ATrack Technology ATVT-1543 Tracker User Manual

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AL7 User Manual Revision: 01 Revision Date: 2015/11/10 ATrack Technology Inc. 3F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11493 Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-27975852 Fax: +886-2-27974030 http://www.atrack.com.tw
Confidential Document Page 2 of 19 Table of Contents 1. Notification .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3. Warning ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4 3. System Architecture ............................................................................................................... 5 4. Installation ............................................................................................................................... 6 4.1. Package Content ......................................................................................................................... 6 4.2. SIM Card Installation .................................................................................................................... 6 4.3. Power I/O Connector ................................................................................................................... 7 4.4. USB Port and Driver Installation .................................................................................................. 8 4.5. LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 9 5. Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 10 5.1. Connect a Device Using HyperTerminal .................................................................................... 10 5.2. Connect a Device to a Remote Server ...................................................................................... 14 6. AT$IOCG Command Reference.......................................................................................... 15 6.1. Configure or Query I/O Pin Characteristics ............................................................................... 15 7. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 16 8. Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 18 8.1. FCC Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 18 8.2. Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................. 19
Confidential Document Page 3 of 19 11.. NNoottiiffiiccaattiioonn 11..11.. DDiissccllaaiimmeerr This document, and all other related products, such as device, firmware, and software, is developed by ATrack Technology Inc. thoroughly. At the time of release, it is most compatible with specified firmware version. Due to the functionalities of the devices are being developed and improved from time to time, the change in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without notice. ATrack Technology Inc. is obligated to modify all the documentation without the limitation of time frame. A change notice shall be released to ATrack Technology Inc. customers upon the completion of document modification. ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended to be used as life support or rescue equipments. ATrack Technology Inc. is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any products. Any possible means of using or integrating ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided. 11..22.. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries. Any or all parts of this document shall not be exposed to non-authorized party without any form of approval from ATrack Technology Inc. Any forms, including but not limited to oral, copy, or internet sharing, of releasing or exposing information to an unauthorized party shall be prohibited. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the rights of litigation in the violation of such copyright laws. 11..33.. WWaarrnniinngg Connecting the wire inputs can be hazardous to both the installer and your vehicle’s electrical system if not done by an experienced installer. This document assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working in and around a vehicle and have a working understanding of electricity.
Confidential Document Page 4 of 19 22.. IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn Congratulations on your purchase of the ATrack AL7 Vehicle/ Motorcycle Telematics device. The AL7 is equipped with state of the art Mobile and GPS technology, providing the most reliable up to date tracking information of your vehicle’s current position or movement status. In addition to this, vehicle/ motorcycle tracking can be combined with a variety of customized events based on your needs.
Confidential Document Page 5 of 19 33.. SSyysstteemm AArrcchhiitteeccttuurree From the following diagram, the AL7 GPS receiver receives incoming signals from each orbiting satellite. These signals consist of information such as satellite’s position and the time that the signal was transmitted by each satellite. The receiver analyzes these data in order to determine how far away each satellite is and it uses the triangulation method to calculate the vehicle’s exact position. Once the positioning data along with other event data are gathered, they will be transmitted to the service center across a Mobile network (e.g. GPRS/CDMA/UMTS) or via SMS. The communication is bidirectional, which means you can control the AL7 remotely across a Mobile network or via SMS. System Architecture
Confidential Document Page 6 of 19 44.. IInnssttaallllaattiioonn 44..11.. PPaacckkaaggee CCoonntteenntt When you open the package, please verify that you received the following device and accessories:  AL7 Device * 1  USB Cable * 1 44..22.. SSIIMM CCaarrdd IInnssttaallllaattiioonn The AL7 supports a SIM card with either of these two operating voltages: 1.8V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class C) or 3V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class B). To install a SIM card, please loosen the screws and remove the cover.
