Skypatrol ST7200 User Manual

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ST7200 Users Guide:
ST7200
ST7200
User Guide
Revision 1.0
06/03/2014
Confidential and Proprietary Information – © 2012 Skypatrol, LLC.
Do not duplicate without express permission from Skypatrol, LLC
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  • Page 1 ST7200 Users Guide: ST7200 ST7200 User Guide Revision 1.0 06/03/2014 Confidential and Proprietary Information – © 2012 Skypatrol, LLC. Do not duplicate without express permission from Skypatrol, LLC - 1 -...
  • Page 2 New Materials. The user of such New Materials assumes all risk (known or unknown) of such use. SkyPatrol reserves all rights in such New Materials. The user shall have only a revocable and limited license to use such New Materials in connection with the products for which they are intended.
  • Page 3 Revision History Version Primary Author(s) Description of Version Date Completed Humberto Hernandez Initial revision. 06/03/2014 - 3 -...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Power Source ................... 11 LED Operation ......................12 Configure the Computer and Verify Correct Communications ......... 12 Configure the SkyPatrol ST7200 to Communicate with the Server ......18 Serial Loop-back Testing .................... 18 Verify GPS Operation ....................22 Additional Software Features .................
  • Page 5: Objective

    ST7200 User Guide Objective The objective of this document is to provide the user with basic information on how to configure the SkyPatrol ST7200 and verify communication with the server. Equipment Needed In this example the requirements are: SkyPatrol ST7200 ...
  • Page 6: Configuration Recommendation

    ST7200 User Guide Configuration Recommendation The SkyPatrol Mobile Tracker family of products is designed with features to support a robust connection with the network. However, there can be conditions when the connection to the network or the ability to transfer data across the network is beyond the control of the device alone.
  • Page 7: Procedures

    ST7200 User Guide Procedures SkyPatrol ST7200 Panel Descriptions 1. Front View Figure 1 – SkyPatrol ST7200 Front View 2. Top View Figure 2 – SkyPatrol ST7200 Top View - 7 -...
  • Page 8: Battery Specifications

    Be sure to place the device where it will not be obstructed by metal. Make sure that the label is facing the ground to ensure a better GPS fix. Power to the ST7200 can be taken directly from the battery, or from a wire that read the same voltage as the battery.
  • Page 9: Main Connector (7) Pin

    ST7200 User Guide  Remove power from the SkyPatrol ST7200.  Do not create loops, sharp bends or crimps in the cables  All cables should be attached to the vehicle and equipment in such a way to reduce stress or wear caused by vibration generated by moving vehicles.
  • Page 10: Skypatrol St7200 Cables And Connections

    Inserting the SIM Insert the SIM per the Following Procedure: Note: The SIM card is not provided with the SkyPatrol ST7200 device. The SIM must be obtained from the GSM/GPRS service provider and must be provisioned by the operator for data and/or voice.
  • Page 11: Install The Power Cable As Described In The Following Procedure

    Connecting the Power Source The GSM/GPRS SkyPatrol ST7200 has an input voltage range of 6 – 24 V DC. The power and ignition pins can support 6 – 24 V DC input voltage. The user has an option to connect these wires depending on the desired functionality.
  • Page 12: Led Operation

    Use of the device outside of the specified voltage range may result in damage to the device and/or undesirable results. The SkyPatrol ST7200 is designed to operate from 6 to 24 VDC. The user is responsible for ensuring the voltage supplied to the SkyPatrol ST7200 remains in this voltage range to include transient voltage spikes and load dump voltages.
  • Page 13 ST7200 User Guide 1. Default Serial Parameters a) 115200 baud rate b) 8 data bits c) 1 stop bit d) No Parity e) Flow Control = None 2. Determine which Com port to use a) With the USB port, you will need to determine which Com port it is installed on.
  • Page 14 ST7200 User Guide c) Expand the Ports section by selecting the + sign beside Ports. Your window should look like the following: d) Plug in the USB-to-Serial converter. The window should change to show the USB-to- Serial converter installed. - 14 -...
  • Page 15 ST7200 User Guide e) Most devices will show the Com port next to the device name. Record this number. In this case, it is COM8. Note: Make sure there is no “!” or “X” next to the USB device. If you see an “!” or an “X,”...
  • Page 16 ST7200 User Guide b) Enter a name for the Connection. In this example, the Name is SkyPatrol ST7200. c) Click OK. d) The next window that will appear is the Connect To window. e) Change the Connect Using setting to the Com port that was determined in Step B.
  • Page 17 ST7200 User Guide h) Make sure the settings match the example. i) Click OK. j) Now the Main Program Window should appear. - 17 -...
  • Page 18: Configure The Skypatrol St7200 To Communicate With The Server

