SkyWave ORBCOMM IDP-280, Hardware Manual

Page 1: ...IDP 280 IDP 290 Hardware Guide T212 Version 03 The electronic version of this document allows you to use the built in Hyperlinks and bookmarks when using Adobe Reader ORBCOMM Proprietary Oct 2015 ...

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Page 3: ...view of the Messaging System 2 1 2 Features and Benefits 3 1 3 Operating Modes 5 1 3 1 Peripherals 5 2 Compliance 6 3 Specifications 8 3 1 Connector 8 3 1 1 Connector Pinout 8 3 2 Power 9 3 2 1 Input Range 9 3 2 2 Power Consumption 10 3 2 3 Immunity to Power Supply Failure 10 3 2 4 Fast Transient Immunity 10 3 2 5 Load Dump Circuitry 10 3 2 6 Fuse 10 3 2 7 Inrush Current 10 3 3 Outputs 11 3 3 1 Di...

Page 4: ...ain Cable 24 4 6 Mount the Modem 25 4 6 1 Drill Mounting Holes optional 26 4 6 2 Mount the Modem 26 4 6 3 Apply Dielectric Grease 27 4 7 Protect the Cables and Cable Connectors 28 4 8 Connect to Power 29 4 9 Register the Modem 30 4 10 Cleaning Instructions 30 5 Cable Assembly Instructions 31 5 1 Required Tools and Materials 31 5 2 Cable Assembly Steps 32 6 Troubleshooting the Modem 36 6 1 Modem Do...

Page 5: ...IDP 280 IDP 290 Hardware Guide ORBCOMM Proprietary v T212 Version 03 Acronyms Glossary 53 ...

Page 6: ... Location 21 Figure 19 Manage Terminals 21 Figure 20 Sample Activation Report 22 Figure 21 Sample Cable Placement in a Vehicle Cab 25 Figure 22 Bottom Connector and Side Connector IDP 280 shown 26 Figure 23 Location for Waterproof Sealing Compound 27 Figure 24 Apply Silicone Lubricant to Connector 27 Figure 25 Key Slot 28 Figure 26 Cable Connector and Locking Collar 28 Figure 27 Cable Management 2...

Page 7: ...hown in inches 51 List of Tables Table 1 Operating Modes 5 Table 2 Peripherals 5 Table 3 Connector 8 Table 4 Electrical Pin Assignment 8 Table 5 Power Consumption 10 Table 6 GPS GLONASS Power Consumption 10 Table 7 Inrush Current 11 Table 8 Auto RS 232 Power On Off 12 Table 9 RF Frequency Specifications 13 Table 10 GPS GLONASS Specifications 14 Table 11 Mass and Materials 16 Table 12 Temperature R...

Page 8: ...t or both It includes hazards that will or can cause personal injury property damage or death if the hazard is not avoided Note A note indicates information with no potential hazard A note indicates points of interest or provides supplementary information about a feature or task Numbered lists indicate a series of steps required to complete a task or function Bulleted lists highlight information w...

Page 9: ...on of any SkyWave product except any such injuries or damages arising solely from a defective SkyWave product In addition to the liability imposed upon the installer on the account of personal or property injury or damage bodily injury including death suffered as a result of the installer s wrongful or negligent installation of any SkyWave product the installer assumes the obligation to defend ind...

Page 10: ...d of the possibility of such occurrence or damage The parties agree that the foregoing represents a fair allocation of risk hereunder Warranty SkyWave provides a manufacturer s warranty to the original purchaser Solution Provider that its products and services will perform in accordance with SkyWave s specifications and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a limited period of ...

Page 11: ...ntegral GPS subsystem two digital outputs and an RS 232 port The IDP 280 has a standard satellite antenna and operates at an elevation angle of 20 to 90 while the IDP 290 has a low elevation satellite antenna and operates at an elevation angle of 15 to 90 The IDP 290 is also available as an OEM model Refer to APPENDIX A for further details Figure 1 IDP 280 Figure 2 IDP 290 Each modem is designed f...

