Motorola Solutions 92FT7058 VML750 RF Data Radio Modem User Manual

Motorola Solutions, Inc. VML750 RF Data Radio Modem

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User Manual

January 2015
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VML750 - LTE VEHICULAR
SUBSCRIBER MODEM (VSM)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Release1.0FirstreleaseofVML750—LTEV ehicularSubscriber
Modem(VSM)InstallationGuide.
April2014
Release2.0SecondreleaseofVML750—LTEV ehicularSubscriber
Modem(VSM)InstallationGuide.
July2014
Release3.0ThirdreleaseofVML750—L TEV ehicularSubscriber
Modem(VSM)InstallationGuide.
January2015
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VML750—LTEVehicularSubscriberModem(VSM)InstallationGuide
NotationalConventions......................................-xii
RequiredDocumentsforcompleteVSMDeployment........................-xiii
MotorolaSolutionsSupportCenter.................................-xiv
SupportCenter........................................-xiv
NorthAmericaPartsOrganization...............................-xiv
Safety..............................................-xiv
FCCInterference.........................................-xv
LegalNotice...........................................-xv
Chapter1:VML750Description
TheVML750Unit........................................1-1
Modem..............................................1-2
ConnectorPanel..........................................1-3
ConnectorPanelforB20LTEOnlyConguration..........................1-4
LEDIndicatorPanelwithPowerButtonandSIMCardDoor.....................1-5
PowerButton...........................................1-5
SIMCard.............................................1-6
Chapter2:VML750Installation
UnpackingandInspectingtheShipment..............................2-1
SafetyandGeneralInformation..................................2-1
PlanningtheInstallation......................................2-3
InstallationConstraints....................................2-3
CablesRouting........................................2-5
DrillingHoles........................................2-5
ToolsandEquipment.....................................2-5
Antennas.............................................2-6
AntennasforLTEPublicandPrivateNetworks.........................2-6
AntennaCongurationforLTEPublicNetwork.......................2-6
AdditionalAntennaforCongurationSupportingLTEPrivateNetworkonWWAN1.....2-7
AntennasforB20LTEonlyConguration...........................2-8
MainAntenna......................................2-8
DiversityAntenna....................................2-9
Cables..............................................2-9
MountingBrackets........................................2-11
ModemInstallationProcess....................................2-12
AntennaMounting........................................2-12
SpecialAntennasInstallationConsiderations..........................2-13
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GeneralAntennaInstallationSafetyConsiderations.....................2-13
MainAntenna......................................2-13
ModemInstallationProcedure...................................2-14
CablesRoutingandConnectionProcedure.............................2-15
DCPowerandIgnitionCableInstallation............................2-15
AntennaCablesInstallationforPublicandPrivateNetworkCongurations............2-17
AntennaCablesInstallationforB20LTEOnlyConguration..................2-18
LAN/EthernetCableInstallation................................2-19
MicroUSBCableInstallation.................................2-19
SIMInstallation..........................................2-20
CryptRCardRemovalandInstallation...............................2-21
CapInstallation..........................................2-24
PoweringtheModemUp.....................................2-24
Chapter3:TroubleshootingtheVML750
Troubleshooting..........................................3-2
LEDIndicatorsFunctions.....................................3-5
Chapter4:UsingtheVML750
General..............................................4-1
AppendixA:Specications
Physical.............................................A-1
CommunicationPorts.....................................A-1
RFPorts...........................................A-1
PowerPort..........................................A-2
LEDs.............................................A-2
OperatingTemperature....................................A-2
Power............................................A-2
RFCharacteristics.......................................A-2
AppendixB:Reference
ReplacementParts.........................................B-1
ReplacementPartsList....................................B-1
KitReplacementPartsList...................................B-2
ApprovedAntennasandCablesReplacementsList.......................B-2
AppendixC:LTE&LMRAntennasMountingRecommendations
PolicePatrolV ehicleAntennasLocationConsiderations—Overview.................C-1
PlanningAntennaMountingLocationonaPolicePatrolVehicle...................C-2
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Figure1-1:VML750-GeneralView................................1-2
Figure1-2:ConnectorPanel....................................1-3
Figure1-3:ConnectorPanel....................................1-4
Figure1-4:LEDIndicatorsPanel..................................1-5
Figure2-1:VML750-SchematicCarInstallation..........................2-4
Figure2-2:VML750-Dimensions.................................2-4
Figure2-3:AntennaforL TEPublicNetworkonWW AN2......................2-6
Figure2-4:AntennaforWiFiandGPS...............................2-7
Figure2-5:AntennaforCongurationSupportingLTEPrivateNetwork...............2-8
Figure2-6:MainAntenna.....................................2-8
Figure2-7:DiversityAntenna-StandardConguration.......................2-9
Figure2-8:AvailableCables....................................2-10
Figure2-9:BracketDimensions..................................2-11
Figure2-10:MountingBrackets..................................2-14
Figure2-11:DCPowerandIgnitionCableRoutingIntoEngineCompartment.............2-15
FigureC-1:PolicePatrolV ehicle—AntennasLocationSuggestion.................C-2
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Table3-1:TroubleshootingtheVML750..............................3-2
Table3-2:LEDIndicatorsFunctions................................3-5
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Procedure2-1:HowtoMounttheAntennas.............................2-13
Procedure2-2:HowtoInstalltheModemonaFlatSurface.....................2-14
Procedure2-3:HowtoInstalltheDCPowerandIgnitionCable...................2-15
Procedure2-4:HowtoInstallAntennaCablesforPublicNetwork..................2-17
Procedure2-5:HowtoCompletetheAntennaInstallationforPrivateNetwork............2-18
Procedure2-6:HowtoInstallAntennaCables............................2-18
Procedure2-7:HowtoInstalltheLAN/EthernetCable........................2-19
Procedure2-8:HowtoInstalltheMicroUSBCable.........................2-19
Procedure2-9:HowtoInstallaSIMCard..............................2-20
Procedure2-10:HowtoRemovetheCryptRCard..........................2-21
Procedure2-11:HowtoInstalltheCryptRCard...........................2-23
Procedure2-12:HowtoInstallCap(s)onUnusedConnector(s)...................2-24
Procedure2-13:HowtoPoweruptheModem...........................2-24
ProcedureC-1:PlanningAntennasLocationonaPolicePatrolVehicle................C-2
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About
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Manual
VML750—LTEVehicularSubscriber
Modem(VSM)InstallationGuide
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WhatIsCoveredInThisManual?
TheVML750LTEVSMInstallationGuideprovidesgeneralinstructionsforinstalling,
operating,andtroubleshootingtheVML750.
Thisguideincludesthefollowingcongurations:
•F0025(VML750)model-
◦FLN1057submodel—LTEB14+VzW.
◦FLN2057(Future option) submodel—LTEB14+VzW+AT&T.
