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QPRO Technical Data Sheet

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Revision History

REV

ECO#

REASON

DATE

Rev. A 00261 Initial Production Release 11/4/2010

Rev. B 00289 Update Product Info 1/17/2011

Rev. C 00320

Update Canadian Certification Information and Table

2-2, QPRO Power Consumption 2/14/2011

Rev. D 00365

Updated incorrect RS-232 info, added Inmarsat,

removed incorrect pinout sheet 4/19/2011

Rev. E 00435

Add additional Inmarsat information, fix power

calculations 5/19/2011

Rev. F 00463 Change GPS TTFF to 60 seconds 6/20/2011

Rev. G 00477

Replace port drawing and pinout description. Add

warning for serial port applications. 7/14/2011

Rev. H 00537

Add additional DIO info, update cable drawing and

pinout 9/26/2011

Rev. J 00583

Fix AUX port speed parameters and add info about

losing data at high speeds.

Update memory availability chart and GPS antenna

information. Add processor low power mode info.

12/7/2011

Rev. K 00XXX Updated to meet Certification requirements 1/4/2011

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 O

VERVIEW

........................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 C

ONTROL

PTIONS

........................................................................................................... 6

1.3 R

EFERENCE

ANUALS

...................................................................................................... 6

1.4 D

EVELOPMENT

ITS

.......................................................................................................... 6

1.5 C

ONTACTING

QUAKE ....................................................................................................... 7

2 QPRO Hardware ........................................................................................................... 8

2.1 QPRO

VAILABLE

ONFIGURATIONS

................................................................................. 8

2.2 S

TANDARD

ODEM

ONFIGURATION

.................................................................................. 9

2.3 S

YSTEM

VERVIEW AND

IGNAL

ESCRIPTIONS

............................................................... 10

2.4 I

NPUT

OWER

................................................................................................................. 10

2.4.1

Internal Power Supply Description .............................................................................................. 10

2.4.2

External Power Supply Requirements ........................................................................................ 11

2.4.3

Load Dump Protection ................................................................................................................ 11

2.4.4

Typical Power Consumption ....................................................................................................... 11

2.4.5

Power Calculation ....................................................................................................................... 12

2.5 C

ONNECTOR

NFORMATION

............................................................................................. 14

3 Modem Wireless Communication ................................................................................ 15

3.1 G

LOBAL

OSITIONING

YSTEM

(GPS) .............................................................................. 15

3.2 G

LOBAL

YSTEM FOR

OBILE

OMMUNICATIONS

(GSM) .................................................. 16

3.3 ORBCOMM ................................................................................................................... 17

3.4 I

RIDIUM

HORT

URST

ATA

(SBD) ............................................................................... 17

3.5 G

LOBALSTAR

IMPLEX

) ................................................................................................. 17

3.6 I

NMARSAT

SAT

ATA

) ............................................................................................. 18

3.7 C

ABLE

OSS

UIDELINES

................................................................................................ 19

4 Customer Input/Output Interfaces ............................................................................... 20

4.1 E

XTERNAL

NTERFACES

................................................................................................... 20

4.1.1

Analog Inputs .............................................................................................................................. 20

4.1.2

Digital Inputs/Outputs .................................................................................................................. 22

4.1.3

J1939 .......................................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.4

3.5V Power .................................................................................................................................. 24

4.1.5

RS-232 Ports ............................................................................................................................... 25

4.1.6

Interface Connector Electrical Specification ............................................................................... 26

4.2 I

NTERNAL

NTERFACES

.................................................................................................... 30

4.2.1

Memory ....................................................................................................................................... 30

4.2.2

Real-Time Clock (RTC) ............................................................................................................... 30

5 QPRO Data Interface Specifications ........................................................................... 31

5.1 D

ATA

NTERFACES

.......................................................................................................... 31

5.2 E

NVIRONMENTAL

ONSIDERATIONS

................................................................................. 31

5.3 C

ERTIFICATIONS

............................................................................................................. 32

5.3.1

FCC IDs ...................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4 GSM/GPRS

ODULE

UAD

AND

................................................................................. 33

5.5 GSM

OMMUNICATIONS

................................................................................................. 33

5.6 I

NTEGRATED

GPS

HIP

............................................................................................ 33

5.7 A

PPLICATION

NTERFACE

................................................................................................. 33

5.8 P

OWER

.......................................................................................................................... 34

5.9 O

PERATION

ODES

........................................................................................................ 34

5.10 P

HYSICAL

PECIFICATIONS

.............................................................................................. 34

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6 QPRO Drawings .......................................................................................................... 35

7 QPRO Recommended Installation Guidelines ............................................................. 39

7.1 QPRO

OUNTING

ECOMMENDATIONS

........................................................................... 39

7.2 A

NTENNA

ECOMMENDATIONS

........................................................................................ 39

8 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................... 40

9 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................ 42

List of Figures

Figure 2-1, Available QPRO Configurations ....................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2-2, QPRO System Block Diagram for Fully Loaded Configuration ...................................................... 10

Figure 2-3, QPRO Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-1, Analog Input Circuit ........................................................................................................................ 20

Figure 4-2, Sample 12V Sensor ....................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4-3, Sample 24V Sensor ....................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4-4, Sample 24V Sensor ....................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 4-5, Digital Input Circuit ......................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 4-6, Buffer for DIO as Output ................................................................................................................ 23

Figure 4-7, Switched Relay Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 24

Figure 4-8, Serial Port Availability .................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 6-1, Dimensions for QPRO .................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 6-2, Interface Connector for QPRO ....................................................................................................... 36

Figure 6-3, QPRO Development Kit Cable ....................................................................................................... 37

