3scort Escort i-5 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents 2
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 3
1.1 Device use 3
1.2 Datasheet 3
1.3 Escort i-5 design 5
1.4 Scope of delivery 6
1.5 Packaging 6
2 HOW TO USE 6
2.1 Use guidelines 6
2.2 How to connect i-5 via app 8
2.3 Password 11
2.4 Pairing BLE sensors 13
2.5 Pairing wired sensors (no tracker/gateway) 16
2.6 Pairing wired sensors (tracker/gateway is used) 23
2.7 Tank calibration table for TD-BLE 29
2.8 Configuring Indicator’s screen 35
2.9 Displaying total/average level of several TD sensors 39
2.10 Retransmission of BLE sensors data 43
2.11 Additional features (FW update, password management) 45
3 SERVICE AND SHELF LIFE, WARRANTY 47
4 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 48
5 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL 49
6 LINKS 49
7 CONTACTS 49
ANNEX 1. Digital indicator Escort i-5: pinout 50

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Device use
Escort i-5 Indicator (hereinafter - ‘Escort i-5’, ‘i-5’, ‘Indicator’, ‘Device’) is designed to
connect the wireless devices manufactured by Escort Monitoring Systems Group (hereinafter - ‘Escort
Group’) with GPS trackers/gateways and other compatible devices, to collect the data of the wireless
and wired devices by Escort Group and display it on its five seven-segment displays.
The wireless Escort BLE sensors can be paired with the i-5 via Bluetooth Low Energy. The
sensors’ readings (such as fuel level, temperature, humidity, angle readings, etc.) are transmitted via
the Bluetooth Low Energy interface and in accordance with the Escort BLE data communication
protocol.
Escort i-5 can poll (send data requests) external devices via the RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces
in accordance with the LLS data communication protocol in case there are no other devices that poll
the devices connected to the same RS-485 or RS-232 network. In other cases the Indicator can be
configured to ‘listen’ the communication between a polling device and polled devices (such as wired
sensors).
Escort i-5 can transmit the data it receives from Escort BLE sensors via Bluetooth Low Energy
interface to an external device once polled via the RS-485 or RS-232 interface. In 2...5 ms
upon receiving a request from such external device, the i-5 transmits the data previously transmitted to
it by Escort BLE sensors in accordance with the LLS data communication protocol. Escort i-5 can
respond to the requests sent only to the RS-485 and RS-232 network addresses saved in its memory.
1.2 Datasheet
The main technical specs are stated in the Table 1 below
Table 1. Escort i-5 Technical specs
Spec
Value
Power supply voltage, V
9 ... 36
Power consumption, not more than (mA)
150
Wired communication interfaces (for connection with GPS
trackers/gateways and wired sensors)
Data exchange protocol(s)
Data exchange baud rate
RS-485, RS-232
LLS
19200 bps

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Wireless sensor/mobile device communication interface(s)
Wireless sensor and mobile device communication protocol(s)
Bluetooth LE (BLE)
Escort BLE
ESCORT.i-5
Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth Low Energy 5 LR
coded PHY (central)
Bluetooth Low Energy 4
(connection, advertising)
Receiver sensitivity / transmitter power, dBm
-96 / 8
Table 1 continuation
Spec
Value
Bluetooth operating frequencies, GHz
2.402 … -2.480
Max sensors:
10
Max LLS network addresses
40
Max number of lines per tank calibration table
50
Max fuel/liquid level, in any measurement units
99999
Ingress protection marking in accordance with ГОСТ (State
Standard) 14254
IP65
Electric shock resistance rating in accordance with ГОСТ (State
Standard) 12.2.007.0
Class III
Operating conditions:
- min and max ambient temperature, °С;
- extreme min and max ambient temperature, °С;
- atmosphere pressure, GPa
- from -40 °С to 50 °С
from -45 °С to 55 °С
from 840 to 1067
Dimensions, not more than, mm
4001x 70,5 x 22,2
Weight, not more than, kg
0.3
1Including the length of the cable

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1.3 Escort i-5 design
Figure 1 demonstrates the design if the Escort i-5 indicator.
Fig. 1 Escort i-5 design

