cGuard Beacon
User guide
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Contents
1. Copyrights and guarantees ................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
3. Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4
4. Set contains.......................................................................................................................... 6
5. Components of cGuard Beacon ............................................................................................ 6
6. First-time setting ................................................................................................ .................. 7
6.1 Choosing device mode ................................................................................................... 7
6.2. Low battery alert customizing ..................................................................................... 10
6.3 Channel setting ............................................................................................................ 12
7. Cell Locate и A-GPS............................................................................................................. 13
8. Remote configuration ............................................................................................................ 14
9. Device status indication......................................................................................................... 15
DAT indicator .................................................................................................................... 15
SAT indicator .................................................................................................................... 15
10. Contacts .............................................................................................................................. 13
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1. Copyrights and guarantees
This guide contains descriptions of the device and its functionality.
All this data about functions and specifications and other information in this guide is mentioned
to be actual for the publicing date. cGuard LLC company keeps its right to make changes in this
information and specifications without additional notifying.
cGuard LLC company isn’t responsible to any harm or problems, caused by using functions or
consumables other from original cGuard products or approved by cGuard.
cGuard LLC company isn’t responsible for harm, problems, losses or expenses caused by
inappropriate using of a product, accidents, unwarranted modification, repair or changes in
product, or impossibility to strictly follow the working and service instructions worked by
cGuard.
Important!
Officially released by cGuard LLC and recommended to install on trackers are
firmware versions named like this:
fw-[fnxx-]a.b.c-hash
fw-[fnxx-]a.b.c-[oem-]hash
here:
fw – short for “firmware”;
fnxx – here n – digit corresponding to processor type in tracker;
a.b.c – firmware version;
oem – sign of a company the special firmware designed for;
hash – hash-code.
Data in square brackets is optional.
Ex.: fw-f2xx-3.0.9- 4fc22f89439a
Firmwares like:
fw-[fnxx-]a.b.c[rck]-hash - release candidate
fw-[fnxx-]a.b.c-dev[-description]-hash - test version
fw-[fnxx-]a.b.c-hash+ - developer version, provided to
users only in special cases
can be installed to tracker under user’s responsibility, and cGuard LLC isn’t
responsible for any negative consequences caused by using these firmwares.
Version of a firmware installed on tracker is shown in configurator (“Tracker” tab) (see
«first-time setting»).
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2. Introduction
This guide represents the user instructions for the user monitoring terminal cGuard Beacon,
designed for objects monitoring in asset mode, which means the following algorithm of working:
device leaves the deep sleeping mode and registers in a GSM network in a
preassigned time interval, or at specified time,
device detects object’s location and speed and send one navigation point with a
timestamp to the monitoring server,
device returns to a deep sleeping mode.
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3. Specifications
Global positioning system:
Satellite system .............................................................................................. GPS/GLONASS
Antenna type ................................................................................................................ Internal
Cold start, s .......................................................................................................................... 90
Hot start, s...................................................................................................................... from 2
GPS sensitivity, dBm ........................................................................................................ -165
Position accuracy, m .............................................................................................................. 5
Cell Locate ....................................................................................................................... Able
A-GPS .............................................................................................................................. Able
GSM:
Antenna type ................................................................................................................ Internal
Data transfer .......................................................................................................... GPRS/SMS
SIM-cards quantity................................................................................................................. 2
SIM-card type .......................................................................................................... Nano-SIM
SARA-G3401
SARA-G350
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Frequency range:
- GSM 850
- E-GSM 900
- DCS 1800
- PCS 1900
n/a
880..915
1710..1785
n/a
824..849
880..915
1710..1785
1850..1910
Transmission power
Class 4 (33 dBm) for
900 band
Class 1 (30 dBm) for
1800 band
Class 4 (33 dBm) for
850/900 bands
Class 1 (30 dBm) for
1800/1900 bands
Type of modulation
GMSK
GMSK
Reception sensitivity
-109 dBm
-109 dBm
USA FCC ID
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XPYSARAG350
Temperature:
Operating temperature, ˚С .......................................................................................... - 30..+60
Storage temperature, ˚С ............................................................................................. - 40..+80
General:
Avrage lifetime, years ............................................................................................................ 5
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Basic complectation includes Ublox SARA-G340 GSM-modem, but it can be changed to Ublox SARA-G350
depending on user’s needs.
