FALCOM DISCO-B5-MAGNET Hardware Manual
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DISCO-B5-MAGNET
Hardware manual
Version: 1.0.1; Modified: Thursday 4 October 2012
DISCO-B5-MAGNET HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 1.0.1
Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................5
1.1 General......................................................................................................................5
1.2 Circuit concept.........................................................................................................6
1.3 Related documents..................................................................................................7
2 SECURITY.......................................................................................8
2.1 General information.................................................................................................8
2.2 Exposure to RF energy............................................................................................8
2.3 Driving.......................................................................................................................8
2.4 Electronic devices....................................................................................................9
2.5 Vehicle electronic equipment.................................................................................9
2.6 Medical electronic equipment.................................................................................9
2.7 Aircraft.......................................................................................................................9
2.8 Children.....................................................................................................................9
2.9 Blasting areas...........................................................................................................9
2.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres......................................................................9
3 SAFETY STANDARDS.......................................................................11
4 TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................12
4.1 Product features.....................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Power consumption............................................................................................13
4.1.2 Operating temperatures......................................................................................13
4.1.3 GSM/GPRS engine features..............................................................................14
4.1.4 GPS engine features..........................................................................................15
4.2 NMEA data message..............................................................................................16
5 DISCO-B5-MAGNET APPLICATION INTERFACE................................17
5.1 Power supply..........................................................................................................17
5.1.1 Power supply pins (1 and 2) on the 8-pin connector..........................................17
5.1.2 Automatic shutdown...........................................................................................17
5.1.3 Power saving......................................................................................................18
5.2 Determining the External Equipment Type.........................................................18
6 HARDWARE INTERFACES..................................................................19
6.1 6/8pin female socket, pin assignments...............................................................19
6.1.1 Pinout of the 6/8pin female socket.....................................................................20
6.1.2 Special pin description (Pins 5, 6)......................................................................20
6.1.2.1 How to use them as analog inputs......................................................................................... 21
6.1.2.2 How to use these pins as digital Inputs (I/O2 and I/O3).........................................................22
6.1.2.3 How to use these pins as digital outputs (I/O2 and I/O3).......................................................23
6.1.3 Serial communication signals (RxA and TxA)....................................................24
6.2 How to configure Track and Anti-tamper detection...........................................24
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7 OPENING THE UNIT AND INSERTING THE SIM CARD IN THE SIM CARD HOLDER
..................................................................................................26
7.1.1 Procedure for greasing the O-ring......................................................................29
7.2 Enter the PIN of the SIM card................................................................................30
7.3 Magnetic Mount Installation..................................................................................32
8 HOUSING.....................................................................................33
9 APPENDIX....................................................................................34
9.1 Schematics.............................................................................................................34
9.1.1 Installation guidance when using the I/Os on the 8-pin socket..........................34
9.2 What should be considered when using the DISCO-B5-MAGNET device.......35
Version history:
This table provides a summary of the document revisions.
Version
Author Changes Modified
1.0.1 F. Beqiri - Added configuration settings for the light/dark sensor - see chapter 6.2.
- Added "Hint:" - An annual replacement of the O'ring rubber recommended.
- Added chapter 7.1.1 - Procedure for greasing the O-ring.
04/10/2012
1.0.0 F. Beqiri - Initial version. 19/10/2011
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Cautions
Information furnished herein by FALCOM is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility
is assumed for its use. Please, read carefully the safety precautions.
If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product described in it, please contact
your vendor.
General information about FALCOM and its range of products are available at the following Internet
address: http://www.falcom.de/
Trademarks
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Copyright
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of this documentation may be produced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH.
FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GmbH.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Note
Specifications and information given in this document are subject to change by FALCOM without notice.
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1 INTRODUCTION
This product manual is only addressed to qualified personnel which are well skilled in
electronical/electrical installation and not addressed to private consumers/end users. The
installation, implementing or setting into operation of the product can only be performed by
qualified personnel.
