StarFinder Aire Operation Manual...2015/12/05 · 1 Introduction to StarFinder Aire (SF-Aire) 1.1...

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StarFinder Aire Operation Manual

Version 1.0

Dec. 5, 2015 (Preliminary)

Copyright Laipac Technology Inc.

Laipac Technology Inc.

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Release History

Revision Date Content

1.0 2015/12/05 It is initial release


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Content

1. Introduction to SF-Aire 1.1 Know about SF-Aire 1.2 LED Indicators and Working Status 1.3 Connection cable and its signal definition 2. Getting start 2.1 How to set up SF-Aire 2.2 SIM Card and its Installation 2.2.1 Requirement of SIM card 2.2.2 Installation of SIM card 3. Installation of Utility Software 3.1 Introduction to LocationNowSuite 3.2 How to get utility software 3.3 Installation of utility software 4. Installation of USB driver 4.1 Installing USB driver on PC with Windows 7/8 (Automatically) 4.2 Installing USB driver on PC with Windows 7 (Manually) 4.2.1 Pre-installation 4.2.2 Installation of USB driver 4.3 Check the installation of USB driver 5. Firmware update and configuration of SF-Aire 6. Configuration 6.1 SETUP 6.2 SYSTEM 6.3 I/O 6.4 APPLICATION 6.5 FILE 7. Installation guidance Appendix A: An example for configuration of SF-Aire


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1 Introduction to StarFinder Aire (SF-Aire) 1.1 Know about SF-Aire Fig. 1.1-1 to 1.1-3 show the locations and names of the major physical features with this product

Fig. 1.1-1 Top view of SF-Aire

Fig. 1.1-2 Bottom view of SF-Aire

Connection cable

LED indicators

Connector of external

GPS antenna

Installation hole x 3

Door for SIM card installation




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Fig. 1.1-3 The area behind Door

1.2 LED Indicators and Working Status

Fig 1.2 LED indicators There are 3 color LED indicators on SF-Aire. They are as below ● Battery/Power LED indicator (Red) – indicate if device has been powered on by built-in

battery or external DC power supply

● GPS status LED indicator (Green) – indicate if device has located its position or not

● GSM status LED indicator (Yellow) – indicate if device has connected to GSM network or not

Mini USB Connector

Micro SIM card

receptacle

Reset Button

Battery/Power LED indicator (Red)

GPS status LED indicator (Green)

GSM status LED indicator (Yellow)




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Table 1.2 further describes how to identify the SF-Aire’s working status by observing the behavior of those 3 LED indicators.

Function Battery/Power LED

GPS status LED

GSM status LED

Powered by external power supply On Powered built-in battery On Without any power Off Try to locate its position ON Flashing Its position has been located ON ON Try to connect GSM network ON Flashing fast Connected to GSM network ON Flashing slowly

Table 1.2 1.3 Connection cable and its signal definition

No. Signal Name Description Wire’s colour 1 DC (+) External DC power supply (+) Red 2 GND Ground and External DC power supply (-) Black 3 Output 1 + Output port 1 connection + Light green 4 Output 1 - Output port 1 connection - Pink 5 Output 2 + Output port 2 connection + Purple 6 Output 2 - Output port 2 connection - Blue 7 Input 1+ Optical isolated input port (+) Dark green 8 Input 1- Optical isolated input port (-) Yellow 9 AD + Analog input port (+) Orange 10 AD - Analog input port (-) Grey 11 RS232 TXD RS232 data sending ( output from device) White 12 RS232 TXD RS232 data receiving (received by device) Brown

Table 1.3




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2. Getting Start 2.1 How to set-up SF-Aire? The steps below outline what should be accomplished in order to operate SF-Aire. Detailed descriptions of these steps will be described in the following sections. 1. Ask your tracking service provider to open a service account on the service platform 2. Ask the Password of this device under its service account

2. Install a valid SIM card on the device

a. If SF-Aire has never been set up on your computer

3. Find a computer with Microsoft Windows 7/8, internet access, IE 9 browser and

Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or above

4. Install the latest version of LocationNow Suite utility software

5. Connect SF-Aire to the computer though a USB cable

6. *Install USB driver on computer

7. Disconnect SF-Aire with computer

8. Run utility

9. Connect it to the computer again

10. Utility will check the firmware version and remind if device should update its firmware

11. Configure the device

12. Disconnect unit with computer

13. Reset device to have it start working with the desired tracking service platform

b. If your computer has been used to set up SF-Aire before In this case, user can skips steps 5 to 8, which are for installation of USB driver. Note: * For computer being with Windows 7/8, if user fails to install SF-Aire’s USB driver by using

computer’s auto-installation process, he needs try pre-installation process. Please find the

detail in Section 4.2.