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1.4 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery is indicated in the Table 2.
Table 2. The kit contents
Device designation:
Qty
Ser.№
Note
Digital indicator Escort i-5 User Manual
ТЕМГ.468389.001
1
Digital indicator Escort i-5 Datasheet.
468389.001 ПС
1
To be specified while
ordering
Installation kit ТЕМГ.416931.011:
1
Packaging ТЕМГ.465966.001
1
1.5 Packaging
The Indicator i-5 along with its passport and installation kit is packaged in a semi-rigid
(corrugated board) box. The installation kit is packaged in ZIP-bags.
Fig.2. Example of the i-5 installation

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2HOW TO USE
2.1 Use guidelines
2.1.1 The Indicator Escort i-5 must be operated in accordance with the following documents:
− Digital indicator Escort i-5 User Manual ТEМГ.468389.001 РЭ
− Digital indicator Escort i-5 Datasheet ТEМГ.468389.001 ПС
2.1.2 The company or an individual that has purchased the Digital indicator Escort i-5 must
ensure that the device is stored, installed and operated in accordance with the requirements stated in
the Datasheet and User Manual of the Device.
2.1.3 The Device must be installed and operated only by the authorized staff who have read the
Datasheet and User Manual.
2.1.4 After transporting the Device at negative temperatures exceeding the operating
temperature range and before unpacking the Device, it needs to stay inactive in an environment with
normal operating temperatures (20 ± 10 °C) for no less than 4 hours. After unpacking the Device, it is
required to check the presence of all items of the installation kit in the package as well as to examine
the Devices for any signs of damage.
2.1.5 DO NOT USE THE DEVICE UNDER THE OPERATING CONDITIONS
DIFFERENT FROM THE STATED IN THE DATASHEET OF THE DEVICE AND IN THE
ART 1.2 OF THE USER MANUAL!
2.1.6 AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO THE DIGITAL INDICATOR ESCORT i-5, ITS
PARTS OR WIRES DURING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION!
2.1.7 The Indicator i-5 is not subject to any repairs by a customer and must be sent to the
manufacturer for repairs or replacement in case of a malfunction.
2.1.8 The most common way to mount the Indicator i-5 is by means of self-tapping screws.
To mount the i-5 onto a surface, drill 4 orifices as shown on the Figure 4 at a spot, where it will
be possible to connect the wires of the i-5 to an external device or devices and a power supply and
where the readings displayed by the Indicator will be clearly visible.
Mount and fix the holder with the self-tapping screws. Place the Escort i-5 into the holder.
Figure 3 demonstrates an example of the suggested installation. Figure 4 provides the fitting
dimensions.

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Fig. 3 Approximate example of mounting the i-5
Fig. 4 Fitting dimensions
2.2 How to connect i-5 via app
2.2.1 Make sure that your smartphone supports BLUETOOTH LE (BLE 4.0 or higher) by
checking its documents. Enable the geolocation service in the settings of your smartphone.
2.2.2 Install and run the Escort Configurator app.
2.2.3 On the start screen (Fig. 5) select “Sensor settings”, then select the model of the Device
(Fig. 6).

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Fig. 5 Start screen
Fig. 6 Device model selection
2.2.4 When firing the app up for the 1st time, make sure to give it access to the geolocation
service. This access is asked for only once. This step is obligatory to connect any BLE devices.
2.2.5 On the List of available devices screen (Fig. 7), tap on the required device or search for
it by entering the last six digits of the serial number of the device into the search box (Fig. 8) for
example I5_100320 (in case of the i-5).

