CalAmp LMU-5541 Hardware Installation Manual

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LMU-5541 Hardware & Installation GuideLMU-5541™Hardware and Installation GuideIMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND AGREEDTO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND REVIEWEDTHE LIMITED WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION.1 IntroductionWelcome to the LMU-5541™ Hardware and Installation Guide. This manual is intended to give you information on the basic setup andinstallation of the CalAmp LMU-5541™ product(s) including hardwaredescriptions, environmental specifications, wireless network overviews and device installation.1.1 About This ManualThe LMU-5541™ is one of the most flexible economy mobile tracking hardware products available. In order to accurately describe thefunctionality of these units we have broken this manual into the following sections:System Overview – A basic description of a CalAmp LMU-5541™ based tracking system. This includes a description of rolesand responsibilities of each of the CalAmp components as well as a brief overview of the wireless data technologies used by theLMU-5541™.Hardware Overview – Describes the physical characteristics and interfaces of the LMU-5541™.Installation and Verification – Provides guidance for the installation of the LMU-5541™ in a vehicle and instructions on howto verify the installation is performing adequately.1.2 About The ReaderIn order to limit the size and scope of this manual, the following assumptions have been made about the reader.You are familiar with GPS concepts and terminologyYou have some experience with installing equipment in vehiclesYou are familiar with the use of AT CommandsYou are familiar with the use of terminal programs such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY2/49LMU-5541 Hardware & Installation GuideCalAmp is a leading provider of wireless communications products that enable anytime/anywhere access to critical information, data andentertainment content. With comprehensive capabilities ranging fromproduct design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high quality solutions to a broad array of customersand end markets. The Company also provides wireless datacommunication solutions for the telemetry and asset tracking markets, private wireless networks, public safety communications and criticalinfrastructure and process control applications. For additionalinformation, please visit the Company’s website at www.calamp.com(http://www.calamp.com/) .1.4 About the CalAmp Location Messaging Unit-LMU-5541™The CalAmp Location and Messaging Unit-LMU-5541™ (LMU-5541™) is a mobile device that resides in private, commercial or governmentvehicles. The LMU-5541™ is a single box enclosure incorporating aprocessor, a GPS receiver, BLE 5.0 interface standard, LTE Cat 4 connectivity, a wireless data modem, and a vehicle-rated power supply. TheLMU-5541™ also supports inputs and outputs to monitor and react tothe vehicular environment and/or driver actions.FlexibilityThe LMU-5541™ features CalAmp's industry leading advanced on-board alert engine that monitors vehicle conditions giving you the mostflexible tracking device in its class. The PEG™ (Programmable EventGenerator) application supports hundreds of customized exception-based rules to help meet customers' dynamic requirements. Customers canmodify the behavior of the device to meet with a range of applicationspreprogrammed before shipment or in the field. Combining affordability and device intelligence with your unique application can give youdistinct advantages over your competition.Over-the-Air ServiceabilityThe LMU-5541™ also incorporates CalAmp's industry leading over-the-air device management and maintenance system software, PULS™(Programming, Updates, and Logistics System). Configurationparameters, PEG rules, and firmware can all be updated over the air. Our web-based maintenance server, PULS™ scripts, and firmware, can allbe updated over-the-air. PULS™ offers out-of-the-box hands freeconfiguration and automatic post-installation upgrades. You can also monitor unit health status across your customers' fleets to quickly identifyissues before they become expensive problems.2 System Overview2.1 OverviewThe entire purpose behind a fleet management system is to be able to remotely contact a vehicle, determine its location or status, and do