RUPTELA FM-Pro4, FM-Pro4 3G, FM-Pro 4 BT User Manual

Table of contents

1 Preface ......................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Use of this document .............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Document change log ............................................................................................................. 2

2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Legal information .................................................................................................................... 3

2.4 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 3

2.5 References ............................................................................................................................. 4

3 Device description ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 About .................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Package contents ................................................................................................................... 6

3.3 Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................ 7

3.4 Technical characteristics .......................................................................................................... 7

3.5 IO pin out .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.6 Interfaces and peripheral accessories ..................................................................................... 10

3.7 Certification .......................................................................................................................... 11

3.8 LED status ........................................................................................................................... 11

3.8.1 GNSS LED ..................................................................................................................... 11

3.8.2 GSM LED ....................................................................................................................... 11

3.8.3 Peripheral LED ............................................................................................................... 12

3.8.4 LED status in sleep and deep sleep modes ....................................................................... 13

4 Device configuration .................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Driver installation.................................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Sample configuration ............................................................................................................ 16

4.3 Advanced configuration ......................................................................................................... 18

4.3.1 Global settings ............................................................................................................... 19

4.3.2 Profile settings ............................................................................................................... 24

4.3.3 IO settings .................................................................................................................... 29

4.4 Integration protocol .............................................................................................................. 35

5 Installation recommendations ....................................................................................................... 36

5.1 Device installation ................................................................................................................. 36

5.2 FM-Pro4 BT device ................................................................................................................ 36

5.3 Antenna installation .............................................................................................................. 36

Date

Version

Change details

2016-06-16

1.0

Initial draft

2016-08-30

1.1

Added FW and FM4 configurator compatibility check description in

“Advanced configuration” chapter. Added “Shock detection” description in
“Global settings” chapter.

2016-10-14

1.2

Added “CAN HCV” and “DXP CAN” modes descriptions in the “IO settings”
chapter.

2016-11-29

1.3

Information about FM-Pro4 BT device in “Technical characteristics”, “Global
settings” and “Installation recommendations” chapters.

2016-12-13

1.4

“Constant TCP link” functionality description in “Profile settings” chapter.

2017-01-30

1.5

In the “IO settings” chapter: CANbus data filter by engine sate described.
“Keep TCO parameter values when engine is OFF” described.

2017-03-09

1.6

Changed DIFF file description in “Advanced Configuration” chapter.

1 Preface

1.1 Use of this document

This document provides required information for proper device handling, preparation, configuration and
installation to a vehicle. This document has a linear structure – from the device package box reception to
the recommendations on how to install the device to the vehicle. However it is not overfilled with
unnecessary information. You will find only basic descriptions about various functions and actions needed
to start using the device. Additionally, there will be references to a more detailed descriptions.

The following markings are used to highlight important information:

Notes contain important information that you need to pay attention to.

Note

Notes like this contain important information!

Actions and various elements of the software required for configuration of the device are marked

in bold.

All actions are described in sequence in the following five sections: Introduction, Device

description, Device preparation, Device configuration and Installation recommendations.

1.2 Document change log

All the associated (additional) equipment such as PC’s, batteries, sensors etc., shall meet the

requirements of standard EN60950-1.

Do not disassemble the terminal. If the enclosure of the terminal is damaged, or the insulation of
wires is damaged, first of all disconnect power supply cables from power supply source.

All of the wireless data transferring equipment produces interference that may affect other
devices, which are placed nearby.

The terminal can be installed or dismounted only by qualified personnel!

The terminal must be firmly fastened in the predefined location. Predefined location is described
in the mounting instructions.

The programming must be performed using a 2nd safety class PCs (with an autonomic power
supply).

2 Introduction

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide physical and technical data of the device, to explain device’s

behavior and how various conditions are indicated. Device preparation for the operation and its
configuration instructions are included as well.

2.2 Acronyms

PC – Personal Computer;
GPRS – General Packet Radio Service;
GPS – Global Positioning System;
GSM – Global System for Mobile Communications;
GLONASS – Global Navigation Satellite System;
GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System;
SMS – Short Message Service;
AC / DC – Alternating Current/Direct Current;
PCB – Printed Circuit Board;
LED – Light Emitting Diode;
I / O – Inputs / Outputs;
2G – second generation of mobile telecommunications technology;
3G – third generation of mobile telecommunications technology;
UMTS – Universal Mobile Telecommunications System;
BT - Bluetooth

2.3 Legal information

Copyright © 2016 Ruptela. All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of parts or all

of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of Ruptela is prohibited.
Other products and company names mentioned in this document are trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.

2.4 Safety

Make sure that the terminal is installed in a place, where it will not be subjected to harsh
environmental conditions for extended time periods.

Caution! If an incorrect type of battery is used for replacement, there is a high explosion risk.
Dispose used batteries according to the environmental requirements.

Any installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.

For configuration use cables that were purchased from Ruptela. Ruptela is not responsible for
any harm caused, while using wrong cables for the PC ↔ Terminal connection.

Attention! Do not connect the wires marked red (power supply) and black (chassis) to the wrong
battery poles. Device has a reverse polarity protection, however if connected incorrectly, the
device will not work

To disconnect the device from the power supply, you need to disconnect 12 PINs plug from the
device or disconnect the wires from the vehicle‘s power supply.

This crossed-out wheelie bin symbol means that waste equipment should not be disposed of with
your other household waste. The product must be taken to separate collection points at the
product`s end-of life.

