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Asset-Link 4XX User Manual

1. ie Figure 2 Asset Link Functional Block Diagram uController 8 36V Power Supply Audio 5V reference CAN Bus 4 ADC 8 GPIO SPI 1 UART 2 Relay Drivers Asset Pwr The following sections provide a description of the various system components Figure 2 on the preceding page is a block diagram of the Asset Link system depicting 2 1 Detailed System Description the major system components and interfaces CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 1 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 2 2 2 3 Maximum position speed 0 Position accuracy SA off Position accuracy SAon 100 Velocity determination Mechanical Dimensions The Asset Link enclosure for the product will be approximately 5 8 x 3 4 x 9 to the outside of the connectors GPS Receiver The Asset Link incorporates a low power integrated twelve channel GPS receiver The GPS receiver is designed by CSI Wireless utilizing the SiRFstarH LP GPS architecture which includes acquisition accelerator and multi path mitigation hardware The GPS receiver complies with ICD GPS 200C The Asset Link Global Positioning System GPS receiver shares the ARM processor with the FCP to determine position and provide control functions The time to position determination and the accuracy of position determination are dependant up
2. 00050 Asset Link Product Numbering The Asset Link product numbering 1s composed of a 4 digit number followed by a 2 digit firmware accessory suffix 4X YZ AB The first digit is always 4 for GSM products the next five digits decode as follows Digit 2 Frequency Bands Cellular DCS PCS etc 0 used for AMPS only Digit 3 Data or Modulation Type MicroBurst GPRS etc 0 if none Digit 4 GSM data capability 0 if not GPRS capable Digit 5 FCP firmware level Digit 6 Accessories included CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1 8 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 14 Referenced Documents 1 4 1 CSI Wireless documents 970 00050 AVL 2004 User Manual Asset Link 4XX Series 910 00044 PDI Interface Manual Asset Link and AssetVision 1 4 2 Public Documents or Standards GPS ICD 200C 004 NAVSTAR GPS Navigation User Interface Definition 12 April 2000 TIA EIA IS 91 Mobile Station Base Station Compatibility Standard for 800 MHz Analog Cellular October 1994 TIA EIA 690 Recommended Minimum Standards for 800 MHz Cellular Subscriber Units November 1 2000 ETA TIA 553 Mobile Station Land Station Compatibility Specification September 1989 CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1 9 May 10 2004 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 Rev 1 0 1 5 Operational Overview The Asset Link series of produc
3. 2 9 Function Control Processor 2 4 G GPS 6 7 8 GPS Connector Specifications 5 1 GPS Position Velocity Fix 2 2 GPS Receiver 2 2 GPS SMB FAKRA Connector 5 1 Ground wire size 3 3 Grounding Precautions 3 2 CSI Wireless 2003 Specifications subject to change without notice May 10 2004 Rev 1 0 Grounding Voltages 3 3 H Headset 3 6 M meter 8 MicroBurst 2 11 Microphone 3 7 P Power 3 3 power consumption 9 Power Management 2 11 Power Off Mode 2 10 Power Requirements 3 2 Power Supply Connector 3 1 Power Supply Engine Start Disturbances 3 4 Power Supply ESD 3 4 Power Supply Load Dump 3 5 Power Supply Over Voltage Protection 3 3 Power Supply Reversed Voltage Protection 3 3 R Regulatory EMC Requirements 5 Relay Driver 3 6 Serial Input 3 6 Serial Output 3 6 SMB FAKRA Center Pin Open 5 1 SMB FAKRA Center Pin ESD 5 2 SMB FAKRA Center Pin Over Current 5 2 SMB FAKRA Center Pin Short To Ground 5 1 SMB FAKRA Center Pin Voltage Protection 5 1 SMB FAKRA Connector Shield 5 1 T TNC Connector Shield 4 2 V Vibration 4 Vibration Requirements 4 W Warnings on audio levels 3 6 Page Index 2 Company Confidential Limited Distribution Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Intentionally Blank CSI Wireless 2003 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 47 Company Confidential Limited Distribution
4. Audio Tone RF Connector Based on FAKRA USCAR Standards Signaling Tone Telecommunications Industry Association Volts Page 111 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 Definitions Action Almanac Asset Power Baud Battery Power Ears On Ears Off Ephemeris Exception Fix Page Supply Power Typical 2 D 3 D CSI Wireless 2004 May 10 2004 Rev 1 0 A programmed response to an exception A subset of orbital parameters from the GPS satellite ephemeris used to calculate approximate satellite positions and velocities External power provided by the host vehicle or asset A unit of measurement specifying the signaling rate Signals Sec Power provided by either the optional external 12 V backup battery or gt 7 0V internal battery A system sub state in Active operating mode that enables the cellular module AMPS and MicroBurst Page A system sub state in Active operating mode when cellular module is switched off A set of GPS satellite parameters used to calculate precise satellite positions and velocities A predefined event or condition that causes a programmed response Action A location determination The event of receiving a cellular telephone call via the AMPS Control Channel Power provided to Asset Link regardless of source Expected value under normal operating conditions two dimensional three dimensional Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1v Asset Link 4X X
5. LED FTT tester for installation location selection is strongly recommended Contact CSI Wireless to purchase the LED FTT tester By moving the antenna as little as 2 or 3 inches an installer can often improve the satellite coverage Asset Link requires up to 30 seconds for reacquiring a satellites after the antenna has been moved during testing Thorough testing will help avoid costly fleet wide changes Typical ideal mounting locations in passenger vehicles is under the dashboard between the firewall and passenger side airbag and under the rear deck between the rear speakers Speaker magnets may interfere with antenna performance Combo Antenna Locations O Adequate O Cannot be under metal Asset Link can be used in many asset management or tracking applications not limited to vehicles by using different harnesses and sensors Different types of applications and field situations have unique installation requirements Application Service Providers ASP can use the general guidelines in this chapter CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 8 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 to develop their own installation manuals that may include installation details for specific wiring harnesses sensors and any other peripheral Asset Links The installation of the Antenna and cable is challenging it is difficult to conceal the antenna and still achieve good radio performance The design
6. Relay Driver Specifications These output pins are designed to operate an automotive relay similar to Bosch Automotive relay type VF4 45F11 S01 or electrical equivalent The relay coil positive is to be connected to the vehicle positive through a fused connection and an integral flyback diode on the relay coil is recommended The relay coil negative is to be connected to these relay driver outputs which will give a low impedance to Ground when activated Analog to Digital Converter Inputs The four ADC input lines are high impedance to Ground Analog Inputs are input to the FCP through the PIC I O processors built in 10 bit A D analog to digital converter which reads a voltage this value is available when there is greater than 8V available to the Asset Link PIC Serial Data Output This I O line is a high impedance output with a logic voltage coming from the Asset Link Serial Output is controlled by the FCP which gives either a logic high or a logic low that is available when there is a greater than 8V available to the Asset Link PIC Serial Data Input This I O line is a high impedance input with a logic voltage coming from the device supplying the Asset Link with serial data Serial Input is monitored by the FCP when there is a Power Supply available to the Asset Link and it is either in the Active or Full Power mode CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 6