◦FLN1310submodel—LTE B20.
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NotationalConventions
Theguideisorganizedasfollows:
•Chapter1,"VML750Description"providestheproductoverview.
•Chapter2,"VML750Installation"providesunpackinginstructionsandall
requiredproceduresforinstallingtheVML750.
•Chapter3,"TroubleshootingtheVML750"providesdetailsregardingpossible
malfunctionsthatmayoccurafterrst-timeinstallationoftheVML750,their
probablecause,andtherecommendedcorrectiveactions.
•Chapter4,"UsingtheVML750"providesgeneralinformationregardingtheuseoftheVML750.
•AppendixA,"Specications"providestheVML750modemspecications.
•AppendixB,"Reference"providespartnumbersinformationforthemodemandantennas.
NotationalConventions
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Thefollowingconventionsareusedinthisdocument:
•Italicsareusedtohighlightthefollowing:
◦Chaptersandsectionsinthisandrelateddocuments
◦Dialogbox,windowandscreennames
◦Drop-downlistandlistboxnames
◦Checkboxandradiobuttonnames
•Boldtextisusedtohighlightthefollowing:
◦Keynamesonakeypad
◦Buttonnamesonascreen
•bullets(•)indicate:
◦Actionitems
◦Listsofalternatives
◦Listsofrequiredstepsthatarenotnecessarilysequential
•Sequentiallists(e.g.,thosethatdescribestep-by-stepprocedures)appearasnumberedlists.
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RequiredDocumentsforcompleteVSMDeployment
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Tocompletethefulldeploymentofthemodem,youmayneedthefollowingdocuments:
•InformationrelatedtoVML750congurationintheVML750CongurationGuideP/N
6802988C55locatedat:https://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com
•InformationrelatedtoVML750monitoringcanbefoundintheVML750LTEV ehicle
SubscriberModem(VSM)StatusUtilityQuickReferenceGuideP/N6802988C79.
•InformationrelatedtothedevicelicensingcanbefoundintheDeviceLicensingQuick
ReferenceGuideP/N6871024P25locatedat:https://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com
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TheMotorolaSolutionsSupportCenter(SSC)istheprimaryMotorolaSolutionssupportcontact.Call:
•Priortoanysoftwarereload.
•ToconrmtroubleshootingresultsandanalysispriortoremovingandreplacingaField
ReplaceableUnit(FRU)andFieldReplaceableEntity(FRE)torepairthesystem.
For...Phone
Domesticcalls800–221–7144
Internationalcalls302–444–9800
NorthAmericaPartsOrganization
Forassistanceinorderingreplacementpartsoridentifyingapartnumber,contactMotorola'sparts
organization.
PleaserememberthatyourrstresponsewhentroubleshootingyoursystemistocalltheMotorolaSSC.
For...Phone
PhoneOrders800–422–4210(USandCanadaorders)
302-444-9842(Internationalorders)
FaxOrders800–622–6210(USandCanadaorders)
Helpidentifyinganitemorpartnumber800–422–4210andselectchoice3fromthemenu.
Safety
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Beforeinstalling/usingthisproduct,theinstaller/operatormustbefamiliarwiththeRFenergy
awarenessinformationandoperatinginstructionsinthe“ProductSafetyandRFEnergyExposure
BookletforMobileTwo-WayRadiosInstalledinV ehiclesorasFixedSiteControlStations”
enclosedwiththeVML750LTEVSM(MotorolaPublicationpartnumber6881095C99)toensure
compliancewithRadioFrequency(RF)energyexposurelimits.
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FCCInterference
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TheVML750 isgranted with two separate FCCIDs; for baseline models: FLN0058andFLN2058.
These FCC IDs are only given forFCCcomplianceand notforsale purposes.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
•Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
•Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterference
thatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Changesormodicationsmadetothisproduct,notexpresslyapprovedbyMotorola,will
voidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment,perFCCRulePart15.21.
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VML750Description
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TheMotorolaVML750-LTEVehicularSubscriberModem(VSM)isapowerclass3device.
ThefollowingmodelsandtheirSKUareavailable:
•F0025family:
◦FLN1057:Amulti-modemodemthathastheabilitytooperateinLTEBand14/13
and3GEvDoBC0/BC1.ThemodemsupportsWiFiasclientandAPaswellas
GPSforlocationandsupportfordataencryption(CyrptR).
◦FLN2057 (Future option): Amulti-modemodemthathastheabilitytooperate
inLTEBand 17/14/13/5/4/2,andEvDoBC0/BC1UMTSB5/B2GSM.Themodem
supportsWiFias clientandAPaswellasGPSforlocationandsupportfordata
◦FLN1310:Amulti-modemodemthathastheabilitytooperateinLTE
Band20.ThemodemsupportsWiFiasclientandAPaswellasGPSfor
locationandsupportfordataencryption(CyrptR).
SeeFigure1-1.
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ModemChapter1:VML750Description
Figure1-1VML750-GeneralView
Item#Description
1Modem
2LEDIndicatorPanel(FrontPanel)
3ConnectorPanel(BackPanel-notshown)
FordetailedspecicationsoftheVML750unit,seeAppendixA,"Specications".
Modem
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Themodemhasaconnectorpanel(backpanel)andaLEDIndicatorpanelwithaPowerbutton(frontpanel).
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TheVML750Connectorpanelconsistsofthefollowing(seeFigure1-2):
Figure1-2ConnectorPanel
Item#Description
1RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN1DIV/WiFi)
2RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN1main)
3RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN2DIV)
4RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN2main)
5RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(GPS)
6LAN/Ethernetcommunicationconnector(RJ45)
7MicroABtypeconnector(USB2.0)
8DCpowerandGPIOD-type,9–pinconnector
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Figure1-3ConnectorPanel
Item#Description
1RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN2DIV/WiFi)
2RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN2main)
3RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN1DIV1)(doesnotapplyforB20LTEonly
conguration)
4RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(WW AN1MAIN1)(doesnotapplyforB20LTEonly
conguration)
5RFSMAfemaletypeconnector(GPS)
6LAN/Ethernetcommunicationconnector(RJ45)
7MicroABtypeconnector(USB2.0)
8DCpowerD-type,9–pinconnector
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LEDIndicatorPanelwithPowerButtonandSIMCardDoor
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AsetofsixLEDsisusedfordiagnosticsandtestingoftheunit(seeFigure1-4).
Figure1-4LEDIndicatorsPanel
Item#Description
1PowerButton
2PowerIndicator
3LAN
4GPS
5WiFi
6WWAN2
7WWAN1(doesnotapplyforB20LTEonlyconguration)
8SIMCardDoor
PowerButton
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ThePowerbuttonisusedtoturntheVML750OnorOffwhenIgnitionSenseisdisabled.IftheIgnitionSenseis
enabled,youalsoneedtoturnyourvehicleignitionswitchtoOn.Thisbuttonisalsousedtoapplyfactoryreset.
