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Advantech VITA-350E User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    VITA-350E GPS, GPRS, DI/O, RS232 Automatic Vehicle Location Device User Manual...
  • Page 2 Acknowlegement Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit our websites at: http://www.advantech.com http://www.advantech.com/eplatform For technical support and service, please visit our support website at: http://www.advantech.com/support...

  • Page 3: Packing List

    Before you begin installing your device, please make sure that the follow- ing materials have been shipped: • VITA-350E device • 1 CD-ROM with User Manual, Advantech Utility • 1 User Manual • 1 GPS antenna • 1 GPRS antenna •...
  • Page 4 Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batter- ies according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定： 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不 得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾 現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信， 指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 5 Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
  • Page 6 VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Overview ................. 22 3.1.1 Installation ..............22 3.1.2 PC System Requirements..........22 3.1.3 Installing M2M Utility..........23 3.1.4 How Does VITA-350E Work? ........23 Getting Started..............24 3.2.1 Command Page Tab............27 3.2.2 Screen Emulator Tab ............ 28 3.2.3 Configuration Tab............29 3.2.4...
  • Page 8 Format for Sending Packets ..........43 Appendix A GPIO Definition ..........50 GPIO Definition .............. 50 GPIO DC Spec..............51 Appendix B Accessories ............54 Power Cable ..............54 Appendix C Mechanical Drawing ........58 Figure C.1:VITA-350E Mechanical Drawinng .... 59 VITA-350E User Manual viii...

  • Page 9: General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background information on the VITA-350E. Sections include: • Introduction • Features • Quick Installation Guide • RF Antenna Installation • Specifications • System Dimensions Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    PIN code has not been set and make sure the SIM card is working properly. Find a suitable place inside the vehicle for instalation. Find a suitable place to install VITA-350E and point the external GPS antenna toward the sky - not covered or shielded by any other- object containing metallic material.

  • Page 11: Gps Antenna Installation

    AVL unit to the power source (12 or 24 VDC). Check all LED indicators initially blink regularly to confirm VITA- 350E’s working status. Attach VITA-350E with a wall mount kit or strong adhesive dou- ble-sided tape and make sure VITA-350E will sustain vibration or shock conditions.
  • Page 12 Step 3: Push the antenna firmly into position. Note: Do not mount within the wiper movement arc area. Do not mount on the tinted area as displayed below. VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 13: Gprs Antenna Installation

    The adhesive tape side is the active side and must face the sky. Do not mount on the tinted area at the top of some widescreens as these can contain metal content and may degrade the antenna sensitivity. Avoid running the antenna cable next to antenna cables from two way radios, cell phones etc.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Supports different serial protocols (NEMA, UBX, & RTCM) Supports active antenna Short antenna and open circuit Power brown-out protection: No external reset hardware needed Operating temperature range: -40 to 85°C • Accuracy Position 2.5m CEP 5.0m SEP Position DGPS/SBAS2 2.0m CEP 3.0m SEP VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 15: Gsm/Gprs Specifications Of Siemens Mc55 Module7

    • Accuisition GPS_Mode_(U Fast Normal High Auto Mode BX-CFG_Msg) Acquisition Mode Sensitivity Mode Mode Cold Start Warm Start Hot Start <3.5s Re-acquisition <1s • Sensitivity Tracking -158 dBm Acquisition & re-acquisition -148 dBm Cold starts -142 dBm 1.6.3 GSM/GPRS Specifications of Siemens MC55 module Tri-band MC55 EGSM900 /GSM1800/1900 GPRS multi-slot Class 10...

  • Page 16: Serial Connectivity

    GPRS data transfer in progress. LED ing on transmission activity goes ON within 1 sec after data pack- ets were exchanged. Orange LED (Error Indicator) LED Mode VITA-350E status 1 LED ON Error status 2 LED OFF System OK VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 17: System Dimensions

    1.7 System Dimensions RESET GPIO Figure 1.1: System Dimensions Chapter 1 General Information...
  • Page 18 VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 19 Connector Table This chapter explains the setup procedures of VITA-350E hardware, including instructions on connecting peripherals and indicators. Be sure to read all safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure. Chapter 2 Connector Table...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Connector Table

    Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.1 Connector Table 2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2) The VITA-350E provides one serial port (COM1: RS-232 TX/RX) via one DB-9 connector (COM1). The pin assignments for the COM port connector are in Appendix A. COM1 Part...