Page 12: ... 10 000 bytes to mobile messages Broadcast messages Default acknowledged messages Global service Figure 3 SkyWave s IsatData Pro Network Service is provided to end users by Solution Providers SPs who use the SkyWave IsatData Pro network to offer particular applications and or services to their clients The SPs link their application services to the satellite units by connecting to the IsatData Pro ...

Page 13: ...compact and provide low power consumption The units include an omni directional antenna satellite modem GPS and two digital output feeds Part numbers are specified in Table 16 Refer to APPENDIX A for IDP 290 OEM details The modems are available in two configurations bottom connector or side connector see figures below Figure 4 IDP 280 with Side Connector Figure 5 IDP 280 with Bottom Connector ...

Page 14: ...ely solely on the modems for emergency SOS calls The modems have the following key features and benefits Designed to be incorporated into an SP solution Built in GPS GLONASS receiver to calculate position speed and heading Quick and easy installation reduces labor time and costs Ship with installed firmware Wide operational temperature range Rugged construction ...

Page 15: ...ts main power off between wake up intervals Both the modem and gateway track the wake up interval Consequently when a modem is in sleep mode it does not miss incoming messages If a modem has a message to send it automatically exits sleep mode without waiting for the next wake up interval Idle Mode In this mode the modem is awake but neither receiving nor transmitting 1 3 1 Peripherals These periph...

Page 16: ...CAUTION Mount the modem at least 20 cm away from humans R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC CE Mark Safety art3 1 a EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EN 62311 2008 EMC art3 1 b EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2008 04 EN 301 489 20 V1 2 1 2002 11 Spectrum art 3 2 EN 301 426 V1 2 1 2001 10 SAE J1455 Recommended Environmental Practice for Electronic Equipment Design Heavy Duty Trucks section 4 5 3 RoHS 2 CE Mark Restriction of Haz...

Page 17: ...IDP 280 IDP 290 Hardware Guide ORBCOMM Proprietary 7 T212 Version 03 RCM Australia The following compliance marks C Tick A Tick and RCM have been consolidated into a single RCM mark ...

Page 18: ...M connector details and pinouts Table 3 Connector Parameter Part Number Mating Connector Kit ST100030 001 3 1 1 Connector Pinout Figure 8 Connector Pin Assignment Male Table 4 Electrical Pin Assignment Pin Functionality Pin Functionality 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 GND 4 VIN 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 1 PPS Output 8 EVENT_NOTIFICATION 9 RS 232 Tx Output 10 RS 232 Rx Input KEY FEATURE ...

Page 19: ...gure 9 View of Modem Male Connector Figure 10 Face View of Mating Connector Female Figure 11 Rear View of Mating Connector Solder Cups 3 2 Power 3 2 1 Input Range Parameter Value Power Supply Voltage 9 to 32 V DC Reverse Polarity Protection 40 V maximum 29 3 mm Key Feature ...

Page 20: ...IEC 60945 section 10 5 3 2 5 Load Dump Circuitry The modem s power supply input voltage range is 9 to 32 V Above this range the load dump protection circuitry disconnects external power so that the modem is not damaged up to 150 V When the input voltage drops below the threshold the modem recovers going through power on reset With this protection the modem is capable of withstanding load dumps as ...

Page 21: ... two digital outputs 3 3 1 Digital Output Figure 12 shows the two outputs for1 PPS and EVENT_NOTIFICATION Figure 12 Digital Output The following tables describe the output specifications Parameter Min Typical Max Units Output high voltage open circuit 2 85 3 0 3 15 V Output high voltage sourcing 25 µA 2 80 V Output low voltage sinking 25 µA 0 05 V Voltage limits survivability 10 150 V 2 Input volt...

