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Kylos and Kylos Compact Users Guide

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Contents

1 Introduction (Kylos)

Introduction (Kylos Compact)

2 Package Contents Kylos

Package Contents Kylos Compact

3 Product Description Kylos

Sensors (Kylos)

Audible signals (Kylos)

Technical specifications (Kylos)

Product Description (Kylos Compact)

Sensors (Kylos Compact)

Buttons and LED (Kylos Compact)

Technical specifications (Kylos Compact)

Industry approvals and certifications

4 Configuration

Downloading the Software

Installing the Software

Installing the Update

Installing the cable driver

Inserting the SIM card (Kylos

)

Attaching the battery (Kylos

)

Connecting the unit to the computer (Kylos)

Inserting the SIM card (Kylos Compact)

Connecting the unit to the computer (Kylos Compact)

Configuring the unit

Network settings

Transmission Rates settings

Hardware settings

Saving the configuration

Configuring a new unit with the saved configuration

5 Testing

TCP test

GPS test

Summary of Contents for Kylos

Page 1: ...Kylos Compact User s Manual Guide Starcom GPS Global Solutions Kylos Kylos Compact User s Manual Guide Version 2 0...

Page 2: ...ribution of this work or of a derivative thereof in any standard paper book form for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained from the copyright holder DOCUMENTATION IS PR...

Page 3: ...s Kylos Compact 14 Industry approvals and certifications 15 4 Configuration 16 Downloading the Software 16 Installing the Software 16 Installing the Update 20 Installing the cable driver 22 Inserting...

Page 4: ...stallation Kylos 45 Installations Kylos Compact 45 7 Monitoring 46 Home 47 Resources 48 Units 48 Groups 51 Users 52 Perimeters 55 Plans 58 Monitor 63 Map 66 Reports 73 Scheduled reports 75 Profile 77...

Page 5: ...of asset without suspicion enabling an effective merchandise tracking and management In any unwanted or unsuspected situation the GPS merchandise system sends you a direct alert enabling you to prote...

Page 6: ...tion of cellular communication abilities GPS technology and innovative built in sensors Kylos Compact will display real time location and status information delivering the utmost in reliable and accur...

Page 7: ...comgpsglobal com 7 2 Package Contents Kylos 1 Kylos unit 2 Kylos USB programming cable 3 Unit key 4 AC charger WARNING Use only the charger provided by SGS to charge the Kylos battery Using any other...

Page 8: ...m 8 Package Contents Kylos Compact 1 Kylos Compact unit 2 Kylos Compact USB programming cable 3 AC charger WARNING Use only the charger provided by Starcom Systems to charge the Kylos Compact battery...

Page 9: ...ribes how to install the setup software configure and monitor the Kylos device Sensors Kylos incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various event types Kylos also allows connecting externa...

Page 10: ...audible signal beep to indicate that it was activated After this the device will connect to the cellular network Once the device performs a successful connection to the cellular network it will sound...

Page 11: ...EA Binary format Position 10m CEP 50 Velocity 0 2m s 50 1 second Default All In View solution 2 Satellite solution A GPS Hot Start 2 sec Warm Start 10 sec Cold Start 50 sec Built in CPU Capacity Stati...

Page 12: ...connector Sensors Kylos Compact incorporates several sensors to monitor and report various event types Light sensor detects a change of light around the unit e g breaking into the package Acceleration...

Page 13: ...n until the LED blinks 2 times and then turns off To send an Emergency alert press and hold the Emergency button until the LED turns green Then release the Emergency button the LED will blink green un...

Page 14: ...cy Navigation Update Rate Navigation Method Time to First Fix TTFF Antenna GPS GLONASS Internal NMEA Binary format 10m CEP 50 Velocity 0 2 m s 50 1 second default All In View solution 2 Satellite solu...

Page 15: ...Kylos and Kylos Compact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 15 Industry approvals and certifications For available certificates see https trello com b YrNJfXNd certificates...

Page 16: ...e available at https trello com c k8Z8QHzZ 1 installer application download Installing the Software Locate the folder where you saved the installer setup file Double click the InstallSetup exe The Ope...

Page 17: ...Kylos and Kylos Compact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 17 Click Next The Select Destination Location window appears...

Page 18: ...Kylos and Kylos Compact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 18 Click Next The Select Components window appears Click Next The Select Start Menu Folder window appears...

Page 19: ...Select Don t create a Start Menu folder checkbox if you do not want to create a start menu folder Click Next The Ready to install window appears Click Install The installation starts and a progress b...

Page 20: ...lation is complete the Completing the Starcom Installer Application Setup Wizard window appears Click Finish Installing the Update To install the Installer update software locate the folder where you...

Page 21: ...the Destination folder points to the location where the Starcom Installer software is installed and click install A Windows Security dialog box appears Click Yes The Confirm file replace dialog box ap...

Page 22: ...ver can be downloaded from the following link http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Download the driver for the proper Windows version The driver Installation Guide can be found at the following locat...

