Intuicom NAVIGATOR IIm User Manual

Intuicom®

NAVIGATOR IIm™

Compact Wireless Datalink/GPS Tracker

User Guide

Intuicom, Inc. 1880 S Flatiron Court Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-4330 www.intuicom.com

Navigator IIm User Guide

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Intuicom, EB-6 Plus, CommPro, WiGate, Nav-Link, TargeTracker, Intuicom Navigator II, Navigator IIm and Intuicom Communicator II, Communicator T, 1200 Data Link, and DIO are trade names of Intuicom, Inc.

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Navigator IIm User Guide

FCC Notification

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. This device must be operated as supplied by Intuicom, Inc. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of Intuicom, Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the device.

CAUTION: The model number FIP1-900N2V-M has a maximum transmitted output power of 955mW. It is recommended that the transmit antenna be kept at least 23 cm away from nearby persons to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

Note: Whenever any Intuicom, Inc. module is placed inside an enclosure a label must be placed on the outside of that enclosure which includes the module's FCC ID.

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Please contact Intuicom, Inc. for further assistance and information.

Navigator IIm User Guide

Table of Contents

1 Overview................................................................................................................................1

1.1 General Description........................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Common Applications..................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Example Network Architecture....................................................................................... 4

2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Accessing the Navigator IIm Setup Menu....................................................................... 6

2.2 Serial Port Configuration............................................................................................... 7

2.3 GPS Configuration........................................................................................................ 10

2.3.1 Connect To GPS ................................................................................................... 10

2.3.2 Reset GPS – Disable All Output........................................................................... 10

2.3.3 Configure NMEA Output ..................................................................................... 10

2.3.4 Advanced GPS Features ....................................................................................... 13

2.4 Radio Configuration (Wireless Data Transceiver)....................................................... 14

2.4.1 Operation Mode.................................................................................................... 14

2.4.2 Set Baud Rate........................................................................................................ 15

2.4.3 Edit Call Book....................................................................................................... 15

2.4.4 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics.............................................................. 15

2.4.5 Show Radio Statistics ........................................................................................... 22

2.4.6 Edit Multipoint Parameters................................................................................... 25

2.4.7 TDMA Menu ........................................................................................................31

2.4.8 Chg Password........................................................................................................ 31

2.5 Navigator Configuration............................................................................................... 33

2.5.1 Operation Mode (Master/Slave/Direct/Tracker)................................................... 33

2.5.2 Data Routing Options ........................................................................................... 35

2.5.3 Adaptive Multipoint™ Options............................................................................ 35

2.5.4 Data Packet Configuration.................................................................................... 37

2.5.5 Administration ...................................................................................................... 39

2.5.6 Discrete I/O Configuration ................................................................................... 40

3 Operation............................................................................................................................. 41

3.1 Physical Setup............................................................................................................... 41

3.2 Front Panel LEDs......................................................................................................... 43

3.3 End-to-End Integration using Intuicom Nav-Link........................................................44

4 Pinouts.................................................................................................................................. 45

4.1 Power............................................................................................................................45

4.2 Port A............................................................................................................................ 45

4.3 Port B............................................................................................................................ 45

5 Jumper Settings................................................................................................................... 46

5.1 Power (P6).................................................................................................................... 46

5.2 GPS Antenna (J13) ....................................................................................................... 46

5.3 Port A (J4).....................................................................................................................46

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5.4 Port B (J5).....................................................................................................................47

6 Specifications....................................................................................................................... 48

6.1 General .........................................................................................................................48

6.2 Wireless Transceiver..................................................................................................... 48

6.3 GPS............................................................................................................................... 49

7 Mechanical...........................................................................................................................50

8 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 51

Section 1: Overview

1 Overview

1.1 General Description

The Intuicom Navigator IIm wireless data transceiver enables wireless connectivity for up to two external RS232 devices. An optional internal GPS receiver enables position and time to be included in the wireless data stream as well as be utilized locally. Discrete inputs and outputs enable remote sensing of states or switch closures as well as remote control.

