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FM-Tco4 HCV/HCV 3G
User Manual
2019/03
Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030
Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532
Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319
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support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com

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  • Page 1 FM-Tco4 HCV/HCV 3G User Manual 2019/03 Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IO settings ........................31 Integration protocol ......................42 Installation recommendations ....................... 43 Device installation ......................... 43 Antenna installation ......................43 Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 3: Preface

    2016-06-16 Initial draft. 2016-06-23 Added “LCV Autoselect” description in “IO settings” chapter. Added information about FM-Tco4 HCV with Bluetooth module in “Technical 2016-08-19 characteristics”, “Global settings” and “Installation recommendations” chapters. Added FW and FM4 configurator compatibility check description in “Advanced 2016-08-29 configuration”...
  • Page 4 2018-10-23 1.25 information in records in “Profile settings”. Updated description of “Send identification string” in “Global settings”. Removed description of FM-Tco4 HCV BT and its unique functionalities. Updated list of peripheral devices in “Interfaces and peripheral accessories list”. 2018-11-19 1.26 Updated operating system requirements in “Sample configuration”.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Copyright © 2019 Ruptela. All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of parts or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Ruptela is prohibited. Other products and company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: References

    12/24 V DC. The allowed voltage range from the battery is from 10 volts to 32 volts DC. Max. current for FM- Tco4 HCV is 250 mA @ 12 V DC. Max. current for FM-Tco4 HCV 3G is 350 mA @ 12 V DC.
  • Page 7 – drivers required for device connection to PC. All links are also provided in corresponding sections, where additional information might be needed. Note Ruptela documentation website address: doc.ruptela.lt Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319...

  • Page 8: Device Description

    It acquires its position by a GPS/GLONASS signal and transfers data to a server via cellular 3G or GSM/GPRS network. 3G network support was not previously available for FM4 devices. This new feature in FM-Tco4 HCV 3G is the main advantage over the FM-Tco4 HCV devices.

  • Page 9: Physical Characteristics

    GPS/GLONASS all-in-one antenna Configuration interface Connectors 12 & 14 PINs 3.4 Technical characteristics Power consumption @ 12V FM-Tco4 HCV FM-Tco4 HCV 3G Idle mode, mA 67.5 Sending records, mA 78.5 Deep sleep mode, mA Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532...
  • Page 10 170 mA. If temp is >45C, charging is disabled, if >60C, battery is disconnected from the system. Only for the FM-Tco4 HCV 3G device. Not soldered in standard version. Can be ordered. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532...

  • Page 11: Io Pin Out

    Both CAN lines work at the same time. CAN1 is in 14 pin connector and CAN2 is in 12 pin connector. Connect your hardware to one of the interfaces and configure it accordingly. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 12: Interfaces And Peripheral Accessories

    3.6 Interfaces and peripheral accessories There are several peripheral accessories that can be connected to the FM-Tco4 HCV/HCV 3G device. With peripherals you can get even more features and extended functionality. All available peripherals can be purchased from Ruptela. Please contact your manager for more details.

  • Page 13: Certification

    (DTC) reading (depends on vehicle) You can find peripheral accessories installation instructions and documentation on our documentation website. 3.7 Certification FM-Tco4 HCV/HCV 3G devices have passed quality tests and comply with following certifications: Certification FM-Tco4 HCV FM-Tco4 HCV 3G E-mark ✓...

  • Page 14: Device Configuration

    4 Device configuration 4.1 Driver installation Virtual COM port driver installation is mandatory, only then your PC will recognize the FM-Tco4 HCV/HCV 3G device that was connected to the USB port. You can download newest drivers from our documentation website (VCOM drivers).
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Sample Configuration

    Microsoft Framework. Operating system requirements: MS Windows 7/8/10 Example for FM-Tco4 HCV / HCV 3G: Start the VCP.exe from configurator folder. 1. Select Tco4 HCV 2. Click File → Open CFG. In dialog window, browse the sample configuration file you downloaded from the documentation website.
  • Page 17 4. Click “Send CFG” button. The configuration will be uploaded to the device. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 18: Advanced Configuration

    Generate SMS – This tool allows the user to generate an 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.
  • Page 19 In the drop-down list below, you can select the model of the device. If you connected one to your PC, it will be displayed. Now Tco4 HCV should be displayed. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 20: Global Settings