Page 22: ...Input High Threshold 2 4 V Serial Tx Low Output 3 k load 3 7 V Serial Tx High Output 3 k load 3 7 V 3 4 1 1 Auto RS 232 Power On Off The modem uses the input voltage to turn the RS 232 driver on off when auto RS 232 mode is selected Table 8 Auto RS 232 Power On Off Parameter Value Valid Rx Input Threshold Rx 2 7 V or Rx 2 7 V Invalid Rx 0 3 V Rx 0 3 V 3 4 1 2 Force the RS 232 Driver On If the devi...

Page 23: ...fications Parameter Value Receive Frequency Band 1525 to 1559 MHz Modulation OQPSK traffic channel BPSK bulletin board Symbol Rate 3000 symbols seconds traffic channel 1250 symbols seconds bulletin board Polarization RHCP Transmit Frequency Band 1626 5 to 1660 5 MHz Modulation OQPSK Symbol Rate 900 symbols seconds maximum Polarization RHCP 3 5 2 IDP 280 Standard Antenna Parameter Value Maximum EIR...

Page 24: ...ignal The 1 PPS signal is available from the GPS GLONASS modem It outputs a pulse every second providing a valid fix is present If the GPS signal is blocked the 1 PPS stops By default the GPS is only on when requested by the application or the network For constant time updates the GPS must be on at all times continuous GPS Refer to T204 for further details The 1 PPS is a CMOS TTL output that is de...

Page 25: ... 290 Hardware Guide ORBCOMM Proprietary 15 T212 Version 03 Figure 13 IDP 280 Top View Enclosure Dimensions mm Figure 14 IDP 280 Side View Enclosure Dimensions mm Figure 15 IDP 290 Top View Enclosure Dimensions mm ...

Page 26: ...6 ORBCOMM Proprietary Figure 16 IDP 290 Side View Enclosure Dimensions mm Figure 17 IDP 280 IDP 290 Bottom View Enclosure Dimensions mm Table 11 Mass and Materials Parameter Value IDP 280 and IDP 290 mass 460 g Enclosure Material Lexan EXL9330 Resin ...

Page 27: ...ity at 40 C per the methodology of IEC 60945 section 8 3 1 2 Vibration The IDP 280 meets all its specifications during exposure to random vehicular vibration levels per SAE J1455 section 4 9 4 2 figures 6 7 and 8 and MIL STD 810G section 514 6 fig 514 6C 1 The IDP 290 meets all its specifications during exposure to sinusoidal vibration on each axis in turn at a level of 1mm displacement from 2 to ...

Page 28: ...tailed in SAE J1455 section 4 4 3 2 for the following chemicals Window Washer Solvent Gasoline Diesel Fuel Fuel Additives Alcohol Anti Freeze Water Mixture Degreasers Soap and Detergents Steam Waxes Kerosene Freon Spray Paint Paint Strippers Ether Dust Control Agents magnesium chloride Moisture Control Agents calcium chloride Ammonia Aluminum brightener acid wash Steam Cleaning and Pressure Washin...

Page 29: ...tary 19 T212 Version 03 3 10 Temperature Sensor The IDP 280 has an internal temperature sensor in the modem The temperature sensor specifications are listed in the table below Parameter Value Range 40 to 85 C Accuracy 2 C 25 to 85 C 3 C below 25 C ...

Page 30: ...e a suitable mounting location Section 4 4 4 Route the main cable Section 4 5 5 Mount the modem Section 4 6 6 Protect the cables and cable connectors Section 4 7 7 Connect to power Section 4 8 8 Register the modem Section 4 9 4 2 Prepare for the Installation Check that you have the items and tools listed below before installing the modem 4 2 1 Shipping Box Contents Unpack the contents of the shipp...

Page 31: ...m type your user name registered email and password and then click GO Contact SkyWave Customer Support at support skywave com if you do not have access to this site 2 Click the Manage Mobiles icon The Manage Terminals page appears 3 Click the button next to IsatData Pro Terminal Activations and click NEXT Figure 19 Manage Terminals 4 Select your Gateway Account from the drop down list 5 Type the m...

