ATrack AX9 User manual
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Table of Contents
1. Notification..............................................................................................................................3
1.1. Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Copyright......................................................................................................................................3
1.3. Warning........................................................................................................................................3
2. Introduction.............................................................................................................................4
3. Installation...............................................................................................................................5
3.1. Package Content .........................................................................................................................5
3.2. AX9 OBD-II Compliant.................................................................................................................5
4. Hardware Features.................................................................................................................6
4.1. OBD-II Protocol............................................................................................................................6
4.2. Mini USB Port and Driver Installation...........................................................................................6
4.3. Buzzer Operation.........................................................................................................................7
4.4. Power Supply...............................................................................................................................7
4.5. SIM Card Installation....................................................................................................................8
4.6. LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................9
5. Configuration........................................................................................................................10
5.1. Connecting a Device Using HyperTerminal...............................................................................10
5.2. Connecting a Device Using AXTool...........................................................................................14
5.3. Firmware Upgrade .....................................................................................................................19
6. Bluetooth Applications .........................................................................................................20
6.1. Using an Android Mobile to Connect to your AX9......................................................................20
6.2. Using a PC to connect to your AX9 ...........................................................................................21
6.3. Bluetooth Commands ................................................................................................................24
7. Appendix................................................................................................................................25
7.1. FCC Regulations........................................................................................................................25
7.2. Hardware Specification ..............................................................................................................26
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This document, and all other related products, including device, firmware, and software, are exclusively
developed by ATrack Technology Inc. Due to the continuous developments and improvements of device
functionalities, changes in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without
notice. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the right to modify all documentations based on its own timelines.
Document modification notices will be released to ATrack Technology Inc.’s customers upon completion.
ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended to be used as life support or rescue equipments. ATrack
Technology Inc. is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any of its products. Any
possible means of using or integrating ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided.
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ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries.
Any and all contents of this document shall not be exposed, delivered, and/or disclosed to non-authorized 3rd
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shall be prohibited. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the rights of litigation in the violation of copyright laws.
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Connecting of the input wires can be hazardous to both the installer and your vehicle’s electrical system if not
done by an inexperienced installer. This document assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working
in and around a vehicle and have a working qualified understanding of electrical behaviors.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ATrack AX9 GPS device, combining with the most comprehensive
and economical vehicle diagnostics technology, which provides real-time engine monitoring. The engine
diagnostic data is collected through the vehicle's OBD-II communication port and is transmitted along with
GPS data to the control center over a mobile network, for instance, GSM, GPRS, UMTS or CDMA. In this way,
potential engine problems can be identified earlier before the vehicle breaks down at an inopportune time.
Furthermore, you may configure other advanced driving behavior events such as harsh braking, sudden
acceleration, speeding, cornering, and much more in order to reduce the risks of vehicle damage and drive
down the costs of fuel.
Depending on your needs, the AX9 will come with an embedded Bluetooth module (refer to Chapter 6 for
more information). This user manual is intended to guide you through the installation and configuration
process. It also highlights the hardware features and Bluetooth applications.
The AX9 without Bluetooth module
The AX9 with Bluetooth module
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When you open the package, verify that you received the following:
AX9 Device * 1
USB Cable * 1
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OBD-II is a set of standards and practices defined by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) in the early 1990s. But
some automobile manufactures do not follow it completely. Therefore, ATrack cannot guarantee each vehicle’s
OBD-II connected performance. For more information about the AX9 OBD-II compliance, please refer to the “ATrack
AX Series OBD-II Compliant Guide”document for details.
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There are five signaling protocols that are permitted with the OBD-II interface. Most vehicles have been
implemented with only one of the protocols. The AX9 features a superior protocol detection algorithm that ensures
the device connects reliably even to vehicles that do not fully conform to the OBD‐II standards. The AX9 supports
the following legislated OBD-II protocols:
J1850 PWM (Ford vehicles)
J1850 VPW (GM vehicles)
ISO9141-2 (Asian, European, Chrysler vehicles)
ISO 14230-4 KWP
ISO 15765-4 CAN (11/29 bit ID,250/500 Kbaud)
The AXTool provides the “OBD Live Data”viewer for showing OBD data in real time. Refer to Section 5.2 for details.
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The Mini USB connection is used for the following purposes: configuring parameters and firmware upgrade. When
the AX9 is connected to your laptop/PC via a Mini USB cable, the OBD-II and GSM/GPRS functions are switched off
unless the main power is applied to the AX9 at the same time. The following figure shows the position of AX9’s USB
port.
USB Port
USB Port
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Double click the USB driver VCP_V1.3.1_Setup/ VCP_V1.3.1_Setup_x64. Then, click the Finish button to complete
the process.
