Spider® AT User's Guide GSM5108UG001 Revision: Draft 1/23/2009 www.enfora.
Spider® AT GENERAL TERMS OF USE OF NEW MATERIALS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY From time to time, Enfora, in its sole discretion, may make available for download on its website (www.enfora.com), or may transmit via mail or email, updates or upgrades to, or new releases of, the firmware, software or documentation for its products (collectively, “New Materials”).
Spider® AT LIMITED WARRANTY SCOPE Enfora warrants to the original purchaser of the product that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of product purchase, the product hardware, when used in conjunction with any associated software (including any firmware and applications) supplied by Enfora, will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal operation.
Spider® AT SOFTWARE During the warranty period applicable to the software or its media, Enfora, at its expense, will replace any defective software or media if purchaser gives written notification of the defect to the technical support department at Enfora during the applicable warranty period. Enfora will ship or otherwise transmit the replacement software or media to purchaser, and purchaser shall be responsible for incorporating any replacement software in the product.
Spider® AT OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Some jurisdictions may require a longer warranty period than specified above and, accordingly, for products sold in those jurisdictions the applicable warranty period shall be extended as required under the laws of those jurisdictions.
Spider® AT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC The Spider AT is a radio transceiver and has been tested and found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, Part 22, and Part 24 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with all instructions, can cause interference to other radio communications.
Spider® AT DISCLAIMER The information and instructions contained within this publication comply with all FCC, GCF, PTCRB, R&TTE, IMEI and other applicable codes that are in effect at the time of publication. Enfora disclaims all responsibility for any act or omissions, or for breach of law, code or regulation, including local or state codes, performed by a third party. Enfora strongly recommends that all installations, hookups, transmissions, etc.
Spider® AT TABLE OF CONTENTS General......................................................................................................................... 1 Copyright...................................................................................................................... 1 LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 2 Scope ................................................................................................
Spider® AT 4 5 Mounting the Unit .................................................................................................... 22 4.1 Hardware Needed to Mount Device................................................................... 22 4.2 Selection of Mounting Location ......................................................................... 23 4.3 Pre-Drilling of Mounting Holes ........................................................................... 23 4.4 Mounting The Device..........
Spider® AT Figure 10 – Enfora Support Site ........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 11 Found New Hardware Wizard Window ............................................................ 32 Figure 12 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location .............................................. 33 Figure 13 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver ....................................................... 34 Figure 14 Hardware Wizard – Install Progress ........................
Spider® AT 1 Introduction An extension to the Enfora Spider® family of integrated asset management solutions, the Spider AT is a certified quad-band integrated platform that provides GSM/GPRS/GPS functionality for mobile asset monitoring.
Spider® AT 2 Physical Description 2.1 OVERVIEW The Spider AT is a quad-band integrated platform. Inside the black plastic case is a Enfora Enabler LPP0108 modem, USB connector, SIM holder and battery connector for the attached battery. The figures below show an opened Spider AT.
Spider® AT Figure 3 - Bottom View of Spider Asset Tag 2.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The button on the underside of the Spider Asset Tag functions as both the power switch and the activation switch. To deactivate the Spider Asset Tag, press and hold the power switch, located on the underside of the unit, for three to five seconds. The LED will become solid red then go off. When the light is off, the unit is deactivated.
Spider® AT 2.3 DIMENSIONS The measurements of the Spider Asset Tag are: Length Width Height Weight (with battery) Weight (without battery) 146.7 mm 63 mm 20.
Spider® AT 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.4.1 TEMPERATURE Operating -30°C to 85°C Compliant -20°C to 60°C Storage -40°C to 85°C 2.4.2 WATER RESISTANCE The Spider Asset Tag is a water resistant device, pursuant to the IP-65 rating. This rating specifies that the device is protected against dust, and low pressure jets of water. This device cannot be immersed in water. 2.
Spider® AT 2.7 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS The Spider Asset Tag uses a Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (Li/SOCI2) battery pack. The features of this battery include: Greater energy density Higher capacity Extended temperature range Higher operating voltage Longer life Patented safety features Environmentally friendly Battery Pack Characteristics Enfora PN BAT-0007-0001 Cell Size AA Chemistry Lithium-thionyl Chloride (LI-SOCl2) Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Max Rated Voltage 3.
Spider® AT 3 Initial Setup Please follow these steps to start using the Spider Asset Tag: 1. Make sure you have the following items: Spider® Asset Tag USB Drivers (These can be located …) USB cable (USB-A to 5-Pin Mini USB) 2. Remove the Spider Asset Tag from the packaging material. 3. The Spider Asset Tag will be assembled loosely with two screws. Fully loosen the screws and separate the two halves of the unit. 4. Make sure the battery is connected (refer to Connecting the battery in section 5.1.
