RUPTELA Trace5 User manual

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Trace5 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................................1
EN User Manual................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Trace5 Product Informaon.............................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Trace5 Technical Informaon.......................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Trace5 Device Preparaon.............................................................................................................. 15
1.4 Trace5 Device Conguraon........................................................................................................... 19
1.5 Trace5 Installaon in Vehicle...........................................................................................................36
1.6 Trace5 Using TrustTrack...................................................................................................................41

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EN User Manual
Purpose of This Document
The purpose of this user manual is to provide information about the Trace5 vehicle tracking devices.
This user manual describes the main features of the device and how to use it.
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Legal Information
Copyright ©2022Ruptela. All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of parts
or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Ruptela is
prohibited. Other products and company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or trade
names of their respective owners.
Document Changelog
Version
Date
Modification
1.0
2020-04-03
Initial draft.
1.1
2020-04-16
Updated: Power Consumption.
1.2
2020-04-27
Added: Installation Assistant.
1.3
2020-05-15
Updated: GNSS module characteristics in Connectivity.
Updated: Certifications.
Updated: Carrier Approvals.
1.4
2020-08-10
Updated: Carrier Approvals.
1.5
2020-10-12
Updated: Product Information.
Updated: File Extension.
Updated: Starting the Configuration.
Updated: Configuration Menu.
Updated: Carrier Approvals.
1.6
2020-10-16
Added: Settings Menu.
Added: Location Accuracy.
Updated: Configuration Menu.
Updated: Updating Firmware Manually.
1.7
2020-12-18
Updated: Digital Outputs.
1.8
2021-01-26
Updated: Connectivity.
1.9
2021-02-15
Updated: About.
Updated: Certifications.
Updated: Technical Characteristics.
1.10
2021-04-23
Added: Note for Package Contents.
Added: Trace5 Information.
Updated: Device Labels.

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Updated: Certifications.
Updated: Physical Properties.
Removed: Trace5 GL Information.
1.11
2021-11-05
Various changes to accommodate the new versions of the device.
Updated: Product Information device list and photos.
Updated: Key Features.
Updated: Device Pinout.
Updated: Connectivity.
Updated: Interfaces.
Updated: Installation Recommendations.
Updated: Wiring Diagram.
1.12
2022-02-18
Added: SIM card size comparison.
Added: Installation using OBDII Harness video.
Updated: Product Information.
Updated: Connectivity.
1.13
2022-03-14
Updated: Product Information.
Updated: Connectivity.
1.14
2022-06-28
Added: Note regarding data sending with configured APN username/password.
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Safety Information
The following information is provided to ensure safe operation of the device. Please read it carefully
before you start using the device!
Do not disassemble the device. If the enclosure of the device is damaged, or the insulation
of the wires is damaged, disconnect the power supply cables from the power supply source
first.
All wireless data transferring equipment produces interference that may affect other devices
placed nearby.
The device can be installed or dismounted only by qualified personnel!
The device must be firmly fastened in a predefined location. The predefined location is
described in the installation instructions.
The configuration must be performed using a 2nd safety class computer (with an autonomic
power supply).
Make sure that the device is installed in a location where it will not be subjected to harsh
environmental conditions for extended time periods.
Any installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.
Caution! If an incorrect type of battery is used for replacement, there is a high explosion
risk. Dispose of used batteries according to the environmental requirements.

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For configuration use cables that were purchased from Ruptela. Ruptela is not responsible
for any harm or damage caused while using the wrong cables.
Attention! Do not connect the wires marked red (power supply) and black (chassis) to the
wrong battery poles. The device has reverse polarity protection, however, if connected
incorrectly, the device will not work.
Disconnect the device from the power supply before dismounting it.
To disconnect the device from the power supply, you need to disconnect the 12 Pin
connector from the device or disconnect the wires from the vehicle’s power supply.
Ensure that the cross-sectional area of the wires is at least 18 AWG (0.75 mm2).
Install the device in a restricted access location, not accessible or visible to the driver.
This crossed-out wheelie bin symbol means that waste equipment should not be disposed of
with your other household waste. The product must be taken to separate collection points at
the product’s end-of-life.
Notations
The following notations are used in this document to highlight important information:
Bold text
Used to indicate user interface elements or for emphasis.
Italic text
Used to indicate items that belong to a list and can be selected.
Note
Used to indicate items that belong to a list and can be selected.
Caution
Used to mark actions that require caution when handling the product.
Warning
Used to mark actions that may cause irreversible damage if performed incorrectly.
Tip
Suggestions on how to proceed.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
2G – Second Generation Cellular Technology
3G – Third Generation Cellular Technology

