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AirLink MP895

User Guide

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Page 3: ...aft the Sierra Wireless AirLink MP MUST BE POWERED OFF When operating the Sierra Wireless AirLink MP can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems Note Some airlines may permi...

Page 4: ...ademarks of Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless the Sierra Wireless logo the red wave design and the red tipped antenna are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Cor...

Page 5: ...Preface Rev 1 0 Apr 10 5 Revision number Release date Changes 1 x 2010 Created MP895 documentation with new template...

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Page 7: ...Connection methods 11 USB 11 Virtual serial port 11 Networking 12 IPSec 12 GRE 13 Applications 13 Events Reporting 13 GPS 13 Software 14 Documentation 14 Getting Started 15 Plan your MP modem installa...

Page 8: ...vating your MP on your cellular provider network 19 Configure your account 19 Hardware and Software Installation 21 Installation overview 21 MP modem housing 21 Connector panel 22 GPS and I O options...

Page 9: ...options 29 Ground the power harness 30 Power connections 30 Correct wire splicing 30 Crimp terminals 30 Office installation 30 Step 4 Connect the MP modem to computer cable 30 Serial connector DB9 pi...

Page 10: ...pport and Warranty 49 Technical support 49 Warranty 49 Technical Specifications 51 Regulatory radio frequency and electrical specifications 51 Environmental specifications 52 Weight and dimensions 53...

Page 11: ...Contents Rev 1 0 Apr 10 5 FCC Caution 58 Antenna Considerations 58 RF Exposure 59 EU 59 WEEE Notice 59...

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Page 13: ...can also be remotely monitored The MP modem has a rugged design that allows it to withstand the vibration shock humidity and extremes of temperature experienced in the normal operation of police emer...

Page 14: ...in service and the type of service obtained in any area is determined by several factors Network proximity and HSPA availability To obtain service you must be within the coverage area of a network ope...

Page 15: ...or Sierra Wireless AirLink products powered by ALEOS ACEmanager ACEview Setup Wizard Modem Doctor These modem utilities are free of charge to those who own Sierra Wireless AirLink modems You can downl...

Page 16: ...ot immediately ACEmanager enables remote configuration and parameter settings to be changed or reset instantly over the air change a device s port configuration IP address settings GPS settings and mu...

Page 17: ...The MP is equipped with a USB port which increases the methods by which you can send and receive data from a connected computer The USB port can be set to work as either a virtual Ethernet port or a...

Page 18: ...ed encryption algorithms are used Access Control Access Control implies a security service that prevents unauthorized use of a Security Gateway a network behind a gateway or bandwidth on that network...

Page 19: ...atellite is equipped with an atomic clock and constantly broadcasts the time according to its own clock along with administrative information including the orbital elements of its motion as determined...

Page 20: ...ok computer and other input output I O devices Install the software Interpret the LEDs on the MP modem and the indicators in the AceView software Configure the MP modem to report GPS and or I O data f...

Page 21: ...computer if using cables Install the software AceView and MP modem drivers Configure your account Configure networking options if you are using the router functionality Configure the wireless access...

Page 22: ...the highest data rate using a serial connection is 115 2 kbps Required equipment Package contents Each MP modem box contains The MP modem A mounting template Mounting screws and washers An installatio...

Page 23: ...olarity male SMA connector GPS antenna and cable optional This is necessary if you use the built in GPS module Power supply This is usually the vehicle s battery Appropriate electrical grounding If a...

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Page 25: ...odem Note Do not connect the cables to the computer until you have installed the software The MP modem has a SIM card slot next to the lights on the indicator panel The slot is protected by a removabl...

Page 26: ...until it clicks into place in the slot 8 Close the rubber cover again by fitting in the left edge and then pressing in to seal the cover Note For additional options regarding configuration and monitor...

Page 27: ...ehicle typically the trunk and connected to a laptop computer mounted on the dashboard as shown in the following illustration or in an office Note The MP modem is designed for negative ground vehicles...

Page 28: ...e software on page 31 Overview of installation steps Note Electrical installa tions are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring proce du...

Page 29: ...d environmental conditions beyond the ranges listed in the environmental specifications Avoid excessive heat from the engine compartment heaters or the exhaust system and extreme cold from direct cont...

Page 30: ...a good quality ground for each piece of electrical equipment In most cases ground the MP modem by connecting the black ground wire of the power harness to either the vehicle chassis or to the negativ...

Page 31: ...combination antenna with cables to both the Main RF and GPS antenna connectors on the MP modem If you already have an MP modem combination GPS antenna you can re use it with your new MP modem This an...

Page 32: ...er a PCB omni antenna with a gain of no more than 2 dBi or a dipole antenna with a gain of no more than 5dBi No other antennas are approved for use with this device Antenna locations When selecting lo...

Page 33: ...tenna must be installed by a professional and there must be a separation of at least 20 cm between the AP antenna and the main RF antenna Step 3 Install the power harness In a typical installation the...

Page 34: ...only applies to installing an MP modem in a vehicle If you are installing the MP modem in an office building use the AC DC adapter Note Do not install an on off switch on the main red battery line or...

