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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Table of content Software Copyright Notice ..........................Introduction ................................Product Overview ..............................Technical Specifications ........................... Scope of Supply ..............................Components of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT ....................Interface Connectors ............................Connection diagrams of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT ................Connection to PC ............................. AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT configuration tool .....................
Page 5: Software Copyright Notice
All information on functions, functional capabilities and other specifications related to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT informational displays, as well as all information contained in this User IMPORTANT Manual is based on current data (at time of writing) and is deemed to be valid as of the date of publication.
Page 6: Product Overview
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Product Overview The AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT informational display is intended for installation on a vehicle and provides following functionality: • connected to the AutoGRAPH on-board controller the display allows a dispatcher and a driver to exchange short text messages in order to provide executive control of the driver and vehicle operation;...
Page 7: Technical Specifications
• Playback mode 1900 Operating temperature, °С -40...+85 Weight, g Dimensions, mm 160 х 96 х 37 Average life time, years Optional. With nominal GNSS signal levels -130 dBm. Optionally AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT can be equipped with an internal antenna. TechnoKom © 2016...
Page 8: Scope Of Supply
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Scope of Supply № Description AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT informational display 1 pc. Power supply cable (primary) 1 pc. 6-pin RS-485 cable 1 pc. 4-pin loudspeaker cable 1 pc. GPS/GLONASS antenna 1 pc. Push-to-talk (PTT) switch 1 pc. MicroSD, 4 GB 1 pc.
Page 9: Components Of Autograph-Info-Tft
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Components of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT Main 1. TFT Display. 2. Control buttons 3. LED. 4. Mini USB connector. 5. MicroSD slot. 6. Speaker. 7. Holder mounting holes. 8. Manufacturer’s label. 9. Power connector. 10. RS-485 interface connector. 11. Loudspeaker interface connector.
Page 10 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Buttons on front panel 1. UP. 2. DOWN. 3. LEFT. 4. RIGHT. 5. CANCEL. 6. SELECT. TechnoKom © 2016...
Page 11: Interface Connectors
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Interface Connectors Fig.3. Interface connectors. * Highlighted grey are connectors not used in the current hardware version of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. Power connector (primary) № Assignment Colour of a wire in a cable «+» Vin Black «-» Vin...
Page 12: Connection Diagrams Of Autograph-Info-Tft
If the wire is too short, it can be spliced with a wire of at least 0.5 cross section (20 AWG or thicker). The power supply input of the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is rated for the vehicle system operating voltage of 10-60 V DC. The pin 1 of the device Power connector must be connected to 12 or 24 V of vehicle operating voltage through a fuse rated for at least 1 A.
Page 13 Fig.5. Power connection before the vehicle battery Fig.6. Power connection after the vehicle battery disconnecting switch. disconnecting switch. The fuse should be placed as close as possible to the point where the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is IMPORTANT connected to the vehicle power system. TechnoKom © 2016...
Page 14 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL DIGITAL INPUT 1 («+» DIGITAL INPUT 1 AND «-» DIGITAL INPUT 1) AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is equipped with a digital input which logic of operation depends on how an external device is connected to the input (Input 1).
Page 15 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL DIGITAL INPUTS 2 AND 3 AUTOGRAPH-INFO-TFT is equipped with two active high digital inputs: pin 3 and pin 7 on the Power connector. Active high digital input has two states: • logical «1», when the input is powered by supply voltage. This state is considered to be active.
Page 16: Digital Output
1 MОhm AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT Fig.10. Connection diagram of high-impedance input. DIGITAL OUTPUT AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is equipped with a digital open-collector output: pin 6 on the Power connector. The output is intended to control various external actuators, as well as to activate warning devices.
Page 17 Fig.12. Digital output connection diagram. LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is equipped with two audio outputs intended to connect loudspeakers to the display, e.g. loudspeakers installed in the passenger compartment. Pins intended for connecting the loudspeakers are arranged on the 4-pin loudspeaker interface connector: pin 15 and pin 17 are intended for connection of left loudspeaker, pin 16 and pin 18 –...
Page 18: Connection To Pc
Some cases may require connection of the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT device to a personal computer (PC) or a laptop, e.g. for configuration using the DisplayConfigure application. The AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is connected to a PC using standard AM – USB mini B 5pin Data-cable.