Page 23: ...s Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 23 Inserting the SIM card Kylos Remove the plastic cover from the unit Gently push and pull back the plastic SIM card holder to release and open the SIM card slot Rais...

Page 24: ...card in the SIM card slot with its gold contacts facing down and its cut off corner facing out the SIM card slot as shown in the following image Lower the SIM card holder back to the horizontal positi...

Page 25: ...tallation please verify that the battery is fully charged Charge the battery for at least 12 hours prior to first use After that charge the battery for at least 6 hours before each use Hold the batter...

Page 26: ...s sleep mode to save the battery power whenever possible This means that during the testing process you must keep the unit awake in order to check its functionality After you insert the SIM card and t...

Page 27: ...Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 27 Inserting the SIM card Kylos Compact Use a 1 5 mm Allen wrench hex key to remove the 4 screws from the Kylos Compact back cover Remove the back cover Carefully lift t...

Page 28: ...obal com 28 Gently push and pull back the Micro SIM card holder to release and open the SIM card slot Raise it to an upright position Place the Micro SIM card in the Micro SIM card slot with its gold...

Page 29: ...ard place back the cover and use the 1 5 mm Allen wrench hex key to fasten the screws Connecting the unit to the computer Press the Operation button to turn the unit on Connect the Kylos Compact progr...

Page 30: ...mpact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 30 Enter your company name and click OK The Installer window appears Click Technical Communications or press the Communications button on the taskbar at the...

Page 31: ...sers Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 31 Click the Advanced button The Communications Window will appear Click the Add button The Network Selection window appears Select Helios from the list and press O...

Page 32: ...cations Window will now display the new connection in the Available Networks list which is named Helios 1 The name Helios in this case of the unit connection to the Installer applies globally to all u...

Page 33: ...rts Set the Baud Rate to 115200 Check the Activate checkbox and click Save If Kylos has connected successfully a Helios 1 on notification will appear in green color at the bottom left corner of the In...

Page 34: ...Kylos Compact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 34 Press on Kylos Parameters and use the settings to configure the unit Press the Read from unit button to read the parameters already configured in...

Page 35: ...ting server or the SMPP target number For more information see SMS Notifications guide APN settings The APN settings are essential in order for the unit to transmit messages and alerts The APN setting...

Page 36: ...ers Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 36 Secondary server auxiliary routing server which the units transmit to by default it is Starcom Systems server 2 Port port open for communication on the routing se...

Page 37: ...ng during which the unit will wake up only for a few seconds to record its current state but will not transmit useful for temperature humidity light logging The information will be transmitted along w...

Page 38: ...1 kylos battery life time Please note that these are the regular scheduled Tracking transmissions and they do not include the additional random transmissions and alerts like Light On Off Location Upd...

Page 39: ...ns will be sent Use debugging beeps factory testing setting Do not use Transmit after first start up or restart if this option is activated a Power On message will be transmitted whenever the unit is...

Page 40: ...k To change these values according to specific conditions you need to test the unit with different values and choose the best option The lower the setting the more often the unit will respond to a wea...

Page 41: ...ocation where you want the configuration file to be saved on your computer name the file and press Save Configuring a new unit with the saved configuration To configure a new unit with the saved param...

Page 42: ...the TCP Test you do not receive a successful message check your APN settings Helios Parameters Network Contact your cellular provider and make sure the SIM card is open for GPRS Verify that your SIM...

Page 43: ...st cases In order to get a proper GPS location the unit has to be placed outside the building or outside the window where it can access the satellites Open the Terminal window Communications Advanced...

Page 44: ...nd press Send The unit information will appear Click on the Inputs tab press on the Key Arm Doors etc buttons on the Simulator press Request status and check the response in the Unit Status window Use...

Page 45: ...hold the Power button to turn the unit off Before installing the unit press the Power button and make sure the LED color is green Otherwise recharge the battery Charge the battery for at least 12 hou...

Page 46: ...ur username and password in the Username and Password fields and click Sign in Starcom Online horizontal menu bar features the following categories Home lists the most recently accessed units includin...

Page 47: ...the following additional links Live status displays the current status of all live units as shown in the following image Full list opens the Resources section that displays a full list of all your un...

Page 48: ...define new and modify the existing perimeters Units The Units page features the Details area which arranges the unit information in the following columns Number the unit serial number Clicking on the...

Page 49: ...appear as dimmed in the units list Use this section to enter the unit Number and Name In the Cellular Number field enter the number of the SIM card installed in the unit In the Unit Type list select H...

Page 50: ...h mph select the measurement you want to receive the speed data in In the Available reasons list select the reasons you want to receive an alert for and click Add The reasons will be moved to the Noti...

Page 51: ...reate new and modify the existing groups of units To create a new group click New The Group page opens In the Name field enter the name of the new group In the Units list select the units you want to...

Page 52: ...ved To modify a group in the Groups page click on the group name link of the group you want to modify The Group page appears Modify the group details as required Click Apply The modified group details...

