Novatel MT 4100 User manual

MT4100X-UG001
MT 4100
User Guide
Version 1.3 April 9, 2015

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Contents
Introduction 1
Description 2
Technical Specifications 3
Features and Functions 6
GPS 7
Power 8
LEDs 9
22-Pin I/O Connector 10
Battery Disconnect Switch 11
Low-Power Sleep Mode 12
Accelerometer 13
1-Wire® Interface 14
Device Check-In 15
Garmin Fleet Management Interface (GFMI) 16
Installation 17
SIM Installation 18
Device Installation 21
Precautions and Guidelines 21
Mounting Locations 22
Mounting Methods 23
Device Orientation 24
Mounting and Installing the Device 25
Network Test Procedure 26
Test Preparation 27
Verifying Communications with the Computer 28
Configuring the Modem to Access the GPRS Network 29
Checking the Device Connection to the Cellular Network 30
Configuring the Modem to Talk to the Test Server 31
Verifying Server Connectivity 32
Accessories 34
Metal Lever 35
Mounting Bracket 36
Cables 37
Power Cable 38
Integration and Development Cable 39

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Cable Wiring Guides 40
22-Pin I/O Connector Parameters 41
Compliance and Regulatory 43
General Disclaimer 44
Warranty Information 45
Regulatory Compliance 48
Battery Information and Safety Requirements 50

Introduction
Description
Technical Specifications
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Description
Novatel Wireless' MT 4100 keeps you connected to your assets. It is more than just a communication
device, it is a full-featured telematics solution designed to optimize your mobile resources and improve
your company's bottom line. MT 4100 offers two serial interfaces, 1-wire driver ID support, multiple
GPIO, polygon geo-fencing, driver behavior reporting, and an optional backup battery. MT 4100
includes optional routing and optimization with Garmin® Fleet Management Interface (FMI)—a key part
of today’s most useful, versatile, and cost-efficient fleet management solutions.
When you add N4A™ Communications and Management platform to your MT 4100 (shown here), you
can provision, monitor, and reconfigure the MT 4100 remotely from almost anywhere in the world.
The MT 4100 has a printed label on the top side of the device. The following figure shows a sample label
with the type of information it includes.
Figure 1-1: MT 4100 Label
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Technical Specifications
General
Name: MT 4100
Models: RTT2201, UMT2202, UMT2203
Approvals: FCC, CE, RoHS, Industry Canada
Housing: Rugged textured plastic enclosure UL94-Vo fire
Weight: Without Battery: 71.8 grams
With Battery: 81 grams
Dimensions: 82 x 52 x 26.4 mm
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (230 mAh)
Recharge Temperature Range 0 to +45º C
Operating Voltage: 9 - 32 VDC operational for 12 V & 24 V systems
Radio Technology
Downlink/Uplink
- CDMA: 153 Kbps
- GPRS: 80 Kbps, 40 Kbps
- EDGE: 237 Kbps,118 Kbps
- WCDMA Release 99: 384 Kbps, 384 Kbps
- HSDPA Release 5: 3.6 Mbps, 3.6 Mbps
Cellular Technology: 1xRTT (CDMA2000) or HSDPA (UMTS 3G)
1xRTT (CDMA): 850/1900
HSDPA (UMTS):
850/1900 (Bands V, II) (NA) or
900/2100 (Bands VIII, I) (ROW)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Fallback: 850/1900 Mhz Fallback (NA)
900/1800 Mhz Fallback (ROW)
Packet Data
Packet Data IS-95, IS-2000
SMS Functionality
- HSDPA SMS: Text, PDU, MO/MT, Cell Broadcast
- CDMA SMS: Text, MO/MT

Environmental
Operating Temperature: Battery version: -20º C to 60º C
Non battery version: -30º C to 85º C
Storage Temperature: -40º C to 85º C
Humidity: Battery version: Up to 89% non-condensing
Non-battery version: Up to 95% non-condensing
Vibration Stability: In accordance with SAE J1211
Components
GPS Protocols: NMEA, Binary
Buffered GPS Message Feature: Yes
Accelerometer: 3-axis digital
SIM Access: Internal (HSDPA models only)
Cellular Antenna: Internal
GPS Antenna: Internal
Serial Data I/O: (2) RS-232 (RX, TX, CTS, RTS) (RX, TX on 2nd)
I/O Connector: 22-pin Molex
(3) digital outputs
(2) analog inputs (0-16 V, 0-32 V)
(5) digital inputs
1-wire interface (Driver ID)
Ignition Sense
Garmin® FMI: Optional, Version 2.6 with integrated safe mode and speed limit alerts
LEDs: Power (green), Cellular (green), GPS (red)
Analog To Digital Converter (ADC1): 10 bit, 0-16 V input range, +/- 1%, 40 V max, scaling 0.0156 per bit
(16 VDC/1023)
Analog To Digital Converter (ADC2): ADC2: 10 bit, 0-32 V input range, +/- 1%, 40 V max scaling 0.0312 per
bit (32 VDC/1023)
Protocols
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
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Part Numbers
RTT2201-00 CDMA 1xRTT w/ Backup Battery
RTT2201-01 CDMA 1xRTT w/o Backup Battery
UMT2202-00 ROW (HSDPA Version with Battery)
UMT2202-01 ROW (HSDPA Version without Battery)
UMT2203-00 NA (HSDPA Version with Battery)
UMT2203-01 NA (HSDPA Version without Battery)
BRK4100 Mounting bracket
CAB2448-01 Power, ground, ignition cable
CAB2200-02 Power and full I/O integration/development cable
Document References
MT4100R-AT144 MT 4100 R AT Command Reference
MT4100U-AT144 MT 4100 UAT Command Reference
ENF0000AN003 Accelerometer Guide Application Note
ENF0000AN009 Low Power Sleep Mode Application Note
ENF0000AN002 FOTA Application Note
ENF0000CB001 API Reference
ENF0000XG001 GFMI Technical Guide
ENF0000AN014 Access the Novatel Wireless Test Server Application Note
ENF0000AN010 MT Decoding NMEA Messages Application Note
ENF0000AN018 1-Wire Interface Application Note
Certifications
FCC: Yes
CE: Yes
RoHS Compliant: Yes
Industry Canada: Yes
Additional Features
FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) I/O control
Binary reporting
Timed reporting

Features and Functions
GPS
Power
LEDs
22-Pin I/O Connector
Battery Disconnect Switch
Low-Power Sleep Mode
Accelerometer
1-Wire® Interface
Device Check-In
Garmin Fleet Management Interface (GFMI)
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