TES ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS PITUV1 Users Manual

Installation Guide Portable In-Transit

Tracking Unit

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Contents

About the Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Integrated Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up the PITU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Verifying the PITU Pack Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing a GSM SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Battery Power Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Replacing the Battery Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Issuing Operations Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LED Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Checking Function Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Getting Ready to Communicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Binding to a Tag and Starting Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Stopping Tracking and Unbinding from a Tag. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Placing the PITU in Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Resetting the PITU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mounting the PITU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Attaching the Container Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Positioning the PITU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Contacting Savi Global Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LED indicators

Command button

(marked G R C)

Container mounting bracket

PITU unit

About the Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit

The Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit (PITU) provides a complete in-transit tracking solution by combining radio frequency identification (RFID), global positioning system (GPS), and wide area communications technology in a small self-contained integrated package. The PITU augments an RFID network with continuous real time GPS position information for tagged shipments and assets. The PITU electronically binds to a Savi RFID tag and monitors the tag by obtaining its GPS coordinates. The PITU is developed in partnership between Savi Technology and Vari-Trac Ltd. and uses GPRS or SatCom to relay the data to Savi SmartChain Server.

The PITU is GPS-based and uses GSM (global system for mobile communications) cellular telecommunications and Iridium’s Short Burst Data (SBD) satellite data service for data transfer. The system also has other sensors, inputs, and outputs to interact with the operational environment. This includes a 3 axis motion sensor. The PITU is utilizes a non-rechargeable a 10-year shelf life.

, field replaceable Lithium Thionyl battery pack that has

PITU Model# PITU-0001-B front view with container mounting bracket

Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit Installation Guide

Quick Reference Guide

Battery hatch cover

PITU Model# PITU-0001-B rear view

Integrated Architecture

The PITU consists of the following key components in a small hardened enclosure:

• Vari-Trac GPS tracking module with GPRS communications

• Iridium satellite SBD module

• Savi RFID mobile reader (SMR-650)

• GPS, GSM, and satellite antennas

• Power control unit and Intelligent RS-232 I/O multiplexer The PITU can be used anywhere in the global supply chain including

harsh environments common in global military supply chains. Its small size makes it easy to handle when you mount and lock it on a standard ISO container or other conveyance. The PITU operates completely using internal battery power.

Features

• Securely attaches anywhere in the supply chain

• Easily associates with RFID tags on the shipment

• Delivers GPS location updates to the server in real time using the

lowest cost communications network available

• Relays security and sensor alarms from the associated tag

• Alarms if the shipment deviates from the expected route or travel path

• Alarms if the associated tag disappears or if the device is removed

while en-route

• Easily disassociated from the RFID tag and removed from the

shipment in authorized areas of the supply chain

• Weather tight, IP67-compliant standard external enclosure

• All components and antennas are completely enclosed

• Fits between container locking bars so the device is safe in a stacked

environment

• Strong magnets hold device on the container during journey

• Standard metal container locking bolt secures device to bars

• Monitoring automatically starts when the container moves into a

tracked region

Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit Installation Guide

Extended In-Transit Tracking Workflow

The PITU provides an environmental and security shipment tracking solution for times when the shipment is between RFID monitored areas. As shown in the following diagram, the PITU bridges monitoring between the point of delivery and the consignee.

Features

Quick Reference

The following quick reference appears on the back of the PITU. It provides a brief instruction on how to use the PITU operational commands. See “Issuing Operations Commands” on page 21 for detailed command instructions.

Note: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit Installation Guide

Setting Up the PITU

To set up and use the PITU, you must acquire and register an activated SIM card, install the SIM card in the PITU, install the battery pack in the PITU, and issue the commands to start tracking.

Prerequisites

• Registered activated SIM card

Verifying the PITU Pack Contents

Make sure you PITU shipping package contains these items.

• PITU unit

• Container mounting plate

• Battery pack

• Torx key screws (10 ea.)

• X20 Torx key screwdriver

• Documents including this guide, Packing List, Statement of

Certification, and Savi Customer Service leaflet

+ 22 hidden pages

TES ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS PITUV1 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About the Portable In-Transit Tracking Unit

Integrated Architecture

Features

Extended In-Transit Tracking Workflow

Quick Reference

Setting Up the PITU

Prerequisites

Verifying the PITU Pack Contents