Advantech Co VITA 350 User Manual

VITA-350

GPS, GPRS, DI/O, RS232 Automatic Vehicle Location Device

User Manual

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from such use.

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For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit our websites at: http://www.advantech.com

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For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:

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This manual is for the VITA-350.

Part No. 2006A35000 1st Edition, May 2007

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Packing List

Before you begin installing your device, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:

• VITA-350 device

• 1 CD-ROM with User's manual, Advantech Utility

• 1 User’s Manual

• 1 GPS antenna

• 1 GPRS antenna

• 1 Power cable

• 4 Mounting screws

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

Model No. List Description

VITA-350 GPS, GPRS, DI/O and RS232

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FCC

Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly

This device complies with the requirements in 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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regulations and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.

installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定：

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不

得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾

現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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Additional Information and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can

find the latest information about the product.

2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call:

• Product name and serial number

• Description of your peripheral attachments

• Description of your software (operating system, version, application

software, etc.)

• A complete description of the problem

• The exact wording of any error message

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................2

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................2

1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2

1.3 Quick Installation Guide ................................................... 2

1.4 GPS Antenna Installation..................................................3

1.5 GPRS Antenna Installation ...............................................5

1.6 Specifications.................................................................... 6

1.6.1 GPRS Module Siemens Power Modes ........................... 6

1.6.2 GPS Specifications ......................................................... 6

1.6.3 GSM/GPRS Specifications of Siemens MC55 module.. 7

1.6.4 Programmable Digital I/O .............................................. 7

1.6.5 Enviromental Specifications........................ .. ................. 7

1.6.6 Serial Connectivity ................................................... ...... 8

1.6.7 LED Definition ............................................................... 8

1.7 System Dimensions........................................................... 9

Figure 1.1:System Outlook Dimensions....................... 10

Chapter 2 Connector Table.............................................12

2.1 Connector Table..............................................................12

2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2).......................................... 12

2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3)...................................... 13

2.1.3 SIM Holder (Subscriber Identification Module) (CN5)14

2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6)................................... 15

2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9) ...................... 16

2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11)............17

2.1.7 Power Connectors (CN14)............................................ 18

2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1) ........................................... 19

2.2 LED Definition .......................................................................20

Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility.................................22

3.1 Introduction & Overview ................................................ 22

3.1.1 Overview....................................................................... 22

3.1.2 Installation .................................................................... 23

3.1.3 PC System Requirements................................... ........... 23

3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility.................................................. 23

3.1.5 How Does VITA-350 Work?.....................................23

3.2 Getting Started.................................................................25

3.3 Format of Sending Packets..............................................49

Appendix A GPIO Definition .............................................56

A.1 GPIO Definition..............................................................56

A.2 GPIO DC Spec...................................... .......................... 57

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Appendix B Accessories ......................................................60

B.1 Power Cable ................................................... ................. 60

Appendix C Mechanical Drawing......................................64

Figure C.1:VITA-350 Mechanical Drawinng............65

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CHAPTER

General Information

This chapter gives background information on the VITA-350. Sections include:

• Introduction

• Features

• Quick Installation Guide

• RF Antenna Installation

• Specifications

• System Dimensions

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

The Advantech first M2M product, VITA-350 provides in-vehicle data solutions while operating over Carrier's GSM/GPRS networks for Fleet Management. A 16-channel GPS module, 1 x RS232 and 10 x digital I/O ports are also offered to allow for advanced tracking and alarms.

1.2 Features

• Turnkey Solution

Industrial hardware design with intelligent software capabilities, making it a reliable Fleet management solution.

• Versatile I/O Interfaces

10 GPIO, 1 x RS-232 serial ports allow you to monitor and connect external device.

• Embedded SDK for Easy Configuration

Equipped with Advantech Utility, easy-to-use APIs, VITA-350 offers an easy management and integration for all devices.

• Air Interface Updating

VITA-350 provides remote parameters upgrade over the air (OTA). Therefore, no need to re-set parameters on the local site, saving time and cost for field maintenance.

1.3 Quick Installation Guide

Before you install, please check below items:

1. Check if all the parts are included within the package.

2. Prepare a SIM card for GSM/GPRS communication (make sure the

GPRS function has been enabled). Use a mobile phone to confirm that the PIN code has not been set and make sure the SIM card working properly.

3. Find a suitable place inside the car for installing the unit.

4. Find a suitable place to install VITA-350 and put the external

GPS antenna toward the sky - not covered or shielded by any other object containing metallic material.

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5. Check if all the wiring has been connected correctly; connect the

AVL unit to the power source (12 or 24 VDC).

6. Check all LED indicator bl inks regularly to confirm VITA-350

working status.

7. Put VITA-350 on a proper space with wall mount kit or strong

adhesive double-sided tape and make sure VITA-350 will sustain during the vibration or shaking situation.