Spider® AT 9. Install the drivers (refer to Appendix A). 10. Provision the Spider Asset Tag (refer to Section 3.2). 11. Once Provisioning is complete, remove the USB connector, and replace the battery pack. 12. Close the Spider Asset Tag, and replace the screws. 13. The Spider Asset Tag is now activated, and will begin transmitting data. Note: Verify the Server is receiving messages from the device.
Spider® AT Figure 7 Device Manager Window In this case, the Enfora Enabler IIIG LPP Modem has been assigned to COM9. You can now use a terminal program to send commands to the Spider Asset Tag.
Spider® AT 3.2 CONFIGURE THE DEVICE Once the USB drivers are installed, and you can communicate with the Spider Asset Tag, you can begin configuring the unit to transmit data. There are two ways to provision the Spider Asset Tag. 1. Use a terminal emulator program to send commands to the module. (Refer to Section 3.2.1 for more information.) 2. Use the Enfora Provisioner. (Refer to Section 3.2.2 for more information.
Spider® AT 3.2.2 CONFIGURE THE SPIDER ASSET TAG TO USE THE PROVISIONER In order to use the Enfora Provisioner to configure the Spider Asset Tag, you will first need to send communication parameter information to the device with a terminal emulator: Any terminal emulator program such as ProComm or HyperTerminal can be used to send AT commands to the device.
Spider® AT Once these commands have been entered you will be able to communicate with the server that is hosting the Provisioner software, and configure the Spider Asset Tag over-the-air. Refer to the Provisioner User’s Guide for detailed device configuration instructions. Note: The default Spider Asset Tag parameters result in the device reporting to the server when activated and then once per day.
Spider® AT 4 Mounting the Unit The unit can be mounted to a variety of surfaces including wood, metal and plastic. Any of the following mounting hardware can be used: Four 10-32 washers, four 7/16” long 10-32 screws. Zip Ties. Double-sided Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tape The optimal mounting position of the Spider Asset Tag is outdoors, ensuring that the device has clear access to the sky.
Spider® AT Figure 8 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware 4.2 SELECTION OF MOUNTING LOCATION Care should be taken in selecting the mounting location for the Spider AT. Some considerations for choosing the mounting location are: Ideally the label should be mounted facing down (Towards the ground). Mounting in this orientation provides optimum antenna performance. The selected mounting surface must not allow water to pool around the device.
Spider® AT Figure 9 Spider AT Screw Hole 4.4 MOUNTING THE DEVICE Place a Lock-Washer on one of the Screws, as shown in Figure 4. Now place a Flat-Washer on the Screw, as shown in Figure 10 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware. Repeat this process with the remaining three Screws. Figure 10 Spider AT and Mounting Hardware Insure the Device is turned on (Flashing light indicates that the Device is turned on). Align the Device with the pre-drilled screw holes.
Spider® AT 4.5 ALTERNATE MOUNTING OF THE DEVICE The Device can also be mounted using Wire Tie-Wraps. The screw holes are sized so the Tie-Wraps can be inserted through them, as shown in Figure 11 Mounting – Cable Ties. Figure 11 Mounting – Cable Ties Warning: Take care not to fasten Tie Wraps over sharp edges, as this may cause excesive wear causing the Tie Wraps to break.
Spider® AT 5 Replacing the Battery When the device requires the battery to be changed use the following instructions: 5.1.1 DISCONNECT THE BATTERY 1. Remove the Spider Asset Tag from its mounted location. 2. Fully loosen the two screws, so the two halves of the unit are separated. Figure 12 Open Unit 3. Disconnect the old battery by grasping the battery cable close to the connector and gently pull upwards, as shown in Figure 13 Remove Battery. Figure 13 Remove Battery 4.
Spider® AT 5.1.2 CONNECT THE BATTERY 1. Insert the Battery into the Bottom Housing Assembly with the cable up and to the right, as shown in Figure 14 Insert New Battery. Figure 14 Insert New Battery 2. Connect the new battery by attaching the connector to the battery terminals. 3. The correct orientation of the battery cable prior to insertion into the PCB mounted battery connector is with the red wire positioned closest to the wall of the plastic housing. Shown in Figure 15 Battery Cable Orientation.
Spider® AT 4. Carefully move the connector over the connector jack and apply pressure straight down on to the battery cable connector until the connectors are fully engaged. Shown in Figure 16 Connect the cable. Figure 16 Connect the cable 5. Close the Spider Asset Tag, and replace the screws. 6. Remount the device in its original location.
