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EASYTRACK  MANAGER 

 

 

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Vers ion: 2004/06/17 

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GPS

 

Shows the status for the GPS module of EasyTrack. 

If no error has occurred, OK is displayed. EasyTrack 

signalizes the following error states:  

Bit 1:  no signal received from GPS receiver 
Bit 2:  no telegram received from GPS receiver 
Bit 4:  no response from GPS receiver 
 

SMS

 

Shows the SMS status of EasyTrack. In the 

current version of the EasyTrack firmware, no 

error is signalized yet, for this reason the field 

SMS

 of EasyTrack Manager displays 

OK

 

Reset count

 

Shows the number of the resets carried out by 

EasyTrack. 

 

• 

Configuration file 

On register card 

Configuration

, all configuration data can 

be entered through a dialog field. All input data are stored 

after having left this register card and in case the program 

is closed. In addition, the input data can be stored in a 

configuration file (.CFG). For this purpose, a valid path and 

file name have to be indicated in the input field 

Configuration file

. If no file name has been given yet, the 

storing of a file can also be started through the button 

Write data...

. In this case it has the same

 

function like the 

button 

Browse...

 and the data will be written after file 

selection. If the file indicated in the input field 

Configuration file

 is found, the data of this file are shown 

in the according fields (

Creation Time

Last Access Time

 

and 

Last Write Time

. The data can now be stored with the 

Write data...

 button.

  

• 

Upload of Data ( PC => EasyTrack ) 

If a connection to EasyTrack is available, all entries on the 

register card 

Configuration

 can be loaded into EasyTrack. 

Please observe that EasyTrack must carry out a reset to 

adopt the new data.

 

• 

Download of Data ( EasyTrack => PC)

 

If a connection to EasyTrack is available (see status bar), 

actual data of EasyTrack will be downloaded after clicking 

on this button. This function works also automatically, after 

selection of register card 

Configuration.

 

Summary of Contents for EasyTrack

Page 1: ...EasyTrack Version 2004 06 17 Page 1 EasyTrack ELCON BASIC SYSTEM FOR TRACKING DATA Operating Manual Order No 9537 1...

Page 2: ...tion 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 m...

Page 3: ...iption of setup under Windows operation systems Please make sure to read this user manual carefully before you bring the unit into service Familiarize with the operation and functions of EasyTrack Kee...

Page 4: ...ensure the correct line voltage see chapter Technical Data Always disconnect the device from mains before you open it In the event of failure please contact the manufacturer or your agency in charge...

Page 5: ...LEDs 14 4 EasyTrack Manager 15 4 1 General Information 15 4 2 Summary of functionalities 15 4 3 System Requirements 15 4 4 First Steps 16 4 5 Installation Deinstallation 17 4 6 Uninstall EasyTrack Ma...

Page 6: ...toring system consisting of both hard and software components serving for innovative transport companies their partners and customers The use of EasyTrack enables suppliers transport companies and cus...

Page 7: ...ith every SMS depends on GPS availability Note The EasyTrack will always draw about 100mA from your vehicles battery The GPS antenna must be installed in such a way that its free line to the sky is en...

Page 8: ...no a0397 4 GPS antenna Order no 9410 2 1 2 Office equipment 1 PC software EasyTrack Manager for Microsoft Windows Order no 9542 2 EasyTrack Operating Manual Order no 9537 3 Null modem cable 3m Order n...

Page 9: ...the device For this purpose open the 4 screws at the front side of the device Pull the circuit board out of its enclosure Afterwards insert the SIM card you received from the service supplier with it...

Page 10: ...vibrating of the cables and possible damage to the connectors Do not install the cables in such a way that they are tight or strained allow some slack to avoid potential cable damage Windows Windows N...

Page 11: ...ttention to the fact that neither parts of the vehicle nor electric cables are damaged The cross section of the positive and negative cable must be no less than 0 5 mm 2 In the event of faulty install...

Page 12: ...by flexible vehicle parts Selection of a suitable position for the GPS and GSM antennas Undisturbed satellite communication must be ensured Bore the fastening holes and establish the cable grommet fo...

Page 13: ...s must have compatible plug connectors Their connection must be realized only by means of the transmission cable recommended by the manufacturer It might be necessary to use suitable adapters The end...

Page 14: ...you have connected the EasyTrack to permanent power and your vehicles ignition is connected to Dig Input 1 the Yellow LED will be permanently on when activated by the ignition SMS transfer enabled an...

Page 15: ...ation data from the EasyTrack Receiving SMS data from EasyTrack via GSM office modem Sending SMS data via GSM office modem Logging data from EasyTrack within a tracking file for displaying the coordin...

Page 16: ...of 5 seconds Afterwards the green LED indicates the hardware status while the yellow LED indicates the communication status with the GSM modem The green LED flashes slowly 1 s on 1 s off if everything...

Page 17: ...ox enter E SETUP EXE in the command line and click on the OK button If your CD ROM drive has a drive letter other than E substitute the appropriate letter The installation program starts The subsequen...

Page 18: ...ow the on screen instructions Note If the EasyTrack Manager does not start or run properly try to repair your installation by calling the SETUP EXE of EasyTrack Manager from the CD ROM Select the Repa...

