GMC Guardian Mobility GMSG01 Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS User Manual Installation Manual V2 7 JH
GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS Installation Manual V2 7 JH
Contents
- 1. Install Manual
- 2. Quickstart Guide
Install Manual
GMC GUARDIAN MOBILITY CORPORATION
Guardian Sentinel™ and Guardian Sentinel GPS™
Installation Guide
& User’s Manual
Copyright
Copyright © GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. Guardian Mobility, Guardian
Sentinel, the Guardian Mobility logo, and the Guardian Sentinel logo are trademarks of GMC Guardian
Mobility Corporation, and may be registered in some jurisdictions.
Disclaimer
GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss
resulting from the use of this handbook. GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation and its suppliers assume no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this software. GMC
Guardian Mobility Corp. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
Important: Please read the Guardian Mobility End User Software License Agreement before using the
accompanying software program(s). Using any part of the software indicates that you accept the terms of
the Guardian Mobility End User Software License Agreement.
All data and information contained in or disclosed by this document are confidential and proprietary
information of GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation and its affiliates and all rights therein are expressly
reserved. By accepting this material, the recipients agree that this material and the information contained
therein are held in confidence and in trust and will not be used, copied, reproduced in whole or in part, nor
its contents revealed in any manner to others without the express written permission of GMC Guardian
Mobility Corporation.
NOTICE
This equipment complies with the FCC RF Exposure Limits.
A minimum of 20 centimeters (8 inches) separation between the
device and the user and all other persons should be maintained.
Version 1
© 2004 GMC Guardian Mobility Corporation
15 Capella Court. • Unit 116
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2E 7X1
www.guardianmobility.com
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Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ...................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION TO THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL..............................................4
SETUP OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................5
PARTS DESCRIPTIONS ..............................................................................................6
PARTS LIST AND DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................7
SETTING UP THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL.............................................................9
OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................9
WHAT YOU WILL NEED..................................................................................................9
POWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................9
POWER CONSUMPTION PROFILE .....................................................................................10
CONNECTOR DIAGRAM.................................................................................................10
LED BEHAVIOUR DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................11
USING THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL CONFIGURATION WIZARD ...................................12
GUARDIAN SENTINEL CONFIGURATION WIZARD HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................12
INSTALLING THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL CONFIGURATION WIZARD ...............................12
OPERATION FLOW OF THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL CONFIGURATION WIZARD SOFTWARE
........................................................................................................................................13
THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL CONFIGURATION WIZARD STEP BY STEP.......................15
THE USAGE SCREEN...................................................................................................16
CONFIGURING AN RS-232 SENSOR.............................................................................17
CONFIGURING A DIGITAL SENSOR .............................................................................18
CONFIGURING AN ANALOG SENSOR ..........................................................................19
ANALOG SENSOR EXAMPLE ............................................................................................20
CONFIGURING THE SCHEDULER .................................................................................21
SUMMARY INFORMATION / SAVING THE CONFIGURATION........................................22
DOWNLOADING THE CONFIGURATION.......................................................................23
CONNECTING SENSORS TO THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL...............................................24
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TURNING ON THE GUARDIAN SENTINEL......................................................................24
VIEWING TRANSMISSIONS....................................................................................25
THE GUARDIAN MOBILITY BACKOFFICE SERVER.....................................................25
MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................25
MODIFYING PASSWORD AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION .................................................25
LISTING MESSAGES (TRANSMISSIONS)...........................................................................26
LISTING GUARDIAN SENTINEL AND GUARDIAN SENTINEL GPS UNITS.........................27
CREATING NEW AND CHANGING EXISTING ROUTES......................................................27
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About this guide
elcome to Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS, and thank you for
purchasing this device. This guide is designed to help the user assemble,
configure and use the unit for all of their tracking and monitoring
applications.
The target audience of this manual includes Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel
GPS installers, and end users who would like to learn about the operation of these
devices. This document includes information on:
• The components of the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS device
and its accessories
• Connecting the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS to external
sensors and monitoring devices.
