PinPoint CDMA/1xRTT User Guide AirLink Communications, Inc. Version 2.09 December 2005 Information in this document is subject to change without notice ©Copyright AirLink Communications, Inc., 1993-2005. All rights reserved. WARNING The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Important Notice Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the AirLink Communications modem are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the AirLink modem should not be used in situations where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. AirLink Communications, Inc., accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using the AirLink Communications modem, or for failure of the AirLink Communications modem to transmit or receive such data. Safety and Hazards Do not operate the AirLink Communications modem in areas where blasting is in progress, where explosive atmospheres may be present, near medical equipment, near life support equipment, or any equipment which may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the AirLink Communications modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. The AirLink Communications modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment. Do not operate the AirLink Communications modem in any aircraft, whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. In aircraft, the AirLink Communications modem MUST BE POWERED OFF. When operating, the AirLink Communications modem can transmit signals that could interfere with various on board systems. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the AirLink Communications modem while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator's control and operation of that vehicle. In some states and provinces, operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offence. Limitation of Liability The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of AirLink Communications, Inc. AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, GENERAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR REVENUE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PRODUCT, EVEN IF AIRLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR THEY ARE FORESEEABLE OR FOR CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY. i TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction to PinPoint CDMA/1xRTT 1 PinPoint Overview 1 2 2 3 PinPoint front and back 1 CDMA/1xRTT Overview Establishing a Internet Connection Using the PinPoint to connect to the Internet 3 Using CDMA/1xRTT to Communicate with Your Equipment Common Uses for the PinPoint 4 CHAPTER 2 PinPoint Activation 5 5 5 7 Connecting the PinPoint to your computer Quick Start Guide and Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Menu 6 Configuring the PinPoint using Wireless ACE PinPoint Indicator Lights PinPoint indicator lights 7 7 TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 ii Contents CHAPTER 3 PinPoint Utilities AceView 10 9 AceView 10 AceView: About PinPoint 10 Wireless ACE and Wireless ACE Web Wireless ACE 11 11 AceNet 12 13 13 AceNet 12 Modem Doctor Modem Doctor 13 AirLink Tracking System CHAPTER 4 DNS: Using Names Instead of IP addresses Configuring DNS 14 Wireless ACE: DNS 15 PPP-Peer 15 14 CHAPTER 5 IP Manager 16 17 18 17 Fully Qualified Domain Name Dynamic Name Resolution Configuring the PinPoint for Dynamic IP Wireless ACE: Dynamic IP (IP Manager configuration) 18 Restrictions for Modem Name 19 CHAPTER 6 Keepalive 20 Configuring Keepalive 20 21 Keepalive Configuration in Wireless ACE 21 Data usage using Keepalive. CHAPTER 7 Host Modes 22 23 24 AT Mode PassThru Mode iii TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 Contents PPP Mode Slip Mode 25 25 26 UDP Pad Mode UDP Auto Answer 26 Reliable UDP 27 Multicast UDP 28 TCP PAD Mode Hybrid Modes 28 29 TCP Auto Answer 29 Hybrid Mode Settings 30 CHAPTER 8 External Inputs and Power Control 31 Capturing Events via External Inputs 31 Setting the DTR and RTS 31 Wireless ACE: DTR and RTS 32 Connecting to the Serial Port 32 PinPoint back 32 PinPoint Serial Port Pinouts 33 DTR and RTS switches using Pin 5 (signal GND) as the common ground 33 Power Modes 33 Power Effect on Modem State 34 CHAPTER 9 Global Positioning System 35 GPS Overview 35 AirLink Remote Access Protocol (RAP) 36 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 36 Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol (TAIP) 36 Real-Time Clock Sync 37 37 Configuring the PinPoint for GPS Over-The-Air (Remote) Host 37 Wireless ACE: *PPIP and *PPPORT 37 Local Host 38 Wireless ACE: S53 38 Wireless ACE: *PPLATSEXTRA 38 Report Types 38 Wireless ACE: *PPGPSR and *PPLATSR 38 TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 iv Contents Sending Reports Automatically 39 Wireless ACE: Automatic Reports 39 Wireless ACE: Local Automatic Reports 39 Wireless ACE: GPS Initialization Timer 40 RAP Configuration 40 RAP Reports Over-The-Air (Remote) 40 Wireless ACE: RAP Reports Remote 40 Wireless ACE: *PPIGNOREIP 41 RAP Reports over a Local Connection (PPP or SLIP) 41 Wireless ACE: RAP Local Reports 41 RAP Message format 42 Additional RAP Features 43 Device ID 43 Wireless ACE: Device ID 43 Odometer Data in Reports 44 Wireless ACE: Odometer Reports 44 Serial Input Event Reports 44 Wireless ACE: Enabling RTS and DTR for Input Events 44 Wireless ACE: Input Event Reports 45 COM1000 Event Reports 45 Wireless ACE: COM1000 Events 45 Store and Forward for RAP 46 Wireless ACE: Store and Forward 46 Store and Forward Reliable Mode 46 Wireless ACE: Store and Forward Reliable Mode 47 Wireless ACE: Adding GPS Time, Latitude, and Longitude to Reliable UDP data 47 Sending Reports 47 Wireless ACE: Automatic Reports 48 Flush on Event 48 Wireless ACE: Store and Forward Flush on Event 48 Legacy ATS/RAP 48 Wireless ACE: *PPGPSR and *PPLATSR 49 Wireless ACE: Legacy format 49 NMEA Configuration 49 Streaming NMEA Messages over the local serial port 49 HyperTerminal: NMEA Stream 50 Wireless ACE: NMEA Stream 50 NMEA Messages Over-The-Air (Remote) 50 Wireless ACE: NMEA Remote Reports 51 