the GPRS network 4 Program the GPRS registration information into the device using the following comman...
Page 34: ...T CREG CREG 0 1 CREG 0 5 Verify GSM status l GSM registered to home network l GSM registered roaming AT CGREG CGREG 0 1 CGREG 0 5 Verify GPRS status l GPRS registered to home network l GPRS registered...
Page 35: ...address http apitest nvtl com UDPAPP l Remote Server IP port 1721 To configure the modem to talk to the Novatel Wireless Test Server 4 Program the device to communicate with the Novatel Wireless Test...
Page 36: ...e please visit the Java website at http www java com en download manual jsp 1 Start a web browser and navigate to the following URL http apitest nvtl com udpapp The API Applet HTML page opens 2 In Por...
Page 37: ...p message in the window NOTE Clicking the Clear button erases the contents from the ASCII Data window 6 Enter the following command in the Command Data text box ATI 7 Click Submit 8 Verify that you se...
Page 38: ...Accessories Metal Lever Mounting Bracket Cables 5 34...
Page 39: ...Metal Lever Use the Metal Lever to open the device For more information see the SIM Installation section MT 4100 User Guide 35...
Page 40: ...MT 4100 User Guide 36 Mounting Bracket Use the Mounting Bracket to securely mount the device For more information see the Device Installation section...
Page 41: ...ct before you connect to any auxiliary I O device otherwise your target I O device could be damaged The cable accessories for the MT 4100 are CAB2448 01 and CAB2200 02 Both cables interface to the MT...
Page 42: ...MT 4100 User Guide 38 Power Cable The power cable for the MT 4100 CAB2448 01 includes a fuse and ignition sense...
Page 43: ...4100 uses the Integration and Development Cable CAB2200 02 to program and test the device It contains two RS232 9 pin interfaces P2 and P4 an I O connector two power cables two ground cables and an ig...
Page 44: ...erial to P4 DB9 Wiring Guide Connector DB9 Wire Color 6 7 Ground 5 Ground Yellow 13 RX2DOUT 2 RXD2 Brown 12 TX2DIN 3 TXD2 Red Pin to I O Header Wiring Guide Connector I O Header Function 3 1 1 Wire I...
Page 45: ...eak Pull Up R RWPU 1000 1675 1 Wire Output Low 4 mA load VOL 0 4 Vdc 4 ADC In 2 Measurement range 10 bit 0 to 1023 VREF Tolerance 6 VREF Load Reg 2 LSB VIN 0 0 32 0 Vdc Absolute Max Input VMAX 36 0 Vd...
Page 46: ...V Sink Resistance RDSON 250 500 m Output state during system reset 3 0 4 2 V Absolute Max Voltage without damage VMAX 36 Vdc 16 Digital Output 3 High Output no load VOHNL 4 2 V High Output ISOURCE 10...
Page 47: ...Compliance and Regulatory General Disclaimer Warranty Information Regulatory Compliance Battery Information and Safety Requirements 6 43...
Page 48: ...tation with respect to the merchantability suitability functionality accuracy or completeness of any such New Materials The user of such New Materials assumes all risk known or unknown of such use Nov...
Page 49: ...This limited warranty is for the benefit of the original purchaser and is not transferable During the warranty period Novatel Wireless at its expense and in its sole discretion will repair the product...
Page 50: ...flood or similar causes The purchaser or its customers as applicable shall be solely responsible for the proper configuration testing and verification of the Novatel Wireless product prior to deployme...
Page 51: ...vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction This limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas United States of America without regard to conflict of laws principles This limited war...
Page 52: ...quency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general po...
Page 53: ...reil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris les interf rences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable de l appareil ROHS COMPLIANCE This device has been designed to comply with the Europea...
Page 54: ...static discharge l Do not use or store the battery with other batteries or where it could touch metal l Do not put the battery into a microwave oven l Do not allow the battery to be crushed l Keep the...
Page 55: ...explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type l Do not touch a leaking battery or materials that may have leaked from a battery Do not allow it to touch your skin or clothes If touched immedia...
