Novatel MT 1200 User Manual

MT1200X-UG001

MT 1200

Version

1.0 April 16, 2015

User Guide

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Contents

Introduction 1

Device Description and Label 2
Technical Specifications 5

Features and Functions 9

GPS 10
Power 11
LEDs and Connectors 12
Low-Power Sleep Mode 14
Accelerometer 15
Device Check-in 16
External Antenna 17
Backup Battery 18
Micro-USB Connector 19

Installation 21

SIM Installation 22
Device Installation 25

Precautions and Guidelines 25
Mounting Locations 26
Mounting Methods 26
Device Orientation 28
Mounting and Installing the Device 28
Testing and Verifying the Installation 29

Optional Accessories 31

Optional Accessories List 32
Cables 33
Mounting Bracket 35

Compliance and Regulatory 37

General Disclaimer 38
Warranty Information 39
Regulatory Compliance 42
Battery Information and Safety Requirements 44

3

1

Introduction

Device Description and Label

Technical Specifications

1

Device Description and Label

Designed for simplicity, flexibility and economy, the MT 1200 combines “tried and true” vehicle tracking
features with an open platform option and a compact device size to deliver an exciting new tracking
solution from Novatel Wireless.

Open Platform

With the open platform option, the compact MT 1200 can host software applications from Telematics
Service Providers (TSPs), ideal for aftermarket solution providers to port their proprietary code. This
open platform is complemented by the MT 1200’s hardware capabilities, including GPS/GLONASS
antenna, digital accelerometer, power management processor, and multiple I/O options.

Smart Agent

First released in 1996, the Novatel Wireless Smart Agent is a powerful software event engine that has
been continually enhanced to accommodate newer and more sophisticated M2M devices and to build
on experience gained through years of Internet of Things (IoT) support. With the Smart Agent option,
the MT 1200 can be programmed to handle precise vehicle tracking needs, such as defining geo-fences
over circular or polygonal areas, detecting harsh cornering or rapid acceleration, waking the device out
of low power sleep mode, generating trip reports, or enabling and disabling remote starts.

Simple Installation

Installing the MT 1200 vehicle tracking solution is simplified because it comes with preinstalled
hardware features that include internalcellular antenna, internalbackup battery, and internal
GPS/GLONASS antenna (or external antenna connector for hard-to-reach areas). Installation is further
simplified when used with the available Smartphone app to assist with field installation or diagnosis.

Cloud management (Optional)

With cloud-enabled N4A™ Device Manager, up to 500,000 MT 1200 devices can be easily managed and
monitored around the globe in a cost-efficient and scalable manner. The N4A™ Device Manager features
remote management and monitoring from a central location to configure, monitor, manage, and even
update MT 1200 all over the air.

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The following image shows the internal and external GPS versions of the MT 1200.

Labels

The MT 1200 has two printed labels. The label with device information is adhered to the device above
the battery door and smaller logo label is adhered to the battery door.

The following image shows an example of the device information label.

NOTE: The labels shown contain the possible data fields used on the various MT1200 device models.

Generic values are used for variable numbering. The possible certifications are shown with generic
numbering and approximate placement. The devices you receive may vary slightly in layout and
certification content.

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The following image shows an example of the smaller logo label.

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Technical Specifications

Case

Dimensions: (L x W x H)80 x 61 x 19.9 mm

Weight: With Battery:

75 g (with internal GPS/GLONASS patch antenna)
70 g (with FAKRAconnector for external GPS/GLONASS antenna)

Without Battery:

65 g (with internal GPS/GLONASS patch antenna)
60 g (with FAKRAconnector for external GPS/GLONASS antenna)

Housing: Rugged textured plastic enclosure (UL94 Flame Classification V-0)

Mounting Options: Mounting bracket, tie-wrap

Cellular Technology

MT 1200 GPRS MT 1200 1XRTT MT 1200 HSDPA

Embedded Module Expedite L10-G Enabler HS 3001 Enabler HS 3002

Network Technology Quad-Band

GSM/GPRSRadio
850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Data Speed

- Peak Downlink

- Peak Uplink

SMS Functionality Text, PDU, MO/MT,

56.6 Kbps

14.4 Kbps

Cell Broadcast

Dual-Band CDMA2000®
1X Radio 800/1900 MHz

153 Kbps
153 Kbps

Text, MO/MT Text, PDU, MO/MT,

Power

Input Power Range: 12 V or 24 V

Battery (Optional): 240 mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion

