Digital Dispatch Systems V530GNA 001 User Manual

USER MANUAL

VECTOR 530 GPRS

Version 1.2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................3

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................4

2 Product Features .....................................................................................................................4

2.1 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Device Layout................................................................................................................................................6

2.3 Power Supply.................................................................................................................................................8

2.4 Chassis Ground..............................................................................................................................................8

3 GPRS/GSM Modem Features................................................................................................9

3.1 RF Functionality ..........................................................................................................................................10

3.2 SIM Interface...............................................................................................................................................10

3.3 RF Interface .................................................................................................................................................11

3.4 RF Connections ...........................................................................................................................................11

3.5 RF Performance...........................................................................................................................................11

3.6 Antenna Specifications ................................................................................................................................12

APPENDIX A: SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS (for information only) .....................13

APPENDIX B: INSTALLATION GUIDE ............................................................................15

APPENDIX C: TESTING THE GPRS MODEM ..................................................................17

Appendix D: FCC Part 15 Compliance Statement ..........................................................19

FCC Part 15.19 Compliance....................................................................................................................................19

FCC Part 15.21 Compliance....................................................................................................................................19

FCC Part 15.105 Compliance..................................................................................................................................19

FCC RF Exposure Information................................................................................................................................19

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REVISION HISTORY

Version Date By Page No. Description

1 Dec 17, 2004 NG Initial release.

1.1 Mar 3, 2005 SD 11 Removed 5V SIM Card reference from
Section 3.2.

1.21 June 8, 2005 SD 12
19

Added to the antenna requirements.
Added Appendix D

1.22 June 13,2005 SD 12 Added to the antenna requirements

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1 Introduction

This manual provides important operational and safety information for Vector 530 Mobile Data
Terminal(MDT) equipped with the North American GSM / GPRS 850/1900 MHz WaveCOM
Q2426B GPRS modem.

The Vector 530 is an affordable and easy to use Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) designed to meet
the needs of today’s dispatching and transport businesses using GPRS Public Data Networks as
its communications medium.

2 Product Features

2.1 Technical Specifications

• Dimensions : 200mm (L) x 125mm (H) x 40mm (D)

• Weight : 700g approx

• Enclosure : Lightweight Injection molded plastic

• Processor : Intel 80C186, 20Mhz

• Memory : 512KB SDRAM, 512 KB Flash memory, 2KB EEPROM optional

32MB Flash disk for data storage.

• Display : 240 x 64 pixel graphical LCD for multi-language, multi-font support 4

LED’s for icon labels.

• Keyboard : Numeric keypad, 5 function keys, 4 cursor keys, power button.

• Audio : Integrated speaker with optional text-to-speech hardware support.

• GPS : Internal 8 channel GPS receiver with external antenna accuracy: < 6m

(50%), <9m (90%).

• Public data modem: WaveCOM Q2426B modem EGSM/GPRS 850/1900 MHz

version with 32Mb of flash memory and 4Mb of SRAM (32/4).

• Application Downloads: Over-the-air or Direct Serial connection.

• Integrated magnetic card reader: Single track on track 1 or track 2.

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• Interfaces: 4 RS-232C ports (2 internal, 2 external), 3 digital inputs/ 3 digital outputs.

• Options: SmartCAM (In-Vehicle Surveillance), Smartprint (Mobile Printer),

SmartPay (In-vehicle debit / Smart Card support).

• Electrical Requirements: Input Voltage: 13.8 VDC (10-17 VDC range), Current: Less

than 600 mA at 12VDC.

• Environmental : Operating Temperature : -20 deg C to + 70 deg C

• Storage Temperature : -40 deg C to + 80 deg C

• Relative Humidity : 5% to 80% (non- condensing)

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2.2 Device Layout

Programmable Function Keys (F1-F5)

Transmit LED

No ACK LED

GPS LED

Coverage LED

Func Key (–)

Directional Pad (← ↑ → ↓)

Send Key (↵)

Number Pad (0 – 9)

Vector 530 Front Panel Layout

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