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Fig. 7 List of available devices
Fig. 8 Searching by the last 6 digits of the serial
number

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IMPORTANT! To activate the Escort i-5 and then to detect, connect and configure it by
means of the app, be sure to connect it to a power supply. The wiring diagram is shown
on the Fig 9. The voltage range is provided in the Table 1 of the present manual.
Fig. 9 Wiring of the i-5

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2.2.6 After the i-5 is connected, it’s configuration is displayed on the screen (Fig. 10). At the top of
the screen, you can see the device name and the current FW version (Fig. 10, 1).
Fig. 10 Indicator i-5 main screen
2.3 Password
2.3.1 To prevent any attempts to tamper with the settings of the Indicator i-5 by any unauthorized
third party, the sensor must be protected with a password.
2.3.2 When you connect the i-5 for the 1st time and try and change any settings in its
configuration, you will be required to set up a new password (Fig. 11).
Attention! There’s no default password on the i-5. The password is set up only when the
Indicator is connected via the app for the 1st time by any user.

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Fig. 11 Setting new password
Fig. 12 Entering a previously set password
2.3.3 After setting the password and whenever you try and change any i-5’s settings, you will
be required to enter the previously set password (Fig. 12).

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2.4 Pairing BLE sensors
2.4.1 To pair any Escort BLE sensor (TD, DU, TH) you need to tap Connect sensors (Fig.13,
2). Then press the button to add a new sensor (Fig. 14).
Fig. 13 Connecting sensors (2)
Fig. 14 Press the + button to add sensor

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2.4.2 Then select the Wireless option and either enter the MAC or the sensor’s model letter
and the last 6 digits of its serial number (Fig. 16) and press the ‘Connect’ button. Both MAC (Fig. 17,
1and Fig. 18, 1) and the sensor’s serial number (Fig. 17, 2and Fig. 18, 2) can be found on its head .
Or select you can scan the QR code on the sensor’s head to pair it with the Indicator. To do so, press
the scan button (Fig. 15, 2) and scan the QR code with your smartphone.
Fig. 15 Connecting BLE sensors
Fig. 16 Pairing BLE sensor by MAC or name
and serial number

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Fig. 17 MAC and serial number old design
(DU-BLE used as an example)
Fig. 18 MAC and serial number new design
(TH-BLE used as an example)

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2.4.3 After the sensor is connected you will see it on the main screen of the Indicator in the app
(Fig. 19). Repeat the procedure to pair more sensors. Up to 10 sensors can be paired with the same
i-5.
2.4.4 Tap on any sensor to open the menu with its settings of current readings (Fig. 20).
Fig. 19 Indicator’s main screen with several
(up to 10) sensors connected
Fig. 20 Sensor menu (TD_BLE example)

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2.5 Pairing wired sensors (no tracker/gateway)
2.5.1 If you need to connect your wired sensor(s) TD-100, TD-150, TD-500, TD-600,
DGV-200, DU-180, ALS only to the i-5, i.e. there will be no GPS tracker or gateway to which the
sensor(s) will be connected, you need to pair the sensor with the i-5 and then select the Active mode in
the mode settings and configure the interval at which the sensor(s) will be polled (will be sent requests
for data to).
2.5.2 To pair a wired sensor (TD, DU-180, DGV-200, ALS) you need to tap Connect sensors
(Fig. 21, 2). Then press the button to add a new sensor (Fig. 22).
Fig. 21 Connecting sensors (2)
Fig. 22 Press the + button to add sensor

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2.5.3 Then select the ‘Wired’ option, enter the network address (the value can be from 0 to
255) and press ‘Connect’ (Fig. 23). If the i-5 is not configured to operate in the RS-485 Active mode
or if there is no GPS tracker/gateway or other device that could request the data from the sensor so that
the i-5 could listen to the sensor’s response and show its reading, the level of the wired sensor will be
displayed as 0 (Fig. 24).
2.5.4 The network address of the sensor can be configured in the Escort configurator for PC or
in the app (Fig. 25 and Fig. 26).
2.5.5 If you need to connect several wired sensors, repeat the procedure described above.
Attention! Every sensor connected via the RS-485 interface must have different network
addresses.
Fig. 23 Connecting wired sensors (2)
Fig. 24 Sensor list

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Fig. 25 Network address in the configurator for
PC
Fig. 26 Network address in the app (main screen
and Settings screen)
Attention! All wired sensors that are not the wired Escort TD sensors (such as DU-180,
DGV-200, ALS or the wired sensors of other brands that support the LLS data communication
protocol) will still be treated as the TD sensors.