CalAmp LMU-5000 Manual

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LMU-5000 Hardware & Installation Guide
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
1.2 About The Reader
1.3 About CalAmp
1.4 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-LMU-5000™
2 System Overview
2.1 Overview
2.2 Component Descriptions
2.2.1 Wireless Data Network
2.2.2 LMU-5000™
2.2.3 LM Direct™ Server
2.2.4 Backend Software
2.2.5 PULS™
2.2.6 LMU Manager™
3 Hardware Overview
3.1 Location Messaging Unit-LMU-5000™
3.1.1 LMU-5000™ Handling Precautions
3.1.2 Battery Back-up devices
3.1.3 Environmental Specifications
3.2 LMU-5000™Connectors
3.2.1 Power Connector
3.2.2 I/O Connector
3.2.3 Serial Interface Connectors
3.2.4 Serial Interface Cables & Accessories
3.2.5 Accessories
3.3 GPS Receiver
3.4 RF Connector
3.5 I/O Descriptions
3.5.1 Ignition and Inputs
3.5.2 Open Collector Outputs
3.5.3 LED Outputs
3.5.4 Status LEDs
4 Configuration and Activation
4.1 Quick Start - General Config
4.2 Auto provisioning of GSM or HSPA LMUs
4.3 Activating GSM or HSPA LMU using AT Commands
4.4 Accessing the SIM
4.5 Activating a CDMA LMU-5000™
4.5.1 Activating a CDMA LMU-5000™ – Verizon
4.5.2 Activating a CDMA LMU-5000™ – Sprint
4.5.3 Activating a CDMA LMU-5000™ – Bell Mobility
5 Installing the LMU
5.1 Preparing for Installation

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5.2 Plan The Installation
5.2.1 Size and Placement of LMU Unit
5.2.2 Placement of Antennas
5.2.3 Access to the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Card
5.2.4 Protection from Heat
5.2.5 Visibility of Diagnostic LEDs
5.2.6 Cable Length
5.2.7 Moisture and Weather Protection
5.2.8 Preventing Accidental or Unauthorized Modification
5.3 Installing the LMU in a Vehicle
5.3.1 Place the LMU unit in the vehicle.
5.3.2 Connect power, ignition, and ground.
5.3.3 Place the GPS antenna.
5.3.4 Mount the Comm. Antenna.
5.3.5 Typical Connection Sequence
5.4 Installation Verification
5.4.1 Comm Verification
5.4.2 GPS Verification
5.4.3 Inbound Verification
5.4.4 Verification via SMS
6 LMU-5000 Router Configuration & Management
6.1 Home Page Parameters
6.2 Provisioning Information: EV-DO “WAN Cellular” Page
6.3 Provisioning Information: HSPxA “WAN Cellular” Page
6.4 Provisioning Information On “WAN Cellular” Page
6.5 Activation (EV-DO)
6.6 Activation (HSxPA) Page
6.7 Dial Settings (EV-DO Version)
6.8 Dial Settings (HSxPA Version)
6.9 LAN Settings Page
6.9.1 Remote Administration
6.9.2 Disabling DHCP
6.10 Port Forwarding
6.11 GPS Status
6.12 GPS Reporting
6.13 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
6.14 System Upgrade
7 License Agreement
8 Limited Warranty
9 Regulatory Information
LMU-5000™
Hardware and Installation Guide

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND REVIEWED THE LIMITED
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION.
1 Introduction
Welcome to the LMU-5000™ Hardware and Installation Guide. This manual is intended to give you information on
the basic setup and installation of the CalAmp LMU-5000™ product(s) including hardware descriptions,
environmental specifications, wireless network overviews and device installation.
1.1 About This Manual
The LMU-5000™ is one of the most flexible economy mobile tracking hardware products available. In order
to accurately describe the functionality of these units we have broken this manual into the following sections:
System Overview – A basic description of a CalAmp LMU-5000™ based tracking system.
This includes a description of roles and responsibilities of each of the CalAmp components as
well as a brief overview of the wireless data technologies used by the LMU-5000™.
Hardware Overview – Describes the physical characteristics and interfaces of the LMU-
5000™.
Installation and Verification – Provides guidance for the installation of the LMU-5000™ in a
vehicle and instructions on how to verify the installation is performing adequately.
1.2 About The Reader
In order to limit the size and scope of this manual, the following assumptions have been made about the
reader.
You are familiar with GPS concepts and terminology
You have some experience with installing equipment in vehicles
You are familiar with the use of AT Commands
You are familiar with the use of terminal programs such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY
1.3 About CalAmp
CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless communications products that enable anytime/anywhere access to
critical information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive capabilities ranging from product
design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high quality solutions to a
broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is the leading supplier of Direct Broadcast Satellite

