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WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 1/70 AXTracker MMT Users Manual Part Number: 9100-0156-01 Revision 1.0 Date: June 28, 2006 ® Prepared by: Axonn LLC 19349 N 12th Street Covington, LA 70433 PH: (985) 893-1048
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 2/70 INDEX AXTRACKER MMT USERS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................ 1 1 AXTRACKER MMT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 4 2 AXTRACKER MMT FUNCTIONALITY................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 AXTRACKER MMT FEATURE SET OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 5 2.2 SUPERVISORY POSITION REPORTING...................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.1 Delay to Start Interval ......................................................................................................7 2.2.2 Alarm Interval-Override Mode.........................................................................................7 2.2.3 24 hour Mode....................................................................................................................8 2.2.4 Stationary Supervisory Report Rate .................................................................................8 2.3 ALARM INPUTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3.1 External Alarm Inputs....................................................................................................... 9 2.3.2 Motion Alarm..................................................................................................................10 2.3.3 Alarm Mode ....................................................................................................................10 2.3.3.1 Interval-Override operation with Alarm Setups ......................................................... 11 2.3.4 Alarm Hysteresis & Priority...........................................................................................12 2.3.5 Alarm Configurations Table...........................................................................................12 2.3.5.1 Motion Alarm Hysteresis & Priority ..........................................................................16 2.3.6 Alarms during Delay-to-Start interval............................................................................ 16 2.3.7 Wake from Alarm............................................................................................................ 16 2.4 GEO-FENCING OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 16 2.4.1 Geofencing Interval-Override Operation....................................................................... 17 2.5 GPS LOCATION FAILURE ..................................................................................................................................... 18 2.6 RAS SITE AVOIDANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 18 2.7 SETUP MESSAGE .................................................................................................................................................. 19 2.8 STATISTICS MESSAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 19 2.9 UNIT RESET ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 2.10 DETAILED PRODUCT SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................... 20 2.10.1 Environmental Product Specification............................................................................. 20 2.10.2 Product Battery Life .......................................................................................................21 3 ON-AIR MESSAGE FORMAT................................................................................................................................. 22 3.1 STATUS BYTE ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 3.2...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 3.3 DEFAULT (STANDARD) AXTRACKER MESSAGE ................................................................................................... 24 3.3.1 Calculating Lat/Long from AXTracker MMT Messages ................................................ 24 3.3.2 Calculating Delta Lat/Long for RAS and Geofencing.................................................... 26 3.4 TRUNCATED AXTRACKER MMT MESSAGE ......................................................................................................... 29 3.5 RAW PAYLOAD MESSAGE..................................................................................................................................... 29 3.6 AXTRACKER MMT SETUP MESSAGE................................................................................................................... 30 3.7 AXTRACKER MMT SETUP2 MESSAGE................................................................................................................ 31 3.8 AXTRACKER MMT STATISTICS MESSAGE........................................................................................................... 31 3.8.1 Statistics Message byte 2 - Bat Low/Number of Tries..................................................32 3.8.2 Statistics Message byte 5 - GPS Mean Search Time .................................................... 33 3.8.3 Statistics Message byte 6 - # GPS Fails .......................................................................33 3.8.4 Statistics Message bytes 7&8 - Alarm Statistics...........................................................33 3.8.5 Statistics Message byte 9 - # Transmissions.................................................................34 3.9 WIRELESS SENSOR MESSAGES............................................................................................................................. 34 4 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION I/O PORT........................................................................................................... 35 4.1 INTERNAL CONFIGURATION PORT CONNECTOR DEFINITION................................................................................ 35
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 3/70 4.2 DEFAULT FACTORY CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 36 4.3 UNIT ACTIVATION................................................................................................................................................ 37 4.4 MESSAGE PRIORITIES........................................................................................................................................... 38 5 CONFIGURATION AND REMOTE SMART SENSORS..................................................................................... 38 5.1 SERIAL PACKET FORMAT ..................................................................................................................................... 39 5.2 TRUNCATED AXTRACKER MMT MESSAGING (SERIAL MESSAGE TYPE 0X26)..................................................... 40 5.3 RAW PAYLOAD MESSAGING (SERIAL MESSAGE TYPE 0X27) ................................................................................ 41 6 CONFIGURATION / SETUP TOOL ....................................................................................................................... 42 6.1 PDA/PC SETUP TOOL .......................................................................................................................................... 42 6.1.1 PDA/PC Tool Connection.............................................................................................42 6.1.2 PDA/PC Tool Layout...................................................................................................... 42 6.1.3 Status Pane .....................................................................................................................43 6.1.3.1 SLEEP Button............................................................................................................. 43 6.1.3.2 PROGRAM Button..................................................................................................... 43 6.1.3.3 RUN Button................................................................................................................ 43 6.1.3.4 .........................................................................................................................................43 6.1.3.5 DEFAULT Button ...................................................................................................... 44 6.1.3.6 ESN Display ...............................................................................................................44 6.1.3.7 BATT/$$$/MSG Display............................................................................................44 6.1.4 User Data Entry Pane ....................................................................................................45 6.1.4.1 EZSetup Tab...............................................................................................................45 6.1.4.2 Interval Tab................................................................................................................. 48 6.1.4.3 Interval-Intervals Tab ................................................................................................. 48 6.1.4.4 Interval-Override Tab.................................................................................................49 6.1.4.5 Interval-Stats Tab........................................................................................................50 6.1.4.6 Interval-Advanced Tab...............................................................................................50 6.1.4.7 Alarms Tab .................................................................................................................51 6.1.4.8 Options Tab ................................................................................................................ 54 6.1.4.9 Options-Xmitter Tab................................................................................................... 54 6.1.4.10 Options-Messages Tab............................................................................................56 6.1.4.11 Options-Sensors Tab............................................................................................... 57 6.1.4.12 Options-Batt Tab ....................................................................................................57 6.1.4.13 Options-$ Tab.........................................................................................................58 6.1.5 File Functions................................................................................................................. 58 6.1.5.1 Profile Functions......................................................................................................... 58 6.1.5.2 COM Functions .......................................................................................................... 60 APPENDIX A: AXTRACKER MMT OPERATION OVER TEMPERATURE........................................................... 61 APPENDIX B: INTERVAL-OVERRIDE EXAMPLES................................................................................................... 62 APPENDIX C: REGULATORY NOTICES...................................................................................................................... 66 APPENDIX D: MOTION ALARM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 68
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 4/70 1 AXTracker MMT Product Description AXTracker MMT is a battery operated, ready-to-go telemetry device designed to communicate with the Globalstar satellite constellation and provide cost-efficient and reliable asset tracking and fleet management. The AXTracker MMT features a compact rugged enclosure designed to attach easily, with either screws or automotive grade adhesive, to the top of a cargo container, railcar or trailer. Once service is established with Globalstar, AXTracker MMT sends information to Globalstar satellites which relay the information to ground stations. The processed information is then available to the user via the internet. The device is delivered complete and ready-to-go with no need for an external antenna or power source. Feature Set Overview: • Configurable location updates: o Programmable intervals, 30 minutes to 45 days – up to 12 sequential intervals. o Time of day – up to 12 specific time of day triggers. o Interval-override configuration to suspend scheduled location updates and provide an alternate update interval for a configurable time duration or the duration of the alarm input. Triggered by alarm or Geofence function. • Wireless independently configurable alarm inputs (optional) o Dry contact alarm inputs with configurable edge detection o Configurable with or without GPS location determination o May be configured to engage interval-override • Integral motion sensor configurable as an alarm function. • Geofence operation o Region match function. o May be configured to engage interval-override. • Wireless serial interface port for configuration and smart sensor or user data input. • 63 user-definable Geo-fencing regions used to flag device boundary exceptions • 3 to 8+ years battery life depending on configuration • NEMA4X, SAEJ1455 compliant packaging with quick installation using either industrial adhesives or screw mount. • Intrinsically Safe device tested to comply with UL 913 Class 1 Division 1 Groups A-D • Total packaged solution. No harnesses required, no external power required, no antennas required. • Unit initiation via magnet or PDA setup for site configuration if desired. • Message types: o Setup message: transmitted once on device start of service life.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 5/70 o Location/Alarm: contains GPS, alarm plus Geofence match o Truncated location: GPS plus up to 2.75 bytes user data o Raw: up to 8.75 bytes of user data o Statistics: operational data including low battery, transmitted on programmed interval • Special Alarm monitor features: o Count alarms since last statistics message o Count hours of alarm activity cumulative (run-time meter) AXTracker MMT differentiates itself by offering battery-operation with multi-year battery life (3-8+ years), easy installation and worldwide coverage. AXTracker MMT features the Axonn STX2 simplex modem compatible with the Globalstar network system. Reliable, one-way simplex communication provides fundamentally lowest cost tracking solution available. The AXTracker MMT unit may be configured for use using a hand-held PDA tool or PC tool with a wireless configuration that also accepts USB and Bluetooth connections from the PDA or PC. The PDA and PC tools support easy configuration of the AXTracker MMT device in depot-service or field-installation environments. The tools provide graphical user entry of configuration data using the wireless serial/configuration port of the AXTracker device. The wireless configuration port of the AXTracker MMT device supports sensor connectivity as well as configuration via protocol documented in the AXTracker MMT product specification. This document describes the use of the PDA and PC tools for configuration of the device. Users who wish to write their own configuration tools will need to conform to the protocol described in the product specification available from Axonn. A non-disclosure agreement is required to receive the detailed product specification. 2 AXTracker MMT Functionality 2.1 AXTracker MMT Feature Set Overview The AXTracker MMT provides essentially three basic functions when located in clear view of the sky: • Location of asset on a programmable supervisory interval, typically a few instances per day. • Notification of alarm condition, example: door open, motion or motor on/off. • Geofencing filter: notification of location based event condition concurrent with supervisory or alarm event. The device is well suited for use with container or trailer asset tracking affixed to the top or other location as appropriate. The unit transmits periodic and/or event driven position information. The AXTracker MMT generates messages using a simplex modem to the Globalstar network. The system is therefore one-way with no handshake or back channel data from the network. The AXTracker MMT includes the sub-assemblies necessary to support the functionality described in the following sections including:
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 6/70 • STX2 Transmitter Board with antenna – Axonn simplex modem to the Globalstar network • GPS Unit with antenna– Used to calculate location information • Integral Battery - Capable of multi-year operation • 2.4 GHz wireless I/O port – to configure device, input alarms and serve smart, serial sensors. • Controller Unit – to manage integral resources and engage reduced power states Additionally, the AXTracker MMT may also be wirelessly connected to a smart sensor to process data for transmitting to the satellite network or local data storage. The AXTracker MMT will perform functions in a prioritized method where the wireless serial interface is the highest priority followed by on-board alarm inputs followed by supervisory reporting. The assumption is that the external wireless interface may preempt an active GPS location determination or ongoing transmission of data. An abort of internal function due to serial interface override is recorded similar to a lost GPS signal and recorded in status bits on a subsequent message. 2.2 Supervisory Position Reporting The AXTracker MMT shall automatically report its position at regular time intervals. The reporting interval shall be programmable by the user. This function can also be enabled or disabled by the user. The unit allows for up to 12 sequentially executed delay intervals to time between location determination functions. The unit may be configured via the configuration port to enable between 1 and 12 discrete time delays executed in sequence. Setting a specific sequence interval to zero disables that step and subsequent sequence steps. Setting all sequence intervals to zero disables Supervisory Position Reporting. Each sequence interval may be unique from 30 minutes to 45 days. (30-65535 where each count = one minute. Non-zero values less than 30 decimal are invalid) Up to 12 intervals may be defined. Setting the device to operate with 1 interval enables a uniform wake interval. Setting the device to operate with more than 1 interval will configure the device to sequence through each delay repeating the sequence of non-zero intervals. The AXTracker MMT will sequence through the interval table until it encounters a zero value, then reset to the beginning of the table repeatedly through service life. The unit will time wake intervals using an integral crystal. Time drift will occur at this crystal drift rate and be less than one (1) minute per year of operation. No real-time GPS-compensation is necessary to maintain this level of accuracy. The default configuration for the unit is a single sequence with a 12-hour delay interval resulting in 2 position notification messages per day. The default configuration may be overwritten using a setup tool. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the sum of interval delays suits the application requirement (i.e. total of delay cycles divides by an integer multiple into a 24 hour day for uniform daily time reporting). Supervisory position reporting events always generate a GPS location attempt.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 7/70 At each Position Reporting Interval event, the AXTracker MMT shall compute its location, collect alarm status, calculate geofencing exceptions then transmit the computed position with appended status data. 2.2.1 Delay to Start Interval The unit may be configured to commence operation at a specific delay following setup. The setup tool may configure a delay-to-start instructing the unit to begin service life at a specific point in time following setup. The unit may be configured to begin operation within the next 45-day period to a resolution of 1 minute. This feature may be enabled or disabled using the setup tool interface. The factory default condition is a random number less than 24 hours. Note: The AXTracker MMT accepts a delay to start, NOT a time and date to start. The setup tool must translate this delay parameter to a time and date if desired for user confirmation. WARNING: Users are strongly advised that this feature should be enabled using a pseudo-random delay-to-start to secure the best network services from the Globalstar network. Configuring multiple devices to operate on the same report time will inherently cause network collisions and limit performance. It is strongly advised that the user seed the Delay-to-Start parameter with a randomized delay to stagger device initial report time. Subsequent reports will be timed from the initial report and the device will commence uniform reporting per configuration. For this reason, the default factory value for Delay-to-Start will be a random number less than 24 hours. Timing information will be preserved as long as the battery remains connected and serviceable. Internal power disconnect will require reset to configuration to restore alignment to a specific time of day if necessary. Sequence will begin at the start of the interval delay table upon power restoration. The AXTracker MMT will generate a first position report following completion of a delay-to-start if the delay-to-start is greater than or equal to 30 minutes. Delay-to-start values below 30 minutes will not generate a position report as it might conflict with the Setup message. 2.2.2 Alarm Interval-Override Mode The unit may be configured to override supervisory position report interval timing upon alarm assertion if the alarm is configured for Interval-Override mode. An alarm configured as such will cause the unit to suspend supervisory interval reporting and enter into override mode. While in override mode, the device will perform GPS location determination and reporting at a new (single) interval for a new duration. Both the new interval and duration are configurable parameters. Optionally, the duration may be disabled and the device will override while the alarm is held active. In this configuration, the device will engage a new interval while the alarm is asserted,