Spider® AT 6 Powering Up and Down The button on the underside of the Spider Asset Tag functions as both the power switch and the activation switch. After the provisioning process is complete, the Spider Asset Tag will be activated. If you do not plan to deploy the unit immediately, you should deactivate the Asset Tag, so as not to drain the battery. To deactivate the Spider Asset Tag, press and hold the power switch, located on the underside of the unit, for three to five seconds.
Spider® AT 7 Battery Life Estimation The default configuration is as follows: Wake up every once per day. Checks location every once per day. The estimated battery life for the Asset Tag in a default configuration is approximately 1 year.
Spider® AT Appendix A – USB DRIVER Installation The first time the user provisions the Spider Asset Tag, it must be via the USB connection. After the first time, it can be configured over-the-air. Follow these steps to begin provisioning the device: 1. Connect the Spider Asset Tag to the USB port on a Windows-based computer. 2. Install the USB drivers (as described in this Appendix). 3. Use a terminal emulator to send AT commands to the Spider Asset Tag. (refer to Section 3.2.2).
Spider® AT There are three steps to installing the USB drivers. The first will install the Locosto drivers. Once this installation is complete, the process will automatically begin again. The second step will install the Enabler III G LPP Trace. The third step will install the Enabler IIIG LPP Modem. 1. The Windows Operating System will detect the new USB device. 2. You will see the following screen: Figure 19 Found New Hardware Wizard Window 3. Click on No, not this time. 4. Click Next. 5.
Spider® AT Figure 20 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location 6. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 7. Click Next. 8.
Spider® AT Figure 21 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 9. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 10. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 11. Click Next. 12.
Spider® AT Figure 22 Hardware Wizard – Install Progress 13.
Spider® AT Figure 23 Hardware Wizard – Completing 14. Click Finish. When this installation is complete, the installation process for the USB device will begin.
Spider® AT Figure 24 Hardware Wizard – Install from specific location 15. Click on No, not this time. 16. Click Next. 17.
Spider® AT Figure 25 Hardware Wizard – Install from List 18. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 19. Click Next. 20.
Spider® AT Figure 26 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 21. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 22. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 23. Click Next. 24.
Spider® AT Figure 27 Hardware Wizard – Windows Logo testing Note: If you see this warning, click on Continue Anyway 25.
Spider® AT Figure 28 Hardware Wizard – Installation Progress 26.
Spider® AT Figure 29 Hardware Wizard – Installation Complete 27. Click Finish. When this installation is complete, the installation process for the USB device will begin.
Spider® AT Figure 30 Hardware Wizard – New Hardware 28. Click on No, not this time. 29. Click Next. 30.
Spider® AT Figure 31 Hardware Wizard – Install from List 31. Click the radio button next to Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 32. Click Next. 33.
Spider® AT Figure 32 Hardware Wizard – Search for best driver 34. Click on the check box marked Include this location in the search. 35. Browse to the location on your computer where the USB drivers are located. 36. Click Next. 37.
Spider® AT Figure 33 Hardware Wizard – Windows Logo testing Note: If you see this warning, click on Continue Anyway User's Guide P a g e 46 Revision: Draft
Spider® AT Figure 34 Hardware Wizard – Installation Complete 38. Click Finish to complete the installation of the Enfora Enabler IIIG LPP Modem drivers.
Spider® AT Appendix B – SIM Card Installation SIM CARD HOLDER The SIM holder is located inside the Spider Asset Tag. It is a standard flip-type SIM holder that must be completely closed in order for the SIM card to make a secure connection. Figure 35 – Spider Asset Tag SIM Holder SIM CARD INSTALLATION 1. Slide the SIM card into the open SIM holder. 2. Make sure the SIM card notch is lined up properly (see Figure 35). 3. Close the holder, and slide it until it is completely closed.
Spider® AT Appendix C – Terminal Configuration To send commands to the Spider AT, connect the USB mini end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the Spider AT and the standard USB end to the USB port of a PC. This Appendix provides step by step instructions for using HyperTerminal to configure the modem. However, any standard terminal emulator program can be used.
Spider® AT Figure 37 - Connect To Window 4. Change the Connect Using setting to the Com port that was determined in Step 2. 5. Click OK. The Port Properties window appears (Figure 38).
Spider® AT Figure 38 - Port Properties Window 6. Make sure the settings match the example. 7. Click OK. The HyperTerminal Program Window appears (Figure 39).
Spider® AT Figure 39 - HyperTerminal Program Window TEST THE HYPERTERMINAL SETUP 1. Make sure the cursor is in the main window. 2. Type “AT” and press Enter 3. The modem should respond back with “0” or “OK” in the Main Window 4. If this happens, the COM port is configured correctly. If not, go back and check your settings. 5. At this point you are ready to start configuring your device with AT commands. Section 3.2 of this guide provides details about configuring your device.
