Specification Sheet

VRM 850
Vehicular Radio
Modem for Private
DataTAC™ Systems

VRM 850
• 800 MHz
FREQUENCY BAND

THE VRM 850

CONNECTS YOUR
The VRM 850 is Motorola’s mobile packet radio solution
MOBILE
designed to provide better wireless connectivity to the
WORKSTATION
TO YOU enterprise’s information systems for mobile workstation
users. The VRM 850 introduces break-thru modem
technology based on Motorola’s latest M-CORE
engine-based microprocessor and DSP technologies
for superior performance.

FEATURES / performance. Using the • SEAMLESS ROAMING • RADIO OPTIMIZED

ADVANTAGES ACL feature, the VRM Use of the Connection FOR DATA
850 detects channel Management features of The two-way radio used
• THE PRIVATE DataTAC in the VRM 850 has a
loading and self-adjusts the Radio Data-Link
SOLUTION
to maximize message Access Procedure fast-lock synthesizer
The VRM 850 supports all and fast transmitter
throughput on a per (RD-LAP), makes inter-site
Private DataTAC system turn-on/de-key time to
device basis. Overall roaming automatic and
releases and topologies, maximize over-the-air
system performance will efficient. Channels are
including Single, Multiple message throughput.
vary per system design selected on a priority
and General Frequency
on a per channel basis. basis from a dynamically
Reuse radio channel
Due to the utilization of maintained or • MOBILE WORKSTATION
architectures.
new and faster digital pre-programmed list, INTERFACE
signaling processing and the connection is Existing Private DataTAC
• IMPROVED device, the VRM 850 continuously evaluated applications are plug-and-
PERFORMANCE
may also show overall for quality, to maintain play compatible and new
The VRM 850 introduces applications are easy
improvement in receiver practically seamless
Advanced Channel and straightforward to
Bit Error Rate (BER) communications across
Loading (ACL) to allow implement. It’s become
performance by a wide are network.
improved single user even easier with
comparison.
inbound channel (continued)
FEATURES / • MOBILE WORKSTATION
ADVANTAGES (cont’d) SUPPORT
The latest generation of
Motorola’s new second Motorola’s MW 520 and
generation Wireless other third-party notebook
Communications computers can benefit
Software (MWCSII) from the faster (up to
middleware product 38.4 kbps) serial port.
The VRM 850’s 64 KB
(not included).MWCSII
message store-and-
provides an industry-
forward feature can be
standard IP connectivity,
enabled to receive,
making the radio network
acknowledge and hold
virtually transparent to
messages that are sent
the application.
to the unit even when the
laptop is not connected.
A similar buffer is
available for inbound
messages.
• POWER CONTROL • GPS INTERFACE
CHOICES The VRM 850 supports a
Power-up can be Global Positioning
controlled by either the System (GPS) receiver via
front panel On/Off button, the auxiliary port as part
the vehicle’s ignition of an Automatic Vehicle
switch, or the mobile Location (AVL) system.
workstation.
The GPS receiver may
be programmed to report
• RUGGED DESIGN
autonomously at regular
The VRM 850 exceeds EIA
time and/or distance
specifications and
traveled intervals, or
adheres to Motorola’s
polled on demand by
strict standards for
the host.
reliability and quality.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 15W 4.7cm H x 16.8cm W x 19.5cm D
(1.85˝H x 6.61˝W x 7.68˝D)
35W 5.0cm H x 16.8cm W x 21.5cm D
(1.97˝H x 6.61˝W x 8.47˝D)
Weight 15W 1.50Kg (3 lb. 8 oz)
35W 1.60Kg (3 lb. 10 oz)
Power Supply 13.8VDC ±20% Negative Ground
Standby/Receive
Current @ 13.8V .4A Typ., .5A Max.
Transmit Current @
rated power 15W 6.5A
35W 13.5A
Ignition Sense For connection to ignition key
RAM Backup (Modem) 72 hrs. Minimum retention; rechargeable Lithium battery
Front Panel Control On/Off pushbutton
Front Panel Indicators PWR plus 6 status LEDs: SRVC, LINK, TxQ, RxQ, BUSY & XMIT
Fault Condition indicated by all LEDs-blinking
Front Panel Connectors DTE Port: DB-9 (F)
AUX Port: DB-9 (M)
Antenna Connector Mini-UHF
 TRANSMITTER ENVIRONMENTAL
Frequency Range 806-825 MHz Operating Temperature –30° to +60°C
RF Power Output 10-15 or 15-35 Watts (-22° to +140°F)
Transmitter Turn-on Time ≤15 msec Storage Temperature –40° to +85°C
(-40° to +185°F)
Transmitter De-key Time ≤35 msec
Humidity 95% RH @ 50°C
Output Impedance 50 Ohms
(operational)
Spurious & Harmonics
(EIA) –70 dBc
FM Hum & Noise (EIA) –40 dB
DTE INTERFACE PORT
Frequency Stability within Connector Type DB-9 female
assigned center frequency
-30° to +60°C ambient ±1.5 ppm Signal Levels RS-232C
Modulation Signals RXD, TXD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS,
(Authorized Emission) 806-821 MHz 20K0F1D DCD, RI, GND
821-825 MHz 14K0F1D Data Rate
(default) bps Programmable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400
RECEIVER Synchronization Asynchronous
Frequency Range 851-870 MHz (TX + 45 MHz) Flow Control Options Programmable: RTS-CTS, XON-XOFF
(escape sequence) or No Control
Channel Spacing 851-866 MHz 25 KHz
866-870 MHz 12.5 KHz Data Format 8-bit, no parity, one stop bit
Data Sensitivity Static Presentation Protocols 1. Transparent Mode
(5% PER, 512B packet) RD-LAP 9.6 -113 dBm (Hayes AT commands)
RD-LAP 19.2 -113 dBm 2. Motorola Native Command Language
Data Sensitivity Faded (NCL)
(10% PER @ 50Km/h, Max. Message Size See Radio Data System Characteristics
44 blocks) RD-LAP 9.6 -94 dBm @ 800MHz Message Buffers 64 Kbytes store and forward, each
RD-LAP 19.2 -91 dBm @ 800MHz direction, with Buffer Full Notification
Input Impedance 50 Ohms
Frequency Stability within
assigned center frequency AUX INTERFACE PORT
-30° to +60°C ambient ±1.5 ppm (Requires special application firmware)
Adjacent Channel Connector Type DB-9 male
Selectivity (EIA) 851-866 MHz -75 dB @ 25 KHz Signal Levels RS-232C
866-870 MHz -60 dB @ 12.5 KHz
Data Rate Programmable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Intermodulation (EIA) -75 dB (default), 19200, 38400 bps
Spurious & Image Synchronization Asynchronous
Rejection (EIA) -80 dB
Flow Control Options No flow control
Protocol Determined by application
GPS Receiver Support Trimble® Placer™ 450 and 455 GPS
receivers

