AVL GPX-100 Users Manual AVL GPX-100
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Specification 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 1 1. AVL GPX-100 Users Manual Installation................................................................................................................... 3 Software Installation and Configuration............................................................. 3 1.1. System Requirement ....................................................................................... 3 1.1.1. Software Installation ....................................................................................... 3 1.1.2. Configuration .................................................................................................. 3 1.1.3. Setup general information (General Tab)............................................. 5 1.1.3.1. Setup phone call recipients (Call Tab) .................................................. 5 1.1.3.2. Setup Text Message recipients (Trace Tab) .......................................... 7 1.1.3.3. Setup input and output points (I/O Channel Tab).............................. 9 1.1.3.4. Setup Alarm/Event notifications (Events Tab) ..................................... 9 1.1.3.5. Setup remote controls (Keys Tab)......................................................... 10 1.1.3.6. 1.1.3.7. Save and Download Configuration........................................................... 11 1.2. Hardware installation........................................................................................ 12 Power Source ................................................................................................ 12 1.2.1. GPS Antenna................................................................................................. 12 1.2.2. 1.2.3. GSM Antenna ............................................................................................... 12 Input and Output ........................................................................................... 12 1.2.4. 2. Operation................................................................................................................... 13 2.1. Making a call..................................................................................................... 13 2.2. Receiving a call................................................................................................. 13 2.3. Sending current location ................................................................................... 13 2.4. Navigation......................................................................................................... 13 2.5. Arm/Disarm the device..................................................................................... 14 3. Technical Reference.................................................................................................. 15 4. Legal Statement ........................................................................................................ 16 5. Appendix................................................................................................................... 17 Parts List ........................................................................................................... 17 5.1. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 2 1. Installation AVL GPX-100 Users Manual 1.1. Software Installation and Configuration 1.1.1. System Requirement The minimum requirement to install the configuration application is 1. Operating System: Windows NT/2000/XP 2. Free Disk space: 5 Mbytes 3. One CD-ROM device 4. One DB-9 serial port connector 1.1.2. Software Installation To install the configuration application, 1. Insert the installation CD to the CD-ROM device;
2. The installation will guild you to finish the setup; and 3. A QUEST,
, icon will be created on your platform desktop screen. 1.1.3. Configuration After the installation, you can click on the QUEST icon to configure your devices. To setup your device, 1. Connect DC adapter to your device as the power source. 2. Connect your device to PC with serial port cable;
3. Double click on QUEST icon, the Home tree will be shown as Figure 1 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 3 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual Figure 1: Home Tree 4. Expend the Home tree, an AVLDevice tree will be shown as Figure 2. Figure 2: AVLDevice Tree 5. Expend the AVLDevice tree, there is a default device, MyDefaultDevice, has been created. (Figure 3) 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 4 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual Figure 3: Default Device 6. Double click on the MyDefaultDevice device. You should be in the device configuration. (Figure 4) Figure4: Device Configuration 1.1.3.1. Setup general information (General Tab) From this interface, you can modify the device name, update device serial number (10 characters string from the back of the device), and device pin number. 1.1.3.2. Setup phone call recipients (Call Tab) 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 5 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual The device is able to store 4 pre-set phone numbers for speed dial phone call. From this interface (Figure 5), you can setup the phone numbers to be your phone call recipients. Figure 5: Call Recipient Setup The device panel has 6 keys (Figure 6). Figure 6: Device Panel
To call 1st recipient, press Call key and wait 3 second, the call will be made.
To call 2nd recipient, press F1/0 key, then press Call key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 6 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual
To call 3rd recipient, press F2/1 key, then press Call key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made.
To call 4th recipient, press F3/9 key, then press Call key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made.
To make an emergency call 911, by pressing F3/9, F2/1, and F2/1, then waits for 3 second, the call will be made. Note that the time interval between 2 key presses should be less than 3 second; otherwise it would be treated as 2 separated operations instead of a single action. Before the action being executed, press Clear/Hangup key will stop making the phone call. To terminate a conversation, press Clear/Hangup key, the phone call will be ended. Connect your headset to the device during the a phone call. Figure 7: DC, Earphone, and MIC. panel 1.1.3.3. Setup Text Message recipients (Trace Tab) The device is able to store 4 pre-set phone numbers for speed dial text message call. The text message includes system events and vehicle locations. From this interface (Figure 8), you can setup the phone numbers to be your text message recipients. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 7 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual Figure 8: Text Message recipient To send current vehicle location to 1st recipient, press Trace key and wait 3 second, the call will be made. This recipient is also the default recipient of system notifications (2.1.3.5 Setup Alarm/Event notifications).
To send current vehicle location to 2nd recipient, press F1 key, then press Trace key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made.
To send current vehicle location to 3rd recipient, press F2 key, then press Trace key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made.
