FCC ID: M82-VITA-350 Automated Vehicle Location Device

VITA-350 GPS, GPRS, DI/O, RS232 Automatic Vehicle Location Device User Manual Copyright This document is copyrighted, 2007. All rights are reserved. The orig-

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http://www.advantech.com/support This manual is for the VITA-350. Part No. 2006A35000 1st Edition, May 2007 VITA-350 User Manual ii Packing List Before you begin installing your device, please make sure that the follow-

ing materials have been shipped:

VITA-350 device 1 CD-ROM with User's manual, Advantech Utility 1 Users Manual 1 GPS antenna 1 GPRS antenna 1 Power cable 4 Mounting screws If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. Model No. List VITA-350 Description GPS, GPRS, DI/O and RS232 iii FCC This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation 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 instruc-

tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-

nications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-

ble for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-

tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment. Caution!

There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batter-

ies according to the manufacturers instructions. VITA-350 User Manual iv Additional Information and Assistance 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call:

Product name and serial number Description of your peripheral attachments Description of your software (operating system, version, application A complete description of the problem The exact wording of any error message software, etc.) v VITA-350 User Manual vi Contents 1.7 Chapter Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................2 Introduction ....................................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2 1.3 Quick Installation Guide ................................................... 2 1.4 GPS Antenna Installation.................................................. 3 1.5 GPRS Antenna Installation ............................................... 5 Specifications .................................................................... 6 1.6 1.6.1 GPRS Module Siemens Power Modes ........................... 6 1.6.2 GPS Specifications ......................................................... 6 1.6.3 GSM/GPRS Specifications of Siemens MC55 module.. 7 Programmable Digital I/O .............................................. 7 1.6.4 Enviromental Specifications........................................... 7 1.6.5 1.6.6 Serial Connectivity ......................................................... 8 1.6.7 LED Definition ............................................................... 8 System Dimensions........................................................... 9 Figure 1.1:System Outlook Dimensions....................... 10 2 Connector Table.............................................12 2.1 Connector Table .............................................................. 12 2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2).......................................... 12 2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3)...................................... 13 2.1.3 SIM Holder (Subscriber Identification Module) (CN5)14 2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6)................................... 15 2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9) ...................... 16 2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11) ............ 17 Power Connectors (CN14)............................................ 18 2.1.7 2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1) ........................................... 19 2.2 LED Definition .......................................................................20 3 Advantech M2M Utility.................................22 Introduction & Overview ................................................ 22 3.1 3.1.1 Overview....................................................................... 22 3.1.2 Installation .................................................................... 23 PC System Requirements.............................................. 23 3.1.3 3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility.................................................. 23 3.1.5 How Does VITA-350 Work? ..................................... 23 3.2 Getting Started................................................................. 25 Format of Sending Packets.............................................. 49 3.3 Appendix A GPIO Definition .............................................56 A.1 GPIO Definition .............................................................. 56 A.2 GPIO DC Spec. .............................................................. 57 Chapter vii Appendix B Accessories ......................................................60 Power Cable .................................................................... 60 Appendix C Mechanical Drawing ......................................64 Figure C.1:VITA-350 Mechanical Drawinng ............ 65 B.1 VITA-350 User Manual viii R1 E T P A H C General Information This chapter gives background information on the VITA-350. Sections include:

Introduction Features Quick Installation Guide RF Antenna Installation Specifications System Dimensions 1 Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction The Advantech first M2M product, VITA-350 provides in-vehicle data solutions while operating over Carrier's GSM/GPRS networks for Fleet Management. A 16-channel GPS module, 1 x RS232 and 10 x digital I/O ports are also offered to allow for advanced tracking and alarms. 1.2 Features Turnkey Solution Industrial hardware design with intelligent software capabilities, mak-

ing it a reliable Fleet management solution. Versatile I/O Interfaces 10 GPIO, 1 x RS-232 serial ports allow you to monitor and connect external device. Embedded SDK for Easy Configuration Equipped with Advantech Utility, easy-to-use APIs, VITA-350 offers an easy management and integration for all devices. Air Interface Updating VITA-350 provides remote parameters upgrade over the air (OTA). Therefore, no need to re-set parameters on the local site, saving time and cost for field maintenance. 1.3 Quick Installation Guide Before you install, please check below items:

1. 2. Check if all the parts are included within the package. Prepare a SIM card for GSM/GPRS communication (make sure the GPRS function has been enabled). Use a mobile phone to confirm that the PIN code has not been set and make sure the SIM card working properly. Find a suitable place inside the car for installing the unit. Find a suitable place to install VITA-350 and put the external GPS antenna toward the sky - not covered or shielded by any other object containing metallic material. 3. 4. VITA-350 User Manual 2 5. 6. 7. Check if all the wiring has been connected correctly; connect the AVL unit to the power source (12 or 24 VDC). Check all LED indicator blinks regularly to confirm VITA-350 working status. Put VITA-350 on a proper space with wall mount kit or strong adhesive double-sided tape and make sure VITA-350 will sustain during the vibration or shaking situation. 1.4 GPS Antenna Installation The antenna must be mounted so it is visible to the sky. The windshield must be cleaned before antenna is mounted. Ensure that tinted or any met-

alic objects do not obscure the line of sight. Step 1: Clean the inside of the windshield. Step 2: Peel off the adhesive tape cover. 3 Chapter 1 General Information Step 3: Push the antenna firmly into position. Note:

Do not mount within the wiper movement arc area. Do not mount on the tinted area as displayed below. VITA-350 User Manual 4 Note: The adhesive tape side is the active side and must face the sky. 1. Make certain to mount in position outside of the wiper blades movement arc. Do not mount on the tinted area at the top of some widescreens as these can contain metal content and may degrade the antenna sensitivity. Avoid running the antenna cable next to antenna cables from two way radios, cell phones etc. Do not lengthen/shorten the shielded antenna cable. Route the shielded antenna cable through the ferrite core in order to minimise radio frequency interference. Take special care when plugging and unplugging the antenna connector. Take care not to place the antenna under a structure such as s metal Roof Rock. 1.5 GPRS Antenna Installation The windshield must be cleaned before antenna is mounted&it must be mounted vertaically and not horizontally. Note: Any 3rd party transmitting/receiving device can affect the sensitivity and range of the RF. Avoid running tha antenna cable next to antenna cables from two way radios, cell phones etc. Do not strengthen/shorten the shielded antenna cable. 5 Chapter 1 General Information 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. Take special care when plugging and unplugging the antenna connector into the male/female connector. 1.6 Specifications 1.6.1 GPRS Module Siemens Power Modes ParameterDescriptionCondition Min Type Max Unit I BATT+

Average supply current3) Power Down Mode Sleep mode at DRX=2

@DRX=5

@DRX=9 IDLE mode at DRX=2 EGSM 9001)4) GSM 1800/19002)4) DATA mode GPRS,

(4 Rx, 1Tx) EGSM 9001)4) GSM 1800/19002)4) 100 A mA mA mA 50 4.3 3.0 2.5 15 15 15 300 300 230

=0mA Notes:

1) Power Controll Level PCL 5 2) Power Controll Level PCL 0 3) All average supply currrent values at IVDD 4) Test condition for the typical values: 50 antenna 1.6.2 GPS Specifications 16 channel ANTARIS 4 positioning Supports different serial protocols (NEMA, UBX, & RTCM) Support Active Antenna Antenna short and open circuit Power brown-out protection: No external reset hardware needed Operating temperature range: -40 to 85C Accuracy Position 2.5m CEP3 5.0m SEP4 Position DGPS/SBAS2 2.0m CEP 3.0m SEP VITA-350 User Manual 6 Accuisition5_6 GPS_Mode_(U BX-CFG_Msg) Cold Start Warm Start Hot Start Reacquisition Sensitivity7 Fast Acquisition Mode 34s 33s

<3.5s

<1s Normal Mode 36s N/A N/A N/A High Sensitivity Mode 41s N/A N/A N/A Auto Mode 34s N/A N/A N/A Tracking -158 dBm Acquisition & Reacquisition -148 dBm Cold Starts -142 dBm 1.6.3 GSM/GPRS Specifications of Siemens MC55 module Tri-band MC55 EGSM900 /GSM1800/1900 GPRS multi-slot Class 10 GPRS mobile station Class B Download: Max. 85.6 Kbps Uplink: Max. 42.8 Kbps Coding Scheme: CS1-4 Internet service: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3 1.6.4 Programmable Digital I/O Digit GPIO: 5 In / 5 Out VIH: 2.64~3.3V (Input logic 1) VIL: 0~0.66V (Input logic 0) VOH: 3.2~3.3V (Output logic 1) VOL: 0~0.4V (Output logic 0) Maximum DC current: 5mA 1.6.5 Enviromental Specifications Operating Temperature:

Storage Temperature:

7 Chapter 1 General Information Humidity: 5-85% RH Vibration Test:

1.6.6 Serial Connectivity 1 RS-232 TX/RX up to 230Kbps 1.6.7 LED Definition Green LED (Power Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED ON 2 LED OFF VITA-350 Status

