Onyx EGPRS User Manual

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EGPRS™

User Guide

Version: 1.2

January 2009

Contact Us:

ERM Electronic Systems

16 Hsar Shapira st. Rishon-Lezion, 75704, Israel

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[e-mail]

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Table of Contents

1 Product Description .........................................................................................................3

2 Block Diagram - HW components .................................................................................5

2.1 GPS Module .............................................................................................................5

2.2 GSM operating frequency ........................................................................................5

2.3 Peripheral communication .......................................................................................6

2.4 Physical description .................................................................................................7

3 Installation Guide ...........................................................................................................11

3.1 EGPRS Vehicle Installation ...................................................................................11

Table of Figures

Figure 1 - Product Overview................................................................................... 4

Figure 2 - EGPRS Unit: Block Diagram.................................................................. 5

Figure 3 - EGPRS module....................................................................................... 7

Figure 4 - GPS module............................................................................................ 7

Figure 5 - Connectors Mapping................................... האיגש !היינמיסהתרדגומ הניא .

Figure 6 - Up View ................................................................................................. 11

Figure 7 - SIM Card insertion................................................................................ 11

Figure 8 - GPS Module .......................................................................................... 12

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1 Product Description

The EGPRS Cellular Monitoring Unit is a self and independent device which
provides a cost effective solution for monitoring and controlling vehicles such
as: trucks, privates and motorbikes. This is accomplished by locating and
tracking them over the cellular wireless network. The EGPRS communicates
over the GSM cellular network (for a visual car's whereabouts over a map).

The EGPRS unit is a GPS GSM device that can also be connected to other
vehicles indicators (alarm, speed, engine etc...).

The EGPRS is composed of the following modules:

• Internal GSM/GPRS engine

• Internal antenna

• Internal backup battery

• External GPS module

• Controller and I/O circuits

The EGPRS is a GSM / GPRS unit which uses GPRS IP communication (or
SMS) in order to send and receive information regarding the vehicle status and
location. The EGPRS contains a GPS to provide the vehicle’s location data.

The Micro controller and GSM transceiver are the core elements of the EGPRS,
as illustrated in the following block diagram (Figure 2).

The Micro controller is the core of the EGPRS. It runs the application program
and communicates with the GIS Server and peripheral devices to collect
information. It can respond to or issue commands.

The Micro controller interfaces with the GPS over the RS-232 channel.

The charger is fed from the car battery to charge the internal backup battery.
The internal backup battery has the ability to be used for up to 10 hours under
normal operating conditions when external power is disconnected. The EGPRS
utilizes status triggered charging algorithm in order to not harm the internal
batteries.

The SIM module holds the relevant IP address used to identify the unit as well
as other subscriber identification parameters registered in the system upon
activation.

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Figure 1 - Product Overview

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2 Block Diagram - HW components

The following block diagram shows the main HW components composing the
EGPRS unit:

Figure 2 - EGPRS Unit: Block Diagram

GSM/GPRS

Modem

Microcontroller

Rechargeable

Battery

GPS

Receiver

RS232

GSM

Ant.

GPS

Patch Ant.

Port A - Purple

Port B - Gray

Port D - Green

Port E - Yellow

Port F - Brown

Digital/Analog Input/Output

Digital Input Line - Ignition

Port C - Blue

RS485

Digital Output Line

Digital Input Line

Digital Input Line

Alarm System

(Optional)

power
source
9-32 V

+/-

Digital Input Line - eNet

GSM/GPRS

Modem

Microcontroller

Rechargeable

Battery

GPS

Receiver

RS232

GSM

Ant.

GPS

Patch Ant.

Port A - Purple

Port B - Gray

Port D - Green

Port E - Yellow

Port F - Brown

Digital/Analog Input/Output

Digital Input Line - Ignition

Port C - Blue

RS485

Digital Output Line

Digital Input Line

Digital Input Line

Alarm System

(Optional)

power
source
9-32 V

+/-

Digital Input Line - eNet

2.1 GPS Module

The GPS receiver simultaneously tracks up to sixteen satellites and provides
accurate satellite positioning data with fast time-to-first-fix (TTFF) with low
power consumption. The highly integrated receiver achieves high performance
and minimizes board size and power consumption requirements.

The module provides complete signal processing from antenna to serial data
output in NMEA messages protocol.

The GPS device is fed and communicates with the EGPRS over a RS-232
serial channel at a 9600bps baud rate. The GPS device holds the GPS receiver
with an antenna on top of it.

