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DRIVER ASSISTANT, TASK MANAGEMENT

AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM

USER MANUAL

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Page 1 DOCUMENT VERSION DRIVER ASSISTANT, TASK MANAGEMENT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM USER MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Table of content Introduction ..........................4 Software Copyright Notice ....................6 Product Overview ........................6 Technical Specifications ......................7 Technical specifications....................7 Functional specifications ....................8 Scope of supply ........................9 Components of AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR ...............10 Basic ..........................10 Control buttons ....................... 11 Interface connectors ......................12 Getting started ........................13...
Page 3 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL New message ........................39 Inbox ..........................39 Outbox..........................40 Voice communication......................41 Receive a call .........................41 Make a call ........................41 Drivers installation ......................43 Device settings ........................45 NAVIGATOR configuration tool ..................46 Registration on server .......................51 TechnoKom © 2015...
Page 4: Introduction
NAVIGATOR devices, as well as all information contained in this User Manual is based on current data IMPORTANT (at time of writing) and is deemed to be valid as of the date of publication. Technokom reserves the right to modify the information or specifications without prior notice or commitment.
Page 5: Software Copyright Notice
TechnoKom or third parties. Laws of the Russian Federation and other countries secure certain exclusive rights of TechnoKom and third parties to the software, which is subjected to copyright, for example, exclusive rights for distribution or reproduction.
Page 6: Technical Specifications
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Technical specifications Description Value GNSS receiver uBlox MAX-M8Q Supported GNSS GLONASS+GPS / GALILEO / Beidou Channels Time to first start Position accuracy Processor ARM Cortex A8 Core AM3354, 1GHz RAM, Mb microSDHC External memory...
Page 7: Functional Specifications
Weight, g Dimensions, mm 205 х 115 х 15 Average life time, years Functional specifications Specification given below is applicable to AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR firmware of version 2.0.0.15. • Message handling via data server. • Loading files from server. • Voice communication.
Page 8: Scope Of Supply
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Scope of supply № Description AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR device Power supply cable Power adapter-bracket 3A fuse with a holder SD-card, 4 Gb Windscreen mount holder Warranty certificate TechnoKom © 2015...
Page 9: Components Of Autograph-Navigator
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Components of AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR Basic 1. Control buttons. 2. MicroSD card hole. 3. Mini USB connector. 4. Label with serial number 5. Main SIM holder 6. Backup SIM holder 7. Removable panel. 8. Power contacts. 9. Power connector.
Page 10: Control Buttons
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Control buttons 1. Switch On/Off button Short press turns on / off the display backlight. Long press (longer than 3 seconds) turns on/ off the device. 2. Zoom in button in Navigation menu. 3. Zoom out button in Navigation menu.
Page 11: Interface Connectors
RS-485 (A)* № Colour of a wire in a cable Assignment Orange with a green stripe RS-232 RxD* Reserved Brown with a blue stripe RS-232 TxD* Pink 1-Wire* * Not available in the current version of AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR. TechnoKom © 2015...
Page 12: Getting Started
SIM installation AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR is equipped with a holder for two SIM cards. For proper operation, it is quite sufficient to insert the main SIM card into the device. But the backup card provides the appropriate operation of the device even if the main SIM card is damaged.
Page 13: Microsd Card Installation
(in order to prevent locking), and a personal account associated with the SIM card has the sufficient balance for successful operation of the services. AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR starts operation with the main SIM card. If the main SIM card is unavailable NOTE (disabled, damaged or not inserted), the device will switch to the backup SIM card.
Page 14: External Power Connection
Fig.2. SD-card installation. External power connection The AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR device is connected to the power supply source through the interface cable supplied with the device. Also the device is supplied with power adapter- bracket intended to connect the device to power source using the interface cable. The power adapter-bracket is also used to mount the device on the windscreen holder.
Page 15: Device Turning Off
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL To turn on the device when external power is disconnected: • Press and hold Switch On/Off button located on the device front panel, for 3 seconds. The device will start loading. • When external power is disconnected, the device is powered by internal backup battery.
Page 16: Interface Language
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Interface language It is recommended to select the necessary interface language when device turns on. To select a language, select the Settings menu in the Main menu, then select Preferences/Common and set up the necessary language (Fig.6).
