LMU-4200™ Hardware and Installation Guide
V1.0.9
November 13, 2010
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About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-4200™ (LMU-4200™)
CalAmp's flagship LMU-4200™ product has the features, expandability, and flexibility with
the intelligence to meet all customers’ ever changing needs in fleet management. The LMU-
4200™ offers a full set of features, comprehensive I/O system and expandable accessories
that make it an industry leading value proposition. The LMU-4200™ expandability and
flexibility lowers the cost of delivering, supporting, and growing fleet management solutions.
The LMU-4200™ is designed to support customers needing an array of vehicle interfaces.
For example, the serial ports supply switchable power at selectable voltages to ease the
installation of peripheral data devices. The optional jPOD™ ECU (Engine Control Unit)
interface reads and transmits heavy-duty engine condition and performance data such as
engine temperature along with the fault codes to provide the best possible real-time picture
of vehicle health. In addition, the LMU-4200™ offers optional WiFi and Bluetooth
capabilities.
The LMU-4200™ also incorporates CalAmp's industry leading over-the-air device
management and maintenance system software, , PULS™ (Programming, Updates, and
Logistics System). Configuration parameters, PEG rules, and firmware can all be updated
over the air. Our web-based maintenance server, PULS™ scripts, and firmware, can all be
updated over-the-air. PULS™ offers out-of-the-box hands free configuration and automatic
post-installation upgrades. You can also monitor unit health status across your customers'
fleets to quickly identify issues before they become expensive problems.
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Environmental Specifications
The LMU-4200™ is designed to operate in environments typically encountered by fleet
vehicles, including wide temperature extremes, voltage transients, and potential interference
from other vehicle equipment.
To ensure proper operation in such an environment, the LMU-4200™ was subjected to
standard tests defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The specific tests
included temperature, shock, vibration, and EMI/EMC. These tests were performed by
independent labs and documented in a detailed test report. In accordance with Appendix A
of SAE J1113 Part 1, the Unit is considered a “Functional Status Class B, Performance
Region II” system that requires Threat Level 3 Testing.
The following shows the environmental conditions the LMU is designed to operate in and
the relevant SAE tests that were performed. No formal altitude tests were conducted.
Size
4.8" long x 3.3" wide x 0.85" high
Weight
11 ounces.
Operating Temperature