Dual-Band HSDPA
(UMTS3G)Radio

NA:
3G:850/1900 MHz
2G:GPRS/EDGE
850/1900 MHz

ROW:
3G: 900/2100 MHz
2G:GPRS/EDGE
900/1800 MHz

3.6 Mbps
384 Kbps

Cell Broadcast

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Environment

Operating Temperature: -20º C to 60º C (With battery)

-30º C to 70º C (Without battery)

Storage Temperature: -20º C to 60º C (With battery)

-40º C to 85º C (Without battery)

Battery Charge Temperature Range: 0º to +45º C

Relative Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Vibration Stability: Operates in accordance with SAE J1211

Antenna

Internal Cellular Technology

Internal GPS/GLONASS patch antenna: Tracking sensitivity (measured): -160 dBm

Acquisition sensitivity (measured):-149 dBm

FAKRAconnector for external
GPS/GLONASSantenna:

Interfaces, I/O, and LED

Micro USB

Internal SIM card (not applicable to 1xRTT)

2 Digital Inputs, 1 Digital Output (latched)

1 Serial Interface (RS232)

LED Indicators: Power, Satellite, Cellular

Tracking sensitivity:depends on antenna used
Acquisition sensitivity:depends on antenna used

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Device Management

Production Environment: Cloud-based (Optional)

Testing Environment: Cloud-based; 90-day free access with engineering support

Bulk Provisioning: Over-the-air or local

Firmware Upgrade: FOTA (Firmware-over-the-air) or local

Protocols

Host Protocols: AT Commands, UDP API, FOTA

Internal Protocols: UDP API, TCP API

API Control/Status: AT Commands, UDP API, TCP API, AT Commands over SMS

Certifications

NA: FCC, IC, PTCRB

ROW: CE, GCF, e-Mark, RoHS2

Applicable Carriers

Additional Features

FOTA

Smart Agent: Binary Reporting, Timed Reporting, Event Reporting

3-Axis Digital Accelerometer

I/O Control

Models

GSM2508-00 (GPRS)

RTT2241-00 (1xRTT)

UMT2242-00 (HSDPAROW)

UMT2243-00 (HSDPANA)

Document References

Guide Number Guide Title

MT1200X-UG001 MT 1200 User Guide

MT1200X-AT001 MT 1200 AT Command Reference

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Guide Number Guide Title

ENF0000AN003 Accelerometer Guide Application Note

ENF0000AN002 FOTA Application Note

ENF0000CB001 API Reference

ENF0000AN010 MT Decoding NMEA Messages Application Note

ENF0000AN015 Power Saving Techniques Application Note

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2

Features and Functions

GPS

Power

LEDs and Connectors

Low-Power Sleep Mode

Accelerometer

Device Check-in

External Antenna

Backup Battery

Micro-USB Connector

9

GPS

The MT 1200 incorporates a GPS receiver. The GPS receiver determines the current location of the
device and shares this location information with connected devices.

GPS functions include:

l

NMEA Packets (ASCII)

l

Novatel Wireless Binary Packets

l

Buffered GPS Messages

l

Geo-fencing:Circular (25) and Polygon (25)

l

Virtual Odometer

For more details on NMEA and Binary Packets, please see Novatel Wireless document MTDecoding
NMEAMessages (ENF0000AN010).

For more details on Virtual Odometer, please see Novatel Wireless document API Reference
(ENF0000CB001).

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Power

The MT 1200 accepts 6 to 32 Volts DC with minimum 2 amps input power. This allows the device to be
used on both 12 V and 24 V vehicles per SAE specifications, including protection for jump-starting 24 V
vehicles.

The power-related pin assignments on the 8-Pin IO connector are:

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Pin 5 - Power Input

l

Pin 4 - Ground

WARNING! All power and ground pins must be connected.

Mode Current

General Operation 6 to 32 VDC for 12 V and 24 V vehicles

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