Modes of Operation........5 Standard Messaging........5 Reduced Messaging........6 Theft Recovery..........6 Inputs............7 Serial Commands.........8 Satellite Communications........9 Globalstar Simplex Satellite Network....9 Getting Started..........10 The SMARTONE Device........10 Installing Batteries ........10 Turning On and Off ........11 Mounting ..........12 Programming Overview ......... 12 Inputs..........12 Installation of Configuration Software ....
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Change of Location Area Tab ......40 Inside Change of Location Area Section ....39 Outside Change of Location Area ...... 42 Input Settings Tab ........42 Options Tab .......... 44 Messages..........45 Basic User Information ......... 45 Global Message Type ........45 Type 0 Message Class ........
Addendum I. A new version, SmartOne LP, is available. This version can be powered by line power or batteries. It can be supplied line power with the External Inputs Cable or the Serial Input Cable. Specifications: A. Input Voltage- The SmartOne LP will operate on 10 to 48 Volts DC. B.
The SMARTONE processes GPS satellite signals to obtain its position in terms of longitude and latitude and transmits this information over Globalstar’s Simplex Satellite Network. In addition to position information, the SMARTONE transmits other message types that include battery status, input alarm status and diagnostic information. The...
Reduced Messaging Reduced Messaging Mode reduces the cost associated with transmitting messages over Globalstar’s network by sending messages at a minimal message interval when the asset is in a defined area and transmitting at a higher message interval when the asset is changing locations. These...
Once the SMARTONE’s position is outside of the Change of Location Area, it alerts the SMARTONE to an unauthorized movement and immediately sends a location message (Change of Location Alert Message). The SMARTONE then continues to send location messages at a message interval set during the configuration process until the power is turned off or the battery is dead.
The SMARTONE also allows the user to define the Message Interval while the Inputs are in an Undesired State, either Opened or Closed. Usage Example: A company has remote containers at job sites and would like to know if a door is ajar. If a door is left ajar the company would like a notification every 2 hours.
For a Location Message, the SMARTONE will wake up at a scheduled interval or time of day and begins to acquire a GPS fix. Once it receives its GPS fix, it will transmit the location to the Globalstar Simplex Satellite Network.
Geostationary satellites also orbit at a much higher altitude and move along the equator. Messages are transmitted from the SMARTONE via the Globalstar Simplex Satellite Network using an uplink-only connection (one-way data transmission) and received by a Globalstar Simplex Ground Station. The messages are then sent via an HTTP or FTP server to the internet and received by the VAR or end customer’s back office application and...
Battery Placement Turning On and Off To turn the device ‘On’ or ‘Off’, remove the connector cover from the end of the device. Then invert and replace the connector cover so that the word ‘Off’ or ‘On’, whichever is desired is visible. *See Appendix F –...
Installation of Configuration Software The SMARTONE Configuration Software can be downloaded from the Spot website at www.globalstar.com. Log-in to your VAR account using your username and password. The Configuration Software is located in the software downloads section and is supported by Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 and Windows 98.
Connecting Devices The SMARTONE, with batteries installed and battery cover screwed down, connects to a PC using a USB Configuration Cable. The SMARTONE Configuration Software may be used without being connected to devices to prepare configurations, but must be connected to a device using the USB Configuration Cable to Program.
User Data Entry Pane The user data entry pane contains a context-switched user entry area for displaying and inputting configuration data. The information is organized in pages with page manipulation provided through tabs along the top of the pane. Selecting a tab will change the context of the upper pane.
View Summary Button This button causes the Configuration Software to open a separate window, which contains plain text readout of every user configurable parameter that exists for the SMARTONE. View Summary Window The Menu Bar in the View Summary Window allows the user to either print the parameters or save the configuration parameters to a text file.
Program Button The PROGRAM button in the Status Pane is used to send the data in the Configuration Software to the connected SMARTONE (s). The SMARTONE will be updated with the data from the Configuration Software. The user is queried to confirm device program before execution of the function.
Save Configuration. This will open a window that allows the user to browse to a location and save all of the configuration settings to two separate files: The configuration file. This file is non-editable. A text file. An ASCII format file that contains each parameter and parameter value in a standard delimited format.
