Systems and Technology STAVL1212 GPS Vehicle Tracking Device User Manual AVL CU UC 00 UEN 1 0x

Systems & Technology Corp. GPS Vehicle Tracking Device AVL CU UC 00 UEN 1 0x

User Manual

CAREU UCAN User Guide Version: 1.0 Reference No.: AVL-CU-UC-00-1210UEN Date: June 1, 2012 SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
General Information If any breakdown occurs due to the operation of the described product or users’ improper handling in accordance with the instructions of the document, S&T shall be liable for the General Conditions based on the delivery of the described product and the content of the document. This product is not designed for the use of life support appliances, devices or systems and thence a malfunction of the product might reasonably be expected to make personal injury. S&T customers using or selling this product for such applications will take the risk on their own; therefore, it must be agreed S&T will be fully indemnified from any damages due to illegal use or resale. All information in this document is subject to change without notice at any time. Disclaimer The information, specification, images and photos in this user guide are subject to change without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such revision change. Copyright This user guide, including all photographs, illustrations and software, to name a few, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. This document contains confidential, restricted and proprietary information that it has been exclusively prepared for the internal use of certain designated S&T employees, and may not be duplicated or distributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of S&T’s authorized delegates. Any illegal copying and disclosure of the document are absolutely prohibited, and violators are liable to the damages caused. © Systems & Technology Corp. All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features....... ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 About CAREU UCAN ........................................................................................... 1 1.4 Hardware Architecture ......................................................................................... 2 1.5 Related Document ............................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Taking a Tour of CAREU UCAN ................................................................... 3 2.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 3 2.2 PIN Assignment.................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 3 Getting Started with CAREU UCAN............................................................. 5 3.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................... 5 3.2 USB Device Driver Installation ............................................................................. 6 3.3 Device Configuration.......................................................................................... 12 3.4 Communication Settings .................................................................................... 16 3.5 GPS Tracking Configurations............................................................................. 17 3.6 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 18 Chapter 4 Technical Specification .............................................................................. 19 Chapter 5 Regulation……………… .............................................................................. 22
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 1 1Chapter 1 Introduction  1.1 Features Thank you for purchasing CAREU UCAN GPS Vehicle Tracker, a plug-and-use device for tracking and vehicle status diagnostics. ● SMS, GPRS TCP/UDP, USSD, FTP communications ● Plug-and-use design and cost effectiveness ● DTC OBD II error codes ● GSM/GPRS simultaneously ● Real-time tracking (Time, Distance Interval or Intelligent Mode, and Heading) ● Firmware upgrade over the air (via GPRS from FTP) ● Journey report wireless download ● Battery low alert ● Geofence reports ● Mileage reports ● User-defined reports ● Up to 100,000 data logs 1.2 Scope This document will guides you to start the CAREU UCAN Vehicle Tracker. However, as this document contains basic device configuration only, please see the CAREU UCAN Protocol Document for the advanced information. 1.3 About CAREU UCAN Designed with the latest GPS technology, the CAREU UCAN delivers positioning message by GSM wireless transmission to GIS platform, and then helps back-end users proceed with the analysis and the applications of vehicle transport, management, anti-theft, security and tracking. A microcontroller can probe location and command data at regular intervals, derive actions from location, peripheral and control data, and execute such actions. Peripheral data indicates the status of various peripherals connected to and/or controlled by the device. Among the best features of the CAREU UCAN Vehicle Tracker, in particular, they transmit data in ASCII mode (Intellitrac X Series compatible mode) or binary mode. ● Real-time tracking (Time, Distance Interval or Intelligent Mode, and Heading) ● Firmware upgrade over the air (via GPRS from FTP) ● Journey report wireless download ● Battery low alert ● Geofence reports ● Mileage reports ● User-defined reports ● Up to 100,000 data logs
