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Spider® AT
User's Guide
GSM5108UG001
Revision: Draft
1/23/2009
www.enfora.com

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  • Page 1 Spider® AT User's Guide GSM5108UG001 Revision: Draft 1/23/2009 www.enfora.com...

  • Page 2: General

    New Materials. The user of such New Materials assumes all risk (known or unknown) of such use. Enfora reserves all rights in such New Materials. The user shall have only a revocable and limited license to use such New Materials in connection with the products for which they are intended.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY SCOPE Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the product that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of product purchase, the product hardware, when used in conjunction with any associated software (including any firmware and applications) supplied by Enfora, will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal operation.

  • Page 4: Software

    Enfora’s technical support policy as posted and updated on its website. EXCEPTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS Enfora shall have no obligation under this limited warranty for (a) normal wear and tear, (b) the cost of procurement of substitute products or (c) any defect that is (i) discovered by...

  • Page 5: Other Considerations

    In some instances, certain aspects of the product warranty may also be covered in a separate written agreement between Enfora and the distributor or reseller, if any, from whom purchaser purchased the product. That agreement may provide, for example, a different product return procedure that may also be available to purchaser (e.g., the...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance

    Spider® AT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The Spider AT is a radio transceiver and has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, Part 22, and Part 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation.
  • Page 7 GCF, PTCRB, R&TTE, IMEI and other applicable codes that are in effect at the time of publication. Enfora disclaims all responsibility for any act or omissions, or for breach of law, code or regulation, including local or state codes, performed by a third party.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Spider® AT TABLE OF CONTENTS General ......................... 1   Copyright ........................1   LIMITED WARRANTY ....................2   Scope ........................2   Hardware ........................2   Software ........................3   Exceptions and Disclaimers ..................3   Other Considerations ....................4  ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Figures

    Spider® AT Mounting the Unit ....................22     Hardware Needed to Mount Device ..............22     Selection of Mounting Location ................. 23       Pre-Drilling of Mounting Holes ................23   Mounting The Device..................24      ...

  • Page 10: Table Of Tables

    Spider® AT Figure 10 – Enfora Support Site ........... Error! Bookmark not defined.   Figure 11 Found New Hardware Wizard Window ............32   Figure 12 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location ..........33   Figure 13 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver ............34  ...

  • Page 11: Introduction

     Superior GPS Sensitivity & Geofencing  Simplified Over the Air Configuration & Provisioning The Spider AT is based on Enfora’s innovative Enabler III Low Power Platform, with a built-in programmable software environment. Designed for the intelligent monitoring of non-powered mobile and fixed assets the Spider AT is easily installed and managed.

  • Page 12: Physical Description

    2 Physical Description 2.1 OVERVIEW The Spider AT is a quad-band integrated platform. Inside the black plastic case is a Enfora Enabler LPP0108 modem, USB connector, SIM holder and battery connector for the attached battery. The figures below show an opened Spider AT.

  • Page 13: Controls And Indicators

    Spider® AT Figure 3 - Bottom View of Spider Asset Tag 2.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The button on the underside of the Spider Asset Tag functions as both the power switch and the activation switch. To deactivate the Spider Asset Tag, press and hold the power switch, located on the underside of the unit, for three to five seconds.

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    Spider® AT 2.3 DIMENSIONS The measurements of the Spider Asset Tag are:  Length 146.7 mm  Width 63 mm  Height 20.4 mm  Weight (with battery) 168 grams  Weight (without battery) 110 grams Figure 4 - Spider Asset Tag Dimensions User's Guide P a g e 13 Revision: Draft...

  • Page 15: Environmental Specifications

    Spider® AT 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.1 TEMPERATURE Operating -30°C to 85°C Compliant -20°C to 60°C Storage -40°C to 85°C 2.4.2 WATER RESISTANCE The Spider Asset Tag is a water resistant device, pursuant to the IP-65 rating. This rating specifies that the device is protected against dust, and low pressure jets of water.

  • Page 16: Battery Specifications

     Higher capacity  Extended temperature range  Higher operating voltage  Longer life  Patented safety features  Environmentally friendly Battery Pack Characteristics Enfora PN BAT-0007-0001 Cell Size Chemistry Lithium-thionyl Chloride (LI-SOCl2) Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Max Rated Voltage 3.9 VDC...