NMEA Messages over a Local Connection (PPP or SLIP) 51 Wireless ACE: NMEA Local Reports 51 NMEA Message Description 52 v TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 Contents GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data 52 RMC - Recommended Minimum Navigation Information 53 VTG = Vector track an Speed over the Ground 54 TAIP Emulation Configuration 54 TAIP Messages Over-the-Air (Remote) 54 Wireless ACE: TAIP Remote Reports 55 TAIP Messages over a Local Connection (PPP or SLIP) 55 Wireless ACE: TAIP Local Reports 55 Sending Unsolicited TAIP Messages over a Local Connection 56 Wireless ACE: TAIP Local Reports, Unsolicited 56 Using TAIP Command Emulation 56 Wireless ACE: TAIP Emulation 57 TAIP ID 57 Wireless ACE: TAIP ID 57 Supported TAIP Commands 57 TAIP Message Description 58 Elements of a TAIP message 58 CHAPTER 10 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 59 SNMP Overview 59 Management Information Base (MIB) 60 SNMP Traps 60 PinPoint SNMP Configuration 60 Listening Port 60 Wireless ACE: *SNMPPORT 60 Security Level 61 Wireless ACE: *SNMPPORT 61 User Name and Password 61 Wireless ACE: Changing the PinPoint Password - Menu Option 62 Wireless ACE: Changing the PinPoint Password 62 Trap Destination 63 Wireless ACE: *SNMPPORT 63 Example of the MIB trap 63 CHAPTER 11 Hardware Installation 68 68 70 PinPoint Mounting Kit Connecting the Antennas PinPoint Mounting Bracket, part number 100-170-1005 69 TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 vi Contents PinPoint connectors 70 Connecting power 70 71 Connecting the PinPoint to a computer or other device CHAPTER 12 AT Commands 72 72 Using Wireless Ace Wireless ACE: Using AT Commands 72 Wireless ACE: toolbar 73 Using Telnet Terminal Emulation 73 HyperTerminal: Connection Name 74 HyperTerminal: TCP/IP Settings 74 HyperTerminal: AT mode via Telnet 75 Direct Serial Connection 75 HyperTerminal: Connection Name 75 HyperTerminal: Comport Setting 76 HyperTerminal: Comport Settings 76 AT Commands 76 Information and Status 77 Basic Commands 79 Activating (Provisioning) 81 Cellular Network (TELUS) 83 Local Network and Host Modes 84 PassThru Mode 91 Telnet 92 Friends Mode 93 Time and Date 94 Logging 94 DNS 95 IPManager 96 Keepalive 97 Direct Communication 99 SMTP (email) 100 Power Control 102 SNMP 103 External Events 103 Other Settings 104 Commands Usable with PassThru 105 vii TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 Contents CHAPTER 13 PinPoint Specifications 111 Physical Characteristics: 111 Data Services & RF Features: 111 Environmental: 111 Power Management: 112 Troubleshooting 113 Support web site 113 113 Contacting Technical Support TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 viii CHAPTER 1 Introduction to PinPoint CDMA/1xRTT The AirLink PinPoint's serial port can be connected to a computer or other device. The PinPoint uses CDMA/1xRTT to connect to TELUS's cellular network to allow communication to the Internet. PinPoint Overview The PinPoint's rugged form factor is ideal for industrial and commercial applications that require real-time communications. The PinPoint provides cellular data communications for a variety of applications, such as telemetry, public safety, SCADA, traffic control, traffic metering, transit arrival systems and more. FIGURE 1. PinPoint front and back TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 1 Introduction to PinPoint CDMA/1xRTT The PinPoint has several built in features to make it more effective in a variety of settings. In addition, Airlink provides several modem tools to further enhance the capabilities of the PinPoint. These features and tools are introduced in this User Guide. · · · · · Wireless ACE, Wireless ACE Web, and AceNet IPManager Modem Doctor AirLink Tracking System Keepalive and Low Power Mode in high temperature environments CDMA/1xRTT Overview Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) provides a digital cellular telephony system provides wireless Internet access at speeds between 60 and 80 kbps, with bursts up to 144 kbps. Establishing a Internet Connection The Internet Service Provider (ISP) from you to the Internet is TELUS with your PinPoint as the connection to TELUS. When your PinPoint is powered on, it automatically searches for cellular service using CDMA/1xRTT and establishes a PPP (Point to Point Protocol or "dial" up connection) link to TELUS's network. As soon as the PinPoint receives its IP, it's ready to create a network between your computer or device and TELUS's network so you can use TELUS to communicate on the Internet. To use your PinPoint to connect to the Internet from your computer, you need to connect the computer directly to the PinPoint's serial port and use Dial-Up Networking (DUN). TELUS CDMA/1xRTT PinPoint User Guide Version 2.09 2 Introduction to PinPoint CDMA/1xRTT FIGURE 2. Using the PinPoint to connect to the Internet Note: Private network connections are unique for each configuration and not covered as part of the standard installation. Using CDMA/1xRTT to Communicate with Your Equipment There are two types of addresses in TCP/IP, dynamic and static. · Dynamic addresses are assigned on a "need to have" basis. Your PinPoint might not always receive the same address each time it connects with TELUS. · Static addresses are permanently assigned to a particular account and will always be used whenever your PinPoint connects to the Internet. The IP address will not be given to anyone else. If you need to contact the PinPoint, a device connected to the modem, or a host system using the modem, you need to have a known IP (such as one which is static) or domain name (an IP address which is converted by a DNS server into a word based name). Most ISPs (cellular included) use dynamic IP addresses rather than static IP addresses. A dynamic IP address is suitable for many common Internet uses, such as web browsing, looking up data on another computer system, or other client function (such as data only being sent out or only being received after an initial request). 3 TE ...