Page 32: ...ss steel screws length depends on mounting surface thickness Qty 4 M4 8 32 nuts with 18 8 stainless steel flat and lock washers Waterproof sealing tape Waterproof sealing compound such as RTV silicone bottom connector version only Custom cable5 Drill 5 5 mm drill bit 5 Refer to Section 5 for instructions on making a custom cable The Mobile ID is the serial number which appears on the modem and is ...

Page 33: ...perty Mount the modem where it has a clear view of the sky satellite with no obstructions For a mobile installation this means at the highest point on the vehicle or vessel where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions Mount the modem on a flat surface for mobile installations such that the elevation angle does not change with rotation Fasten the modem securely so that it is not loose and...

Page 34: ...fer to Section 4 5 4 5 Route the Main Cable Consider the following guidelines before routing the cable assembly CAUTION Ensure the power cable will not be pinched kinked or worn down by any objects or moving parts such as the door hinges It is very important to secure the cable at many points along its path CAUTION Prior to working on any cabling ensure that the modem is powered off and will not s...

Page 35: ...ng from the modem to the fuse panel or battery source Note SkyWave recommends that you tape cable ends to prevent dirt from collecting on the contacts 4 6 Mount the Modem CAUTION Painting the modem might interfere with their performance The modem either has a bottom connector or a side connector The duplicate mobile ID labels shipped with the modem can be placed on the asset where the modem is mou...

Page 36: ...mounting holes and the connector hole The direction of the modem with a bottom connector is not important 2 Drill the four mounting holes using the drill with the 5 5 mm bit 3 Punch or drill the 30 mm hole for the connector bottom connector only 4 Continue with the steps below for Mount the Modem 4 6 2 Mount the Modem 1 Apply waterproof sealing compound such as RTV silicone to the locations shown ...

Page 37: ...licone lubricant grease ensures that there is a watertight seal 2 Insert the tube into the male end of the mating connector Figure 24 CAUTION Do not apply pressure to the cable connector during the installation Figure 24 Apply Silicone Lubricant to Connector 3 Squeeze the lubricant into the mating connecter opening until it is full Some lubricant might spill out 4 Connect the cable connector to th...

Page 38: ... around the connector 7 Wrap the mating connector with waterproof sealing tape if using the connector in changing weather conditions 4 7 Protect the Cables and Cable Connectors CAUTION Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation SkyWave highly recommends securing the cable at regular intervals along its length as part of the installation to prevent cable w...

Page 39: ...nded values specified in Section 2 CAUTION The installer is responsible for complying with local electrical codes Note SkyWave recommends that if possible the user wait until the modem is unblocked has a full view of the sky before powering up the modem 1 Locate the main power input and the ground GND wires on the cable breakout You can connect the modem ground to ground in the fuse panel or to ch...

Page 40: ...tion to operate When you apply power the modem goes into satellite search mode to acquire the SkyWave IsatData Pro network This activity might take a few minutes to complete If you experience difficulties refer to Section 6 for troubleshooting suggestions 1 When the modem synchronizes itself with the network it sends a registration message to the SkyWave IsatData Pro network Note The modem will no...

Page 41: ... lengths it is necessary to calculate the cable voltage drop to determine if the modem is receiving at least 9 V with 1 7 A draw Large cable voltage drops might adversely affect modem operation Cable jacket and internal conductor installation rated for minimum temperature range of 40 C to 85 C and UV compliant where exposure to UV is expected Note For reliable operation shield all cables used for ...

Page 42: ...igure 30 Recommended Stripping Length 3 Twist the ends tightly to prevent stranded wires from fraying CAUTION Do not solder dip 4 Slide the following items over the cable in sequence and as shown in Figure 31 a sealing nut a back shell and a coupling ring Figure 31 Cable with Sealing Nut Back Shell and Coupling Ring CAUTION Ensure that the black back shell cable grommet is present inside the cable...

Page 43: ...older tin the wires and solder them to the connector solder cups Figure 34 as per the proper pinout Figure 34 Wires and Solder Cups 6 Ensure the O ring is in place over the connector body as shown in Figure 35 Figure 35 O Ring over Connector Body 7 Slide the coupling ring over the connector body and give it a twist to prevent it from falling off ...