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The internal buzzer of the AX9 can be configured by any events or triggered by a remote server. Refer to the ATrack
Protocol Document for details. When a device is configured and plugged into an OBD-II DLC connector, it performs
some basic function tests. You can simply verify whether it is installed properly via buzzer indication. Please refer to
the following table for details:
Buzzer Indication
Description
Beep 1 time
Device Power ON
Beep 2 times
OBD Protocol Connected
Beep 3 times
GSM/GPRS Connected
Beep 4 times
GPS Fix
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The AX9 device is connected to the OBD-II SAE J1962 connector of a vehicle and draws power from the OBD port.
No additional power cabling is required for the operation. If the OBD port of a vehicle is covered or you need to
install AX9 in another place for better GPS reception, the optional low profile OBD-II extension cable is required.
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AX9 supports SIM cards with 1.8V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class C) or 3V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class B) operating voltages. To
install s SIM, remove the crews, dust cap and the cover.
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e following table describes the LED states:
LED Indicators
Color
LED Status
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OBD
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Fast blinking
Blinking every 10 seconds
OBD Protocol not found
OBD-II data transmission.
Deep sleep mode
GPS
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Solid OFF
Blinking every 1 second
Solid ON
GPS power OFF
GPS not fix
GPS Location Fix
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Solid OFF
Blinking every 1 second
Blinking every 2 second
Blinking twice every 2 second
GSM Power OFF
GSM no signal
GSM registered
GPRS connected
GPS
GSM
OBD
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You can explore many of AX9’s great features through AT commands. The commands can be sent to AX9 via USB,
SMS or cellular network (e.g. GPRS/CDMA/UMTS).
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The following example shows how to connect the AX9 through Hyper Terminal. You may use other popular terminal
emulators such as Putty or Tera Term Pro to establish a console session with the AX9.
(1) Run HyperTerminal and select the correct COM port and click on the [Configure…] button.
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(2) Port Settings should be as follows. Click on the [OK] button to close the Properties window.
(3) Click on [File][Properties]
Bits per second: 57600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
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(4) Click on the [Settings] tab and click on the [ASCII Setup…] button.
(5) Check the following options and click on the [OK] button.
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(6) Power up the device and you can now begin to send AT commands to query the device. Please refer to the
ATrack Protocol Document for details.
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The AXTool is a simple configuration tool which is useful for users to configure the basic settings of the AX9. For
advanced configurations, please refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details.
General Setting
[Device Password]: The device password is used for protecting device configurations. You can have the
maximum of 6 characters.
[SIM Card PIN Code]: Enter the PIN code of a SIM card if you a PIN code enabled.
[Position Format]: Select position format for all reports.
[Power Saving Mode]: Enable/Disable the power saving mode. When the power saving mode is enabled, the
AX9 device will go into deep sleep mode after 1 minute of engine off.
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Communication Setting
[GPRS Enable]: Enable GPRS communication
[Socket Type]: Select TCP or UDP for GPRS communication
[APN]: Access Point Name for GPRS connection. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the
information)
[Host IP]: Enter the IP address or domain name of host server
[Host Port]: Enter Port number of the remote host server
[User Name]: The GPRS user name. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information)
[Password]: The GPRS password. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information)
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Track Setting
You may configure a tracking interval when the vehicle engine is ON. When [Time Mode] and [Distance Mode]
are both selected, the tracking behavior will operate in AND condition.
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OBD Live Data
When the AX9 is connected to a vehicle’s OBD-II port, you will see the OBD live data such as VIN, Speed,
RPM, MAF air flow rate, Engine Load, Throttle Position, Engine Temperature, Fuel Level, MIL Status,
Odometer, Fuel Used, and Main Voltage.
System Setting
The [System] setting will show the current connected device information. The [Reset/Action] function can be
used to reset parameters or clear buffered messages of the device.
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Uploading Setting To Device
Once all the settings are entered, use the Blue Downward Arrow ( ) to upload the settings to the device. A
popup window will show the progress. When it finishes, the popup window will close.
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Open the AXTool program and click on [System] on the menu.
Browse the firmware file which is provided by ATrack and click on the [Start] button.
When you see “Upgrade Successfully!!”, that means the device firmware is upgraded.
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In this section, we will walk you through on how to set up a Bluetooth connection between your AX9 and your
Android mobile/PC.
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For this demonstration purpose, we will use the "Bluetooth SPP Pro" app, which can be downloaded from this
website address: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.dzs.android.BLE_SPP_PRO&hl=en
A 2-D barcode for your phone to scan and download from market:
After the installation, launch the app which scans for
available Bluetooth devices. The AX9 device is listed
on the list as shown below:
Tap on the area marked in red, then the device details
are shown as below:
Tap on the Connect button.
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