Novatel MT 3060 User manual

MT3060X-UG001
MT 3060
User Guide
Version 1.2 May 31, 2015

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Contents
Introduction 1
Description 2
Technical Specifications 3
On-Board Diagnostics Overview 6
Features and Functions 7
GPS 8
LEDs 9
Power 11
Backup Battery 12
Accelerometer 13
GSM Radio 14
New Event Reporting 15
AT Commands Over SMS 20
Installation 21
SIM Installation 22
Activating The Device 25
Device Installation 26
Accelerometer Calibration 27
Compliance and Regulatory 28
General Disclaimer 29
Warranty Information 30
Regulatory Compliance 33
Battery Information and Safety Requirements 35

Introduction
Description
Technical Specifications
On-Board Diagnostics Overview
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Description
Novatel Wireless designed the MT 3060 for the Usage-Based Insurance (UBI), telematics, and fleet
management markets. The MT 3060 has a rugged plastic housing and includes a disconnect alert
feature that uses an in-device backup battery. The MT 3060 is available in GSM/GPRS, 1xRTT, and
HSDPA versions. It contains an internal GPS, a cellular antenna, a J1962 compliant OBDII connector, and
4 LED indicators. It also contains an internal SIM card holder.
Figure 1-1: Top View
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Technical Specifications
General
Name: MT 3060
Model: GSM2398, RTT2221, UMT2212, UMT2213-60, UMT2214
Approvals: FCC, CE, RoHS2, Industry Canada
Housing: Rugged textured plastic enclosure UL94-Vo fire
Dimensions: 55 x 49 x 29 mm
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (230mAh)
Recharge Temperature Range: 0 to +45º C
Operating Voltage: 9 to 16 V DC operational for 12 V vehicle
Radio Technology
Quad-band EDGE/GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Tri-band DC HSPA+/HSPA+/ HSPA/UMTS: 850/1900 MHz or 900/1900/2100 MHz
Packet Data
Packet Data: Class B, Multislot 8
GSM/GPRS Rel 97
SMS Functionality
- GSM/HSDPA SMS: Text, PDU, MO/MT, Cell Broadcast
- CDMA SMS: Text, MO/MT
Environmental
Operating Temperature: -20º C to +60º C
Storage Temperature: -20º C to +60º C
Humidity: Up to 85% non-condensing
Vibration Stability: In accordance with SAE J1455

Components
GPS Protocols: NMEA, Binary
Buffered GPS Message Feature: Yes
Accelerometer: 3-axis digital (for driver behavior)
3-axis analog (impact detection)
On-Board Diagnostics (OBDII): J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, ISO-9141-2, ISO-14230 KWP2000, and ISO-15765
CAN protocols supported, VIN, excessive engine speed (RPM), vehicle
speed,vehicle battery voltage (low battery warning), check engine light
(MIL alert), odometer (trip distance), idle time reporting, low fuel alert.
SIM Access: Internal
Cellular Antenna: Internal
GPS Antenna: Internal
LEDs: GPS (yellow), Cellular (green), OBD (red), Bluetooth (blue)
[Bluetooth currently unavailable.]
OBDII Connector: J1962 compliant
Protocols
OBD Protocols: ISO 9141-2
ISO-15765
ISO 14230 KWP 2000
J1850 PWM
J1850 VPW
Some vehicles only support a subset of these protocols, which may limit
the functionality of the MT 3060.
Host Protocols: AT commands, UDP API, FOTA
Internal Protocols: UDP API, TCP API
API Control/Status: AT commands, UDP API, TCP API, AT commands over SMS
Part Numbers
GSM2398-00 (GSM/GPRS)
RTT2221-00 (CDMA 1xRTT)
UMT2213-00 (HSDPA + GPRS/Edge)
CAB2374-01 (J1962 extension cable)
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Document References
MT3060G-AT144 MT 3060 G AT Command Reference
MT3060R-AT144 MT 3060 R AT Command Reference
MT3060U-AT144 MT 3060 U AT Command Reference
GSM0000AN019 GSM Network Configuration Worksheet
ENF0000AN012 ATCommands Over SMS
Additional Features
GSM Registration GPS Status Input Event Counter
GPRS Registration Timer GPS Overspeed
Velocity MT Power Save Message Log Count
Geo-Fence RTC Alarm SMS Indication
IP Status Memory Full Percentage GPS Distance