• Configuring the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS to transmit
information on a pre-determined schedule and after alerts from external
sensors.
• Viewing transmission data from the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel
GPS through the Guardian Mobility BackOffice.
For any questions outside the scope of this document, please contact your GMC
Guardian Mobility representative at (613) 225-8885, extension 332.
Icons commonly used in this manual are shown in the key
on the left.
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ICON KEY
Important Information
Optional Configurations
Software Configuration
Reference Information
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Introduction to the Guardian Sentinel
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS are part of a next generation
satellite communication and connectivity platform. They are designed for
monitoring applications including remote fixed and mobile assets. The technology is
built around a simplex transmitter delivering low speed data packets via the low-
earth orbit (LEO) Globalstar satellite network. The location-enabled Guardian
Sentinel GPS utilizes next generation, low power global positioning system (GPS)
receiver module delivering better than 6 meter accuracy 95% of the time. The
receiver is also one of the most sensitive in its class allowing the acquisition of
position information even in traditionally difficult reception environments.
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS transmits data at pre-scheduled
times or based on alerts from external sensors. The data is sent through the
Globalstar satellite network to the Guardian Mobility back office. From here,
transmissions are accessed via Guardian Mobility’s network operation centre or
delivered to the customer location in a standard pre-determined format.
Figure 1: Guardian Sentinel system
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS, consists of a satellite transmitter, a
GPS receiver and additional electronics to integrate data from external sensors. The
components are housed in a custom-designed environmentally sealed enclosure. IP67
and NEMA4x rated connectors are the interface between the external sensors and the
hardware of the Guardian Sentinel. Custom cables to interface between the Guardian
Sentinel/Guardian Sentinel GPS and external sensors are available.
The Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard is a Windows 98/2000/XP based
software used to set-up the transmission schedule and alert triggers of one or more
units. The software is included in evaluation kits or can be ordered separately.
The Guardian Secure Server/BackOffice receives incoming transmissions from the
Globalstar satellite network and stores the data. Authorized users can log in to the server
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to view messages or have them forwarded to their facilities via SMTP (email), SMS or
HTTP.
Setup Overview
Setting up, installing, configuring and testing the Guardian Sentinel consists of the
following:
• Understanding the different parts of the Guardian Sentinel
• Installing the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard on an installation
computer
• Creating a Guardian Sentinel configuration file
• Connecting the installation computer and power to the Guardian Sentinel
• Downloading the configuration file to the Guardian Sentinel
• Ensuring that the Guardian Sentinel is operating correctly
This manual will guide you through these operations.
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Parts Descriptions
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS are available in two models:
Guardian Sentinel minibase and Guardian Sentinel full enclosure. The dimensions of the
units are as follows:
Minibase Full Enclosure
Length 113 mm 176 mm
Width 168 mm 179 mm
Height 38 mm 48 mm
Figure 2: Guardian Sentinel or Guardian Sentinel GPS hardware
The minibase is intended to be used in small space applications or where external power
is available. The full enclosure model is intended for portable applications and where
AA batteries are in use. Both models operate in the exact same manner.
A specific list of parts is included with each Guardian Sentinel
package. This section describes each part in more detail.
Depending on your order, your Guardian Sentinel kit will have all,
or a subset of the parts listed.
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Parts List and Description
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CN-OPR - Operating cable: The operating cable is an extension cable for connector
A which allows users to plug in RS-232 sensors without disassembling the top of the full
enclosure unit. This cable cannot be used for configuring the units.
CN-PSH – Pushbutton cable: This cable utilizes a digital input port to trigger a
transmission at the user’s convenience. It can be used with either the full enclosure or
mini-base model.
CN-PWR – Power-only cable: The power-only cable is a cable that can be used to
power either the mini-base or full enclosure model of the Guardian Sentinel.
