Rapid Deployment GSM/GPS Tracking Unit (RDT) End User Manual
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1. Any asset tracking or management system on GSM consists of several distinct components The RDT is the mobile unit that is installed in the vehicle equipment or other mobile asset and contains the Subscriber Identity Module SIM The SIM card contains a unique International Mobile Subscriber Identity IMSI number This enables the network to identify the user and therefore allow the terminal to have access to specific subscriber services Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite based navigation system operated and maintained by the U S Department of Defence GPS consists of a constellation of 24 satellites providing worldwide 24 hour three dimensional 3D coverage Although originally conceived for military needs GPS has a broad array of civilian applications including timing surveying fleet management marine land aviation and vehicle navigation GPS is the most accurate technology available for navigation As a satellite based Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page 4 9 7 05 system GPS is immune from the limitations of land based systems which have limited coverage and whose accuracy varies with geographic location a2. receiver Placing two or more operating RDTs in close proximity to one another may cause interference especially when some RDTs are transmitting to the GSM network while others are trying to get a GPS position fix The GSM transmissions may very well prevent surrounding units from being able to compute GPS positions until the offending transmissions have stopped Batteries The RDT is designed to work with four standard AA alkaline batteries Insert the batteries with the positive and negative polarities as indicated on the battery pack label Do not reverse polarities or use non alkaline AA batteries otherwise permanent damage to the RDT may result or there may be a risk of explosion or fire Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer instructions Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page8 9 7 05
3. IGNALS Limitation of Liability VITAL TRACE ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE OR U S 25 00 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL VITAL TRACE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS REGARDLESS WHETHER VITAL TRACE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND VITAL TRACE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Notices Class B Statement Notice to Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions m
4. OFF TRANSMIT 200ms ON OFF Short Blinks 1800ms QUERY 1800ms ON OFF Long On very short 200ms off time DELAY Always OFF Unit powers Off in Delay state DELAY to One 2000ms One blink as unit IDLE ON transitions from DELAY to IDLE state Always ON Low Battery Table 1 Diagnostic LED Blink Rates User Guidelines Introduction The RDT is a completely self contained end user device As such no specific installation is required There are no external connections required for antennas or power when used in its standard battery powered configuration Like all GPS and wireless devices the RDT will work best where it can have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky and wireless base station antenna Nonetheless the RDT employs advanced GPS technology that increases its ability to acquire weak GPS signals This allows the device to be deployed in environments where traditional GPS receivers may not be able to determine location General Guidelines Initial Use after Provisioning The RDT comes from the factory without current time being set and without GPS almanac or location stored in memory As a consequence it is important that when the RDT is first activated that it be given sufficient time to calculate its first position fix and to collect a complete GPS almanac After the RDT has been configured per the instruction provided in the RDT Configuration chapter it is recommended that the RDT be powered up using either batteries
5. Vital Trace Rapid Deployment GSM GPS Tracking Unit RDT End User Manual Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page 1 9 7 05 Index Hardware Limited Warranty cccccccsceeeeceeeeeeeueeeeueeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeesaseesaeeeseseeeaeeesaseesaseesaseesaeeesageenaees Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer tisiicatstecsastitissassiteasearitcnccarieocscasidaccaadstecsaatiSousastiienaasadeccscas Limitation of Liability z 2 22 02 2 2022202 5222 25 05 20 CR 0E SIRE IRIS cadeaaaaccwassa ER IERR SR SR DR Edag REESEN Regulatory Approvals sseeeseeseuseusuauuuanuuuua uuu RR ARA R RR RRRRRERXSASASRRERXSSASRSERERXSRAERSSRSuSSRERSSRSuRuA X IRTIANEEETCRTD ITE UNE ERU UELTNDI EEUU DIAGNOSEICS RTL DLL DUI ELLO LOL TDI DII LOL ULIDO ID UII IT User Guidelines lueeeeieeeeeeieeseueuaeuuunuunuuuu uua ease eee eee eee eee Placement and Orientation cccccecsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseseeeaseeeseesaeeeeeseeeee ease eee aeee eens TMUHOGUCTION si scossa cei ca acaaacaeantessdnaescwecuadeaesdawacsacasdetanecaasacasastataestesseanesstascacene Planning and Preparation cccccceeeeceeeeeeeueeeeueeeeueeeeuaeeeseeeeeaeeesaeeeeaseeseseasaeeaeaseeeaeeesaseeeaeeee