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(DBS) outdoor customer premise equipment to the U.S. satellite television market. The Company also
provides wireless data communication solutions for the telemetry and asset tracking markets, private wireless
networks, public safety communications and critical infrastructure and process control applications. For
additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.calamp.com (http://www.calamp.com/) .
1.4 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-LMU-5000™
The CalAmp Location and Messaging Unit-LMU-5000™ (LMU-5000™) is a mobile device that resides in
private, commercial or government vehicles. The LMU-5000™ is a single box enclosure incorporating a
processor, a GPS receiver, a wireless data modem, and a vehicle-rated power supply. The LMU-5000™
also supports inputs and outputs to monitor and react to the vehicular environment and/or driver actions.
Flexibility
The LMU-5000™ features CalAmp's industry leading advanced on-board alert engine that monitors vehicle
conditions giving you the most flexible tracking device in its class. The PEG™ (Programmable Event
Generator) application supports hundreds of customized exception-based rules to help meet customers'
dynamic requirements. Customers can modify the behavior of the device to meet with a range of applications
preprogrammed before shipment or in the field. Combining affordability and device intelligence with your
unique application can give you distinct advantages over your competition.
Over-the-Air Serviceability
The LMU-5000™ also incorporates CalAmp's industry leading over-the-air device management and
maintenance system software, PULS™ (Programming, Updates, and Logistics System). Configuration
parameters, PEG rules, and firmware can all be updated over the air. Our web-based maintenance server,
PULS™ scripts, and firmware, can all be updated over-the-air. PULS™ offers out-of-the-box hands free
configuration and automatic post-installation upgrades. You can also monitor unit health status across your
customers' fleets to quickly identify issues before they become expensive problems.
2 System Overview
2.1 Overview
The entire purpose behind a fleet management system is to be able to remotely contact a vehicle, determine its
location or status, and do something meaningful with that information. This could include displaying the vehicle
location on a map, performing an address look-up, providing real-time driving directions, updating the vehicles
ETA, monitoring vehicle and driver status or dispatching the vehicle to its next pick up.
These functions, of course, are completely dependent on the capabilities of the vehicle management
application. The role of the CalAmp LMU-5000™ is to deliver the location information when and where it is
needed.
A typical fleet management system based on a CalAmp device includes the following components:
A wireless data network

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An LMU-5000™
Host Device (GPS NMEA only)
An LM Direct™ communications server
Backend mapping and reporting software which typically includes mapping and fleet reporting
functions
PULS™
LMU Manager™
Basic System Architecture
2.2 Component Descriptions
2.2.1 Wireless Data Network
The Wireless Data Network provides the information bridge between the LM Direct™ server and the LMU-
5000™. Wireless data networks can take a variety of forms, such as cellular networks, satellite systems or
local area networks. Contact the CalAmp sales team for the networks available to the LMU-5000™.
2.2.2 LMU-5000™
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needed. Data requests mainly come from the following sources:
PEG™ script within the LMU-5000™
A location or status request from the LM Direct™ server
A location or status request from LMU Manager
An SMS request made from a mobile device such as a customer’s cell-phone
In some cases, it is necessary to run an application in the vehicle while it is being tracked by the backend
software. Such examples could include instant messaging between vehicles or a central office, in-vehicle
mapping or driving directions, email or database access. In most of these cases you will be using the LMU-
5000™ as a wireless modem as well as a vehicle-location device.
2.2.3 LM Direct™ Server
LM Direct™ is a CalAmp proprietary message interface specification detailing the various messages and their
contents the LMU-5000™ is capable of sending and receiving. This interface allows System Integrators to
communicate directly with LMU-5000's™. Please refer to the LM Direct Reference Guide for details.
2.2.4 Backend Software
Backend software is a customer provided software application. Regardless of its purpose, one of its primary
functions is to parse and present data obtained from the LM Direct™ server. This allows the application to do
any of the following:
Display location database on reports received from the LMU-5000™ in a variety of formats
Present historic information received from the LMU-5000™, typically in a report/chart style
format
Request location updates from one or more LMU-5000s™
Update and change the configuration of one or more LMU-5000s™
2.2.5 PULS™
PULS™ (Programming, Update and Logistics System) is CalAmp’s web-based maintenance server offering
out-of-the-box hands free configuration and automatic post-installation upgrades. PULS™ provides a means
for configuration parameters, PEG scripts, and firmware to be updated Over-The-Air (OTA) and allows
CalAmp customers to monitor unit health status across your customers’ fleets to quickly identify issues before
they become expensive problems.
2.2.6 LMU Manager™
LMU Manager is the primary configuration tool in the CalAmp system. It allows access to almost every
feature available to the LMU-5000™. Unlike the backend software, it has the option of talking directly to an
LMU-5000™ or making a request forwarded by the LM Direct™ server.

