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BENEFON
TRACKBOX 2.1
Operating
Instructions
Publication number: YZ2655-0

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  • Page 1 BENEFON TRACKBOX 2.1 Operating Instructions All rights reserved. Publication number: YZ2655-0 © Benefon Oyj, 2004.
  • Page 2 - FCC ID: QFPTGP78AB - IC: 4350ATGP78AB Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. BENEFON reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. BENEFON is not responsible for any loss of data, income or any consequential damage whatsoever caused.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER SETTINGS ...............16 MPTP MESSAGES AND REMOTE CONFIGURATION (OTA)........7 Phone time and date ...........16 Activity timer ...............16 THE BENEFON CONFIGURATOR SETTING THE ACTIVITY TIMER............17 SOFTWARE FOR TRACKBOX .......... 8 Message settings ............17 Connecting the Trackbox to the SMS SERVICE NUMBER..............17 Benefon Configurator..........
  • Page 4 LIST OF ALLOWED CALLERS............. 27 CODE SETTINGS .............. 48 PROTOCOL SETTINGS ................ 27 Automatic PIN entry ........... 48 Authorized numbers ..........29 Security code.............. 48 Notifications ............... 30 POOR SATELLITE COVERAGE............30 PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX....49 NOTIFY SERVICE CENTER OF BATTERY STATUS ......30 I/O SETTINGS ..............
  • Page 5 REMOTE TRANSFER ................60 BENEFON WARRANTY .............70 OPENING REMOTELY SENT LOG FILE IN BENEFON CONFIGURATOR............61 PROCESSING EVENT LOG IN BENEFON CONFIGURATOR .... 61 PROCESSING EVENT LOG BY USING SOME OTHER APPLICATION ................. 61 PART C: POWER MANAGEMENT......62 POWER SUPPLY ............... 62 CHARGING ................

  • Page 7: Part A: Configuring Settings For The Trackbox

    MPTP messag- included in the Trackbox sales package. - Benefon Configurator is compatible with Trackbox 2.1 versions starting from GSM 2.Jxxxxx and IOB 040326 - Benewin Trackbox software is compatible with former For more information on MPTP messages, please see the Trackbox versions.

  • Page 8: The Benefon Configurator Software For Trackbox

    The Benefon Configurator software is intended for configur- ing settings locally for the Trackbox. Since the Benefon Configurator is very easy to use, it is ad- visable to make initial and other major configurations for the device with this software. The settings done with the Benefon Configurator can be transferred to the Trackbox via the BWTrackbox cable.

  • Page 9: The Configuration Port

    6. The software establishes a connection to the device and renames My Benefon node according to the type and the model of the device, in this case Trackbox 3. Open the Benefon Configurator THE BENEFON CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE FOR TRACKBOX 9...

  • Page 10: Loading Settings From The Trackbox To The Software

    Mobile phone start up tasks . Click while the dialog box is displayed. Unloaded settings can be loaded afterwards in the same ses- sion by choosing Open NNsettings from the Mobile menu. 10 THE BENEFON CONFIGURATOR SOFTWARE FOR TRACKBOX...

  • Page 11: Changing Default Mobile Phone

    Changing default mobile phone Transferring settings from the software to the Trackbox When any Benefon phone (or device) is connected to the Benefon Configurator, the software identifies it automatical- While the Benefon Configurator is connected to the Track- ly, and offers you the correct data fields for editing.

  • Page 12: Disconnecting The Trackbox From The Software

    The key is needed for activating the features. Activation can be easily done with the Benefon Configura- tor. Activation can also be done via MPTP messaging. For 2. Press and hold down the release button while removing more information on MPTP commands, see the separate Mo- the BWTrackbox cable from the device.

  • Page 13: Short Messages

    The physical connection is established with the BWTrackbox cable. A suitable software, for example the Benefon Configurator, is needed for the communication as well. Reading and editing existing messages 1.

  • Page 14: Writing And Sending A Short Message

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX 1. Choose New message from Writing and sending a short message Edit menu. The SMS edit buffer will be displayed. 2. Key in the message text (1) and the recipient´s number(2). By clicking the square next to the number (3), the recipient´s number can be fetched from the , assuming the num-...

  • Page 15: Phone Books

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX PHONE BOOKS Deleting entries 1. To delete a phone book entry, click the desired entry. As you open the Phone books , the memory entries stored on the SIM card are listed and can be processed. Index number 2.

  • Page 16: Moving And Copying Entries

    Time and date can be set in the Benefon Configurator. Key Or, you can click the corresponding function icons on in the time and date in the GMT format (“Greenwich Time”).

