Quake Global QPRO Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 O VERVIEW ........................................................................................................................1
1.2 C ONTROL O PTIONS ...........................................................................................................1
1.3 R EFERENCE M ANUALS ......................................................................................................1
1.4 D EVELOPMENT K ITS ..........................................................................................................1
1.5 C ONTACTING QUAKE .......................................................................................................2
2QPRO Hardware ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 QPRO A VAILABLE C ONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................3
2.2 S YSTEM O VERVIEW AND S IGNAL D ESCRIPTIONS .................................................................4
2.3 I NPUT P OWER ...................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 Internal Power Supply Description ........................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 External Power Supply Requirements ..................................................................................... 5
2.3.3 Load Dump Protection............................................................................................................. 5
2.3.4 Typical Power Consumption .................................................................................................... 5
2.3.5 Power Calculation ................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 C ONNECTOR I NFORMATION ...............................................................................................7
3Modem Wireless Communication.................................................................................. 9
3.1 G LOBAL P OSITIONING S YSTEM (GPS)................................................................................9
3.2 G LOBAL S YSTEM FOR M OBILE C OMMUNICATIONS (GSM) ....................................................9
3.3 ORBCOMM...................................................................................................................10
3.4 IRIDIUM-S HORT B URST D ATA (SBD) ..............................................................................10
3.5 G LOBALSTAR ..................................................................................................................11
4Customer Input/Output Interfaces (External) ............................................................... 12
4.1 A NALOG I NPUTS ..............................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Sample Circuits for appropriate Scaling to 0-3.5V .................................................................. 12
4.2 D IGITAL I NPUTS /O UTPUTS ...............................................................................................13
4.2.1 Switched Digital Relay........................................................................................................... 14
4.3 J1939 ............................................................................................................................15
4.4 3.5V P OWER ..................................................................................................................15
4.5 RS-232 P ORTS (G ENERAL ) .............................................................................................15
4.6 I NTERFACE C ONNECTOR E LECTRICAL S PECIFICATION .......................................................15
4.7 C USTOMER I NTERFACE (I NTERNAL )..................................................................................17
4.7.1 Memory................................................................................................................................. 17
4.7.2 Real-Time Clock (RTC) ......................................................................................................... 17
4.8 E NVIRONMENTAL C ONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................17
5QPRO Data Interface Specifications ........................................................................... 19
5.1 D ATA I NTERFACES ..........................................................................................................19
5.2 E NVIRONMENTAL S PECIFICATIONS & C ERTIFICATIONS .......................................................19
5.3 C ERTIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................19
5.4 GSM/GPRS M ODULE - Q UAD B AND .................................................................................19
5.5 C OMMUNICATIONS GSM .................................................................................................19
5.6 I NTEGRATED GPS C HIP S ET ............................................................................................19
5.7 A PPLICATION I NTERFACE .................................................................................................19
5.8 C OMMUNICATIONS ORBCOMM.......................................................................................20
5.9 C OMMUNICATIONS I RIDIUM ..............................................................................................20
5.10 P OWER ..........................................................................................................................20
5.11 O PERATION M ODES ........................................................................................................20
5.12 P HYSICAL S PECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................20

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6QPRO Drawings.......................................................................................................... 21
7QPRO Recommended Installation Guidelines............................................................. 24
7.1 QPRO M OUNTING R ECOMMENDATIONS ...........................................................................24
7.2 A NTENNA R ECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................24
8Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................... 25
9Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................ 26
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1, Available QPRO Configurations.................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2-2, QPRO System Block Diagram for Fully Loaded Configuration .................................................... 4
Figure 2-3, Connectors on QPRO................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 4-1, Analog Input Circuit .................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4-2, Sample 12V Sensor ................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4-3, Sample 24V Sensor ................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4-4, Sample 24V Sensor ................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 4-5, Digital Input Circuit ................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 4-6, Switched Relay Characteristics ................................................................................................ 14
Figure 6-1, Dimensions for QPRO .............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 6-2, Interface Connector for QPRO.................................................................................................. 22
Figure 6-3, QPRO Development Kit Cable.................................................................................................. 23
List of Tables
Table 2-1, Input Power ................................................................................................................................. 5
Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption ......................................................................................................... 5
Table 2-3, Connector Types for Each Product .............................................................................................. 7
Table 2-4, Connector Information ................................................................................................................. 7
Table 3-1, Cable Loss Guidelines............................................................................................................... 11
Table 4-1, Interface Connector Electrical Specifications/RF Connections.................................................... 16
Table 4-2, User Flash and RAM Availability................................................................................................ 17
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Welcome to the QUAKE
™
QPRO Satellite + GPRS/GSM Global Communication modem! The QUAKE
QPRO is a complete IP67 enclosed solution ready for global use. The QPRO is designed to communicate
with GSM terrestrial network systems when a cell signal is available, and to slide seamlessly into its back-up
mode and communicate with a Satellite System when a cell signal is not available. Besides this advanced
modem functionality, the QPRO has additional processing power, memory, and I/Os that allow sophisticated
customer applications to run within the modem. Using an integrated power regulator, the QPRO is designed
to operate over a 6-32 volt input range. It has been specifically designed to meet the demanding
requirements of vehicular environments and directly supports communication over a vehicle bus using the
SAE J1939 standards. These features make the QPRO an ideal stand-alone solution for a large variety of
applications including transportation, oil and gas and heavy equipment markets.
