CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Version: 1.0 Reference No.: AVL-CU-U1L-00-1210UEN Date: March 30, 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 1.2 Scope............................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 About CAREU U1 Lite(WR) ........................................................................................ 1 1.4 Hardware Architecture .........................................................................
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) vehicle tracker and we are very pleased to introduce you our tracker's features and applications. The CAREU U1 Lite(WR) vehicle tracker is an all-in-one GPS tracking device to deliver positioning messages and help back-end users to proceed with the analysis and the applications of vehicle transport, management, antitheft, security, tracking, to name a few. 1.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide consumed by the device. Backup battery and tamper sensing GPS Antennas primarily indicate the loss of Main Power and the interruption of GPS antenna connectivity. The device supports over-the-air firmware upgrade to deliver additional functionality without physically touching the device once installed. The firmware of the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) can be upgraded through USB without disassembling the device.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 2 Taking a Tour of CAREU U1 Lite(WR) This chapter will guide you to the major connectors of the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) vehicle tracker. 2.1 Dimensions Dimensions (L x W x H): 72mm x 90mm x 33mm 72mm 33mm 90mm 2.2 Front View Chapter 2 No.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 3 Getting Started with CAREU U1 Lite(WR) To install the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) vehicle tracker, follow the instructions below for basic operations. 3.1 Hardware Installation 1. SIM Card Installation ● Remove the cap. Insert SIM card into SIM card slot. 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.
3.2 CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Pin Assignment 1.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.3 LED Indicator 1. 2.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.4 USB Device Driver Installation The CAREU U1 Lite(WR) communicates with your host computer by either RS-232 or USB interface. In some newer editions of Windows XP, the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) device can be installed as a "virtual COM port" device whereby the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) would automatically access Windows XP's inbox USB drivers.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as"STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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 Next button to proceed. Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Check Include this location in the search.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Press the Next button to proceed. The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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(WR) Vehicle Tracker 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 [DeviceManager] as previously mentioned on page 10 and page 13. Go there by clicking Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide 9. Connect your the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) device to power as mentioned in Power and I/O Cable Connection on page 5. The device startup message will be displayed. 10. In [HyperTerminal] window, type in the command "AT$VERSION?" and press the Enter key. The hardware and firmware version will show. As long as your [HyperTerminal] window appears as the screenshot below, a connection between the device and your system has already been built up and working.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.6 Communication Settings The CAREU U1 Lite(WR) vehicle tracker communicates with your control center by either SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Before the device is installed into a vehicle, communication parameters should be set. 1. SMS Configuration Use AT$SMSDST command to set a SMS control center phone number or short code.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide The main page of the Intelli FleetWeb appears as below: 3.8 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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. 2. 3. 4. Connect the device to your PC with the USB cable. Connect the device to power.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 4 Technical Specification Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) 72mm x 90mm x 33mm Weight 170g 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 External 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(WR) Vehicle Tracker User Guide Interface I/O I/O Connector 1 Connector, 8 Pins Serial Connector Standard Version: 1 RS-232 Ports (Configurable) Simple Version: No RS-232 Port Positive Triggers: 2 Input Ports Negative Trigger: 1 Analog Input: 1 (0~30V, 12 Bits) Output Ports Negative Triggers: 2 (300mA) Electrical Power Source DC 8V to 30V 72mA @ 12V (Operating Mode) Power Consumption 8mA @ 12V (Standby Mode) 6mA @ 12V (Deep Sleep Mode) Environment Operating Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C (Wit
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) Vehicle Tracker 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.
CAREU U1 Lite(WR) 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.