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 8/70 returning to the original interval schedule once the alarm is released. This mode enables the device to engage an alternate position reporting interval following an alarm then resumes the configured position-reporting schedule. The time-base for the standard position reporting is delayed by the duration of the Interval-Override function. This will skew the schedule by the duration of override mode. A second alarm configured for Alarm Interval-Override mode while in Alarm Interval-Override mode will restart the override process. Release of the second alarm will return the unit to the original schedule, NOT the first interval-override. Interval Override mode may engage a new interval with a minimum setting of 5 minutes. Note that if short intervals are selected, the redundant messaging of the STX2 device may be aborted to send the next message. Also note that short intervals and interval-override in general can significantly impact battery life. Battery estimates assume only a few transmissions a day. Interval override can make a couple of transmissions a day turn into dozens a day, reducing battery life proportionally. See appendix B for further discussion on short interval operation. This mode is disabled for factory default alarm configuration. 2.2.3 24 hour Mode The above discussed interval-table operation may be replaced with a time-of-day operation whereby the unit will calculate sleep intervals based on specific time of event from the table. In this mode, the interval table contains time events (hours and minutes). The parameter range is limited to minutes in a day with values exceeding the limit treated as end of table. Setting a bit in the advanced features command (type 0x35) enables this mode of operation. While in 24-hour mode, the AXTracker MMT will ascertain real time from all successful GPS fix determinations. Following each position report function, it will calculate the appropriate interval to the next report event time in the table (managing roll-over at midnight appropriately). Delay to start and interval-override operation remains unchanged. The unit may require an off-schedule location report following delay to start or interval override to recalculate the appropriate delay to get back onto the 24-hour schedule. The unit may be provided with correct time of day information at configuration that will enable the device to calculate first report correctly. If the correct time of day is not available at end of delay to start, it will be determined on first GPS fix for subsequent report event alignment. Specific event times are modified by the Dither parameter to force randomization and limit network collisions. Values in the table are GMT based, with no correction for Daylight Savings Time. 2.2.4 Stationary Supervisory Report Rate The unit may be configured to throttle the number of supervisory messages based on
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 9/70 determination of stationary location. In this mode, the unit will transmit once every N messages if the unit is determined to be in the same location as the last time an active transmit occurred. A 3 bit field defines the ratio for transmit with the value used by the AXTracker as a start count. The AXTracker counts down to zero on each location determination and transmits at zero. Setting the field to zero disables the feature (100% reporting). The location determined at the last transmitted supervisory message is saved for comparison. If the calculated difference in latitude or longitude is greater than roughly ½ mile, the unit will suspend Stationary Report Rate mode and deliver the supervisory location message. In this way, units that are moving will report as scheduled as long as the location is different. While the location remains inside the stationary window, the unit will count down the programmed ratio register and transmit on zero. Ratios of 100%, 50%, 33%, 25%, 20%, 17%, and 14% and 12.5% are supported (1:1, 1:2, 1:3,…1:8). Configuration for this mode of operation is contained in the advanced features command (type 0x35). This function affects supervisory reports only. Interval Override or other messages are not affected. 2.3 Alarm Inputs The AXTracker MMT shall detect changes in state of one magnetic reed switch alarm input accessible via top cover of the MMT plus an internal motion alarm. No external wired alarm inputs are available in the standard configuration of the MMT. The AXTracker shall also detect changes in the state of an internal motion sensor. The motion sensor operates as a fifth alarm source of higher priority than the external alarm inputs. Optionally, one or more wireless dry contact alarm sensors may be configured to operate with the MMT as slave devices. These wireless sensors could be configured to communicate with the MMT on a scheduled basis so that if the devices were removed from the system, the MMT would send a Lost Sensor Message if programmed to do so. These wireless sensors would have the ability to transmit alarm information as well as GPS information over the Globalstar satellite network. 2.3.1 External Alarm Inputs The AXTracker shall detect changes in state of one magnetic reed switch alarm input accessible via a slot on the top of the enclosure plus an internal motion alarm. Additionally, two external alarm inputs are provided to the unit interface connector and weakly pulled up to internal voltage enabling dry-contact to ground type alarm inputs. These two alarm inputs are not accessible in the standard battery powered AXTracker MMT. Each alarm is independently configurable in one of four state-change definitions: Alarm setup 0= Disabled Alarm setup 1= open-to-close detection
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 10/70 Alarm setup 2= close-to open detection Alarm setup 3= change state (either open-to-close or close-to-open) The transmitted message (type 0) contains an alarm status byte with two bits reserved for each of the alarm inputs. One bit will indicate that an alarm occurred, and the other bit will indicate the state of each alarm input sampled following the event condition. Alarm inputs states are sampled approximately 250 msec after the alarm event. Short duration alarms under 250 msec may generate alarm level errors reported. The alarm will not be missed, but the reported level may be inaccurate. Each alarm is independently configurable to enable a GPS location fix. If enabled, an alarm condition will result in a message with an embedded GPS location. If disabled, an alarm condition will result in a message with null (zeros) GPS location. Alarms may also be configured to enable interval-override function where the AXTracker MMT sends position reports at an alternate rate for an alternate duration. At each alarm event, the AXTracker MMT shall compute its location if enabled for that alarm, collect alarm status, calculate geofencing exceptions (if GPS location is enabled) then transmit the computed position with appended status data. The geofence byte will be set to zero if no GPS fix is enabled for the alarm input. Alarms 2 and 3 may also be configured to count alarms or accumulate hours of activity. These two alarm inputs are not accessible in the standard battery powered AXTracker MMT. 2.3.2 Motion Alarm The AXTracker MMT will include a motion sensor to detect if the unit is stationary or in motion. The motion sensor has a hysteresis timeout that prevents short-duration motion from changing state. The unit must remain in motion for at least the hysteresis timeout (Attack) before the alarm is asserted. A similar hysteresis timeout (Decay) is applied to cease-motion alarm. The motion sense alarm triggers after the unit is in motion or ceases motion for the motion hysteresis window. The AXTracker MMT motion detection may be enabled or disabled. If enabled, the motion alarm may be configured to the same modes of operation as the external alarm inputs. Appendix D discloses the algorithm used to engage and disengage motion. 2.3.3 Alarm Mode Each of the alarms may be configured in one of several modes of operation triggered by the alarm setup state. The following modes are available to any of the alarm inputs as well as the internal motion alarm. The alarm modes are defined as: Mode 0 = No GPS Fix Mode 1 = GPS Fix Mode 2 = Interval-Override for programmed duration Mode 3 = Interval-Override for alarm duration
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 11/70 Mode 0 configures the alarm to send an immediate message with null GPS data. The transmitted message will occur immediately following alarm. This is the most power conservative mode for alarm processing. Mode 1 configures the alarm to calculate a GPS fix to send a message containing GPS location. The transmitted message will occur following GPS fix which may take several minutes to ascertain. Failure to ascertain GPS Fix will be handled as any other fix failure, with a retry or no retry depending on GPS Retry configuration. Mode 2 configures the alarm to engage interval-override mode on detect using the new interval and new duration programmed via serial message type 0x34. The unit will perform a GPS fix and report on alarm start and repeat the operation separated by the override interval. The unit returns to the normal interval schedule when the duration is expired though the interval schedule will be skewed in time equal to the interval override duration. Mode 3 configures the alarm to engage interval-override mode on detect using the new interval programmed via serial message type 0x34 for the duration of the asserted alarm. The unit will perform a GPS fix and report on alarm start and repeat the operation separated by the override interval. The unit returns to the normal interval schedule when the alarm is unasserted though the interval schedule will be skewed in time equal to the alarm duration. 2.3.3.1 Interval-Override operation with Alarm Setups Each of the alarms is configured for state detection as well as mode of operation. The modes of operation are triggered by the state of detection, so users should be aware that certain configurations might have serious impact to battery life. Interval-Override for specific mode configurations should be carefully selected to prevent undesired operation. External alarm inputs trigger the mode of operation on negative, positive or both. If the unit is configured for both (setup state 3), the device will perform the desired mode on both falling and rising edges of the alarm input pin. Interval override modes (2 & 3) for alarm state 3 are not permitted, as it will create a situation where the device could remain in interval override forever. Interval-override modes (2&3) require the user select alarm states (1 or 2) as a trigger state. Configuring the device for NEG alarm state (1) and interval-override will initiate interval override on transition of high to low (switch open to switch closed) on the alarm pin. Similarly, configuring interval-override for the motion sensor on motion enable will initiate interval-override on motion detect. Configuring the device for POS alarm state (2) and interval-override will initiate interval override on transition of low to high (switch closed to switch opened) on the alarm pin.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 12/70 2.3.4 Alarm Hysteresis & Priority The AXTracker MMT will initiate a hysteresis timeout on the detection of any alarm input including motion. This hysteresis window is a programmable value ranging from 0 to 63 minutes in one-minute resolution. The purpose of the hysteresis window is to prevent alarms from interrupting ongoing alarm function for a blanking window. Each of the alarm inputs uses the same hysteresis window. The hysteresis window starts on detection of an activated (enabled) alarm. While the hysteresis timer is running, subsequent enabled alarms will be detected but not acted upon. The “missed” alarms are logically OR’d into the status byte alarm mask to denote the alarm was not acted upon. If the message has not yet started to be transmitted, the logical OR’d missed alarm information will be sent along with the first alarm data. For example, if the first alarm is configured to perform a GPS fix, and the GPS acquisition is in progress when the second alarm occurs, the second alarm is “missed” with a record of the missed alarm being recorded in the status byte of the GPS data message when ready. If on the other hand the message transmission has started upon receipt of the second alarm, the missed alarm information is stored for the next valid transmit sequence. For example, if the first alarm was sent and the unit is still in the sequence of sending the redundant copies of the first alarm, the second alarm “missed” bits will not be added to the ongoing message transmission sequence but stored for subsequent transmission. Both of these examples assume the alarm hysteresis window is active when the second alarm occurs. If the hysteresis window has expired when the second alarm occurs, the AXTracker MMT will begin acting on the alarm depending on the configured mode. Any previous transmissions or action for previous alarms or lower priority events will be terminated. Terminated alarms that have not yet sent a transmission will be logically OR’d into the status byte as “missed” alarms. Terminated events that have begun transmission sequence will be aborted. This may truncate the programmed number of redundant transmissions and reduce network data throughput reliability. 2.3.5 Alarm Configurations Table Some of the alarm configurations are incompatible in function. For example, the AXTracker MMT will not accept interval-override configuration on the “ANY” mode as it could engage interval override indefinitely. The following tables depict the different alarm configurations, functions and allowable settings:
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 13/70 Alarm 1 (Reed Switch) Configuration Matrix Alarm Setup Mode Count/ Accum Comment 1 Disable (0) Any NA Disables alarm input from any action NEG (1) Disable GPS (0) NA Transmits alarm message immediately on alarm pin short to GND. NEG (1) Enable GPS (1) NA Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on alarm pin short to GND. NEG (1) Interval-override for time duration (2) NA Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval for I-O duration on alarm pin short to GND. NEG (1) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) NA Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval while alarm is LOW (shorted to GND). POS (2) Disable GPS (0) NA Transmits alarm message immediately on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. POS (2) Enable GPS (1) NA Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. POS (2) Interval-override for time duration (2) NA Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval for I-O duration on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. POS (2) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) NA Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval while alarm is HIGH (open-circuit to GND). ANY (3) Disable GPS (0) NA Transmits alarm message immediately on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. ANY (3) Enable GPS (1) NA Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. ANY (3) Interval-override for time duration (2) NA Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting. ANY (3) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) NA Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 14/70 Alarms 2 or 3 Configuration Matrix Alarm Setup Mode Count/ Accum Comment 2 or 3 Disable (0) Any NA Disables alarm input from any action NEG (1) Disable GPS (0) Count (0) Transmits alarm message immediately on alarm pin short to GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. NEG (1) Disable GPS (0) Accum (1) Transmits alarm message immediately on alarm pin short to GND. Hours accumulated for Statistics. NEG (1) Enable GPS (1) Count (0) Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on alarm pin short to GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. NEG (1) Enable GPS (1) Accum (1) Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on alarm pin short to GND. Hours accumulated for Statistics. NEG (1) Interval-override for time duration (2) Count (0) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval for I-O duration on alarm pin short to GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. NEG (1) Interval-override for time duration (2) Accum (1) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval for I-O duration on alarm pin short to GND. Hours accumulated for Statistics. NEG (1) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) Count (0) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval while alarm is LOW (shorted to GND). Alarms counted for Statistics. NEG (1) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) Accum (1) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval while alarm is LOW (shorted to GND). Hours accumulated for Statistics. . POS (2) Disable GPS (0) Count (0) Transmits alarm message immediately on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. POS (2) Disable GPS (0) Accum (1) Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 15/70 Alarms 2 or 3 Configuration Matrix continued Alarm Setup Mode Count/ Accum Comment 2 or 3 cont POS (2) Enable GPS (1) Count (0) Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. POS (2) Enable GPS (1) Accum (1) Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting. POS (2) Interval-override for time duration (2) Count (0) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval for I-O duration on alarm pin open-circuit from GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. POS (2) Interval-override for time duration (2) Accum (1) Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting. POS (2) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) Count (0) Suspends supervisory reporting and starts performing GPS fix with report at new I-O interval while alarm is HIGH (open-circuit to GND). Alarms counted for Statistics. POS (2) Interval-override for alarm duration (3) Accum (1) Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting. ANY (3) Disable GPS (0) Count (0) Transmits alarm message immediately on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. ANY (3) Disable GPS (0) Accum (1) Transmits alarm message immediately on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. Hours accumulated for Statistics. ANY (3) Enable GPS (1) Count (0) Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. Alarms counted for Statistics. ANY (3) Enable GPS (1) Accum (1) Transmits alarm message following GPS location fix on open OR close of alarm pin to GND. Hours accumulated for Statistics. ANY (3) Interval-override (2) or (3) NA Invalid configuration. Device will NAK this setting.