+12/+24V Power ON

+12/+24V Power OFF Red LED (GPS Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED 1s ON / 1s OFF 2 LED OFF VITA-350 Status 2D acquisition accomplishment GPS signal searching GPS dont work No GPS signal VITA-350 Status GPRS Power Down Blue LED (GPRS Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED Permanently ON 2 LED 600ms ON/ 600ms OFF Limited Network Service: No SIM inserted. No PIN enter. Network search in progress. Ongoing user authentication. Network login in progress. GPRS network activated 3 LED 75ms ON/ 75ms OFF/

75ms ON/ 3s OFF 4 LED 0.5s ON/ OFF depend-

ing on transmission activity GPRS Data Transfer in progress. LED goes ON within 1 sec after data pack-

ets were exchanged. Orange LED (Error Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED ON 2 LED OFF VITA-350 Status Error Happened System OK VITA-350 User Manual 8 1.7 System Dimensions 9 Chapter 1 General Information

Figure 1.1: System Outlook Dimensions VITA-350 User Manual 10 R 2 E T P A H C Connector Table This chapter explains the setup procedures of VITA-350 hardware, including instructions on connecting peripherals and indicators. Be sure to read all safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure. 11 Chapter 2 Connector Table Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.1 Connector Table 2.1.1 COM port connector (CN2) The VITA-350 provides 1 serial ports (COM1: RS-232 TX/RX) in one DB-9 connector (COM1). You can find the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix A. COM1 1654000056 CN2 Part Number Footprint Description D-SUB CON. 9P 90D(M) DIP 070241MR009S200ZU DBCOM-VM5MS SUYIN Signal Type Signal Level IN OUT

+5V

+5V Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin Name NC RXD#

TXD#

NC GND NC NC NC NC VITA-350 User Manual 12 2.1.2 GPS antenna connector (CN3) The GPS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPS connector is a standard Female SMA connector. GPS Antenna Con. 1654001599 CN3 Part Number Footprint Description RF Conn 5p 180D(F) DIP SMA-C037-G RF-SMAC037 Signal Type Signal Level Pin Name RF_IN GND GND GND GND Pin 1 2 3 4 5 13 Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.1.3 SIM Holder (Subscriber Identification Module)

(CN5) Supported SIM card +3V, and SIM interface compatible with ISO 7816 IC Card standard. SIM Holder 1654000639 CN5 Part Number Footprint Description SIM card conn 6p 90D(F)SMD WO/Pb WL608C3-

SIM-WL608C M04-TR Signal Type IN Signal Level

+3V Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin Name SIM_CCVCC SIM_CCRST SIM_CCCLK GND NC SIM_CCIO VITA-350 User Manual 14 2.1.4 GPRS antenna connector (CN6) The GPRS function needs the expander antenna, and the GPRS connector is a standard Female Reverse SMA connector. GPRS Antenna Con. 1700004811 CN6 Part Number Footprint Description Coaxial Cable 10cm SMT SMA(F) to I-PEX CABLE-SMAFN9 Signal Type Signal Level Pin 1 2 3 4 Pin Name GND GND GND GND 15 Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.1.5 Battery Connector (CN9) CN9 Part Number Footprint Description WAFER 2P 180D(M) 1.25mm 53047-0210 Battery Con. 1655902032 WHL2V-125 Pin 1 2 Pin Name BAT_VCC GND Signal Type PWR Signal Level

+3.3V WB_2V_1.25mm VITA-350 User Manual 16 2.1.6 GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) (CN11) The board supports 10-bit GPIO through GPIO connector. The 10 digital in and out-puts can be programmed to read or control devices, with input or out-put defined. The default setting is 5 bits input and 5 bits output. GPIO 1652000746 CN11 Part Number Footprint Description PLUG-IN BLOCK 10P 90D DIP ME050-35010 WO/PB ME050-35010 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pin Name GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3 GPIO4 GPIO5 GPIO6 GPIO7 GPIO8 GPIO9 GPIO10 Signal Type I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O Signal Level

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V PLUG_10_3.50mm 17 Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.1.7 Power Connectors (CN14) Main power connector, +12 V / +24 V (CN14) Supplies main power to the VITA-350. CN14 Part Number Footprint Description PLUG-IN BLOCK 4P 90D DIP ME050-35004 WO/P Power Con. 1652000744 ME050-35004 Pin 1 2 3 4 Pin Name B+

ACC GND GND Signal Type PWR IN Signal Level

+12V / +24V PLUG_4_3.50mm VITA-350 User Manual 18 2.1.8 Power Reset button (SW1) Momentarily pressing the reset button will activate a reset. Power Reset Button 1601063200 SW1 Part Number Footprint Description PUSH SW L=5.85mm Reset Button HDK632BR SW-HDK632BR-ST Signal Type Signal Level Pin 1 2 3 4 Pin Name GND uP_RESET#