Figure 6-4, QPRO Port Pinouts ........................................................................................................................ 38

List of Tables

Table 2-1, Input Power Limits ........................................................................................................................... 11

Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption ............................................................................................................ 12

Table 2-3, QPRO Connector Types ................................................................................................................. 14

Table 2-4, 35-Pin Connector Information ......................................................................................................... 14

Table 3-1, Cable Loss Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 19

Table 4-1, QPRO and Iridium Connector Pinout Reference Guide .................................................................. 27

Table 4-2, Inmarsat Connector Pinout Reference Guide ................................................................................. 28

Table 4-3, User Flash and RAM Availability ..................................................................................................... 30

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

The QUAKE QPRO is a complete IP67 enclosed solution ready for global use. The QPRO is designed to

communicate with 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 Technical 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 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,

Globalstar or Inmarsat. 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 additional I/O’s, GPS, etc. The QUAKE Communication Protocol (QCP) is used to

communicate between the QPRO and the application.

1.3 Reference Manuals

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

8 QUAKE 1135-4715 QCP, QUAKE Communication Protocol, Manual

9 QUAKE 1135-4711 QUAKE Configuration Tool Manual

10 ORBCOMM E25050102 ORBCOMM SC Standards & Specs

11 MIL-STD-810E DoD Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering Considerations and

Laboratory Tests

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.

4933 Paramount Dr

San Diego CA 92123

Phone Number: (858)-277-7290 Fax Number: (858) 277-7259

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.

QUAKE Global Inc.

QPRO P/N SYSTEM

1137-

1: CELL MODULE

G: QUAD-BAND GSM / GPRS

850/900/1800/1900

3: 3G TRI-BAND UMTS/HSDPA

2100/1900/850

N: NONE

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3: SATELLITE TRANSCEIVER

S: ORBCOMM

F: IRIDIUM (SBD)

G: GLOBALSTAR (SIMPLEX)

C: INMARSAT

N: NONE

2: GPS MODULE

G: YES

N: NONE

4: CELL ANTENNA

A: INTERNAL

B: EXTERNAL

7: RF EXPANSION OPTIONS

W: NOT YET AVAILABLE

B: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Z: NOT YET AVAILABLE

R: NOT YET AVAILABLE

N: NONE

8: ACCELEROMETER

A: YES

N: NO

9: UNDEFINED OPTION

A: FOR QUAKE USE ONLY

6: GPS ANTENNA

A: INTERNAL

B: EXTERNAL

5: RELAYS

R: RELAYS INSTALLED

N: NO RELAYS

Notes:

1) CAN Bus Always Installed

2) No SAT Antenna Detection

3) RF Connector Standards:

SAT: TNC Jack

GPS: TNC R-P Jack

GSM: SMA Female

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 Standard Modem Configuration

Below is a description of the standard configurations and part numbers for the QPRO.

1137-GGSBRB-NNA

GSM: Yes

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: ORBCOMM

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: Yes

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137-GGFBRB-NNA

GSM: Yes

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: Iridium

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: Yes

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137-NGFBNB-NNA

GSM: No

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: Iridium

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: No

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137-NGSBNB-NNA

GSM: No

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: ORBCOMM

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: No

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137-GGNBNB-NNA

GSM: Yes

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: None

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: No

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137

ARB

NNA

GSM: No

3G: Yes

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: ORBCOMM

External Cell Antenna: No

Relays: Yes

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

1137-GGCBNB-NNA

GSM: Yes

GPS: Yes

Satellite Transceiver: Inmarsat

External Cell Antenna: Yes

Relays: No

GPS Antenna: External

RF Expansion: None

Accelerometer: No

Undefined Option: Quake Use Only

Notes

1) iSatData Pro/INMARSAT Approval (TBD)

Module contains Iridium FCC ID: PB596XXCS

Module contains Orbcomm TAT ID: 819QWI

Module contains GSM FCC ID: RI7GE865.

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2.3 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

2.4 Input Power

2.4.1 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

sized appropriately per the expected current draw. Current draw is dependent on the features and options

that are installed and operating. See Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption, Q4000 Power Consumption, for

typical power consumption.

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2.4.2 External Power Supply Requirements

In order for the modem to boot properly:

1) The supply voltage must be below 1.4 volts for 4 seconds before re-applying the 6 to 32 V.

2) The rise time on the supply voltage must be 10ms maximum, from 0 to 6Vdc.

2.4.3 Load Dump Protection

To pass the load dump testing requirement of the J1455 specification, there must be a minimum of two 33V

diodes placed in parallel between power and ground of the input power supply. Load dump protection is

necessary to protect the modem from possible high voltage at startup. With some heavy machinery at

startup, the alternator voltage can jump quite high until it is pulled down into regulation. This functionality has

been built into the QPRO.

2.4.4 Typical Power Consumption

This section describes the typical power consumptions of each component of the QPRO modem. Table 2-1,

Input Power Limits, is a listing of the required input voltage limits.

Table 2-1, Input Power Limits

Network Volts

ORBCOMM 10.5 - 32

Iridium-SBD

9 - 32

GlobalStar-

Simplex

6 - 32

Inmarsat-

IsatDataPro 9 - 32

GSM/GPRS

6 - 32

GPS

6 - 32

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2.4.5 Power Calculation

Depending on the configuration of the modem, add the appropriate power. For example:

QPRO with GSM, GPS and Orbcomm with no messages being sent:

Current Calculation:

0.045A (Processor Only) + 0.032A (GSM RX) + 0.013A (GPS) + 0.035A (Orbcomm RX) = 0.125A or 12.5mA

Power Calculation:

0.544W (Processor Only) + 0.340W (GSM RX) + 0.155W (GPS) + 0.460W (Orbcomm RX) = 1.499W

Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption below, gives a breakdown of the different components of the QPRO.

Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption

Function

Activated

Typical

Current

@6V

(Amps)

Typical

Current

@12V

(Amps)

Typical

Current

@24V

(Amps)

Typical

Current

@32V

(Amps)

Typical

Power

@6 - 32V

(Watts)

Notes

PROCESSOR

ONLY

.093 .045 .023 .017 .544

Processor

Low Power

Mode

.080 .040 .020 .015 .480

UARTs and

CAN bus ON

0.035 0.018 0.009 0.004 0.128 iQ + Bus ON

UBATT

Relays ON

2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 64.000 Maximum rating on relays

GND Relays

2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 64.000 Maximum rating on relays but

not part of system power.

External 3.

(Pins 3 and 4)

0.475 0.235 0.120 0.090 2.850 Maximum rating

GPS

0.025 0.013 0.007 0.005 0.155

GSM RX

0.065 0.032 0.015 0.008 0.340 4 Slot DL

GSM TX pwr

range

0.33-

1.35

0.160-

0.650

0.080-

0.325

0.060-

0.245

1.920-

7.840

GPRS 4 slots (Class 10)

ORBCOMM

SLEEP

.000050

0.000025

0.000012

0.000009

.000029

ORBCOMM

.N/A 0.035 .0185 .0145 .46

ORBCOMM

N/A 1.900 0.950 0.700 22.400 ~3 mS ACQ, 38 mS COM and

800mS RSV Bursts

IRIDIUM RX

N/A 0.085 0.042 0.031 0.992

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IRIDIUM TX

N/A 0.950 0.470 0.350 11.200 8.33 mS burst

GlobalStar

Idle

N/A 1.5E-06 7.5E-07 5.6E-07 N/A Between TX burst

GlobalStar TX

0.198 0.095 0.038 0.028 0.896 1.44 S Burst

Inmarsat

Processing

Mode STBY

PWR

N/A

40mA 40 mA 40 mA 1.16 W

Inmarsat

Mode MAIN

PWR

N/A

40 mA 20 mA 15 mA 460 mW

Inmarsat

Mode MAIN

PWR

N/A

1 A 0.5 A 0.37 A 11.9 W

For Inmarsat, the standby (STBY) power supply is linear, causing the power dissipation to rise with input voltage.

The MAIN power supply is a switching mode supply, which means that power dissipation is constant as voltage

increases.

Note that these are average values. Maximum values may be as much as 15% more Note: All currents above are

individual contributions and at 25°C ambient. Total current is the sum of each. Items with burst or slot in the notes are the

peak values.

The power consumed by a GPS device remains constant. It will save power to turn off the GPS during the power

down sequence. It takes about a minute after it powers up to get a GPS fix.

There are no software controllable lines gating power to these devices. The MTS has full flow control for RS-232.

You must ensure that whatever it is connected to is not drawing power from it.

Use of ORBCOMM and Iridium satellite network is not available when modem’s voltage drops below 10.5 VDC.

Relay current is 1A MAX at 25C, .5A MAX at 85C. Power usage depends on customer application.

DC Input power to QUAKE QPRO modems is +6.0V to +32.0VDC. Supplied input voltages outside this range will

result in damage to the modem and void the warranty.

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2.5 Connector Information

The tables below describes the different connector types used on the QPRO over satellite and GPRS

networks.

Table 2-3, QPRO Connector Types

Product QPRO Sat

Connect

Sat Antenna

Connect

QPRO GPS

Connect

GPS Antenna

Connect

QPRO

GSM

Connect

GSM

Antenna

Connect

QPRO

SAT/GPS/Cellular

TNC-Jack

(Female

Contact)

TNC-Plug

(Male Contact)

Reverse

Polarity TNC-

Jack (Male

Contact)

Reverse

Polarity TNC-

Plug (Female

Contact)

SMA-

Female

SMA-

Male

Table 2-4, 35-Pin Connector Information

Interface

OEM Module

Customer Interface

Locking Tyco 1-776163-1 Tyco 776164-1

Pins - Tyco 770520-3

Crimping Tool - Tyco Hand tool 58440-1

If the 3.3 V Continuous Output Power pins are not being used, do not lead wires out of connector.

Connecting these pins to an external supply will damage the modem and void the warranty. The 3.3 volts are

supplied for external GPS modules. These voltages are fed from the same supply inside the Q4000 for the

digital section. If they are not used, they should be left out of the connector for the safety of the unit. If you

hook either of these supplies to, for example, VBATT by accident, the unit would be damaged.

If any of the R/F connectors are not being used, they MUST be water-tight sealed.

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Satellite

Connector

GPS

Connector

GSM

Connector

Figure 2-3, QPRO Connectors

3 Modem Wireless Communication

3.1 Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Internal GPS

o Performance

 22-channel GPS chipset.

 Rapid Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) 60 seconds from a cold start, 25 seconds from

warm start, 2 seconds from hot start (depending on antenna and signal strength)

 Accuracy within 2.5 meters

 Updates raw location data every second

 Sensitivity: -160 dBm for tracking and -146 dBm for acquisition

o Features

 Antenna detection - The GPS detection is a current measurement based result. The

typical detection threshold is 3mA for an OPEN/OK and greater than 130mA for a

SHORT. A measured current of less than 3mA will result in an OPEN. A measured

current greater than 6mA but less than 130mA will result in an OK. A measurement

greater than 130mA will result in a SHORT. Note that the thresholds are typical and

will vary +/- 2mA low end and +/- 5mA high end.

