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Falcom STEPP II
Getting Started
Preliminary
Version 1.00
Page 1: ...This document is available at http www falcom de Falcom STEPP II Getting Started Preliminary Version 1 00...
Page 2: ...nstalling the STEPP II Starter Kit steps 5 1 2 TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP 6 1 2 1 Evaluating the STEPP II locally using SiRFDemo software 11 2 HOW TO UPDATE THE NEW FIRMWARE INTO THE STEPP 14 Version his...
Page 3: ...s is available at the following internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright The STEPP II user s guide is co...
Page 4: ...2 0 software The software description can be found in a separated manual file name is Stepp_configurator_2 2 pdf delivered on the CD 0 1 Used abbreviations Abbreviation Description GPS Global Position...
Page 5: ...configuring the Stepp II device The kit can be used to emulate the final hardware setup used when the device is installed Connecting the device to the evaluation board gives easy access to the device...
Page 6: ...of the digital outputs 1 to 4 of the STEPP II 9 switches to test the digital inputs 1 to 4 as well as IGN ignition and to switch ON OFF various device functions such as V ACCU OFF MIC intern and BOOT...
Page 7: ...one to the respective sockets on the evaluation board 5 Use the serial cable to connect the evaluation board to a serial port on the PC 6 Insert the SIM card into the SIM interface of the STEPP II 7 C...
Page 8: ...t Hint 1 To control the STEPP II operating with firmware V2 0RC1 use the following pre defined factory settings 57600 bps 8 Data bits No Parity bit 1 Stop bit None Flow control Hint 2 To control the S...
Page 9: ...he sleep state In that case please change the location of the GPS antenna and restart your STEPP II device In order to evaluate the GPS receiver if valid positions are being received see section 1 2 1...
Page 10: ...r has to correspond to the PIN number of your SIM Card which is provided by your mobile phone service provider Please note that after the command is written press the enter key to complete the command...
Page 11: ...minal Note that after the text file is sent to the device and it is accepted from the device as well command is written without single mistake it writes the user defined value onto the internal FLASH...
Page 12: ...ouble clicking the SiRFdemo exe file The SiRFdemo program will be automatically installed onto your computer 2 To start the SiRFdemo software either double click on the SiRFdemo exe installed file or...
Page 13: ...ent Data screen For a description of NMEA messages please download from Falcom s Website the SiRFmessages pdf file The valid invalid protocols can be recognized in the GPRMC protocol as shown in figur...
Page 14: ...ed information about the using of SiRFdemo software please download the SiRFdemo pdf manual which is also available on our web page This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may no...
Page 15: ...serial ports has to be specified to 9600 bit rate due to the used firmware operation task The GSM serial port baudrate is read from the non volatile memory and automatically set to the 57600 bps So t...
Page 16: ...select CSN0 and Chip offset 0 in the Flash location settings box Choose the download file the new firmware S is included in the stepp_sw_x zip file by using the Browse button into the File selection...
Page 17: ...I with the new firmware is automatically started at the next power up turn on the switches ACCU OFF V A complete configuration has to be done For further evaluation of the updated firmware in the FLSH...
