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1. Copyright The STEPPII user s guide is copyrighted by FALCOM GmbH with all rights reserved No part of this user s guide may be produced in any form without the prior written permission of FALCOM GmbH FALCOM GmbH No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission 3FALCOM Page 2 0 INTRODUCTION This guide explains the basic steps for getting started with STEPPII terminal The STEPPII GSM GPRS GPS device allows a quick and uncomplicated configuration and evaluation by the user via local RS232 interface directly connected to the serial port or remotely via air interface With Windowsm Hyperterminal application utility that is pre installed on all versions of Windows 98 98SE Windows ME Windows NT Windows 2000 and Windows XP it is possible to request GPS position data and to execute a range of configurations The Falcom STEPPII can also be configured using the Configurator 2 0 software The software description can be found in a separated manual file name is Stepp_configurator pdf delivered on the CD 0 1 Used abbreviations Abbreviation Description GPS Global Positioning System NMEA National Maritime Electronics Association GSM Global Standard for Mobile Communications GPI General Propose Input CRER Carriage Return Line Feed bps Bit per Second 0 2 Related d2. 0000 7 amp GPGLL 5040 3979 N 01058 8442 063645 533 4 30 GPGSA4A4 3 25 01 07 20 13 11 04 2 3 1 1 2 0 34 GPQS 2 1 07 20 75 066 36 01 61 195 38 13 32 213 36 11 31 153 35 7D GPGS 2 2 07 07 30 262 36 04 29 306 38 25 28 060 34 44 GPRMC 063645 533 4 5040 3979 N_01058 8442 E 0 033682 136 13 040903 03 GPYTG 136 13 1 M 0 033682 N 0 062379 K53 GPGGA 063646 533 5040 3978 N 01058 8442 E 1 07 1 1 495 9 M 47 7 M 0 0 0000 76 GPGLL 5040 3978 N 01058 3442 E 063646 533 4 32 GPGSAA 3 25 01 07 20 13 11 04 2 3 1 1 2 0 34 GPGS 2 1 07 20 75 066 36 01 61 195 37 13 32 213 35 11 31 153 34 70 tt cf v For more detailed information about the using of SIRFdemo software please download the SiRFdemo pdf manual which is also available on our web page A valid protocols y Invalid protocols This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 13 2 HOW TO UPDATE THE NEW FIRMWARE INTO THE STEPPII DEVICE In order to allow users of Falcom STEPPII to utilize newly released firmware a program has to be available to update the on board Flash Memory The new firmware and an update program are distributed electronically via Internet or CD Important note Please write down the important existing configuration settings for the Falcom STEPPII using the current firmware The update proce
3. 1 07 1 0 490 2 M 0000 03 Capture to Printer eei 3 1 0 1 6 30 EE M E TE DO 1 6 3s0 CPCSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 35 31 45 186 31 14 44 079 40 20 27 235 36 72 CPCSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 057 34 03 13 163 29 4A GPRMC 152607 723 2 5040 4057 N 01058 8483 E 0 49 116 20 030304 03 GPGGA 152608 722 5040 4056 N 01058 _8483 E 1 03 11 2 494 2 M 0000 37 SGPGSA A 2 14 22 28 eerrrceertS 0 11 2 10 0 0B GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 33 31 45 186 26 14 44 079 38 20 27 235 34 7F GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 32 22 17 057 30 03 13 163 27 47 GPRMC 152608 722 8 5040 4056 N 01058 8483 0 34 185 79 030304 00 GPGGA 152608 000 5040 4059 N 01058 9483 0 00 50 0 494 3 M 0000 3B BGPGSA A L 444 50 0 50 0 50 0 05 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 27 31 45 186 20 14 44 079 34 20 27 235 30 74 GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 26 22 17 057 26 03 13 163 25 47 GPRMC 152608 000 3 5040 4059 N 01058 3483 E 030304 LF Connected 0 01 55 lauto detect fauto detect SCROLL cars Nt m Capture Print echo a Figure 10 Start the transfer program Select the saved text file example txt from its directory and click the open button Now the command s included in the text file is are automatically sent to the connected STEPPII terminal d Note that after the text file is sent to the device and it is accepted from the device as well command is written without single mistake it writes the user defined value onto the internal FLASH and it wil
