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iR1200 Rugged Modem iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem Install ation Guide.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................. 1 FCC Com pliance .....................................................................................
iR1200 Modem Before You Start Install ing........................................................................... 13 Installatio n Planning..................................................................................... 13 Planning Mo dem Location .
Table of Contents Stationa ry Install ation ................................................................................... 29 Installatio n Steps .......................................................................................... 29 Mounting the M odem .
iR1200 Modem HyperTerm inal Setup ................................................................................... 45 Diagnostic Me nu ...................................................................................... 4 7 Unsolicited Firmware Upd ates .
Table of Contents Table of Figures Page Figure 1 – iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem 9 Figure 2 – Rear Pan el of iR1200 Rugged Modem 11 Figure 3 – Rear Pan el of iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem 11 Figure 4 – .
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FCC Compliance RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 1 FCC Compliance DECLARA TION OF CO NFOR M ITY Per FCC C FR 47 2. 989 Resp onsib le p arty name : eLuti ons, Inc. Address : 5905 B recken ridge P arkw ay Suite F Tam .
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Before You Begin Instal lation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 3 Before You Begin I nstallation ! Before you begin installing the iR12 00 Rugg ed Modem or the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem, you must obtain the required installation acce ssories and download the Ad m inistrators Gui de.
iR1200 Modem 4 nextel.com • Data Cable for co mputer (laptop/M DT) • Approved G PS Ante nna (iR1200 GPS E nabled Mo dem only) • Data cable for GPS (iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem) • 4 scre ws Statio.
Required Accessories RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 5 Required Accessor ies The following table lists th e required accessories that h ave been approved for use with the iR1200 Rugged Modem and the iR1200 GP S-Enabled modems. Please cont act your Nextel sales representative or visit www.
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Introduction RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 7 Introduction Welcome to Nextel Thank you for pu rchasing the Nextel iR1200 modem. This modem is designed to work specifically within the iDEN network. Once installed and configured, the iR1200 modem provides you with wirel ess data communicatio ns.
iR1200 Modem 8 nextel.com Nextel Customer Care For domestic customer care issues, in cluding installation , technical support, or to order accessories contact your technology administrator o r designated field care representative. When you call, please have a detailed description of your pro blem.
Overview RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 9 Overvie w This chapter con tains general details about the iR1200 modem. This chapter includes: General Over view Page 9 Modem Opera ting Mode s Page 10 Modem Con figurat.
iR1200 Modem 10 nextel.com Modem Operating Modes The iR1200 provid es the following data connection modes: • Packet Data: A wireless mode m connection used for accessing the Internet, sendin g and receiving e-mail, and transferring small files over th e packet data network using stand ard IP protocols.
Overview RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 11 Figure 2. Rear Panel of iR12 00 Rugged Modem iR1200 GP S-Enabled M o dem The following diagram shows the co mponents th at exist on the rear panel of the iR1200 GPS-En abled Modem.
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Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 13 Installation Prepar ation In this chapter, you will learn how to begin installing your iR12 00 modem. This chapter includes: Before Yo u Start Install in.
iR1200 Modem 14 nextel.com determine how and where you i ntend to mount the modem, antenn a and accessories. (See Requ ired Installation Components listed on page 3).
Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 15 The following diagram outlin es the modem’s dimensions: NOTE: This diagram dep icts the dimensions of both the iR1200 Rugged and iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modems and should not be used as a template for mounting the modem.
iR1200 Modem 16 nextel.com The following table describes th e overall dimensions of the iR12 00 modem. Component Di mension Overall di mensions fro m connector to connector 7.8 6in. [199 .69mm] End panel to end panel 7.09in. [180.14mm] Width (incl uding moun ting tabs) 5.
Installation Preparation RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 17 • If there are kinks or bends in the cable or obstructions in the vehicle th at could affect routing. Serial Cab le Routing Serial cable routin g is the most important factor to ensure a trou ble-free operation.
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Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 19 Vehicle Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem and antennas in a vehicle.
iR1200 Modem 20 nextel.com Installation Steps To install, you must complete the follo wing steps: • Mount Modem – Mount the modem in the desired location. • Mount Antenna – Moun t the antenna using the instructions inclu ded with your selected antenna’s in stallation guide.
Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 21 Moun t the M odem The following table lists th e steps for mounting the iR1200 data modem in a vehicle. 1 Determine a convenient lo cation in t he vehicle. 2 Use the iR12 00 mode m and mark the positio ns of the hole s on the mou nting surface.
iR1200 Modem 22 nextel.com Approved Antennas The following table states the app roved antennas that can b e used with the iR1200 modem. Part No . Description 5000 -C5-RFM Mag Mount Cel lular Antenna 5.
Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 23 NOTE: Each antenna has specific installation instructi ons. Please refer to the antenna installation instructions for specific req uirements and details. Mount GPS Antenna (optional) The iR1200 GPS -Enabled modem comes equipped with a connector for a GPS antenna.
iR1200 Modem 24 nextel.com The following diagram illustrates t ypical installation wiring of the iR1200 into a vehicle. +12VDC VEHICLE BATTERY +12VDC ENGINE I GN I T I O N SWITCH F USE GPS ANTEN N A (.
Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 25 Figure 6 – M odem Pow er Wiring Diagram (Level 1) The following table contain s the steps for routin g and connecting the power cable: 1 Determine a cable ro uting plan that will allo w you to co nnect the DC po wer cable b etween the modem a nd the vehicle battery.
iR1200 Modem 26 nextel.com 6 Mount the fuse holder by tie wrappi ng it to t he other cab ling wires and d ress wires as necessar y. 7 Shorten the re d lead of the DC po wer cable to remove a ny excess lengt h and cri mp the fuse holder’s red lead to it using the in-line splice.
Vehicle Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 27 1 Connect the male end o f the ignition ca ble to the 4-pro ng connector lab eled IG NITION on the mode m. 2 Connect the free end of t he ignitio n cable to a vehicle circ uit that provides 1 2VDC when the ve hicle is ru nning or in ACC, and no 12 VDC when t he vehicle i s OFF or no t in AC C.
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Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 29 Stationary Installati on In this chapter, you will learn how to install your iR1200 modem in a stationary (i.
iR1200 Modem 30 nextel.com • Mount Antenna – Moun t the antenna using the instructions inclu ded with your selected antenna’s in stallation guide. • Route and Connect Pow er Cables – route the power cables from modem to the power supply. • Connect Antenna Cable – Co nnect cables to the mounted modem and antenna.
Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 31 Mounting the A ntenna(s) The location of the ant enna should be chosen carefully. ! Important things to consider w hen installing the antenna equipment. • Installation of recommended equi pment must be installed in accord ance with Nextel’s installation instructions.
iR1200 Modem 32 nextel.com Select Antenna Loc ation The following are some common la youts for co-locatin g an external antenna and the iR1200 modem. • Roof to trunk – This layout accommodates a t runk-mounted modem and antenna that is attach ed to the roof.
Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 33 impedance. 2 Position the an tenna where it has a d irect li ne-of-sight to the satellite. 3 Mount the an tenna acco rding to t he manufact urer’s specificatio ns or instructio ns. (Use o nly an ap proved antenna – see lis t of Approved Antennas on p age 31.
iR1200 Modem 34 nextel.com Route and Connect Cables The following diagram illustrates t ypical installation wiring of the iR1200 into a stationary environment. Figure 8 – i R1200 Installation Wiring Diagram (Stationary) Approved C ables The following DC power cable must b e used (see Accessories Table for ordering information).
Stationary Installat ion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 35 Connect Antenna C ables The following table describes th e steps for connecting ant enna cables to the modem (use only an appr oved antenna – see list o f Approved Antennas on page 31): 1 Insert the male e nd o f the mode m antenna cab le to the connector lab eled MO DEM ANT on the mod em.
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Verifying Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 37 Verifying Installation In this chapter, you will learn how to verify that the in stallation of the iR1200 modem was successful.
iR1200 Modem 38 nextel.com Powering Up – Building Install ation To turn on the i R1200 modem, an ignition signal is required at the ignition connector.