  • Page 21: Gps Antenna Connector (Cn3)

    2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3) The GPS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPS connector is a standard female SMA connector. GPS Antenna Con. Part 1654001599 Number Footprint RF-SMAC037 Description RF Conn 5p 180D(F) DIP SMA-C037-G Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level RF_IN Chapter 2 Connector Table...

  • Page 22: Sim Holder (Subscriber Identification Module) (Cn5)

    Supports +3V SIM card and SIM interface compatible with ISO 7816 IC card standard. SIM Holder Part 1654000639 Number Footprint SIM-WL608C Description SIM card conn 6p 90D(F)SMD WO/Pb WL608C3-M04- Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level SIM_CCVCC SIM_CCRST SIM_CCCLK SIM_CCIO VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 23: Gprs Antenna Connector (Cn6)

    2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6) The GPRS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPRS connector is a standard female reverse SMA connector. GPRS Antenna Con. Part 1700004811 Number Footprint CABLE-SMAFN9 Description Coaxial cable 10cm SMT SMA(F) to I-PEX Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level Chapter 2 Connector Table...

  • Page 24: Battery Connector (Cn9)

    2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9) Battery Con. Part 1655902032 Number Footprint WHL2V-125 Description WAFER 2P 180D(M) 1.25 mm 53047-0210 Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level BAT_VCC +3.3V WB_2V_1.25mm VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 25: Gpio (General Purpose Input Output) (Cn11)

    2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11) The board supports 10-bit GPIO through GPIO connector. The 10 digital in/out-puts can be programmed to read or control devices. The default setting is 5 bits input and 5 bits output. CN11 GPIO Part 1652000746 Number...

  • Page 26: Power Connectors (Cn14)

    2.1.7 Power Connectors (CN14) Main power connector, +12 V / +24 V (CN14) Supplies main power to the VITA-350E. CN14 Power Con. Part 1652000744 Number Footprint ME050-35004 Description PLUG-IN BLOCK 4P 90D DIP ME050-35004 WO/P Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level +12V / +24V PLUG_4_3.50mm...

  • Page 27: Power Reset Button (Sw1)

    2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1) Momentarily pressing the Reset button will activate a reset. Power Reset Button Part 1601063200 Number Footprint SW-HDK632BR-ST Description PUSH SW L=5.85mm reset button HDK632BR Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level uP_RESET# Chapter 2 Connector Table...

  • Page 28: Led Definition

    GPRS data transfer in progress. LED ing on transmission activity goes ON within 1 sec after data pack- ets were exchanged. Orange LED (Error Indicator) LED Mode VITA-350E status 1 LED ON Error status 2 LED OFF System OK VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 29 Advantech M2M Utility Advantech M2M Utility software is a comprehensive, flexible human machine interface application environ- ment. Sections include: • Introduction • Getting Started • Format of Sending Packets Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

    GUI to set M2M data, GPS Tracking System and automa- tion parameters. VITA-350E is flexible and easy to use. Customers can use the M2M Util- ity software to setup information and parameters for add-on devices, which will automatically be detected and shown on the utility screen.

  • Page 31: Installing M2M Utility

    • Data acquisition and transmission through GPRS • Wireless connectivity • Remote access control • Easy device configuration The M2M Utility is the client to configure and control the VITA-350E platform. The M2M Utility GUI is the following: Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    M2M Utility. Power on the VITA-350E, plug-in a COM port modem cable con- nector to it and be sure that VITA-350E is connected to your PC. Launch the Advantech M2M Utility. Select your PC connected COM port on the Configuration page.
  • Page 33 Click on the Search button, the VITA-350E device connected on your PC will be probed and linked automatically. Select the Configuration page again. This window includes: set/get time, GSM/GPRS options, screen emulator quality, ACC power off delay, platform ID number and name, server IP, port and send for- mat.
  • Page 34 Define your server IP, port and data send format. Then press the Set button on the Server Option Group. Reboot the VITA-350E, then the data will be sent to your specified server. The build-in functions shipped with VITA-350E can help you to control some basic data formats.

