Operating Manual
Pico Series P400
Multi-Frequency 900MHz & 400 MHz OEM Module
Document: Pico Series P400 Operating Manual.v1.4.1
Date: February 2016
Firmware: v1.043
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About This Manual
Caution or Warning
Usually advises against some action which could result in undesired or
detrimental consequences.
It is assumed that users of the products described herein have either system integration or design ex-
perience, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of radio communications.
Throughout this manual you will encounter not only illustrations (that further elaborate on the accom-
panying text), but also several symbols which you should be attentive to:
Point to Remember
Highlights a key feature, point, or step which is noteworthy. Keeping
these in mind will simplify or enhance device usage.
Tip
An idea or suggestion to improve efficiency or enhance usefulness.
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Important User Information (continued)
P400 Regulatory Requirements
NOTE: 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:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
WARNING: INTEGRATION:
To ensure compliance with all non-transmitter functions the host manufacturer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the
module(s) installed and is fully operational. For example, if a host was previously authorized as an unintentional radiator under
the Declaration of Conformity procedure without a transmitter certified module and a module is added, the host manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that after the module is installed and operational the host continues to be compliant with the Part 15B
unintentional radiator requirements. Since this may depend on the details of how the module is integrated with the host. This
module is certified for Fixed and Mobile Applications only, for portable applications you will require a new certification.
WARNING: 900MHz Operation:
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 23 cm or more should be
maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at
closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. MAXIMUM EIRP FCC Regulations allow up to 36 dBm equivalent isotropically
radiated power (EIRP). Therefore, the sum of the transmitted power (in dBm), the cabling loss and the antenna gain cannot
exceed 36 dBm.
WARNING: 400MHz Operation:
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance is based on the above them
ranging from 24 cm to 77 cm between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance,
operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Antenna
Minimum Gain
Maximum Gain
Impedance
(ohms)
50
50
Antenna Gain (dBi)
Minimum Separation Distance (cm)
0
10
24
76.7
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WARNING: ANTENNA:
FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microhard Systems Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. This device has been tested with UFL and Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas listed in Appendix A
When integrated in OEM products, fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users from replacing them with non-
approved antennas. Antennas not listed in the tables must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.203 (unique antenna
connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions).
IC: This radio transmitter 3143A-14P400 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
Appendix A with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
WARNING: EQUIPMENT LABELING:
The FCC and IC numbers depend on the model of the radio module. Do NOT use the Marketing Name of the product but the
Model to distinguish the Certifications Numbers. This device has been modularly approved. The manufacturer, product
name, and FCC and Industry Canada identifiers of this product must appear on the outside label of the end-user equipment.
SAMPLE LABEL REQUIREMENT:
Contains:
FCCID: NS914P400 IC: 3143A-14P400
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
that may cause
undesired operation.
interference
including
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P400 Regulatory Requirements
Remarque : Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux limites d'un appareil numérique de classe B, conformément à
la partie 15 des règles FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles
dans une installation résidentielle. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre de l'énergie radiofréquence et, si pas installé
et utilisé conformément aux instructions, peut causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Cependant, il n'y a
aucune garantie que l'interférence ne se produira pas dans une installation particulière. Si cet équipement provoque des
interférences nuisibles à la radio ou la réception de la télévision, qui peut être déterminée en éteignant et rallumant
l'équipement, l'utilisateur est encouragé à essayer de corriger l'interférence par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:
Réorienter ou déplacer l'antenne réceptrice.
Augmenter la distance séparant l'équipement et le récepteur.
Branchez l'appareil dans une prise sur un circuit différent de celui auquel le récepteur est branché.
Consultez le revendeur ou un technicien radio/TV.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada, exempts de licence RSS ou les normes. Opération est sujette aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas causer de brouillage et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence
reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable du dispositif.
WARNING: INTÉGRATION:
Pour assurer le respect de toutes les fonctions non-émetteur du fabricant hôte est responsable de la conformité avec le module
installé (s) et est pleinement opérationnel. Par exemple, si un hôte a déjà été autorisé comme un radiateur involontaire en vertu
de la procédure de déclaration de conformité sans un module émetteur certifié et un module est ajouté, le fabricant de l'hôte est
responsable de s'assurer que, après le module est installé et opérationnel de l'hôte continue d'être conforme aux exigences de
radiateur involontaire partie 15B. Depuis cela peut dépendre sur les détails de la façon dont le module est intégré avec l'hôte.