  • Page 17: Setting The Activity Timer

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX SETTING THE ACTIVITY TIMER Message settings SMS SERVICE NUMBER Start time : Key in the date and time, when the You can store the SMS service number (1), which is needed timer is switched on for the first time. Start for sending normal short messages and telematics protocol time can be selected by clicking the arrows messages.

  • Page 18: Message Type

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Port and audio settings MESSAGE TYPE You can determine what kind of a message you are process- ing. You can choose the message type from these: Text X400 Email Ermes , or Data When using the device for normal or MPTP messaging, click the arrow and highlight Text...

  • Page 19: Data Port Activity

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX VISIBLE MODE The device contains a built-in microphone. By making a call to the Trackbox, the caller (e.g. service center) can listen in The device can be set to operate the Trackbox and its surroundings. After certain number of rings, the device answers an incoming call automatically by •In visible mode (the box is checked) or opening audio connection.

  • Page 20: Settings During Battery Loading

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Settings during battery loading GPS settings GPS OPERATING MODE You can select, which one of the GPS power modes is on while the device is being charged (1). Set the GPS off , in case •the time reserved for charging is quite short or GPS OPERATING MODE •GPS functions are not needed during charging process.

  • Page 21: Nmea Output

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX ASSISTED GPS (AGPS) Operating mode depends on the way, the device is used. Autonomous system, i.e. a plain battery model, normally Trackbox has capability to receive assistance to the GPS re- uses either mode, while a device with con- Low Power ceiver in order to speed up the initial position calculation.

  • Page 22: Telematic Settings

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX TELEMATIC SETTINGS Tracking settings 22 TELEMATIC SETTINGS...

  • Page 23: Tracking

    SMS service number, must be configured in the device. In the will send its position to the service center at intervals of 60 Benefon Configurator, these numbers can be set in the Gen- minutes. Key in the tracking interval in minutes (1b).

  • Page 24: Area Tracking

    (2d). SMS service number must be configured in the device. In the Benefon Configurator, these numbers can be set in the Gen- The alarm can be set to alert either when arriving in or de- eral telematic settings .

  • Page 25: Default Behaviour For Location Request

    MPTP message to the device. Choose from the options below by checking the corre- Real time tracking is done via CSD data call. After successful sponding box in the Benefon Configurator. connection, the device starts to forward NMEA data directly •...

  • Page 26: General Telematic Settings

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX General telematic settings 26 TELEMATIC SETTINGS...

  • Page 27: Service Center Number

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX SERVICE CENTER NUMBER PROTOCOL SETTINGS You can change and store the phone number, which is used for sending telematics protocol messages to the service cen- A u t h o r i z a t i o n ter.
  • Page 28 PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX M e s s a g e v a l i d i t y You can select the length of validity for telematics protocol messages, i.e. for how long the SMS messages are stored in the server of the operator (4).

  • Page 29: Authorized Numbers

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Authorized numbers The device is allowed to respond to protocol messages from the authorized numbers automatically, at any time. Authorized numbers are: •the numbers stored in the Authorized numbers list and •the Emergency center numbers •the Service center number For more, see...

  • Page 30: Notifications

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Notifications POOR SATELLITE COVERAGE Notify service center when satellite coverage drops : The de- vice can be configured to notify the service center if the sat- ellites are suddenly dropped and position is lost, e.g. when entering in a building.

  • Page 31: I/O Settings

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX I/O SETTINGS Emergency settings I/O SETTINGS 31...

  • Page 32: Emergency Confirmation

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX EMERGENCY CONFIRMATION EMERGENCY CALL CONNECTION WAITING TIME You can request the emergency center to send a confirma- tion of the emergency message. The emergency center will You can define for how long a time the device tries to call a then send the confirmation to the device as soon as it re- single emergency center number before moving on to the ceives the emergency message.

  • Page 33: Emergency Pin

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX The device tries to reach contact with the other numbers - For more information on Emergency cycle, see EMER- once before moving on to the next number in the list. If GENCY CYCLE (I/O MODEL ONLY) ON PAGE 52 there is still no answer after going through the whole list, - For more information on Event log, see EVENT LOG SET-...

  • Page 34: Digital Output Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Digital output pins SETTING EVENT STATE Determine Event state for the digital output pin. The circuit can be set for High . Click the arrow and highlight the desired option (2). A change in the event state causes grounding of a pin. The change can be done by sending a specific MPTP message to the device.

  • Page 35: Digital Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Digital input pins I/O SETTINGS 35...

