1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TechnoKom Manuals
  4. GPS
  5. AutoGRAPH-GSM
  6. User manual

TechnoKom AutoGRAPH-GSM User Manual

Vehicle tracking system
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the AutoGRAPH-GSM and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for TechnoKom AutoGRAPH-GSM

Summary of Contents for TechnoKom AutoGRAPH-GSM

  • Page 2 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL TechnoKom © 2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operation Recommendations ......................Product Overview ..............................Technical Specifications ........................... Scope of Supply ..............................Components of AutoGRAPH-GSM Controller (standard case) ............. Components of AutoGRAPH-GSM Controller (protective case) ..........Interface Connectors ............................. Structure Diagram of AutoGRAPH-GSM (GPS/GLONASS) ............Brief Description of Vehicle Tracking System Operation ..............

  • Page 4: Software Copyright Notice

    TechnoKom or third parties. Laws of the Russian Federation and other countries secure certain exclusive rights of TechnoKom and third parties to the software, which is subjected to copyright, for example, exclusive rights for distribution or reproduction.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Initial release for AutoGRAPH-GSM 3.0. 12/2014 15.1 Added information on the AutoGRAPH-GSM+ modification 12/2014 15.2 Added correct structure diagram on p.16 02/2015 The AutoGRAPH-GSM on-board trackers of hardware revision 3.0 have been produced from serial number 0360001. TechnoKom © 2015...

  • Page 6: Safe Operation Recommendations

    Compatibility Fields Almost any electronic device is subjected to electromagnetic interference unless it is The design of the AutoGRAPH-GSM on- adequately shielded, has proper construction board vehicle-tracking controller complies or is compatible with devices operating in with the following standards, which specify another frequency band.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    • Stop to make or take a call. Product Overview The AutoGRAPH-GSM Series on-board vehicle tracking controller is an electronic recorder which tracks all movements of a vehicle by recording the time and the route in the form of geographic coordinates received from the satellites of global navigation system GPS (NAVSTAR) or GLONASS.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Value for AutoGRAPH- Description GSM+ GNSS Receiver Supported GNSS GLONASS + GPS / GALILEO / Beidou GNSS receiver uBlox MAX-M8Q Channels A-GNSS service Differential GPS (D-GPS) Antenna (GPS/GLONASS) External (SMA) GSM Module 3G UMTS...
  • Page 9 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Operating voltage, V 10...50 Maximum supply voltage, V Power consumption at 12 VDC: - recording state, mА - data transferring state, mА Time to first start , sec Protective case (IP54) Optional Operating temperature, °С -40...+85...

  • Page 10: Scope Of Supply

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Scope of Supply № Description AutoGRAPH-GSM (GPS/GLONASS) on-board controller Interface Cable (primary) Additional 4/6-pin interface cable 6-pin RS-485 / CAN interface cable 4/6-pin RS-232 / RS-485-2 interface cable «AGNA-G2» GPS/GLONASS Antenna «AGCA-4G» GSM Antenna 1A fuse with a holder...

  • Page 11: Components Of Autograph-Gsm Controller (Standard Case)

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Components of AutoGRAPH-GSM Controller (standard case) 1. COMM LED (bi-colour). 2. STATUS LEDs. 3. NAVIGATION LED (bi-colour). 4. Mounting bracket. 5. Label with serial number. 6. Fastening screw of a back cover (x4). 7. Manufacturer’s label.

  • Page 12: Components Of Autograph-Gsm Controller (Protective Case)

    Components of AutoGRAPH-GSM Controller (protective case) Optionally, the AutoGRAPH-GSM may be supplied in a protective case providing high ingress protection rate and sealing option. The protective case has built-in case tamper switch intended to fix any attempts of the case disclosing.

  • Page 13: Interface Connectors

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Interface Connectors AutoGRAPH-GSM (GPS/GLONASS) Primary interface connector № Colour of a wire in a cable Assignment Red (long) + Vin Black -Vin Yellow Digital input 1 (active low) Green Analogue input 1 (0…10 V) / Digital input 5 (active high)
  • Page 14 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL AutoGRAPH-GSM+ (GPS/GLONASS) Primary interface connector № Colour of a wire in a cable Assignment Red (long) + Vin Black -Vin Yellow Digital input 1 (active low) Green Analogue input 1 (0…10 V) / Digital input 5 (active high)
  • Page 15 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Additional connectors Assignment Mini USB connector (programming / data reading / GPS mouse) +Microphone signal input Loudspeaker signal output (2.65 W amplifier) Ground Call / Answer button input TechnoKom © 2015...

