ORBCOMM OGi Installation instructions

OGi Modem
Hardware Guide
T401, Version .15
© ORBCOMM Proprietary
Jan 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal Notice....................................................................................................................................ii
Contact Information......................................................................................................................ii
List of Figures................................................................................................................................ v
List of Tables.................................................................................................................................. v
Preface........................................................................................................................................... vi
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ vi
Errata Sheet.................................................................................................................................. vi
Audience...................................................................................................................................... vi
Notation ....................................................................................................................................... vi
Reference..................................................................................................................................... vi
Safety Disclaimer......................................................................................................................... vi
Environmental Protection ........................................................................................................... vii
Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................... vii
Limited Liability......................................................................................................................... vii
Certification................................................................................................................................ vii
Warranty....................................................................................................................................viii
1Overview.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Overview of the Messaging System................................................................................... 9
1.2 OGi Modem...................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Remote Antennas........................................................................................................ 10
1.2.2 Unpackaged Antennas................................................................................................. 11
1.3 Key Features and Benefits................................................................................................ 12
1.4 Operating Modes.............................................................................................................. 12
1.4.1 Satellite Modem.......................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2 GNSS Receiver ........................................................................................................... 12
2Compliance........................................................................................................................ 13
3Specifications..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Connector......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Pin Designations.......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Pin Descriptions.......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 RF Connector ................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 RF Connection Specifications.......................................................................................... 16
3.4 Power................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.1 Average Power Consumption ..................................................................................... 16
3.4.2 Inrush Current ............................................................................................................. 16
3.5 Serial Interface ................................................................................................................. 17
3.5.1 Master Reset................................................................................................................ 17
3.6 Frequency......................................................................................................................... 17
3.7 Antenna Specifications..................................................................................................... 17
3.7.1 Standard Antenna........................................................................................................ 18
3.7.2 Low Elevation Antenna............................................................................................... 18
3.8 Multi-GNSS ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.8.1 1PPS Signal................................................................................................................. 18
3.9 Mechanical Properties...................................................................................................... 18

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3.9.1 OGi Modem ................................................................................................................ 18
3.9.2 Packaged Antenna –Standard..................................................................................... 19
3.9.3 Packaged Antenna –Low Elevation ........................................................................... 19
3.9.4 Unpackaged Antenna –Standard................................................................................ 19
3.9.5 Unpackaged Antenna –Low Elevation....................................................................... 19
3.10 Physical Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 20
3.10.1 OGi Modem ................................................................................................................ 20
3.10.2 Packaged Antenna - Standard ..................................................................................... 22
3.11 Environmental.................................................................................................................. 26
3.12 Mobile Identification Number.......................................................................................... 28
4Integration Guidelines...................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Regulatory Guidelines...................................................................................................... 29
4.2 Compliance....................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.1 Reference Power Supply............................................................................................. 29
4.2.2 Review Process ........................................................................................................... 29
4.3 EMI/EMC Guidelines....................................................................................................... 29
4.3.1 Typical Integration...................................................................................................... 30
4.3.2 Antenna Cable Guidelines........................................................................................... 30
4.3.2.1 General Guidelines for Antenna Positioning.......................................................................30
4.3.3 Host Shielding............................................................................................................. 30
4.3.4 Decoupling.................................................................................................................. 31
4.4 Maximum Current............................................................................................................ 31
4.5 Enclosure Design.............................................................................................................. 31
4.5.1 Label Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 32
4.5.2 Mating Connector Guidelines ..................................................................................... 32
4.6 Modem Mounting Guidelines........................................................................................... 32
4.7 Unpackaged Antenna Mounting Guidelines .................................................................... 33
5Antenna Installation ......................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Antenna Mounting Guidelines ......................................................................................... 34
5.2 Mount a Remote Antenna................................................................................................. 35
5.2.1 Screw Mount............................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2 Adhesive Mount.......................................................................................................... 36
5.2.2.1 Silicone Side Connector Mount ..........................................................................................37
5.2.2.2 Silicone Bottom Connector Mount......................................................................................38
APPENDIX A Order Part Numbers....................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX B Remote Antenna Template............................................................................. 42
Acronyms/Glossary..................................................................................................................... 43
Revision History .......................................................................................................................... 44