On-Board Diagnostics Overview
The Novatel Wireless MT 3060 connects to a vehicle's On-Board Diagnostics (OBDII) port and monitors
the OBDII system using communication protocols. An On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system controls
engine functions and serves as the diagnostic control network of the vehicle. All cars built and sold in
the United States since 1996 require the newer OBDII system.
You can configure the MT 3060 to provide notification messages based on events triggered by:
lAccelerometer change
lCheck engine light (MIL alert)
lEngine RPM
lGPS information
lIdle time
lLow fuel
lTrip Odometer (trip distance)
lVehicle battery voltage (low battery warning)
lVehicle Identification Number (VIN)
lVehicle speed
WARNING! Some vehicles are not compatible with the MT 3060. If a vehicle is not compatible with
the required MT 3060 parameters, then functionality may be limited, problematic, or unavailable.
The 1979 Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) standard defines the method for requesting
diagnostics data and provides a list of standard parameters from the engine control unit.
Since the vehicle manufacturer is responsible for complying with the SAE standard, Novatel Wireless
cannot guarantee that the MT 3060 will perform with every vehicle.
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Features and Functions
GPS
LEDs
Power
Backup Battery
Accelerometer
GSM Radio
New Event Reporting
AT Commands Over SMS
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GPS
GPS functions include:
lNMEA update with all data points
lNovatel Wireless Binary Packets
lBuffered GPS message feature
lGeo-fencing
lVirtual odometer
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LEDs
The MT 3060 includes LEDs to indicate OBDII, Network, and GPS status.
The following figures show the MT 3060 OBD II connector and LEDs.
Figure 2-1: MT 3060 Connectors
Figure 2-2: MT 3060 LEDs

The following table describes the LED operation.
LED Description
OBD
(Red)
lThe OBD LED flashes at a fast rate when the unit is first connected to the OBD
port for power.
lOnce a protocol is discovered through the OBD port, the LED flashes at a slow
rate.
GPS
(Yellow/Amber)
lThe GPS LED flashes at a fast rate when the unit is acquiring a satellite fix.
lOnce a fix is acquired, the LED flashes at a slow rate.
NETWORK
(Green)
lThe NETWORK LED flashes at a fast rate when the unit is finding cellular
coverage.
lOnce cellular coverage is found, the LED flashes at a slow rate.
BLUETOOTH
(Blue)
The BLUETOOTH LED indicates bluetooth connectivity. (Not currently supported)
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Power
The MT 3060 requires 9 to 16 VDC with a minimum 2 amps of input power. Pin 16 on the 16-Pin I/O
connector is the positive power input, and pins 4 and 5 are ground. This device contains a battery.
NOTE: This battery is not to be removed or replaced by the user.
NOTE: Because this device may contain a Lithium Ion Battery, when disposing of this device please do
so according to local recycling laws.

Backup Battery
The MT 3060 comes with a backup battery installed. The battery is a 230 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion.
The primary function of the backup battery in the MT 3060 is to provide enough power to allow
notification to a user when there is a loss of power to the device. Power loss can indicate device
tampering or battery disconnection or removal.
You can use Input Event 63 to trigger an output event that can be configured in the same manner as
the other output events. If the modem is off (to save power), this event is turned on. If GPS data is
configured in the output event and the data is not available, the last known position can be configured
to be used in the output message.
You can use AT$OBDBBT to configure the time (in seconds) that the device stays powered after removal
from the vehicle. The range is 30 to 6000 seconds with the default being 600. In addition, to prevent
damage to the battery, the device turns itself off when the battery reaches the level determined to be
the lowest “safe” value.
If the configured output message has not been sent when the timer or battery level dictates that the
device should shut down (and is configured to do so), the message is saved and sent the next time the
device registers on the network.
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Accelerometer
The three-axis digital accelerometer provides the following features:
lMotion alert (towing alert)
lDriver behavior reporting
oRapid acceleration
oHarsh braking
lConfigurable thresholds
oRange settings
oMode (Normal, Sleep, Wakeup)
oDevice Orientation Setup
The three-axis analog accelerometer provides the following feature:
lImpact detection

