Novatel Wireless WG0001A Spider 4 CDPD Modem User Manual Spider 4 manual Rev 00428

Novatel Wireless Inc. Spider 4 CDPD Modem Spider 4 manual Rev 00428

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User manual with revised warnings

DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20001INTRODUCTIONAbout the Spider 4The Spider 4 is a 4-watt modem with optional Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) capabilities.You can remotely access mission critical files and applications on your network, designed fordevices operating Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000. It provides wide area network connectivityover wireless IP services (CDPD). The Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 1 (Front View) andFigure 2 (Back View).Figure 1. Front ViewFigure 2. Back ViewAbout This ManualThis manual describes how to install and use the Spider 4. To take full advantage of yourSpider 4, please read all the instructions in this manual.Contents of This PackageYour Spider 4 package from Nextcell includes one of the following items:• Spider 4• Mounting screws (4)• One 20-foot power harness• One 22-foot serial cable• One user’s manual• One Spider Installation Guide (CD-ROM)GPS Option CDP-0114-04-002•GPS receiver embedded in Spider• One 22-foot serial cable• One of the GPS antenna optionAvailable OptionsThe following optional antennas are available for purchase through your authorized Nextcellagent:• Part #ANT-9701-05-001Cellular roof/trunk mount antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions• Part #ANT-9704-05-001GPS Antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions• Part #ANT-9705-05-001GPS Antenna magnetic mounting kit with installation instructions
DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20002System Requirements• Serial port – One serial port is required for Spider-4. A second serial port is requiredfor GPS option.• Spider Modem Manager• Refer to installation menu for Spider Installation Guide.Upgrade InformationIf your current system does not meet these requirements, please contactNextcell661 E. 18th StreetPlano, Texas 75074 USAOr, contact us at our Website: http://www.nextcell.comINSTALLATIONInstalling the Spider 4To install the Spider 4 into a vehicle, follow these steps:1. Choose a convenient location in the vehicle, either in the interior or the trunk.2. Place the Spider 4 in position and mark the location of the mounting holes.3. Using your marks as a guide, drill the holes using a 1/16-inch drill bit.4. Align the Spider 4 with the holes that you drilled and secure it using the mountingscrews provided.Installing CablesInstall cables in the following manner:1. Turn off the computer, Spider 4 and vehicle when installing the Spider 4, antennas orcables.2. Do not create tight loops, sharp bends or crimps in the cables.3. Use proper termination on all power cables.4. All cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way as toreduce stress or wear caused by vibrations generated by moving vehicles.Terminating Power CablesAll cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way as to reduce stressor wear caused by vibrations generated by moving vehicles.Connecting the Power SupplyCAUTIONConnect to an auxiliary power circuit that becomes active ONLY when the ignitionswitch is turned on.It is extremely important that you connect to an auxiliary power circuit that becomes activeONLY when the ignition switch is turned ON (e.g., the car radio). There are numerous after-
DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20003market products available that provide automatic on/off switching, low voltage disconnects,reverse polarity protection and high voltage protection for your Spider 4. Consult yourautomobile manufacturer, automotive parts or consumer electronic stores for more informationon these products.Using the Power Harness provided, connect the Spider 4 to your vehicle’s power supplyexactly as follows:•Connect the black wire to chassis ground.•Connect the white wire to auxiliary power.•Connect the red wire directly to the 12 volt supply of the battery. The connectionmust be capable of supplying up to 4 amps at 12 volts.•Connect the Power Harness to the Spider 4 connector labeled Power.If you have installed the Spider 4 properly, the LED on the front of the Spider 4 illuminatesonly when you turn the ignition ON.Installing the Serial Modem CableAttach one end of the Serial cable to the computer’s COM port and the other to the Spider 4’sSerial Modem plug. The Serial Modem plug on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 3.Figure 3. Serial Modem plugANTENNA INSTALLATIONYour Spider 4 package may not include an antenna. You have the flexibility to purchase anantenna from Nextcell or choose an antenna that has the same specifications andconstruction as the antenna provided by Nextcell.Select an antenna with the following features:•The antenna is specified to operate in the cellular band (824 – 894 MHz) with 3 dBdgain.•The antenna has a 50 ohm cable terminated with a TNC style connector.Locate and install the antenna on the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.CAUTIONIn order to comply with FCC RF Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits (MPEL), thefollowing configuration must be followed.1. The antenna must be installed a minimum of 0.5 meters (20 inches) from caroccupants and pedestrians.2. The rf cable between the Spider 4 and the antenna must have at least 1 dB ofinsertion loss.3. If an antenna other than the one provided by Nextcell is used, the antenna usedmust have the same electrical specifications and physical construction as theantenna provided by Nextcell.
DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20004Compliance with FCC RF exposure limits was evaluated with the above configuration. Otherconfigurations that have not been tested may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits andshould be avoided. CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate the Spider 4 without an antenna connected. Severedamage to the Spider 4 and/or computer may result.Installing the AntennaManufacturer’s instructions for installing the Spider 4 Antenna are included with the antennakit (Part #ANT-9701-05-001). Follow those directions very carefully in order to avoid damagingthe Spider 4 and/or computer.The antenna location area, based on the RF separation distance, is illustrated in Figure 4.Figure 4. Typical automobile (vehicle) antenna mounting areas.The Antenna terminal on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 5 below.Figure 5. Antenna Terminal on the Spider 420 in. TYPNO ANTENNA
DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20005GETTING STARTEDSpider Modem Manager Main WindowAttach the TNC connector to the Spider 4 terminal labeled Antenna.Refer to Spider Installation Guide and Spider Users ManualOptional GPS Antenna and ReceiverSiRF binary format. The factory-default for the Spider 4 is the NMEA format. NMEAFormatTo use this GPS Receiver in the NMEA format, purchase and install mapping softwarethat adheres to the industry-standard NMEA format on your computer.SiRF FormatTo use this GPS Receiver in the SiRF binary format, download and install AxionNavigation, Inc.’s software, Conductor software, from their Website athttp://www.axiomnav.com.About the GPS ReceiverThe Receiver powers the preamplifier in the GPS Antenna (Active-style) by applying a 5 voltDC bias to the center conductor of the RF input to the GPS Receiver. We strongly suggestyou install the Antenna supplied by Nextcell, Inc.If you must use a Passive-style GPS Antenna, please verify that it has a DC block installed inorder to prevent shorting to the Ground.Installing the GPS Antenna and ReceiverThis Spider 4 comes with two GPS-specific cables:•5-meter coax cable — connects the GPS Antenna to the Spider 4•Serial cable — connects the computer to the Spider 4Turn OFF both the computer and the vehicle. There should be no power provided to theSpider 4 or the computer while you are installing the GPS Antenna.Attach the SMA connector at the end of the GPS Antenna coax cable to the SMAconnector located on the back of the Spider 4.The GPS Antenna terminal on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 6.Figure 6. Spider 4 GPS Antenna
DRAFTSPIDER-4 USER'S MANUAL Revised 28 Apr 20006Attach one end of the Serial cable to the computer’s COM port and the other to theSpider 4’s Serial GPS plug. The Serial GPS plug on the Spider 4 is illustrated inFigure 7.Figure 7. Serial GPS plugApply power to the computer and the Spider 4Activate the GPS Mapping softwareActivate the GPS mapping software on your computer according to the softwaremanufacturer’s instructions.

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