DCT Antares SB, User Manual

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1.1. FEATURES
1.1.9 Versatile RS-232 communication
The unit’s serial port can be used to configure/controll the unit and
it may also be used to transffer any byte-like messages to and from
remote
Destinations . One application for this is attaching an MDT
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device. Other example includes attaching a satellital modem to be
used when no GSM/GPRS signal is detected by the
Antares SB
TM
.
1.1.10 Communication buffer
Antares SB
TM
will start saving event’s reports and incoming serial
port data whenever one or more Destinations get unreachable.
1.1.11 Automatic outputs’ control
The outputs can be driven by commands or they may be driven au-
tomatically by the unit whenever a pre-configured situation occurs.
1.1.12 DNS lookup
IP-type Destinations can be defined with a numeric IP address or
with a host name. Antares SB
TM
will use the carrier’s DNS servers to
resolve names. This feature is very useful when the IP-host(s) resides
on an IP-changing environment.
1.1.13 Turn-by-turn report
By tracking the vehicle’s heading change, a turn-by-turn report can
be achieved. This leads to detailed tracking of a vehicle’s route and
also to a reduction of unnecessary reports on long straight roads and
highways.
1.1.14 Driving metrics
The vehicle’s instant acceleration can be obtained at any time, and
also, the maximum acceleration and maximum speed values with their
respective GPS location can be saved and reported, so that ’good’
and ’bad’ drivers can be more easily detected. The maximum nega-
tive acceleration value gives information on the maximum break-force
applied, the maximum positive acceleration gives information on gas
pedal usage and the maximum speed aids in controlling safety and
controlling vehicle’s stress.
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Mobile Data Terminal: Vehicle’s device that ables an interaction between a
vehicle’s crew and an AVL facility.
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