AK7
User Manual
Revision:
03
Revision Date:
2016/02/22
ATrack Technology Inc.
4F., No. 12, Wunhu St., Neihu Dist.,
Taipei City 11445 Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-2-27975852
Fax: +886-2-27974030
http://www.atrack.com.tw
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Table of Contents
1. Notification .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Warning ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
3. System Architecture ............................................................................................................... 5
4. Installation ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1. Package Content ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2. SIM Card Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
4.3. Power I/O Connector ................................................................................................................... 7
4.4. Serial Port Connector ................................................................................................................... 8
4.5. GPS Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................. 9
4.6. Device Installation ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.7. LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 11
5. Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 12
5.1. Set up a Device Using the ATConfigure Tool ............................................................................. 12
5.2. Connect a Device Using HyperTerminal .................................................................................... 13
5.3. Connect a Device to a Remote Server ...................................................................................... 17
6. AT$IOCG Command Reference.......................................................................................... 18
6.1. Configure or Query I/O Pin Characteristics ............................................................................... 18
7. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 19
8. Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 25
8.1. Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................. 25
8.2. FCC Regulations: ....................................................................................................................... 26
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This document, and all other related products, including device, firmware, and software, are exclusively
developed by ATrack Technology Inc. Due to the continuous developments and improvements of device
functionalities, changes in the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without
notice. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the right to modify all documentations based on its own timelines.
Document modification notices will be released to ATrack Technology Inc.’s customers upon completion.
ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended to be used as life support or rescue equipments. ATrack
Technology Inc. is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any of its products. Any
possible means of using or integrating ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided.
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ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries.
Any and all contents of this document shall not be exposed, delivered, and/or disclosed to non-authorized 3rd
party without any form of approval and consent from ATrack Technology Inc. Any form of, including but not
limited to, verbal, duplicate, or internet sharing, of releasing or exposing information to an unauthorized party
shall be prohibited. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the rights of litigation in the violation of copyright laws.
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Connecting of the input wires can be hazardous to both the installer and your vehicle’s electrical system if not
done by an inexperienced installer. This document assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working
in and around a vehicle and have qualified understanding of electrical behaviors.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ATrack AK7 Vehicle Telematics device. The AK7 is equipped with
state of the art Mobile and GPS technology, providing the most reliable up to date tracking information of your
vehicle’s current position or movement status. In addition to this, vehicle tracking can be combined with a
variety of customized events based on your needs. For instance, you may configure driving behavior events
such as harsh braking, sudden acceleration, speeding, and cornering in which the vehicle may be engaged.
In this way, aggressive driving behavior can be easily highlighted and prevented from reoccurrence.
Therefore, not only it reduces the risks of vehicle damage but also it drives down the cost of fuel that helps
contribute to saving our environment. This user manual is intended to walk you through on the installation,
configuration, and firmware upgrade process.
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From the following diagram, the AK7 GPS receiver receives incoming signals from each orbiting satellite.
These signals consist of information such as satellite’s position and the time that the signal was transmitted by
each satellite. The receiver analyzes these data in order to determine how far away each satellite is and it
uses the triangulation method to calculate the vehicle’s exact position. Once the positioning data along with
other event data are gathered, they will be transmitted to the service center across a Mobile network (e.g.
GPRS/CDMA/UMTS) or via SMS. The communication is bidirectional, which means you can control the AK7
remotely across a Mobile network or via SMS.
System Architecture
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When you open the package, please verify that you received the following device and accessories:
AK7 Device * 1
GPS Antenna * 1
Power/IO Cable * 1
Serial Cable * 1
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The AK7 supports a SIM card with either of these two operating voltages: 1.8V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class C) or
3V (ISO/IEC 7816-3 class B). To install a SIM card, please loosen the screw and remove the bottom SIM
cover.
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The following figure shows the power I/O connector and its associated pin number.
The following table describes the function of each pin.
