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LMU-4200™ Hardware and Installation Guide

 

V1.0.9 

 

November 13, 2010 

Copyright ©CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010

 

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CalAmp Proprietary & Confidential

 

1.3.2

 

I/O Connector 

The LMU-4200™’s features expanded I/O capabilities via its 22-Pin Molex 43045-2202 

connector. Its pin-out is as follows: 

Pin  Signal Name 

Description 

Standard Cable Color 

Input or Output 

Input 1 

Input 1 – Digital Input 

Blue 

Input 

Input 2 

Input 2 – Digital Input 

Orange 

Input 

Input 3 

Input 3 – Digital Input 

Violet 

Input 

Input 4 

Input 4 – Digital Input 

Gray 

Input 

Input 5 

Input 5 – Digital Input 

Green & White 

Input 

Input 6 

Input 6 – Digital Input 

Blue & White 

Input 

Input 7 

Input 7 – Digital Input 

Black & White 

Input 

1BB T Data 

1 Bit Bus Data (T) 

Green & Black 

Input/Output 

1BB GND 

1 Bit Bus Ground 

Black 

Ground 

10 

1 BB R Data 

1 Bit Bus Data (R) 

Orange & Black 

Input/Output 

11 

1 BB Gnd 

1 Bit Bus Ground 

Black 

Ground 

12 Output 

 

Green 

Output 

13 Output 

 

Brown 

Output 

14 Output 

 

Yellow 

Output 

15 

Output 3 

 

Blue & White & Orange 

Output 

16 

Output 4 

 

Green & Black & Orange 

Output 

17 

LED 1 

 

Red & Green 

Output 

18 

LED 2 

 

Orange & Green 

Output 

19 

ADC 2 

 

Black & Red 

Input 

20 

ADC 3 

 

White & Red 

Input 

21 

ADC 4 

 

Orange & Red 

Input 

22 

ADC 5 

 

Blue & Red 

Input 

 

 

Figure 3 - LMU-4200™ Header (looking into LMU) 

 

CalAmp offers a 6”, 20 wire harness assembly for this connector (Part Number5C889) 

Summary of Contents for LMU-4200

Page 1: ...Copyright CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 CalAmp Proprietary Confidential LMU 4200 Hardware and Installation Guide Short Version June 2001 ...

Page 2: ...stallation 12 2 2 1 Size and Placement of LMU Unit 12 2 2 2 Placement of Antennas 13 2 2 3 Comm Antenna Placement Guidelines 13 2 2 4 GPS Antenna Placement Guidelines 13 2 2 5 Access to the SIM Subscriber Identity Module Card 14 2 2 6 Protection from Heat 14 2 2 7 Visibility of Diagnostic LEDs 14 2 2 8 Cable Length 15 2 2 9 Moisture and Weather Protection 15 2 2 10 Preventing Accidental or Unautho...

Page 3: ... and economical mobile tracking hardware products available In order to accurately describe the functionality of these units we have broken this manual into the following sections System Overview A basic description of a CalAmp LMU 4200 based tracking system This includes a description of roles and responsibilities of each of the CalAmp components as well as a brief overview of the wireless data t...

Page 4: ...gement 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...

Page 5: ...il Standard 202G and 810F Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC EMC compliant for a ground vehicle environment SAE Test SAE J1113 Parts 2 12 21 and 41 Operating Voltage Range The LMU 4200 supports vehicles with 12 or 24 VDC systems including transients and electrical system noise this includes ranges from 6 to 32 VDC Electrostatic Discharge ESD No damage or performance degradation after the ESD distur...

Page 6: ...tary Confidential 1 3 LMU 4200 Connectors The LMU 4200 offers 5 connectors to access power I O serial communications and other expansion capabilities These connectors are Primary Power Connector I O Connector Serial Port Connector Host Aux1 Serial Port Connector Aux 2 Expansion Connector Figure 1 LMU 4200 Connectors ...

Page 7: ...ex 43045 0402 connector as its power connection The pin out is as follows Pin Signal Name Description Input or Output 1 VIN Power Power Input 2 GND Ground Ground 3 INPUT 0 Input 0 Ignition Sense Digital Input Input 4 ADC1 Analog to Digital Input 1 Input Figure 2 LMU 4200 Header looking into LMU CalAmp offers a fused 4 wire 8 foot harness that mates to this connector Part Number 5C888 ...