  • Page 17: Initial Setup

    Spider® AT 3 Initial Setup Please follow these steps to start using the Spider Asset Tag: 1. Make sure you have the following items:  Spider® Asset Tag  USB Drivers (These can be located …)  USB cable (USB-A to 5-Pin Mini USB) 2.

  • Page 18: Verify The Com Port

    Spider® AT 9. Install the drivers (refer to Appendix A). 10. Provision the Spider Asset Tag (refer to Section 3.2). 11. Once Provisioning is complete, remove the USB connector, and replace the battery pack. 12. Close the Spider Asset Tag, and replace the screws. 13.

  • Page 19: Figure 7 Device Manager Window

    Spider® AT Figure 7 Device Manager Window In this case, the Enfora Enabler IIIG LPP Modem has been assigned to COM9. You can now use a terminal program to send commands to the Spider Asset Tag. User's Guide P a g e 18...

  • Page 20: Configure The Device

    1. Use a terminal emulator program to send commands to the module. (Refer to Section 3.2.1 for more information.) 2. Use the Enfora Provisioner. (Refer to Section 3.2.2 for more information.) Note: Before using the Enfora Provisioner to configure the device over-the-air, basic communication parameters must be configured using a terminal program and USB connection.

  • Page 21: Configure The Spider Asset Tag To Use The Provisioner

    Spider® AT 3.2.2 CONFIGURE THE SPIDER ASSET TAG TO USE THE PROVISIONER In order to use the Enfora Provisioner to configure the Spider Asset Tag, you will first need to send communication parameter information to the device with a terminal emulator: Any terminal emulator program such as ProComm or HyperTerminal can be used to send AT commands to the device.
  • Page 22 This will result in the device reporting to the server once per minute. This configuration will drain the battery quickly if the USB cable is unplugged, therefore Enfora strongly recommends that the device remain connected by USB cable when configured this way for testing.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Unit

    The following is a list of mounting hardware that may be used with the Spider  Appropriate Mounting Screws- Qty 4 (Screws shown in Figure 8 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware are #8 Self-Drilling Sheet Metal Screws).  Appropriate Lock-Washers- Qty 4 (Lock-Washers shown in Figure 8 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware are #8 Internal Tooth Lock-Washers).

  • Page 24: Selection Of Mounting Location

    Figure 8 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware 4.2 SELECTION OF MOUNTING LOCATION Care should be taken in selecting the mounting location for the Spider AT. Some considerations for choosing the mounting location are:  Ideally the label should be mounted facing down (Towards the ground).

  • Page 25: Mounting The Device

    4.4 MOUNTING THE DEVICE Place a Lock-Washer on one of the Screws, as shown in Figure 4. Now place a Flat-Washer on the Screw, as shown in Figure 10 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware. Repeat this process with the remaining three Screws.

  • Page 26: Alternate Mounting Of The Device

    Spider® AT 4.5 ALTERNATE MOUNTING OF THE DEVICE The Device can also be mounted using Wire Tie-Wraps. The screw holes are sized so the Tie-Wraps can be inserted through them, as shown in Figure 11 Mounting – Cable Ties. Figure 11 Mounting – Cable Ties Warning: Take care not to fasten Tie Wraps over sharp edges, as this may cause excesive wear causing the Tie Wraps to break.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Battery

    Spider® AT 5 Replacing the Battery When the device requires the battery to be changed use the following instructions: 5.1.1 DISCONNECT THE BATTERY 1. Remove the Spider Asset Tag from its mounted location. 2. Fully loosen the two screws, so the two halves of the unit are separated. Figure 12 Open Unit 3.

  • Page 28: Connect The Battery

    Spider® AT 5.1.2 CONNECT THE BATTERY 1. Insert the Battery into the Bottom Housing Assembly with the cable up and to the right, as shown in Figure 14 Insert New Battery. Figure 14 Insert New Battery 2. Connect the new battery by attaching the connector to the battery terminals. 3.
  • Page 29 Spider® AT 4. Carefully move the connector over the connector jack and apply pressure straight down on to the battery cable connector until the connectors are fully engaged. Shown in Figure 16 Connect the cable. Figure 16 Connect the cable 5.

  • Page 30: Powering Up And Down

    Spider® AT 6 Powering Up and Down The button on the underside of the Spider Asset Tag functions as both the power switch and the activation switch. After the provisioning process is complete, the Spider Asset Tag will be activated. If you do not plan to deploy the unit immediately, you should deactivate the Asset Tag, so as not to drain the battery.