1.4 GPS Antenna Installation

The antenna must be mounted so it is visible to the sky. The windshield must be cleaned before antenna is mounted. Ensure that tinted or any metalic objects do not obscure the line of sight.

Step 1: Clean the inside of the windshield.

Step 2: Peel off the adhesive tape cover.

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Step 3: Push the antenna firmly into position.

Note:

Do not mount within the wiper movement arc area.

Do not mount on the tinted area as displayed below.

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Note: The adhesive tape side is the active side and must face the sky.

1. Make certain to moun t in posi tion outside of the wiper blades

movement arc.

2. Do not mount on the tinted area at the top of some widescreens as

these can contain metal content and may degrade the antenna sensitivity.

3. Avoid running the antenna cable next to antenna cables from two

way radios, cell phones etc.

4. Do not lengthen/shorten the shielded antenna cable.

5. Route the shielded antenna cable through the ferrite core in order to

minimise radio frequency interference.

6. Take special care when plugging and unplugging the antenna

connector.

7. Take care not to place the antenna under a structure such as s metal

Roof Rock.

1.5 GPRS Antenna Installation

The windshield must be cleaned before antenna is mounted&it must be mounted vertaically and not horizontally.

Note: Any 3rd party transmitting/receiving device can affect the

sensitivity and range of the RF.

1. Avoid running tha antenna cable next to antenna cables from two

way radios, cell phones etc.

2. Do not strengthen/shorten the shielded antenna cable.

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3. Take special care when plugging and unplugging the antenna

connector into the male/female connector.

1.6 Specifications

1.6.1 GPRS Module Siemens Power Modes

ParameterDescriptionCondition Min TypeMaxUnit

Power Down Mode 50 100 µA Sleep mode at DRX=2 @DRX=5

@DRX=9

BATT+

Average supply current

IDLE mode at DRX=2 EGSM 900

GSM 1800/1900 DATA mode GPRS,

(4 Rx, 1Tx) EGSM 900 GSM 1800/1900

Notes:

1) Power Controll Level PCL 5

2) Power Controll Level PCL 0

3) All average supply currrent values at I

4) Test condition for the typical values: 50

1)4)

=0mA

VDD

Ω antenna

2)4)

4.3

3.0

2.5

15 15 15

300 300 230

1.6.2 GPS Specifications

16 channel ANTARIS 4 positioning Supports different serial protocols (NEMA, UBX, & RTCM) Support Active Antenna Antenna short and open circuit Power brown-out protection: No external reset hardware needed Operating temperature range: -40 to 85°C

• Accuracy

Position 2.5m CEP Position DGPS/SBAS2 2.0m CEP 3.0m SEP

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5.0m SEP

• Accuisition

5_6

GPS_Mode_(U BX-CFG_Msg)

Cold Start 34s 36s 41s 34s Warm Start 33s N/A N/A N/A Hot Start <3.5s N/A N/A N/A Reacquisition <1s N/A N/A N/A

• Sensitivity

Fast Acquisition Mode

Normal Mode

High Sensitivity Mode

Auto Mode

Tracking -158 dBm Acquisition & Reacquisition -148 dBm Cold Starts -142 dBm

1.6.3 GSM/GPRS Specifications of Siemens MC55

module

Tri-band MC55 EGSM900 /GSM1800/1900 GPRS multi-slot Class 10 GPRS mobile station Class B Download: Max. 85.6 Kbps Uplink: Max. 42.8 Kbps Coding Scheme: CS1-4 Internet service: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3

1.6.4 Programmable Digital I/O

Digit GPIO: 5 In / 5 Out VIH: 2.64~3.3V (Input logic 1) VIL: 0~0.66V (Input logic 0) VOH: 3.2~3.3V (Output logic 1) VOL: 0~0.4V (Output logic 0) Maximum DC current: 5mA

1.6.5 Enviromental Specifications

Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature:

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Humidity: 5-85% RH Vibration Test:

1.6.6 Serial Connectivity

1 RS-232 TX/RX up to 230Kbps

1.6.7 LED Definition

Green LED (Power Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED ON +12/+24V Power ON 2 LED OFF +12/+24V Power OFF

Red LED (GPS Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED 1s ON / 1s OFF 2D acquisition accomplishment

GPS signal searching

2 LED OFF

Blue LED (GPRS Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED Permanently ON GPRS Power Down 2 LED 600ms ON/ 600ms OFF Limited Network Service: No SIM

3 LED 75ms ON/ 75ms OFF/ 75ms ON/ 3s OFF

4 LED 0.5s ON/ OFF depending on transmission activity

GPS don’t work No GPS signal

inserted. No PIN enter. Network search in progress. Ongoing user authentication. Network login in progress.