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IfyourLTEmodemisintendedtohomeonyourprivateMotorolaLTEnetwork,youareprovidedwitha
MotorolaLTESIMcard(tobeinsertedintoSIM1slot).IfyourLTEmodemisintendedtohomeonapublic
carrierLTEnetwork,youneedtoobtainaSIMcardfromthatpubliccarrierandinsertintoSIM2slot.The
SIMcardmustbeinsertedwiththemetalleadsfacingdownandthenotchedcornerontheleft.
TheWiFimodemisstilloperationalwithoutaSIMcard.
•WiFimustbeconguredpriortouse.RefertoVML750CongurationGuide(6802988C55)
locatedinhttps://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com forcongurationprocedure.
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VML750Installation
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Unpackyourequipmentandcheckthecontentstoensurethatyouhavereceivedallthespecieditems.
Thoroughlyinspecttheequipmentforshippingdamageassoonaspossibleafterdelivery.Reportany
damageyoundtoyourMotorolaCustomerServicerepresentativeimmediately.
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AproperlyinstalledVML750unitminimizesservicecalls.WhenmountingtheVML750
unitcomponents,considerthefollowingfactors:
ThisdevicerequiresprofessionalinstallationtosatisfycompliancewithFCCrequirements.
•Themountingsurfacemusthavesufcientstrengthtosupporttheequipmentbeing
mountedandtopreventitfrombecominglooseovertime.
•Donotattachcomponentstoanypartofthevehiclesubjectedtoexcessivevibration.
•DonotmounttheVML750unitonaatsurfacewheretheunitcould
becomepartiallysubmersedinwater.
•Theproposedlocationoftheequipmentbeingmountedorwires/cablesattached
mustnotinterferewithdriver/passengerseatingorlegspace.
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•Selectalocationsuchthatheatfromtheunitdoesnotdamageanywiringorany
otherplasticorheat-sensitivepartsoftheautomobile.
•Usethesuppliedmountinghardware.
•LeavesufcientspacearoundtheVML750unitforairowandinstallation.
•Selectalocationthatpermitsroutingthecablesasdirectlyaspossible.
•Ensurethatthecablesarenotstretched,andnotsubjecttoheatfromtheengine,
transmissionhousing,orheatingducts.
•Crimpconnectorssecurely.
•Donotruncablesoversharpedgesthatmaycauseexcessivewearor
chafngofthecableinsulation.
•Donotinstallcomponentsinlocationswheretheymaycauseinterference
totheoperationofthevehicle'scontrols.
•Onlyqualiedpersonnelmayinstallcommunicationequipment.
•Ensuresecuretighteningofcableconnectors.
Installthisproductinavehicleinaccordancewiththevehiclemanufacturer’sguidelinesandthe
instructionsdetailedinthismanual.UseonlytheMotorolapartsspeciedinthismanual.
Checktherequiredmountinglocations.Itmightbenecessarytopenetratetherewalltoreachthebattery.
Beforedrillingcommences,ensurecableclearanceontheoppositesideoftherewallanddonotinstall
thevehicle’sElectronicControlModules(ECM’s)ontheoppositesideoftherewall.Protectthecable
whereitpassesthroughtherewallbyusingagrommetorsimilarprotectivemeasures.
InstallingtheVML750attheendofthevehicleabovetheexhaust
pipemaycausetheVML750tooverheat.
VEHICLESEQUIPPEDWITHAIRBAGS
Anairbaginateswithgreatforce.DONOTplaceobjects,including
communicationsequipment,intheareaovertheairbagorintheairbag
deploymentarea.Ifthecommunicationequipmentisimproperlyinstalled
andtheairbaginates,thiscouldcauseseriousinjury.
Ifnecessary,contactthevehiclemanufacturerforairbaginformationspecictothevehicle.
Verifythatnoneofthevehicle’ssystemsareaffectedbyuseofthe
unit,e.g.cruisecontrol,ABSbreaking,tractioncontrol,engine
management,directionindicators,lights,etc.
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Useexistingopeningsthroughtherewalltoavoiddrilling.Ifdrilling
isamust,verifynottodamagetheVehicleElectronicControlModules
(ECM’s),fuellines,brakelines,and/orcablelooms.
Forvehiclesequippedwithelectronicbrakingsystems,see“ANTI-SKIDBRAKING
PRECAUTIONS”,Motorolapublication68P81109E34.
Itismandatorythatmodemsinstalledinvehiclesfuelledbyliqueedpetroleum
gasconformtotheNationalFireProtectionAssociationstandardNFPA58,which
appliestovehicleswithaliquidpropane(LP)gascontainerinthetrunkorother
sealedoffspacewithintheinteriorofthevehicle.TheNFPA58requiresthe
following:
(1)ThespaceinwhichtheLPgascontaineranditsttingsarelocatedmustbe
isolatedbyasealfromthespacecontainingmodemequipment.
(2)Removable(outside)llingconnectionsshallbeused.
(3)Thecontainerspaceshallbeventedtotheoutside.
PlanningtheInstallation
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Takethefollowingpointsintoconsiderationwhenselectingalocationandplanningtheinstallation.
InstallationConstraints
RefertotheSafetyInstructionsin“ProductSafetyandRFEnergyExposureBookletforMobileTwo-Way
RadiosInstalledinV ehiclesorasFixedSiteControlStations”P/N6881095C99.
TheVML750mustbeinstalledinthecar’strunk,ontheoororthesidewalls
(coolingnsfacingup,ortotheside).
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TheVML750mustnotbeinstalledwiththecoolingnsfacingdown.Failuretocomply
maycauseoverheatingproblemsandperformancedegradation.
Figure2-1showsaschematicVML750installationinacar.
Figure2-1VML750-SchematicCarInstallation
Beforebeginningtheinstallationprocessmakesurethatthespaceavailableattheinstallation
siteisadequateforthemodemanditsaccessories.Eachinstallationcongurationrequiresa
differentareaformountingthemodemwithoutobstruction.
Whenchoosingalocation,ensureeasyinstallationandreplacementoftheunit.
Figure2-2givestheVML750dimensions.
Figure2-2VML750-Dimensions
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CablesRouting
•Beforerunningawireordrillingahole,inspectthevehicleanddeterminehowandwhere
youintendtomounttheantenna,modem,andtheinput/outputdevice.
•Planwireandcableroutingtoprovidemaximumprotectionfromoverheating,
batteryacid,movingpartsandsharpedges.
•Keepcablesawayfromignitioncircuitstoreducenoisepickupintheradioequipment.
•Verifythatthecablesareofsufcientlength.Donotconnecttwoshortlengthswith
asplice;doingsoresultsinpowerloss.Refrainfromlooseexcessinthecables,
butleaveenoughslacktoallowre-connectionifnecessary.
•Donotruncablesexternallyorunderneathoormats.