Page 44: ...close as possible to the connector body and fill it with silicone sealant Figure 37 Figure 37 Silicone in the Grommet 10 Assemble the back shell to the connector body and wipe away any excess sealant Figure 38 To aid in tightening the back shell align the coupling ring key feature with the slot in the connector body Figure 38 Figure 38 Key Features in the Coupling Ring and Connector Body 11 Apply ...

Page 45: ...tary 35 T212 Version 03 Figure 39 Cable Exit Area 12 Assemble the sealing nut over the back shell until the cable grip makes full contact with the perimeter of the cable jacket Figure 40 Wipe away any excess sealant Figure 40 Assembled Sealing Nut ...

Page 46: ...k and registration normally takes a few minutes If the modem fails to register or report Ensure that the modem has a clear line of sight to the satellite The modem must operate outdoors and be unobstructed by buildings forest canopy and rock cuts Check that no objects or debris are on the antenna atop the modem and blocking transmission Verify with your SP that the modem is assigned to your accoun...

Page 47: ... an integral antenna a satellite modem for communicating with the satellite an integral GPS GLONASS subsystem an RS 232 port and a CMOS level serial port The terminal is suitable for both industrial and fixed applications such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA Fleet management and security Asset tracking monitoring and control The terminal s built in programmability allows it to wo...

Page 48: ... 25 C to 85 C Material Tin plated phosphor bronze Configuration 2x7 contact array 2 0 mm pitch shrouded contacts friction lock Contact Rating 3 A Mating Connector The terminal uses a 14 pin connector not included manufactured by JST Table 14 Mating Cable Connector Parameter Manufacturer Part Number JST PHDR 14VS Temperature Rating 25 C to 85 C Material Tin plated phosphor bronze Contact Rating 3 A...

Page 49: ...ardware Guide ORBCOMM Proprietary 39 T212 Version 03 OEM Terminal Connector Pinout Figure 43 OEM Terminal Connector Pinout Mating Connector Pinout Figure 44 Mating Connector Pinout PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 14 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 14 ...

Page 50: ...in Descriptions Pin Functionality Description 1 open 2 SM_PWR_CTRL Output 0 3 V 3 VIN Input 9 32 V 4 open 5 Modem Message CMOS Output 0 3 V 6 open 7 open 8 open 9 GND Ground 10 open 11 open 12 RS 232 Rx Standard RS 232 Rx 13 GPS 1PPS Output 0 3 V 14 RS 232 Tx Standard RS 232 Tx Physical Details The terminal s overall dimensions are shown in millimeters mm ...

Page 51: ...OMM Proprietary 41 T212 Version 03 Figure 45 IDP 290 OEM Top View Dimensions mm Figure 46 IDP 290 OEM Side View Dimensions mm Antenna Parameter Value IDP 290 OEM terminal mass 370 g 91 8 4 x 3 8 108 0 91 8 105 6 57 2 30 7 86 3 67 3 35 6 ...

Page 52: ...ons after a thermal shock test as detailed in SAE J1455 section 4 1 3 2 Integration Guidelines This section contains a number of guidelines to assist the Solution Provider in building their OEM Product It must be recognized that this section provides guidelines only and each SP must use their own discretion to finalize the integration approach that works for them Installation Provisions A reliable...

Page 53: ...ion contains recommended installation guidelines for field installing the OEM Product It is recommended that the SP include these in the installation guidelines for end users Mobile Identification and Serial Number The mobile ID is located on the bottom of the IDP 290 OEM To facilitate installation the mobile ID should be visible on the OEM Product Activate and Install the OEM Product Follow the i...

Page 54: ...em Part Number Side Connector Bottom Connector IDP 280 SM201335 SXG SM201335 BXG IDP 290 SM201336 SXG SM201336 BXG IDP 290 OEM SM201453 SXG Table 17 Order Part Numbers Kits Kits Mating Connector with Solder Cup Kit not for use with OEM terminals ST100030 001 Contact your Account Executive for additional products and ordering codes ...

