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Lantronix FOX3-2G Series Hardware Manual

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Part Number PMD-00020
Revision A October 2019

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  • Page 1 FOX3 Series Hardware Manual • FOX3-2G Series • FOX3-3G Series • FOX3-4G Series Part Number PMD-00020 Revision A October 2019...
  • Page 2 Intellectual Property © 2019 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    Distribution (BSD) license, the GNU General Public License (GPL) as published by the Free Software Foundation (FSF), or the Python Software Foundation (PSF) License Agreement for Python 2.7.3 (Python License). Lantronix grants you no right to receive source code to the Open Source software; however, in some cases, rights and access to source code for certain Open Source software may be available directly from Lantronix’...
  • Page 4 Added ISED RF Exposure information in both English and French – see chapter 10 Changed company logo to Lantronix. October 2019 Added Lantronix document part number, Lantronix logo, branding, contact information, and links. For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................7 1.1. General ..........................7 1.2. FOX3-2G/3G/4G/4G Series hardware differences ............9 1.3. Package ..........................9 1.4. Circuit concept....................... 10 1.5. Related documents ....................... 11 2. Disclaimer ....................13 3. Security ..................... 14 3.1. General information ...................... 14 3.2.
  • Page 6 7.1.3.3. How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as digital outputs ................. 30 7.1.3.4. How to use IGN pin (pin 3) ......................31 7.1.3.5. Serial Port 0 - Serial communication signals (RxA and TxA) ............32 7.2. Accessory Port (6pin connector) ................... 33 7.2.1.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    FOX3 Series Product page of the Lantronix website. The engineering of the FOX3-2G/3G/4G products is built on the same technology combining both versions of the FOX-IN/EN devices with additional hardware extensions and mobile communications technology into one product.
  • Page 8 Introduction depending on the application. FOX3-2G/3G/4G can act as a mobile client for various regular applications like AVL, fleet management, security and recovery of assets. The device offers new firmware features like: TCP DATA ENCRYPTION, several HISTORY MODES and ECO- DRIVE/BEHAVIOUR LOGGING beside standard items like status reports, messaging alerts, audio calls, spy calls and Geo-fencing.

  • Page 9: Fox3-2G/3G/4G/4G Series Hardware Differences

    Introduction Figure 2: GSM/GPRS and GPS based vehicle tracking applications with FOX3- 2G/3G/4G 1.2. FOX3-2G/3G/4G Series hardware differences The following table shows the hardware differences between FOX3-2G/3G/4G Series. Device Bluetoot Int/Ext model GNSS Core Serial 0 Serial 1 1-Wire Audio h Low Core Antenna...

  • Page 10: Package

    Introduction 1.4. Package FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices are shipped in a cardboard box with following content: Figure 3: FOX3-2G/3G/4G standard delivery Figure 3.1: FOX3-2G/3G/4G basic accessories (to be ordered separately) Please refer to the ordering guide for more details about the availability of other accessories. 1.5.

  • Page 11: Related Documents

    Introduction Architecture Integrates - 1 x Power supply lines - Backup battery 1000 mAh (B1  Option) - 3 x Multi-line I/O - IOBOX-MINI - I/O extension module  - 1 x Ignition - IOBOX-CAN - Second CAN-Bus interface - 3 x LED indicators - Car installation cable (more cables in the Ordering Guide) - 2 x RS232 port (RX, TX, GND) V24 - CAN-Bus Interface...
  • Page 12 Introduction PDF file name Description AppNotes_ECO-DRIVE-GPS.pdf This document contains information of how to use the features of the GPS- ECO-DRIVE supported as PREMIUM-FEATURE in the firmware version avl_2.11.0 and above. AppNotes_AES_TCP.pdf This document contains information of how to use the features of the AES_TCP (ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD) supported as PREMIUM- FEATURE in the firmware version avl_2.10.0 and above.

  • Page 13: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer 2. Disclaimer This section explains our disclaimer concerning any application the customer may develop with AVL devices. (1) Due to the large variety of supported applications with AVL devices, We are not able to test all such types of applications. (2) The customer is solely responsible for proper use of the products and for a long-term test of the developed applications.

  • Page 14: Security

    Security 3. Security IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM-MODEM, READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE! Your cellular engines FOX3-2G/3G/4G are one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. With them, you can stay in contact with your office, your home, emergency services and others, wherever service is provided.

  • Page 15: Medical Electronic Equipment

    Security 3.6. Medical electronic equipment Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Turn your FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area instruct you to do so.

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions While Charging The Battery

    Security • Do not solder onto the battery contacts. • Do not allow the battery to get wet. • Do not disassemble or modify the battery. • Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, or appears abnormal in any other way.

