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- Page 1 Manual (4.33) Page 1 Datalink Systems, Inc. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION i50 Manual (4.33) (Last updated: Friday, 27 November 2009) © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.2.4 Periodic Wakeup ........................ 16 6.3 Network ............................. 16 6.4 Error Handling ........................... 16 7.0 Configuration ..........................17 7.1 Connecting a PC to the i50 ....................... 17 7.2 Programming ..........................18 7.2.1 Programmer Toolbar......................18 7.2.2 Settings ..........................19 7.2.3 Waypoints ........................... 23 7.3 Device Info .......................... - Page 3 8.16 Garmin ............................ 31 9.0 Dial-Up/Wi-Fi Interface ......................... 32 9.1 Dial-Up Configuration ........................ 32 9.1.1 Adding i50 modem to Windows XP ..................32 9.1.2 Adding a Windows XP dial-up connection ................32 9.2 Wi-Fi Configuration ........................33 9.3 Connection Details ........................33 9.3.1 GPS over UDP ........................
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Any changes or modifications, including the use of a non-standard antenna, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 1.5 Servicing The i50B modems must only be serviced by a qualified technician. © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com... -
Page 5: I50 Overview
It includes an internal GPS receiver and optional internal modems for a complete solution in one box. Two main i50 versions are produced: the i50B for general commercial use; and the i50C, which includes support for AES-256 encryption. -
Page 6: Specifications
Supply current will increase when external I/O, VOUT, or serial lines are connected. Current is also inversely proportional to input voltage (input power remains constant). Average TX currents shown. Instantaneous peak cellular or satellite modem current can reach 1.5 A at 12 V. © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com... -
Page 7: Connections
Manual (4.33) Page 7 4.0 Connections Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and back panels of the i50. Each external feature is described below. Figure 1 – Front Panel Figure 2 – Back Panel Pwr & I/O: Main power and input/output (I/O) connector (see section 4.1) -
Page 8: Power And I/O Connector
4.2 VOUT Power Source The VOUT line provides a switched power output, allowing the i50 to turn an external device on or off. VOUT is active (power turned on) when the i50 is awake, and disabled during sleep mode. Note: this output is not activated during a periodic wakeup event, when the unit is only awake for a short time (see section 6.2.2). -
Page 9: Program Connector
Page 9 4.3 Program Connector The i50 Program connector is used to update the unit’s firmware and adjust settings. It may also be used to access the i50 COM1 port (see section 4.5.3). Firmware can be updated by connecting a PC to the Program port and running the firmware update utility. -
Page 10: Led Status Indicators
Page 10 4.4 LED Status Indicators The i50 has two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the Program connector on the front panel. These lights flash to indicate what mode the unit is in. The following states can be shown: Power Up:... -
Page 11: Com Connectors
Manual (4.33) Page 11 4.5 COM Connectors The i50 has three external DB-9 serial connections: COM1, COM2 and COM3. These all use RS-232 levels, and automatically enter power savings mode when no input signals are detected. 4.5.1 COM1 COM1 has a female connector, through which the i50 acts as a DCE (data communication equipment). -
Page 12: Using Program Connector To Access Com1
The back panel includes the GPS antenna connector (SMA). This connector provides a 3.3 VDC output for an active antenna. The i50 will turn off this voltage if it detects a shorted antenna cable, and periodically retry applying power until the fault is corrected. -
Page 13: Installation
However, it is recommended to connect the IGN input to a vehicle ignition source (high voltage only when ignition is turned on). The i50 can then be configured to wake up and go to sleep as IGN is turned on or off. -
Page 14: Antennas
Page 14 5.4 Antennas Before turning the i50 on for the first time, ensure all antennas have been attached. Note: antennas are not normally supplied with the unit. Operating without antennas may cause high voltages on the modem power amplifiers, possibly damaging the modem circuits. -
Page 15: Operation
4) If the “Wake on motion” bit is set and motion is detected, select awake mode. 5) If the “Sleep Pin” digital input is inactive, select awake mode. 6) If the “Wake at boot” bit is set, select periodic wakeup mode. The i50 will wake up, attempt to send its position, then enter sleep mode. -
Page 16: Returning To Awake Mode
6) Otherwise reset the timer and stay awake. When entering sleep mode, the i50 will queue a sleep event, then wait until it is sent. The “Max Send Wait Time” setting limits the maximum time the unit will wait in case there is no network coverage. -
Page 17: Configuration
7.1 Connecting a PC to the i50 The i50 is normally programmed through the Program connector on the front panel. See section 4.2 for information on making a cable to connect from a PC serial port to the RJ-45 connector. Using this connector allows the programmer to reboot the device without removing power. -
