Navman MDT 860 User Manual

MDT 860
User Manual
GPS TRACKING AND FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Safety Notice 5
2.1 Box Contents 6
2.2 Front Components 6
2.3 Back and Underside Components 7
3 Positioning the MDT 860 in a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 MDT 860 Suction-Mount 8
3.2 MDT 860 M3 Mounting Holes 8
4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Screens 9
4.2 Vehicle Inspection Functionality 12
4.3 Function Keys 13
5 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Receiving Messages 16
5.2 Reading Messages 16
5.3 Sending a Message 17
5.4 Deleting a Message 18
5.5 Reading and Managing Sent Messages 18
6 Driver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1 Introduction 19
6.2 Driver Options 19
7 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8 Confi guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 General 25
8.2 Display 25
8.3 Keypad 25
8.4 Buzzer 25
8.5 Font Size 25
8.6 Language 25
8.7 Formats and Units 26
8.8 Status Bar 26
8.9 Notifi cations 26
8.10 Main Menu 26
8.11 Inbox 27
8.12 Outbox 27
9 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
10 Communication Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11 Pop Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12 Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
External Keyboard 32 Memory Usage 32 Using Multi-Tap Text Entry 32
The Editor Screen 33
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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CONTENTS
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Navman Wireless MDT 860. We hope you enjoy your new OnlineAVL messaging terminal.
Whether your fl eet operates in a city, across a country or a continent, the MDT 860 will provide effi cient, cost effective and timely two-way text messages from the dashboard to the OnlineAVL application loaded on a PC at your offi ce. The MDT 860 can send pre-programmed replies or outbound messages.
Navman Wireless welcomes your feedback. To contact us, please fi nd our details in the Contacts section at the back of this user manual.
1.1 Safety Notice
WARNING: In a vehicle, it is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use the MDT 860 in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe driving practices and for all use of this device. It is your responsibility to read and follow the vehicle mount installation instructions and to use the product inconsistent with your government’s laws and regulations. Consult the vehicle manual to ensure the mounting location is safe. It is your sole responsibility to adhere to the following safety instructions at all times:
Do not operate the MDT 860 while driving or place the MDT 860 in a position that obstructs the driver’s view
Do not mount the MDT 860 in a way that may be distracting or interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment
Do not leave the MDT 860 in view while your vehicle is unattended, especially in strong or direct sunlight Do not use or handle the MDT 860 when it is hot; leave it to cool, out of direct sunlight
Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to serious personal injury, or property damage. Navman Wireless disclaims all liability for use of the MDT 860 that contributes to injuries, death, property damage or violates law.
INTRODUCTION
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MDT 860 HARDWARE
2 MDT 860 Hardware
2.1 Box Contents
MDT 860
Keyboard adaptor cable (RJ25 -> PS2)
MDT 860
User Manual
GPS TRACKING AND FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
User manual
MDT 860
Quickstart Guide
GPS TRACKING AND FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Quickstart guide Installation manual
2.2 Front Components
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Flexible mount
RJ45 cable
Mounting Clip
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Hardware mounting kit:
(a) Baseplate (d) 3 x Screws (b) Retainer ring (e) 3 x Screw caps (c) Screw plate
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(e)
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Component Description
1 LCD Screen Displays messages and menu options.
2 Function Keys One touch navigation to menu options. Refer to section 4.2.
3 Power Button Turn the MDT 860 display on and off.
4 Alpha Numeric Keys Use to input numeric or textual information using multi-tap.
5 Accept / Enter Key Use to select the highlighted item.
Confi rms a selection.
6 Cancel / Escape Key Steps back 1 screen.
Go to Main Menu – when held down. Rejects a selection.
7 4-way Cursor Key Use to navigate through the menus.
Use to move the cursor on an edit screen. Use to select confi guration items / values on the confi guration screen.
2.3 Back and Underside Components
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Component Description
1 Slide Bracket Use to attach to the windshield suction mount.
2 RJ25 External keyboard connection. Connect to a PC keyboard using
the supplied keyboard adaptor cable.