7. configurable If the GPS power control capability is disabled GPS receiver not allowed to power OFF then the GPS receiver is always ON when Asset Link 1s in the Active mode If the max fix interval capability is enabled then the GPS receiver is turned ON for a period of time defined by warm up delay timer and GPS fix max duration timer when entering Active mode Depending on the settings when both the two timers countdown to zero or a GPS fix is obtained GPS receiver will be shut off The GPS receiver can also be shut off any time by an action If all the timers the two GPS timers Ears On and I O timers expire in Active mode the Asset Link will transition to Sleep mode If the GPS receiver is set to be always ON in Active mode then only the Ears On and I O timers expiration will lead Asset Link to transition back to the Sleep mode CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 7 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 The Active Mode allows the Asset Link to operate at different power levels based on configurations that are programmed for specific operating requirements In most configurations the Asset Link will enter this mode from Full Power immediately upon detecting the vehicle s switched ignition circuit going to OFF normally applied to one of the digital inputs In most cases the Asset Link is configured to prevent the device from remaining ON for a protracte
8. metal surfaces The antenna location is not regularly covered with moisture GPS attenuation is affected by visible water There is a minimum 4 inch side clearance of the combo antenna from metal objects The antenna is not located in a high vibration area The antenna will not be compromised by regular operations of the vehicle The antenna has been positioned in different locations within the asset and the GPS signal loss noted and compared Asset Link has been tested in the service area before a permanent installation The installation is accessible for maintenance and or removal E E Ele da ao dE La CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 7 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Urban canyons in large cities a combination of tall buildings reflective exteriors and narrow streets may cause varying periodic outages regardless of the antenna type As will covered parking or thick overhead foliage The above checklist will help installers select the optimum antenna location and antenna type Antenna Location Warning Antenna location is critical for optimal GPS performance It is imperative that the antenna location be tested thoroughly within the asset s normal service area Also confirm that similar models of the vehicle all accommodate the selected installation and that possible changes during the production run have not introduced obstructions Use of the
9. receiver is powered on in the Full Power mode and can be independently powered on or off in the Active mode A GPS warm up delay uses a configurable timer to delay certain actions requiring a GPS fix such as a cellular check in until the GPS has an opportunity to get a fix nominally set to 45 seconds When GPS receiver is on it acquires GPS fix once a second GPS information can be requested through PDI commands information such as e Date Time the request for position information was processed e GPS position latitude longitude and altitude e GPS time of week and week number indicating when this fix information was calculated time of fix e GPS 3 D velocity vectors east north and up velocity vectors or plane speed and direction e Fix type providing status of the fix available not available number of satellite vehicles used for fix etc CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 3 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 2 4 2 4 1 e GPS receiver status antenna feed line fault not detected number of satellite vehicles tracking e GPS tracking for each satellite vehicle azimuth elevation average carrier noise ephemeris available code locked carrier pull in acquisition failed bit synchronization sub frame synchronization In both the Active and Full Power mode the GPS position is continuously logged to non volatile memory along with othe
10. systems The Asset Link will function after the Engine Start Disturbance 3 2 10 Power Supply Connector ESD The Asset Link Power Supply Connector will withstand an Electrostatic Discharge ESD of 15Kv to all power supply pins of the DB 25 Connector The discharge network of 150pf 1500hm with a low impedance ground return follows the standard IEC 1000 4 2 This ESD is of greater energy than the requirement of Electrostatic Discharge per SAE J1211 section 4 11 and ensures operation after ESD testing The Asset Link ESD test pass fail is a functional test at the completion of the discharges CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 4 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 3 2 11 Power Supply Connector Load Dump The Asset Link will meet specifications after being subjected to the waveform shown in the figure below A total of ten 10 load dump pulses will be applied to the Asset Link at a rate of 1 pulse every 10 seconds After completion of the test the Asset Link must pass a room temperature functional test 10 of peak reference Vr Figure 5 Load Dump Pulse Test Open Circuit Characteristics 13 6 80 volts Vs 93 6 Vpeak T 400mS Tr lt 10mS Rs 20 Table 3 5 Load Dump Pulse Characteristics CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 5 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6
11. the bus activity including serial and analog inputs using an I O timer The I O timer is set following the detection of an activity at the I O ports The I O timer can also be set by a configurable action group Both of these monitoring events maximizes the potential for the FCP to remain in the sleep mode and thus conserve power The following are routinely monitored by the FCP e Activity on I O controller or the FCP serial port e Changing of the voltage of the power supply as measured at the main input of the device to a configurable threshold e Expiration of the GPS warm up timer GPS fix Duration timer and Ears On timer Ears On timer is set when the cellular module is turned ON by a configurable action group of an exception The GPS timers are configurable GPS parameters and are set when turning ON GPS receiver e Schedule keeping e Active Elapsed timers that run over the threshold e Exceptions that call Full Power action The following parameters relating to mode transition are configurable in the hardware AVL 2004 see AVL 2004 User Manual 970 00050 the configuration development tool provides the usable value for each setting V supry Hi to Lo and Lo to Hi threshold Configurable O to 26 Volts CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 5 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 9770 00047 Rev 1 0 V analogi 4 Hi to Lo and Lo to Hi threshold Configurable 0 to 26 Volts I O timer Configurable between 2
12. the grounding braid on the FAKRA SMB connector as a grounding method as removal of these connectors will remove the Asset Link chassis grounding Do not ground the antenna outside braid to areas that will have significant current flows that would go through the braid and into the Power Supply Negative line Ground Wire Size The wire size for this connection should be a minimum of 20 gauge with 18 gauge recommended Grounding Voltages Ensure that the voltage drop on this line to the reference point for the serial digital and analog inputs outputs 1s less than the voltage margin or allowable error Note that the serial port line connects to this ground and that high speed impulses or high frequency noise allowed between the Asset Link chassis and the vehicle serial unit reference point will appear as noise on these lines Power Supply Over Voltage Protection The Asset Link will survive a Power Supply Voltage rise above 36 volts up to 50 volts without damage Voltages above 50 volts for long may cause the Power Supply current to rise above the internal power input fuse The appropriate SAE J1211 specification is per table 2 Battery Electrolyte Boil Off Recovery of Asset Link Operation may require fuse replacement Power Supply Reverse Voltage Protection The Asset Link will not be damaged by connection of the Power Supply Connector Negative DB 25 pins 12 amp 24 to the vehicle positive if the voltage is within the normal voltage l