BACK VIEW
OF VRM 850
 RADIO DATA SYSTEM DURABILITY
Frequency Bands Mobile TX: 806-825 MHz, MIL-STD-810D MIL-STD-810E
Rx: 851-870 MHz Shock 516.3 Proc I 516.4 Proc I
Air Protocols Motorola RD-LAP 9.6 (4-level FSK) Vibration 514.3 Proc I Cat 10 514.4 Proc I Cat 10
Motorola RD-LAP 19.2 (4-level FSK)
Thermal Shock 503.2 Proc I 503.3 Proc I
Minimum Radio Channel
Humidity Cycling 507.2 Proc II 507.3 Proc II
Spacing Requirement RD-LAP 9.6: 12.5 KHz
RD-LAP 19.2: 25 KHz Rain Blowing 506.2 Proc I 506.3 Proc I
Protocol Supported Bands 806-821 MHz: All Dust Blowing Dust 510.2 Proc I 510.3 Proc I
821-824 MHz: RD-LAP 9.6 Salt Fog 509.2 Proc I 509.3 Proc I
Data Rate RD-LAP 9.6: 9600 bps Solar Radiation 505.2 Proc I 505.3 Proc I
RD-LAP 19.2: 19,200 bps Shock Crash Hazard 516.3 Proc V 516.4 Proc V
Maximum Message Size 4K Bytes Outbound
4K Bytes Inbound
Longer messages may be supported FCC INFORMATION
by application Meets applicable FCC Part 90 requirements
Model Band RF Output FCC Transmitter
Power Type Acceptance
F4454 806-870 MHz 35 Watts AZ492FT5773
F4455 806-870 MHz 15 Watts AZ492FT5765

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R3-1-2006