Atlas ATLAS+ Trip Recorder User manual

ATLAS+ Trip Recorder
User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
SAFETY REMINDERS 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS &
REQUIREMENTS 4
DESCRIPTION &FUNCTION 5
OF PARTS
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY 9
INSTALLATION OF DRIVER&
TRIP REPLAY SOFTWARE 11
HOW TO USE 12
APPENDICES 13

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ATLAS+ Trip
Recorder. The ATLAS+ Trip Recorder is a premium
GPS recorder with the following superior features:
Recording capacity of 125,000 records (good for 30+
days of recording, assuming usage of 10 hours per day)
Automatic Smart Power Management resulting to a long
battery life of 30 to 32 hours
POI (Point of Interest) button for marking
important locations
User-configurable recording interval
Power is rechargeable via computer and AC charger
Easy-to-use software

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SAFETY REMINDERS
The ATLAS+ Trip Recorder uses Lithium-Ion battery. If
exposed to temperatures lower than 10° Celsius or higher
than 60° Celsius, its battery charging capability will
decrease. Please do not expose the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder
to direct heat or high temperatures. If exposed to such
conditions for a long period of time, the battery may leak,
overheat or explode.
While in hospitals, please turn off the ATLAS+ Trip recorder.
The unit may interfere with medical equipments which use
radio frequency.
If the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder will not be used for a long
period, please take out the battery from the unit. Store the
battery in a cool & dry place.
For safety, keep the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder and all
accessories out of the reach of children.
Please use only the supplied accessories. Use of other
accessories, modifications or attachments could damage the
ATLAS+ Trip Recorder.
Use a dry, clean soft cloth to clean the unit. Do not use
harsh cleaning solvents or strong chemicals.
Do not attempt to open the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder yourself.
Unauthorized attempts to modify / repair may damage the
unit and void your warranty.

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Package contents:
1 pc. ATLAS+ Trip Recorder
1 pc. USB to mini-USB cable
1 pc. Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
1 pc. CD
1 pc. User‟s Manual (this document)
1 pc. AC charger
1 pc. water-resistant pouch
Requirements:
PC running Windows XP or Windows 7
USB port
CD-ROM Drive ( for installation)
Internet Connection

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DESCRIPTION &FUNCTION OF
PARTS
Description of parts:
1. Power charge port / mini USB port
2. Power switch
3. Battery Life status LED (blue)
4. Battery Charging status LED (Yellow)
5. GPS status LED (orange) / POI marker LED (red)
6. Internal GPS antenna (inside)
7. POI marker button

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Function of parts:
1. Power charge port / mini USB port
This port is used in the following methods:
by the AC charger to charge the battery
by the mini USB cable to transfer recorded GPS data to the computer.
Note that the battery of the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder is also being charged when
connected to the computer.
2. Power switch
There are 3 possible positions:
POSITION
LABEL ON UNIT
FUNCTION
Right
Off
Power off
Middle
LOG(On)
Enable Log (Record) Mode
Left
LOG(On)
Enable Log (Record) Mode
In LOG (Record) mode, the ATLAS+ Trip recorder receives GPS satellite signals
and records its current location onto its internal memory every few seconds.
While in this mode, a log of every trip is recorded for later review.

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3. Battery Life status LED (Blue)
This light indicates the power level status of the battery as follows:
Item
Symbol
Color
Status
Function
Battery Life
Status LED
Blue
Blinking
Battery is low on power
(Below 5% power left)
4. Battery Charging status LED (Yellow)
This light indicates the charging status of the battery as follows:
Item
Symbol
Color
Status
Function
Battery
Charging
Status LED
Yellow
Light On
Battery is charging
Yellow
Light Off
Battery is fully charged
5. GPS status LED (orange) / POI (point of interest) marker LED
(Red)
This light indicates the status of the GPS signal. It also serves as a low memory
space status indicator & POI (point of interest) marker indicator.

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ITEM
SYMBOL
COLOR
STATUS
Function
GPS
Status
LED
Orange
Always
on
Acquiring satellites. GPS
position not fixed
Blinking
GPS position is fixed. Ready
for use.
Red
Quick
Blinking
If LED blinks quickly 3 times,
this means POI maker button
has been pressed and current
location is marked & recorded
as a POI (point of interest).
This marked location will show
up in the software as a RED
circle.
Slow
Blinking
Memory space is low (20% or
less memory remaining)
Always
on
Memory is full. Recording of
current location has stopped.
6. Internal GPS antenna (inside)
The main function of the internal GPS antenna is to capture signals from GPS
satellites. It is a highly sensitive antenna that can receive GPS signals from
multiple satellites even with weak reception.
7. POI (point of interest) marker button
This button is used to mark important locations. When pressed, the GPS status
LED blinks 3 times with red light to indicate current location is marked &
recorded as a POI (point of interest). It can be used multiple times throughout a
trip.
When the recorded trip has been downloaded to the computer, these marked
locations will show up in the software as RED circles.

