ORBCOMM ST 9100, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ORBCOMM ST 9100 Installation Guide T414 Version 0 04 BETA Dec 2019...

Page 2: ...or representation express or implied is made with respect to its contents TRADEMARK NOTICE The ORBCOMM name and the ORBCOMM logo are registered trademarks of ORBCOMM INMARSAT the Inmarsat logo and Isa...

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Page 4: ...2 4 Transceiver Identification 10 1 2 5 Install the SIM Card 10 1 2 5 1 Reset Button 12 1 2 5 2 LED Location and Operation 13 1 2 5 3 LED User Control 13 1 3 Determine a Suitable Mounting Location 14...

Page 5: ...inal 27 1 9 1 Activate the Terminal 27 1 10 API 28 APPENDIX A Troubleshooting the Terminal 29 A 1 Terminal Does Not Register or Report 29 APPENDIX B Satellite Antenna Dimensions 30 APPENDIX C Transcei...

Page 6: ...ure 12 Cable Management 21 Figure 13 Terminal Shroud 25 Figure 14 Disconnecting the FAKRA Connector from the Transceiver Unit 27 Figure 15 Transceiver Top View 31 Figure 16 Transceiver Side View Dimen...

Page 7: ...n where order or sequence is not crucial Reference The content of the following documents might be useful in conjunction with this guide These documents are available from the downloads section at sup...

Page 8: ...ST 9100 INSTALLATION GUIDE CAUTION DO NOT throw the internal battery or the device into fire T414 Version 0 04 BETA ORBCOMM Proprietary 8...

Page 9: ...8 8 Register the terminal Section 1 9 1 2 Prepare for the Installation Check that you have the items and tools listed below before installing the terminal 1 2 1 Shipping Box Contents Unpack the conten...

Page 10: ...the cellular capabilities 1 2 5 Install the SIM Card The transceiver includes two embedded SIM cards and provides the option of installing a third optional SIM card To use the cellular capabilities of...

Page 11: ...ny existing SIM card Figure 2 to remove it from the SIM holder Figure 2 Remove any Existing SIM Card 4 Insert the SIM card circuit up and the notch facing away from you and to the left Figure 3 Figure...

Page 12: ...e it is recommended that the transceiver be powered off locally using the shutdown command T405 at the shell prompt or by sending an over the air powerOff message SIN 17 MIN 1 T405 The transceiver aut...

Page 13: ...guring the LED Control property to 1 The firmware supports a function call ledControl that defines this operation You can specify on time msec period msec and number of repetitions 0 65535 where 0 sig...

Page 14: ...ower source before you drill any mounting holes l Do not mount the transceiver close to radar or other communications antennas Use the following guidelines 1 m 39 in from VHF UHF antenna 3 m 10 from l...

Page 15: ...r example on the inside of a vehicle window near the transceiver unit l Mount on a flat surface for maximum adhesion l Mount at least 2 cm 0 8 in from metal objects l Mount the cellular antenna at lea...

Page 16: ...tion on the mounting surface 1 4 2 1 Side Connector Mount The following tools and materials are required if mounting a side cabled antenna with cable ties l Isopropyl alcohol or an equivalent To mount...

Page 17: ...1 3 2 Drill a 12 to 19 mm hole in the asset surface Figure 7 when using a straight SMA cable connector For a right angle SMA cable connector refer to step 7 Figure 7 Drill Mounting Hole 3 Clean the a...

Page 18: ...can be lowered straight down onto the mounting surface The right angle SMA cable connector not shown must be pivoted down onto the mounting surface to fit the right angle cable and connector through a...

Page 19: ...Antenna 1 Clean the antenna mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt or grime Make sure the surface is dry before applying the antenna s adhesive strip 2 Remove the adhesive strip fr...

Page 20: ...rvals along its length as part of the installation to prevent cable wear and eliminate strain on the connector Damage to the connector interface or cable may otherwise result and lead to hardware fail...

Page 21: ...lectrical codes CAUTION Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation ORBCOMM highly recommends securing the cable at regular intervals along its length as part...

Page 22: ...ctor on the transceiver by pushing until you hear a click 3 Connect the power and I O cable to the transceiver by pushing and twisting until it locks in place 1 6 2 Mount the Transceiver CAUTION Skip...

Page 23: ...ceiver to a rigid surface using washers and screws Use the holes to mark and drill pilot holes based on the type of screws There are multiple flanges or cable tie locations around the transceiver 1 7...

Page 24: ...hicle power source within the fuse panel 6 Loop and secure any excess cabling If your application requires extended cable lengths it is necessary to calculate the cable voltage drop to determine if th...

Page 25: ...ud To attach the terminal shroud 1 Position the terminal shroud over the installed transceiver by lining up the LEDs 2 Press down on the terminal shroud to ensure it is securely mounted on the transce...

Page 26: ...na cables to the terminal shroud and eliminate strain on the connector Note If cabling is routed behind the transceiver cable ties can be installed on the side of the terminal shroud 1 8 1 Disconnect...

Page 27: ...ring the antenna cables to the terminal shroud 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver through the cut outs on the side of the terminal shroud to access the FAKRA release 3 Press down on the FAKRA release an...

Page 28: ...he satellite The IsatData Pro network records the registration message and forwards the registration message to the user s application The IsatData Pro network sends an acknowledgment message over the...

Page 29: ...registration normally takes a few minutes If the terminal fails to register or report l Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight to the satellite The terminal must operate outdoors and be uno...

Page 30: ...TION Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation Secure the cable no more than 15 cm 6 in from the antenna enclosure and at regular intervals along its length...

Page 31: ...ST 9100 INSTALLATION GUIDE APPENDIX C TRANSCEIVER DIMENSIONS Figure 15 Transceiver Top View Figure 16 Transceiver Side View Dimensions T414 Version 0 04 BETA ORBCOMM Proprietary 31...

Page 32: ...ST 9100 INSTALLATION GUIDE APPENDIX D TERMINAL SHROUD DIMENSIONS Figure 17 Terminal Shroud Top View Figure 18 Terminal Shroud Side View T414 Version 0 04 BETA ORBCOMM Proprietary 32...

Page 33: ...tifunction GPIO push pull analog input and current sink 6 Ground PWR External supply ground return 7 External Voltage PWR External 9 32 VDC supply 8 Output_6 O Open drain output 9 1Wire Com PWR 1 WIRE...

Page 34: ...tput 20 1Wire_DATA I O Input output driver for 1 Wire Line 21 Console_RS232_RX I TTL CMOS level receiver outputs 22 AUX_RS232_TX O 15 kV ESD protected RS 232 level nominally 5 5 V transmitter outputs...

Page 35: ...uld not require any cleaning However if cleaning is required wipe with a damp cloth using a mild detergent Do not immerse in water and ensure that water does not enter through the connector openings T...

Page 36: ...X G BLUNT CUT CABLE The blunt cut cable p n ST101062 002 is 5 m long Table 2 maps to the layout shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Cable View of Connector Figure 21 Transceiver View of Connector T414 Versio...

Page 37: ...V transmitter outputs 11 AUX_RS232_RX Red Black I TTL CMOS level receiver outputs 12 CAN1_H Brown I O High level CAN BUS line 13 CAN1_L Brown White I O Low level CAN BUS line 14 CAN0_L Green White I O...

Page 38: ...onnector p n ST101096 Figure 22 ST 9100 Field Installable Connector Figure 23 Connector Front View Table 3 ST 9100 Field Installable Connector Details Manufacturer Chogori Waterproof IP67 Compliance C...