Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Information classified Confidential - Do not copy (See last page for obligations) Q4000 Family Technical Data Sheet 1135-0902 Revision K SENSITIVITY LEVEL: YELLOW Document 1135-0902, REV K 1
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Revision History ECO# 00236 00260 Rev. C 00288 Rev. D 00413 Rev. E Rev. F 00434 00464 Rev. G 00487 Rev. H 00536 REASON Initial Production Release Moved info to Q4000/QPRO User’s Guide Update Iridium Configuration Info, Canadian certification Fix incorrect RS-232 values, fix incorrect table values for power and connectors Change MTS_DCD_RS232 to Output; fix power calculations. Change GPS TTFF to 60 seconds Add warning about accessing serial ports for different networks.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 Q4000 Hardware ........................................................................................................... 8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 3 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 CONNECTOR INFORMATION .......................................................
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Q4000 Recommended Installation Guidelines ............................................................ 36 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................... 37 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Figure 2-1, Q4000 Product Ordering Guide .......................................................................................................8 Figure 2-2, Standard Modem Configurations .....................................................................................................9 Figure 2-3, Q4000 System Block Diagram for Fully Loaded Configuration .....................................................10 Figure 2-4, Load Dump Protection Circuit ..........................
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The Q4000 can be purchased in many different configurations, ranging from a simple controller that operates with external communication devices, all the way to very complex integrated dual mode solutions. This Data Sheet presents an overview of the Q4000 technology, device specifications, integration guidelines, and basic information on configuring and programming.
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Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 2 Q4000 Hardware 2.1 Q4000 Available Configurations As an “off the shelf” product, the Q4000 is available in various standard configurations. For volume applications, the Q4000 may be ordered in an almost unlimited number of configurations. QUAKE prides itself on the flexibility of the products we provide to our customers. If you need a customized configuration, please contact your QUAKE Global Sales Representative for details. QUAKE Global Inc.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 2.2 Standard Modem Configurations Below is a description of commonly configured Q4000 devices and their part numbers.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 2.3 System Overview Information classified Confidential - Do not copy (See last page for obligations) The following System Block Diagram describes the fully loaded functional blocks of the Q4000: Figure 2-3, Q4000 System Block Diagram for Fully Loaded Configuration 2.4 Input Power 2.4.1 Internal Power Supply Description The Q4000 contains the required internal regulation and reverse bias/overvoltage protection to meet J1455 specifications for 12VDC and 24VDC systems.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 2.4.3 Load Dump Protection To pass the load dump testing requirement of the J1455 specification, there must be a minimum of two 33V diodes placed in parallel between power and ground of the input power supply. Load dump protection is necessary to protect the modem from possible high voltage at startup. With some heavy machinery at startup, the alternator voltage can jump quite high until it is pulled down into regulation. Figure 2-4, Load Dump Protection Circuit 2.4.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 2.4.5 Power Calculation Depending on the configuration of the modem, add the appropriate power. For example: Q4000 with GSM, GPS and Orbcomm with no messages being sent: Current Calculation: 0.045A (Processor Only) + 0.032A (GSM RX) + 0.013A (GPS) + 0.035A (Orbcomm RX) = 0.125A or 12.5mA Power Calculation: 0.544W (Processor Only) + 0.340W (GSM RX) + 0.155W (GPS) + 0.460W (Orbcomm RX) = 1.