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- Page 1 User Manual Revision: 03 Revision Date: 2012/06/25 ATrack Technology Inc. Tel: +886-2-27975852 3F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Fax: +886-2-27974030 Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R.O.C.) http://www.atrack.com.tw...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LED Indication ..........................6 4. Configration ..........................7 4.1. USB Driver Installation ......................... 7 4.2. Configure the AX7 device ......................10 4.3. Firmware Upgrade ........................15 5. Installation ..........................17 5.1. What is the OBD-II DLC Connector ................... 17 ... -
Page 3: Notification
ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided. ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries. Any or all parts of this document shall not be exposed to non-authorized party without any form of approval from ATrack Technology Inc. -
Page 4: Introduction
OBD-II is a standard that issued by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) in the early 1990s. But some vehicles are not following this standard. Therefore ATrack cannot guarantee the OBD-II performance of the AX7 with every vehicle. For more information about AX7 OBD-II compliance, please refer to “ATrack AX7 OBD-II Compliant Guide” document. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Refer to AX7 Protocol Document for details. The AX7 device connects to the OBD-II SAE J1962 connector of vehicle and draws power from the OBD port. No additional power cabling is required for operation. If the OBD port of vehicle is covered or you need to install AX7 in another place for better GPS reception, the optional low profile OBD-II extension cable is required. -
Page 6: Wireless Relay
RF technology, the Wireless Relay will keep receiving RF data from AX7. Once the Wireless Relay loses connection from AX7 for 30 seconds, the Wireless Relay will be switched off. For safety reasons it is recommended to connect the Wireless Relay to control the starter of vehicle. Do NOT use the Wireless Relay to control fuel pump or power train of vehicle. -
Page 7: Configration
Follow the steps in the next section to install the driver. Install the USB Driver The AX7 USB Driver can be requested from ATrack support via email or from the Partner Login section of the ATrack website at www.atrack.com.tw. - Page 8 Confidential Document 3. To install the driver, click on "Browse my computer for driver software" 4. Click on "Browse" button, and go to the driver provided/downloaded from ATrack. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 8 of 22...
- Page 9 7. Once the installation is completed, you should be able to see the COM port showing. This will be the COM port you use for communicate with the AX7 when USB is plugged in. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 10: Configure The Ax7 Device
Confidential Document The AXTool is a simple configuration tool for the AX7 device. It is useful for user to setting basic parameters into the AX7 device. For advanced users, please refer to the ATrack A-Series Protocol Document for detail descriptions. - Page 11 [Host Port]: Enter Port number of the remote host server [User Name]: The GPRS user name. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information) [Password]: The GPRS password. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information) © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 11 of 22...
- Page 12 Confidential Document Track Setting Setting tracking interval when vehicle engine is ON. When [Time Mode] and [Distance Mode] are both selected, the tracking behavior will operate in AND condition. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 12 of 22...
- Page 13 OBD Live Data When AX7 has connected to the OBD-II port of the vehicle. The [OBD Live Data] will showing the OBD live data from OBD-II port. This viewer could help to know which OBD data can be acquired by AX7 device.
- Page 14 Once all the settings are entered, use the Blue Downward Arrow ( ) to upload the settings to the device. A popup window will show the progress. When it finishes, the popup window will close. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 14 of 22...
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Page 15: Firmware Upgrade
Confidential Document Open AXTool program and click [System] item of the manu. Select firmware file which is provided by ATrack and click [Start] button. When “Waiting Device Restart…” message is prompted, please do not turn off the device. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. - Page 16 Confidential Document When “Upgrade Successfully !!” message is prompted, that means the device firmware is upgraded. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 16 of 22...
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Page 17: Installation
Confidential Document AX7 is a new design for easy installation. Just find the DLC connector of your vehicle and plug AX7 to the port. The OBD-II DLC connector is a standard connector for all vehicles which OBD-II compliant. The OBD-II DLC connector is shown below: The OBD-II DLC connector shall be located in the passenger or driver’s compartment in the area bounded by... -
Page 18: Using Low Profile Obd-Ii Extension Cable
The ODB-II DLC location is different for every kind of vehicles. For example, the DLC is covered by plastic cover like picture below. The AX7 device is too long to hide when AX7 plug into the DLC connector. The low profile OBD-II extension cable can solve this problem. -
Page 19: Gps Performance For Installation
The AX7 determines its position by communicating with the Global Positioning Satellites through internal GPS antenna. The location chosen of the AX7 will have a lot to do with the overall performance of the GPS receiver. The AX7 device has internal GPS antenna but it is not a water proof design. Therefore, it shall be interior installed. -
Page 20: Simple Verification For Installation
Confidential Document When the device is configured and first plugged into the OBD port. The AX7 will have some buzzer indications for basic function test. The user can simply to verify if the AX7 device is installed properly. Buzzer Indication... -
Page 21: Appendix
50 x 46 x 25 mm OBD Connector SAE J1962 Type A Weight 54g (Include OBD Option) Environmental Characteristics Operation Temperature -25 ~ +70°C Storage Temperature -40 ~ +85°C Humidity 5 ~ 95% © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 21 of 22... -
Page 22: Fcc Regulations
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Page 22 of 22...
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