CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Version: 0.1 Reference No.: AVL-CU-U3-00-1115UEN Date: July 10, 2013 SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY CORP.
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CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3 About CAREU U3 .......
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchasing the CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker is an 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 1.2 Scope This document will guides you to start the CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker. However, as this document contains basic device configuration only, please see the CAREU U3 Protocol Document for the advanced information. 1.3 About CAREU U3 The CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker transmits the wireless signals such as location, peripheral, and vehicle control data to a control center.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 1.4 Hardware Architecture As hardware is concerned, the CAREU U3 is comprised of a micro-controller, regulator, GPS receiver, GSM/GPRS modem, G-Force sensor, flash memory data storage, audio interface, I/Os interface, serial ports and LED status indicators.
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CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 2. Taking a Tour of CAREU U3 This chapter will guide you to the major connectors of the U3 device. 2.1 Dimensions 31.10 72.00 108.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 2.2 Front View 1 2 3 4 6 5 No. Name Description 1 PWR 2 I/O 3 SERIAL 4 GSM SMA Connector for GSM External Receiver GPS SMA Connector for GPS External Antenna Power Connector for Car Battery Input/Output Connector including basic I/O, RS-232 Serial Connector 5 6 2.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 3. Getting Started with CAREU U3 To install the the CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 4. Power, RS-232, and I/O Cable Connection • Connect 4-wire power cable to the power connector on the front side of the CAREU U3 device (8~30V) • Connect the 8-wire cable to the CARE U3 device which enables the connection of the CARE U3 to your system and also to related peripherals. Only these 4 pins are to connect to your PC.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide • Good Wiring Installation Please reserve approximately 1 cm accommodation before folding the cable.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 5. I/O Cable Connection 6. 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 8. Microphone Installation (Optional) Connect the microphone set to the 8-wire cables first. Plug the connector of the 8-wire cable completely into to the seial port on the front side of the device. See the illustration below. 9. Speaker Installation (Optional) Connect the speaker set to the 8-wire cables first. Plug the connector of the 8-wire cable completely into to the seial port on the front side of the device. See the illustration below.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.2 Connector Pin Assignment 1 3 2 4 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 10 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 2 4 6 8 101214 16 Connector Pin Definition 1. PWR Connector Pin# Signal Name Description I/O Remark DC Vin = +8 ~ +30V Normal = 70mA @ 12V 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 Open-Collector Output1 O Imax = 300mA 2.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Pin# Signal Name Description I/O Remark 8 Output 3 Open-Collector Output 3 O Imax = 300mA 9 CAN H CAN High I VI = 2.75V ~ 4.5V 10 CAN L CAN Low I VI = 0.5V ~ 2.25V 3.
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.4 USB Device Driver Installation The CAREU U3 communicates with your host computer by either RS-232 or USB interface. In some newer editions of Windows XP, the CAREU U3 device can be installed as a "virtual COM port" device whereby the CAREU U3 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 U3 device.
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U3 device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 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 U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Press the Next button to proceed. The wizard proceeds to install the driver.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide The installation completes. In [Device Manager], the CAREU U3 device is included under Ports (COM & LPT) as "S&T Tracker". COM port number is displayed as well.
CAREU U3 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 U3 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 29 and page 33. Go there by clicking Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device Manager.
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 9. Connect your the CAREU U3 device to power as mentioned in Power, RS-232, and I/O Cable Connection on page 9. The device startup message will be displayed. 10. In [HyperTerminal] window, type in the command "AT$VERSION?" and press the Enter key. The hardware and firmware version will show. As long as your [HyperTerminal] window appears as the screenshot below, a connection between the device and your system has already been built up and working.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.6 Communication Settings The CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker communicates with your control center by either SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Before the device is installed into a vehicle, communication parameters should be set. 1. SMS Configuration Use AT$SMSDST command to set a SMS control center phone number or short code.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 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 U3 Protocol Document for more command details.
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide The main page of the Intelli FleetWeb appears as below: Chapter 3 31
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide 3.8 Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the CAREU U3 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. Power on the device. Run ServerUSeries.exe. A window displays as follows: 5).
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Chapter 4. Technical Specification Characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) 108 x 72 x 31mm (with connector) Weight 165g Radio Performance GSM Frequency Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz Operating Bands B5, B2, B4 GSM Functionality / GPRS GPRS Mode Multislot class 10 GPRS Coding Scheme CS1,CS2,CS3 and CS4 GSM Antenna External SIM Interface SIM card 1.8V, 2.
CAREU U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Interface I/O I/O Connector 1 connector, 10pin 3 RS-232 ports (configurable) : Standard version Serial Connectors 2 RS-232 ports (configurable) : 1-Wire® version Positive triggers: 2 Input Ports Negative triggers: 2 Analog Inputs: 2 (0~30V, 12 bits) Output Ports Negative triggers: 3 (total 500mA) Electrical Power Source DC 8V to 30V 73 mA @ 12V (operating mode) Power Consumption 13 mA @ 12V (standby mode) 10 mA @ 12V (deep sleep mode) Environment Operating Temperature –2
CAREU U3 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 U3 Vehicle Tracker User Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 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.