Page 18: Programming
When the i50 Programmer starts, you will be prompted to select the PC COM port that is connected to the i50. This can be changed at any time using the Connection/Select Port menu. Once the port is selected, the programmer will attempt to open the connection and send programming commands to the i50. -
Page 19: Settings
Retrieves any packets in i50 memory and saves to disk. Clear Buffer: Clears all position and event packets from the i50 buffer. Note that the i50 will send a special event to indicate that its buffer has been cleared. 7.2.2 Settings Double-click on a setting to modify its value. - Page 20 Send report if unit stops moving for this period while engine is running. Peg Lat/Lon: Latitude and longitude values used for self-geofence. Port A Route: Controls whether Port A is routed to the Prog connector, COM1 connector or Wi-Fi module during normal operation. © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
- Page 21 Iridium modem COM speed. Iridium Buffer: Enable position buffering when using Iridium. Iridium Portable: If enabled, the i50 will add its ID to each packet it sends over Iridium. This increases packet size, but allows modems to be swapped between units. Dial Speed: Dial-up COM speed.
- Page 22 GPRS APN: Access Point Name for establishing GPRS connection. Router IP: IP address used by i50 during a Wi-Fi or dialup session. Pager System ID: Only Grace pager signals with a matching System ID will be processed. Set to zero to process all pager signals.
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Page 23: Waypoints
(if “Wake on motion” enabled). 7.2.3 Waypoints The i50 can store up to 200 circular waypoints in non-volatile memory. When the unit enters or leaves these areas if can be programmed to send alerts. Each waypoint can also be configured so that position reports are disabled while the unit is at that location. -
Page 24: Device Info
Settings: Status of settings inside i50. Clock: Clock status. Use the Set button to adjust the i50 clock to match the PC. Time: Value of real-time clock (RTC) inside i50. If the clock does not maintain its setting after power is removed from the unit for more than 10 seconds, the internal backup battery may need replacing. -
Page 25: Device Ports Window
For testing or configuration purposes it may be necessary to communicate with modems or devices that are connected to the i50 serial ports. The Ports screen provides access to all six serial ports, which are: COM1, PROG, Wi-Fi, COM2, Enfora, Iridium, GPS and COM3. Open this window using the Device Ports button on the programmer toolbar. -
Page 26: Direct Mode
Once connected, the i50B Programmer utility will close the PC COM port, allowing another program to connect to the port to access the i50. Since the i50 is no longer processing the serial data itself, it will not respond to the programmer until rebooted. -
Page 27: Test Window
These states should change when the corresponding outputs are toggled, assuming a full- handshaking cable is being used. The Outputs frame allows the i50 digital outputs and VOUT line to be turned on and off for testing purposes. Note: any changes made to output pins will be discarded when the unit restarts. -
Page 28: Port Assignment
An EMS PDT-100 satellite modem can be used to provide network coverage across most of North America. The modem communicates with a geo-stationary satellite, and includes a built-in GPS receiver. If the i50 is configured to use a PDT-100, it will not require its own internal GPS receiver. 8.2 Sentry The Sentry is a limited range two-way paging device. -
Page 29: Transparent
8.7 Ext. GPS If an external GPS receiver is available, the i50 can be configured to use it as a source for its location. The i50 requires a standard NMEA serial string, and supports both RMC and GGA messages. -
Page 30: Gprs/Cdma
8.13 Accelerometer An optional internal accelerometer is available on the i50. This enables the i50 to detect motion and monitor driving style. Events can be sent when high acceleration/braking/cornering forces occur or a high angle of tilt is detected. -
Page 31: Iridium
The i50 has the option of an internal Wi-Fi module. This module allows third-party devices to connect to the i50 via an ad-hoc (computer to computer) Wi-Fi connection. The i50 acts as a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the connecting device, and then allows the device to send data to the Internet if an IP modem (Cellular or Globalstar) is available. -
Page 32: Dial-Up/Wi-Fi Interface
4) Choose “Standard 19200 bps Modem” under the Standard Modem Types group. 5) Select the PC COM port where the i50 will be connected. Note that if you are going to use a USB to serial converter, it must be plugged in at this point. -
Page 33: Wi-Fi Configuration
PC using UDP packets, allowing the PC to make use of the GPS information independently. The UDP port used can be adjusted in the i50 settings. If this feature is unwanted, the UDP port can be set to zero to disable the GPS UDP packets. - Page 34 DataGate server and then forwarded as email to the address contained in the data. The DataGate server can also be configured to accept incoming email messages. These messages can be forwarded to the i50 and broadcast as UDP data over the dial-up/Wi-Fi connection. Email UDP packets must be formatted as follows: “<Subject><null><Address><null><Message><null>”...