GSM Radio
The MT 3060 (GSM2398) contains a quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GSM radio.
lClass 4 (2W@850/900 MHz)
lClass 1 (1W@1800/1900 MHz)
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New Event Reporting
For general event reporting information and for detailed information about these events, refer to the
appropriate MT 3060 AT Command Reference.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN is used as a unique identifier which is sent at first power-up with heartbeat messages and with
events.
NOTE: Vehicle manufacturers are responsible for defining the list of data returned, therefore not all
vehicles support returning the Vehicle Identification Number.
Excessive Engine Speed (RPM)
The MT 3060 has three definable thresholds. Excessive engine speed alerts are triggered when the
engine speed (in RPM) exceeds a defined RPM level (in ¼ RPM increments) for a defined period of time in
seconds (for example, 30 seconds). The event clears at a set threshold.
Unnecessary wear and tear on the Power-train Control Module (PCM) may occur if constant or frequent
excessive engine speed is reported. One of the following situations may cause excessive engine speed:
lObstructions, such as ice or mud, that cause wheel slippage if the obstruction is not removed
lRevving the RPM while in neutral
lSpeeding or reckless driving that causes excessive RPM engine speed
Example:
The following AT command example sets the excessive engine speed threshold at 1 to 4000 RPM. Then,
if exceeded for 3 seconds, it triggers the input event. This event clears once engine RPM is below 4000
for 30 seconds.
AT$OBDEES=1,16000,3,30
Vehicle Speed
A vehicle speed alert is triggered if the device is configured for vehicle speed alerts and the vehicle
moves faster than one of the three configurable thresholds (for example, 70 MPH).
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the vehicle speed threshold at 1 to 112 KPH (~70 MPH). When
the threshold is exceeded for 10 seconds, an input event is triggered. This event clears when the vehicle
speed is reduced to 104 KPH (~65 MPH).
AT$OBDSPD=1,112,10,104

Vehicle Battery Voltage (Low Battery Warning)
The vehicle battery voltage alert is triggered when the vehicle’s battery is reported to be below a
threshold (for example, 10.8 V) for a user-defined period of time in seconds (for example, 300 seconds).
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the low battery threshold to 10.8 volts. When the voltage
remains below this threshold for 300 seconds (5 minutes), it triggers an input event. Restoring voltage
above the threshold for 300 seconds (5 minutes) clears this event.
AT$OBDLBL=10800,300,300
Check Engine Light (MIL Alert)
When the vehicle's “Check Engine” light illuminates, this indicates that a vehicle issue requires attention
for diagnosis and/or repair. This is also known as a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). A user can
configure a device to detect a MIL issue through the OBDII protocol and to send an alert when the
device detects such an issue.
Trip Odometer Reporting
Trip odometer reporting provides the odometer miles accumulated from ignition-on to ignition-off,
which is considered a “trip.”
NOTE: Ignition events are not yet detected on hybrid or electric vehicles.
Idle Time Reporting
An idle time event is triggered when the vehicle’s engine is running without the vehicle moving (i.e.,
velocity less than 3 KPH) for a defined period of time in seconds (for example, 300 seconds). The alert is
cleared when the vehicle speed exceeds another speed and time threshold. If configured to do so, both
the violation and clearing of the alert are reported.
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the idle time speed threshold to 3 KPH for 5 minutes (300
seconds) with a clearance time of 30 seconds. If the speed remains below this threshold for 300
seconds (5 minutes), it triggers the input event. Restoring speed above this threshold for 30 seconds
clears this event.
AT$OBDIDL=3,300,30
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Low Fuel Alert
The low fuel alert triggers when the vehicle’s fuel level falls below a defined threshold in percent (for
example, 12%) for a defined period of time in seconds (e.g., 60 seconds).
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the low fuel alert threshold to 12% for 1 minute (60 seconds)
with a clearance time of 30 seconds. If the fuel level remains below this threshold for 60 seconds, it
triggers the input event. Restoring the fuel level above this threshold for 30 seconds will clear this event.
AT$OBDLFL=12,60,30
Driver behavior Acceleration
Rapid acceleration events can be triggered when one of four available thresholds are exceeded as
determined by the accelerometer in milli-Gs (e.g., 0.75) for a defined period of time in seconds (e.g., 30
seconds). The event clears if the acceleration falls below the threshold for a defined period of time. The
command may also be configured to clear the event if it persists beyond a maximum duration.
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the rapid acceleration threshold #1 to .2G. If this threshold is
exceeded for 1 second, then an input event is triggered. Keeping the acceleration of the vehicle below
this threshold for 30 seconds clears this event. There is no maximum duration set in this example.
AT$DVBACL=1,200,1,30,0
Driver Behavior Deceleration (Harsh Braking)
Rapid deceleration events can be triggered when one of four available deceleration thresholds are
exceeded as determined by the accelerometer in milli-Gs (e.g., 1.0) for a defined period of time in
seconds (30 seconds). The command may also be configured to clear the event if it persists beyond a
maximum duration.
Example:
The following AT Command example sets the rapid deceleration threshold #1 to .5Gs. If this threshold is
exceeded for 1 second, then an input event is triggered. Keeping the deceleration below this threshold
for 30 seconds clears this event. The event also clears if the threshold is exceeded for a duration of 10
seconds.
AT$DVBDCL=1,500,1,30,10