•Donotlocatecableswherethedriverorpassengerscankickthemorwherethey
caninterferewithoperationofthedriver’sfootpedals.
•Whenroutingthecables,refrainfromcreatingsharpbendsorkinks.
Fordetailedantennacablesroutinginstructions,refertotheInstallation
Guidesuppliedwitheachantenna.
DrillingHoles
•Wherepossible,useexistingholesintherewall,thetrunkwallandthe
channelsaboveorbeneaththedoors.
•Ifyoumustdrillholes,verifynottodamageotherwiring,breaklinesorfuellines.
•Whendrillingaholeintheroof,takecarenottosnagtheroofliner.
•Topreventrustingafterdrilling,removeallmetalburrsandresidue,andcompletely
cleantheareatoensuretheremovalofallsteeldust.
•Insertrubbergrommetsinalldrilledholestoprotectcables,exceptforantennascables.
ToolsandEquipment
•#2Phillipsscrewdriver
•Electricdrillanddrillbitset
•X-actoknifeorequivalent
•Wirestrippers
•Longnosepliers
•Smallsidecutters
•Crimpingtool
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•Wrenchset,including8mmfortraytounitattachment
•Crescentwrench
•Spannerwrench
•3mmAllenwrenchsetforunittotrayattachment
•No.8Torxscrewdriver
•Electricaltape
Antennas
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ThefollowingantennasdescribedareforvariousVSMfamilyproducts.
AntennasforLTEPublicandPrivateNetworks
AntennaCongurationforLTEPublicNetwork
TheantennaisusedtoenhancethereceptioncapabilityinpoorreceptionareasandalsotosupportMultiple
InputMultipleOutput(MIMO)modesforLTE.
Twoidenticalantennasareused;oneforWWAN2MainandoneforWW AN2div.
Theantennascanbeprovidedwith12ftor17ftcoaxialcable.
Figure2-3AntennaforLTEPublicNetworkonWWAN2
TocompletethepublicnetworkinstallationthefollowingantennaisusedforWiFiconnectivityonWWAN1
WiFi/DivandGPSreception.
Theantennaisconstructedofthreeantennas:
•Internalantenna-forWiFi(tobeconnectedtoWW AN1diversity)
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•GPSactiveantenna(tobeconnectedtoGPSport)
•ExternalWhip—formain(tobeconnectedtoWW AN1main).Youmay
installitforprivatenetworkuse.
TheantennaisshowninFigure2-4.
Figure2-4AntennaforWiFiandGPS
AdditionalAntennaforCongurationSupportingLTEPrivateNetworkonWWAN1
Forthisaddition,theExternalWhipisinstalled.
Theantennacanbeprovidedwith12ftor17ftcoaxialcable.
TheantennaisshowninFigure2-5.
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Figure2-5AntennaforCongurationSupportingLTEPrivateNetwork
AntennasforB20LTEonlyConguration
MainAntenna
TheMainantennaisusedtoenhancethereceptioncapabilityinpoorreceptionareasandalso
tosupportMultipleInputMultipleOutput(MIMO)modesforLTE.
Theantennacanbeprovidedwith12ftor17ftcoaxialcable.
TheMainantennaisshowninFigure2-6.
Figure2-6MainAntenna
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DiversityAntenna
Thediversityantennaisconstructedofthreeantennas.
•ExternalWhip—doesnotapplyforB20LTEonlyconguration
•InternalantennaforWWAN2diversityandWiFi(tobeconnectedtoWW AN2diversity)
•GPSactiveantenna(tobeconnectedtoGPSport)
Theantennaisprovidedwiththreeshortexiblecoaxialcables(threads)comingoutoftheantenna
bottomside.Dependingontheantennaoptionpurchased,two12ftor17ftcoaxialcablesarealso
providedinordertoconnectbetweenthesethreadsandthemodemconnectors.Thecableswill
beconnectedtotheGPSandtotheWW AN2div.(seeFigure2-7).
BesuretousetheRG-174cabletoGPSport.
Figure2-7DiversityAntenna-StandardConguration
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Figure2-8AvailableCables
ThepowercablewithGPIOwillbeusedinfuturereleases.
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Item#Description
1DCPowerandIgnitioncable(P/NFKN8663)
2DCPowerandIgnitioncable+GPIO(P/NFKN8671)
3LAN/Ethernetcable(P/NFKN8570)
4MicroUSBcable(P/NFKN8703,canbepurchasedseparately)
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Figure2-9BracketDimensions
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Process2-1describesthestepsforthemodeminstallation.
Process2-1HowtoInstalltheVML750Modem
1Ensureadequatespacefortheinstallation.(See"PlanningtheInstallation"on
page2-3)
2Installtheantennas.(See"AntennaMounting"onpage2-12).Refertothe
InstallationGuidesuppliedwitheachantenna.
3Routethecables.(See"PlanningtheInstallation"onpage2-3and"Cables
RoutingandConnectionProcedure"onpage2-15).
4Installthebracketsandtheunit.(See"ModemInstallationProcedure"onpage
2-14).
5ConnecttheDCPowerandIgnitioncable.(See"DCPowerandIgnitionCable
Installation"onpage2-15).
6Connectthemainantennacables.(See"AntennaCablesInstallationfor
PublicandPrivateNetworkCongurations"onpage2-17or"AntennaCables
InstallationforB20LTEOnlyConguration"onpage2-18).
7ConnecttheLAN/Ethernetcable(see"LAN/EthernetCableInstallation"onpage
2-19)ortheMicroUSBcable(seeProcedure2-8,"HowtoInstalltheMicro
USBCable,"onpage2-19).
8Placecapsonunusedconnector(s).(See"CapInstallation"onpage2-24).
9PerformVML750Power-onprocess.(See"PoweringtheModemUp"onpage
2-24).
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Procedure2-1HowtoMounttheAntennas
1Mounttheantennasinaccordancewiththeinstructionsprovidedwitheachantenna
kitandwiththe“ProductSafetyandRFEnergyExposureBookletforMobile
Two-WayRadiosInstalledinVehiclesorasFixedSiteControlStations”enclosed
withtheVML750L TEVSM(MotorolaPublicationpartnumber6881095C99).
SpecialAntennasInstallationConsiderations
GeneralAntennaInstallationSafetyConsiderations
ThePrivateLTE,CommercialLTEandWiFiantennasmustbeinstalled
inalocationthatwillensureadistanceofatleast8”(20cm)between
anyofthemandanybystander.
IfyourvehicleisequippedwithPSNB(PublicSafetyNarrowBand)equipment,
specialattentionmustbetakenwheninstallingtheantennas.Aminimum
distanceof78”(198cm)mustbekeptbetweenthePSNBantennaandany
VML750antennainordertoensurecoexistencebetweenallsystems.
MainAntenna
Theantennamustbeinstalledonaatmetalsurface(minimumsize24”(61cm)x24”(61cm)).