  • Page 16: Structure Diagram Of Autograph-Gsm (Gps/Glonass)

    DIGITAL HIGH DIGITAL HIGH DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS DIGITAL IMPEDANCE IMPEDANCE DIGITAL DIGITAL (active low) (active low) (active high) (active high) OUTPUTS INPUT* INPUT* INPUTS INPUTS *Module is built-in only in the AutoGRAPH-GSM+. IMPORTANT TechnoKom © 2015...
  • Page 17 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL network and to be identified by the network GSM-modem using the SIM card. • Enables data exchange (including transfer The GSM modem is intended to provide a of track points) between the AutoGRAPH- connection between the controller and the GSM controller and the server via TCP/IP GSM mobile network.
  • Page 18 10 years – even when the device is powered off. The FLASH memory module in the AutoGRAPH-GSM is designed to use the ring buffer principle, which means that new records will be written over the oldest records first, ensuring that the most recent data is always available.
  • Page 19 The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller is equipped with two 10-bit analogue inputs, which are fully configurable. Each analogue input of the controller can be set up to record data when the level of the analogue signal changes by a specified value.
  • Page 20 RMC format through the NMEA protocol once per second. This enables the users to locate the object equipped with the AutoGRAPH-GSM using software such as OziExplorer, Google Earth Plus/Pro, 2GIS for PC 3.0, Garmin, Navitel and many others. For details please refer to «Using the GPS mouse»...
  • Page 21 RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232-E)* Battery Charger* The AutoGRAPH-GSM+ has a built-in charger to charge an external backup battery. When the controller is powered by the vehicle power system, the power supply driver turns on the charger. The controller sends a notification to a preset telephone number when the backup battery voltage falls below the threshold.

  • Page 22: Brief Description Of Vehicle Tracking System Operation

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Brief Description of Vehicle Tracking System Operation GLONASS+GPS VEHICLES equipped with AutoGRAPH-GSM Mobile Internet VOICE CALL & SMS 3G/GPRS (GSM) WI-FI DATA BASE DATA SERVER Internet & local area network MOBILE APP. DESKTOP SOFTWARE WEB-SERVICE DATA EXPORT & REPORTS...
  • Page 23 The coordinates are written to the non-volatile the server to update data on. Depending on memory of the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller, version of the AutoGRAPH Server Software, either on a regular basis or adaptively. access to the data is provided according...
  • Page 24 It should be noted that this brief description covers just one of the simple operation schemes of the NOTE vehicle tracking system based on AutoGRAPH-GSM hardware and software. The device has a range of customizations available to tailor the product to the users’ needs.

  • Page 25: Connection Of Autograph-Gsm Controller

    SIM card, GPS/GLONASS and GSM antennas, and to connect a device to a power supply source. However, the hardware and software of AutoGRAPH-GSM controllers includes an extensive range of features and capabilities, which allow for easy configuration, customization and adaptation of the system to the needs of the user.

  • Page 26: Installation Of Sim Card

    The SIM card installed in the lower retaining slot of the SIM card holder is the main card. When switched on, the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller will operate with this SIM card. The SIM card installed in the upper retaining slot of the SIM card holder is the backup card. The tracker will switch to the backup SIM card when the main card is unavailable (disabled, damaged or not inserted).

  • Page 27: Installation Of Microsd Card

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Installation of MicroSD Card The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller is equipped with a microSD card slot located on the upper side of the PCB. The microSD card is used to store photos from cameras connected to the tracker. The tracker supports operation with microSD cards with maximum capacity of 32GB.

  • Page 28: Connection Of Gps/Glonass Antenna

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of GPS/GLONASS Antenna The controller is supplied with magnetic mounted waterproof, active GPS/GLONASS antenna. The GPS/GLONASS antenna is connected to the connector in the lower-right part of the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller. The position of the GPS/GLONASS antenna is critical to goof performance of the GPS receiver, therefore it is highly recommended to plan the antenna’s position on a vehicle before...