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 16/70 2.3.5.1 Motion Alarm Hysteresis & Priority The motion alarm is treated as the highest priority alarm function if enabled. Motion start & stop alarms will interrupt ongoing supervisory location events; interval-override events and other alarm events including ongoing motion events. The alarm hysteresis timer will restart following the motion event. For example, an Alarm 1 event that is not yet finished sending all redundant copies of the alarm message may be aborted if a motion alarm occurs independent of the hysteresis setting. Also, alarms that follow the motion event will only be serviced if they are outside the hysteresis window. Additionally, if the unit is configured to send many redundant messages, it may be possible for a motion event to interrupt an ongoing report of previous motion event. The hysteresis window of the motion detection function mitigates this case. Setting the hysteresis term to zero allows for motion and alarms to interrupt each other. 2.3.6 Alarms during Delay-to-Start interval The AXTracker MMT will process alarms normally following the Setup message including the Delay-to-Start interval. Note: The entire Setup message including all redundant copies must be complete before alarms will be accepted. Setup message operates at the same priority as serially commanded messages. All alarms are serviced during delay to start including the internal motion alarm. 2.3.7 Wake from Alarm Asserting an alarm input (low) to a device currently in inventory sleep will cause the unit to begin service life. Each of the 3 alarms may be used to wake the device, though each will perform a unique wake function as specified in section 2.3.7. The sequence of events following alarm is as follows: • Wake, poll alarm of wake and reprogram intervals based on alarm (see section 2.3.7) • Initiate a Setup message (transmits configuration data). • Enable alarms and statistics message timer • Resume low-power sleep with duration set by Delay-to-Start parameter (if non-zero) • Generate first Position Reporting message (if delay-to-start is >= 30 minutes) • Resume low-power sleep and begin executing interval delay(s) • 2.4 Geo-fencing Operation The geofencing function provides limited ability for the AXTracker MMT to detect that it has crossed the boundary of any of a set of circular areas (geofencing areas). The geofencing function is performed following successful GPS location determination. As such, the geofencing
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 17/70 information is only provided upon interval timer wakeup with location determination or alarm wakeup with location determination (if enabled). Up to 63 geofencing areas may be user defined and stored for use by the AXTracker MMT in non-volatile memory. The geofencing areas are downloaded into the device via the configuration interface setup tool. Setting the number of geofencing areas to zero disables geofencing function. The geofencing function compares the current location with the set of geofencing regions stored in memory. The AXTracker MMT will sequentially evaluate each of the valid entries in the stored geofencing table, stopping at the first table match. If a geofencing match is found, the geofence ID field of the message will indicate the index of the area of exception. If the geofencing table is exhausted without match found, the geofencing ID field is set to zero. Note that since the geofencing function is only calculated on scheduled or alarm wakeup, it is possible for the mobile device to transition geofencing areas without detection. Additionally, it is possible for the device to leave one area and enter a second area only recording one or the other. The only area to be reported will be the area first match found in the search list (smallest index). While this is limited in function, it provides utility for many applications. The user should be aware of limitations and plan region definition accordingly. Up to 63 geofencing areas may be programmed into the AXTracker MMT. Each geofencing area is defined by a lat/long center with associated delta lat/log. 2.4.1 Geofencing Interval-Override Operation The AXTracker MMT Geofencing interval-override function allows for the device to engage interval-override if the unit is determined to be outside all geofencing regions. This mode of operation is enabled or disabled only. If enabled, the device will engage the interval-override function enabling the new override interval when the location is detected to be outside all of the defined geofence regions. Once the location is determined to return inside one of the defined geofencing regions, it will return to normal interval operation. If the unit remains outside all geofencing regions, it will remain in interval-override mode indefinitely. The interval-override duration parameter is not used for geofencing interval-override operation. The location is simply determined on the I-O interval with a decision to continue or not based on match to geofencing table. The device will not enter I-O if a Geofence table is not programmed. Warning: Care should be taken in selecting Geofencing triggered Interval-Override operation as it may seriously impact battery life of the product.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 18/70 2.5 GPS Location Failure If the AXTracker MMT cannot determine GPS location, it enters a reacquire algorithm. The AXTracker MMT assumes that if the integral GPS elements cannot secure location information, visibility to the sky must be obscured. The AXTracker MMT will enter a reduced power state for 15 minutes and then re-attempt to secure GPS location. The AXTracker MMT will attempt to secure information a total of 2 times separated by 15 minutes before aborting. If GPS location is derived in any of the 2 attempts, the location message is sent. If a location is not available for 2 successive attempts, the AXTracker MMT will abort the event (supervisory or alarm) and log each GPS failed attempt in the status byte of the next successful transmission. The status byte contains a 4 bit-mask field retaining the logical OR of alarm events plus a 2-bit count field used to count missed transmission attempts. The next successful transmission will contain this information indicating to the network that the device failed to secure GPS location and further indicating if any alarms were lost as a result of any event aborts. The count field will increment on each failure. The abort count will max at count 3. A successful GPS Fix acquisition clears the status byte following transmission. NOTE: Significant GPS failure events will impact AXTracker MMT battery life performance. A maximum length GPS search uses 4 times the power from battery as a triple redundant STX transmission. The battery life estimate assumes the unit can predominately view the sky. Alternatively, GPS Retry may be disabled via setup configuration. If a GPS location is not determined and GPS Retry is disabled, the AXTracker MM will transmit a null (0 filled LAT/LONG) message. Default configuration of the AXTracker MMT is GPS Retry enabled. 2.6 RAS Site avoidance The AXTracker MMT shall be configurable to operate on one of four selectable frequencies or in one of several multi-frequency modes. The configured transmit frequency shall be overridden if the AXTracker MMT determines the location to be within close proximity to a table of Radio-astronomy Sites (RAS). When the AXTracker MMT determines the location is within close proximity of the RAS site, it shall automatically use channel C as specified in the STX Simplex Modem specification. The RAS site proximity determination is identical to geofencing function as previously described. The transmitter setup for RAS Avoidance shall use an alternate configuration as specified by Globalstar. Unique Power, Number of Attempts, Min and Max Intervals shall be used while transmitting in channel C. These settings shall be fixed and not configurable via the serial interface. Channel C settings = 5 messages, low power, Min=240, Max=360. Up to 63 RAS sites are stored for use in the AXTracker MMT at manufacture. Each site is
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 19/70 characterized by a lat/long origin and a delta-lat/long, which completely encloses a 100-mile radius area. Once the unit is located out of range of the RAS site, it shall resume the configured frequency use function. RAS site avoidance cannot be disabled. The AXTracker MMT specification contains a table of the RAS regions defined for the product. 2.7 Setup Message The first message generated following inventory low-power sleep mode will be a Setup message. The Setup message contains operational parameters instructing the user and network provider how the device was configured for use. The Setup message is only sent one time with configured repetitions. It is initiated upon any valid initiation method including commanded Run, Alarm initiation from inventory sleep or commanded Setup message via the wireless configuration port. This feature enables users to auto-confirm Globalstar provisioning for devices in field. Devices are provisioned by Globalstar or a Globalstar network provider, which essentially binds the transmitter’s ID (ESN) to a user. Operational parameters are required by Globalstar to properly process the signals long term. The Setup message is generally received by the Globalstar network and relayed to the user. The user may parse the payload and generate a provisioning confirmation message with the content of the Setup message for sending back to Globalstar. Globalstar may confirm and update their database as necessary to ensure the operational configuration of the endpoint device matches the network database structure. 2.8 Statistics Message The unit may be configured to send a periodic message relaying operational statistics parameters, which can be used to measure unit performance on an ongoing basis. The parameters of the statistics message include transmitter setup configurations, battery low and GPS acquisition data. Data provided in the statistics message can be used to detect poor installation, imminent failure of device by battery and unit network throughput. The statistics message may be disabled or configured to report on a routine time base. 2.9 Unit Reset The AXTracker MMT shall have the capability to determine whether it is functioning properly or not. If not, it shall reset itself and return to its previous operational configuration. Timing for message generation is restarted. A watchdog or other method may provide this safeguard. The unit sends a SETUP message if a reset during operation is detected (with watchdog bit set to 1).
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 20/70 2.10 Detailed Product Specification This section provides a sample of the detailed product specifications. Additional data is available from the complete product specification. The complete product specification has precedence over this document. The AXTracker MMT Product Specification is available under signed NDA form Axonn. 2.10.1 Environmental Product Specification The following table is a summary of the environmental requirements of the unit. Mechanical shock and vibration shall be done with the unit mounted in a way similar to its operational configuration. Parameter Specification Operational Range Temperature SAE J1455 -30 / +60 C normal, 40 / +80 C with battery life impact Humidity 507.3 / I (cycle 2) 507.3 / I (cycle 2) Salt Fog 509.3 509.3 Pressure Washing SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Dust & Sand, Gravel SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Vibration SAE J1455 Vertical Fig 11 Transversal, Fig 8 div 5 Longitudinal, Fig 8 div 5 1 hr/axis Shock SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Solar radiation SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Rain/ Blowing rain SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Icing/Freezing Rain SAE J1455 SAE J1455 Summary Environmental Specifications
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 21/70 2.10.2 Product Battery Life Field-replaceable primary cell batteries shall power the AXTracker. The operational battery life shall comply with Table 1. The battery shelf life at 25C shall exceed 5 years. Supervisory Position Reporting Per day Alarms with Position Reporting Per day Message Repetition Calculated Battery Life 10% GPS Fail Battery Life 2 0 3 8.0 yrs 6.95 yrs 4 0 3 4.3 yrs 3.6 yrs 6 0 3 2.9 yrs 2.4 yrs 2 1 3 5.6 yrs 4.7 yrs 4 1 3 3.5 yrs 2.9 yrs 6 1 3 2.5 yrs 2.1 yrs Table 1, Battery Life These numbers assume the unit operating the majority of its life at 25C. Extended temperature of use (outside –30 to +60 C) can significantly shorten battery life. The 10% GPS fail column assumes that the GPS acquire attempts failed to have clear view of the sky and searched for max time and retried once. These numbers corresponds to a digital input in Normally Open alarm type. Using the unit for Normally Closed alarm applications may decrease slightly the battery life due to additional current required for weak pull-ups of alarms. NOTE: Significant GPS failure events will impact AXTracker MMT battery life performance. A maximum length GPS search uses 4 times the power from battery as a triple redundant STX transmission. The battery life estimate assumes the unit can predominately view the sky. The unit also has a built-in battery estimation algorithm and reporting capability that can be used to report low battery state in operation. See section 3.7.1 for more details on this feature.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 22/70 3 On-Air Message Format The on air AXTracker MMT message follows the Axonn simplex modem standard compatible with the Globalstar network. This section specifies the data payload within the simplex modem protocol. Data is sent byte ordered, MSBit first. 3.1 Status byte The AXTracker MMT generates an on-air message containing at least one byte of information. The first byte of any on-air message is the status byte, which contains several bit fields. The two least significant bits of this byte denote message type. The remaining bits of the status byte are defined differently for each message type. The AXTracker MMT supports 4 unique message types defined by the message type bit field of the status byte. The message type encoded in the 2 least significant bits of the status byte. The upper 6 bits of the first byte denote a subfield function for message types 1, 2 and 3. Message type is encoded as: Status Byte (1:0) Message type 0 Default (standard) AXTracker message 1 Truncated AXTracker message 2 Raw payload message 3-0 Statistics messages – subfield 0 denotes SETUP Message 3-1 Statistics messages – subfield 1 denotes SETUP2 Message 3-2 Statistics messages – subfield 2 denotes STATISTICS Message 3-3 Statistics messages – subfield 3 denotes TEMPERATURE SENSOR Message 3-4 thru 3-18 Wireless Sensor Raw data messages 3-19 Wireless Sensor Setup Message 3-20 Wireless Sensor Lost Sensor Notification Message 3-21 thru 3-30 Wireless Sensor GPS Mode Message 3-31 thru 3-39 Wireless Sensor Data Log Mode Message 3-40 thru 3-50 Wireless Sensor Asset Tag Mode Message 3-50 thru 3-63 Reserved The standard AXTracker MMT message (type 0) is the default message format for all internal AXTracker MMT generated data. The status bits of message type 0 (Standard AXTracker MMT message) are cleared following any valid type 0 message transmission. Two auxiliary message types are supported by the AXTracker MMT for use with external sensors via the serial interface of the wireless configuration port. The wireless configuration port of the AXTracker supports setup as well as in circuit use to connect external sensors for messaging. Message types 1 and 2 support this function. Message type 3, Statistics, provides several different types of operational messages denoted by subfield code. Type 3-subfield 0 message is a Setup message that provides configuration data to the
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 23/70 user and network provider upon activation of a device in field. Message type 3-0 is sent only once upon begin of service life of product or as directed via the configuration serial port. Type 3-subfield 1 message is reserved for future additional setup type data. Type 3-subfield 2 message is a Statistics message that provides operational data on a periodic basis that may be used to measure ongoing unit performance. Type 3-subfield 3 message is an External Serial Sensor (ESS) Temperature Sensor message that provides temperature profile data for up to two temperature sensors. Operation, configuration and protocol for the ESS Temperature Sensor is disclosed in the AXTracker Temp Sensors Users Manual (Document # 9100-0138-01) available under NDA from Axonn. The remaining message types are documented fully in the 2.4 Transceiver Protocol Specification which is available under NDA with Axonn. Type 3-subtype 4 through subtype 18 messages are Wireless Sensor Raw Data Mode Messages where the wireless sensor data is transmitted verbatim by the MMT. Type 3-subtype 19 messages are Wireless Sensor Setup Messages. The Wireless Sensor will send the Setup message to the MMT which will send the information verbatim over the satellite network s that the end user has information about how the sensor was set up as well as the AXTracker MMT that is connected to. Type 3-subtype 20 messages are Lost Wireless Sensors Messages where the MMT generates this message is it has not communicated with the wireless sensor within a preprogrammed interval that is set when installing the wireless sensor. Type 3-subtype 21 through subtype 30 messages are Wireless Sensor GPS Mode Messages where the MMT replaces 6 bytes of placeholders with actual calculated GPS information prior to transmitting the information. Type 3-subtype 31 through subtype 40 messages are Wireless Sensor Data Log Mode Messages where the data sent by the wireless sensor is stored in the AXTracker MMT scratchpad memory. Type 3-subtype 41 through subtype 50 messages are Wireless Sensor Asset Tag messages that are used for monitoring load information inside a trailer or near an MMT.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 24/70 3.2 Default (Standard) AXTracker message Message type 0 shall be a standard AXTracker message. The standard AXTracker message is the default message format for all internal AXTracker MMT generated data. The standard AXTracker message will follow the following on-air format: Variable Bits Description Status Byte 8 Bit (1:0) = 0 = Standard AXTracker message type: Bit (5:2) = logical OR for missed alarms Bit 2= Alarm1 Bit 3= Alarm2 Bit 4= Alarm3 Bit 5= Alarm4 (not used in MMT) Bit (7:6) = GPS fail abort counter Latitude/Longitude 48 Byte 1 = Latitude MSByte Byte 2 = Latitude Byte 3 = Latitude LSByte Byte 4 = Longitude MSByte Byte 5 = Longitude Byte 6 = Longitude LSByte 360 degrees of longitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes and 180 degrees of latitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes. Positive longitude correspond to East Longitudes Positive Latitude correspond to North Latitudes Digital Input Status 8 Bit 0: 0 = DI0 No alarm 1= DI0 Alarm Bit 1: 0 = DI0 Level is 0 1= DI0 Level is 1 Bit 2: 0 = DI1 No alarm 1= DI1 Alarm Bit 3: 0 = DI1 Level is 0 1= DI1 Level is 1 Bit 4: 0 = DI2 No alarm 1= DI2 Alarm Bit 5: 0 = DI2 Level is 0 1= DI2 Level is 1 Bit 6: 0 = DI3 No alarm 1= DI3 Alarm(not used in MMT) Bit 7: 0 = DI3 Level is 0 1= DI3 Level is 1(not used in MMT) The “alarm” bit is set to 1 if the transmission was triggered by a status change matching configuration on the digital input. Geo-fencing Location 6 Bits (5:0) define the index of the geo-fencing area coincident with current location. 0 = no geo-fencing area match Motion 1 Bit (6) 0 = unit is stationary, 1 = unit in motion 2D/3D 1 Bit (7) 0=3D GPS Fix found, 1=2D GPS Fix found 3.2.1 Calculating Lat/Long from AXTracker MMT Messages  The AXTracker MMT encodes 180 degrees of LATITUDE as a 24-bit (3-byte) signed integer.  The AXTracker MMT encodes 360 degrees of LONGITUDE as a 24-bit (3-byte) signed integer.  The encoded LATITUDE data is the first three bytes of the data payload following the Status byte.  The encoded LONGITUDE data is the next three bytes of the data payload. Status Lat2 Lat1 Lat0 Long2 Long1 Long0 Alarm Geo
