iRZ iON ULC User manual

Navigation User Terminal
iON ULC
OPERATION GUIDE

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Warnings and Recommendations ........................................................................................... 4
1.2. Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Device Overview ................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.1. Device Overview and Purpose ...................................................................................... 7
1.4.2. The Navigation Terminal Functions .............................................................................. 7
1.4.3. The Tracking System Operation Diagram ........................................................................ 8
1.4.4. The Navigation Terminal Connectors ............................................................................. 9
1.4.5. The Navigation Terminal System .................................................................................10
1.4.6. Power-Saving Modes and Built-in Battery .....................................................................10
1.5. Dimensional Drawing .........................................................................................................11
2. DEVICE PREPARATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................................12
2.1. Connecting the Device to Vehicle Onboard Power System ..........................................................13
2.2. Indicators .......................................................................................................................14
3. DEVICE CONNECTION ...........................................................................................................15
3.1. Connecting Power without a Battery Cutoff Switch ..................................................................16
3.2. Connecting Power with a Battery Cutoff Switch ......................................................................16
3.3. Connecting the LLS Sensor with a Analog Output ....................................................................17
3.4. The diagrams of connecting relay to an output .......................................................................17
3.5. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection ..................................................................18

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4. DEVICE CONIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATOR .................................................................19
4.1. Connection Device to PC ....................................................................................................19
4.2. Overview .........................................................................................................................20
4.3. Terminal Configuration ......................................................................................................22
4.3.1. “Server” Tab...........................................................................................................23
4.3.2. “SIM Configuration” Tab ...........................................................................................24
4.3.3. “Track Points“ Tab ...................................................................................................25
4.3.4. “Powersaving” Tab ..................................................................................................26
4.3.5. “GNSS” Tab ............................................................................................................27
4.3.6. “General“ Tab ........................................................................................................28
4.4. Service Configuration of the Terminal ...................................................................................29
4.4.1. Firmware Update .....................................................................................................29
4.4.2. Service Commands ...................................................................................................30
4.4.3. Working with the Configuration File ............................................................................30
5. REMOTE CONTROL AND INTEGRATION ....................................................................................26
5.1. Generating an SMS Message ................................................................................................26
5.2. Generating a Message Packet to Transmit over the Internet ......................................................27
5.3. Data Format to Transmit over the Internet. Integration ............................................................28
5.4. List of Supported Commands ..............................................................................................30
TERMS AND ABBREVATIONS ......................................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
This document contains information on preparation procedures for operating the iON ULC navigation user
terminal.
Version Date Prepared by Revisions
1.0 29.06.2015 V. Golovin Main document
1.0.1 10.07.2015 V. Golovin Mounting guidelines added (2)
1.2 13.07.2015 V. Golovin Changes: Document name
1.2.1 10.08.2015 V. Golovin Added: "The diagrams of connecting relay to an output" (3.4), "Alarm
Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection" (3.5)
1.2.2 10.09.2015 V. Golovin Added: Location command (5.4)
1.2.3 29.01.2016 V. Golovin Changes: Technical Specifications (1.2)
1.2.4 30.08.2016 V. Golovin Changes: GPS/GLONASS indication (2.2)
1.3 09.09.2016 V. Golovin Changes: Updated sections about configurator application (4.1-4.6),
data packages (5.2, 5.3), list of commands (5.4)
1.4 06.10.2016 V. Golovin Changes: Added message format from server to device (5.2)
1.5 21.12.2016 V. Golovin Changes: Updated sections about new configurator application (4.1-4.4,
4.3.1-4.3.6, 4.4.1-4.4.3)
1.5.1 06.03.2017 V. Golovin Changes: correction in formula (5.3), enlarged commands description
(5.4)
1.5.2 13.03.2017 V. Golovin Changes: correction in data package format (5.2)
1.1. Cautions and Recommendations
Before proceeding to the device use, please read the safety rules described in this section.
CAUTION! The device uses the cellular technology and can cause radio interference to medical and other
equipment. Thus, if you are in the area where use of cellular devices is not allowed, switch off the controller.
CAUTION! The controller can cause interference to cardiac pacemakers or hearing aids. Switch off the device
in hospitals and medical centres.
CAUTION! Switch off the device if you are in the area of blasting operations. The controller can cause inter-
ference when the operations are under way. Thus, follow the instructions and directions in such areas.