A Navigator IIm can play many roles in a wireless network including a remote slave, a slave/repeater or a network master transceiver. Typical applications employ many Navigator IIm transceivers as slaves wirelessly transmitting data to and from connected RS232 devices back to a central location where the data is made available via IP sockets.

PORT A

PORT B

GPS

NAVIGATOR IIm

RADIO

SETUP

CD TX CTS

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Figure 1-1: Intuicom Navigator IIm Front Panel

Figure 1-2: Navigator IIm Block Diagram

Section 1: Overview

1.2 Features and Benefits

• Choice of wireless bands. Intuicom Navigator IIm wireless data transceivers operate

in the license-free 900 Mhz ISM and 1.3 Ghz Military bands.

• Exceptional wireless performance, range and bandwidth.

• Connectivity for up to two external RS232 devices supporting interface baud rates

from 1200 to 115,200 baud.

• Optional integrated GPS receiver for location-based applications. GPS PPS signal

optionally available on Pin 1 of all ports.

• Discrete inputs and outputs for remote sensing and control (up to two inputs and two

outputs with RS232 signal levels).

• Highly flexible and configurable features including: data buffering, I/O routing, data

bursting (Intuicom Adaptive Multipoint), data port prioritization, and remote diagnostics and configuration.

• Easy integration for remote devices with third party applications using Intuicom Nav-

Link server software and standard IP sockets. Bi-directional wireless communication with remote serial devices attached to Navigator IIm units is made available on dedicated IP sockets at a central location.

• Ability to operate in different modes (roles) in a network including slave,

slave/repeater, repeater, or master. Additionally DIRECT mode allows for two Navigator IIms (or a Navigator II and a Navigator IIm) to operate as peers and create a two port serial mux with the ability to receive the remote unit’s GPS data stream.

• Compact and ruggedized enclosure offering easy portability and mounting.

• Ability to operate using different wireless (over the air) protocols to tailor

performance to suit your specific application.

• Compatible with Intuicom Navigator II units and network – Navigator II and IIm

units can be mixed in the same network.

Section 1: Overview

1.3 Common Applications

The Intuicom Navigator IIm can provide the key communications component to a wide variety of customer applications including:

• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Messaging – Real-time location

information from vehicles as well as bi-directional messaging to mobile data terminals.

• Seismic monitoring – Simultaneously returning real-time data from multiple

seismometers in the field.

• Weather network data collection – Returning real-time weather data from multiple

weather stations and data collectors in the field.

• Structural monitoring – Returning strain gauge and GPS data from structures such

as bridges, dams and buildings.

• Subsidence monitoring – Streaming GPS data in real time to monitor the ground

motion of a given geographic area.

• Marine towed buoy array – Buoy to ship communications returning GPS or other

sensor information.

• Device remote control – Remote control of power switching as well as remote state

(discrete) monitoring.

• SCADA – Wireless communication with remotely located MTUs.

• Wireless Serial Multiplexing – Using a single radio link to create multiple,

multiplexed serial-to-serial links.

Section 1: Overview

1.4 Example Network Architecture

Figure 1-3 depicts one example of an Intuicom Navigator IIm network. In this application three Navigator IIm units are operating as slaves, each with two attached serial devices. An Intuicom Communicator II is operating as a repeater, and another Communicator II is operating as the network Master transceiver. Intuicom Nav-Link server software is installed on a PC attached to the Master transceiver and acts as the gateway between IP sockets and individual remote serial ports.

Note: While Navigator IIm units can play any role in a Navigator IIm based wireless network, Intuicom Communicator II basic transceivers can only operate as repeaters or as the Master. Often times it is easier to have a single model of unit that can play any role in a network and thus be a potential spare for any network role.