GND GND 19 Chapter 2 Connector Table 2.2 LED Definition Red LED (Power Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED ON 2 LED OFF Yellow LED (GPS Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED 1s ON / 1s OFF 2 LED OFF VITA-350 Status

+12/+24V Power ON

+12/+24V Power OFF VITA-350 Status 2D acquisition accomplishment GPS signal searching GPS dont work No GPS signal VITA-350 Status GPRS Power Down Green LED (GPRS Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED Permanently ON 2 LED 600ms ON/ 600ms OFF Limited Network Service: No SIM inserted. No PIN enter. Network search in progress. Ongoing user authentication. Network login in progress. GPRS network activated 3 LED 75ms ON/ 75ms OFF/

75ms ON/ 3s OFF 4 LED 0.5s ON/ OFF depend-

ing on transmission activity GPRS Data Transfer in progress. LED goes ON within 1 sec after data pack-

ets were exchanged. Orange LED (Error Indicator) LED Mode 1 LED ON 2 LED OFF VITA-350 Status Error Happened System OK VITA-350 User Manual 20 R 3 E T P A H C Advantech M2M Utility Advantech M2M Utility software is a comprehensive, flexible human machine interface application environ-

ment, which supports the functions to customize M2M applications in the Windows XP, and Windows CE envi-

ronment. M2M Utility software pro-

vides a windows-based, mouse driven system to identify M2M Data and GPS Tracking System. Sections include:

Introduction Getting Started Format of Sending Packets 21 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility 3.1 Introduction & Overview Introduction & Overview gives a general background to the M2M plat-

form. The system architecture is explained, and the products main fea-

tures are introduced. Installation of the software is explained. 3.1.1 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of Advantechs VITA-350 product for developing M2M control for GPS and automation solutions of industry. Advantech VITA-350 product is a comprehensive, flexible GPS and GPRS enabled controlling platform that supports the functions and utili-

ties to develop automation applications in industry environment. VITA-

350 products provide GPS/GPRS enabled systems including remote controlling & accessing functions to be connected to Internet/Intranet. VITA-350 is extremely flexible and easy to use. The client could use M2M Utility to get/set the information of devices. A VITA-350 device will be automatically probed and shown on your Utility screen. After set-

ting the server IP address, port and sending format of data, VITA-350 will automatically connect to the server and send GPS or I/O data to the server. The VITA-350 kernel is a multi-threaded engine for optimal perfor-

mance. It provides you GPS/GPRS connectivity with your mobile machines including cars, fleets, and other automated devices. It saves a lot of effort and time when developing your applications. The VITA-350 platform ensures that you can integrate your process data into existing M2M information systems. In addition, VITA-350 M2M Utility software utility leverages 32-bit Windows preemptive multi-tasking capability to support Windows CE environments. Contents Installation How does VITA-350 work?

VITA-350 User Manual 22 3.1.2 Installation M2M Utility engine is built-in on VITA-350 platform. So you dont install anything in the VITA-350 product. M2M Utility on Windows XP is the client for configuring and controlling VITA-350 remotely, you must copy and execute it into a PC system. 3.1.3 PC System Requirements OS : Microsoft Windows XP RAM : at least 128 MB memory Disk space: at least 4 MB space CPU: Intel Pentium II processor 400 MHz or higher Display: VGA resolution or higher Microsoft-compatible mouse Ethernet port 3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility Advantech M2M utility ships with an execution program and you just copy the program to your computer. 3.1.5 How Does VITA-350E Work?

VITA-350 platform includes two parts: controlling engine and client utility. The controlling engine is the hardware body plus M2M program softwares. VITA-350 device has one RS485 port and can be connected by your PC-based system. If GPS and DIO data of the connected devices are periodic, you could send the data on VITA-350 device to your server.. VITA-350 platform is designed to fit the following purposes:

GPS/GPRS automation system Data acquisition provider and access controllers through GPRS Enable data to Internet Provide remote accessing control Easy to configure connected controllers The M2M utility is the client to configure and control the VITA-350 platform. The UI is the following:

23 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility VITA-350 User Manual 24 3.2 Getting Started Getting Start explains how to use M2M platform and complete some of the most common tasks within M2M Utility software package. Quick Start to VITA-350E platform As a quick introduction to using VITA-350 platform, complete the fol-

lowing procedure to run VITA-350 and M2M utility that was copied to your computers hard disk drive during the software installation. 1. Power on the VITA-350, plug-in COM port modem cable connec-

tor to it and be sure that VITA-350 is connected to your PC. Launch the Advantech M2M utility. Select your PC connected COM port on Configuration page. 2. 3. 25 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility 4. Click on the button Search, the VITA-350 device connected on your PC will be probed and linked automatically. 5. 6. Select Configuration page again. This window includes set/get time, GSM/GPRS options, screen emulator quality, ACC power off delay, platform ID number and name, server IP, port, and send for-