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Send Location Message - causes the SMARTONE connected to the COM port to obtain a GPS fix and send a Location Message. Send Diagnostic Message – causes the SMARTONE connected to send diagnostic information including battery status, GPS average search time, GPS fails and number of transmissions since last diagnostic message.
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There are two menu options available in the pop up window: Print Diagnostic –prints the diagnostic information. Save Text to File – Opens a window, which allows the user to browse for a location and save the diagnostic information in a text file. Test Vibration Sensor Button is used to find the minimum, maximum and average vibration sensitivity detected by the sensor.
Help Menu About. This pops up a window with the SMARTONE Configuration version number. Getting Started Tab The Getting Started Tab allows the user to select the Mode of operation for the SMARTONE. The Modes include Standard Messaging with or without motion, Reduced Messaging and Theft Recovery Mode.
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Standard Messaging Mode without Motion The Standard Messaging without Motion Mode is selected for basic tracking functionality on the SMARTONE. The SMARTONE will automatically report its position at regular time intervals. The messages sent in this Mode are called Location Messages. These messages include the GPS coordinates of the actual location of the SMARTONE.
Standard Messaging Mode with Motion The Standard Messaging with Motion Mode is selected for basic tracking functionality with motion detection capabilities. The user defines the motion parameters for each application including the Level of Sensitivity of the vibration sensor, Time to be in a State of Vibration and Time to be in a State of Lacking Vibration.
Standard Messaging Mode without Motion Location Messages Tab Message Interval. The SMARTONE can be configured to report at a specific message interval specified by days, hours and minutes. The SMARTONE accepts a single interval only. Once the interval has been entered in Days, Hours, and Minutes, click the ADD button to accept the interval and add it to the message interval box.
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The REMOVE button deletes the selected time of day or interval from the message interval box. The CLEAR button deletes all the time of days or interval in the message interval box. SmartOne Manual Rev 1.5 DOC# 9100-0268-01 p.24...
Input Settings Tab Status Changed Message. The SMARTONE has two inputs that can be configured to send a Status Changed Message once the selected input opens, closes, or in both events. The Message sent can or cannot contain the GPS coordinates of the device at the time the status of the input(s) changed.
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the times in the Location Message Tab. SmartOne Manual Rev 1.5 DOC# 9100-0268-01 p.26...
Options Tab Device Turned On Message. The SMARTONE can be configured to send or not send a Device Turned On Message on Power-up. The default is enabled. Interval for Replace Battery Message. The SMARTONE can be configured to transmit a Replace Battery message based on a low battery condition. Configuration range extends from 0 to 45 days in steps of a day.
Standard Messaging Mode with Motion Motion Settings Tab The Motion Settings Tab of the Configuration Software is used to define the Message Interval while In Motion. This tab also contains the Vibration Sensor Settings, which define how the sensitivity of the Vibration Sensor and how it determines the device is In Motion.
Level of Sensitivity for Vibration Sensor. The vibration sensor has a range of sensitivity from 1 to 31 (1 being most sensitive and 31 being least sensitive). The smaller the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the vibration sensor would be to movement. Time to be in a State of Vibration.
Message Interval. The SMARTONE can be configured to report at a specific message interval specified by days, hours and minutes. The SMARTONE accepts a single interval only. Once the interval has been entered in Days, Hours, and Minutes, the ADD button will accept the interval and add it to the message interval box.
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Status Changed Message. The SMARTONE has two inputs that can be configured to send a Status Changed Message once the selected input opens, closes, or in both events. The Message sent can or cannot contain the GPS coordinates of the device at the time the status of the input (s) changed.
Options Tab Device Turned On Message. The SMARTONE can be configured to send or not send a Device Turned On Message on Power-up. The default is enabled. SmartOne Manual Rev 1.5 DOC# 9100-0268-01 p.32...
Interval for Replace Battery Message. The SMARTONE can be configured to transmit a Replace Battery message based on a low battery condition. Configuration range extends from 0 to 45 days in steps of a day. The default is 1 day. The SMARTONE will detect low battery conditions while at least 100 more messages can still be transmitted.
