W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® Configuration Module Users Manual Part Number: 9100-0159-01 Revision 2.0 Date: March 26, 2007 ® Prepared by: Axonn LLC 19349 N 12th Street Covington, LA 70433 PH: (985) 893-1048 Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0159-01 Ver 2.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® INDEX CONFIGURATION MODULE USERS MANUAL..........................................................................................................................1 1 CONFIGURATION TOOL HARDWARE...............................................................................................................................3 1.1 2 USB CONNECTION ...............................................................................................................................
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 1 Configuration Tool Hardware The MMT Configuration Tool hardware is a self- contained device that allows for wireless communication with the AXTracker MMT. This is accomplished by a USB serial interface from a PC into the Tool. From there, an Axonn 2.4 GHz Stamp radio relays information between the Tool and an MMT. This allows for non-contact programming and configuration of the MMT as well as maintaining the waterproof nature of the MMT product.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK 2.2 ® PC Software Layout The PC Software layout has a tab-based context-switched user data entry pane on the top 2/3 of the screen and a static status pane on the bottom 1/3 of the screen. The top, context-switched user data entry pane displays configuration settings. The bottom, status pane contains execution controls and status including battery life and cost estimates. 2.2.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® RUN INSTRUCTS THE AXTRACKER TO BEGIN USING ITS EXISTING CONFIGURATION PROFILE. The RUN button may be used to begin service life of a device using the pre-programmed configuration. It may also be used to begin service life following PC software programming. RUN initiates a “SETUP MESSAGE” followed by begin of Delay- To-Start if programmed. 2.2.1.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® BATT: Selecting the BATT tab will display the estimated battery life of a device configured with the settings currently displayed in the PC software. Battery life estimates assume predominate visibility to the sky (predominate GPS acquire on first attempt) and moderate temperature profile. The Battery life display estimates the impact of configuration to service life of the battery.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® level interval functions, configure the delay-to-start and configure one of the four available alarm inputs to the AXTracker. TX Interval 1: The AXTracker can accept up to 12 interval delays for interval position reporting. The AXTracker sequences through the table repeatedly to time GPS fix functions. The TX Interval 1 control on the EZSetup page shows the settings of the first of twelve timer values.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® Additionally, if enabled, each alarm may be configured to perform one of 4 functions. No GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with null (0’s) GPS location data. GPS Fix: Alarm generates a message with GPS location data. I-O Duration:AXTracker enters IntervalOverride mode for programmed duration. I-O Alarm: AXTracker enters IntervalOverride mode for duration of alarm active. The alarm functions are only executed on alarm if the alarm is enabled.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 2.2.2.2 Interval Tab The INTERVAL Tab is the PC software page used for setting up the messaging intervals and messaging operation function of the AXTracker. This page has several sub-tabs (along the bottom) which select the different interval-driven messaging produced by the AXTracker.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 24-HOUR mode works similar except the DAY field is not used. Time entries that are too close to adjacent times will result in the same minimum interval error message. Additionally, times entered are added to the queue in GMT time order. The time entry will query the PC for time-zone information in setting the GMT schedule. For example, setting the device to report at 03:00 CDT (if in central US) is accomplished by entering a 3 in the hours control and pressing ADD.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® GEOfence Interval Override: This selector may be used to enable Geofence trigger of interval override. It may be selected as OFF or ON. If set to ON, the AXTracker will engage interval-override if it determines that the location found on any location determination function is not within ANY Geofence region programmed. Additionally, the AXTracker ignores the ON setting if no Geofence table is programmed in the device.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® Line Powered Features: Some AXTracker versions were available in Battery and Line-Powered versions. The bottom two check boxes are used for the Line-Powered product. The device will ignore the settings if it is not Line-Powered capable. Enable Geofence Boundary Mode: If checked, the AXTracker will auto-sense available line power and query GPS fix every 10 minutes.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® I-O Duration:AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for programmed duration. I-O Alarm: AXTracker enters Interval-Override mode for duration of alarm active. The alarm functions are only executed on alarm if the alarm is enabled. With “NO GPS FIX” enabled, the unit will send an AXTracker message immediately upon alarm with null (zero) LAT/LOG data.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® ACCUM: If Alarm 2 or 3 is configured for ACCUM, it will increment a count of hours of activity independent of if the alarm was acted upon (ignored by hysteresis). The time of activity is maintained in minute increments, though time is transmitted in hour resolution. Time is transmitted on the next Statistics message and is not reset, rolling over to zero at 127 hours.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® parameters. These controls will not be shown on the software if a version lower than 3.13 is detected. Refer to Appendix D for more detailed description of the motion detect algorithm. 2.2.2.8 Options Tab The OPTIONS Tab is the PC software page used for setting the default configurations of the PC software as well as the detailed settings of the AXTracker MMT. The OPTIONS tab displays sub-tabs along the bottom of the users entry pane.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® latency versus reliability of throughput. Users may use up to 5 ATTEMPTS without incurring additional costs from Globalstar. Battery life may be impacted, so users should make the tradeoff per application. The information contained in this paragraph is subject to change by Globalstar, so users are also cautioned to check the current network operational status issued in provisioning devices into the future.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 2.2.2.10 Options -Messages Tab OPTIONS-MESSAGES selects the control dialog for initiating manual transmission of messages from the unit. NOTE: SENDING THE MESSAGES FROM THIS PAGE ASSUMES THE DEVICE IS PREVIOUSLY CONFIGURED AND OPERATING IN RUN MODE. SENDING SETUP OR TRUNCATED GPS MESSAGES PRIOR TO PROPER SETUP MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RECEIVED BY THE GLOBALSTAR SYSTEM AND THEREFORE THE AXTRACKER WILL NOT ACCEPT THESE COMMANDS.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 2.2.2.11 Options -Sensors Tab OPTIONS-Sensors tab is used to configure the temperature sensor. Operation, configuration and protocol for the ESS Temperature Sensor is disclosed in the AXTracker Temp Sensors Users Manual (Document # 9100-0138-01) available under NDA from Axonn. The AXTracker MMT does no t use wired ESS Sensors. 2.2.2.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 2.2.2.13 Options -$ Tab OPTIONS-$ displays PC software settings used in calculating the cost per year information displayed in the BATT/$$$/MSG Display at the center of the status pane. Each user must enter the rate information into these controls to properly estimate overall network costs per year of service for a particular device configuration.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® The Dialog window will show a scroll bar pane in the top with all the active profiles currently saved to memory. Beneath the file pane is an entry line for entering in filenames (denoted by the arrow right). Entering a name in this line, then selecting SAVE will create a new profile, saving the current PC software configuration to memory. Selecting a name from the top pane and selecting DELETE will remove the profile from memory.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 2.2.3.2 COM Functions The PC software provides means select communications port and also to download (program) Geofence tables into the AXTracker. Users can choose active COM port from the COMM/OPTIONS selection. To access COM functions, the user must select the file pull-down menu as discussed to access Profile functions. The second tab COMM is used to display the available COM functions as shown.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® 3 Regulatory Approvals For issues or information regarding this approval, contact Axonn, LLC. 19349 N. 12th Street Suite B Covington, LA 70433 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Axonn could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
W IRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT W ORK ® —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Axonn LLC AXTracker Users Guide – Document # 9100-0159-01 Ver 2.
