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OPERATION GUIDE
Navigation User Terminal
iON ULC

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  • Page 1 OPERATION GUIDE Navigation User Terminal iON ULC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ........................4 1.1. Warnings and Recommendations ................... 4 1.2. Technical Specifications ...................... 5 1.3. Packaging ......................... 6 1.4. Device Overview ........................ 7 1.4.1. Device Overview and Purpose ..................7 1.4.2. The Navigation Terminal Functions ................7 1.4.3.
  • Page 3 4. DEVICE CONIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATOR ..............19 4.1. Connection Device to PC ....................19 4.2. Overview .........................20 4.3. Terminal Configuration ......................22 4.3.1. “Server” Tab......................23 4.3.2. “SIM Configuration” Tab ...................24 4.3.3. “Track Points“ Tab ....................25 4.3.4. “Powersaving” Tab ....................26 4.3.5. “GNSS” Tab ......................27 4.3.6.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction This document contains information on preparation procedures for operating the iON ULC navigation user terminal. Version Date Prepared by Revisions 29.06.2015 V. Golovin Main document 1.0.1 10.07.2015 V. Golovin Mounting guidelines added (2) 13.07.2015 V. Golovin Changes: Document name 1.2.1...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    1.2. Technical Specifications* Key Features Navigation receiver GPS/GLONASS Frequency bands GSM/GPRS 900/1800 MHz (850/900/1800/1900 MHz — on request) Antennas built-in GPS/GLONASS antenna built-in GSM antenna Flash-memory 10000 records Built-in accelerometer three-axis Electrical Specifications Power supply voltage 9 to 40 V Maximum voltage rating in a long- 55 V term mode...

  • Page 6: Packaging

    1.3. Package Contents The supply package of the iON ULC navigation user terminal includes*: Name Quantity Navigation user terminal 1 pce 8-pin interface connector 1 pce Terminal wire for the interface connector 8 pcs 3A fuse 1 pce * the package collection and contents are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice...

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    GPRS packet-switched service. The user can access the server data through the dispatching software. It is necessary to remember that iON ULC is just a constituent part of the tracking system. The naviga- tion terminal itself is responsible for data collection and transmission from the monitored object to the server where the data is processed and provided to an end user.

  • Page 8: The Tracking System Operation Diagram

    The navigation terminal functions (continued): ● data collection from an input; ● external devices control via the general-purpose outputs; ● data transmission from the terminal to a user server; ● transmitted data storage in case of connection failure; ● data transmission to the server in the event of alarm button activation; ●...

  • Page 9: The Navigation Terminal Connectors

    1.4.4. The Navigation Terminal Connectors iON ULC is a compact device encased in plastic housing connectible to external power as well as to various external devices and sensors. The interface connector, indicators and access to a SIM card are placed outside while antennas and bat- teries are inside.

  • Page 10: The Navigation Terminal System

    Fig. 1.3. The iON ULC navigation terminal structure diagram 1.4.6. Power-Saving Modes and Built-in Battery The iON ULC user terminal uses a 500 mAh Li-Pol battery ensuring the system operation if no external power is supplied. The terminal is fitted with a configurable power-saving mode.

  • Page 11: Dimensional Drawing

    1.5. Dimensional Drawing 93.8 Fig. 1.4. iON ULC dimensional drawing...

  • Page 12: Device Preparation Procedures

    2. Device Preparation Procedures This section has information on preparation and installation of the iON ULC navigation user terminal in a vehicle. Before installing the device in a vehicle, you need to configure it using the iON_ULC_Configurator.exe configuration manager. The device can be configured during the mounting process, for example, using a lap- top connected to the device over the RS232 interface via the Microfit 8 connector.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Onboard Power System

    2.1. Connecting the Device to Vehicle Onboard Power System The terminal is supplied with 8 wires to connect power, transmit data from sensors and other devices. The description of FFC connector pins is shown in the table: Signal Description Ground (negative) RS232 –...