ThePrivatenetworkmainantenna(whenapplicable)andthePublicnetworkmainantenna
mustbeinstalledonthevehicle’sroof,preferablyinthecenterfrontsideofit.Make
surethatthevehicleroofmaterialismetal.Ifnot,usea2ftx2ftmetalgroundplane
andmounttheantennainitscenter.Forbestperformance,aminimumdistanceof36”
(91.44cm)mustbekeptbetweenthisantennaandanyotherantenna.
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Procedure2-2describeshowtoinstallthemodemonaatsurface.
Procedure2-2HowtoInstalltheModemonaFlatSurface
1Positionthetwomountingbrackets(1)onbothsidesofthemodem(2)andfasten
using4screwseach.SeeFigure2-10.
Figure2-10MountingBrackets
2LocatetheVML750withthemountingbracketsattachedonthededicatedat
surface.
3Centerpunchthemarkedspotsandxthemodeminpositionusingtheself-drilling
suppliedscrews.
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DCPowerandIgnitionCableInstallation
Theunitisusedwithanegativegroundsystemonly.
TheFKN8663/FKN8671DCPowercableisequippedwitha5-Amperefuse(slow-blow).
Verifythatthevehicleelectricalsystemcansupportcurrentvalueslargerthanthat.
Insertthefuseintothefuseholderafterinstallationcompletionandaftercarefully
inspectingallconnections.
TheVML750supports12/24Vvehiclebatteries,i.e.13.8V±20%and
27.6V±20%DCvehiclebatteries.ConnectingtheVML750toahigher
voltagebatterysource(i.e.48V)maydamageit.
SeeFigure2-11beforeroutingorconnectingtheDCPowerandIgnitioncableandusethefollowingprocess.
Figure2-11DCPowerandIgnitionCableRoutingIntoEngineCompartment
Procedure2-3describeshowtoinstalltheDCpowerandignitioncable.
Procedure2-3HowtoInstalltheDCPowerandIgnitionCable
1Removethefusefromthefuseholder.RoutetheDCPowercableleadsthroughthe
rewallandintotheenginecompartment.Useanexistingopeningor,ifnecessary,
drilla2cm(26/32”)diameterholethroughtherewall.Insertagrommetintothe
holetopreventdamagetotheDCPowercable.
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Procedure2-3HowtoInstalltheDCPowerandIgnitionCable(Continued)
2Ontheenginesideoftherewall,connecttheblackleadtothenegative(-)battery
terminal.
3Ontheenginesideoftherewall,connectthered(A+)leadtothevehicle’sbattery
asfollows:
1.Verifythatthefuseholderisatadistanceof20-30cm(7.87-11.8”)awayfrom
theconnectionpoint,ensuringthatitisnotclosetoanyhotenginecomponent.
2.Mountthefuseholderusingtheprovidedmount,anddresswiresasnecessary.
Connecttheredleadplugadaptor(onthefuseholder)tothematchingreceptacle
ontheredleadoftheDCPowercable.
3.ConnecttheredleadoftheDCPowercabletothepositive(+)batteryterminal.
Cabletiethewireevery4”(10cm)alongitslength,donottietoexistingvehicle
cables
4.Insertthefuseintothefuseholder.
4Verifythatthecablesintheenginecompartmentdonotobstructanyofthevehicle
controlsortouchhotormoveablepartsoftheengine.
5Forignitioninstallation,performthefollowingsteps:
1.Consultthevehicledocumentationtolocatetheignitionwire.
2.Verifythatthevoltageishighwithignitionon,duringstart(cranking),
accessory,andwhilevehicleisrunning.Whentheignitionisoff,thevoltageiszero.
3.ConnectthegreenleadoftheDCPowercabletoignition(+).Cabletiethe
wireevery4”(10cm)alongitslength,donottietoexistingvehiclesystems.
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Procedure2-3HowtoInstalltheDCPowerandIgnitionCable(Continued)
6ConnecttheDCPowerandignitioncableconnectortoPOWERconnectoronthe
VML750Connectorpanel.Fastentheconnectorusingthefourfasteningscrews.
AntennaCablesInstallationforPublicandPrivateNetwork
Congurations
Procedure2-4HowtoInstallAntennaCablesforPublicNetwork
1
Thecomboantennaisprovidedwiththreeexiblecoaxialcables
comingoutoftheantennabottomside(twothreadsforinternaland
GPSareused).Two12ft/17ftcoaxialcablesarealsoprovidedinorder
toconnectbetweentheinternalandGPSthreadsandthemodem
connectors.
ConnecttheinternalcableconnectortotheWWAN1WiFi/DIVportontheVML750
connectorpanel.
ConnecttheGPScableconnectortotheGPSportontheVML750connectorpanel.
Formaservicelooptocontainanyexcesscablelength.Itisrequiredtoformthe
serviceloopfortheexiblecablescomingoutoftheantennabottomnearthecable
exit.Theseserviceloopsshouldhaveaminimumbendradiusof1"(2.54cm).
Ifneeded,formasecondserviceloopfortheexcesslengthofthejumpercables
neartheVML750withminimumbendradiusof3"(7.63cm).Useplasticcable
tiestosecurethecable.
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Procedure2-4HowtoInstallAntennaCablesforPublicNetwork(Continued)
2FortheMainandDiversityantennas,connecttheRFcablefromtheantennato
WW AN2mainandWW AN2DIV .
Donotusepliersoranyothermetallictoolfortightening.Handtighten
only!Fullytightentheantennacableconnectorandverifyitiswell
fastened.
Procedure2-5HowtoCompletetheAntennaInstallationforPrivateNetwork
1Connecttheconnectorofthecablemarkedwith“External”totheWWAN1Main
portontheVML750connectorpanel.
AntennaCablesInstallationforB20LTEOnlyConguration
Procedure2-6HowtoInstallAntennaCables
1
Thecomboantennaisprovidedwiththreeexiblecoaxialcables
comingoutoftheantennabottomside(twothreadsforinternaland
GPSareused).Two12ft/17ftcoaxialcablesarealsoprovidedinorder
toconnectbetweentheinternalandGPSthreadsandthemodem
connectors.
ConnecttheinternalcableconnectortotheWW AN2DIV/WiFiportonthe
VML750connectorpanel.
ConnecttheGPScableconnectortotheGPSportontheVML750connector
panel.Formaservicelooptocontainanyexcesscablelength.Itisrequiredtoform
theserviceloopfortheexiblecablescomingoutoftheantennabottomnearthe
cableexit.Theseserviceloopsshouldhaveaminimumbendradiusof1"(2.54cm).
Ifneeded,formasecondserviceloopfortheexcesslengthofthejumpercables
neartheVSMwithminimumbendradiusof3"(7.63cm).Useplasticcabletiesto
securethecable.