  • Page 36: Settings For Digital Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX SETTINGS FOR DIGITAL INPUT PINS • Write in event log : The device only writes down the event in the Event log A c t i v a t i n g d i g i t a l i n p u t p i n •...

  • Page 37: Status Messages For Digital Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX STATUS MESSAGES FOR DIGITAL INPUT PINS ALTERNATIVE FUNCTIONS FOR PIN9 ACTIVITY A status message is a special short message, which includes Assistance call feature is in use, the digital input pin9 is the status message text, additional text information and the reserved for making assistance calls.

  • Page 38: Analogue Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Analogue input pins 38 I/O SETTINGS...

  • Page 39: Settings For Analoque Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX SETTINGS FOR ANALOQUE INPUT PINS S e l e c t i n g e v e n t You can determine the way, the device responds to an event. Click the arrow on the Event data field and highlight the de- A c t i v a t i n g a n a l o g u e i n p u t p i n...

  • Page 40: Status Messages For Analogue Input Pins

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX D e f i n i n g n o t i f i c a t i o n d e l a y STATUS MESSAGES FOR ANALOGUE INPUT PINS The device can be configured to allow some millseconds to pass until the event will be registered or interpreted as a A status message is a special short message, which includes cause for taking an action.
  • Page 41 PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX AMPLE CASE Setting both High and Low reference values for the an- alog input pin. In this sample case the idea is to keep, e.g. the liquid level of a container in be- tween 20 - 80 % of the con- tainer´s capacity.
  • Page 42 PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX AMPLE CASE Setting both High and Low reference values for the analog input pin. In this sample case the idea is to keep, e.g. the temperature either above or below of some value. Low (70%) and High (30%) reference values are threshold values, i.e.

  • Page 43: Log Settings

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX Log settings POSITION LOG INTERVAL With the position log interval setting, you can determine the device to store plain positions at pre-defined intervals. This way positions are calculated and logged more frequently. Key in the interval in seconds (1). The interval can be set be- tween 15 and 65536 seconds.
  • Page 44 PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX E v e n t l o g t r a n s m i s s i o n l i m i t W h a t t o d o w h e n e v e n t l o g i s f u l l The limit (3) indicates, how much space is left for events in With this setting (4) you can define how to proceed when Event log.
  • Page 45 3. Benefon Configurator: The Event log information can also be transferred or cleared locally, by using the Benefon Con- figurator software and BWTrackbox cable connection. - You may proceed this way if you can wait until the de- vice "returns home".

  • Page 46: Waypoint Tracking

    PART A: CONFIGURING SETTINGS FOR THE TRACKBOX WAYPOINT TRACKING area in meters. The radius should be rounded to tens, otherwise the software does the rounding. E.g. by enter- ing 67, the actual radius will be rounded to 70 meters. 50 meters is the minimum value.

  • Page 47: Encrypting Messages

    NOTE: If you generate the new message encryption key and transfer it locally via the data cable, the distribution key is NOTE: The device must be connected to the Benefon Con- not needed. figurator software all the time during the procedure.

  • Page 48: Selecting Encryption Options

    PIN code is entered automatically by the device software. - SMS and MPTP messages are NOT encrypted. The PIN code can be changed in the Benefon Configurator - Only MPTP messages are encrypted. by choosing Change PIN code...

  • Page 49: Part B: Operating The Trackbox

    PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX Incoming short messages PART B: OPERATING THE An incoming short message is echoed to the system connec- TRACKBOX tor, so that an external device can check it. Reading, writing, sending and receiving normal short messages via the Track- box is possible only in case the Trackbox is connected to INCOMING CALLS AND MESSAGES an external device, such as a computer.

  • Page 50: Remote Configuration Message

    AT commands are used when configuring settings with the For more information on remote configuration, see the sep- Benefon Configurator, or some similar application. The AT arate MPTP document. commands can be used for carrying out similar things that are done via MPTP messages.

  • Page 51: Outgoing Calls And Messages

    The device can be configured to inform the service center of culated positions. various incidents on its battery status. This configuration can be done via the Benefon Configurator, or by sending a Resending MPTP messages specific MPTP message to the device.

  • Page 52: Emergency Cycle (I/O Model Only)

    - Configuring settings can be done either by using the The emergency message contains both GPS coordinates and Benefon Configurator and transferring the settings to GSM network measurement report. the device locally, via the data cable, OR by using the...
  • Page 53 PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX V o l u n t a r y s e t t i n g s C i r c u m s t a n c e s w h i c h m a y a f f e c t o n e m e r g e n c y c y c l e 1.