13. 1M Write Cycles FLASH 10k Cycles CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 4 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 2 4 2 FCP Operating Modes The following description of the four operating modes and power management is a very general description of the Asset Link programming Application providers can and should develop their own specific configuration to maximize connectivity and minimize battery consumption Developers can use meters voltage thresholds I Os actions exceptions and schedules to create unique applications by the PDI commands available through the AVL 2004 program There are four major states for the FCP 1 No Power 2 Sleep 3 Active 4 Full Power Each may be invoked in response to exceptions that are logically combined with either I O inputs and or voltage level of power resources To create such a configuration the reader should refer to the AVL 2004 User Manual 970 00050 Each of these states has specific power consumption and abilities which are detailed in the later sections of this manual Figure 3 shows the various power modes and operational states Switching between modes or states can be determined by singular or combination events It must be noted that some of these events can act in concert in an additive manner while others are normally set to act alone and still others are dominant over another The I O controller monitors a majority of
14. Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 4 AMPS GSM Connector Specifications The cellular connector is either a standard right angle male FAKRA SMB connector The shell of the connector is connected to the Asset Link ground The center pin of the connector is for the AMPS Cellular Class III or GSM transceiver input and output at 50 ohms nominal impedance The AMPs GSM cellular connector is designed to be connected to an antenna of less than 3 dBd gain to meet safety standards Refer to the warnings in the cellular antenna accessories section The cellular or GSM module is selected by a passive relay contact internal to the T4000 When one module is connected the other module is disconnected The relay is a latching type so it will remain in the position for the last selected radio module even when all power is removed 4 1 1 AMPs GSM Cellular Interface Specification The cellular interface has the following characteristics 825 894 MHz amp 30 50 a A meda PA AY Impedance tw Loss 1850 1970 MHz 10 meram PP voltage applied 1850 to 1970 MHz Maximum RF signal PPP DBm available 820 to 850 MHz Maximum RF signal o po DBm available 1850 to 1910 MHz Ground at D C Table 4 1 Cellular Interface Characteristics CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 4 1 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 4 1 2 Cellular Connector Shield The shield
15. D Activity on any of 3 Interruptible GPIOs I O Timer Off AND OR GPS Warm up Timer Off Power Interruption OR AND Vanatoc1 2 3 or 4 gt lt Threshold 5 7 4 OR Active Schedule OR Active Over threshold OR Elapsed Timer GPS Fix Duration Timer Off Active Ears a Timer mo A Timer ars Time om ae Full_Powe Full_Powe LCP Active OR set I O Timer 20sec r r Flag False Flag True Figure 3 Operating Mode Transitions The above figure shows the relationship of the three primary operational modes and how Asset Link transitions from one mode to another 2 4 2 3 Full Power Mode This is the full operational mode for the FCP In this mode either the AMPS Cellular Radio or the GSM module and the GPS receiver are powered on continuously The Asset Link continuously monitors analog and digital I O inputs the power supply voltage levels and exceptions that have been enabled The Asset Link continuously receives GPS position fixes and the AMPS Cellular Radio or GSM module is in a standby mode waiting for a page If the communication via the AMPS Cellular Radio or GSM module is necessary the FCP will communicate the appropriate information via the appropriate radio When in Active mode Full Power enabled action can cause Asset Link transition to the Full Power mode While in Full Power mode the device shall support all routines and activities as follows CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without
16. For GSM operations the SMS messages will be stored for the configured period of time normally 24 hours 2 4 4 Connection and Configuration One challenge remains for the application provider developer of the Asset Link configuration That is while fulfilling all the necessary application features reducing the consumption of asset power vehicle battery and backup battery when installed to yet allow the Asset Link to run and connect to the network for as long as possible This can be achieved by a careful design of the transition conditions of operating modes which could include I O inputs exceptions schedules etc For a detail description of I O connection and configuration of exceptions and etc please refer to Chapter Error Reference source not found and to the Asset Link 4XX User Manual Many helpful hints are provided in the User Manual CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 10 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 2 5 2 5 1 2 5 2 Power Management The Power management provides for the powering of all components within the Asset Link from the Vm POS and Vi_NEG pins on the DB 25 connector The supply design 1s for a 12 volt or 24 volt vehicular system and this includes e The conditioning of an external 8 to 36 volt power supply source e Over current protection on the supply inputs e Over voltage and under voltage protection on the supply inputs e Revers
17. G wireless csi Asset Link 4XX User Manual Installation and Operating Instructions Revision 1 1 Revision Date June 17 2004 Document Number 9970 00047 Specifications subject to change without notice Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Record of A Title or Brief Description Entered By 11 24 03 Initial Release C Carver 06 17 04 Revised L Yu 07 19 04 No Audio L Yu CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 11 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 May 10 2004 Rev 1 0 Acronyms and Abbreviations CSI Wireless 2004 A AMPS BPS CCA Cellular DAC dB DC DPSK EIA ESD FCP FLASH GPS GPRS GSM I O LCP mW PDI PPM RF rms RSSI RTC SAT SMB FAKRA ST TIA y Specifications subject to change without notice Amperes Advanced Mobile Asset Link System Bits per Second Circuit Card Assembly A Asset Link system based on cells of RF Digital to Analog Converter decibel Direct Current Differential Phase Shift Keying Electronics Industry Association Electrostatic Discharge Function Control Processor a non volatile memory type Global Positioning System General Packet Radio Service Global System Mobile Input or Output Local Controller Port serial I O milliwatt Packet Data Interface Parts per Million Radio Frequency Root Mean Squared or averaged Received Signal Strength Indicator Real Time Clock Supervisory
18. Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 5 GPS Connector Specifications The GPS connector is a standard female FAKRA SMB connector The shell of the connector is connected to the Asset Link chassis The center pin of the connector is for the GPS receiver input and output at 50 ohms nominal impedance The GPS connector is designed to be connected to an antenna with an integral Low Noise Amplifier LNA for GPS signals 5 1 1 GPS Connector The GPS connector has the following characteristics 1574MHzImpedance 50 Jokms ___ 1574 MHz Return Loss J6 nf JB Volts 10mA lt Ibias lt 40mA A D C Bias 3 0 3 3 3 6 GPS Operational 10 20 jo mA i0 20 copie lcd A S e not operating pe sopena AA D C GPS Operational GPS not operating externally Table 5 1 GPS Connector Characteristics 5 1 2 GPS Connector Shield The shield on the GPS connector is directly connected to the Asset Link ground For best results keep the shielded cable from the SMB FAKRA connector against or surrounded by the metal frame 5 1 3 GPS Connector Center Pin Voltage Protection The Asset Link GPS Connector Center Pin is protected for up to 5 volts application of D C As this connection is not expected to be used for vehicular voltage I O it is not expected that voltage will be applied to this pin 5 1 4 GPS Connector Center Pin Short To Ground or Open Protection The Asset Link GPS Connector Center Pin has protection for application o
19. Part 22 subpart H sections 22 905 22 913 and 22 917 with the transmitter on 4 Conducted emissions per FCC 47 Part 15 subpart B section 107 and 111 with the transmitter off 5 Conducted emissions per FCC 47 Part 15 subpart C section 207 with the transmitter on 6 Radiated susceptibility of SOVolts Metre using stripline 20KHz 500MHz DUT and Harnesses 7 3 2 Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 7 3 3 Specific Statements Part 15 105 Information to the user 7 3 3 1 For Class A digital device NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 7 3 3 2 For Class B digital device 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 Ru
