User's Manual

Galaxy Tracking Systems, L.L.C. VTU User’s Guide
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1 INTRODUCTION
This document is intended to provide a description of the operation and interfaces of
the Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VTU).
2 SCOPE
This document describes the operation and use of the Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VTU).
3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
Vehicle Location and Tracking System (VLaTS)
Vehicle Tracking Unit (VTU) Installation Guide Revision 1
24 February 1999
Vehicle Location and Tracking System (VLaTS)
Mobile Tracking Unit (MTU) User’s Guide
7 Sept 1999
4 Specifications
Size 17.5 x 10 x 6 cm
Weight 650 grams w/o cabling
Primary Power Automotive 12 VDC
Backup Power Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery (2 Amp-Hrs)
Power Consumption (all at 12V) 1.2 amps peak during RF transmit
330 milliamps quiescent
180 milliamps in sleep mode max
Operating Temperature Range -30 to 60 celsius
Humidity 95% RH non condensing
Vibration 1 Hz to 10 Hz, 25mm displacement
10Hz to 1 kHz, 2G
Shock 12G half sine wave, 12 msec
RF 450-470 Mhz Transceiver