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M-317
Mobile Data Terminal
Hardware Guide
Revision 1.2
July 201
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  • Page 1 M-317 Mobile Data Terminal Hardware Guide Revision 1.2 July 201...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Micronet Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Micronet maintains no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage arising from the information contained in this book. Other company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, for example: ARM Cortex™, Microsoft™, and Microsoft™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware ..........................9 Software ..........................9 Documentation ......................... 9 Useful Links ..........................9 M-317 Platform Key Feature Specifications ..................10 Standard Model Configuration ..................... 10 All-In-One Model Configuration ....................12 Platform Accessories ........................12 OEM Optional Features* (requires M-O-Q) ..................13 M-317 Device Components ......................
  • Page 4 Mounting Inserts Location and Dimensions ................. 41 Device Installation Steps ......................44 Electrical Installation ........................45 Vehicle Battery Connection ....................... 45 Electrical Installation Procedure ....................47 M-317 Platform Physical Characteristics..............48 Physical Characteristics ......................48 Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 4 / 50...

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History Revision Date Change March 2014 Document created June 2014 Changes fuse voltage value Adding Wi-Fi FCC compliance July 2014 IC complience Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 5 / 50...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    WARNING! Abnormal Conditions Should the M-317 become hot, start to emit smoke or a strange odor, immediately turn off the power and contact your original dealer or authorized service provider. Continued usage is dangerous and may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (TCO). The M-317’s Base Model configuration contains the standard set of features and functions of the MDT (Mobile Data Terminal). There is a range of optional extensions, add-ons and accessories to enhance the M-317’s capabilities, serving advanced fleet management solutions.

  • Page 8: Display

     All-In-One model, which provides additional wireless interfaces. Display The M-317 consists of a 7" (800x480 pixels) WVGA display, with a color touch screen and large programmable seven-button keypad. Please refer to the M-317 Display on page 21, and to the Keypad on page 22.

  • Page 9: Hardware

    Java (for Android) demo samples for some device features, including the source code Documentation  Hardware and software guides  Getting Started guide  Certification approvals and declarations Useful Links Micronet web site: http://www.micronet.co.il/ Contact us: http://www.micronet.co.il//contact-us/index.aspx Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 9 / 50...

  • Page 10: M-317 Platform Key Feature Specifications

    Introduction M-317 Platform Key Feature Specifications M-317 Platform Key Feature Specifications M-317 WVGA (800 X 480) Standard Model Configuration Device Key Features Details Platform Core Operating System Google Android Application Development Google Android Environment ARM Cortex™ - A8 Core Processor...
  • Page 11 Operating: -4 °F to +158 °F (-20 °C to +70 °C) Temperature Range Storage: -22 °F to +176 °F (-30 °C to +80 °C) 95% ±5%RH, +40°C, non-condensing Humidity IP54 RoHS Compliant Certifications Standards Compliance FCC, CE Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 11 / 50...

  • Page 12: All-In-One Model Configuration

    Mounting Arm RAM® Mount, flexible, multi-directional mounting SD Card Protective Cover Optional SD card removal protection SIM card protective cover Optional SIM card removal protection Front Panel Label Optional Customizable “logo” printout Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 12 / 50...

  • Page 13: Oem Optional Features* (Requires M-O-Q)

    M-317 Front Panel Components Customized Front Light Sensor Internal Speaker Panel Label Keypad Internal Microphone Figure 1: M-317 Front Panel Components For more information about the M-317 front panel components, see:  Display, on page Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 13 / 50...
  • Page 14 Introduction M-317 Device Components  Customized Front Panel Label, on page  Internal Speaker, on page  Keypad, on page  Light Sensor, on page  Internal Microphone, on page Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 14 / 50...

  • Page 15: M-317 Right Side Panel Components

    M-317 Right Side Panel Components Stylus USB Host Memory Card Slot Figure 2: M-317 Right Side Panel Components For more information about the M-317 right side panel components, see:  Support, on page Memory Card  Device Connector Slot - Rubber Cover, on page ...

  • Page 16: M-317 Left Side Panel Components

    Introduction M-317 Device Components M-317 Left Side Panel Components SIM Card Slot Figure 3: M-317 Left Side Panel Components For more information about the M-317 left side panel components, see:  Device Connector Slot - Rubber Cover, on page ...

  • Page 17: M-317 Rear Panel Components

    Introduction M-317 Device Components M-317 Rear Panel Components Mounting Arm Screw Inserts Stylus Figure 4: M-317 Rear Panel Components For more information about the M-317 rear panel components, see:  Mounting Arm screw inserts, on page  Stylus, on page Rev.