This chapter contains procedures to help you safely operate the FM terminal. By following these
requirements and recommendations, you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these instructions
carefully and follow them strictly before operating the device! The terminal is supplied from a car battery
with these ratings: 12/24 V DC. The allowed voltage range from the battery is from 10 volts to 32 volts DC.
Max. current for FM-Pro4 is 250 mA @ 12 V DC. Max. current for FM-Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT is 350 mA @ 12 V
DC.

To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the FM terminal in an impact-proof package.

Before connecting wires of the 12 PIN cable to the vehicle, it is recommended to ensure that the cross­sectional area of wires mounting is at least 0.75 mm2.

To correctly dismount the terminal from the vehicle, first of all disconnect power supply wires (12 PIN
connector). Only then other plugs or interfaces can be disconnected.

The terminal is intended to be installed in a restricted access location, which is not accessible for the
operator.

2.5 References

This document is designed to work in a conjunction with other documents. Documentation is kept light,
unnecessary information is omitted. Additional and extensive explanations can be found in the
documentation referenced below:

FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT Datasheets – Contains technical data of the FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4

BT device. Datasheets can be acquired from [email protected]

Quick start guide – A quick guide for a better understanding of the device configuration process and

functions.

Peripheral accessories – Instructions on how to use peripheral accessories together with the FM-

Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT device.

Website – Our documentation website that contains the most recent firmware, configurator and

sample configuration files.

Microsoft Framework – This additional software is required in order to run our configurator.
VCOM drivers – Drivers required for device connection to PC.

All links are also provided in corresponding sections, where additional information might be needed.

Note

Ruptela documentation website address: doc.ruptela.lt

3 Device description

3.1 About

Ruptela‘s FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT is 4th generation advanced, low power consumption but powerful
tracking device. It acquires it’s position by a GPS/GLONASS signal and transfers data to a server via cellular
3G or GSM/GPRS network.

3G network support was not previously available for FM4 devices. This new feature in FM-Pro4 3G is the
main advantage over the FM-Pro4 devices.

FM-Pro4 BT device contains Bluetooth module. This feature further extends its accessories list and adds
new configuration capabilities.

Some common FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT advantages over previous generation FM-Pro3 devices:

Lower power consumption
More powerful 1-wire interface
USB power supply for configuration
2 x RS232 and 1 x RS485 ports work at the same time
2 SIM card slots (on demand, only for FM-Pro4 / Pro4 BT)
Gyroscope (on demand)

FM-Pro4 FM-Pro4 3G FM-Pro4 BT

3.2 Package contents

FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT device is supplied in cardboard package. GPS/GLONASS antenna and IO
cables are disconnected from device. Package contents:

FM- Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT device
12 PINs and 14 PINs cables
GPS/GLONASS all-in-one antenna

Properties

Enclosure dimensions

111 x 75 x 25 mm

Indication

3 LEDs: Sat. status, GSM status, Periph. status

Housing

Plastic

External elements

GPS/GLONASS all-in-one antenna

Configuration interface

USB

Connectors

12 & 14 PINs

1

Power consumption @ 12V

FM-Pro4

FM-Pro4 BT

FM-Pro4 3G

50

60

70

180

210

150

22

22

22

Note

Providing a SIM card is optional, according to your payment plan. The SIM card is necessary for connection
to the GSM network. The SIM card can be obtained from your local GSM service provider. The SIM card can
work with the terminal only when all SIM card security codes are disabled.

3.3 Physical characteristics

3.4 Technical characteristics

Temperature range for device (without battery)

Storage temperature, °C

-40 ~ +70

Operating temperature, °C

-35 ~ +70

2

Temperature range for battery

Charge, °C

0 ~ +45

Discharge, °C

-20 ~ +60

Storage, °C

-20 ~ +70

Electrical and internal elements 10-32 V DC

50 V @ 60 s

72 V @ 0.1 s

Internal power supply

Li-Po 3.7 V, 1050 mA

Digital input threshold

4 V

Analogue input resolution

12 bit

GPS/GLONASS module

Ublox EVA-M8M

Channels

72

Sensitivity

-163 dBm

GPS/GLONASS antenna

External

Frequency

1575.42 ± 3 MHz

GSM modem

Quectel M95

Bands

850/900/1800/1900 MHz @ GSM

GSM antenna

Internal, Quad band

3

GSM/UMTS modem

Quectel UG96

Bands

800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz @ UMTS

850/900/1800/1900 MHz @ GSM

GSM/UMTS antenna

Internal, Quad band

4

Bluetooth

Bluetooth LOW Energy 4.0

Protections

Short circuit protection

Reverse polarity protection

Electrostatic discharge protection on USB

Electrostatic discharge protection on 1-wire

Overcurrent protection on 1-wire power

3

ESD protection on SIM card slot

5

Charging protection

1

Firmware dependent; given values are valid when there are no peripheral devices attached. If battery is in charging mode, then power consumption in each mode will

be higher within 170 mA.

2

If temp is >45C, charging is disabled, if >60C battery is disconnected from the system at all.

3

Only for the FM-Pro4 3G device.

4

Only for the FM-Pro4 BT device. Feature is currently under development.

5

Not soldered in standard version. Can be ordered.

