BlackKite, Vehicle Tracking System User Manual
Rev. 1.4.0
Zilogic Systems
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• Wear-leveled internal Flash data storage
• Watchdog to recover from transient field issues
• System monitor to recover from transient SIM and GPRS network issues
• GPS wander reduction using MEMS sensors
• Fast GPS fix, even in low signal conditions
1.3. Applications
Track & Trace
Access real-time location and route history of the vehicle.
Geo-fencing
Create virtual geographical fencing for fleets and get alerts when
vehicle enters and exits the boundary.
Vehicle Utilization
Monitor and analyze vehicle running and idle states.
Speed Monitoring
Monitor vehicle speed and get alerts when vehicle exceeds speed
limits
Fuel Monitoring
Monitor and analyze vehicle fuel usage and pilferage
Emergency alerts
Communicate location information on emergency situation
1.4. Specification
1.4.1. GPS
• GPS engine: 48 Channels SiRF star IV
• Positioning Accuracy: < 2.5m CEP
• Sensitivity: -163dBm Tracking -160dBm Navigation
• TTFF: < 1s when hot and < 35s from cold (outdoors)
• Antenna: Internal, with high gain
1.4.2. GPRS
• Frequency band: 900/1800 MHz
• GPRS Class 10, Mobile station Class B
• R&TTE & CE compliant
• Sensitivity: -108dBm @ 900 MHz -107dBm @ 1800Hz
• Antenna: Internal
1.4.3. External Interfaces
• 3x digital input, optically isolated
• 3x open collector digital output with short circuit protection.
• 2x analog input ranging
• 1x SOS button interface
• 1x ignition input
• 1x serial interface for external sensor or serial device
• 1x USB port for configuration
1.5. Inside the Box
The BlackKite-Fleet Standard Kit contains the following items that is necessary for vehicle installa-
tion.