6. age 6 9 7 05 Fix Times 1000 Time To First Fix 50 Seconds 136 Jbscured Sky View Typical GPS Fix Times Warm Start 50 E M SSS SSS TSE O SM ii Time To First Fix Typical 5096 Standard Operating Procedures Sop s for the deployment of the RDT Introduction The RDT is used as a quick deployment tracking device used in conjunction with the VITAL TRACK software To enhance the chances of an operational success and minimise a compromise followed when wo the following basic procedures should be to enable the operator s to achieve best practice rking with the RDT in a covert manner Planning and Preparation On no account must the RDT be given to anyone who has not received prior training from Vital Trace Always ensure that the RDT has a simm card fitted which is not easily traceable advice through Vital Trace and the batteries are new Program the VITAL TRACK software with the correct information required to communicate with the RDT Carry out an attachment detachment on the same make and model that your target vehicle is going to be This activity allows the deployment team to find the most suitable position for concealment and a GPS signal It also reduces the time on target A day and night reconnaissance of the area and location that the target vehicle is expected to be should be carried out prior to any deployment Although one operator can carry out the depl
7. and the unit remaining stationary with a clear unobstructed view of the sky This will allow the RDT to calculate a position fix in the shortest possible time and allow it to collect a GPS almanac During this first session the RDT may take up to fifteen 15 minutes beyond the expiration of FIX Timeout before sending the next SMS message Placement and Orientation Generally the RDT will perform best when used as close as possible to horizontal plane preferably with reasonably unobstructed clearance around the unit Field tests indicate that the RDT performs reasonably well when placed in the glove box or under the front passenger seat in many contemporary automobiles It should not be installed in the boot of a vehicle unless it can be placed near or under the rear window parcel shelf Try to avoid placing the unit where its view of the sky is obstructed by metal or surfaces coated with metallic paint or films Field data indicates that a RDT placed in the glove box of a vehicle will get approximately 50 fewer position fixes than an identically configured unit placed on the dashboard with a clear view of the sky Actual results will vary from vehicle to vehicle and based on the level of obstruction outside the vehicle itself Another important consideration is that battery life will be shorter for units placed in obscured locations since it will take longer to compute new position fixes Units with a clear view of the sky will typically ta
8. arried out e The unit can be placed horizontal or vertical without loosing attenuation depending on the space available e Always ensure that the unit has new batteries inserted Trim Track before being deployed e Ifthe unit is placed onto the intended target in a confined or enclosed location garage Then the acquisition time for the GPS is going to increase To reduce acquisition time it is important that the unit is placed on the intended target out in the open e Where possible always recce the intended target and carry out best placement practice on the same type of vehicle e Remember that if the target vehicle goes into tunnels underground car parks enclosed garages or anywhere that will block the sky The GPS will always give its last known position before it went unsighted until it becomes visible again to the sky where it will re acquire and give its real time position e If GSM coverage is inhibited then as soon as the unit becomes communicable again it will send any messages owed via SMS RF Jamming The RDT should be installed as far away as possible from transmitting antennas including satellite communication radar VHF and cellular These transmitters may emit jamming signals that interfere with the GPS receiver s ability to track GPS satellite signals Generally the stronger the other transmitting device the wider the distance required between antennas For the RDT a minimum clearance of 45 cm approx
9. ay cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page3 9 7 05 Regulatory Approvals CE The RDT product complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 199 5 EC as stated by the EC Declaration of Conformity CE0681 and the EC R amp TTE Type Examination Certificate The RDT product complies with the European Teleco
10. e withdrawing make sure that no tell tale signs are evident in the immediate vicinity of the target vehicle When any technical operations of this nature are carried out there should always be a conventional surveillance team deployed to cover actions on such as a compromise technical problems power pack changes and retrieval of equipment post Op Power pack change retrieval All battery changes or complete retrieval of the RDT from the target vehicle should be planned and approached in the same manner as the initial deployment attachment Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Page 7 9 7 05 Confidential e Ifa different team is deployed to carry out a battery change or retrieval they must be fully briefed on the situation and know exactly where the RDT is positioned on the target vehicle Points to note e The GPS antenna cannot obtain a position fix when shielded by a metal surface Therefore it is important that when attaching the unit to the intended target it is placed behind a non ferrous surface e g behind the front or rear plastic bumpers or in the areas close to light clusters e It must not be immediately visible if a quick underneath inspection of the vehicle is c
11. egeenaegs Deployment attachment esieeesseseuseseaseusasuus aaa RR 4 R ARR RR RR RRGRRRSASRRERXSRASAXSRRERXSRAEASSREuSSRERSSREuXSA Power pack change retrieval eeesseeessesesaeseuseuuanunuaauuua aua uaau uuu a aua u sau u sau usa uua uuu ua NNNN GUUS BWW W Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page 2 9 7 05 US Patents 5877724 6122506 and 6430503 apply Hardware Limited Warranty Vital Trace warrants that this Vital Trace hardware product the Product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will substantially conform to Vital Trace s applicable published specifications for the Product for a period of one 1 year starting from the date of delivery The warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to software firmware products Software and Firmware Limited Warranty License This Vital Trace software and or firmware product the Software is licensed and not sold Its use is governed by the provisions of the applicable End User License Agreement EULA if any included with the Software In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms exc
