Starcom Systems Kylos Assembly instructions

Kylos & Compact User’s Manual Guide
Starcom GPS Global Solutions
Kylos & Kylos Compact
User’s Manual Guide
Version 2.0

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October 2015
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Contents
1 Introduction (Kylos) 5
Introduction (Kylos Compact) 6
2 Package Contents Kylos 7
Package Contents Kylos Compact 8
3 Product Description Kylos 9
Sensors (Kylos) 9
Audible signals (Kylos) 10
Technical specifications (Kylos) 11
Product Description (Kylos Compact) 12
Sensors (Kylos Compact) 12
Buttons and LED (Kylos Compact) 13
Technical specifications (Kylos Compact) 14
Industry approvals and certifications 15
4 Configuration 16
Downloading the Software 16
Installing the Software 16
Installing the Update 20
Installing the cable driver 22
Inserting the SIM card (Kylos)23
Attaching the battery (Kylos) 25
Connecting the unit to the computer (Kylos) 26
Inserting the SIM card (Kylos Compact) 27
Connecting the unit to the computer (Kylos Compact) 29
Configuring the unit 29
Network settings 35
Transmission Rates settings 37
Hardware settings 39
Saving the configuration 41
Configuring a new unit with the saved configuration 41
5 Testing 42
TCP test 42
GPS test 43

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Unit Status 44
6 Installation Kylos 45
Installations Kylos Compact 45
7 Monitoring 46
Home 47
Resources 48
Units 48
Groups 51
Users 52
Perimeters 55
Plans 58
Monitor 63
Map 66
Reports 73
Scheduled reports 75
Profile 77
Help 79
Appendix A –Unit Communication in Starcom Systems 80
Appendix B –Contacts 82

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1 Introduction Kylos
Kylos is a sophisticated unit designed for real-time tracking and protection
of merchandise. Utilizing its built-in accelerometer, temperature and light
sensors, as well as GPS / GPRS facilities for communication, the system can
detect when your merchandise has reached the customer. If goods were
moved during unauthorized hours or damaged due to incorrect handling,
the user will be alerted via the selected communication means, i.e. email,
SMS.
The hidden unit allows you to track and monitor any kind of asset without
suspicion, enabling an effective merchandise tracking and management. In
any unwanted or unsuspected situation, the GPS merchandise system
sends you a direct alert, enabling you to protect and locate your goods all
over the world at any time.
As a small, stable, autonomous device Kylos gives you full control of all
possible events. Thanks to its built in sensors, you have a complete
knowledge of your merchandise condition and location at any given moment.
For example, when Kylos merchandise tracking unit is installed, you can
track the location of the merchandise and receive an alert if it enters or
leaves a particular area, or if it is damaged or dropped.
Kylos is an independent portable device with a built-in battery that does not
require external power supply.

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Introduction Kylos Compact
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 Kylos
1. Kylos unit
2. Kylos USB programming cable
3. Unit key
4. AC charger
WARNING: Use only the charger provided by SGS to charge the Kylos
battery. Using any other charger could damage your device or battery.

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Package Contents Kylos Compact
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 Kylos
Kylos is a combination of:
GPS locating system
Cellular based communication capabilities
Together, these provide immediate time event and location information
through email, text message or a Web based management application.
This guide describes how to install the setup software, configure and
monitor the Kylos device.
Sensors
Kylos incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various event
types. Kylos also allows connecting external sensors of the same version as
its internal sensors.
Light sensor –detects a change of light inside the container (e.g.
breaking into the container).
Acceleration sensor –detects impacts to the container.
Temperature sensor –detects temperature around the unit (can be
configured for high and low temperature alerts from -127°C to
+127°C).

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Audible signals
The unit uses audible signals (beeps) to announce its activity. When you
insert the battery in the device, it will sound one (1) audible signal (beep), to
indicate that it was activated.
After this, the device will connect to the cellular network. Once the device
performs a successful connection to the cellular network, it will sound two
(2) audible signals (beeps).
At the same time, the device will connect to the GPS and get the location.
Once the device performs a successful connection to GPS, it will sound three
(3) audible signals (beeps).

