iTriangle Infotech Pvt Ltd aQuiLa TS101-Basic User manual

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User Manual

TS101 Basic(GC) V1.0

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PREPARED BY VERIFIED BY APPROVED BY

Pavan Naik Ravinandan M Kiran A R

Description: User manual for TS101 Basic(GC) Device Document Name: TS101_Basic(GC) User Manual

REVISION HISTORY

S.

NO

REV.

NO DATE CHANGE DESCRIPTION Revised By

1 1.0 20-09-

2017 First Version NA

2 1.1 21-09-

2017

1. Change in the section 8.3 for the reference.

2. Changed the battery installation diagram in section 8.2.5 Pavan Naik

3 1.2

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Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Instruction Safety .................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Copyright Notice ..................................................................................................................... 7

2 About the Document ...................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Acronyms & Definitions .......................................................................................................... 7

3 Basic Description ............................................................................................................................. 7

3.1 Contents of the package ......................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Basic Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 8

3.2.1 GSM/GPRS ....................................................................................................................... 8

3.2.2 GNSS Module .................................................................................................................. 8

3.2.3 Hardware features .......................................................................................................... 8

3.2.4 Interface features ............................................................................................................ 8

3.3 Firmware Features .................................................................................................................. 8

3.4 Mechanical and Environmental specification ......................................................................... 9

3.4.1 Operating Condition ........................................................................................................ 9

3.5 Technical Information about internal Battery ........................................................................ 9

3.5.1 Battery Disposal Instruction ............................................................................................ 9

4 Mechanical Overlay......................................................................................................................... 9

5 Connector Pin out ......................................................................................................................... 11

6 LED Indications .............................................................................................................................. 11

6.1 Power LED (Red ) .............................................................................................................. 11

6.2 GPS LED (Blue ) ................................................................................................................ 11

6.3 Process LED (Red ) ........................................................................................................... 12

6.4 GSM LED (Green ) ........................................................................................................... 12

7 Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 12

7.1 System requirements ............................................................................................................ 12

7.2 Setup Java Environment........................................................................................................ 12

7.2.1 Installation of JDK.......................................................................................................... 12

7.2.2 Setting environmental variables ................................................................................... 15

7.3 Configuration Setup .............................................................................................................. 17

7.3.1 Preparation of DB9 connector. ..................................................................................... 17

7.3.2 Full Setup....................................................................................................................... 18

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7.4 Firmware Update .................................................................................................................. 18

7.4.1 Using Flash Tool ............................................................................................................ 18

7.4.2 Upgrade over the Air ..................................................................................................... 23

7.5 Device configuration tool ...................................................................................................... 23

7.5.1 Tool Options .................................................................................................................. 23

7.5.2 Configuration parameters ............................................................................................. 26

7.6 Commands ............................................................................................................................ 29

7.6.1 Configuration Commands ............................................................................................. 29

7.6.2 Diagnostic/Status commands: ...................................................................................... 32

7.6.3 Control Commands: ...................................................................................................... 34

7.6.4 Getter commands ......................................................................................................... 35

7.6.5 GroupWise command list .............................................................................................. 35

8 Device installation ......................................................................................................................... 35

8.1 Preparation for the installation. ........................................................................................... 36

8.1.1 Best Practices ................................................................................................................ 36

8.1.2 Pre-installation information .......................................................................................... 37

8.1.3 Tools and Equipment required ..................................................................................... 37

8.1.4 Materials required ........................................................................................................ 38

8.2 Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................ 38

8.2.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 38

8.2.2 Installation Location in the vehicles .............................................................................. 38

8.2.3 Device Orientation ........................................................................................................ 39

8.2.4 SIM Card Insertion Scheme ........................................................................................... 40

8.2.5 Installing the Battery ..................................................................................................... 41

8.3 Installation Steps ................................................................................................................... 41

8.3.1 Power Connection ......................................................................................................... 41

8.3.2 Ground Connection ....................................................................................................... 42

8.3.3 Ignition Connection ....................................................................................................... 42

9 Basic troubleshooting steps .......................................................................................................... 43

9.1 Troubleshooting steps .......................................................................................................... 43

9.1.1 GPS LED is OFF ............................................................................................................... 43