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 25/70  Lat2 – Latitude MSB  Lat1 – Latitude  Lat0 – Latitude LSB  Long2 – Longitude MSB  Long1 – Longitude  Long0 – Longitude LSB CALCULATING LATITUDE FROM ENCODED TRACKER MESSAGES The latitude is converted in a similar manner. Latitude may be calculated by converting the 3 encoded latitude bytes represented in hexadecimal to a decimal number and multiplying this decimal integer by the DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LAT conversion factor. DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LAT = 90.0 / 223 Since the latitude is signed and can range from –90 to 90 degrees, if the above result is greater than or equal to 90 degrees, 180 must be subtracted from the result. Negative Latitude corresponds to Latitude in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere. Positive Latitude corresponds to Latitude in the NORTHERN Hemisphere. Latitude Calculation Example: AXTracker Data Payload: 0x002AB69CBFF46BAA00 (Hexadecimal) The 24-bit encode latitude is 0x2AB69C (Hexadecimal) This number converted to decimal (base 10) is: 2,799,260. 2,799,260 * (90.0 / 223) = 30.032802 Since this result is less than 90 degrees, no subtraction is necessary. 30.032802 degrees = 30.032802 degrees NORTH CALCUATING LONGITUDE FROM ENCODED AXTRACKER MESSAGES The longitude may be calculated by converting the 3 encoded longitude bytes represented in hexadecimal to a decimal number. This decimal integer is multiplied by the DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LONG conversion factor. DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LONG = 180.0 / 223 If the above result is greater than or equal to 180 degrees, 360 must be subtracted from the result since the longitude is signed and can range from –180 to 180 degrees.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 26/70 Negative Longitude corresponds to Longitude in the WESTERN Hemisphere. Positive Longitude corresponds to Longitude in the EASTERN Hemisphere. Longitude Calculation Example: AXTracker Data Payload: 0x002AB69CBFF46BAA00 (Hexadecimal) The 24-bit encode longitude is 0xBFF46B (Hexadecimal) This number converted to decimal (base 10) is: 12,579,947. 12,579,947 * (180.0 / 223) = 269.936378 Since this result is greater than 180 degrees, subtract 360 degrees from the result to create the correct signed representation. 269.936378 degrees – 360 degrees = -90.063622 degrees = 90.063622 degrees WEST 3.2.2 Calculating Delta Lat/Long for RAS and Geofencing  The AXTracker encodes degrees of DELTA LATITUDE as a 24-bit (3-byte) signed integer. (Same format as LATITUDE from above)  The AXTracker encodes delta degrees of DELTA LONGITUDE as a 24-bit (3-byte) signed integer. (Same format as LONGITUDE from above)  Each RAS and GEOFENCE area approximates a circular area defined by a center LAT/LON and a radius. Each area is defined in the AXTracker MMT by a center LAT/LON and a DELTA LAT/ DELTA LON. It can be seen in the diagram below, that the shaded GEO/RAS area approximation completely encloses the area defined by the center LAT/LON and radius. This approximation is valid for center latitudes up to 80 degrees.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 27/70 CALCUATING DELTA LATITUDE  Delta latitude is calculated using the radius defined by the WGS84 reference ellipsoid, and the desired effective Geofencing radius. Φ+Φ=Φ 22222sincos)( baar, WhereΦis the latitude of the center LAT/LON, a = 6378137, and b = 6356752.314. The units are in meters.  Let R be the desired effective geofencing radius in meters. The delta LAT is given be the following formula: )(180(deg) Φ=Δ rRLATπ Once computed, the delta latitude is encoded using the same scale as AXTracker latitude. (See example below) DELTA LATDELTA LONCENTERLAT/LONRADIUS
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 28/70 CALCUATING DELTA LONGITUDE  To calculate the delta longitude, first calculate the delta latitude at the center LAT/LON.  Once the delta LAT has been computed, the delta LON is given by the following formula: ΦΔ=Δ cos(deg) LATLON , Where Φ is the latitude of the center LAT/LON.  Once computed, the delta longitude is encoded using the same scale as AXTracker longitude. DELTA LAT/LONG EXAMPLE  Define a geofencing area centered at 30.5 degrees N, 90.25 degrees W with an effective radius of 50 miles. r(30.5) = 6383643.48034 meters. R = 50(mi)*1.61(km/mi)*1000(m/km) = 80500 meters. ==Δ )48034.6383643()180)(80500((deg)πLAT 0.722520 degrees. 838551.0)5.30cos(722520.0(deg) ==ΔLON Degrees. Next, encode the delta LAT/LON values. To encode delta LAT, multiply by 1/DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LAT = 223 / 90.0. 0.722520 * 223 / 90.0 = 67593.53912. Round the result to the nearest whole integer, and convert to hexadecimal. Int2Hex (67594) = 0x01080A (24-bit) To encode the delta LON, multiply by 1/DEGREES_PER_COUNT_LONG = 223 / 180.0. 0.838551 * 223 / 180.0 = 39079.31074. Round the result to the nearest whole integer, and convert to hexadecimal. Int2Hex (39079) = 0x0098A7 (24-bit)
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 29/70 3.3 Truncated AXTracker MMT message Message type 1 shall be a Truncated AXTracker MMT message. This message type provides for up to 2 bytes plus 6 bits of user data to be appended to the status byte and GPS location information. The alarm and geofencing data of the standard AXTracker MMT message are replaced with user data from the serial configuration port zero padded as necessary. The Truncated AXTracker MMT message will follow the following on-air format: Variable Bits Description Status Byte 8 Bit (1:0) = 1 = Truncated AXTracker MMT message type: Bit (7:2) = submask data from Truncated user data Latitude/Longitude 48 Byte 1 = Latitude MSByte Byte 2 = Latitude Byte 3 = Latitude LSByte Byte 4 = Longitude MSByte Byte 5 = Longitude Byte 6 = Longitude LSByte 360 degrees of longitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes and 180 degrees of latitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes. Positive longitude correspond to East Longitudes Positive Latitude correspond to North Latitudes User Data 16 Byte 1 = User data byte 1 Byte 2 = User data byte 2 3.4 Raw Payload message Message type 2 shall be a Raw Payload message. This message type provides for up to 8 bytes plus 6 bits of user data to replace all the standard AXTracker MMT information. This mode is provided to enable the user to directly send a single data burst through the network. The only bits not accessible to the user are the message type bits needed by the receiving data processor to delineate message type associated to the TXID. User data less than the full payload will be zero padded as necessary. The Raw Payload message will follow the following on-air format: Variable Bits Description Status Byte 8 Bit (1:0) = 2 = Raw Payload message type: Bit (7:2) = submask data from Raw Payload user data User Data 64 Byte 1 = User data byte 1 Byte 2 = User data byte 2 Byte 3 = User data byte 3 Byte 4 = User data byte 4 Byte 5 = User data byte 5 Byte 6 = User data byte 6 Byte 7 = User data byte 7 Byte 8 = User data byte 8
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 30/70 3.5 AXTracker MMT Setup message The first message generated following inventory low-power sleep mode will be a Setup message. The Setup message contains operational parameters instructing the user and network provider how the device was configured for use. Message type 3 shall be system statistics type messages with a subfield denoting specific type of message. The subfield 0 message (SETUP) shall be sent by the AXTracker MMT on begin of service life or as commanded by the serial configuration port. The Setup message contains the operational configuration of the device usable by the customer to assist in STX provisioning at Globalstar. The Setup message can be used to send the configuration data through the satellite network to the end customer. The customer can detect the Setup message using the 2 bit message type field, parse the information and automatically generate a provisioning report to Globalstar confirming configuration and initiation of the device in field. The Setup message is only sent one time with configured repetitions. It is initiated upon any valid initiation method including commanded Run, Alarm initiation from inventory sleep or commanded Setup message via the configuration port. The Setup message is generated following a GPS Fix attempt for AXTracker units version 5.0 and later. A bit in the Setup message indicates success on GPS fix. This feature enables users to auto-confirm Globalstar provisioning for devices in field. Devices are provisioned by Globalstar or a Globalstar network provider which essentially binds the transmit ID (ESN) to a user. Operational parameters are required by Globalstar to properly process the signals long term. The Setup message is received by the Globalstar network and relayed to the user. The user may parse the payload and generate a provisioning confirmation message with the content of the Setup message for sending back to Globalstar. Globalstar may confirm and update their database as necessary to ensure the operational configuration of the endpoint device matches the network database structure. The AXTracker MMT Setup message will follow the following on-air format: Variable Bits Description Status Byte 8 Bit (1:0) = 3 = AXTracker MMT Statistics message type: Bit (7:2) = submask, set to 000000 for SETUP message RF Channel 8 RF Channel configuration Bit 0 = 1: use channel A Bit 1 = 1: use channel B Bit 2 = 1: use channel C Bit 3 = 1: use channel D Bit 6:4 = undefined (set to 0) Bit 7 = TX Power Level, 0= LOW, 1=HIGH Number of Tries / Watchdog 8 B7:=0=OK, B7=1=unit reset on watchdog B6:0 = number of tries (1 to 10 Tries) Min Interval 8 Minimum Interval between transmission attempts ( 5 second resolution) Default is 240 seconds (0x30) Max Interval 8 Maximum Interval between transmission attempts. Usable range of operation is 125 to 600 seconds inclusive with resolution of 5. i.e. valid data values range from 0x19 to 0x78 and
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 31/70 must be greater than Min Interval. Default is 360 seconds (0x48) Alarm Config 16 Configured Alarm States Bit 1:0 = Alarm 1 config 0 : Disable Alarm 1 : Enable Alarm on transition from 1 to 0 (neg edge) 2 : Enable Alarm on transition from 0 to 1 (pos edge) 3 : Enable Alarm on any transition (any edge) Bit 3:2 = Alarm 1 mode 0 : Disable GPS Fix (Transmit Alarm only) 1 : Enable GPS Fix (Report Position on Alarm) 2 : Enable GPS Fix and Interval-Override for duration 3 : Enable GPS Fix and Interval-Override while alarm active (low) Bit 5:4 = Alarm 2 config Bit 7:6 = Alarm 2 mode Bit 9:8 = Alarm 3 config Bit 11:10 = Alarm 3 mode Bit 13:12 = Alarm 4 config (not used in MMT) Bit 15:14 = Alarm 4 mode (not used in MMT) Geofence Config 8 Number of Geofence areas active RAS Config 8 Number of RAS areas active 3.6 AXTracker MMT Setup2 message SETUP2 is reserved for future setup type data. This message type is currently not supported by the product. 3.7 AXTracker MMT Statistics message The unit may be configured to send a periodic message relaying operational statistics parameters, which can be used to measure unit performance on an ongoing basis. The parameters of the statistics message include transmitter setup configurations, battery low and GPS acquisition data. Data provided in the statistics message can be used to detect poor installation, imminent failure of device by battery and unit network throughput. The statistics message may be disabled or configured to report on a routine time base. The default configuration has this message disabled. Message type 3 shall be system statistics type messages with a subfield denoting specific type of message. The subfield 2 message (STATISTICS) shall be sent by the AXTracker MMT on a routine scheduled basis as commanded by the serial configuration port. The Statistics message contains an abbreviated operational configuration of the transmitter as well as statistics on device operation since last reported message. The data provides information on the operation of the device in the field that can be used to update battery life estimates and field installation procedure. The Statistics message includes information about GPS operation and alarm usage as well as battery low condition detection. The AXTracker MMT Statistics message will follow the following on-air format:
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 32/70 Variable Bits Description Status Byte 8 Bit (1:0) = 3 = AXTracker MMT Statistics message type: Bit (7:2) = submask, set to 000010 for a Statistics message Bat Low/ Number of Tries 8 Bits(3:0) = Number of Tries (1 to 10 Tries) Bits (7:4) = Bat Low detect count (0= no bat low) Min Interval 8 Minimum Interval between transmission attempts ( 5 second resolution) Default is 120 seconds (0x18) Max Interval 8 Maximum Interval between transmission attempts. Usable range of operation is 125 to 600 seconds inclusive with resolution of 5. i.e. valid data values range from 0x19 to 0x78 and must be greater than Min Interval. GPS Mean Search Time 8 Unsigned binary count in seconds for mean GPS search to acquire # GPS Fails 8 Unsigned binary count in of failed GPS attempts since last msg Alarm Statistics 16 Byte 1: # of Alarm2 since last message (b7=0) / accum hours (b7=1) Byte 2: # of Alarm3 since last message (b7=0) / accum hours (b7=1) #Transmissions 8 # of transmissions since last statistics message 3.7.1 Statistics Message byte 2 - Bat Low/Number of Tries The second byte of the Statistics Message payload contains information about the condition of the integral battery and setup of the transmitter. The lower 4 bits contain the number of transmission events per message. Data is sent redundantly as set in the configuration of the device. Globalstar uses this data in the provisioning of the integral satellite transmitter. The upper 4 bits contain the battery condition as measured in percent of battery used. This four bit field denotes the percentage of battery used in 6.7% resolution (1/15), i.e. a count of 1 = 6.7% of battery, count of 15 = 100% of battery used. This determination is made by the unit measuring time of operation in GPS search, Satellite transmit, idle and sleep. In addition, an active voltage monitoring circuit is used as a secondary means to detect end of life exceptions. The following table denotes the percentage of battery used for the count values in this field. Field Value % Battery Used Field Value % Battery Used 0000 0% 1000 53.3% 0001 6.7% 1001 60% 0010 13.3% 1010 66.7% 0011 20% 1011 73.3% 0100 26.7% 1100 80% 0101 33.3% 1101 86.7% 0110 40% 1110 93.3% 0111 46.7% 1111 100%
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 33/70 3.7.2 Statistics Message byte 5 - GPS Mean Search Time The fifth byte of the Statistics Message payload contains information about the average time to acquire GPS location. Typically, the GPS function should yield location with a mean time equal to the GPS module installed. A problem with the GPS hardware may be detected in mean time to search as indicated by this data. Fleet managers may use this data to find problematic installations as well as make better estimates for terminal battery life of the product. Mean time is calculated using an even weighted average algorithm with a time base of at least 16 most recent transmissions. 3.7.3 Statistics Message byte 6 - # GPS Fails The sixth byte of the Statistics Message payload contains a count of the number of times the unit failed to acquire a GPS fix since the last statistics message. This count is cleared following transmission of the Statistics message. Fleet managers may use this data to find problematic installations as well as make better estimates for terminal battery life of the product. 3.7.4 Statistics Message bytes 7&8 - Alarm Statistics The seventh and eighth bytes of the Statistics Message payload contain alarm count information for alarm 2 and alarm 3 only. Alarm 1 counts are not provided. These counts are cleared following transmission of the Statistics message. Bit 7 denotes the type of count contained in these parameters. Count data is limited to lower 7 bits of each byte (range 0-127). Bit 7 = 0 denotes straight count of the number of alarms observed since last statistics message. This count is reset to zero upon transmission and counts and holds at a maximum of 127 Bit 7 =1 denotes cumulative hours of alarm active (low). Hours counted are maintained at one-minute resolution but reported in truncated hours (not rounded), meaning that the reported hours-count rolls to the next hour after the hour is accumulated at the minute resolution. Hours count are cumulative and not reset to zero following transmission. The count rolls over to zero at one minute past 127 hours. Users must configure the statistics message interval to ensure at least one report per 127 hours of cumulative alarm active time occurs to unwrap the rollover ambiguity. Cumulative hours are calculated only on “NEG” or “ANY” alarm settings. Alarm settings of POS are not compatible with hours accumulated and the message will rejected (NAK) by the device. Enabling an alarm configured for accumulate or count will cause a message to be generated on alarm edge determination PLUS accumulation and count of hours. The MMT provides for accumulate mode independent of alarm enable. Count mode still requires message generation on edge. Accumulate