4. SiRFmessages pdf file The valid invalid protocols can be recognized in the GPRMC protocol as shown in the figure below The capital letter A means incoming protocols are valid and the capital letter V means incoming protocols are invalid 6 This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM PA SiRFstar Demo 3 30a on COM 1757600 Setup Yiew Action Navigation Poll Window mer e ual gt FAZ honne Sionat Levei vien sy St Az EI C No 5sec A 3 R 1 Ey Development Data iew GPGG4 063643 533 5040 3980 N 01058 8441 E 1 07 1 1 495 4 M_47 7 M_0 0 0000 74 GPGLL 5040 3980 N_01058 8441 063643 533 4 33 GPGS4 4 3 25 01 07 20 13 11 04 2 3 1 1 2 0 34 GPGS 2 1 07 20 75 066 36 01 61 195 36 13 32 213 35 11 31 153 34 71 GPGSY 2 2 07 07 30 262 35 04 23 306 37 25 28 060 33 4F GPRMC 063643 533 3 5040 3980 N 01058 8441 E 0 0981897 58 91 040903 30 GPYTG 58 91 T M 981897 N 0 151671 K 6F GPGGA 063644 533 N ETUFETT GPGLL 5040 3980 N 01058 8442 E 063644 533 4 37 GPG54 4 3 25 01 07 20 13 11 04 2 3 1 1 2 0 34 GPGS 2 1 07 20 75 066 36 01 61 195 37 13 32 213 35 11 31 153 35 71 GPGSV 2 2 07 07 30 262 36 04 29 306 37 25 28 060 33 4C GPRMC 063644 533 4 5040 3980 N 01058 8442 0 037480 74 78 040903 34 GP TG 74 78 T M 0 037480 N 0 06941 1 K 6F GPGG4 063645 533 5040 3979 N 01058 3442 E 1 07 1 1 495 7 M 47 7 0 0
5. amp FALCOM WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS GMBH Falcom STEPPII Getting Started Index of contents 0 INTRODUCTION Se E E 3 0 1 ISEDEABBRE VU MON Sate esse ete etter gee ees ec eineeen T Neer ec a Su E eiee mae eines 02 Fe SIE TID DOCUMENTS T ts N 1 GEIEINGSTARTED Sr ee A 1 1 OVERVIEW OF STEREIESTARTERSK sree ee ee eee a ee eer ele an ane S Terrie Sheer E TOO cs eae eee ee ne eZ TERMINALEMULA TOR TUR ernment cnr rato ace et ete Sen reer en ey oa aes DATE ey Gllciind ine STERF caly Using Beeren 1 2 HOW TO UPDATE THE NEW FIRMWARE INTO THE STEPPII DEVICE ee ee ee 14 Version history Version number Author Changes 1 00 Fadil Beqiri Initial version 1 01 Fadil Beqiri New manual layout Note added 1 02 Fadil Begiri The steps to update the new firmware into the STEPP II changed This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM FALCOM Page 1 Cautions Information furnished herein by FALCOM are accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed for its use Please read carefully the safety precautions If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product described in it please contact your vendor General information about FALCOM and Its range of products are available at the following Internet address http www falcom de Trademarks Some mentioned products are registered trademarks of their respective companies
6. or V2 0XX with a PC running Windows 2000 On the first time power up you can use a terminal software which allows the communication with a modem via RS232 serial port On Windows 2000 starts the HyperTerminal program This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission 3FALCOM Page 6 C Program Files Windows NT Back gt search Zufokes 4 A OS X A Er Address C C Program Files Windows NT 5 m T Caccessories File Folder 12 13 2002 4 52 PM J Pinball File Folder 12 13 2002 4 52 PM Windows NT dialer exe Application 7 26 2000 2 00 PM HTRN_JIS DLL Application 7 22 2002 9 05 PM hypertrm exe hypertrm exe Application 7 22 2002 9 05 PM Application Modified 7 22 2002 9 05 PM Size 6 26 KB Attributes normal Type Application Size 6 26 KB 6 26 KB Figure 3 Using Microsoft Windows Hyper Terminal Assign the name for a new session on the displayed window e g STEPP_II Erie anaes and choore am aan her the connector Ham STEFF II n Mn detect Modia ul EAS MUM p Tree Figure 4 Assign the name for a new session Choose the correct COM Port and baud rate settings 9600bps 8 bit no parity bit 1 STOD DIN To control the STEPPII operating with firmware version V2 1X use the following pre defined factory settings 57600 bps 8 Beneibie No Parity bit 1 Stop bit None Flow control d To control
7. the STEPPII operating with firmware STEPPII Firmware V1 6 6 use the following pre defined factory settings 9600 bps 8 Data bits No Parity bit 1 Stop bit None Flow control This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 7 COM1 Properties 21x Port Settings Bits per second EX Data bits E 7 Parity None 7 Stop bits fi Flow control NONE 7 Restore Defaults Cancel Apply Figure 5 COM Port transmission settings If a connection to the STEPPII terminal is established the transmitted protocols will be displayed Please note that if the embedded GPS reciver of the STEPPII device operating with 2 1 X firmware is unable to calculate a valid position due to the satellites on view less then 3 satellites please change the location of the GPS antenna and restart your STEPPII device In order to evaluate the GPS receiver if valid positions are being received see section 1 2 1 T New Connection HyperTerminal i D x File Edit View Call Transfer Help De sl 3 DB GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 37 22 17 057 35 03 13 163 33 42 GPRMC 152551 723 A 5040 4075 N 01058 8464 E 0 43 202 03 030304 07 GPGGA 152552 723 5040 4076 N 01058 8465 E 1 07 1 0 490 2 N 0000 03 GPGSA A 3 11 31 14 20 22 28 03 1 9 1 0 1 6 30 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 37 31 45 186 36 14 44 079 41 20 27 235 37 77 GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 29