Page 19: Autograph-Info-Tft Configuration Tool
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT configuration tool Using the DisplayConfigure software, you can set up AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. This software allows you to configure the display for operation with external devices, edit templates of standard messages and etc. For proper operation of the DisplayConfigure software, the .NET Framework 4.0 package (supplied) is required.
Page 20 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Export configuration from external file Device configuration can be exported in the file of .dconfig format and then used to set similar settings in several devices. To save the settings to external file, select Main menu/File/Save as...
Page 21: Getting Started
Similar to the SELECT button press, double click a menu opens it. Also you can use control buttons on the front panel of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT to browse the menu and select necessary items. Capability of the buttons on the front panel depends on the active menu and are displayed on the device screen.
Page 22 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Status bar at the top of the main screen contains icons intended to indicate vehicle operation: GSM signal level, navigation state and GSM modem error codes. Described below is GSM modem error codes: Error code Description of error...
Page 23: General Settings
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL General settings To set preferences of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT such as screen brightness, key tones, interface language, and etc., select Main menu/Personalization. Fig.20. Personalization menu. Brightness and Volume To tune display brightness of the device, you need to go to the Brightness and...
Page 24: Select Language
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Key tone To set up a type and duration of the device key tone, you need to go to the Key tone menu. There are two sections: • Tone duration is intended to select duration of the tone: short, medium, long or none (disables key tones).
Page 25: Settings Protection
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT will display default time 05:00. Settings protection AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT settings are protected with a password which can be from 4 to 8 characters long. This password is required in order to change the device settings using the DisplayConfigure software or get an access to the Settings menu of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT which contains main operation configuration of the device.
Page 26: Voice Communication
Settings menu. Otherwise, the device will inform you about incorrect password and return to the main menu. Default password of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT that is set by the manufacturer is «0000». It is highly recommended to change default password to more reliable one in order to prevent unauthorized access to the device settings.
Page 27: Alarm Signal
In an emergency you can send alarm signal to a dispatcher. To do it, press simultaneously the CANCEL and ENTER buttons on the device front panel and hold the buttons until the alarm sound (3 short, 3 long then 3 short beeps). After that AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT will send the message “SOS!!!” with the current position coordinates.
Page 28 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Connection diagram of photo cameras The cameras must be connected to the RS-485-2 bus of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT which is arranged on the 6-pin RS-485 interface connector: pin 10 is A line, pin 13 is B line. RS-485-2 «B» (13)
Page 29 • iButton – enables extra photo record by iButton registration. • Event 10 – enables extra photo record by triggering the high-impedance digital input of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT (pin 5 on the Power connector), when the input switches from logical 0 level to logical 1 level.
Page 30 To provide automatic photo recording by the AutoGRAPH controller digital input triggering, it is not sufficient to set up AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. You also need to enable data transmission via RS-485 bus by the input triggering in the AutoGRAPH controller for the digital input that IMPORTANT is used.
Page 31 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Photo recording AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT scans cameras every five minutes. If at least one camera is failed, the display notifies a user using sound signal then records a log. Therefore, if AutoGRAPH-INFO- TFT produces a long beep every 5 minutes, it is highly recommended to check connected cameras for integrity.
Page 32: Connection Of Autograph Controller And Fuel Level Sensors
• Set up RS-485-3 of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT for interfacing with connected device. • Set correct main screen mode of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT in order for the device to display data from RS-485-3 bus on the screen. This option can be set in the Main screen menu (for detailed information, see the section “Main screen”...
Page 33 RS-485-3 of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT allows connection of up to 8 LLS sensors with network addresses within the range 1...8. If the connected sensor has address that is out of the required range, this sensor won’t be scanned by AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. Due to this all sensors must be properly configured before connection to the display.
Page 34 “operation with AG”. RS-485-3 baudrate RS-485-3 bus of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT must be set to the same baudrate as a baudrate of RS-485 bus of the AutoGRAPH controller which the display is connected to. To set up the baudrate in the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT select Main menu/Settings/Control menu/Mode of RS485-3/Baudrate, then select a baudrate from the list of available (Fig.40).
Page 36: Message Handling
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Message handling The AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT allows a driver to send messages to data server those then become available for a dispatcher. Also the device can send a message to up to 3 preset telephone numbers. At the beginning of a message the device sends its current coordinates.
Page 37 To send a standard message, you need to select Main menu/Messages, then select «Send message» option (Fig.42). Fig.42. Messages menu. The AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT will prompt you to select a topic of standard messages available in the preset profile (Fig.43), then – a message to send. Fig.43. List of standard messages.