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Procedure2-6HowtoInstallAntennaCables(Continued)
2FortheMainantenna,connecttheRFcablefromtheantennatoWWAN2main.
Donotusepliersoranyothermetallictoolfortightening.Handtighten
only!Fullytightentheantennacableconnectorandverifyitiswell
fastened.
LAN/EthernetCableInstallation
Procedure2-7HowtoInstalltheLAN/EthernetCable
1ConnecttheLAN/EthernetcablefromtheLANconnectorontheConnectorpanel
toyourvehicle’sMobileDataTerminal.
Donotusepliersoranyothermetallictoolfortightening.Handtighten
only!FullytightentheLAN/Ethernetcableconnectorandverifyit
iswellfastened.
2FollowtheLAN/Ethernetcable8±2”(20±5cm)awayfromwhereitattachesto
theVML750andsecureittothevehiclebody.
MicroUSBCableInstallation
PerformthefollowingprocedureifyouarenotinstallingtheLAN/Ethernetcable.
Procedure2-8HowtoInstalltheMicroUSBCable
1ConnecttheMicroUSBcablefromtheMicroUSBconnectorontheConnector
paneltoyourvehicle’sMobileDataTerminalUSBconnector.
Donotusepliersoranyothermetallictoolfortightening.Handtighten
only!FullytightentheMicroUSBcableconnectorandverifyitis
wellfastened.
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Procedure2-8HowtoInstalltheMicroUSBCable(Continued)
2FollowtheMicroUSBcable8±2”(20±5cm)awayfromwhereitattachestothe
VML750andsecureittothevehiclebody.
SIMInstallation
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IfyourL TEmodemisintendedtohomeonyourprivateMotorolaLTEnetwork,youwillbeprovidedwith
aMotorolaLTESIMcard.IfyourLTEmodemisintendedtohomeonapubliccarrierLTEnetwork,you
willneedtoobtainaSIMcardfromthatpubliccarriertobeinsertedintotheVML750.
Procedure2-9HowtoInstallaSIMCard
1LocatetheSIMcarddooronthefrontrightsideoftheVML750.Unscrewthe
doorandputtotheside.
IfaSIMcardisintheslot,yourLTEmodemhasbeenstagedforyou
(refertoVML750CongurationGuideP/N6802988C55ifrequired);
skiptostep4.
2LocatetheSIMcardprovidedforyoubyMotorolaoryourpubliccarrier.Holdthe
cardsothatthemetalcontactsarefacingdown.
3InsertthecardintotheSIMslotuntilyoufeelit'click'intoplace.
SIM1slotisforprivatenetwork.
SIM2slotisforpubliccarriernetwork.
4Closethedoorandscrewitbackintoplace.Makesurethescrewiswelltightened
andthatthedoordoesnotmove.
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VerifythatyourVML750isdisconnectedfromthepowersourcepriorto
performingthefollowingprocedure.
Procedure2-10HowtoRemovetheCryptRCard
1OntheVSMbottomcover,openthetwoTorx8captivescrewsfasteningtheCryptR
carddoor.
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Procedure2-10HowtoRemovetheCryptRCard(Continued)
2Useoneofthecaptivescrewstopullthedoorfromthecover.
3Pullthecardlockbacktoreleaseitandliftitup.
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Procedure2-10HowtoRemovetheCryptRCard(Continued)
4RemovethecardfromtheVSM.
Procedure2-11HowtoInstalltheCryptRCard
1
UsethephotosinProcedure2-10tobetterunderstandtherequiredsteps.
InserttheCryptRcardintoitslocationintheVSM.
2Lowerthelockandpushitforwardtolockit.
3InstallthecarddoorontheVSMlowercover.
4ClosetwoTorx8captivescrews.Fastenwithatorqueof12Inch-Lib.
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1Toprotectanyunusedconnectors(WWAN2,LAN/Ethernet,USB)onthebackof
theVML750,screwcapsprovidedintheinstallationkitontotheseunusedports.
PoweringtheModemUp
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Performthefollowingprocedureafterinstallingthemodem.
Procedure2-13HowtoPoweruptheModem
1Verifythatthevehicle’signitionswitchisinOnposition.
2PressandholdthePowerbuttonontheLEDIndicatorPanelfor2–3seconds.
ReleasethebuttonwhenthePowerLEDturnsgreen(blinkingorsolid).
3IfyourmodemisconnectedtoacomputerusingLAN/Ethernet/USBcable,LAN
LEDturnsgreen.IfnoLAN/Ethernet/USBcableisconnected,LANLEDisoff.
4TheGPSLEDblinksorangewhileyourmodemissearchingforGPSsatellites.
Aftersatelliteshavebeenacquired,theGPSLEDturnsgreen.
Thetimeintervalforacquiringsatellitesduringinitialpowerupmay
takeupto5minutes.
5WiFiLEDistunedoffuntilWiFicongurationwasperformed(refertotheVML750
CongurationGuide,P/N6802988C55).
DoesnotapplyforB20LTEonlyconguration.
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Procedure2-13HowtoPoweruptheModem(Continued)
6AfterconguringthemodemtoWiFiAccessPointmode,theWiFiLEDturns
green.Whendataistransferred,theWiFiLEDblinksgreen.
DoesnotapplyforB20LTEonlyconguration.
7
IfyourVML750isequippedtosupportL TE,youwillneedtoactivate
itontheassociatedLTEnetwork(yourownprivatePSLTEnetwork
oronthepubliccarriernetwork).Todothis,contactthemanagerof
yournetwork(Motorola,publiccarrier,oryourowninternaltechnical
support)andprovidetheSIMcardidentiernumber,calledtheIMSI.
ThisidentiercanbefoundontheplasticcreditcardframefortheSIM.
IfyouareinLTEcoveragearea,thefollowingsequencewilltakeplace,ifaSIM
cardisinsertedandtheSIMdoorisclosed:
1.LTELEDblinksorangewhilethemodemsearchesfortheLTEnetwork.
2.LTELEDblinksgreenwhileregisteringtothenetwork.
3.LTELEDissolidgreenafterregistrationandactivation.
Thetimeintervalforregisteringandactivatingyouraccountmayvary
andcouldtypicallytakeupto2minutes.
IftheSIMdoorisnotclosed,theLTELEDrapidlyblinksred.
IfSIMcardisnotinserted,theLTELEDblinksred.
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TroubleshootingtheVML750
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Motorolahasmadeeveryefforttoensurethatthisproductisofexcellentquality.However,ifyou
experienceanyproblemswiththeproduct,pleasecontactyourlocalMotorolaservicerepresentative
withproductrelatedinformation.Forcompleteinformationonorderingrequiredpartsandkits,contact
yourlocalcustomerservicerepresentativeandrefertoAppendixB,"Reference".
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Thisparagraphgivesdetailsregardingpossiblemalfunctionsthatmayoccurafterrst
timeinstallationoftheVML750,theirprobablecauseandtherecommendedcorrective
action.ForcorrectLEDindications,refertoTable3-2.
