Enfora GSM2228UG001 manual

User Guide: GSM2228UG001 Enfora Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02[...]

Document Title: Enfora Mini-MT User Guide Revision: 1.02 Date: 03/21/2008 Status: Released Document Control ID: GSM2228UG001 General All efforts have been made to ensure the ac curacy of material provided in this document at the time of re lease. However, the item s described in this document are subject to continuous development and improvement. A[...]

Regulatory Compliance FCC The modem was tested and certified to meet FCC Parts 15 in a stand-alone configuration, which dem onstrated that the GSM2000 Mini-MT complies with Part 15 emission limits. FCC Part 22 & Part 24 is covered by the Enfora Enabler-IIG "modular approval" process for a transmitter. This approach, described by FCC P[...]

Enfora shall not be liable for consequentia l or incidental damages, injury to any person or property, anticipated or lost pr ofits, loss of time, or other losses incurred by Customer or any third party in connection with the installation of the Products or Customer's failure to comply with the information and instructions contained herein.[...]

Warranty Informat io n LIMITED WARRANTY Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the product that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of product purchase, the product hardware, when used in conjunction with any associated so ftware (including any firmware and applications such as the modem manager) supplied by Enfora, will be free from [...]

applicable warranty period. Enfora shall not have any obligation to provide any software bug fixes, upgrades or new releases except as necessary to correct any covered defect of which purchaser notif ies Enfora during t he applicable warranty period. Enfora shall have no obligat ion under this limited warr anty for (a) normal wear and tear, (b) the[...]

Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 2 3 GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................... 3 4 OVERVIEW OF THE E[...]

8.5.1 Reset the modem to factory defaults ............................................. 31 8.5.2 Connecting the Mini-MT to the Enfora Test Server ....................... 31 8.5.3 Configure the Modem to Access the GPRS network. .................... 32 8.5.4 Verify Registration Status .............................................................. 33 [...]

