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Release Notice
This is the January 2004 release (Revision A) of the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS Installation Manual, part
number 47770-10-ENG. Use this manual with the
EchoLDX Message Terminal Installation and User’s Manual, part number 46667-00-ENG, Revision B, July
2002. For Ready Mix customers, use this manual in
conjunction with the Telvisant Ready Mix Sensor Installation Guide, part number 46667-10-ENG,
Revision E, May 2003.
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FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES
OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE
SIGNALS.
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Notices
Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver .
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void
your authority to operate this equipment under Federal
Communications Commission rules.
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900
FCC
This new device will comply with the Part 15 and Part
24 of the FCC.
The FCC ID will be JUPCCKGG8519.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Welcome to the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 Installation
Manual. This manual describes how to install and operate the
CrossCheck
Note – The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile unit does not
support the TAIP protocol, or the IQEventEngine™ firmware that is
used by some CrossCheck products.
Even if you have used other Global Positioning System (GPS)
products before, Trimble recommends that you spend some time
reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product.
If you are not familiar with GPS, visit Trimble’s website
(www.trimble.com) for an interactive look at Trimble and GPS.
Trimble assumes that you know how to use a mouse, select options
from menus, and make selections from lists.
Related Information
This manual is available in portable document format (PDF) from the
Trimble website at www.trimble.com/support.
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GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile unit.
Use this manual with the EchoLDX Message Terminal Installation an d User’s Manual (PN 46667-00-ENG).
For Ready Mix customers use this manual in conjunction with the
Telvisant Ready Mix Sensor Installation Guide (PN 46667-10-ENG,
Revision E, May 2003).
•The Fleet Management and Mobile Resource Management
section of the Trimble website contains useful information
about Telvisant services and products. Go to
www.trimble.com/vehtrack.html.
•For more information about CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900
mobile unit, go to the Trimble website at
www.trimble.com/crosscheckgprs.html.
Technical Assistance
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the
product documentation, contact your local dealer for technical
assistance.
Prospective dealers (not under contract) may get general information
about the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 by:
•e-mailing sales_info@trimble.com
•visiting the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/telvisant
Existing dealers may obtain additional information about the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 by:
•e-mailing trimble_support@trimble.com
•contacting their local sales office or sales engineer
•visiting the Trimble Partners website at partners.trimble.com
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The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
AbbreviationDefinition
About this Manual
AVL
CrossCheck,
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS,
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
unit
EchoLDXThe EchoLDX Message Terminal
GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service, a packet-based
Automatic Vehicle Location
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile
unit
wireless communication service
GPSGlobal Positioning System
MDTMobile Data Terminal
Mobile Data TerminalThe EchoLDX Message Terminal
OTAover the air
SIMSubscriber Identity Module
TMSTrimble Mobile Solutions, a division of Trimble
Q Introduction
Q CrossCheck GPRS 1900 Mobile Unit
Q CrossCheck GPRS Applications
Q The Global Positioning System
Q GPS Receiver
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
This manual describes the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile
unit. The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit is designed to be used with
Trimble’s Telvisant Wireless Gateway (TWG) for fleet asset
management and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL).
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit runs the firmware necessary to
communicate with the TWG. The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS firmware:
•automatically reports location-based information such as
•sends alerts when the vehicle stops or exceeds a specified speed
•provides information such as vehicle run time and mileage
•provides information such as sensor feedback (if installed)
The TWG can program the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit over the air
(OTA). You can request OTA programming to change configuration
parameters or the entire code set.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile unit is a mobile
communications system module for Automatic Vehicle Location
(AVL) and fleet asset management applications. It operates over the
GPRS cellular network and allows simple, fast, and efficient transfer
of information between a vehicle and the Telvisant Web-based
gateway.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit integrates the following into a
single, compact housing:
•A controller that features the proprietary firmware and
integrated datalogging functions
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit automatically reports arrival at or
departure from an area that has been defined by a Site Dispatching
message. The area may be either a new Job Site to be attended, or the
Home Site (Base). CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit also allows various
asset utilization calculations.