8. 6 37 22 17 057 36 03 13 163 34 46 GPRMC 152552 723 4 5040 4076 N 01058 9465 E 0 10 46 76 030304 30 FADMY 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 057 34 03 13 163 30 420 6 M 0000 06 GPRMC 152606 723 A 5040 4057 N 01058 8481 E 0 48 347 06 030304 03 GPGGA 152607 723 5040 4057 N 01058 8483 E 1 07 1 0 494 3 M 0000 0E GPGSA A 3 11 31 14 20 22 28 03 1 9 1 0 1 6 30 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 35 31 45 186 31 14 44 079 40 20 27 235 36 72 GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 057 34 03 13 163 29 4a GPRMC 152607 723 A 5040 4057 N 01058 8483 E 0 49 116 20 030304 03 GPGGA 152608 722 5040 4056 N 01058 8493 E 1 03 11 2 494 2 H 0000 37 SGPGSA A 2 14 22 28 15 0 11 2 10 0 OB GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 33 31 45 186 26 14 44 079 38 20 27 235 34 7F GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 32 22 17 057 30 03 13 163 27 47 I GPRMC 152608 722 A 5040 4056 N 01058 9483 E 0 34 185 79 030304 00 GPGGA 152608 000 5040 4059 N 01058 8483 0 00 50 0 494 3 N 0000 3B SGPGSA ALl eee reer eee 50 0 50 0 50 0 05 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 27 31 45 186 20 14 44 079 34 20 27 235 30 74 GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 26 22 17 057 26 03 13 163 25 47 GPRMC 152608 000 8 5040 4059 N 01058 8483 E 030304 1F Connected 0 01 55 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL cars num Capture Print echo 7 Figure 6 COM Port transmission settings To sent a command to the STEPPII terminal while the GPS messages are being disolayed on the terminal program the default configurations of termina
9. LSE YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR TERMINAL l Connect both antenna plugs to the corresponding plugs on the STEPPII device 2 Connect the AMP connector on the cable to the AMP header on the STEPPII device Connect the DB15 plug on the other end of the cable to the respective socket on the evaluation board 3 Connect a Molex plug on the cable to the socket on the STEPPII device Connect the plug on the other end of the cable to the respective socket on the evaluation board 4 Connect the speaker and microphone to the respective sockets on the evaluation board 5 Use the serial cable to connect the evaluation board to a serial port on the Res 6 Insert the SIM card into the SIM interface of the STEPPII 7 Connect the power module to the evaluation board and to the ac power supply 1 2 Terminal emulator setup Please ensure that the STEPPII terminal is properly connected to the Eval Board and to the host device Make sure that the STEPPII terminal is powered on and the GSM LED indicator on the front side of device flashes If the STEPPII device is supposed to be configured using the Stepp Configurator please refer to a separate manual named The example below is based on the Windows Hyperterminal because it is a supplement tool which is also licensed by purchased Windows The STEPPII can also be configured by using any other Terminal Program The instructions below describe how to use the STEPPII operating with Firmware V1 6 2
10. d close the opened dialog box New Connection HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dis els es ON 21x GPGSY 2 2 07 28 19 296 37 22 17 05 GPRMC 152551 723 A4 5040 4075 N 010 GPGGA 152552 723 5040 4076 N 01058 GPGSA A 3 11 31 14 20 22 28 03 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 37 31 45 18 IF Send line ends with line feeds s GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 37 22 17 05 I GPRMC 152552 723 A 5040 4076 N 010 T Echo typed characters locally YADMY 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 057 j GPRMC 152606 723 2 5040 4057 N 010 Line delay fo milliseconds GPGGA 152607 723 5040 4057 N 01058 Dani det io edie GPGSA A 3 11 31 14 20 22 28 03 5 CGPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 35 31 45 18 CGPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 05 CPRMC 152607 723 A 5040 4057 N 010 ASCII Receiving GPGGA 152608 722 5040 4056 N 01058 I Append line feeds to incoming line ends 6 GPGSA A 2 14 22 28 15 0 1 nenne IV Wrap lines that exceed terminal width GPRMC 152608 722 A 5040 4056 N 010 I GPGGA 152608 000 5040 4059 N 01058 FGPGSA Alper ee eee nr 50 0 50 0 50 GPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 27 31 45 18 SGPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 26 22 17 05 kGPRMC 152608 000 3 5040 4059 0 010 Figure 8 Change the default setting Now open a text file txt extended file and write SPFAL Config Set PIN 3333 command which has to be sent to the STEPPII terminal e g see the figure below The value 3333 of PIN parameter has to correspond to the PIN numbe
