Careu UX User manual

CAREU Ux Vehicle Tracker
User Guide
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
Version: 1.0
Reference No.: AVL-CU-UX-00-1310UEN
Date: May 7, 2013
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General Information & Disclaimer
If any breakdown occurs due to the operation of the described product or users’ improper handling
in accordance with the instructions of the document, S&T shall be liable for the General Conditions
based on the delivery of the described product and the content of the document. This product is
not designed for the use of life support appliances, devices or systems and thence a malfunction
of the product might reasonably be expected to make personal injury. S&T’s customers using or
selling this product for such applications will take the risk on their own; therefore, it must be agreed
S&T will be fully indemnified from any damages due to illegal use or resale. All kinds of information
including specification, images and photographs in this document are subject to change without
notice at any time.
Copyright
This user guide, including all photographs, illustrations and software, to name a few, is protected
under international copyright laws. This document contains confidential, restricted and proprietary
information and may not be duplicated or distributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of S&T’s authorized delegates. Any illegal copying and disclosure of the document are
absolutely prohibited, and violators are liable to the damages caused.
© Systems & Technology Corp. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About CAUR Ux................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Dimensions......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Front View .......................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Side View............................................................................................................ 3
1.6 Hardware Architecture....... ................................................................................. 4
1.7 Related Document.............................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Getting Started with CAREU Ux .................................................................. 5
2.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................8
2.3 LED Indicator .................................................................................................... 9
2.4 USB Device Driver Installation ........................................................................ 10
2.5 Device Configuration........................................................................................ 17
2.6 Communication Settings .................................................................................. 21
2.7 GPS Tracking Configurations........................................................................... 22
2.8 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Technical Specification............................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Regulation ....................................................................................................28
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CAREU Ux vehicle
tracker and we are very pleased to introduce you our
tracker's features and applications.
This document will guide you to start the CAREU
Ux vehicle tracker. However, as this document
contains basic device configuration only, please
see the CAREU Ux Protocol Document for the
advanced information.
1.1 About CAREU Ux
The CAREU Ux vehicle tracker is an all-in-one GPS tracking device to deliver positioning
messages and to help back-end users to proceed with the analysis and the applications of
vehicle transport, management, anti-theft, security, tracking, to name a few.
The CAREU Ux vehicle tracker transmits the wireless signals such as location, peripheral
and vehicle control data to a control center. The onboard GPS receiver provides users with
location data including speed, direction, mileage and altitude. It uses an onboard GSM/
GPRS module to accomplish wireless transmission.
A microcontroller can probe location and command data at regular intervals, derive actions
from location, peripheral and control data, and execute such actions. Among the best
features of the CAREU Ux vehicle tracker, in particular, they transmit data in ASCII mode or
binary mode. Peripheral data indicates the status of various peripherals connected to and/
or controlled by the device. The peripherals include, but not limited to, door locks/un-locks,
starter interrupt, ignition, battery, engine and panic button.
The firmware in the device applies intelligent filtering to overcome coverage limitations for
both GPS and GSM/GPRS networks. The motion sensor controls the status of the device,
whether in sleep, idle or fully-powered mode, and thereby controls the amount of current
consumed by the device. The backup battery and the tamper sensing GPS Antennas
primarily indicate the loss of main power and the interruption of GPS antenna connectivity.
The device supports over-the-air firmware upgrade to deliver additional functionality without
physically touching the device once installed. The firmware of the CAREU Ux can be
upgraded through mini USB without disassembling the device.
In consideration of technicality and marketability, the CAREU Ux has so many excellences to
be competitive enough to stand out in the market. With regard to the technicality, the CAREU
Ux saves and records more data even under inactive communication status, and it also
provides better power management, coexistence of GPRS and SMS modes.
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1.2 Features
1. Cost effectiveness and easy installation
2. SMS, GPRS UDP/TCP, FTP communications
3. Geofence reports
4. Remote configuration
5. Real-time tracking (Time, Distance Interval or Intelligent Mode, and Heading)
6. Intelligent power management
7. Power low/lost alarm
8. Journey report wireless downloads
9. GSM/GPRS simultaneously
10. Mileage report
11. User-defined reports
12. Firmware upgrade over the air (via GPRS from FTP)
13. Up to 20,000 data logs
1.3 Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H): 102mm x 68mm x 27.6mm
27.6mm
68mm
102mm
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1.4 Front View
1.5 Side View
Mini USB Connector
No. Name Description
PWR Power Connector for Car Battery
I/O Input/Output Connector including basic I/O
GPS SMA Connector for GPS External Antenna
1
2
3
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1.6 Hardware Architecture
As hardware is concerned, the CAREU Ux is comprised of a micro-controller, regulator, GPS
receiver, GSM/GPRS modem, G-Force sensor, flash memory data storage, I/O interface and
LED status indicators.
