Added note regarding greyed out fields in “Global settings”. 2017-05-11 1.18 Added description of automatic firmware update from configurator. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
This document is designed to work in a conjunction with other documents. Documentation is kept light, unnecessary information is omitted. Additional and extensive explanations can be found in the documentation referenced below: FM-Eco4 /4+ Datasheet – Contains technical data of the FM-Eco4/4+ devices. Can be acquired from support@ruptela.com Quick start guide –...
Power supply from USB for configuration purpose FM-Eco4 / 4+ 3.2 Package contents FM-Eco4/4+ device is supplied in a cardboard box. GPS/GLONASS antenna and IO cable are already installed to the device and you do not need to plug them in. Package contents: FM-Eco4/4+ device...
3.6 Peripheral accessories There are several peripheral accessories that can be mounted with the FM-Eco4 / 4+ device. With these peripherals you can get even more features and extended functionality. All available peripherals can be purchased from Ruptela. Please contact your manager for details.
When the device is in sleep / deep sleep mode all three LEDs blink at the same time in the following pattern: Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
On IO cable find small triangle Plug cable again triangle facing up. Turn PCB over again and put into housing. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
5 Device configuration 5.1 Driver installation Virtual COM port driver installation is mandatory, only then your PC will recognize the FM-Eco4 / 4+ device that was connected to the USB port. You can download the latest driver from our documentation...
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Wait for the setup to complete the installation and click “Finish” [5.]. The driver is now installed and ready to use. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
In the dialog window, browse the sample configuration file that you have downloaded from the documentation website. Click Open. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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Click the Send CFG button. The configuration will be uploaded to the device. Note APN name, login and password should be provided by your mobile network operator Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
Generate SMS – This tool allows the user to generate a SMS command to configure the FM device remotely. Working principle and general SMS command functionality is described in the “Device configuration via SMS” document at doc.ruptela.lt The Tools menu contains: Language selection options: English or Russian are available.
The first part of the configuration tool is “Global” settings. Global includes connection settings and other settings independent from the profile settings – global settings are the same for all profiles. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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TCP uses more internet traffic, but it is more reliable. Choose one according to your needs. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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6. Locked – This FM device is attached to a different SIM card. 7. Not inserted – SIM card is not inserted. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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Full functionality description can be found on our documentation website. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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Authorized ID’s allows you to fill in a list of authorized IDs who can start engine when ignition blocking is used. More information about this functionality is available on our documentation website, FM-Eco4, Pro4, Tco4 + Driver registration. Movement sensor sensitivity allows you to configure movement sensor according to your needs. If you slide the bar towards the Max, the sensor will detect even very slight movements.
The default value is 7 seconds, it is recommended not to change it. Link settings contain the following settings: Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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– Custom Ignition functionality enables user to select more than one condition to detect engine ignition. Full functionality description can be found on our documentation website. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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2G – 3G section allows to set device operation mode either to 2G or to 3G. This feature is supported in FM4 devices that have UG96 GSM modem. Note FM-Eco4/4+ devices with hardware versions that do not have UG96 modem operate only in 2G “Auto”, “GSM only” “UMTS only”...
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If the server fails to respond to all of them, the device will switch to another operator, after putting current operator into the temporary black list. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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Received trouble codes can be monitored with the help of "GSM trouble codes" IO parameter. Note This functionality might be compatible and might be supported with 3G modems used in Ruptela's FM devices. Key point about the temporary black list: Ban period is configurable.
10. Upon an event of a value change in some parameter you can configure the device to Switch to the other profile. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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If IOs were configured incorrectly, or the user simply decides to re-do the configuration, he can use the “Clear all IO” button, which disables all the enabled IOs along with their configuration in the selected profile. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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Lastly, the “Enable IO” button enables IOs for the selected interfaces. This button is available only if the “Protocol v1.1” is enabled! Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
“Blocking”, “GSM jamming block”, “Custom”. More information available at our on our documentation website 5.4 Integration protocol All integration related questions and documentation can be acquired from Ruptela technical support: support@ruptela.com Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319...
It must be uncovered, installed heads up ( see the picture The best place for the GPS/GLONASS antenna is marked in blue ( Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
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