Page 17: Main Menu
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Main menu When the device has turned on, press the Menu button in the Navigation menu to go to the Main menu. Fig.8. Main menu. Main menu provides quick access to the device other menus. Described below is the Main menu options: •...
Page 18: Settings Menu
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Settings menu At first start, it is recommended to set up the device. To do it, go to the Settings menu by selecting the SETTINGS option in the Main menu. Fig.9. Setting menu. Described below is options available in the Settings menu: •...
Page 19 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL To go to the next page in the Common and Sound menus, use button . To go to the previous page in the Common and Sound menus, use button Common settings Fig.11. Common menu. Settings available in the Common menu is described below: •...
Page 20 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Sound settings Fig.13. Sound menu. • Enable sounds – turns on sound notification of different events, e.g. geofence entrance. • Sound type – select voice type of sounds in the drop-down menu. • Enable system sounds – turns on sound notification of system events, e.g. external power shutdown.
Page 21: Connection
Information available in this menu is described below: 1. Serial number – AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR serial number. 2. GSM signal level in dBm. 3. Active SIM – SIM number currently used by the device: 1 – main SIM, 2 – backup SIM.
Page 22 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL GPS menu The GPS menu provides indication of GLONASS/GPS receiver operation. The receiver mode is displayed in the Mode field. The device receiver supports hybrid navigation system, e.g. GLONASS+GPS. When GNSS signal is pure, the warning about loss of accuracy is shown. Current position accuracy is displayed on the right of the warning sign.
Page 23 4. Copy an update file in the \newversion folder. The update file has the next format – AGNV-2.0.0.1.eraw, where 2.0.0.1 is a firmware version. 5. Insert the SD-card with the required update file into AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR, then turn on the device.
Page 24: Navigation
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Navigation The AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR device provides real-time vehicle tracking and navigation. To start vehicle navigation, go to the Navigation menu. Fig.19. Navigation menu. On the Navigation menu, the vehicle current position is displayed on a map using a vehicle cursor (Fig.19).
Page 25: Map Selection
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Map selection The user can select any map of supported formats for the Navigation menu. AutoGRAPH- NAVIGATOR supports vector, raster and online maps. Loading a new map in the device All necessary maps should be stored in the \AGMap folder in the SD-card root directory.
Page 26 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Map selection To select the necessary map, go to the Maps menu (Fig.21). To do it, select the Maps option in the Main menu. Fig.21. Maps menu. • All maps of the supported formats, loaded in the /AGMap folder on the device SD-card, are available in the Maps menu.
Page 27: Status Bar
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Status bar Status bat at the top of the device screen provides indication of important events and the device operation. The status bar is always on top. Description of status bar indicators is given below. Fig.22. Status bar.
Page 28 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL INCOMING MESSAGE The indicator notifies the user about a new incoming message. A numbered badge on the right of the indicator displays a number of new incoming messages. To read incoming messages, go to the Messages menu. Quick access to the list of incoming messages is provided by the Messages button on the Navigation menu.
Page 29 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL ROAMING The indicator notify the user about connection to roaming network. Connected to roaming network. Connected to home network. INTERNAL BATTERY LEVEL The indicator displays remaining battery level in % and as a diagram. Battery is charged.
Page 30: Address Searching
All address base files which are not used must be removed from the \AddressBase directory AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR supports address base of the .aga2 format. This is a format used in the AutoGRAPH 5 Dispatch Software. TechnoKom © 2015...
Page 31: Auto Routing
AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Auto routing AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR provides calculation of optimal route to the selected destination. Fig.25. Following a route. Also the device provides route tracking: • when a vehicle follows a route, its current position and movement direction are indicated on screen;...
Page 32 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL To calculate route: • turn on AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR and wait until the device acquires position. State of positioning is indicated on the Status bar; • open the required map with graph which will be used for route calculation;...
Page 33: Auto Informer
For more detailed information on route compilation, see the document “Route Editor”. To switch the device to Auto informer mode • Turn on AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR and wait until the device acquires position. The state of position acquisition is indicated on the Status bar.
Page 34 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL • When route is selected, the device starts operation in the Auto informer mode – announces next stop name and notifies of closing the vehicle doors . Fig.29. List of available routes. • When following the route, the device announces name of public transport stops which vehicle enters.
