astra telematics AT211 Quick Start Manual

AT211 Quick Start Guide

1. Install an ASCII Terminal Application (on your PC)

An ASCII terminal is useful for initial testing and configuration. If you already have

one, skip to step 2.

a. We recommend TeraTerm, which can be downloaded from our server, here:

https://astratelematics-

my.sharepoint.com/:f:/p/phil/EiffxOSnjX1DiimDbvB5EHkBdk_nkauL34TKMLzLp4v4Sg?

e=d3Iilo

b. Once downloaded, install TeraTerm and open the application

c. Select RS232 session type

d. Select Setup and then choose Serial Port from the drop-down options

e. Configure your serial connection as follows:

Choose the Port to suit your available COM ports on your PC. This will usually be

COM1 if you have a built in RS232 port. If using a USB-RS232 adapter, go to the

Windows® Device Manager and check which COM port has been assigned to your USB

adapter (note: the assigned COM port will change if you plug into a different USB

socket on your PC).

Select Setup and then Save Setup from the drop-down menu list to save this

configuration

Leave the TeraTerm window open whilst you now set up and connect the AT211

Table of Contents

Do you have a question about the AT211 and is the answer not in the manual?

Page 1 (note: the assigned COM port will change if you plug into a different USB socket on your PC). Select Setup and then Save Setup from the drop-down menu list to save this configuration Leave the TeraTerm window open whilst you now set up and connect the AT211...
Page 2 Check that the battery is fitted and connected: i. Each AT211 is supplied with a 510mAh back-up battery, which should be fixed to the PCB and connected as shown below: a. Do not attempt to remove the battery from the cover, once it has been stuck down, as prising or bending can cause fire and smoke.
Page 3 3. Check status LEDs a. Place the AT211 (or AE005 GNSS antenna) somewhere with reasonable view of the sky in correct orientation for a minute or two and then check the status LEDs as below: Mobile network communication status (BLUE)
Page 4 TeraTerm window (note: these commands can be sent by SMS also). b. Configure the AT211 mobile network operator APN settings to match your SIM, using the commands: $APAD,<apn-address>...
Page 5 Astra Telematics for advice and documentation on the above protocols d. Your AT211 is now configured will all the basic essentials for operation. The text output in TeraTerm will show details of any errors. e. Use the $TEST command (send through TeraTerm or by SMS) to confirm correct device operational status.