  • Page 29: Connection Of Gsm Antenna

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of GSM Antenna The AutoGRAPH-GSM controllers are supplied with a flat GSM antenna. The antenna has an adhesive coating for it to be stuck to the window. The GSM antenna is connected to the connector in the lower-left part of the controller.

  • Page 30: Power Supply Connection

    GPRS and web traffic. The fuse should be placed as close as possible to the point where the AutoGRAPH-GSM is connected to the vehicle power system.

  • Page 31: Backup Power Supply Connection

    The tracker can be setup to send a low voltage notification via SMS to a preset telephone number, if the backup supply voltage falls below 11 V. It should be note, that the AutoGRAPH-GSM is not equipped with the battery charger. Backup Power Connection Diagram:...

  • Page 32: Connection Of Digital Inputs 1

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Digital Inputs 1...4 (active low) The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller has four active low digital inputs: two inputs - on primary interface connector (pin 3, pin 7), two inputs – on additional 4-pin interface connector (pin 9, pin 11).
  • Page 33 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL This is due to the fact that when the sensors are connected to the vehicle body (after vehicle battery disconnect switch option), and the disconnect switch opens; the tracker will not be able to record sensor states on the digital input 1 correctly.
  • Page 34 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection Diagram for Active Low Digital Input Inductive Load Circuit: Sometimes, it is necessary to integrate the controller’s digital input into a circuit with an inductive load, such as a relay winding, solenoid valve or any other device that has an inductance coil.

  • Page 35: Connection Of Digital Inputs 7

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Digital Inputs 7...8 (active high) AutoGRAPH-GSM controllers have two active high digital inputs, arranged on additional 6-pin CAN/ RS-485 interface connector (pin 14, pin 17). 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 36 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection Diagram for Active High Digital Input Inductive Load Circuit: Sometimes, it is necessary to integrate the controller’s digital input into a circuit with an inductive load such as a relay winding, solenoid valve or any other device, which has inductance coil.

  • Page 37: Connection Of Analogue Inputs

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Analogue Inputs The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller has two 10-bit analogue inputs: pin 4 and pin 8 on the primary interface connector. The analogue inputs allow measurement of voltage levels from devices with an analogue voltage level output, i.e. signals from an analogue fuel level sensor.
  • Page 38 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL External Connection Diagram of Analogue Inputs: ANALOGUE INPUT 2 (0..24V) - BROWN (8) ANALOGUE INPUT 1 (0..10V) - GREEN (4) ANALOGUE SENSORS Most analogue sensors are connected to the –Vin line of the vehicle power system. So, if the –Vin line is disconnected (e.g., by a disconnecting switch), the state of the analogue input will be...

  • Page 39: Connection Of High-Impedance Digital Input

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of High-impedance Digital Input The AutoGRAPH-GSM+ controller has one high-impedance input (pin 26 on the 6-pin RS-232 / RS-485 interface connector). It is a high-impedance active high digital input intended to connect a device with a voltage output to the tracker.

  • Page 40: Connection Of Outputs

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Outputs The AutoGRAPH-GSM has two open collector digital outputs: the first output is arranged on the primary interface connector (pin 6), the second is arranged on the additional 4-pin interface connector (pin 10). The outputs are intended to control various external actuators, as well as to activate warning devices Minimum recommended load current is 10 mA.

  • Page 41: 1-Wire

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL 1-Wire The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller are equipped with a 1-Wire bus intended to connect a touch memory iButton reader and up to 8 temperature sensors, designed by TechnoKom Ltd. or DS18B20 thermometers. Furthermore, proximity card readers compatible with the iButton protocol can be connected to the controller via the 1-Wire bus.

  • Page 42: Rs-232 (Eia / Tia-232-E)

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL RS-232 (EIA / TIA-232-E) The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller is equipped with an RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232-E) bus. RS-232 is bi-directional serial data transmission interface between a transceiver and peripheral devices. The main advantages of the RS-232 interface are reliability, and flexibility of implementation.
  • Page 43 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Before connecting any device to the tracker, the RS-232 interface mode must be specified in the controller. The customer can set this using the GSMConf configuration program or control commands via SMS or the server. Connection of CAN-LOG 2 to the controller Designed by TechnoKom Ltd.:...

