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Configuration Module Users Manual

Part Number: 9100-0159-01

Revision 2.0

Date: March 26, 2007

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INDEX

CONFIGURATION MODULE USERS MANUAL..........................................................................................................................1

1 CONFIGURATION TOOL HARDWARE...............................................................................................................................3

1.1 USB CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................................................3

2 TRACKER SETUP SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................................................................3

2.1 PC SOFTWARE CONNECTION..................................................................................................................................................3

2.2 PC SOFTWARE LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Status Pane....................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.1.1 SLEEP Button............................................................................................................... 4

2.2.1.2 PROGRAM Button....................................................................................................... 4

2.2.1.3 RUN Button.................................................................................................................. 4

2.2.1.4 DEFAULT Button ........................................................................................................ 5

2.2.1.5 ESN Display ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.1.6 BATT/$$$/MSG Display.............................................................................................. 5

2.2.2 User Data Entry Pane ...................................................................................................... 6

2.2.2.1 EZSetup Tab ................................................................................................................. 6

2.2.2.2 Interval Tab ................................................................................................................... 9

2.2.2.3 Interval-Intervals Tab ................................................................................................... 9

2.2.2.4 Interval-Override Tab ................................................................................................. 10

2.2.2.5 Interval-Stats Tab ........................................................................................................ 11

2.2.2.6 Interval-Advanced Tab ............................................................................................... 11

2.2.2.7 Alarms Tab .................................................................................................................12

2.2.2.8 Options Tab ................................................................................................................15

2.2.2.9 Options-Xmitter Tab ................................................................................................... 15

2.2.2.10 Options-Messages Tab ............................................................................................ 17

2.2.2.11 Options-Sensors Tab ............................................................................................... 18

2.2.2.12 Options-Batt Tab ....................................................................................................18

2.2.2.13 Options-$ Tab ......................................................................................................... 19

2.2.3 File Functions................................................................................................................. 19

2.2.3.1 Profile Functions......................................................................................................... 19

2.2.3.2 COM Functions ..........................................................................................................21

3 REGULATORY APPROVALS ................................................................................................................................................22

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1 Configuration Tool Hardware

The MMT Configuration Tool hardware is a self-contained
device that allows for wireless communication with the
AXTracker MMT. This is accomplished by a USB serial
interface from a PC into the Tool. From there, an Axonn 2.4
GHz Stamp radio relays information between the Tool and an
MMT. This allows for non-contact programming and
configuration of the MMT as well as maintaining the
waterproof nature of the MMT product. The Configuration
Tool is powered by the USB cable when connected to a PC.
The center Green LED blinks when there is communication
using the 2.4 GHz Stamp radio to and from the MMT.

1.1 USB Connection

The Configuration Tool has a USB port on the end of the
enclosure. A standard USB 1.0 (or higher) version cable ca n
be connected between the Tool and a PC running Tracker
Setup. When connected, the Configuration Tool should show
up as a new serial port on the computer. To verify installation,
the user can go to the Device Manager under Ports and should
see an FTDI brand USB to Serial Interface COM x with x being the number of the serial port.
If there are errors, please contact Axonn Customer Service for support.

2 Tracker Setup Software

The AXTracker MMT comes factory configured for use. The factory configuration may be
changed using a Personal Computer (PC) and the Configuration Tool. This document describes
the PC software feature set and its use in configuring the AXTracker MMT.

Some of the features discussed below are not supported in older versions of the product. The
setup software will auto-detect first-generation product and disable features incompatible making
the setup software backward compatible with first generation product. The AXTracker MMT uses
a wireless interface for serial communications. Older AXTracker devices rely on a wired serial
connection. Users may require a different cable interface depending on the AXTracker versions
being programmed.

2.1 PC Software Connection

The PC Software must be connected to the AXTracker MMT using the Configuration Tool. The
Configuration Tool contains a USB port to connect to the PC. It also has an Axonn 2.4 GHz
Stamp radio for wireless connection to the AXTracker MMT. The PC Software may be used
without the Configuration Tool to prepare configurations, but must be connected using the
Configuration Tool to make changes to AXTracker MMT internal configuration.

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2.2 PC Software Layout

The PC Software layout has a tab-based context-switched user data entry pane on the top 2/3 of the
screen and a static status pane on the bottom 1/3 of the screen.

The top, context-switched user data entry pane displays configuration settings. The bottom, status
pane contains execution controls and status including battery life and cost estimates.

2.2.1 Status Pane

The lower 1/3 of the PC Software contains status
information and execution buttons for configuring
the AXTracker.

2.2.1.1 SLEEP Button

The SLEEP button in the status pane is used to force the connected AXTracker into inventory sleep
mode. The AXTracker will suspend operations a nd begin deep-sleep function awaiting wakeup at a
later time.

The SLEEP button is used to configure a device to a custom
configuration, and then return it to a mode where it can be inventoried
for later installation.

The user is queried to confirm SLEEP function (inventory mode) before executing the function.

2.2.1.2 PROGRAM Button

The PROGRAM button in the status pane is used to send the data in the
PC Software to the connected AXTracker. The AXTracker will be
updated with the data from the PC Software.

The user is queried to confirm device program before execution of the
function. Following PROGRAM, the AXTracker will begin a 1 minute
timeout following PROGRAM and auto-enter into RUN mode.

2.2.1.3 RUN Button

The RUN button in the status pane is used to init iate the AXTracker into RUN mode. The AXTracker
will begin operation using the configuration in the device.

NOTE: THE CONFIGURATION IN THE PROGRAM MAY NOT MATCH THE
CONFIGURATION IN THE DEVICE. THE USER MUST PRESS “PROGRAM” IN
ORDER TO TRANSFER PROGRAM’S CONFIGURATION TO THE AXTRACKER.