 GPS Antenna Current: 6mA to 30mA.

 Utilizes a passive or active 3.0-3.5VDC (5-30 mA nominal) GPS antenna (Active

recommended).

 Active antenna with 20-30 dB gain @ 3.3 VDC. Max noise figure 1.5 dB

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• External GPS

o GPS Serial Port – If there is no internal GPS, the RS-232 serial port can be used to interface

to an external GPS module or for other application needs.

 Pins: 7 (Rx), 8 (Tx), and GND (Pin 9, 12, 26 or 35).

 NMEA 0183 data available externally on Pin 7, GPS_TX_RS232

• 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

• Updates location data every 1 second

The GPS connector has a white circular area and a small hole at the center. This hole has small metal

fingers in it that make contact with the pin in the antenna connector on the GPS patch. This is the center

conductor

Do not feed voltage into or short the GPS port to ground. The QPRO supplies DC bias voltage on the

antenna center conductor. Violating this warning may cause damage to the unit and void the warranty.

3.2 Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)

• Internal GSM

o Performance

 Transmit Output Power 2W (Class 4) for 850/900 bands

 1W (Class 1) for 1800/1900 bands

 Sensitivity -107 dBm @ 850/900 MHz

 -106 dBm @1800/1900 MHz

o Features

 Band (Quad Dual Band)

• GSM850 (TX: 824.2~ 848.8 MHz/ RX: 869.2 ~ 893.8 MHz)

• EGSM900 (TX:890.0 ~ 914.8 MHz/Rx: 935.0 ~ 959.8 MHz)

o (TX:880.2 ~ 889.8 MHz/Rx: 925.2 ~ 934.8 MHz)

• DCS-1800 (TX:1710.2 ~ 1784.8 MHz/Rx: 1805.2 ~ 1879.8 MHz)

• PCS-1900 (TX:1850.2 ~ 1909.8 MHz/Rx: 1930.2 ~ 1989.8 MHz)

 TCP/IP stack

• IP, TCP, SMTP, FTP, UDP, SMS, POP protocols.

 92 kbps maximum continuous throughput

 Antenna detection (see note below)

In order for the antenna detection circuitry to work properly, the GSM/GPRS antenna must have

10Kohm DC resistance to ground from the center of the coax antenna cable. The user must purchase an

antenna with this feature or the GSM detection will not work. This type of antenna can be obtained through

the following antenna manufacturers: Taoglas, Hirschmann Car Communications, and Tyco Electronics.

• External GSM

o GSM Serial Port - A QPRO that DOES NOT include an internal GSM module has an option

to use an RS-232 serial port to communicate with an external GSM module, or it can be

used as an additional serial port with the use of a custom application. For example, the AUX

Port could be used for an External GSM:

 Pins: 5 (Rx), 6 (Tx), and GND (Pin 9, 12, 26, or 35).

Use only approved GSM antennas

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3.3 ORBCOMM

• Internal

o Performance

 Transmit Output Power: 5 watts minimum, 10 watts maximum

 Sensitivity -123 dBm with typical BER 1x10

-5

o Features

 Uplink (Tx)

• 148-150.05 MHz

• 2400 baud

 Downlink (Rx)

• 137-138 MHz

• 4800 baud

 Optional antenna detection

• External

o MTS Serial Port- Main Transport Socket port is an RS-232 port which implements the

QUAKE Communications Protocol (QCP). For QPRO models that support ORBCOMM, this

port also supports the ORBCOMM Serial Interface (OSI).

 Pins: 13 (Tx), 14 (Rx), 15 (DSR), 16 (DTR), 17 (DCD), and GND (Pin 9, 12, 26, or

35)

Exceeding an RF input power level of +10dBm may result in damage to the receiver and will void the

warranty.

Do not place ORBCOMM antennas within six feet of each other.

For best results use only approved ORBCOMM antennas

3.4 Iridium - Short Burst Data (SBD)

• Internal

o Performance

 Transmit Output Power: 2 Watts

o Features

 Uplink (Tx)

• 1616-1626.5 MHz

• 50 ksps

 Downlink (Rx)

• 1616-1626.5 MHz

• 50 ksps

o An internal Iridium Modem utilizes the AUX Port of the QPRO so it is not available for use.

If the antenna VSWR exceeds 3:1 the PA will be turned off to protect the modem from damage.

Use only Iridium approved antennas

Long antenna cables will degrade network performance. See Table 3-1, Cable Loss, for more

information.

3.5 Globalstar- (Simplex)

• Performance

o Transmit Output Power: 18 dBm +/- 2 dBm

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• Features

o Frequency of Operation

 1611.25-1618.75 MHz

o 9 to 144 byte messages

3.6 Inmarsat- (IsatDataPro)

• Performance

o Transmit Output Power: 5 Watts

• Features

o Frequency of Operation: Transmit: 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz, Receive: 1525 to 1559 MHz

o Maximum 6.4 kByte message size (Transmit)

o 2 Bytes – 10 kByte message size (Receive)

• Antennas

o Standard, >20 degrees elevation: +37 dBm output power (5 Watts)

o Low elevation, >-5 degrees elevation; +34.9 dBm output power (3 Watts)

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3.7 Cable Loss Guidelines

The table below shows the amount of loss for different cable types.

Table 3-1, Cable Loss Guidelines

Cable P/N

Cable

type

Loss at 150

MHz dB/m

Loss at 1600

MHz dB/m

Belden 8216

RG-174 0.38 dB/m 1.59 dB/m

Belden 9201

RG-58 0.181dB/m 0.792 dB/m

Belden 9913

RG 8 0.56 dB/m 0.208 dB/m

TMS LMR-

400 LMR-400 0.54 dB/m 0.188 dB/m

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4 Customer Input/Output Interfaces

4.1 External Interfaces

4.1.1 Analog Inputs

Two available: Pins 22 and 23

• 0 – 3.5 Volts.