CN-PRG – Programming ‘Y’ cable: This cable connects the Guardian Sentinel to the
configuration computer. When in “Program” mode, it uploads/downloads
configuration information from the Guardian Sentinel to the Guardian Sentinel
Configuration Wizard. When in ‘Run’ mode, it can be used to connect RS232 interfaces
to the Guardian Sentinel.
CN-CNX-M – Conxall connector: This is an IP65/NEMA4x rated connector that
can be used by the customer to create their own cables.
BA-8HD – 8AA Battery holder with battery snaps: This battery holder is used to
house AA batteries for tests and configuration activities.
BA-6 – 6AA Evaluation battery pack: This long-life battery pack is exclusively
designed to fit into the battery compartment of the Guardian Sentinel full enclosure
model.
BA-8 – 8AA Evaluation battery pack: This long-life battery pack is used to power the
Guardian Sentinel mini-base for evaluation purposes.
SW – Configuration Wizard Software: This software is used to upload/download
configuration information from the Guardian Sentinel to the user’s computer.
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Setting up the Guardian Sentinel
Overview
This section will include information on how to:
Install the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard Software on a configuration
computer
Connect the configuration computer to the Guardian Sentinel with the
programming cable
Program the Guardian Sentinel
Connect optional external sensors to the Guardian Sentinel
What You Will Need
Guardian Sentinel (Model SN01) or Guardian Sentinel GPS (Model SG01,
SG01-FE)
Power source (batteries or external power)
Programming cable (Part number CN-PRG)
Computer with RS-232 (DB9 Serial) interface
Custom cables for connecting external sensors (if applicable)
Copy of the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard
Power Requirements
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS can be powered either by batteries
or external power sources. The power requirements are 9 - 15 VDC with the capability
of providing 350 mA of continuous current. Examples of supported battery
configurations are as follows:
Option 1: 6 or 8 – AA cells, lithium disulphide
Option 2: 6 or 8 – C cells, alkaline
Option 3: Custom configurations
Battery life will be determined by battery chemistries and the
number and length of transmissions. Batteries can be
purchased from companies such as Tadiran Batteries (1-800-
537-1368) and Cantec Systems (613-725-3704).
The Sentinel is also configured with a built-in battery warning system that warns the user
when the battery level is reaching low levels.
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Batteries must be removed prior to
connecting any external power sources.
Power Consumption Profile
The following is the power consumption profile of the Guardian Sentinel based on
three tries per message transmission with wait time of 120 – 180 seconds between tries.
350mA for
1.4 seconds 1mA for 2-3
minutes 350mA for
1.4 seconds 1mA for 2 -
3 minutes
1mA for 15 minutes to days (depending
on transmission interval)
Message 1 Message 2
Connector Diagram
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS have two connectors that are used
to power and program the unit. They are also used to connect external sensors.
Up to one (1) RS-232 (serial), two (2) digital
and two (2) analog sensors can be connected
to the existing Guardian Sentinel and
Guardian Sentinel GPS.
The following diagrams illustrate the pin-out of the connectors on the Guardian Sentinel
and Guardian Sentinel GPS:
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Figure 3: Guardian Sentinel connector pin-outs
Table 1: Guardian Sentinel connector pin descriptions
LED Behaviour Description
Guardian Sentinels with clear enclosures have three LEDs (light emitting diodes) which
indicate what the unit is doing. The three LEDs represent the following:
1. CONFIG – Configuration LED
2. STU – Satellite Transmitter LED
3. GPS – Global Positioning System LED
Pin Connector ‘A’ Pin Description
1 Power
2 Ground
3 Do not connect
4 CTS (clear to send)
5 RTS (ready to send)
6 Receive
7 Transmit
8 RS-232 ground
Pin Connector ‘B’ Pin Description
1 Digital input 1
2 Digital input 1 return
3 Digital input 2
4 Digital input 2 return
5 Analog input 1
6 Analog input 1 return
7 Analog input 2
8 Analog input 2 return
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When the unit is first powered all three LEDs light up for an instant. After, the STU
LED lights up for a couple of seconds while the STU initializes. If the unit is configured
with a GPS chip, the GPS LED blinks as the unit begins acquiring GPS position. After
it gets a valid GPS position, or the GPS timer times out, the unit begins transmitting.
