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IDD-213N User Manual Regulatory Compliance FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IDD-213N User Manual 1. Introduction IDD-213N is an intelligent on-board diagnostic device with OBD II and SAE J1939/J1708 (Heavy duty) compliant, it features plug-and-play technology, could read diagnostic info from vehicle ECU and capture location data with built-in GPS, then send them to backend server for real-time remote diagnostic and tracking purpose.
IDD-213N User Manual 2. Specifications 2.1 External Interface Product appearance as follows: 1. Standard OBD Connector Connect to the 16 pin on-board Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). 2. Mini USB interface Connect to PC through USB configuration cable. 3. SOS button Interface This is a SOS button interface, to connect the SOS button for emergency, interface type is MMCX.
IDD-213N User Manual 2.2 Status Indicator Indicator Color Status Blinking (on 0.5s, off 0.5s) - Trying to access OBD system or power off Power/OBD Solid on - Successful OBD communication Solid off - Tracker mode or in sleep Fast blinking (on 0.5s, off 0.5s) - No SIM card or network searching Slow blinking (on 0.5s, off 2.5s) - Registered network...
IDD-213N User Manual 2.3 Technical Parameters Dimension 63mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 28mm (H) Mechanical Weight OBD interface: 16 pin standard OBD II Configuration interface: Mini USB Interface SOS button interface: MMCX SIM card interface: Push-Push Type Storage 2MB FLASH, can store up to 24000 GPS data...
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IDD-213N User Manual -111dBm@UMTS -109dBm@GSM 850MHz -110dBm@GSM 1900MHz Certification: FCC, PTCRB, IC LED Indicator OBD/Cellular/GPS Buzzer System status/Alarm indication Cellular Antenna Built-in Antenna GPS Antenna Built-in Working -30℃ ~ +70℃ Temperature Storage Environment -40℃ ~ +85℃ Temperature Humidity 5%~95%(no frog)...
IDD-213N User Manual 3. Device Configuration 3.1 PC Tool Download USB driver and PC Tool at http://www.sinocastel.com/en/Downloads/. Install the USB driver and PC Tool on your PC. Connect device to PC through USB configuration cable, open the OBD PC Tool, click on “Help->User manual”...
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IDD-213N User Manual 3.2.5 Get current location Send SMS *SecretKey#position#*, device will reply *position#http://maps.google.com /?q=latitude,longitude*. e.g.: *123456#position#*http://maps.google.com/?q=22.536934,114.021425* 3.2.6 Set working mode Send SMS *SecretKey #set workmode#mode*, device will reply *set workmode#ok/fail*. mode = passenger、heavyduty 或 tracker e.g.: *123456#set workmode#tracker* 3.2.7 Read working mode...
IDD-213N User Manual 4. Installation Instruction 4.1 SIM Card Installation 1. Remove the SIM card cover. 2. Insert the SIM card and press gently, a click will be heard upon successfully placing the SIM card in its place, please follow the insertion direction marked on the SIM card cover.
IDD-213N User Manual 4.2 OBD Port In general, the OBD port is located in the driver or passenger cabin, from the edge of dashboard on driver side to the border of 300mm. It is easy to touch by sitting in the driver's seat;...
IDD-213N User Manual 4.3 Device Installation Before installing the device, please make sure device has been configured with necessary parameters including network parameters and working mode. Park the car and make sure engine is off, align the OBD connector of the device with the engine diagnostic port and simply push in place, ensuring the device is secure.
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IDD-213N User Manual Some heavy duties may need 9-Pin or 6-Pin deutsch wiring harness. For vehicles do not have an OBD port, please use power cable to connect vehicle battery and configure the device with tracker mode. Start engine, then device starts OBD communication, acquiring GPS info and Cellular network connection.
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IDD-213N User Manual as default, mode can be passenger heavyduty or tracker, device will reboot and work with configured working mode. SMS should be sent within 10 minutes after device plugged in, or it will go into sleep. With tracker mode, diagnostic functions are not provided, device simply gets power from OBD port.
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IDD-213N User Manual Vehicle real time location Vehicle real time status...
IDD-213N User Manual 5. Functions 5.1 OBD Protocols Device supports all legislated OBD II protocols, it is also SAE J1939 and SAE J1708 compliant. SAE J1850-PWM SAE J1850-VPW ISO 9141-2 ISO 14230-4 (KWP2000) ISO 15765-4 (CAN) ...
IDD-213N User Manual The suggested minimal interval for GPS report is 10s. For example, if only sampled by time interval is enabled, then the settings might be 10s of sample rate and 1 group of GPS data per message, or 5s of sample rate and 2 groups of GPS data per message.
IDD-213N User Manual 5.8 GPS Data Reporting in Sleep Mode Device reports GPS data according to configured time interval during sleep. The time interval can be 10-1440min and default setting is 60min. 5.9 Data storage/Supplementary Report in Dead zones When there is no Cellular signal or Cellular signal is poor, GPS information are stored, and reported after signal recovery.
IDD-213N User Manual 5.17 Google Map Link Latitude and longitude in location SMS can be directly linked to Google map. 5.18 Remote Configuration Users can configure device or update firmware through website: http://www.livetelematics.com. 5.19 SMS Configuration Users can configure device via SMS commands.
The device is compatible with OBD II standard, it is also SAE J1939 and J1708 compliant. While some vehicles are not following those standards, therefore Sinocastel can not guarantee the OBD performance of the device with every vehicle. The GPS function may be affected in electromagnetic shielding area or bunker place.
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If product got quality problem within the warranty period, please bring the product together with a valid warranty card and purchase invoice to the dealer for checking. Please do not disassemble this product, this may result in damage, Sinocastel will not be responsible for those problem.
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