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 2 Chapter 1The firmware in the device applies intelligent filtering to overcome coverage limitations for both GPS and GSM/GPRS networks. Motion sensor controls the status of the device, whether in sleep, idle or fully-powered mode, and thereby controls the amount of current consumed by the device. The device supports over-the-air firmware upgrade to deliver additional functionality without physically touching the device once installed. 1.4 Hardware Architecture As hardware is concerned, the CAREU UCAN is comprised of a micro-controller, regulator, GPS receiver, GSM/GPRS modem, G-Force sensor, flash memory data storage. ● Users can connect PC's Hyper Terminal to the diagnostic setting port for the AVL configuration. ● G-Sensor is for car accident prevention, car tow-away warning and power management. SPI FLASH G-Sensor CAN Transceiver GPS GSM Modem CPU USB Power 1.5 Related Document [1] CAREU UCAN Protocol Document
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 1 3Chapter 2 Taking a Tour of CAREU UCAN 2.1 Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x H): 48mm x 66mm x 25mm 25mm 48mm 66mm 2.2 PIN Assignment 1. Pin Definition of OBD II Connect 8877665544332211 1166 1155 114411331122 11111100 9 Pin# Signal Name Description 1,3,8,9, 11,12,13 NC No Connect 2 J1850 BUS+ SAE J1850 Data Transmission Cable (+) 4,5 GND Signal Ground 6 CAN-H ISO 15765-4; CAN Bus Diagnostic Cable (H Cable) 7 ISO-K SAE J1850 Data Transmission Cable (-) 10 J1850 BUS ISO 15765-4; CAN Bus Diagnostic Cable (L Cable) 14 CAN-L ISO 15765-4; CAN Bus Diagnostic Cable (L Cable) 15 ISO-L ISO-9141-2 Data Transmission Cable (L) 16 VIN Battery Supply Input (12V/24V)
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 24 2. USB Port 3. SIM Card Slot
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 2 5SIM Card Chapter 3 Getting Started with CAREU UCAN To install the the CAREU UCAN device, follow the instructions below for basic operations. 3.1 Hardware Installation 1. Installation Mode 2. Mini USB Cable Connect 3. SIM Card Installation
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 26 3.2 USB Device Driver Installation The CAREU UCAN communicates with your host computer by the USB interface. In some newer editions of Windows XP, the CAREU UCAN device can be installed as a "virtual COM port" device whereby the CAREU UCAN would automatically access Windows XP's inbox USB drivers. While in some other earlier editions of Windows XP, you would need to manually install the USB driver for the CAREU UCAN device. To install the device driver for the CAREU UCAN, connect the CAREU UCAN device to your system with an USB cable as mentioned in Mini USB Cable Connection on page 6. As soon as the connection is made between the CAREU UCAN and your computer, a balloon appears above the notification area saying an USB device is found. Click on this balloon to start the [Found New Hardware] wizard.  Select No, not this time. Press the Next button to proceed. 
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 71. Automatic Installation If the wizard prompts to help you install the software for "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Press the Next button to proceed.  The wizard proceeds to install the driver. 
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 38 The installation completes.  In [Device Manager], the CAREU UCAN device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 92. Manual Installation After you select No, not this time, if the wizard only prompts to help you install software for "USB device", you need to manually install the driver. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Press the the Next button to proceed.  Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Check Include this location in the search. Press the Browse button to assign where your the CAREU UCAN device driver locates on your local disk. Press the OK button. You can download the USB device driver from http://www.systech.com.tw/downloads-04.php ?id=34&page=downloads&lang=en 
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 310 Press the Next button to proceed.  The wizard proceeds to install the driver. 
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 11The installation completes.  In [Device Manager], the CAREU UCAN device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well. 
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 312 3.3 Device Configuration 1. In Windows XP desktop, click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | HyperTerminal. 2. If you are prompted to input the information of your location, complete them to proceed. 3. On the File menu of HyperTerminal, click New Connection. 4. In the Name box, type a name that describes the connection. In the Icon box, click an appropriate icon. Press the OK button to proceed.  5. For Com port properties, configure as follows: Baud Rate --> 115200 bps Data Bits --> 8 Parity --> None Stop Bits --> 1 Flow Control --> None
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 136. In the connection that you have just set up, click File | Properties. Select the [Connect To] tab. From the [Connect using] drop down list, select the correct com port by checking it up at Windows XP's [Device Manager] as previously mentioned on page 9 and page 12. Go there by clicking Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 314 7. In the File menu, click Properties. Click the [Settings] tab. Press the ASCII Setup button.  8. In the [ASCII Sending] group box. Select both Send line ends with line feeds and Echo typed characters locally. Press the OK button. 
