Starcom Systems Net-960E User manual

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Net-960E Mobile Data Terminal
The Net-960E is a programmable Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) that can be installed in
vehicles. It is designed to withstand the tough vehicle environment including extreme
temperatures, providing the reliability required for critical mobile data applications.
The current firmware version is v5.09.
The Net-960E displays incoming messages and can initiate outgoing messages
between the vehicle and the fleet manager. It uses the English language by default.
You can add text templates in other languages using the Installer application (MDT
Canned Add/Del or Reply Add/Del).
To add a template:
·Write a template and send it to the MDT using the CannedAdd command.
To remove a template:
·Write the exact template and send it to the MDT with CannedDel command.
The same procedures apply to the reply templates list.
The NET-960E is fully integrated with Starcom fleet management software and can be
used to send and receive messages from the Starcom Online Web application.
Figure 18 Net-960E
Assembling the Net-960E
To mount the Net-960E:
1. Insert the rubber mounting pads on the inside of the bracket and thread the
rubber pins through any of the three parallel holes on each side.
2. Rotate the mounts so the holes in the center of the mounts align with the parallel
holes in the bracket.
3. Hold the terminal between the rubber mounts, attach the side screws, and ensure
the terminal is firmly in position. Do not over-tighten.

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Figure 19 Mounting the Net-960E
To attach the control box:
1. Connect the Net-960E control box cable (9 pin connector) to the SER 1 connector
on the Net-960E.
2. Connect the Net-960E control box cable (RJ 45) to the RS232 input pin (#15) on
the Helios.
3. Connect the Net-960E power and ground to the vehicle battery only after you have
powered up the Helios. Turn the power switch on the control box (PWR) to ON.
MDT Activation:
·Before activating a Mobile Data Terminal, please change the communication
rate between the Helios unit and the MDT.
·Using an Installer application, read the unit's parameters, approach
"Hardware" tab, check the box of "Use 57600 baud rate" and send the new
parameters to the unit.
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Note: It is important to restart the unit after changing the Baud rate;
otherwise the change won't be updated.
Starcom Online:
·In order to send and receive text messages using Starcom Online application,
update Helios unit as a text Terminal.
·Log on to Starcom Online and approach the Resources section. Click on the
unit's number and update the field of "Terminal" to "Text".
·From now on, the command of "Send Text" will be available in the commands
list at Map section.
Receiving Text messages:
·Go to Monitor screen > Settings, and create a New Alert to alert you on
incoming Text transmissions.
·After updating the new text alert - you can use the Monitor screen to see all the
incoming Text messages from the units.
Operational Indications and Commands
·MSG LED –Blinks slowly when there is one new message and blinks fast if there
are multiple messages to be read.
·ACK LED –Blinks when a message has been transmitted and the Net-960E is
waiting for the first level acknowledgement. In normal operating conditions, this
state is too short to be noticed. When the first acknowledgement is received the
Net-960E waits for the host level acknowledgement and the ACK LED is on.
·CLR –Enables you to clear the screen and return to the main menu.
·ENT –Enables you to access functions using the navigation dial.
·F1 MSG –Displays a list of pre-defined (canned) messages. Scroll through the list
using the navigation dial and press the navigation dial or ENT to transmit the
selected message. Pressing the navigation dial again toggles between the list and
single item display modes.
·F2 TEXT –Enables you to enter an alphanumeric data string. The 1 key is used for
a space in alphanumeric data entry. In order to enter a message, use the
alphanumeric keys and press F2 again. In order to clear a single character
(backspace), rotate the navigation dial counterclockwise.
·F3 VIEW –Displays the incoming messages (received from the host). Scroll with
the navigation dial. The Net-960E can store up to 10 incoming messages. The next
message (number eleven) overwrites the first message, and so on.
·F4 PEPLY –Opens a list of messages. Scroll to the desired message with the
navigation dial, and press the dial. You can update the messages with the Installer
application.
·F5 CNTL –Opens the control menu. You can configure backlight, contrast, sound,
fonts, and more. When in control mode, use the numeric keypad as follows:
·Key 1 –Toggles the screen backlight.
·Key 2 –Sets the sound tone.

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·Key 3 –Toggles the sound –This is not active in the demo unit.
·Key 4 –Enables you to configure fonts for incoming and outgoing messages.
You can also configure a limit for the number of characters in messages (the
maximum is 220 characters).
·Key 8 –Enables you to set the screen contrast.
·Key 9 –Toggles the Net-960E on or off.
·F6 I/O –Displays the state of the inputs and outputs.
Notes:
·The Demo unit is a unit with the basic Net-960E functions and without
any customizing process. For example, the sound tone function is not
active and outgoing messages are limited to 33 characters and incoming
messages are limited to 40 characters.
·After two minutes of inactivity, the screen backlight turns off. It
automatically turns on with new incoming messages or when any key is
pressed.
·The Net-960E display driver can display text using character fonts of 8, 6,
5, or 4 pixels width. It can display 30, 40, or 48 characters per line.
Several fonts as well as text attributes and character doubling may be
intermixed on the same screen.
·There is no option to scroll within the message being displayed.
Net-960E Specifications
Memory
·Flash –128 kB to store system and application software, inbound/outbound
canned messages, or forms
·RAM –128 kB of data and system memory
Communication
·Main –RS232 serial port, up to 57,600 kBPS, connected to DB9 connector
·Secondary –RS232 serial port, up to 57,600 kBPS, connected to RJ11 connector
·Multiplex –Each port can be multiplexed between an internal and external
connector
Control Signals
·Two inputs and two outputs at the automotive voltage level, connected to a DB9
connector
Or
·One input and one output at the automotive voltage level and one input (CTS) and
one output (RTS) at RS232 voltage level
Display
·240x64 graphic LCD with LED backlight
·Variable font sizes. Maximum –10 lines of 60 characters in a 7x5 standard matrix
·FSTN technology at contrast ratio of 7:1

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Programmable Keyboard
·12 Alpha Numeric keys (cell phone style)
·6 Programmable function keys
·Special navigation knob
·Backlight for all keys
Indication Lamps
·Activity LED
·Alert indicators LED
Buzzer
·Audible alerts
·Programmable frequency pitch and duration
Power
·Direct car battery connection –8V–18V (for 24V vehicle, use a converter)
·Current: Idle–18 mA. Active –200 mA
Environment
·Operating temperature: –20°C to +70°C (–4°F to +158°F)
·Storage temperature: –20°C to +80°C (–4°F to +176°F)
Dimensions
·Length –200 mm (7.87") x Width –82 mm (3.22") x Depth –38 mm (1.5")