1. Users can connect PC's HyperTerminal to the Diagnostic/Setting port for the AVL
configuration.
2. G-Sensor for car accident prevention, car tow-away warning and power management
3. I/O Ports that connects to any customer monitoring points by door switch, anti-thief or
actuators.
1.7 Related Document
[1] CAREU Ux Protocol Document
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with CAREU Ux
Follow the instructions below for basic operations of CAREU Ux.
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. SIM Card Installation
●Remove the battery cover at the bottom of the device to open it. Then you will find
the SIM card slot inside.
●Insert your SIM card into the device with SIM card's gold area down and the notched
corner toward the notched edge of the SIM card socket. Make sure it is installed
correctly in place. Then insert the battery and reinstall the battery cover.
SIM Card
SIM Card
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2. GPS Antenna Connection
●Connect the GPS antenna to the SMA connector jack on the front side of the device
(circled as the illustration below) by completely screwing the GPS antenna's plug
connector.
●It is recommended that a matching torque 7-10 inch pounds (80-110 N.cm) should be
used for the SMA connector.
3. Power and I/O Cable Connection
●Connect 4-wire power cable to the power connector on the front side of the CAREU
Ux device (8~30V).
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4. I/O Cable Connection
5. Mini USB Cable Connection
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2.2 Pin Assignment
1. PWR Connectors
2. I/O Connectors
3. OT Connectors
Pin# Signal Name Description I/O Electrical Characteristic
1 DC IN Power supply input I DC Vin = +8 ~ +30V
2 GND Power ground —
3 Ignition Ignition(ACC) Input I DC Vin = +30 ~ +0.7V (Active high)
4 Output1 Open-Collector Output1 O Imax = 300mA
Pin# Signal Name Description I/O Electrical Characteristic
1 Input 1 Positive Trigger input 1 I DC VIN = +30V ~ +0.7V (High Active)
2 Output 2 Open-Collector Output 2 O Imax = 300mA
3 Input 2 Negative Trigger input 2 I DC VIN = +0.6V ~ 0V (Low Active)
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
9 Reserved
10 Reserved
11 Reserved
12 Reserved
33
47 89 1011 124 111 25 622
PWR IO OT
Pin# Signal Name Description I/O Electrical Characteristic
1 Reserved
2 Reserved
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2.3 LED Indicator
1. GPS LED Indicator
2. GSM LED Indicator
Power Mode GPS Status GPS LED
Power Off N/A Off
Low Power N/A Off
Full Power Acquiring Flash Red (5 Times/Second)
Full Power Tracking Solid Red
Power Mode GPS Status GPS LED
Power Off N/A Off
Low Power N/A Off
Full Power Acquiring Flash Red (3 Times/ Second)
Full Power Tracking Solid Red
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2.4 USB Device Driver Installation
The CAREU Ux communicates with your host computer by either RS-232 or USB interface.
In some newer editions of Windows XP, the CAREU Ux device can be installed as a "virtual
COM port" device whereby the CAREU Ux would automatically access Windows XP's
inbox USB drivers. While in some other earlier editions of Windows XP, you would need to
manually install the USB driver for the CAREU Ux device. In the following content of this
section, you will be guided to how the installation can be done in both cases.
To install the device driver for the CAREU Ux, connect the CAREU Ux device to your system
with an USB cable as mentioned in Mini USB Cable Connection on section 3.1. As soon
as the connection is made between the CAREU Ux and your computer, a balloon appears
above the notification area saying an USB device is found.
Click on this balloon to start the [Found New Hardware] wizard.
Select No, not this time. Press the Next button to proceed.
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1. Automatic Installation
If the wizard prompts to help you install the software for "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM
Port". Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Press the Next
button to proceed.
The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
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The installation completes.
In [Device Manager], the CAREU Ux device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as
"STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
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2. Manual Installation
After you select No, not this time, if the wizard only prompts to help you install software
for “USB device”, you need to manually install the driver. Select Install from a list or
specific location (Advanced). Press the Next button to proceed.
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Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Check Include this location in
the search. Press the Browse button to assign where your CAREU Ux device driver
locates on your local disk.
Press the OK button.
You can download the USB device driver from http://www.systech.com.tw/downloads.php.
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Press the Next button to proceed.
The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
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The installation completes.
In [Device Manager], the CAREU Ux device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as
"S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well.
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2.5 Device Configuration
1. In Windows XP desktop, click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications |
HyperTerminal.
2. If you are prompted to input the information of your location, complete them to proceed.
3. On the File menu of HyperTerminal, click New Connection.
4. In the Name box, type a name that describes the connection. In the Icon box, click an
appropriate icon. Press the OK button to proceed.
5. For Com port properties, configure as follows:
Baud Rate : 115200 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity : None
Stop Bits : 1
Flow Control : None
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