This Data Sheet presents an overview of the QPRO technology, device specifications, integration guidelines,
and basic information on configuring and programming. Additional QUAKE manuals, including the User’s
Guide to Q4000/QPRO, P/N 1135-4713, can be accessed on our website or by contacting QUAKE Customer
Support at http://QUAKEglobal.com/support/.
1.2 Control Options
The QPRO has the option of running in standalone mode or QUAKE Communications Protocol (QCP)
mode.
In standalone mode, the user’s application resides directly on the modem. QUAKE provides three sample
applications as part of the Development Kit to help users create, build and run their own custom applications.
QCP mode is used to send data via GSM/GPRS, or a single Satellite System such as Orbcomm, Iridium or
Globalstar. Customers who use the Q4000/QPRO in this mode typically have a processor, and the
necessary I/O for their specific applications, and use the Q4000/QPRO as a modem only, or to add
functionality such as addition I/O’s, GPS, etc. The QUAKE Communication Protocol (QCP) is used to
communicate between the QPRO and the application.
1.3 Reference Manuals
In the case of Orbcomm, OSI protocol pkt was received from the SCCS.
Ref Doc Number
Part Number
Recommended Reference Manuals (Name)
1 Orbcomm E80050015 Orbcomm Serial Interface Specification
2 Orbcomm A80TD0008 Orbcomm System Overview
3 Orbcomm A80MK0019 Orbcomm Messaging Services Description
4 QUAKE 1135-4713 User’s Guide to Q4000/QPRO
5 QUAKE 1135-3001 QUAKE API Reference Manual
6 QUAKE 4000-3000 Iridium SBD AT Command Set Manual
7 Iridium SBD, Developer’s Guide
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QUAKE 1135
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4715
QCP, QUAKE Communication Protocol, Manual
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QUAKE
1135
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4711
QUAKE Co
nfiguration Tool Manual
1.4 Development Kits
QPRO Development Kits are available from QUAKE. They include: Development Environment (IAR)
Compiler, QUAKE libraries and header files, sample application programs, QPRO modem, necessary
cables, antennas, and all documentation. Contact your QUAKE sales personnel for more details.
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1.5 Contacting QUAKE
If you need to contact QUAKE Global regarding the QPRO Development Kit or other issues, please refer to
the following information:
QUAKE Global Inc.
9765 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite A
San Diego CA 92124
Phone Number: (858)-277-7290 Fax Number: [phone]
Website: www.QUAKEglobal.com
Submit a Customer Support Ticket: http://QUAKEglobal.com/support/

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2 QPRO Hardware
2.1 QPRO Available Configurations
As an “off the shelf” product, the QPRO is available in various standard configurations. For volume
applications, the QPRO may be ordered in an almost unlimited number of configurations. QUAKE prides
itself on the flexibility of the products we provide to our customers. If you need a customized configuration,
please contact your QUAKE Global Sales Representative for details.
Figure 2-1, Available QPRO Configurations
*The 8MB Memory Size option contains approximately 4 MB of User Flash and 8 MB of RAM
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2.2 System Overview and Signal Descriptions
The following System Block Diagram describes the basic functional blocks of the QPRO:
Figure 2-2, QPRO System Block Diagram for Fully Loaded Configuration
2.3 Input Power
2.3.1 Internal Power Supply Description
The QPRO contains the required internal regulation and reverse bias/overvoltage protection to meet J1455
specifications for 12VDC and 24VDC systems. DC power of +6VDC to +32VDC is supplied through pin 1
(BATT+) and pin 2 (GND) of the multi-pin connector. The ground pins are connected directly to the chassis of
the QPRO. It is recommended that the power supply feeding the QPRO be protected with a fast-blow fuse
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