
IDP 800 Terminal Series - Hardware Guide
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Each remote antenna connects to the terminal using low loss coax cable terminated with
an industry standard SMA connector. The antenna assembly contains no user serviceable
parts.
1.4 Terminal Key Features and Benefits
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the
terminal for
emergency (SOS) calls.
The IDP 800 series terminals have the following key features and benefits:
External power input
Motion detection/accelerometer
Magnetically activated power on/off switch
Panel connector: external power input, serial RS-232 interface and three (3)
configurable (analog/digital) I/O
Serviceable battery compartment
Built-in GPS receiver to calculate position, speed and heading
Quick and easy installation reduces labor time and costs
Ships with installed firmware
Flexible custom scripting
Rugged construction
1.5 Pass-Through Mode
The terminal operates in pass-through mode when there is no valid application firmware
present. In pass-through mode, the terminal connects the external RS-232 port to the
serial port on its internal modem, making the terminal an IP67 modem that accepts a wide
input voltage. The packaged modem inherits all the IDP 800 terminal series certifications.