12 PIN connector

Pin nr

Pin

Wire color

Description

1

10-32 V

Red

Power supply 12/24 V (range: 10-32 V)

2

Chassis

Black

Ground connection

3

DIN1

Pink

Digital input, threshold 4 V

4

AIN1

Gray

Analogue input (range: 0-30 V)

5

DIN2

Blue

Digital input, threshold 4 V

6

AIN2

Green

Analogue input (range: 0-30 V)

7

DIN3

White

Digital input, threshold 4 V

8

DOUT1

Purple

Digital output open collector up to 32 V, 1 A

9

DIN4

Yellow

Digital input, threshold 4 V

10

DOUT2

Orange

Digital output open collector up to 32 V, 1 A

11

CAN2 L

Blue/red

J1939 CAN interface low connection

12

CAN2 H

White/red

J1939 CAN interface high connection

14 PIN connector

Pin nr

Pin

Wire color

Description

1

PortB-232 RX

Yellow

RS 232 port B receive signal

2

Chassis

Black

Ground connection

3

PortB-232 TX

Orange

RS 232 port B transit signal

4

1W. +5V

Red

1-wire power supply +5 V, 200 mA

5

PortA-232 RX

Purple

RS 232 port A receive signal

6

1W. Data

Green/yellow

1-wire data channel

7

PortA-232 TX

Pink

RS 232 port A transit signal

8

CAN1 H

White

J1939 CAN interface high connection

9

L-Line

Green

J1939 CAN interface L line channel, diagnostics

10

CAN1 L

Blue

J1939 CAN interface low connection

11

K-Line

Brown

J1939 CAN interface K line channel, diagnostics

12

Chassis

Black

Ground connection

13

PortC-485 A

White/red

RS 485 differential signaling line A

14

PortC-485 B

Yellow/brown

RS 485 differential signaling line B

3.5 IO pin out

Note

Only one CAN line work at the same time. Connect your hardware to one of the interfaces and configure it
accordingly.

Available on 1-Wire:

4 × Temperature sensors

DS18B20/DS18S20 (10 mA @ 5 V)

1 × iButton DS1990, DS1971

with passive socket.

Available on DOUTs:

1 × ECO Driving panel (Power

supply from 1-Wire. 40 mA @ 5 V)

1 × Buzzer/LED

1 × Ignition lock (including ignition

block upon GSM jamming detection)

Available on AINs:

2 × Analogue fuel sensors

Available on RS232 ports A and/or B:

2 x LLS digital fuel sensors

Transparent channel

2 x RFID readers

1 x Magnetic card reader

1 x TCO driver card reader

1 x Alcohol sensor

1 x Garmin (Send and receive SMS,

routes to/from navigation system.
(Only on port B)

1 x Spreader

Available on RS485 port C:

Up to 10 LLS fuel sensors

1 x J1708 interface

Transparent channel

Available on CAN interface:

Vehicle CANbus (FMS)

information reading

HCV CAN (heavy commercial

vehicles)

MobilEye
DXP CAN

3.6 Interfaces and peripheral accessories

There are several peripheral accessories that can be connected to the FM-Pro4 /
Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT device. With peripherals you can get even more features and
extended functionality. All available peripherals can be purchased from Ruptela.
Please contact your manager for more details.

Note

Maximum 1-Wire interface power output is 200 mA @ 5 V.

FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT device support RS232, RS485, 1-wire and CAN
interfaces. List of available peripherals devices that can be to them:

Certification

FM-Pro4

FM-Pro4 BT

FM-Pro4 3G

E-mark 



CE 1304 



RoHS







FCC Part 15



Note

Few hardware features that are present in FM-Pro4 are currently not available in FM-Pro4 3G. These

features are 2nd SIM card slot and 3,5 mm TTRS audio interface.

Only FM-Pro4 BT devices have built in Bluetooth module.

You can find peripheral accessories installation instructions and documentation on our documentation

website.

3.7 Certification

FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G / Pro4 BT devices have passed quality tests and comply with following certifications:

3.8 LED status

3.8.1 GNSS LED

When GPS/GLONASS signal is not received or GPS/GLONASS signal is not accurate, the GPS LED is blinking
as follows:

When accurate GPS/GLONASS signal is received, the GPS LED is blinking as follows:

3.8.2 GSM LED

When GSM signal is not received, GSM LED is blinking as follows:

When device has a good GSM signal, but no GPRS, LED is blinking as follows:

When device has good GSM signal and it is connected to GPRS, then LED is blinking as follows:

When the device terminal has GSM signal and it is sending data via GPRS, LED is blinking:

3.8.3 Peripheral LED

The device terminal can have up to 3 peripheral devices attached to it (e.g. CAN, LLS, 1-wire). So there are
4 different types of LED states possible. When there is no peripheral attached, LED will not blink at all:

When there is 1 peripheral interface connected, the peripheral LED is blinking:

When there are 2 peripheral interfaces connected, the peripheral LED is blinking:

When there are 3 peripheral interfaces connected, the peripheral LED is blinking:

3.8.4 LED status in sleep and deep sleep modes

When device is in sleep / deep sleep mode all three LEDs blink at the same time in the following pattern:

4 Device configuration

4.1 Driver installation

Virtual COM port driver installation is mandatory, only then your PC will recognize the FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G /
Pro4 BT device that was connected to the USB port. You can download newest drivers on our
documentation website (VCOM drivers).

Choose correct archive file with drivers for your OS version and download it to your PC.

Installation procedure:

Uninstall previous Virtual COM port driver versions (Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Add or

remove programs).

Extract archive file “Win7.zip” or “Win8.zip” to a desired location on your PC.

If you are running a 32-bits OS version, launch the “dpinst_x86.exe” [1.]
If you are running a 64-bits OS version, launch the “dpinst_amd64.exe” [2.]

Windows 7 Users might get a Security Warning message. Click “Yes” [3.].

In the next window select “Next” [4.].

Wait for the setup to complete the installation and click “Finish” [5.].

Driver is now installed and ready to use.