20. Power Off 35uA TBD In this mode the unit will wake up every 2 63 seconds for about 200 msec for activity check Listening without GPS TBD In this mode the device continually checks for the Listening with GPS TBD tOMOwane Transmit GSM or AMPs TBD 1 Listen for FOCC messages when Ears On Check asset battery voltage Check I O status and serial port check exception schedule and run meter Update GPS fix when GPS On Table 3 4 Power Consumption 3 2 3 Grounding Precautions The negative connection VIN_NEG from pins 24 amp 12 should be chassis grounded via two separate wires One connected to a clean chassis point near the connection for the positive power supply source VIN_POS pins 25 amp 13 and the other done at a separate location from the other chassis ground connection to ensure a redundant ground is available This will prevent erroneous voltages on the digital outputs and allow the relay drivers to operate even if one connection is not a low impedance to CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 2 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 3 2 4 3 2 5 3 2 6 3 2 1 3 2 8 ground Do not use the same grounding terminal for this connection as for both wires leading from pins 24 and 12 The use of two connections to the vehicle negative 1s a safety feature and using only one terminal will negate that safety feature Do not attempt to use
21. User Manual May 10 2004 9970 00047 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION traca 1 8 HE PURBO ST AA A 1 8 o OU A td EATEN DEO 1 8 13 ASSET LINK PRODUCT NUMBERING asii 1 8 kA REFERENC D DOCUMENTS das 1 9 Ach SIE Wiureless documen S ania aida 1 9 1 42 Public Documents Or Standards ii 1 9 13 OPERATION AL OVERVIEW DAS team aot eats 1 10 LO SYSTEM PRODUCT PEA TURES co od 1 11 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION osa lito 2 1 ZE DETAILED SYS FEM DESCRIPTION tai 2 1 22 WIECHANICAT DIMENSION Sist ad 2 2 Oe O RECAER anna 2 2 Zok GE POSO VEO etn citer enearinenacendiel atu ceteucoes 2 2 2A FUNCION CONTROLE PROCESS OR aia ala 2 4 24 1 Non Volatile NICMONY situadas 2 4 Dz CPO peratine Modes o nal cd 2 5 242l PCP Sleep Mode Operatoria 2 6 Li Ce BIAS MO rte 2 7 Zi MUM POWER Mode rnn cada 2 9 ES A OR me eee Ce ome aR Pe Wee ne eT 2 10 2424 Connection and Contursi A 2 10 29 ROWERIVIAN AGEMENT a losa 2 11 ZIM Power input Protec aii 2 11 2 5 2 MicroBurst Control Channel Data ooccoccocnccncocnncnocnncnncnncnncon 2 11 3 APPLICATION I O CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS iiien 3 1 3 1 APPLICATION I O CONNECTOR TYPE AND PINOUT oocccncccnnnccnnnccnonccnnnccnaniccnnnos 3 1 3 2 POWER INPUT SPECIBICA TIONS Sii da 3 2 32 1 Owen Requiero rai iii 3 2 3 2 2 Power Consumption Prone uni teeta didenvacestzeigerebeeseteteeten 3 2 5 2 5 Gro nding Precautions aserrean e E a 3 2 32A GOUE W Ire SZO AN aa 3 3 DD Groundins V OUACES auto dd 3 3 3 2 6 Powe
22. ce CharacterlstiCS occoooooononcnncnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnononaninonoss 4 Table 7 1 GPS Connector CharacteristiCS asia 5 1 Table 8 1 GSM amp Cellular Antenna cuina 6 1 Maple 8 25 Siena do 6 2 Table 10 1 Environmental Specifications asii idas 3 Table 10 2 Temperature Specification S dal 3 CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page vii Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 Introduction Purpose This document describes the basic user guide for the operation of the ASSET LINK family of products Scope This manual describes the relevant hardware and firmware features in the necessary detail for Telematics system developers The primary interface with the product firmware is based on a proprietary CSI Wireless communications interface called PDI Packet Data Interface The Asset Link allows communication on GSM and Cellular networks for maximum coverage in the Americas The product includes Aeris MicroBurst to allow small packet information transfer over the Cellular Networks The Asset Link also has an integral GPS receiver that allows position sensing information to be available both locally over packet networks by SMS and by the public switched wireless networks Detailed information on communications with the Asset Link using PDI Packet Data Interface or Application Development for the Asset Link requires the use of AVL 2004 User Manual 970
23. communications channel to produce less than 15 distortion at the audio output at the DB 25 Application I O connector The TIA EIA 690 test for 32 dB signal to noise is not applicable for Vibration application on the Asset Link Y po i jh e i A fiat 19 108 1200 10000 Expected Acceleration Levels f g Frequency Hz Figure 6 Vibration Specifications 7 2 2 Drop Test Asset Link device in the FLT Link housing has been dropped from a height of 1 m onto a level concrete surface one time in each of the three mutually perpendicular planes three drops total and been shown to be operational after all tests CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 4 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 7 3 EMC Requirements The Asset Link meets the needs of a stealth or in vehicle device in that radiated energy from the chassis or connected wires is very low The Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC of the Asset Link for a vehicular application and for use in commercial applications has been approved 7 3 1 Regulatory EMC FCC Requirements The Asset Link meets the following EMC requirements that are necessary to qualify it as a cell phone in the U S 1 Radiated emissions per FCC 47 CFR Part 15 subpart B section 109 with the transmitter off 2 Radiated emissions per FCC 47 CFR Part 15 subpart C section 209 with the transmitter on 3 Radiated emissions per FCC 47 CFR
24. d continuously additionally one of the radio modules and GPS receiver are on or off Ears On and Ears Off GPS On and GPS Off at times according to actions configured Note only one radio AMPS or GSM can be Ears On at a time Upon entering this mode from Sleep the GPS receiver will be turned on and the two GPS timers 1 warm up timer and 2 max fix timer are set according to GPS parameters configuration When entering the Active mode from sleep based on different triggering activities the I O timer and Ears On timer are set to count down with different values e Triggered by digital input I O 30s e Triggered by analog input I O 300s e Triggered by serial port Ears On 300s I O 300s e Triggered by schedule or Elapsed timer I O 60s Sleep wake up interval e Triggered by power supply Ears On 300s I O 300s An action can be invoked by an exception during the Active mode to reset the I O timer to any value up to 65535 seconds in order to prolong the mode If the either LCP port is active the timer will continuously be set to 5 seconds in order to let the LCP communication complete The Cellular or GSM Ears On timer can also be set to any value up to 65535 seconds through an action or a schedule Once the Ears On timer expires the appropriate radio module will be switched off and the Asset Link will again return to the Ears Off sub mode The capability to turn the GPS receiver ON OFF is also
25. d period of time and depleting the asset power battery after the ignition is turned OFF This can be achieved by a proper configuration of timers Vsuppty threshold action groups etc If vehicle battery voltage is used for mode transition be aware that the voltage can drop below 11 0v during vehicle start The voltage will normally rise above 13 8v immediately after engine starts Voltage transients of 3 5v are not unusual on diesel engines during engine start In some applications issuing an alerting message to the application when entering Active mode from Sleep is recommended so that the host is notified that the client device 1s able to receive messages While in the Active mode the device shall continue to support all routines and activities supported in the Full Power mode e GPS fix updates constraint regions constraint groups e Cellular and GSM modules listening for any pages packet data calls or SMS messages from the host when Ears On Check power supply voltage Check digital analog and LCP inputs Data Log and Batch Processor Timer Event Monitor and Exception Handler Action Scheduler Action Processor CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 8 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Sleep 2 63sec timeout OR Activity on LCP Port OR Activity on any of 3 Interruptible GPIOs OR Power Interruption Activity on LCP Port OR Ears ON Timer Off AN