9.1.2 If Processor LED is OFF .................................................................................................. 43

9.1.3 If GSM LED is OFF .......................................................................................................... 43

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List of Figures

Figure 1: LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 2: Side view ................................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 3: Device Connector Pin out ...................................................................................................... 11

Figure 4:JDK installation step 2 ............................................................................................................. 13

Figure 5:JDK installation step 3 ............................................................................................................. 13

Figure 6:JDK installation step 4 ............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 7:JDJ installation step 5 .............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 8:JDK installation step 6 ............................................................................................................. 15

Figure 9: System properties .................................................................................................................. 15

Figure 10: Environmental Variables ...................................................................................................... 16

Figure 11:Setup system variable ........................................................................................................... 16

Figure 12:Edit environmental variables ................................................................................................ 17

Figure 13:DB9 connector ...................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 14: Configuration setup ............................................................................................................. 18

Figure 15:Flash tool ............................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 16:Select serial port ................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 17:Select baud rate .................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 18:Flash download options ........................................................................................................ 21

Figure 19:.cfg file selection ................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 20:Upgrade firmware ................................................................................................................. 22

Figure 21:Start updating the firmware ................................................................................................. 22

Figure 22:Device configuration tool...................................................................................................... 24

Figure 23:Model Selection .................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 24:DCT options ........................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 25: Write to flash ....................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 26:Change password .................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 27: Communication parameters ................................................................................................ 26

Figure 28:Transmission parameters ..................................................................................................... 27

Figure 29:Eco Driving ............................................................................................................................ 27

Figure 30:Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 31:Insulation of the wires .......................................................................................................... 36

Figure 32: Chassis ground connection .................................................................................................. 37

Figure 33: Preferred location for installation in LMV ........................................................................... 38

Figure 34: Preferred location for installation in heavy vehicles ........................................................... 39

Figure 35: Unfasten the screws using Star screwdriver Figure 36: Separation of

the screws from casing ......................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 37: Remove back covers Figure 38: Inserting SIM

card ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

Figure 39: Inserting the SIM card in to the holder Figure 40: Put back the

back cover ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Figure 41: Installation of the battery .................................................................................................... 41

Figure 42:Power connection ................................................................................................................. 42

Figure 43: Chassis ground connection .................................................................................................. 42

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List of Tables

Table 1: Acronyms ................................................................................................................................... 7

Table 2: Connector Pin out ................................................................................................................... 11

Table 3: Power LED Behaviour .............................................................................................................. 11

Table 4: GPS LED Behaviour .................................................................................................................. 11

Table 5: Process LED Behaviour ............................................................................................................ 12

Table 6: GSM LED Behaviour ................................................................................................................. 12

Table 7: DB9 pinout............................................................................................................................... 17

Table 8: Command Table ...................................................................................................................... 35

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1 Introduction

1.1 Instruction Safety

This chapter contains information on how to operate aQuiLa TS101-Basic(GC) safely. By following

these instructions and recommendations, the risky situations can be avoided. Read the instructions

carefully and follow them strictly while operating the device.

 aQuiLa track TS101-Basic(GC) device is designed to work in automotive environment with

supply range of +9V to +32V DC power supply.

 To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the aQuiLa TS101-Basic(GC) device in an

impact proof package.

 Device should not be installed in the location in which it easily accessible to the vehicle

operator.

1.2 Copyright Notice

The information disclosed here is the exclusive property of iTriangle Infotech Pvt ltd and no part of

this document can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by means including electronic

storage, reproduction, or execution without the prior written permission from iTriangle Infotech Pvt

Ltd. The information contained in this document is subjected to change without notice and should

not be construed as a commitment by iTriangle Infotech Pvt Ltd unless such commitment is

expressly given in a separate document.

iTriangle Infotech Pvt Ltd © copyright notice and statement that, “No Part of this document may be

reproduced without the prior written consent of iTriangle Infotech Pvt Ltd”.

2 About the Document

This manual covers the various features of TS101-Basic and information about the terminologies,

possibilities, electrical, mechanical characteristics, & configuration of the TS101-Basic(GC) device.

2.1 Acronyms & Definitions

PC Personal Computer

GPRS

General Packet Radio Service.