    IP1 and doing data transmission, but IP2 is unreachable – after receiving ACK from IP1 server, data is removed from memory, which can cause information loss in IP2 server. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 21 If the “SIM status” checkbox is not enabled, the “Enter PIN” window will not appear when connecting to the FM device. This means you will not be able to access your device. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 22 Configuration password allows to lock the configuration – without the password no one can change the device configuration via cable. However, over-the-air update ignores the configuration password. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 23 A 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...
  • Page 24 , the sensor will detect even very slight movements. If you slide it to , then only stronger movements will be detected. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 25 For more information about this functionality, go to our documentation website and look for the “Transparent channel and Identification string” document. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 26: Profile Settings

    Any IO events (except those related to switched off peripherals, according to sleep configuration) that High are set to generate records on priority will wake up the device. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 27 Servers mode is used. Timetable allows you to select particular days and hours for the data to be sent. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 28 Device is configured to gather records every second. Depending on the device’s state, record gathering time might deviate and last longer (i.e. 2, 3 or even 5 seconds). Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 29 – the device operates only in 2G mode. UMTS only – the device operates only in 3G mode. Note FM-Tco4 HCV devices with hardware versions that do not have UG96 modem operate only in 2G mode. For “Auto”, “GSM only” “UMTS only” these devices options have no effect.
  • Page 30 3. If the server fails to respond to all 3 attempts, the device will switch to another operator and put the current operator into the temporary blacklist. Note This functionality might be compatible and might be supported with 3G modems used in Ruptela FM devices. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319...
  • Page 31 Clicking the Clear All button will clear all operators from the current profile operator list. Clicking the Clear Blacklist button will clear all operators from the blacklist. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 32: Io Settings

    10. Upon an event of a value change in some parameter you can configure the device to Switch to another 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...
  • Page 33 DIN state changed from 0 to 1 and Debounce is set to 5000ms, so the signal from the DIN must remain constant for the period of 5000ms to actually change the state of the IO from 0 to 1. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 34 IO parameter name. To enable the selected parameters, the user must click “Save”. If there are not enough slots to enable the selected IO parameters, an error window will appear. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 35 GPS speed – Event or “Hysteresis” on Rising or on Both. Examples for the custom SMS fields are shown below: Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 36 Standard rules for SMS alerts apply, described in “SMS command list” available at doc.ruptela.lt section 1.2.2 “SMS alerts with date & time”. The maximum custom SMS text length is 50 symbols. Note Only GSM 03.38 symbols can be used in the custom SMS text.
  • Page 37 – for OBD parameters and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and reading. MobilEye – for communication with MobilEye device. – Not recommended for FM-Tco4 HCV devices. – for HCV CAN (heavy commercial vehicles) information reading. DXP CAN – DXP electric vehicle information reading.
  • Page 38 CAN LCV: Note It is not recommended to use CAN LCV on FM-Tco4 HCV devices. CAN HCV: CAN HCV mode is used with a specific set of Heavy Commercial Vehicles. Autobaud – if this checkbox is enabled, device will automatically determine a correct baud rate that should be used, while receiving data from vehicle’s onboard computer.
  • Page 39 Full feature description is provided in the “CANbus filter by engine” document. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 40 C. Drop down menu on the right controls data exchange rate between FM device and tachograph. More information available in the “FM-Tco4 HCV Ruptela Tachograph Solution” document. Remember tachograph parameters when engine is OFF check box functions the same way as described in the CAN FMS section.
  • Page 41 Switching from FMS to LCV or from LCV GroupX, SubgroupX to LCV GroupY, SubgroupY is not recommended. Some CAN IO parameters eventually would be lost.) CAN OBD: This mode is used for OBD DTC reading. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...
  • Page 42 DOUT1 and DOUT2 – drop-down lists let you select one of the following: GSM jamming block, Custom, Immobilizer. The Inverted checkbox inverts the logic of the selected DOUT. Main Support no.: +370 5 2045030 Polish Support no.: +48 22 2092532 Ukrainian Support no.: +380 947 107319 support@ruptela.com | www.ruptela.com...

  • Page 43: Integration Protocol

    DIN. A connection example for both connection modes for DIN3 is shown below (the same connection method works for DIN4). 4.4 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...

  • Page 44: Installation Recommendations

    5.2 Antenna installation It is recommended to place the GPS/GLONASS antenna behind the dashboard as close to the window as possible. 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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