Quake Global 96XXCS Q4000 / QPRO Satellite Module User Manual Datasheet QPRO

Quake Global Inc. Q4000 / QPRO Satellite Module Datasheet QPRO

Datasheet QPRO

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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
O
PTIONS
........................................................................................................... 6
1.3 R
EFERENCE
M
ANUALS
...................................................................................................... 6
1.4 D
EVELOPMENT
K
ITS
.......................................................................................................... 6
1.5 C
ONTACTING
QUAKE ....................................................................................................... 7
2 QPRO Hardware ........................................................................................................... 8
2.1 QPRO
A
VAILABLE
C
ONFIGURATIONS
................................................................................. 8
2.2 S
TANDARD
M
ODEM
C
ONFIGURATION
.................................................................................. 9
2.3 S
YSTEM
O
VERVIEW AND
S
IGNAL
D
ESCRIPTIONS
............................................................... 10
2.4 I
NPUT
P
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
I
NFORMATION
............................................................................................. 14
3 Modem Wireless Communication ................................................................................ 15
3.1 G
LOBAL
P
OSITIONING
S
YSTEM
(GPS) .............................................................................. 15
3.2 G
LOBAL
S
YSTEM FOR
M
OBILE
C
OMMUNICATIONS
(GSM) .................................................. 16
3.3 ORBCOMM ................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 I
RIDIUM
-
S
HORT
B
URST
D
ATA
(SBD) ............................................................................... 17
3.5 G
LOBALSTAR
-
(S
IMPLEX
) ................................................................................................. 17
3.6 I
NMARSAT
-
(I
SAT
D
ATA
P
RO
) ............................................................................................. 18
3.7 C
ABLE
L
OSS
G
UIDELINES
................................................................................................ 19
4 Customer Input/Output Interfaces ............................................................................... 20
4.1 E
XTERNAL
I
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
I
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
I
NTERFACES
.......................................................................................................... 31
5.2 E
NVIRONMENTAL
C
ONSIDERATIONS
................................................................................. 31
5.3 C
ERTIFICATIONS
............................................................................................................. 32
5.3.1
FCC IDs ...................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4 GSM/GPRS
M
ODULE
-
Q
UAD
B
AND
................................................................................. 33
5.5 GSM
C
OMMUNICATIONS
................................................................................................. 33
5.6 I
NTEGRATED
GPS
C
HIP
S
ET
............................................................................................ 33
5.7 A
PPLICATION
I
NTERFACE
................................................................................................. 33
5.8 P
OWER
.......................................................................................................................... 34
5.9 O
PERATION
M
ODES
........................................................................................................ 34
5.10 P
HYSICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
.............................................................................................. 34
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6 QPRO Drawings .......................................................................................................... 35
7 QPRO Recommended Installation Guidelines ............................................................. 39
7.1 QPRO
M
OUNTING
R
ECOMMENDATIONS
........................................................................... 39
7.2 A
NTENNA
R
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
A
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
4
GPS: Yes
Satellite Transceiver: ORBCOMM
3
External Cell Antenna: Yes
Relays: Yes
GPS Antenna: External
RF Expansion: None
Accelerometer: No
Undefined Option: Quake Use Only
1137-GGFBRB-NNA
GSM: Yes
4
GPS: Yes
Satellite Transceiver: Iridium
2
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
2
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
3
External Cell Antenna: Yes
Relays: No
GPS Antenna: External
RF Expansion: None
Accelerometer: No
Undefined Option: Quake Use Only
1137-GGNBNB-NNA
GSM: Yes
4
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
-
3
GS
ARB
-
NNA
GSM: No
3G: Yes
GPS: Yes
Satellite Transceiver: ORBCOMM
3
External Cell Antenna: No
Relays: Yes
GPS Antenna: External
RF Expansion: None
Accelerometer: No
Undefined Option: Quake Use Only
1137-GGCBNB-NNA
GSM: Yes
4
GPS: Yes
Satellite Transceiver: Inmarsat
1
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)
2)
Module contains Iridium FCC ID: PB596XXCS
3)
Module contains Orbcomm TAT ID: 819QWI
4)
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
ON
2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 64.000 Maximum rating on relays but
not part of system power.
External 3.
5
V
(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
RX
.N/A 0.035 .0185 .0145 .46
ORBCOMM
TX
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
RX
Mode MAIN
PWR
N/A
40 mA 20 mA 15 mA 460 mW
Inmarsat
TX
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
.
( )
2
21
5.3
R
RR
VoltageScaleFullV
s
F
+
=
=
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12V = VFs
(SENSOR)
8.66K, 10mW
3.57K, 10mW
ANA 0 OR ANA 1
R1
3.5V
R2
Figure 4-2, Sample 12V Sensor
24V
(SENSOR)
21K, 10mW
3.57K, 10mW
ANA 0 OR ANA 1
R1
3.5V
R2
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
s
Full Scale Milliamp Reading
mAF
V
R
s
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 (
I
LOAD
) as follows:
VOUT
= 3.5 – (I
LOAD
* 10,000)
10K
1%
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Logger Port
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
AUX Port
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
GSM (Firm w are Update) (3G if Applicable)
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
GSM or may be used as External Serial
Connection 001100 0
Total
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
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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
1
UBATT+
Vehicle battery +
2
UBATT- (GND)
Vehicle battery -
3
3V3_500MA
4
3V3_150MA
5
No connection
6
No connection
7
GSM_TX_RS232
8
GSM_RX_RS232
9
GND
10
CANH
11
CANL
12
GND
13
MTS_TXD_RS232
14
MTS_RXD_RS232
15
MTS_DSR_RS232
16
MTS_DTR_RS232
17
MTS_DCD_RS232
18
SW_UBATT1
19
SW_UBATT2
20
SW_GND1
21
SW_GND2
22
ANA1_IF
23
ANA2_IF
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24
LOG_TX_RS232
25
LOG_RX_RS232
26
GND
27
DIG0_IF
28
DIG1_IF
29
DIG2_IF
30
DIG3_IF
31
DIG4_IF
32
No connection
33
No connection
34
No connection
35
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
G
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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Figure 6-1, Dimensions for QPRO
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Figure 6-2, Interface Connector for QPRO
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7 QPRO Recommended Installation Guidelines
7.1 QPRO Mounting Recommendations
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Remember that it is best to connect the UBATT (-) to chassis ground rather than the (-) battery terminal.
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Remember that the input voltage range is 6-32 VDC.
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On the 40-pin connector positive power UBATT (+) is located on pins 1 and 2 and negative UBATT (-) is
Pins 3 and 4.
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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
Q:
How do I contact
service or a help desk?
A: Email customersupport@QUAKEglobal.com
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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).
Q:
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.
Q:
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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