Inside Change of Location Area The parameters in this section define the functionality of the device while inside its Change of Location Area while in Reduced Messaging Mode. Change of Location Range. Change of Location Range specifies the length (in meters, kilometers, yards, or miles) from the center of the Change of Location Area.
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Level of Sensitivity for Vibration Sensor. The vibration sensor has a range of sensitivity from 1 to 31 (1 being most sensitive and 31 being least sensitive). The smaller the sensitivity level, the more sensitive the vibration sensor would be to movement. Time to be in a State of Vibration.
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Change of Location Alert Message. The SMARTONE can be configured to send Change of Location Area Alert messages when the device leaves the Change of Location Area. This special message can be processed by the back office application to send a notification to a cellular phone or to an email account that the asset has left the Change of Location Area.
Input Settings Tab Status Changed Message. The SMARTONE has two inputs that can be configured to send a Status Changed Message once the selected input opens, closes, or in both events. The Message sent can or can not contain the GPS coordinates of the device at the time the status of the input (s) changed.
messages throughout the time the device is in the State of Vibration. Accumulate/Count Message: The SMARTONE can accumulate hours and events while input 1 or input 2 is enabled. The SMARTONE can send an accumulate/count message once the configurable number of hours or events have been reached.
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message with information on the diagnostic status of the device. The diagnostic message includes battery status, GPS average search time, GPS fails and number of transmissions since last diagnostic message. Transmit interval of diagnostic messages with a transmission rate from 1 to 45 days.
Theft Recovery Mode Change of Location Area Tab Inside Change of Location Area Section The parameters in this section define the functionality of the device while inside its Change of Location Area while in Theft Recovery Mode. Change of Location Range. Change of Location Range specifies the length (in meters, kilometers, yards, or miles) from the center of the Change of Location Area.
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Location Area. The SMARTONE has the ability to get GPS fixes without transmitting the information to Globalstar Simples network. It uses the information to confirm if it is inside its Change of Location Area. Vibration Sensor Settings Button. This button activates the Vibration Settings window.
Time to be in a State of Lacking Vibration. Time the vibration sensor must be below the sensitivity level before in a State of Lacking Vibration. Outside Change of Location Area The parameters in this section define the functionality of the device while outside its Change of Location Area.
Input Settings Tab Status Changed Message. The SMARTONE has two inputs that can be configured to send a Status Changed Message once the selected input opens, closes, or in both events. The Message sent can or can not contain the GPS coordinates of the device at the time the status of the input (s) changed.
have been reached. In addition, The SMARTONE can send the actual value of accumulated hours and events at configurable intervals specified in days, hours, and minutes. Options Tab Device Turned On Message. The SMARTONE is configured to send a Device Turned On Message on Power-up.
Transmit interval of diagnostic messages with a transmission rate from 1 to 45 days. The default is 30 days. Messages The SMARTONE produces on-air messages conforming to the Globalstar specified format. The data being communicated to the end user is contained entirely in the 72 bit (9 byte) field.
Type 0 Message Class Message Format Table 1 below shows the format of all standard messages. Specific variants of the message will be shown individually in following subsections. Byte Number Variable Bits Description Bit (1:0) = 0 = message type: Type field Bit (2) 0 = Good battery.
Bit 1: Input 1 state: Closed, 1 = Open Bit 2: Input 2 change: 0 = Did not trigger message, 1 = Triggered message Bit 3: Input 2 state: Closed, 1 = Open Bits (7:4) message sub-type Message Sub-Type code. See subtypes below.
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Byte Number Variable Bits Description Bit (1:0) = 0 = standard Type field message type Bit (2) 0 = Good battery. Battery state replace battery. Bit (3) 0 = GPS Data valid in this message. 1 = GPS failed GPS Data Valid in this message cycle, ignore Latitude and Longitude fields.
RESERVED Bits (2:0) RESERVED in SmartOne Bit (3) – Value 1 = This message is being sent because transmit on change of vibration state is selected and the vibration just changed state, Vibration or Undesired Vibration state is triggered message selected and the vibration is in the undesired state.