Overview 1
1.2.1Standard features
Note – The features and functions of this product are not identical to
the features and functions of other products in the CrossCheck family,
such as the CrossCheck AMPS, CrossCheck GSM, and
CrossCheck XR.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit includes the following standard
features:
•A sophisticated event handler for OTA configuration
•One serial port for messaging communication with the optional
EchoLDX Message Terminal (PN 46722-00)
•discrete inputs, pulse counters, and outputs for vehicle
peripheral support
•Configurable Zone Logic Configuration packet:
–Geo-fence area for Job Sites
–Geo-fence area for Home Sites
–Entry and exit speed limits for Site Dispatch purposes
–Site dispatch time out
–Minimum duration to detect entry/exit regions
•Storage of events and positions for up to one week while the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS is out of the coverage area
Note – The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 does not support the
TAIP protocol, or the IQEventEngine firmware that is used by some
CrossCheck products.
1.2.2Optional system components
The EchoLDX™ Message Terminal is available as an optional system
component. The Message T erminal is the messaging user interface in a
fleet asset management system. It displays Text Messages, Job Sites,
and Home Sites that the Telvisant Wireless Gateway sends to the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit.
1.2.3Antenna requirements
To operate correctly, the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit must be
connected to a GPRS antenna and to a GPS antenna. Because the type
of antenna required depends on the application and installation
location, the standard CrossCheck GSM/GPRS system does not
include antennas. Trimble manufactures both bulkhead and magnetic
mount GPRS and GPS antennas for use with a
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit. These antennas must be ordered
separately.
For information on the antennas that are available from Trimble, and
their installation, see Chapter 2, Installation. For ordering information,
see Appendix A, Specifications.
The Trimble Mobile Solutions (TMS) division provides a set of core
products, around which you can build systems and applications for
managing your transport and logistics assets.
TMS products and services provide the building blocks at both ends o f
the asset management system, including the on-board units mounted
in the vehicle and the Telvisant Web-based gateway for dispatch and
control applications.
The central on-board component is the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit.
You can use the unit as a standalone unit, or interface it with external
accessories and sensors to make it function as part of an on-board
system.
The optional EchoLDX Message Terminal provides a driver interface
for exchanging messages and generating event reports.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS and applications can do the following:
•Automate vehicle status changes for dispatching applications.
•Determine time spent and distance traveled on jobs for
accounts-payable systems.
•Improve efficiency by detecting unauthorized vehicle stops or
off-route acti vities.
•Improve customer service by advising customer service systems
of delays.
•Drive compliance by keeping a time-stamped log of activities.
•Improve safety by indicating speed limit violations.
•Identify unauthorized use of equipment and detect theft.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation
system operated and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense.
GPS consists of a constellation of 24 satellites providing world-wide,
24-hour, three-dimensional (3D) coverage. Although originally
conceived for military needs, GPS has a broad array of civilian
applications including timing, surveying, fleet management, marine,
land, aviation, and vehicle navigation. As a satellite-based system,
GPS is free from the limitations of land-based systems, which have
limited coverage and whose accuracy varies with geographic location.
A GPS receiver calculates an accurate position by computing its
distance from GPS satellites orbiting the earth. This process is called
satellite ranging. A GPS receiver can also provide precise time, speed,
and course measurements, which are important for vehicle mobile
positioning and communications applications.
1.5 GPS Receiver
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit includes an advanced GPS receiver ,
which provides the position, course, speed, and time information
required for AVL and fleet management applications.
Overview 1
The integrated GPS receiver in the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit
features an eight-channel digital signal processor which operates at the
GPS L1 frequency (1575.42 MHz) and processes the
Coarse/Acquisition (C/A) code portion of the GPS signal. The RF and
digital signal-processing components of the GPS module are custom
integrated circuits designed by Trimble.
Q Introduction
Q CrossCheck GPRS Connectors and Ports
Q Inspecting and Unpacking the Shipment
Q Installer-Supplied Parts
Q Installing the CrossCheck GPRS Unit
Q Installing the GPS Antenna
Q Installing the GPRS Cellular Antenna
Q CrossCheck GPRS Power
Q Other Connections
2 Installation
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for installing the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 mobile unit in a vehicle.
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Caution – The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit and its antennas and
accessories should only be professionally installed by Trimble Authorized
dealers.
Caution – To satisfy the FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna
and the operator. The maximum antenna gain, including any cable loss,
must not exceed 3 dBi. If the antenna is installed close to another
antenna, then the requirements of Section 1.1307 (b) (3) of the FCC rules
(antenna co-location) must be satisfied.
Caution – The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit is designed for
vehicle-mounted operation only. Do not use it for portable operation.
Note – If you install the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit before you
install the EchoLDX terminal, make sure that you allow adequate
clearance between the two components. Leave enough room to
connect the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS to the EchoLDX terminal, and
make sure that the LED indicators on the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS are
visible for troubleshooting.
