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Sierra Wireless MP 880W Connector panel, GPS and I/O options, Overview of installation steps

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Connector panel

MP880W Modem User Guide

RS-232 serial (female DB9)

Connector panel

The MP 880W modem has the following connectors:

	GPS antenna	WAP antenna for wireless
	GPS antenna	access point
	(female SMA)	access point
	(female SMA)
USB (Type B)	Ethernet	I/O connector (DB15HD)


Serial Host						I/O
Serial Host	USB Host		GPS	Ethernet Host	AP	I/O
				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 880W 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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Sierra Wireless MP 880W manual Connector panel, GPS and I/O options, Overview of installation steps

Contents

User Guide MP 880W ModemPage Introducing the MP Modem ContentsHardware and Software Installation Getting StartedMP Modem Operation ContentsConfiguring the Router Functions Configuring the Wireless Access PointTechnical Specifications Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O DataSupport and Warranty Sending Data to Your Network ApplicationRegulatory Information MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795Preface Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation of LiabilityRev 1.5 Jul.08 Patents Copyright QUALCOMM 3GTrademarks Contact Information Revision History VPN support for RNAP Software Documentation 1 Introducing the MP ModemAccounts and coverage Connection methods Virtual serial port Network connections Accounts and coverageSupported GSM radio frequencies Connection methodsVirtual serial port VPN support for RNAP SoftwareDocumentation MP Modem ManagerOnline help is provided with 3G Watcher. It describes all the icons and indicators in 3G Watcher and provides detailed instructions on using 3G Watcher to make data connections. When using 3G Watcher, you can access help through the menu system or by pressing the F1 key System requirements 2 Getting StartedPlan your MP modem installation Required equipment What type of connections do you plan to use? Plan your MP modem installationWhere do you want to install your MP modem? Serial Additional required equipment Required equipmentPackage contents MP modem accessories System requirementsMP880W Modem User Guide 2130795MP modem housing 3 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 modemStep 1-Mount the MP modem Mounting the MP modemGround the MP modem Step 2-Mount the antennas and install the cables Main RF antennaAntenna locations GPS antennaAP antenna MP 595880W only Step 3-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 terminalsStep 4-Connect the MP modem to computer cable Office installationSerial connector DB9 pinouts Install the USB, Ethernet or serial cableI/O port connections Step 5-Install the softwareStep 6-Configure your account Insert the SIM Card Set up connection profiles Create a profile5. Complete the following fields Step 7-Test the system MP880W Modem User Guide 21307954 MP Modem Operation Turning the MP modem on and offTable 4-1 LED operation Status indicatorsMP880W Modem User Guide 21307953G Watcher Help Reset the MP modem3G Watcher software Changing the Physical Interface Launching 3G WatcherConnection to MP Physical Interface Establishing connections 3G Watcher windowMP880W Modem User Guide Auto-Connect for DUNDUN - Name of your service provider or connection type 21307955 Configuring the Router Functions External Network Non-NAT modeNAT mode Serial, USB, Ethernet, or WAP interface Client deviceMP modem networking basics in NAT modeStatic IP and TCP/UDP port forwarding in NAT mode Enable the routerSet up static IP addresses File and resource sharing over LANSet up TCP/UDP port forwarding MP880W Modem User Guide 21307956 Configuring the Wireless Access Point OverviewUnlock MP modem configuration Change the password optional2. Select Tools Options MP Wireless Access Point Enable the wireless access pointSet the SSID MP3G 2. Select Tools Options MP Wireless Access PointRev 1.5 Jul.08 Configure the security settingsConfiguring the Wireless Access Point Reset the MP modem to factory defaults Configure security on the client computersMP880W Modem User Guide 21307956 Configuring the MP Modem to Report GPS and I/O Data GPS configuration and reportingGPS protocols and commands GPS display in 3G WatcherI/O device installation and configuration GPS TAIP quick referencePort specifications Connector pinoutsDigital input devices Example panic button connections Digital output devices Analog input devicesI/O configuration using AT or 3G Watcher commands Example analog sensor connectionsAnalog input setup ExampleDigital I/O setup MP880W Modem User Guide 21307957 Sending Data to Your Network Application Configure the MP modem toReport frequency timers route data to a serverThe fast rate timer only becomes active when an alarm condition is triggered by a rise or drop in the level of one of the digital I/O channels. The default for the fast rate timer is three seconds If the GPS timer is set to 0, the reporting interval is determined by the configuration of the GPS module. If the module is configured for TAIP, you can issue TAIP commands to change the interval. An advantage of configuring the report frequency with TAIP commands is that the interval between reports can be based on elapsed time and/or distance travelled Monitoring and Tracking configuration IP AddressingThe problem created by Network Address Translation Firewall NetworkInternetRetrieve the Unique Mobile Device ID Solutions to the NAT problemTechnical support 8 Support and WarrantyWarranty MP880W Modem User Guide 2130795Rev 1.5 Jul.08 9 Technical SpecificationsRegulatory, radio frequency and electrical specifications MP880W Modem User Guide Environmental specificationsWeight and dimensions 2130795Host interfaces GPS specificationsI/O port characteristics Other interfacesMP880W Modem User Guide Wireless access point specifications3G Watcher software 2130795U.S.A 10 Regulatory InformationCanada Approved antennas Important NoteFCC Caution European UnionSierra Wireless UK Limited Lakeside House MP 875 ruggedized wireless modemMP 875 ruggedized wireless modem with 802.11 b/g access point Regulatory InformationMP880W Modem User Guide 2130795Index NumericsNAT, 47 Rev 1.1 Jul.08NAT, 48, 49 non‐NAT, 48 mounting, 25 warranty, 75 Watcher, 43- 46 weight, 78 width, 78 wire splicing voltage specifications serial cable, 34 VPN supportWAP enable, 54 overview, 53 specifications Wireless Access Point. See WAPIndex Rev 1.1 Jul.08