Enfora GSM2218 manual

User Manual: GSM2218PB001MAN Enfora MT-GL (GSM/GPRS) User Manual Release 1.03 Confidential and Proprietary Information - © 2005 Enf ora, L.P. Do not duplicate without express permi ssi on from Enfora, L.P. Enfora L.P. 661 E. 18 th Street Plano Texas 75074 www.enfora.com[...]

Version: 1.03 Date: 04/07/06 Status: Released Document Control ID: GSM2218PB001MAN General All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of ma terial provi ded in this d ocument at the time of release. However, the items described in this document are subject to continuous developm ent and improvement. All specifications are subj ect to change [...]

Regulatory Compliance FCC The modem was tested and certified to meet FCC P arts 15 in a stand-alone co nfiguration, which demonstrated that the GSM2218 MT-GL compli es with Part 15 emission limits. FCC Pa rt 22 & Part 24 is covered by the Enfora Enabler-IIG "modular approval" process for a tran smitter. This approach, described by FCC[...]

Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Scope Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the pr oduct that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of product purchase, the product hardwa re, whe n used in conjunction with any associated software (including any firmware an d appli cations) supplied by Enfora, will be free from defects in m ateri[...]

Exceptions and Disclaime rs Enfora shall have no obliga tion under this limited warr anty for (a) normal we ar and tear, (b) the cost of procurement of substitute product s or (c) any defec t that is (i) di scovered by purchaser du ring the warranty period but purchase r does not notify or request an RMA numbe r from Enfora, as required above, unti[...]

Date Rev Author Description November 11, 2005 1.00 Mike Cook Released December 7, 2005 1.01 Added warning in section 2.7 rega rdin g voltage January 4, 2006 1.02 Diane O’Neil Clarified Pin 1 description April 7, 2006 1.03 Diane O’Neil Added CE information[...]

Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 About the GSM/GPRS MT-GL .............................................................................................. 1 1.2 About This Manual ...........................................[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 1 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 1 Introduction 1.1 About the GSM/GPRS MT-GL The GSM/GPRS MT-GL (hereafte r refe rred to as “M T-GL”) is an Automated Vehicle Locating (AVL) device that utilizes a GSM/GPRS modem and a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) module. Working together, these technologie s a[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 2 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 1.6 MT-GL Front and Back View Figure 1 - Enfora MT-GL Front Vie w Figure 2 - Enfora MT-GL Back Vie w[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 3 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 1.7 Product Specifications System R equirement s Application Interface Interface: Serial – Host DSUB 9 connector L x W x H: 4.0 x 5.0 x 1.6 i n Housing: One Piece, seamless Alum inum Extrusion TX Power: Class 4 (2W @850/9 00 MHz) Class 1 (1W @1800/1 900 MHz) Slot Clas[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 4 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2 Installation Instructions provided in this section describ e the ha rdware installation of the MT-GL device. To install the MT-GL in a vehicle, follow these steps: • Choose a convenient location in the vehicle – either in the trunk o r interior of a vehicle. Avoid[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 5 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P The bracket should be used as a template to mark screw holes for installation. See Figure 4 - MT-G L Mounting Brackets. The mounting holes are design ed for a number 10 screw. Once mounting holes have been located for placement, the mounting plat e can b e easily broken[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 6 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P Figure 5 - MT-GL Mounting Bra cket (separated) Figure 6 - MT-GL Bracke t Installatio n[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 7 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P Figure 7 - MT-GL Bracke t Installatio n 2.2 Installing Cables During installation, the following precautions w ill help ensure proper ope ration of the MT-GL • Remove power from the MT-GL. • Do not create loops, sharp bends or crim ps in the cabl es • All cables s[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 8 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.2.1 12 pin Connector The user can purchase the optional 1 2-pi n external I/O connector for the Enfora MT-GL that can be used to interface with other devices. Enfora can provide an optiona l c able and connector (Part #ADT2218). The user also has the optio n of buildi[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 9 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.2.2 MT-GL Serial Adapter (Optional) Enfora P/N ADT2218 can be used to provide a standard seri al inte rface for the MT-GL. This adapter provides a standard DB 9 serial inte rface and power to the unit. The adapter would be used for loading new software onto the MT-GL.[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 10 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P The customer can also buil d their own cable, if they choose. T he following information co ntai ns photographs and the manu facturer’s (AMP/Tyco) pa rt numbers for the parts needed to build the cable. Enfora recommends usi ng 20 -gauge wire when building the connect[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 11 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P DB-9 Pinout There are three pins that are used to connect to the serial port of your computer. These are for transmit (out), receive (in) and ground. The following diagram displays the se rial end of the interface cable. Pin 12 on the MT-GL Pin 1 on the MT-GL Pin 2 on [...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 12 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.3 Installing Subscriber Id entity Module (SIM) Card The SIM, an integral part of any GSM terminal de vice, is a “smart card” that is programmed wi th subscriber informatio n. The user information consis ts of an International Mobile Subscri ber Id entity (IMSI) n[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 13 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.4 Audio In/Audio Out The only way of connecting the microph one/spea ker is via pins 3 - 6 of the 12-pin connector. ! Please follow the specificati ons as listed in the table below. Enfora is not liable for damage to the MT-GL caused due to user error. Ear – Speake[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 14 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.5 Connecting GSM/GPRS modem Antenna The user must supply the GSM/GPRS antenna. The antenna must have a nominal impedance of 50 Ohms. The VSWR must be less than 2.0:1. Syst em antenna gain should b e 0 – 2 dB for optimum performance. The antenna connector on the GSM[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 15 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.6 Connecting GPS Antenna The user must supply the GPS antenna. The GPS receiv er inside the MT-GL powers the pre-amplifier in the GPS antenna (Active-style) by applying a powe r of 3.3 Volts to the cente r conductor of the RF input to the GPS receiver. If a passive-s[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 16 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 2.7 Connecting the Power Source The GSM/GPRS MT-GL has an input voltage ra nge of 9 – 30 V DC. (See Table 3 and Table 4). The power and ignition pins can sup port 9 – 30 V DC input voltage. The user has a n option to co nnect these wires depending on t he desired f[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 17 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P • Device in Low Power Mode when Ignition Turned Of f o Connect the power and ground wires of the MT-GL t o the battery. o Connect the ignition wire of the MT-GL to an auxiliary power source, i.e. ignition. o Device enters low power mode when ignition line goes low. T[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 18 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 3 Additional Software Features The following software feature s are included in version 0.6.0 and greater: A user can send AT commands, via SMS, to the MTG in the follo w ing format: >RSP=[T/F];ID=[modem id];[at command]<  [T/F] field has to be set to either T[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 19 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P The ability to store event data in memory, upon event trigger occurrence, and transmit data when desired. • The user can configure the MT-G L to store event -generated data, to be sent over the air to a remote server, in its internal memory. This feature can be enabl[...]

GSM2218PB001MAN - GSM/GPRS MT-GL User M anual Page 20 Copyright 2005, Enfora L.P 4 Appendix 1 – Cable Wiring Diagrams Figure 13 – Wiring for Po wer Only Figure 14 – Wire for Programming Cable[...]