GPRS network activated

GPRS Data Transfer in progress. LED goes ON within 1 sec after data packets were exchanged.

Orange LED (Error Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED ON Error Happened 2 LED OFF System OK

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1.7 System Dimensions

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˚ˣ˜ˢ

˥˦˅ˆ˅

ˣˢ˪˘˥

˟˘˗

Figure 1.1: System Outlook Dimensions

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Connector Table

This chapter explains the setup procedures of VITA-350 hardware, including instructions on connecting peripherals and indicators. Be sure to read all safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.

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Chapter 2 Connector Table

2.1 Connector Table

2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2)

The VITA-350 provides 1 serial ports (C OM1: RS-2 32 TX/RX) in one DB-9 connector (COM1). You can find the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix A.

CN2 COM1 Part

Number Footprint DBCOM-VM5MS Description D-SUB CON. 9P 90D(M) DIP 070241MR009S200ZU

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1NC 2RXD#IN +5V 3TXD#OUT+5V 4NC 5GND 6NC 7NC 8NC 9NC

1654000056

SUYIN

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2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3)

The GPS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPS connector is a standard Female SMA connector.

CN3 GPS Antenna Con. Part

Number Footprint RF-SMAC037 Description RF Conn 5p 180D(F) DIP SMA-C037-G

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1RF_IN 2GND 3GND 4GND 5GND

1654001599

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2.1.3 SIM Holder (Subscriber Identification Module)

(CN5)

Supported SIM card +3V, and SIM interface compatible with ISO 7816 IC Card standard.

CN5 SIM Holder Part

Number Footprint SIM-WL608C Description SIM card conn 6p 90D(F)SMD WO/Pb WL608C3-

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1 SIM_CCVCC IN +3V 2 SIM_CCRST 3 SIM_CCCLK 4GND 5NC 6 SIM_CCIO

1654000639

M04-TR

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2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6)

The GPRS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPRS connector is a standard Female Reverse SMA connector.

CN6 GPRS Antenna Con. Part

Number Footprint CABLE-SMAFN9 Description Coaxial Cable 10cm SMT SMA(F) to I-PEX

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1GND 2GND 3GND 4GND

1700004811

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2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9)

CN9 Battery Con. Part

Number Footprint WHL2V-125 Description WAFER 2P 180D(M) 1.25mm 53047-0210

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1 BAT_VCC PWR +3.3V 2GND

1655902032

WB_2V_1.25mm

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2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11)

The board supports 10-bit GPIO through GPIO connector. The 10 digital in and out-puts can be programmed to r ead or control devices, with input

or out-put defined. The default setting is 5 bits input and 5 bits output.

CN11 GPIO Part

Number Footprint ME050-35010 Description PLUG-IN BLOCK 10P 90D DIP ME050-35010 WO/PB

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1 GPIO1 I/O +3.3V 2 GPIO2 I/O +3.3V 3 GPIO3 I/O +3.3V 4 GPIO4 I/O +3.3V 5 GPIO5 I/O +3.3V 6 GPIO6 I/O +3.3V 7 GPIO7 I/O +3.3V 8 GPIO8 I/O +3.3V 9 GPIO9 I/O +3.3V 10 GPIO10 I/O +3.3V

1652000746

PLUG_10_3.50mm

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2.1.7 Power Connectors (CN14)

Main power connector, +12 V / +24 V (CN14) Supplies main power to the VITA-350.

CN14 Power Con. Part

Number Footprint ME050-35004 Description PLUG-IN BLOCK 4P 90D DIP ME050-35004 WO/P

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1 B+ PWR +12V / +24V 2ACC IN 3GND 4GND

1652000744

PLUG_4_3.50mm

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2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1)

Momentarily pressing the reset button will activate a reset.

SW1 Power Reset Button Part

Number Footprint SW-HDK632BR-ST Description PUSH SW L=5.85mm Reset Button HDK632BR

Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1GND 2 uP_RESET# 3GND 4GND

1601063200

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2.2 LED Definition

Red LED (Power Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED ON +12/+24V Power ON 2 LED OFF +12/+24V Power OFF

Yellow LED (GPS Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED 1s ON / 1s OFF 2D acquisition accomplishment

GPS signal searching

2 LED OFF

Green LED (GPRS Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED Permanently ON GPRS Power Down 2 LED 600ms ON/ 600ms OFF Limited Network Service: No SIM

3 LED 75ms ON/ 75ms OFF/ 75ms ON/ 3s OFF

4 LED 0.5s ON/ OFF depending on transmission activity

GPS don’t work No GPS signal

inserted. No PIN enter. Network search in progress. Ongoing user authentication. Network login in progress.

GPRS network activated

GPRS Data Transfer in progress. LED goes ON within 1 sec after data packets were exchanged.