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet IRIDIUM TX N/A 0.950 0.470 0.350 11.200 8.33 mS burst GlobalStar Idle N/A 1.5E-06 7.5E-07 5.6E-07 N/A Between TX burst 0.198 0.095 0.038 0.028 0.896 1.44 S Burst GlobalStar TX Note that these are average values. Maximum values may be as much as 15% more. All currents shown above are individual contributions and at 25°C ambient. Items with burst or slot in the notes are the peak values. The power consumed by a GPS device remains constant.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Table 2-4, Connector Information Customer Interface Interface OEM Module Locking Molex p/n 501645-4020 Molex p/n 501646-4000 Pins - Molex p/n 501647-1000 Crimping Tool - Molex p/n 0638192300 PCB-PCB* Samtec p/n TMM-120-02-L-D Samtec p/n SQT-120-01-F-D Due to variances in connector designations, refer to provided Interface Control Drawing (ICD) in Chapter 0 for Pin 1 location on the Q4000. If the 3.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 3 Modem Wireless Communication 3.1 Global Positioning System (GPS) • Internal GPS o Performance 22-channel GPS chipset. Rapid Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) 60 seconds from a Cold Start, 25 seconds from warmstart, 2 seconds from hotstart (Depending on antenna and signal strength) Accuracy within 2.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Features Band (Quad Dual Band) • GSM850 (TX: 824.2~ 848.8 MHz/ RX: 869.2 ~ 893.8 MHz) • EGSM900 (TX:890.0 ~ 914.8 MHz/Rx: 935.0 ~ 959.8 MHz) o (TX:880.2 ~ 889.8 MHz/Rx: 925.2 ~ 934.8 MHz) • DCS-1800 (TX:1710.2 ~ 1784.8 MHz/Rx: 1805.2 ~ 1879.8 MHz) • PCS-1900 (TX:1850.2 ~ 1909.8 MHz/Rx: 1930.2 ~ 1989.8 MHz) TCP/IP stack • IP, TCP, SMTP, FTP, UDP, SMS protocols.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Do not place Orbcomm antennas within six feet of each other. For best results use only approved Orbcomm antennas 3.4 Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) • • Performance o Transmit Output Power: 2 Watts Features o Uplink (Tx) 1616-1626.5 MHz 50 ksps o Downlink (Rx) 1616-1626.5 MHz 50 ksps Message Size o Tx 340 bytes/Rx 270 bytes If the antenna VSWR exceeds 3:1 the PA will be turned off to protect the modem from damage.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 4 Customer Input/Output Interfaces 4.1 External Interfaces 4.1.1 Analog Inputs • • • • 0 – 3.5 Volts. 12 bit resolution Greater than1MΩ input impedance 3dB bandwidth and 160 kHz if driven with low impedance. The “greater than 1 M Ω” is at DC only. If you try to sample a frequency (not DC) of 160KHz at the input, it will be down in amplitude by half power at the internal ADC input. If you go higher in frequency, the amplitude will be reduced more.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 12V = VFs (SENSOR) 8.66K, 10mW ANA 0 OR ANA 1 3.5V R2 3.57K, 10mW Information classified Confidential - Do not copy (See last page for obligations) R1 Figure 4-2, Sample 12V Sensor 24V (SENSOR) R1 21K, 10mW ANA 0 OR ANA 1 3.5V R2 3.57K, 10mW Figure 4-3, Sample 24V Sensor The equation below can be used to determine the appropriate resistor value for sensors that are current scaled. Fs mA = Full Scale Milliamp Reading 3 .
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet The example below scales a 0-20mA sensor to 0-3.5 VDC at the input to the modem. (SENSOR / ANA 0 OR ANA 1) R 174 OHMS, 1%, 100mW Figure 4-4, Sample 24V Sensor 4.1.2 Digital Inputs/Outputs The Q4000 has eight general purpose digital CMOS (3.3VDC) level inputs/outputs. The DIO’s are located on pins 33 - 39 of the 40-pin interface connector. The DIO’s may be configured as inputs or outputs, set and cleared and read by software.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet To increase current drive, insert a buffer with high input impedence between the DIGX_IF configured as an output and the load as shown below. A typical buffer might be a 74 series 126 with a part number of 74LVC1G126DBV. This will increase the drive to > +/- 20 milliamps. Buffered Output DIGX_IF BUFFER Figure 4-6, Buffer for DIO as Output • • Two pins provide switch closure to ground Pins 26 and 28 Two pins route the supplied input voltage Pins 25 and 27.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Inductive Load Use Warning: If an inductive load such as a relay is used, it can generate a spike voltage across it. If that exceeds 60 volts peak, the spike must be limited. Check if the external inductive load is internally limited. If not, a clamp diode across the inductive load with the cathode towards the positive input lead must be used. 4.1.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 4.1.4 3.5V Power There are two pins that provide 3.5 VDC continuous power: Pin 5 and Pin 6. The total current added up between these two pins cannot exceed 650 mA. Do not include these pins on the connector if they are not being used. Warning: Connecting these pins incorrectly could damage the unit and void the warranty. 