12. i The operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than or in addition to Vital Trace s standard specifications for its products iii The unauthorized modification or use of the Product or Software iv Damage caused by accident lightning or other electrical discharge fresh or salt water immersion or spray or v Normal wear and tear on consumable parts e g batteries THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE VITAL TRACE S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN THE PRODUCTS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER VITAL TRACE NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION PRODUCTION INSTALLATION OR DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF VITAL TRACE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU VITAL TRACE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE S
13. imately 18 in from these transmitting devices including other RDTs is recommended Mounting Optional mounting brackets are available for the RDT A metal bracket is available for more permanent installations and is typically used when the RDT is equipped with a Vehicle Adapter Module A quick release plastic holster style bracket available for battery powered installations or when a RDT is to be moved from vehicle to vehicle Environmental Conditions The RDT mounting location must not exceed the environmental specifications of the device For instance it cannot be installed inside a vehicle s engine compartment wheel well chassis or any other location in which the conditions can reasonably be expected to exceed the device environmental specifications Do not leave the RDT in direct sunlight on the dashboard of a vehicle on hot sunny days Exposure to RF Radiation The RDT is not to be used in direct contact with the body A minimum separation distance of 0 6 inch 15 mm must be maintained during operation The RDT is not intended for body worn applications Interference with Other Devices The RDT includes a GSM modem that may interfere with other electronic systems such as car stereos when it is transmitting To avoid such interference it is recommended that the RDT not be placed in close proximity to any other electronic systems or devices Conversely other electronic systems or devices may jam the RDT especially the GPS
14. ke 40 50 seconds to compute a new position fix as shown in below If the GPS signal level drops to 136 dBm due to obscuration then the time to compute typically increases to over 6 minutes During this additional time the unit is powered up and battery life will decrease accordingly Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential Page 5 9 7 05 Mount front rear behind plastic bumpers is recommended GPS Aerial JA 1 GPS MUST LOOK SKYWARDS Will not see through metal Placement vs Reporting Frequency Placement vs Reporting Frequency SUN ail 900 Seconds be DELAY State T4 600 Seconds 5 Nu eee win DELAY State T4 300 Seconds M CE x State T4 120 Expected Reporting Frequency Minutes DELAY Sue T4 10 Seco t 136 135 134 133 132 131 1 Obscured Sky View Clear Unobsfructed GPS Signal Strength dBm Sky View Specifications subject to change without notice GSM coverage required Vital Trace is not responsible for the operation or failure of operation of GPS satellites or the availability of GPS satellite signals or the operation or failure of operation GSM network and GSM network signal strength Confidential P
15. lusions and limitations the following terms and conditions shall apply Vital Trace warrants that this Vital Trace Software product will substantially conform to Vital Trace s applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of ninety 90 days starting from the date of delivery Warranty Remedies Vital Trace s sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be at Vital Trace s option to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty Nonconforming Product or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Vital Trace in accordance with Vital Trace s standard return material authorization procedures Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer These warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that i the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed configured interfaced maintained stored and operated in accordance with Vital Trace s relevant operator s manual and specifications and ii the Products and Software are not modified or misused The preceding warranties shall not apply to and Vital Trace shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from i The combination or utilization of the Product or Software with products information data systems or devices not made supplied or specified by Vital Trace i
16. mmunications Standards Institute Specifications ETS300 342 1 EMC for GSM 900MHZ and DCS 1800MHZ Radio Equipment and Systems EEC The RDT product complies with Directive 72 245 EEC as amended by Directive 95 54 EC el 72 245 95 54 FCC The RDT product complies with the FCC Part 15 FCC Part 24 and Industry Canada requirements The RDT product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID JUPRDT1 Overview Introduction This manual covers the RDT operating on 900 MHz 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz GSM networks As used in this manual the term GSM shall include any and all of these frequencies Regulatory Approvals GE The RDT product complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 199 5 EC as stated by the EC Declaration of Conformity CE0681 and the EC R amp TTE Type Examination Certificate The RDT product complies with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute Specifications ETS300 342 1 EMC for GSM 900MHZ and DCS 1800MHZ Radio Equipment and Systems EEG The RDT product complies with Directive 72 245 EEC as amended by Directive 95 54 EC el 72 245 95 54 11 2 ECE The RDT product complies with FCC Part 15 FCC Part 24 and Industry Canada
