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iR1200 Rugged Modem iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Install ation Guide[...]

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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................. 1 FCC Com pliance .............................................................................................. 1 Before You Begin Ins tallation ........................................................[...]

iR1200 Modem Before You Start Install ing........................................................................... 13 Installatio n Planning..................................................................................... 13 Planning Mo dem Location .......................................................................1 4 Modem Dim ensions .[...]

Table of Contents Stationa ry Install ation ................................................................................... 29 Installatio n Steps .......................................................................................... 29 Mounting the M odem ................................................................................... 3[...]

iR1200 Modem HyperTerm inal Setup ................................................................................... 45 Diagnostic Me nu ...................................................................................... 4 7 Unsolicited Firmware Upd ates ................................................................ 51 Safety No tice ........[...]

Table of Contents Table of Figures Page Figure 1 – iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem 9 Figure 2 – Rear Pan el of iR1200 Rugged Modem 11 Figure 3 – Rear Pan el of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem 11 Figure 4 – Dimension of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Mod em 15 Figure 5 – iR1200 Installation Wiring Diagram (Vehicle) 24 Figure 6 – Mod em Power Wiring Diagram (Level[...]

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FCC Compliance RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 1 FCC Compliance DECLARA TION OF CO NFOR M ITY Per FCC C FR 47 2. 989 Resp onsib le p arty name : eLuti ons, Inc. Address : 5905 B recken ridge P arkw ay Suite F Tam pa, FL 33 610 Phone numbe r: 1-80 0-83 6-99 09 Hereby declares that the product : Product name: iR120 0 GPS-En able d Mo dem Model Numbe r: 4000 -C5- [...]

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Before You Begin Instal lation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 3 Before You Begin I nstallation ! Before you begin installing the iR12 00 Rugg ed Modem or the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem, you must obtain the required installation acce ssories and download the Ad m inistrators Gui de. For a list of approved accessories, con sult the Accessories Table on page 5. To [...]

iR1200 Modem 4 nextel.com • Data Cable for co mputer (laptop/M DT) • Approved G PS Ante nna (iR1200 GPS E nabled Mo dem only) • Data cable for GPS (iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem) • 4 scre ws Stationary In stallatio n • Approved Cell ular Antenna • AC Po wer Adapter • Data Cable for co mputer (laptop/M DT) • 4 scre ws Use only an approved[...]

Required Accessories RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 5 Required Accessor ies The following table lists th e required accessories that h ave been approved for use with the iR1200 Rugged Modem and the iR1200 GP S-Enabled modems. Please cont act your Nextel sales representative or visit www. elution s.com/w ireless to order these items. Part No . Description 5000 [...]

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Introduction RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 7 Introduction Welcome to Nextel  Thank you for pu rchasing the Nextel iR1200 modem. This modem is designed to work specifically within the iDEN  network. Once installed and configured, the iR1200 modem provides you with wirel ess data communicatio ns. This chapter includes: Using This G uide Page 7 Nextel  [...]

iR1200 Modem 8 nextel.com Nextel     Customer Care For domestic customer care issues, in cluding installation , technical support, or to order accessories contact your technology administrator o r designated field care representative. When you call, please have a detailed description of your pro blem. To provide you with fast and qualit[...]

Overview RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 9 Overvie w This chapter con tains general details about the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: General Over view Page 9 Modem Opera ting Mode s Page 10 Modem Con figuratio ns Page 10 General Overvie w The iR1200 Mod em is an iDEN  data modem that consists o f a modem card and an optional GPS (iR12000 GPS-Enabled Mo[...]

iR1200 Modem 10 nextel.com Modem Operating Modes The iR1200 provid es the following data connection modes: • Packet Data: A wireless mode m connection used for accessing the Internet, sendin g and receiving e-mail, and transferring small files over th e packet data network using stand ard IP protocols. Data is sent in packets (blo cks) of data at[...]

Overview RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 11 Figure 2. Rear Panel of iR12 00 Rugged Modem iR1200 GP S-Enabled M o dem The following diagram shows the co mponents th at exist on the rear panel of the iR1200 GPS-En abled Modem. Figure 3. Rear Panel of iR12 00 GPS-Enabled Modem GPS Antenna Connector 12VDC Power Connector GPS Serial Data Connector Modem Serial Data [...]