mat. Define your server IP, port and data send format. Then press the Set button on the Server Option Group. VITA-350 User Manual 26 7. Reboot the VITA-350, then the data will be sent to your specified server. The build-in functions shipped with VITA-350 can help you to accom-

plish some basic controlling data format. You can also change your own data format which will be described in Chapter 3, Format of Sending Packets. The following sections overview the basic functions for customizing your M2M solutions with VITA-350. 27 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility Command Page There are 4 groups on the tab page: Command Data, GPS Received Data, GSM/GPRS Received Data, and M2M Platform Information. Search button in the Command Data group : Search the VITA-350 device on the serial port cable. Clear button in the Command Data group : Clear the command list data. Command Data list : Show the VITA-350 status list. Open button in GPS Received Data group : Open the GPS port. Close button in GPS Received Data group : Close the GPS port. Clear button in GPS Received Data group : Clear the GPS Received data list. GPS Received Data list : Show the VITA-350 GPS data. Open button in GSM/GPRS Received Data group : Open the GSM port while GSM mode set to AT-Command mode. Close button in GSM/GPRS Received Data group : Close GSM port while GSM mode set to AT-Command mode. VITA-350 User Manual 28 Clear button in GSM/GPRS Received Data group : Clear the GSM/

GPRS Received data list. GSM/GPRS Received Data list : Show the VITA-350 GSM data. Product ID static text in M2M platform information group : Platform name and should be VITA-350. OS version static text in M2M platform information group : OS version and got from VITA-350. Bootload Version static text in M2M platform information group :

Bootloader version and got from VITA-350. Firmware Version static text in M2M platform information group :

M2M engine version and got from VITA-350. 29 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility Screen Emulator page You can change the screen emulator quality on configuration page. The default quality value is 5 %. Get Screen button : Get the current screen of VITA-350. The default size of screen width is 320, and the default size of screen height is 240. Start Control button : Begin controlling the VITA-350 by mouse and keyboard. After pressing the button, the name of the button will change to Disable Control. VITA-350 User Manual 30 Disable Control button : Stop controlling the VITA-350 by mouse and keyboard. Keyboard Input edit : Keyboard input field. Input characters will be sent to VITA-350. 31 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility Configuration page This page is the main settings page for VITA-350. These values will be got first when the VITA-350 is searched. There are several groups in this page. These groups include Host Serial Port, Device Date/Time, GSM/GPRS Options, GPRS Baud Rate, COM Baud Rate, H/W Reset, Screen Emulator Quality, ACC Power Off Delay, Platform Options, Voltage Source, and Server Options. Host Serial Port combo-box : Assign the PC connected COM port ID. All available serial ports will be a item in this list. You should select a available serial port and connect VITA-350 with this port. Get Time button in the Device Date/Time group : Get the current time from VITA-350. Set Time button in the Device Date/Time group : Set the PC current time to VITA-350. GSM Mode combo-box in GSM/GPRS Options group : Select the AT-command or GPRS mode for GSM module. If the mode is set to GPRS, M2M engine will automatically connect the AP station with spec-

ified APN, phone number. If the mode is set to AT-command, the M2M engine will open the GSM module port with specified baud rate. VITA-350 User Manual 32 Baud Rate combo-box in GSM/GPRS Options group : Select a baud rate for GSM module. It is only used on AT-command mode. APN edit in GSM/GPRS Options group : Specify the APN name when GPRS mode is selected. The default value is internet. Phone Number edit in GSM/GPRS Options group : Specify the phone number when GPRS mode is selected. The default is *99***1#. Set button in GSM/GPRS Options group : Set GSM/GPRS options to VITA-350. GPS Baud Rate combo-box in GPS Baud Rate group : Define the baud rate of GPS module. This is fixed and should not be change by user. COM Baud Rate combo-box in COM Baud Rate group : Define the baud rate of VITA-350 COM module. This COM via VITA-350 is connected and defined by user. Reboot button in H/W Reset group : Reboot the VITA-350 device. Screen Emulator Quality edit in Screen Emulator Quality group :

Define the screen quality percent when getting screen option enabled. The range of the value is from 1 % to 100 %. Set button in Screen Emulator Quality group : Set specified screen quality to VITA-350. ACC Power Off Delay edit in ACC Power OFF Delay group : Define the delay seconds when the ACC power turned off. Get button in ACC Power OFF Delay group : Get the ACC power off delay seconds from VITA-350. Set button in ACC Power OFF Delay group : Set the ACC power off delay seconds to VITA-350. Type combo-box in Platform Options group : Set the type of VITA-