IP Network

Communications with remote serial ports made available via TCP sockets (example):

10001 <-> Serial Device A 10002 <-> Serial Device B

TCP/IP

PC running

Intuicom Nav-Link

Software

RS232

Serial

Wireless

10003 <-> GPS #1

10011 <-> Serial Device C 10012 <-> Serial Device D 10013 <-> GPS #2

10021 <-> Serial Device E 10022 <-> Serial Device F 10023 <-> GPS #3

11000 --> GPS Messages from Units #1, #2, #3...

Communicator II Master

Communicator II Repeater

Intuicom Wireless

Network

Solution

GPS GPS

Navigator IIm

Serial

Device A

Slave #1

Serial

Device B

Figure 1-3: Example Intuicom Navigator IIm Network

Serial

Device C

Serial

Device D

Navigator IIm Slave #2

Serial

Device E

GPS

Navigator IIm Slave #3

Serial

Device F

Section 2: Configuration

2 Configuration

The Intuicom Navigator IIm is highly flexible but must be configured for your application before use. Because the Navigator IIm can be configured for different roles in a wireless network, this section covers all configuration options in detail and highlights key configuration steps for specific network roles.

The Navigator IIm can operate in any of the following roles:

• As the Network Master – There must be one and only one Master transceiver in an

Intuicom wireless network. The Network Master, along with Intuicom Nav-Link gateway software controls the wireless network and serves as the central gateway between the wired and wireless. When the Navigator IIm is operating as the Network master, Port A is dedicated for wireless diagnostics, Port B is dedicated for data.. An Intuicom Communicator II transceiver can also serve the role of the Network Master.

• As a Network Slave – A Network Slave is the most common role for a Navigator IIm.

When operating as a Network Slave, the Navigator IIm can transfer data to and from devices attached to its serial port as well as to and from its integrated GPS receiver.

• As a Network Repeater – When operating as a Network Repeater, the Navigator IIm is

only utilizing its integrated wireless data transceiver to repeat signals from other slaves/repeaters/master, etc. An Intuicom Communicator II transceiver can also serve the role a Network Repeater.

• As a Network Slave/Repeater – A Navigator IIm has the ability to operate as a Network

Slave and a Network Repeater simultaneously – both transferring data to and from locally attached serial devices as well as repeating signals for other units in a given network.

• In Direct Mode – Direct mode is a special mode allowing two Navigator IIm transceivers

to communicate as peers, essentially creating a multiplexed wireless serial link mapping Ports A and B of one of the Navigators to Ports A and B of the other. In addition, the state of the input discretes can be reflected via the discrete outputs of the other unit.

Commonly a network consists of one Network Master and many Network Slave Navigator IIm transceivers.

Section 2: Configuration

2.1 Accessing the Navigator IIm Setup Menu

The Navigator IIm is configured via a serial connection using a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal or Symantec ProComm. Interacting with the Setup menu is not platform specific; a terminal emulator on Unix/Linux, PalmOS, Pocket PC, etc. have been tested and work. Configure the terminal emulation application for:

Parameter Setting

Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow control None

Table 2-1: Serial Settings to Access Setup Menu

The Navigator IIm Setup Menu is accessed by connecting a straight through serial cable (non-null) between the PC and Port B then pressing the setup button on the front panel until the menu appears as shown in Figure 2-2. All three status LEDs will turn green once the setup menu has been activated.

PORT A

GPS RADIO

PORT B

NAVIGATOR IIm

Port B

SETUP

CD TX CTS

Setup

Button

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Figure 2-1: Setup Button and Setup Serial Port

To exit the Navigator IIm Setup Menu, press the ESC key (send and ESC sequence). Pressing the ESC key will always exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. It is recommended that when configuration is complete the ESC key be pressed a number of extra times to ensure that Setup Mode is fully exited. The unit returns to Run Mode when not in Setup Mode.

Section 2: Configuration

Figure 2-2: Navigator IIm Main Setup Menu

2.2 Serial Port Configuration

Option (1) from the Main Menu displays the Serial Port/Interface Configuration Menu shown in Figure 2-3. From this menu, select the interface to configure. Serial Ports A and B are available on the front panel of the unit. The default baud rate for Ports A and B is 19200 without flow control. Configure the baud rate for Ports A and B necessary to interface with external equipment

Section 2: Configuration

Figure 2-3: Serial Port Configuration Menu

Options (3) and (4) are reserved for different hardware version.