During this time, the STU LED blinks once every 5 seconds until it is done. The
transmission period varies between 4 to 6 minutes when the unit has been programmed
to transmit the message three times.
When the unit is ready to receive configuration information, the configuration button
remains on. After downloading the configuration, both the CONFIG and STU LED
remain on.
Using the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS must be configured prior to use.
This is done by using the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard. The Wizard is a
Windows based application that allows the user to select which external sensors are
connected to the Guardian Sentinel, how they should be configured and how often the
Guardian Sentinel should wakeup and send a status transmission.
This section describes how to install the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard, and
how to connect to the Guardian Sentinel to download the configuration
Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard Hardware and Software Requirements
The following are the hardware and software requirements to install and run the
Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard.
IBM PC desktop or laptop
Pentium II, 300 MHz with RS232(DB9) serial port
64MB RAM
100MB of hard disk space
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Installing the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard
1. Uninstall any previous versions of the Sentinel Configuration Wizard.
2. If installing the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard from a CD-ROM: Insert
the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard CD-ROM in the CD-ROM
drive of the installation computer.
If installing the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard from a file downloaded from the
Guardian Mobility Website: select the file from the downloaded location.
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3. Unzip the file & extract to a temporary directory.
If Winzip is not installed in your system.
Download and install a copy from
http://www.winzip.com
4. Run the setup application by double clicking the file ‘setup.exe’
This will install the Sentinel Configuration Wizard to:
C:\Program Files\Guardian Mobility Corp\Sentinel Configuration Wizard
5. Follow the instructions in the setup application
A default configuration file will also be installed in the same location as the
Sentinel Configuration Wizard.
Operation Flow of the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard Software
The operation flow of the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard is shown in Figure
4. Based on the selections made on the Usage screen, other screens will appear for RS-
232 parameters, digital input parameters and analog parameters. Wake up scheduling
screens follow regardless of usage choices. The penultimate screen shows a summary of
the created configuration before the configuration file can be saved.
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Figure 4: Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard simplified operation flow
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The Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard Step by Step
After launching the Wizard application, the following window will appear:
Figure 5: The Introduction screen
Please read the text on the Introduction screen and press the ‘Next’ button. Note that
the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard has a Menu bar at the top, a roadmap pane
on the left-hand side of each screen showing where the user is in the configuration
process, a section of help text and a set of configuration parameters.
The roadmap pane highlights the title according the following criteria to help you
navigate through the wizard:
Titles corresponding to the current wizard screen shown are light blue
Titles corresponding to wizard screens that will not be shown due to options
selected are grey
Titles corresponding to wizard screens that will be shown after the current
screen are blue-green
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The Usage Screen
Figure 6: The Usage screen
This screen allows you to select the general options for the usage of the Guardian
Sentinel. Please refer to Figure 4, the simplified operational flow, to understand the
behaviour of the application based on the choices in this screen.
Select the appropriate inputs for your application or leave all checkboxes unchecked to
send GPS location information only.
RS-232 without handshaking: Select this option to monitor the RS-232 port and
transmit incoming data. Selecting this option disables all other options.
RS-232 with RTS/CTS handshaking: Select this option to communicate with other
devices through the RS-232 port with RTS/CTS signaling.
Digital sensor inputs: Select this option to monitor digital inputs.
Analog sensors inputs: Select this option to monitor analog inputs
To determine which input is appropriate for an external sensor, please refer to the
following sections and installation manual supplied with the external third-party sensor.
After checking the applicable boxes, press Next.
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Configuring an RS-232 sensor
If ‘RS-232’ was selected as an option in the usage screen, then the screen shown in Figure 7 is the next
one that is presented in the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard.