Page 55: ... T212 Version 03 APPENDIX C Activation Information Server User Name ________________________________________________________ Password _______________________________________________________________ Modem Type Description Mobile ID NNNNNNNNSKYXXXX Location ...

Page 56: ...d is available in two models either terminated or unterminated to ground Specifications Parameter Value Part Number ST301005 Cable drain wires outer shield and I O Figure 49 terminated to ground at modem connector PIN 3 Figure 48 Part Number ST301025 Cable drain wires un terminated not connected outer shield and I O Figure 49 to ground Length ST301005 001 5 m ST301005 002 10 m ST301005 003 25 m ST...

Page 57: ...n 22 AWG Unused IDP 280 IDP 290 I O 02 IDP 680 6 Blue 22 AWG Unused IDP 280 IDP 290 I O 03 IDP 680 7 Brown 22 AWG 1 PPS IDP 280 IDP 290 I O 01 IDP 680 8 Purple 22 AWG EVENT_NOTIFICATION on IDP 280 IDP 290 I O 04 IDP 680 9 Orange 22 AWG RS 232 Tx output 10 Yellow 22 AWG RS 232 Rx input Figure 49 Raw Cable Details Overall Shield Aluminum Foil Outer Shield Drain PVC Jacket Black UV Stable 2 x Power G...

Page 58: ...acket 30 mils thick black Ultraviolet rating UV stabilized cable jacket Rating IP67 when mated Minimum bend radius 25 mm CAUTION Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation SkyWave highly recommends securing the cable at regular intervals along its length as part of the installation to prevent cable wear and eliminate strain on the connector Damage to the ...

Page 59: ...batt 4 4 20 AWG I O 02 not used by IDP 280 IDP 290 5 5 22 AWG I O 03 not used by IDP 280 IDP 290 6 6 22 AWG I O 01 1 PPS on IDP 280 IDP 290 7 7 22 AWG I O 04 EVENT_NOTIFICATION on IDP 280 IDP 290 8 8 22 AWG RS 232 Tx output 9 9 22 AWG RS 232 Rx input 10 10 22 AWG Figure 51 Raw Cable Details Overall Shield Aluminum Foil Overall Drain PVC Jacket Black UV Stable 2 x Power Ground 2 x RS 232 I O Drain ...

Page 60: ...inst actual hardware for dimensional accuracy If it is not correct DO NOT USE THIS TEMPLATE CAUTION Not for use with OEM terminals Nominal Dimensions Shown Ø 5 5 mm 7 32 in 4 PLACES Ø 30 0 mm 1 3 16 in Bottom Connector Mount ONLY Place RTV Silicone in this region 360 prior to mounting 101 6 mm 4 0 in 101 6 mm 4 0 in 50 8 mm 2 0 in 50 8 mm 2 0 in ...

Page 61: ...the IDP 680 and IDP 690 labels All dimensions are shown in inches and images are not to scale Please refer to the SkyWave Customer Support website IsatData Pro mechanical files folder to download a DXF file for the IDP 680 and IDP 690 Figure 52 IDP 280 Branding Label shown in inches Figure 53 IDP 290 Branding Label shown in inches Parameter Value Overlay Material GE Lexan 8A35 Film 010 thick velve...

Page 62: ...de T212 Version 03 52 ORBCOMM Proprietary Revision History Version Date Details 03 Oct 2015 Official customer release 02 Jun 2015 Official customer release 01 Nov 2014 Official customer release 07 Sep 2014 Limited customer release ...

Page 63: ...echnical Commission kgf cm kilogram force centimeter LED light emitting diode RF radio frequency RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances R TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Rx receive SP Solution Provider Tx transmit Representante no Brasil ORBCOMM do Brasil Telecomunicações Ltda Rua João XXIII 153 AP 02 Rincão dos Ilhéus Estância Velha RS 93600 00 Brasil Tel 55 51 9515 3417 E m...