TWIG Asset Locator Quick Manual

TWIG Asset Locator

Quick Guide

The compact and water-proof
device can be thrown in or clicked
on, quickly as the situation arises.

Up to 10 months of uninterrupted
watch can be kept, thanks to a
powerful 2600 mAh rechargeable
battery and selectable operating
modes.

The TWIG Asset Locator is a
GPS/GPRS tracking and
monitoring device designed to
protect and locate mobile assets
such as vehicles, trailers, machines
and boats. It is not intended for
personal use to be carried or worn
by people.

When situation on ground requires
close monitoring, get GPS position
update to central station every few
seconds and listen in to audio.

Fully remotely configurable and controllable, the TWIG Asset
Locator is fast to deploy and flexible to operate. It is also
programmable by USB cable, including batch processing with pre­compiled configuration file.

TWIG Integrator Kit resources enable integrating TWIG devices
with central station systems. Optionally the TWIG WebFinder SP
software provides a turn-key solution for testing or deplo yment. Or
simply locate TWIG device by selecting on a smart phone a SMS
web link, opening up Google maps view.

Manufacturer:
Twig Com Oy,
24101 SALO, Finland
web: www.twigworld.com

Publication number: YZ3308-01
All rights reserved.
© Twig Com Oy

Twig Com Oy declares that this mobile device, type TGP81EU, is in
compliance with the essent ial requirements and other re levant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/.

Information in this Quick Guide is subject to change without notice.
Twig Com reserves the right to change or improve their products
and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any
person or organization of such changes or improvements. Twig
Com is not responsible for any loss of data, income or any
consequential damage whatsoever caused.

Some of the features described in this guide are optional and
intended to be purchased separately. For more information, please
contact your dealer.

For more information, details and descriptions, including device
configuration and assortment of chargers and accessories, visit the
web site: www.twigworld.com.

WHAT TO DO FIRST

DOWNLOAD PC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE,
INSTRUCTIONS AND USB DRIVERS FROM
ftp://support.twigworld.com/public/

If possible turn off the PIN request from the SIM card. If not,
change the PIN code to 9999 or change the PIN code that is
programmed to Protector to same that is used in SIM card
before starting the phone. Changing the PIN code that un it
automatically uses, please refer to configurat ion guide and
PC Configure program.

INSERTING THE SIM CARD

1. Slide the SIM card to the holder.
Check that the silicon seal is
undamaged and clean. If
necessary it may be slightly
moistened e.g. with water or
grease suitable for –ring silicone
seals. Do not use chemicals not
indented to silicone..

2. Push the SIM card with the holder all the way in from the hole
on the side of the unit carefully. Do not use force as the SIM
will go to its place easily.

3. Use the 2 screws to close
the SIM holder door.

Do not push with sharp or
metal tools or objects if
SIM is not coming out when
replacing!
The device is dust and
water proof. The protection
category for the device is
IP67 To meet the
requirements, the SIM plug
with the silicone sealmust
be inserted in place correctly. If the seal or plug is
damaged it must be changed immediately to maintain
tightness and warranty.

INITIALIZING THE DEVICE

When you start using the device for the first time, you should charge
the battery first. Please note that the battery will reach its full capacity
only after two or three charging times.

POWER SUPPLY

•Mains charger with the charger adapter or charging cradle

•Standard Li-Ion battery integrated to the unit is 2600mAh Li-ion
polymer battery. The battery type and capacity may vary depending on
the market area and model of the u n it in the sales package.

MAINS CHARGER

The mains charger should only be used
indoors. Make sure that the voltage in the
country where you are staying
corresponds to the voltage marked on the
charger. When charging, connect the mini
USB connector to mini USB socket in
charging adapter. Twist the Charging
adapter to the bottom of the phone from
keyboard side down, all the way until it
clicks on its place on back cover.

CHARGING

The device controls the charging
status, the battery temperature and power supply during the charging
operation. The ideal temperature range for charging is +10°...+30°C. If
charging the battery above or below these temperatures the life of a
battery may be shortened. Also, the battery may not reach full
capacity. Battery charg ing is not allowed below +0°C or ab o v e +50 ° C

When charging the Lithium polymer batteries with the USB charger,
about 70% of the battery capacity will be charged quickly, but charging
the remaining 30% takes relatively more time. Also note that humidity,
temperature, age of the battery and currently used features (e.g. the
GPS) affect the time spent on charging.

Standard CE-approved USB car charger (5VDC, 500mA) may be u sed
for charging.

