Starcom Systems Kylos Compact User manual

KYLOS COMPACT
User Guide
Version 1.0

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August 2014
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Contents
1 Introduction _________________________________________ 5
2 Package Contents _____________________________________ 6
3 Product Description ____________________________________ 7
Sensors __________________________________________ 8
Buttons and LED ___________________________________ 8
Technical specifications_____________________________ 10
Industry approvals and certifications __________________ 11
4 Configuration________________________________________ 12
Downloading the Software __________________________ 12
Installing the Software _____________________________ 12
Installing the Update_______________________________ 16
Installing the cable driver ___________________________ 18
Inserting the SIM card _____________________________ 19
Connecting the unit to the computer___________________ 21
Configuring the unit _______________________________ 22
Network settings __________________________________ 28
Transmission Rates settings _________________________ 30
Hardware settings _________________________________ 32
Saving the configuration ____________________________ 34
Configuring a new unit with the saved configuration ______ 34
5 Testing_____________________________________________ 35
TCP test _________________________________________ 35
GPS test_________________________________________ 36
Unit Status_______________________________________ 37
6 Installation _________________________________________ 38
7 Monitoring __________________________________________ 39
Home ___________________________________________ 40
Resources _______________________________________ 41

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Units_______________________________________ 41
Groups _____________________________________ 44
Users ______________________________________ 45
Perimeters __________________________________ 48
Plans ___________________________________________ 51
Monitor _________________________________________ 57
Map ____________________________________________ 60
Reports _________________________________________ 65
Scheduled reports ____________________________ 67
Profile __________________________________________ 70
Help ____________________________________________ 72
Appendix A –Unit Communication in Starcom Systems _________ 73
Appendix B –Contacts __________________________________ 75

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1 Introduction
The Kylos Compact device by Starcom Systems is a sophisticated portable GPS
tracker, designed for the purpose of keeping track and determining the location
of assets and possessions as well as keeping your family members and pets
safe.
With an integration of cellular communication abilities, GPS technology and
innovative built-in sensors, Kylos Compact will display real time location and
status information, delivering the utmost in reliable and accurate data for your
business and personal tracking needs.
The device itself, which can fit in the palm of your hand, can be attached to
assets and worn by people or pets. It can be hidden in almost any item you
have chosen to protect, making it totally adaptable to an extensive range of
applications and applied to a diverse range of situations.

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2 Package Contents
1. Kylos Compact unit
2. Kylos Compact USB programming cable
3. AC charger
WARNING: Use only the charger provided by Starcom Systems to charge the
Kylos Compact battery. Using any other charger could damage your device or
battery.
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3 Product Description
1. Emergency button
2. Light sensor
3. LED
4. Power button
5. Micro USB connector
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Sensors
Kylos Compact incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various
event types.
Light sensor –detects a change of light around the unit (e.g. breaking
into the package).
Acceleration sensor –detects impacts to the unit.
Temperature sensor –detects temperature around the unit (can be
configured for high and low temperature alerts from -127°C to +127°C).
Buttons and LED
1. Emergency button –button which sends an emergency alert.
2. Power button –button which serves to turn the device on and off, and to
test the battery status.
3. LED indicators –the LED indicator will light up when the unit is charging
or operating.
To turn the unit on, press the Power button. The LED will flash 5 times
with white light.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power button until the LED blinks
2 times and then turns off.
To send an Emergency alert, press and hold the Emergency button until
the LED turns green. Then release the Emergency button, the LED will blink
green until the unit successfully sends a message (or 5 minutes have
passed). The LED will blink red until the unit successfully finds the GPS
position (or 5 minutes have passed).

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While the unit is charging the red LED will light up, when fully charged
the green LED will light up.
To check the battery status, press the Power button and hold it for a
second. If the LED turns green, the battery is fully charged. If the LED
turns red, the battery is used and needs charging.

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Technical specifications
Battery
Type
Power
Lithium-ion
3.7 V, 400 mAh
Temperature
Operational
Storage
-20°C to +60°C
-40°C to +85°C
Operating
Humidity
Up to 90%
Measurements
60 x 33 x17 mm, 60 grams
Cellular
Communication
GSM/GPRS (default)
Optional Modems
Antenna Type
Data Channels
Protocol
Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900)
UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA/1xRTT/EV-DO,
LTE
Built-in (concealed)
SMS & TCP/IP
Propriety –encrypted
Network
Data
GSM, GPRS and SMS
GPS
Systems
Receiver and Antenna
Protocol
Positioning accuracy
Navigation Update Rate
Navigation Method
Time to First Fix (TTFF)
Antenna
GPS, GLONASS
Internal
NMEA (Binary format)
10m CEP (50%)
Velocity: 0.2 m/s (50%)
1 second (default)
All-In-View solution
2-Satellite solution, A-GPS
Hot Start: 2 sec
Warm Start: 10 sec
Cold Start: 50 sec
Built-in
CPU Capacity
Static RAM
Nonvolatile Memory
Flash Memory
128 Kb
34 Kb
2048 Kb