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TT8540AN9001
Skypatrol Evolution
Configuration Utility
Quick Start Guide
Revision 1.00a
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General
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at the time of release. However, the items described in this document are subject to
continuous development and improvement. All specifications are subject to change
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This product is not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems where
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Configuration Utility User Guide
TT8540AN9001
Date
Rev
Oct 6, 2005
1.00a
Author
L. Quiones
Description
Initial Release
References:
TT8540PB001MAN
User Manual
TT8500PB001MAN
User Manual
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Skyconfig v1a
to save.
2. Extract the zip image and run the
setup.exe
. Follow the installer instructions.
3. Configuring the computer and verifying correct communications.
a. Default Serial Parameters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6. Most devices will show the Com port next to the device name.
Record this number. In this case, it is COM12.
Note: Make sure there is no
!
or
X
next to the USB
device. If you see an
!
or an
X,
the device is not properly
installed and will not work.
c. Start Skyconfig
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3. Select Connection>Settings.
5. Click on Settings.
7. Make sure the settings match the example, select the appropriate
COM port for your connection.
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11. On the left view there is a standard tree to indicate the device
type and devices saved.
12. On the center view there are two main tabs: The evolution and
advanced mode. This document does not address the advanced
mode.
13. The Settings tab includes all the basic communications
parameters required to setup a device.
1. The [R] button is to read from device while the [W] is to
write value to device.
2. To use GPRS you must enter the APN provided by your
carrier.
3. The port is required to match the listener, a listener is also
provided given that you have said port opened through your
firewall, this is not addressed in this document.
4. The unit id is the unique label for each device to match
your application needs.
5. The user id and password is an optional carrier specific
parameter.
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Figure 1
Power LED
b. Rear
GPS Status LED
Panel
SIM Slot
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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GSM/ GPRS
Modem Antenna
Jack
Note:
!
!
The SIM card is not provided with the EVOLUTION MLU device.
The SIM must be obtained from the GSM/GPRS service
provider and must be provisioned by the operator for data
and/or voice. Always take care to protect the SIM. Without the
SIM installed, EVOLUTION MLU modem is limited to
emergency voice communication only.
Ensure the power to the EVOLUTION MLU is disconnected
before inserting the SIM card. Failure to do so might result in
unusable EVOLUTION MLU or a damaged SIM card.
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1. Slide the SIM Lock Door to the left to lock the SIM into the
holder.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
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2. To Verify GPRS activation select the Status tab and click on read
selected button.
If the response is non-zero, then everything is working.
Skip to Step 10.
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Select the
Enable username/password
(if required by
your carrier)
Select the
Enable PIN
(if required by your carrier/sim)
Leave all the parameters
as is
to receive a wake up
message whenever the IP changes or a position report
every 5 minutes or 5Km traveled.
Select the
Write
button at the bottom right corner of the
screen to load this script along with all settings previously
entered.
You have configured your device.
5. Configure the modem to access the UDP Server.
You must have network configuration settings properly
set for any router, firewall or even your workstation
firewall software.
If you have firewall protection on your PC it may require
that you allow this program to listen.
Click on the Tools>Local Server
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The click on the Start button within the local server tab.
This enables the local server to receive your messages.
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GPS Antenna
b. After a couple of minutes, the GPS status LED should switch to solid red.
When this happens, the GPS receiver has enough information to track the
current position.
c. Verify GPS operation.
On the toolbar select Tools>Show in Map.
This will bring a GPS coordinate from the device via the
serial interface and using a web browser and your internet
connection plot the coordinates.
11. You are ready to install and operate your Evolution, congratulations!
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