CAREU UCAN User Guide Version: 1.0 Reference No.: AVL-CU-UC-00-1210UEN Date: June 1, 2012 SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
General Information If any breakdown occurs due to the operation of the described product or users’ improper handling in accordance with the instructions of the document, S&T shall be liable for the General Conditions based on the delivery of the described product and the content of the document. This product is not designed for the use of life support appliances, devices or systems and thence a malfunction of the product might reasonably be expected to make personal injury.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features....... ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 About CAREU UCAN ...........................................................................................
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing CAREU UCAN GPS Vehicle Tracker, a plug-and-use device for tracking and vehicle status diagnostics. 1.1 Features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide The firmware in the device applies intelligent filtering to overcome coverage limitations for both GPS and GSM/GPRS networks. Motion sensor controls the status of the device, whether in sleep, idle or fully-powered mode, and thereby controls the amount of current consumed by the device. The device supports over-the-air firmware upgrade to deliver additional functionality without physically touching the device once installed. 1.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 2 Taking a Tour of CAREU UCAN 2.1 Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x H): 48mm x 66mm x 25mm 25mm 48mm 66mm 2.2 PIN Assignment 1.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 2. USB Port 3.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 3 Getting Started with CAREU UCAN To install the the CAREU UCAN device, follow the instructions below for basic operations. 3.1 Hardware Installation 1. Installation Mode 2. Mini USB Cable Connect SIM Card 3.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 3.2 USB Device Driver Installation The CAREU UCAN communicates with your host computer by the USB interface. In some newer editions of Windows XP, the CAREU UCAN device can be installed as a "virtual COM port" device whereby the CAREU UCAN would automatically access Windows XP's inbox USB drivers. While in some other earlier editions of Windows XP, you would need to manually install the USB driver for the CAREU UCAN device.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 1. Automatic Installation If the wizard prompts to help you install the software for "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Press the Next button to proceed. The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU UCAN device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 2. Manual Installation After you select No, not this time, if the wizard only prompts to help you install software for "USB device", you need to manually install the driver. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Press the the Next button to proceed. Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Check Include this location in the search. Press the Browse button to assign where your the CAREU UCAN device driver locates on your local disk.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Press the Next button to proceed. The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU UCAN device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 3.3 Device Configuration 1. In Windows XP desktop, click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | HyperTerminal. 2. If you are prompted to input the information of your location, complete them to proceed. 3. On the File menu of HyperTerminal, click New Connection. 4. In the Name box, type a name that describes the connection. In the Icon box, click an appropriate icon. Press the OK button to proceed. 5.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 6. In the connection that you have just set up, click File | Properties. Select the [Connect To] tab. From the [Connect using] drop down list, select the correct com port by checking it up at Windows XP's [Device Manager] as previously mentioned on page 9 and page 12. Go there by clicking Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 7. In the File menu, click Properties. Click the [Settings] tab. Press the ASCII Setup button. 8. In the [ASCII Sending] group box. Select both Send line ends with line feeds and Echo typed characters locally. Press the OK button.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 9. Connect your the CAREU UCAN device to power as mentioned in USB on page 6. The device startup message will be displayed. 10. In [HyperTerminal] window, type in the command "AT$VERSION?" and press the Enter key. The hardware and firmware version will show. As long as your [HyperTerminal] window appears as the screenshot below, a connection between the device and your system has already been built up and working. It is time to send all configuration commands.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 3.4 Communication Settings The CAREU UCAN Vehicle Tracker communicates with your control center by either SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Before the device is installed into a vehicle, communication parameters should be set. 1. SMS Configuration Use AT$SMSDST command to set a SMS control center phone number or short code.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide 3.5 GPS Tracking Configurations After the device communication settings are done, the remote GPS tracking is ready to function. The setting of GPS tracking can be done by using AT$PDSR command. For example, AT$PDSR=1,30,0,0,2,0,0,1,0 (Tracking through GPRS by time interval 30 seconds) OK For simple testing GPRS, run the TCP Server U-Series software which is provided by S&T. It is simple server software that can wait for device connection and data.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide The main page of the Intelli FleetWeb appears as below: 3.6 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the CAREU UCAN can only be updated through USB interface. With the firmware loader tool provided by S&T, firmware update can be done for the device. Such firmware loader runs on Windows-based systems. To upgrade the firmware, follow the procedure below 1. Connect the device to your PC with the USB cable. 2. Connect the device to power. 3. Power on the device. 4. Run ServerUSeries.exe.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 4 Technical Specification Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) 48mm x 66mm x 25mm Weight 55g Radio Performance Frequency Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM Functionality / GPRS GPRS Mode Multislot Class 10 GPRS Coding Scheme CS1,CS2,CS3 and CS4 GSM Antenna Internal SIM Interface SIM Card 1.8V, 2.9V Supported GPS Functionality Receiver 50 Channels Sensitivity (Tracking) -160dBm Antenna Type External GPS Active Antenna, 3.3V GPS Protocol NMEA 0183 Ver3.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Electrics Power Source DC 8V to 30V Power Consumption 145mA @ 12V (operating mode) 20mA @ 12V ( sleep mode) Environment Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (Operating Temperature) –20 °C to +70 °C (Storage Temperature Note: The specification herein is subject to change without prior notice.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Systems & Technology Corp. (S&T), founded in 1987, is a market leader in Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) solutions, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and navigation. It has formed a professional development team to innovate the most advanced and comprehensive GPS tracking products for the customers and has built a global service network to provide non-stop services and support.
CAREU UCAN - User Guide Chapter 5. Regulation FCC Regulations: 15.19(a)(3): 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. 15.105(b): NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
