LMU-5541™

LTE CAT 4 telematics router for advanced connected vehicle applications

The LMU-5541 is a feature-rich LTE CAT 4 telematics router for advanced connected vehicle applications. Its Linux platform, CalAmp PEG engine, vehicle bus support, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and extensive I/O enable edge intelligence and flexible fleet integration.

  • Global LTE CAT 4 connectivity with GSM and HSPA fallback
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth connectivity
  • Dual Ethernet plus RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces
  • Supports OBDII, J1939, and J1708 vehicle protocols
  • Built-in triple-axis motion sensor supports event detection
  • CalAmp PEG and Linux OpenWrt SDK enable custom applications

Product specifications

Physical Design specifications
Physical Design
Dimensions 146 × 102 × 40 mm (5.75 × 4.02 × 1.57 in)
Weight 227 g (8.0 oz)
Cellular specifications
Cellular
LTE Cat-4 Bands B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41
3G Fallback Bands B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
2G Fallback Bands B2, B3, B5, B8
Cellular Data Support TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, IP Router, PPP, HTTP web server, Telnet DHCP se rver, DDNS, DDNS Client, NAT, NMEA, TAIP, TSIP, TFTP, IP port forwarding Product Options
GNSS specifications
GNSS
GNSS Constellations GPS, GLONASS, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
GNSS Channels 55 Channel
Tracking Sensitivity -167 dBm
Acquisition Sensitivity -156 dBm (hot start) -148 dBm (cold start)
Location Accuracy ~2.0m CEP Open Sky (SBAS 24 hours static)
Location Update Rate Up to 4 Hz
A-GPS Location Assistance Capable Yes
Wireless Interfaces specifications
Wireless Interfaces
Bluetooth BLE 4.2
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Vehicle & Interfaces specifications
Vehicle & Interfaces
Vehicle Connector Type OBD-II; J1939; J1708
Serial Interface RS232/RS485, TTL
Antennas & SIM specifications
Antennas & SIM
Cellular Antenna External
GPS / GNSS Antenna External
Wi-Fi Antenna External
Cellular Diversity Antenna External
SIM Access Internal
Power specifications
Power
Operating Voltage 12/24 VDC Vehicle Systems 9-30 VDC (start-up, operating) 8-32 VDC (momentary)
Power Consumption Typical <2mA @ 12V (deep sleep) Typical 20mA @12V (radio-active sleep) Typical ~300mA @ 12V (active tracking w/GPS and cell enabled)
Battery Capacity Up to 1000 mAh
Battery Chemistry Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Charging Temperature 0° to +45° C
Environmental specifications
Environmental
Operating and Storage Temperature -30° to +60° C (connected to primary power) -10° to +60° C (operating on internal battery) -20° to +25° C ≤ 6 months (long term storage with battery)
Humidity 85% RH @ 50° C non-condensing
Shock and Vibration MIL-STD-202G, MIL-STD-810F, SAE J1455
Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000-4-2, 4 kV
Sensors specifications
Sensors
Motion Sensor 3-axis accelerometer
I/O specifications
I/O
General I/O Connector 22-Pin Connector
Primary Device Connector 4-Pin Connector
Digital Inputs 7 (high/low selectable 0-30 VDC)
Digital Outputs 7 relay driver outputs (200mA)
Analog Inputs 5 general purpose A/D (0-30 VDC)
Serial Interface 1 DB-9 (RS232/RS485), 1 5-Pin TTL level with switched power
1-Wire Interface 2 (driver ID, temperature sense)
Status LEDs 5 (Pwr, COMM, GPS, Wi-Fi, BT)
Ethernet Ports 2x 10/100 Base-T RJ45
Edge Intelligence specifications
Edge Intelligence
Firmware 32-Bit
Edge Programming PEG & EdgeApp32 SDK
Device Operating System Linux
Software Services specifications
Software Services
Device Management Manage, configure, and deploy OTA software updates to connected assets at scale
CalAmp Telematics Cloud Stream telematics data into proprietary systems with flexible API integration
CalAmp Application Fleet and asset management software for tracking, monitoring, and managing vehicles, equipment, drivers, assets, and cargo.
Certifications specifications
Certifications
Certifications FCC, CE, IC, PTCRB, RoHS
Accessories specifications
Accessories
Accessories 5C941: 6 inches, Serial 5-pin to 4-pin Converter Pigtail (Need To Order With 134364-SER)
134364-SER: 3 feet, DB9 Female (DCE) to 5-pin Universal Serial Programming Cable
134364-MDT5: 1 foot, 5-pin to DB9 Male (DTE) Serial Adapter with Switched Power and Selectable Voltage (5V default)
134364-MDT12: 1 foot, 5-pin to DB9 Male (DTE) Serial Adapter with Switched Power and Selectable Voltage (12V default)