The status of the product described in the data sheet may have changed since publication of
the data sheet and therefore information in this data sheet on product status may be
outdated. The latest information of the product is available on the download area of the
FALCOM website.
1.1 General
DISCO-B5-MAGNET is a free configurable smart tracking device which can be fully adapted to
different user needs. Using a Quad-Band GSM/GPRS technology for two way worldwide
communication, the latest GPS technology for positioning, a high-capacity Lithium-Ion rechargeable
battery, and housed in a weatherproof plastic case, the device is suitable for a wide range of mixed
outdoor applications in the AVL, fleet management, asset tracking, vehicle security and recovery
and transit sectors. The device has a protection class IP69K, which allows mounting of the device
permanently on the roof of the vehicles, including buses, trucks, trains, vessels and other assets. The
unit is magnetically mounted to your vehicle's roof, and its rubberised feet keep it from scratching your
paint. The DISCO-B5-MAGNET contains a truck detection and an anti-tamper detection system. The
truck detection automatically informs the user when the device has been mounted or removed from
the asset. The anti-tamper detection automatically informs the user when the device case has been
opened or closed.
DISCO-B5-MAGNET can be adapted to existing tracking solutions and can be easily configured to
gather or exchange relevant information with servers or users directly. An often used example is
sending the status reports or alarm messages directly to the users via SMS and/or to the tracking
servers via TCP/UDP/HTTP/SMTP. Drivers logbook and data logging functionalities are combined in
the history feature. Geofencing can be used to report violations of predefined routes or areas (for
example if a car enters or leaves a specific area or deviate a specific route). All of these features are
perfectly integrated in a device concept which significantly reduces time-to-market and provides low
cost tracking and security solutions.
DISCO-B5-MAGNET is a device that can be configured and integrated onto any asset platform, including:
- Trailers,
- Trucks,
- Delivery vans,
- Rail cars,
- as well as other industrial monitoring installations.
and it can be used in a variety of applications, including:
• Online tracking,
• Fleet management / Monitoring / Territory management,
• Security / emergency services,
• Personalized drivers logbook,
• Route verification / Trip management / Distance calculations,
• Theft protection,
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• Truck detection / Anti-tamper detection system,
• Toll collection / Pay as you drive.
1.2 Circuit concept
DISCO-B5-MAGNET architecture consists of the following major components (a block diagram
is available below):
HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE:
High-performance Quad-Band GSM/GPRS core
high sensitive GPS core
ARM7TDMI Processor controlling all functions of the system
Anti-tempering detection
Magnetic mounting
Internal Lithium-Ion battery pack (5 x 2250 mAh)
Internal GSM and GPS antennas
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO DISCO-B5-MAGNET
3D motion sensor
PHYSICAL INTERFACES:
Inside SIM card holder for 1,8/3 V SIM cards
8pin connector
Figure 1: DISCO-B5-MAGNET block diagram
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1.3 Related documents
Some other PDF documents such as FCC approval, application notes, Certificate of Conformity
R&TTE etc. are also available on the Web at: http://www.falcom.de/ in the published
download area.
In addition to this document, the following files comprise the full set of FALCOM DISCO-B5-
MAGNET product manuals:
NR PDF file name Description
[1] SteppIII_fox_bolero_lt_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Se
t.pdf
Contains the description of the internal firmware and the supported
Configuration Command Set for the FALCOM STEPPIII, FOX/-LT/-IP and
BOLERO-LT.
[2] AppNotes_Transform_history_data.pdf Contains information of how to transform history data that is being
transmitted from a FALCOM AVL device via TCP connection.
[3] AppNote_Remote_update.pdf Contains information of how to upgrade FALCOM AVL devices to a new
firmware revision remotely via TCP (server based application).
[4] STEPPIII_FOX_BOLERO_LT_Software_Update.pdf Contains information how to upgrade a FALCOM AVL device to a new
firmware version locally via serial port.