Orange LED (Error Indicator)

LED Mode VITA-350 Status 1 LED ON Error Happened 2 LED OFF System OK

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CHAPTER

Advantech M2M Utility

Advantech M2M Utility software is a comprehensive, flexible human machine interface application environment, which supports the functions to customize M2M applications in the Windows XP, and Windows CE environment. M2M Utility software provides a windows-based, mouse driven system to identify M2M Data and GPS Tracking System.

Sections include:

• Introduction

• Getting Started

• Format of Sending Packets

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Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

3.1 Introduction & Overview

Introduction & Overview gives a general background to the M2M platform. The system architecture is explained, and the product’s main features are introduced. Installation of the software is explained.

3.1.1 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of Advantech’s VITA-350 product for developing M2M control for GPS and automation solutions of industry. Advantech VITA-350 product is a comprehensive, flexible GPS and GPRS enabled controlling platform that supports the functions and utilities to develop automation applications in industry environment. VITA350 products provide GPS/GPRS enabled systems including remote controlling & accessing functions to be connected to Internet/Intranet.

VITA-350 is extremely flexible and easy to use. The client could use M2M Utility to get/set the information of devices. A VITA-350 device will be automatically probed and shown on your Utility screen. After setting the server IP address, port and sending format of data, VITA-350 will automatically connect to the server and send GPS or I/O data to the server.

The VITA-350 kernel is a multi-th readed engine for optimal performance. It provides you GPS/GPRS connectivity with your mobile machines including cars, fleets, and other automated devices. It saves a lot of effort and time when developing your applications. The VITA-350 platform ensures that you can integrate your process data into existing M2M information systems.

In addition, VITA-350 M2M Utility software utility leverages 32-bit Windows’ preemptive multi-tasking capability to support Windows CE environments.

Contents

• Installation

• How does VITA-350 work?

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3.1.2 Installation

M2M Utility engine is built-in on VITA-350 platform. So you don’t install anything in the VITA-350 product.

M2M Utility on Windows XP is the client for configuring and controlling VITA-350 remotely, you must copy and execute it into a PC system.

3.1.3 PC System Requirements

• OS : Microsoft Windows XP

• RAM : at least 128 MB memory

• Disk space: at least 4 MB space

• CPU: Intel Pentium II processor 400 MHz or higher

• Display: VGA resolution or higher

• Microsoft-compatible mouse

• Ethernet port

3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility

Advantech M2M utility ships with an execution program and you just copy the program to your computer.

3.1.5 How Does VITA-350E Work?

VITA-350 platform includ es two parts: controlling engine and client utility. The controlling engine is the hardware body plus M2M program softwares. VITA-350 device has one RS485 port and can be conn ected by your PC-based system. If GPS and DIO data of the connected devices are periodic, you could send the data on VITA-350 device to your server..

VITA-350 platform is designed to fi t the following purposes:

• GPS/GPRS automation system

• Data acquisition provider and access controllers through GPRS

• Enable data to Internet

• Provide remote accessing control

• Easy to configure connected controllers

The M2M utility is the client to configure and control the VITA-350 platform. The UI is the following:

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3.2 Getting Started

Getting Start explains how to use M2M platform and complete some of the most common tasks within M2M Utility software package.

Quick Start to VITA-350E platform

As a quick introduction to using VITA-350 platform, complete the following procedure to run VITA-350 and M2M utility that was copied to your computer’s hard disk drive during the software installation.

1. Power on the VIT A-350, pl ug-i n COM por t modem cabl e connec-

tor to it and be sure that VITA-350 is connected to your PC.

2. Launch the Advantech M2M utility.

3. Select your PC connected COM port on “Configuration” page.

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4. Click on the button “Search”, the VITA-350 device connected on

your PC will be probed and linked automatically.

5. Select “Configuration” page again. This window includes set/get

time, GSM/GPRS options, screen emulator quality, ACC power off delay, platform ID number and name, server IP, port, and send format.

6. Define your server IP, port and data send format. Then press the Set

button on the Server Option Group.

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7. Reboot the VITA-350, then the data will be sent to your specified

server. The build-in functions shipped with VITA-350 can help you to accomplish some basic controlling data format. You can also change your own data format which will be described in Chapter 3, “Format of Sending Packets”.

The following sections overview the basic functions for customizing your M2M solutions with VITA-350.

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• Command Page

There are 4 groups on the tab page: “Command Data”, “GPS Received Data”, “GSM/GPRS Received Data”, and “M2M Platform Information”.

“Search” button in the “Command Data” group : Search the VITA-350 device on the serial port cable.

“Clear” button in the “Command Data” group : Clear the command list data.

“Command Data” list : Show the VITA-350 status list.