Figure 7: RS232 configuration screen
The drop boxes on this screen contain the following options:
Baud rate Enter a baud rate between 1200 and 19200.
Data bits Select from 5, 7 or 8 data bits.
Parity Select None, Odd, or Even parity control.
Stop bits Select 1 or 2 stop bits.
Data Type Select ASCII or BINARY data type
The RS-232 serial port on the Guardian Sentinel that may be connected to external
devices has the following are the port specifications:
Data rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Stop bits: 1, 2
Number of data bits: 5,7,8 Voltage levels: +/- 12V
Parity: None, Odd, Even Number of wires: 4
Consult the installation manual of the third party RS-232 sensor for more information
about the serial product.
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Configuring a Digital Sensor
If ‘Digital Sensor’ was selected as an option in the usage screen then the screen shown in Figure 7 is the
next one that is presented in the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard.
Figure 8: Digital sensor configuration
The Guardian Sentinel can support up to two (2) digital inputs. To enable the digital
ports, the following fields need to be checked:
Enable Check the check-box for the input channel to be monitored.
Edge Triggering Select from the following transition options for triggering the
Guardian Sentinel: ‘Falling’, ‘Rising’, ‘Falling or Rising’
Integration Delay Specify how long (in ms, seconds or minutes) the signal must
be stable after a transition for considering it a valid signal. This
feature can be used for signal integration or for de-bouncing.
For digital dry contact switches, an integration delay of 100 ms
is in most cases sufficient.
Additional Information about the Digital Sensor: The Guardian Sentinel can be
custom configured to have up to two (2) digital inputs that can be connected to external
devices. The only acceptable states are a high or a low state. The ports are connected to
opto-couplers are two-wire, current sensing inputs. The unit is able to respond to
changes in input state. The minimum voltage required to detect a change in state is 5
Volts and the maximum voltage is 10 Volts.
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Configuring an Analog Sensor
If ‘Analog Sensor’ was selected as an option in the usage screen then the screen shown in Figure 8 is the
next one that is presented in the Configuration Wizard.
Figure 9: Analog sensor screen
The Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS can measure and monitor up to two
(2) analog ports. The maximum permitted input voltage range is 0 to 3.3 Volts. To apply
a higher voltage, the external device must be connected to the Guardian Sentinel
through an appropriate circuit voltage divider.
For further assistance with the analog port, please
contact your Guardian Mobility Representative. Applying
voltages higher than 3.3 Volts will damage the Guardian
Sentinel hardware.
Port ‘n’
Select the analog input port connected to your analog sensor by checking the
appropriate checkbox.
Full Scale Voltage
Full Scale Voltage refers to the output voltage range of the 3rd party sensor that will be
connected. If it is higher than 3.3 Volts, ensure that you are using an appropriate voltage divider.
Minimum Threshold
Enter a value in the textbox that determines the lower limit threshold of the analog
input signal. If a circuit divider is in use, the inputted value should be the voltage before
the dividing circuit. The Guardian Sentinel transmits when the voltage value is less than
the minimum threshold value. To determine whether the sensor has crossed the
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minimum threshold, the Guardian Sentinel checks the analog port once every 4 seconds
and takes an 8 sample running average. If the average is below the minimum threshold
value, the unit transmits a notification. The Guardian Sentinel will not transmit when the
analog voltage goes back above the minimum threshold value.
To deactivate the transmission at a minimum threshold, enter 0 in the box.
Maximum Threshold
Enter a value in the textbox that determines the upper limit threshold of the analog
input signal. If a circuit divider is in use, the inputted value should be the voltage before
the dividing circuit. The Guardian Sentinel transmits when the voltage value is greater
than the maximum threshold value. To determine whether the sensor has crossed the
maximum threshold, the Guardian Sentinel checks the analog port once every 4 seconds
and takes an 8 sample running average. If the average is above the maximum threshold
value, the unit transmits a notification. The Guardian Sentinel will not transmit when the
analog voltage goes back below the maximum threshold value.
