CalAmp LMU-3030™: Versatile OBD-II Telematics Device

A Versatile OBD-II Telematics Device for the Connected Car Market

The LMU-3030™ is an easy-to-install, flexible OBD telematics device designed to meet the needs of the growing connected car economy. It is an ideal solution for passenger or light-duty vehicle applications where access to the vehicle diagnostics interface (OBD-II) is essential for monitoring vehicle health and driver behavior.

Device Description: A compact, black LMU-3030™ telematics device is shown, featuring a single OBD-II connector port.

Ecosystem Overview: A circular diagram illustrates the LMU-3030™'s ecosystem. The central device connects to 'Market Applications' (Automotive Insurance + Car Rental, Connected Car Applications, Vehicle Monitoring & Maintenance). From the device, branches extend to 'Features' (Optimized for Self-installation, Superior Cellular and GPS Performance, Power Management, Low Power Sleep Modes, Triple-axis Accelerometer Motion Sensing Technology, 32 Built-in Geo-fences), 'Software/Services' (CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC) API, Device Management (PULSTM), CrashBoxxTM), 'Accessories' (OBD-II Extension Cable, Serial Programming Cable, BLE Key Fob), and 'Related Products' (LMU-2630, LMU-3035, LMU-3040/5, LMU-3640, LMU-4230).

Key Features

Optimized for Self-installation
Superior Cellular and GPS Performance
Power Management, Low Power Sleep Modes
Triple-axis Accelerometer Motion Sensing Technology
32 Built-in Geo-fences

Market Applications

Automotive Insurance + Car Rental
Connected Car Applications
Vehicle Monitoring & Maintenance

Software/Services [1]

CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC) API
Device Management (PULSTM)
CrashBoxxTM

Accessories

OBD-II Extension Cable (Bus & Power)
Serial Programming Cable
BLE Key Fob

LMU-3030™ Technical Specifications

Cellular/Network

Variant	Frequencies
Americas Variant	HSPA/UMTS, GSM/GPRS 850 (V)/1900 (II) MHz 850/1900 MHz
Global Variant I	HSPA/UMTS, GSM/GPRS 800 (VI)/850 (V)/900 (VIII)/1900 (II)/2100 (I) MHz 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Global Variant II	GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Data Support

SMS
UDP Packet Data
TCP

Satellite Location (GNSS)

Parameter	Specification
Constellation Support	Hybrid GPS, SBAS Engine (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
Channels	50 Channel
Tracking Sensitivity	-162 dBm
Acquisition Sensitivity	-148 dBm (cold start)
Location Accuracy	~2.0m CEP Open Sky (GPS SBAS 24 hours static)
Location Update Rate	Up to 4 Hz
Geo-Fence	32 PEG-Zones (rectangular/circular) 1024 Geo-Zones (polygon/circular - 5400)
AGPS	Location assistance capable

Comprehensive I/O

Component	Description
Accelerometer	Built in, triple-axis (driver behavior, impact detection, motion sensing, tilt detection)
Status LEDs	3 (OBD, GPS, cellular)
Serial Interface	2-wire TTL serial interface (optional fit)

Certifications

FCC
CE
IC
PTCRB
RoHS

Cloud/Software Services [1]

PULSTM: Monitor, manage, upgrade firmware, configure and troubleshoot devices remotely
CTC: Device data stream via RESTful APIs

Edge Intelligence [1]

PEGTM: Update device functionality or develop new on-the-edge applications

Electrical

Parameter	Specification
Operating Voltage	9-16 VDC Vehicle Systems 9-30 VDC (start-up, operating) 7-32 VDC (momentary)
Power Consumption	Typical 4.9mA @ 13V (deep sleep) Typical 83mA @ 13V (normal operation) Typical 66mA @ 13V (SMS, UDP connection, GPS off) Typical 114mA @ 13V (continuous transmit)

Environmental

Parameter	Specification
Temperature	-30° to +75° C (connected to primary power) -40° to +85° C (storage)
Humidity	95% RH @ 50° C non-condensing
Shock and Vibration	SAEJ1455
ESD	CE, GCF, eMark

Physical/Design

Parameter	Specification
Dimensions	1.85 x 2.63 x 1.18" (47 x 67 x 30mm)
Weight	1.83 oz. (52 g) (w/ battery)
Enclosure	Rugged textured plastic

Interface Standards

Interface	Specification
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 Dual Mode (optional fit)
OBD-II Interface	J1850 PWM, J1850 VPW, ISO-9141-2, ISO-14230, KWP 2000, ISO-15765 CAN

OBD Data Extraction

Parameter	Description
Detection	Automatic detection of vehicle interface services
Extraction	Transmission of standard OBD-II codes, plus manufacturer specific codes which are made available by the embedded OBD firmware stack
Scripts	Download of vehicle specific diagnostic scripts dependent on vehicle model variant

Mounting

Via built-in OBD-II connector
Self-adhesive mounting with OBD-II extender cable

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon black and Nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and including Bisphenol A and 1,3-Butadiene, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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