4.2 Sample configuration

Please go to our documentation website and download sample configuration and the latest configurator. Also
you will need the latest version of Microsoft Framework.

Operating system requirements:

MS Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Example for FM-Pro4 / Pro4 3G:
Start the VCP.exe from configurator folder.

Select Pro4.
Click File → Open CFG.

In dialog window, browse the sample configuration file you downloaded from the documentation

website.

Click Open.

FM-Pro4 BT
Procedure for Pro4 BT device is very similar. Download configurator and sample configuration file for the
FM-Pro4 BT device. In configurator select Pro4 BT and open “Standard config PRO BT (for clients).ff4c” file.

Sample parameters will be loaded. However you will need to enter other parameters on your own.

1. Enter IP (in the 255.255.255.255 format) or a Domain Name (not exceeding 40 characters) and

PORT to which the device should send data.

2. Enter APN settings: APN name, User login and Password (if login and password is needed). If you

choose to enable Lock FM device to the SIM card check-box you will be required to enter SIM

card’s PIN code every time you try to connect to the device via USB cable. As long as it is checked

you will not be able to use different SIM cards with this device.

3. Select a COM port you connected the device to and click “Connect”. At this point the configuration is

ready to be send to the device, so the device must be connected to the computer.

4. Click “Send CFG” button. The configuration will be uploaded to the device.

Note

APN name, login and password should be provided by your mobile network operator.

Now the device is configured to send data to the specific server. Sample IO parameters are enabled
(loaded with configuration file). You can log in to your tracking platform to see whether the device is
sending data.

4.3 Advanced configuration

The configuration tool is quite similar to the ones used for other 3rd generation devices. Overview of the
configuration is described in sections.

The “File” menu gives you access to control
configuration files. Choose
perform the corresponding action. CFG means full
configuration file.

The “Tools” menu contains language selection
options: English or Russian are available.

New/Save/Open CFG

to

Save/Open DIFF

DIFF files are used to change only one or few certain parameters without a need to upload the full
configuration to the device. It is useful, when updating over-the-air.

allows you to create a DIFF file.

Attention

A DIFF file will save all made changes to a configuration. For example changing a number in the IP filed, or
marking a checkbox, but, if a change was made, and afterwards reverted to the previous state (checkbox
checked, and unchecked afterwards), this will not be marked as a "change made". DIFF will only record
changes made to the initial configuration (a loaded pre-set configuration is considered an initial
configuration). Particular attention must be taken, when creating a DIFF file, to avoid accidental changes to
the configuration.

The control panel on the left hand side allows you to choose and control the device.

Select the “COM” port that the device is connected to and hit “Connect”. At this point

FM4 configurator checks compatibility between itself and firmware (FW) in the device.
Every FW version is released together with a recommended FM4 configurator. More

information about different FW’s and recommended configurators for them can be found

in FW changelogs. After compatibility check, three outcomes are possible:

1. FW and FM4 configurator versions are compatible. Go ahead and continue FM

device configuration.

2. FW is incompatible with this FM4 configurator, because FW version is too old for

this configurator. This will be notified in a new alert pop up window. “Send CFG”

and “Get CFG” buttons will be disabled. Use “Send FW” button to update firmware

version in the device.

3. FW is incompatible with this FM4 configurator, because configurator is too old for

this FW version. This will be notified in a new alert pop up window. “Send CFG”

and “Get CFG” buttons will be disabled. Download new version of FM4 configurator, which is

recommended for this firmware version.

“Send CFG” and “Get CFG” buttons are used to send and receive the configuration file to/from the
hardware.

“Send FW” is used to send new firmware to your device.

In the drop box below you can select a type of the device. If you connected one to your PC, it will be
displayed. Now Pro4 or Pro4 BT name should be displayed.

4.3.1 Global settings

The first part of the configuration tool is “Global” settings. Global include connection settings and other
settings independent from the profile settings – global settings are the same for all profiles.

Connection settings here you should enter server IP and port that the device should connect to. The IP
can be entered in the numeric format: 255.255.255.255. You can also use a Domain name (not exceeding
40 characters). IP 2 is a backup IP address, which is used when the device is unable to connect to the first
server.

Note

Please have in mind that ports for TCP and UDP transfer protocols usually are different – please select the
correct transfer protocol and enter the correct port.

Two servers – checkbox changes the logic described above. It enables a two servers mode – the

same data is repeatedly transmitted to another server with IP2, unless we get a timeout. IP1 is

dedicated IP for server, from which we get the ACK’s for our record packets sent. After we get the

ACK from this IP, record data is considered as successfully transmitted to the server and it is
removed from the memory.

In this mode data is sent to IP2 only when connection to the IP1 is established. Packet, which is
sent to the IP1 server is also sent to the IP2 server.

Only records are going to be send to the IP2. Data packets such as Transparent Channel,
Tachograph, SD card, Garmin will not be send to the IP2.

Unable to send data:

When unable to establish connection to IP1, device does not connect to the IP2 as well. When
connected to IP1 and doing data transmission, but IP2 is unreachable – after receiving ACK from IP1
server, data is removed from memory, which can cause information loss in IP2 server.

Note

Two server mode doubles the amount of data that is being sent. Before using this functionality consider
the cost which arises from the higher data traffic.

Protocol sections allows you to choose from two protocols. UDP protocol is less reliable than the TCP, but
also uses less traffic. TCP uses more internet traffic, but it is more reliable. Choose one according to your
needs.

APN settings are needed for internet connection. These settings must be provided by your mobile network
provider. Without APN settings the device will not send any data.