Page 35: Task Management
To create task file: • Run the AutoGRAPH.NET software and install the Task editor if it hasn’t been installed yet. • Install the Chat module if it is necessary to send task file to AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR via server. • Task file is compiled on the basis of geofences list. Add all required geofences into the Task editor, then set geofences order and specify task options.
Page 36: Task Control
• AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR supports processing of a task file with built-in route. The route file of .agth or .agtz format can be created in the AutoGRAPH.NET software. Tasks with specified routes allow route display on map providing optimal path of task points passing.
Page 37 A timeline is highlighted red if late arriving (or exit) is expected. If a vehicle arrives late in a point, message “late” is displayed. If a vehicle stays on a point, message “delay” is displayed. Also in case of late arriving and departure, AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR sends a notification to a dispatcher.
Page 38: Messaging
Fig.37. Templates. To send new message, enter the required text then press Send button. Messages which are sent from the AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR will be delivered to all dispatchers provided with access to the device data. Also the user can use templates to send quick messages.
Page 39: Outbox
Fig.38. Inbox. New messages. Fig.39. Inbox. Incoming messages. To send a message to AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR use Chat module supplied with AutoGRAPH. NET software. • To view new incoming message, go to the Inbox menu on the New tab. Double click a message opens it.
Page 40: Voice Communication
The device is equipped with an internal microphone and an internal loud speaker amplifier to provide voice call function. Receive a call • To make a call to the AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR device, dial a number of the device active SIM. • An incoming call is indicated on the screen (Fig.43).
Page 41 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Fig.44. Voice calls menu. Phone book of the Voice call menu is edited in the NAVIGATOR configuration tool. For more NOTE detailed information see section “Device configuration”. The keypad can be disabled using the NAVIGATOR configuration tool. In this case the label is displayed on top of menu (see Fig.44), as well as the GSM modem is not initialized yet.
Page 42: Drivers Installation
1. Download the archived drivers folder from the official website of TechnoKom - AGUSBDriver.zip file and extract files to a temporary directory on a hard drive. 2. Connect AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR to a PC using USB AM – USB miniB 5pin data cable. The system will automatically search for new equipment – AG_Navigator (Fig.46).
Page 43 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Fig.47. Path to the drivers folder. Fig.48. The installation finishing. 5. When the driver is installed the system will automatically identify connected device Fig.49. AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR device is identified. TechnoKom © 2015...
Page 44: Device Settings
• As the device settings have been read, it serial number and firmware version is displayed on the NAVIGATOR configuration tool. If AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR is processing a RAM intensive task (e.g. loading large size map), an error can NOTE occur when connecting the device to PC. In this case it is recommended to load a map of low size (e.g.
Page 45: Navigator Configuration Tool
Fig.50. Tab «GSM modem». Server section: • Server – an IP address or domain name of the serve which AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR transfers data to. The server IP address must be real and static. • Port – a server port. This port number must be similar to a port specified in the server settings.
Page 46 • Enable modem usage – enables data reception and transmission using an internal GSM modem. If this option is disabled, the AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR won’t transfer or receive data, but it will be able to make voice calls.
Page 47 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Phone book The phone book of AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR is intended to store phone numbers in the device memory. To add a number to the book, enter a subscriber name in the “Name” field. Then enter the subscriber’s phone number, including a prefix for national call (+7) and save settings in the device.
Page 48 AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR • USER MANUAL Log files content To read log files from AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR, go to the “Log files” tab. There are five sections on this tab intended to display different types of log files. Fig.54. “Log files” tab. • General tab – is intended to read common logs.
Page 49 Fig.55. Settings protection tab. To enable settings protection: • connect AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR to a PC; • run the NAVIGATOR configuration tool and go to the Settings protection tab; • in the drop-down list on the tab (Fig.55, i.1), select a level of protection: Server –...
Page 50: Registration On Server
Registration on server AutoGRAPH-NAVIGATOR sends data to the AutoGRAPH server of version 5.0. The device can be set up to send data both to TechnoKom server or the third party AutoGRAPH server. The AutoGRAPH server 5.0 requires a user authorization to be able to provide access to data of the devices serviced by the server.