Table of Figures Figure 1 – Mini-MT Features ................................................................................. 4 Figure 2 – Mini-MT Front View .............................................................................. 4 Figure 3 – Mini-MT Side View ...........................................................................[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 1 1 Introduction This document provides a br ief introduction to th e Enfora® Mini-MT personal asset tracking device. This guide will provide basi c instructions for configuring a Mini-MT for evaluation purposes. Advanced features are de scribed in detail in the f ollowing reference documents: •[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 2 2 Product S pecifications System Requirements Application Interface Interface: USB L x W x H: 100.33 x 58.92 x 25.4 mm Housing: Pol ycarbonate Weight: 136 g TX Power: Class 4 (2W @850/ 900 MHz) Class 1 (1W @180 0/1900 MHz) Special Features - Motion Sen sor - Vibratin g Alert • Host Protocols : [...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 3 3 Getting S t arted Getting started with the Enfora Mi ni-MT will require the f ollowing: - Mini-MT (GSM2228) - USB to mini-USB cable ( not supplied) (CAW-6000-0006) - Activated SIM card (not supplied) - Personal Computer (not supplied) o Operating Systems: W indows 2000, or XP o USB port - The U[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4 Overview of the Enfora Mini-MT GSM2228UG001 Page 4 Geo-Fence Volume U p PTC (Push To Call) Use r -Defined S p eake r LED’s Volum e Down Micro p hone Figure 1 – Mini-MT Features Figure 2 – Mini-MT Front View[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Headset Jac k USB Connector Figure 3 – Mini-MT Side View GSM2228UG001 Page 5[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 6 4.1 LED Indicators There are four LED’s used to provide st atus to the user. See Figure 2 for LED information. The LED functions ar e defined in the table below. Power Mode CALL ON GPS BAT Yellow Yellow Yellow Red Hibernate OFF OFF OFF Low Battery, less than 20% Slow Blink 250mS/10Sec Low Batte[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 7 4.2 Switches 4.2.1 Push To Call (PTC) The Push To Call (PTC) switch allows the user to place a call to a number that has been programmed. To meet GSM specificati on, pressing the PTC button with no SIM installed will cause the unit to initiate a “411” call. The app lication provider will need[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 8 4.3 Interconnections 4.3.1 USB Connection The USB connector (see Figure 3) is used for charging the battery and for data communication. The unit will charge from a laptop com puter, AC to USB power adapter, or vehicle power to USB adapter. (See Figure 3) Data communications with the Mini-MT is al[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4.3.3 Speaker An integrated speaker allows the user to ma ke a phone call to the pre-configured dispatch number when in hands-free mode. The user ca n adjust the volum e to a comfortable level using the volume up (‘+’) or down (‘-’) buttons. ! WARNING The Mini-MT i s intended f or use in speake r mode or hea[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 10 4.3.5 SIM A SIM cardholder is located under the battery on the bottom of the Mini-MT. The SIM card is required to enable the voice and data communicati on capabilities of your Mini- MT device. 4.3.6 Battery A 1340mA/H Li-Ion battery is supplied with the Mini-MT that will allow operation without [...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 11 5 Battery Removal / Insertion / Charging The Mini-MT is supplied with a 1340mA/H Lithium-Ion rechar geable battery with built- in safety features. The battery should be re moved to gain access to the SIM card and for turning the unit off (shipping or travel). The battery is shipped with a red pr[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 12 For charging the Mini-MT battery in a vehicle an optional USB to vehicle accessory power adapter is available (PSA-9000-0002). NOTE: Many vehicles do not provide power to the accessory jack when the vehicle ignition is off. An alternate method for charging using AC pow er may be performed with t[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 6 SIM Card Insertion / Removal The SIM, an integral part of any GSM term inal device, is a “smart card” that is programmed with subscriber information. The user inform ation consists of an International Mobile Subscriber Id entity (IMSI) number which is registere d with the GSM/GPRS service provider and an encry[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 SIM Holder Figure 4 – SIM Door and SIM Lock Open SIM Door Figure 5 – Open SIM Door GSM2228UG001 Page 14[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 15 7 Mini-MT Configuration The Mini-MT must be configured before us e. Configuration is performed through AT commands from a PC computer. A terminal pr og ram is required to interface to the Mini- MT through the USB cable. The drivers for the Mini-MT suppor t Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating s[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 16 7.3 Set Geo-Fence There are two user-definable buttons on the Mi ni-MT. The first butt on is factory-defined to set a geo-fence. Depressing the Geo-Fence button will place a half -mile radius circular geo-fence around the Mini-MT. When the Mini -MT exits the geo-fence an alert message will be se[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 17 7.6 Dialing the Emergency Call Number The Mini-MT will allow emergency communica tions withou t a SIM card installed. Follow these steps to initiate an em ergency call: 1. Depress the user-defined button. 2. Hold the user-defined button (>). 3. Press and hold the PTC button. 4. The ON, GPS, a[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 18 8 PC Sof tware Inst allation Please contact your local distribut or for the USB drivers, or obtain them from the Enfora support website at http://www.enfora.com . You will need a logi n id and password to access the drivers. The USB drivers are compatible with Windows 2000, and Wi ndows XP opera[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.1 Mini-MT USB Composite Device – Driver NOTE : Make sure you run the PreInstaller.exe file before connecting the Mini-MT to your computer. 1. Plug the Mini-MT into your USB port. 2. You will see the following screen : 3. Click on the radio button next to, “No, not this time.” 4. Click Next . 5. You will see [...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 6. Click on the radio button next to, “ Install the software automatically (Recommended). ” 7. Click Next . You will see the following screen: GSM2228UG001 Page 20[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8. The Operating System will detect the drivers f or the Mini-MT. 9. You may see the following screen; if you do, follow Step 10, otherwise proceed to Step 11. 10. Click the Continue Anyway button. 11. You will see the following screen while the drivers install: 12. You may be prompted to point to the location of th[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 13. Browse to the correct locati on of the drivers, and click OK . 14. When the drivers have completed inst alling, you will see th e following screen: 15. Click on Finish . GSM2228UG001 Page 22[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.2 Mini-MT USB to UART Device – Driver Installation The installation process for the USB to UART Device should automatically start. The following steps will help guide th rough the driver installa tion. 1. You will see the following screen : 2. Click on the radio button next to, “ No, not this time .” 