26. e at a navigation solution without initial position time current ephemeris and almanac data Warm Start lt 38 seconds avg Start mode of the GPS receiver when current position clock offset and approximate GPS time are input by the Almanac is retained but ephemeris data is cleared Hot Start lt 8 seconds avg Start mode of the GPS receiver when current position clock offset approximate GPS time and current ephemeris data are all available Table 2 2 Establishment of Position Fix Upon initial startup the GPS almanac data is downloaded from the GPS satellites and requires 12 5 minutes to download completely The almanac is updated weekly and is typically valid for up to a month On subsequent startups the almanac data does not have to be reloaded provided it is still valid To achieve a hot start the receiver must have current satellite ephemeris data each satellite transmits its own orbital parameters The satellite ephemeris data is transmitted every 30 seconds changes every hour and is valid for up to 4 hours In Asset Link the satellite elevation threshold is set to 7 5 degrees above horizon this cannot be changed by configuration Stored GPS position information will be updated when the Asset Link GPS is powered ON and receiving enough satellite information to calculate position and velocity information nominally 4 satellites An internal filter screens out low PDOP position dilution of precision fixes The GPS
27. e voltage application protection e Internal 5 4 2 3 6 3 3 and 1 8 volt regulation e Power supply voltage sensing to support mode transitions e A low current draw in Sleep mode to maintain vehicle batteries Power Input Protection The power inputs are protected with a combination of self resetting fuse and transient voltage suppressor TVS The self resetting fuse protects the circuit in the event of an over current fault caused by reversed voltage or over voltage application and allows power re application when the fault is removed Refer to the Power Supply Input section for further details External 2 ampere slow blow fuses located in series with the VIN and one of the two VIN lines are recommended to protect the vehicle and the wiring and comply with safety standards The device is protected internally MicroBurst Control Channel Data Asset Link supports MicroBurst a control channel technology that provides simple reliable efficient and economic alternative for wireless data communications By using the control channels FOCC and RECC in the AMPS bandwidth a user can send and receive data The FOCC uses multiple MINs and the RECC uses a unique dial number that represents data The use of the control channels for data transmission limits the amount of data that can be transported A SID table is used for the MicroBurst application The SID table is dynamically updated and maintained by Aeris Corpo
28. ecescescecescesceces 10 CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page vi Rev 1 0 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 List of Figures Figure 1 Typical Asset Link Unit Deployment oooooncnnnnnccnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnss 1 10 Figure 2 Asset Link Functional Block Diagram oooonnccnnncccnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 2 1 Figure 3 Operating Mode transition is 2 9 Figure 6 Vehicle Battery Voltage Drops During Engine talt ooonccnccncncnnnnnnnnnn 3 4 Fiore 7Load Dump Pulse Test iia 3 5 Figure o Vibration SPeCIlICatlOnis criadas 4 List of Tables Table 2 T GPS Receiver Characteristics 2 2 Table 2 2 Establishment of Position FIX ooooonncnnnnnnncnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnninnnoss 2 3 Table 4 1 DB 25 Application I O Connector Pin Out ooocnnnnnnccnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnanononoss 3 2 Table 4 2 Asset Power Absolute Maximum Ratings cccccccccnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 3 2 Table 4 3 Asset Power Characteristics ccccccccssssssseeeeccccccseeessssseccecessaaeassseeeeees 3 2 Table 4 4 Power Cons mp i omei aueeaeadneien ees 3 2 Table 4 5 Load Dump Pulse Characteristics cocccccccooooocnnnnnnnnnnnnonanonnnnnnnnnononaninenoss 3 5 Table 4 12 Microphone Input CharacteristicCs oo ooooo oo NnOt included Table 4 13 Earpiece Output Characteristics ccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees not included Table 6 1 Cellular Interfa
29. ector pin allocation is DB 25 Pin I O Connection Activity Monitor in 1 CAN BUS High Future feature N A in 2 Digital GPIO 1 Yes Interrupt in 3 Digital GPIO 3 Yes Interrupt Pin 4 Digital GPIO 5 No SPI BUS SDI FC BUS SDA Digital GPIO 7 SPI BUS SDO ADC 1 Yes Polled ADC 3 Yes Polled Relay Driver 1 PIC Serial Data In Yes Interrupt 5V_EXT N A Audio In Future feature VIN_NEG VIN_POS Yes Polled CAN BUS Low Future feature N A Digital GPIO 2 Yes Interrupt Digital GPIO 4 Digital GPIO 6 Digital GPIO 8 SPI BUS SCL FC BUS SCK ADC 2 Yes Polled ADC 4 Yes Polled Relay Driver 2 PIC Serial Data Out Audio Out Future feature VIN_NEG VIN_POS Yes Polled Z O AAA ON Z O UY Z O N FU Z O UU Z O Z O ae ao fac fejes Z Z O O Z O y Z O ae CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 1 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Table 3 1 DB 25 Application I O Connector Pin Out 3 2 Power Input Specifications 3 2 1 Power Requirements The Asset Link unit operates from either a 12V or 24V DC electrical system over a permissible range as shown in Table 3 2 and Table 3 3 Input Voltage 24 to 36 Table 3 2 Asset Power Absolute Maximum Ratings Input voltage 7 b be W Input current___ TBD TBD Table 3 3 Asset Power Characteristics 3 2 2 Power Consumption Profile Typical Current
30. en Sleep mode will be entered Under most configurations when using SMS for data communications it is advisable that the device be configured to issue a status message before entry into the Power Off mode The status message will alert the host that the client device has entered the Power Off mode and thus can no longer respond Many applications do the same for entry into the Sleep mode this alerts the service provider that the device can no longer receive messages In a usual vehicle application the device shall remain in the Sleep mode until awakened by either detecting the vehicle s switched ignition circuit turned on via one of the analog input or upon sensing appropriate wake up activity on one of the three wake digital GPIOs The following functions are disabled while the FCP is in the Sleep mode e GPS Receiver e Cellular and GSM module e Data Log and Batch Processor e Timer except elapsed timer and Exception Handler e Action Processor CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 6 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Note GPS receiver can be set to always ON when in Active mode In this case the two GPS timer will not take effect in the transition from Active mode to Sleep mode 1 e once the Ears On timer and I O timer expire Asset Link will transition to Sleep mode 2 4 2 2 Active Mode Active Mode a mode in which digital and analog inputs are monitore
31. f a connection to Ground or a Open without damage to the GPS receiver electronics For this test the shell of the connector is ground CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 5 1 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 5 1 5 GPS Connector Center Pin Over Current Protection The Asset Link GPS Center Pin has a 15ohm DC impedance to 3 6 volts when operating and a high impedance when not operating Do not apply external voltages to this pin 5 1 6 GPS Connector Center Pin ESD Protection The Asset Link GPS connector Center Pin will NOT withstand an Electrostatic Discharge ESD of 15Kv Normal operation of an GPS connector is that the antenna shield connects before the center pin and the input is protected The GPS LNA antenna assembly should be protected from ESD and normal RF shielding will prevent the application of ESD to the GPS connector center pin CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 5 2 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 6 Antennas Asset Link can be used with a number of different tri band antennas GSM AMPS amp GPS The product is be designed to the following minimum requirements e No damage caused by transmissions an open or short in the cellular antenna or cable e No damage caused continued operation with a GPS open or short e The GPS will not be functional with an open short on its ante