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CHARGING YOUR BATTERY
Charging the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder can be done via any of the following methods:
Via computer
Using the supplied mini USB cable, plug the mini USB jack into your
ATLAS+ Trip Recorder as shown in Figure 1. Plug the other end into any
USB slot on your computer.
Via AC power
Using the supplied AC charger, plug the mini USB jack of the AC charger
into your ATLAS+ Trip Recorder as shown in Figure 1. You can plug the
AC charger onto any wall outlet supplying AC 110V to 240V. The supplied
AC charger will automatically stop charging when the battery is full.
Figure 1
The battery status LED indicator lights up as follows:
Yellow - battery is currently charging.
Off - battery is fully charged (if charging) or battery power is above 20% (if not
charging)

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Notes about the battery and charging:
Full charging time (empty to full) takes between 3 to 4 hours.
Whether the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder is charged via computer or
AC charger, it will automatically stop charging if the battery is
full.
The ATLAS+ Trip Recorder can function normally even while it
is being charged. This feature is useful when used in
vehicles.
It is important (especially for first time charging) to charge the
ATLAS+ Trip Recorder until it is full (the battery status LED
yellow light turns off). Doing so consistently will maximize the
life of the supplied battery.
When brand new, the maximum battery life of the ATLAS+ Trip
Recorder is 32 hours. Just like rechargeable batteries of other
devices, the maximum battery life will slowly decrease over
time.
Please turn off unit when not in use to maximize battery life.

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INSTALLATION OF DRIVER AND TRIP
REPLAY SOFTWARE
Note:
The Trip Replay software and driver will run under Windows XP or
Windows 7. It requires an Internet connection to access maps from
Google.com.
Quick Install instructions:
1. Do not plug in the ATLAS+ Trip Replay unit to the computer
first.
2. Insert the provided CD into your CDROM drive. It should
automatically install both the driver and the Trip Replay
software.
3. After installation, plug in the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder to the
computer and „run‟ the Trip Replay software. The Trip Replay
software will be able to read data from your ATLAS+ Trip
recorder and display the recorded data onscreen.
4. If the Trip Replay software asks for a Product key, please type
in the Product key indicated on the CD sleeve.
5. The Trip Replay software is now ready for use. Please refer to
the provided Software Manual for detailed instructions on the
installation of the driver & software as well as operating
instructions for the Trip Replay software.

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HOW TO USE
1.In the morning, dispatcher turns on ATLAS+ Trip
recorder and hands over the unit to driver before
driver leaves the office or warehouse. Driver carries
it in the car / inside his bag / in his pocket all day long.
2.Driver returns back the ATLAS+ Trip recorder to the
dispatcher at the end of the workday.
3.Dispatcher downloads to PC (via USB cable) the
recorded trip for the day. Recorded trip can now be
reviewed using provided software. Power charging is
done if needed.
Note:
Power charging can be done by using the AC charger
or plugging in to a USB port of your computer.

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APPENDIX A
About GPS signals
The Atlas+ Trip Recorder captures signals from a number of GPS
satellites. In the process of doing so, some factors may affect its ability to
receive these signals clearly. Among these are:
Vehicles with metallic tints on windshields or windows may weaken
GPS signal reception.
Driving in and around high buildings may weaken GPS signal
reception.
Driving in tunnels or indoor park may weaken GPS signal
reception.
Weather will affect GPS reception –rain, clouds & snow weaken
GPS signal reception.
Extremely low battery status will weaken GPS signal reception.
In general, any ATLAS+ Trip recorder perform best in open space where it
has a clear view of the sky.
Most likely, the Atlas+ Trip Recorder will not work indoors due to extremely
weak GPS signals.
After many hours of non-usage (i.e. power is off) or no-signal (e.g. inside
buildings), the ATLAS+ Trip Recorder will take 1 to 3 minutes to obtain the
satellite constellation information and fix your position. The technical term
for this is a “Cold Start”.
Therefore, it is possible that the first few minutes of a trip might not be
recorded by the ATLAS+ Trip recorder while it is undergoing “Cold Start”.

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APPENDIX B
Specifications
General
Frequency
L1,1575.42MHZ
C/A Code
1.023MHZ
Datum
WGS84
Performance
Characteristics
Position Accuracy
Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS
<3m CEP(50%) without SA(horizontal)
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):2.5m
Velocity Accuracy
Without aid: 0.1m/s
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):0.05m/s
Acceleration
Without aid:<4g
DGPS (WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS):<4g
Timing Accuracy
50 ns RMS
Reacquisition Time
<1s
Hot start
1.5s
Warm start
34s
Cold start
35s
AGPS
<15s
Sensitivity
Acquisition:-148dBm Max.
Tracking:-165dBm Max.
Update
1Hz

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Dynamic
Altitude
Maximum 18,000m
Velocity
Maximum 515m/s
Acceleration
Maximum 4g
Power
Input Voltage
5.0V±5%
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
I/O
Available Baud Rates
115200 bps
Protocols
NMEA 0183 v3.01
Environment
Operating
Temperature
-10 ~ 60C
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60C
Charging
0 ~ 45C

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APPENDIX C
Certifications
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
i. This device may not cause harmful interface, and
ii. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Exposure requirements:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or
operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THIS
EQUIPMENT.