To send current vehicle location to 4th recipient, press F3 key, then press Trace key and wait for 3 second, the call will be made. Note that the time interval between 2 key presses should be less than 3 second; otherwise it would be treated as 2 separated operations instead of a single action. Before the action being 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 8 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual executed, press Clear/Hangup key will stop making the message call. The Auto Trace Rate is the time interval of sending vehicle location, when the Auto Trace mode is ON. 1.1.3.4. Setup input and output points (I/O Channel Tab) The device is able to connect 4 inputs and 4 outputs (Figure 9). From this interface (Figure 10), you can setup channel names and enable/disable individual channel. Figure 9: I/O channels Figure 10: Input/Output setup 1.1.3.5. Setup Alarm/Event notifications (Events Tab) The device will send text message to the default recipient for the events and trigger outputs for the alarms. The default recipient is the 1st text message recipient defined in the Trace Tab. From the 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 9 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual interface (Figure 11), you can setup event text message and enable/disable individual event and alarm. Figure 11: Event/Alarm setup 1.1.3.6. Setup remote controls (Keys Tab) Every AVLDevice can learn up to 4 remote controls. From this interface (Figure 12), you can have the device learns a new remote controller, read key information from the device, and setup status of the controls. The key number is read only, which is stored in the device. Figure 12: Remote Control setup Learn a remote control:
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Press LearnKey button. The F3 led will static on, which is waiting for remote control signals.
Press any button of the remote control. If the device receives the signal, the F3 led will become flashing for few seconds then turn off.
A successful learning will return the key number of the remote control, which will be shown on this setup screen. Note that F3 led will be returned to off state either after a successfully learn a remote control or 15 second learning interval is passed. 1.1.3.7. Save and Download Configuration After making any changes on the device, click on the Save button, data will be saved to local database; click on the UpdateDevice button, data will be saved to the local database and downloaded to the device. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 11 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual 1.2. Hardware installation Warning: In order to guarantee the devices proper functions and the vehicles safety, a certified technician is required to install the device to the vehicle. Power Source 1.2.1. The power source can be either from the vehicle battery or from the cigarette lighter. In order to have normal functioning device, the power must be maintained between 9V to 15V. GPS Antenna 1.2.2. The GPS antenna is required to receive signal from the satellites. Without the GPS antenna, the vehicle location cannot be calculated. GSM Antenna 1.2.3. The GSM antenna is required to make phone calls, and send and receive text messages. Without the antenna, the phone call quality and data transfer ability may not be ensured. Input and Output 1.2.4. To enable the anti-theft function of the device, at least one of the input points must be connected to a sensor. The detailed input and output specifications please reference to the 4 Technical References. You also need to reference 2.1.3.4 Setup Input and Output points and 2.1.3.5. Setup Alarm/Event Notifications to properly enable individual Input and output channels. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 12 2. Operation AVL GPX-100 Users Manual The keys on the device should match those on the remote controls. For the simplicity, the key will be meant either remote control key or device panel key. 2.1. Making a call To make a phone call to a preset recipient, please reference to 2.1.3.2 Setup phone call recipients 2.2. Receiving a call To pick up an incoming phone call, press Call key to start the call. To hang up a phone call, press Clear/Hangup key to terminate the call. 2.3. Sending current location There are two modes of sending vehicle location
Manual mode: As 2.1.3.3 Setup Text Message recipients described, by pressing Trace, F1 then Trace, F2 then Trace, or F3 then Trace, the current vehicle location will be sent to the specific recipient.
Auto mode: To enable the auto mode, by pressing the F2 key on the device and wait for the F2 LED being on, the device will enter the auto mode. The recipient is the last recipient of the manual mode; the interval is defined in the Auto Trace Rate (Figure 7). To disable the Auto Mode, by pressing the F2 key again and wait for the F2 LED being off, the device will return to the Manual Mode. 2.4. Navigation 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 13 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual The device can output GPS data thru the RS232 port. Any notebook, PC, or palm device with a map application, as long as the map application is able to interpret the GPS data, the whole system becomes a real-time navigation system. To enable this feature, by pressing F1 key and wait for the F1 LED being turn on, the device is in navigation mode. To disable this feature, by pressing the F1 key again and wait for the F1 LED being turn off, the device will end the navigation mode. 2.5. Arm/Disarm the device If you have I/O channels are installed and enabled, press Cancel key of the remote control to arm/disarm the device. Note that when you arm the device, you must make sure feature LED are all off. In order to make sure they are off, you can press Cancel key several time to turn off features and turn on the alarm system. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 14 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual 3. Technical Reference Quantity Item MCU Input Output GSM module SIM card GSM Antenna GPS & Antenna RF receiving Module EEPROM RS232 Microphone Speaker Function key Main Power DC Adapter 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 8 1 1 Specification Microchip pic18f6x2x 64pin 10MHz 12VDC input 12V@200mA output 850/1900 MHz 3V Dual band 850/1900 MHz L1 1575.42 MHz; C/A code 1.023 MHz chip rate; 16 channels; -139dBm sensitivity 315 MHz for receiving remote control events. 256K bytes for GPS logging 9600 baud rate 2V, 0.5mA; 2KOhms; -40~-50dB sensitivity, SNR >
50dB 10mW; 32 ~150Ohms impedance; sensitivity 150 dB SPL 6 for external usage, 2 for internal usage Car 12V battery. Power range +9V ~ +15V 12VDC for PC configuration only 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 15 AVL GPX-100 Users Manual 4. Legal Statement Users must follow User Manual in strict accordance during operations. If things which are not described in User Manual occur, dont handle them by yourself but contact us or the local agent immediately. 3G Quest shall not be held responsible for the loss due to users improper operations. The products specifications are subject to change without notice. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 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 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 16 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 5. Appendix AVL GPX-100 Users Manual 5.1. Parts List This package includes the following items:
GPX-100 device
12VDC power adapter
GPS antenna
GSM antenna
Remote control
RS232 serial port cable
Installation CD
Users manual
Power cord with I/O wires
Cigarette power adapter
2-wire power cord
Mounting screws
Headset 3G Quest Technologies, Inc. 17