If you choose to enable Lock FM device to the SIM card check-box

you will be required to enter SIM card’s PIN code every time you try to

connect to the device via USB cable. As long as it is checked you will not
be able to use a different SIM cards with this device.

If the wrong PIN is typed in more than three times, either the SIM card
become locked.
It can be returned to its original unlocked state by entering a PUK,
provided by the service operator after verification. If the wrong PUK is
entered ten times in a row, the device will become permanently blocked
and unrecoverable, requiring a new SIM card. Once you enter the PUK

code, you must set a new PIN.

SIM status section at the
bottom of the configuration tool displays SIM card related information.

Total of seven different statuses are available:

I. Ready – PIN code is known or PIN code check is disabled. GSM/GPRS modem can operate

normally.

II. Error – Represents a wide range of possible problems. Common reason would be old FW

version, which does not support SIM commands.

III. Unknown – Communication between device and GSM/GPRS modem failed, SIM status is

unknown.

IV. PIN Request – SIM card requests a PIN code, FM device cannot provide it (code provided by

the device is incorrect).

V. PUK Request - SIM card requests a PUK code.

VI. Locked – This FM device is attached to a different SIM card.

VII. Not inserted – SIM card is not inserted.

Configuration password allows to lock the configuration – without the password no one can change the
device configuration via cable. However, over-the-air update ignores the configuration password.

Driver registration is used to authorize vehicle start, identify driver and account working hours. Full
functionality description can be found at our documentation website, Driver registration.

Send data without GPS fix - device cold-start often causes problems, because it is not not sending data,
therefore user is unable to see parameter values until the GPS fix is obtained. In order to face these
problems new functionality, which enables sending data without GPS fix was implemented. This feature
cannot be used with TrustTrack server! Full functionality description can be found on our documentation

website.

GNSS allows to select positioning network – GPS, GLONASS or GPS+GLONASS. GPS+GLONASS by default
(

recommended not to change this

).

Geofencing allow to use internal geozones, configured directly into device. Full description can be found
on our documentation website, Internal geozones.

Towing detection - With Towing detection driver can be informed, that his car is being towed.
Information about such event is sent to the server, therefore driver might still have time to come back to
his vehicle before it is taken away. Full functionality description can be found on our documentation

website.

Impact detection – when this feature is active, FM device monitors its acceleration in all directions and
generates records, when acceleration exceeds configured limits. Clients can use this feature to get
notifications to the server about irresponsible drivers, who hit sidewalks or other obstacles. Full functionality
description can be found on our documentation website.

Authorized numbers

Set a Password to restrict access to the SMS commands feature.
SMS Alert Number. When specific I/O parameter is triggered, the

FM device will send an alert message to this number.

In the Valid Numbers table enter specific numbers that will be able

to send commands to the device.

If you check Enable list for voice calls entered numbers will be

able to make a call through the device.

Note

FM-Pro4 3G has no audio interface, therefore audio transmission is
not available.

Enable configuration over SMS checkbox controls configuration

over the SMS feature. Full functionality description can be found on
our documentation website.

ECO Driving options are used to choose sensitivity for the ECO Drive functionality. It helps to rate drivers
according to their safety or according to driver's behaviour. Full functionality description can be found on
our documentation website, ECO Drive.

Authorized ID’s allows you to fill in a list of authorized IDs who can start engine when ignition blocking is
used. More information about this functionality is available on our documentation website, FM-Eco4, Pro4,

Tco4 + Driver registration.

Movement sensor sensitivity allows you to configure movement sensor according to your needs. If you
slide the bar towards the Max, the sensor will detect even very slight movements. If you slide it to the Min,
than only stronger movements will be detected.

Send identification string feature forces FM device to send an identification packet to the server. After
that the device waits for the ACK packet from the server. Once device receives this packet, it begins data
transfer.

Note

If identification string feature is enabled, you cannot use transparent channel and vice versa.

For more information about this functionality go to our documentation website and look for “Transparent

channel and Identification string” document.

Wireless

Note

Wireless section is available only for FM-Pro4 BT device, which has built in Bluetooth module.

Wireless section contains Bluetooth communication settings. Add a tick to the Enable check box to make
your FM-Pro4 BT device discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. Click “Options” button to change basic
wireless communication settings.

The following fields are currently available in “Wireless
Communication” setting window:

Device Name – Give a name to your FM-Pro4 BT device.

Launch “OnTrack Connect” in your smartphone. Go to the

Bluetooth devices window. There, among other available Bluetooth devices you should be able to
see your device.
OnTrack Connect app user manual available here.

Connection PIN – You need to know this code in order to pair your smartphone with FM-Pro4 BT

device. In “OnTrack Connect” choose your unpaired FM device and enter this PIN code.

Admin Password – You need to know this password in order to connect to the already paired FM-

Pro4 BT device. In future it will be used to authorize extensive FM device configuration. For now you
can enter anything or just leave this field blank. In the “OnTrack Connect” choose a paired FM
device, enter its password and connect to the device.

Click the “Accessories list” button. It leads to the “Bluetooth Accessories” window. More information about

this feature and specific Bluetooth accessories available on our documentation website.

4.3.2 Profile settings

The second part of the configuration tool is for profile settings. This section also contain explanations for
other features that needs extensive configuration. Functionalities descriptions are available.

Each “Profile” is a settings set for specific circumstances (e.g. One profile for the vehicle, when it is
operated in the native country and another profile, when it is abroad).

Sleep can be
GPS/GSM modems. Deep sleep disables everything except DINs. When
possible to set a time limit. Once this time limit is reached, the device will switch to Sleep/Deep sleep mode.

