Users Manual Part 1

FOX3-2G/3G/4G HARDWARE MANUAL VERSION 2.2.5
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Geo-fencing. The FOX3-2G/3G/4G units are delivered without SIM card and without battery. SIM cards must first be
purchased and then registered into the GSM network before installing into the device. The battery can be ordered as
an option (refer to the Ordering Guide for more information). The setup and configuration of the device is provided
through Serial Ports, over SMS and TCP using special commands like “PFAL” and the Workbench Software
configuration tool. These "PFAL" commands are special to AVL devices and can be used for all kinds of
communications including Serial, SMS, CSD, TCP and SMTP. Please read the document
"AVL_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set.pdf" for more details about the PFAL-Commands.
Geofence features for territory management, route verification, prohibited locations, parking area and more with
exception reporting to a wide variety of events, such as arrivals, departures, deliveries, pick-ups, illegal entries,
unauthorized movement, etc are also implemented in the firmware. FOX3-2G/3G/4G contains a data-logger (history
feature) that enables archiving of unique vehicle locations in sequence up to aprox. 231 days with an archiving interval
of 20 sec.. The physical interface to the devices application is made through integrated main and accessory ports as
well as the 10pin mini-USB port. These ports are required for controlling the units, receiving GPS location data,
transferring data, power supply, extending the number of I/Os as well as for the use of extra external devices which
are not integrated in the In-Vehicle Computers.
FOX3-2G/3G/4G are devices that can be configured and integrated onto any asset platform, including:
• Trailers
• Trucks
• Delivery vans
• Rail cars
• Industrial vehicles and more
and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
• Real time online tracking
• Fleet management / monitoring
• Security / emergency services
• Real time satellite navigation
• Territory management
• Personalized drivers logbook
• Route verification
• Trip management / Distance calculations
• Theft protection
• Toll collection / pay as you drive
• Eco-Drive - (PREMIUM feature)
• Encrypted TCP communication based on AES 128 bit algorithm - (PREMIUM feature) and more.
Figure 2: GSM/GPRS and GPS based vehicle tracking applications with FOX3-2G/3G/4G