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priority message. Bit (7:6) = GPS fail counter. GPS fail counter Counts up to a maximum value of 3 upon GPS failure. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Byte 1 = Latitude MSByte Byte 2 = Latitude Byte 3 = Latitude LSByte Byte 4 = Longitude MSByte Byte 5 = Longitude Byte 6 = Longitude LSByte 360 degrees of Longitude coded...
reported is from a 3D fix. Bit (6) – Value 1 = Device was In-Motion when the message was Motion transmitted. Value 0 = Device was At-Rest when the message was transmitted. Bit (7) 0=High confidence in Fix Confidence GPS fix accuracy, 1=Reduced Bit.
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360 degrees of Longitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes and 180 degrees of Latitude coded in signed binary with 3 bytes. Positive Longitudes correspond to East Longitudes Positive Latitudes correspond to North Latitudes These bits reflect the state of the inputs and indicate which one, if any, triggered an Input Status Changed message.
Input Status Changed Message This is the message that will be transmitted upon the change of state of the inputs if enabled and as selected by the user Input 1 open, input 1 closed, input 1 both, input 2 open, input 2 closed, input 2 both. The Message Sub Type is 3.
Bit 0: Input 1 change: 0 = Did not trigger message, 1 = Triggered message. Bit 1: Input 1 state: Closed, 1 = Open Bit 2: Input 2 change: 0 = Did not trigger message, 1 = Triggered message Bit 3: Input 2 state: Closed, 1 = Open Bits (7:4) Standard message Standard Message...
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the undesired state and triggering the Undesired Input State report rate. The message format is shown in table 6. Byte Number Variable Bits Description Bit (1:0) = 0 = Standard Type field message type: Bit (2) 0 = Good battery. Battery state replace battery.
the undesired input state message. RESERVED Bits (2:0) RESERVED in SmartOne Bit (3) – Value 1 = This message is being sent because transmit on change of vibration state is selected and the vibration just changed state, Vibration or Undesired Vibration state is triggered message selected and the vibration is in the undesired state.
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Input 2 was missed due to the transmission of a higher priority message. Bit (7:6) = GPS fail counter. GPS fail counter Counts up to a maximum value of 3 upon GPS failure. 1,2,3,4,5,6 Byte 1 = Latitude MSByte Byte 2 = Latitude Byte 3 = Latitude LSByte Byte 4 = Longitude MSByte Byte 5 = Longitude...
Truncated message type – Multiple Packet Version (Supported in firmware version 2.1 and later.) The Globalstar simplex messaging protocol provides for single and multiple packet messaging. In the event that the user application requests a user data length exceeding 9 bytes, the SmartOne (running firmware version 2.1 or later) will automatically...
Globalstar back office as complete messages of a length longer than 9 bytes. The SmartOne supports user-defined messages (Class 1 and 2) of up to 54 bytes. This message type provides for up to 47 bytes plus 6 bits of user data to be appended to the status byte and GPS location information.
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They are presented to the user by the Globalstar back office as complete messages of a length longer than 9 bytes. The SmartOne supports user-defined messages (Class 1 and 2) of up to 54 bytes.
Type 3 Message Class The SMARTONE will use the Type 3 message class for the following message types: Diagnostic Message – Subtype 21. Replace Battery Message – Subtype 22. Contact Service Provider Message – Subtype 23. • Accumulate / Count Message – Subtype 24. Subtypes 0 – 3 are used by earlier tracker products.
Replace Battery Message The Replace Battery message has a format almost identical to the Diagnostic message. If enabled by the user, the Replace Battery message will be sent by the SMARTONE when the battery charge level is at or below the replace battery advisement level. The message will be repeated at an interval configurable by the user for as long as the battery remains below the advisement level.
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Contact Service Provider message unless the fault is determined to have cleared, and then determined to have come back again. The Contact Service Provider message is shown in table 10. Byte Number Variable Bits Description Bit (1:0) = 3 Non Standard Type Field message type: Bit (7:2) = 23 Contact Service...
Accumulate/Count Message The Accumulate/Count message is used to report the accumulation of time that an input is in a specified state as defined by the user, the accumulation of time that the device is in a State of Vibration, and/or the total transitions of the inputs as configured by the user.