11. dure of a new firmware erases the whole internal flash memory and the presettings stored on it will be absolutely erased too d Note The update procedure from which the STEPPII is set into the update mode BOOT switch is set to HIGH untill the update of the new firmware is completed should take maximally 2 minutes If this period of time is exceeded and the STEPPII is still in the update mode the update procedure will be aborted and an error message will be appeared by the used update software In order to update a new Falcom STEPPII firmware please follow step by step the instructions described below Point your web browser to www falcom de go to support gt drivers amp firmware STEPPII and download the stepp_x s file The SIRFflash program to update the firmware is available on the delivered CD If Falcom STEPPII terminal is still not connected to the STEPPII STARTERKIT connect it else go to the next step The update procedure takes place if the target system Falcom STEPPII is reset in the internal update mode Therefore if the terminal is powered on power it down means turn off the switches ACCU OFF V and BOOT on the STEPPIIEVAL BOARD Make sure that all switches ACCU OFF V IGN and BOOT others located on the EVALBOARD are turned off in the direction of marked name Start SIRFflash exe program from the CD by double clicking the icon The Dialog Window shown below appears Make sure that the serial
12. g documentation which is included on the delivered CD This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 15
13. ing progress will be displayed in the Progress bar and the Total Erase and Burn process will be shown in the Timing box Note Do not interrupt this procedure A partially reprogrammed flash memory could lead to invalid operation of the terminal and permanent damage of the components e If an error is generated by clicking the Execute button or during flash programming check cables and retry the operation or click the help button to get the troubleshooting described in the help file of SirfFlash program Progress l Xter Pros Timing sec Flash info a3 SIRFflash on COM1 Input selections Activity selection Program flash C Read flash Ser Sena Programming options Line com pn Erase relevant sectors only Erase whole chip Baud rate 115200 C Update Flash location settings Read settings Chip select csno From address Chip offset fo To address File selection D Eigene Dateien STEPP_1 4 s Browse If download has been completed successfully power down the Falcom STEPPII turn off the switches ACCU OFF V and BOOT Your Falcom STEPPII is ready to run with the new firmware The Falcom STEPPII with the new firmware is automatically started at the next power up turn on the switches ACCU OFF V A complete configuration has to be done For further evaluation of the updated firmware in the FLSH memory of target device please refer to the correspondin
14. l be displayed upon request Sending the PFAL Config Snow command to the STEPPII terminal it resoonds only changed configuration changed from the user while the GPS messages are being displayed To find the received configurations from the STEPPII use the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of terminal The default settings will not be displayed 6 This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM To New Connection HyperTerminal P pi O x File Edit View Call Transfer Help De slal cll ei Send Text File i xj Look in Desktop e a e FA Poo Eigene Dateien History Netzwerkumgebung i Desktop yao My Network P Figure 11 Sending the command More information how to test the Falcom STEPPII operating with firmware V2 ORC can be found in a separated manual Sections on the steppll_software_2 1 X_manual pdf user manual describe how to configure and poll the current state of the STEPPIl remotely via a TCP connection 1 2 1 Evaluating the STEPPII locally using SiRFDemo software After you have connected the STEPPII to one of theavailable ports on your PC please install the SiRFdemo software which is available on the CD or download it from FALCOM s Website gt www falcom de service downloads SiRF SIRFdemo zip l Run the SiRFdemo software by double clicking the SiRFdemo exe file The SIRFdemo prog