  • Page 14: Indicators

    2.2. Indicators The iON ULC indicators are placed on the front side between the SIM slot and the interface connector. More detailed information on the indication system is given in the table: Indicator GPS/ GLONASS Color green Device is off...

  • Page 15: Device Connection

    3. Device Connection This section presents various diagrams of device power connection, sensor and other external devices connection, etc. Diagrams: Connecting power without a battery cutoff switch Connecting power with a battery cutoff switch Connecting the LLS with an analog output The diagram of connecting relay to an output Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection...

  • Page 16: Connecting Power Without A Battery Cutoff Switch

    3.1. Connecting Power without a Battery Cutoff Switch Battery 12 / 24 V interface connector Fig. 3.1. The diagram of connecting power without a battery cutoff switch 3.2. Connecting Power with a Battery Cutoff Switch Battery 12 / 24 V interface connector Battery Cutoff...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Lls Sensor With A Analog Output

    3.3. Connecting the LLS with an Analog Output Battery 12 / 24 V interface connector Fig. 3.3. The diagram of connecting the LLS with an analog output 3.4. The diagrams of connecting relay to an output interface Battery connector 12 / 24 V 0.3 A Fig.

  • Page 18: Alarm Button And Any Contact-Sensor Connection

    3.5. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection The diagram for the devices with the version number 1.1. Hardware version is printed on the label, “HW”. 6 INPUT interface connector Ground Fig. 3.5. Alarm Button and Any Contact-Sensor Connection (HW1.1) The diagram for the devices with the version number 1.0. Hardware version is printed on the label, “HW”. 6 INPUT interface Battery...

  • Page 19: Device Coniguration Using The Configurator

    Microfit 8 connector (ULC) DB9-F connector (PC) Signal Signal Microfit 8 connector (ULC) External power supply Ground (negative) Power (positive) iON ULC (Microfit 8 interface connector) (DB9 Female connector) Fig. 4.1. Microfit 8 — DB9 connection diagram...

  • Page 20: Overview

    4.2. Overview The configurator program is an application, in which all the managing elements are grouped by their tasks. When you initialize the configurator the list of the devices connected to the computer will open: Fig. 4.2. List of Devices To access the settings, click on the device from the list to which you want to connect.
  • Page 21 After selecting the device, opens several tabs with information and configurations: Fig. 4.3. “Devices” tab Mark Element Description “Device” tab General information about device: IMEI, model, firmware version, etc. “GSM” tab Information about SIM card and functioning of GSM connection “Inputs”...

  • Page 22: Terminal Configuration

    4.3. Terminal Configuration To access the configuration of the device, select the Configuration tab. The settings are grouped by top- ics: Function Server Configuration of the connection with the servers of the monitoring system. SIM configuration Configuration of the SIM cards in the device. Track points Configuration of the tracking points saving.

  • Page 23: Server" Tab

    4.3.1. “Server” tab The Server tab is used for the configuration of the connection with the servers of the monitoring system. Fig. 4.4. “Server” tab For the configuration of the connection you need to specify the IP address or the DNS name, its port and protocol.

  • Page 24: Sim Configuration" Tab

    4.3.2. “SIM configuration” tab The SIM Configuration tab is used for the configuration of the SIM cards in the device. Fig. 4.5. “SIM configuration” tab The following configurations are available: Parameter Description Automatic selection of the access point Enable/disable the automatic selection of the access point. If the parameter is disabled, then the APN, login and password need to be entered manually.

  • Page 25: Track Points" Tab

    4.3.3. “Track points” tab The Track Points tab is used for the configuration of the navigation tracking points. Fig. 4.6. “Track points” tab The following configurations are available: Parameter Description Period of data saving time Period in seconds, which specifies the interval of time after which the device will save the coordinates of the current position.

  • Page 26: Powersaving" Tab

    4.3.4. “Powersaving” tab The Powersaving tab is used for the configuration of the power saving modes. Fig. 4.7. “Powersaving” tab The following configurations are available: Parameter Description Powersaving mode: Enable transition to mode Enable/disable the transition of the device to “Power saving mode”. Parking time before transition Time of parking event in seconds, after which the device will switch to power- saving mode.