2.2 GSM operating frequency

The EGPRS can operate over the GSM-900 MHz, DCS-1800 MHz and PCS
1900 MHz bands:

1. GSM-900, GSM-850: The unit in GSM-900/850 operating mode is of
class 4, in accordance with the specifications, which determines the
nominal 2W peak RF power (+33dBm) on 50 Ohm and sensitivity
greater than -102dBm in all operating conditions.

2. DCS-1800, PCS 1900: The unit in DCS-1800 operating mode is of class
1, in accordance with the specifications, which determines the nominal
1W peak RF power (+30dBm) on 50 Ohm and sensitivity greater than ­102dBm in normal operating conditions.

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2.3 Peripheral communication

The Micro controller interfaces with the alarm system over the RS-485 channel
and with the GPS over the RS-232 channel. The eNet bi-directional channel is
able to carry information between various sensors and devices connected to the
bus.

The charger is fed from the car battery to charge the internal backup battery.
The internal backup battery has the ability to be used for up to 10 hours under
normal operating conditions when external power is disconnected. The EGPRS
utilizes status triggered charging algorithm in order to not harm the internal
batteries.

2.3.1 RS-232

This serial communication protocol supports communication over a common
data line. The EGPRS Micro controller communicates with the GPS device over
this data line.

2.3.2 RS-485

The EGPRS Micro controller communicates with the alarm system devices over
the RS-485 data line.

2.3.3 eNet

This bi-directional serial communication protocol can be used to connect
peripheral devices to the EGPRS such as: alarm units, a portable printer,
warning lights, distress buttons, and more.

One of the Open Collector/eNet single line interfaces can be configured as
eNet. The eNet bus must have a single master and up to 10 slave devices.

2.3.4 Single Wire Discretes

The EGPRS supports six single line interfaces (Inputs only) of types as listed
below:

• 3 General Purpose Input Discrete – one of which can be used for VSS
Odometer measuring, and one optionally supports eNet bi-directional
communication (See above).

• 1 digital output – 12v active 200ma.

• 1 Ignition line (dedicated Input discrete).

• 1 that can be used as an input or output (according to configuration) and

can be defined to digital or analog.

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2.4 Physical description

2.4.1 EGPRS

The EGPRS box holds the GPRS engine, internal antenna, backup battery with
charger and three external connectors. Shorter than 90mm and narrower than
65mm, it is very compact and easily assimilated and installed in the car
environment.

The shell which covers the unit is made of hardened plastic. The SIM socket is
present on the right long of the unit. Three connectors are located on the rear
side as illustrated below. The unit can be anchored using 2 niches, one on each
side of the unit.

Figure 3 - EGPRS module

2.4.2 GPS

The GPS module is provided with a plastic case and 4-wire cable ended with a
Molex 4-pin connector. The module size is 45x45mm and the on-top mounted
patch antenna is 25x25mm.

Figure 4 - GPS module

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2.4.3 Connectors, Inputs and Outputs

2.4.4 Connectors, Inputs and Outputs

The

EGPRS

unit has 3 connectors:

1. Molex 4-pin for GPS (if working with External GPS)

2. Microfit 06P for I/O interfacing (middle connector)

3. Molex 6-pin for power and communication (RS485).

The following diagram shows the structure of the connectors, the
numbers below the image are pin's number identification:

6 5 4 3 2 1

3 2 1

6 5 4

4 3 2 1

6 5 4 3 2 1

3 2 1

6 5 4

4 3 2 1

2.4.4.1 RS485 Connector - Description

The following figure illustrates the structure of the 6-pin connector used for
power supply and communication through RS485. The pinout is given below.

2.4.4.2 RS232 Connector (GPS) - Description

The EGPRS communicates with the GPS device over a RS-232 channel. The
pinout is given below.

Pin # Signal Color Notes

1 GND Black
2 +4.2 VDC Red
3 Rx EGPRS Gray GPS to EGPRS
4 Tx EGPRS + Wakeup Green EGPRS to GPS

Pin # Signal Color Notes

1 GND Black
2
3
4
5

Not in Use

6 Vcc(12V/24V) Red Voltage level 9V to 36V

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2.4.4.3 Inputs Connector - Description

(HW version 0 analogs):