If engine detection is set to

Disabled

or set to

Sleep

or

Always on

Deep sleep

. Sleep extends internal battery life by turning off

Sleep

– device will not go to sleep.

or

Deep sleep

is selected, it is

Device cannot go to sleep, if it is sending records.
Device cannot go to sleep, if Garmin is connected to it.
Any IO events that are set to generate records on

Data sending settings you can configure the data sending frequency and conditions.

The Enable check box must be enabled.

High

priority will wake up the device.

Min. records – Minimum number of records required to establish a connection to the server. If

the device detects less records than entered value, link to the server will not be opened.

Period – sets how often the device will check for required number of records.
Link timeout – this value indicates how long the device should wait before closing the link, after

this link was successfully established with the server and all the records had been sent. The
default value is 7 seconds, it is recommended not to change it.

Constant link check box forces FM device to check server link state and

keep it “alive” all the time. If server or network closes the link, the device

automatically reopens it and sends an identification packet – GPRS
command 15/115. Therefore, the device is always accessible via GPRS.
By default this check box is greyed out. In order to enable this feature
you must select TCP protocol, tick the Send identification string and
Data sending Enable check boxes.

Notes

If constant TCP link functionality is enabled, the device ignores link

timeout parameter for the main connection and uses it only for the
emergency connections.

If constant TCP link functionality is enabled, then timetable and sleep,

deep sleep modes are disabled and vice versa.

If constant TCP link functionality is enabled, then TCP protocol and

Send identification string checkboxes are enabled and greyed out in all
4 configuration profiles.

If constant TCP link functionality is enabled, then in this profile Data

sending “Enable” checkbox is enabled and greyed out.

Timetable allows you to select particular days and hours for the data to

be sent.

Data collection must be enabled to collect the information.

Time without engine means how often records should be made, when the engine is off.
The Engine drop box allows you to choose how the device will pick up the ignition (consider that

the engine is on).

Always on
Ignition (DIN4)
MovSensor
Custom

engine ignition. Full functionality description can be found on our documentation website.

GPS stationary navigation filtering eliminates GPS jumps, when the vehicle is not moving.
Coefficients are used to collect records in addition to the engine on/off parameters. They help to

get a more accurate route of the vehicle. A record will be made when:

Distance that was set - has been achieved.
Time with engine has passed.
Radial turn of degrees that was entered - has been detected.

– No ignition pick up, engine considered always to be on.

– Digital input 4 is default DIN used for ignition pick up.

– Detect movement of the vehicle and consider engine to be on.

– Custom Ignition functionality enables user to select more than one condition to detect

Note

Keep in mind that FM Device is not designed to have a perfectly accurate time tracking function. Due to
various reasons minimal deviations are possible. Over prolonged time periods these small deviations might
add up and produce time tracking inaccuracies. Few examples:

Device is configured to track one event for 1h. However actual event tracking might last for 1h ± Error

(i.e. 5 seconds).

Device is configured to gather records every second. Depending on the device’s state, record gathering

time might deviate and last longer (i.e. 2, 3 or even 5 seconds).

2G – 3G section allows to set device operation mode either to 2G or to 3G. This feature is supported in
FM4 devices that have UG96 GSM modem. Three different operation modes can be set:

Auto

– Default option. FM device uses 3G when it is available. If for some reason 3G is unavailable

or it becomes unavailable during operation, device makes 3 attempts to connect to the UMTS

network. In case this is not possible, it will automatically switch to GSM/GPRSS (2G mode) and stay
in this mode.
Device can be forced to switch back to UMTS network with SMS command. Command structure
would be:

password set3g 1/0 –

where value: ‘1’ means enabled and ‘0’ means disabled.

Example: password set3g 1 –

More information about SMS commands available in “SMS Commands List” which can be found on
our documentation website

GSM only
UMTS only

– Device operates only in 2G mode.

– Device operates only in 3G mode.

In this example, 3G would be enabled.

Note

FM-Pro4 devices with hardware versions that do not have UG96 modem operate only in 2G mode. For

these devices

Almost all functionalities that are available in FM-Pro4 devices are also available in FM-Pro4 3G. Among

previously mentioned exceptions, this device also does not support modem firmware update over the air.

“Auto”, “GSM only”

and

“UMTS only”

options have no effect.

Operator list

st

1

… 3rd Profile tab – operators list in this tab allows selection of operators used in current profile.

If operator that is in the list was not found, then device will search for other operator in the list. If
no operators were found, device will switch to the next profile.

Blacklist has opposite meaning for operator list. Operators that are in blacklist will not joined.
Enable priority in list - search for operators according to number in list. If it is not selected,

device will search for operator randomly.

GPRS Attempt – how many times device will try to attach to operator`s GPRS before trying

another operator.

GPRS data counter – how many kilobytes of data device should send before performing next

operator search.

Temporary blacklist – temporal ban period in seconds. Sometimes when the FM device connects

to the operator with unavailable GPRS, the device is connected, but cannot transmit any data to the
server. In such case temporary blacklist is used. Operator with unavailable GPRS gets into the

temporary blacklist, which prevents the FM device’s connection to this operator on the next operator

search.
In other case, device connects to mobile operator and successfully obtains GSM and GPRS signal.
However, records still do not reach the server. Device has an ability to work around the faulty
network (i.e. when network connection is lost) by putting this operator into the temporary backlist.
Ban in this case is implemented via 2nd level temporary black list logic. Network verification is done
as follows:

Server pinging – device performs server pinging only when there is no response (no ACK) from

the server and if the connection to server is not available.

