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8.15 Messages
A simple messaging interface is available for sending and receiving text messages and emails using
the i50’s network connection(s). If assigned to an external port, the port is opened using the COM
speed set for the Dial-up port, with 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. See section 11.0 for details on
the messaging protocol.
Messages and emails can also be sent via a dial-up connection. See section 10.2.3 for details.
8.16 Wi-Fi
Select this option when using the internal Wi-Fi module to connect to an external network. The i50
will send raw data directly to DataGate, with very short retry delays. This setting could also be used
with external serial connections that offer a direct connection to DataGate.
8.17 iButton
Connect a serial iButton reader (DS9097U-S09# or equivalent) to process iButton data. This requires
the Driver firmware option. See the Driver Logging section below.
8.18 Relm Radio
Select this option when connecting an i50 to an external Relm radio. The i50 will open the port using
the COM speed and settings defined under the Radio section. When a Relm device is enabled, the
i50 will check its location every minute to determine whether it is within an RF zone (see section
7.2.4). If it is within two or more zones, the i50 will select the closest one. Once the zone has been
determined, the i50 sends a command to the radio to switch to the zone and channel defined for that
zone.
8.19 RFID
Connect an RFID reader to process RFID tag data. Tag data can optionally be sent to the server,
and/or processed as a driver ID (see below).
Use the “RFID Beeper” digital output mode to trigger a
buzzer and/or light when a tag is detected.
8.20 Driver Logging
The iButton and RFID inputs can be used to log drivers in to the i50. This requires the Driver firmware
option. When a tag is detected, the i50 sends a driver logged in message to the server, including the
tag ID. The server can translate iButton/RFID codes to driver names, if required. The driver is
automatically logged out if IGN is not activated within a preset interval (default 2 min), or if IGN is
turned on and off again. The i50 sends a driver logged out message to the server at this point.
The “No Driver Beeper” digital output mode is designed to pulse a beeper or light when IGN is turned
on but no driver has logge
d in. This output also pulses when a tag is detected. The “No Driver Relay”
digital output mode stays active any time a driver is logged out, which could be used to disable the
engine until a driver logs in.