BATTERY CARE, MAINTENANCE AND DISP OSAL

The continuous operating time is less when using an old battery than a
new battery. When storing unit for a long time, it should be kept cool
and with fully charged battery in a dry place. Lithium polymer batteries
do not contain heavy metals which can damage the environment.
Lithium polymer batteries should be disposed of according to the
country-specific regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN USAGE

SIGHT

The device must have an unobstructed view to satellites at any time. In
marginal conditions (e.g. when staying in surroundings with heavy tree
cover or in a shadow area in between base stations) GPS positioning
may not work properly.

The device can be used like a standard GSM phone with the limited
feature set. In some cases, the device can be built in clothes or special
vests. If the device is mounted somehow, it must be attached to the
surface so that the back of the device is facing out[?]up and the top of
the device upwards. To ensure proper functioning of the GPS and
GSM, the unit can be covered with thin low loss material such as
plastic, fibre glass or clot hes, but not with metal.

GPS position availability can be also improved by using AGPS
(assisted GPS). Please ask your distributor or monitoring service
provider about availability of AGPS service for your TWIG device. In
TWIG WebFinder SP the AGPS is a user sele ct a ble feature.

TEMPERATURE RANGES

•Usage: -20°C to +55°C, at temperatures below -20°C, or above
+55°C, the battery will not supply power and the device will shut down
to prevent damage. Upon warming up/cooling down, the device will
function properly again

•Charging: Battery must not be charged below °0. Like wise, charging
above +50 °C is prevented.

OPERATING MODES

Asset Locator can be operational for up to several months depending
on its operating mode and configuration.

The basic operation mode is determined in the TWIG Configurator
program in the Power saving mode (or controlled remotely by the
monitoring central station).

Power Saving Mode controls how the device sleeps and wakes up.
This substantially affects the device oper at i ng ti m e.

Note that if Power Saving Mode selection is other than Normal then
the GPS_ON functions are disabled.

Normal: Device does not enter “deep sleep” at all. Device use s timers
(such as GPS max search time, GPS sleep time, GPRS reconnect
interval) to control operation and current consumption. Operation time
varies depending on what processes are running.

Medium/Sensor: Device wakes up a fter GPRS Re connect interv al has
elapsed, or whenever it moves (detected movement is greater than
GPS_motion_on Sensitivity (mG) ). As long as device is awake it is
controlled normally by GPS max search time, GPS sleep time and
GPRS reconnect interval. If tracking is activated, tracking update
messages are sent only when device is moving and awake. Whenever
movement stops (detected movement is below GPS_motion_on
Sensitivity (mG) ), device goes to sleep after 5 minutes.

Heavy/Timer: The device wakes up only to the Power On key,
or after GPRS Reconnect interval or active tracking inter val has
elapsed.

Once the unit is ON based on mode determined in the Power
Saving Mode, it resumes any active tracking programmed to it.
It also responds to position request.

EXAMPLES

Power Saving mode is set to Medium / Motion Sensor

Unit turns on when timer expires or movement is detected. If
Reconnect Interval Timer is set to 30 minutes (1800
seconds) which is the minimum to enter to sleep, unit wakes
up every 30 minutes and checks for messages from central
station. Battery life is expected to be 3-4 months with no
motion present.

If unit is used with 24 hours (86400seconds) Reconnect
Interval, expected battery life is 8 months unless it wakes up
based on movement.

Power Saving mode is set to Heavy / Timer

Unit turns on whe n timer expires. Differe nt timers to wake
up are; GPS sleep interval, Reconnect interval and active
Tracking interval. Unit will use for wake up the timer that
expires first.

If Reconnect Interval Timer is set to 30 minutes which is the
minimum to enter to sleep, unit wakes ever y 30 minutes an d
checks for messages from central station. Battery life is
expected to be 5-6 Months.

If unit is used with 24 hours (86400seconds) Reconnect
Interval, expected battery life is 8 months or more.

If only automatic position reports (tracking report) is des ired
on interval you should set GPS and reconnect interval
longer that the Tracking. GPS may also be set totally off to
save the battery. Then unit will only turn on at interval and
send report. Other timers may run in parallel to e.g. refresh
position or check GeoFence.

All Tracking is activated OTA with MPTP commands.
Note, that the more unit has parameters to wake, the short er

the operation time.

Typical operating times

Battery performance in Motion Sensor operating mode is
greatly affected by whether the unit is waking up due to
detected movement. While ON any tracking that is activated will
be resumed on programmed interval until movemen t no longer
is detected.

Typical operating times in +20 Celsius with GPRS reporting:

9 months (1 GPS report / day)
8 months (motion watch, 1 reconn ec t / day)*
15 days (1 GPS report / hr)
8 days (1 GPS report / 10 min)
55 hours (1 GPS report / min)
17 hours (1 GPS report / 5 sec)
Up to 50 days (GSM standby only)

Operating times vary substantially if temperature is lower than
+10 or higher than +40 Celsius or depending on e.g. network
conditions and GPS visibility.