“Open” button in “GPS Received Data” group : Open the GPS port. “Close” button in “GPS Received Data” group : Close the GPS port. “Clear” button in “GPS Received Data” group : Clear the GPS Received

data list. “GPS Received Data” list : Show the VITA-350 GPS data.

“Open” button in “GSM/GPRS Received Data” group : Open the GSM port while GSM mode set to AT-Command mode.

“Close” button in “GSM/GPRS Received Data” group : Close GSM port while GSM mode set to AT-Command mode.

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“Clear” button in “GSM/GPRS Received Data” group : Clear the GSM/ GPRS Received data list.

“GSM/GPRS Received Data” list : Show the VITA-350 GSM data.

“Product ID” static text in M2M platform information group : Platform name and should be “VITA-350”.

“OS version” static text in M2M platform information group : OS version and got from VITA-350.

“Bootload Version” static text in M2M platform information group : Bootloader version and got from VITA-350.

“Firmware Version” static text in M2M platform information group : M2M engine version and got from VITA-350.

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• Screen Emulator page

You can change the screen emulator quality on “configuration” page. The default quality value is 5 %.

“Get Screen” button : Get the current screen of VITA-350. The default size of screen width is 320, and the default size of screen height is 240.

“Start Control” button : Begin controlling the VITA-350 by mouse and keyboard. After pressing the button, the name of the button will change to “Disable Control”.

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“Disable Control” button : Stop controlling the VITA-350 by mouse and keyboard.

“Keyboard Input” edit : Keyboard input field. Input characters will be sent to VITA-350.

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• Configuration page

This page is the main settings page for VITA-350. These values will be got first when the VITA-350 is searched. There are several groups in this page. These groups include “Host Serial Port”, “Device Date/Time”, “GSM/GPRS Options”, “GPRS Baud Rate”, “COM Baud Rate”, “H/W Reset”, “Screen Emulator Quality”, “ACC Power Off Delay”, “Platform Options”, “Voltage Source”, and “Server Options”.

“Host Serial Port” combo-box : Assign the PC connected COM port ID. All available serial ports will be a item in this list. You should select a available serial port and connect VITA-350 with this port.

“Get Time” button in the “Device Date/Time” group : Get the current time from VITA-350.

“Set Time” button in the “Device Date/Time” group : Set the PC current time to VITA-350.

“GSM Mode” combo-box in “GSM/GPRS Options” group : Select the AT-command or GPRS mode for GSM module. If the mode is set to GPRS, M2M engine will automatically connect the AP station with specified APN, phone number. If the mode is set to AT-command, the M2M engine will open the GSM module port with specified baud rate.

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“Baud Rate” combo-box in “GSM/GPRS Options” group : Select a baud rate for GSM module. It is only used on AT-command mode.

“APN” edit in “GSM/GPRS Options” group : Specify the APN name when GPRS mode is selected. The default value is “internet”.

“Phone Number” edit in “GSM/GPRS Options” group : Specify the phone number when GPRS mode is selected. The default is “*99***1#”.

“Set” button in “GSM/GPRS Options” group : Set GSM/GPRS options to VITA-350.

“GPS Baud Rate” combo-box in “GPS Baud Rate” group : Define the baud rate of GPS module. This is fixed and should not be change by user.

“COM Baud Rate” combo-box in “COM Baud Rate” group : Define the baud rate of VITA-350 COM module. This COM via VITA-350 is connected and defined by user.

“Reboot” button in “H/W Reset” group : Reboot the VITA-350 device.

“Screen Emulator Quality” edit in “Screen Emulator Quality” group : Define the screen quality percent when getting screen option enabled. The range of the value is from 1 % to 100 %.

“Set” button in “Screen Emulator Quality” group : Set specified screen quality to VITA-350.

“ACC Power Off Delay” edit in “ACC Power OFF Delay” group : Define the delay seconds when the ACC power turned off.

“Get” button in “ACC Power OFF Delay” group : Get the ACC power off delay seconds from VITA-350.

“Set” button in “ACC Power OFF Delay” group : Set the ACC power off delay seconds to VITA-350.

“Type” combo-box in “Platform Options” group : Set the type of VITA-

350. The current available items are “Standard Platform” and “Customized platform”. The Standard Platform is specified by Advantech and the data format is binary. The Customized Platform is specified by user and

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the data format is text. The data format could be changed by users. The default type is Customized Platform.

“ID number” edit in “Platform Options” group : Define the ID number of VIT A-350. This text will be sent to server when the format included the string <ID>.

“ID name” edit in “Platform Options” group : Define the ID name of VIT A-350. This text will be sent to server when the format included the string <TYPE>.

“Set” button in “Platform Options” group : Set the ID number and Name to VITA-350.

“Get” button in “Platform Options” group : Get the ID number and Name from VITA-350.

“Voltage Source” static text in “Voltage Source” group : Show the Voltage Source. The value should be “12V” or “24V”.