17. nd even under ideal conditions cannot compare with GPS By computing the distance to GPS satellites orbiting the earth a GPS receiver can calculate an accurate position This process is called satellite ranging GPS receivers can also provide precise time speed and course measurements that are important for vehicle mobile positioning and communications applications GPS Receiver The RDT includes an advanced GPS receiver which provides the position course speed and time information required for mobile asset management applications The RDT s GPS receiver features a twelve channel digital signal processor DSP which operates at the GPS L1 frequency 1575 42 MHz and processes the Coarse Acquisition C A code portion of the GPS signal The RF and digital signal processing components of the GPS module are custom ASICs designed by Trimble Diagnostics When the Diagnostics Mode is enabled and set to 1 LED the LED on the RDT will blink at different rates depending on the RDT s operational state If the RDT is powered off the LED is off If the estimated battery life is below the threshold of 10 the LED is turned on continuously while the RDT is operational and not blinked Only if the batteries are good will the blinking rates in Table 1 apply RDT State Blink Rate Plain Words IDLE 250ms ON Rapid blinking or while in 250 ms OFF On Demand Polling Mode FIX 2000ms ON Long On Long Off 2000 ms
18. oyment attachment of the RDT it is recommended that at least two 2 operators be used or more depending on the tactical circumstances Each member of the deployment team should be thoroughly briefed and understand each contingency plan prior to deployment When an alarm signal is received indicating that the RDT is operating at 30 battery 133 GPS Signal Strength dBm 132 131 130 Clear Unobstructed Sky View capacity a battery replacement must be planned Deployment attachment Where possible deployment of the RDT should take place during the hours of darkness silent hours Drive walk past the target vehicle or pre deploy cover observation if necessary before deployment At least five 5 minutes before deployment attach the battery power pack to the RDT ensure that it is place in a position to allow the unit to obtain a GPS position fix This procedure should be done from a static position away from the target area Note On account will the RDT be deployed until a position fix has been acquired All members of the deployment team should have communication with each other Approach the target with caution and attach the RDT squarely ensuring that all magnets have contact it is well concealed and a new position fix is obtained When both the VITAL TRACK software and the RDT are communicating with an acceptable position fix record the attached position by use of a small digital camera if necessary Befor
19. requirements The RDT product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RDT The RDT is housed in a single compact enclosure that simplifies installation and leads to greater reliability The standard RDT has four end user replaceable alkaline AA batteries and there are no external antennas other external connections This package is a mobile communications and positioning system module ideally suited for high volume automotive and asset management applications requiring a low cost battery or externally powered tracking device It operates over the GSM cellular networks and allows simple fast and efficient transfer of information between a mobile asset and an application hosted either on a server or on an end user PC Standard Features The RDT integrates the following into a single package GSM 900 1800 1900 MHz modem High sensitivity 12 channel GPS receiver Internal GSM and GPS antennas RDT application firmware and other integrated functions Password protected data communications Subscriber Identity Module SIM You must install a SMS enabled Subscriber Identity Module SIM that has been initialized by your GSM service provider Global System for Mobile Communications Cellular mobile telephone sys
20. tems are widely available throughout the world However because cellular mobile telephone systems are regulated at the national level these systems are not generally compatible with each other To resolve the dilemma of being able to communicate from almost anywhere but only within your own system the European telecommunications operators the Conference of European Postal and Telecommunications Administration CEPT designed a new mobile telephone network This network has evolved into GSM and CEPT has turned over management of GSM to the European Technical Standards Institute ETSI GSM is the predominant mobile communications system throughout the world Outside the United States most GSM systems operate at 900 MHz 1800 MHz or both and services provided by these networks are generally referred to as Digital Communication Services DCS The United States GSM system operates at 1900 MHz and is generally referred to as Personal Communication Service PCS GSM Cellular Phone System The Global System for Mobile GSM protocol offers a variety of data services that allow users to send and receive data at rates of up to 9600 bps Data can be delivered over ISDN Packet Switched or Circuit Switched Data Networks PSDN or CSDN and via the Short Message Service SMS The RDT uses SMS which is a store and forward service for the bi directional exchange of alphanumeric messages of up to 160 characters Architecture of the GSM network
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