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2.2 SIM Card and its Installation 2.2.1 Requirement of SIM Card In order to use SF-Aire, user should have a valid 2G micro SIM (Subscribe Identity Module) card provided by his local GSM/GPRS service provider. This card can be with both of the GPRS data and SMS functions enabled, or only one of them. If only SMS plan being with the SIM card, user’s device will not able to access the Location Based Service platform through GPRS network. For example, if user wants to use Laipac’s LocationNow service platform to track his SF-Aire, he needs have a micro SIM card with the data service plan. For a SIM card with data plan, it should come with the following setting parameters GPRS APN: The Access Point Name is used by your SIM card to connect to the

GPRS network. The Access Point is the carrier’s server through

which the traffic becomes converted from GSM to GPRS Internet

traffic.

GPRS APN User Name: The user name authorizes your SIM card to access your carrier’s

Access Point. It could be blank in most of case.

GPRS APN Password: The password authenticates your SIM card to access your carrier’s

Access Point. It could be blank in most of case.

Note: (1) Some users may try the SIM card with his Smart Phone on his SF-Aire. In certain

case, this SIM card could have been bound to his Smart Phone only and can not be used for his SF-Aire.

(2) If user is using LocationNow.com service platform from Laipac, in many countries or area, he could use the SIM card provided by Laipac. For detail, please contact Laipac’s Sales department.




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2.2.2 Installation of SIM card Follow the steps below to install the SIM card into SF-Aire.

Step 1 Remove 2 screws on the door Step 2 Open the door

Step 3 Install SIM card Step 4 Insert card into the receptacle

Step 5 Push the card to the end Step 6 Close the door and tie 2 screws




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3. Installation of Utility Software In order to use the position tracking service provided by Location Based Service Platform, SF-AIRE should be properly configured by using a software utility tool, LocationNowSuite. 3.1 Introduction to LocationNowSuite “LocationNow Suite” is able to provide these two functions below ● Configuration ● Firmware Update The computer, used for installing this utility, should be with ● Microsoft Windows 7/8 O.S. as well as USB 2.0 port (recommended) ● Internet access ● Microsoft IE9 or up browser (must) ● Adobe Flash Player V9.0 or up for Microsoft IE (must) User must use IE browser to download Adobe Flash Player by using link below and install it on his computer. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer

This “Web-based” utility software package includes the following function parts (1) Management of data communication between computer and SF-AIRE (2) Management of firmware version After completing the downloading and installation process of this package on user’s computer, whenever utility is running and SF-Aire is connected to this computer, utility software will automatically check firmware version on this connected device. If the version is lower than the one latest issued by Laipac for this product, utility will pop-up a window to remind user that a new version exists now, user can decide if he wants to update his device to a new one or stay with the current one. A remote server maintained by Laipac Technology Inc. will provide a backend support when user is doing firmware updating on his computer through internet. For detail of firmware updating and configuration procedure, see section 5.




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3.2 How to get utility software User can download this utility software by using the link below

http://aws.locationnow.com/locationnow/

This software package is a compressed file with suffix “.7z” or “.zip”, such as, “LocationNowSuiteWeb20141105.zip”. Decompress it to get the executable program “LocationNowSuiteWeb20141105.exe”. 3.3 Installation of utility software Follow “Setup Wizard” instruction, click “Next”, step by step, user can complete the installation of this utility software easily. During installation, it is suggested to select having an icon on user’s computer’s desktop. After completion of installation, an icon below could be shown on desktop of user’s computer.




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4. Installation of USB driver 4.1 Installing USB driver on computer with Windows 7/8 (Automatically) (1) Connect SF-AIRE to computer through the USB cable coming with SF-AIRE

(2) In most of case, computer screen’s bottom right corner can display hint bubble below

It means SF-AIRE’s USB driver has been installed successfully. Depending on computer, it may appear other COM Port number here rather than COM5, such as, COM 6, COM 9, … Note: User can refer to the method introduced in section 4.2.3 to check if this USB driver has been installed successfully. If it fails and the computer’s OS is Windows 7, user can try to install it manually by following section 4.2.