Power I/O Connector
Pin#
Function
Color
Designation
Note
1
Main power input
Red
PWR
DC 9V~40V DC input
2
Power ground
Black
GND
3 ACC Input
Yellow
ACC
Ignition status positive trigger input
4**
General Input1 (Default)
1-Wire Protocol Input *
Green
IN1/1W
Negative trigger input
1-Wire Data input
5**
General Input2
General Output1 (Default)
Analog Input1
Brown
IN2/O1/AI
Positive trigger input
Open collector output (Max.300mA)
Analog input (DC0V~40V)
6**
General Input3
General Output2 (Default)
Gray
IN3/O2
Negative trigger input
Open collector output (Max.300mA)
* The 1-Wire® Protocol supports up to three 1-Wire™ devices simultaneously, which means you can have
one (iButton® , DS1990A) and two 1-Wire™ temperature sensor probes (DS18B20)
** You may configure the AT$IOCG command to change these specific I/O pins to any of those functions
mentioned as above. Note: Please do not connect a positive voltage to any output pin!!!
Power I/O
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The following figure shows the serial port connector and its associated pin numbers.
The following table describes the function of each pin.
Serial Port Connector
Pin#
Function
Color
Designation
Note
1
Power Ground
Black
GND
2 RS232 Transmit data output
White
TX 3
RS232 Receive data input
Green
RX 4*
+5V Output for external accessories
Red
+5V
DC5V Max.300mA Output
* Note: The +5V output pin can not be connected to the other power source or short circuit to power
ground.
The following figure shows the wire diagram of a RS-232 serial cable. *
* Note: The RS-232 serial cable is not included in the package.
Serial Port
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The AK7 determines its position by communicating with Global Positioning Satellites through an external GPS
antenna. The location where the AK7 GPS antenna is installed will have great effect in the overall
performance of the GPS receiving. Please note that the following interior conditions may cause bad GPS
reception when a GPS antenna is installed inside interior of vehicle:
Windows with metallic tint
Windshield mounted radio antenna
Windows with solar reflective covers
The MP3 FM transmitter may interfere with GPS reception
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When installing the AK7 onto a vehicle, please make sure that the XYZ-position of the device follows the
exact same directions as shown below. The G-Sensor operates in such a way in order to detect harsh driving
events. The forces in each axis are used to determine the status of harsh driving events. If the following
installation is not practicable, it is advised to use the GPS for detecting harsh driving as an alternative.
1. Note: When installing the device, the vehicle should be parked on a horizontal place (not tilted).
Then, the device should be installed parallel to the vehicle body and fixed with a mounting
bracket or double-sided adhesive to ensure that the G-Sensor works properly.
2. Note: It is strongly recommended that an automobile technician is required to be involved for the
above installation.
Y-Axis
X-Axis
Z-Axis
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The following figure shows the location of the device LEDs.
LED
Indication
Description
PWR (Green)
Solid On
In full operation mode
1 blink (0.1 sec.) in every 10
sec.
In sleep mode
1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off
GPS module off, External power lost, running on
backup battery
GPS (Red)
0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off
Searching for GPS signal
Solid On
Position get fixed
GSM (Red)
Off
GSM module off
0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off
Searching for GSM signal
0.2 sec. On, 2 sec. Off
Registered to GSM network
2 blinks in every 2 sec.
Connected to GPRS network
Continuous blinking
SIM PIN Error
Note: In the case of SIM PIN Error, the device will check the AT$SPIN every 10 minutes and try to
access the SIM again. The PIN will be validated 3 times and if it fails the last attempt, including the first
inserting time, the SIM card will be locked. Once the SIM is locked, you need to contact your GSM
carrier for the PUK in order to unlock the SIM card using your cell phone.
PWR
GPS
GSM
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You may explore great features on the AK1 either through AT commands or the AK Series Configure Tool. The
commands can be sent to a device via RS232, SMS or Mobile network (e.g. GSM/GPRS).
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Before running the ATConfigure Tool, make sure your device is connected to a PC/laptop via RS232. The
ATConfigure Tool provides a user-friendly intuitive interface that enables you to quickly and easily set up
those basic parameters. Please refer to our ATConfigure Tool user manual for details.
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The following example shows how to connect the AK7 through HyperTerminal. You may use other popular
terminal emulators such as Putty or Tera Term Pro to establish a console session with the AK7.
(1) Run HyperTerminal and select the correct COM port and click on the [Configure…] button.
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(2) Port Settings should be as follows. Click on the [OK] button to close the Properties window.
(3) Click on [File][Properties]
Bits per second: 57600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
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(4) Click on the [Settings] tab and click on the [ASCII Setup…] button.
(5) Check the following options and click on the [OK] button.
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(6) Power ON the device and the startup message will be displayed on the screen. You may type some AT
commands to query the device afterwards. Please refer to the ATrack Protocol Document for details.