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List of Figures
Figure 1 Messaging Gateway...................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2 OGi Modem ................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 3 Antennas...................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4 Antenna Bottom Mount (standard antenna shown)..................................................... 11
Figure 5 Unpackaged Standard Antenna................................................................................... 11
Figure 6 Unpackaged Low Elevation Antenna.......................................................................... 12
Figure 7 Modem Connector Pinout - Top View of Modem (odd numbers).............................. 14
Figure 8 Modem Connector Pinout - Bottom View of Modem (even numbers)....................... 14
Figure 9 Top View Dimensions (mm)....................................................................................... 20
Figure 10 Side Views (mm)....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 11 Bottom View ............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 12 Packaged Antenna (Standard and Low Elevation) - Bottom View (mm) ................. 22
Figure 13 Packaged Standard Antenna Height Dimensions (mm) ............................................ 22
Figure 14 Packaged Low Elevation Antenna Height Dimensions (mm)................................... 23
Figure 15 Standard Unpackaged Antenna –Top View (mm).................................................... 23
Figure 16 Standard Unpackaged Antenna –Side View (mm)................................................... 24
Figure 17 Unpackaged Antenna (Standard and Low Elevation) –Bottom View (mm)............ 24
Figure 18 Unpackaged Antenna (Low Elevation) –Top View (mm) ....................................... 25
Figure 19 Unpackaged Antenna (Low Elevation) –Side View (mm)....................................... 25
Figure 20 Mobile ID Location................................................................................................... 28
Figure 21 Typical OEM Integrator Modem Design................................................................... 30
Figure 22 Modem Mounting Holes............................................................................................ 32
Figure 23 Antenna Cable Bend Radius...................................................................................... 35
Figure 24 Air Vent Feature........................................................................................................ 36
Figure 25 Air Vent Feature........................................................................................................ 37
Figure 26 Apply Silicone to Remote Antenna........................................................................... 37
Figure 27 Drill Mounting Hole.................................................................................................. 38
Figure 28 Attach Cable to Antenna ........................................................................................... 39
Figure 29 Apply Silicone to Hole in Asset................................................................................ 39
Figure 30 Apply Silicone to Terminal ....................................................................................... 40
List of Tables
Table 1 Satellite Modem Operating Modes ............................................................................. 12
Table 2 Modem Electrical Pin Assignment.............................................................................. 14
Table 3 Typical Power Consumption (current)........................................................................ 16
Table 4 Multi-GNSS Typical Specifications............................................................................ 18

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Preface
Purpose
This document provides an overview of the hardware characteristics and specifications
for the OGi modem.
Errata Sheet
Refer to the SkyWave Customer Support website for updates or for an Errata Sheet that
might be available after the release of this document. Always check the website for the
most current documentation.
Audience
This document is for technical readers. It provides information to ensure successful
integration of the OGi modem.
Notation
An OEM Integrator is an ORBCOMM customer who purchases an OGi modem for
integration into their own enclosure. To become an OEM Integrator certain commercial
criteria must be met. Contact your Account Executive for further details.
Hardware components and hardware labels in this document might not be exactly as
shown and are subject to change without notice.
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equipment, or both. It includes hazards that will or can cause
personal injury, property damage, or death if the hazard is not
avoided.
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of interest or provides supplementary information about a feature or task.
Numbered lists indicate a series of steps required to complete a task or function.
Bulleted lists highlight information where order or sequence is not crucial.
Reference
The content of the following documents might be useful in conjunction with this guide.
These documents are available from the downloads section at support.skywave.com or
from the OG Toolkit, which is also available from the website.
[T402] OG Interface Developer Guide
[T403] AT Interface Developer Guide
Safety Disclaimer
ORBCOMM makes no warranties, representations or guarantees that the products and
network services are suitable for any use in any hazardous environments requiring fail