• 12 bit resolution

• Greater than 1MΩ input impedance

• 3dB bandwidth and 160 kHz if driven with low impedance. The “greater than 1 M Ω” is at DC only. If

you try to sample a frequency (not DC) of 160KHz at the input, it will be down in amplitude by half

power at the internal ADC input. If you go higher in frequency, the amplitude will be reduced more.

This would give a false amplitude reading. This translates to a maximum sample rate of 7 to 8

microseconds.

There is a capacitor right on the input of the Q4000 for the ADCs. If you place a series resistance in

the line with the ADC input, the reduction mentioned above will be made worse. If you make the

resistance 0 ohms, the spec remains at 160KHz.

Figure 4-1, Analog Input Circuit

4.1.1.1 Sample Circuits for appropriate Scaling to 0-3.5V

Analog inputs are 12 bits and have a Full Scale (F

scale

) reading of 4095. The equation below can be used to

determine the resistor values for varying maximum sensor voltage readings

( )

5.3

VoltageScaleFullV

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12V = VFs

(SENSOR)

8.66K, 10mW

3.57K, 10mW

ANA 0 OR ANA 1

3.5V

Figure 4-2, Sample 12V Sensor

24V

(SENSOR)

21K, 10mW

3.57K, 10mW

ANA 0 OR ANA 1

3.5V

Figure 4-3, Sample 24V Sensor

The equation below can be used to determine the appropriate resistor value for sensors that are current

scaled

=mAF

Full Scale Milliamp Reading

mAF

5.3

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The example below will scale a 0-20mA sensor to 0-3.5 VDC at the input to the modem

Figure 4-4, Sample 24V Sensor

4.1.2 Digital Inputs/Outputs

The Q4000 has eight general purpose digital CMOS (3.3VDC) level inputs/outputs. The DIO’s are located on

pins 33 - 39 of the 40-pin interface connector. The DIO’s may be configured as inputs or outputs, set and

cleared and read by software. As seen below in Error! Reference source not found., there are no internal

pull up or pull down resistors.

Figure 4-5, Digital Input Circuit

4.1.2.1 DIO as Input

When utilized as an input, a logic level “high” is obtained when the input voltage is greater than 2.2 VDC. It

remains in this asserted state until the voltage on the pin falls below .8 Volts where a valid logic level “low” is

read. This hysteresis prevents noise on the input pin from causing the input to jitter.

4.1.2.2 DIO as Output

When used as an output, the voltage/current provided is dependent on the impedance or load presented on

the line.

• For voltage use the 10K ohm resistor works against the line impedence (R

LINE

) and VOUT is as

follows:

VOUT = 3.5 * R

LINE

/ (10,000+R

LINE

)

• For Current usage the 10K ohm drops voltage across it as the current is increased. The output

voltage follows the current draw (

LOAD

) as follows:

VOUT

= 3.5 – (I

LOAD

* 10,000)

10K

100PF

50V 100PF

50V 3.9V ZENER

DIGX_IF

> 1M

Microcontroller

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To increase current drive, insert a buffer with high input impedence between the DIGX_IF configured as an

output and the load as shown below. A typical buffer might be a 74 series 126 with a part number of

74LVC1G126DBV. This will increase the drive to > +/- 20 milliamps.

Figure 4-6, Buffer for DIO as Output

4.1.2.3 Switched Digital Relay

There are four available on Pins 18/19 and 20/21 :

• Two pins route the supplied input voltage on Pins 18 and 19.

• Two pins provide switch closure to ground Pins 20 and 21.

Two of the inputs can source (pulls to input voltage) and two sink (pulls to ground) at ambient temperatures

and are de-rated as seen in the chart below.

DIGX_IF

Buffered

Output

BUFFER

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Figure 4-7, Switched Relay Characteristics

Warning: Connecting SW_UBATT1 or SW_UBATT2 (pin 27 and 25) directly to ground while the switch

is turned “ON” will damage the unit. If SW_GND1 or SW_GND2 (pin 26 and 28) is tied directly to VBATT (Pin

1 and 2) while the switches are turned “ON,” the unit

will be damaged

Inductive Load Use Warning: If an inductive load such as a relay is used, it can generate a spike

voltage across it. If that exceeds 60 volts peak the spike must be limited. Check if the external inductive load

is internally limited. If not, a clamp diode across the inductive load, with the cathode towards the positive

input lead must be used.

4.1.3 J1939

The J1939 bus connection is used on Heavy Truck Engine Computers to obtain engine and other subsystem

parameters such as Oil Pressure and Fuel Level. See the SAE J1850/1939 specification for additional

information on this engine bus.

• CAN Bus with J1939 stack interface

• This bus is connected on pins 10 (CAN_H) and 11 (CAN_L)

4.1.4 3.5V Power

There are two pins that provide 3.5 VDC continuous power: Pin 3 and Pin 4. The total current added up

between these two pins cannot exceed 650 mA. Don’t include these pins on the connector if they are not

being used.

Warning: Connecting these pins incorrectly could damage the unit and void the warranty.

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4.1.5 RS-232 Ports

The QPRO has three (Iridium and Inmarsat) or four RS-232 (Orbcomm and Globalstar) serial ports.

1) The Main Transport Socket (MTS) Port implements QUAKE’s Communication Protocol (QCP).

2) The Logger Port provides diagnostic data for the user and the ability to debug and configure the

custom application.