4.1.5 RS-232 Ports The Q4000 has up to five RS-232 serial ports. All serial ports support baud rates up to 115.2 Kbps.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet • • • • MTS Serial Port – RS-232 port which implements the QUAKE Communications Protocol (QCP). For Q4000 models that support Orbcomm this port also supports the Orbcomm Serial Interface. Logger Serial Port – RS-232 3-wire used for debugging and logging of system data/performance and programming firmware and custom applications. AUX Serial Port – RS-232 3-wire can be used by application developers on Q4000 models that do not include the Iridium satellite feature.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 12 GPS_RX_RS232 Input 13 MTS_RXD_RS232 Output 14 GPS_TX_RS232 Output 15 MTS_TXD_RS232 Input 16 MTS_DSR_RS232 Output 17 MTS_DTR_RS232 Input 18 MTS_DCD_RS232 Output 19 GND Ground 20 LOG_RXD_RS232 Input 21 GND Ground 22 LOG_TXD_RS232 Output 23 CANH Input/Output 24 CANL Input/Output 25 SW_UBATT_0 Output UBATT(+) 1A@25C 1 26 27 SW_GND_0 SW_UBATT_1 Output Output GND UBATT(+) 1A@25C 1A@25C 1 1 28 SW_GND_1 Output GND 1A@25C 1 29 AN
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 4.2 Internal Interfaces 4.2.1 Memory • • 2 Mbytes standard of Flash and RAM. 8 Mbytes optional The Q4000 can have 2 different memory configurations: 2MB and 8 MB. Note that the User Space is limited to 640KB in both configurations. Availability 8 MB 7 MB 6 MB A minimum of 100,000 raw program erase cycles are expected from the flash manufacturer before possible failure. For Raw Flash, there are 64K Flash Sectors and each Flash File System Block is 512 Bytes.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 5 Q4000 Data Interface Specifications 5.1 · 4 Digital Controlled Output Switches (2 Switched GND/2 Switched Input Voltage) · 8 Digital General Purpose Inputs/Outputs (CMOS level 3.5VDC) · 3 Serial Ports (External) with up to 5 RS-232 serial ports depending on Q4000 configuration · 1 CAN BUS 2.0: J1850/1939 · 2 Analog Inputs (0 – 3.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet o 5.3 SAEJ1455 vibration requirements. Certifications • • • • • • Orbcomm Type Approval Pending Iridium Certification pending FCC CE J1455 – Note: Please see environmental considerations for Cyclic Humidity J1939 compliance Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet • 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. 1135-GGSACR2AC Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: 819QWI (Orbcomm) and FCC ID: RI7GE865 (GSM)". 1135-NGSACN2NN Label must have: "This equipment contains FCC ID: 819QWI (Orbcomm)". 1135-NNNNCR2NC No internal FCC ID.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 5.8 Power External Power Source: 6 – 32V* (*No Orbcomm Tx from 6-10.5 VDC) 10.5 – 32V (All features supported) Transmit - Orbcomm 22.26 Watts Transmit - GSM 7.80 Watts Transmit – Iridium 11.4 Watts Standby - Orbcomm 0.42 Watts Standby - GSM 0.24 Watts Standby – Iridium 1.02 Watts Sleep Mode 25µA (max) Note: The Q4000 uses a switching mode DC-DC converter power supply.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Information classified Confidential - Do not copy (See last page for obligations) 6 Q4000 Drawings Figure 6-1, Dimensions for Q4000 Document 1135-0902, REV K 31
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Information classified Confidential - Do not copy (See last page for obligations) Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Figure 6-3, Q4000 Dimensions with Iridium Iridium specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
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Q4000 Technical Data Sheet 7 Q4000 Recommended Installation Guidelines QPRO Mounting Recommendations · Remember that it is best to connect the UBATT (-) to chassis ground rather than the (-) battery terminal. · Remember that the input voltage range is 6-32 VDC. · On the 40-pin connector positive power UBATT (+) is located on pins 1 and 2 and negative UBATT (-) is Pins 3 and 4.
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet Q: How do I contact service or a help desk? A: Email customersupport@QUAKEglobal.com Q: What type of PC do I need to program the Q4000? A: To configure the sample applications you can use any computer that runs a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal, and at least one available serial port. For users of QUAKE’s API any Windows computer can be used to set up the API and Development Environment. Q: Can I use any Orbcomm antenna with the Q4000? A: Yes.
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