Page 3 - Important Notice
Preface Rev 1.5 Jul.08 3 Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant ...
Page 4 - Patents; Copyright; QUALCOMM
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 4 2130795 REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SIERRA WIRELESS PRODUCT, EVEN IF SIERRA WIRELESS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ...
Page 5 - Trademarks
Preface Rev 1.5 Jul.08 5 Trademarks AirCard ® and “Heart of the Wireless Machine ® ” are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Watcher ® is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, registered in the European Community. Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wi...
Page 6 - Revision History
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 6 2130795 Revision History R ev i s i o n n u m b er Re l e a se d a t e C h a n g e s 1 . 1 August 2007 • Removed detail about AT command parameters, instead directing users to the MP 3G Modems AT Comman...
Page 7 - Contents; Hardware and Software
Rev 1.4 Draft Jul.08 1 Contents Introducing the MP Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 About CDMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CDMA account and coverage . . . . ....
Page 13 - : Introducing the MP Modem; • CDMA account and
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 7 1: Introducing the MP Modem • CDMA account and coverage • Receive diversity• Virtual serial port• VPN support for RNAP• Software• Documentation Note: Do not connect the MP modem to a USB port on a computer before installing the software. (See “Step 5 — Install the software” on page ...
Page 14 - About CDMA
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 8 2130795 About CDMA The MP modem operates over • • High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) — up to 3.6 megabits per second (Mbps) a type of wireless network called Code Division M...
Page 15 - Supported CDMA radio frequencies; Receive diversity
I n t r o d u c i n g t h e M P M o d e m Rev 1.5 Jul.08 9 The ability of the MP modem to obtain service and the type of service obtained in any area is determined by several factors: Network proximity and 1xEV-DO CDMA availability To obtain service, ...
Page 16 - Virtual serial port
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 10 2130795 The MP modem also supports connections via IEEE802.11b/g (MP595). See Chapter 6 for more details. Virtual serial port The MP modem supports four virtual serial ports (VSPs). Thr...
Page 17 - Software; Documentation
I n t r o d u c i n g t h e M P M o d e m Rev 1.5 Jul.08 11 Software The MP modem comes with the following software: • 3G Watcher, the software for the MP modem which allows you to manage and monitor your connections. • The driver that forms the ...
Page 22 - Required equipment
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 16 2130795 Required equipment Package contents Each MP modem box contains: • The MP modem • A mounting template • Mounting screws and washers • An installation and documentation CD • A power harness I...
Page 23 - System requirements; MP modem accessories
G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Rev 1.5 Jul.08 17 • Appropriate electrical grounding. If a ground wire is necessary, use a 16 ‐ gauge wire and connect it to a ground screw. • I/O cable (optional). This is required if a panic button, sensor, gau...
Page 25 - • Install the MP modem; Installation overview
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 19 3: Hardware and Software Installation • Install the MP modem This chapter provides instructions for installing the MP modem, installing the 3G Watcher software, and activating your account. The MP modem installation should be done b...
Page 27 - Install the MP modem; Step 1 — Mount the MP modem
H a r d w a r e a n d S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n Rev 1.5 Jul.08 21 4. Connect the cable that runs between the MP modem and your computer to the MP modem. Do not connect the cable to the computer until you have installed the softw...
Page 32 - Step 3 — Install the power harness
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 26 2130795 Step 3 — Install the power harness In a typical installation, the MP modem is connected to the vehicle’s battery with the power harness. The MP modem supports a voltage range ...
Page 37 - Step 5 — Install the software; Step 6 — Activate your account
H a r d w a r e a n d S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n Rev 1.5 Jul.08 31 I/O port connections The MP modem’s I/O port is a standard female DB15HD connector for remote monitoring of gauges, sensors, and alarms. If you are planning to use these ...
Page 38 - Step 7 — Test the system
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 32 2130795 The Activation Wizard The Activation Wizard guides you through the process of setting up your account. There are two methods of activation: • Manual activation involves you phoning ...
Page 39 - : MP Modem Operation; connections; Turning the MP modem on and off
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 33 4: MP Modem Operation • Status indicators• 3G Watcher software• Establishing connections Operating the MP modem requires some knowledge of both the MP modem hardware and the 3G Watcher software. This chapter describes the basics of ea...
Page 40 - Status indicators
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 34 2130795 Status indicators The MP modem’s indicator panel includes four indicator lights.: Figure 4-1: The indicator panel of the MP modem. The following table shows the behavior of the LEDs during ...
Page 41 - Reset the MP modem; G Watcher software; G Watcher Help
M P M o d e m O p e r a t i o n Rev 1.5 Jul.08 35 Reset the MP modem The reset button for the MP modem is on the top of the housing. To reset the MP modem, press the button until all four indicator lights illuminate. (Do not use sharp i...
Page 42 - Launching 3G Watcher
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 36 2130795 Launching 3G Watcher To launch 3G Watcher: 1. Start 3G Watcher by choosing Start > Programs > Sierra Wireless Inc > 3G Watcher > 3G Watcher , or double click the desktop shortcut. Con...
Page 43 - G Watcher window; Establishing connections
M P M o d e m O p e r a t i o n Rev 1.5 Jul.08 37 Figure 4-4: Options Menu 3. Select USB, Ethernet, or Serial . 4. Click OK Watcher closes, reopens and re ‐ initializes itself. 3G Watcher window The main 3G Watcher window includes a number of elements that let...