3) The third and fourth serial ports are available depending on the specific QPRO model. See individual

port descriptions for additional information.

All serial ports support baud rates up to 115.2 Kbps. Note that the AUX port maximum speed is 57600

bps. All ports are protected against shorts to both the BATT+ and BATT- lines. The serial ports meet the

standard voltage level for RS-232 operation. The chart below shows the relationship between modem type

and serial port availability.

Figure 4-8, Serial Port Availability

• ITS Serial Port- Main Transport Socket port is an RS-232 port which implements the QUAKE

Communications Protocol (QCP). For QPRO models that support ORBCOMM this port also supports

the ORBCOMM Serial Interface (OSI).

• Logger Serial Port – RS-232 3-wire used for debugging and logging of system data/performance.

• AUX Serial Port – RS-232 3-wire can be used by application developers on QPRO models that do

not include the Iridium or Inmarsat satellite feature. Note that the AUX port maximum speed is

Serial Ports

GSM + GPS + ORBCOMM + RELAYS

GSM + GPS + IRIDIUM + RELAYS

GPS + IRIDIUM

GPS + ORBCOMM

GSM + GPS

3G + GPS + ORBCOMM + RELAYS

GSM + GPS + INMARSAT

MTS Port

Logger Port

AUX Port

GSM (Firm w are Update) (3G if Applicable)

GSM or may be used as External Serial

Connection 001100 0

Total

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Warning: There are important hardware differences between various

Q4000/QPRO models depending on the part number/network. Developers

who plan to use multiple network configurations with Q4000/QPRO hardware

should ensure that their application will run across all platforms.

For example, the AUX port is not available in Iridium and Inmarsat networks.

Developers planning to use serial ports must be aware that the AUX port is

not available on all configurations of the Q4000/QPRO. Information on the

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57600 bps.

• GSM Serial Port – RS-232 3-wire can be used on QPRO models which include the GSM feature for

firmware updates. For QPRO models that do not include the GSM feature this port can be used by

the application directly.

4.1.5.1 MTS

The following RS-232 lines are available for the MTS port: RX, TX, DTR, CD, DSR. The signal names are

from the perspective of the DTE. The interface protocol for this port complies with the RS-232 standard

serial specification.

4.1.5.2 DTR

The DTR line is an RS-232 input that is used in the power supply wake-up circuitry to wake up the QPRO

from sleep mode. In order to wake the QPRO via DTR, a 1.8 Volt rise on the DTR line with a rise time of less

than 100µs is required. MTS_DTR is a software readable digital input. The low and high thresholds are 0.8

volts and 2.0 volts respectively.

NOTE: If DTR is de-asserted, you must wait at least 3.5 seconds before re-asserting the DTR to allow

enough time for a controlled power down sequence to occur.

4.1.5.3 Logger

This RS-232 RX/TX pair is available for a second serial port. This port is named from the perspective of the

QPRO, as it is typically used for logging and debugging activities. See the Q4000/QPRO User’s Manual for

details of the Logger port operations.

4.1.6 Interface Connector Electrical Specification

Note: All lines are protected against over-voltage and transients (see Signal Description Section). The Max

(Min) Nominal Voltage column is intended to provide information about the voltage limits for normal

operation. See the following table for pinout information.

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Table 4-1, QPRO and Iridium Connector Pinout Reference Guide

1. See Table 2-2, QPRO Power Consumption, for complete operating current consumption

specifications.

2. DTR asserted can wake the modem from sleep mode.

3. Input resistance high impedance >1M ohms

4. Pins 3 and 4 provide a continuous output that cannot be disabled. If any external voltages are

applied to these pins it may cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. The combined

current capacity of pins 3 and 4 cannot exceed 650 mAs.

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5. Pin 5 (AUX_TX_RS232) and Pin 6 (AUX_RX_RS232) are reserved in the QPRO with Iridium version

of the modem.

6. If the QPRO contains an internal GPS, then Pin 12 (GPS_RX_RS232) is not connected. Otherwise it

is part of the serial port.

Table 4-2, Inmarsat Connector Pinout Reference Guide

QPRO Inmarsat

35 pin connector

Signal name

Comment

UBATT+

Vehicle battery +

UBATT- (GND)

Vehicle battery -

3V3_500MA

3V3_150MA

No connection

GSM_TX_RS232

GSM_RX_RS232

GND

CANH

CANL

GND

MTS_TXD_RS232

MTS_RXD_RS232

MTS_DSR_RS232

MTS_DTR_RS232

MTS_DCD_RS232

SW_UBATT1

SW_UBATT2

SW_GND1

SW_GND2

ANA1_IF

ANA2_IF

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LOG_TX_RS232

LOG_RX_RS232

GND

DIG0_IF

DIG1_IF

DIG2_IF

DIG3_IF

DIG4_IF

No connection

GND

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4.2 Internal Interfaces

4.2.1 Memory

• 2 Mbytes standard of Flash and RAM.

• 8 Mbytes optional

The Q4000 can have 2 different memory configurations: 2MB and 8 MB. Note that the User Space is limited

to 640KB in both configurations.

Table 4-3, User Flash and RAM Availability

2 MB

8 MB

Available Flash ~1 MB 7 MB

Available RAM 0.5MB 6 MB

A minimum of 100,000 raw program erase cycles are expected from the flash manufacturer before possible

failure. For Raw Flash, there are 64K Flash Sectors and each Flash File System Block is 512 Bytes. It is

recommended to write files that are a modulus of 64K to ensure that whole Flash File Sectors are written.