32. fications subject to change without notice Page 6 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 8 Installing Asset Link in a Vehicle May 10 2004 Rev 1 0 8 1 Asset Link is typically stealth mounted In other words the antenna and unit are not obvious nor easily discoverable when installed Such an installation poses two challenges locating the unit so it can be easily accessed for reconfiguring or removal and positioning the combo antenna under the sky for maximum satellite coverage Antenna Positioning The GPS antenna is more sensitive to location than is a cellular antenna For full functionality Asset Link must consistently receive signals from at least four satellites 5 6 1s considered adequate for the combo antenna Experience suggests that a dedicated GPS antenna has 30 greater reception than a stealth mounted combo antenna However the environment in which the asset is used has a significant impact on performance L The antenna has a clear view of the sky L The combo antenna is oriented horizontally An imbedded wire glass defroster does not cover the antenna and or has been tested while the defroster and antenna are in use Non metal tinted windshields do not effect signal reception L The antenna will not be operated within 20 cm of any person The antenna is not covered by metal of any kind and thickness GPS signals will penetrate metal free glass plastics fiberglass and most other non
33. imits Removal of the incorrect connection is needed for correct operation The Asset Link will not be damaged by connection of the Power Supply Connector Positive DB 25 pins 13 amp 25 to a vehicle voltage that 1s negative with respect to the Power Supply Connector Negative DB 25 pin 12 amp 24 if the voltage is within the normal voltage limits Removal of the incorrect connection is needed for correct operation Power Supply Decay to Zero Volts The Asset Link will survive a decay of voltage down to zero volts from the minimum voltage of 7 2 2V volts Below 7 2 volts or a programmable limit the Asset Link will enter the Sleep mode and draw less than 35 microamperes until the voltage drops below 5 5volts at which time the device will shut Off completely CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 3 3 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 The Asset Link will function after the subsequent rise of Power Supply voltage back to over 7 2 volts 3 2 9 Power Supply Engine Start Disturbances 6V for12V system 12V for 24V system 4V for12V system 9 6V for 24V system System Battery Bus Voltage Machine Keyswitch Starter Engine Engine Running State ON Engaged Cranking I Figure 4 Vehicle Battery Voltage Drops During Engine Start The Asset Link will survive a Engine Start Disturbance with a reset possible on 12 volt automotive systems or 24 Volt trucking
34. itched data GSM 2 watt EGSM GSM850 1 watt GSM1800 PCS 1900 module GSM SMS messaging using Text Class 10 GPRS packet data capability with embedded TCP IP capability Configurable application with 50 Geo fences 64 exceptions 64 meters of 4 varieties interval event odometer and elapsed 64 action groups with up to 8 actions each and 40 configurable schedules with 21 discrete times or 7 periodic schedules each with local or GMT time settings 16 I O ports 2 relay drivers 8 GPIOs and 4 analog inputs plus 2 serial ports Eight digital bi directional ports 3 of 8 with wake up capability Four 10 bit analog inputs for measuring temperature and other sensor inputs Two serial communications ports one of these ports can be ordered as a dedicated RS232 port for data communications needs USB available soon Two relay drivers that sink up to power to ground for conventional automotive relays C or SPI ports are available shared with digital ports 4 7 amp 8 Real time clock for scheduling and power management CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1 11 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 2 Product Description Y nvSRAM Flash GPS Rx La FCP ARM7 PES 2 Las tal May 10 2004 Rev 1 0 PIC I O Serial Tx Rx GSM Radio Modem L_ AMPS Radio
35. les These limits are CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 5 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ana if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 7 3 4 EMC with vehicle broadcast receivers The non interference with a vehicle radio in the AM band and FM band has been verified by using a test receiver As the levels for this interference are extremely low reference is made to MIL STD 461 D RE 102 The Asset Link exceeds these requirements in the 550 KHz to 1 7 MHz and 88 MHz to 108 MHz frequency bands CSI Wireless 2004 Speci
36. nna connector 6 1 Cellular and GSM antenna Cellular connection is a coaxial connector in a FAKRA SMB connector Key C Signal Blue or SMA female type connector Specification Frequency 824 894 MHz 1850 1949MHz North American AMPs GSM Product 880 960MHz 1710 1880MHz European GSM ONLY Product VSWR Max 2 1 over range Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms FAKRA SMB Key C Signal Blue Operating Temperature 40 C 85 C Table 6 1 GSM amp Cellular Antenna CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 6 1 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 6 2 GPS Antenna FAKRA SMB Key K Curry Yellow Current draw 40 mA max 10 mA min for Antenna detection It will be possible to detect as little as 5mA of current Operating Temperature 40 C 85 C Table 6 2 GPS Antenna CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 6 2 7 Environmental Specifications 7 1 Environmental Specifications Scie Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40 to 85 Operating Temperature 30 to 70 Table 7 1 Environmental Specifications SAE J1455 Table 7 8 9 10 are applicable for Normal Temperature Low Normal Temperature High Humidity Mechanic Shock and Vibration and Electrical In order to meet all of the requirements in the SAE J1455 tables above additional environmental protection will be needed for the Asset Link The Asse
37. notice Page 2 9 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 e GPS fix updates constraint regions constraint groups Cellular module Standby for CSD connection or MicroBurst messages transmission and receiving Check power supply voltage Check digital analog and LCP inputs Data Log and Batch Processor Event Monitor and Exception Handler Action Scheduler Action Processor Section Error Reference source not found describes how to configure an exception with the Full Power action A typical exception configuration might be to use a Boolean combination of e One digital input connected to engine ignition key on indicator e One analog input connected to oil pressure engine running indicator 2 4 3 Power Off Mode The Power Off mode is the lowest power consumption mode Under most configurations when using Microburst for data communications it is advisable that the device be configured to issue a Reverse Control Channel RECC status message before entry into the Power Off mode The status message will alert the host that the client device has entered the Power Off mode and thus can no longer receive Forward Control Channel FOCC messages In a usual vehicle application the device shall remain in the Power Off mode until awakened by either detecting the vehicle s switched ignition circuit turned on via one of the analog or digital input or upon sensing other appropriate wake up activity
38. nstall Asset Link in a location directly exposed to any parts that may generate heat that exceeds 60 C The mounting location must not be in the engine compartment or near hydraulic components that generate excessive heat Do not install Asset Link in locations that may be immersed in grease water mud or any area directly exposed to pressure washing Choose a mounting location protected from exposure to these hazards When mounting in Asset Link in a vertical position ensure that the wiring harnesses are towards the ground this eliminates moisture contamination from water wicking down the wires If any fuses are on the wiring harnesses make sure the fuse box is easy to reach for fuse replacement Place the fuse box on the harness close to the Asset Link connector CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 9 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 Install Asset Link so that the connector is accessible after installation for maintenance and servicing Access to the connector is a diagnostic requirement When selecting a location consider both the ease of mounting and the environmental conditions that the Asset Link will be subjected to The Asset Link was FCC certified for operation from 30 to 70 C but has been field tested for operations down to 40 C there will be a degradation in the efficiency of the transmitter and an increase in power consumption at these low
