AX9 User Manual Revision: 01 Revision Date: 2016/01/11 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 Table of 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, including device, firmware, and software, are exclusively developed by ATrack Technology Inc. Due to the continuous developments and improvements of device functionalities, changes in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without notice. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the right to modify all documentations based on its own timelines.
Confidential Document 2. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ATrack AX9 GPS device, combining with the most comprehensive and economical vehicle diagnostics technology, which provides real-time engine monitoring. The engine diagnostic data is collected through the vehicle's OBD-II communication port and is transmitted along with GPS data to the control center over a mobile network, for instance, GSM, GPRS, UMTS or CDMA.
Confidential Document 3 . I n s ta l l a ti o n 3.1. Package Content When you open the package, verify that you received the following: AX9 Device * 1 USB Cable * 1 3.2. AX9 OBD-II Compliant OBD-II is a set of standards and practices defined by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) in the early 1990s. But some automobile manufactures do not follow it completely. Therefore, ATrack cannot guarantee each vehicle’s OBD-II connected performance.
Confidential Document 4. Hardware Features 4.1. 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 AX9 features a superior protocol detection algorithm that ensures the device connects reliably even to vehicles that do not fully conform to the OBD‐II standards.
Confidential Document Double click the USB driver VCP_V1.3.1_Setup/ VCP_V1.3.1_Setup_x64. Then, click the Finish button to complete the process. 4.3. Buzzer Operation The internal buzzer of the AX9 can be configured by any events or triggered by a remote server. Refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details. When a device is configured and plugged into an OBD-II DLC connector, it performs some basic function tests. You can simply verify whether it is installed properly via buzzer indication.
Confidential Document 4.5. SIM Card Installation AX9 supports SIM cards with 1.8V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class C) or 3V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class B) operating voltages. To install s SIM, remove the crews, dust cap and the cover. (1) (2) (3) (4) © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 4.6. LED Indicators GSM OBD GPS e following table describes the LED states: LED Indicators Color LED Status Description OBD Green Solid OFF OBD Protocol not found Fast blinking OBD-II data transmission.
Confidential Document 5. Configuration You can explore many of AX9’s great features through AT commands. The commands can be sent to AX9 via USB, SMS or cellular network (e.g. GPRS/CDMA/UMTS). 5.1. Connecting a Device Using HyperTerminal The following example shows how to connect the AX9 through Hyper Terminal. You may use other popular terminal emulators such as Putty or Tera Term Pro to establish a console session with the AX9.
Confidential Document (2) Port Settings should be as follows. Click on the [OK] button to close the Properties window. Bits per second: 57600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None (3) Click on [File][Properties] © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document (4) Click on the [Settings] tab and click on the [ASCII Setup…] button. (5) Check the following options and click on the [OK] button. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document (6) Power up the device and you can now begin to send AT commands to query the device. Please refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 5.2. Connecting a Device Using AXTool The AXTool is a simple configuration tool which is useful for users to configure the basic settings of the AX9. For advanced configurations, please refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details. General Setting [Device Password]: The device password is used for protecting device configurations. You can have the maximum of 6 characters. [SIM Card PIN Code]: Enter the PIN code of a SIM card if you a PIN code enabled.
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 You may configure a tracking interval when the 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 the AX9 is connected to a vehicle’s OBD-II port, you will see the OBD live data such as VIN, Speed, RPM, MAF air flow rate, Engine Load, Throttle Position, Engine Temperature, Fuel Level, MIL Status, Odometer, Fuel Used, and Main Voltage. System Setting The [System] setting will show the current connected device information. The [Reset/Action] function can be used to reset parameters or clear buffered messages of the device. © ATrack Technology Inc.
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 5.3. Firmware Upgrade Open the AXTool program and click on [System] on the menu. Browse the firmware file which is provided by ATrack and click on the [Start] button. When you see “Upgrade Successfully!!”, that means the device firmware is upgraded. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document 6. Bluetooth Applications In this section, we will walk you through on how to set up a Bluetooth connection between your AX9 and your Android mobile/PC. 6.1. Using an Android Mobile to Connect to your AX9 For this demonstration purpose, we will use the "Bluetooth SPP Pro" app, which can be downloaded from this website address: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.dzs.android.
Confidential Document Tap on CMD line mode. The command prompt shows up: After a successful connection, you can see a response message showing "Rxd>AX9 Bluetooth Connected". By default, there is no password. Therefore, the AT$BTEN command may be used to setup a password for a Bluetooth authentication. If a password is set, then a password prompt would be shown and you would need to type your password in order to communicate with the device. 6.2.
Confidential Document The device is being installed as shown below. Under Devices and Printers, please right-click on AX9 SPP and select Properties. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document Select Services in order to check which COM port the device is connected to. In this example, the device is connected via COM11. Launch the Hyper-Terminal and select COM11. Please select the following settings during the connection setup. © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Confidential Document Once it is connected, there is a response message showing "AX9 Bluetooth Connected". You can issue some AT commands later on. 6.3. Bluetooth Commands AT$BTEN=, : 0 - SPP Profile (Default) : 4 characters password for connection authorization.
Confidential Document 7. Appendix 7.1. 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.
Confidential Document 7.2. Hardware Specification Model Number AX9(GG) AX9(UA) AX9(UE) AX9(UG) AX9(CV) AX9(CS) Dimensions (L x W x H) 63 x 54 x 28 mm Weight 73 g Housing Flame Retardant PC(UL 94 V-0) Operating -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F ~ 185°F) Temperature (w/o battery) Electrical Characteristics Power Supply 8V ~ 36V DC Current Consumption Operating : Max.140mA@12V, Deep Sleep Mode 1.
Confidential Document Backup Battery Optional Accessories Bluetooth Module Internal 3.7V 90mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery Bluetooth 3.0 EDR+ BLE 4.0 dual mode © ATrack Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