Page 8: ...put Green White Input 6 Input 6 Input 6 Digital Input Blue White Input 7 Input 7 Input 7 Digital Input Black White Input 8 1BB T Data 1 Bit Bus Data T Green Black Input Output 9 1BB GND 1 Bit Bus Ground Black Ground 10 1 BB R Data 1 Bit Bus Data R Orange Black Input Output 11 1 BB Gnd 1 Bit Bus Ground Black Ground 12 Output 0 Green Output 13 Output 1 Brown Output 14 Output 2 Yellow Output 15 Outpu...

Page 9: ...ded via 2 Molex 43650 0501 connectors using the following pin outs Pin Signal Name Description Input or Output 1 VIN_FILT Filtered LMU Power Power Supply 2 VCC3V3 3 3V Power Power Supply 3 Ground Ground Ground 4 TX Transmit Data Input to LMU 5 RX Receive Data Output From LMU Figure 4 Serial Interface Connector Users should only use CalAmp approved serial adapters with these connections Part Number...

Page 10: ...ers broadcast in the J1939 bus processes them and provides filtered vehicle data to the LMU 4200 A script is written using a special software tool and loaded into the jPOD This script defines the specific parameters PGNs SPNs to read how to process them and how to send them to the host The script does not send any requests onto the bus Selected J1939 Parameters PGN SPN Battery Potential Power Inpu...

Page 11: ... high Total length with cable 12 7 Weight 2 3 ounces Power Consumption Average 70mA at 13 8 VDC Diagnostic tools used by CalAmp J1939 simulator from oZen Electronics J1939 Scan from OBD Diagnostics INC http www j1939scan com Pin outs for the J1939 signals on the DE15 pin connector Pin 1 Power Pin 2 CAN Low Pin 3 CAN Hi Pin 15 GND Figure 6 jPOD Vehicle Bus Adaptor ...

Page 12: ...0dBm Acquisition Sensitivity 144dBm Note that the CalAmp LMU 4200 requires an antenna amplifier that operates at 3VDC 5VDC amps will not work 1 5 RF Connector LMU 4200 s uses an SMC connector with a 50 Ω iimpedance 1 6 Available Radio Interfaces CDMA 1xRTT Bell Mobility Part Number LMU42C1B1 G1000 CDMA 1xRTT Sprint Part Number LMU42C1S1 G1000 CDMA 1xRTT Verizon Wireless Part Number LMU42C1V1 G1000...

Page 13: ...at installers be familiar with the installation of GPS and cellular devices and are comfortable in a vehicle environment 2 1 Preparing for Installation Be sure you have received all the LMU components you need This must include The LMU to be installed A power harness GPS Antenna Comm Antenna Optional Components o Input and output cables o Relays o LMU peripherals i e Serial adapter ioPOD BTA Tethe...

Page 14: ...customers actually use your solution Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of LMU equipment Accidental or intentional alteration of the equipment or cable connections The following sections cover some of the issues to consider when planning your LMU installation 2 2 1 Size and Placement of LMU Unit The dimensions of the LMU should be taken into account particularly when installing in a vehicle Whethe...

Page 15: ...ole magnetic mount or peel and stick and requires a ground plane to work properly If possible it should be located at least 3 feet from the GPS antenna Ensure that the cable does not get crushed during installation Please note that the antennas provided by CalAmp combine both the GPS and Comm portions 2 2 4 GPS Antenna Placement Guidelines In order to maximize the performance of the LMU the GPS an...

Page 16: ...iber Identity Module SIM card which should be inserted before you install the LMU for the first time The SIM card is attached to the main board inside the housing of the LMU unit At some future time you might need or want to replace the SIM card with a different one so try to install the LMU in such a way that the cover can be removed to make the SIM card accessible 2 2 6 Protection from Heat It i...

Page 17: ...rovided Do not cut cables Instead coil any excess cable length making sure not to crimp or flatten the antenna cable 2 2 9 Moisture and Weather Protection The LMU unit must be located where it will not be exposed to moisture or water In a typical installation inside a vehicle this is not commonly thought to be a concern however it might be best to avoid locating the LMU below a car s cup holders o...