The total number of openings or closings of input 1 as selected Input 1 count by the user. (OxFF means that Input 1 Accumulate has been turned off) The total number of openings or closings of input 2 as selected Input 2 count by the user.
Message Priorities It is possible that message types may collide. Whenever feasible, the SMARTONE will examine its known schedule and reschedule lower priority messages to occur after higher priority ones. If there is not enough time in the known schedule for all scheduled messages to be transmitted in a reasonable time, or there is insufficient memory to queue them, the lowest priority message(s) could be dropped.
Total length range permitted: 5 bytes (Data field length 0) to 59 bytes (Data field length 54). Serial Packet Format The different fields are defined as: Serial Packet Fields Preamble Fixed pattern 0xAA Length Total number of bytes in the serial packet including the preamble Command type (See table below).
ID as an unsigned integer. 0x01 None Serial Number). This is the ID used The MSByte is sent first. Only the by Globalstar to identify the unit. 27 LSbits are non-zero. See Truncated 0x26 Send Truncated message. Message section...
Another example, using a longer message as supported by firmware version 2.1 and higher: The host sends: AA 0D 26 10 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 <CRC-low> <CRC-High> Note the length field: 0D – 0D is the number 13 in hexadecimal, the length of the total serial command.
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AA 05 27 <CRC-low> <CRC-high> What actually goes out over the air is: 12 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 Another example, using a longer message as supported by firmware version 2.1 and higher: The Host sends: AA 21 27 10 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 AA BB CC DD EE FF 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 AA 44 56 78 <CRC-low> <CRC-high>...
The relevant pins are TX, RX, Handshake and ground. The SMARTONE can connect with devices that contain an asynchronous UART at 3 volt levels. (High State: 2.7-3 Volts, Low State: 0 Volts. Please contact Globalstar Support for more information.
ESN – Electronic Serial Number is a unique number assigned to each SMARTONE device. The ESN is used by the Globalstar Simplex Network to identify messages from the devices o the field. Failed GPS reading – A GPS reading could not be processed from available GPS satellite signals.
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people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location. GPS reading – The longitude, latitude, time, and date information obtained from processing the signals from the GPS satellites. In Motion – The unit is considered to be In Motion when there is a State of Vibration –...
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Globalstar only counts repeated messages as one message if it is received three times or less. If the same message is receive more than three times Globalstar may count the message as more than one message for billing purposes Self Test –...
Appendix A: Technical Support For technical support please contact Globalstar, Inc. corporate headquarters at: 1.877.452.5782 or 1.905.712.7197 or by email: customerservice@globalstar.com. SmartOne Manual Rev 1.5 DOC# 9100-0268-01 p.75...
Appendix B: RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with the requirements for radio astronomy site avoidance as specified by the Globalstar National Science Foundation agreement of 2001. It is compliant with CFR 25.213. This Class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Ce dispositif est conforme aux conditions d’éviter les sites d'emplacement de radio-astronomie comme spécifique par l'accord Foundation National des Sciences de Globalstar de 2001. Il est conforme avec CFR 25.213. Ce dispositif s'ajuste automatiquement sur la fréquence de transmission selon son endroit et est conforme avec des conditions de normalisation internationales.
Appendix D: Environmental Specifications • -30 degrees C to +60 degrees C operating temperature range. The device shall remain operational over the -40 to +80 degrees C range though may experience battery life and RF signal degradation. IP67 (Intrusion Protection) •...
Appendix K: Serial Input Cable INSTRUCTIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SERIAL INPUT CABLE (PN# 2030-0265-01) INSTRUCTIONS 1. This cable is designed to work with the SmartOne B only. Do not use with the SmartOne 2. This cable is designed to work with 3.3 V logic only. Do not use with 5 V logic devices. 3.
Appendix L: External Input Cable INSTRUCTIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAM FOR EXTERNAL INPUT CABLE (PN# 2030-0265-02) INSTRUCTIONS 1. This cable is designed to work with the SmartOne B only. Do not use with the SmartOne 2. Be certain that unused wires do not short to each other. 3.