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1.2. Technical Specifications*
Key Features
Navigation receiver GPS/GLONASS
Frequency bands GSM/GPRS 900/1800 MHz
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz — on request)
Antennas built-in GPS/GLONASS antenna
built-in GSM antenna
Flash-memory 10000 records
Built-in accelerometer three-axis
Electrical Specifications
Power supply voltage 9 to 40 V
Maximum voltage rating in a long-
term mode
55 V
Current consumption in various modes
(at 24V power voltage), max
●75 mA (operating mode, the battery is charged)
●210 mA (operating mode, the battery is discharged)
●3.4 mA (6.1 mA at 12 V) (sleep mode)
Built-in battery Li-Pol, 500 mAh
Connectors and Interfaces
Connectors Microfit 8
Interfaces analog input 0...30 V (for example, for connection of an analog liquid level sensor)
discrete input
discrete output ("open controller")
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 93.8 × 73.6 × 20 mm
Weight, max 90 g
Gross weight, max 120 g
Operating temperature -35ºС to +80ºС
* technical specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice

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1.3. Package Contents
The supply package of the iON ULC navigation user terminal includes*:
# Name Quantity
1Navigation user terminal 1 pce
28-pin interface connector 1 pce
3Terminal wire for the interface connector 8 pcs
43A fuse 1 pce
* the package collection and contents are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice

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1.4. Device Overview
1.4.1. Device Overview and Purpose
iON ULC is a navigation user terminal (NUT) designed to install in the monitored object, collect, store and
transmit data to a server for its further processing. The navigation terminal receives location and time data
from the GPS/GLONASS satellites. The collected data is transmitted to the server via the GSM network using the
GPRS packet-switched service. The user can access the server data through the dispatching software.
It is necessary to remember that iON ULC is just a constituent part of the tracking system. The naviga-
tion terminal itself is responsible for data collection and transmission from the monitored object to the server
where the data is processed and provided to an end user.
Overall, the tracking system enables you to complete a wide range of tasks:
●safety issues — vehicle travel data, operating disturbances, etc.;
●efficiency improvement — control over a vehicle use only in authorized operations, efficiency analysis
of the performed tasks;
●ensuring operation transparency — all data on vehicle travels, fuel flow and other data is transmitted
to the server and available online;
●statistical data collection - in the process of vehicle operation an end user is provided with various
data which can simplify and even improve efficiency of performing tasks. Moreover, this data helps to make
calculations of different economy-related measurements.
1.4.2. The Navigation Terminal Features
The iON ULC navigation terminal as a part of the tracking system fulfils the following functions:
●fixes the vehicle position (space coordinates) using GPS/GLONASS module;
●determines direction changes and turns using the built-in accelerometer;
●collects data from the sensors:
•liquid level sensors;
•temperature sensors;
•etc.

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The navigation terminal functions (continued):
●data collection from an input;
●external devices control via the general-purpose outputs;
●data transmission from the terminal to a user server;
●transmitted data storage in case of connection failure;
●data transmission to the server in the event of alarm button activation;
●SMS and user commands processing.
1.4.3. The Tracking System Operation Diagram
GPS/GLONASS satellites
Monitored object (vehicle) Tracking system servers
2G/3G base station
User devices
Navigation terminal
Web browser
Communication
with satellites
GSM/GPRS/3G
Internet
location data
location data
sensors data, etc.
user commands
Internet
location data
sensors data, etc.
user commands
Fig. 1.1. The tracking system operation diagram

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1.4.4. The Navigation Terminal Connectors
iON ULC is a compact device encased in plastic housing connectible to external power as well as to various
external devices and sensors.
The interface connector, indicators and access to a SIM card are placed outside while antennas and bat-
teries are inside.
The terminal connectors and interfaces are shown in the figure:
SIM tray eject button
SIM card tray LEDs
Microfit 8 connector
Fig. 1.2. The iON ULC navigation terminal view

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1.4.5. The Navigation Terminal System
The navigation terminal structure diagram:
1.4.6. Power-Saving Modes and Built-in Battery
The iON ULC user terminal uses a 500 mAh Li-Pol battery ensuring the system operation if no external
power is supplied. The terminal is fitted with a configurable power-saving mode.
GPS/GLONASS module
GSM module
Battery
Flash memory
LEDs
Power supply
Analog liquid level sensor
(LLS)
CPU
GPS/GLONASS antenna
GSM antenna
RS232
GPS/GLONASS
satellites
GSM/GPRS
iON ULC
SIM card
IN / OUT ADC
Fig. 1.3. The iON ULC navigation terminal structure diagram

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1.5. Dimensional Drawing
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73.6
93.8
Fig. 1.4. iON ULC dimensional drawing

