BlackKite, Vehicle Tracking System User Manual
Rev. 1.4.0
Zilogic Systems
Page iii
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Device Highlights ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3. Applications ................................................................................................................ 2
1.4. Specification ............................................................................................................... 2
1.5. Inside the Box ............................................................................................................ 2
2. Device Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 4
2.1. Handling & Safety ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2. LED Indications ........................................................................................................... 4
2.3. Mechanical ................................................................................................................. 5
2.4. Electrical ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.5. Environmental ............................................................................................................ 6
3. Device Configurator ............................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Installation .................................................................................................................. 7
3.3. BlackKite Configurator Features .................................................................................. 7
3.4. User Interface ............................................................................................................. 8
3.5. Configurator Operations ............................................................................................. 8
4. Device Features ................................................................................................................... 13
4.1. User Authorization .................................................................................................... 13
4.2. Vehicle Parameter Selection ...................................................................................... 14
4.3. Location Tracking ...................................................................................................... 15
4.4. IO Monitoring and Control ........................................................................................ 17
4.5. Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 20
5. Quick Start .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1. Initial Device Setup ................................................................................................... 26
5.2. Vehicle Installation .................................................................................................... 28
6. Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 29
6.1. Connector Layout ..................................................................................................... 29
6.2. Connecting Ignition ................................................................................................... 29
6.3. Connecting a Switch ................................................................................................. 30
6.4. Connecting a Relay ................................................................................................... 30
6.5. Connecting a Resistive Fuel Level Sensor .................................................................. 30
6.6. Connecting an SOS Button ....................................................................................... 31
7. Commands .......................................................................................................................... 32
7.1. Device Info Commands ............................................................................................. 32
7.2. Device Management Commands .............................................................................. 32
7.3. SOS Commands ........................................................................................................ 33
7.4. Location and IO Commands ..................................................................................... 33
7.5. Configuration Commands ......................................................................................... 34
8. Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 40
9. Server Protocol .................................................................................................................... 42
9.1. Message Format ....................................................................................................... 42
9.2. HEAD Message ......................................................................................................... 42
9.3. MAIN Message .......................................................................................................... 43
9.4. ALERT Message ......................................................................................................... 43
9.5. Vehicle Information .................................................................................................. 43
9.6. Sample Packets ......................................................................................................... 48
9.7. Archive ..................................................................................................................... 49
A. Document Revision ............................................................................................................. 50
B. Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 51