CalAmp Wireless Networks VUT Utility Vehicle Recovery Transceiver User Manual Manual
LoJack Corporation Utility Vehicle Recovery Transceiver Manual
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VLU-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Author: Revision#: Document ID: Document Name: Ed Broadwin "0.1" 4321-0001-00UG 4321-0001-00UG - VUT Users Guide, Rev 0.1 (12-21-05).Doc LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Deleted: Edited By: Ed Gyte¶ Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Copyright Copyright 2005 by LoJack Corporation. All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. This document is intended for use by LoJack internal customers and should be disclosed within the customer’s organization on a “need to know” basis. This document shall not be reproduced by any means, stored on magnetic media, or made available directly or indirectly to any third party, without prior written consent of LoJack Corporation. Program listings may be entered, stored, and executed in a computer system, but may not be reproduced for publication. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by LoJack, which expressly disclaims any warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and assumes no liability for errors or omissions in this guide or any damages, direct or consequential resulting from its use. All brand and/or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Send Inquiries or comments to: LoJack Corporation. 780 Dedham Street, Suite 700 Canton MA, 02021 USA Voice: 1-781 - 302 - 7100 Fax: 1-781 - 302 – 7299 For comments about the content of this document, e-mail the following address: engdocs@lojack.com Page 2 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide FCC Information Note: This equipment 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 generates, uses and can 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. Page 3 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Document History Version 0.1 Status Draft Date Author 12/21/2005 EB Description Original Development Page 4 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Approval Deleted: “A” ... [1] Deleted: 1.0 ... 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Page 5 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Table of Contents Copyright ..................................................................................................................................... 2 FCC Information.......................................................................................................................... 3 Document History ....................................................................................................................... 4 Table of Contents........................................................................................................................ 6 Table of Figures .......................................................................................................................... 7 Section 1 About this Document................................................................................................. 8 1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Organization....................................................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................... 9 Section 2 Overview ................................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Background:..................................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Configuration:................................................................................................................................... 10 2.3 Functionality..................................................................................................................................... 10 2.4 Procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 10 2.4.1 Preperation .............................................................................................................................. 11 2.4.2 Testing: .................................................................................................................................... 11 Page 6 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Table of Figures Figure 1 LoJack VUT .................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 2 Installation Test Utility Initial Screen ............................................................................. 11 Figure 3 VUT Identification Screen ............................................................................................. 11 Figure 4 Serial Number of Unit Under Test Entered ................................................................... 12 Figure 5 VUT Test Window......................................................................................................... 12 Figure 6 Test Complete Screen .................................................................................................. 13 Page 7 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Section 1 About this Document 1.1 Purpose This document is designed to explain the purpose, functionality and the operation of the latest generation of the LoJack VUT, used to install the LoJack VLUs which are an integrated component of the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 1.2 Organization This document is designed as a reference source. It is not intended to replace or redefine current procedures. This document is broken down into the following major sections: Section 1: About this Document: This material explains the conventions that have been used in the development of this document, any formatting conventions or word usage conventions that need to be understood for full comprehension of the content of the document. Section 2: VUT Overview: This material explains the functional operation of the VUT, the display screen and the controls provided. Glossary: Defines various names and terms used by LoJack as a whole. All of the terms defined in this section may not appear in this document, but are provided in the event that they may be used in future communications concerning this material. Page 8 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 1.3 Typographical Conventions Several type faces and text formats are used throughout this guide. Please refer to the following formatting in the text to help you identify special information. Format: Emphasis Type of Information Words and characters in Times bold-italic type are used to emphasize the following: • Menu items • Screens names • Dialog boxes • References • Section titles • Heading titles • Names of reports • File names • Other manual titles • Particular words New Term Words and characters in Arial bold type are used to introduce a new term. Type Command Words and characters in Century Schoolbook bold type indicate what you type on a command line from your keyboard. Echo Words and characters in Century Schoolbook type indicate the result or output of a command or the contents of a file. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Page 9 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Section 2 Overview 2.1 Background: VUT is an complete redesign of the Packet Decoder used in the stolen vehicle recovery system. The redesign effort was initiated for several reasons as follows: • Enhanced performance would be incorporated into a redesign • Easier operation would be achieved with a redesign • New features would be incorporated into a redesign. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 2.2 Configuration: Figure 1 LoJack VUT 2.3 Functionality The VUT can perform the following functions: 1. Receive commands via the serial interface and broadcast the command via RF. 2. Report data received via the RF interface across the serial interface. 3. Only respond to “Test” commands across the serial interface. 4. Only report test responses received via the RF interface via the serial interface. 2.4 Procedure Page 10 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide 2.4.1 Preperation 1. Launch Win VUT Application See Figure 2 2. Select the proper Comm port for computer Figure 2 Installation Test Utility Initial Screen 3. Connect the interface to the serial port of the computer. 2.4.2 Testing: 1. Turn on power to VUT. 2. There should be an identification of the VUT displayed See Figure 3 Figure 3 VUT Identification Screen 3. Type in Serial number of LJU5 under test for installation see Figure 4 Page 11 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Figure 4 Serial Number of Unit Under Test Entered 4. Then Click test button or hit Return key 5. Should see the messages change and there should be 1 blink of the LED on the VUT to acknowledge transmission by the VUT. Figure 5 VUT Test Window 6. The Led on the VUT should then blink 2 more times to acknowledge the 2 responses from the LJU under test Page 12 of 13 LoJack Confidential Proprietary Document Not To Be Copied Or Retransmitted In Any Form Without Prior Authorization Revision: "0.1" VUT-5 Utility Transmitter (VUT) User Guide Figure 6 Test Complete Screen 7. Repeat test as necessary. 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