Ce module est certifié pour des applications fixes et mobiles uniquement, pour les applications portables que vous aurez besoin
d'une nouvelle certification.
WARNING: 900MHz d'exploitation::
Pour satisfaire la FCC en matière d'exposition pour les appareils mobiles de transmission, une distance de séparation de 23 cm
ou plus doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil et des personnes pendant le fonctionnement du dispositif. Pour
assurer la conformité, les opérations à distance inférieure à celle n'est pas recommandée. L'antenne utilisée pour ce
transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur. Règlement FCC MAXIMUM
PIRE permettent jusqu'à 36 dBm puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE). Par conséquent, la somme de la puissance
émise (en dBm), la perte de câblage et le gain de l'antenne ne doit pas dépasser 36 dBm.
WARNING: 400MHz d'exploitation:
Pour satisfaire la FCC en matière d'exposition pour les appareils mobiles de transmission, une distance de séparation est basée
sur le dessus d'eux allant de 24 cm à 77 cm entre l'antenne de cet appareil et des personnes pendant le fonctionnement du
dispositif. Pour assurer la conformité, les opérations à distance inférieure à celle n'est pas recommandée. L'antenne utilisée
pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur.
Antenna
Minimum Gain
Maximum Gain
Impédance de l'an-
tenne (ohms)
50
50
Gain d'antenne (dBi)
Distance de séparation minimale (cm)
0
10
24
76.7
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WARNING: ANTENNE:
FCC: Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Microhard Systems Inc. pourrait annuler le droit de
l'utilisateur à utiliser l'équipement. Ce dispositif a été testé avec UFL et SMA à polarité inverse connecteurs avec les antennes
énumérées à l'annexe A Lorsqu'il est intégré dans les produits OEM, antennes fixes nécessitent une installation empêchant les
utilisateurs finaux de les remplacer par des antennes non approuvées. Antennes ne figurent pas dans les tableaux doivent être
testés pour se conformer à la section FCC 15,203 (connecteurs d'antenne unique,) et à la Section 15.247 (émissions).
IC: Cet émetteur radio 3143A-14P400 a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antennes
inscrites à l'Annexe A avec le gain maximal autorisé et l'impédance d'antenne requise pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué.
Types d'antennes qui ne figurent pas dans cette liste, ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué pour ce type, sont
strictement interdits pour une utilisation avec cet appareil.
WARNING: ÉQUIPEMENT DE MARQUAGE:
Les numéros FCC et IC dépendent du modèle de module radio. Ne pas utiliser le nom marketing du produit, mais le modèle
de distinguer les numéros Certifications. Cet appareil a été approuvé de façon modulaire. Le fabricant, nom du produit, et les
identificateurs de la FCC et d'Industrie Canada de ce produit doivent figurer sur l'étiquette à l'extérieur de l'équipement de
l'utilisateur final.
L'EXEMPLE D'ÉTIQUETTE:
Contains:
FCCID: NS914P400 IC: 3143A-14P400
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
that may cause
undesired operation.
interference
including
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Revision History
Revision
Description
Initials
Date
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.21
1.3
1.31
1.32
1.33
1.4.0
1.4.1
First Release
Added Satel & Trimtalk Compatibility Registers (S226/S227), added
factory default modes (AT&Fn).
PEH
PEH
Oct 2014
Feb 2015
Added Factory Default Modes for various GPS Transceivers. Misc Cor-
rections/Updates. Updated Screen Shots.
PEH
Feb 2015
Added P400-ENC Pictures and drawings
Updated to reflect changes in Firmware 1.029
Updated to include Call Sign ID S228/233 (v1.030)
Misc Corrections/Updates. Added new P400 Enclosed, removed old
P400-ENC. Updated to firmware 1.037.
Added info/options for S142 and &K1 for RS485 modes.
Added reference design schematic, misc corrections.
Updated RSSI range in registers S123, S124
PEH
PEH
PEH
PEH
PEH
PEH
PEH
Feb 2015
May 2015
May 2015
Oct 2015
Nov 2015
Feb 2016
Feb 2016
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