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KYLOS COMPACT
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Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 KYLOS COMPACT User Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Kylos Compact User Guide August 2014 COPYRIGHT © STARCOM SYSTEMS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. Distribution of this work, or of a derivative thereof, in any standard (paper) book form for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kylos Compact User Guide Contents 1 Introduction _________________________________________ 5 2 Package Contents _____________________________________ 6 3 Product Description ____________________________________ 7 Sensors __________________________________________ 8 Buttons and LED ___________________________________ 8 Technical specifications _____________________________ 10 Industry approvals and certifications __________________ 11 4 Configuration ________________________________________ 12...
  • Page 4 Perimeters __________________________________ 48 Plans ___________________________________________ 51 Monitor _________________________________________ 57 Map ____________________________________________ 60 Reports _________________________________________ 65 Scheduled reports ____________________________ 67 Profile __________________________________________ 70 Help ____________________________________________ 72 Appendix A – Unit Communication in Starcom Systems _________ 73 Appendix B – Contacts __________________________________ 75...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Kylos Compact User Guide 1 Introduction The Kylos Compact device by Starcom Systems is a sophisticated portable GPS tracker, designed for the purpose of keeping track and determining the location of assets and possessions as well as keeping your family members and pets safe.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    2 Package Contents 1. Kylos Compact unit 2. Kylos Compact USB programming cable 3. AC charger WARNING: Use only the charger provided by Starcom Systems to charge the Kylos Compact battery. Using any other charger could damage your device or battery.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Kylos Compact User Guide 3 Product Description 1. Emergency button 2. Light sensor 3. LED 4. Power button 5. Micro USB connector...

  • Page 8: Sensors

    Kylos Compact User Guide Sensors Kylos Compact incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various event types.  Light sensor – detects a change of light around the unit (e.g. breaking into the package).  Acceleration sensor – detects impacts to the unit.
  • Page 9 Kylos Compact User Guide While the unit is charging the LED will light up, when fully charged green LED will light up. To check the battery status, press the Power button and hold it for a second. If the LED turns green, the battery is fully charged. If the LED...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Kylos Compact User Guide Technical specifications Battery Type Lithium-ion Power 3.7 V, 400 mAh Temperature Operational -20°C to +60°C Storage -40°C to +85°C Operating Up to 90% Humidity Measurements 60 x 33 x17 mm, 60 grams Cellular GSM/GPRS (default) Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900)

  • Page 11: Industry Approvals And Certifications

    Kylos Compact User Guide Sensors Light Resolution 0.025 LUX Sensitivity 0 - 104,448 LUX (Sunlight) Temperature Range from −20°C to +60°C Accuracy ±1.0°C Accelerometer Accuracy 3 Axis, 0.1g resolution Access Port Type TTL (USB cable available) Power Sleep/Idle 0.05 mAh...

  • Page 12: Configuration

    Kylos Compact User Guide 4 Configuration Downloading the Software Download the Installer application setup file and update available at: http://www.starcomsystems.com/0601ca Installing the Software Locate the folder where you saved the installer setup file. Double-click the InstallSetup.exe. The Open File dialog box appears.
  • Page 13 Kylos Compact User Guide Click Next. The Select Destination Location window appears.
  • Page 14 Kylos Compact User Guide Click Next. The Select Components window appears. Click Next. The Select Start Menu Folder window appears.
  • Page 15 Kylos Compact User Guide NOTE: Select Don’t create a Start Menu folder checkbox, if you do not want to create a start menu folder. Click Next. The Ready to Install window appears. Click Install. The installation starts and a progress bar appears in the window,...

  • Page 16: Installing The Update

    Kylos Compact User Guide When the installation is complete, the Completing the Starcom Installer Application Setup Wizard window appears. Click Finish. Installing the Update To install the Installer update software, locate the folder where you saved the update file. Double-click IUpdate.exe. The Open File dialog box appears.
  • Page 17 Kylos Compact User Guide Click Run. The Starcom Installer Update window appears. Verify that the Destination folder points to the location where the Starcom Installer software is installed and click Install. A Windows Security dialog box appears. Click Yes. The Confirm file replace dialog box appears.