350. The current available items are Standard Platform and Custom-

ized platform. The Standard Platform is specified by Advantech and the data format is binary. The Customized Platform is specified by user and 33 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility the data format is text. The data format could be changed by users. The default type is Customized Platform. ID number edit in Platform Options group : Define the ID number of VITA-350. This text will be sent to server when the format included the string <ID>. ID name edit in Platform Options group : Define the ID name of VITA-350. This text will be sent to server when the format included the string <TYPE>. Set button in Platform Options group : Set the ID number and Name to VITA-350. Get button in Platform Options group : Get the ID number and Name from VITA-350. Voltage Source static text in Voltage Source group : Show the Volt-

age Source. The value should be 12V or 24V. Get button in Voltage Source group : Get the Voltage Source from VITA-350. First IP Address edit text in Server Options group : Define the first server IP address. The VITA-350 will send data to the first server peri-

odically. First IP Port Number edit text in Server Options group : Define the first server socket port number. Second IP Address edit text in Server Options group : Define the sec-

ond server IP address. The VITA-350 will send data to the senond server when the first server is unconnected. Second IP Port Number edit text in Server Options group : Define the second server socket port number. Send Format edit text in Server Options group : Define the format of data sent to the server. The format descriptions are documented in Chap-

ter 3. The default format is $,<TYPE>,<ID>,<FIX>,<DDM-

MYY>,<HHMMSS>,<RMC(4)><RMC(3)>,<RMC(6)><RMC(5)>,<SP EED>,<ANGLE>,0,#<CR><LF>

Interval Time edit text in Server Options group : Define the interval seconds between dada packets. The default value is 30 seconds. Re-Send Head String edit text in Server Options group : Define the re-send data head string. When the server is disconnected or GPRS is VITA-350 User Manual 34 failed, the sent-data will be saved in the VITA-350 internal memory. If the server is connected, then the unsent data will be sent again. The Re-

Send Head string is defined to replace the normal send-head string when the re-send process happened. For example, if the Re-Send Head string is

$@, then the re-sent data head will be changed from $,to $@. Set button in Server Options group : Set server options to VITA-

350. Get button in Server Options group : Get server options from VITA-

350. 35 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility GPIO Setting page The GPIO Setting Page enables you to define and get the GPIO direc-

tions and values from/to VITA-350 remotely. There are 10 GPIO pins in VITA-350. Every GPIO pin could be set to input or output. GPIO Direction #n radio button in GPIOs Direction/Value group :

Specify the direction of GPIO #n where n is from 1 to 10. GPIO Value #n combo-box in GPIOs Direction/Value group : Spec-

ify the output value of GPIO pin #n when the direction of the pin defined to output. GPIO Status #n picture in GPIOs Status group : Show the current sta-

tus of GPIO pin #n. Setup button in GPIOs Direction/Value group : Setup directions and values of GPIO pins to VITA-350. Get button in GPIOs Direction/Value group : Get directions and val-

ues of GPIO pins from VITA-350. Refresh button in GPIOs Status group : Get the values of GPIO pins from VITA-350. VITA-350 User Manual 36 Query GPS page The Query Page enables that you query GPS data from VITA-350 in specified time range. Begin Date date selector : Select begin date of GPS data in VITA-350. Begin Time time selector : Select begin time of GPS data in VITA-

350. End Date date selector : Select begin date of GPS data in VITA-350. End Time time selector : Select begin time of GPS data in VITA-350. Save to File edit text : Specify the filename to save the query GPS data. Query from VITA-350 button : Start querying the GPS data with specified dates and times. Browse button : Browse the folder and select the path and file to save queried GPS data. 37 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility VITA-350 User Manual 38 Upgrade Firmware page This Upgrade Firmware page enables that you could upgrade the M2M firmware engine to VITA-350. Upgrade File edit text : Specify the firmware file. It should include the file path and filename. Version static text : Show the firmware version for upgrading firmware. Check sum static text : Show the checksum for upgrading firmware. Browse button : Browse the folder and select a path and file to upgrade to VITA-350. This upgrade firmware file should be named as m2magent.bin. There is a file named m2magent.ver in the same folder. 39 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility Upgrade to VITA Device button : Start upgrading specified firmware to VITA-350. The upgrade procedure is the following:

1. 2. 3. Power-on VITA-350 device. Connect your PC to VITA-350E with COM port by Modem cable. Choose your PC COM port on Configuration Page in M2M utility. VITA-350 User Manual 40 4. Press the Search Button on the Command Page VITA-350 information will be read to your PC. 41 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility 5. Go to the Upgrade Firmware page in M2m utility and press the Browse button to select the latest firmware. VITA-350 User Manual 42 6. The upgrading firmware information will be shown on the screen, then press the button Upgrade to VITA Device. 7. Change the tab-page to Command Page, you will read the string DOC_CMD_WRITEFILE Cmd begin. 43 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility 8. Wait about 30 seconds, you will read the strings UpgradeUtyCmd begin... and UpgradeUtyCmd Success!. 9. Now upgrading firmware is successful, then you need to re-boot the VITA-350 to run new firmware. 10. After you re-boot the VITA-350, please check the M2M Firm-

ware Version is the same with your firmware version. VITA-350 User Manual 44 Test Mode page The Test Mode page enables you test the I/O functions of VITA-350 device work or not. Begin Test button : Start the I/O functions test for VITA-350. The I/O tests include GPS test, SD Card test, flash ROM test, and GPIO test. Reset Device button : Reset the VITA-350 and set default parameters to it. LED On button : Turn on the error LED of VITA-350. LED Off button : Turn ff the error LED of VITA-350. 45 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility VITA-350 User Manual 46 Data Format page This page lets you see the fields of GPS data. 47 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility About page VITA-350 User Manual 48 3.3 Format of Sending Packets Format of Sending Packet explains the string format for different data fields. In this chapter, you could learn the format usage about M2M data fields. This chapter shows you how to format data sent by VITA-350. Firstly, you must design the fields of data received to your server. Your server should have the capacity to process the data which sent normally or re-

sent abnormally from VITA-350. Secondly, you could transfer data fields from raw data to format identifiers of VITA-350. The format identifiers supported by VITA-350E are list as follows:

Identifier

<ID>

Data String ssss

<TYPE>

ssss

<PACKET>

9999

<FIX>

a

<GPIO>

<LASTFIX-

DATE>

<LASTFIX-

TIME>

<LASTFIX-

LONX>

XXX DDMMYY HHMMSS SDDDMM.mm mm

<LASTFIXL-

ONY>

SDDMM.mmm m

<SPEED>

<ANGLE>

999 999 Description Platform ID Number Platform Type Name Packet number from system starting. Status (A=valid, V=invalid, R=unavailable) GPIO Status UTC Date for last valid RMC data. UTC Time for last valid RMC data. Longitude for last valid RMC data. S is (-) for West Latitude for last valid RMC data. S is (-) for South Speed, the unit is km/hr Angle, the unit is the degree Example 001 Advantech 20 A 3F2 281107 205950 12145.1214

-12001.2589 1245.1214

-1201.2589 90 25 49 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

<CR>

<LF>

0x0D 0x0A

<STATUS>

x

<DDMMYY>

DDMMYY

<YYMMDD>

YYMMDD

<YYYYM-

MDD>

YYYYMMDD

<HHMMSS>

HHMMSS Carriage Character Linefeed Character The status of VITA-350E. 2:Normal 5:ACC Power off UTC Date Value is from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-

350E. UTC Date Value is from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-

350E. UTC Date Value is from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-

350E. UTC Time. Value is from RMC valid or RTC of VITA-

350E. UTC Time Status (A=valid, V=invalid) 0x0D 0x0A 5 281107 071128 20071128 205950 205950.000 A 1825.4523 N 12145.1214

<RMC(1)>

<RMC(2)>

<RMC(3)>

<RMC(4)>

<RMC(5)>

<RMC(6)>

HHMMSS.sss a DDMM.mmmm Latitude Direction d

(N:north,S:south) Longitude DDDMM.mmm m d Direction

(E:east,W:west) Speed over ground (knots). E 63.52

<RMC(7)>

z.z VITA-350 User Manual 50

<RMC(8)>

y.y

<RMC(9)>

<RMC(10)>

DDMMYY d.d

<RMC(11)>

v

<GGA(1)>

<GGA(2)>

<GGA(3)>

<GGA(4)>

<GGA(5)>

HHMMSS.sss DDMM.mmmm Latitude Direction d

(N:north,S:south) Longitude DDDMM.mmm m d Course over ground (reference to true north). UTC date

(Null) or Mag-

netic variation

(degrees)

(Null) or Variation sense (E=east, W=west) UTC Time Direction

(E:east,W:west) GPS quality indicator

(0 - Fix not avail-

able, or invalid 1 - GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 2 - Differential, GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 3 - GPS PPS Mode, fix valid) Number of satelli-

ties in use (in tracking),ss=0..12 Horizontal dilution of precision h.h : HDOP Antenna altitude re: mean-sea-

level (geoid) Units of antenna altitude, meters 240.31 281107 205950.000 1825.4523 N 12145.1214 E 1 05 2.0 59.0 M 51 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

<GGA(6)>

q

<GGA(7)>

ss

<GGA(8)>

<GGA(9)>

h.h a.a

<GGA(10)>

M

<GGA(11)>

(Null)

<GGA(12)>

(Null)