“Get” button in “Voltage Source” group : Get the Voltage Source from VITA-350.

“First IP Address” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the first server IP address. The VITA-350 will send data to the first server periodically.

“First IP Port Number” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the first server socket port number.

“Second IP Address” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the second server IP address. The VITA-350 will send data to the senond server when the first server is unconnected.

“Second IP Port Number” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the second server socket port number.

“Send Format” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the format of data sent to the server. The format descriptions are documented in Chapter 3. The default format is $,<TYPE>,<ID>,<FIX>,<DDMMYY>,<HHMMSS>,<RMC(4)><RMC(3)>,<RMC(6)><RMC(5)>,<SP EED>,<ANGLE>,0,#<CR><LF>

“Interval Time” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the interval seconds between dada packets. The default value is 30 seconds.

“Re-Send Head String” edit text in “Server Options” group : Define the re-send data head string. When the server is disconnected or GPRS is

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failed, the sent-data will be saved in the VITA-350 internal memory. If the server is connected, then the unsent data will be sent again. The ReSend Head string is defined to replace the normal send-head string when the re-send process happened. For example, if the Re-Send Head string is “$@”, then the re-sent data head will be changed from “$,”to “$@”.

“Set°” button in “Server Options” group : Set server options to VITA-

350. “Get” button in “Server Options” group : Get server options from VITA-

350.

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• GPIO Setting page

The “GPIO Setting” Page enables you to define and get the GPIO directions and values from/to VITA-350 remotely . There are 10 GPIO pins in VITA-350. Every GPIO pin could be set to input or output.

“GPIO Direction #n” radio button in “GPIOs Direction/Value” group : Specify the direction of GPIO #n where n is from 1 to 10.

“GPIO Value #n” combo-box in “GPIOs Direction/Value” group : Specify the output value of GPIO pin #n when the direction of the pin defined to output.

“GPIO Status #n” picture in “GPIOs Status” group : Show the current status of GPIO pin #n.

“Setup” button in “GPIOs Direction/Value” group : Setup directions and values of GPIO pins to VITA-350.

“Get” button in “GPIOs Direction/Value” group : Get directions and values of GPIO pins from VITA-350.

“Refresh” button in “GPIOs Status” group : Get the values of GPIO pins from VITA-350.

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• Query GPS page

The “Query” Page enables that you query GPS data from VITA-350 in specified time range.

“Begin Date” date selector : Select begin date of GPS data in VITA-350. “Begin Time” time selector : Select begin time of GPS data in VITA-

350. “End Date” date selector : Select begin date of GPS data in VITA-350. “End Time” time selector : Select begin time of GPS data in VITA-350. “Save to File” edit text : Specify the filename to save the query GPS data. “Query from VITA-350” button : Start querying the GPS data with

specified dates and times. “Browse” button : Browse the folder and select the path and file to save

queried GPS data.

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• Upgrade Firmware page

This “Upgrade Firmware” page enables that you could upgrade the M2M firmware engine to VITA-350.

“Upgrade File” edit text : Specify the firmware file. It should include the file path and filename.

“Version” static text : Show the firmware version for upgrading firmware. “Check sum” static text : Show the checksum for upgrading firmware. “Browse” button : Browse the folder and select a path and file to upgrade

to VITA-350. This upgrade firmware file should be named as m2magent.bin. There is a file named m2magent.ver in the same folder.

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“Upgrade to VIT A Device” button : Start upgrading specifi ed firmware to VITA-350.

The upgrade procedure is the following:

1. Power-on VITA-350 device.

2. Connect your PC to VITA-350E with COM port by Modem cable.

3. Choose your PC COM port on Confi guratio n Page in M2M utility.

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4. Press the Search Button on the Command Page

VITA-350 information will be read to your PC.

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5. Go to the Upgrade Firmware page in M2m utility and press the

Browse button to select the latest firmware.

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6. The upgrading firmware information will be shown on the screen,

then press the button “Upgrade to VITA Device”.

7. Change the tab-page to “Comm and Page”, you wil l read the string

“DOC_CMD_WRITEFILE Cmd begin”.

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8. Wait about 30 seconds, you will read the strings “UpgradeUtyCmd

begin...” and “UpgradeUtyCmd Success!”.

9. Now upgrading firmware is successful, then you need to re-boot the

VITA-350 to run new firmware.

10. After you re-boot the VITA-350, please check the “M2M Firm-

ware Version” is the same with your firmware version.

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• Test Mode page

The “Test Mode” page enables you test the I/O functions of VITA -350 device work or not.

“Begin Test” button : Start the I/O functions test for VITA-350. The I/O tests include GPS test, SD Card test, flash ROM test, and GPIO test.

“Reset Device” button : Reset the VITA-350 and set default parameters to it.

