Novatel Wireless WG0001A Spider 4 CDPD Modem User Manual Spider 4 User s Manual
Novatel Wireless Inc. Spider 4 CDPD Modem Spider 4 User s Manual
Contents
- 1. User Manual
- 2. User manual with revised warnings
User Manual
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Introduction About the Spider 4 The 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 for devices operating Windows 95, 98, NT or 2000. It provides wide area network connectivity over wireless IP services (CDPD). The Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 1 (Front View) and Figure 2 (Back View). About This Manual This manual describes how to install and use the Spider 4. To take full advantage of your Spider 4, please read all the instructions in this manual. Contents of This Package Your 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 4 • One 22-foot serial cable • One of the GPS antenna option Available Options The following optional antennas are available for purchase through your authorized Nextcell agent: Part #ANT-9701-05-001 Cellular roof/trunk mount antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions Part #ANT-9704-05-001 GPS Antenna with thru-hole mounting kit and installation instructions Part #ANT-9705-05-001 GPS Antenna magnetic mounting kit with installation instructions System Requirements Serial port – One serial port is required for Spider-4. A second serial port is required for GPS option. Spider Modem Manager Refer to installation menu for Spider Installation Guide. Upgrade Information If your current system does not meet these requirements, please contact Nextcell 661 E. 18th Street Plano, Texas 75074 USA Or contact us at our Website: http://www.nextcell.com Installation Installing the Spider 4 To 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 mounting screws provided. Installing Cables Turn off the computer, Spider 4 and vehicle when installing the Spider 4, antennas or cables. Do not create tight loops, sharp bends or crimps in the cables. Use proper termination on all power cables. All cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way as to reduce stress or wear caused by vibrations generated by moving vehicles. Connecting the Power Supply It is extremely important that you connect to an auxiliary power circuit that becomes active ONLY when the ignition switch is turned ON (e.g., the car radio). There are numerous after-market products available that provide automatic on/off switching, low voltage disconnects, reverse polarity protection and high voltage protection for your Spider 4. Consult your automobile manufacturer, automotive parts or consumer electronic stores for more information on these products. Using the Power Harness provided, connect the Spider 4 to your vehicle’s power supply exactly 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 connection must 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 illuminates only when you turn the ignition ON. Installing the Serial Modem Cable Attach one end of the Serial cable to the computer’s COM port and the other to the Spider 4’s Serial Modem plug. The Serial Modem plug on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 3. Antenna Installation Your Spider 4 package may not include an antenna. You have the flexibility to purchase an antenna from Nextcell or choose an antenna that meets your individual needs. Be sure that you select an antenna with the following features: • The antenna is specified to operate in the cellular band (824 – 894 MHz) with 3 dB gain. • 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. Attach the TNC connector to the Spider 4 terminal labeled Antenna. The antenna must be installed a minimum of 0.5 meters (20 inches) from car occupants and pedestrians. Do not attempt to operate the Spider 4 without an antenna connected. Severe damage to the Spider 4 and/or computer may result. Installing the Antenna Manufacturer’s instructions for installing the Spider 4 Antenna are included with the antenna kit (Part #CDP-1300-04-003 or #ANT-9701-05-001). Follow those directions very carefully in order to avoid damaging the Spider 4 and/or computer. The Antenna terminal on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 4. Figure 4: Antenna Terminal on the Spider 4 Getting Started Spider Modem Manager Main Window Refer to Spider Installation Guide and Spider Users Manual Optional GPS Antenna and Receiver The Nextcell Spider 4 with GPS provides data to your computer in the NMEA or SiRF binary format. The factory-default for the Spider 4 is the NMEA format. NMEA Format To use this GPS Receiver in the NMEA format, purchase and install mapping software that adheres to the industry-standard NMEA format on your computer. SiRF Format To use this GPS Receiver in the SiRF binary format, download and install Axion Navigation, Inc.’s software, Conductor software, from their Website at http://www.axiomnav.com. About the GPS Receiver The Receiver powers the preamplifier in the GPS Antenna (Active-style) by applying a 5 volt DC bias to the center conductor of the RF input to the GPS Receiver. We strongly suggest you 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 in order to prevent shorting to the Ground. Installing the GPS Antenna and Receiver This 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 4 Turn OFF both the computer and the vehicle. There should be no power provided to the Spider 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 SMA connector located on the back of the Spider 4. The GPS Antenna terminal on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5: Spider 4 GPS Antenna Attach one end of the Serial cable to the computer’s COM port and the other to the Spider 4’s Serial GPS plug. The Serial GPS plug on the Spider 4 is illustrated in Figure 6. Power up the computer and the Spider 4. Activate the GPS Mapping software on your computer according to the software manufacturer’s instructions.
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