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AC/DC – Alternating Current/Direct Current
AIN – Analog Input
APN – Access Point Name
CAN – Controller Area Network
DIN – Digital Input
DOUT – Digital Output
FMS – Fleet Management System
HDOP – Horizontal Dilution of Precision
GLONASS – Global Navigation Satellite System
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System
GPRS – General Packet Radio Service
GPS – Global Positioning System
GSM – Global System for Mobile Communications
OBD – On-board Diagnostics
LED – Light Emitting Diode
LTE – Long-Term Evolution
PCB – Printed Circuit Board
SMS – Short Message Service
SW – Single-Wire
TCP – Transmission Control Protocol
UDP – User Datagram Protocol
UMTS – Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
USB – Universal Serial Bus
VCOM – Virtual Communication Port
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References
Datasheet:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!tracking-devices-publication/en-trace5-datasheet
NA Datasheet:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!tracking-devices-publication/en-trace5-na-datasheet

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Quick Start Guide:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!tracking-devices-publication/trace5-quick-start-
guide
Device Center:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!downloads-publication/device-center
Advanced configuration manual:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!tracking-devices-
publication/advanced-configurator-user-manual
Firmware and configurator files:https://doc.ruptela.com/articles/#!downloads-publication/downloads-
home
Microsoft Framework:https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net48

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1.1 Trace5 Product Information
About
Trace5is a compact GNSS-based telematics device designed to perform a wide range of tasks for fleet
management, tracking, safety, and security. A wide choice of models provides connectivity options for
every region.
The device is available in the following variations:
·Trace5-2G– 2G connectivity only
·Trace5-LTM– global LTE Cat M1/LTE Cat NB2 connectivity (with 2G fallback)
·Trace5-LTE-EMEA- LTE Cat 1 (4G) connectivity for the EMEA region (with 2G fallback)
·Trace5-LTE-LA– LTE Cat 1 (4G) connectivity for the LA region (with 2G fallback)
·Trace5-LTM-NA– LTE Cat M1/NB IoT connectivity (with 2G fallback) for the North American
market
All Trace5 devices have internal LTE/GSM and GNSS antennas and are equipped with internal backup
batteries. In addition to the standard option of the compact IP30 housing, Trace5-LTM and Trace5-LTE-
EMEA devices are also available with IP67 rated housing (denoted by the "IP67" in the model name).
Trace5-LTM (front) and Trace5-LTM-IP67 (back)
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Device Overview
12 Pin port
Mini USB port
Indication LED
Key Features
·Real-time data from GPS and accelerometer
·Remote ignition blocking
·Internal geofences
·Driver behavior monitoring (Eco-Drive)
·Temperature monitoring
·Driver registration and identification
·Impact and Rollover detection
·Additional sensors and peripherals
Package Contents
The device is packed in a cardboard box. The package contains the following items:
1. A Trace5 device
2. A 12-pin installation harness
Package content depends on the order and may not contain all of the items listed above.
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By default, no SIM card is provided in the package. SIM cards can be obtained from your local
phone operator.
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Certifications
Trace5 devices have passed quality tests and comply with the following certifications:

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E-Mark
Certification of Economic Commission for Europe is the European
conformity mark issued by the transport sector, indicating that the
product complies with relevant laws and regulations or directives.
CE/RED
CE is a certification mark that ensures conformity with health, safety
and environmental protection standards for products sold within
European Economic Area (EEA). The Radio Equipment Directive, or RED,
covers the standards for wireless devices.
FCC
(47 CFR part 15, subpart B) The FCC Declaration of Conformity is a
certification mark employed on electronic products manufactured or sold
in the United States which certifies that the electromagnetic interference
from the device is under limits approved by the Federal Communications
Commission.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
·Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Contains FCC ID: XMR201910BG95M3
RoHS
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of
six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic
and electrical equipment.
IC
IC (Industry Canada) is a government agency that is responsible for the
certification of electronic products entering the Canadian market.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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Contains IC: 10224A-2019BG95M3
PTCRB
PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board) is an organization that
has been set up by the network operators to test GSM devices such as
mobile phones, modules, M2M devices, etc. The testing is based on
appropriate 3GPP standards and meets the requirements of the GSM
operators. PTCRB certification is a requirement for launching cellular
devices on the North American GSM carriers such as AT&T, Verizon (for
LTE), etc.
WEEE
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is the European
Community Directive set collection, recycling, and recovery targets for
electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem
of huge amounts of toxic electronic waste.
Patents
Trace5 is compliant with numerous patents both in the United States and Canada. A full list can be
found here.