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 34/70 mode with alarm disabled will not generate messages but still accumulate hours of active alarm for transmission in the Statistics message. This enables applications such as engine run-time without the messaging associated with alarm edge conditions. Alarm count or accumulated hours are cleared (set to zero) on device program or wake from sleep. Alarms configured to count will increment on each alarm edge enabled even if the alarm edge occurs within the alarm hysteresis window. The alarm may be ignored, but the count will increment in this case. 3.7.5 Statistics Message byte 9 - # Transmissions The ninth byte of the Statistics Message payload contains a count of the number of satellite transmissions since the last statistics message. Redundant messages are not included in the count. All valid transmissions are included in the count including supervisory interval reports, alarms, truncated and raw messages. This represents a count of unique message ID numbers sent. This count is cleared following transmission of the Statistics message. Fleet managers may use this data to find problematic installations by comparing the number of transmitted signals versus the number of received signals. Effective system throughput can be calculated on an installation-by-installation basis. The Maximum count is 255. Counts exceeding 255 are limited at 255. 3.8 Wireless Sensor messages The AXTracker MMT can be configured to work with wireless sensors that operate using the Axonn 2.5 GHz Stamp protocol. These wireless sensors are intended to operated for several years transmitting their information on regular intervals to the MMT for data storage or retransmission over the Globalstar satellite network depending on message type. There are several types of sensors and messages. A full description of the details of the wireless sensor network is found in a separate document available through Axonn under NDA. The MMT comes from the factory ready to accept wireless sensors. About the only thing required to get the sensors set up with the AXTracker MMT is the ESN of the MMT so that the sensor knows who it should be communicating with.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 35/70 4 Wireless Configuration I/O Port The AXTracker MMT includes a wireless configuration and interface port This wireless port is a short range 2.4 GHz radio that operates using the Axonn 2.4 Stamp protocol. The protocol allows wireless configuration, ESN query, wireless sensors and other applications. Internally, the AXTracker has a 12 pin connector for connection between the battery module and the electronics of the MMT. Under normal operation, this conector is not accessable by the end user. 4.1 Internal Configuration Port Connector Definition The internal configuration port is accessible via an IP66 (NEMA4X) weather-resistant connector. The connector used in the AXTracker MMT is specifically designed for the product, although connections can be made temporarily using a 0.100” header connector. This connector is normally only used for battery connections in the AXTracker MMT, although there are provisions for direct serial communications as well as wired alarm inputs.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 36/70 4.2 Default Factory Configuration The AXTracker MMT will be factory configured with the following parameters: Parameter Description Default Value RF Channel/24Hour Fixed frequency operation on all channel A with 24 Hour mode OFF 0x01 Number of Tries 3 transmissions for each RF message 0x03 Min Interval 300 seconds 0x3C Max Interval 600 seconds 0x78 Dither 30 minutes 0x1E Power Level/Hysteresis Low, 15 minute hysteresis 0x3C Alarm1 Setup disabled 0x00 Alarm2 Setup disabled, count alarms enabled 0x00 Alarm3 Setup disabled, count alarms enabled 0x00 Alarm4 Setup disabled 0x00 Motion disabled, motion threshold = 5 0x28 Geofence I-O disabled 0x00 Temp Sense disabled 0x00 Override Interval 1 hour default 0x003C Override Duration 24 hours duration 0x05A0 Statistics Interval disabled 0x0000 Config switches Geofence Boundary disabled, GPS Retry enabled, Message Packing disabled 0x00 Delay to Start Begin service following random delay (0-24 hours) on RUN or Alarm Random Position Reporting Interval 0 12 Hour Delay Interval 0x02D0 Position Reporting Interval 1-11 Null 0 The Factory settings enable initiation by alarm for use on frequency channel A with 3 transmissions for each unique message. Supervisory Position Reports are generated every 12 hours with a Dither of +/- 30 minutes and retry randomization of 4 to 6 minutes. The Factory power level is set to LOW. All of the alarms are factory configured as disabled. Hysteresis is set default to 15 minutes. Each AXTracker MMT will be factory configured with a random Delay-to-Start between 0 and 24 hours (0- 0x05A0). Following initiation using either alarm wakeup or RUN command, the device will generate a Setup message then execute the Delay-to-Start. The first scheduled position location report will be following the 0 to 24 hour random Delay-to-Start. Triggering an alarm will force a message
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 37/70 (GPS or without GPS) while in the Delay-to-Start interval. The factory 12 hour Position Reporting Interval can be replaced by 6 or 24 hours depending on the alarm that wakes the device (see unit activation paragraph below). 24 Hour mode is disabled. 4.3 Unit Activation The AXTracker MMT comes pre-configured for use to a default configuration and in an inventory-deep-sleep operational mode. The unit is factory configured and then enters a low-power state waiting for begin of service life. The unit will remain in sleep mode even if power is disconnected and reconnected until it is initiated into RUN mode via alarm or serial command. The AXTracker MMT begins service life up receipt of either: • Any alarm input – wakes up device to one of 3 configurations • Run mode initiated via wireless configuration tool. • Unit is programmed (configuration change) without sleep command (auto-run following configuration change after 1 minute). If the unit is initiated via an alarm input, the unit begins service life with whatever is currently in its configuration. This enables the devices to be factory or integrator configured and stored, then commissioned for use using a magnet and the on board reed switch (i.e. no PDA or computer interface required). Any alarm will initiate this mode of service use, but each specific alarm performs the following functions: Initiate Service Life Alarm Action 1 Use configuration currently in the device. (i.e. use previous factory or integrator configuration) 2 Replace interval configuration with 1 step with 24 hour interval (once a day position reporting) 3 Replace interval configuration with 1 step with 12 hour interval (twice a day position reporting) All other configuration parameters remain unchanged and the device begins service life immediately on any alarm. Note that if the device were programmed for 24 Hour mode, alarms 2 or 3 will abort 24 Hour mode and configure the unit for standard interval mode with a single 24 or 12 hour interval.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 38/70 4.4 Message Priorities The AXTracker may have conflicting message events depending on configuration. The unit will use the following priority schedule to determine which event to abort. Highest priority = Serial messages. All serial messaging including messages that force satellite transmissions supersede all other device events. The SETUP message generated at product start of service is treated as a serial message and thus the highest priority. Alarms or other supervisory functions that occur during the active transmission of the SETUP message are ignored. Alarms have the next highest priority. Alarm messages may be interrupted by subsequent alarms provided the alarm hysteresis is set smaller than the message transmit sequence. Setting the alarm hysteresis longer than the time required to perform the alarm function will ensure that no messages are lost that have begun transmission but may allow for missed alarms during the hysteresis window. The four externally available alarms operate on the same priority. The motion sensor operates as the highest priority alarm, interrupting any external alarm independent of hysteresis. Time-scheduled Statistics messages have the next highest priority. Statistics messages may be aborted by alarms or serial messages. If aborted, the statistical data is lost and calculations restarted for next statistics message event. Interval-Override messages have the next highest priority. They may be aborted by serial, alarm or statistics message events. Cascaded interval-override events supercede previous interval-override events. For example, an interval override @ time duration may be replaced by interval-override for alarm duration. Once the alarm is released, the unit returns to supervisory schedule and not the first interval-override time duration. The lowest priority messages are supervisory position reports. Supervisory position reports may be aborted by any of the other events. 5 Configuration and Remote Smart Sensors The AXTracker MMT is factory configured to a set operational mode and set in an inventory deep-sleep state awaiting initiation into service. The unit may be reconfigured to another mode of operation using the configuration port and protocol described fully in the AXTracker MMT Specification available from Axonn under NDA. The AXTracker MMT uses the wireless I/O port for unit configuration as well as interface to remote passive and smart sensors. Each configuration message described below follows the electrical protocol described above. This section describes the serial protocol used to configure the AXTracker MMT for operation. This section also discusses the user messages provided to support Truncated and Raw messaging of sensor data.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 39/70 5.1 Serial Packet Format Communication to the AXTracker MMT will follow the following specific format: Preamble(1 byte) Cmd(1byte) Data(Variable)5 to 54 bytesLength(1 byte) CRC(2bytes) Serial Packet Format (Commands & Answers) The different fields are defined as: Serial Packet Fields Preamble Fixed pattern 0xAA Length Total number of bytes in the serial packet including the preamble Cmd Command type (See Serial Packet Type table below). Responses to commands carry the same command type as the command that initiated the answer Data Data associated with the command or answer CRC low Least significant byte of the 16-bit CRC CRC high Most significant byte of the 16-bit CRC The serial format will be utilized for setup as well as sensor serial messaging as described in the sections following. All messages are acknowledged with the command field of the response equal to the command field of the initiating message. The table below consolidates all the serial messaging supported by the AXTracker MMT. Serial Packet Type Cmd Description / Usage / Comment Command Data Bytes Acknowledge Data Bytes 0x26 Send Truncated AXTracker message See paragraph 5.2 below None 0x27 Send Raw Payload message See paragraph5.3 below None Invalid commands will result in a Negative Acknowledge (type 0xFF) reply. The CRC checksum uses the CCITT-16 Reversed (0x8408) algorithm: The Security Field is a 16-bit CRC of all of the previous fields including the preamble, length, and command bytes. The remainder is initialized to all 1's (0xFFFF) and the CRC is inverted before being sent. Following is a sample C routine that implements the algorithm using the "reversed" technique: WORD crc16_lsb(BYTE *pData, WORD length) { BYTE i; WORD data, crc; crc = 0xFFFF;
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 40/70 if (length == 0) return 0; do { data = (WORD)0x00FF & *pData++; crc = crc ^ data; for (i = 8; i > 0; i--) { if (crc & 0x0001) crc = (crc >> 1) ^ 0x8408; else crc >>= 1; } } while (--length); crc = ~crc; return (crc); } As an example, for a type (0x01) “Get ID” message made up of the following bytes: AA 05 01 The following 2 byte CRC would be calculated: D5 50 The complete message sent by the host to the tracker is: AA 05 01 50 D5 5.2 Truncated AXTracker MMT Messaging (serial message type 0x26) The AXTracker will perform a GPS location and append user data passed to the unit via the Truncated AXTracker MMT command 0x26. Two bytes plus 6 bits of user data may be sent with the standard GPS location information in a messaging burst. Two bits are set in the on-air message by the AXTracker MMT informing the recipient that the message is Raw. Serial payload lengths of less than 2 will be zero padded to length of 2. Messages received by the Globalstar system will contain 9 bytes of payload (1 status byte, 6 GPS location bytes, 2 user data bytes). The following table defines the message structure used to send a Truncated AXTracker MMT message.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 41/70 Truncated Serial Message Byte Bit Parameter Description Default Value 0 7:2 Submask Bits User data bits. Bits 1:0 are reserved and will be masked by AXTracker MMT. 0x00 1-2 User Data Any user data 5.3 Raw Payload Messaging (serial message type 0x27) The AXTracker MMT will send raw user data in place of the standard AXTracker GPS location data using the Raw Payload command 0x27. 8 bytes plus 6 bits of user data may be sent in place of the standard AXTracker MMT data protocol. Two bits are set in the on-air message by the AXTracker MMT informing the recipient that the message is Raw. Serial payload lengths of less than 8 will be zero padded to length of 8. Messages received by the Globalstar system will contain 9 bytes of payload (1 status byte, 8 user data bytes). The following table defines the message structure used to send a Truncated AXTracker MMT message. Raw Payload Serial Message Byte Bit Parameter Description Default Value 0 7:2 Submask Bits User data bits. Bits 1:0 are reserved and will be masked by AXTracker MMT. 0x00 1-8 User Data Any user data
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 42/70 6 Configuration / Setup Tool 6.1 PDA/PC Setup Tool The AXTracker MMT comes factory configured for use. The factory configuration may be changed using the Personal Data Assistant (PDA) or Personal Computer (PC) tool. The PDA and PC tools are identical in function. This section describes the PDA/PC tool feature set and it’s use in configuring the AXTracker MMT. This manual details the setup tool used with the AXTracker MMT. Some of the features discussed below are not supported in older versions of the product. The setup tool will auto-detect first-generation product and disable features incompatible making the setup tool backward compatible with first generation product. The AXTracker MMT uses a wireless interface for serial communications. Older AXTracker devices rely on a wired serial connections. Users may require a different cable interface depending on the AXTracker versions being programmed. 6.1.1 PDA/PC Tool Connection The PDA Tool must be connected to the AXTracker using the proper harness assembly cable. The cable contains the mating connector that matches the AXTracker configuration port. It also contains the necessary level-shifters and handshake lines to initiate communication between the PDA/PC and AXTracker. The PDA/PC Tool may be used without the cable to prepare configurations, but must be connected using the cable to make changes to AXTracker configuration. 6.1.2 PDA/PC Tool Layout The PDA/PC Tool layout has a tab-based context-switched user data entry pane on the top 2/3 of the screen and a static status pane on the bottom 1/3 of the screen. The top, context-switched user data entry pane displays configuration settings. The bottom, status pane contains execution controls and status including battery life and cost estimates.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 43/70 6.1.3 Status Pane The lower 1/3 of the PDA/PC Tool contains status information and execution buttons for configuring the AXTracker. 6.1.3.1 SLEEP Button The SLEEP button in the status pane is used to force the connected AXTracker into inventory sleep mode. The AXTracker will suspend operations and begin deep-sleep function awaiting wakeup at a later time. The SLEEP button is used to configure a device to a custom configuration, and then return it to a mode where it can be inventoried for later installation. The user is queried to confirm SLEEP function (inventory mode) before executing the function. 6.1.3.2 PROGRAM Button The PROGRAM button in the status pane is used to send the data in the PDA/PC Tool to the connected AXTracker. The AXTracker will be updated with the data from the PDA/PC tool. The user is queried to confirm device program before execution of the function. Following PROGRAM, the AXTracker will begin a 1 minute timeout following PROGRAM and auto-enter into RUN mode. 6.1.3.3 RUN Button The RUN button in the status pane is used to initiate the AXTracker into RUN mode. The AXTracker will begin operation using the configuration in the device. NOTE: THE CONFIGURATION IN THE PDA MAY NOT MATCH THE CONFIGURATION IN THE DEVICE. THE USER MUST PRESS “PROGRAM” IN ORDER TO TRANSFER PDA CONFIGURATION TO THE AXTRACKER. RUN INSTRUCTS THE AXTRACKER TO BEGIN USING IT’S EXISTING CONFIGURATION PROFILE. The RUN button may be used to begin service life of a device using the pre-programmed configuration. It may also be used to begin service life following PDA or PC tool programming. RUN initiates a “SETUP MESSAGE” followed by begin of Delay-To-Start if programmed. 6.1.3.4
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 44/70 6.1.3.5 DEFAULT Button The DEFAULT button in the status pane is used set all the configurable parameters of the PDA to the special configuration profile allocated to “DEFAULTPROFILE”. The user may set the default profile using the menu PDA function (lower left button of PDA function or selecting PROFILE on top bar of the PC Tool). DEFAULT erases the current configuration settings in the PDA. The user will be prompted to accept the default settings. DEFAULT allows for quick configuration of a custom profile. Users may connect the AXTracker to the PDA or PC tool, select DEFAULT, PROGRAM, RUN to quickly load a configuration, program the AXTracker and enter it into RUN mode. Users must save a profile to DEFAULTPROFILE filename to use DEFAULT for quick retrieval of custom default configuration. See section 4.1.5 for file functions. 6.1.3.6 ESN Display The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the connected AXTracker is displayed in the lower right corner of the status pane. Each AXTracker has a unique ESN that will be automatically queried and displayed on the PDA or PC tool. The PDA will query an attached AXTracker for the ESN upon device program or when the user selects the ESN with the cursor. The ESN will show asterisks in the ESN display (*******) for un-queried or unattached devices. Selecting the ESN display with the stylus or cursor will initiate a manual seek. Additional data queried from the device is also posted to the INFO pane (top right-most tab of the tool). Software version, device mode and statistics data is posted to this pane. 6.1.3.7 BATT/$$$/MSG Display At the center of the status pane is a three-tab display, which shows an estimate for battery life, cost per year and messages per year. The displayed parameters calculate conservative numbers assuming minimums of the configured randomization intervals. An asterisk will appear behind the estimate when a setting configures the device for operation which is not considered in the battery life estimates, typically interval-override, or motion alarm. BATT: Selecting the BATT tab will display the estimated battery life of a device configured with the settings currently displayed in the PDA or PC tool. Battery life estimates assume predominate visibility to the sky (predominate GPS acquire on first attempt) and moderate temperature profile. The Battery life display estimates the impact of configuration to service life of the battery. $$$: Selecting the $$$ tab will display the estimated operational cost per year for a device configured with the settings currently displayed in the PDA or PC tool. Cost estimates are based on configuration parameters set in the OPTIONS tab of the context-sensitive users area (top of screen).
