S&T CAREU U1 Lite, CAREU U1 Lite(WR) User Manual

CAREU

U1 Lite

Vehicle Tracker
User Guide

SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY

Version: 0.1
Reference No.:
Date: March 09, 2012

CORP.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................

Chapter 2 Taking a Tour of CAREU U1 Lite .................................................................

Chapter 3 Getting Started with CAREU U1 Lite ..........................................................

1.1 Features ...........................................................................................................

1.2 Scope ...............................................................................................................

1.3 About CAREU U1 Lite .....................................................................................

1.4 Hardware Architecture .....................................................................................

1.5 Related Document ...........................................................................................

2.1 Dimensions ......................................................................................................

2.2 Front View ........................................................................................................

2.3 Rear View.........................................................................................................

3.1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................

3.2 Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................

3.3 LED Indicator .................................................................................................

3.4 USB Device Driver Installation .......................................................................

3.5 Device Configuration......................................................................................

3.6 Communication Settings ................................................................................

3.7 GPS Tracking Configurations.........................................................................

3.8 Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................

Chapter 4 Technical Specification .............................................................................

Chapter 5 Regulation ..................................................................................................

Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Features

• Cost effective and easy installation

• SMS, GPRS TCP/ UDP, USSD, FTP communications

• Geo-fencing reports

• Remote configuration

• Real-time tracking (time, distance interval or intelligent mode, and heading)

• Intelligent power management
Power low/lost alarm

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• Journey report wireless downloads

• GSM/GPRS simultaneously

• Mileage report

• User-defined reports

• Firmware upgrade over the air (via GPRS from FTP)

• Up to 20,000 data log capacity

CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User

Thank you for your purchasing the CAREU U1
Lite Vehicle Tracker. We are very pleased to
introduce you our excellent product, and you will
enjoy great benefits by applying such a smart
device. The CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker is
an all-in-one device that integrates multiple
applications of GPS (Global Position System),
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication)
and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) with
each other.

Designed with the latest GPS technology, the
CAREU U1 Lite delivers positioning message by
GSM wireless transmission to GIS platform, and
then helps back-end users proceed with the
analysis and the applications of vehicle transport,
management, anti-theft, security and tracking.

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Chapter 1

1.2 Scope

This document will guides you to start the CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker. However, as
this document contains basic device configuration only, please see the CAREU U1 Lite
Protocol Document for the advanced information.

1.3 About CAREU U1 Lite

The CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker transmits the wireless signals such as location,
peripheral, and vehicle control data to a control center. The onboard GPS receiver provides
users with location data including speed, direction, mileage and altitude. It uses an
onboard GSM/ GPRS module to accomplish wireless transmission.

A microcontroller can probe location and command data at regular intervals, derive actions
from location, peripheral and control data, and execute such actions.

Among the best features of the CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker, in particular, they transmit
data in ASCII mode or binary mode.

Peripheral data indicates the status of various peripherals connected to and/or controlled by
the device. The peripherals include, but not limited to, door locks/un-locks, starter interrupt,
ignition, battery, engine and panic button.

The firmware in the device applies intelligent filtering to overcome coverage limitations for
both GPS and GSM/GPRS networks.

Motion sensor controls the status of the device, whether in sleep, idle or fully-powered
mode, and thereby controls the amount of current consumed by the device.

Backup battery and tamper sensing GPS Antennas primarily indicate the loss of Main
Power and the interruption of GPS antenna connectivity.

The device supports over-the-air firmware upgrade to deliver additional functionality without
physically touching the device once installed.

In consideration of technicality and marketability, the CAREU U1 Lite has so many
excellences to be competitive enough to stand out in the market. With regard to the
technicality, the CAREU U1 Lite saves and records more data even under inactive
communication staus, and it also provides better power management, coexistence of GPRS
and SMS modes. When it comes to the marketability, the CAREU U1 Lite users are
provided with the convenience that its firmware can be upgraded through mini USB
without disassembling the device.

Chapter 1

1.4 Hardware Architecture

As hardware is concerned, the CAREU U1 Lite is comprised of a micro-controller,
regulator, GPS receiver, GSM/GPRS modem, G-Force sensor, flash memory data
storage,

I/Os interface and LED status indicators.

CAREU U1 Lite Vehicle Tracker User

• Users can connect PC's HyperTerminal to the Diagnostic/setting port for the AVL
configuration.

• G-Sensor for car accident prevention, car tow-away warning and power management.

• The audio interface supports hand-free phone call.

• GPIO that connects to any customer monitoring points by door switch, anti-thief or
actuators.

• The A/D input that connects the analog signal sensor to the AVL, such as the fuel or
temperature sensor.

1.5 Related Document

[1] CAREU U1 Lite Protocol Document

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Taking a Tour of CAREU U1 Lite

This chapter will guide you to the major connectors of the U1 Lite device.

2.1 Dimensions

Dimensions: 108mm x 72mm x 31mm

Chapter 2

2.2 Front View

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2.3 Rear View

Name

PWR

I/O

GPS

Power Connector for Car Battery

Input/Output Connector including basic I/O, RS-232

SMA Connector for GPS External Antenna

Mini USB Connector

Description

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Chapter 2

Chapter 3. Getting Started with CAREU U1 Lite

To install the the CAREU U1 Lite device, follow the instructions below for basic operations.

3.1 Hardware Installation

1. SIM Card Installation

• Remove the screw at the bottom of the device to open it. Then you will find the SIM
card slot inside.

• Insert your SIM card into the device with SIM card's gold area down and the
notched corner toward the notched edge of the SIM card socket. Make sure it
is installed correctly in place. Reinstall the cover.

Chapter 3

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2. GPS Antenna Connection

• Connect the GPS antenna to the SMA connector jack on the front side of the
device (circled as the illustration below) by completely screwing the GPS
antenna's plug connector.

• It is recommended that a matching torque 7-10 inch pounds (80-110 N.cm)
should be used for the SMA connector.

3. Power and I/O Cable Connection

• Connect 4-wire power cable to the power connector on the front side of the
CAREU U1 Lite device (8~30V)