Page 53: ...er s units will be displayed on the Map page If this option is disabled only the selected unit will be displayed Show coordinates in reports the user s reports will include the GPS coordinates Service...

Page 54: ...tarcom Online account after the user has made 5 bad login attempts Force password changing once a month requires the user to change the password once a month Allow editing cellular number enables the...

Page 55: ...act Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 55 Perimeters You can create new and modify the existing perimeters To create a new perimeter click the Button at the bottom left corner of the map to open the...

Page 56: ...To create a new perimeter click Create New Perimeter The Create New Perimeter box will change color to Orange The cursor changes to a and allows you to drag a rectangle over the area you want to demar...

Page 57: ...Compact Users Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 57 In the Text field enter the name of the perimeter From the Color palette choose a color for the perimeter Click Save The new perimeter is saved and app...

Page 58: ...ollowing tabs Basic allows to set up basic plans for LCU500 units Do not use Advanced allows to set up advanced plans for LCU500 units Do not use Events allows to create events for your units To creat...

Page 59: ...nt type click New Enter the name of the event type in the Name field Leave Day of the week and Time Range as Changeable later you will be able to change these settings in the event itself Click the Ad...

Page 60: ...performed simultaneously And then when you create several events the following event will start only after the first one is performed Transmit the event will be transmitted End ends an event For exam...

Page 61: ...t notification If you select the Monitor checkbox the event will be displayed on the Monitor page see below in real time Click the Add Event button and select the type of the event you want to create...

Page 62: ...nt based on this type Go to Events and click New Enter the name of the event in the Name field In the Units list select the units you want to include in the event and click Add The units will be moved...

Page 63: ...rt when the unit enters a specific location is created Monitor The Monitor section allows you to select a set of events for a specific unit type and to see them displayed in real time On the left side...

Page 64: ...be moved to the Notify for list Main Power Low alerts you of the battery getting low Door Opened Door Closed alert created when the container door is being opened closed Door button is pressed un pre...

Page 65: ...perature Low alert sent when the unit s temperature sensor detects when the temperature gets lower or higher than the defined low and high temperature values No Activity this event can be used to rece...

Page 66: ...and commands You can select unit or a group of units in the dropdown list on the left In the Search field you can enter the unit number to be displayed You can switch the map view between Flash Maps...

Page 67: ...name Location the address of the last GPS position of the unit Received the date and time of last transmission from the unit Reason the reason for the transmission State the unit logic state Version t...

Page 68: ...g overrides the unit transmission rate settings and forces the unit to transmit according to the specified interval Stop Tracking stops the tracking command and returns the unit to its regular transmi...

Page 69: ...ools Edit perimeter allows you to edit an existing perimeter Create new perimeter allows to create a new perimeter Distance measurement allows to measure the distance between two points on the map Map...

Page 70: ...two points on the map 1 On the map select the Distance Measurement tool and move the mouse to the position on the map from which you want to measure the distance to another point 2 From that point dr...

Page 71: ...l com 71 Viewing a Satellite Image You can view a satellite image instead of the map view To view a satellite image click on the Satellite button The Map now shows a satellite image of the area in vie...

Page 72: ...e Search tool To search a map 1 Go to the Search map tool 2 Enter the City and Street in the respective fields and click the Search arrow The map updates and shows the selected location NOTE As you ty...

Page 73: ...Schedule allows to define scheduled reports that generate automatically on a daily monthly or weekly basis NOTE The reports can be generated for the last 30 days only You can generate the following t...

Page 74: ...located showing points of movement of the unit The tracking details area lists the tracking data of the unit The pointers on the map correspond with the numbers in the address column of the detailed l...

Page 75: ...k Export The report is exported as a csv file which can be viewed in Excel to your default downloads folder To print a report click Print The report appears in your default browser window where you ca...

Page 76: ...email address for the unit You can change this address or add additional email addresses separated by a semicolon Click Apply The report schedule is saved and added to the list of scheduled reports To...

Page 77: ...The Profile section shows your profile details that were created when you purchased your units You can view and modify these details as required To view or modify your profile click the Profile tab a...

Page 78: ...ear in the info window on the Map page when you select a unit To see all the parameters that can be configured in the Map Tooltip Format field click on the green question mark located to the right of...

Page 79: ...s Guide www starcomgpsglobal com 79 Help The Help section contains answers to some frequently asked questions Starcom Online tutorials and vehicle wiring database Click on the appropriate tab to acces...

Page 80: ...the values specified in Helios Parameters Transmission Rates settings GPRS SMS When the unit s modem is turned on it tries to connect to the network and transmit via GPRS 4 attempts 2 on the first se...

Page 81: ...twork again it will transmit all the stored data The device sends encrypted data to the routing server When the routing receives it it is decoded and encoded at the same time and sent to all the recip...

Page 82: ...visit http www starcomgpsglobal com For more information about Starcom GPS Global Solutions products please visit https trello com b NjmQefGw product info clients Support Should you have any questions...

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