15. l program have to be changed To do this click the property button Then select the Settings tab sheet and then click on ASCI setup button to start the ASCI Setup dialog box This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 8 Yo New Connection HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Biel slal alal eael G e 3 EB New Connection Properties Connect To Settings Function arrow and ctrl keys act as Teminalkeys Windows keys rrr r r r r r r r Backspace key sends CPRMC 152552 723 A 5040 4076 N 01 G c c ADMY 2 2 07 28 19 296 35 22 17 05 Chi Del Ctri H Space Ctr H GPRMC 152606 723 3 5040 4057 N 01 GPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 37 22 17 0 Emulati Auto detect Terminal Setup Telnet terminal ID ANSI GPGGA 152608 722 5040 4056 N 0105 SGPGSA aA 2 14 22 28 15 0 Backscroll buffer lines 500 sGPGSV 2 1 07 11 67 285 33 31 45 1 sGPGSW 2 2 07 28 19 296 32 22 17 0 Play sound when connecting or disconnecting GPRMC 152608 722 A 5040 4056 N 01 GPGGA 152608 000 5040 4059 N 0105 SGPGSA A Leeper irr aarre 50 0 50 0 5 Input Translation SGPGSW 2 1 07 11 67 285 27 31 45 1 sGPGSV 2 2 07 28 19 296 26 22 17 0 GPRMC 152608 000 5 5040 4059 N 01 Figure 7 Connections properties On the appeared dialog box select the check box captioned send line ends with line feeds click on OK button an
16. lt in bracket e GSM GPS antenna e AC DC adapter European standard 220 AC 12V DC e Evaluation box This Eval Board is not the same one to previous STEPP evaluation board e 16 pin configuration cable with MOLEX plug connection e Cable with 15 pin AMP and DB15 plug connection e Audio cable e 1 5m power cable e Modem cable set with DBY plug connection e Handsfree loudspeaker and microphone e CDwith v Configuration software Stepp Configurator v Hardware description v Software description This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM FALCOM Page 4 Image 1 Scope of items in STEPPII Starter Kit The evaluation box has the following connection ports see image 3 Input for power supply 10 to 32V DC DB9 serial interface for PC COM Port Audio cable with DB15 plug connection to connect with 15 pin AMP connector of STEPPII Terminal Configuration cable with 16 pin Molex connection to connect with 16 pin Molex Connector of STEPPII Terminal 8 pin RJ45 audio MIC NI and MIC PI see hardware description steppll_hardware_manual OUTPUT for alarm channel MIC SPK INPUT OUTPUT SPK2 and MIC2 see hardware description steppll_hardware_manual connections for voice channel 4 LEDs to signalise the status of the digital outputs 1 to 4 of the STEPPII 9 switches to test the digital inputs 1 to 4 as well as IGN ignition and to s
17. ocuments 1 SIRF binary and NMEA protocol specification www falcom de Service Manuals SiIRF SIRFDemo software and SiRFflash programming utility www falcom de Service Manuals SiRF stepp_II_hardware_manudl pdf Stepp Configurator Configuration software steppll_software_2 1 X pdf steppll_software_1 6 6 pdf gt Sn This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 Overview of STEPPII Starter Kit The Steppll device can be obtained as a single unit or as part of a starter kit The device has two antenna plugs one for GSM and one for GPS The device has a slot where a GSM SIM should be inserted The SIM card should be used for GSM communication to the device The device also has a Molex Micro Fit 3 0 socket and an AMP INFOPORT Series Ill header The Molex socket gives access to the power input and signals such as the inputs outputs The AMP header gives access to signals such as the microphone the speaker and the RS232 serial connection The STEPPII Starter Kit provides an environment for evaluating and configuring the STEPPII device The kit can be used to emulate the final hardware setup used when the device is installed Connecting the device to the evaluation board gives easy access to the device Image 2 gives an overview of the variety of components contained in Falcom s STEPPII Starter Kit e Falcom STEPPII device with bui
18. port of EVAL BOARD is properly connected to one of the available COM ports on your PC e g COMI a3 SIRFflash on COM1 pa Timing sec com Erase relevant sectors only Line COM1 Ea c Total 00 Erase 00 Burn 00 Baudrate 1115200 C Update Flash info Chip select sno et Model Chins UES Chip offset fo Toaddress pep fk info File type This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 14 e Please refer to the figure below for the following points Select the Program flash radio button in the Activity selection box e Select the Line where your Falcom STEPPII is connected i e COMI and Baud rate 115200 in the Communication settings box e Select the Chip select CSNO and Chip offset 0 in the Flash location settings box e Choose the download file the new firmware S is included in the steppll_x zip file by using the Browse button into the File selection box e Select Erase whole chip in the Programming options box e Now turn on the switch BOOT set the system into update mode and then turn on the switches ACCU OFF and V The system is now in the update mode from now just 2 minutes are available before the system STEPPII perform internally a reset e Press Execute button to start the flash update programming e The current positions of the programm