  • Page 18: M-317 Bottom Panel Components

    M-317 Device Components M-317 Bottom Panel Components Main Device Connector Cable Mounting Screw Inserts Figure 5: M-317 Bottom Panel Components For more information about the M-317 bottom panel components, see:  Pinout of Main Device Connector, on page  Cable mounting screw inserts Rev.

  • Page 19: Technical And Functional Details

    Technical and Functional Details Platform Core Operating System The M-317 platform is powered by Google Android 4.0.3 ICS. For information about the M-317’s OS architecture, please refer to the M-317 Developer's Guide. Application Development Environment The M-317 platform supports any open source IDE. Micronet recommends using the Android ADT Eclipse IDE.

  • Page 20: Ram

    The platform supports two access protection options. For more details, see the following section. Device Connector Slot - Rubber Covers The M-317 device has rubber covers to protect the SD card slot and USB Host connectors from water and dust. Rev. 1.2...

  • Page 21: Real Time Clock (Rtc)

    Real Time Clock (RTC) The M-317 platform provides a Real Time Clock (RTC) that continuously operates even when the device is powered off. To maintain the RTC, the device must remain connected to the vehicle’s power supply or to an internal battery.

  • Page 22: Touch Screen And Stylus

    For more details about the light sensor, please refer to the Developers Guide. Keypad The M-317 device provides integrated rubber keys for operational convenience and safety. The Elastomer rubber tactile keypad includes the following: ...

  • Page 23: Customized Front Panel Label (Optional)

    Micronet will provide graphic files and size specifications. This is subject to an additional charge per unit, based on the quantity ordered. Once printed, Micronet will store the labels and use them for orders placed for this product.

  • Page 24: Audio Support

    0.1m. External Speaker Connection (Optional) The M-317 device optionally provides a mono loudspeaker output of 2.75W / 4 OHM and 2.25W / 8 OHM, connected to the main device connector. For more information about the interface signals, please see the External Speaker signal map, page 34.

  • Page 25: Internal Microphone

    Internal Microphone The platform provides an integrated high-sensitivity microphone, located at the bottom left of the front panel. External Microphone Connection (Optional) The M-317 device optionally provides an audio mono input signal for an external microphone connection. Microphone requirements/recommendations: ...

  • Page 26: Usb Communication

    The USB Host port supports the USB 2.0 low, full, and high-speed communications standards. USB Host Port 1 The USB Host Port 1 connects to the main device connector. This port supports the USB2.0 low, full, and high-speed communications standards. Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 26 / 50...

  • Page 27: Peripheral Controls

    USB Host 2 signal map on page 33. USB Client The USB Client port provides by using a USB Client Extension Cable (Includes in the M-317 DTK). This cable is used for Android’s ADB protocol and supports:  Device configuration ...

  • Page 28: Analog Input

    This signal connects to the main device connector. The supported voltage range is from 0V to 30V. For more information about these interface signals please see the Analog Input signal map on page 33. Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 28 / 50...

  • Page 29: Wireless Communication

    Bluetooth communication is used for Bluetooth-enabled connections with peripherals such as an audio headset and printer. The M-317 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Class2 module adopts TI’s latest highly integrated WLAN and Bluetooth SoC, LSR’s TiWi-R2, which is based on TI’s WL1271 chipset.

  • Page 30: Main Connector Signal Map

    Pinout by Pin Number The following table lists the connector’s signals by pin number. Table 3: Main Device Connector Signal Map (by Pin Number) Signal Type Function Specifications MDT Power supply VIN_GND Ground VIN_GND Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 30 / 50...
  • Page 31    Digital Output 1 Open Collector Max. switchable current = 300mA Dig_Out1 Max. switchable voltage = +V Max. saturation voltage = 0.6V Digital Input 1 (Ignition Typical Min Max Dig_In1 Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 31 / 50...
  • Page 32 External Microphone + (optional) EXT_MIC- External Microphone - (optional) Pinout by Functionality The following table lists the connector’s signals by functionality. Table 4: Main Device Connector Signal Map (by Functionality) Signal Type Function Specifications Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 32 / 50...
  • Page 33 EIA-RS422 level 422 RX+ RS422 Receive Data + RXD1 RS232 Receive Data EIA-RS232 level (COM1) EIA-RS422 level 422 TX- RS422 Transmit Data- CTS1 RS232 Clear To Send EIA-RS232 level (COM1) EIA-RS422 level Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 33 / 50...
  • Page 34 TXD2 (COM2) RS-232 GND Ground EXT_SPEAKER- External Speaker - (optional) EXT_SPEAKER+ External Speaker + (optional) Ground EXT_MIC+ External Microphone + (optional) EXT_MIC- External Microphone - (optional) Ground Ground 14-19 21-23 25-26 29-30 Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 34 / 50...