Page 18: ...on or another appropriate key operated line such as ACCESSORY ensuring that power to the ignition wire is available only when the vehicle ignition is on The ground line black wire must be connected to chassis ground Failure to connect these lines in the manner described may result in discharge of the vehicle battery For best results it is strongly recommended that the LMU connection be on its own ...

Page 19: ...far from the GPS antenna as possible Figure 8 GPS Antenna Location 2 3 4 Mount the Comm Antenna When using separate Comm and GPS antennas it is best to locate the Comm Antenna at least 3 feet from the GPS antenna Ensure that the cable is not crushed during installation or normal vehicle operation Again the Comm Antenna must be located at least 20cm away from vehicle passengers other personnel or b...

Page 20: ...alAmp Proprietary Confidential Figure 9 Window Mount Antenna Location 2 3 5 Typical Connection Sequence Attach the cable from the GPS antenna Connect the cable from the Comm antenna Connect any peripherals to the LMU Plug in the power harness The physical installation of the LMU hardware is now complete ...

Page 21: ...LMU 4200 Hardware and Installation Guide V1 0 9 November 13 2010 Copyright CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 19 CalAmp Proprietary Confidential Figure 10 Completed Install ...

Page 22: ... low S 158 Bit 5 Input 6 Generic Digital Input Biased high or low S 158 Bit 6 Input 7 Generic Digital Input Biased high or low S 158 Bit 7 Input 8 Motion Sensor Analog to Digital Inputs A D 0 External Power Supply Monitor A D 1 Generic External Analog to Digital Input A D 2 Generic External Analog to Digital Input A D 3 Generic External Analog to Digital Input A D 4 Generic External Analog to Digi...

Page 23: ...r input impedance is approximately 10k One of these inputs is dedicated to sensing the vehicle s ignition status to provide for flexible power management The other two inputs may be used to sense vehicle inputs such as cooling unit operation a hidden driver Panic switch taxi on duty off duty meter status or many others The ignition input is pulled to ground through the 10k resistance where the oth...

Page 24: ...LMU 4200 Hardware and Installation Guide V1 0 9 November 13 2010 Copyright CalAmp DataCom Inc 2010 22 CalAmp Proprietary Confidential Figure 11 Sample Input Wiring ...

Page 25: ...ns are required for this functionality to be operational 2 4 3 Outputs The LMU s and ioPOD s outputs are designed to drive external relays These outputs provide a high current open collector driver that can sink up to 150 mA each These drivers may be used to drive external relays that can then control vehicle functions such as door locks fuel shut off valves sirens and lights If additional current...

Page 26: ...he LEDs use the following blink patterns to indicate service LED 1 Comm LED Orange Definitions Condition LED 1 Modem Off Off Comm On Searching Slow Blinking Network Available Fast Blinking Registered but no Inbound Acknowledgement Alternates from Solid to Fast Blink every 1s Registered and Received Inbound Acknowledgement Solid LED 2 GPS LED Yellow Definitions Condition LED 1 GPS Off Off GPS On Sl...

Page 27: ...f the LMU o Firmware Version The current firmware version in use by the LMU COM o RSSI This is the signal strength the wireless modem sees from the network In general the LMU is at least scanning for the network if the RSSI is not 113 o d D If the character D is present it indicates the LMU had a data session established when it responded to the status request For the 8 Bit product line an upper c...

Page 28: ...nc If this field is present it indicates that the LMU s GPS receiver has not been able to find even a single GPS satellite This would likely been seen in conjunction with the above antenna error or if the LMU GPS antenna is otherwise blocked1 o FixStatus Sat Count If these fields are present it indicates that the LMU has or had a valid GPS solution The Sat Count field indicates how many GPS satell...

Page 29: ...your LM Direct server o inbound port This is the current UDP port the LMU will use to deliver its LM Direct data This value should match UDP port you are using on your LM Direct server It is typically 20500 o Inbound Protocol LMD LMX This is the current UDP IP messaging protocol in use by the LMU In general it should be LMD Example CDMA Response APP 082 8 3d COM 81 D A 10 73 72 105 GPS 3D INVLD 0 ...

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