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safe performance (including without limitation marine safety and distress systems,
operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems, weapons
systems, air traffic control and life support services) or any other application in which the
failure of the products or network services could result in death or personal injury.
Purchasers assume all liability associated with selling any products and network services
for any such applications, and the Purchaser will defend, indemnify, and hold
ORBCOMM harmless against any claims against ORBCOMM for loss, damage, liability,
or expense (including lawyers’ fees) arising out of or related to the sale by Purchasers or
any Reseller, or the use by any end user, of any product or network service.
Please read all cautions and warnings throughout this document.
Environmental Protection
The Purchaser’s enclosure must provide environmental protection for the OG ISAT
modem.
Safety Precautions
The terminal must comply with all safety precautions relating to the operation, usage,
service and repair of the terminal. ORBCOMM assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with any of these precautions.
Caution warnings appear throughout this document.
Limited Liability
ORBCOMM’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of any of
ORBCOMM’s products during the warranty period. To the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, ORBCOMM’s total liability for damages of any kind, whether based on
breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, incidental, special,
consequential, indirect or similar damages with product application and usages will be
limited to an amount equal to the product's original price paid by the Purchaser to
ORBCOMM and this limitation of liability is reasonable given the price of ORBCOMM's
products. In no event will ORBCOMM be liable to the Purchaser, any resellers of the
Purchaser or any end user for any lost profits or savings, lost business, loss of data, any
telecommunications breakdown, unavailability, downtime, interruption or delay, any
suspension of service by any third party service provider including Inmarsat or any
incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages, whether based on breach of
contract, tort (including negligence), product liability, incidental, special, consequential,
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possibility of such occurrence or damage. The parties agree that the foregoing represents
a fair allocation of risk hereunder.
Certification
The Purchasers is responsible for ensuring that the Purchaser's integrated product
complies with all local electrical and safety codes. The Purchaser is also responsible for
certifying all of their integrated products.

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Warranty
ORBCOMM provides a manufacturer’s warranty to the original purchaser (Purchaser)
that its products and services will perform in accordance with ORBCOMM’s
specifications and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a limited
period of time. This warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement of any defective
components experienced under normal specified operating use and storage conditions, at
ORBCOMM’s discretion. It does not cover any damages caused or associated with the
product’s misuse. Please check your agreement for warranty details and conditions. The
end-user’s only remedy or recourse is against the Purchaser, and any experience with
defective products should be communicated to the authorized distributor from whom they
have been purchased. Shipping of defective product, back to the authorized distributor
will be in accordance with the authorized distributor's instructions and should be
accompanied with a fault report. ORBCOMM is not responsible for corrosion damage
caused by inadequate enclosure or cable assembly or installation. Warranty is void if
unit is opened.
A fault report is required for each unit returned under warranty. Please contact your
authorized distributor's customer support for additional information.

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1 Overview
The OGi modem is an L-Band mobile device and provides either an AT interface or an
OG interface for command and control. Hardware using an AT interface operates on the
IsatData Pro gateway while hardware using an OG interface operates on the ORBCOMM
gateway. ORBCOMM’s turn-key OEM solutions are intended for early integration into
M2M applications.
An OGi modem contains a satellite transceiver and a GNSS receiver, and requires a
specific passive antenna. The modem accepts commands and returns responses via a
serial interface.
The modem is suitable for both industrial and fixed applications such as:
Transportation and Distribution
Fleet management and security
Asset tracking, monitoring and control
1.1 Overview of the Messaging System
The IsatData Pro service allows OEM Integrators to offer particular applications and/or
services to their clients. As shown in Figure 1, the OEM Integrator communicates with
the modem through a centralized gateway. The gateway is the communications hub of the
system, controlling access to the modem and routing traffic to the modem, regardless of
where it is deployed in the world.
Figure 1 Messaging Gateway
Configuration and data retrieval from the modem can be easily accomplished through
Internet-based application services provided by OEM Integrators or by integrating
existing customer enterprise software to receive information from the Gateway.
IsatData Pro provides the following key features and benefits:
Two-way communication
Messaging to a host connected to the modem
Solution Provider
and Customer Site
Internet
Gateway
Land Earth
Station (LES)
Satellite
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Broadcast messages
Low latency messaging
Up to 6,400 bytes from-mobile messages for the AT Interface; up to 6,000 bytes
from-mobile messages for the OG Interface
Up to 10,000 bytes to-mobile messages for the AT Interface; to-mobile messages
for the OG Interface are truncated
Acknowledged messages
Global service
1.2 OGi Modem
The OGi modem provides easy integration and the highest level of EMI/EMC shielding
that reduces integration risk when the modem is co-located with other electronics.
Figure 2 OGi Modem
1.2.1 Remote Antennas
Two passive antenna types are available: a standard antenna (Figure 3) and a low
elevation antenna (Figure 3). The standard antenna has an elevation angle of 20 to 90°
and the low elevation antenna has an elevation angle of -15 to 90°. The OEM Integrator
is responsible for providing a specific RF cable to connect the antenna to the modem.
Both the standard and low elevation antennas are:
Available with a side or bottom connector
Sealed for operating in outdoor environments
Provide four mounting tabs for installation
Available with an SMA connector
Available packaged or unpackaged