8.
Check Status and Commission Device
a.
Before replacing panels and leaving the vehicle, we STRONGLY recommend that you
confirm normal operation and good communication, using either method below:
i.
Calling the service provider to check that the device is online, confirming
external power, GNSS, GPRS and driver ID status.
ii.
Send $TEST to the device by SMS and confirm the response.
1.
Confirm device IMEI is as expected
2.
Confirm power connection and availability (should be near 100%)
3.
Confirm GNSS (GPS) status and availability (should be near 100%)
4.
Confirm GSM status and availability (should be near 100%)
5.
Confirm all other status checks are “OK”
6.
Confirm correct reporting of IGNITION state
7.
Confirm correct operation of immobiliser (if fitted)
iii.
Any exceptions to the above should be addressed before leaving the vehicle
iv.
Please refer to the OTA Device Test application note for further details and
examples of $TEST command responses and advice on interpretation /
handling of errors.
Example $TEST command response:
TEST:AT200V3
6.0.9.0
357322042745742
O2 UK
PWR:12.5V (100%)
BAT:100%
GPS:OK (95%)
GPRS:OK (98%)
APN:OK
SKT:OK
ACK:OK
IGN:OK (OFF)
IMOB:OFF