Page 19: ...to start the program or do a double click onto the EasyTrack Manager symbol which is displayed on the desktop screen 4 7 2 Presentation of EasyTrack Manager The application has been developed for a m...

Page 20: ...EasyTrack Manager shows the following message box for 5 seconds The displaying of the start up window can be terminated by pressing the left mouse key within the displaying window As an alternative th...

Page 21: ...erface indicated could be opened however it cannot communicate with an EasyTrack EasyTrack available Communication with an EasyTrack exists 4 7 2 3 Use of the keyboard Via the TAB key the name of a re...

Page 22: ...display and file entries 4 7 3 3 Office Modem GSM The GSM modem is a GSM900 1800 1900 Phase II device 1900MHz band is used in North America see checkbox 1900MHz PIN Depending on the type of your SIM...

Page 23: ...incoming SMS 1900 MHz or 900 1800MHz Activate this checkbox if your GSM modem should work in 1900 MHz band i e North America If the actual band setting is not the required one do the following steps t...

Page 24: ...LOG START EasyTrack Trace 12 35 19 PM Monday December 16 2002 12 35 20 PM 12 16 2002 EasyTack Manager Software Version 1 20 12 35 20 PM 12 16 2002 GSM Office Modem Type Motorola 12 35 20 PM 12 16 2002...

Page 25: ...to show the content of the file indicated in the input field the button Show file can be selected This button is only active if the file indicated in the input field also physically exists The log fil...

Page 26: ...ation of EasyTrack a direct connection between PC and EasyTrack via a serial cable must exist please refer to chapter Status Bar Status Bar In the lower right corner of the application the EasyTrack M...

Page 27: ...mobile phone the PUK and PIN which are now required can be entered automatic Checkbox see Modem PIN GSM 1900 MHz checkbox The default setting of the GSM modem is for 900 1800MHz band For PCS operatio...

Page 28: ...sary to adjust EasyTrack for the appropriate vehicle Note In all fields only decimal numbers are allowed Engine Speed Scale Rev Min In the input field enter the 100 value which is to be used by EasyTr...

Page 29: ...on error has occurred In this case check your configuration data and reload the modified configuration into the EasyTrack GSM Shows the status for the GSM module of EasyTrack If no error has occurred...

Page 30: ...on file CFG For this purpose a valid path and file name have to be indicated in the input field Configuration file If no file name has been given yet the storing of a file can also be started through...

Page 31: ...g time Indicates the driving time speed 0 km h which has passed since the transmission of the last SMS Idle time Indicates periods of idle time speed 0 km h occurred since the transmission of the last...

Page 32: ...s rotational speed in percent within the scope of 30 1 and 80 of the maximum revolution Range 3 Indicates the motor s rotational speed in percent within the scope of 80 1 and 100 of the maximum revolu...

Page 33: ...k is ready to receive i e connected to the EasyTrack Manager see chapter 4 7 2 2 EasyTrack can be requested to send the current data by clicking on the button send by SMS In the event of according con...

Page 34: ...he list field can be specified A maximum of 100 list entries can be displayed Clear List button The button Clear List can be used to delete the content of the list field Apply button The button apply...

Page 35: ...s Indicates the number of entries within the tracking file EasyTrack Manager CSV Max In this input field a maximum value 1000 for the entries within the tracking files can be specified If the value in...

Page 36: ...ing can be carried out via the button Options figure 15 Reset Tracking File s Via the buttons Select all and Unselect all all of the check boxes in front of the file name will be selected or unselecte...

Page 37: ...ose the supplied file with the help of the Browse dialog and then Start Upload Watch the bottom line of the EasyTrack Manager since useful information about the upload progress are available here Afte...

Page 38: ...lease is obligatory for EasyTrack thus 1 6 and 1 7 may produce GSM errors after EasyTrack has started up Additionally included in this firmware is the use of GPS Speed instead of wheel pulses If you c...

Page 39: ...ti maximum speed v within logging interval ti 0 30 of maximum speed v in of ti 30 1 80 of maximum speed v in of ti 80 1 100 of maximum speed v in von ti logging of the idle time in of ti logging of t...

Page 40: ...ions of the member states about the radio disturbances of vehicles e1 Mark and E1 Mark in compliance with the directive 72 245 EEC and 95 54 EC 4 Complies with the requirements of electrical safety ac...

Page 41: ...106 44mm3 opt fastening angle Color of enclosure black Mass of the device 437g Temperature for transport storage 40 C 85 C Scope of operating temperature 30 C 70 C Limitation of GSM modem 30 C 60 C Me...

Page 42: ...viations GPS Global Positioning System GSM Global System for Mobile Communications NMEA National Marine Electronics Association RSSI Radio Signal Strength Indication SMSC Short Message Service Center...

Page 43: ...8 figure 6 main window 19 figure 7 start up screen 20 figure 8 Register Card Settings 21 figure 9 PUK dialog 22 figure 10 LOG file 24 figure 11 Register Card Configuration 26 figure 12 Register Card A...

Page 44: ...AGENCY INFORMATION AND DEALERS EasyTrack Version 2004 06 17 Page 44...

Page 45: ...EasyTrack Version 2004 06 17 Page 45 D 09232 Hartmannsdorf Obere Hauptstrasse 10 Germany http www elcon system de...

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