Intuicom NAVIGATOR IIm User manual

Intuicom, Inc.
1880 S Flatiron Court
Boulder, CO 80301
[phone]
www.intuicom.com
Intuicom®
NAVIGATOR IIm™
Compact Wireless Datalink/GPS Tracker
User Guide

Navigator IIm User Guide
Revision 1.0a i © 2006 Intuicom Inc.
This manual is for use by purchasers and other authorized users of the IntuicomProducts. No
part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, or for any purpose without the express written permission of Intuicom Inc.
© 2000 - 2006 Intuicom Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Intuicom reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice. Unless otherwise
agreed to in writing, Intuicom assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this manual or
for the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right and Intuicom shall deem nothing
contained in this manual a warranty or guarantee.
Intuicom, EB-6 Plus, CommPro, WiGate, Nav-Link, TargeTracker, Intuicom Navigator II,
Navigator IIm and Intuicom Communicator II, Communicator T, 1200 Data Link, and DIO are
trade names of Intuicom, Inc.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be copyrights, trademarks, or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Navigator IIm User Guide
Revision 1.0a ii © 2006 Intuicom Inc.
FCC Notification
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device
must be operated as supplied by Intuicom, Inc. Any changes or modifications made to the device
without the express written approval of Intuicom, Inc. may void the user's authority to operate
the device.
CAUTION: The model number FIP1-900N2V-M has a maximum transmitted output power of
955mW. It is recommended that the transmit antenna be kept at least 23 cm away from nearby
persons to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Whenever any Intuicom, Inc. module is placed inside an enclosure a label must be placed
on the outside of that enclosure which includes the module's FCC ID.

Navigator IIm User Guide
Revision 1.0a iii © 2006 Intuicom Inc.
This product is licensed by The United States. Diversion contrary to U.S. law
is prohibited. Shipment or re-export of this product outside of The United
States may require authorization by the U.S. Bureau of Export
Administration.
Please contact Intuicom, Inc. for further assistance and information.

Navigator IIm User Guide
Revision 1.0a iv © 2006 Intuicom Inc.
Table of Contents
1Overview................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 General Description........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Common Applications..................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Example Network Architecture....................................................................................... 4
2Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Accessing the Navigator IIm Setup Menu....................................................................... 6
2.2 Serial Port Configuration............................................................................................... 7
2.3 GPS Configuration........................................................................................................ 10
2.3.1 Connect To GPS ................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Reset GPS – Disable All Output........................................................................... 10
2.3.3 Configure NMEA Output ..................................................................................... 10
2.3.4 Advanced GPS Features ....................................................................................... 13
2.4 Radio Configuration (Wireless Data Transceiver)....................................................... 14
2.4.1 Operation Mode.................................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Set Baud Rate........................................................................................................ 15
2.4.3 Edit Call Book....................................................................................................... 15
2.4.4 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics.............................................................. 15
2.4.5 Show Radio Statistics ........................................................................................... 22
2.4.6 Edit Multipoint Parameters................................................................................... 25
2.4.7 TDMA Menu ........................................................................................................ 31
2.4.8 Chg Password........................................................................................................ 31
2.5 Navigator Configuration............................................................................................... 33
2.5.1 Operation Mode (Master/Slave/Direct/Tracker)................................................... 33
2.5.2 Data Routing Options ........................................................................................... 35
2.5.3 Adaptive Multipoint™ Options............................................................................ 35
2.5.4 Data Packet Configuration.................................................................................... 37
2.5.5 Administration ...................................................................................................... 39
2.5.6 Discrete I/O Configuration ................................................................................... 40
3Operation............................................................................................................................. 41
3.1 Physical Setup............................................................................................................... 41
3.2 Front Panel LEDs......................................................................................................... 43
3.3 End-to-End Integration using Intuicom Nav-Link........................................................ 44
4Pinouts.................................................................................................................................. 45
4.1 Power............................................................................................................................ 45
4.2 Port A............................................................................................................................ 45
4.3 Port B............................................................................................................................ 45
5Jumper Settings................................................................................................................... 46
5.1 Power (P6).................................................................................................................... 46
5.2 GPS Antenna (J13) ....................................................................................................... 46
5.3 Port A (J4).....................................................................................................................46

Navigator IIm User Guide
Revision 1.0a v © 2006 Intuicom Inc.
5.4 Port B (J5).....................................................................................................................47
6Specifications....................................................................................................................... 48
6.1 General .........................................................................................................................48
6.2 Wireless Transceiver..................................................................................................... 48
6.3 GPS............................................................................................................................... 49
7Mechanical........................................................................................................................... 50
8Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 51

