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Page 1: ...THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE AT HTTP WWW FALCOM DE FOX Hardware manual PRELIMINARY Version 1 0 0 Created Tuesday 4 December 2007...
Page 2: ...15 4 1 4 GPS features 16 4 2 NMEA data message 17 5 FOX APPLICATION INTERFACE 18 5 1 Power supply 18 5 1 1 Power supply pins 1 and 2 on the 8 pin connector 18 5 1 2 Automatic shutdown 18 5 2 Determini...
Page 3: ...0 9 1 Schematics 30 9 1 1 Installation guidance for 8 wire cable connector 30 9 2 What should be considered when using the FOX device 31 Version history Nnumber Author Changes Change date 1 0 0 F Beqi...
Page 4: ...Internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright This document is copyrighted by FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS...
Page 5: ...s combined with variety of alert messaging capabilities The configurable alert messages contain current position and status report and use 3 multi function I O In addition to that two predefined digit...
Page 6: ...OX can be done via local serial link or remotely via the GSM network or GPRS TCP Internet All of these features are perfectly integrated in a device concept which significantly reduces time to market...
Page 7: ...mer battery see Ordering Guide PHYSICAL INTERFACES Power supply line 3 x Multi line I O 1 x Ignition RS232 port Figure 1 FOX block diagram This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may no...
Page 8: ...information of how to transform history data that are being transmitted from FOX via TCP connection 3 AppNote_Remote_update pdf Contains information of how to upgrade FALCOM AVL devices device to a ne...
Page 9: ...ice The SIM cards can be acquired e g by specific providers From the use of the SIM cards can result additional costs which are to be borne by the purchaser client of the devices The seller does not c...
Page 10: ...ls and motor vehicles is shielded from RF energy However RF energy may affect some malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronic equipment 2 6 Vehicle electronic equipment Check your vehicle manufa...
Page 11: ...facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle...
Page 12: ...ds and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy established by government bodies and professional organizations such as directives of the European Community D...
Page 13: ...e end 3 x I Os multi functional Input Output and Analog Input 1 x Ignition with software controlled feature 1 x Power supply with software controlled feature 1 x Serial port Rx Tx Baud rate is control...
Page 14: ...nsumption To be defined 4 1 2 Operating temperatures Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Storage temperature without internal battery 40 25 90 C Operating temperature without internal battery 40 25 85 C GSM wi...
Page 15: ...110 SMS Text mode GSM antenna Internal Ringing tones Offers a choice of 32 different ringing tones melodies easily selectable with PFAL commands GPRS Coding scheme Coding scheme 1 Timeslot 2 Timeslot...
Page 16: ...ld start 42 sec average Sensitivity Tracking 159 dBm Dynamic Conditions Altitude 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Velocity 515 m s 1000 knots max Max update rate 1 Hz Supported protocols NMEA Msg GLL GGA...
Page 17: ...S receiver operating mode satellites used in the position solution and DOP values VTG The number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers elevation azimuth and SNR values GSV The number of GPS s...
Page 18: ...0 VDC The operating voltage must never be exceeded Positive operating voltage For security reason it is recommended to integrate externally a 2A fuse link between interconnection plug 8 pin connector...
Page 19: ...r on the end and 1 meter cable length SIM card interface It provides a SIM interface for small SIM cards 1 8 3V Optical LED indicators Firmware programmable LED Mounting holes 4 holes for attaching it...
Page 20: ...ng voltage IN and with the help of an external switch you wakeup the FOX device from IGN Sleep mode awaking from this mode requires a HIGH signal See also chapter 6 1 2 4 HIGH 10 8 35 0 V DC LOW 0V 4...
Page 21: ...corresponding to IO1 pin 4 IO2 pin 5 and IO3 pin 6 respectively While the value 2 and 11 are min and max voltages that will be used to generate Low and High events respectively Detailed information c...
Page 22: ...in 4 IO2 pin 5 and IO3 pin 6 respectively While the value 5 and 10 are min and max voltages that will be used to generate Low and High events respectively Detailed information can be found in software...
Page 23: ...yclic 1000 2000 In order to evaluate this alarm firstly send this configuration to the FOX device and then trigger IGN pin to High as result the IO1 goes High for 1 sec and Low for 2 sec To set IO1 to...
Page 24: ...in provides an additional wake up function for the IGN sleep mode when it is requested Using IGN pin you can configure the system to store a specific location or to deliver an alarm SMS or TCP packet...
Page 25: ...lp of software configuration using the serial event Sys eSerialData0 you may process the incoming data from that scanner Moreover the incoming data on the serial line may be forwarded sent via TCP to...
Page 26: ...ure 11 View of LED indicators 6 4 Interface E Mounting holes The FOX compact unit provides 4 holes for attaching it to a suitable location As a reference for mounting holes use Fig 12 below in this se...
Page 27: ...that no interference takes place Please contact your vehicle supplier for more information Finally fix the unit by using 4 screws M4x20 or screws with different length Use a suitable screwdriver to pe...
Page 28: ...DWARE MANUAL PRELIMINARY VERSION 1 0 0 7 HOUSING Figure 13 Housing of the FOX This confidential document is a property of FALCOM and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission Page 28...
Page 29: ...d the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to...
Page 30: ...Furthermore the firmware controlled outputs allow you to lock unlock doors etc While the IGN input line can be used to monitor the vehicle ignition key two other inputs can be used as digital or analo...
Page 31: ...the operating firmware In order to start applications with FOX and to obtain maximum benefit from operating firmware please refer to the manual SteppIII_fox_bolero_lt_PFAL_Configuration_Command_Set p...
