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IBR Series Modem requirements for GPS

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  • GPS is not getting a fix
  • SIM card may or may not be installed
  • GPS tracking
  • IBR Series devices, including:
    • IBR1700
    • IBR1100
    • IBR1150
    • IBR900
    • IBR950
    • IBR600C
    • IBR650C
    • IBR600B
    • IBR650B
  • It would vary based on the model modem that you are using in your device. Please reference the chart below:
Does a SIM need to be inserted for GPS to work?
 LPELP6600M1200M
IBR600CYesNoYesYes
IBR650CYesNoYesYes
IBR900YesNoYesYes
IBR950YesNoYesYes
IBR1100YesNoYesYes
IBR1150YesNoYesYes
IBR1700N/AN/ANoNo
  • Best practice - if a disabled/un-activated SIM is utilized to provide GPS functionality the modem slot should be disabled. 
    • Unintended traffic to towers may be generated and have unintended consequences for the carrier or future use of ICCID or IMEI numbers associated with SIM and modem hardware.
    • For more information: NCOS: Effectively utilizing 2-SIM modems
  • If SIM is installed in SIM slot one, set modem to use Internal Modem to SIM slot two only. 
    • This action will disable the radio action of attempting to connect to a carrier, but allow the GPS within the modem to be utilized.