4.2.2 Real-Time Clock (RTC)

• Programmable

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5 QPRO Data Interface Specifications

5.1 Data Interfaces

• 4 Digital Output Switches (2 Switched GND/2 Switched Input Power Voltage)

• 8 Digital General Purpose Inputs/Outputs (CMOS level 3.5VDC)

• 3 Serial Ports (External) Up to 4 RS-232 ports depending on QPRO configuration

• 1 CAN BUS 2.0: J1850/1939

• 2 Analog Inputs (0 – 3.5 V)

Note: The auxiliary port is not available for customer use on QPRO models that include an Iridium or

Inmarsat satellite option

5.2 Environmental Considerations

The QPRO has been specifically designed for harsh environments. As an OEM product, it is housed in an IP-

67 rated enclosure.

• Operating Temperature

o –40C to 85C

• Storage Temperature

o –50C to 85C.

• Low Pressure

o Up to 4 hours at 15000 ft elevation pressure

• Humidity

o Relative humidity range of 0% to 95% non-condensing at 65C

o Humidity Test in ORBCOMM Spec E25050102 REV D is per MIL SPEC 810E, Method 507.3

with test conditions.

Procedure I, Cycle 2

Procedure 1 simulates natural environmental cycles and it is conducted on test

items which are open to the environment of frequently ventilated, Cycle 2 set

temperature at 24 deg C constant with humidity maintained at 95% minimum. Test

Duration: 15 Cycles (15 days )

• Cyclic Humidity

o Temperature/Cyclic Humidity Test, 5 days at -10C to 65C at 85% relative humidity

• Thermal Shock

o -40C to 85C (30 minutes at each temp, 10 cycles)

• Shock

o Mechanical shock of a 20G, saw tooth profile, over an 11 msec period. (Three positive and

three negative shocks in each of three mutually perpendicular axes)

o SAEJ1455 shock requirements and those in MIL-STD-810E [11].

• Vibration

o 20 Hz to 2 KHz, 8

rms vibration profile in each of three mutually perpendicular axes, 1 hour

per axis,

o 10 Hz to 150 HZ, 0.5 g square/Hz vibration profile in each of three mutually perpendicular

axes, 1 hour per axis.

o 10 Hz to 150 HZ, 0.05 g^2/Hz vibration, 16 hours on each of three orthogonal axis

o 5 Hz to 20 Hz , 0.05 g^2/hz, and from 20 to 150 Hz, -3 dB/octave, 1 hour each axes

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o Vibration requirements in ORBCOMM Rev D spec [10] and MIL-STD-810E [11]

o SAEJ1455 vibration requirements.

5.3 Certifications

• ORBCOMM Type Approval pending

• Iridium Certification pending

• FCC

• CE

• J1939 compliance

• J1455

• IP67 water submersion

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne

doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

Including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: Any changes or modifications to the QPRO product could avoid the final operation of equipment and

will void Quake Global’s warranty.

5.3.1 FCC IDs

One of the following FCC ID’s will apply, depending on the modem network type (see standard modem

configurations for details on which part numbers contain which approvals):

• iSatData Pro/Inmarsat Approval (TBD)

• Iridium FCC ID: PB596XXCS

• Orbcomm TAT ID: 819QWI

• GSM FCC ID: RI7GE865.

5.3.2 FCC Part 15 Class B - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.105)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to

Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

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harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

5.3.3 Labeling

1137-GGSBRB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: 819QWI (Orbcomm) and FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)".

1137-GGFBRB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: PB596XXCS (Iridium) and FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)".

1137-NGFBNB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: PB596XXCS (Iridium)".

1137-NGSBNB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: 819QWI (Orbcomm)".

1137-GGNBNB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)".

1137-3GSARB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: 819QWI (Orbcomm) and FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)".

1137-GGCBNB-NNA Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: TBD (Inmarsat) and FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)".

5.4 GSM/GPRS Module- Quad Band

PTCRB, FCC, CE, AT&T and T-Mobile Certifications Pending.

5.5 GSM Communications

• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C

• Band (Quad Dual Band)

• GSM850 (TX: 824.2~ 848.8 MHz/ RX: 869.2 ~ 893.8 MHz)

• EGSM900 (TX:890.0 ~ 914.8 MHz/Rx: 935.0 ~ 959.8 MHz)

(TX:880.2 ~ 889.8 MHz/Rx: 925.2 ~ 934.8 MHz)

• DCS-1800 (TX:1710.2 ~ 1784.8 MHz/Rx: 1805.2 ~ 1879.8 MHz)

• PCS-1900 (TX:1850.2 ~ 1909.8 MHz/Rx: 1930.2 ~ 1989.8 MHz)

• Transmit Output Power 2W (Class 4) for 850/900 bands

1W (Class 1) for 1800/1900 bands

5.6 Integrated GPS Chip Set

• 22 Channel Module

• Rapid-Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) 60 seconds from a Cold Start.

• Accuracy within 2.5 meters

5.7 Application Interface

• ORBCOMM Serial Protocol

• QUAKE Application Programmer’s Interface API (C Code)

• Iridium Developers Guide

• QCP (Quake Command Protocol) Manual

• AT Command Set

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5.8 Power

External Power Source: 6 – 32V* (*No ORBCOMM Tx from 6-10.5 VDC)

10.5 – 32V (All features supported)

Typical Power Consumption at 12V (not including other modem features):

Transmit - ORBCOMM 22.26 Watts

Transmit - GSM 7.80 Watts

Transmit – Iridium 11.4 Watts

Standby - ORBCOMM 11.4 Watts

Standby - GSM 0.24 Watts

Standby – Iridium 1.02 Watts

Sleep Mode 25µA (max)

Note: The QPRO uses a switching mode DC-DC converter power supply. This means that the current draw

of the QPRO drops with an increase in the input voltage. QUAKE Global recommends that the QPRO be

connected to a power supply through a 5 Amp fast-blow fuse.