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 159. Connect your the CAREU UCAN device to power as mentioned in USB on page 6. The device startup message will be displayed.  10. In [HyperTerminal] window, type in the command "AT$VERSION?" and press the Enter key. The hardware and firmware version will show. As long as your [HyperTerminal] window appears as the screenshot below, a connection between the device and your system has already been built up and working. It is time to send all configuration commands. 
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 316 3.4 Communication Settings The CAREU UCAN Vehicle Tracker communicates with your control center by either SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Before the device is installed into a vehicle, communication parameters should be set. 1. SMS Configuration Use AT$SMSDST command to set a SMS control center phone number or short code. For example, if the SMS control center phone number is +886123456789, the AT$SMSDST command to be issued into HyperTerminal should be: AT$SMSDST=+886123456789 OK Then you can try to use cellular phone or SMS gateway to send a SMS message to the CAREU UCAN device. Send a SMS message -->"AT$MODID?" Device will response: $MODID=101000001 OK This proves a successful mobile phone SMS connection. 2. GPRS Configuration Set GPRS servers by using the folloiwng commands: AT$APN=internet,username,password (APN=internet, Username=username, Password=password) OK AT$HOSTS=1,0,60.148.19.10,6000 (Server IP address = 60.148.19.10 and Port number =6000) OK AT$RETRY=5,10 (Message retry settings) OK AT$IPTYPE=1 (Using TCP/IP mode) OK AT$GPRSEN=1 (GPRS enable) OK AT$HB=60,1 (Heartbeat setting) OK Please refer to the CAREU UCAN Protocol Document for more command details.
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 3 173.5 GPS Tracking Configurations After the device communication settings are done, the remote GPS tracking is ready to function. The setting of GPS tracking can be done by using AT$PDSR command. For example, AT$PDSR=1,30,0,0,2,0,0,1,0 (Tracking through GPRS by time interval 30 seconds) OK For simple testing GPRS, run the TCP Server U-Series software which is provided by S&T. It is simple server software that can wait for device connection and data.  For advanced testing, you need the software Intelli TracerPlus. Please request this software through your sales contact.  You can also apply for a testing account from S&T's FleetWeb solution through your sales contact.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 318 The main page of the Intelli FleetWeb appears as below: 3.6 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the CAREU UCAN can only be updated through USB interface. With the firmware loader tool provided by S&T, firmware update can be done for the device. Such firmware loader runs on Windows-based systems. To upgrade the firmware, follow the procedure below 1. Connect the device to your PC with the USB cable. 2. Connect the device to power. 3. Power on the device. 4. Run ServerUSeries.exe. A window displays as follows:  5. Press browse the button to browse to the firmware provided by S&T. 6. Press the Start button to run the firmware program. 7. After the writing progresses to 100%, it takes about 20 seconds for the update to completes. 8. Firmware update completes.
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 19Chapter 4 Technical Specification Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H)48mm x 66mm x 25mm Weight55g Radio Performance FrequencyQuad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM Functionality / GPRS GPRS ModeMultislot Class 10 GPRS Coding SchemeCS1,CS2,CS3 and CS4 GSM AntennaInternal SIM InterfaceSIM Card 1.8V, 2.9V Supported GPS Functionality Receiver50 Channels Sensitivity (Tracking)-160dBm Antenna TypeExternal GPS Active Antenna, 3.3V GPS ProtocolNMEA 0183 Ver3.0 Onboard Components MCU32-bit Microcontroller Data Memory8MB Flash Motion Sensor3-axes Acceleration Sensor
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 420 ElectricsPower SourceDC 8V to 30V Power Consumption145mA @ 12V (operating mode) 20mA @ 12V ( sleep mode) Environment Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (Operating Temperature) –20 °C to +70 °C (Storage Temperature Note: The specification herein is subject to change without prior notice.
CAREU UCAN - User GuideChapter 21Systems & Technology Corp. (S&T), founded in 1987, is a market leader in Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) solutions, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and navigation. It has formed a professional development team to innovate the most advanced and comprehensive GPS tracking products for the customers and has built a global service network to provide non-stop services and support. With the well-established marketing networks of over 100 distributors in the world, S&T is your trustworthy tracking solution provider. For more product information, please contact S&T by Email, phone or fax.  Web Site http://www.systech.com.tw Email avl@systech.com.tw Phone +886 2 26981599 Fax +886 2 26981211 
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 5. Regulation FCC Regulations: 15.19(a)(3): 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. 15.105(b): NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8inches) during normal operation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power) Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Chapter 5

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