CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide Version: 0.1 Reference No.: Date: March 09, 2012 SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1.1 Features ........................................................................................................... 1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................... 1.3 About CAREU U1 Lite ..................................................................................... 1.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchasing the CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker. We are very pleased to introduce you our excellent product, and you will enjoy great benefits by applying such a smart device. The CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker is a n all-in-one device that integrates multiple applications of GPS (Global Position System), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) with each other.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 1.2 Scope This document will guides you to start the CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker. However, as this document contains basic device configuration only, please see the CAREU U1 Lite Protocol Document for the advanced information. 1.3 About CAREU U1 Lite The CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker transmits the wireless signals such as location, peripheral, and vehicle control data to a control center.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 1.4 Hardware Architecture As hardware is concerned, the CAREU U1 Lite is comprised of a micro-controller, regulator, GPS receiver, GSM/GPRS modem, G-Force sensor, flash memory data storage, I/Os interface and LED status indicators. • Users can connect PC's HyperTerminal to the Diagnostic/setting port for the AVL configuration. • G-Sensor for car accident prevention, car tow-away warning and power management. • The audio interface supports hand-free phone call.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 2. Taking a Tour of CAREU U1 Lite This chapter will guide you to the major connectors of the U1 Lite device. 2.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 2.2 Front View 1 5 2.3 No.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 3. Getting Started with CAREU U1 Lite To install the the CAREU U1 Lite device, follow the instructions below for basic operations. 3.1 Hardware Installation 1. SIM Card Installation • Remove the screw at the bottom of the device to open it. Then you will find the SIM card slot inside. • Insert your SIM card into the device with SIM card's gold area down and the notched corner toward the notched edge of the SIM card socket.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 2. GPS Antenna Connection • Connect the GPS antenna to the SMA connector jack on the front side of the device (circled as the illustration below) by completely screwing the GPS antenna's plug connector. • It is recommended that a matching torque 7-10 inch pounds (80-110 N.cm) should be used for the SMA connector. 3.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 4. I/O Cable Connection 5. Mini USB Cable Connection 7. G-Sensor Installation Consideration The device uses a 3-axis G-Force sensor to detect the vehicle motion and the impact on the vehicle. The X, Y and Z axis definition will be affected by the location of device installation.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 3.2 Connector Pin Assignment Connector Pin Definition 1. PWR Connector Pin# Signal Name Description I/O 1 DC IN Power supply input I 2 GND Signal ground — 3 Ignition Ignition(ACC) Input I DC Vin = +30 ~ +7V (Active high) 4 Output1 O Imax = 300mA Open-Collector Output1 Remark DC Vin = +8 ~ +30V Normal = 70mA @ 12V 2.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.3 LED Indicator 1. GPS LED Indicator Power Mode Power Off GPS Status N/A GPS LED Off Low Power N/A Off Full Power Acquiring Flash Red (five times/second) Full Power Tracking Solid Red Power Mode Power Off GSM/GPRS Status N/A GSM LED Off Low Power Full Power N/A Acquiring Off Flash Red (three times/ second) Full Power Registered Solid Red 2.
CAREU U1 Lite V Vehicle Tracker User 3.4 USB Device Driver Installation The CAREU U1 Lite communicates with your host computer by either RS RS-232 or USB interface. In some newer editions of Windows X XP,, the CAREU U1 Lite device can be installed as a "virtual COM port" device whereby the CAREU U1 Lite would automatically access Windows XP's inbox USB drivers. While in some other earlier editions of Windows X XP, you would need to manually install the USB driver for the CAREU U1 Lite device.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker 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 U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U1 Lite device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker 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.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 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 U1 Lite device driver locates on your local disk. Press the OK button. You can download the USB device driver from http://www.systech.com.tw/downloads.php.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide Press the Next button to proceed. The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U1 Lite device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.5 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 U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 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 [DeviceManager] as previously mentioned on page 21. Go there by clicking Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker 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 U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 9. Connect your the CAREU U1 Lite device to power as mentioned in Power and I/O Cable Connection on page 12. The device startup message will be displayed. 10. In [HyperTerminal] window, type in the command "AT$VERSION?" and press the Enter key. The hardware and firmware version will show. As long as your [HyperTerminal] window appears as the screenshot below, a connection between the device and your system has already been built up and working.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.6 Communication Settings The CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker communicates with your control center by either SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Before the device is installed into a vehicle, communication parameters should be set. 1. SMS Configuration Use AT$SMSDST command to set a SMS control center phone number or short code.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 2. GPRS Configuration Set GPRS servers by using the folloiwng commands: AT$APN=internet,username,password (APN=internet, Username=username, Password=password) OK AT$HOSTS=1,0,60.148.19.10,6000 (Server IP address = 60.148.19.10 and Port number =6000) OK AT$RETRY=5,10 (Message retry settings) OK AT$IPTYPE=1 (Using TCP/IP mode) OK AT$GPRSEN=1 (GPRS enable) OK AT$HB=60,1 (Heartbeat setting) OK Please refer to the CAREU U1 Lite Protocol Document for more command details.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.7 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=1,30,0,0,2,0,0,1,1 (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 U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User For advanced testing, you need the software Intelli TracerPlus. Please request this software through your sales contact. You can also apply for a testing account from S&T's FleetWeb solution through your sales contact.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide The main page of the Intelli FleetWeb appears as below: Chapter 2
CAREU U1 Lite V Vehicle Tracker User 3.8 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the CAREU U1 Lite can only be updated through USB interface. With the firmware loader tool provided by S& S&T T,, firmware update can be done for the device. Such firmware loader runs on Windows Windows-based based systems. To o upgrade the firmware, follow the procedure below: 1). 2). 3). 4). Connect the device to your PC with the USB cable. Connect the device to powe power. Power on the device. Run ServerUSeries.exe.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 4. Technical Specification Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) 108 x 72 x 31mm Weight 165g Radio Performance Frequency Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM Functionality / GPRS GPRS Mode Multi-slot 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.
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User Interface I/O I/O Connector 1 connector, 10pin Serial Connector 1 RS-232 ports (configurable) : Standard version No RS-232 port : US version Positive triggers: 2 Input Ports Negative triggers: 1 Analog Inputs: 1 (0~30V, 12 bits) Output Ports Negative triggers: 2 (300mA) Electrical Power Source DC 8V to 30V 72 mA @ 12V (operating mode) Power Consumption 8 mA @ 12V (standby mode) 6 mA @ 12V (deep sleep mode) Environment Operating Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (without backup
CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker 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 U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User 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.