  • Page 54: The Emergency Cycle When Sending Short Messages And Making Calls

    PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX Making assistance call THE EMERGENCY CYCLE WHEN SENDING SHORT MESSAGES AND MAKING CALLS 1. An assistance call starts as the status of the digital input 1. An emergency cycle can be initiated by pressing the sep- pin9 changes.

  • Page 55: Sending Status Messages

    PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX Sending status messages (for digital input pins), and PAGE 36 ACTIVATING ANA- (for analogue pins). LOGUE INPUT PIN ON PAGE 39 Status messages are related to digital and analoque input 5. Event status for the needed pins must be defined. A pins.

  • Page 56: Positioning Features

    PART B: OPERATING THE TRACKBOX Positioning features C i r c u m s t a n c e s w h i c h m a y a f f e c t o n s e n d i n g s t a t u s m e s s a g e s 1.

  • Page 57: Responding Location Request(?Loc)

    Calculation of the position needs a separate server, available from Benefon Partners. The device cannot calcu- late the position based on network parameters by itself. OUTGOING CALLS AND MESSAGES 57...

  • Page 58: Trace Log

    Configurator by data cable. The log is loaded from the de- vice to the software the same way as other settings. For more 1. First save the log in Benefon Configurator. The log file information, see LOADING SETTINGS FROM THE TRACKBOX TO identifier will become .log.

  • Page 59: Recalling Event Log (I/O Model Only)

    For more information on logging events and positions, and transferring the log, see LOG SETTINGS ON When the Benefon Configurator loads the log directly from PAGE 43 the device, the event log file appears automatically in the display in readable text format. The...

  • Page 60: Remote Transfer

    When the modem configuration is done, you may save the file by clicking Save as... from the File menu. E.g. when using the Benefon mobile phone as the receiving phone, transfer speed must be set to 19200 Bits/Second. Close the connection by clicking Disconnect from the Call menu.

  • Page 61: Opening Remotely Sent Log File

    Event log files cannot be edited in Benefon Configurator. In order to modify or print the log file, do as follows: 1. First save the log in Benefon Configurator. The log file identifier will become .log. 2. Open Windows Excel or Notepad. Make sure, the Files of type shows All files.

  • Page 62: Part C: Power Management

    PART C: POWER MANAGEMENT CHARGING PART C: POWER MANAGEMENT The battery must be fully charged before taken into use. The battery will reach its full capacity only after two or three POWER SUPPLY charging times. The device contains built-in charger plus one of the follow- The device controls the charging status, the battery temper- ing batteries: ature and power supply during the charging operation.

  • Page 63: Battery Care And Maintenance

    GPS antenna adapter (required for external GPS antenna) YC2607 GSM antenna adapter (required for external GSM antenna) BWTRACKBOX CABLES, DEMO TOOL CODE PART ZE2306 Data cable APC70 ZE2406 Data/NMEA cable ZE2602 Benefon Trackbox Demo tool BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE 63...

  • Page 64: Part E: Important Safety Information

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION bling the device carefully, inserting the rubber seal to tighten battery and using o-ring seals with screws. If the PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY device is frequently used in damp conditions, it is recom- INFORMATION mended to provide it with separate housing, which does not prevent antenna signals.

  • Page 65: Safety And Precautions

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the gov- Telematics protocol ernment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to MPTP (Mobile Phone Telematic Protocol) allows, among changes that could affect the accuracy and performance of other things, tracking of the device over the SMS communi-...

  • Page 66: General Safety Notes

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION General safety notes especially careful when placing batteries inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. •Traffic: It is advisable to strictly adhere to all eventual accessories: Any other accessories used should •Other European and national legislation and also honour other also be approved by the device manufacturer.

  • Page 67: Fcc Statement

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FCC Statement dard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the Na- tional Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, The device is designed for and intended to be used in fixed Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division. and mobile applications.

  • Page 68: Potential Rf Energy Interference Areas

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly •Posted facilities and country-specific regulations: approved in this document could void your warranty for this Power down the device in any facility where posted equipment and void your authority to operate this equip- notices so require.

  • Page 69: Ancillary Equipment

    PART E: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Ancillary equipment Benefon cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not provided by Benefon, which is attached to or used in connection with Trackbox or for the operation of Trackbox with any ancillary equipment and all such equip- ment is expressively excluded from the warranty of Track- box.

  • Page 70: Benefon Warranty

    Benefon during the warranty period. cidental, punitive or consequential damages, or loss of use. BENEFON warrants its products to be free of defects in ma- terial or workmanship when leaving the factory. If a defect is found during the given warranty period, the customer...

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