39. ocnonccnonocnnnccncnanncncnncncnnono 4 2 5 GPS CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS cccc cece cece ecceccecescececcscecescescesees 5 1 Seis Gr PS COMA Id lla widen de 5 1 Seb ES Connector Ml ce ta cis 5 1 5 1 3 GPS Connector Center Pin Voltage Protection ooooonncnncncccnnnnnnnnnnns 5 1 5 1 4 GPS Connector Center Pin Short To Ground or Open Protection 5 1 5 1 5 GPS Connector Center Pin Over Current Protecti0N o cococnococnccnnc 5 2 5 1 6 GPS Connector Center Pin ESD Protection cece ec ce ccc eececeececeees 5 2 6 ANTENNA carcasses A E II ees ene eo soa 6 1 6 lt CERCULAR AND OSM ANTENNA aaa 6 1 02 GPS ANTENNA ias vaa 6 2 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS oooocnocncnncncnnonnnnnononnononnocnonnonconcnnanocncnnaos 3 7 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS cccsccscesceccscscecceccsceccsccscescscescescecescescesens 3 7 2 VIBRATION AND DROP TEST REQUIREMENTS ccsccecoecceccccccccscescescescescescescens 4 TL A a NO E ey TCD 4 122 Y SA ON 4 To EMC REQUIREMENT S amasar 5 Zoe Regulatory EMG Requirements a id J 7 3 2 EMC with vehicle broadcast receivers ccceccecescscescsceccscecescecseecess 6 8 INSTALLING ASSET LINK IN A VEHICLE ccc cece ccaecesceceecesceces 7 8 1 ANTENNA POSITIONING 25 5sos5o 0dsescsaciecotewodaasvaetonedacon paasuedsiaasaeswbenedeorgecdbnehiaiaicns 7 82 MOUNTING LOCATION atada eos 9 8 3 I O CONNECTION AND HARNESS DESIGN 0cceccecceceececceccscesc
40. of the antenna accessory to Asset Link an advanced GPS and cellular dual mode combo antenna with a small foam covered plate and 3 meter cable takes these installation requirements into consideration When installing the antenna consider the following recommendations Install the antenna in an RF friendly location within the vehicle Metal structures severely impede the reception of the signal Generally non conductive materials such as glasses carpeting foams plastics and leather will not impede the antenna performance Do not install the antenna inside a metal enclosure Install the GPS side of the antenna the foam side facing up The first eight inches of cable attached to the antenna should be exposed and not blocked by any metal structure WARNING The external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 8 2 Mounting Location Asset Link s compact design accommodates concealed installations and meets environmental specifications All these provide more flexibility when selecting the mounting location however you should seriously consider the following recommendations Although the compact size of Asset Link provides flexibility when selecting the mounting location it 1s important to consider the following recommendations for installation Do not i
41. on the GPS LNA antenna performance as well as the GPS Antenna The frequencies used for the GPS receiver are centered on 1574 MHz which are referred to as LI Other GPS frequencies are not supported by the Asset Link The Asset Link does not support WAAS Solution Update Rate f 1 seconds Satellite Reacquisition 45 80 100 milliseconds Snap Start time 8 8 20 Seconds gt 99 knots 100 l metersec o Table 2 1 GPS Receiver Characteristics 2 3 1 GPS Position Velocity Fix The GPS receiver establishes a position fix with a 95 certainty as shown in Table 2 2 The following data provided by SiRF assumes a full view of the sky 360 azimuth actual field data will vary with antenna installation If the satellites are not equally distributed around the horizon as often happens in urban canyons and in covert vehicle installations the fix circular error is more like a large oval The result is a large DOP dilution of precision and a lower fix accuracy as well as an increased time to first fix Increased DOP HDOP horizontal CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 2 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 error VDOP vertical error and TDOP time error affects fix accuracy but not fix update rate only time to first fix TTFF PTE SiRF Definition Cold Start lt 45 seconds avg A condition in which the GPS can arriv
42. on the cellular connector is directly connected to the Asset Link ground For best results use keep the shielded cable from the cellular connector against or surrounded by the metal frame Cellular Center Pin Voltage Protection The Asset Link cellular Center Pin is protected for up to 36 volts application of D C As this connection is not expected to be used for vehicular voltage I O it is not expected that voltage will be applied to this pin Cellular Center Pin Short To Ground or Open Protection The Asset Link cellular Center Pin has protection for application of a connection to Ground or a Open without damage to the cellular transmitter electronics For this test the shell of the connector 1s ground Cellular Center Pin Over Current Protection The Asset Link cellular Center Pin has a high impedance to ground This pin should not conduct current for application of normal vehicular voltages Cellular Center Pin ESD Protection The Center Pin will withstand an Electrostatic Discharge ESD of 15Kv The discharge network of 150pf 1500hm with a low impedance ground return follows the standard IEC 1000 4 2 This ESD is of greater energy than the requirement of Electrostatic Discharge per SAE J1211 section 4 11 and ensures operation after ESD testing The Asset Link ESD test pass fail is a functional test at the completion of the discharges CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 4 2 Asset
43. r Asset Link status parameters This information is logged every second to nvSRAM and saved to Flash when the system is powered down Please refer to section Error Reference source not found for GPS configurable parameters Function Control Processor The FCP module in the ARM processor of the GPS receiver is the central intelligence of the Asset Link unit The FCP module manages the cellular and GSM module connection and controls the application The application is controlled by the navigation solution and performs exception handling such as input signal and Geo fence exceptions based on schedules and actions Non Volatile Memory Cellular Module SRAM 16 Kbit Cellular Module FLASH 512 Kbit FCP nvSRAM 512 Kbit FCP FLASH 32 Mbit The FCP code consumes less than 20 of the available code space and allows sufficient room for the complete download of new image in the case of an OTAP About 256K of space is reserved for constrain regions and geopolitical boundaries The balance of the flash memory about 16M is used for message and record storage The Asset Link FCP uses two types of non volatile memory storage parallel nvSRAM memory and FLASH memory Memory Type Life Expectancy ARM nvSRAM Infinite Write Cycles to SRAM 1M Store Cycles to nonvolatile elements ARM FLASH 1M Erase amp Program Cycles The Cellular and GSM transceivers have separate Serial SRAM memory and FLASH memory Memory Type Life Expectancy Serial SRAM
44. r Supply Over Voltage Protection cccccoooooonnncnnnnnnnnonnnannnncnnnnnos 3 3 3 2 7 Power Supply Reverse Voltage Protection ooooonnncnnnnccnnonnnoccnnnnnnnnos 3 3 3 2 8 Power Supply Decay to Zero WoltS occccconnnnoonnccnnnnnnnnonononnnncnnnnnos 3 3 3 2 9 Power Supply Engine Start Disturbances ccccoooooonncnnnnnonononononnnncnnnnnos 3 4 3 2 0 Power supply Connector ESD scurttipasiatientatinnteineatnhlpatedtieentaitie 3 4 3 2 11 Power Supply Connector Load Dump occccncccnnnnnooccnnnnnnnnnononinoninnnnnnos 3 5 3 3 RELAY DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS 00 i 3 6 3 4 ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER INPUTS cccccsecccesscceseceeecceecseeesseeneseees 3 6 CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page v Rev 1 0 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 39 PIC SERIAL DATA OUTPUT oenn o 3 6 3 6 RICOSERALODATATNP UE ds 3 6 4 AMPS GSM CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS cooocoocncnncnonnonncnnnnonnccnanonnncnnns 4 4 1 1 AMPs GSM Cellular Interface Specification oooooooonnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 4 4 1 2 Cellular Connector Shmueld oooooococnocononcononcocnonocuncacoroncnnononcnanonos 4 2 41 5 Cellular Center Pin Voltage Protech On visi 4 2 4 1 4 Cellular Center Pin Short To Ground or Open Protection 4 2 4 1 5 Cellular Center Pin Over Current Protection c ccccccccescsceccsceceees 4 2 4 1 6 Cellular Center Pin ESD Protection oooococnoc
