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Spetrotec i-watcher Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Spetrotec LTD. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Spetrotec LTD, January 2015.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Description................1 Unpacking ....................4 Installation ....................5 Cautions....................5 Tools and Service Aids................7 Installation Guidelines................8 Installing the SIM Card and Back-up Battery..........10 Status LED Indications................... 13 System Connection Diagram..............15 Setting the system to Arm/Disarm using the original car remote key..16 Post Installation Tests ................
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting..................20 Specifications ..................22...

  • Page 5: General Description

    Cellular Alarm unit utilizes the Global Positioning System (GPS) to lock on vehicles coordinates and use the GSM cellular network for controlling and monitoring the vehicle status by SMS or GPRS communication channels.
  • Page 6 Cellular Alarm benefits: • Enables to locate your vehicle in real time on an on-line map using a Smart- phone application and offers Fleet Management and Control Application (MABAT On-Line). • Provide alerts on theft attempt, over speeding, towing, tilt, low battery and battery cut off.
  • Page 7 • GPRS or SMS based communication • Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update capability. i-Watcher Cellular Alarm alerts and controls: Alerts: • Vehicle state (arm/disarm, alarm, driving) • Vehicle position with time stamp • Speed limit • Ignition switch state (on/off) •...

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    • Remote siren activation • Get status notifications Important: The i-Watcher Cellular Alarm is designed to be customized to operate in many modes and may have been programmed with additional fea- tures. For complete set of modes and features, contact your local dealer.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Alarm kit. To obtain a SIM card, contact your service provider or local dealer. Installation Cautions • Do not install the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit in places that can hinder the operation of air bags. • Before installation, disconnect the negative cable of the vehicle battery and...
  • Page 10 • Keep cables away from ignition circuits to reduce noise pickup from wireless equipment. • Hide and secure the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit under the dash of the car. Wires should be routed through conduit/duct or along other electrical har-...

  • Page 11: Tools And Service Aids

    • Do not locate cables where they can be tackled by the driver or passengers or where they can interfere with the operation of the driver’s foot pedals. • Ensure that the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit is kept away from water or any other liquids.

  • Page 12: Installation Guidelines

    2. To prevent unauthorized users tampering with system, hide and secure the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit in a way that it will show as an original vehicle component. The i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit should not be visible and as...
  • Page 13 5. The Main Fuse (2A) should be located as close as possible to the power source. 6. Install the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit far as possible from units emitting radio frequency to avoid interference. 7. The ground wires (GND) must be connected to a solid chassis ground unin-...

  • Page 14: Installing The Sim Card And Back-Up Battery

    Installing the SIM Card and Back-up Battery Note: Before installing the SIM card inside the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit, make sure that harness of the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit is discon- nected from the unit. Important: The SIM card is programmed with your subscriber number and other information which enables the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit to register with the GSM cellular network.
  • Page 15 To Install the SIM card & back-up battery: 1. Remove the screw and lift the Battery Compartment Cover. 2. Slide the SIM Card Holder to Unlock position. Important: To avoid damage to the unit or SIM, do not install the SIM card when the battery is connected.
  • Page 16 10. Make sure that the Status LED is blinking Red. After installing Back-up Battery, the unit needs few minutes to initialize and retrieve information. During initialization, the Status LED shows Red. Battery Compartment Cover SIM Card Holder Status LED Battery Socket Lock Unlock...

  • Page 17: Status Led Indications

    Following initialization, the Status LED displays the status of the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit as detailed in following table (see “Status LED Indications” on page 13). Status LED Indications When the back-up battery is connected to the unit, observe the Status LED to determine if the unit operates properly.
  • Page 18 Status LED Indication Description Red LED blinks fast twice No GPS reception every two seconds Red LED blinks fast three No GSM registration. Check SIM card times every two seconds installation and verify GSM coverage Red LED blinks fast No GSM registration and no GPS reception. Check SIM card installation and verify GSM coverage.

  • Page 19: System Connection Diagram

    System Connection Diagram Note: If wireless code remote or proximity card is i-Watcher Cellular Alarm Unit connected, Input 2 blinkers should not be connected. Input 4 - Ignition Switch (+15V) Black (1) Green (11) +12/24V Input 1 (-) Panic Button...

  • Page 20: Setting The System To Arm/Disarm Using The Original Car Remote Key

    Setting the system to Arm/Disarm using the original car remote key The i-Watcher Cellular Alarm System can be set to Arm/Disarm using the original wireless remote control provided with the car remote key. The system Arms or Disarms by counting the number of blinks received from the car blinkers when he car doors are lock or unlock.
  • Page 21 2. Continuously, switch the ignition key on and off five times - the last key switch is followed by series of fast beeps. Wait about 20 seconds until a sin- gle beep is heard. 3. Press once on the ARM button of the car remote key and wait 3 seconds until two fast beeps are heard.

  • Page 22: Post Installation Tests

    Post Installation Tests Before testing the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit, move the vehicle outside, so that the unit can receive signals from the GPS satellites. During testing, validation information may be required. Refer to the label provided with your i-Watcher unit.
  • Page 23 The following tests should be performed and validated after installation by your supervision and control center. Verify the following: • Status LED of the i-Watcher Cellular Alarm unit blinks fast red, once every two seconds. • Engine start/shutdown. • Ignition switch on/off state detection.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Wireless code Depleted battery 1. Replace battery. remote or inside Wireless Code 2. Use smartphone/iPhone Proximity Card or Remote or Proximity application or send SMS to Card or Original car Original car disarm the system (see remote key.
  • Page 25 Problem Cause Solution Vehicle location The i-Watcher Move the vehicle outside this cannot be Cellular Alarm unit is area and make sure that clear detected. not receiving signals sky can be viewed. from the GPS satellites. No communication The unit is not...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions • Length 83 mm • Width 71 mm • Height 29 mm Weight • 82 gr (without interface cable) Interfaces • 4 digital input ports - 2 active low + 2 active high • 4 digital output ports •...
  • Page 27 Electrical Characteristics • Operating Voltage 12-24V DC • RF receiver ON< 8.6mA • Sleep mode < 2 mA • Backup battery - Li-ion 3.7V/1000mAh Communication Modes of Operation Cellular mobile application (GPRS) or messaging based communication (SMS) • GSM Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz •...
  • Page 28 • 3G - optional GNSS • Internal GPS Module based on 56-channel (U-Blox) Max 7 Engine • GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA • SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS • Accuracy GPS / GLONASS position of 2.5m CEP/4.0 m • SBAS 2.0 m CEP •...
  • Page 29 • Battery cut-off and low power level • Ignition state (ON/OFF) • Vehicle state (Arm, Disarm, Alarm, Driving) • Position and Last Time Stamp • Alerts can be simultaneously sent to two cellular phones • Controls by mobile application or SMS •...
  • Page 30 • IP-67 version - optional Optional Accessories • RF proximity card for driver identification or wireless remote controls - 2 units per i-Watcher cellular alarm unit. • Dashboard Keypad • Normal arm/disarm is done by original vehicle RF - original keys...
  • Page 32 5 Mavo Kedem St. Industrial Area Gil Amal. Hod Hasharon 45317 ISRAEL +972.9.743.4555 +972.9.742.3666 WWW.SPETROTEC.COM info@spetrotec.com...

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