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Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 13 Installation Prepar ation In this chapter, you will learn how to begin installing your iR12 00 modem. This chapter includes: Before Yo u Start Install ing Page 13 Installation P lanning Planning Mod em Locatio n Modem Dime nsions Planning Ante nna Locatio n Planning Cab le Layout Page 13 Page 14 Page 1[...]

iR1200 Modem 14 nextel.com determine how and where you i ntend to mount the modem, antenn a and accessories. (See Requ ired Installation Components listed on page 3). Planning M odem Location Factors to consider when p lanning for the location or placement of your iR1 200 modem: • Easily Accessible – You should allow easy access to the modem (f[...]

Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 15 The following diagram outlin es the modem’s dimensions: NOTE: This diagram dep icts the dimensions of both the iR1200 Rugged and iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modems and should not be used as a template for mounting the modem. Figure 4 – Di m ensions of iR12 00 GPS-Enabled Mode m[...]

iR1200 Modem 16 nextel.com The following table describes th e overall dimensions of the iR12 00 modem. Component Di mension Overall di mensions fro m connector to connector 7.8 6in. [199 .69mm] End panel to end panel 7.09in. [180.14mm] Width (incl uding moun ting tabs) 5.04in. [128.02mm] Width of enclos ure 4.04in. [102.62mm] Height of e nclosure 2[...]

Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 17 • If there are kinks or bends in the cable or obstructions in the vehicle th at could affect routing. Serial Cab le Routing Serial cable routin g is the most important factor to ensure a trou ble-free operation. The serial cabl e should be as stable as possible (e.g., it should experience little or n[...]

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Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 19 Vehicle Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem and antennas in a vehicle. This chapter includes: Installation Step s Page 20 Mounting the Mo de m Select Mod em Locatio n Mount the Mo dem Page 20 Page 20 Page 21 Mounting the Antenna( s) Approved A ntennas Select Anten[...]

iR1200 Modem 20 nextel.com Installation Steps To install, you must complete the follo wing steps: • Mount Modem – Mount the modem in the desired location. • Mount Antenna – Moun t the antenna using the instructions inclu ded with your selected antenna’s in stallation guide. • Route and Connect Pow er Cable – route the power cable from[...]

Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 21 Moun t the M odem The following table lists th e steps for mounting the iR1200 data modem in a vehicle. 1 Determine a convenient lo cation in t he vehicle. 2 Use the iR12 00 mode m and mark the positio ns of the hole s on the mou nting surface. 3 Drill the hole s in the marked locatio n. 4 Mount the unit [...]

iR1200 Modem 22 nextel.com Approved Antennas The following table states the app roved antennas that can b e used with the iR1200 modem. Part No . Description 5000 -C5-RFM Mag Mount Cel lular Antenna 5030 -C5-RFM Mag Mount GP S Anten na NOTE: Ante nnas with gain exceeding 3db do not comply with FCC RF exposure and are not a llowed for use with this [...]

Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 23 NOTE: Each antenna has specific installation instructi ons. Please refer to the antenna installation instructions for specific req uirements and details. Mount GPS Antenna (optional) The iR1200 GPS -Enabled modem comes equipped with a connector for a GPS antenna. Nextel has t ested and recommends using th[...]

iR1200 Modem 24 nextel.com The following diagram illustrates t ypical installation wiring of the iR1200 into a vehicle. +12VDC VEHICLE BATTERY +12VDC ENGINE I GN I T I O N SWITCH F USE GPS ANTEN N A (OPTIONAL) MODEM ANTENNA iR1200 POWER IGNITION MOBILE DATA COMPUTER RS-232 GPS DATA RS-232 MODEM DATA Figure 5 – i R1200 Installation Wiring Diagram [...]

Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 25 Figure 6 – M odem Pow er Wiring Diagram (Level 1) The following table contain s the steps for routin g and connecting the power cable: 1 Determine a cable ro uting plan that will allo w you to co nnect the DC po wer cable b etween the modem a nd the vehicle battery. Co nnect the male end o f the po wer [...]

iR1200 Modem 26 nextel.com 6 Mount the fuse holder by tie wrappi ng it to t he other cab ling wires and d ress wires as necessar y. 7 Shorten the re d lead of the DC po wer cable to remove a ny excess lengt h and cri mp the fuse holder’s red lead to it using the in-line splice. 8 Connect the ri ng tongue ter minal fro m the fuse holder to the pos[...]

Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 27 1 Connect the male end o f the ignition ca ble to the 4-pro ng connector lab eled IG NITION on the mode m. 2 Connect the free end of t he ignitio n cable to a vehicle circ uit that provides 1 2VDC when the ve hicle is ru nning or in ACC, and no 12 VDC when t he vehicle i s OFF or no t in AC C. Connect Ant[...]