To deactivate the transmission at a maximum threshold, enter the full-scale voltage
value in the box.
Analog sensor example
The Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard requires the input of the full scale voltage
delivered by the divider, as well as the upper and lower limits to be monitored.
For example: to monitor an analog water level-meter capable of delivering a maximum of 10 Volts
and to report when the voltage goes below 3 Volts or above 7 Volts do the following:
Connect the analog water level-meter sensor to a 3.03 divider, in order to apply a maximum
of 3.3 Volts to the Guardian Sentinel.
In the Guardian Sentinel Configuration Wizard, set the Full Scale Voltage to 10 Volts.
In the Minimum (MIN) Threshold field enter 3 Volts
In the Maximum (MAX) Threshold field enter 7 Volts.
During the operation of the unit, the Guardian Sentinel will acquire the input voltage, compare with
the minimum/maximum thresholds and send an alert message when values are outside this range.
The value indicated in the alert message will be in the range of 0 to 10 volts.
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Configuring the Scheduler
Figure 10: Scheduler information
This section allows you to set how often the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel
GPS must wake-up and make a transmission.
Frequency: You can disable the scheduler or determine the wake-up time
periodicity (in minutes, hours, days and weeks)
Every: Allows you to set the frequency of wake-up and transmissions:
Minutes: Every 15, 30, 45, 60 Minutes.
Hours: Every 1, 2, 3.…...23 Hours.
Days: Every 1, 2, 3.…….6 Days.
Weeks: Every 1, 2, 3.…….8 Weeks.
If the Guardian Sentinel is transmitting when the scheduler timer expires, the unit waits
until the first transmission is completed and then initiates the scheduler transmission.
Click the Next button to continue.
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Summary Information / Saving the Configuration
Figure 11– Summary screen
This screen presents a summary of the configuration made. Pressing ‘Finish’ completes
the setup of the configuration and will bring up a Save dialog box that allows the user to
save the configuration file to disk. After saving the configuration, the program will
prompt the user whether they would like to download the information to the Guardian
Sentinel.
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Downloading the Configuration
Figure 12: Configuration Download Setup
Setup the configuration as shown in Figure 11:
1. Connect the DB9 connector of the Programming ‘Y’ cable to the computer
2. Connect the Conxall connector of the Programming ‘Y’ cable to the
Guardian Sentinel
3. Connect the battery to the Guardian Sentinel
4. Set the switch on the Programming ‘Y’ cable to Program mode
Run the Configuration Wizard and save a configuration
When prompted whether you want to download the record to the Guardian
Sentinel, click Yes.
Set the COM port (the serial port)
Download the record to the Guardian Sentinel.
Set the switch on the programming ‘Y’ cable to Run
Connect any sensors if appropriate
The Guardian Sentinel configuration and download should now be complete.
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Connecting Sensors to the Guardian Sentinel
External sensors can be connected to the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS
either by creating your own cable or using pre-defined units available through Guardian
Mobility.
Custom cables are also available through cable assembly
specialists such as GS Networks ((613) 225-5044).
Turning on the Guardian Sentinel
To start the Guardian Sentinel
Power the Guardian Sentinel
Configure the unit using the Programming Y cable
Connect external sensors (if applicable). Disconnect power prior to connecting
the cables
Place the Guardian Sentinel outside where it has a full view of the sky. Connect
the power.
Before the first transmission, the Guardian
Sentinel GPS must be left on for a period of
15 minutes in order to allow the unit to
orient itself and update its GPS almanac.
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Viewing Transmissions
The Guardian Mobility BackOffice Server
Transmissions made by the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS units can be
viewed by logging into the BackOffice Server using an internet browser like Netscape or
Microsoft Internet Explorer. The address (URL) of the server is as follows:
http://www.guardianmobility.com/sentinel
The user name and password can be acquired from your GMC Guardian Mobility
representative at (613) 225-8885.