    Configure the SkyPatrol ST7200 to Communicate with the Server 1. Connect and verify Serial connectivity with the SkyPatrol ST7200. a) Connect the PC serial connector to the SkyPatrol ST7200 programming cable. Note: In the following instructions, <CR> means using the Enter Key on the keyboard.
  • Page 19 $$354660046621929,1007,S4x1-1119B3,Unknown,D5## Firmware revision f) If you get any different response, you are not connected to the SkyPatrol ST7200 2. Configure the SkyPatrol ST7200 to communicate with the Test Server. a) The following information will need to be obtained from the SIM provider.
  • Page 20 ST7200 User Guide 2. Verify GSM status by sending the following command: +XT:7050,<X>- Query diagnostics<CR> Response (via SMS, UDPC): $$<UID>,7050,<GSM>,<GPR>,<PDP>,<HD>,<HO>,<PU>,<R>,<%GPS>,<%GPSQ>, <%GSM>,<%GPR>,<%PDP>,<LV>,<HV>,<CX>,<DBO>,<ABI>,<DBI>,<SO>,<SI>,<SS>## <X>=1 is query without clear and <X>=2 is query and then clear all values <GSM> is GSM registration state: 0=Not Reg, 1=Home, 2=Search, 3=Denied, 4=Unknown, 5=Roaming <GPR>...
  • Page 21 ST7200 User Guide $$<UID>,7050,<GSM>,<GPR>,<PDP>,<HD>,<HO>,<PU>,<R>,<%GPS>,<%GPSQ>, <%GSM>,<%GPR>,<%PDP>,<LV>,<HV>,<CX>,<DBO>,<ABI>,<DBI>,<SO>,<SI>,<SS>## <X>=1 is query without clear and <X>=2 is query and then clear all values <GSM> is GSM registration state: 0=Not Reg, 1=Home, 2=Search, 3=Denied, 4=Unknown, 5=Roaming <GPR> is GPRS registration state: 0=Not Reg, 1=Home, 2=Search, 3=Denied, 4=Unknown, 5=Roaming <PDP>...
  • Page 22: Verify Gps Operation

    Follow these directions to verify GPS Operation. 1. From the terminal window, send the following command: +XT:7050,1<CR> 2. The SkyPatrol ST7200 should respond with the following: $$<UID>,7050,<GSM>,<GPR>,<PDP>,<HD>,<HO>,<PU>,<R>,<%GPS>,<%GPSQ>, <%GSM>,<%GPR>,<%PDP>,<LV>,<HV>,<CX>,<DBO>,<ABI>,<DBI>,<SO>,<SI>,<SS>## <X>=1 is query without clear and <X>=2 is query and then clear all values <GSM>...
  • Page 23: Additional Software Features

    The following software features are included in the SkyPatrol ST7200 A user can send commands, via SMS, to the SkyPatrol ST7200. It’s just needed to send an SMS with the command to the SkyPatrol ST7200 SIM cellular phone - 23 -...
  • Page 24: Index

    ST7200 User Guide Index Main Connector, 9 Battery Specifications, 8 Power Cable, 11 Communications, 12 Power Source, 11 Connections, 10 Serial, 18 Description, 7 Server, 18 Server Connectivity, 22 Installation, 8 SIM, 10 Installing Cables, 8 Interface, 6 To start, 5...

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