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Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 29 Stationary Installati on In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem in a stationary (i.e. building/d esktop) environment. This chapter includes: Installation Step s Page 29 Mounting the Mo de m Select Mod em Locatio n Mount the Mo dem Page 30 Page 30 Page 30 Mounting the Antenna( [...]

iR1200 Modem 30 nextel.com • Mount Antenna – Moun t the antenna using the instructions inclu ded with your selected antenna’s in stallation guide. • Route and Connect Pow er Cables – route the power cables from modem to the power supply. • Connect Antenna Cable – Co nnect cables to the mounted modem and antenna. • Connect Data Cable[...]

Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 31 Mounting the A ntenna(s) The location of the ant enna should be chosen carefully. ! Important things to consider w hen installing the antenna equipment. • Installation of recommended equi pment must be installed in accord ance with Nextel’s installation instructions. • To assure compliance with U[...]

iR1200 Modem 32 nextel.com Select Antenna Loc ation The following are some common la youts for co-locatin g an external antenna and the iR1200 modem. • Roof to trunk – This layout accommodates a t runk-mounted modem and antenna that is attach ed to the roof. • Trunk to trunk – This layout accommodates a trunk-mounted modem and antenna that [...]

Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 33 impedance. 2 Position the an tenna where it has a d irect li ne-of-sight to the satellite. 3 Mount the an tenna acco rding to t he manufact urer’s specificatio ns or instructio ns. (Use o nly an ap proved antenna – see lis t of Approved Antennas on p age 31. ) NOTE: Because of the operat ing freque[...]

iR1200 Modem 34 nextel.com Route and Connect Cables The following diagram illustrates t ypical installation wiring of the iR1200 into a stationary environment. Figure 8 – i R1200 Installation Wiring Diagram (Stationary) Approved C ables The following DC power cable must b e used (see Accessories Table for ordering information). 5100 -C5-RFM – V[...]

Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 35 Connect Antenna C ables The following table describes th e steps for connecting ant enna cables to the modem (use only an appr oved antenna – see list o f Approved Antennas on page 31): 1 Insert the male e nd o f the mode m antenna cab le to the connector lab eled MO DEM ANT on the mod em. 2 Insert t[...]

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Verifying Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 37 Verifying Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to verify that the in stallation of the iR1200 modem was successful. This chapter includes: Powering up the Mode m Vehicle Installat ion Stationary I nstallation Page 37 Page 37 Page 38 Communicatio n Indicator s Page 38 Powering Up the Modem On[...]

iR1200 Modem 38 nextel.com Powering Up – Building Install ation To turn on the i R1200 modem, an ignition signal is required at the ignition connector. Use the ignition sense short plug to simulate an igni tion signal to power up the modem. The following table contain s the steps for powering up t he modem for a building installation: 1 Insert th[...]

Verifying Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 39 LED (signal indicators) displays the modem’s serial interface status. Status LED displays the modem’s iDEN network status. Diagnostic Connector used to receive modem diagnostic information. Reset Button used to power cycle the modem and re- establishes connection to the network. LED (signal indicato[...]

iR1200 Modem 40 nextel.com modem is atte mpting to re-acquire. NOTE: If after a period of several minutes it the status does not return to green, you may be out of range. The modem will atte mpt to re- acquire automatically when you are back in range. NOTE: The STA TUS indicators are different dependi ng on the type of mode the modem is operat ing [...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 41 Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will learn how to troubleshoot the most common installation p roblems and h ow to resolve them. This chapter includes: Common Pr oblems Page 41 Diagnostic P ort Page 44 HyperT erminal Setup Page 45 Diagnostic Me nu Page 47 Unsolicited Firmware Up dates Page 51 Common Proble[...]

iR1200 Modem 42 nextel.com What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: connector o n the modem (for b uilding installations)? • Check po wer suppl y and make s ure that everything is connected pr oper ly. • Is the batter y voltage at least 12 volt? • Check the cab les and wiring. The mode m has po wer but the LED light is not blink[...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 43 What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: coverage is not affected. • Verify that yo ur account has b een activated. Con tact your technolo gy administrator or designated field care representative. GPS do es not operate . Either: - Coverage in the area is ba d. - Antenna may be improper ly insta[...]