ContactMotorolaSolutionsSupportCenter(SSC)teamforfurthertroubleshootingassistanceif
necessary.Forcontactinformation,referto"MotorolaSolutionsSupportCenter"onpage-xiv.
Table3-1TroubleshootingtheVML750
MalfunctionProbableCauseCorrectiveAction
Powercableisnotproperly
connected.1.Checkthecableconnections,connectasrequired
andturntheVML750On.
2.VerifythatthePowerLEDisblinkingred
(standbymode).
3.PressthePowerbuttontoturnOn(expectLED
behavioraccordingtoignitionstate).
VML750doesnotturnOn.
Powerbuttonwasnot
properlypressed.1.Applypowertothemodem.
2.VerifythatthePowerLEDisblinkingred.
3.PressthePowerbuttonfor2–3sec.
4.VerifythatthePowerLEDisblinkingorange(in
"ignitionenabled"mode),orblinkinggreenandthen
solidgreen(in"ignitiondisabled"mode).
NoLAN/Ethernet
connection.
LAN/Ethernetcableisnot
connected,or,MicroUSB
cableisnotconnected.
ConnecttheLAN/Ethernetcable(referto
"LAN/EthernetCableInstallation"onpage2-19)or
theMicroUSBcable(referto"MicroUSBCable
Installation"onpage2-19)andverifythattheLAN
LEDisgreen.
NoGPSreception.GPScable(fromMain
antenna)isnotconnected.1.ConnecttheGPScable(referto"Antenna
CablesInstallationforPublicandPrivateNetwork
Congurations"onpage2-17or"AntennaCables
InstallationforB20L TEOnlyConguration"on
page2-18).
2.VerifythattheGPSLEDisblinkingorangeand
thenchangestosolidgreen.
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Table3-1TroubleshootingtheVML750(Continued)
MalfunctionProbableCauseCorrectiveAction
WiFiwasnotconguredas
required.
RefertoVML750CongurationGuide(6802988C55)
locatedin
https://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com
forWiFiconguration.
NoWiFiconnection.
Div/WiFicableisnot
connected.1.ConnecttheWiFi/Divcable(referto"Antenna
CablesInstallationforPublicandPrivateNetwork
Congurations"onpage2-17.
2.VerifythattheWiFiLEDisblinking/solidgreen.
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Table3-1TroubleshootingtheVML750(Continued)
MalfunctionProbableCauseCorrectiveAction
Devicehasnotyetbeen
activatedontheLTE
network.
Thefollowingstepsassumesa
subscriptionfortheLTEservicehasbeen
createdbyyournetworkmanageror
serviceprovider.
1.LocateICCID(theidentierfortheLTESIM
card)orPSN(thedeviceserialnumber)whichwillbe
printedonastickerafxedtotheVML750casing.
2.Contactthenetworkmanagerortechnicalservice
departmentandreporttheICCIDorthePSNnumber.
3.Verifythatyourdevicehasbeenactivatedon
theLTEnetwork.RefertoProcedure2-13,"Howto
PoweruptheModem,"onpage2-24.
SIMcardisnot
inserted/damaged.1.InsertanewSIMintorelevantSIMslot.Refer
toProcedure2-9,"HowtoInstallaSIMCard,"on
page2-20
2.ClosetheSIMdoor.
3.TurntheVML750On.
4.VerifytheLTELEDisblinkingorange/greenand
thenchangetosolidgreen.
LTEcable(fromMain
antenna)isnotconnected.1.ConnecttheLTEcable(referto"Antenna
CablesInstallationforPublicandPrivateNetwork
Congurations"onpage2-17or"AntennaCables
InstallationforB20L TEOnlyConguration"on
page2-18).
2.VerifytheLTELEDisblinkingorange/greenand
thenchangetosolidgreen.
3.Iftheabovedoesnothelp,checktheconnection
betweenthejumperandthethreadcable.
NoLTEconnection.
MissingLTEBand.RefertoVML750CongurationGuide(6802988C55)
locatedin
https://businessonline.motorolasolutions.com
fordownloadingthelicencele.
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LEDIndicatorsFunctions
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Table3-2describesthefunctionsoftheLEDindicatorsontheVML750frontpanel.
Table3-2LEDIndicatorsFunctions
LEDName:PowerLAN
WWAN1
(Doesnot
applyfor
B20LTEonly
conguration)
WWAN2WiFiGPS
LEDStatus
OFFPoweroffNolinkOffOffOffOff
SolidGreenPoweronLinkisonConnectedConnectedAvailable(for
AP)
Connected(for
client)
Tracking
Blinking
Green
PoweringupTX/RX
Activity
Connecting/
Registering
Connecting/
Registering
TX/RX
Activity(for
AP)
Scanning(for
client)
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SolidOrange____________
Blinking
Orange
NoIgnition
Theuserturns
thepowerOn
(powerbutton
pressed)but
ignitionisoff
__Searchingfor
signal
Searchingfor
signal
__Searchingfor
signal
SolidRed____Problem/
Overheat
Problem/
Overheat
Problem/
Overheat
Problem
BlinkingRedStandby
Externalpower
isconnectedto
thesystem
__SIMcardisnot
installedinthe
modem
SIMcardisnot
installedinthe
modem
____
Rapid
BlinkingRed
Problem__SIMdoorisopenSIMdoorisopen____
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UsingtheVML750
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AfterinstallingtheVML750inyourvehicleitmustbeconguredforproperoperation.Tocongure
yourmodem,refertoVML750CongurationGuideP/N6802988C55.Afterconguringthemodem,
itshouldbeturnedonautomaticallyuponyourvehicleignitionandoperateproperly.
IfyoudetectanymalfunctionintheVML750operation,refertoChapter3,"TroubleshootingtheVML750".
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Appendix
A
Specications
Physical
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Dimensions(Modem)8.07”x7.87”x1.71”(20.5cmx20cmx4.35cm±1mm)
Weight(Modem)6Pounds(2.5Kg)
CommunicationPorts
AmphenolLAN–Ethernet10/100–RJ45
USB2.0highspeed–MicroAB
RFPorts
WWAN1MAIN1SMAconnector(Female)(doesnotapplyforB20LTE
onlyconguration)
WWAN1Diversity+WiFiSMAconnector(Female)(doesnotapplyforB20LTE
onlyconguration)
WWAN2MAIN2SMAconnector(Female)
WWAN2Diversity(Diversity+WiFiforB20
LTEonly)
SMAconnector(Female)
GPSSMAconnector(Female)
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PowerPortAppendixA:Specications
PowerPort
Power9-pinD-TYPE
LEDs
RefertoTable3-2.