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Internal battery capacity, mAh .......................................................................................14000
Battery life in “tracker” mode, days ................................................................................ to 301
Battery life in “asset” mode, years..................................................................................... to 51
PC-connection inteface ............................................................................................ microUSB
Internal nonvolatile memory, MB/route points ............................................................ 4 / 60 th
Internal accelerometer ............................................................................................................ 1
Physical parameters:
Dimensions, mm ....................................................................................................... 72x49x43
Weight, g. ................................................................................................ .......................... 210
Case material ........................................................................................................ ABS-plastic
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Depends on settings and operating mode.
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4. Set contains
1. cGuard Beacon ................................................................ ............................ 1 pcs.
2. Device passport ........................................................................................... 1 pcs.
3. Package box ................................................................................................ 1 pcs.
5. Components of cGuard Beacon
Pic.1. Device components
1. SIM-holders
2. microUSB port
3. Battery port
4. LED indicator of satellite connection status – SAT
5. LED indicator of GSM status - DAT
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6. First-time setting
The tracker can be configured by using the official application – cGuard Configurator. You can
download the latest version of this program from the manufacturer’s website. To find the help
file click the logo (cGuard Configurator) in the interface of a program.
Pic.2. Setting the device parameters by cGuard Configurator
“Tracker” tab contains general information about tracker, its location, IMEI, ID and current
firmware version. Also, there’s the ability to change the unique ID (for identifying the device in
monitoring system), upload the firmware, and to upload the configuration saved to file before.
More about working with configurator can be seen in the remote configuration guide on the
website.
6.1 Choosing device mode
cGuard Beacon can work in two modes: “Asset” (default mode) and “Tracker”. Mode can be
changed by parameter DEVICE_MODE in advanced settings window in configurator (see pic.
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value ASSET corresponds to an “Asset” mode,
value TRACKER corresponds to a “Tracker” mode.
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Pic.3. Advanced settings window
Also the working mode can be changed by the following SMS-commands:
PM_ASSET turns device mode to “Asset”,
PM_TRACKER turns device mode to “Tracker”.
“Asset” mode
In this mode device works by the following algorithm:
device leaves the deep sleeping mode and registers in a GSM network at a certain
time or after the specified time interval (how to set conditions for starting working
session – see below);
device sends data – object’s location and current speed to a monitoring server;
device returns to a deep sleeping mode.
Parameters to determine work conditions in asset mode:
ASSET_WAKE_AT – time, when the device starts working session in format hh:mm:ss,
example – 13:30:00 (device gets in touch at 13:30 every day). If the value of this parameter is
24:00:00, this parameter is ignored;
ASSET_WAKE_DAY1 – day, when the device starts working session (appropriate values –
MONDAY, TUESDAY etc., and also EVERYDAY). This parameter works together with
ASSET_WAKE_AT, and if ASSET_WAKE_AT is turned off (valued 24:00:00), then day
choosing parameter is ignored too;
ASSET_WAKE_PERIOD – time interval, after which device starts working, in minutes.
Example - 120 (device gets in touch every two hours). Minimal value – 15 min.
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Available on devices with firmware 3.3.0 or higher
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It’s impossible to use both these conditions (at precise day and time / after some period) at the
same device. Parameter ASSET_WAKE_AT has higher priority, i.e. if its value is different from
24:00:00, parameter ASSET_WAKE_PERIOD is ignored.
ASSET_MV_DETECTOR1 – parameter for motion detector activation in asset mode. Can have
values 1 or 0 (1 – on, 0 – off). If this detector is activated, then device starts to work in “Tracker”
mode since it began moving. When it stops, device returns into “Asset” mode (but the value of
DEVICE_MODE parameter doesn’t change).
ASSET_NAV_TIMEOUT1 – parameter to set the time for geoposition capturing after device
starts its work (by the working session conditions or by motion detector). If device fails to locate
it’s position by satellites after this time period ends, then it starts locating by basic GSM stations
(CELL_LOCATE).
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Available on devices with firmware 3.3.0 or higher
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“Tracker” mode
In “Tracker” mode device is connected permanently and is functioning the same way as usual
trackers producted by cGuard company (cGuard Atom as example). Geodata sending is managed
by settings in section “Navigation reporting criteria” as seen in pic. 4:
Pic.4. Navigation reporting criteria section in configurator
This mode is much more power-consuming than the “Asset” mode and sufficiently
decrease the battery lifetime.