  • Page 17: Safety Standards

    Safety Standards 4. Safety Standards Your GSM/GPRS/3G/4G/GNSS devices complies with all applicable RF safety standards. FOX3-2G/3G/4G meet the safety standards for RF receivers and the standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy established by government bodies and professional organizations, such as directives of the European Community, Directorate General V in matters of radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Technical Data 5. Technical Data 5.1. Product features Supply voltage range:  Operating power supply voltage range of +10.8 V to  +32.0 V, suitable for direct connection to an automotive +12V or +24V DC power source (vehicle battery). Power saving: ...
  • Page 19 Technical Data Backup Li-Polymer battery  Car Installation Cable  Accessory Installation Cable  GSM/GNSS quad-band external antenna (FAL-ANT-11) for FOX3  GSM/GNSS penta-band external antenna (FAL-ANT-12) for FOX3-3G  GSM/GNSS penta-band external antenna (FAL-ANT-14) for FOX3-4G  IOBOX-MINI (external I/O extension device - up to 13 inputs/outputs) ...

  • Page 20: Power Consumption For Fox3-2G/3G/4G

    Technical Data 5.1.1. Power consumption for FOX3-2G/3G/4G All measurements have been performed with T = 23°C, V = 12 V DC; FOX3: DCS 1800 MHz, Power Level 10, Cell Power -75dBm; FOX3-3G: UMTS 2100 Mhz; Average power consumption @ +12 V Modes Comments FOX3-2G...

  • Page 21: Operating Temperatures

    Technical Data 5.1.2. Operating temperatures Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Storage temperature °C Storage temperature °C Operating temperature °C GSM* °C Charging temperature (battery-operated **) °C Discharging temperature (battery-operated **) °C * The GSM/GPRS module is fully functional (-20 °C to + 55 °C meets the 3GPPspecifications).

  • Page 22: Gnss Engine Features

    Technical Data Uplink transfer: max. 42.8 kbps (see table 13)  Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4.  CSD: CSD transmission rates: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 14.4 kbps, non-  transparent, V.110. SMS:  Text mode.  Ring tones:  Offers a choice of 19 different ringing tones/melodies, ...
  • Page 23 Technical Data "PFAL,GSM.Send.TCP..." allows sending the protocols via TCP to a remote server including the current device location, GPS state, UTC time, date, speed and course over ground. The received protocols by the server can then be used for graphically representation of the device location. Installing such a device in a vehicle, lets you know where your vehicle is, what is happening with your vehicle, has your vehicle been moved without authorization from a park area, updating vehicle movements in real time and more.

  • Page 24: Fox3-2G/3G/4G Application Interface

    FOX3-2G/3G/4G Application Interface 6. FOX3-2G/3G/4G Application Interface 6.1. Power supply The power supply for the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices has to be a single voltage source of V = +10.8 V...+32.0 V DC. The operating voltage (V ) has to be applied permanently to the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices and able to provide sufficient current of up to 1.5 A (pulse).

  • Page 25: Determining The External Equipment Type

    FOX3-2G/3G/4G Application Interface Modes Description Sets the GPS receiver into the Hibernate state CAN* Device wakes up when activities on the CAN bus interface are detected. This wakeup condition is supported only with $PFAL,Sys.Device.Doze. LowBat=3.6 Device wakes up when the battery voltage drops below the specified value IMPORTANT: The sleep and wake-up procedures are quite different depending on the selected sleep mode.

  • Page 26: Hardware Interfaces

    Hardware Interfaces 7. Hardware Interfaces This chapter describes the hardware interfaces: Interface specifications Main Port The 8pin double-row connector, type: MOLEX-43045-08-MICRO FIT. It provides IN/OUT, power supply and first serial port (SER0) lines. The same pin functionality as FOX-IN/EN. Accessory Port The 6pin double-row connector, type: MOLEX-43045-06-MICRO FIT.

  • Page 27: Main Port (8Pin Connector)

    Hardware Interfaces 7.1. Main Port (8pin connector) Figure 6: Pin assignments of 8-pin (2x4) connector (Type: MOLEX-43045-08-MICRO FIT) 7.1.1. Main Port Pinout NAME DIRECTION DESCRIPTION LEVEL Power supply input. The power supply must be able to meet the requirements of current consumption. Care must be taken so that the operating voltage, applied to the device, stay within the voltage = + 10.8 ...

