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- Page 1 Qube GPS Enabled Modem Programming Instructions June 2012 www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 2 Prerequisites Programming of the Qube requires the following: Windows XP or Windows 7 OS Terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY DB‐9 Serial port, or USB to Serial cable ISP Programming software (ISP.exe and associated binary files) Qube programming dongle (RJ‐45 to DB‐9 connector) Support Technical support is available via the following: Phone: (888) GPS‐0911 Online: http://support.gpslogic.com E‐mail: support@gpslogic.com 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 3 Physical Connection The Qube is programmed via the RJ‐45 connector of the Qube modem. Though the modem itself is typically difficult to physically access, the RJ‐45 connector is usually terminated at an easy to reach location on the vehicle. 1. Connect the programming dongle between the PC’s DB‐9 serial port and the Qube’s RJ‐45 connector. 2. Ensure the Qube has a reliable power supply by keeping the vehicle ignition ON during programming and verifying all power connections are firmly attached. Modem Programming Programming of the modem is as follows: WARNING: A power failure during the programming process will result in a fatal error requiring replacement of the Qube. 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 4 2. Click the Stop button on ISP (if not already stopped): 3. Leaving ISP open, but not connected to the serial port, request the Qube to reset itself: Open a terminal session on the serial port currently connected to the Qube. Use the settings 57600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control. Type the letter “r” in the terminal application. The modem will respond with the following: If the modem does not indicate “Reset command detected”, then power off the modem by disconnecting the power cable from the back of the modem. Close the terminal application. NOTE: The ISP utility cannot access the serial port while it is in use by another application. 4. From the ISP utility, use the drop down list to select the serial port on which the Qube is connected, then press the Start button: 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 5 Programming Instructions 5. While waiting for the Qube to reset or power up, ISP will indicate “Waiting for instrument to be powered on”. If a modem reset was requested using a terminal command, then allow up to 1 minute for the reset to occur. NOTE: ISP must be ready and connected within 1 minute following a reset command. 6. Alternatively, the Qube may be manually power cycled once ISP indicates “Waiting for instrument to be powered on”. 7. Once the Qube is reset or powered up, ISP will immediately begin downloading the application. Progress will be indicated by the following: WARNING: Once ISP indicates that a download is in progress, neither the Qube nor the computer may be powered off or reset. Any interruption during the download process may result in permanent damage to the modem. 8. Upon successful download of the application, ISP will automatically close and the Qube’s green power LED will illuminate. 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 6 Qube GPS Enabled Modem Programming Instructions ERMINAL MULATOR ETUP USING Users without access to HyperTerminal may wish to download the free terminal emulator application PuTTY, available from the following site: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ Configuration Upon successful download and installation of PuTTY, launch the application to bring up the following screen: To configure PuTTY, perform the following: 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 7 Qube GPS Enabled Modem Programming Instructions 1. Select Session from the tree in the left side pane, then select the Serial radio button for Connection Type. Enter the name of the serial port connected to the Qube under Serial line and enter 57600 in the Speed field: 2. From the tree control of the left pane, select Connection > Serial to bring up the serial port settings. Under Serial line to connect to, enter the name of the serial port used for programming the Qube, then enter the serial settings of 57600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control: 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
- Page 8 Qube GPS Enabled Modem Programming Instructions 3. Reselect Session from the left pane to bring up the session settings, then select Default Settings under the saved sessions section. With Default Settings selected, click the Save button. PuTTY will now load by default the settings required for sending terminal commands to the Qube. 23461 S. Pointe Drive, Suite 115 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 T: 888-GPS-0911 © 2011 GPS Logic LLC. All rights reserved. www.gpslogic.com...
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