Inventure Automotive G2 User manual

FMS Gateway G2™
interface

User’s Manual
Inventure
FMS Gateway G2™interface

User’s Manual FMS Gateway G2™ interface
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Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................5
2THE FMS GATEWAY G2™ INTERFACE........................................................................5
2.1 MAIN FEATURES........................................................................................................5
2.2 FEATURES IN COMPARISON TO FMS GATEWAY G1™..................................................5
2.3 ADDITIONAL FEATURES..............................................................................................6
2.4 PRODUCT LEVELS,DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY (ECO VS.PLUS) ......................................7
2.5 HOW TO USE INVENTURE FMS GATEWAY G2™..........................................................9
3SAFETY NOTICES........................................................................................................10
4PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................11
5CONNECTION OVERVIEW...........................................................................................12
5.1 V_CAN 1CONNECTOR............................................................................................12
5.2 MAIN CONNECTOR .................................................................................................13
5.3 V_CAN 2CONNECTOR............................................................................................13
5.4 TACHO CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL EXTRA FEATURE) ..................................................14
5.5 DIAG CONNECTOR .................................................................................................15
5.6 USB MINI CONNECTOR ...........................................................................................15
6INSTALLATION TO VEHICLE ......................................................................................16
7TROUBLESHOOTING, LED STATUS ..........................................................................17
7.1 PROPER OPERATION ...............................................................................................18
7.2 V_CAN 1ERROR ...................................................................................................18
7.3 V_CAN 1IDLE........................................................................................................18
7.4 DIAG IDLE .............................................................................................................19
7.5 UNKNOWN VEHICLE.................................................................................................19
7.6 V_CAN 2ERROR ...................................................................................................19
7.7 V_CAN 2IDLE........................................................................................................19
7.8 K-LINE IDLE............................................................................................................20
7.9 FMS CAN OUTPUT ERROR .....................................................................................20
7.10 BOOTLOADER STATE (USB CONNECTED) .................................................................20
8INVENTURE SUPPORT INFORMATION ......................................................................21
9SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................................22
10 WARRANTY..................................................................................................................23
11 HOW TO CONTACT INVENTURE? ..............................................................................24
12 LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................25
13 LIST OF TABLES..........................................................................................................26
14 NOTES ..........................................................................................................................27

User’s Manual FMS Gateway G2™ interface
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Inventure product. Your new FMS Gateway G2™interface is a
carefully engineered, high quality durable product with intelligent features and robust styling.
It is designed to give you the quality and convenience you expect from an automotive
measuring instrument.
To familiarize yourself with all the features of your unit please read the following instructions
carefully. Retain this guide for future reference.
2 The FMS Gateway G2™ interface
The interface connects to vehicle electronic communication channels, acquires and transfers
real vehicle sensor data on its output. The output format can be standard FMS CAN, and/or
RS232. The output data can be transferred via hardwire (FMS Gateway output cable –FMS
CAN and/or RS232) method.
The FMS Gateway G2™ has only one firmware for each manufacturing group and it
uses Automatic Vehicle Detection which means that after installing the device will detect
your vehicle by itself.
2.1 Main features
This intelligent interface provides solution for different needs, as listed below:
1 firmware for each manufacturing group
Automatic vehicle detection
FMS functionality (according to FMS 2.0 / 3.0 standard) to monitor vehicle
parameters
Eco-Driving functionality to monitor driver behavior
Additional CAN input for flexible CAN data capture
Analog input to monitor analogue signal
Tachograph functionality1to manage vehicle availability
Trailer information2to monitor vehicle gross weight, ABS activity, lamp status, etc.
Diagnostic Trouble Code3to assist vehicle maintenance
2.2 Features in comparison to FMS Gateway G1™
In comparison to FMS Gateway G1™interface the new generational device provides
additional features to the user, such as:
1 firmware for each manufacturing group
Automatic vehicle detection
1Extra feature: please contact Inventure Automotive for details
2Extra feature: please contact Inventure Automotive for details
3Extra feature: please contact Inventure Automotive for details

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Additional vehicle parameters (according to FMS 2.0 / 3.0 standard)
Eco-Driving functionality to monitor driver behavior
Additional CAN input for flexible CAN data capture
Analog input to monitor analogue signal
Tachograph functionality1to manage vehicle availability
Trailer information2to monitor vehicle gross weight, ABS activity, lamp status, etc.
Diagnostic Trouble Code or MIL status3to assist vehicle maintenance
2.3 Additional features
The FMS Gateway G2 interface has advantageous features that are accessible via mini USB
connector, such as:
Flexibility: vehicle related firmware can be uploaded or updated
Configurability: interface output parameters can be set or filtered
Vehicle measurement: If the vehicle is not supported, then you can easy make a CAN
measurement using FMS Gateway G2. You just send this measurement to Inventure
Support ([e-mail]), we analyze the files and update new
firmware as soon as possible
Troubleshooting: should you need further assistance during installation,
measurements can be recorded from the Support Tool PC software. The
measurement can be analyzed by Inventure experts and effective support can be
provided.