OperatingTemperature
Ambienttemperature-30°Cto+60°C
Power
InputV oltage11to33VDC
PowerConsumption:
ModemStandby<
0.3ARMS
ModemTransmit<
1ARMS
RFCharacteristics
Frequency:
LTE4GBC14Tx788–798MHz
4GBC14Rx758–769MHz
4GBC13Tx777–787MHz
4GBC13Rx746–756MHz
EVDO3GBC0Tx824–849MHz
3GBC0Rx869–894MHz
3GBC1Tx1850–1910MHz
3GBC1Rx1930–1990MHz
WiFi2401-2473MHz
Bandwidth:
LTE5MHz
10MHz
EVDO1.288MHz
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WiFi20MHz(802.11b/g/n)
Outputtransmitpower:
LTE23dBm
EVDO23dBm
WiFi15dBm
Receiversensitivity:
LTE10MHz-94dBm,typ-96dBm
5MHz-97dBm,typ-99dBm
EVDO-105.5,typ-109dBm
WiFi(802.11g)-87dBm
FrequencyStability:
LTE±2.5ppm
EVDOBC0+/-300Hz
EVDOBC1+/-150Hz
WiFi±20ppm
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Appendix
B
Reference
ReplacementParts
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Replacedamagedpartswithidenticalreplacementparts.
Forcompleteinformationonorderingrequiredpartsandkits,pleasecontactyour
localMotorolaservicerepresentative.
ReplacementPartsList
Kit/PartNumberDescription
Antennas
Referto"ApprovedAntennasandCablesReplacements
List"onpageB-2
Bracket,Screws&Washers
0312002B14MountingScrew,BrackettoCar,4
03013013001MountingScrew,VSMtoBracket,8
0487623U12SpringWasher,VSMtoBracket,8
07013065001Bracket,2
Cables
FKN8570LAN/EthernetCable(177”/450cm)
FKN8730MicroUSBcable
FKN8663DCPower&IgnitionCable(177”/450cm)
FKN8671DCPower&IgnitionCable+GPIO(177”/450
cm)
SIMcardSIMCardKit
CryptRcardCryptRMicroSDcard
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KitReplacementPartsListAppendixB:Reference
KitReplacementPartsList
Kit/PartNumberDescription
FLN1057VML750,VzWLTEVSMModem
FLN2057 (Future option)VML750,R3.7LTEVSMModem
FLN1310VML750,BC20LTEVSMModem
ApprovedAntennasandCablesReplacementsList
Kit/Part
NumberKitDescription
AN000036A01VML750baseantennawithacap
FTN0073
(85013022001)WidebandFix-MountedVehicularAntenna(12ftcable)
FTN7686
(85013016001)LTEWhipAntenna
FTN6070
(85013022001)WidebandFix-MountedVehicularAntenna(17ftcable)
CB000133A01SMA-FtoSMA-M12ftRG174cabletype
CB000133A02SMA-FtoSMA-M17ftRG174cabletype
CB000221A01NMOAntennaMount12ft
30013096001NMOAntennaMount17ft
30013072001SMA-FtoSMA-M12ftLMR200cabletype
30013093001SMA-FtoSMA-M17ftLMR240cabletype
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Appendix
C
LTE&LMRAntennasMounting
Recommendations
ThisappendixprovidesproceduresfordeterminingthemountinglocationsforaPublicSafetyNarrow
Band(PSNB)LMR700/800MHzantennaandBroadBand(BB)LTE700MHzantennas.
Thefollowingproceduresaregiven:
•PolicepatrolvehiclewithaPSNBantennaandastandardBBantenna.
•BuswithaPSNBantennaandalowproleBBantenna
PolicePatrolVehicleAntennasLocationConsiderations
—Overview
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Theantennasmountinglocationisselectedindividuallyforeveryvehiclebeforestartingtheactual
installationprocess.Thefollowinglistgivesgeneralrecommendationsfordeterminingthemounting
locationofPSNBandBBantennasbasedonseveralkeyconsiderations:
•Keepaminimumdistanceof7.87”(20cm)betweentheLTE[BB]antennas;including
WiFitoanyotherantennaandanypotentialbystander(forbystandersafely).
•FollowtheguidelinesintheinstallationandsafetymanualsoftheLMR
[PSNB]radioswithregardstomountinglocationsandoperationofradiointhe
presenceofbystanders(forbystandersafety).
•Keepaminimumspatialseparationof78”(198cm)betweenthePSNBandBBLTEantennas
thisseparationprovidesaminimumof35dBisolationtoreduceinterferences.
•Keepaminimumspatialseparationof36”(91.4cm)betweenthetwoBBLTE(mainand
diversity)antennasforpotentialinterferencereductionandforoptimalMultipleInputMultiple
Output(MIMO)andMaximumRatiodiversityCombining(MRC)performance.
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PlanningAntennaMountingLocationonaPolicePatrolV ehicleAppendixC:LTE&LMRAntennasMountingRecommendations
PlanningAntennaMountingLocationonaPolicePatrol
Vehicle
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FigureC-1showsabasicsuggestionforantennaslocation.ProcedureC-1describestheplanning.
FigureC-1PolicePatrolVehicle—AntennasLocationSuggestion
Legend:
•PSNB—PublicSafetyNarrowBand700/800Antenna
•V/U—ExistingVHF/UHFAntenna
Antennasmustbeinstalledonaatmetalsurface(minimumsize24”(61cm)x24”(61cm)).
ProcedureC-1PlanningAntennasLocationonaPolicePatrolVehicle
1Observetheexistingantennas.
2Drawanimaginary36”(91.4cm)radiuscirclesaroundtheexistingantennas.
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ProcedureC-1PlanningAntennasLocationonaPolicePatrolVehicle(Continued)
3Drawimaginarylines7.8”(20cm)frombothsidesofthevehicle'sroofandtrunk
cover.
4Planmountingtheantennasonareasdeterminedbystep2and3i.e.notcloserthan
36”(91.4cm)toanyexistingantennaandatleast7.8”(20cm)fromthevehicle
sides.
5Plantheantennasmountinglocations,takingintoaccounttheavailablecoaxial
cableslength.
6Ifpossible,planmountingthePSNBantennaonthevehicle'strunkcover.
7DenetheDiversityBBantennalocationonthevehicle'sroofwithaminimum
directdistanceof78”(198cm)fromthePSNBantenna.IfaPSNBantennaisnot
required,planmountingtheDiversity/WiFiantennaonthevehicle’strunkcover.
8DenetheMainBBantennalocationonthevehicle'sroofwithaminimumdistance
of36”(91.4cm)totheDiversityBBantennaandof78”(198cm)tothePSNB
antenna.Itisrecommendedtoinstallthemainantennaonthecenterlineatthe
frontsideofthevehicle'sroof.
9SomevehiclesmayalreadyhaveaPSNBantennamounted.Forthesevehicles,itis
recommendedtoreinstallthePSNBantennaonthevehicle'strunkcover.
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