Advantech Co VITA 350 User Manual

VITA-350

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

User Manual

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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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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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