CalAmp Guardian-100 User manual

Guardian-100™
Guardian-200™
Guardian-400™
Guardian-900™
Narrowband IP Router
User Manual
PN 001-5008-000 Rev 8E Preliminary ETSI Version
Revised May 27, 2010

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Dec 11, 2010
Initial Release as 001-5006-000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Because of the nature of wireless communication, transmission and reception of data can never
be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors), or be totally lost. Significant
delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Guardian are used in a
normal manner with a well-constructed network. Guardian should not be used in situations
where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any
other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. CalAmp
accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data
transmitted or received using Guardian, or for the failure of Guardian to transmit or receive
such data.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© Copyright 2007 CalAmp.
Products offered may contain software proprietary to CalAmp. The offer of supply of these
products and services does not include or infer any transfer of ownership. No part of the
documentation or information supplied may be divulged to any third party without the express
written consent of CalAmp.
RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Guardian radio is intended for use in the Industrial Monitoring and Control
and SCADA markets. The Guardian unit must be professionally installed and must ensure a
minimum separation distance listed in the table below between the radiating structure and any
person. An antenna mounted on a pole or tower is the typical installation and in rare instances,
a 1/2-wave whip antenna is used.
Antenna Gain
5 dBi
10 dBi
15 dBi
Min Safety Distance
(VHF @ max Power)
123cm
218.8cm
389cm
Min Safety Distance
(UHF @ max Power)
105.7cm
188cm
334.4cm
Min Safety Distance
(900 MHz @ max power)
63.8cm
115 cm
201.7 cm
Note: It is the responsibility of the user to guarantee compliance with the FCC MPE
regulations when operating this device in a way other than described above.
The Guardian radio uses a low power radio frequency transmitter. The concentrated energy
from an antenna may pose a health hazard. People should not be in front of the antenna when
the transmitter is operating.
The installer of this equipment must ensure the antenna is located or pointed such that it does
not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population. Recommended
safety guidelines for the human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy are
contained in the Canadian Safety Code 6 (available from Health Canada) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Bulletin 65.
RF Exposure

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
(in the country where used) could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS
The Guardian radio is available in several different models each with unique frequency bands.
Each model of Guardian may have different regulatory approval as shown in the table below.
UL Certification
All models
UL approved when powered with a listed Class 2 source.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MODEL # 140-5046-400
This device (Guardian model #140-5046-400) is a data transceiver intended for commercial
and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states.
Česky [Czech]
CalAmp tímto prohlašuje, že tento rádio je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish]
Undertegnede CalAmp erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr radio
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.
Deutsch [German]
Hiermit erklärt CalAmp, dass sich das Gerät radio in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti [Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab CalAmp seadme raadio vastavust direktiivi
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele
asjakohastele sätetele.
English
Hereby, CalAmp, declares that this radio is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Español [Spanish]
Por medio de la presente CalAmp declara que el radio cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική [Greek]
ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α CalAmp ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ ΡΑΔΙΌΦΩΝΟ
΢ΤΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢
΢ΥΕΣΙΚΕ΢ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ΢ ΣΗ΢ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ΢ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français [French]
Par la présente CalAmp déclare que l'appareil radio est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente CalAmp dichiara che questo radio è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla
Certifications
Model Number
Frequency Range
FCC
IC (DOC)
European Union
EN 300 113
Australia/New
Zealand
140-5016-500
136 –174 MHz
NP4-5016-500
773B-5016500
140-5016-501
136 –174 MHz
NP4-5016-500
773B-5016500
140-5026-500
216 –222 MHz
NP4-5026-500
773B-5026500
140-5026-501
216 –222 MHz
NP4-5026-500
773B-5026500
140-5046-300
406 - 470 MHz
NP4-5046-500
773B-5046500
140-5046-301
406 - 470 MHz
NP4-5046-500
773B-5046500
140-5046-500
450 - 512 MHz
NP4-5046-500
773B-5046500
140-5046-501
450 - 512 MHz
NP4-5046-500
773B-5046500
140-5096-500
928 - 960 MHz
NP4-5096-500
773B-5096500
140-5096-501
928 - 960 MHz
NP4-5096-500
773B-5096500

direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski [Latvian]
Ar šo CalAmp deklarē, ka radio atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių [Lithuanian]
Šiuo CalAmp deklaruoja, kad šis radijo atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands [Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart CalAmp dat het toestel radio in overeenstemming is
met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese]
Hawnhekk, CalAmp , jiddikjara li dan tar-radju jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Magyar [Hungarian]
Alulírott, CalAmp nyilatkozom, hogy a rádió megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym CalAmp oświadcza, że radio jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
CalAmp declara que este rádio está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
CalAmp izjavlja, da je ta radio v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky [Slovak]
CalAmp týmto vyhlasuje, že rádio spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi [Finnish]
CalAmp vakuuttaa täten että radio tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden
ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska [Swedish]
Härmed intygar CalAmp att denna radio står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Íslenska [Icelandic]
Hér með lýsir CalAmp yfir því að útvarp er í samræmi við grunnkröfur
og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk [Norwegian]
CalAmp erklærer herved at utstyret radio er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1GUARDIAN OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 General Description............................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Operational Characteristics...............................................................................................................................9
1.3 Physical Description .........................................................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Front PanelThe front panel has the following connections:........................................................................10
1.3.1 The front panel has the following connections:..........................................................................................11
1.3.2 LED Panel...................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.3 User Interface Port......................................................................................................................................11
1.3.4 SETUP and COM Ports..............................................................................................................................12
1.3.5 Power Connector ........................................................................................................................................12
1.3.6 Antenna Connector .....................................................................................................................................13
1.3.7 Chassis Dimensions....................................................................................................................................13
1.4 Part Numbers and Availability........................................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Guardian Radio...........................................................................................................................................14
1.4.2 Accessories and Options.............................................................................................................................14
1.5 Product Warranty ............................................................................................................................................15
1.6 RMA Request....................................................................................................................................................16
1.7 Documentation and Downloads.......................................................................................................................16
2SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND NETWORK PLANNING .................................................................................17
2.1 Single Coverage Area .......................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Network Architecture.......................................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Point-to-Point..............................................................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Point-to-Multipoint.....................................................................................................................................18
2.2.3 Multiple Point-to-Point...............................................................................................................................18
2.2.4 Peer-to-Peer ................................................................................................................................................18
2.2.5 Store and Forward.......................................................................................................................................18
2.2.6 Network Using a T-Base.............................................................................................................................18
2.2.7 NETWORK USING A T-BASE REPEATER ...........................................................................................19
2.2.8 NETWORK USING A GUARDIAN FOR ONLINE DIAGNOSTICS .....................................................19
2.3 Extending the Coverage Area with a Relay Point..........................................................................................19
2.3.1 Understanding RF Path Requirements........................................................................................................20
2.4 Site Selection and Site Survey..........................................................................................................................20
2.4.1 Site Selection..............................................................................................................................................20
2.4.2 Site Survey..................................................................................................................................................21
2.5 Selecting Antenna and Feedline.......................................................................................................................21
2.5.1 Antenna Gain..............................................................................................................................................21
2.5.2 Omni Directional Antenna..........................................................................................................................21
2.5.3 Yagi Antenna..............................................................................................................................................22
2.5.4 Vertical Dipoles..........................................................................................................................................22
2.5.5 Feedline ......................................................................................................................................................22
2.5.6 RF Exposure Compliance Requirements....................................................................................................22
2.6 Terrain and Signal Strength............................................................................................................................23
2.7 Radio Interference............................................................................................................................................24
3Setup and Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................25
3.1 Install the Antenna ...........................................................................................................................................25
3.2 Measure and Connect Primary Power............................................................................................................25
3.3 Connect Guardian to Programming PC.........................................................................................................25

3.4 GUARDIAN FIELD PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ................................................................................25
4UNIT STATUS...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.1 Unit Identification and Status..........................................................................................................................26
4.2 Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.1 Online Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................26
4.2.2 Offline Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................................26
4.2.3 Remote Commands.....................................................................................................................................27
5Using Guardian Software..........................................................................................................................................28
GUARDIAN SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................52
PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................58
6PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................58

001-5006-000_FCC.docx Page 9
1GUARDIAN OVERVIEW
This document provides information required for the operation and verification of the
CalAmp Guardian Narrowband Modem.
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This DSP-based radio was designed for SCADA, telemetry and industrial applications in the
136-174 MHz, 215-240 MHz VHF, 406.1-512 MHz UHF, and 928-960 MHz frequency ranges.
Guardian supports serial Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and programmable logic controllers
(PLC). The Guardian is compatible with any Dataradio Interoperability Standard (DI-OS)
equipment and Bell 202/212 interface.
1.2 OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Guardian product has the following operational characteristics:
Frequency range of 136-174 MHz, 215-240 MHz, 406.1-470 MHz, 450-512 MHz, or
928-960 MHz.
User-selectable data rates
Built-in transceiver adjustable from 1 to 10 watts (8 watts max for 900MHz)
Wide input power range of 10 to 30 volts DC
Online and Offline Diagnostics
Supports up to 8 different frequency channel pairs (selectable through user interface
port).
Industrial operating temperature range of -30 to +60 C
Rugged die-cast aluminum and steel case

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These features provide system benefits that give users:
Rugged Packaging. Guardian is housed in a compact and rugged cast aluminum case.
Built for industrial applications in a variety of environments, Guardian operates over an
extended temperature range and provides worry-free operation in the roughest
environments.
Simple Installation. Basic installation typically utilizes an omni-directional antenna at the
master station or Relay Point and a directional antenna at each remote site not a Relay
Point. See Section 2 for information on Site and Antenna Selection. For basic service, just
hook up an antenna, apply primary power, check and set a few operating parameters and
you are done.
Flexible Management. Configuration, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting
can be done locally or remotely. There are no physical switches or adjustments. The Dual-
Port Guardian provides a receive antenna connector allowing for unique customer
applications requiring additional receive filtering, external PA(s), and other options.
Long Range. Narrowband configurations allow better coverage over harsh terrain.
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Guardian consists of two logic PCBs, one that includes the modem circuitry and the other
the radio module. Both are installed in a cast aluminum case. The unit is not hermetically
sealed and should be mounted in a suitable enclosure when dust, moisture, and/or a
corrosive atmosphere are anticipated.
The Guardian is designed for easy installation and configuration; the Guardian features no
external or internal switches or adjustments. All operating parameters are set via the setup
port.
1.3.1 Front Panel