Page 35: ...is switched to Accessory mode In this configuration the MP modem is on whenever other vehicle electrical devices can be switched on such as when the radio and windshield fan can run or Note If you cho...

Page 36: ...grity of the wire that is cut and let moisture into the cable An appropriate method of splicing is to strip a small portion of the insulation solder the wires together then heat shrink the connection...

Page 37: ...connector right Note that the two figures pinouts are mirror images of each other since they plug together The serial connector uses these voltage specifications Figure 4 8 Voltage specifications for...

Page 38: ...ems AT Command Reference manual document 2130810 NMEA is a reporting protocol only while TAIP provides the ability to send commands to the module to query for information and configure reports When th...

Page 39: ...you are planning to use these devices you need to create a custom I O cable This section describes how to connect and configure these I O devices to work with the MP modem Connecting these devices re...

Page 40: ...l input devices are those that have only two states and send a signal to the MP modem in one of those states An example of a digital input device might be a gun rack alarm that sends a signal to the M...

Page 41: ...he MP modem to send data to a network server digital input data can be remotely monitored Example panic button connections An I O cable for a panic button requires a wire to one of the digital input o...

Page 42: ...the vehicle s speed An analog input can be connected to four of the pins on the DB15HD connector Pins 7 8 14 and 15 Typically an analog input device should be connected between Ground pin 10 and the i...

Page 43: ...sword as 12345 By default ethernet uses public mode and all other interfaces are in private mode using different subnets to differentiate the connection types The default private for Ethernet is also...

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Page 45: ...se ways Engine on The MP modem is powered only when the ignition is on The MP modem is only on when the engine is on or Accessory on The MP modem is powered when the ignition is switched to Accessorie...

Page 46: ...or of the LEDs during normal MP modem operation Power indicator GPS indicato Transmit Receive Table 5 1 LED operation LED Behavior Indicates Power Off MP modem is not powered On solid MP modem has est...

Page 47: ...tware AceView is the program used to manage and monitor the MP modem For information about installing AceView see the AceView User Guide AceView allows you to Note Depending on the operating mode it m...

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Page 49: ...uch as HyperTerminal PuTTY or many others ACEmanager To get a more expanded view of the other ACEmanager features refer to the ACEmanager Guide A full listing of all the configuration commands for you...

Page 50: ...olutions The name and icon are only for your own reference so you can find the connection at a later date Tip If you want to have a connection saved for both local and remote it is recommended the con...

Page 51: ...l Hardware Figure 6 3 Port Settings Tip If you have configured the MP for settings different than the defaults for Bits per Second Data Bits Parity and or Stop Bits you will need to use your changed s...

Page 52: ...AirLink MP User Guide 46 2130795 f Select OK 3 Connected Connecting on USB net will prompt for password Figure 6 4 HyperTerminal TCP IP connected 192 168 14 31...

Page 53: ...and again AT Command When using a terminal application you will need to manually type in each command For most commands when you are entering them using a terminal connection you will need to preface...

Page 54: ...ter a command which is recognized by the MP it will respond with OK If the command is not recog nized the response will be ERROR Those commands applicable only to certain model numbers of the MP will...

Page 55: ...esponsibility of Sierra Wireless Inc under this warranty is limited to either repair or at the option of Sierra Wireless Inc replacement of the MP modem There are no expressed or implied warranties in...

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Page 57: ...larity protection Compliant Current draw Idle Ignition sense off 2 mAa Receive 235 mA Max transmit 1 0 Amp peak at 32 dBm GSM 850 Max transmit 400 mA average GSM GPRS EDGE Max transmit 500 mA average...

Page 58: ...to 185 F Humidity 95 RH non condensing MIL 810F Section 507 4 Drop MIL 810F Section 516 5 D Shock MIL 810F Method 516 5 Annex C Fragility Vibration MIL 810F Method 514 5 Cat 5 Section 2 2 2 Procedure...

Page 59: ...ns Host interfaces Weight 0 9 kg 2 lbs Height 49 mm 1 93 in Width 138 mm 5 43 in Length 176 mm 6 93 in Case material Metal Case surface Scratch resistant powder coat paint Serial One DB9 female USB On...

Page 60: ...imits Velocity 515 m sec Absolute maximum voltage 0 3 VDC to 36 VDC Digital I O count Total 4 two dedicated inputs two configurable input outputs Digital outputs Open collector Digital inputs Open col...

Page 61: ...IEEE 802 11i Channels 1 2 412 GHz to 11 2 462 GHz Band 2 4 GHz Wireless G Channels spacing 5 MHz Security features Open WPA Wireless Protected Access WPA2 Open WEP 64 bit and 128 bit Shared WEP 64 bi...

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Page 63: ...imum gain for the AP antenna must not exceed 3 dBi and the AP antenna must be at least 20 cm away from the Main RF antenna Antenna Considerations Although the antenna model s used with these devices m...

Page 64: ...ich case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Important Note To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna used for the WiFi transmitter must b...

Page 65: ...d 5 dBi in the Cellular band and 4 dBi in the PCS band EU Sierra Wireless hereby declares that the MP devices conform to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC Products are marked with...

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