Cradlepoint COR IBR1100 series User manual

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COR Series
Router
IBR900/IBR950 AND IBR1100/IBR1150
Vehicle Installation Guide

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INTRODUCTION
The Cradlepoint COR IBR 900 Series and IBR1100 Series are
compact, ruggedized 3G/4G/LTE networking solutions designed
for mission-critical connectivity in the most challenging
environments.
Ideal for in-vehicle networks including police cars, ambulances,
and mass transit, this cloud-managed solution provides
organizations the ability to scale deployments quickly and manage
their vehicle networks easily in real-time.
With an extensive list of safety and hardening certications, the
COR IBR900 and IBR1100 Series are engineered to protect against
extreme temperatures, humidity, shocks, vibrations, dust, water
splash, reverse polarity, and transient voltage.
You can also add dual-modem capability to your IBR900/950 or
IBR1100/1150 with the optional Dual-Modem Dock. For more
information, visit cradlepoint.com.
POWER & GPIO
The Cradlepoint COR IBR900/950 and IBR1100/1150 include a two meter, 22 AWG direct wire power and GPIO
cable (includes ESD-protected general input and output pins):
This diagram shows the connector pinout. This is the view into the router (or the rear view of the cable
connector):
Pin Denition Details Wire Color
1 Ground - Black
2Power 9–36 V DC Red
3 Input 3 V input high threshold (36 V tolerant) Orange
4 Output capable of sinking 250 mA Blue
IBR1100
IBR900

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The wire colors shown are for the power/GPIO cable that is included with the COR IBR900/950 and IBR1100/1150
or available as an accessory. Other wiring setups may have dierent colors.
If you need a power/GPIO cable that is longer than two meters, we recommend the following wire gauges (AWG):
• 22 gauge wire for up to 4 meters (~13 ft)
• 20 gauge wire for up to 6 meters (~20 ft)
• 18 gauge wire for up to 12 meters (~40 ft)
For additional power source options, see the adapters and cables accessories page.
INSTALLATION
The red wire (power) should connect to the positive (red) terminal of the battery, and the black wire (ground)
should connect to the chassis. To enable ignition sensing functionality, connect the orange wire (input) to the
ignition, or accessory, switch. The power and ignition wires can be attached directly or through the fuse panel.
The red power wire requires an inline fuse at 2.0 or 2.5 A. Either use an extra slot in the fuse
panel for this fuse, or splice an inline fuse directly into the wiring. Here is an example of how
to attach an inline fuse: http://youtu.be/RDOZT-dTITo.
Wire connections vary depending on the installation. Make sure your connectors are rated for
the gauge of your wires (e.g., the included power/GPIO cable is 22 AWG). See the sample crimp
connectors at right, and see this video example for how to attach a quick splice connector:
http://youtu.be/zxt3LVpvjcw.
IGNITION SENSING
Ignition sensing allows you to set the router to power on when the ignition key is turned to ACC/ON, and then
power o after the ignition key is turned o with a designated time delay. For example, set your router to
remain on for an hour after the vehicle is turned o and then shut o. When the vehicle is turned on again, the
router will also turn back on.
Edit these settings on the GPIO Connector administration page. Go to the conguration pages for your device or
group in Enterprise Cloud Manager or log into the local device administration pages and go to SYSTEM > GPIO
Conguration. Refer to your product’s User Manual for GPIO conguration instructions.

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ANTENNAS
Antennas are not included in the product package because of the diverse needs of customers. The COR
IBR900/950 and IBR1100/1150 have two connectors for 3G/4G modem antennas (SMA) and one connector for GPS
(SMA):
Addtionally, the COR IBR900 and IBR1100 have two connectors for dual-band dual-concurrent 2.4/5 GHz WiFi
(RSMA).
See the Cradlepoint antenna accessories page for recommended options for antennas. Also see the Antenna
Ordering and Installation Guide, available as a PDF in the Resources section of antenna and router product
pages.
VEHICLE ANTENNA OPTIONS
Antenna Type Mounting Recommended Antenna Part #
Modem, WiFi, and GPS Screw 5-in-1 Screw-mount antenna (includes 3M cables)
• two 3G/4G modem
• two 2.4/5 GHz WiFi
• one GPS-GLONASS
170654-000
3G/4G Antenna
Connector (SMA)
3G/4G Antenna
Connector (SMA)
GPS Connector
(SMA)
LEDs
SIM slots
IBR900
3G/4G Antenna
Connector (SMA)
3G/4G Antenna Connector
(SMA)
RS-232 Port
(female)
Reset
Button
GPS Connector (SMA)
IBR1100

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Antenna Type Mounting Recommended Antenna Part #
Modem and GPS Screw 3-in-1 Screw-mount antenna (includes 3M cables)
• two 3G/4G modem
• one GPS-GLONASS
170653-000
GPS Magnet GPS-GLONASS magnetic-mount antenna (includes 3M
cable)
170652-000
GPS Screw GPS-GLONASS Screw-mount antenna (includes 3M
cable)
170651-000
MOUNTING
The COR IBR900/950 and IBR1100/1150 include four integrated mounting holes for secure mounting. We
recommend the following mounting screws:
• For sheet metal installation, use #8 self-drilling screws.
• For tapped holes, use M4 machine screws.
To mount the COR IBR900/950 or IBR1100/1150 with the optional Dual-Modem Dock, refer to the Dual-Modem
Dock Quick Start Guide.
Part # 170654-000