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Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 2 Ultra-Link Processing Overview .......................................................................... 2 3 ULP Tracker ........................................................................................................... 3 3.1 Installation and Setup ................................................................................................................
Revision History Revision Release Date Change Description A March 30, 2012 Initial Release. B May 1, 2012 Added a block diagram and an appendix for regulatory considerations. On-Ramp Wireless Confidential and Proprietary iv 010-0088-00 Rev.
1 Introduction This document describes On-Ramp Wireless’ Ultra-Link Processing™ (ULP) Tracker and its use within a ULP wireless packet data network. It also provides information about the hardware and software interfaces. The On-Ramp Wireless ULP Tracker is a test device used to support network coverage verification and demonstration.
2 Ultra-Link Processing Overview The Ultra-Link Processing ™ (ULP) wireless packet data network, comprised of eNodes and Access Points (APs) operates at a breakthrough receive-sensitivity of -142 dBm. This dramatic increase in receive sensitivity allows for a 2,000 mile wireless range in free space and 25x the range (600x the coverage) of typical wireless sensor systems while maintaining a small and lowcost form factor with multi-year battery operation.
3 ULP Tracker The ULP Tracker is intended as a representative example for integrating the ULP eNode and an application processor to create a simple sensor—in this case, a GPS location sensor. The ULP Tracker example can also be used to support network coverage verification and demonstration. The ULP Tracker consists of: n ULP eNode. For details about the eNode, refer to the eNode Product Brief (006-0003-00). n appHost Processor Board.
ULP Tracker User Guide ULP Tracker 3.1 Installation and Setup 3.1.1 Electrical Characteristics (Batteries) The ULP Tracker requires three “C” size alkaline cells for operation. There is no on/off switch. Simply install the cells to enable operation of the device. 3.1.2 USB Host Interface The ULP Tracker USB Host Interface provides communication with an external host (PC) via a micro USB connector.
ULP Tracker User Guide ULP Tracker n LKS User Guide (010-0059-00) n NPT User Guide (010-0060-00) 3.2 Operation Operation of the ULP Tracker is simple. 1. Attach the ULP “Rubber Duck” antenna to the RP-SMA connector as shown in the Figure 5. 2. Install batteries. 3. Close the cover. Status LEDs provide feedback on the current state of the ULP communications link and the GPS receiver as illustrated in Figure 4.
ULP Tracker User Guide ULP Antenna ULP Tracker GPS Antenna Figure 5. Installation Location of ULP and GPS Antennas 3.3 Application Interface (CIMA, EMS) The data sent by the ULP Tracker, along with network/element management information, can be displayed real-time, or historically using the ULP Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Application (CIMA) and Element Management System (EMS) application as illustrated below.
ULP Tracker User Guide ULP Tracker Figure 7. CIMA ULP Tracker Map Screen Figure 8. EMS Node PHY Statistics Screen On-Ramp Wireless Confidential and Proprietary 7 010-0088-00 Rev.
Appendix A Regulatory Considerations A.1 Block Diagram The following figure is a block diagram for the ULP Tracker. Some regulatory domains require a block diagram of the device for their documentation. Figure 9. ULP Tracker Block Diagram NOTE: Block diagrams and details about the appHost and eNode are found in their respective manuals: appHost Data Sheet (009-0023-00) and eNode User Manual (010-0002-00). A.
ULP Tracker User Guide ULP Tracker 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: r Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.