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The GPRS or UMTS connection can either be enabled by typing the AT$GPRS command or thorough the AK
Series Configure Tool. Once enabled, the ATrack ServerTool is then installed on a Windows PC in order to
communicate with the AK7 remotely via a GPRS or UMTS network. The ServerTool is a remote server
application, which is mainly used for parsing data by translating binary formats into readable formats or other
testing purposes. Port forwarding is required if the PC is located behind a Broadband router or any other
firewall device or if it has third-party firewall software installed. The communication is bidirectional, which
means you can issue any AT command to the AK7 by clicking the Send button. Please refer to the following
snapshot and the Port forwarding website: http://portforward.com/ for details.
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Command Description
This command is used to set or query the I/O port characteristics of the AK7. It is recommended to disconnect all I/O
connections prior to changing the I/O characteristic in order to avoid damage to the I/O port.
Syntax
Write Command
AT$IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3>
Response
$OK
Read Command
AT$IOCG=?
Response
$IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3>
Parameter Description
Parameters
Description
Data Type
Default
<IO1>
1: Input1 (VSS ,Pulse counter)
4: 1-Wire Protocol
U8
1
<IO2>
1: Input 2
2: Output 1
3: Analog Input
U8
2
<IO3>
1: Input 3 (RPM)
2: Output 2
U8
2
Example
(1) Change all ports to inputs:
AT$IOCG=1,1,1
(2) Change Input1 to 1-Wire Protocol
AT$IOCG=4,2,2
(3) Change IO1 and IO3 to inputs, and IO2 to analog input:
AT$IOCG=1,3,1
Remark
MEMO SERIAL SMS GPRS
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The device firmware can be upgraded via RS232 or through the FTP protocol. Following is an example of
firmware upgrade via RS232.
(1) Run the ATConfigure Tool and click on the [ComPort set] button to establish connection.
(2) Select the correct COM port and the Baud Rate (57600) from drop-down lists. Click on the [Ok] button to
close Setting.
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(3) Click on the [Query] button to read out data from the device.
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(4) From the following snapshot, the data is being read out.
(5) Click on [Firmware Upgrade]
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(6) Click on the [Load…] button to browse the firmware file where you saved. In the following example,
AK7_1.08B1524 is selected and click on the [Open] button to close the window.
(7) Click on the [Update] button to upgrade the firmware.
(8) From the following snapshot, the firmware is being uploaded.
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(9) From the following snapshot, the device is being rebooted.
(10) Click on the [Cancel] button to close the message box.
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(11) Check the information on the upper-right is updated.
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Model Number
AK7(UA)
AK7(UE)
AK7(UG)
AK7(CV)
AK7(CS)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
80 x 48 x 26 mm
Weight
63g
Housing
PC+ABS (UL 94 V-0)
Operating Temperature
-40℃ ~ +85℃
Electrical Characteristics
Power Supply
9V ~ 40V DC (±20%)
Current Consumption
Operating : 70mA@12V average, Deep sleep mode 4mA@12V
Cellular Network Communication
Technology
UMTS/HSPA
CDMA2000 1xRTT
Frequency(MHz)
850/1900
900/2100
800/850/900
1700/1900/2100
800/1900MHz
Carrier Support
US AT&T
EU/APAC
World Wide
Verizon
Sprint
GPRS Support
Quad-band GPRS
N/A
Cellular Antenna
Internal cellular antenna
SIM Card
1.8V/3V Mini SIM(2FF)
N/A
GPS
Receiver
50 Channels, L1 Band, C/A Code, -159dBm
Accuracy
2.5m CEP
Data Acquisition Rate
1Hz
GPS Antenna
External GPS active antenna
GPS Antenna status
GPS antenna tampering detection
GPS Data Buffer
2 MB
Accelerometer
3-Axis
Z,X,Y
Resolution
±16g, 400Hz
Interface/ Input /Output *The specification shown the max. ports of the I/O configuration.
ACC Input
1 Positive Triggered
*Digital Input
1 Positive, 2 Negative Triggered
*Digital Output
2 Open-Collect Output (Max. sink current 300mA)
*Analog Input
1 Analog input (0~40VDC, 12bits resolution)
*1-Wire®
Supported up to 1 iButton® and 2 temperature sensors
RS-232
1 RS-232 interface (Configurable Baud Rate 1200bps~115200bps)
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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 device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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