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 45/70 MSG: Selecting the MSG tab will display the estimated number of messages per year for a device configured with the settings currently displayed. Messages displayed are the calculated number of supervisory interval position messages plus alarm or serial sensor generated messages as estimated from the user entry fields in the Options-Batt pane. NOTE: Battery usage estimates are based on the parameters of the tool and do not include the impact to alarm or interval-override functions. Users should be aware that the estimates will not be accurate if the unit is configured and encounters significant unscheduled event activity. 6.1.4 User Data Entry Pane The upper 2/3 of the PDA Tool contains a context-switched user entry area for displaying and inputting configuration data. The information is organized in pages with page manipulation provided through tabs along the top of the pane. Selecting a tab will change the context of the upper pane. The tabs are named to group similar functions on the same page. Five primary tabs are provided with the following basic function: EZSetup: Enables quick and easy setup for simple configurations. Interval: Used to display and configure interval position report timing. Alarms: Used to display and configure the alarm capabilities of the device Options: Used to set advanced configurations of the AXTracker and PDA/PC tool Info: Displays PDA/PC tool and AXTracker (if connected) information The following sections describe the use of each tab and sub-functions of the page. 6.1.4.1 EZSetup Tab The EZSetup Tab is the default page for the PDA/PC tool. This page displays and allows configuration for the most basic of AXTracker functions. From this page, the device may be setup to perform one-level interval functions, configure the delay-to-start and configure one of the four available alarm inputs to the AXTracker. TX Interval 1: The AXTracker can accept up to 12 interval delays for interval position reporting. The AXTracker sequences through the table repeatedly to time GPS fix functions. The TX Interval 1 control on the EZSetup page shows the settings of the first of twelve timer values. Additional values may exist
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 46/70 and are accessible on the “Interval” tab page. For simple, one level timer values, the first interval is all that is necessary to configure a device for use. For example, setting the AXTracker up for daily reads can be accomplished by setting the DAY field to 1. Delay to Start: The AXTracker will execute a one-time delay at the start of service life following activation. This allows for units to be configured and staggered in actual start time. Staggering unit start and interval reporting can greatly increase message success rate. The Delay-to-Start parameter is passed to the AXTracker upon PROGRAM function. The AXTracker begins countdown of the Delay-to-Start upon receipt of RUN or upon timeout following Program (auto-RUN). On RUN, the AXTracker will send a SETUP message and begin executing the Delay-to-Start interval timer. At the end of the Delay-to-Start interval the AXTracker will issue its first location message IF the Delay-to-Start is at least 30 minutes. The first interval is then started as the device begins executing the standard interval function. ALARM 1: One of the four available alarm inputs to the AXTracker may be setup from the EZSetup tab page. Alarm 1 is configurable from the EZSetup page or the ALARMS page. Changing to the alarm 1 setting is also reflected on the ALARMS tab page. Each alarm may be configured independent of the others. Each alarm may be configured as: OFF: Alarm is disabled. Inputs on pins are ignored. NEG: Alarm is enabled to negative edge signals (pin short to GND) POS: Alarm is enabled to positive edge signals (release from GND) ANY: Alarm is enabled to either edge (short-to or release-from GND)
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 47/70 Additionally, if enabled, each alarm may be configured to perform one of 4 functions. No GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with null (0’s) GPS location data. GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with GPS location data. I-O Duration: AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for programmed duration. I-O Alarm: AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for duration of alarm active. The alarm functions are only executed on alarm if the alarm is enabled. With “NO GPS FIX” enabled, the unit will send an AXTracker message immediately upon alarm with null (zero) LAT/LOG data. Since it may take up to several minutes to acquire a GPS fix, this mode provides timely notification of an event and also preserves a significant amount of battery. Up to 80% of the usable battery life is spent on GPS locations. 5 messages for Alarm notification without GPS roughly uses the same battery life as one GPS location message. “No GPS Fix” is therefore a useful configuration for door contact switches, which may occur several times a day. Similarly, selecting “GPS Fix” will configure the unit on alarm to ascertain GPS location, then send the alarm information with the location information. Failure to ascertain GPS location will engage the GPS retry (if enabled) and the unit will retry again in 15 minutes. If no GPS location can be found after retry, the alarm message is aborted with the appropriate missed alarm bits set in the status byte for later transmit. The Interval-Override mode settings enable the AXTracker to suspend normal interval report processing and use an alternate interval for sampling GPS location. Interval-Override for duration configures the alarm to use the programmed alternate interval for the programmed interval-override-Duration. Interval-Override-Alarm configures the alarm to use the programmed alternate interval until the alarm is unasserted (while alarm active). The normal scheduled interval reporting is delayed by the duration of the interval-override and resumes where it was left off. This will cause a time skew for intervals set in Interval-Mode (not 24-Hour Mode).
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 48/70 6.1.4.2 Interval Tab The INTERVAL Tab is the PDA/PC tool page used for setting up the messaging intervals and messaging operation function of the AXTracker. This page has several sub-tabs (along the bottom) which select the different interval-driven messaging produced by the AXTracker. The Interval pane sets up standard location messaging schedules (Intervals sub-tab), Interval-Override settings (Override sub-tab), Statistics message settings (Stats sub-tab) and the Line-power messaging and GPS Retry options in the Advanced sub-tab. 6.1.4.3 Interval-Intervals Tab The Interval-Intervals page uses a scroll-list for viewing and editing the 12 available interval timer parameters. The top-most entry is the same entry displayed on the EZSetup page. The list can be scrolled using the scroll-bar control on the right of the pane. MODE: Two modes of interval entry are supported: Interval and 24-Hour mode. Selection of interval entry is via the Mode pull-down selector in the lower left of the Interval page. Interval mode configures the AXTracker to accept up to 12 interval delays to be executed in series. The delays are relative time of location determination based on previous event. 24-Hour mode configures the AXTracker to accept up to 12 time-of-day entries for location determination. If 24-Hour mode is selected, the DAY control disappears. CLEAR LIST: Pressing CLEAR LIST will clear the entire interval list and disable interval reporting. The user is prompted to complete the CLEAR LIST operation. DELETE: Pressing the DELETE button will remove a highlighted interval entry and move any subsequent intervals up. ADD: The ADD button is used to enter new intervals or modify existing intervals. Entering a time in the control field as shown (right) then pressing ADD enters the interval (or time) into the table. If an entry in the table is highlighted (via selecting with cursor or stylus), ADD will replace that entry with the time from the control. In no table entries are highlighted, the time is added as a new interval. If the interval entered is shorter than the time necessary to complete a transmission with all the redundant messages, the timing will be automatically switched to the minimum required time, which is generally between 30 and 35 minutes..
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 49/70 24-HOUR mode works similar except the DAY field is not used. Time entries that are too close to adjacent times will result in the same minimum interval error message. Additionally, times entered are added to the queue in GMT time order. The time entry will query the PDA or PC for time-zone information in setting the GMT schedule. For example, setting the device to report at 03:00 CDT (if in central US) is accomplished by entering a 3 in the hours control and pressing ADD. The tool calculates the correct GMT and enters 08:00 into the list in time order. The tool will not allow a time of 0:00 (midnight) as the entry 0 disables interval function. For CDT, this means that an entry of 19:00 will not be allowed as it will result in a GMT of 0:00. Adding a minute to the time will allow reporting at 0:01 GMT. 6.1.4.4 Interval-Override Tab The Interval-Override page sets up the interval and duration to be used by all alarms configured to engage interval-override. The Interval and Duration can be set in their respective controls. The Interval setting accepts inputs from 5 minutes to 45 days. Users should be aware that settings for intervals inside the time required to transmit a message with all the following redundant messages as configured will result in truncated message function which may have undesired impact to message throughput or success rate. Users are cautioned and suggested to use Interval settings which are greater than the maximum allowable time required to transmit a message. The Duration setting accepts inputs from 0 to 45 days. The AXTracker will remain in interval-override as long as there are integer multiples of “Intervals” in the remaining duration as it is worked off. For example, setting an Interval to 1 hour and a duration to 2 hours and 30 minutes is the same as setting the duration to 2 hours. Once the AXTracker executes the second hour, the remaining 30 minutes is not great enough to execute an additional interval, and thus the interval-override mode will terminate. NOTE: All alarms use the same “interval” setting for interval-override function. Individual alarms may however be configured to use the “duration” or ignore the duration setting and remain active while the alarm is active.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 50/70 GEOfence Interval Override: This selector may be used to enable Geofence trigger of interval override. It may be selected as OFF or ON. If set to ON, the AXTracker will engage interval-override if it determines that the location found on any location determination function is not within ANY Geofence region programmed. Additionally, the AXTracker ignores the ON setting if no Geofence table is programmed in the device. Geofence triggered interval-override therefore occurs therefore only when the selector is set to ON, a Geofence table exists with at least one entry, and the location is found to not match any Geofence entry. Additionally, if enabled, the battery life estimate will not include the impact based on interval-override operation triggered by Geofence exception. An asterisk will appear on the battery life estimate as a reminder that the estimate is impacted. NOTE: Geofence I-O triggers when the device is OFF-Track of all regions, NOT when the device matches a specific Geofence region. 6.1.4.5 Interval-Stats Tab The Interval-Stats page sets up the Statistics Message reporting interval. The Statistics Message will be generated and transmitted by the AXTracker independent of other transmit functions as set by this control. Setting the statistics interval to zero disables the statistics message function. Valid range of input is from 30 minutes to 45 days. 6.1.4.6 Interval-Advanced Tab The Interval-Advanced page sets up some miscellaneous enable flags used by the AXTracker for reporting functions. Enable GPS Retry: The top checkbox instructs the AXTracker to attempt to retry to secure GPS location on failure. If checked, the AXTracker will attempt a second GPS fix following failure separated by 15 minutes before aborting. If checked, subsequent failure to secure GPS fix will result in abort with no message being sent. If unchecked, the message is sent with null (zero) GPS data on GPS failure.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 51/70 Line Powered Features: Some AXTracker versions were available in Battery and Line-Powered versions. The bottom two check boxes are used for the Line-Powered product. The device will ignore the settings if it is not Line-Powered capable. Enable Geofence Boundary Mode: If checked, the AXTracker will auto-sense available line power and query GPS fix every 10 minutes. If the device detects it has transitioned from one Geofence region to another (or out of all regions), it will issue a standard location message. Pack 1:4 Messages: If checked, the AXTracker will queue location messages until 4 are ready to go. It will then issue a 36 byte payload message containing all 4 previously packed location messages in order. 6.1.4.7 Alarms Tab The ALARMS Tab is the PDA/PC tool page used for setting up the AXTracker MMT to process wired alarm inputs via the configuration I/O connector and internal reed switch . The AXTracker MMT can accept up to 3 separate alarm inputs. Older Axtracker versions could accept up to 4 wired alarm inputs. Each alarm input is independently configurable. Alarm 1 may also be configured from the EZSetup. Alarms 2 and 3 are only configured from this page. Each alarm may be configured independent of the others. Each alarm may be configured as: OFF: Alarm is disabled. Inputs on pins are ignored. NEG: Alarm is enabled to negative edge signals (pin short to GND) POS: Alarm is enabled to positive edge signals (release from GND) ANY: Alarm is enabled to either edge (short-to or release-from GND) Additionally, if enabled, each alarm may be configured to perform one of 4 functions. No GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with null (0’s) GPS location data. GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with GPS location data.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 52/70 I-O Duration: AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for programmed duration. I-O Alarm: AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for duration of alarm active. The alarm functions are only executed on alarm if the alarm is enabled. With “NO GPS FIX” enabled, the unit will send an AXTracker message immediately upon alarm with null (zero) LAT/LOG data. Since it may take up to several minutes to acquire a GPS fix, this mode provides timely notification of an event and also preserves a significant amount of battery. Up to 80% of the usable battery life is spent on GPS locations. 5 messages for Alarm notification without GPS roughly uses the same battery life as one GPS location message. “No GPS Fix” is therefore a useful configuration for door contact switches, which may occur several times a day. Similarly, selecting “GPS Fix” will configure the unit on alarm to ascertain GPS location, then send the alarm information with the location information. Failure to ascertain GPS location will engage the GPS retry (if enabled) and the unit will retry again in 15 minutes. If no GPS location can be found after retry, the alarm message is aborted with the appropriate missed alarm bits set in the status byte for later transmit. The Interval-Override mode settings enable the AXTracker MMT to suspend normal interval report processing and use an alternate interval for sampling GPS location. Interval-Override for duration configures the alarm to use the programmed alternate interval for the programmed interval-override-Duration. Interval-Override-Alarm configures the alarm to use the programmed alternate interval until the alarm is unasserted (while alarm active). The normal scheduled interval reporting is delayed by the duration of the interval-override and resumes where it was left off. This will cause a time skew for intervals set in Interval-Mode (not 24-Hour Mode). The battery life estimate of the tool will not consider alarms configured for interval override. An asterisk will appear on the battery life estimate as a reminder that the estimate does not include all messages resulting from the device configuration. Alarm 2 & 3 Special Functions: NOTE: Wired Alarms 2 & 3 are not accessible in the standard battery powered MMT. The programmable features are accessible, but the connector pins are not available to the end user. Wireless Sensors may have similar features. Alarms 2 and 3 also have special functions which are reported in the Statistics message. Each may be independently configured as NORM or ACCUM. If the alarm is enabled, it will also monitor the alarm input to count alarm events or accumulate hours of activity. NORM: If Alarm 2 or 3 is configured for NORM, it will increment a count of alarms seen independent of if the alarm was acted upon (ignored by hysteresis). The count is transmitted on the next Statistics message and zeroed following transmission.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 53/70 ACCUM: If Alarm 2 or 3 is configured for ACCUM, it will increment a count of hours of activity independent of if the alarm was acted upon (ignored by hysteresis). The time of activity is maintained in minute increments, though time is transmitted in hour resolution. Time is transmitted on the next Statistics message and is not reset, rolling over to zero at 127 hours. Alarm Hysteresis: Setting the alarm hysteresis controls the blanking interval used by the AXTracker MMT to ignore alarms following previous alarms. The Hysteresis setting provides a time window for the processing of an alarm function to enable completion of the function prior to acceptance of a new alarm. The first generation AXTracker had this setting fixed equal to the time necessary to send all redundant messages of a transmission. This setting provides for user control to enable alarms to interrupt ongoing alarm messages, resulting in loss of redundancy and degradation of network throughput. Users are therefore strongly recommended to set the alarm hysteresis equal to at least the time necessary to send all the configured redundant transmissions, typically 15 to 30 minutes. Alarms “ignored” due to occurrence inside the hysteresis window are logged to the status byte for subsequent transmission. Motion Alarm: The AXTracker MMT includes an internal motion sensor, which may be configured to operate as another alarm input. The motion alarm may be controlled by selecting ON or OFF. If enabled (ON) the directed action of the alarm is initiated on detection of motion. The action is identical to other alarm functions discussed above. Enabling motion as an alarm will not be calculated in the battery life estimate. An asterisk will appear on the battery life estimate as a reminder that the estimate does not include all messages resulting from the configuration. Motion Alarm Threshold: The threshold setting sets the sensitivity of motion. Lower numbers make the device more sensitive to motion. Larger numbers select less sensitive operation. The threshold does not change the motion hysteresis (delay to detect motion) only the number of motion interrupts per minute required to set a specific minute as a minute of motion. A setting of 2 to 5 is normally adequate for most motion applications. Refer to Appendix E for more detailed description of the motion detect algorithm. Motion Alarm Attack/Decay: The Attack/Decay settings are available to unit versions 3.13 or later. Attack sets the number of minutes of determined motion to engage the motion alarm. Decay sets the number of minutes of determined no-motion to reset the motion alarm. Version 3.12 (first release with motion sensor) has these parameters fixed to 12 minutes. Version 3.13 and later allow users to set these