  • Page 44: Rs-485 (Tia / Eia-485-A)

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL RS-485 (TIA / EIA-485-A) The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller is equipped with two RS-485 (TIA/EIA-485-A) interfaces. RS-485 is one of the most commonly used industrial standards of communication. A network based on an RS-485 interface consists of transceivers connected with twisted pair wires. All devices are connected to one twisted pair in the same manner: non-inverting outputs (A) to one wire and inverting outputs (B) to another wire.
  • Page 45 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Fuel Level Sensors to RS-485 Bus Currently, the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller supports interaction with any fuel level sensors with an RS-485 interface which use LLS protocol. The following is an example of connection the TKLS fuel level sensors, designed by TechnoKom Ltd, to the tracker.
  • Page 46 The AutoGRAPH-CR is designed for reading RFID and SIM cards. The ID (identification number) of inserted card is transmitted to the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller via RS-485 bus. Up to 250 IDs can be stored in the flash memory of the Card reader. Each card can customize outputs of the card reader when connecting.

  • Page 47: Can Bus (Sae J1939 / Fms)

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL CAN Bus (SAE J1939 / FMS) The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller is equipped with Can Bus (SAE J1939 / FMS) that allows to connect the tracker to CAN bus of a vehicle and read required data. By default, the tracker supports SAE J1939 / FMS protocol of CAN.

  • Page 48: Connection Of Backup Battery

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection of Backup Battery To avoid the AutoGRAPH-GSM+ controller turning off, if the main power supply shuts down, the power supply driver supports connection of a rechargeable backup battery. As a backup battery, the tracker uses a lead/acid rechargeable battery of 12 V and 1.2 to 2 Ah capacity.

  • Page 49: Audio Interface

    4-pin audio interface connector. Digital input 1 of the controller can be used The AutoGRAPH-GSM+ is equipped with an for indicating an incoming call using an LED, audio amplifier, which multiplies the output or a sound device, connected to this input.

  • Page 50: Indication Of Operation

    Indication of Operation The AutoGRAPH-GSM has four LEDs arranged on the front side of the tracker and intended to indicate the tracker operation. • Bi-colour COMM LED (red / blue) indicates operation of GSM modem.
  • Page 51 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL • Power the tracker up. • Wait until the tracker acquires the position and connects to a GSM. In normal mode, the COMM LED flashes red every 3 seconds, STATUS LED2 is constantly ON, NAV LED flashes once a second.
  • Page 52 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Operation with PC: • Memory cleaning – the bi-colour NAV LED lights constantly red. • Data reading – the STATUS LED1 is constantly ON. • Writing the settings – the bi-colour NAV LED frequently flashes red.

  • Page 53: Drivers Installation

    This section covers the procedure of installing the drivers of the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller for Microsoft Windows 7 OS. The AutoGRAPH-GSM controller drivers required for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, 8, NOTE Server 2003, Server 2008 (x86 and x64) are free of charge and can be downloaded from the official website of TechnoKom: http://www.tk-chel.ru...
  • Page 54 AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Figure 3. Figure 4. Figure 5. TechnoKom © 2015...

  • Page 55: Connection To Pc

    AutoGRAPH-GSM • USER MANUAL Connection to PC Some cases may require connection of the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller to a personal computer (PC) or a laptop. A PC connection may be required for: • configuration and checking of the performance of the tracker by means of the configuration program –...

  • Page 56: Warranty Provisions (Summary)

    Customer shall have a right to repair the product in TechnoKom service centre, if any workmanship or structural defects are found in the device within the warranty period.

  • Page 57: Technokom

    If the customer fails to adhere to warranty provisions, the warranty shall be cancelled. IMPORTANT TechnoKom disclaims any liability for claims concerned with damage or loss of data which exceed the product cost, as well as for claims concerned with accidental, intentional or consequential damage* caused IMPORTANT by use or inability to use the product to the extent permissible by law.
  • Page 58 USER MANUAL 15.2 TechnoKom Ltd. Copyright © Chelyabinsk, 2015 All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents