Spec Lcu 500

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Location Command Unit- Starcom LCU-500 -

GSM/GPRSCDMA/1x

Product Specification

Updated: May 22, 2005Total pages: 9

E24-10R


Overview

The LCU500 integrates a GPS receiver, a cellular network modem (GSM/GPRS/EDGE,

CDMA/1X). The system monitors various vehicle sensors, and provides the customer

with a vast variety of real-time activities and information about the vehicle.

The LCU500 is a complete vehicle security and fleet management solution in one unit. It

is the most feature-rich unit in the market today, with over 80 features. The unit and its

components when installed, are hidden and undetectable.

A two way communication modem, based on existing wireless infrastructure, makes it

possible to deploy the system with immediate functionality all around the world. The unit

has a built-in alarm system, that monitors the vehicle at all times, and alerts the Control

Center in case of theft or distress.

The LCU500 was tested and received approvals from the leading labs around the world,

including: eMark (E24 10R-020086), TUV-GS, FCC Part 15, UL 60950, CB Certification,

CE certification and Vibration and Shock Tests (done in a military lab).


Rating and Operating Conditions

Parameter Min Max UnitsSupply Voltage (12v)Supply Voltage (24v)

821

1427

V

Power consumption 14 (sleep) 92 (transmit) mA

Operational Temp. -40 60 °C

Storage Temp. -40 85 °C

Operating Humidity 50 80 %

General Specification

Measurement 140 x 100 x 29 mm, 270 grams

Cellular Modem GSM

CDMA

Motorola g18 800/1900 MHzMotorola g20 800/1900 MHzMotorola g20 900/1800 MHz

Motorola c18 800/1900 and AMPS 800Cellular Antenna Dipole External Starcom special design built

for vehicle environmentNetwork Data

Voice

GSM, GPRS and SMSCDMA, 1x and SMSHeadset Kit Available

Messages SMSGPRS/1x

Encrypted ProtocolTCP/IP over PPP

GPS Receiver and AntennaSatellite TrackingProtocolPositioning accuracy

Navigation Update RateNavigation method

Time to First Fix (TTFF)

External, connected via RJ1112 Parallel channelsNMEA (Binary format)Position: 10m CEP(50%)Velocity: 0.2m/s (50%)1 second (Default)All-In-View solution2-Satelite solutionHot Start: 12 sec'Warm Start: 35 sec'Cold Start: 50 sec'

CPU Capacity Static RAMNonvolatile memoryFlash Memory

4 Kb8 Kb56 Kb


I/O Digital InputsDigital OutputsAnalog Inputs

12125

Alarm System Immobilizers

Disarming Options

Built in Internal - 30 Amp relaysExternal usage as Gradual Stop

Key Pad, Dallas Key, Remote Control,Remote Control with Pad

Backup Battery TypeBackup Time

On Board, TH-Axial 1.2v 400mAhUp to 255 mess' and 3 days

Serial Port RS232

Transfer rate (Baud)

For connecting external intelligent devicessuch as terminals (MDT), vehiclecomputers, Palm-Pilot and a connectionwith Bluetooth serial communicationmodules.19,200 or 57,600 (default) bps

Complies with the Automotives Industry standard. Shock resistant according to the European and US vehicle security systems standards. OTA (Over the Air) unit software programming for various parameters, such as SMS destination,

SMSC number, etc. 2 immobilizing output/methods:

Internal immobilizing with 30 Amp relays, for starter immobilizing, automatically active in PassiveArming mode.External immobilizing for gradual stop, connecting to ignition and/or fuel pump and remotelycontrolled.

Industry Approvals

Certification Declaration

E24 10R-020086 60950

Part 15Certification


Key Features

Alarm System

ý Complete Security System: Complete operational security system with seven different logic

states to detect break-ins and report to the center.

ý Passive Arming: Optional automatic system arming when the vehicle has been off for a period of

time.

ý Silent Delay: Optional security system delay before alarming.

ý Trigger-before-transmit: Option to start the alarm before sending a transmission, to avoid false

alarms from owner.

ý Towing Detection: GPS-based detection of movement while the system is armed produces a

towing alert to the center.

