Sierra Wireless MP 875 manual Connector panel, GPS and I/O options, Overview of installation steps

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MP875 Modem User Guide

RS-232 serial (female DB9)

Connector panel

The MP 875 modem has the following connectors:

 

GPS antenna

WAP antenna for wireless

 

access point

 

(female SMA)

 

 

USB (Type B)

Ethernet

I/O connector (DB15HD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial Host

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

USB Host

GPS

Ethernet Host

AP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main RF

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main RF antenna (female TNC)

Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures for vehicles.

Power harness (Molex connector)

Figure 3-2: MP 875 modem rear connectors

GPS and I/O options

The MP modem provides support for GPS (Global Positioning System) and for attaching input/output devices.

GPS. If you plan to use the MP modem’s built‐in GPS module, you must connect a GPS antenna using an antenna cable, or use a combination antenna that can connect to both the GPS and Main RF connectors on the MP modem housing.

Other I/O devices. Other devices, such as panic buttons, sensors, or gauges may also be installed with the MP modem and connected with an I/O cable to the I/O port. (See “I/O port connections” on page 37.)

Overview of installation steps

The installation process for the MP modem varies depending on how you plan to use it, where it best fits, and which of its features you plan to use. The main steps are:

1.Mount the MP modem.

2.Mount the antennas and connect the cables.

·Main RF antenna and cable

·GPS antenna and cable, if you plan to use GPS

·WAP antenna and cable (MP 595W only)

3.Connect the power harness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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User Guide Page Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Qualcomm 3GSupport@sierrawireless.com Trademarks Contact InformationDirecting users to the MP 3G Modems AT Command Reference Revision HistoryContents MP Modem Operation Configuring the Router Functions Support and Warranty Regulatory Information MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Introducing the MP Modem Network connections Accounts and coverageSupported GSM radio frequencies Connection methodsVirtual serial port VPN support for Rnap SoftwareDocumentation MP Modem ManagerMP875 Modem User Guide Getting Started What type of connections do you plan to use? Plan your MP modem installationWhere do you want to install your MP modem? Getting Started Additional required equipment Package contents Required equipment MP modem accessories System requirementsMP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 MP modem housing Hardware and Software InstallationInstallation overview GPS and I/O options Connector panelOverview of installation steps Select a location for the MP modem Install the MP modemMount the MP modem Mounting the MP modemGround the MP modem Mount the antennas and install the cables Main RF antennaAntenna locations GPS antennaMP 595880W only Install the power harness Install the antennas and cablesVehicle installation Power connectorPower connector Molex pinouts Ignition sense on/off wiringIgnition sense options Correct wire splicing Ground the power harnessPower connections Crimp terminalsOffice installation Connect the MP modem to computer cableSerial connector DB9 pinouts Install the USB, Ethernet or serial cablePort connections Install the softwareConfigure your account Insert the SIM Card 10 Placing a SIM card into the sledSet up connection profiles Create a profile· User Name Test the system MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 MP Modem Operation Turning the MP modem on and offStatus indicators LED operation3G Watcher Help Reset the MP modem3G Watcher software Changing the Physical Interface Launching 3G WatcherConnection to MP Physical Interface Establishing connections 3G Watcher windowAuto-Connect for DUN You now have DUN connectionConfiguring the Router Functions NAT modeNon-NAT mode NAT modeMP modem networking basics in NAT ModeSet up static IP addresses Static IP and TCP/UDP port forwarding in NAT modeEnable the router File and resource sharing over LANSet up TCP/UDP port forwarding MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data GPS configuration and reportingGPS protocols and commands GPS display in 3G WatcherDevice installation and configuration GPS Taip quick referenceDigital input devices Connector pinoutsPort specifications A button wired to Pin 4 digital input and Pin 10 Ground Example panic button connectionsDigital output devices Analog input devicesConfiguration using AT or 3G Watcher commands Example analog sensor connectionsAnalog input setup ExampleDigital I/O setup MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Sending Data to Your Network Application Configure the MP modem toReport frequency timers Route data to a serverTmsumregind Sending Data to Your Network Application Monitoring and Tracking configuration IP AddressingProblem created by Network Address Translation Solutions to the NAT problem Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device IDTechnical support Support and WarrantyWarranty MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808 Technical Specifications Regulatory, radio frequency and electrical specificationsEnvironmental specifications Weight and dimensionsHost interfaces GPS specificationsPort characteristics Other interfacesWireless access point specifications WPA2Regulatory Information CanadaFCC Caution European UnionIndex NumericsMTP Index MP875 Modem User Guide 2130808