  • Page 35: Command

    The Clear button in GPS Received Data group : Clears the GPS Received data list. The GPS Received Data list : Shows the VITA-350E GPS data. 3.2.1.3 GSM/GPRS Received Data group The Open button in GSM/GPRS Received Data group : Opens the GSM port while GSM mode is set to AT-Command mode.

  • Page 36: Screen Emulator Tab

    You can change the screen emulator quality on the Screen Emulator page. The default quality value is 5 %. The Get Screen button : Gets the current screen for VITA-350E. The default size of screen width is 320, and the default screen height is 240.

  • Page 37: Configuration Tab

    The Disable Control button : Stops controlling VITA-350E by mouse and keyboard. Keyboard input field: Inputs characters that will be sent to VITA-350E. 3.2.3 Configuration Tab Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...
  • Page 38 This page is the main settings page for VITA-350E. These values will be recieved first when the VITA-350E is searched. There are several groups in this page. These groups include: Host Serial Port, Device Date/Time, GSM/GPRS Options, GPRS Baud Rate, COM Baud Rate, H/W Reset, Screen Emulator Quality, ACC Power Off Delay, Platform Options, Volt- age Source, and Server Options.
  • Page 39 The default type is Customized Platform. ID number edit in Platform Options group : Defines the ID number of VITA-350E. This text will be sent to server when the format included the string <ID>. ID name edit in Platform Options group : Defines the ID name of VITA- 350E.
  • Page 40 3.2.3.9 Server Options group The First IP Address edit text in Server Options group : Defines the first server IP address. The VITA-350E will send data to the first server peri- odically. The First IP Port Number edit text in Server Options group : Defines the first server socket port number.

  • Page 41: Gpio Setting Tab

    3.2.4 GPIO Setting Tab The GPIO Setting Page enables you to define and get the GPIO directions and values from/to VITA-350E remotely. There are 10 GPIO pins in VITA-350E. Every GPIO pin could be set to input or output. The GPIO Direction #n radio button in GPIOs Direction/Value group : Specifies the direction of GPIO #n where n is from 1 to 10.

  • Page 42: Query Gps Tab

    3.2.5 Query GPS Tab The Query Page enables that you query GPS data from VITA-350E within the specified time range. The Begin Date date selector : Selects the begin date for GPS data in VITA-350E. The Begin Time time selector : Selects the begin time of GPS data in VITA-350E.

  • Page 43: Upgrade Firmware Tab

    The Check sum static text : Show the checksum for upgrading firmware. The Browse button : Browses the folder and selects a path and file to upgrade to VITA-350E. This upgrade firmware file should be named: m2magent.bin. There is a file named m2magent.ver in the same folder.
  • Page 44 VITA-350E. The upgrade procedure is as follows: Power-on VITA-350E device. Connect your PC to VITA-350E with COM port by Modem cable. Choose your PC COM port on the Configuration tab page in the M2M utility. VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 45 Press the Search Button on the Command page VITA-350E information will be read to your PC. Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...
  • Page 46 Go to the Upgrade Firmware tab page in the M2m Utility and press the Browse button to select the latest firmware. VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 47 The firmware upgrade information will be shown on the screen, just click the Upgrade button to update the VITA Device. Change the tab-page to Command Page, you will see the string DOC_CMD_WRITEFILE Cmd begin. Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...
  • Page 48 “UpgradeUtyCmd Succeded!” Now you’ve succesfully upgraded the firmware, you need to re- boot VITA-350E to run the new firmware. After you’ve re-booted VITA-350E, please check that the M2M Firmware Version is the same as your firmware version. VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 49: Test Mode Tab

    The Test Mode page enables you to test that the I/O functions of VITA- 350E devices work or not. The Begin Test button : Starts the I/O function tests for VITA-350E. The I/O tests include: GPS test, SD Card test, flash ROM test, and GPIO test.