45. ration The Asset Link meets the Aeris requirements for MicroBurst service certification on the initial shipment date In this mode the cellular module will only recognized the MicroBurst MINs and will not recognize the circuit switched data s NAM settings The nature of the Asset Link radio design is such that it will achieve 99 5 or better reception of MicroBurst messages under controlled conditions and approximately 96 of messages under real world conditions Please refer to section Error Reference source not found for configuration parameters used to establish a Microburst connection CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 11 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 The following is a preliminary tutorial of MicroBurst For more detail information please visit the MicroBurst developer s net The MicroBurst network is made up of five basic component groups e Cellular air link and carrier which provides wireless connectivity from the Aeris net hub facility out to the MicroBurst endpoint devices e Signaling System 7 SS7 network which authenticates devices and transports IS 41 signals including the MicroBurst data packets between Aeris net s central hub facility and the cellular carrier switches e Internet and dedicated TCP IP data links provide transport for the data traffic between the Aeris net hub and application host facilities f
46. rom which the endpoint devices are remotely monitored and controlled e lt Aeris net central hub facility which provides the central processing functions for the MicroBurst service e MicroBurst devices which are application specific programmable telemetry units that consist of a cellular transceiver referred to as the MicroBurst RF Module a micro controller with memory MicroBurst specific firmware a CMOS serial connection between the Module and micro controller and sensors as appropriate MicroBurst service uses standard cellular control channels to transmit and receive data to and from MicroBurst devices There are two types of control channels Forward Control Channels FOCC which operate from the cellular switch out to the MicroBurst device and the Reverse Control Channels RECC which operate from the MicroBurst device back to the switch CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 2 12 Asset Link 4XX User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 3 Application I O Connector Specifications The Asset Link makes use of a DB 25 connector that is accessible by the user on the outside of the chassis for general purpose I O features 3 1 Application I O Connector Type and Pinout The DB 25 application I O connector can be either a compact right angle Kycon type K31 B25S NJ or equivalent or vertical style Kycon type K85 BD 25S depending on the manufacturing SKU The DB 25 conn
47. s to 65535 s Ears On Timer Configurable between 2 s to 65535 s GPS warm up timer Configurable between O to 255s GPS fix duration timer Configurable between O to 65535s I O inputs poll rate Power off mode Configurable 2 to 63 s Note nominal supply voltage range should be 8 36V DC 2 4 2 1 FCP Sleep Mode Operation In the Sleep Mode the only section doing any processing is the Real Time Clock RTC The processor periodically enters the Activity Check state from the Sleep Mode The interval for entry to the Activity Check state is configurable from 2 to 63 seconds and it is recommended 10 30s is used In this mode the total power consumption is nominally about 35uA In addition to the RTC the VO controller hardware is able to detect changes interrupts on the serial port on the 25 pin connector pin 9 three of the eight digital GPIOs GPIO 1 2 amp 3 pins 2 15 amp 3 respectively and on the supply The Asset Link can be made to enter Activity Check sub mode with activity on these lines When doing the Activity Check the four analog inputs the power supply voltage and the Schedules and Elapsed timers are also checked If any of these activities have events that require processing the Asset Link will transition to Active mode When the Asset Link enters Active mode the two GPS timers the ears on timer and the I O timer are set according to the configuration and the trigger and begin to count down to the time wh
48. t Link will operate over a normal temperature range of 30 to 70 C however the GSM module has a specified operating temperature performance of 20 to 50 C SAE J1211 lists the applicable environmental specifications except vibration and drop test requirements AMPs GPS Operational 30 25 deg C Temperature AMPs GPS Degraded 30 25 70 deg C coronas Temperature remperame A PAPA PA i SES oa me gt le Temperature GSM module Table 7 2 Temperature Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 7 2 Vibration and Drop Test Requirements 7 2 1 Vibration The Asset Link has been tested to the swept sine vibration profile defined for cab mounted equipment shown in figure Al of SAE J1455 shown below The test duration was 180 minutes for each axis The Asset Link passed a functional test at the conclusion of the Vibration test The Asset Link was tested for a constant 2 gravities of acceleration from 18 Hz to 2000Hz in 6 logarithmic steps to determine functionality while being vibrated Communication with a base station on the control channel will determine operation for digital communication An audio 1 KHz tone will be input to the audio input at the DB 25 Application I O connector and a distortion of less than 15 on a test receiver on a communications channel will be a pass criterion A 1 KHz tone from a test transmitter will be tested on a
49. temperatures When operating at extreme temperatures the battery charger will not operate with equal efficiency either most sealed lead acid batteries SLA accept very little charging current below 10 C Consider mounting the unitand the battery in the vehicle if continuous operation below these 0 C 32 F is anticipated 8 3 1 0 Connection and Harness Design Design of the harness for Asset Link must be completed by a qualified professional Please contact your Account Representative for additional details on custom harness design CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 10 Asset Link 4X X User Manual 970 00047 Active Mode 2 7 Analog Input 3 6 Audio Connection 3 6 Audio Connector ESD Protection 3 8 Audio Connector Over Current Protection 3 8 Audio Connector Short To Ground Protection 3 8 Audio Comnector Voltage Protection 3 7 Audio System Warnings 3 6 B broadcast receivers 5 C Cellular Connector Specifications 4 1 connector 8 9 Connector Shield 3 7 Control Channel Data 2 11 D Drop Test 4 Drop Test Requirements 4 E Earpiece 3 7 Ears_On timer 2 5 EMC Requirements 5 Environmental Specifications 3 F FAKRA SMB Center Pin ESD Protection 4 2 FAKRA SMB Center Pin Over Current Protection 4 2 FAKRA SMB Center Pin Short To Ground or Open Protection 4 2 Fakra SMB Center Pin Voltage Protection 4 2 FCP Operating Modes 2 5 Full_Power Mode
50. ts extends the product family from CSI Wireless with addition of GSM to the original Asset Link 200 product The Asset Link provides a comprehensive range of features for vehicle management remote diagnostics control and positioning at an affordable price The Asset Link integrates GSM and Cellular AMPS data communications global positioning GPS and an intelligent power management system to permit asset tracking event monitoring action scheduling and vehicle parameter control The product uses a proprietary parameter driven configurable architecture to permit optimization for individual applications Figure illustrates a typical Asset Link unit deployment My a S4 CELLULAR NETWORK Ra GPS SATELLITES AR A x N I N I N S j N I N I N N i k A I l I od ASSET with TVDM Unit unit CUSTOMER DATA CENTER Figure 1 Typical Asset Link Unit Deployment CSI Wireless 2004 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 1 10 Asset Link 4X X User Manual May 10 2004 970 00047 Rev 1 0 1 6 System Product Features The Asset Link product has the following major features Power management system for controlling power consumption on wide variety of vehicles and equipment with 12 volt or 24 volt electrical systems GPS position determination with more than 60 days of position storage in memory Integrated AMPS Class 3 Cellular Radio AMPS control channel MicroBurst data ability AMPS or GSM circuit sw

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