  • Page 28: Installation Cable (Ka70-Fox3-2G/3G/4G-Kfz-Inst-1,5M-2X4)

    Hardware Interfaces 7.1.2. Installation cable (KA70-FOX3-2G/3G/4G-KFZ-INST-1,5M-2x4) This cable, which is NOT included in the standard delivery, is needed to install your FOX3-2G/3G/4G to the vehicle. If you need this cable, you can order it by contacting your vendor. Figure 7: FOX3-2G/3G/4G installation cable (KA70-FOX3-2G/3G/4G-KFZ-INST-1,5M- 2x4).

  • Page 29: How To Use I/O Pins (4, 5, 6) As Analog Inputs

    Hardware Interfaces 7.1.3.1. How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as analog inputs These pins can operate either as digital or analog inputs, however they should be configured and calibrated with PFAL commands for such purposes. Analog voltages of up to 32.0V with a 10 bits resolution can be processed and remotely evaluated by a server application.

  • Page 30: How To Use I/O Pins (4, 5, 6) As Digital Inputs

    Hardware Interfaces 7.1.3.2. How to use I/O pins (4, 5, 6) as digital Inputs These pins are high active when used as digital inputs, so you can set V and V to any IN(LOW) IN(HIGH) levels within the range from +0 to +32.0 VDC. The High and Low levels can be set with PFAL command (e.g.

  • Page 31: How To Use Ign Pin (Pin 3)

    Hardware Interfaces Figure 10: Connection example 1 when using it to control an Relay. Figure 10.1: Connection example 2 when using it to control an LED. 7.1.3.4. How to use IGN pin (pin 3) It is strongly recommended to connect this pin to the ignition key to support the IGN-power saving function when the vehicle is off.

  • Page 32: Serial Port 0 - Serial Communication Signals (Rxa And Txa)

    Hardware Interfaces Figure 11: Monitoring vehicle starter by IGN line Figure 11.1: Use IGN line to wake FOX3-2G/3G/4G up from IGN-Sleep 7.1.3.5. Serial Port 0 - Serial communication signals (RxA and TxA) FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices incorporates a full duplex serial channel which allows two devices to communicate directly with each other via the RS232 serial port.

  • Page 33: Accessory Port (6Pin Connector)

    Hardware Interfaces 7.2. Accessory Port (6pin connector) Figure 12: Pin assignments of 6-pin (2x3) connector (Type: MOLEX-43045-06-MICRO FIT) 7.2.1. Accessory Port Pinout NAME DIRECTION DESCRIPTION LEVEL Input 1-Wire master interface for Driver ID, temperature and 1-Wire VOUT = + 2.8 .. +5.0 V /Output humidity sensors.

  • Page 34: 1-Wire Interface Description

    Hardware Interfaces 7.2.2. 1-Wire interface description A 1-Wire bus uses only one wire for signaling and power. One or several 1-Wire devices can be connected to the bus at the same time. Only one master should be connected to the bus. Driver identification, temperature and humidity sensors are quite often used on vehicle applications.

  • Page 35: Serial Port 1 - Serial Communication Signals (Rxa_1 And Txa_1)

    Hardware Interfaces 7.2.2.1. Serial Port 1 - Serial communication signals (RxA_1 and TxA_1) The FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices incorporate a full duplex serial channel in the accessory port which allows two devices to communicate directly via RS232 serial ports. All supported baud rate are controlled by PFAL commands.

  • Page 36: How To Enter The Pin Of The Inserted Sim Card

    Hardware Interfaces Figure 14.1: Connecting the battery to the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices 7.3.1. How to enter the PIN of the inserted SIM card To insert the PIN of the SIM card follow the steps below (as reference use fig. 15): Install the Workbench software, Connect your FOX3-2G/3G/4G to a free PC COM port via its Promotion Kit and power up your device.

  • Page 37: Led Indicators

    Hardware Interfaces 7.4. LED indicators The actual state of the FOX3-2G/3G/4G can be displayed by three LED’s on the front panel of the unit. These programmable and accessible LEDs can be interfaced to the build-in components to show their state. References how to customize the device configuration can be found in the FOX3- 2G/3G/4G software manual “AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf”.

  • Page 38: Setting Up A Usb Connection For Fox3-2G/3G/4G

    Setting up a USB connection for FOX3-2G/3G/4G To setup a USB connection with FOX3-2G/3G/4G, do the following steps: 1. Download the USB driver from the Lantronix website "FOX3_CDC_driver.zip". 2. Connect the FOX3-2G/3G/4G to a free USB port on your PC via your own mini-USB to USB cable and install the driver.
  • Page 39 Hardware Interfaces Figure 18: Search for USB drivers for FOX3-2G/3G/4G hardware. 4. In the Browse window, navigate to the folder where you extracted the contents of the Zip driver file. Please note that a double (manual) driver installation is required. In the ZIP file of the FOX3-2G/3G/4G USB driver you can find the file: "mambo2cdc.inf"...
  • Page 40 Hardware Interfaces Figure 20: Installing the USB drivers. 6. To find the COM port assigned to the FOX3, open Device Manager, go to "Connections" (as shown in figure below). Figure 21: Search for the assigned serial port number. 7. After installation is complete, you can delete the files you downloaded. Windows will reuse the installed driver information for any future FOX3- 2G/3G/4G devices.

  • Page 41: Iobox-Mini/Can/Wlan Accessory Devices For Fox3-2G/3G/4G

    Hardware Interfaces 7.5.2. IOBOX-MINI/CAN/WLAN accessory devices for FOX3-2G/3G/4G 7.5.2.1. Connecting IOBOX-MINI/CAN/WLAN to FOX3-2G/3G/4G Requirements for mounting the IOBOX-MINI/CAN/WLAN to the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices: T6-TORX screwdriver • To mount the IOBOX-MINI or IOBOX-CAN to one of the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices or IOBOX-WLAN to one of the FOX3-3G/4G devices, follow next steps: 1.

  • Page 42: Iobox-Can/Wlan Pinout

    Hardware Interfaces FOX3-2G/3G/4G with IOBOX-MINI plugged in IOBOX-MINI assignment Figure 23: IOBOX-MINI pinout. This table shows the pinout of IOBOX-MINI NAME DESCRIPTION LEVEL Ground. Digital input. 0 .. +32.0 V DC (V = +IN) No function Digital input. 0 .. +32.0 V DC (V = +IN) No function Digital input.
  • Page 43 Hardware Interfaces IOBOX-CAN/WLAN assignment FOX3-2G/3G/4G with IOBOX-CAN/WLAN plugged in Figure 24: IOBOX-CAN/WLAN pinout. This table shows the pinout of IOBOX-CAN/WLAN Alternative NAME DESCRIPTION Main function LEVEL function Vout = 5V DC ; Imax V5CAN Power Supply Output ≤ 50mA Digital/Analogue input Analogue 10-bit resolution Digital 0 V DC ..

  • Page 44: Mounting

    Hardware Interfaces 7.6. Mounting FOX3-2G/3G/4G offer different mounting possibilities, depending on the kind of the antenna used. 1. When installing one of FOX3-2G/3G/4G with internal antennas, please make sure the FOX3-2G/3G/4G' back side with the text "THIS SIDE TO SKY" is facing up to the sky, with no metal objects above or under the device case that can interfere with GPS reception.

  • Page 45: Audio Interface

    Hardware Interfaces Figure 26: GSM/GPS antenna ports CAUTION : Be careful not to accidental swap the GSM and GPS connectors. The device will not function if the antennas are swapped. In order to comply with RF exposure requirements, install the antenna so that a distance minimum of 20 cm can be maintained between the antenna and persons.
  • Page 46 Hardware Interfaces Figure 27: Audio plug 4pin connector To know the pinout of the audio jack on the FOX3-2G/3G/4G-AUDIO, see table below. Pin name Description Pin name Description Mic - Mic + R_SPKR Right audio speaker L_SPKR Left audio speaker The following table lists some typical electret microphone electrical and speaker characteristics when connecting them directly to the FOX3-2G/3G/4G-AUDIO audio interfaces: Microphone...

  • Page 47: Housing

    Housing 8. Housing Figure 28: FOX3-2G/3G/4G housing FOX3-2G/3G/4G Series Hardware Manual...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix 9. Appendix 9.1. Schematics The figure below illustrates a common schematic of how to install the FOX3-2G/3G/4G devices in vehicle. detailed information, refer related documents [AppNotes_AVL_Installation_Guide.pdf]. 9.1.1. Installation guidance When installing the FOX3-2G/3G/4G in a vehicle, you will be able to track and locate the vehicle all the time and also you will be automatically notified when disagreements with your stored configuration into the FOX3-2G/3G/4G device are occurred.

  • Page 49: Gprs Coding Scheme

    Appendix the FOX3-2G/3G/4G operating firmware, you have to setup a specific configuration and store it in the device. All PFAL commands can be sent to the FOX3-2G/3G/4G with the help of the Workbench software, which is free of charge and can be downloaded from our website. All PFAL commands supported by the FOX3-2G/3G/4G and other AVL devices are listed and described in a separate manual called “AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf”...

  • Page 50: Conformity

    Conformity 10. Conformity 10.1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ? • This device may not cause harmful interference. ? • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 51: Ised Rf Exposure Information

    Conformity Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 10.4. ISED RF Exposure Information This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the ISED radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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