Pin# Port Name Type Input Wire

Functionality

Digit
al
Input
ID

Digital
Output
ID

Analog
ID

4 Port A I/O Pull Up Purple Digital Input or

Digital Output

1 1 -

1 Port B Output - Gray Digital Output (active low) - 2 -

5 Port C Input Pull Down Blue Digital Input or

VSS

2 - -

6 Port D Input Pull Up Green Digital Input or

eNet or
Dallas

3 - -

3 Port E Input Pull Up Yellow Digital Input 4 - -

2 Port F Input Pull Down Brown Ignition only - - -

(HW version 1 Analog):

Pin# Port Name Type Input Wire

Functionality

Digital
Input
ID

Digital
Output
ID

Analog
ID

4 Port A I/O Pull Up Purple Digital Input or

Digital Output or
Analog In (0-12)

1 1 3

1 Port B Output - Gray Digital Output (active low) - 2 -

5 Port C Input Pull Down Blue Digital Input or

VSS

2 - -

6 Port D Input Pull Up Green Digital Input or

eNet or
Dallas

3 - -

3 Port E Input Pull Up Yellow Digital Input 4 - -

2 Port F Input Pull Down Brown Ignition only - - -

(HW version 2 Analogs):

Pin# Port Name Type Input Wire

Functionality

Digital
Input
ID

Digital
Output
ID

Analog
ID

4 Port A I/O Pull Up Purple Digital Input or

Digital Output or
Analog In (0-12)

1 1 3

1 Port B Output - Gray Digital Output (active low)

or Dallas Out

- 2 -

5 Port C Input Pull Down Blue Digital Input or

VSS

2 - -

6 Port D Analog Pull Up Green Analog In (0-5v) 3 - 4

3 Port E Input Pull Up Yellow Digital Input

Or
Dallas In

4 - -

2 Port F Input Pull Down Brown Ignition only - - -

Notes:

1. Inputs will have the Input value when no wire is connected (for example Port C will
be logical 0, and Port E will be logical 1).

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2.4.5 Electrical Specification

Nominal Input Voltage Level 12V /24V
Minimal Input Voltage Level 9 V
Maximal Input Voltage Level 36V
Current Consumption (12V)
Reception (SMS Mode) 11 mA
Reception (GPRS Mode) 17 mA
Transmission 200 mA

Current drain
Navigation <45 mA
Powerdown* <5 mA

Positive Spike Resistibility +100 Volt for a period of 8 ms.
Negative Spike Resistibility -100 Volt for a period of 8 ms
Backup Batteries 3 x AA NiMH, 750 mAH
Output Power Voltage 4.2 V
Current 100 mA max
Ripple < 5 mV

2.4.6 Environment Condition

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85°C

Operating Temperature

-20 to 50°C

Max. Relative Humidity

90±5%
Acceleration 10 m/sec2
Vibration Meets ISO 16750 part 3
Mechanical shock Meets ISO 16750 part 3
Car Voltage Meets ISO 16750 part 2

2.4.7 Size and Weight

Size: 6x8.5 cm; 2.36x3.35 in.

Weight (Excluding the GPS module) 125g

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3 Installation Guide

3.1 EGPRS Vehicle Installation

1. Make sure a SIM card is inserted into the unit.

2. Connect the black wire to a permanent GND.

3. Connect the red wire to a permanent 12V or 24V source through a 3A fuse.

 Note: Suitable approved slow-blow fuse 3A should be provided by the End

User.

4. When applicable, connect the brown wire of the I/O harness to the Ignition switch

(ignition on should supply 12/24V to the brown wire).

5. Connect the GPS connector to the unit if a GPS is installed.

Figure 5 - Up View

3.1.1 Attention:

 The EGPRS unit must not be installed next to heat sources or moving parts.

 The installation position must be water proof.

 The EGPRS unit should be installed in the cabin or the trunk.

 The EGPRS unit should not be installed behind the fuse box.

 The antenna side of the EGPRS unit should be facing upwards if possible,

 Never install the EGPRS unit with the antenna side next to metal.

 The EGPRS must be installed by qualified service personnel only.

3.1.2 SIM Card

Insert the SIM card as shown in the following picture:

Figure 6 - SIM Card insertion

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3.1.3 GPS Installation

 The GPS module should be installed in a position which will allow it to "see the

sky" as clearly as possible

 The GPS module must not be installed near the front window in cars with front

window.

 The GPS module must be installed with the side marked with "UP" being the

side facing upwards.

Figure 7 - GPS Module

3.1.4 Installation diagram

FUSE

5 A

+12 V

GND

+ 15

+ 30

SKYLINK

GPS

IGN SW

RED

BLACK

BRAWN

3.1.5 Battery replacement:

Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to instructions.