<GGA(13)>

x.x

<GGA(14)>

xxxx

<GSA(1)>

a

<GSA(2)>

<GSA(3)>

<GSA(4)>

<GSA(5)>

<GSA(6)>

<GSA(7)>

x s s s s s A 1 Geoidal separa-

tion (Not sup-

ported) Units of geoidal separation (Not yet supported) Age of Differential GPS data(NULL) Differenttial refer-

ence station ID Mode:

A- Automatic M - Manual

(forced to operate in 2D or 3 D mode) Mode:

1 = Fix not available 2 = 2D 3 = 3D 1 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 2 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 3 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 4 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 5 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) VITA-350 User Manual 52 6 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 7 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 8 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 9 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 10 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 11 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) 12 PRN number of satellites used in solution (NULL for unsued fields) PDOP HDOP VDOP s s s s s s s

<GSA(8)>

<GSA(9)>

<GSA(10)>

<GSA(11)>

<GSA(12)>

<GSA(13)>

<GSA(14)>

<GSA(15)>

<GSA(16)>

<GSA(17)>

<GLL(1)>

<GLL(2)>

<GLL(3)>

<GLL(4)>

p.p h.h v.v DDMM.mmmm Latitude Direction d

(N:north,S:south) Longitude DDDMM.mmm m d Direction

(E:east,W:west) UTC Time 1825.4523 N 12145.1214 E 205950.000 53 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility

<GLL(5)>

HHMMSS.sss

<GLL(6)>

<VTG(1)>

a t.t

<VTG(2)>

T

<VTG(3)>

m.m

<VTG(4)>

<VTG(5)>

<VTG(6)>

s.s N g.g

<VTG(7)>

K A Status (A=valid, V=invalid) Course Over Ground (degrees True) 0 if over current DOP mask Units: T - degrees True Course Over Ground (degrees Magnetic) 0 if over current DOP mask Speed (knots). 0 if over current DOP mask Units: N C knots Speed (Km/hr). 0 if over current DOP mask Units: K - Km/hr For examples,

$,<TYPE>,<ID>,<FIX>,<DDM-

MYY>,<HHMMSS>,<RMC(4)><RMC(3)>,<RMC(6)><RMC(5)>,<SP EED>,<ANGLE>,0,#<CR><LF>

VITA-350 User Manual 54 i x A d n e p p A GPIO Definition The VITA-350 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments. 55 Appendix A GPIO Definition Appendix A GPIO Definition A.1 GPIO Definition Table A.1: GPIO Definition GPIO No. GPIO_1 GPIO_2 GPIO_3 GPIO_4 GPIO_5 GPIO_6 GPIO_7 GPIO_8 GPIO_9 GPIO_10 Function IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 5 IN/ 5 OUT is default GPIO setting, and it could be customized, Ex, 4 IN / 6 OUT. VITA-350 User Manual 56 A.2 GPIO DC Spec. VCCQ: 3.3V (Typical) VSS: GND Table A.2: Output DC Operating Conditions VOH VCCQ-

0.1 VOL IOH_H IOH_L IOL_H IOL_L Output High Voltage, all standard output and I/O pins Output Low Voltage, all standard output and I/O pins Output High Current, all standard, high-strength output and I/O pins

(VO=VOH) Output High Current, all standard, low-strength output and I/O pins

(VO=VOH) Output Low Current, all standard, high-strength output and I/O pins

(VO=VOH) Output Low Current, all standard, low-strength output and I/O pins

(VO=VOH) VSS

-10

-3 10 3 VCC Q VSS

+0.4 V V mA mA mA mA 57 Appendix A GPIO Definition VITA-350 User Manual 58 i x B d n e p p A Accessories 59 Appendix B Accessories Appendix B Accessories The VITA-350 requires several cables for normal operation. You can make them yourself or purchase an optional cable kit assembly, which includes the following. B.1 Power Cable CN15 PLUG_4_3.50 mm VITA-350 User Manual 60 PIN1: Power Input, Red line, 12 V / 24 V Car Battery DC constant Input. PIN2: ACC, Yellow line, Ignition/Switching power, see the related operating power at notes3. PIN3: GND, Black line, ground, Notes:

1. The length of Power cable is 3 M. 2. Power Input Voltage 9~35 V. 3. Power Operating Voltage 10~30 V (9 V would be looked as battery low). 61 Appendix B Accessories VITA-350 User Manual 62 i x C d n e p p A Mechanical Drawings 63 Appendix C Mechanical Drawing Appendix C Mechanical Drawing C.1 Mechanical Drawing VITA-350 User Manual 64

Figure C.1: VITA-350 Mechanical Drawinng 65 Appendix C Mechanical Drawing VITA-350 User Manual 66