  • Page 18: Installing The Cable Driver

    Kylos Compact User Guide The Starcom Installer Update window closes, when the update is complete. Installing the cable driver The Kylos Compact cable driver can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Download the driver for the proper Windows version.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Sim Card

    Kylos Compact User Guide Inserting the SIM card Use a 1.5 mm Allen wrench (hex key) to remove the 4 screws from the Kylos Compact back cover. Remove the back cover. Carefully lift the battery and place it aside.
  • Page 20 Kylos Compact User Guide Gently push and pull back the Micro-SIM card holder to release and open the SIM card slot. Raise it to an upright position. Place the Micro-SIM card in the Micro-SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Unit To The Computer

    1.5 mm Allen wrench (hex key) to fasten the screws. Connecting the unit to the computer Press the Power button to turn the unit on. Connect the Kylos Compact programming USB cable to the Micro USB output on the unit and to the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Unit

    Kylos Compact User Guide Configuring the unit To open the Installer application, from the Start menu select Starcom Systems > Installer Application. The Installer company name window appears. Enter your company name and click OK. The Installer window appears.
  • Page 23 Kylos Compact User Guide Click Technical > Communications, or press the Communications button on the taskbar at the top of the window. Click the Advanced button . The Communications Window will appear. Click the Add button . The Network Selection window appears.
  • Page 24 Kylos Compact User Guide Select Helios from the list and press OK to add a Helios network. The Communications Window will now display the new connection in the Available Networks list, which is named Helios 1. (The name "Helios" in this case of the unit connection to the Installer applies globally to all unit types).
  • Page 25 Kylos Compact User Guide Select the COM port number of the Kylos Compact cable port in the Com Port menu. In order to verify the COM port being used by Kylos Compact in your computer, go to My Computer > Manage > Device Manager > Ports.
  • Page 26 Kylos Compact User Guide Set the Baud Rate to 115200. Check the Activate checkbox and click Save. If Kylos Compact has connected successfully, a "Helios.1: on" notification will appear in green color at the bottom left corner of the Installer application main screen To access the unit parameters, press Technical >...
  • Page 27 Kylos Compact User Guide Press the Read from unit button to read the parameters already configured in the unit.

  • Page 28: Network Settings

    Notifications guide. APN settings The APN settings are essential in order for the Kylos Compact unit to transmit messages and alerts. The APN settings are provided by your cellular operator with the SIM card you are using in the Kylos Compact unit.
  • Page 29 First server – main routing server, which the units transmit to (by default, it is Starcom Systems server 1). Secondary server – auxiliary routing server, which the units transmit to (by default, it is Starcom Systems server 2). Port – port open for communication on the routing server (default port is 6600).

  • Page 30: Transmission Rates Settings

    Kylos Compact User Guide Transmission Rates settings This tab allows you to configure the intervals of regular tracking transmissions, which define how often the unit will transmit its status. Transmission – interval of regular tracking transmissions, which defines how often the unit will transmit its status.
  • Page 31 SMS. The unit transmits by GPRS by default and by SMS as a backup when GPRS connection is not available. For more information, see Appendix A – Unit Communication in Starcom Systems. Roaming GPRS – select this option if you want the unit to transmit messages saved in the memory via roaming GPRS.

  • Page 32: Hardware Settings

    Kylos Compact User Guide Hardware settings This tab allows you to configure various hardware settings. Use 57600 baud rate – if this option is activated, the device will use 57,600 bps to communicate. Light sensor alerts – light sensor enabling option. Once activated, the unit will transmit Light On / Light Off alerts based on the light sensor readings.
  • Page 33 Kylos Compact User Guide Weak Impact / Strong Impact –accelerometer parameters used to define two types of impact (hit, push, drop. etc.) on the device. Force (g) – determines the threshold of the force needed to be measured in order to send an alert. Select "Disabled", if you don't wish to use the alert.

  • Page 34: Saving The Configuration

    Kylos Compact User Guide Saving the configuration If you are planning to configure other units with the same parameters, you can save these settings as a *.mem file. Click the Save button in the Kylos Parameters window, select the location where you want the configuration file to be saved on your computer, name the file and press Save.

  • Page 35: Testing

    Kylos Compact User Guide 5 Testing It is important to test the unit connection to the network, the correct GPS location, the unit status and inputs response before installing the unit in the container. In order to do this, you need to perform the following steps.

  • Page 36: Gps Test

    Kylos Compact User Guide GPS test NOTE: If you're testing the unit inside the building, it will not be able to get a GPS signal in most cases. In order to get a proper GPS location, the unit has to be placed outside the building, or outside the window, where it can access the satellites.

  • Page 37: Unit Status

    Kylos Compact User Guide If you do not see any response, type \tg1 to turn the GPS on and repeat the test. Unit Status Open the Unit Status window. Enter the unit number in the Unit Number field, select Request status and press Send. The unit information will appear.

