STEPPII-55/56-LT H
ARDWARE
DESCRIPTION
V
ERSION
1.01
5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 How does it work
It can be powered from +10.8 to +32.0 VDC. It integrates a charging management,
which allows attachment to a Li-Ion backup battery. If the battery voltage is going
low, to charge it just supply the terminal (via VC+ and GND pins) with
aforementioned power source (e.g. car battery). The user external connected
battery is internally monitored. A circuit example is shown in the chapter
Attached battery allows operation of terminal for some hours (it depends on the
capacity of user chosen battery pack) in case of operating voltage (i.e. car battery)
failure.
A general-purpose terminal providing multiple digital/analogue inputs and outputs
for a different variety of uses.
The STEPPII-55/56-LT provides 2 analogue inputs that are very convenient to monitor
a tachometer generator, a temperature sensor
as well
fuel level etc. Circuit
examples for digital inputs are attached on the chapter
. It also provides 4
digital inputs that can be used to trigger alarm SMS (i.e. they can be connected to
the car alarm, to a door switch or customer specific requirements (e.g.: Panic
button)). Circuit examples for digital inputs are attached in chapter
. 4 digital
outputs are provided to switch on/off external devices. Circuit examples for digital
outputs are attached in chapter
Three other inputs are pre-defined by the manufacturer:
➢
1 x Power Supply line → which has to be connected to the vehicle
battery (clamp 30) or another power source.
➢
2 x Ignition lines →
which can be connected to the vehicle
starter lock (clamp 15).
To use the STEPPII-55/56-LT you need to insert a SIM card (available for SMS, data and
voice calls. The different services, i.e. Voice, Data and SMS depend on your
application) and to install the terminal indoor at the supposed location (e.g. vehicle,
boat etc.). STEPPII-55/56-LT comes with a combined GSM/GPS antenna. To achieve
an accurate geographical location of STEPPII-55/56-LT, it is important to place the
GPS antenna so that it has a clear view to the sky (no obstacle). The STEPPII-55/56-LT
terminal is not water resistant, please; give careful consideration to the installation
location of terminal. The configuration of the terminal can be done by using a serial
interface connection (locally) or over GSM network (remotely) using SMS
commands.
Note that
, in order to configure the STEPPII-55/56-LT remotely the basis
configuration has to be executed locally. Once the basis configuration of the
STEPPII-55/56-LT terminal is locally set and stored (using STEPPII-55/56-LT Eval-Board
und Configuration software) then by means of provided SMS and PFAL input
messages it can be remotely configured or the present configuration can be
changed. You can then control it from a remote mobile phone via SMS. The GPS
position or current configuration can be received by means of any GSM phone or
PC connected to a GSM modem (able to send/receive SMS, data and voice calls).
Thus, you will be able remotely to monitor the position of trucks, cars and boats (with
a GSM/GPRS coverage) and to receive an alarm if the device has moved from a
marked position (e.g. if your truck, car or boat has been stolen), deviates off a route
or to detect if a car leaves a country.
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