iR1200 Modem 44 nextel.com What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: Modem will no t po wer up or do wn The wiring to the modem ma y not be connected pr oper ly. • Check the ig nition sense wiring to be sure that it is connected. • Verify that the diagnostic p ort is plugged in cor rectl y. • Check LED stat us to see if the modem[...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 45 HyperTerminal Setup The following table out lines steps to setup a HyperTerminal session for th e iR1200 modem: 1 From your co mputer, lo cate and selec t the H yperTer minal program. 2 The Co nnection Descr iption scree n appear s. 3 Type a d escription o f the connectio n in the “Name:” bo x. 4 Select th[...]

iR1200 Modem 46 nextel.com 6 Select the app ropr iate communicat ion port (typically COM1) fro m the “Co nnect Using:” d rop d own list then Click OK . 7 The COM 1 Prope rties screen ap pears. 8 Select the follo wing par ameters fro m each of t he dro p- do wn lists o n the Po rt Settings tab: • 19200 for Bits per second[...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 47 • 8 for Data b its • NONE for P arity • 1 for Stop bits • None or Hardwa re for Flow co ntrol 9 Click OK when al l the para meters have b een selected. 10 Once connectio n to the modem is su ccessful, t he iR12 00 Rugged M ode m Diagnostic M enu app ears. Diagnostic M enu The iR1200 modem Diagnost ic M[...]

iR1200 Modem 48 nextel.com Command Act ion Reply 1 – Reset This comma nd resets the radio section of the modem. 2 – M aster Reset This comma nd is used when certain chan ges are made to the firmware and the modem need s to acquire the changes. WARNING: We do n ot recommend that you p erform this command unless ot herwise instructed by a Nextel [...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 49 Command Actio n Reply 6 – Channel Information T his determine s if channel da ta has been obtained. • Area • RSSI • Channel • State • TX Level 7 – Sto red Parameters T his provides the modem’s pre set parameters. • Flow Control • Character Fra ming • Service Class • DTE-side Stack • W[...]

iR1200 Modem 50 nextel.com Command Actio n Reply 9 – M odem Pass- Thru Mo de Allows yo u to issue Hayes compatible AT commands to the modem duri ng diagnostic p ort. 0 – iR12 00 Firmware Update Sends upd ates to the firmware. WARNING: We do n ot recommend that you p erform this command unless ot herwise instructed by a Nextel Customer Care repr[...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 51 Unsolicited Fi rmw are Update s We want to emphasize that th is diagnostic option should b e executed only when instructed by a Nextel Cust omer Care Representative. However, th ere are certain sequences of events th at will prompt you for a firmware up date. ! The following lists the sequence of events that w[...]

iR1200 Modem 52 nextel.com ! To safely exit out of the update firmware mode, please select “N”. There w ill be about a 1-minute delay before the system returns you to the diagnostic menu. This is because the modem is atte mpting to register with the iDEN netw ork. 5 Once the mod em has succe ssfull y registered with the network, t he HyperT erm[...]

Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 53 6 You are safe to use the modem.[...]

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Safety Notice RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 55 Safety Notice The following is important information for sa fe and efficient operation of the iR1200 modem. We recomm end that all users read this informatio n before using the modem. Safe and Efficient Operation Guidelines Your modem contains a t ransmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits [...]

iR1200 Modem 56 nextel.com Hearing Aids The modem may cause interference with h earing aid d evices. Individuals who experience such in terference should consult the h earing aid manufacturer to discu ss alternative solutions. Other M edical Dev ices Individuals who h ave other medical devices not specifically mentio ned in this safety notice may w[...]

Copyright and Trademark RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 57 Copyright and T rademark © 2003 Nextel Co mm unication s Inc. All rights r eserved. Nextel and the Nextel logo are trademarks and/o r service marks of Nextel Communication s, Inc. All other company, product or service names are the property of their respective owners.[...]

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Index RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 61 Index A antenna manufacturer · 16 , 25 approved antenn as · 17 , 25 B Bits · 41 building installation · 23 C Channel Information · 44 chassis ground · 20 Circuit data · 7 coaxial cable · 18 , 27 COM1 · 41 Config Data · 45 Coverage · 4 CTS · 33 Customer Care · 4 , 5 , 43 , 45 D Data bits · 41 Deregister · 4[...]

iR1200 Modem 62 nextel.com I iDEN  · 6 ignition signal · 32 M Master Reset · 43 MCX · 18 , 27 Mini UHF · 17 , 26 Modem Pass-Thru Mode · 45 modem’s dimensions · 10 P Pacemakers · 51 Packet Data · 7 , 43 Parity · 41 R Radio Frequen cy · 50 Radio Information · 45 Register · 45 Reset · 43 RF exposure · 16 , 17 , 25 , 26 RTS · 33 Rx[...]