Confidential Document Page 7 of 19 44..33.. PPoowweerr II//OO CCoonnnneeccttoorr The following table describes the function of each bare wire. Power I/O Connector Pin# Function Color Designation Note 1 Main power input Red PWR DC 6V~32V DC input 2 Power ground Black GND 3 ACC Input Yellow ACC Ignition status positive trigger input 4** General Input1 (Default) 1-Wire Protocol Input * Green IN1/1W Negative trigger input 1-Wire Data input 5** General Input2 General Output1 (Default) Analog Input1 Brown IN2/O1/AI Positive trigger input Open collector output (Max.300mA) Analog input (DC3V~40V) 6** General Input3 General Output2 (Default) Gray IN3/O2 Negative trigger input Open collector output (Max.300mA) * The 1-Wire® Protocol supports up to three 1-Wire™ devices simultaneously, which means you can have one (iButton® , DS1990A) and two 1-Wire™ temperature sensor probes (DS18B20) ** You may configure the AT$IOCG command to change these specific I/O pins to any of those functions mentioned as above. Note: Please do not connect a positive voltage to any output pin!!!
Confidential Document Page 8 of 19 44..44.. UUSSBB PPoorrtt aanndd DDrriivveerr IInnssttaallllaattiioonn The following figure shows the position of USB port on device. Double click the USB driver VCP_V1.3.1_Setup/ VCP_V1.3.1_Setup_x64. Then, click the Finish button to complete the process. USB Port
Confidential Document Page 9 of 19 44..55.. LLEEDD IInnddiiccaattoorrss The following figure shows the location of the device LEDs. LED Indication Description PWR (Green) Solid On In full operation mode 1 blink (0.1 sec.) in every 10 sec. In sleep mode 1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off GPS module off, External power lost, running on backup battery GPS (Red) 0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching for GPS signal Solid On Position get fixed GSM (Red) Off GSM module off 0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching for GSM signal 0.2 sec. On, 2 sec. Off Registered to GSM network 2 blinks in every 2 sec. Connected to GPRS network Continuous blinking SIM PIN Error Note: In the case of SIM PIN Error, the device will check the AT$SPIN every 10 minutes and try to access the SIM again. The PIN will be validated 3 times and if it fails the last attempt, including the first inserting time, the SIM card will be locked. Once the SIM is locked, you need to contact your GSM carrier for the PUK in order to unlock the SIM card using your cell phone. PWR GPS GSM
Confidential Document Page 10 of 19 55.. CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn You may be able to explore great features on the AL7 through AT commands. The commands can be sent to a device via USB, SMS or Mobile network (e.g. GPRS/CDMA/UMTS). The following diagram shows how to configure a device with Hyper terminal via USB. 55..11.. CCoonnnneecctt aa DDeevviiccee UUssiinngg HHyyppeerrTTeerrmmiinnaall The following example shows how to connect the AL7 through HyperTerminal. You may use other popular terminal emulators such as Putty or Tera Term Pro to establish a console session with the AL7. (1) Run HyperTerminal and select the correct COM port and click on the [Configure…] button.
Confidential Document Page 11 of 19 (2) Port Settings should be as follows. Click on the [OK] button to close the Properties window. (3) Click on [File][Properties] Bits per second: 57600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None
Confidential Document Page 12 of 19 (4) Click on the [Settings] tab and click on the [ASCII Setup…] button. (5) Check the following options and click on the [OK] button.
Confidential Document Page 13 of 19 (6) Power ON the device and the startup message will be displayed on the screen. You may type some AT commands to query the device afterwards. Please refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details.
Confidential Document Page 14 of 19 55..22.. CCoonnnneecctt aa DDeevviiccee ttoo aa RReemmoottee SSeerrvveerr The GPRS or UMTS connection can either be enabled by typing the AT$GPRS command. Once enabled, the ATrack ServerTool is then installed on a Windows PC in order to communicate with the AL7 remotely via a GPRS or UMTS network. The ServerTool is a remote server application, which is mainly used for parsing data by translating binary formats into readable formats or other testing purposes. Port forwarding is required if the PC is located behind a Broadband router or any other firewall device or if it has third-party firewall software installed. The communication is bidirectional, which means you can issue any AT command to the AL7 by clicking the Send button. Please refer to the following snapshot and the Port forwarding website: http://portforward.com/ for details.