ý Backup Battery: Backup battery is included on board to detect and keep transmitting information

in case of main power failure, usually due to break-in and tempering with the LCU.

ý Low Power Warning: Warning transmission whenever the main power goes below a predefined

threshold.

ý 4 Disarming Devices: Four disarming devices are available, including keypad, remote control,

remote control with keypad on-board, and Dallas iButton.

ý Ignition Disarming: Option for disarming from the vehicle's ignition, in case of existing alarm

system.

ý Arm from Volume: Option for arming from volume, in case of existing alarm system.

ý Arm from Lock Pulse: Option for arming from the doors' locking pulse, in case of existing alarm

system.

ý Unauthorized Code Alert: Alert when unauthorized code has been used by the keypad or

remote control with keypad on-board.

ý Gradual Stop: Option to gradually stop the vehicle by using an external relay over the fuel pump.

The parameters to set the gradual delay and pulses speed are all programmable.

ý Sensors Locking: Optional locking of active sensors when the vehicle arms, to bypass faulty

sensors.

ý Siren Disabling: Option to avoid the use of the siren when the alarm is triggered.

ý Blinkers Disabling: Option to avoid the use of the blinkers when the alarm is triggered.

ý Windows Lifting: Lifting the vehicle's windows whenever the system is armed.

ý Times Programming: Complete control over the alarm system timing (the intervals at which the

unit stays at each of the alarm system logic modes).


ý Led Indication: Led to indicate the current alarm system logic state.

ý Keypad Arming: Option to arm the system by using the Keypad.

ý Keypad Emergency: Option to send distress signal from the keypad without the need for

additional emergency button.

Vehicle and Driver Protection

ý Emergency Button: Support for emergency button to invoke an immediate high-priority

transmission to the center.

ý Shock Sensor: Shock sensor to detect impacts and accidents and send an immediate report to

the center.

ý Auto Lock: Support for locking/unlocking the doors whenever the ignition is turned on/off.

Inputs/Outputs

ý 10 Digital Inputs: Ten digital inputs, usually used for Emergency, Ignition, Doors, Hood, Volume,

Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Hotwire, Odometer, and Disarm.

ý 3 Internal Analog Inputs: Three internal analog inputs, used for main power voltage, battery

voltage, and battery temperature.

ý Low Voltage Analog Input: Low voltage analog input in the range of 0 to 5v.

ý High Voltage Analog Input: High voltage analog input in the range of 0 to 15v.

ý 9 Digital Outputs: Nine digital outputs, usually used for Siren, Blinkers, Locking, Unlocking,

Gradual Stop, Immobilizing, Trunk opening, windows lifting, plus another extra output.

ý Odometer Support: Support for digital odometer to read its pulses and calculate the vehicle's

mileage.

ý Inverting: Over-the-air option to invert each and any one of the inputs and output without the

need for any hardware extension.

ý Masking: Over-the-air option to invert mask and any one of the inputs and output in case of a

sensor failure.

ý Pulses Width Modification: Ability to set the width of each of the unit's pulses (such as

Lock/Unlock/Windows).


Location

ý GPS Receiver: External GPS receiver connected to the unit, allowing real-time tracking and on-

board location-based analysis.

ý 2 GPS Indications: GPS indications sent to the center includes the time of the last valid location,

and current operating mode of the GPS.

ý Miles by GPS: Advanced algorithm to calculate the vehicle's mileage based on the GPS, without

any external connections to the vehicle's odometer..

ý Last Location Saving: Saving of the vehicle's last position, in case of going out of GPS

coverage.

Over-The-Air commands

ý Status Requests: Ability to request for the latest status of the vehicle, and receives the entire

information about all the inputs, outputs, and location information.

ý Tracking: Option to remotely engage periodic transmissions from the unit in the intervals of 10

seconds up to 4.5 hours.

ý TCP Tracking: Option to track the vehicle with a very high frequency of transmissions only when

the vehicle is on the TCP/IP network (GPRS/1x/EDGE), to reduce SMS costs.

ý Parameters Programming: Complete programming of each and every one of the unit's

parameters over the air.

ý Unit Number Modification: Ability to change the unit's number over the air.

ý Remote Arm/Disarm: Option to arm or disarm the vehicle from the center.