6.2. Low battery alert customizing
When the battery charge level becomes lower than the adjusted threshold, tracker sends an
SMS to the assigned number:
"Tracker ID is discharged."
Phone number can be set in configurator (Settings\Advanced – see the pic. 5):
Pic.5. Setting number for low battery alert
NUMBER_TO_NOTIFY: phone number (+71234567890 ex)
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or by remote command:
PARAM_SET:NUMBER_TO_NOTIFY:+71234567890
(more about remote configuring in corresponding guide)
To set the threshold of battery charge level find the following parameter (Settings\Advanced –
see the pic. 5):
BAT_LOW_TLD: charge level in V;
or use the remote command:
PARAM_SET:BAT_LOW_TLD:charge level in V.
Important! The phone number in this parameter must NOT be the same with
the number of the SIM-card installed in tracker. The tracker will freeze and the
money limit of its SIM-card can exceed.
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6.3 Channel setting
For device status detecting it is necessary to set the working with data channels. It can be done in
“Channels” tab in configurator.
Pic.6. Channel setting in cGuard Configurator
Configurator shows the channel data values in real time, allows turning on/off data sending from
each channel and setting the sending conditions. The list of available channels of cGuard Beacon
can be seen in table 1.
To allow the data sending for the channel, go to “Channels” tab in configurator, then select the
needed channel in the channel list, get sure that the name of this channel is shown at the right
side (“Per-channel settings”) and set at least one of the sending conditions.
Табл.1 Guard Beacon channels
ID
Purpose
Notes
CSQ1
GSM signal level
In percent
CSQ2
Active SIM-card
1 or 2
NSQ1
Captured satellites quantity
NSQ2
Satellites data validity
1 – valid, 0 - invalid
BAT1
Battery charge level
In V
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7. Cell Locate and A-GPS
cGuard Beacon has an ability to locate by signals from nearest base GSM stations (Cell-Locate
function). This type of locating is less precise than GPS/GLONASS, but it allows to locate even
when satellites signal is unavailable. This ability is useful for objects in hard conditions for
satellite capturing (tunnels, underground parkings, etc)
In cGuard Beacon this function is set as default and starts to work when the attempt of satellite
connection fails.
Also the device supports A-GPS – technology which accelerates the cold start of GPS-receiver.
At the first-time positioning the device sets internet-connection with A-GPS server by mobile
net. The data received from this server allows GPS-receiver to learn in what frequency range
satellites signals come, so it decreases the time of first-time locating from 30 seconds to 2-3
seconds. Also this technology allows to locate position even if the signal is low or unstable.
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8. Remote configuration
Remote configuration of cGuard Beacon can be done by two data channels:
SMS
GPRS
Note, that in “Asset” mode only SMS is usable (device accepts and processes the commands
only during the working session), in “Tracker” mode – both channels are acceptable.
Acceptable commands and remote configuration guide can be downloaded from our website.
GPRS configuration allows customizing device parameters and uploading device firmware.
SMS-commands can change device parameters and make requests for device status and location.
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9. Device status indication
There are two status LEDs on a tracker: SAT and DAT (see components of cGuard Beacon).
DAT indicator
DAT indicator lights while sending data sets by GPRS and indicates the work with mobile net. If
it’s lighting permanently, the connection is not established yet, if it’s blinking – data is sending
successfully.
SAT indicator
SAT LED indicates the positioning status (GPS/GLONASS satellites).
When power is connected appropriately, LEDs light and go out twice in order from SAT to
DAT: it signals that work started successfully. Then SAT begins to blink once or twice in 5
seconds – it is a stable device work indication. If it blinks twice, the device is searching for
satellites; if it blinks once – satellites are captured.
Colours of the LEDs may vary depending on device release party. It can be red, green or orange,
and the colour is not associated with functionality of LED.
If both LEDs are blinking or light permanently, there’s a system error of device. You should
connect the service center.
Pic.7. Indication (DAT-SAT)
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10. Contacts
Phone: +7 (800) 700-42-73
E-mail: info@cguard.ru
Website: cguard.ru
Address: 432027, Russian Federation,
Ulyanovsk,
Yunosti str., 5а
Technical support:
E-mail: support@cguard.ru
Skype: cguard_support
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