Page 45 - basics in NAT mode
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 39 5: Configuring the Router Functions • Non-NAT mode• NAT mode• MP modem networking basics in NAT mode • Static IP and TCP/ UDP port forwarding in NAT mode This chapter describes the router functions of the MP modem and shows you how to configure the ...
Page 46 - NAT mode
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 40 2130795 Non-NAT mode In non ‐ NAT configuration, you can connect only one client device, such as a computer to the MP modem, as shown in Figure 5 ‐ 1 . In this mode, the IP addr...
Page 48 - Enable the router; File and resource sharing over LAN
C o n f i g u r i n g t h e R o u t e r F u n c t i o n s Rev 1.5 Jul.08 42 Enable the router The router features are enabled when NAT is enabled. By default, NAT is disabled. To enable NAT: 1. In Watcher, select Tools > Options > MP . 2. Under Network ...
Page 49 - Set up TCP/UDP port forwarding
C o n f i g u r i n g t h e R o u t e r F u n c t i o n s Rev 1.5 Jul.08 43 2. In Watcher, select Tools > AT Commands , and use the AT!MPSTATICROUTE command to set up static routing. For more information, see the 3G MP Modems AT Command Reference ...
Page 51 - Overview
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 45 6: Configuring the Wireless Access Point • Unlock MP modem configuration • Enable the wireless access point • Set the SSID• Configure the security settings • Reset the MP modem to factory defaults This chapter describes how to use the MP 595 modem as a wirel...
Page 53 - Enable the wireless access point; Set the SSID
C o n f i g u r i n g t h e W i r e l e s s A c c e s s P o i n t Rev 1.5 Jul.08 47 Enable the wireless access point By default the wireless access point is disabled. To enable the wireless access point: 1. In Watcher, select Tools > Options > MP > Wireless A...
Page 54 - Configure the security settings
C o n f i g u r i n g t h e W i r e l e s s A c c e s s P o i n t Rev 1.5 Jul.08 48 Configure the security settings The network security settings on the computers (or other devices) on the network must match the security settings on the MP modem. Configure...
Page 58 - GPS protocols and commands; GPS display in 3G Watcher
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 52 2130795 GPS protocols and commands Note: The “MP 3G Modems TAIP Reference manual” (document #2130312) provides a description of the TAIP commands that can be used with the MP modem. This is available at www.sierrawireless.com . Inf...
Page 59 - GPS TAIP quick reference
C o n f i g u r i n g t h e M P M o d e m t o R e p o r t G P S a n d I / O D a t a Rev 1.5 Jul.08 53 GPS TAIP quick reference The following table is a quick summary of the TAIP message identifiers. For detailed information and message syntax, see the MP 3G ...
Page 60 - Connector pinouts; Digital input devices
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 54 2130795 Before using the digital input/output lines, you must configure them as inputs or outputs. Connector pinouts The MP modem’s I/O port is a female DB15HD connector with eight ...
Page 62 - Digital output devices
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 56 2130795 Digital output devices Digital output devices are those that have only two states and the state is controlled by a signal from the MP modem. Any device that is to be s...
Page 67 - Report frequency timers
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 61 8: Sending Data to Your Network Application • Retrieve the Unique Mobile Device ID This chapter discusses how to configure the MP modem to send GPS and I/O data to a network server. This is a simple process, but if there are a...
Page 70 - Monitoring and Tracking configuration
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 64 2130795 Note: More information on NMEA message standards is available at www.nmea.org . If the module is configured for NMEA, data is sent at five ‐ second intervals. (The interval cannot be change...
Page 73 - : Support and Warranty; Technical support
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 67 9: Support and Warranty Technical support To obtain technical support for your MP modem, and firmware and software upgrades, please contact your account manager. Online technical support resources are also available at www.sierrawir...
Page 75 - 0: Technical Specifications
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 69 10: Technical Specifications This chapter provides technical data for the MP 595 modem. Note: The technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Regulatory, radio frequency and electrical specifications Approvals FCC Industry CanadaEU RoHS Network ...
Page 76 - Environmental specifications
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 70 2130795 Environmental specifications Weight and dimensions Operating temperature -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) Humidity 95% RH non-condensingMIL 202G, Sections 103B and 106G R...
Page 77 - Host interfaces
T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Rev 1.5 Jul.08 71 Host interfaces Other interfaces GPS specifications Serial One — DB9 female USB One — USB Type B, USB 1.1/2.0 compliant Ethernet One — RJ45 female Input / output One — High-density DB15 female Network antenna One — TNC female Receive di...
Page 78 - I/O port characteristics
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 72 2130795 I/O port characteristics 3G Watcher software Wireless access point specifications Absolute maximum voltage -0.3 VDC to 36 VDC Digital I/O count Total: 4; two dedicated inputs, two configurable input/outputs Digital inputs O...
Page 81 - 1: Regulatory Information; Canada
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 75 11: Regulatory Information Canada Note: Unauthorized modifica- tions or changes not expressly approved by Sierra Wireless, Inc. could void compliance with regulatory rules, and thereby your authority to use this equipment. To ensure that the MP modem meets Health ...
Page 82 - Important Note
A i r L i n k M P 5 9 5 / M P 5 9 5 W M o d e m U s e r G u i d e 76 2130795 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe...
Page 83 - Numerics; Index
Rev 1.5 Jul.08 1 Numerics 1X , 8 1x ‐ EVDO Rev. 0 , 8 1x ‐ EVDO Rev. A , 8 3G Watcher , 35– 38 A account , 31 activation , 32 activation , 32 alert rate timer , 61 analog input configuration , 58 wiring , 56 analog sensor , 57 antenna , 23 ante...