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2. Device Preparation Procedures
This section has information on preparation and installation of the iON ULC navigation user terminal in
a vehicle.
Before installing the device in a vehicle, you need to configure it using the iON_ULC_Configurator.exe
configuration manager. The device can be configured during the mounting process, for example, using a lap-
top connected to the device over the RS232 interface via the Microfit 8 connector. For more details about the
configuration manager, see Section 4.
Preliminary device preparation is as follows:
●SIM card installation;
●setting parameters in the configurator.
Device installation:
●connecting power and external sensors (if required);
●operation check;
●device mounting.
Various power and external devices connection diagrams can be found in Section 3.
The navigation terminal is equipped with an indication system (Section 2.5) to check the operation of
different components. In addition, you can check the terminal operation using the configuration manager,
the “Status” tab (Section 4).
Mounting Guidelines
Mounting procedure requires the devices to be positioned horizontally with the logo facing upwards.
Sky

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2.1. Connecting the Device to Vehicle Onboard Power System
The terminal is supplied with 8 wires to connect power, transmit data from sensors and other devices.
The description of FFC connector pins is shown in the table:
Pin Signal Description
1 GND Ground (negative)
2 RxD RS232 – receive data
3TxD RS232 – transmit data
4 GND Ground (negative)
5VCC Power (positive)
6 INPUT Input
7 Output Output
8 ADC Analog input
Board connector
(Microfit 8
interface connector)
14 3 2
7 6 58

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2.2. Indicators
The iON ULC indicators are placed on the front side between the SIM slot and the interface connector.
More detailed information on the indication system is given in the table:
Indicator GSM GPS/
GLONASS
1 2
Color green red
LED is off
Device is off No signal from positioning systems is
detected
On 0.1 sec Pause 0.1 sec
Device loading
On 0.1 sec Pause 0.5 sec
Searching SIM card Positioning systems signal is received
On 0.5 sec Pause 0.5 sec
Waiting for GSM registration
On 1.5 sec Pause 0.5 sec
Registration to GSM network is complete,
waiting for connection to the server
LED is on
Registration to GSM network is complete,
device is connected to server
On 0.5 sec Pause 3.0 sec
Device is in sleep mode

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3. Device Connection
This section presents various diagrams of device power connection, sensor and other external devices
connection, etc.
Diagrams:
Connecting power without a battery cutoff switch
Connecting power with a battery cutoff switch
Connecting the LLS with an analog output
The diagram of connecting relay to an output
Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection

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3.1. Connecting Power without a Battery Cutoff Switch
3.2. Connecting Power with a Battery Cutoff Switch
Fig. 3.1. The diagram of connecting power without a battery cutoff switch
Fig. 3.2. The diagram of connecting power with a battery cutoff switch
Battery
3 A
+
-
12 / 24 V
5 VCC
1 GND
GND
interface
connector
Battery
3 A
+
-
12 / 24 V
5 VCC
1 GND
GND
Battery Cutoff
Switch
interface
connector

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3.3. Connecting the LLS with an Analog Output
3.4. The diagrams of connecting relay to an output
Fig. 3.3. The diagram of connecting the LLS with an analog output
3 A
+ - out
8 ADC
4 GND
GND
Battery
+
-
12 / 24 V
interface
connector
Fig. 3.4. The diagram of connecting relay to an output
Battery
+
-
5 VCC
7 OUT
4 GND
+
12 / 24 V
interface
connector
0.3 A
-

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3.5. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection
The diagram for the devices with the version number 1.1. Hardware version is printed on the label, “HW”.
The diagram for the devices with the version number 1.0. Hardware version is printed on the label, “HW”.
Fig. 3.5. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection (HW1.1)
6 INPUT
interface
connector
Ground
Fig. 3.6. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection (1.0)
6 INPUT
interface
connector
Battery
+
-
12 / 24 V

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4. Device Configuration Using the Configurator
4.1. Connection device to PC
To connect the device to a PC, you need to connect the device connector pins to the DB9 Female connec-
tor in the following way:
Microfit 8 connector (ULC) DB9-F connector (PC)
Pin Signal Signal Pin
2 RxD TxD 3
3TxD RxD 2
4 GND GND 5
Microfit 8 connector (ULC) External power supply
1 GND Ground (negative) -
5VCC Power (positive) -
iON ULC
(Microfit 8
interface connector)
14 3 2
7 6 58
12345
6789
(DB9 Female connector)
PC
Fig. 4.1. Microfit 8 — DB9 connection diagram

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4.2. Overview
The configurator program is an application, in which all the managing elements are grouped by their
tasks.
When you initialize the configurator the list of the devices connected to the computer will open:
To access the settings, click on the device from the list to which you want to connect.
Fig. 4.2. List of Devices