“LED On” button : Turn on the error LED of VITA-350. “LED Off” button : Turn ff the error LED of VITA-350.

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• Data Format page

This page lets you see the fields of GPS data.

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• About page

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3.3 Format of Sending Packets

Format of Sending Packet explains the string format for different data fields. In this chapter, you could learn the format usage about M2M data fields.

This chapter shows you how to format data sent by VITA-350. Firstly, you must design the fields of data received to your server. Your server should have the capacity to process the data which sent normally or resent abnormally from VITA-350. Secondly, you could transfer data fields from raw data to format identifiers of VITA-350.

The format identifiers supported by VITA-350E are list as follows:

Identifier Data String Description Example

<ID> ssss Platform ID

Number

<TYPE> ssss Platform Type

Name

<PACKET> 9999 Packet number

from system starting.

<FIX> a Status (A=valid,

V=invalid,

R=unavailable) <GPIO> XXX GPIO Status 3F2 <LASTFIX-

DATE> <LASTFIX-

TIME> <LASTFIX-

LONX>

<SPEED> 999 Speed, the unit is

<ANGLE> 999 Angle, the unit is

DDMMYY UTC Date for last

valid RMC data.

HHMMSS UTC Time for last

valid RMC data.

SDDDMM.mmmmLongitude for last

valid RMC data.

S is (-) for West

SDDMM.mmmmLatitude for last

valid RMC data.

S is (-) for South

km/hr

the degree

001

Advantech

281107

205950

12145.1214

-12001.2589

1245.1214

-1201.2589

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<CR> 0x0D Carriage

Character <LF> 0x0A Linefeed

Character <STATUS> x The status of

VITA-350E.

2:Normal

5:ACC Power off <DDMMYY> DDMMYY UTC Date

Value is from

RMC valid or

RTC of VITA-

350E. <YYMMDD> YYMMDD UTC Date

Value is from

RMC valid or

RTC of VITA-

350E. <YYYYM-

MDD>

<HHMMSS> HHMMSS UTC Time.

<RMC(1)> HHMMSS.sss UTC Time 205950.000 <RMC(2)> a Status (A=valid,

<RMC(3)> DDMM.mmmm Latitude 1825.4523 <RMC(4)> d Direction

<RMC(5)> DDDMM.mmmmLongitude 12145.1214

YYYYMMDD UTC Date

Value is from

RMC valid or

RTC of VITA-

350E.

Value is from

RMC valid or

RTC of VITA-

350E.

V=invalid)

(N:north,S:south)

0x0D

0x0A

281107

071128

20071128

205950

<RMC(6)> d Direction

<RMC(7)> z.z Speed over

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(E:east,W:west)

63.52

ground (knots).

<RMC(8)> y.y Course over

ground (reference

to true north). <RMC(9)> DDMMYY UTC date 281107 <RMC(10)> d.d (Null) or Mag-

netic variation

(degrees) <RMC(1 1)> v (Null) or Variation

sense (E=east,

W=west) <GGA(1)> HHMMSS.sss UTC Time 205950.000 <GGA(2)> DDMM.mmmm Latitude 1825.4523 <GGA(3)> d Direction

(N:north,S:south) <GGA(4)> DDDMM.mmmmLongitude 12145.1214

240.31

<GGA(5)> d Direction

(E:east,W:west) <GGA(6)> q GPS quality

indicator

(0 - Fix not avail-

able, or invalid

1 - GPS SPS

Mode, fix valid

2 - Differential,

GPS SPS Mode,

fix valid

3 - GPS PPS

Mode, fix valid) <GGA(7)> ss Number of satelli-

ties in use (in

tracking),ss=0..12 <GGA(8)> h.h Horizontal dilution

of precision

h.h : HDOP <GGA(9)> a.a Antenna altitude

re: mean-sea-

level (geoid) <GGA(10)> M Units of antenna

altitude, meters

2.0

59.0

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<GGA(11)> (Null) Geoidal separa-

tion (Not sup-

ported) <GGA(12)> (Null) Units of geoidal

separation (Not

yet supported) <GGA(13)> x.x Age of Differential

GPS data(NULL) <GGA(14)> xxxx Differenttial refer-

ence station ID <GSA(1)> a Mode:

A- Automatic

M - Manual

(forced to

operate in 2D or 3

D mode) <GSA(2)> x Mode:

1 = Fix not

available

2 = 2D

3 = 3D <GSA(3)> s 1 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(4)> s 2 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(5)> s 3 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(6)> s 4 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(7)> s 5 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields)

