RescueNetRoadSafety4000:
ModemSpecification
Updated October 28, 2013
About the Modem Specification
You can get the most from your RescueNet Road Safety 4000 system by ensuring that your cellular modem meets
the minimum requirements outlined in these specifications. Additionally, an infrastructure based on these
specifications ensures the most cost-effective and seamless upgrade path for future expansion.
IMPORTANT! It is important to note that it is your responsibility to purchase, install, and contract for third party
devices or associated cellular data services outlined in this document.
IMPORTANT! If you choose to deviate from our recommendations ZOLL will attempt to complete installations,
train and troubleshoot your Road Safety issues. However, if it is determined or cannot be ruled out that your
choice of modem infrastructure or configuration thereof is causing problems with the ZOLL RescueNet Road Safety
system, ZOLL staff will not be able to assist in the correction of the problem until your environment is modified to
meet the specifications outlined in this document.
IMPORTANT! If additional installation or training time is required as a result of issues caused by your choice of
modem infrastructure or configuration thereof it is your responsibility to pay for this additional time and any
associated travel and expenses.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Minimum recommendations: These specifications are minimum recommendations. If you add additional
services/devices, data transmissions, etc. to your Road Safety 4000 system, your modem/cellular configuration
may need to be modified above and beyond these recommendations.
Specifications subject to change: These specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact
ZOLL to ensure you have the latest version of this document.
ZOLL Road Safety 4000 Modem Specification 1.0
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Modem Specifications
The following are the minimum specifications for the Road Safety 4000 modem. ZOLL recommends a commercial
grade fixed mount modem to ensure optimal performance and reliability of your Road Safety 4000 system.
ZOLL has tested and confirmed Road Safety 4000 compatibility with the following modems:
 Sierra Wireless™ GX440
 Sierra Wireless™ MP597
 Cradlepoint IBR650E-VZ
NOTE: The Cradlepoint modem has not been tested or certified for use with any other RescueNet
product. It has only been tested with the RS-4000, the tested version of the Cradlepoint modem did not
contain GPS or WiFi capabilities and thus any modem that does possess these features has not been
tested and cannot be certified to work.
ZOLL does not test every commercial fixed mount modem available on the market, however, we expect that
modems that meet the following characteristics to work.
Minimum specifications
Type
Cellular Technology
Serial
Ethernet
WiFi®
GPS Tracking
Antenna
Commercial Grade
Fixed Mount
3G, 4G, LTE or newer
Optional; Serial connections to the RS4000 are not
supported for internet connectivity.
1 or more ports; Wired Ethernet is recommended
connection to RS4000 device.
Optional; WiFi connection is alternate recommendation for
connection to RS4000 device when wired Ethernet is not
possible.
Not Needed; RS4000 provides GPS capabilities
External antenna connection is preferred.
IMPORTANT! USB and Serial modem connections are not supported by Road Safety 4000. Modem connections
should be made first by cabled Ethernet or alternately WiFi.
IMPORTANT! If using the Road Safety 4000 in an integrated environment with RescueNet Navigator Garmin
Interface a direct serial connection is required between the Garmin device and the modem to interface with the
Navigator system. The Garmin device cannot be connected to the Road Safety 4000 unit and as such the modem
selected for this environment must also meet the specifications for the RescueNet Navigator system.
ZOLL Road Safety 4000 Modem Specification 1.0
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