GSM

Global System for Mobile Communication.

GPS

Global Positioning S

ystem

SMS

Short Message Service

AC

Alternating Current

I/O

Input /Output

GNSS

Global Navigation Satellite System

DI Digital Input

DO Digital Output

DC Direct Current

Table 1: Acronyms

3 Basic Description

TS101-Basic is an electronic device which locates its position and sends it by using GPRS network

along with I/O information. This device is suitable for the applications, where it needs the location of

remote asset. It is important to mention that TS101-Basic has additional inputs and outputs which

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will control and monitor other devices/status on remote asset. TS101-Basic also has a program port

for device status log output and configuration of the device.

3.1 Contents of the package

Usually the TS101-Basic device is supplied to the customer in a cardboard box will have below

contents.

 TS101-Basic device.

 Vehicle Harness Cable with 8 pin connector.

 Cable ties for installation.

 Warranty card.

3.2 Basic Characteristics

3.2.1 GSM/GPRS

 Quad - Band 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz

 GPRS: Class 12, Coding Scheme CS1,2,3,4, USSD

 Text and PDU Mode

3.2.2 GNSS Module

 99 search channels for acquisition and 33 simultaneous tracking channels.

 SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

 Tracking Sensitivity of -167dBm.

 Inbuilt patch antenna.

 Horizontal position accuracy: Autonomous:<2.5m CEP

3.2.3 Hardware features

 MT2503 Chip set (ARM7).

 Solid State Flash 4M, 100K Erase and Program Cycle, 10 Year data retention.

 Internal backup battery.

 Supports SIM card: 1.8V and 3V Micro SIM.

 Embedded SIM [Optional].

 GNSS back up battery for quicker fix.

3.2.4 Interface features

 Wide DC Input Voltage Range [9V – 32V].

 1 dedicated ignition input.

 1 Digital Input.

 1 Digital Output [Open drain].

 1 Analog Input.

 LEDs indicating device status.

3.3 Firmware Features

 Detect Harsh Breaking, Harsh Acceleration.

 Firmware upgrade over the air Available.

 Configuration over the air (Both SMS and GPRS).

 Case open detection.

 Data acquisition – Heading & time based.

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 Safe immobilization.

 Immobilizer violation alert.

 Smart Analog input filter for fuel solutions.

 Maintenance server.

 Compressed bit format for optimized data usage.

 Event code based alerting mechanism for faster detection of alerts.

 Up to 10000 tracking records [May vary based on configuration and parameter chosen]

3.4 Mechanical and Environmental specification

 Dimensions (mm X mm X mm): 90 X 70 X 30.

 Weight: 130 Gram.

 Enclosure: 30% Glass Filled PA6 Casing with IP 65 Rating

3.4.1 Operating Condition

 Operating temperature: -10 °C to +60°C

 Storage temperature: -10°C to +85°C [Without Battery]

 Humidity: 95% Non-condensing

3.5 Technical Information about internal Battery

Li-Ion Rechargeable battery, 3.7V, 700mAh

TS101-Basic operating time with internal backup battery depends on temperature, data sending

frequency (SMS and GPRS) and accumulator age and number of charge/discharge cycle.

Charging temperature: 0 – 45°C

CAUTION: Risk of explode if the battery is induced to mechanical damage.

3.5.1 Battery Disposal Instruction

Battery should not be disposed with house hold waste. Damaged batteries are

disposed to battery recycle bin found in stores.

4 Mechanical Overlay

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Figure 1: LED Indicators

Figure 2: Side view

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5 Connector Pin out

Figure 3: Device Connector Pin out

Pin No

Wire

Colour

Pin Name

Description

1

Red

(+)

VCC

Power Supply

Pin (

9

–

32) V DC

2

Green

Ignition

Digital Input, [Reserved for Ignition]

3

Blue

DIN

-

1

Digital Input

4

Orange

Prog

ram A

Program A

5

White

Program B

6

Yellow

AIN

-

1

Analog Input

7

Grey

DOUT

-

1

Digital Output

8

Black

GND

Ground

Table 2: Connector Pin out

6 LED Indications

6.1 Power LED (Red )

Behaviour Significance

On Device is ON

Off Device is Off

Table 3: Power LED Behaviour

6.2 GPS LED (Blue )

Behaviour

Significance

Switched O

ff

No GPS fix

Blinking GPS fixed

Table 4: GPS LED Behaviour

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6.3 Process LED (Red )

Behaviour

Significance

Blinking Normal Mode

Off Powered Down

Table 5: Process LED Behaviour

6.4 GSM LED (Green )

Behaviour Significance

Off Module/Device Off

64ms on/ 800ms off Not synchronised with network

64ms on/ 2

000ms off

Registered to the network

64ms on

/ 6

00ms off

Data transmission.