DC Input power to QUAKE QPRO modems is +6.0V to +32.0VDC. Input voltage outside this range will

result in damage to the modem and void the warranty.

5.9 Operation Modes

Transmit: In this mode the unit is sending an outgoing message. It could be from any programmed condition

including an alarm, an application event, a scheduled report, or in response to an over-the-air inquiry. The

Q4000 may also query the satellite or GSM network looking for incoming messages.

Standby

In this mode the Q4000 is in a constant receive mode. (Depending on the availability of the

satellite, the unit will be receiving satellite downlink information or searching for a downlink.) The RF, digital

signal processor, and control processor portion of the modem are active in this mode.

Data Collection: In this mode the control processor (CP) is active. The Q4000 may be sampling data inputs

through the serial port or interacting with other Q4000 Subsystems. The CP is used to power on, control and

collect data from the RF Subsystem. The CP is active during its interaction with these subsystems, but does

not need to stay active while the other subsystems run their tasks

Sleep: In this mode the Q4000 is completely shutdown. The processors and memories are off. Only the

real-time clock (RTC) is running, maintaining GPS time. The Q4000 can be configured to shutdown when

DTR goes low, or it can be programmed to shutdown with software, as desired. A normal shutdown includes

a data save to Flash consisting of unsent messages, and configuration parameters. A power cycle, external

DTR pulse, or RTC alarm will wake-up the unit.

5.10 Physical Specifications

Size: 4.69”x 4.71”x 2.27” (119.1mm x 119.6mm x 57.6mm)

Weight: 0.85 lbs (0.386Kg)

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6 QPRO Drawings

Figure 6-1, Dimensions for QPRO

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Figure 6-2, Interface Connector for QPRO

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Figure 6-3, QPRO Development Kit Cable

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Figure 6-4, QPRO Port Pinouts

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7 QPRO Recommended Installation Guidelines

7.1 QPRO Mounting Recommendations

Remember that it is best to connect the UBATT (-) to chassis ground rather than the (-) battery terminal.

Remember that the input voltage range is 6-32 VDC.

On the 40-pin connector positive power UBATT (+) is located on pins 1 and 2 and negative UBATT (-) is

Pins 3 and 4.

In order to protect wires installed within the engine compartment or along the undercarriage make sure

all wires are wrapped with wire loom.

7.2 Antenna Recommendations

ORBCOMM

When selecting an ORBCOMM antenna, make sure it is a 50 ohm 137-150.05 MHz antenna. Due to the

fairly wide frequency range used by ORBCOMM (137 - 150 MHz), and the variety of installation factors and

tradeoffs between antenna size, cost, and performance, it is often not practical to achieve a VSWR of below

1.5:1 throughout the 137 - 150 MHz frequency range. See the User’s Guide User’s Guide to Q4000/QPRO,

Document #1135-4713 for more details on antennas.

GSM/GPRS

• Gain must be less than 3dBi.

• Must be placed greater than 20cm from a person. If antenna is placed within 20cm of a person, the

system integrator needs to assess the final product against SAR regulation.

• If the antenna is co-located and transmitting simultaneously with another antenna, additional FCC/IC

testing may be required.

• Antenna cannot be placed within a metal shield and must be installed with care to avoid any

interference with other electronic devices.

IRIDIUM

Iridium Antennas must be approved by Iridium before being used on the Iridium network. A list of approved

antennas can be found on Iridium’s home page at www.iridium.com.

When selecting an Iridium antenna, make sure it is a 50 ohm, Gain 3dBi maximum, polarization Right Hand

Circular Polarized (RHCP) and VSWR 1.5:1 or better (in both receive and transmit bands) for optimal

messaging. Make sure that the Iridium antenna is located so it has an unobstructed view of the sky.

The antenna must be placed greater than 20cm from a person. If antenna is placed within 20cm of a person,

the system integrator needs to assess the final product against SAR regulation.

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8 Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact

service or a help desk?

A: Email customersupport@QUAKEglobal.com

What type of PC do I need to program the QPRO?

A: To configure the applications you can use any computer that runs a terminal emulation

program such as HyperTerminal, and at least one available serial port.

For users of QUAKE’s API any Windows computer can be used to set up the API and

Development Environment.

Can I use any ORBCOMM antenna with the QPRO?

A: Yes. Any ORBCOMM antenna with 50-ohm impedance can be used with the QPRO.

However, there are great differences in the performance of various antennas and testing

should occur to ensure proper operation for your application needs.

Can I use any GPS antenna with the QPEO

A: QUAKE recommends that the antenna shipped with the Development Kit be used with

the QPRO. This is a 3.3V active antenna with 26-dB gain. The QPRO can utilize a

passive or active 3.3VDC GPS antenna (Active recommended). Active antenna with 20-

50 dB gain @ 3.3 VDC. Max noise figure 1.5 dB. A 5V active antenna will not work with

the QPRO.

Does QUAKE provide any other products?

A: Yes. QUAKE offers a variety of products ranging from OEM modules to “Off the Shelf”

and ready to go turn-key products.

How do I load firmware into the Q4000?

A: Loading new code is extremely easy with the use of the PC based QUAKE Configuration

Tool (QCT).

Can I connect the QPRO directly to a vehicle power supply?

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A: Yes. The QPRO is designed to work in most 12 and 24V based vehicles.

The sensors I want to attach to my modem send out data as an ASCII string over a

serial line. Will the QPRO accept this?

A: With the use of QUAKE’s Application Programmer’s Interface, the receiving serial data

can be received and used as needed.

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