  • Page 31: Battery Life Estimation

    Spider® AT 7 Battery Life Estimation The default configuration is as follows: Wake up every once per day. Checks location every once per day. The estimated battery life for the Asset Tag in a default configuration is approximately 1 year. Other configuration factors that will affect the battery life include but are not limited ...

  • Page 32: Appendix A - Usb Driver Installation

    After you download the USB drivers, make sure you note the location on your computer where the drivers are located. Note: Drivers can be downloaded from the Enfora Website. After connecting the Spider Asset Tag to the computer, follow these steps to...
  • Page 33 Spider® AT There are three steps to installing the USB drivers. The first will install the Locosto drivers. Once this installation is complete, the process will automatically begin again. The second step will install the Enabler III G LPP Trace. The third step will install the Enabler IIIG LPP Modem.
  • Page 34 Spider® AT Figure 20 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location 6. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 7. Click Next. 8. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 33 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 35 Spider® AT Figure 21 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 9. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 10. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 11. Click Next. 12.
  • Page 36 Spider® AT Figure 22 Hardware Wizard – Install Progress 13. When the installation of the Locosto USB device is complete, you will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 35 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 37 Spider® AT Figure 23 Hardware Wizard – Completing 14. Click Finish. When this installation is complete, the installation process for the USB device will begin. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 36 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 38 Spider® AT Figure 24 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location 15. Click on No, not this time. 16. Click Next. 17. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 37 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 39 Spider® AT Figure 25 Hardware Wizard – Install from List 18. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 19. Click Next. 20. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 38 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 40 Spider® AT Figure 26 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 21. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 22. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 23. Click Next. 24.
  • Page 41 Spider® AT Figure 27 Hardware Wizard – Windows Logo testing Note: If you see this warning, click on Continue Anyway 25. You will see the screen that shows the installation progress: User's Guide P a g e 40 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 42 Spider® AT Figure 28 Hardware Wizard – Installation Progress 26. When the installation of the Enfora Enabler IIIG LPP Trace is complete, you will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 41 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 43 Spider® AT Figure 29 Hardware Wizard – Installation Complete 27. Click Finish. When this installation is complete, the installation process for the USB device will begin. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 42 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 44 Spider® AT Figure 30 Hardware Wizard – New Hardware 28. Click on No, not this time. 29. Click Next. 30. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 43 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 45 Spider® AT Figure 31 Hardware Wizard – Install from List 31. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 32. Click Next. 33. You will see the following screen: User's Guide P a g e 44 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 46 Spider® AT Figure 32 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 34. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 35. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 36. Click Next. 37.
  • Page 47 Spider® AT Figure 33 Hardware Wizard – Windows Logo testing Note: If you see this warning, click on Continue Anyway User's Guide P a g e 46 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 48 Spider® AT Figure 34 Hardware Wizard – Installation Complete 38. Click Finish to complete the installation of the Enfora Enabler IIIG LPP Modem drivers. User's Guide P a g e 47 Revision: Draft...

  • Page 49: Appendix B - Sim Card Installation

    Spider® AT Appendix B – SIM Card Installation SIM CARD HOLDER The SIM holder is located inside the Spider Asset Tag. It is a standard flip-type SIM holder that must be completely closed in order for the SIM card to make a secure connection.

  • Page 50: Appendix C - Terminal Configuration

    Appendix C – Terminal Configuration To send commands to the Spider AT, connect the USB mini end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the Spider AT and the standard USB end to the USB port of a PC.
  • Page 51 Spider® AT Figure 37 - Connect To Window 4. Change the Connect Using setting to the Com port that was determined in Step 2. 5. Click OK. The Port Properties window appears (Figure 38). User's Guide P a g e 50 Revision: Draft...
  • Page 52 Spider® AT Figure 38 - Port Properties Window 6. Make sure the settings match the example. 7. Click OK. The HyperTerminal Program Window appears (Figure 39). User's Guide P a g e 51 Revision: Draft...

  • Page 53: Test The Hyperterminal Setup

    Spider® AT Figure 39 - HyperTerminal Program Window TEST THE HYPERTERMINAL SETUP 1. Make sure the cursor is in the main window. 2. Type “ ” and press Enter 3. The modem should respond back with “0” or “OK” in the Main Window 4.

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