Page 38 “Yes” and “No” on the main screen (Fig.46). Receive messages AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT is able to receive messages from data server via AutoGRAPH on-board controller. When the device receives a new message, the notification «SMS n» is displayed on the device main screen (n – a number of new messages), Fig.46. Furthermore, the device beeps once a minute.
Page 39 It means that new message will be written over the oldest message first, ensuring that the most recent message is always available. To send a message to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, it is necessary to send the command DISPLAY=…; with the required text to AutoGRAPH on-board controller connected to the display.
Page 40 • Go to the Profile 3 tab (Fig.48). Fig.48. Messages profiles. • To edit messages stored in the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, read settings from the device and continue editing. Or fill in empty template on the tab without reading the device settings to create a completely new profile.
Page 41 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL To create a new subject, enter the subject description, e.g. in the Subject 1 field. Then enter texts of messages provided by the created profile. Unnecessary message fields must be remained empty as well as the fields of unnecessary subjects.
Page 42 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Fig.51. Recipients. When entering a recipient phone number, the format _7XXXXXXXXXX is required. In the case NOTE of wrong format of the specified number, the error message pops up. • After the profile setting up, enter the device password in the «Password» field and press «Write»...
Page 43: Ibutton Keys
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL iButton keys AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT can be set up to display an iButton key holder name (e.g. a driver second name) and play a sound file when the key is read by the connected AutoGRAPH controller. To enable this function, you need to: •...
Page 44: Main Screen Mode
This mode enables display of parameters received from AutoGRAPH on-board controller or LLS sensors connected to RS-485 bus of the display (Fig.53). The list of parameters displayed on the main screen must be preset in AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT using the DisplayConfigure software. Furthermore, this mode provides indication of readings in the form of a chart if the appropriate chart is preset in the device.
Page 45 AutoGRAPH controller or directly to the informational display, e.g. fuel level, axle pressure, data from fuel dispenser, and etc. In order to display level data, you need to set up charts in AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT using the DisplayConfigure software. Detailed instruction on how to create charts is given in paragraph “Set up charts”...
Page 46 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Last photo This mode is intended to display the last photo recorded by AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT (Fig.55). Using the Photo+ and Photo- buttons you can view the last six photos. Fig.55. The last photo on the main screen.
Page 47 If pressure sensors are connected to the AutoGRAPH controller, RS-485-3 bus of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT must be set up to the “operation with AG” mode. If pressure sensors are connected directly to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, RS-485-3 bus of the display must be set up to the “operation with LLS” mode.
Page 48 • to disable a chart (axle), set it maximum value equal to 0; • if a chart divisor is 1, AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT displays sum of two pressure sensors readings on an axle; • if a chart divisor is 2, AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT displays average value of two pressure sensors readings on an axle;...
Page 49 If specified parameter is not available, the string «---» is displayed instead of the parameter value. The AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT supports up to 2 screens and up to 12 parameters in total. The first screen contains top eight parameters specified on the Parameters tab, the second screen contains the rest of parameters.
Page 50 • Warning level is a minimum value enabling the low level notification. The warning level must be specified as % of chart maximum value. • Sensor 1 (2..4) is a sensor, connected directly to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT via RS-485 or to the AutoGRAPH on-board controller interfacing with the display, which readings will be indicated on the chart.
Page 51 • in the field «Type», select readings to indicate on the configured chart. AutoGRAPH- INFO-TFT supports direct operation with only LLS sensors. So that, to display readings of the sensors connected to the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, you need to select the required LLS sensor in the drop-down list (LLS1-LLS4).
Page 52: Event Log
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Event log AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT records information about significant system events in internal FLASH-memory. In total the device can record up to 9999 entries in a ring buffer principle. To view the Event log, select Main menu/Settings/Event logs/Browse logs. Then use UP and DOWN buttons to scroll the log file (Fig.61).
Page 53: Configuration File
To open a file, select it using the UP and DOWN buttons or by double tap, then press the SELECT button. If the format of selected file is supported by AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, it will be opened. Otherwise, the message “Unknown type” will be displayed on the lower left of the screen.
Page 54 DISPCOMMAND=CONFIG_UPGRADE=; to the AutoGRAPH controller connected to the display from the server. Detailed information on how to send control commands to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT from data server is given in the Appendix 3 of this User Manual.
