Specifications

i50 Manual (5.10)

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i50 settings are stored in non-volatile memory, so they will be retained if the power supply is removed

(even if the internal backup battery is flat).

When finished programming, use the Start Device button to have the i50 exit programming mode and

begin normal operation. The programmer will automatically close the PC COM port at this stage to

prevent sending data to the i50.

Note: once the initial settings have been made and the device is communicating with the DataGate

server, ALL settings can be adjusted remotely from the DataGate interface (see section 15.0 for

details). The DataHost client software can also be used for remote configuration, although this is

limited to adjusting reporting and other common features.

7.2.1 Programmer Toolbar

Open Port: Open PC COM port. Use the Connection/Select Port menu to

select the desired port.

Reboot: Attempt to reboot the i50. This will only work if the PC is

connected to the i50 Program connector (RJ-45).

Start Device: Instruct the i50 to exit programming mode and begin normal

operation. The programmer will close the COM port at this

stage to prevent sending data to the i50.

Close Port: Close PC COM port.

Device Ports: Open the Ports window. See section 7.4.

Test : Open the Test window. See section 7.5.

Set Clock: Set the i50 Real Time Clock (RTC) to match the PC’s clock.

Note that the programmer determines the time in UTC format so

that it is written correctly no matter what time zone the PC is in.

Reset Accel: Cause the i50 to automatically calibrate its accelerometer. A

short list of instructions is shown to assist in the calibration.

Get Buffer: Retrieves any packets in i50 memory and saves to disk.

Clear Buffer: Clears all position and event packets from the i50 buffer. Note

that the i50 will send a special event to indicate that its buffer

has been cleared.

7.2.2 Settings

Double-click on a setting to modify its value. See section 15.0 for default values. The following

settings are supported (some may not be available or supported, depending on i50 firmware version):

Identification

Asset ID: ID (0.0.0 to 255.255.255), used to identify unit on server.

Counters

Engine Hours: Accumulated engine hours counter.

Odometer: Accumulated odometer reading.

Fuelmeter: Accumulated fuel used.