  • Page 38: Installation

    Kylos Compact User Guide 6 Installation Disconnect the USB cable from the unit. Press and hold the Power button to turn the unit off. Before installing the unit, press the Power button and make sure the LED color is green. Otherwise recharge the battery.

  • Page 39: Monitoring

    Kylos Compact User Guide 7 Monitoring After the unit is installed in the container, you can monitor its status on Starcom Online. Starcom Online is a web based fleet management application with a flexible event generator, which allows to set customizable notifications and alerts.

  • Page 40: Home

    Kylos Compact User Guide Home The Home section shows recently accessed units and latest site updates. In the Home section, you can find the following additional links: Live status – displays the current status of all live units, as shown in the following image.

  • Page 41: Resources

    Kylos Compact User Guide Resources The Resources section shows all your units. On the left side, the Resources section features the following tabs: Units – lists the units. Groups – lists the groups of units and helps you create new and modify the existing groups.
  • Page 42 Kylos Compact User Guide To create a new unit, click New (not available for evaluation kit users). The Unit Information page opens. Active – when selected (set by default), makes the unit active on Starcom Online. To make the unit inactive, deselect this checkbox. No data will be collected for inactive units;...
  • Page 43 Kylos Compact User Guide No Activity Alert (Hours) – used to receive an alert when the unit has stopped transmitting. The default value is 336 hours (2 weeks). In the Users list, select the users you want to make the unit available for and click Add.

  • Page 44: Groups

    Kylos Compact User Guide Groups You can create new and modify the existing groups of units. To create a new group, click New. The Group page opens. In the Name field enter the name of the new group. In the Units list, select the units you want to include in the group and click Add.

  • Page 45: Users

    Kylos Compact User Guide In the Sharing section, click the respective checkbox, if you want the group to Share Perimeters or Share Events. Click Apply. The new group is saved. To modify a group, in the Groups page, click on the group name link of the group you want to modify.
  • Page 46 Kylos Compact User Guide Besides entering the user information, you can select the following options: Show all my units on the map –all the user’s units will be displayed on the Map page. If this option is disabled, only the selected unit will be displayed.
  • Page 47 Kylos Compact User Guide Report Access – allows to select which reports will be accessible for the user. Google Maps access – enables Google Maps access on the Maps page. Profile section access – enables the user to view his Profile section.

  • Page 48: Perimeters

    Kylos Compact User Guide Perimeters You can create new and modify the existing perimeters. To create a new perimeter, click New. The Perimeters page opens. In the Name field, enter a name for the new perimeter. To create a new perimeter, click Options > Tools > Create new perimeter at the top right corner of the map.
  • Page 49 Kylos Compact User Guide In the Perimeter Name field, enter the name of the perimeter. Click Ok. The new perimeter is saved and appears on the map. To view/edit the GPS parameters of the perimeter, click Edit raw values. The raw parameters appear.
  • Page 50 Kylos Compact User Guide Modify the values as required. Click Apply to save the changes. After you made all the changes on the Perimeters page, click Apply. The perimeter details are saved and the new perimeter appears in the list on the Resources section.

  • Page 51: Plans

    Kylos Compact User Guide Plans The Plans section enables you to create usage plans and to view plans that already exist. On the left side, the Plans section features the following tabs: Basic – allows to set up basic plans for LCU500 units. Do not use.
  • Page 52 Kylos Compact User Guide To create a new event type, click New. Enter the name of the event type in the Name field. Leave Day of the week and Time Range as "Changeable", later you will be able to change these settings in the event itself.
  • Page 53 Kylos Compact User Guide Most of the types listed here relate to the Helios units. The event types that can be used for Kylos Compact are: Perimeter, Roaming and GPRS. Set the necessary Value. You can leave the Condition as "Changeable", later you will be able to change it in the event itself.
  • Page 54 Kylos Compact User Guide Enter the cellular number and email address to receive the event notification. If you select the Monitor checkbox, the event will be displayed on the Monitor page (see below) in real time. Click the Add Event button and select the type of the event you want to create...
  • Page 55 Kylos Compact User Guide Specify the time and date range and the event condition. When finished, click Apply. The new event is saved. For example, let’s create an event, which will send an alert when the unit enters a specific location.
  • Page 56 Kylos Compact User Guide Enter the name of the event in the Name field. Select the necessary time and date range. Select the necessary perimeter in the Perimeter list. Select Entering in the Condition list. Click Apply. The new event, which will send an alert when the unit enters a...