Section 1: Overview
Revision 1.0a 1 © 2006 Intuicom, Inc.
1 Overview
1.1 General Description
The Intuicom Navigator IIm wireless data transceiver enables wireless connectivity for up
to two external RS232 devices. An optional internal GPS receiver enables position and time
to be included in the wireless data stream as well as be utilized locally. Discrete inputs and
outputs enable remote sensing of states or switch closures as well as remote control.
A Navigator IIm can play many roles in a wireless network including a remote slave, a
slave/repeater or a network master transceiver. Typical applications employ many Navigator
IIm transceivers as slaves wirelessly transmitting data to and from connected RS232 devices
back to a central location where the data is made available via IP sockets.
PORT A
PORT B
CD TX CTS
NAVIGATOR IIm
SETUP
GPS RADIO
- +
Figure 1-1: Intuicom Navigator IIm Front Panel
Figure 1-2: Navigator IIm Block Diagram

Section 1: Overview
Revision 1.0a 2 © 2006 Intuicom, Inc.
1.2 Features and Benefits
•Choice of wireless bands. Intuicom Navigator IIm wireless data transceivers operate
in the license-free 900 Mhz ISM and 1.3 Ghz Military bands.
•Exceptional wireless performance, range and bandwidth.
•Connectivity for up to two external RS232 devices supporting interface baud rates
from 1200 to 115,200 baud.
•Optional integrated GPS receiver for location-based applications. GPS PPS signal
optionally available on Pin 1 of all ports.
•Discrete inputs and outputs for remote sensing and control (up to two inputs and two
outputs with RS232 signal levels).
•Highly flexible and configurable features including: data buffering, I/O routing, data
bursting (Intuicom Adaptive Multipoint), data port prioritization, and remote
diagnostics and configuration.
•Easy integration for remote devices with third party applications using Intuicom Nav-
Link server software and standard IP sockets. Bi-directional wireless communication
with remote serial devices attached to Navigator IIm units is made available on
dedicated IP sockets at a central location.
•Ability to operate in different modes (roles) in a network including slave,
slave/repeater, repeater, or master. Additionally DIRECT mode allows for two
Navigator IIms (or a Navigator II and a Navigator IIm) to operate as peers and create
a two port serial mux with the ability to receive the remote unit’s GPS data stream.
•Compact and ruggedized enclosure offering easy portability and mounting.
•Ability to operate using different wireless (over the air) protocols to tailor
performance to suit your specific application.
•Compatible with Intuicom Navigator II units and network – Navigator II and IIm
units can be mixed in the same network.

Section 1: Overview
Revision 1.0a 3 © 2006 Intuicom, Inc.
1.3 Common Applications
The Intuicom Navigator IIm can provide the key communications component to a wide
variety of customer applications including:
•Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Messaging – Real-time location
information from vehicles as well as bi-directional messaging to mobile data
terminals.
•Seismic monitoring – Simultaneously returning real-time data from multiple
seismometers in the field.
•Weather network data collection – Returning real-time weather data from multiple
weather stations and data collectors in the field.
•Structural monitoring – Returning strain gauge and GPS data from structures such
as bridges, dams and buildings.
•Subsidence monitoring – Streaming GPS data in real time to monitor the ground
motion of a given geographic area.
•Marine towed buoy array – Buoy to ship communications returning GPS or other
sensor information.
•Device remote control – Remote control of power switching as well as remote state
(discrete) monitoring.
•SCADA – Wireless communication with remotely located MTUs.
•Wireless Serial Multiplexing – Using a single radio link to create multiple,
multiplexed serial-to-serial links.

Section 1: Overview
Revision 1.0a 4 © 2006 Intuicom, Inc.
1.4 Example Network Architecture
Figure 1-3 depicts one example of an Intuicom Navigator IIm network. In this application
three Navigator IIm units are operating as slaves, each with two attached serial devices. An
Intuicom Communicator II is operating as a repeater, and another Communicator II is
operating as the network Master transceiver. Intuicom Nav-Link server software is installed
on a PC attached to the Master transceiver and acts as the gateway between IP sockets and
individual remote serial ports.
Note: While Navigator IIm units can play any role in a Navigator IIm based wireless
network, Intuicom Communicator II basic transceivers can only operate as repeaters or as
the Master. Often times it is easier to have a single model of unit that can play any role in a
network and thus be a potential spare for any network role.
Communicator II
Master
Communicator II
Repeater
Navigator IIm
Slave #2 Navigator IIm
Slave #3
Navigator IIm
Slave #1
Serial
Device A Serial Device B Serial Device C Serial Device D Serial Device E Serial Device F
PC running
Intuicom Nav-Link
Software
RS232
IP Network
Communications with remote serial ports made
available via TCP sockets (example):
10001 <-> Serial Device A
10002 <-> Serial Device B
10003 <-> GPS #1
10011 <-> Serial Device C
10012 <-> Serial Device D
10013 <-> GPS #2
10021 <-> Serial Device E
10022 <-> Serial Device F
10023 <-> GPS #3
11000 --> GPS Messages from Units #1, #2, #3...
Intuicom
Wireless
Network
Solution
Wireless
Serial
Serial
TCP/IP
GPS GPS GPS
Figure 1-3: Example Intuicom Navigator IIm Network