Launch Tech RCUG User Manual

RCU user’s manual

(V1.00.000)
（2013-05-19）

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This device is only for professional technicians and maintenance personnel.

Precautions on operation

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
The instrument is a precision electronic instrument. Pay more attention when in use, do

not have it dashed.

Make sure that the connection between the device and DLC socket is secure and

reliable when in use,

GPRS transmission speed depends on mobile network, communication timeout failure

would be occurred when network is busy (such as major festivals), and it also prone to
happen in remote areas, Launch would not responsible for any consequences occurred

by this failure.
ODB program is pre-installed in the factory, please go into www.x431.com
download diagnostic software corresponding with your vehicle when initial use.
SIM card is installed in the factory by our company, but we would not responsible
for the recharge of the SIM card.

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CONTENT

1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................1

1.1 knowledge................................ ....................................... ............................................................1

1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................1

1.3 Parameters...................................................................................................................................1

1.4 Accessories..................................................................................................................................1

1.5 Configuration...............................................................................................................................1

2 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2

2.1 component...................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Structure......................................................................................................................................4

3. Connection and installation................................................................. ... .. ......................................4

3.1 PC tool and USB drive download and install..............................................................................4

3.2 Mobile client................................................................................................................................7

3.3 Connect to the vehicle.................................................................................................................7

4. How to use............................. ...........................................................................................................9

4.1 working conditions......................................................................................................................9

1 Overview

1.1 knowledge

Launch-developed RCU product is the first telematics product integrated
GPS/GPRS/G-Sensor and other modules in the industry based on the system-wide data
collection, after being connected with mobile terminal through
running data to server that pushes SMS of vehicle real-time running data to users for
understanding vehicle status, vehicle location, remote diagnosis, motorcade management...,
It also features small size and simple installation.

GPRS, it uploads vehicle

1.2 Features

System-wide data collection。
GPRS/GSM communication，real-time data upload
GPS/GPRS base station location

Track playback
G-sensor
Statistics analysis
Abnormal alarm
Support local and remote upgrade

1.3 Parameters

Working voltage:DC9-18V
Working current:120mA（DC12V下）
Standby current:<10mA
Protection class:IP33
Working temperature:-20℃~70℃
Storage temperature:-30℃~85℃
Net weight:50g

1.4 Accessories

Vehicle terminal
Quick start guide
Password envelope
Connector extension cord

1.5 Configuration

Function RCU-G

GPS ☆

GPS assisted positioning ☆

Base station location ☆

GPRS/GSM ☆

Mobile phone terminal ☆

G-sensor ☆

2G Communication ☆

GPS antenna internal

2 Introduction

2.1 component

The product was composed by three parts: vehicle terminal (RCU), data server and client
software.