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<GSA(8)> s 6 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(9)> s 7 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(10)> s 8 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(11)> s 9 PRN number of

satellites used in

solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(12)> s 10 PRN number

of satellites used

in solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(13)> s 11 PRN number

of satellites used

in solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(14)> s 12 PRN number

of satellites used

in solution (NULL

for unsued fields) <GSA(15)> p.p PDOP <GSA(16)> h.h HDOP <GSA(17)> v.v VDOP <GLL(1)> DDMM.mmmm Latitude 1825.4523 <GLL(2)> d Direction

(N:north,S:south) <GLL(3)> DDDMM.mmmmLongitude 12145.1214

<GLL(4)> d Direction

(E:east,W:west) <GLL(5)> HHMMSS.sss UTC Time 205950.000

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<GLL(6)> a Status (A=valid,

V=invalid) <VTG(1)> t.t Course Over

Ground (degrees

True)

0 if over current

DOP mask <VTG(2)> T Units: T - degrees

True <VTG(3)> m.m Course Over

Ground (degrees

Magnetic)

0 if over current

DOP mask <VTG(4)> s.s Speed (knots).

0 if over current

DOP mask <VTG(5)> N Units: N ®C knots <VTG(6)> g.g Speed (Km/hr).

0 if over current

DOP mask <VTG(7)> K Units: K - Km/hr

For examples, $,<TYPE>,<ID>,<FIX>,<DDM-

MYY>,<HHMMSS>,<RMC(4)><RMC(3)>,<RMC(6)><RMC(5)>,<SP EED>,<ANGLE>,0,#<CR><LF>

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GPIO Definition

The VITA-350 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments.

Appendix

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Appendix A GPIO Definition

A.1 GPIO Definition

Table A.1: GPIO Definition

GPIO No. Function

GPIO_1 IN GPIO_2 IN GPIO_3 IN GPIO_4 IN GPIO_5 IN GPIO_6 OUT GPIO_7 OUT GPIO_8 OUT GPIO_9 OUT GPIO_10 OUT

5 IN/ 5 OUT is default GPIO setting, and it could be customized, Ex, 4 IN / 6 OUT.

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A.2 GPIO DC Spec.

VCCQ: 3.3V (Typical) VSS: GND

Table A.2: Output DC Operating Conditions

VOH Output High Voltage, all

standard output and I/O pins

VOL Output Low Voltage, all

standard output and I/O pins

IOH_H Output High Current, all

standard, high-strength output and I/O pins (VO=VOH)

IOH_L Output High Current, all

standard, low-strength output and I/O pins (VO=VOH)

IOL_H Output Low Current, all

standard, high-strength output and I/O pins (VO=VOH)

IOL_L Output Low Current, all

standard, low-strength output and I/O pins (VO=VOH)

VCCQ-

0.1

VSS VSS

-10 mA

-3 mA

10 mA

3mA

VCCQV

+0.4

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Accessories

Appendix

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Appendix B Accessories

The VITA-350 requires several cables for normal operation. You can make them yourself or purchase an optional cable kit assembly, which includes the following.

B.1 Power Cable

CN15

PLUG_4_3.50 mm

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PIN1: Power Input, Red line, 12 V / 24 V Car Battery DC constant Input. PIN2: ACC, Yellow line, Ignition/Switching power, see the related

operating power at notes3.

PIN3: GND, Black line, ground,

Notes:

1. The length of Power cable is 3 M.

2. Power Input Voltage 9~35 V.

3. Power Operating Voltage 10~30 V (9 V would be looked as battery low).

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Appendix

Mechanical Drawings

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Appendix C Mechanical Drawing

C.1 Mechanical Drawing

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˚ˣ˥˦

˥˘˦˘˧

˚ˣ˜ˢ

˥˦˅ˆ˅

ˣˢ˪˘˥

˟˘˗

Figure C.1: VITA-350 Mechanical Drawinng

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Advantech Co VITA 350 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Features

1.3 Quick Installation Guide

1.4 GPS Antenna Installation

1.5 GPRS Antenna Installation

1.6 Specifications

1.6.1 GPRS Module Siemens Power Modes

1.6.2 GPS Specifications

1.6.4 Programmable Digital I/O

1.6.5 Enviromental Specifications

1.6.6 Serial Connectivity

1.6.7 LED Definition

1.7 System Dimensions

Figure 1.1: System Outlook Dimensions

Chapter 2 Connector Table

2.1 Connector Table

2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2)

2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3)

2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6)

2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9)

2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11)

2.1.7 Power Connectors (CN14)

2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1)

2.2 LED Definition

Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

3.1 Introduction & Overview

3.1.1 Overview

3.1.2 Installation

3.1.3 PC System Requirements

3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility

3.1.5 How Does VITA-350E Work?

3.2 Getting Started

3.3 Format of Sending Packets

Appendix A GPIO Definition

A.1 GPIO Definition

A.2 GPIO DC Spec.

Appendix B Accessories

B.1 Power Cable

Appendix C Mechanical Drawing