Table 6: GSM LED Behaviour

7 Configuration

7.1 System requirements

 Operating system version: 32-bit and 64-bit.

 Operating system: Windows 7 and later.

 Java: JDK and JRE 8.0 and above.

 USB to Serial converter

 DB9 Connector with open ended wires

7.2 Setup Java Environment

7.2.1 Installation of JDK

 Download and follow below procedure for installing jdk 1.8. Download the appropriate jdk

(32bit/64bit) based on the system which it is intended to use.

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html

 Select and open the downloaded file.

 Pop up message will come by requesting Yes or No. select Yes.

 Below mentioned window will appear.

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Figure 4:JDK installation step 2

 Then select Next, it goes to next step.

Figure 5:JDK installation step 3

 Again, select to proceed further, wait till the process completes.

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Figure 6:JDK installation step 4

 Destination folder interface will be displayed, click on next.

Figure 7:JDJ installation step 5

 In the final step, click on close.

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Figure 8:JDK installation step 6

7.2.2 Setting environmental variables

 Copy the bin folder path from the folder in which the Java is installed. Below is the example

path.

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_141\bin

 Right click on My Computer/This PC icon in your system and click on properties.

Figure 9: System properties

 Select Advanced System settings in the System window. (For windows 10)

 In system properties window, click on “Environmental Variables”

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Figure 10: Environmental Variables

 In system variable window of wage Environmental Variables, paste the java path which is copied

in the value of the variable “Path”.

Figure 11:Setup system variable

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Figure 12:Edit environmental variables

7.3 Configuration Setup

To configure the device below is the hardware setup which should be rigged up.

7.3.1 Preparation of DB9 connector.

Below is the table of wire colour with respect to PIN number of DB9 female connector.

Sl No Wire Colour DB9 PIN Number

1 Orange PIN2

2 White PIN3

3 Black PIN5

Table 7: DB9 pinout

Solder the wire to different PINs of DB9 Connector as per above table. Refer the below figure for the

reference.

Figure 13:DB9 connector

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7.3.2 Full Setup

 Connect the Red wire of the device to +ve terminal of the power supply.

 Connect the Black wire of the device to Ground wire of the power supply.

 Connect the Orange wire of the device to orange wire of the DB9 female connector.

 Connect the White wire of the device to white wire of the DB9 female connector.

 Connect the DB9 female connector to USB to Serial converter.

Figure 14: Configuration setup

7.4 Firmware Update

Please request the latest firmware to FAE or a Sales coordinator.

7.4.1 Using Flash Tool

Flashing of TS101 Basic(GC) can be done by using a tool called Q flash. iTriangle FAEs will have the

flash tool. Get the flash tool and the latest firmware from FAEs. Below are the steps to update the

firmware of the device.

7.4.1.1 Upgrade Procedure

The tool is used to upgrade the firmware. It works according to following steps.

 Configuration of the tool

 File setting

 Upgrade

7.4.1.1.1 Configuration of upgrade tool

As soon as QFlash tool is opened the main interface is shown as below

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Figure 15:Flash tool

7.4.1.1.1.1 Serial Port

Click the “COM Port” dropdown list to select the COM port which is used to upgrade the firmware.

For GSM/GPRS modules, it is the Main UART to relate to the module, as shown in below figure.

Figure 16:Select serial port

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7.4.1.1.1.2 Baud Rate

Click the “Baud rate” dropdown list and choose an appropriate baud rate. It is

recommended to select 460800, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 17:Select baud rate

7.4.1.1.1.3 Download Options

Press the combination of Alt+Shift+O it will open the download option. Select the Download FW and

Format option.

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