Option (5) refers to the baud rate between the Navigator IIm Microprocessor and the integrated Wireless Data Transceiver. The default baud rate for this interface is 115,200 bps with hardware flow control disabled. This baud rate must match the configured baud rate of the internal Wireless Data Transceiver (see Section 2.4.2). This baud rate never be changed, hardware flow control is automatically disabled when operating in Adaptive Multipoint Mode (see Section 2.5.3).

Figure 2-4 shows the configuration menu for an individual serial port. The current configuration is shown at the top of the menu with options below for changing baud rate and flow control.

Section 2: Configuration

Figure 2-4: Serial Port A Configuration Menu

Section 2: Configuration

2.3 GPS Configuration

Select Main Menu Option (2) to configure the embedded GPS receiver. The GPS receiver can be configured to output different NMEA data strings copies of which can be routed to the local serial ports or be transmitted wirelessly (see Section 2.5.2). GPS output rates can be configured at regular intervals or output can be trigged by moving a specified distance.

Figure 2-5: GPS Configuration Menu

2.3.1 Connect To GPS

This option connects the terminal session directly to the embedded GPS allowing the user to directly see the GPS output. This option is useful when it is necessary to issue specific configuration commands to the GPS that are not provided in the setup menu and to verify correct GPS operation.

2.3.2 Reset GPS – Disable All Output

Select this option to disable all NMEA output from the GPS receiver.

2.3.3 Configure NMEA Output

This option allows the user to configure the NMEA output of the embedded GPS receiver. A menu listing the available NMEA strings is shown. When a string selected the user is prompted for an update rate in seconds. If the string number is selected again,

Section 2: Configuration

that string will be turned off, and if that string is selected again, no action will be taken regarding that NMEA string when the configuration is committed to the GPS. Configure any number and combination of strings and then select menu option (9) to commit the configuration changes to the GPS receiver.

Note that the Period refers to the update rate for the selected NMEA string in seconds, i.e. a setting of 5 would instruct the GPS receiver to output that string every 5 seconds. Not all periods are supported.

Figure 2-6: GPS NMEA Configuration Menu

The $PMIN1 is a proprietary Intuicom NMEA string that combines the unique data from the $GPRMC and $GPGGA messages into a single string to save bandwidth by eliminating redundant data. The $PMIN1 string has the following format:

Section 2: Configuration

$PMIN1,9069800,231524.00,4001.1856,N,10512.9904,W,0.1,164.2,1604.1,170602,2,0*03

Figure 2-7: $PMIN1 NMEA String Data Format

$PMIN1,9253504,181319.000,4001.1862,N,10512.9993,W,0.00,19.59,1600.5,281106,2,0*00 $PMIN1,9253504,181320.000,4001.1862,N,10512.9993,W,0.01,19.59,1600.5,281106,2,0*0B $PMIN1,9253504,181321.000,4001.1862,N,10512.9993,W,0.01,19.59,1600.5,281106,2,0*0A $PMIN1,9253504,181322.000,4001.1862,N,10512.9993,W,0.00,19.59,1600.5,281106,2,0*08 $PMIN1,9253504,181323.000,4001.1862,N,10512.9993,W,0.01,19.59,1600.5,281106,2,0*08 $PMIN1,9253504,181324.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9993,W,0.00,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*0E $PMIN1,9253504,181325.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9993,W,0.01,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*0E $PMIN1,9253504,181326.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9993,W,0.01,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*0D $PMIN1,9253504,181327.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9994,W,0.01,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*0B $PMIN1,9253504,181328.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9994,W,0.01,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*04 $PMIN1,9253504,181329.000,4001.1863,N,10512.9994,W,0.01,19.59,1600.4,281106,2,0*05

Figure 2-8: Example $PMIN1 GPS Messages

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