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2.4 Product levels, device functionality (ECO vs. PLUS)
The FMS Gateway G2 device’s functionality depends on the purchased features. The
functionality can be extended by purchasing additional features. The new features will be
available after refreshing the G2 Device Database.
There are two product levels: Eco and Plus. The Eco has a different hardware than the Plus,
since it only has 2 connectors instead of 5. The available features of each different product
level are shown in the next table.
Product level
Information
Eco
Plus
Firmware Update
x
x
FMS Data
x
x
Eco-Driving Information
x
x
Analog Input
x
x
Extra Information
x
x
J1708 Input
x
2nd CAN Input
x
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
x*
Trailer Information
x*
Reefer Information
x*
Tachograph Information
x*
Table 1: Product levels
* - Extra modules. Not included, please contact Inventure Sales (sales@inventure-
automotive.com) for further information.
To enable the Extra Modules, you will need the G2 Device Database. You can find more
detailed about the G2 Device Database in the FMS Gateway Support Tool User’s manual.
Explanation:
Firmware Update
oAn option to update the firmware of the device so it is usable in other vehicles
FMS Data
oAvailable FMS Data according to FMS 3.0 standard
Eco-Driving Information
oInformation about the driving style (for more detailed please check the
Inventure FMS Gateway G2 Eco-Driving document)

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Analog Input
oAn option to connect analog voltage sensor (e.g. fuel level sensor)
Extra Information
oUseful information that are not part of the FMS Standard, like information
about the doors, lights and seatbelt.
oOnly available if the sensor is present in the vehicle
J1708 Input
oProvides an input connection possibility for J1708 buses.
2nd CAN Input
oA second CAN input where other can bus or one of the extra modules can be
connected.
DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
oProvides the decimal or hexadecimal error codes that are currently active or in
some vehicles MIL status information
oExtra module, please contact [e-mail] for further
details
Trailer Information
oCan provide information about the attached trailer such as ABS Status,
Retarder status, Trailer speed, Acceleration, Trailer distance, Trailer ID, Stop
lamp, Tyre pressure, Braking information (pressure, temperature, etc.), Axle
load, etc.
oSome information are only available if a sensor is present in the vehicle
oExtra module, please contact [e-mail] for further
details
Reefer Information
oProvides multi zone temperature monitoring and other information such as
operating mode, engine mode and total hours of operation.
oExtra module, please contact [e-mail] for further
details
Tachograph Information
oProvides driving information such as driving time, driver ID, cumulated driving
time, etc.
oExtra module, please contact [e-mail] for further
details

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2.5 How to use Inventure FMS Gateway G2™
Identify your vehicle
oTo properly set up your device you will need to know your vehicle’s
manufacturer, type and in some cases the year it was manufactured. Check
your vehicle in the Inventure Supported Vehicle list. (support@inventure-
automotive.com)
E.g.: INV_FMSGW_G2_Supported_Veh_List_v04_20180618.pdf
Firmware update process
oInstall FMS Gateway Support Tool
See further details in the FMS Gateway Support Tool User’s manual
Check Fuel Tank size
oOn some vehicles the fuel tank capacity needs to be set manually. Because of
this, this information is present on every G2 related installation guide’s first
page with bold red font.
If you need to change the value, the exact value is written in the
manual
If you don’t need to change it, it is also stated in the document
oThe FMS Gateway G2™ uses automatic vehicle detection, it recognizes your
vehicle after connection. The firmware file has .i2b extension (E.g.:
G2_02_02_01_20__TRUCK.i2b)
oIf you wish to use any Extra Features (see Section 2.4), you need to have a
G2 Device Database. Please contact Inventure Sales (sales@inventure-
automotive.com) for further information.
Vehicle installation process
oDuring installation please refer to the vehicle specific Installation guide. Please
contact Inventure Support ([e-mail]) for the install
guide.
E.g.: FORD_FOCUS_Mk3_2011-2014_INSTALL_GUIDE_G2_Plus_v06.pdf
oAfter device installation, please connect input cables (Power, Ground, Vehicle
CAN input and other inputs when needed). See Section 5 for more details.
oPlease connect the FMS Gateway G2™ output cables to the input of your AVL
device.
After successful installation and power-up, the device testing can be started.
oThe FMS Gateway G2™ has an in-built Status LED that indicates its operating
status. If everything works as it should, the LED flashes green once in every 6
seconds. If not, please check Section 7 for further information.

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oThe complete vehicle tracking system can be tested online, by visiting your
fleet tracking system’s website, where you are able to see the vehicle data
beside the GPS position.