  • Page 35: Platform Power

    Both internal and external devices can be turned on and off, as required. Battery Voltage Input The M-317’s power is connected through the main device 44 pin connector [pin 3 and 4 (+) and pin 1 and 2 (-)], directly to the vehicle’s battery or VLU (Vehicle Location Unit), to provide constant power.

  • Page 36: Super Capacitors

    Super Capacitors In order to prevent device storage drive corruption during an unpredictable power cut-off or voltage cranking situation (during vehicle ignition for instance), the M-317 offers a super capacitor option for short power backup. Using this option, the device monitors the input-power voltage level and, if the power voltage drops below 4.7VDC, the system closes the device’s backlight and disables the write access to the Flash...

  • Page 37: Power Management

    Overview Power Management Overview The M-317 system provides smart power management during device operation. The power management capabilities include power state management, performance adjustment, automatic backlight and additional power consumption control. The power management capabilities are especially helpful when the device is connected to the vehicle’s battery and the ignition switch is off.
  • Page 38 Main storage (files and registry) is flushed; settings are preserved  RTC is alive  Memory allocation is not preserved  Object Store is preserved  GPS Almanac is preserved Triggers to Enter the State: Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 38 / 50...
  • Page 39 RTC is not alive (system time is reset)  Memory allocation is not preserved Triggers to Enter the State:  Pressing DECLINE, Up and DOWN keys for 5 seconds Triggers to Exit the State:  Pressing the Push key Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 39 / 50...
  • Page 40 NOTE: This hardware power down state is for storage purposes only. The RTC is not saved and the memory allocation will reset to its factory settings. Figure 10: Device Manual Power Down Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 40 / 50...

  • Page 41: Device Installation

    There are four M5 thread mounting PEM Screw Inserts found on the back panel of the M-317. Micronet provides four screws with the RAM® mounting arm. If you choose another type of mounting arm, you must take in account the Mounting Arm Ball Stud base depth when calculating the screw thread length.
  • Page 42 Device Installation Mechanical Installation Figure 11: M-317 Back Panel Mounting Arm Screw Inserts Mounting Arm Screw Inserts Dimensions Figure 12: M-317 Back Panel Mounting Arm Screw Insert Dimensions Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 42 / 50...
  • Page 43 PEM thread length 6.6 mm Screw length 5-5.5 mm + Mounting Arm Ball Stud depth Figure 13: M-317 Back Panel Mounting Arm PEM Screws Inserts Dimensions Mounting Arm Ball Stud Figure 14: Mounting Arm Ball Stud Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide...

  • Page 44: Device Installation Steps

    Mechanical Installation Device Installation Steps Determine the optimal positioning of the M-317 device in the vehicle that provides easy access and a clear view of both the road and the display. Attach the base of the mounting-arm assembly to the dashboard or cabin.

  • Page 45: Electrical Installation

    For cabling customization, please contact your marketing representative. Figure 15: M-317 Main Device Connector Vehicle Battery Connection The M-317’s input power should be connected directly to the vehicle’s battery. See the Electrical Installation Figure 16 below.
  • Page 46 Device Installation Electrical Installation NOTE: Connecting power to the M-317 does not enable the device. Only pressing the Push key or having a signal rise on Digital Input 1, enables the device from the power- down state. If your solution requires device enabling to the power connection, connect (shorten) the digital Input1 pin with the power-in signal.

  • Page 47: Electrical Installation Procedure

    10A fuse. An inline 3A "Slow Blow" fuse (with fuse holder for HHC/HHD blade-type fuses) should be added to the power cable. To power on the M-317 device press the Push button and verify that all connected peripherals operate properly.

  • Page 48: M-317 Platform Physical Characteristics

    M-317 Platform Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics M-317 Platform Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics Table 6: Physical Characteristics Dimension Measurement M-317 Dimensions & Weight   Width 8.70 inch 221 mm   Height 5.23 inch 133 mm   Depth 1.18 inch...
  • Page 49 Appendix Appendix A Regulations & Certifications The M-317 complies with the following requirements: FCC Rules (Class B) CFR 47, Part 15 Subpart B 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.
  • Page 50 L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes :(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Rev. 1.2 M-317 Hardware Guide 50 / 50...

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