  • Page 57: Monitor

    Kylos Compact User Guide Monitor The Monitor section allows you to select a set of events for a specific unit type and to see them displayed in real time. On the left side, the Monitor section features the following tabs: Monitor –...
  • Page 58 Kylos Compact User Guide Select Watchlock/Kylos in the Unit Type list (since Watchlock and Kylos units are using the same electric board, they both are classified as Watchlock unit type on Starcom Online). In the Units list, select the units you want to include in the event and click Add.
  • Page 59 Kylos Compact User Guide • Weak Impact/Strong Impact – events which show two types of impact on the unit. These events are triggered by the accelerometer, which can be configured in Installer > Kylos Parameters > Hardware. • Location Update – event which will update you on the unit location status.

  • Page 60: Map

    Kylos Compact User Guide The Map page displays the location of a single unit, or a group of units. It also shows the unit information and commands. You can select a unit, or a group of units in the dropdown list on the left.
  • Page 61 Kylos Compact User Guide The following unit information is displayed:  Code – the unit name  Location – the address of the last GPS position of the unit  Received – the date and time of last transmission from the unit ...
  • Page 62 Kylos Compact User Guide  Location – the GPS location of the unit, including: Valid – the date and time of the last location transmission from the  unit Speed – the last recorded speed of the unit  Mileage – the last recorded mileage of the unit ...
  • Page 63 Kylos Compact User Guide On the right there are Map Options. Clicking on the Options menu will reveal the following options.  Search As you type the name of a search criterion in the search field, a list of matching names, from which you can select the required name, appears.
  • Page 64 Kylos Compact User Guide  Map types You can select the following map types: OpenStreetMap, Google RoadMap, Google Satellite, Google Hybrid, Bing Road, Bing Aerial, Bing Hybrid, Yandex, Native.  Show Traffic – shows the current traffic conditions (where applicable).

  • Page 65: Reports

    Kylos Compact User Guide Reports The Reports section allows you to generate different unit reports and to schedule automatically generated reports. On the left side, the Reports section features the following tabs: Instant – allows to generate reports on demand for a single unit or a group of units for a specific time period (date and time range).
  • Page 66 Kylos Compact User Guide...

  • Page 67: Scheduled Reports

    Kylos Compact User Guide The report includes a map area and tracking details area. The map area shows a map of the area in which the unit is located showing points of movement of the unit. The tracking details area lists the tracking data of the unit.
  • Page 68 Kylos Compact User Guide Click New. The Report Scheduling page opens. From the Report dropdown list, select the type of report you want to create. Tick the CSV only checkbox, if you do not want a map provided with the report.
  • Page 69 Kylos Compact User Guide To modify a scheduled report, in Reports, click Schedule. In the Details section, under the Generate column, click the link of the report schedule you want to modify. The Report Scheduling page appears. Modify the report schedule as required. Click Apply. The modified schedule details are saved.

  • Page 70: Profile

    Kylos Compact User Guide Profile The Profile section shows your profile details that were created when you purchased your units. You can view and modify these details as required. To view or modify your profile, click the Profile tab, and modify the information as required.
  • Page 71 Kylos Compact User Guide Using Map Tooltip Format The Map Tooltip Format field lets you configure the information that will appear in the info window on the Map page when you select a unit. To see all the parameters that can be configured in the Map Tooltip Format field, click on the green question mark located to the right of the field.

  • Page 72: Help

    Kylos Compact User Guide Help The Help section contains answers to some frequently asked questions and Starcom Online tutorials. Click on the appropriate tab to access the necessary information.

  • Page 73: Appendix A - Unit Communication In Starcom Systems

    Appendix A – Unit Communication in Starcom Systems Kylos Compact is the mobile component of Starcom’s advanced tracking and monitoring system. The system uses advanced software algorithms for field tracking of units and provides customers with a selection of real-time information about the tracked device.
  • Page 74 Kylos Compact User Guide The next attempt to transmit via GPRS will be repeated in 5 minutes. Every 5 minutes, the unit will attempt to connect to the network and transmit via GPRS. This process is illustrated in the following figure.

  • Page 75: Appendix B - Contacts

    Kylos Compact User Guide Appendix B – Contacts For more information about Starcom Systems Company and products, please visit: http://www.starcomsystems.com. Support Comprehensive support information available online http://wiki.starcomsystems.com/wiki/index.php/Support. Should you have any questions regarding our system, please contact Starcom technical support.

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