Falcom FOXEN GSM/GPRS/GPS-Tracking-Unit User Manual FOX IN FOX EN Hardware Manual
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![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.83 x Multi-line I/O,1 x Ignition,3 x LED indicators,2 x RS232 port (Rx, Tx, GND).Figure 1: FOX-IN/EN block diagram1.3 Related documentsIn addition to this document, the following files comprise the full set of FALCOM FOX-IN/EN product manuals:NR PDF file name Description[1] AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf Contains the description of the internal firmware and the supported Configuration Command Set for the AVL devices.[2] AppNotes_Transform_history_data.pdf Contains information of how to transform history data that are being transmitted from a FALCOM AVL device via TCP connection.[3] AppNote_Remote_update.pdf Contains information of how to upgrade FALCOM AVL devices to a new firmware revision remotely via TCP (server based application).[5] AppNotes_in_vehicle_mounting.pdf This document provides all the necessary information how to install your FALCOM product properly and safely in a vehicle.[6] STEPPIII_FOX_BOLERO_LT_Software_Update.pdf Contains information how to upgrade a FALCOM AVL device to a new firmware version locally via serial port.[7] AppNotesRemoteUpdateWithWorkbench.pdf Contains information how to upgrade a FALCOM AVL devices to a new firmware version remotely via TCP.These PDF files are viewable and printable from Adobe Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Reader installed, you can download it from http://www.adobe.com.This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 8 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-8.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.8Air humidity:➢5 % up to 95 % (non-condensing) Directive:➢RoHS compliant.Firmware:➢Embedded TCP/IP stack, including TCP, IP and SMTP protocols,➢Accessible via PFAL commands,➢Upgradable locally via serial port and remotely over the air (GPRS/TCP). Internal memory: ➢8 Mbyte FLASH for configuration, data-logging and firmware storage,➢2 MByte RAM.Supported protocols: ➢NMEA Msg.: GLL, GGA, RMC, VTG, GSV, GSAFALCOM Msg.: IOP, GSM, AREA, 3DP, BIN - see related documents [1] and Table 4.GSM/GPS antenna:➢Internal antennas for FOX-IN device.➢External antenna connectors for FOX-EN device.This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 14 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-14.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.84.2 NMEA data messageFOX-IN/EN delivers data in the NMEA-0183 format and FALCOM own format. Table below lists the NMEA and FALCOM supported protocols and gives also a brief description for each of them. For further description about these protocols, refer to the related documents [1].These protocols can be sent via SMS, TCP, Data call, serial port, e-mail or stored inside the device using the corresponding PFAL-commands. For example, the PFAL-command "PFAL,GSM.Send.TCP..." allows sending of the predefined protocols via TCP to a remote server including the current location, GPS state, UTC time, Date, Speed and Course over ground of the device. The received TCP packet can then be used for graphically representation of the device location. Installing such a device in a vehicle, lets you know where your vehicle is, what is happening with your vehicle, has your vehicle been moved without authorization from a park area, real time vehicle movements and more. The TCP server developed by FALCOM called "Trace4You" has a lot of such features allowing you to have a full control to your vehicle, fleet and other assets.NMEA DescriptionGGA Contains Time, position and fix type data.GLL Contains Latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status.GSA Contains satellites used in the position solution and DOP values.VTG Contains the number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR values.GSV Contains the number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR values.RMC Contains Time, date, position, course and speed data.FALCOM DescriptionIOP Contains the status of the digital/analog inputs and output ports and battery voltage (if battery available)GSM Contains the GSM operator, reception, registration status, GSM field strength, area code and cell ID. AREA Contains the state (entered left) of 32 areas and 100 geofences - such as territory management, route verification, prohibited locations, parking area and more.3DP Contains the state of the Motion Sensor (hardware option)BIN User protocol including time, date, position, course and speed data in binary format (small sized - only 21 characters).Table 4: NMEA Output MessagesThis confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 18 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-18.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.86.1.2 Special pin description (Pins 4, 5, 6) These pins have dual functions. All are controlled by the internal firmware of FOX-IN/EN. Therefore, the user must define whether to use them as analog or digital pins. Their function is controlled by the command PFAL,IO0[1,2].Config. If, for example, you want to use I/O1 as an analog pin, and the I/O2 and I/O3 as digital, then use the following commands respectively: $PFAL,IO0.Config=AI,2,11 // 0 = I/O1; AI = analog; 2 and 11 = min. and max. voltages for Low and High events.$PFAL,IO1.Config=DI,5,10 // 1= I/O2; DI = digital input; 5 and 10 = min. and max. voltages for Low and High events$PFAL,IO2.Config=DI,5,10 // 2= I/O3; DI = digital input; 5 and 10 = min. and max. voltages for Low and High eventsIf you want to use a digital pin, e.g. I/O2 or I/O3, as an digital output pin, then use the following PFAL command:$PFAL,IO4.Set=high //4= I/O1; high = sets output to high$PFAL,IO5.Set=high //5 = I/O2; high = sets output to high$PFAL,IO6.Set=cyclic,2000,1000 //6 = I/O3; cyclic = sets output to high for 2 seconds and low for 1 seconds.Some examples how to use them are given in the sections below.When using an I/O as digital pin you must set it first to high (with PFAL command “$PFAL,IO4.Set=high” or “$PFAL,IO5.Set=high” or “$PFAL,IO6.Set=high”), otherwise 0V will be measured (and the device could be damaged).6.1.2.1 How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as analog inputsThese pins can operate either as digital or analog inputs, however they should be configured and calibrated with PFAL commands before using them.Analog voltages of up to 32.0V with a 10 bits resolution can be processed and remotely evaluated by a server application. A pull-up resistor to a constant input voltage allows for resistive transducers to ground, e.g. fuel sensor or thermistors. To use these IOs as analog inputs, send the following command the device.