Page 55 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL During the SD card reading, which can take a few tens of seconds, AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT IMPORTANT produces the sound. It is not recommended to remove the device SD card during the reading. Back up device settings All device settings, including settings from the DisplayConfigure software and the settings specified in the internal menus of the display, as well as personalization parameters, can be backed up in order to be able to restore them later in case of device configuration damage.
Page 56: Autograph-Info-Tft Operation Control
• SD operation (red) – enables indication of SD card operation by means of the LED on the front panel of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. If the option is enabled, the LED flashes red while the SD card is in the use.
Page 57 3 must be connected to +Vin terminal of the ignition. Fig.69. Mode of digital inputs. When connecting digital inputs of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT, pay special attention to the logic of inputs operation. It is highly recommended to review connection diagrams of the digital IMPORTANT inputs given in this User Manual before starting the connection procedures.
Page 58 • Timer 2 – is started by triggering the digital input 2 of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. • Timer 3 – is started by triggering the digital input 3 of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT. • Timer 4 – is started at first AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT turning on and intended to count total operation time of the device.
Page 59 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Timers 1-3 can be reset automatically every day. To enable the daily reset, select Main menu/ Settings/Control menu/Timers/Daily reset, then select an input associated with that timer, which automatic reset you need to enable, and use the button to enable or disable the option.
Page 60 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Timers 1-3 can be used to count a vehicle engine operation time, if the engine terminal contact is connected to the input activating an appropriate timer. The Fig.75 is a sample of the timers readings display on the main screen.
Page 61: Drivers Installation
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Drivers installation This section covers the procedure of installing the drivers of AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT display – AGUSB Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7 OS. The AutoGRAPH-INFO MINI drivers required for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, Server...
Page 62 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Fig.78. Drivers have been installed. Fig.79. Connected AutoGRAPH-INFO device. TechnoKom © 2016...
Page 63: Appendix 1
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Appendix 1 Variants of sensor installation in fuel tank This section covers the information on how to set up the divisor which is used to calculate charts’ readings. The divisor is to be selected depending on tank configuration and sensors position in the tank.
Page 64: Appendix 2
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Appendix 2 This section covers description of the device events which are recorded in the Event log. An event code consists of two field. The first field is an event type, the second field is description of the event.
Page 65: Appendix 3
AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL Appendix 3 Given below is the list of parameters which are supported by the AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT and can be displayed on the device main screen. The list of parameters is set up in the DisplayConfigure application on the «Parameters» tab.
Page 66 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL The Accumulable counters can be reset as necessary. To do it, press simultaneously the DOWN and the CANCEL buttons on the device front panel. You will be prompted to select a consumption parameter for reset. Use the “<<” and “>>” buttons to select a parameter, then press “Reset”.
Page 67: Appendix 4
This section covers description of commands intended to control AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT via data server. All server commands must be sent to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT via the AutoGRAPH on-board controller, which the display is connected to. To send a command to AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT from data server: •...
Page 68: Technokom
Command format: DISPCOMMAND=ROUTE_LIST=DIRECTORY; where • DIRECTORY – a name of the folder containing route files: Route, RS485, Temp. In a reply to the command, AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT sends a list of routes (comma separated) in the requested folder. Sample command: DISPCOMMAND=ROUTE_LIST=Routes; Sample reply (log): >|12:00:57|DISPCOMMAND=ROUTE_LIST=Routes;...
Page 69 AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT • USER MANUAL COMMAND TO DELETE THE SPECIFIED ROUTE FROM THE \Routes FOLDER Command format: DISPCOMMAND=ROUTE_DELETE=R_NNNN; where • NNNN – a number of route to delete. The whole number contains a route number (3 characters) and the route index (1 character), e.g. 124a, 124b.
Page 70 TIMER READINGS REQUEST Command format: DISPCOMMAND=TIMER_LIST=; In reply, AutoGRAPH-INFO-TFT sends value of the each timer (in seconds). The reply matches the following format: DISPCOMMAND=TIMER_LIST=T1, T2, T3, T4; where T1, T2, T3, T4 – time of device timers T1, T2, T3, T4.
Page 71 • If the transmitted command does not match the stipulated format or the command processing is failed for other reason, AutoGRAPh-INFO-TFT will return an error message. • Given below is sample log of the command processing in case that the \Temp folder is not found (deleted or not created): >|16:37:43|DISPCOMMAND=DELETE _TEMP =;...
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