3. Clic[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. Click on the radio button next to, “ Install the software automatically (Recommended). ” 5. Click Next . You may see the following screen; if you do, follow Step 6, otherwise proceed to Step 7. 6. Click the Continue Anyway button. NOTE : You may be prompted to search for a specific driver file. If you see the[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 7. Click OK . 8. When the drivers have completed inst alling, you will see th e following screen: 9. Click on Finish to complete the installation. GSM2228UG001 Page 25[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.3 Configuring the PC and Verifying Communications. NOTE: The following examples use Window s 2000 and HyperTerminal. Any Terminal program should work, usin g the parameters in Steps 7.3.1 and 7.3.2. 8.3.1 Default Serial Parameters Baud Rate: 115200 baud rate Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Flow Control: Non[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 2. Select the Device Manager button. Expand the Ports section by selectin g the ‘+’ sign beside “Ports (COM & LPT). Your window should look similar to the following: 3. Plug the Mini-MT into your USB port. The window should change to show Mini- MT USB to UART Device. GSM2228UG001 Page 27[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 Most devices will show the COM port next to the device name. Record this number. In this example, the Mini -MT device is configured to COM3. NOTE : Make sure there is no “!” or “X” next to the USB device. If you see an “!” or an “X,” the device is not properly installed and will not work. 8.4 Start H[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. Change the Connect Using setting to the COM port that was determ ined in Section 7.3.2, Step 2. For the example we are using COM3 . 5. Click OK . The next window is the Port Settings window. 6. Set the communication port to 115200 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. 7. Make su[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8. Click OK . The Main Program Window should appear. 9. Type the command ATI in the main window and press the Enter key. You should see the following screen w ith the response from the Mini-MT: The response “ Enfora, Inc .” indicates that you are successfully communicating with the Enfora Mini-MT. GSM2228UG001 P[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.5 Demo Configuration to the Enfora Test Server The Mini-MT is capable of co mmunicating with a server. Th e following steps will guide you through a configuration that will demonstr ate the data communica tion capabilities to the Enfora Test Server. A valid SIM card from your carrier is required that allows GPRS d[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 32 8.5.3 Configu re the Modem to Access the GPRS network. De-register the Mini-MT from the ne twork using the following command: AT+CFUN=0 <CR> Set the modem with the proper APN (Access Point Nam e) using the following command: AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”APN”<CR> NOTE : Replace the lett[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 33 8.5.4 Verify Registration Status Verify GSM status by sending the following command: AT+CREG?<CR> If everything is working, you shoul d receive one of two responses: +CREG: 0,1 (GSM register ed to home network) OR +CREG: 0,5 (GSM re gistered roaming.) Verify GPRS status by sending the foll[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 34 If AT$NETIP returns all zeros , send the following command: AT$CGEER<CR> There are three common responses: $CGEER: no PDP reject cause (Everything should be working properly) $CGEER: requested service option not subscribed (APN is incorrect or SIM has not been enabled for data mode.) $CGEE[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 35 Configure the modem to talk with a sp ecific server with the following comm and: AT$FRIEND=1,1,”apitest.enfora.com” Set the port number with the following command: AT$UDPAPI=,1721 Enable periodic messages (wakeup) to be se nt to the server every 60 seconds with the following command: AT$WAKE[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 8.5.7 Verifying Server connectivity. For the following tests, Java Runtim e mu st be installed on the com puter. (To install Java Runtime, please visit the Java website here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp ) 1. Start Internet Explorer and enter the following URL: “ http://apitest.enfora.com/udpapp/ ”[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 4. Select the tab with the modem name (MMT_Test). W ithin approximately 60 seconds wakeup messages shoul d be seen in the window. NOTE : Selecting the Clear button will erase the contents of the “ (ASCII Data):” window. 5. Enter the following command in the Command / Data text box: ATI 6. Click on the Write butt[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 7. Verify that you see the following modem response showing Enfora, Inc . If so, you have successfully configured the modem to talk with the server. GSM2228UG001 Page 38[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 39 9 GPS Operation and V erification The Mini-MT contains an integrated GPS receiver and GPS antenna. For best GPS performance the unit should be placed in an area where it can have di rect view of the sky. 9.1 Verification of GPS Lock The Mini-MT will provide an indication of succe ssful GPS Lock [...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 9.2.1 GPS Operation from Enfora Demo Server The same command can be used in the serv er application by entering AT$GPSRD=10 in the Command / Data text box, then selecting Write . The following screen shot shows the command and the response: NOTE: The third field is a single characte r field represen ti ng the status[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 10 Safety Information for Wireless Devices 10.1 RF Exposure ! WARNING Please read this i nformation before usin g your wirel ess device. Your Mini-MT is a radio transm itter and receiver. It is des igned and manufactured no t to exceed the emissions limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by th e Fede[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 42 10.2 Scientific evidence on RF exposure The following information, in large part, is excerpted from , or based on, information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Admini stration (FDA) on its website under the heading, “Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Inform ation on Wireless Phones.” ( http://www[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 43 Some groups sponsored by other national gove rnments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For exam ple, the government in the United Kingdom distributed le aflets containing such a recom mendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that u[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 11 FCC Compliance S t atement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ ing interferen ce that may cause undesired operation. This equ[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 12 Product Safety Instructions ! Please follow all safety instruction outlin ed below. Failure to follow these instructions m ay result in serious persona l injury and/or property damage. Always obey all applicable regulations in any area where the Mini-MT may be used. Turn your Mini-MT off by removing the battery i[...]

Mini-MT User Guide Revision 1.02 GSM2228UG001 Page 46 Revision History Date Rev Author Description 08/20/07 1.00 S. Ollmann Initial Release 12/07/07 1.01 D. O’Neil Removed referen ce to GPS degradation when the device is connected to a PC via USB. Changed driver download instructions 3/21/08 1.02 D. O’Neil Added AREG note to page 35[...]