Data Sheet
Q4000 Technical Data Sheet
Document 1135-0902, REV K 6
1 Introduction
Overview
1.1
The QUAKE Q4000 is a dual mode solution that is ready for global use. The Q4000 is designed to
communicate with terrestrial cellular network systems when a cell signal is available, and to slide seamlessly
into its back-up mode and communicate with a satellite system when a cell signal is not available. Besides
this advanced modem functionality, the Q4000 has additional processing power, memory, and I/Os that allow
sophisticated customer applications to run within the modem. Using an integrated power regulator, the
Q4000 is designed to operate over a 6-32 volt input range. It has been specifically designed to meet the
requirements of vehicular environments and supports communication over a vehicle bus using SAE J1939
standards. These features make the Q4000 an ideal stand-alone solution for a large variety of applications
including transportation, oil and gas and heavy equipment markets.
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. Additional QUAKE manuals, including the User’s
Guide to Q4000/QPRO, P/N 1135-4713, can be accessed on our website or by contacting QUAKE Customer
Support at http://QUAKEglobal.com/support/.
Control Options
1.2
The Q4000 has the option of running in standalone mode or QUAKE Communications Protocol (QCP)
mode.
In standalone mode, the user’s application resides directly on the modem. QUAKE provides sample
applications as part of the Development Kit to help users create, build and run their own custom applications.
QCP mode is used to send data via GSM/GPRS, or a single satellite system such as Orbcomm, Iridium,
Globalstar or Inmarsat. Customers who use the Q4000 in this mode typically have a processor and the
necessary I/O for their specific applications, and use the Q4000 as a modem only, or to add functionality
such as additional I/O’s, GPS, etc. QUAKE Communication Protocol (QCP) is used to communicate between
the Q4000 and the application.
Reference Manuals
1.3
Ref Doc Number
Part Number
Recommended Reference Manuals (Name)
1 Orbcomm E80050015 Orbcomm Serial Interface Specification
2 Orbcomm A80TD0008 Orbcomm System Overview
3 Orbcomm A80MK0019 Orbcomm Messaging Services Description
4 QUAKE 1135-4713 User’s Guide to Q4000/QPRO
5 QUAKE 1135-3001 QUAKE API Reference Manual
6 QUAKE 4000-3000 Iridium SBD AT Command Set Manual
7 Iridium SBD, Developer’s Guide
8 QUAKE 1135-4715 QCP, QUAKE Communication Protocol, Manual
9 QUAKE 1135-4711 QUAKE Configuration Tool Manual
10 ORBCOMM E25050102 ORBCOMM SC Standards & Specs
11 MIL-STD-810E
DoD Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering Considerations and
Laboratory Tests
Development Kits
1.4
Q4000 Development Kits are available from QUAKE. They include: Development Environment (IAR)
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