[5] AppNotesRemoteUpdateWithWorkbench.pdf Contains information how to upgrade a FALCOM AVL devices to a new
firmware version remotely via TCP.
These PDF files are viewable and printable from Adobe Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Reader installed, you can
download it from http://www.adobe.com.
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2 SECURITY
IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSM-MODEM, READ THIS
INFORMATION BEFORE USE!
Your cellular engine DISCO-B5-MAGNET is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic
products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with your office, your home,
emergency services and others, wherever service is provided.
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the DISCO-B5-
MAGNET device. Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the cellular engine
DISCO-B5-MAGNET.
2.1 General information
Your DISCO-B5-MAGNET device utilizes the GSM/GPS standard for cellular technology. GSM is
a newer radio frequency („RF“) technology than the current FM technology that has been used
for radio communications for decades. The GSM standard has been established for use in the
European community and elsewhere. Your DISCO-B5-MAGNET is actually a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. It sends out and receives radio frequency energy. When you use your
modem, the cellular system handling your calls controls both the radio frequency and the
power level of your cellular modem.
SIM cards are needed for the use of the acquired devices, which are not included in the scope
of delivery of the device. The SIM cards can be acquired e.g. by specific providers. Additional
costs can result from the use of the SIM cards which are to be borne by the purchaser (client)
of the devices. The seller does not cover the extra costs for the use of the devices. The seller
gives no recommendation for the use of specific SIM cards and is not liable for the fact that the
devices are usable with all available SIM cards. The seller is also not liable for any other costs
that are needed for the application of the customer in connection with this device.
2.2 Exposure to RF energy
There has been some public concern about possible health effects when using GSM modems.
Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused for many years on the current
RF technology, scientists have begun research regarding newer radio technologies, such as
GSM. After existing research had been reviewed, and after compliance to all applicable safety
standards had been tested, it has been concluded that the product is fit for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy, there are things you can do to minimize
exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your exposure to RF energy.
In addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your cellular modem efficiently by
following the guidelines below.
2.3 Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular devices in the area where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, when using your DISCO-B5-MAGNET while driving, please pay full
attention to driving, pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require. When applications are prepared for mobile use, they should fulfil roadsafety instructions of the current law!
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2.4 Electronic devices
Most electronic equipment, for example in hospitals and motor vehicles is shielded from RF
energy. However, RF energy may affect some malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic
equipment.
2.5 Vehicle electronic equipment
Check your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to determine if any on board electronic
equipment is adequately shielded from RF energy.
2.6 Medical electronic equipment
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids,
etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Turn your DISCO-
B5-MAGNET device OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment.
2.7 Aircraft
Turn your DISCO-B5-MAGNET OFF before boarding any aircraft. Use it on the ground only with
crew permission. Do not use it in the air.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations require you to have permission from a crew-member to use your modem while the
plane is on the ground. To prevent interference with cellular systems, local RF regulations
prohibit using your modem whilst airborne.
2.8 Children
Do not allow children to play with your DISCO-B5-MAGNET device. It is not a toy. Children
could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the eye with the antenna,
for example). Children could damage the modem or make calls that increase your modem bills.
2.9 Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device OFF when in a “blasting area”
or in areas posted: „turn off two-way radio“. Construction crew often uses remote control RF
devices to set off explosives.
2.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your DISCO-B5-MAGNET device OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. It is rare, but your modems or their accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They
include fuelling areas such as petrol stations; below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities; and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust
or metal powders. Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives, in the
compartment of your vehicle, which contains your modem or accessories.
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Before using your modem in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane) ensure that the vehicle complies with the relevant fire and safety regulations of the
country in which the vehicle is to be used.
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3 SAFETY STANDARDS
Your GSM/GPRS/GPS device complies with all applicable RF safety standards.
DISCO-B5-MAGNET meets the safety standards for RF receivers and the standards and
recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy
established by government bodies and professional organizations, such as directives of the
European Community, Directorate General V in matters of radio frequency electromagnetic
energy.
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