Cal Amp Vanguard 5530 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 4G connection.
 Steady amber indicates a 3G/2G connection.

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

BASIC PACKAGE

Vanguard series fixed Cellular
Router
Includes one (1) of each item below.

 This Quick Start Guide

(PN 134665-V5530F)



 6 ft. (1,8 m) 3-wire Po wer Cable

(PN 150-7500-004)

 Mounting Plate

for base mounting*
(PN 817-7010-500)

 22 Pin I/O Cable (PN 5C889)

* Mounting plate includes four #6-32 × ¼ (3/16-inch tread length) clear-zinc plated stainless steel Philips

undercut flat head (82° countersink) screws to fasten the plate to th e bottom of the Vanguard chassis.

ACCESSORY KIT (PN 134751-V5530F)

 110-220 VAC 3-wire Power Supply

(PN 150-7001-005)

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

(PN 4GF546-8113)

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

(PN L2CAB0002)

 Category 5 100Base 7 ft. (2 m)

Red Ethernet Cable
(PN L2CAB0006)

DIN RAIL MOUNT (PN 250-5800-410)

Includes DIN mount assembly (with retainer spring and
screw) four #6-32 × ¼-inch length cap screws and four #6
lock washers for fastening to bottom of Vanguard Chassis
to facilitate mounting to a DIN rail.

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 equipm ent.

CalAmp reserves the right to update its products, software or documentation without ob ligation 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
non-hazardous. 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]

© 2011-2016 CalAmp
PN 134665-V5530F Rev. D
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 change

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.

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.

Step 3 Connec t the Ethernet cable to the modem’s Ethernet port and connect the other
end into the network port of your PC.

Step 4 Connect the DC power cable (or optional AC power adapter) to an applicable
power source and plug the connector into the modem. Use the following diagram and
pin-out table when using the 3-wire cable to connect the unit to a DC power supply.

Note: White and red wires must both be connected to positive DC power to power the
Vanguard router.

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.

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, enter 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 carrier 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 the APN, user name and password and authentication
protocol required by the carrier. Most carriers don’t require a user name, password or
authentication for connection. Please check w ith your carrier for more information.

Step 2 Click Save & Apply to save your carrier selection. This will also refresh th e page.
The options on the settings page change depending on which carrier is selected.

Step 3 Configure the applicable settings on the Settings tab.

See instructions that follow that are specific to your carrier.

SIM SETTINGS (SIM CARD ACCEPTANCE)

In Cell Connection » Settings, SIM STATUS should read SIM ACCEPTED.