Starcom Systems Triton User manual

TRITON
User Guide
Version 2.0

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February 2013
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Contents
1 Introduction _________________________________________ 5
2 Package Contents _____________________________________ 6
3 Product Description ____________________________________ 7
Sensors __________________________________________ 8
Audible signals ____________________________________ 9
Technical specifications______________________________ 9
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
Attaching the battery ______________________________ 21
Connecting the unit to the computer___________________ 22
Configuring the unit _______________________________ 23
Network settings __________________________________ 29
Transmission Rates settings _________________________ 31
Hardware settings _________________________________ 33
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

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Resources _______________________________________ 41
Units_______________________________________ 41
Groups _____________________________________ 44
Users ______________________________________ 45
Perimeters __________________________________ 48
Plans ___________________________________________ 52
Monitor _________________________________________ 58
Map ____________________________________________ 61
Reports _________________________________________ 70
Scheduled reports ____________________________ 72
Profile __________________________________________ 75
Help ____________________________________________ 77
Appendix A –Unit Communication in Starcom Systems _________ 78
Appendix B –Contacts __________________________________ 80

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1 Introduction
Triton is a sophisticated real-time container tracking device designed for
security and management purposes. It allows full control of various events
and situations by automatic remote monitoring, provides system stability and
continuity of operations.
Utilizing its built in sensors and GPS / GPRS facilities for communication the
system can detect when the container has reached the customer and inform
the recipient of every movement of the container. Any damage, blow or
breaking into the container can be reported by email and SMS.
The device is easily installed on the container door frame and performs the
monitoring of the container state and location. The system provides alerts on
various events, such as door opening, breaking in through the side wall, door
forcing, container tilt, fall, impact, etc.

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2 Package Contents
1. Triton unit
2. Battery
3. AC charger
4. Triton RS232 cable with USB connectors
WARNING: Use only the charger provided by Starcom Systems to charge the
Triton battery. Using any other charger could damage your device or battery.
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3 Product Description
1. Central Arm –central part of Triton with the Install and Door buttons
which connects the two side compartments. This part contains the
magnets for fast attachment to the container door frame and two holes,
in case an attachment with screws is required (optional). When Triton is
installed in the container, this part is located inside the container.
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2. Battery, CPU, GSM and GPS Compartment (System Core) –wide
side compartment which contains the CPU, GSM and GPS modules, the
SIM card slot and the light sensor. The battery is connected to this
compartment. When Triton is installed in the container, this part is located
inside the container.
3. Antennas Compartment –thin side compartment, which contains the
GSM and GPS antennas. The Operation button is located in this
compartment. When Triton is installed in the container, this part is located
outside the container.
4. Light sensor –sensor which detects light change inside the container
(e.g. breaking into the container).
5. Door button –button which responds when the container door is
open/closed.
6. Operation button –button which serves for testing the Triton operation
after installation.
7. Mini USB output –used for connecting the unit to the computer with
RS232 cable.
8. Install button –button which is triggered when the unit is
installed/uninstalled (attached/removed from the container door frame).
9. Magnets –4 industrial strength magnets used for fast attachment of the
unit to the container door frame.
Sensors
Triton incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various event
types.
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).
Technical specifications
Supply
Voltage
3.7 V
Temperature
Operational
Storage
-20°C to 60°C
-40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity
Up to 90%
Measurements
195 x 96 x 40 mm
Cellular Modem
GSM
Quad Band (850, 900, 1800,
1900)
Built in antenna
Network
Data
GPRS and SMS
Messages
SMS
GPRS
Encrypted Protocol
TCP/IP over PPP

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GPS
Receiver and Antenna
Protocol
Positioning accuracy
Navigation Update Rate
Navigation method
Time to First Fix (TTFF)
Internal
NMEA (Binary format)
Position: 10 m CEP (50%)
Velocity: 0.2 m/s (50%)
1 second (default)
All-In-View solution
2-Satelite solution
Hot Start: 2 sec
Warm Start: 10 sec
Cold Start: 50 sec
CPU Capacity
Static RAM
Nonvolatile Memory
Flash Memory
128 kb
34 kb
2048 kb
Inputs
Pushbutton
Light Sensor
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Battery Pack
Type
Capacity
Li-Ion
5200 mAh
Power
Consumption
Sleep/Idle
GPS only
GPRS only
GPS and GPRS
0.05 mAh
75 mAh
100 mAh
165 mAh
Com Port
RS232
115,200 bps (default)

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Industry approvals and certifications
For available certificates, see:
http://wiki.starcomsystems.com/wiki/index.php/Marketing#Certifications.

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4 Configuration
Downloading the Software
Download the Installer application setup file and update available at:
http://www.starcomsystems.com/0601ca
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 appears 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.

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Click Run. The Starcom Installer Update window appears.
Verify that the Destination folder points to the location where the Starcom
Installer software is installed and click Install. A Windows Security dialog
box appears. Click Yes. The Confirm file replace dialog box appears.
Click Yes to All. The installation starts and a progress bar appears in the
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The Starcom Installer Update window closes, when the update is complete.
Installing the cable driver
The Triton cable driver can be downloaded from the following link:
http://wiki.starcomsystems.com/wiki/index.php/Triton#Driver_for_USB_to_S
erial_adapter_cable.
The zip file contains a User Manual which explains the driver installation
process. Follow the instructions in the Manual to install the cable driver.

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Inserting the SIM card
Remove the back panel of the wide compartment by unscrewing the back
panel screws (4 screws total), as shown in the following image.
Gently push and pull back the plastic SIM card holder to release and open the
SIM card slot. Raise it to an upright position.

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Insert the SIM card in the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down
and its cut-off corner facing out the SIM card slot, as shown in the following
image.
Lower the SIM card holder back to the horizontal position. Gently press and
push the SIM card holder forward to snap it back into place. Close the cover
and fasten the screws.