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 54/70 parameters. These controls will not be shown on the tool if a version lower than 3.13 is detected. Refer to Appendix D for more detailed description of the motion detect algorithm. 6.1.4.8 Options Tab The OPTIONS Tab is the PDA/PC tool page used for setting the default configurations of the PDA/PC tool as well as the detailed settings of the AXTracker MMT. The OPTIONS tab displays sub-tabs along the bottom of the users entry pane. Each sub-tab selection brings up configuration controls and displays related to the sub-tab name. 6.1.4.9 Options-Xmitter Tab OPTIONS-XMITTER selects the control dialog for setting up the AXTracker MMT satellite transmitter. The XMITTER tab pane allows setup of the AXTracker MMT RF channel, transmit redundancy, redundant message pseudo-random transmit window, output power and dither. NOTE: SETTINGS IN THIS PANE IMPACT UNIT PERFORMANCE AND MUST MATCH CONFIGURATION DATA SENT TO GLOBALSTAR FOR PROPER DATA OPERATION. RF Channels: The AXTracker MMT can transmit on one of four RF channels. The transmit channels are typically allocated by Globalstar. Selecting a transmit channel enables the AXTracker MMT to use that channel for sending AXTracker messages. Selecting multiple channels enables multi-frequency mode where the AXTracker MMT will pseudo-randomly select a frequency to send messages. In multi-frequency mode the AXTracker MMT will send a message and all repetitions of the message on the same frequency selected at random from the available frequencies enabled. Not all frequencies may be available by Globalstar, so frequency assignment should be coordinated to ensure proper use. . Attempts: The AXTracker MMT operates using a simplex, one-way modem to the Globalstar network. Each message sent is actually sent a multiplicity of times. The Globalstar network removes redundant messages so the user gets only a single message. The ATTEMPTS dialog allows the configuration of the redundant transmissions of the simplex modem. This control must be set in accordance with Globalstar instruction and properly communicated to Globalstar for device setup to enable proper signal reception. Note: ATTEMPTS = total number of messages per burst. Globalstar sometimes uses terminology of #RETRIES which equals ATTEMPTS-1. Globalstar currently recommends using up to 5 ATTEMPTS for data integrity. As the reliability of the network has an exponential success rate based on retries, Axonn recommends using ATTEMPTS = 3 for general function. This is the optimal tradeoff for battery life versus
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 55/70 latency versus reliability of throughput. Users may use up to 5 ATTEMPTS without incurring additional costs from Globalstar. Battery life may be impacted, so users should make the tradeoff per application. The information contained in this paragraph is subject to change by Globalstar, so users are also cautioned to check the current network operational status issued in provisioning devices into the future. Min and Max Interval: The AXTracker MMT redundant messages are sent using a pseudo-random, windowed algorithm. The second and subsequent messages are sent inside a time window stipulated with the Min and Max Interval controls. These controls set the time limits used by the AXTracker MMT to window the redundant satellite transmissions. Note: Globalstar currently recommends a mean retransmit interval of 5 minutes. This allows for the satellites to move sufficiently to achieve a statistically independent configuration and thus increases network throughput reliability. The information contained in this paragraph is subject to change by Globalstar, so users are also cautioned to check the current network operational status issued in provisioning devices into the future. Power: The AXTracker MMT ignores the Power setting as the transmitter in the MMT is a single power unit. In the MMT, the user can select either power setting, as both are valid. In older version units (4.9 and earlier) Low power is sufficient for most applications. High power may be used for installations with constant obstructions such as heavy foliage or building overhang. Dither: The AXTracker MMT uses Dither to pseudo-randomly send the first message of the burst. Dither sets a window in seconds that may be added to or subtracted from the Interval Position Reporting parameters. Dither helps randomize all transmissions and minimizes network collisions for units configured identically. Users are limited in configuration to a dither parameter of at least 5 to 255 minutes in one-minute resolution. The dither parameter only impacts the randomization of the first message of a burst. Message retries are randomized using the Min and Max Interval settings. Also, dither range may overlap scheduled events. The Setup Tool prevents scheduling events closer than the dither setting allowed plus the time necessary to complete the transmission. A minimum interval alert will show if any interval settings create overlap problems. Changing dither and min/max retransmit intervals will change the calculated minimum interval. 30 minutes is the shortest minimum interval setting allowed by the tool.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 56/70 6.1.4.10 Options-Messages Tab OPTIONS-MESSAGES selects the control dialog for initiating manual transmission of messages from the unit. NOTE: SENDING THE MESSAGES FROM THIS PAGE ASSUMES THE DEVICE IS PREVIOUSLY CONFIGURED AND OPERATING IN RUN MODE. SENDING SETUP OR TRUNCATED GPS MESSAGES PRIOR TO PROPER SETUP MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RECEIVED BY THE GLOBALSTAR SYSTEM AND THEREFORE THE AXTRACKER WILL NOT ACCEPT THESE COMMANDS. Selecting Send Setup will cause the AXTracker MMT to send the configuration setup message (type3_0) for the configuration currently in the AXTracker MMT. NOTE: THIS SENDS THE PROGRAMMED SETUP ALREADY IN THE DEVICE. Selecting Send Statistics will cause the AXTracker MMT to send the statistics message (type3_2). The unit will send the message, resetting some of the fields as required by the field function. Selecting Send Truncated GPS Message will cause the AXTracker MMT to seek a GPS location, and then send a Truncated AXTracker message (type 1). The hex-character data in the text box below the command will be appended to the GPS data and sent. Data is space delimited, dual hex-character data. Truncated data is expecting three pairs of hex data separated by spaces. For example, “FF 12 34” will send 0xFC in the 6 bit subfield, and append 0x1234 in the 16 bit payload section of the truncated message. Any hexadecimal alphanumeric character is allowed (0-9, a-f) Selecting Send Raw Payload Message will cause the AXTracker MMT to send the first 8 bytes of data in the text box above the command as the payload for the Raw Payload Message (type 2). The hex-character data in the text box above the command will be sent instead of the normal AXTracker position data. Data is space delimited, dual hex-character data. Truncated data is expecting 9 pairs of hex data separated by spaces. For example, “FF 12 34 56 78 90 12 34 56” will send 0xFC in the 6 bit subfield, and append 0x1234567890123456 in the 64 bit payload section of the truncated message. Any hexadecimal alphanumeric character is allowed (0-9, a-f) Selecting Get GPS Data will cause the AXTracker MMT to seek a GPS location. The unit will respond with time to fix in a popup dialog. Other GPS data will be posted to the INFO tab. This button supports evaluation of integral GPS capability on site. Selecting Send Message will cause the AXTracker to seek a GPS location and send a standard location message (type 0 message).
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 57/70 6.1.4.11 Options-Sensors Tab OPTIONS-Sensors tab is used to configure the temperature sensor. Operation, configuration and protocol for the ESS Temperature Sensor is disclosed in the AXTracker Temp Sensors Users Manual (Document # 9100-0138-01) available under NDA from Axonn. The AXTracker MMT does not use wired ESS Sensors. 6.1.4.12 Options-Batt Tab OPTIONS-Batt displays PDA/PC Tool settings used in calculating the battery life information displayed in the BATT/$$$/MSG Display at the center of the status pane. The settings of the Options-Batt pane are used to set the estimated number of occurrences of each type of interrupt event per day. The user may enter into the controls of this pane to tell the tool how many of each type of alarm will occur on a daily basis. The PDA/PC tool will use this input to better estimate battery life of the device as displayed in the BATT/$$$/MSG Display. Note: The Alarm selectors inherit the configuration of each alarm in estimating battery impact. Interval override operation however does not feed into the battery life calculation. Users should be aware that the battery life estimate will not be correct if an alarm is configured to trigger any mode of interval override. An asterisk will appear next to the battery life estimate informing the user that the estimate is impacted by a configuration setting and may be erroneous. Setting each control to 0 on the OPTIONS-BATT page will configure the battery life estimator to not consider alarm or interrupt inputs in calculating battery life. The GPS Failures control allows for an estimate of retries for GPS fix. The GPS module should fix approximately 100% of the time. Inserting a percentage failure will instruct the battery life estimator to assume a retry is necessary for the percentage indicated, and calculate the impact to battery life accordingly.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 58/70 6.1.4.13 Options-$ Tab OPTIONS-$ displays PDA/PC Tool settings used in calculating the cost per year information displayed in the BATT/$$$/MSG Display at the center of the status pane. Each user must enter the rate information into these controls to properly estimate overall network costs per year of service for a particular device configuration. The default parameters for cost are set to zero, which will cause the PDA/PC tool to display a zero cost per year for network service. Interval override messaging and message packing for line power operation are not considered into the yearly cost calculation. 6.1.5 File Functions The PDA/PC Tool provides means to save, load and delete configuration profiles. The PDA/PC Tool also auto-archives any device configuration to file upon successful device programming. These files may be retrieved from the PDA to the PC when the PDA is returned to the hot-sync cradle. The auto-archived data files are useful for maintaining active device configurations as well as confirmation to Globalstar for transmitter setup. The PDA/PC tool can also update the AXTracker Geofence table through the file functions selections. The PDA/PC tool can only program the AXTracker MMT with a Geofence file. The PDA/PC tool cannot edit or manipulate the Geofence file. A separate Database Management Utility can be used to manipulate auto-archived database files as well as edit and create geofencing tables for download. The Database Management Utility is a program that runs on a PC and provides advanced file management features. 6.1.5.1 Profile Functions The PDA/PC Tool provides means to save, load and delete configuration profiles. The user may design a configuration profile, then save the profile to a filename for later retrieval. The PDA tool accesses these functions through the pull-down selector in the lower right corner of the PDA display as shown at right. The PC Tool has an additional pull-down bar at the top of the window. Accessing profile functions can be made by selecting “Profiles” from the left-most selection of the window
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 59/70 bar as shown below. In each case, selecting the profile pull-down will result in a selection box to Save, Open or Load from Device. If the user selects Save or Open, a dialog window will be displayed where the user will be able to view the existing profiles already saved to memory. The Dialog window will show a scroll bar pane in the top with all the active profiles currently saved to memory. Beneath the file pane is an entry line for entering in filenames (denoted by the arrow right). Entering a name in this line, then selecting SAVE will create a new profile, saving the current PDA/PC Tool configuration to memory. Selecting a name from the top pane and selecting DELETE will remove the profile from memory. Selecting a name from the top pane and selecting LOAD will over-write the existing PDA/PC Tool settings with those of the selected profile. The user will be queried to complete the operation. Any filename may be used, but the reserved filename DEFAULTPROFILE is used by the PDA/PC tool in conjunction with the DEFAULT button in the status pane. Over-writing this profile with a custom profile enables the user to access a most-often used profile from any place in the utility. Selecting Cancel will remove the profile file pane.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 60/70 6.1.5.2 COM Functions The PDA/PC Tool provides means select communications port and also to download (program) Geofence tables into the AXTracker. Users can choose active COM port from the COMM/OPTIONS selection. To access COM functions, the user must select the file pull-down menu as discussed to access Profile functions. The second tab COMM is used to display the available COM functions as shown. The OPTIONS selection brings up a smaller green window that allows the user to select from available COM ports on the PC or PDA. Generally, the Configuration Tool is the highest COM port available on this list. Select the correct COM port by clicking on it and then click OK to exit out of this window. Geofencing is a user updateable file that the PDA/PC tool can program into the AXTracker using a COM function selection. This requires that the Axt_Geo file is placed to the PDA or PCTool directory, built using a GEOTOOL or user compilation. The GEOTOOL is a separate program that can design, store or program Geofence regions. The tool downloads the geofence regions stored in the file named Axt_Geo into the AXTracker on selecing “DOWNLOAD GEO” function. Selecting the Select ESN option from the COMM options tab brings up a window that will display AXTracker MMTs that are within reception range of the Configuration Module. From this list, you can then select the appropriate ESN by clicking on it and clicking OK at the bottom of the window. This will establish connection with the selected AXTracker. You can optionally get to this screen by clicking on the ESN line at any time in the main program to bring up this window. The Encryption option allows the user to set an encryption key for his devices. This key is a 128 bit key that is user defined. If Encryption is set into an AXTracker MMT, the only way to speak to that MMT is by using the same key. Users are cautioned to select and protect the Encryption Key that they choose with care. If the key is lost, the AXTracker MMT cannot be reprogrammed and must be sent back to the factory for rework. Encryption is especially useful for users with wireless sensors as well as units that users don’t want reconfigured without their knowledge. Enabling Encryption by selecting the checkbox will send and receive all messages using the key typed in. It will also send the key to the AXTracker MMT that the user is communicating with.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 61/70 Appendix A: AXTRACKER MMT OPERATION OVER TEMPERATURE Notes on AXTracker MMT operation over temperature:  All AXTracker MMT hardware works over the entire industrial temp range (-40 to +85). This includes the STX2 and the GPS Module. However, the operational specification of the AXTracker MMT remains –30 to +60 indicating the temperature range which results in the longest battery life. Extreme hot temperatures (>70 C) begin to passivate the batteries and extreme cold temperatures (< -30 C) come very close to damaging the HLC capacitor by exceeding the recommended “depth of discharge”.  THE ONLY CAPACITOR APPROVED FOR USE IN THE AXTRACKER MMT BATTERY PACK IS THE HLC-1550N.  All serial communication both with the STX2 and the AXTracker MMT work over temperature, including the EEROM write of setup parameters.  Hardware provisions have been made to keep both the STX2 and the host processor on the AXTracker MMT from resetting during the extreme battery voltage droop during STX2 transmit at cold temperatures. Recommendations for AXTracker MMT battery operation over temperature:  The HLC capacitor can be permanently damaged by supervisory settings less than 30 minutes @ -40C. AXTracker MMT message duty cycles should be kept as low as possible in extremely cold (< -30 C) environments. General Battery Notes:  The battery pack shelf life is limited by the HLC capacitor. Shelf life is 10 years @ +25C, 7 years @ +60C, and 1 year @ +85C. Batteries should not be stored above +60C to avoid passivation and damage to the HLC. MMTs should not be inventoried with batteries for more than a year. Also, the Almanac will also be out of date if MMTs are stored for more than a year.  Battery life can be de-rated by as much as 50% when the MMT is used at temperatures above +55C. Battery life can be de-rated by as much as 30% when used at temperatures less than –30C.  Annual battery capacity loss due to leakage is 1% @ +25C, 2.5% @60C and 5% @ 85C.