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1.2 Trace5 Technical Information
Indication LED Patterns
Mode
Pattern
Description
GNSS fix
acquired
Once every second
Good cellular signal, no network
connection
Once every 4 seconds
Good cellular signal, connected to network
Always on, blinks once every 4 seconds
Link with the server is open
Once every 0.2 seconds
No signal
GNSS fix not
acquired
Twice every second
Good cellular signal, no network
connection
Twice every 4 seconds
Good cellular signal, connected to network
Always on, blinks twice every 4 seconds
Link with the server is open
Twice every 0.2 seconds
No signal
Sleep mode
Once every 10 seconds
The device is in sleep mode
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Device Pinout
Pin
Pin no.
Wire color
Description
+BAT
7
Red
Power supply 8-30 V DC
GND
1
Black
Ground connection
DIN1
2
Pink
Digital input 1
DIN2*
6
Blue
Digital input 2
DIN3*
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White
Digital input 3
DIN4*
5
Yellow
Digital input 4
AIN1
3
Grey
Analog input 1
AIN2*
4
Green
Analog input 2
DOUT1
8
Purple
Digital output 1
DOUT2
9
Orange
Digital output 2
1W Pwr*
12
White/Red
1-Wire Power
1WData*
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Green/Yellow
1-Wire Data
* – Not available with pre-revision Trace5-LTM devices.
Physical Characteristics

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Dimensions
Standard version: 64.5 x 61 x 22 mm (2.54 x 2.40 x 0.87”)
IP67 version: 95 x 77 x 29 mm (3.74 x 3.03 x 1.14”)
Weight
Standard version: 70 g(2.47 oz)
IP67 version: 185 g (6.52 oz)
Housing material
Standard version: Plastic (PC + ABS)
IP67 version: Plastic (PC), IP67 certified
Internal storage
8 MB
Accelerometer
Built-in 3 axis
SIM card
Micro SIM
Connector
Molex Micro-Fit 12 Pin, insulated
Configuration interface
Mini USB
Antenna
Internal
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Technical Characteristics
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating: -30 to +60 °C (-22 to 140 °F)
Storage: -40 to +65 °C (-40 to 149 °F)
Battery charging: 0 to +45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Battery discharging: -20 to +60 °C(-4 to 140 °F)
Battery storage: -20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Relative humidity
5% to 95% Non-condensing
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Electrical Specifications
Power supply range
8 – 30 V DC
Internal battery
LiPo 3.7 V 190 mAh
Protections
Battery short circuit protection
Reverse polarity protection
Electrostatic discharge protection on USB
Charging protection
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Power Consumption @ 12 V DC
Operating
(internal battery fully
charged)
Idle mode (battery fully charged): 33 mA*
Active mode (peak): ~230 mA
Sleep mode (lowest): 5 mA**
* – configuration dependent value
** – for pre-revision Trace5-LTM
Connectivity
Cellular
Trace5-2G:

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Modem: Quectel M95
Antenna: Internal (Quad-band)
Frequency band @ GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Trace5-LTM:
Modem: Quectel BG95-M3
Antenna: Internal
LTE Cat M1 Bands:
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25*/B26/B27*/B28/B66*/B85*
LTE Cat NB2: B
1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25*/B28/B66*/B71*/B85*
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Trace5-LTE-EMEA:
Modem: Fibocom MC610-EU-00
Antenna: Internal
Bands (LTE-FDD): B1/3/7/8/20/28
Bands (GSM): 900/1800 MHz
Trace5-LTE-LA:
Modem: Fibocom MC610-LA-00
Antenna: Internal
Bands (LTE-FDD): B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/28/66
Bands (GSM): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GNSS
Module: U-blox EVA-M8M
Antenna: Internal
Positioning systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Augmentation systems: QZSS, SBAS (WAAS, GAGAN, EGNOS, MSAS)
Aided start services: AssistNow Online (A-GNSS)**
Tracking sensitivity: -154 to -164 dBm
Reacquisition sensitivity: -152 to -160 dBm
Cold start duration: < 30 s
Aided start: As low as 3 s
* – available upon request
** – will be available with firmware update for Trace5-2G, Trace5-LTE and Trace5-LTM (Rev.A).
Interfaces
Power Supply
Pins
+BAT, GND

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Purpose
To power the device
Parameters
Voltage range: 8 – 30 V DC
Analog Inputs
Pins
AIN1, AIN2*
Purpose
To monitor the values of various peripherals
Parameters
Voltage range: 0 – 30 V DC
Resolution: 12 bit
Applications
Various sensors
* – Not available in pre-revision Trace5-LTM.
Digital Inputs
Pins
DIN1, DIN2*, DIN3*, DIN4*
Purpose
To monitor the values of various peripherals
Parameters
Voltage range: 0 – 30 V DC
Voltage threshold: 4 V DC (250 mV DC if in ground mode)
Applications
Ignition detection
Various sensors
* – Not available in pre-revision Trace5-LTM.
Digital Outputs
Pins
DOUT1, DOUT2 (both invertible)
Purpose
To control various peripherals
Parameters
Maximum voltage: 32 V DC
Maximum current: 1 A
Applications
Engine blocking
Warning indication
Network jamming detection
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1.3 Trace5 Device Preparation
For the device to work, you first need to insert a SIM card. To do so, open the device housing and perform
the actions described below.
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Opening the Device
Use a flat head screwdriver to open the plastic housing. Insert the screwdriver between the top and
bottom parts of the housing and lift the top part up as shown in the image below. The top of the housing
should easily dismount from the holding pins.
Make sure that the device is powered off before opening it!
The use of inappropriate tools or excessive force may cause permanent damage to the device.
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Avoid opening the device more times than required, as it may wear out the holding pins.
Inserting a SIM Card
Insert your SIM card into the device as shown in the image below. The microchip must be facing down.
All SIM card security codes must be disabled, otherwise, the SIM card will not work with the device.
An industrial grade SIM is strongly recommended if the device will be exposed to temperatures
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Use a non-prepaid SIM card to ensure that the balance does not suddenly run out and cause
connectivity issues.
Closing the Device
To close the device, you first need to reinsert the PCB if it was taken out of the housing and attach it to the
holding pins. Reinsert the PCB in the following order:
1. Orient the PCB so that it is facing up
2. Put the PCB under the middle plastic pin (1)
3. Mount the PCB on the stabilizer pin (2)
4. Mount the PCB on the support pin (3)
Once one side of the PCB is attached to the holding pins, push the other side of the PCB down onto the
other pins. The PCB should attach to them easily.
Once the PCB is attached to the pins, place the of top the housing on one side of the device as shown in
the image below. Then simply push the other side down until you hear a clicking sound and the housing is
closed.

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Cable Connection
12 Pin Cable Connection
Connect the wiring harness to the 12 Pin Micro-Fit port on the device as shown in the image below. The
harness can be connected in only one way.
USB Cable Connection
Connect the USB cable to the mini USB port as shown in the image below. The cable can be connected in
only one way. Connect the other end to your computer.
The device can be configured when powered via USB, using an external power supply for
configuration is optional.
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SIM Card Size Comparison
When inserting a SIM card into the device, make sure it is inserted correctly as shown on the device
and is the correct size. Refer to the image below:

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1.4 Trace5 Device Configuration
Device Center
The Device Center application is used to configure the device. The Device Center allows you to do the
following:
·Make a new configuration file
·Edit an existing configuration file
·Send a configuration file to your device
·Load an existing configuration file from your device
·Update the device firmware 
Download the Device Center from our documentation website:Device Center.
Make sure to download and install the required drivers listed below:
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You can also find a detailed description of the Device Center in the User manual section.
Extract the downloaded archive to your desired location. Launch DeviceCenter.exe.