AX7 User Manual Revision: 03 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. Introduction AX7 GPS Tracking Device is the most advanced and economical diagnostic device for communicating vehicle information to the GSM/GPRS networks. With integrated high sensitive GPS receiver, the AX7 provides the fundamental functions with optional advance features for tracing light trucks and passenger vehicles in need of monitoring location, speed, and many other codes available on the OBD port of vehicles. 2.1.
Confidential Document 3. Hardware Features 3.1. OBD-II Protocol There are five signaling protocols that are permitted with the OBD-II interface. Most vehicles have been implemented with only one of the protocols. The AX7 features a superior protocol detection algorithm that ensures the device connects reliably even to vehicles that do not fully conform to the OBDII standards.
Confidential Document 3.5. Wireless Relay The optional wireless relay is used for immobilizing vehicle when AX7 device is unplugged. Using the short range RF technology, the Wireless Relay will keep receiving RF data from AX7. Once the Wireless Relay loses connection from AX7 for 30 seconds, the Wireless Relay will be switched off. For safety reasons it is recommended to connect the Wireless Relay to control the starter of vehicle.
Confidential Document 4. Configration 4.1. USB Driver Installation These instructions illustrate how to correctly install the USB driver in Windows platform. The procedure will vary for other Windows-based Operating Systems. 1. Connect the Device to the USB port on a Windows-based computer. 2. Install the USB driver. Connect the device to a USB Port Supported Operating Systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Confidential Document 3. To install the driver, click on "Browse my computer for driver software" 4. Click on "Browse" button, and go to the driver provided/downloaded from ATrack. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 5. Windows might give a warning about the verification fail. Please click on "Install this driver software anyway" to proceed. 6. You should be able to see a progress bar running. 7. Once the installation is completed, you should be able to see the COM port showing. This will be the COM port you use for communicate with the AX7 when USB is plugged in. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 4.2. Configure the AX7 device The AXTool is a simple configuration tool for the AX7 device. It is useful for user to setting basic parameters into the AX7 device. For advanced users, please refer to the ATrack A-Series Protocol Document for detail descriptions. General Setting [Device Password]: The device password is used for protecting device configurations. The maximum length is 6 characters.
Confidential Document Communication Setting [GPRS Enable]: Enable GPRS communication [Socket Type]: Select TCP or UDP for GPRS communication [APN]: Access Point Name for GPRS connection. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information) [Host IP]: Enter the IP address or domain name of host server [Host Port]: Enter Port number of the remote host server [User Name]: The GPRS user name. (Please contact your cellular network carrier for the information) [Password]: The GPRS password.
Confidential Document Track Setting Setting tracking interval when vehicle engine is ON. When [Time Mode] and [Distance Mode] are both selected, the tracking behavior will operate in AND condition. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document OBD Live Data When AX7 has connected to the OBD-II port of the vehicle. The [OBD Live Data] will showing the OBD live data from OBD-II port. This viewer could help to know which OBD data can be acquired by AX7 device. System Setting The [System] setting will showing current connected AX7 device information. The [Reset/Action] function can be used to reset parameters or clear buffered messages in the AX7 device. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document Uploading Setting To Device Once all the settings are entered, use the Blue Downward Arrow ( ) to upload the settings to the device. A popup window will show the progress. When it finishes, the popup window will close. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 4.3. Firmware Upgrade Open AXTool program and click [System] item of the manu. Select firmware file which is provided by ATrack and click [Start] button. When “Waiting Device Restart…” message is prompted, please do not turn off the device. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document When “Upgrade Successfully !!” message is prompted, that means the device firmware is upgraded. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 5. Installation AX7 is a new design for easy installation. Just find the DLC connector of your vehicle and plug AX7 to the port. 5.1. What is the OBD-II DLC Connector The OBD-II DLC connector is a standard connector for all vehicles which OBD-II compliant. The OBD-II DLC connector is shown below: The OBD-II DLC connector shall be located in the passenger or driver’s compartment in the area bounded by the driver's end of the instrument panel to 300 mm beyond the vehicle centerline.
Confidential Document 5.2. Using Low Profile OBD-II Extension Cable The ODB-II DLC location is different for every kind of vehicles. For example, the DLC is covered by plastic cover like picture below. The AX7 device is too long to hide when AX7 plug into the DLC connector. The low profile OBD-II extension cable can solve this problem. Another advantage of this cable is to re-location of the AX7 device for better GPS performance. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 5.3. GPS Performance for Installation The AX7 determines its position by communicating with the Global Positioning Satellites through internal GPS antenna. The location chosen of the AX7 will have a lot to do with the overall performance of the GPS receiver. The AX7 device has internal GPS antenna but it is not a water proof design. Therefore, it shall be interior installed.
Confidential Document 5.4. Simple Verification for Installation When the device is configured and first plugged into the OBD port. The AX7 will have some buzzer indications for basic function test. The user can simply to verify if the AX7 device is installed properly. Buzzer Indication Description Beep 1 time Device Power ON Beep 2 times OBD Protocol Connected Beep 3 times GSM/GPRS Connected Beep 4 times GPS Fix © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 6. Appendix 6.1. Hardware Specification AX7 GSM/GPRS Specification GSM Module Quad band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) Tri‐band UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz Communication SMS/USSD/GPRS /TCP/UDP GSM Antennas Internal Type GPS Specification GPS Receiver 50 Channels, L1 Band, C/A Code Sensitivity -159dBm Accuracy 2.
Confidential Document 6.2. 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.