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 62/70 Appendix B: Interval-Override Examples The AXTracker MMT Interval-Override function is a powerful and useful feature that enables the device to initiate alternate transmission schedule based on local stimuli. This enables the device to provide more timely location data to asset managers triggered by endpoint events. Examples of where interval-override has value would be alarm triggered, denoting the door has been opened, or an external security device tripped. The unit begins reporting location at a new interval substituting temporarily the original transmit schedule for an alternate rate of information. Interval-override may also be triggered by the internal motion sensor, enabling the device to report more frequently while the unit is in motion and very infrequently while the unit is stationary. The unit can also be configured to engage interval-override based on determining the location is outside the programmed geofencing regions. If enabled, the unit will engage an alternate reporting schedule instructing the asset manager that the device is not in an allowable area of operation. Each of the trigger sources engage the same alternate interval-override interval. Each alarm source may however select separate modes of operation. For example, alarm1 may be configured for interval-override for the programmed duration while alarm2 could be independently configured for interval-override for the alarm duration. In each case, either alarm configured for interval-override use the same interval setting. There are not unique interval settings for each interval-override trigger sources. Interval-override is very powerful but also has the ability to impact battery life of the device or reliability of message reception if not properly configured. This appendix provides some examples of configurations and highlights some configuration settings that tradeoff battery life and performance. Users should make conscious decisions for configuring alarm and interval override modes. B.1 Interval-Override for time duration Interval-override may be configured to temporarily replace the scheduled interval table with a single alternate interval ranging from 5 minutes to 45 days and to execute the alternate interval for a fixed duration in time also ranging from 5 minutes to 45 days. Upon detection of an alarm trigger configured to launch interval-override, the AXTracker MMT will begin by performing a first location function and message, then resume sleep timing to repeat operation at the new interval-override interval. If the unit determines there is not enough time remaining from the original duration to perform another sleep function, it resumes the originally programmed schedule where it left off. This means that if the override interval does not evenly divide into the timed duration, the time remainder will be lost and the unit will resume original scheduled intervals early of the total override duration. For example, if the unit is configured with an override interval of 2 hours with a override-duration of 7 hours, the alarm configured to launch interval-override will trigger the unit to generate a first location message, followed by 3 subsequent location messages. The last hour (7th) is lost when the unit calculated at hour 6 that another 2 hour interval was not possible. The original schedule was resumed starting at hour 6.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 63/70 A second example where the override interval divides evenly would be if the override interval is 4 hours, the override duration is 24 hours, the unit produces 7 total messages (one at start + 6 intervals of 4 hours) and resumes normal scheduled intervals at 24 hours. Users who wish to keep the original timing from being skewed must choose override durations carefully, such as 24 hours (or 12 hours if uniform reporting of 2 messages a day) with the override interval dividing evenly into the duration. B.2 Interval-Override for alarm duration Interval-override may be configured to temporarily replace the scheduled interval table with a single alternate interval ranging from 5 minutes to 45 days for the duration of the alarm event. Upon detection of an alarm trigger configured to launch interval-override, the AXTracker MMT will begin by performing a first location function and message, then resume sleep timing to repeat operation at the new interval-override interval. While in sleep awaiting override interval timeout, the unit samples the alarm pin once a minute to detect alarm state change. If the unit determines the alarm state change occurs prior to timeout of interval, the unit resumes normal interval processing and abort interval-override mode. This means that the normal processing resumes on minute boundaries and does not have to wait for the override interval timeout to occur. For example, if the alarm is configured for NEG edge trigger, when the alarm input goes low (0) the unit enters interval-override mode; generating a location message and seeding the alternate override interval for the next location message. Meanwhile, once a minute, the alarm is tested to see if it returns to the opposite (POS) state. If the interval timeout occurs while the alarm remains low, the location message is sent and the override interval timer is restarted. If the alarm input returns high, it will be sampled on the next one-minute tests and the unit will cease interval-override function. Note the unit does not wait until the override interval expires, it resumes original scheduled intervals within a few minutes of alarm inactive. B.3 Cascaded Interval-Override events Alarms may be independently configured for edge sense as well as operational mode. It is possible to configure the device to use several alarm inputs to independently trigger interval-override mode. If the device is currently engaged in interval-override mode when a second alarm also configured for interval-override occurs, the device aborts the previous interval-override function and begins again. The most recent interval-override function with mode of operation (time or alarm duration) will govern. Alarms not configured to trigger interval-override may interrupt ongoing interval-override functions but do not terminate the interval-override. Interval-override resumes following alarm function. Alarms that are not interval-override enabled are higher priority than ongoing interval-override
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 64/70 operation. As such, the interval-override function is suspended until ALL the redundant messages of the interrupting alarm are complete. The geofencing-triggered interval-override mode auto re-engages based on geofencing match. If Geofence interval-override is enabled, it may interrupt any other ongoing interval-override function. As such, it operates as the highest priority interval-override mode since any previous interval-override mode will be replaced by a geofencing exception if enabled. B.4 Short Interval Operation If the programmed interval is shorter than the time required to transmit all redundant copies of a message, Interval-Override operation will result in missed messages and in some instances missed interval events. This is only true when the interval between events is shorter than the time required to send the previous event messages. This section explains the behavior of the interval override operation for these configurations. An alarm that initiates interval-override will be treated as an independent alarm. Alarms have a higher priority than supervisory of ongoing interval-override events. As such, entering into interval override will result in all redundant messages being transmitted even if it means skipping the next interval or supervisory event. Once the alarm transmission is complete, the device will wake on next time-driven interval event and perform location determination and send the first message of that burst. If the next event time is before any subsequent redundant copies of the first message, the redundant copies are terminated and the next event function is executed. At the end of the interval-override duration, all redundant copies are sent (there is no pending interval event to interrupt completion of transmit sequence). For example, a device may be configured to enter interval-override on alarm with an I-O interval of 5 minutes and I-O duration of 22 minutes. If the device is also configured to send a total of 3 messages separated by 3 minutes the resulting transmit sequence may be expected: Time (min) Event 0 Alarm occurs, device engages GPS to determine location 1 GPS complete, 1st message – 1st copy sent 4 1st message – 2nd copy sent 5 Time when second event should occur, skipped as alarm has higher priority and 1st sequence must complete. 7 1st message – 3rd copy sent 10 2nd wakeup, get GPS data 11 2nd message – 1st copy sent 14 2nd message – 2nd copy sent 15 3rd wakeup, abort 2nd msg-3rd copy. get GPS data 16 3rd message – 1st copy sent 19 3rd message – 2nd copy sent
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 65/70 20 4th wakeup, abort 3rd msg-3rd copy. get GPS data 21 4th message – 1st copy sent 24 4th message – 2nd copy sent 27 4th message – 3rd copy sent, exit interval-override The table above made the assumption that the GPS function took exactly one minute and the redundant transmissions were exactly 3 minutes in order to demonstrate the process. In reality, the GPS function may take up to 4 minutes, or may fail entirely. On GPS failure in interval-override, the event is skipped entirely with no GPS retry made. B.5 Battery and Reliability Trade-off Configurations As it is possible to configure the device to use several alarm inputs to independently trigger interval-override mode, care must be taken to safeguard configurations do not create opportunities where the device remains in interval-override mode indefinitely. For example, if alarm 1 is configured as NEG with interval override for the duration of the alarm AND alarm 2 is configured as POS with interval override for the duration of the alarm AND additionally, both alarms are electrically tied to the same signal, the unit will skip from one alarm to the next and remain in interval-override mode forever. Admittedly, this is a unlikely event, but it does exemplify the possibility of a possible configuration of device that can impact battery life significantly (provided intervals are of short duration). Additionally, setting the alternate interval shorter than the time necessary to send a message with it’s redundant copies will truncate the redundant messages and reduce network reliability. The interval minimum for interval override is 5 minutes. This is much shorter than the time required to generate a message and it’s redundant copies. The short interval enables some field applications where frequent data is to be provided for short durations, but should be avoided for most applications. Users should refrain from using settings inside the transmit sequence time, typically 30 minutes or more is a minimum I-O interval. Warning: Overall battery life of the product is drastically reduced through any aggressive interval-override setting. The device is designed to provide many years of service on the original battery provided it transmits on the average of only a couple of messages a day. Setting interval-override to transmit on the hour or less and engaging I-O once a day will bring battery life substantially lower, in many cases inside a year. Users are strongly cautioned to consider impact to battery life when configuring devices for interval override operation.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 66/70 Appendix C: Regulatory Notices The AXTracker MMT contains a GPS radio receiver, a 2.4 GHz transceiver, and simplex radio transmitter as well as a digital-computing host interface board. The FCC requires the following notification for the device in compliance with 47CFR 15.105 for this Class B digital device. Full product test reports are available from Axonn upon request. 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Axonn may render the device non-compliant to FCC and other regulatory body standards for operation and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Accessory items that can be readily obtained from multiple retail outlets are not considered to be special accessories and are not to be marketed with the equipment. Only those accessory items provided by Axonn have been tested to ensure operation consistent with the regulatory standards that the device is required to perform. 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.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 67/70 FCC ID: L2V-STX2-1 FCC ID: L2V-STAMP1 ICES-003/(A/B) IC:3989A-STX21 IC:3989A-STAMP1 R&TTE: TBR41 Complies with FCC standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device and the technology herein is protected under U.S. Patents numbers 4,977,577; 5,987,058; 6,317,029; 6,396,819. Other patents are pending. This device will operate in accordance to the standards set forth by the CE Mark Directives and standards R&TTE: (TBR41 v1.1.1 May 2000, EN 301 441), RFI: (EN61000-4-3:1996 + A1:1998 + A2:2000), ESD: (EN61000-4-2: 1995 + A1:1998)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 68/70 Appendix D: Motion Alarm Description The AXTracker MMT motion sensor is a passive device that detects the movement of the unit through a mechanical movement of a metal ball in a hollow tube. When the metal ball rolls to the either end of the tube, it sends an electrical interrupt signal to the host processor. The host processor counts the number of interrupt events per minute and compares the number against configured Threshold to determine if the device observed a minute of motion. The AXTracker motion sensor was introduced as an integral feature on version 3.12. Subsequent to the initial release of product, additional configurations were added to further tailor the operation of the motion alarm determination. This appendix discloses the initial and subsequent algorithms used. Users may field update the motion algorithm of 3.12 to the revised algorithm released in 3.13 and later using a firmware patch available from Axonn. The patch (to version 3.13 from 3.12) allows configuration of the motion alarm hysteresis window. Version 3.12 has this start and stop hysteresis window fixed to 12 minutes. Version 3.13 and later allow for user configuration of the window from 1 to 255 minutes. WARNING: Setting the ATTACK or DECAY to small timeout values may result in poor data reliability and/or erratic operation. If Motion is enabled with GPS FIX, the GPS search time may be as long as 4 minutes. Users are also reminded that each event message is redundantly transmitted per the configuration of the transmit function and that the transmit sequence may span tens of minutes. As a result, it is possible for a START to interrupt a STOP message or a STOP to interrupt a START message if the ATTACK or DECAY values are shorter than the worst-case time to GPS fix + transmit. It may also be possible to abort GPS search resulting in STOP without START message or visa versa. For this reason, the ATTACK and DECAY settings should generally be set to a minimum of 15 minutes. For example, If MAX setting is 360 seconds (6 minutes), Number of Tries = 3, it can take up to 4 minutes to GPS fix, followed by two delays up to 6 minutes each to send all 3 redundant messages resulting in 16 minutes to complete the sequence. A STOP/START timeout shorter than 16 minutes will result in an abort of any action ongoing and thus a message or function may be skipped resulting in degradation in performance or loss of event messaging.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 69/70 Version 3.13 and later adds the ATTACK and DECAY configuration controls to set the Start and Stop hysteresis window (in minutes). Users may select Threshold, Attack and Decay to control the motion engage and disengage alarm function. The following algorithmic description discloses how version 3.12 and version 3.13 operate with regard to these controls. Version 3.12 (GEN2 Product) Motion Algorithm: 1. The device counts the number of interrupts received from the motion sensor per minute. If the number equals or exceeds the configured THRESHOLD then that minute is counted as a minute of motion. If the count is less than the Threshold, then that minute is counted as a minute of no-motion. 2. Each minute an accumulated count is incremented on motion determination or decremented on no-motion determination. The count is contained in the range of 0 to 15. The accumulated value is then tested against the fixed numbers 12 and 3. If the number is equal to or greater than 12, the motion alarm is asserted active. If the number drops to 3 or below, the motion alarm is reset inactive. 3. If motion is enabled, the unit will always send a message on motion start (accum=>12) and motion stop (accum<=3). o NO GPS Fix sends a motion start/stop message without GPS data (null). o GPS Fix sends a standard location message (type 0). o IO Duration will force the unit to engage the interval override reporting schedule following motion start for the duration as programmed on the interval/duration tab. Example (right) would cause unit to begin reporting hourly following motion start for 8 hours. The unit will resume the programmed intervals following 8 hours of interval override hourly reports. Note that if motion stops any time in the middle of the interval override duration, the unit will send the motion stop message. Also, if the interval override expires and the motion alarm is still asserted, the standard intervals resume. Interval override mode is triggered on motion start only. o IO Alarm will force the unit to engage interval override while the unit is in motion. The IO example setting will cause the unit to report hourly while the motion alarm is true. Once motion stops, the unit returns to the standard interval mode.
WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK® Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0156-01 Ver 1.0 70/70 Version 3.13 and later Motion Algorithm: The patch 3.13 and later product redefines the motion start/stop algorithm. The alarm functions remain unchanged. Only the determination of what is and is not motion is altered to enable independent attack (start) and decay(stop): 1. (unchanged) The device counts the number of interrupts received from the motion sensor per minute. If the number equals or exceeds the “MOTION ALARM THRESHOLD” then that minute is counted as a minute of motion. If the count is less than the threshold, then that minute is counted as a minute of no-motion. 2. Each minute: o if the unit is in NO-MOTION state (stopped):  the interrupt count equals or exceeds the threshold (a minute of motion), then the accumulated count is incremented.  the interrupt count is less than the threshold (a minute of no motion), then the accumulated counts is decremented.  If the accumulated count matches or exceeds the programmed ATTACK value: • the unit is alarmed into MOTION • the accumulated count value is set to zero. o if the unit is in MOTION state (motion enabled)::  the interrupt count equals or exceeds the threshold (a minute of motion), then the accumulated count is decremented.  the interrupt count is less than the threshold (a minute of no motion), then the accumulated counts is incremented.  If the accumulated count matches or exceeds the programmed DECAY value: • the unit is alarmed into NO-MOTION • the accumulated count value is set to zero. This allows for a programmable number of minutes of motion to engage and disengage the motion alarm. The ATTACK parameter sets the minutes of motion to make the determination of motion. The DECAY parameter sets the minutes of no-motion to make the determination of no-motion. The THRESHOLD value sets the number of interrupts required from the sensor to determine a minute of motion.

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