3 RJ45 Spare (not used for the AVL system).
4 RJ45 This connects to the Qube to provide power and data
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POSITIONING THE MDT 860 IN A VEHICLE
3 Positioning the MDT 860 in a Vehicle
There are three options provided for mounting the MDT 860:
1.
Use the suction mounted, fl exible, snap-lock bracket provided
2.
Panel mount the MDT 860 with the hardware mounting kit provided
3.
Attach to a Panavise bracket (Navman Wireless part number BK000025-G) or an alternative bracket using the M3 mounting holes in the backcase
3.1 MDT 860 Suction-Mount
Follow these steps:
1.
Attach the MDT 860 to the vehicle mount by matching the two slides on the stand to the corresponding slots on the back of the MDT 860 unit and slide together until they fi rmly latch into place
2.
Choose a position on the windshield that is clearly visible to the driver without obstructing the view of the road or any safety equipment i.e. airbags. Clean the surface thoroughly Press the suction cup fi rmly to the surface. Pull the lever down to seal the suction cup. The
3. suction cup fi rmly anchors the vehicle mount Hold the vehicle mount base fi rmly and bend the stalk to adjust to a safe and easy viewing
4. position
3.2 MDT 860 M3 Mounting Holes
The holes (illustrated in the diagram below) can be used to attach the MDT 860 to a Panavise bracket or an alternative bracket.
Use the diagram below as a guide to insert M3 x 6 mm machine screws. Do not over tighten, as driving the M3 machine screws in too far may cause damage.
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4 Getting Started
On installation or reset of the unit, the MDT 860 displays a Start screen that indicates the product name and software version. After a few seconds a Legal Disclaimer screen is displayed.
Press P (Accept) to open the Main Menu screen.
4.1 Screens
Two types of screens are used: a normal screen and a pop up screen.
Normal screen
Normal screens are used to display and to process the MDT 860 OnlineAVL application.
A normal screen makes use of the entire display and consists of three parts:
Screen Title
Screen Body
Status Bar
Screen Title
Screen Body
GETTING STARTED
Status Bar
Screen title
The Screen Title identifi es the screen. Some additional information related to the contents of the screen (body) may also be displayed on the title bar.
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GETTING STARTED
Screen body
The Screen Body contains a particular type of information (menu, text, confi guration or diagnostic).
If the information to be displayed is larger then what the screen can display, a vertical scroll bar will appear on the right hand side and the screen can be scrolled.
Information that is entered or changed in an editable screen is preserved (even if a pop up screen is displayed) until the screen is closed or the MDT 860 is turned off/reset.
The size of the font used in the screen body area is user confi gurable. Refer to section 8.5 Font Size.
Status bar
The Status bar displays continuously updated information related to the operation of the in-vehicle system. The status bar can be customised to display one or more items. Refer to section 8.8 Status Bar for a full list. Example of items:
Current status of GPS (fi x/no fi x)
• Current status of the modem (online/offl ine)
• Current time
• Driver’s name
• Inbox status (presence of unread text messages)
The Status bar will display information in icon format. The following icons are used:
Icons Description
The Qube modem is Online.
The Qube modem is Offl ine.
The Qube has a valid GPS fi x.
The Qube does not have a valid GPS fi x.
Indicates that there are unread messages.
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Indicates the status of the Inbox memory, from empty to full.
Indicates the status of the Outbox memory, from empty to full.
Indicates the status of the outgoing messages memory, from empty to full.
Indicates that a Qube is connected to the MDT 860.
Indicates that an external keyboard is connected to the MDT 860.
Pop up screen
Pop up screens are used to display out of order notifi cations about important events or warnings generated as a result of actions taken. Pop up screens require immediate attention and/or action. In most cases, a beep will sound when a pop up is displayed.
Most pop ups are blocking, i.e. pop ups must be actioned in order to be able to return to the previously opened screens. Non-blocking pop ups, such as notifi cations regarding restoration of cellular connection or GPS fi x are shown for a few seconds only.
A pop up screen is displayed over a normal screen and usually occupies only a part of the display
GETTING STARTED
Note: Pop up screens are not stacked. However, in some cases if an event requiring generation of a pop up arises while another pop up is shown on the screen, a beep will sound and the later pop up will be displayed after the previous one has been processed.
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