Confidential Document Page 15 of 19 66.. AATT$$IIOOCCGG CCoommmmaanndd RReeffeerreennccee 66..11.. CCoonnffiigguurree oorr QQuueerryy II//OO PPiinn CChhaarraacctteerriissttiiccss Command Description This command is used to set or query the I/O port characteristics of the AL7. It is recommended to disconnect all I/O connections prior to changing the I/O characteristic in order to avoid damage to the I/O port. Syntax Write Command AT$IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3> Response $OK Read Command AT$IOCG=? Response $IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3> Parameter Description Parameters Description Data Type Default <IO1> 1: Input1 4: 1-Wire Protocol U8 1 <IO2> 1: Input 2 2: Output 1 3: Analog Input U8 2 <IO3> 1: Input 3 2: Output 2 U8 2 Example (1) Change all ports to inputs: AT$IOCG=1,1,1 (2) Change Input1 to 1-Wire Protocol AT$IOCG=4,2,2 (3) Change IO1 and IO3 to inputs, and IO2 to analog input: AT$IOCG=1,3,1 Remark MEMO SERIAL SMS GPRS
Confidential Document Page 16 of 19 77.. FFiirrmmwwaarree UUppggrraaddee The device firmware can be upgraded via USB or through the FTP protocol. Following is an example of firmware upgrade via USB. (1) Make AL7 connecting to hyper terminal and execute AT$FWDL (2) Click on [Transfer] -> [Send File]
Confidential Document Page 17 of 19 (3) Choose Firmware file and Ymodem for Protocol. (4) From the following snapshot, the data is being read out. (5) Click the firmware is updated successfully by AT$INFO=?.
Confidential Document Page 18 of 19 88.. AAppppeennddiixx 88..11.. FFCCCC RReegguullaattiioonnss  This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  This device 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 can generate, use and 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 radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. RF Exposure Information This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.  This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Confidential Document Page 19 of 19 88..22.. HHaarrddwwaarree SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Model Number AL7(2G) AL7(UA) AL7(UE) AL7(UG) AL7(CV) AL7(CS) Dimensions (L x W x H) 88 x 65 x 25 mm Weight 149 g Housing Flame Retardant ABS(UL 94 V-0), IP67 Water Proof Operating Temperature (w/o battery) -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F) Electrical Characteristics Power Supply 6V ~ 30V DC Current Consumption Operating : Max.70mA@12V, Deep Sleep Mode : 2.17uA@12V Cellular Network Communication Technology GSM/GPRS WCDMA/HSPA CDMA2000 1xRTT Frequency(MHz) 850/900 1800/1900 850/1900 900/2100 800/850 900/1700 1900/2100 800/1900 Carrier Support WorldWide USA/Canada EU/APAC WorldWide Verizon Sprint GSM/GPRS Quad-band 850/1900 900/1800 Quad-band N/A Cellular Antenna Internal Cellular antenna SIM Card 1.8V/3V Mini SIM(2FF) N/A GNSS Receiver 56 Channels, -161dBm (GPS) /-158 dBM(GLONASS) Tracking sensitivity Accuracy 2.5m CEP (GPS) / 4.0 m CEP (GLONASS) Data Acquisition Rate 1Hz Antenna Internal GPS/ GLONASS antenna GPS Data Buffer Capacity 2 MB Accelerometer 3-Axis Z,X,Y Resolution/Sample Rate ±16g, 400Hz Device I/O port ACC Input 1 Positive *Digital Input 1 Positive and 1 Negative triggered *Digital Output(Option) 2 Open-collector output *Analog Input(Option) 3~40VDC, 12 bits resolution *1-Wire® Interface Support up to 1 Dallas-Key (iButton®) and 2 temperature sensors USB 1 micro USB inside the case for device configuration Standard Accessories USBCable Length 1.2m Backup Battery Internal 3.7V 920mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

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