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Version: 1.0.0; Created: Tuesday 4 December 2007

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  • Page 1 HIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE AT HTTP FALCOM Hardware manual RELIMINARY Version: 1.0.0; Created: Tuesday 4 December 2007...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.1.2.4 How to use IGN pin(pin 3)......................24 6.1.2.5 Serial communication signals (RxA and TxA)................25 6.2 SIM card interface (Molex-91228-0002)..............25 6.3 LED’s description....................26 This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 2 of 31...
  • Page 3 9.2 What should be considered when using the FOX device........31 Version history: Nnumber Author Changes Change date 1.0.0 F. Beqiri - Initial version. 04/12/2007 This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 3 of 31...
  • Page 4 FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 4 of 31...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    FOX provides 1 serial interface giving you maximum flexibility for local use. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 5 of 31...
  • Page 6: Circuit Concept

     Internal GSM antenna,  Internal GPS antenna,  O PTIONS TO  CAN Interface, 3D motion sensor,   Micro-SD-Card This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 6 of 31...
  • Page 7  Power supply line,  3 x Multi-line I/O,  1 x Ignition;  RS232 port Figure 1: FOX block diagram This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 7 of 31...
  • Page 8: Related Documents

    These PDF files are viewable and printable from Adobe Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Reader installed, you can download it from http://www.adobe.com. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 8 of 31...
  • Page 9: Security

    RF energy. In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your cellular modem efficiently by following the guidelines below. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 9 of 31...
  • Page 10: Efficient Modem Operation

    To prevent interference with cellular systems, local RF regulations prohibit using your modem whilst airborne. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 10 of 31...
  • Page 11: Children

    ERSION 2.9 Children Do not allow children to play with your FOX device. It is not a toy. Children could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the eye with the antenna, for example). Children could damage the modem or make calls that increase your modem bills.
  • Page 12: Safety Standards

    European Community, Directorate General V in matters of radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 12 of 31...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Fully type approved confirming with R&TTE directive, ➢ FTA / FCC /PTCRB/ e1 / CE ➢ Directive:  RoHS compliant. ➢ This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 13 of 31...
  • Page 14: Power Consumption

    These temperatures can affect the sensitivity and performance of the GSM engine. Using configuration $PFAL,Cnf.Set,EVICE.BAT.MODE=disabled Using configuration $PFAL,Cnf.Set,DEVICE.BAT.MODE=auto Table 1: Operating temperature This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 14 of 31...
  • Page 15: Gsm/Gprs Features

    Please note that, the values listed above are the maximum ratings which, in practice, are influenced by a great variety of factors, primarily, for example, traffic variations and network coverage. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 15 of 31...
  • Page 16: Gps Features

    ± 10 % load change, 0.2 ± ppm ✔ GPS antenna:  Internal. ✔ Capable of cold starts of -144dBm. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 16 of 31...
  • Page 17: Nmea Data Message

    The state of the Motion Sensor (hardware option) User protocol including time, date, position, course and speed data. Table 3: NMEA Output Messages This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 17 of 31...
  • Page 18: Fox

    (DTE) using the following signals: FOX Terminal (DCE) Application (DTE) <---------- ----------> Table 4: The signalling definitions between DTE and DCE. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 18 of 31...
  • Page 19: Hardware Interfaces

    4 holes for attaching it to a suitable location (use M4x20 self tapping or machine screws, included). Table 5: Interface specifications Figure 2: Interface specifications This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 19 of 31...
  • Page 20: 8-Wire Connector, Pin Assignments

    FOX Eval-Board. If not used leave open. Table 6: Pin description of the 8-wire connector This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 20 of 31...
  • Page 21: Special Pin Description (Pins 4, 5, 6)

    0 to 2.5 V. An application example is shown in figure below: Figure 4: Connection example 1 when using it as analog input. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 21 of 31...
  • Page 22: How To Use These Pins As Digital Inputs (Pin 4, 5, 6)

    Connection example when using it as digital input A completed circuit example for all inputs is attached in section 9.1.1. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 22 of 31...
  • Page 23: How To Use These Pins As Digital Outputs (Pin 4, 5, 6)

    Connection example 1 when using it to control an Relay. Figure 8: Connection example 2 when using it to control an LED This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 23 of 31...
  • Page 24: How To Use Ign Pin(Pin 3)

    In such a case use the IGN generated event as a condition to start vehicle tracking . NOTE: All FOX devices that are shipped by the factory with an internal battery, are entered into the IGN- sleep mode. Therefore, to switch that sleep mode off and take the FOX device back to full functionality, just connect it to the d.c.-power source and then set IGN-pin to High.
  • Page 25: Serial Communication Signals (Rxa And Txa)

    SIM card can only be removed when the FOX is shut down. To remove the SIM card press the Eject button (see figure 10) then pull out the SIM card holder. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 25 of 31...
  • Page 26: Led's Description

    ERSION 6.3 LED’s description The actual state of the FOX can be displayed by three LED’s on the front panel of the unit. These programmable and accessible LEDs can be interfaced to the build- in components to show their state. References how to customize the device...
  • Page 27: Mounting The Fox Device

    (PC, television or electronic devices etc). To avoid interference, place the terminal far enough from other electronic devices. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 27 of 31...
  • Page 28: Housing

    FOX H 1.0.0 ARDWARE ANUAL RELIMINARY ERSION 7 HOUSING Figure 13: Housing of the FOX. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 28 of 31...
  • Page 29: Xposures

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 29 of 31...
  • Page 30: Appendix

    On the top of the schematic you can find the corresponding pin out of the 8-pin connector. When installing your FOX in a vehicle, you will not only be able to track and locate the vehicle all the time, but also you will be automatically notified when disagreements with your configuration loaded into the FOX device occur.
  • Page 31: What Should Be Considered When Using The Fox Device

    FOX is a device controlled by the operating firmware. In order to start applications with FOX and to obtain maximum benefit from operating firmware, please, refer to the manual “SteppIII_fox_bolero_lt_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf”. This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 31 of 31...

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