Starcom Systems Net-960E Quick Start Manual

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Net-960E Mobile Data Terminal

The Net-960E is a programmable Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) that can be installed in
vehicles. It is designed to withstand the tough vehicle environment including extreme
temperatures, providing the reliability required for critical mobile data applications.
The current firmware version is v5.09.
The Net-960E displays incoming messages and can initiate outgoing messages
between the vehicle and the fleet manager. It uses the English language by default.
You can add text templates in other languages using the Installer application (MDT
Canned Add/Del or Reply Add/Del).
To add a template:
Write a template and send it to the MDT using the CannedAdd command.
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To remove a template:
Write the exact template and send it to the MDT with CannedDel command.
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The same procedures apply to the reply templates list.
The NET-960E is fully integrated with Starcom fleet management software and can be
used to send and receive messages from the Starcom Online Web application.

Assembling the Net-960E

To mount the Net-960E:
1.
Insert the rubber mounting pads on the inside of the bracket and thread the
rubber pins through any of the three parallel holes on each side.
2.
Rotate the mounts so the holes in the center of the mounts align with the parallel
holes in the bracket.
3.
Hold the terminal between the rubber mounts, attach the side screws, and ensure
the terminal is firmly in position. Do not over-tighten.
Remote Devices
Figure 18 Net-960E
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Summary of Contents for Starcom Systems Net-960E

  • Page 1 Net-960E Mobile Data Terminal The Net-960E is a programmable Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) that can be installed in vehicles. It is designed to withstand the tough vehicle environment including extreme temperatures, providing the reliability required for critical mobile data applications.
  • Page 2 Connect the Net-960E control box cable (9 pin connector) to the SER 1 connector on the Net-960E. Connect the Net-960E control box cable (RJ 45) to the RS232 input pin (#15) on the Helios. Connect the Net-960E power and ground to the vehicle battery only after you have powered up the Helios.
  • Page 3 MSG LED – Blinks slowly when there is one new message and blinks fast if there are multiple messages to be read. ACK LED – Blinks when a message has been transmitted and the Net-960E is waiting for the first level acknowledgement. In normal operating conditions, this state is too short to be noticed.
  • Page 4 F6 I/O – Displays the state of the inputs and outputs. Notes: The Demo unit is a unit with the basic Net-960E functions and without any customizing process. For example, the sound tone function is not active and outgoing messages are limited to 33 characters and incoming messages are limited to 40 characters.
  • Page 5 Programmable Keyboard 12 Alpha Numeric keys (cell phone style) 6 Programmable function keys Special navigation knob Backlight for all keys Indication Lamps Activity LED Alert indicators LED Buzzer Audible alerts Programmable frequency pitch and duration Power Direct car battery connection – 8V–18V (for 24V vehicle, use a converter) Current: Idle–18 mA.

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