$PFAL,IO0[1,2].Config=AI,2,11 where 0, 1 and 2 are indices corresponding to IO1 (pin 4), IO2 (pin 5) and IO3 (pin 6), respectively. While the value 2 and 11 are min. and max. voltages that will be used to generate Low and High events, respectively. Detailed information can be found in the software manual “steppIII_FOX_IN_bolero_lt_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf“. ↓ Connection example 1 (for I/O1 and I/O2):An analog input can be connected to a temperature sensor (a NTC resistor for instance). In the diagram below is used a fixed resistor from the input voltage to the I/O 2, and a variable resistor (Negative Temperature Coefficient - whose resistance or capacitance decreases when temperature increases) to ground. It is possible to set a low temperature alarm and a high temperature alarm. Passage through these thresholds will trigger an alarm. We recommend to use SMS or TCP as alarm type with GPIOP protocol. The SMS can be received on a mobile phone, modem or any GSM device when changes are detected. The analog-to-digital converter (ADC) inside the unit has an input voltage range from 0 to 2.5 V. An application example is shown in figure below:This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 23 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-23.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.86.1.2.2 How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as digital InputsThese pins are high active when used as digital inputs, so you can set VIN(LOW) and VIN(HIGH) to any levels within the range from +0 to +32.0 VDC. The High and Low levels can be set with PFAL command (e.g. PFAL,IO0[1,2].Config=DI,5,10) - where 0, 1 and 2 are indices corresponding to IO1 (pin 4), IO2 (pin 5) and IO3 (pin 6) respectively. While the values 5 and 10 are min. and max. voltages that will be used to generate Low and High events respectively. Detailed information can be found in software manual “AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf“. The figure below illustrates how these inputs can be used in practice. When the internal software detects input changes from High to Low or vice versa, a Falling or Rising edge Event is respectively generated. Therefore, depending on the alarm type, the FOX-IN/EN can react to the input changes and release different alarms such as sending out an SMS, email message, TCP packet, opening a CSD connection or activating an output port. The alarm type is configuration-dependant. Figure 6: Connection example when using it as digital inputA completed circuit example for all inputs is attached in section 8.1.1.This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 25 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-25.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.86.1.2.3 How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as digital outputsThe FOX-IN/EN device supports three IOs which can be used either as input or output. These outputs are open collectors. They can be directly connected via resistors (R) to LEDs, Relays etc., which need no more than 100 mA @ up to + 32.0 V DC. The figures below show the schematic of possible output connections. To use and activate these outputs use the command $PFAL,IO4[5,6].Set=high[low,hpulse,lpulse,cyclic] for IO1, IO2 and IO3 respectively or you can configure an or more alarms that activate these outputs when specific events occur (e.g. $PFAL,Cnf.Set,AL0=IO.e8=redge:IO4.Set=cyclic,1000,2000). In order to evaluate this alarm, firstly send this configuration to the FOX-IN/EN device and then trigger IGN-pin to High – as result the IO1 goes High for 1 sec and Low for 2 sec. To set IO1 to Low, just execute the command PFAL,IO4.Set=Low. For more details how to activate an output and how to configure an alarm, refer to the manual “AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf“. Both figures below show the schematic connections of how to use this output. Please note that, do not apply power directly to an output pin without having e.g. a resistor between them.Figure 7: Connection example 1 when using it to control an Relay.Figure 8: Connection example 2 when using it to control an LEDThis confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 26 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-26.png)
![FOX-IN/EN HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.88 APPENDIX8.1 SchematicsThe figure below illustrates a common schematic for installing your FOX-IN/EN hardware in the vehicle and using it for vehicle security. For detailed information, please, refer to the related documents [AppNotes_in_vehicle_mounting.pdf].8.1.1 Installation guidance for 8-pin double row connector On the top of the schematic you can find the corresponding pin out of the 8-pin double row connector.When installing your FOX-IN/EN in a vehicle, you will not only be able to track and locate the vehicle all the time, but also you will be automatically notified when disagreements with your loaded configuration into the FOX-IN/EN device will occur. Depending on your application requirements, the software configured pins as digital outputs can be used to lock/unlock doors, to activate a relay, buzzer, turn on a lamp, etc. while the configured pins as digital inputs can individually be used e.g. to detect something in vehicle when opened or closed; changes on this input may trigger an output to high. The IGN line can be connected to the vehicle ignition key to monitor its ON/OFF position.Note: Turn the car ignition off before making any connection. Use a common ground point for all ground wires. To avoid ground loops and second grounds, isolate all grounded pins of the FOX-IN/EN from the vehicle body. Do not connect power from a different system to the FOX-IN/EN.Software configured outputs of the FOX-IN/EN must operate at the same voltage level as the supply voltage +IN operates.The operating voltage range MUST never be exceeded, device is not protected again continuous overvoltage. For security reason, it is recommended to integrate externally a 2A fuse link between the positive wire of the FOX-IN/EN (+IN) and d.c. - power source.The antenna should be mounted in the dash or on the windshield of the vehicle with the GPS side facing the sky and the antenna has clear view to the sky. Connect the power cable to the FOX-IN/EN - with the vehicle ignition off, and antenna connected, attach the power pins to FOX-IN/EN (FIRST connect the GND pin and then the +IN pin).This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission.Page 39 of 41](https://usermanual.wiki/Falcom/FOXEN/User-Guide-1802632-Page-39.png)