  • Page 27: Gnss" Tab

    4.3.5. “GNSS” tab The tab GNSS is used for the configuration of navigation system parameters. Fig. 4.8. “GNSS” tab The following configurations are available: Parameter Description Maximum HDOP value HDOP value received from the navigation receiver, which threshold if exceded – the geographical data packet sent to the server will be marked as invalid.

  • Page 28: General" Tab

    4.3.6. “General” tab The General tab is used for the configuration of different system parameters of the device. Fig. 4.9. “General” tab The following configurations are available: Parameter Description Rated external power supply Here you can set up the power supply of the vehicle – 12 or 24 V. Use the analog input to determine the state Enable/disable the use of the analog input for ignition status.

  • Page 29: Service Configuration Of The Terminal

    4.4. Service configuration of the terminal In the Service tab can be configured different service configuration of the terminal – installation and changing of the password, firmware update, sending of service commands and other. Fig. 4.10. “Service” tab 4.4.1. Firmware Update To update the firmware: Click on the Browse button in the Firmware update section;...

  • Page 30: Service Commands

    4.4.2. Service Commands Also in the Service tab are available several important service commands: Parameter Description Device reboot Reboots the device Reset to factory settings Resets the settings of the device to defaults 4.4.3. Working with the Configuration File The settings made in the configurator program can be saved in a separate file, to quickly restore them from this file.

  • Page 31: Remote Control And Integration

    5. Remote Control and Integration Two ways of device remote control are available: via SMS messages (with or without password) or over data communication network via connection to a server. 5.1. Generating an SMS Message Format of a message from user to device Value query —...

  • Page 32: Generating A Message Packet To Transmit Over The Internet

    5.2. Generating a Message Packet to Transmit over the Internet Format of a message from user to device / F1 — 1 byte. Identifier: Random index: 01 — 1 byte, a response packet from the device will enable the index to verify with a server.

  • Page 33: Data Format To Transmit Over The Internet. Integration

    Setting a new value: F0 01 SERVER_PORT=12544 Response: 0A 36 34 54 03 02 D9 C5 5.3. Data Format to Transmit over the Internet. Integration. Data packet / 82* Length: 32 bytes. Example: 36 34 54 03 02 D9 C5 23 C6 3F 24 12 06 AA F6 05 82 0A 63 00 C6 02 15 18 0C 0E 0E 1F 19...
  • Page 34 Payload Length: 24 bytes. Latitude: 23 C6 3F 24 — 4 bytes, signed integer in minutes-degrees multiplied by 100000. 0х23C63F24 = 600194852 = 6001.94852 Longitude: 12 06 AA F6 — 4 bytes, signed integer in minutes-degrees multiplied by 100000. 0х1206AAF6 = 302426870 = 3024.26870 Speed: —...

  • Page 35: List Of Supported Commands

    5.4. List of Supported Commands Command Values main_power Nominal external voltage power: 12 or 24 (Section 4.3.6) enable_powersave Disable or enable powersaving mode: 0 — disabled or 1 — enabled (Section 4.3.4) powersave_timer Time, after which the device will switch to powersaving mode.: 1 to 65535 (Section 4.3.4) wakeup_on_io Configuration of exit from powersaving mode when inputs value change:...
  • Page 36 Command Values override_speed_accm Enable/disable changing the speed value to “0” from the navigation receiver when transferring to server if there is no movement: 0 — disabled or 1 — enabled enable_realtime Send data from the current coordinates together with the old (saved data)after the connection is restored: 0 —...

  • Page 37: Terms And Abbrevations

    Terms and Abbrevations Abbrevations Expansion GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System Navigation User Terminal GPRS General Packet Radio Service, a packet-based mobile data service for cellular communications Global Navigation Satellite System Global System for Mobile Communications Li-Pol Lithium-ion polymer battery...

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