It will make up to 3 separate pinging attempts. If any of these attempts are successful, network
will be verified. In an ideal case, server responds after the first attempt, network is verified and
no more pinging operations are needed.

If the server fails to respond to all of them, the device will switch to another operator, after
putting current operator into the temporary black list.

During a single pinging operation device transmits approximately 256 bytes of data. If device
needs to make all three attempts, it will send approximately 768 bytes.

Operator is also added to the temporary black list, when the device receives "13110" error code

from the operator. According to Quectel M95 AT command manual the first number in error
code “1” stands for “Cause for protocol stack (PS) layer” and the rest “3110” stands for
"Network fail".

Received trouble codes can be monitored with the help of "GSM trouble codes" IO parameter.

Key point about the temporary black list:

Ban period is configurable. When all operators get into the ban list, ban list is cleared.
Banned means that the terminal was not able to get the GPRS context, it was unable to connect

to the operator, server failed to respond to 3 consecutive ping requests or that the terminal
received "3110" error code from the mobile operator.

Ban list is in the RAM the memory, it is cleared after reset or power off.

4.3.3 IO settings

IO events “Options” buttons opens up a new “IO settings” window, here you can enable or disable IO
parameters that will be sent to a server.

1. You have 80 slots for parameters. Select a slot that you want to enable.

2. In the IO properties section tick the Enable check box, otherwise the slot will remain empty.

3. ID contains the parameter list. Choose a parameter you want to enable for the selected slot. One

parameter can be enabled only one time.

4. Level is used with hysteresis mode,

5. Delta is used with hysteresis mode,

6. Average. Some parameter`s values change rapidly and do not correspond any valuable information.

Averaging values for some period of time gives a more usable value of the parameter (e.g. fuel level
often oscillates. Averaging gives you an approximated value that correspond to the real fuel level in the
tank).

7. Event on – describes how the parameter will be measured and sent:
a. “Monitoring” – The parameter value is always monitored and sent with every record.
b. “Change” – when the value changes, a record will be made regarding this change. However, the

parameter is monitored and sent to the server with every record.

c. “Hysteresis” – The record is generated because of the specified change in the parameter value. E.g.

parameter is a “Power supply voltage”. Level sets a point of reference, in this case 12700 mV. Delta
is a variation in the value, e.g. 1000 mV. The record will be generated (because of the parameter
value change), when a Power supply voltage drops to < 11700 mV and/or > 13700 mV. You can
select the condition “on rising” or “on falling”.

8. Select Include data only on event to get a parameter value only when the condition (set in step 7)

is met. In other cases the parameter value will not be included in the records.

9. If Priority is set to “High”, the record will be sent immediately, disregarding data sending settings. If it

is “Low”, the device will wait for suitable conditions to open a link to server.

10. Upon an event of a value change in some parameter you can configure the device to Switch to the

other profile.

see 7.c below for more details.
see 7.c below for more details.

Protocol selection section has a checkbox, where you can choose to “Send I/O data with v1.1 protocol”.

Note

Enabling this checkbox will result in the loss of all unsent records.

Interfaces section gives ability to enable or disable all of the device’s interfaces (described in 3.6
paragraph).

Port A – RS232 PortA.
Port B – RS232 PortB.
Port C – RS485 PortC.

More information and connection instructions available on our documentation website.

Bellow you will find checkboxes for the K-Line, CAN and CAN2 interfaces.

CAN – if you put a tick in the 1st CAN interface checkbox, then a dropdown list appears, where you can
choose one of the following:

FMS -

for vehicle CANbus (FMS) information reading.

HCV -

for HCV CAN (heavy commercial vehicles) information reading.

DXP CAN –
MobilEye

CAN2 – 2nd CAN interface checkbox has all the same options as CAN interface described above.

DXP electric vehicle information reading.

– for communication with MobilEye device.

Note

Only one CAN line work at the same time. Connect your hardware to one of the interfaces and configure it
accordingly.

Additional fields can be used in conjunction with CAN interfaces. This depends on interface configuration.

Smart CAN IO selection
“Smart CAN IO Select” functionality allows to add CAN IO parameters only when
mode is enabled on the CAN interface. When other modes are set, CAN IO parameters are hidden. By
default Smart CAN IO Selection is always on.
First we will describe these CAN modes. After that, there will be a section explaining how to turn Smart
CAN IO Selection off and why it could be useful.

Something to consider, when Smart CAN IO Selection turned on:

FMS, HCV or DXP CAN

Enabling/disabling CAN interface might cause some issues. Let’s say Smart CAN IO Selection is on. One of
the CAN interfaces is enabled and
parameters (
disable this CAN interface, some of the CAN IO parameters will be disabled as well. You will be warned
about this with a new pop up window.
Similarly, if you change CAN
be disabled.

CAN HCV:
Autobaud – If this checkbox is enabled, device will automatically determine a correct baud rate that
should be used, while receiving data from vehicle’s onboard computer.

Active – If this checkbox is enabled, device will do both, receive and send data to the vehicle’s onboard

computer.

CAN engine speed, CAN wheel based speed etc.

FMS, HCV

FMS

or

HCV

or

DXP CAN

mode is selected in the drop down menu. Some CAN

) are added to the IO list. If you decide to

mode to something else, the CAN IO parameters will

HCV Group selection dropdown list.

HCV Sub group selection dropdown list.

? – HCV selection by vehicle brand, model and year.

Something to consider, when Smart CAN IO Selection turned on:

With HCV mode set on the CAN interface, only specific CAN IO parameters that are supported for currently
selected HCV Group and Subgroup will be visible. Unsupported parameters will not displayed in the list.
This feature helps to avoid confusion, since different HCV Groups, Subgroups support different number of
CAN IO parameters.