Verifying Installa tion RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 39 LED (signal indicators) displays the modem’s serial interface status. Status LED displays the modem’s iDEN network status. Diagnostic Connector used to receive modem diagnostic information. Reset Button used to power cycle the modem and re- establishes connection to the network.
iR1200 Modem 40 nextel.com modem is atte mpting to re-acquire. NOTE: If after a period of several minutes it the status does not return to green, you may be out of range. The modem will atte mpt to re- acquire automatically when you are back in range.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 41 Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will learn how to troubleshoot the most common installation p roblems and h ow to resolve them.
iR1200 Modem 42 nextel.com What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: connector o n the modem (for b uilding installations)? • Check po wer suppl y and make s ure that everything is connected pr oper ly. • Is the batter y voltage at least 12 volt? • Check the cab les and wiring.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 43 What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: coverage is not affected. • Verify that yo ur account has b een activated. Con tact your technolo gy administrator or designated field care representative.
iR1200 Modem 44 nextel.com What’s the Proble m? What it means: How to Resolv e: Modem will no t po wer up or do wn The wiring to the modem ma y not be connected pr oper ly. • Check the ig nition sense wiring to be sure that it is connected. • Verify that the diagnostic p ort is plugged in cor rectl y.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 45 HyperTerminal Setup The following table out lines steps to setup a HyperTerminal session for th e iR1200 modem: 1 From your co mputer, lo cate and selec t the H yperTer minal program. 2 The Co nnection Descr iption scree n appear s.
iR1200 Modem 46 nextel.com 6 Select the app ropr iate communicat ion port (typically COM1) fro m the “Co nnect Using:” d rop d own list then Click OK .
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 47 • 8 for Data b its • NONE for P arity • 1 for Stop bits • None or Hardwa re for Flow co ntrol 9 Click OK when al l the para meters have b een selected. 10 Once connectio n to the modem is su ccessful, t he iR12 00 Rugged M ode m Diagnostic M enu app ears.
iR1200 Modem 48 nextel.com Command Act ion Reply 1 – Reset This comma nd resets the radio section of the modem. 2 – M aster Reset This comma nd is used when certain chan ges are made to the firmware and the modem need s to acquire the changes.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 49 Command Actio n Reply 6 – Channel Information T his determine s if channel da ta has been obtained. • Area • RSSI • Channel • State • TX Level 7 – Sto red Parameters T his provides the modem’s pre set parameters.
iR1200 Modem 50 nextel.com Command Actio n Reply 9 – M odem Pass- Thru Mo de Allows yo u to issue Hayes compatible AT commands to the modem duri ng diagnostic p ort.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 51 Unsolicited Fi rmw are Update s We want to emphasize that th is diagnostic option should b e executed only when instructed by a Nextel Cust omer Care Representative. However, th ere are certain sequences of events th at will prompt you for a firmware up date.
iR1200 Modem 52 nextel.com ! To safely exit out of the update firmware mode, please select “N”. There w ill be about a 1-minute delay before the system returns you to the diagnostic menu. This is because the modem is atte mpting to register with the iDEN netw ork.
Troubleshoot ing RFM-4200-5015 Rev1 53 6 You are safe to use the modem..
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Safety Notice RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 55 Safety Notice The following is important information for sa fe and efficient operation of the iR1200 modem. We recomm end that all users read this informatio n before using the modem. Safe and Efficient Operation Guidelines Your modem contains a t ransmitter and receiver.
iR1200 Modem 56 nextel.com Hearing Aids The modem may cause interference with h earing aid d evices. Individuals who experience such in terference should consult the h earing aid manufacturer to discu ss alternative solutions.
Copyright and Trademark RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 57 Copyright and T rademark © 2003 Nextel Co mm unication s Inc. All rights r eserved. Nextel and the Nextel logo are trademarks and/o r service marks of Nextel Communication s, Inc. All other company, product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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Index RFM-4000-5015 Rev1 61 Index A antenna manufacturer · 16 , 25 approved antenn as · 17 , 25 B Bits · 41 building installation · 23 C Channel Information · 44 chassis ground · 20 Circuit data.
iR1200 Modem 62 nextel.com I iDEN · 6 ignition signal · 32 M Master Reset · 43 MCX · 18 , 27 Mini UHF · 17 , 26 Modem Pass-Thru Mode · 45 modem’s dimensions · 10 P Pacemakers · 51 Packet.
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