ý Output State Changing: Option to remotely activate different outputs, such as locking/locking

the doors, starting the siren, activating the immobilizer.

ý Learn Dallas: Remote activate of Dallas iButton learning mode in case the client wishes to

replace the iButton.

ý Learn Remote Control: Remote activate of Remote Control learning mode in case the client

wishes to replace the Remote Control.

ý Learn Keypad Code: Remote modification of the keypad secret code.

ý Mileage setting: Remote update to synchronize the unit and the vehicle internal mileage counter.

ý Voice Call Request: Request the unit to call a specific number for a voice call to communicate

with the driver and/or hear the activity inside the vehicle.

ý Text Messaging: Send a text message directly to the vehicle's MDT or Palm Pilot.


Fleet

ý Speed restrictions: Programmable alerts whenever the vehicle goes above/below a pre-defined

speed, to detect over hastiness, and unauthorized stops.

ý Entering Perimeter Alerts: Alert when the vehicle enters a designated area at a specified time.

ý Leaving Perimeter Alerts: Alert when the vehicle leaves a designated area at a specified time.

ý Not Entering Perimeter Alerts: Alert when the vehicle didn't enter a designated area at a

specified time.

ý Not Leaving Perimeter Alerts: Alert when the vehicle didn't leave a designated area at a

specified time.

ý Inputs Monitoring: Ability to send an alert if an input is changes within a specified time.

ý Voltage Monitoring: Monitoring of analog inputs to alert when voltage/temperature are

exceeding.

ý Driver Identification: By using different Dallas iButton, Remote Controls, or Keypad Codes, the

unit sends the code of the current vehicle driver to the center.

ý Mileage Transmissions: Periodic mileage transmissions for the needed vehicle's maintenance.

ý Automated Tracking: Automatic support for vehicle tracking at specified time, without sending

additional commands to the vehicle.

Communication

ý Periodic Test: Periodic test transmission (usually once every three or four days) for validating

the unit's integral and communication functionality.

ý GSM Quarter Band: Support for GSM networks, while using both the SMS channel and the

GPRS/EDGE channels. Two versions of dual band each are available - 900/1800 and 850/1900.

ý CDMA Triple Band: Support for CDMA networks, while using both the SMS channel and the 1x

channel. Triple band support available for 800/1900/AMPS.

ý OTA Settings Modification: Over-the-air option to change the communication settings, including

APN/Username/Password/SMS Center/SMS Destination and target IPs.

ý Backup IP: Backup IP support in case of main computer has gone offline.

ý TCP Connectivity: Support for the GPRS/1x TCP/IP networks by either staying online at all

times, or coming online when a transmission is initiated.

ý Encryption: Protocol encryption to provide maximum security between the vehicle and the

center.


ý External Protocol Support: Support for external devices for 3rd party protocols, such as MDT or

RFID.

ý Navigation Support: Support for external devices for navigation, such as handheld or laptop

computers.

ý Anti-jamming: Support for gradually stop the vehicle if a theft transmission was failed due to

communication frequencies jamming.

ý Compressed Mode: Up to 15 locations can be saved to be sent in one message, thus reducing

the communication costs.

ý Active TX Parameters: Ability to change the number and interval of messages due to

emergency events.

ý Voice Calls: Hands-free kit to support voice call from and to the vehicle.

ý Internet Connection: Support for internet connection by connecting a handheld or a laptop

device to the LCU-500.

ý Direct Cable Programming: Direct RS232 connection to receive the unit statuses and change

its parameters.

ý Direct Modem Access: Option to directly access the modem for various applications, such as

external devices or internet connection.

Miscellaneous

ý Garage Mode: Special condition in which the alarm system is turned off and no emergency

transmission are sent. This condition is time-limited.

ý Internal Logging: Whenever a transmission was failed to be sent, the LCU-500 can save the

entire message to its memory for later transmission. Up to 800 locations can be saved this way,

or 150 complete messages including statuses.

ý Low Power Mode: Option to switch to a low power mode (up to 14mA) whenever the alarm

system is armed.

ý Fully Certified: The LCU-500 is fully certified and complies with the highest standards of the

automotive industry.

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