Main Menu
Upon successful log-in, the user is directed to the Main menu. This page allows the user
to view messages, modify existing account information, list all units owned by the user
id, and route transmissions to specific email addresses (SMTP) or HTTP connections.
Figure 13: Main Menu
Modifying Password and Account Information
To modify the login password, select Modify Existing Account from the Main menu.
Enter the new password in the Password field. Confirm the password by re-entering it
in the Confirm Password field.
Other account information including name and address can also be modified from this
page.
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Figure 14: Account Management
Listing Messages (Transmissions)
To view a list of transmissions that was made by the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian
Sentinel GPS units, select List Messages from the Main menu. Only messages made
by the units owned by the user id will be listed.
The messages can be listed by current week, current month or current year. The choice
can be made by selecting the appropriate button on the left hand side of the screen.
To view messages made by units with specific id numbers, select the id number from
the Esn scroll down bar on the left hand side.
Figure 15: Transmissions Report
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Listing Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS Units
To list all the Guardian Sentinel and Guardian Sentinel GPS units owned by the user id ,
select List By Units from the Main menu. This will list all the units in numerical order.
Figure 16: Sentinels List
From this page, information about the unit can be viewed and changed by selecting the
Edit link. To view the messages sent by the unit, select View Messages. To delete or
remove the unit, select the Delete button.
Deleting a unit will decommission the Guardian Sentinel
or Guardian Sentinel GPS unit. Transmissions made by
decommissioned units will not be sent to the Guardian
Mobility BackOffice. Re-commissioning a unit will result
in an Activation Charge.
Creating New and Changing Existing Routes
Routes allow the user to forward transmissions from the Guardian BackOffice Server to
the user’s email account or HTTP connection. Creation and modification of routes can
be done by selecting Routes on the Main menu.
To modify an existing route, select the route from the Select a route scroll bar. Make
the appropriate changes to the email. Variable fields such as longitude, latitude, date and
serial number can be selected from the Dictionary scroll bar. Once completed, Submit
the changes.
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Figure 17: Route Management
To create a new route, press the New button. This will allow the user to make a new
HTTP or SMTP (email) route.
To create a new HTTP connection, select HTTP as the Transport Type and enter the
internet address where XML messages are to be sent.
Figure 18: Creating New Routes
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A sample XML message that would be automatically sent from the Guardian Mobility
BackOffice to the customer site is as follows:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<gmMessage gmUID="{268D8CB5-5951-45CF-9407-077DC5E0B208}">
<transport type="HTTP" address="http://www.guardianmobility.com/backoffice/receive" template=""/>
<gateway timeStamp="07/01/2004 16:23:41" receivedAt="07/01/2004 16:24:17"/>
<elt deviceType="Prototype" esn="14714" identifier="Proto 13">
<isGPS>N</isGPS>
<messageTime>07/01/2004 16:23:53</messageTime>
<payload decoder="Prototype.xml">
<serialized encoding="hex" length="9">0xCB31A14BA89B82E480</serialized>
<deserialized>
<GPS GPSTime="16:23:00" GPSSatellites="4" GPSValid="Y">
<GPSPosFormat LatitudeNS="53.19747 North" LongitudeEW="105.74138 West"/>
<GPSPosNS Latitude="53.19747" Longitude="-105.74138"/>
</GPS>
<ADSensors V1="0" V2="0" V3="0" Max1="0" Max2="0" Max3="0"/>
<Actuators Previous="0" Current="0"/>
<UserData length="0"></UserData>
<Battery>Good</Battery>
</deserialized>
</payload>
</elt>
<gm>
<messageStatus>Pending</messageStatus>
<notes>
<Note Severity="0">Info</Note>
</notes>
</gm>
</gmMessage>
To create a new SMTP (email) route, select SMTP as the Transport Type. Enter the
email address(es) where the transmissions are to be sent. If using more than one email
address, separate the addresses with semi-colons. Insert a subject and message body as
described in the route change section.
Figure 19: Creating New SMTP Route