Changing configuration from one HCV Group, Subgroup combination to another might cause some issues.
Consider this case. During configuration you set some HCV Group, Subgroup. After this the IO list contains
only supported CAN parameters that are available for this specific HCV Group and Subgroup combination.

Let’s say you enable some of these IO parameters. Now, if you decide to change current HCV Group,

Subgroup combination, some of those IO parameters might be automatically disabled. It means that once
again you would have to enable them one by one, which is a very time consuming task.

Filter by engine

This feature allows to filter CANbus data by engine state. It helps to solve errors in EcoDrive data
calculations, which arise from invalid CANbus data. Errors occur, while vehicle’s ignition is being turned off

and during a short time period, after it was turned on. Full feature description is provided in the “CANbus

filter by engine” document.

CAN FMS:
Baud rate - two possible options are available in the FMS Baud rate dropdown list:

250, 500

. Data

transfers rate depends on vehicle.

Calc HRLFC - enables fuel consumption recalculation from fuel rate for FMS CANbus mode. Recalculation
works only when high resolution fuel consumption data from CANbus is not available.

Active – If this checkbox is enabled, device will do both, receive and send data to the vehicle’s onboard

computer.

FMS data filters drop down menu. It is used to set FMS data filter:

Discard FF values -

to server. It discards FMS data packets with FF values. In this case, new records contain previously
obtained FMS parameter values (from valid data packets).

default option. Device sends only valid data (according to SAE J1939 standard)

Note

Filter is applied only to the following FMS parameters:

fuel used, Engine speed, Wheel based speed, Trailer weight, Cargo weight.

No filters

– Device sends all data to the server.

Engine total fuel used, High resolution total

Filter by engine functions the same way as described in the CAN HCV section.

Keep TCO parameter values when engine is OFF

Problems might arise with driver working time calculations, when FMS gateway and digital tahograph
switches to sleep mode and are not providing driver ID, working state and other driver related information.

When enabled, this functionality allows FM device to keep last known driver related I/O parameter values,
when the engine is OFF and there is no communication with the digital tachograph.

Feature affects the following I/O parameter values:

TCO first driver ID 1, TCO first driver ID 2, TCO second driver ID 1, TCO second driver ID 2, TCO first driver state, TCO second
driver state, TCO first driver card, TCO second driver card.

Note

In certain cases this feature might cause errors in “Time analysis” calculations. I.e. when driver changes his

status or removes the card from tachograph, while engine is OFF and there is no communication with
digital tachograph. In that case device would provide wrong data in mentioned IO elements.

DXP CAN:

This mode can be used to read CANbus information from electric DXP vehicles.

Disable Smart CAN IO Selection

The section itself and the “Disable” button will be visible only when one of the CAN interfaces is enabled

and the
selected. With other modes, both are hidden.

FMS, HCV or DXP CAN

mode is selected. Also when Port C is enabled and the

J1708

mode is

Click the “Disable” button to turn the Smart CAN IO Selection off. Button will be dimmed. To turn this
feature back on, close the “IO Settings” window and restart the configurator. Smart CAN IO Selection

functionality will go back to its default ON state.

Use Smart CAN IO Selection “Disable” button, when you need to switch from one CAN interface to another,
without losing enabled CAN IO parameters. Don’t forget to set the same configuration

(Example: You have configured CAN FMS 250 Active on the 1st CAN interface. You have enabled few CAN
IO parameters. Now you want to switch to the 2nd CAN interface without losing those parameters. Click
“Disable” button in Smart CAN IO Selection section. Disable 1st CAN interface or set different mode. Enable
2nd CAN and set FMS 250 Active. Switch is complete.

Similarly, you could transfer CAN IO parameters for HCV mode. Same Group, Subgroup combinations has
to be used on both interfaces. For example, switching from 1st CAN HCV TRUCK-TRUCK1 to 2nd CAN HCV
TRUCK-TRUCK1 is allowed.

Switching form FMS to HCV or from HCV GroupX, SubgroupX to HCV GroupY, SubgroupY is not
recommended. Some CAN IO parameters eventually would be lost.)

Digital outputs section

DOUT1 and DOUT2 – dropdown lists let you choose DOUT operation mode. More information available on

our documentation website

4.4 Integration protocol

All integration related questions and documentation can be acquired from Ruptela technical support:

[email protected]

5 Installation recommendations

5.1 Device installation

When installing device into a vehicle please obey these instructions, otherwise your device may not work
properly.

Device should not be seen or easily reached.
Device should be firmly fixed to a flat surface. Please avoid

mounting it near the metal surfaces or cables (see the
picture below).

Device cannot be fixed to heat emitting or moving parts.
Device has built in accelerometer, therefore it is sensitive to

movement. It is recommended to choose a stable installation
position, where it is not subjected to vibrations and/or
oscillations.

Device can be fitted with double sided stick tape or zip-ties.
Wrong device mounting may cause malfunction.
SIM card should be inserted in the device while the

connector is plugged off (while device has no power).

5.2 FM-Pro4 BT device

Your FM-Pro4 BT device contains Bluetooth module. Choose
installation location carefully. Approximate Bluetooth module
position within the device is marked in the picture on the right. To
ensure the best possible connectivity between Bluetooth devices
follow these steps:

FM-Pro4 BT device with Bluetooth module should be installed

facing up.

Please avoid mounting it near metal surfaces or cables.

5.3 Antenna installation

It is recommended to place GPS/GLONASS antenna behind the dashboard as close to the window as possible.