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Technical specifications
Battery
Type
Power
Lithium-ion
3.7V 1,1800mAh
Temperature
Operational
Storage
-20°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity
Up to 90%
Measurement
75 x 62 x 31, 75 grams
Cellular Modem
GSM
Quad Band (850, 900, 1800, 1900).
Built in antenna
Network
SMS
GPRS
Encrypted Protocol
TCP/IP over PPP
GPS
Receiver and Antenna
Protocol
Positioning accuracy
Navigation Update Rate
Navigation method
Time to First Fix (TTFF)
Antenna
Internal,
NMEA (Binary format) Position: 10m
CEP(50%)
Velocity: 0.2m/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
Non-volatile memory
Flash Memory
128 Kb
34 Kb
2048 Kb
Sensors
Light
Temperature
Accelerometer
Resolution
Sensitivity
Range
Accuracy
Type
0.025 LUX
0 - 104,448 LUX (Sunlight)
from −20°C to +60°C
±2.0°C
3 Axis, 0.1g resolution identify and
report events of impact
Access Port
Type
TTL (USB converter included)
Power Consumption
Sleep/Idle
GPS only
GPRS only
GPS and GPRS
0.05mAh
75 mAh
100mAh
165 mAh
Battery Life
Transmissions rate
Every 10 minutes
Every 6 hours
Every 24 hours
Work time
2.6 Days
90 Days
300 days

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Product Description Kylos Compact
1. Emergency button
2. Light sensor
3. LED
4. Power button
5. Micro USB connector
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).

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Buttons and LED
Emergency button –button which sends an emergency alert.
Power button –button which serves to turn the device on and off, and to
test the battery status.
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).
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
3.7V, 400 mAh
Temperature
Operational
Storage
-20°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity
Up to 90%
Measurement
60 x 33 x17 mm, 60 grams
Cellular Modem
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
Non-volatile memory
Flash Memory
128 Kb
34 Kb
2048 Kb
Sensors
Light
Temperature
Accelerometer
Resolution
Sensitivity
Range
Accuracy
0.025 LUX
0 - 104,448 LUX (Sunlight)
from −20°C to +60°C
±1.0°C
3 Axis, 0.1g resolution
Access Port
Type
TTL (USB cable available)
Power Consumption
Sleep/Idle
GPS only
GPRS only
GPS and GPRS
0.05mAh
75 mAh
100mAh
165 mAh
Battery Life
Transmissions rate
Every 10 minutes
Every 6 hours
Every 24 hours
Work time
10 Hours
13 Days
45 days

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Industry approvals and certifications
For available certificates, see:
https://trello.com/b/YrNJfXNd/certificates

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4 Configuration
Downloading the Software
Download the Installer application setup file and update available at:
https://trello.com/c/k8Z8QHzZ/1-installer-application-download
Installing the Software
Locate the folder where you saved the installer setup file. Double-click the
InstallSetup.exe. The Open File dialog box appears.
Click Run. A Windows Security dialog box appears. Click Yes. The Welcome
to the Starcom Installer Application Setup Wizard window appears.

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Click Next. The Select Destination Location window appears.

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Click Next. The Select Components window appears.
Click Next. The Select Start Menu Folder window appears.

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NOTE: Select Don’t create a Start Menu folder checkbox, if you do not
want to create a start menu folder.
Click Next. The Ready to install window appears.
Click Install. The installation starts and a progress bar appear in the
window, indicating the progress of the installation.

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When the installation is complete, the Completing the Starcom Installer
Application Setup Wizard window appears.
Click Finish.
Installing the Update
To install the Installer update software, locate the folder where you saved
the update file. Double-click IUpdate.exe. The Open File dialog box appears.