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RUN INSTRUCTS THE AX TRACKER TO BEGIN USING ITS EXISTING
CONFIGURATION PROFILE.

The RUN button may be used to begin service life of a device using the pre-programmed
configuration. It may also be used to begin service life following PC software programming.

RUN initiates a “SETUP MESSAGE” followed by begin of Delay-To-Start if programmed.

2.2.1.4 DEFAULT Button

The DEFAULT button in the status pane is used set all the configurable parameters to the special
configuration profile allocated to “DEFAULTPROFILE”.

DEFAULT erases the current configuration settings in the program.
The user will be prompted to accept the default settings.

DEFAULT allows for quick configuration of a custom profile. Users
may connect the AXTracker to the PC Software, select DEFAULT,
PROGRAM, RUN to quickly load a configuration, program the
AXTracker and enter it into RUN mode. Users must save a profile to DEFAULTPROFILE filename
to use DEFAULT for quick retrieval of custom default configuration. See section 4.1.5 for file
functions.

2.2.1.5 ESN Display

The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the connected AXTracker is displayed in
the lower right corner of the status pane. Each AXTracker has a unique ESN that
will be automatically queried and displayed on the PC software. The program will query an attached
AXTracker for the ESN upon device program or when the user selects the ESN with the cursor. The
ESN will show asterisks in the ESN display (*******) for un-queried or unattached devices.

Selecting the ESN display with the stylus or cursor will initiate a manual seek.

Additional data queried from the device is also posted to the INFO pane (top right -most tab of the
software). Software version, device mode and statistics data is posted to this pane.

2.2.1.6 BATT/$$$/MSG Display

At the center of the status pane is a three-tab display, which shows an
estimate for battery life, cost per year and messages per year. The displayed
parameters calculate conservative numbers assuming minimums of the
configured randomization intervals. An asterisk will appear behind the
estimate when a setting configures the device for operation which is not considered in the battery life
estimates, typically interval-override, or motion alarm.

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BATT: Selecting the BATT tab will display the estimated battery life of a device configured with the
settings currently displayed in the PC software. Battery life estimates assume predominate visibility to
the sky (predominate GPS acquire on first attempt) and moderate temperature profile. The Battery life
display estimates the impact of configuration to service life of the battery.

$$$: Selecting the $$$ tab will display the estimated operational cost per year for a device configured
with the settings currently displayed in the PC software. Cost estimates are based on configuration
parameters set in the OPTIONS tab of the context -sensitive users area (top of screen).

MSG: Selecting the MSG tab will display the estimated number of messages per year for a device
configured with the settings currently displayed. Messages displayed are the calculated number of
supervisory interval position messages plus alarm or serial sensor generated messages as estimated
from the user entry fields in the Options-Batt pane.

NOTE: Battery usage estimates are based on the parameters of the software and do not include the
impact to alarm or interval-override functions. Users should be aware that the estimates will not be
accurate if the unit is configured and encounters significant unscheduled event activity.

2.2.2 User Data Entry Pane

The upper 2/3 of the software contains a context-switched user entry area for displaying and inputting
configuration data. The information is organized in pages with page manipulation provided through
tabs along the top of the pane. Selecting a tab will change the context of the upper pane. The tabs are
named to group similar functions on the same page.

Five primary tabs are provided with the following basic function:

EZSetup: Enables quick and easy setup for
simple configurations.

Interval: Used to display and configure
interval position report timing.
Alarms: Used to display and configure the
alarm capabilities of the device
Options: Used to set advanced configurations of
the AXTracker and PC software
Info: Displays PC software l and
AXTracker (if connected) information

The following sections describe the use of each tab and

sub-functions of the page.

2.2.2.1 EZSetup Tab

The EZSetup Tab is the default page for the PC software. This page displays and allows configuration
for the most basic of AXTracker functions. From this page, the device may be setup to perform one -

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level interval functions, configure the delay-to-start and configure one of the four available alarm
inputs to the AXTracker.

TX Interval 1: The AXTracker can accept up to 12
interval delays for interval position reporting. The
AXTracker sequences through the table repeatedly to
time GPS fix functions. The TX Interval 1 control on
the EZSetup page shows the settings of the first of twelve timer values. Additional values may exist
and are accessible on the “Interval” tab page. For simple, one level timer values, the first interval is all
that is necessary to configure a device for use. For example, setting the AXTracker up for daily reads
can be accomplished by setting the DAY field to 1.

Delay to Start: The AXTracker will execute a one ­time delay at the start of service life following
activation. This allows for units to be configured and
staggered in actual start time. Staggering unit start
and interval reporting can greatly increase message success rate.

The Delay-to-Start parameter is passed to the AXTracker upon PROGRAM function. The AXTracker
begins countdown of the Delay-to-Start upon receipt of RUN or upon timeout following Program
(auto-RUN).

On RUN, the AXTracker will send a SETUP message and begin executing the Delay-to-Start interval
timer. At the end of the Delay-to-Start inter val the AXTracker will issue its first location message IF
the Delay-to-Start is at least 30 minutes. The first interval is then started as the device begins
executing the standard interval function.

ALARM 1: One of the four available alarm inputs to t he
AXTracker may be setup from the EZSetup tab page.
Alarm 1 is configurable from the EZSetup page or the
ALARMS page. Changing to the alarm 1 setting is also
reflected on the ALARMS tab page.

Each alarm may be configured independent of the others. Each alarm may be configured as:

OFF: Alarm is disabled. Inputs on pins are

ignored.

NEG: Alarm is enabled to negative edge signals

(pin short to GND)

POS: Alarm is enabled to positive edge signals

(release from GND)

ANY: Alarm is enabled to either edge (short-to

or release-from GND)

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