19. r of your SIM Card which is provided by your mobile phone service provider Please note that after the command is written press the enter key to complete the command lt CR gt lt LF gt else the command will be ignored from the STEPPII terminal Save the opened file for example example txt and then close it Please remember file directory Note that this command is available using the 2 1 X firmware only Using the 1 6 6 firmware another command has to be written into the text file This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM UltraEdit 32 C Dokumente und Einstellungen fadil Desktop x 4 File Edit Search Project View Format Column Macro Advanced win Gl X gt Ose FI6R 4 8 example tst PSRF 108 PIN 3333 68 of For Help press Fl Ln 2 Col 1 CO DoS Mod 15 11 2004 10 07 50 F Figure 9 Write the command on the text file In order to sent the command to the terminal you have to tranfer the saved text file with included command Click the Transfer on the Hyperterminal menu and select Send text file T New Connection HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help De 5 3 a Send File Receive File SGPGSV 2 2 07 2 Capture Text 57 35 03 13 163 33 42 sGpRMcC 52551 7 Send Text File 058 8464 E 0 43 202 03 030304 07 SGPGGA 152552 7 l8 8465 E
20. ram will be automatically installed onto your computer 2 To start the SIRFdemo software either double click on the SiRFdemo exe installed file or if you have created a shortcut on your desktop double click the SiRFdemo exe 3 The SIRFdemo software will appear as follow Y Before running the software make sure that your PC is recognizing STEPPII properly In order to receive the valid positions for the current location of the device please place the GPS antenna to the sky no obstacles v On the activated Data Source Setup window select the COM e g COMI for SiRFdemo program Using V2 1 X firmware set the baud rate to 57600 bps See figure below Using STEPPII 1 6 6 firmware set the baud rate to 9600 bps This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM FALCOM Page 11 v Click the icon on toolbar by the up down button marked button in figure below the program will automatically detect the selected COM port and starts evaluating Ei SiRFstar Demo 3 36 on COM 1 57600 Sem Mew Action Mawgsion Pol Winden Almen al 12 Channel Shpall are View ol Ea tracking nem SY M z lick this button fo 50 open the COM Port CiNo Si cycle 4 3 lt a 1 D R Ream ae p 2 v The output messages can be viewed in the Development Data screen For a description of NMEA messages please download from FALCOM s Website the
21. witch ON OFF various device functions such as V ACCU OFF MIC intern and BOOT on the STEPPII Terminal see steppll_hardware_manual for detailed information Potentiometer to test analogue inputs 1 and 2 MIC 1 INPUT alarm microphone Powersupply DB9 DB 15 Molex 16 pin Audio SPK MIC gra pon senal port connector B pin R45 output input Se i EE Le LED LED LED LED Afaog Analog output 1 output 2output 3 outpul4 inputi input Image 2 Connections of evaluation box Descriptions on the output pins and the hardware of the connections on the STEPPII are provided in steppll_hardware_manual pdf chapter Hardware Interfaces This confidential document is the property of FALCOM GmbH and may not be copied or circulated without permission FALCOM Page 5 1 1 1 Installing the STEPPII Starter Kit steps In general be sure not to turn on the STEPPII terminal module while it is out of the operating range of voltage and temperature stated described in the hardware manual The kit can be set up using the procedure below WARNING PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PREVIOUS STEPP EVAL BOARD STARTER KIT FOR STEPP FOR STEPPII TERMINAL THE STEPPII EVAL BOARD HAS A BUILT IN LI ION BATTERY WHICH IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE ACCU ON OFF SWITCHES PLACED IN THE EVAL BOARD AND TO THE VBAT PIN OF STEPPII THIS PIN ON THE STEPPII HAS IN NO CASE TO BE CONNECTED NEITHER TO THE OPERATING VOLTAGE NOR TO THE GND E
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