Figure 2.1CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit ports and connectors
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4
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2.2.1GPRS antenna connector
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit has a TNC receptacle connector for
connecting to the GPRS antenna. For more information, see
Appendix A, Specifications.
2.2.2SIM slot
The SIM, or Subscriber Identity Module, is an electronic card that
identifies the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit to the GPRS network. The
SIM card is stored in the SIM slot.
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Caution – Do not remove the SIM card from the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
unit. The SIM card only works with the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit, and
cannot be used with any other GPRS phone.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit has an SMA receptacle (SMA-r) for
connecting to the GPS antenna. For more information, see
Appendix A, Specifications.
2.2.4Message Terminal port
The Message Terminal port is a serial port for messaging
communication with the optional EchoLDX Message Terminal.
Figure 2.2 shows the Message Terminal port pin configuration, a
standard 9-pin DCE configuration.
PinSignalDirectionConnection
1DCDOutputCarrier Detect
12345
6789
2RxDOutputSerial Data
3TxDInputSerial Data
4DTRInputData Terminal Ready
5GNDGround
6DSROutputData Set Ready
7RTSInputRequest to Send
8CTSOutputClear to Send
9PWROutputPower: 12 V DC @ 150 mA maximum
(Interpreted as RS-232 high-level)
Figure 2.2Pin configuration and pinouts for the Message Terminal port
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit may be shipped in one or more
cartons, depending on the number of units and the options ordered
with the shipment. The shipment may include additional cartons
containing GPS and cellular antennas, interface cables, and EchoLDX
kits.
Before opening the shipping containers, inspect the cartons for
punctures or damage, and immediately report any damage to the
shipping carrier. Then open the individual shipping cartons and check
the contents against the packing slip.
T able 2.1 identifies the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS part numbers and the
included components.
Table 2.1CrossCheck GPRS versions
ProductPart numberComments
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
850/1900 Mobile Unit Demo Kit
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
1850/900 Mobile Unit
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
850/1900
Ready Mix Mobile Unit
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS
850/1900
Heavy Vehicle Mobile Unit
46728-01Includes:
• magnetic mount GPS antenna
• magnetic mount GPRS antenna
• power and I/O cable with cigarette lighter
adaptor
• EchoLDX Message Terminal Kit
46728-11Single units do not include a GPS antenna,
GPRS antenna, or power and I/O cable.
46728-12
46728-13
These items must be ordered separately.
For a complete listing of CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit components
and their part numbers, see Table A.19.
•Fasteners for mounting bulkhead GPS or bulkhead cellular
antennas
•Cable ties for securing cables to the vehicle
Note – A magnetic mount GPS antenna and magnetic mount GPRS
antenna are included in th e Cr ossCh eck GSM/GPRS 850/1900 Mo bile
Unit Demo Kit (PN 46728-01). GPS and GPRS antennas for use with
stand-alone units must be ordered separately. For more information,
see Appendix A, Specifications.
2.5 Installing the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS Unit
T o install the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit, you must carefully choose
a mounting location, mount the unit, and then ground it.
Installation 2
2.5.1Choosing a location for the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit can be installed in any orientation.
Provided the installation location adheres to the environmental
specifications, it can be installed in an enclosed compartment or in a
location with limited accessibility. For example, the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit can be installed on the floor under a
seat, or on a wall behind a seat.
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Caution – Do not install the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit inside the
engine compartment, in the wheel well, or on any exterior surface of the
vehicle.
The CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit may be mounte d horizontally,
vertically, or in any convenient orientation.
When selecting a mounting location, consider the specifications listed
in Appendix A, and avoid the following hazards:
•Direct exposure to weather
•Excessive heat (exhaust manifolds)
•Excessive cold (refrigerat ion un its)
•High-vibration areas (engine compartment, transmission)
•Corrosive fluids and gases (acids, petroleum products)
•Direct exposure to water (the CrossCheck GSM/GPRS is not
waterproof)
•Areas where there is excessive dust
Choose a location that:
•allows for con venient routing and connection o f the antenna and
interface cables
•has access to a power source
•allows you to see the LED indicators. During normal system
operation, you do not need to see the LED indicators, but they
do provide valuable information if you are troubleshooting.
•is reasonably flat. The mounting flange is designed to secure the
CrossCheck GSM/GPRS unit to a flat surface.