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Page 35: Garmin Interface
The status of stops as well as the estimated-time-of-arrival (ETA) for the current route can be sent to the server as they change (if enabled in the i50 options). Note that the ETA is transmitted whenever it changes by more than 10%, at a maximum rate of once per minute. The ETA is transmitted as either the actual time of arrival (e.g. -
Page 36: I/O Configuration
"Alert Output". This output is designed to drive a buzzer or siren (configured as active low with the other side of the buzzer connected to the positive supply). Note: the i50 will not enter sleep mode while an alarm is active. -
Page 37: Alarm Output
Manual (4.33) Page 37 Note: any changes on the alarm input will force the i50 to wake up immediately if it is currently in sleep mode. 11.3.2 Alarm Output The Alert output beeps as follows: 1 beep: ACK. Occurs when a network or diagnostic test is started or a user cancels alarm. -
Page 38: Firmware Updates
Manual (4.33) Page 38 12.0 Firmware Updates The i50 firmware can be updated by connecting a programming cable to the RJ-45 Prog connector on the front panel, and using the Rabbit Field Utility program. This is available at http://www.avl- software.com/downloads. - Page 39 RFU program. Figure 8 – RFU file locations Use the File/Load flash image menu to select and send the firmware data. Contact Datalink to obtain firmware update files. © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
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Page 40: Programming Settings From Datagate
Page 40 13.0 Programming Settings from DataGate The DataGate server can send and receive individual i50 settings using the Remote Config button on the Asset Properties window (Modems tab). Each setting is referenced by ID, with integer and string values in separate lists. Many of these settings are crucial to the correct operation of the device, so take care when making changes. - Page 41 Enable position buffering on GPRS network (1=Yes 0=No) I_BUFFERRF Enable position buffering on RF network (1=Yes 0=No) I_BUFFERIRIDIUM Enable position buffering on Iridium network (1=Yes 0=No) Cellular signal strength required to connect. Range=0-31 (-113dBm to -51dBm) 0 I_CSQ © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
- Page 42 I_BUFFEREVENTS I_JOILPRESS J1708 Min oil pressure. Range=0-99 PSI. I_HEADCHANGE Heading change reports. Range=0-90 degrees. 0=Off I_HEADTIME Time required to trigger heading change event. Range=0-64800 sec I_IDLELIMIT Max idle time allowed. Range=0-64800 sec. 0=No Limit © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
- Page 43 Voltage (1/10 V) above which engine is running. Set to zero to disable. When I_USEBATT disabled, unit will use Engine On input or IGN to assume engine running. Accelerometer rotation around X axis (radians*10000). Set to zero to I_ACCELX recalibrate. © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
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Page 44: String Values
1=110, 2=300, 3=600, 4=1200, 5=2400, 6=4800, 7=9600, 8=14400, 9=19200, 10=28800, 11=38400, 12=56000, 13=57600, 14=115200 I/O Settings: 0=General Input, 1=Priority Input (forces i50 awake when active), 11=Alert Input, 12=Engine On Input, 13=Geofence Input, 32=General Output, 33=Alert Output, 34=Overspeed Output COM Port Settings:... -
Page 45: Contact Information
Manual (4.33) Page 45 14.0 Contact Information For further support, email: support@datalinksystemsinc.com © 2009 Datalink Systems, Inc. www.datalinksystemsinc.com...
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