CalAmp Vanguard 3000 Quick Start Manual

MODEM NETWORK CONNECTION

After the modem has been succe ssfully provisioned and, if applicable, the SIM card has
been accepted, a data connection can be enabled. The SVC LED will indicate when the
cellular connection has been established.

 Steady green indicates a 3Gconnection.
 Steady amber indicates a 2G connection.

Return to the modem’s Unit Status page to verify WAN Status is UP. The WAN IP Address
shows the current IP address assigned to the modem and you are ready to browse the
Web.

BASIC PACKAGE

Vanguard 3000 mobile Cellular

Router
with GPS and Wi-Fi
Includes one (1) of each item

below.

 Thi s Quick Start Guide

(PN 134665-V3000M)

 22 ft. (6, 7 m) Fused Power

Cable
(PN 150-7001-002)

 Mo unting Bracket

U-bracket for top or bottom
mounting*
(PN 817-2225-900)

 22 Pi n I/O Cable (PN 5C889)

* U-bracket includes four #8-32 × ½ (3/8-inch tread length) black plated stainless steel slotted hex flange cap

screws to fasten the bracket to the sides of the Vanguard chassis.

ACCESSORY KIT (PN 134751-V3000M)

 110-220 VAC 3-wire Power Supply

(PN 150-7001-005)

 4 in. (10 cm) plastic “Rubber Duck” antenna

(PN 401-7500-001)

 GPS SMA Mag Mount Antenna

(PN 401-7100-003)

 Wi-Fi 7. 75 in. Mag Mount Antenna

(PN 401-7100-004)

 DB-9 Male to DB-9 Femal e Serial Cable

(PN L2CAB0002)



Category 5 100Base 7 ft. (2 m)
Red Ethernet Cable
(PN L2CAB0006)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Interface and configuration of this cellular device requires a user PC with an Ethernet
interface, Microsoft Windo ws 98 or newer, and a web browser.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respons ible for compliance (in the country
where used) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipmen t.

CalAmp reserves the right to update its products, software or docum entation without obligation to notify any
individual or entity. Product updates may result in differences between the information provided and the
product shipped. For access to the most current product documentation and application notes, visit

www.calamp.com

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UL LISTED MODELS ONLY

Hazardous locations installation instructions. Users are advised to visit www.calamp.com
where they can download the complete user manual and review Appendix C – UL
Installation Instructions

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D or non­hazardous locations only.

WARNING — EXPLOSION HAZARD, Do not connect while circuit is live unless
area is known to be non-hazardous.

WARNING –- EXPLOSION HAZZARD, Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.

When operating at elevated temp erature extremes, the surface may exceed
+70 Celsius. For user safety, t he Vanguard should be installed in a restricted
access location.

The Unit is to be powered with a Listed Class 2 or LPS power supply, rated 10 – 30 Vdc
or equivalent.

Device is open-type and must be installed in a tool only accessible enclosure suitable

for the environment.

All wiring routed outside the housing, except for the antenna, must be installed in
grounded conduit, following acceptable wiring methods based on installation location
and electrical code.

The USB and SIM connector is for temporary connection only during maintenance and
setup of the device. Do not use, connect, or disconnect unless area is known to be non­hazardous. Connection or disconnection in an explosive atmosphere could result in an
explosion.

Do not operate reset switch unless area is known to be non-hazardous.

1401 North Rice Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

© 2012-2016 CalAmp
PN 134665-V3000M Rev. C
Revised - July 2016

ABOUT CALAMP

CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless com munications products that enable anytime/anywhere
access to critical information, dat a and entertainment content. With comprehensive capa bilities
ranging from product design and devel opment through volume production, CalAmp delivers co st­effective high quality solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is the
leading supplier of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) outdoor customer premise equi pment to the
U.S. satellite television market. The Company also provides wireless data communication sol utions
for the telemetry and asset tracking markets, private wireless networks, Interoperabl e Train Control
(ITC) radio transceivers for use in railroad Positive Train Co ntrol (PTC) applications, public safety
communications and critical infrastruc ture and process control applications. For additiona l
information, please visit the Com pany’s website at www.calamp.com

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All specifications are typical and
subject to chang

e without notice.

CalAmp

1401 N Rice Avenue

Oxnard, CA 93030

U.S. t: 800-992-

7774

507-833-

8819

Int’l t:

[phone]
[phone]

www.calamp.com

DEVICE CONNECTIONS

Step 1 Insert the SIM card into the spring-loaded SIM slot as shown.

Note: Not required for Verizon or Sprint versions.

Step 2 Connect a cellular antenna (for Tx/Rx) to the SMA connector labeled ANT on the

front of the Vanguard modem. Optionally, a second cellular antenna (for Rx diversity)
may be connected to the SMA connector labeled DIV.

Note: Use of dual-band cellular antennas is preferred.

Step 3 Connect a GPS antenna to the SMA connector labeled GPS and connect a Wi-Fi
antenna to the RP-SMA connector labeled AUX.

Step 4 Conn ect the Ethernet cable to the modem’s Ethernet po rt and connect the other
end into the network port of your PC.

Step 5 Connect the DC power cable (or optional AC power adapter) to an applicable
power source and plug the connector into the modem. If using the fused power cable to
connect to a DC supply (car battery), use the following diagram and pin-out table to
connect the unit.

Note: Both ignition sense and DC power are required to start the Vanguard unit. When
used in fixed installation, connect the ignition sense wire (whit e) to DC power.

At power up, all LEDs will light red, then amber, then green. At the end of the boot
sequence, the service light wi ll blink as it attempts a network connection.

SUBSCRIBER ACTIVATION

In order to use the modem, it must be activated for your specific carrier. The modem
supports Over-The-Air (OTA) activation though each carrier requires a different
procedure.

ACCESSING THE MODEM’S WEB SERVER

Step 1 Enable a network connection with the following LAN settings. In the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and

Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK and close.

Step 2 Open a Web browser and enter 192.168.1.50 in the Address bar. When the
connection Login window appears, en ter the User name: admin and the Password:
password and click OK.

IMPORTANT NOTE: CalAmp strongly recommends that you change the default password

before the Vanguard is deployed on a public cellular network.

Note: On the Unit Status page, the WAN status will read DOWN until the cellular
connection is enabled. Before activating the unit, you will need to select your car rier(s)
and if applicable activate your SIM card.

CARRIER SELECTION

Step 1 Select Cell Connection from the Main Navigation Panel and select the Carrier
tab. In the Carrier section, select your carrier(s) from available carriers listed. Note: You
cannot select the same carrier for primary and secondary.

Note: Select “GSM” for any GSM carri er.

If you have more than one carr ier, select whether cell connection will be on the
Primary or Secondary carrier, or if automatic switching will be enabled.

Step 2 Click Save to save your carrier selection(s). This will also re fresh the page. The
options on the settings page change depending on which carriers are selected.

Step 3 For each carrier selected (primary, and if applicable secondary), configure the
applicable settings on the Settings tab.

See instructions that follow that are specific to your carrier.

CARRIER SETTINGS (PROVISIONING)

Verizon Subscribers

 Make sure you have strong or medium signal strength (dBm) and not roaming.
 Click the OTASP button to start the provisioning process.

Verify Unit Status » Status has updated to show MDN number. If these numbers do not
appear, your device did not provision properly. Refer to the User Manual for manual
activation procedures.

GSM SETTINGS (SIM CARD ACCEPTANCE)

In GSM Settings, SIM STATUS should read SIM ACCEPTED.