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For further details on using LMU Manager, please refer to the LMU Manager Users Guide.
3 Hardware Overview
3.1 Location Messaging Unit-LMU-5000™
3.1.1 LMU-5000™ Handling Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at
different electrical potentials caused by direct contact or induced by an electrostatic field. The term is usually
used in the electronics and other industries to describe momentary unwanted currents that may cause damage
to electronic equipment.
ESD Handling Precautions
ESD prevention is based on establishing an Electrostatic Protective Area (EPA). The EPA can be a small
working station or a large manufacturing area. The main principle of an EPA is that there are no highly
charging materials in the vicinity of ESD sensitive electronics, all conductive materials are grounded, workers
are grounded, and charge build-up on ESD sensitive electronics is prevented. International standards are used
to define typical EPA and can be obtained for example from International Electro-technical Commission
(IEC) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
This ESD classification of the sub assembly will be defined for the most sensitive component, therefore the
following classifications apply:
Class 1B – Human Model (< 1 kV)
Class M1 – Machine Model (< 100V)
When handling the LMU-5000’s™ main-board (i.e. sub assembly) by itself or in a partial housing proper
ESD precautions should be taken. The handler should be in an ESD safe area and be properly grounded.
GPS Ceramic Patch Handling
When handling the sub assembly it may be natural to pick it up by sides and make contact with the antenna
boards. In an uncontrolled ESD environment contact with the center pin of ceramic patch antenna can create
a path for electrostatic discharge directly to the GPS Module. The GPS Module is very sensitive to ESD and
can be damaged and rendered non-functional at low levels of ESD.
One should avoid contact with the center pin of the patch during handling. The Factory will be placing a
protective layer of Kapton® tape over the patch element to eliminate this ESD path.
Packaging
Anytime the sub assembly is shipped and it is not fully packaged in its final housing it must be sealed in an
ESD safe bag.

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Electrical Over-Stress (EOS)
The GPS receiver can be damaged if exposed to an RF level that exceeds its maximum input rating. Such
exposure can happen if a nearby source transmits an RF signal at sufficiently high level to cause damage.
Storage and Shipping
One potential source of EOS is proximity of one LMU-5000™ GPS Antenna to another LMU-5000™
GSM Antenna. Should one of the units be in a transmit mode the potential exists for the other unit to become
damaged. Therefore any LMU-5000™ GPS Antenna should be kept at least four inches apart from any
active LMU-5000™ GSM Antenna or any other active high power RF transmitter with power greater than 1
Watt.
3.1.2 Battery Back-up devices
Please properly dispose of the battery in any of the CalAmp products that utilize one, do not just throw used
batteries, replaced batteries, or units containing a back-up battery into the trash. Consult your local waste
management facility for proper disposal instructions.
3.1.3 Environmental Specifications
The LMU-5000™ is designed to operate in environments typically encountered by fleet vehicles, including
wide temperature extremes, voltage transients, and potential interference from other vehicle equipment.
To ensure proper operation in such an environment, the LMU-5000™ was subjected to standard tests
defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The specific tests included temperature, shock,
vibration, and EMI/EMC. These tests were performed by independent labs and documented in a detailed test
report. In accordance with Appendix A of SAE J1113 Part 1, the Unit is considered a “Functional Status
Class B, Performance Region II” system that requires Threat Level 3 Testing.
The following shows the environmental conditions the LMU is designed to operate in and the relevant SAE
tests that were performed. No formal altitude tests were conducted.
Dimensions
5.2 (L) x 2.7 (W) x 1.2” (H), (131 x 67 x 29mm)
Weight
5.4 oz (153 g)
Temperature
-30° C to 70° C (Operating), -40° C to 85° C (Storage)
Humidity

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95% RH @ 50° C non-condensing
Shock and Vibration
U.S. Military Standard202G and 810G, SAE J1455
EMC/EMI
SAE J1113
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EMC compliant for a ground vehicle environment
SAE Test: SAE J1113 Parts 2, 12, 21 and 41
Operating Voltage Range
The LMU-5000™ supports vehicles with 12 or 24 VDC systems including transients and electrical
system noise; this includes ranges from 6 to 32 VDC.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
No damage or performance degradation after the ESD disturbance.
SAE Test: SAE J1113 Part 13
Power Consumption
Operating Voltage
7 to 32 Volts (running), 9-30 (starting)
Power consumption
< 10 mW (Deep Sleep)
< 1 W (Sleep on GPRS Network)
< 2.4 W (Active Tracking)
3.2 LMU-5000™Connectors
The LMU-5000™ offers 5 connectors to access power, I/O, serial communications and other expansion
capabilities. These connectors are:
SIM AccessSlot access
CellularSMA main, SMA diversity
External GPSSMA (with tamper monitoring, 3.0v)
Ethernet10/100 Base-T RJ45
USBHost standard-SUB, Device-Mini-USB
SerialDB-9 (RS232), 5 Pin Molex (switch power TTL Levels)
4-Pin Molex Power, Ignition, I/O
22-Pin MolexI/O connections

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LMU-5000™ Connectors
3.2.1 Power Connector
The LMU-5000™ uses a 4 pin Molex 43045-0402 connector as its power connection. The pin out is as
follows:
Pin Signal
Name Description 5C888 Color
Input or
Output
1 VIN Power Red Power / Input
2 GND Ground Black Ground
3 ADC1 Analog to Digital Input 1 Green Input
4 INPUT 0 Input 0 / Ignition Sense – Digital
Input White Input