  • Page 50: Data Format Tab

    3.2.8 Data Format Tab * This page displays the fields of GPS data. VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 51: About Tab

    In this chapter, you will learn the formats for M2M data fields. This chapter shows you how to format data sent by VITA-350E. Firstly, you must design the fields of data received by your server. Your server should have the capacity to process data which is sent normally or re-sent abnormally from VITA-350E.
  • Page 52 <CR> 0x0D Carriage 0x0D Character <LF> 0x0A Linefeed 0x0A Character <STATUS> The status of VITA-350E. 2:Normal 5:ACC Power off <DDMMYY> UTC Date 281107 Value are from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-350E. <YYMMDD> UTC Date 071128 Value are from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-350E.
  • Page 53 <YYYYM- UTC Date 20071128 MDD> Values are from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-350E. <HHMMSS> UTC Time. 205950 Values are from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-350E. <RMC(1)> UTC Time 205950.000 .sss <RMC(2)> Status (A=valid, V=invalid) <RMC(3)> Latitude 1825.4523 <RMC(4)>...
  • Page 54 <GGA(14)> xxxx Differenttial reference sta- tion ID <GSA(1)> Mode: A- Automatic M - Manual (forced to operate in 2D or 3 D mode) <GSA(2)> Mode: 1 = Fix not available 2 = 2D 3 = 3D VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 55 (NULL for unsued fields) <GSA(13)> 11 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) <GSA(14)> 12 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) <GSA(15)> PDOP <GSA(16)> HDOP <GSA(17)> VDOP Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility...
  • Page 56 0 if over current DOP mask <VTG(4)> Speed (knots). 0 if over current DOP mask <VTG(5)> Units: N ®C knots <VTG(6)> Speed (Km/hr). 0 if over current DOP mask <VTG(7)> Units: K - Km/hr Note: UoM=Unit of Measurement Examples: $,<TYPE>,<ID>,<FIX>,<DDM- MYY>,<HHMMSS>,<RMC(4)><RMC(3)>,<RMC(6)><RMC(5)>,<SP EED>,<ANGLE>,0,#<CR><LF> VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 57 GPIO Definition The VITA-350E is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments. Appendix A GPIO Definition...

  • Page 58: Appendix A Gpio Definition

    A.1 GPIO Definition Table A.1: GPIO Definition GPIO No. Function GPIO_1 GPIO_2 GPIO_3 GPIO_4 GPIO_5 GPIO_6 GPIO_7 GPIO_8 GPIO_9 GPIO_10 5 IN/ 5 OUT is default GPIO setting, and it could be customized, Ex, 4 IN / 6 OUT. VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 59: Gpio Dc Spec

    A.2 GPIO DC Spec. VCCQ: 3.3V (Typical) VSS: GND Table A.2: Output DC Operating Conditions Output High Voltage, all VCCQ- standard output and I/O pins Output Low Voltage, all standard output and I/O +0.4 pins IOH_H Output High Current, all standard, high-strength output and I/O pins (VO=VOH)
  • Page 60 VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 61 Accessories Appendix B Accessories...

  • Page 62: Appendix B Accessories

    Appendix B Accessories The VITA-350E requires several cables for normal operation. You can make them yourself or purchase an optional cable kit assembly, which includes the following. B.1 Power Cable CN15 PLUG_4_3.50 mm VITA-350E User Manual...
  • Page 63 PIN1: Power Input, Red line, 12 V / 24 V Car Battery DC constant Input. PIN2: ACC, Yellow line, Ignition/Switching power, see the related operating power at notes3. PIN3: GND, Black line, ground, Notes: 1. The length of Power cable is 3 M. 2.
  • Page 64 VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 65: Mechanical Drawings

    Mechanical Drawings Appendix C Mechanical Drawing...

  • Page 66: Appendix C Mechanical Drawing

    Appendix C Mechanical Drawing C.1 Mechanical Drawing VITA-350E User Manual...

  • Page 67: Figure C.1:Vita-350E Mechanical Drawinng

    RESET GPIO Figure C.1: VITA-350E Mechanical Drawinng Appendix C Mechanical Drawing...
  • Page 68 VITA-350E User Manual...

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