AK1 User Manual Revision: 05 Revision Date: 2012/06/25 ATrack Technology Inc. Tel: +886-2-27975852 3F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Fax: +886-2-27974030 Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R.O.C.) http://www.atrack.com.
Confidential Document Contents 1. Notification .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3. Warning ..................
Confidential Document 1. Notification 1.1. Disclaimer This document, and all other related products, such as device, firmware, and software, is developed by ATrack Technology Inc. thoroughly. At the time of release, it is most compatible with specified firmware version. Due to the functionalities of the devices are being developed and improved from time to time, the change in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without notice. ATrack Technology Inc.
Confidential Document 2. Hardware 2.1. Package Content Each package contains the following device/accessories: • Device * 1 (one of the devices below) AK1 • GPS Antenna * 1 for AT1EONLY • Power/IO Cable * 1 • Serial Cable * 1 2.2. SIM Card Installation The AK1 supported 1.8V/3V universal SIM card which provided by worldwide GSM operators. Unscrew the SIM cover on the button of the AK1 device for SIM card installation. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Confidential Document 2.4. Serial Port Connector The following figure shows serial port connector and its pin number of AK1 Serial Port The following table shows its function of serial port connector Serial Port Connector Pin# Function Color Designation 1 Power Ground Black GND 2 RS232 Transmit data output White TX 3 RS232 Receive data input Green RX 4* +5V Output for external accessories Red +5V Note DC5V Max.
Confidential Document 2.5. GPS Antenna The AK1 determines its position by communicating with the Global Positioning Satellites through GPS antenna. The location where the AK1 is installed will have great effect in the overall performance of the GPS receiver. The AK1 device has an internal GPS antenna but it is not a water proof design. Therefore, it shall not be installed outside of cabin or with the possibility of being splashed by water or rain .
Confidential Document 2.6. LED Indicators The following figure shows the location of the device LEDs. PWR GPS LED GSM Indication Description Solid On In full operation mode 1 blink (0.1 sec.) in every 10 sec. In sleep mode PWR (Green) GPS module off, External power lost, running on 1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off backup battery 0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching GPS signal Solid On Position get fixed Off GSM module off 0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching GSM signal 0.2 sec. On, 2 sec.
Confidential Document 3. Configuration The device can be configured its parameters and behaviors by using AT commands. Please refer to ATrack Protocol Document for details. The device AT commands can be sent through RS232 port, SMS or GPRS TCP/UDP. 3.1. Connect device to HyperTerminal The HyperTerminal is one of the most popular RS232 Terminal Emulator in Windows Platform. The other similar RS232 terminal emulator software can perform the same result.
Confidential Document (2) Choose 57600,8,N,1 None flow control properties and click [OK] button. (3) Click [File] [Properties] © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document (4) Click [Settings] tab and [ASCII Setup…] button (5) Checked the following options and click [OK] button © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document (6) Power ON the device. The startup message will show on the screen. The device AT command can be sent through the terminal after device startup. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 3.2. Connect the device to the remote server The GPRS connection shall be enabled and configured by AT$GPRS command. The ATrack ServerTool is a Windows-based software for GPRS connection testing. Once the GPRS has been enabled on the AK1device, the ServerTool will get connect to the AK1device. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 4. Firmware Upgrade The AK1device firmware can be upgraded by using RS232 serial port communication or GPRS FTP protocol. The following is an example for how to upgrade firmware by serial port. (1) Run ATFWUpload program and select COM port and firmware file properly. Press [Open] button. (2) Power On the AK1device. The process will be started. (3) After the firmware has uploaded and verified successfully, the green completed message will be shown. © ATrack Technology Inc.
Confidential Document 5. Appendix 5.1.
Confidential Document 5.2. 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. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