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4.2 Installing USB driver on computer with Windows 7 (Manually) 4.2.1 Pre-installation Go to Start �All Program� LocationNowSuiteWeb � Install Driver

Then, click mouse’s right button to get menu below � select “Run as administrator”

Click “Install ”




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Select “Install this driver software anyway”

4.2.2 Installation of USB driver

(1) Click to exit installation process

(2) Reset your computer (3) Connect SF-AIRE to computer through the USB cable. If PC screen’s bottom right

corner displays hint bubble below, it means SF-AIRE’s USB driver has been installed successfully. Depending on computer, it may appear other COM Port number here rather than COM5, such as, COM 6, COM 9, …




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4.3 Check the installation of USB driver If user’s computer is with Windows 7, user can follow the steps below to check if the requested USB driver has been installed on his computer successfully.

(1) Using mouse to select and click the “Start” icon on screen’s bottom left corner

(2) Moving mouse to point to “Computer” and “right click” the mouse to get a pop-up window. Moving mouse to point to “Properties”, then, click

(3) Select and click “Device Manager” on screen’s top left corner

(4) It will bring a window below




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(5) Click utility software icon below, shown on desktop, to run this utility

(6) Using Mini USB cable to connect SF-AIRE to this computer (7) At this moment, in the “Device Manager” window, a new item, “Port

(COM&LPT)” will come out, if using mouse to click the icon,, on left of this

item, it will generate a item labeled as “Personal Tracer (COMX)”

(8) If user can see this item coming out and does not disappear, it means the requested

USB driver is installed successfully. (9) If user is not able to see action described in step (7) and (8), or “Personal Tracer

(COMX)” comes out and disappear, he needs do operation below

• Disconnect device with his computer, then, reset his computer • Re-do step (1) to (9) again by using the same USB port (must)




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5. Firmware update Fig. 5-1 shows the flow chart for firmware update of SF-AIRE

Fig. 5-1

Start

Run LocationNowSuite Web utility

Connect device to computer through Mini USB cable

Utility will check the existing firmware version, if it is not the

latest one, user will be asked to update this device’s firmware

Disconnect USB cable then connect it again

Download the latest firmware to the device

Start configuration of SF-Aire

Utility will download its latest version from Laipac and install it

on this computer




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The steps below describes the detail process

(1) Click utility software icon below, shown on desktop, to run this utility.

(2) Utility will check with its back-end server on Laipac side, and update itself to its latest version. Fig. 5-2 is the cover page, pay attention to its version. Internet connection is always requested.

Fig. 5-2

(3) Connect device to computer through Mini USB cable coming with SF-Aire. Utility will check the application firmware version inside this connected device.

If the version is lower than the one latest issued by Laipac for this product, utility will pop-up a window, shown as Fig. 5-2, to remind user that a new version exists now, user can decide if he wants to update his device to a new one or stay with the current one.




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Fig. 5-3

(4) If click “ Yes”, utility will get the latest firmware from the server site on Laipac through Internet and download it to device

Fig. 5-4




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(5) If updating process is done successfully, computer’s screen will shown Fig. 5-5

Fig. 5-5

(6) Disconnect plug of USB cable from the Computer’s USB port, then, plug into the same USB port, Fig. 5-6 is shown on screen. It tells user his device is ready to do configuration now.

Fig. 5-6




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6. Configuration Refer to Fig. 5-6, click “Proceed to set up”, user will enter into operation menu shown as below

Fig. 6-1

There are 5 sub-menus • SET UP • SYSTEM • I/O • APPLICATION • FILE The follow sections will describe those settings and their function under those 5 sub-menus


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6.1 SETUP 6.1.1 SETUP �� Device Info

Firmware version: It is read from the device directly Serial Number: It is consistence with device’s IMEI No, which is a unique No.

and important information being used by the tracking service platform

Hardware version: Hardware configuration information reserved by Laipac

Device ID: It is the same as device’s Serial No., which is 15 digits and also called IMEI No. Password: It is authorized by the tracking service platform Both Device ID and Password are used by the tracking service platform for • Managing device’s access to the platform as well as tracking its position and working status • Protecting the information exchanged between platform and device • Management of the service platform

GSM band: This is for setting up the frequency that your GSM provider network

operates at. The North American network bands are 850/1900 and the European network bands are 900/1800. If user is not sure what frequency his carrier operates at, checks with his carrier for having the correct setting, or, set it as Auto Detect.

If Auto Detect is selected, device may spend longer time to register it on GSM network when it is first being used.



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SIM PIN Number: If user’s SIM card is password protected, enable this option and

input the PIN No. coming with this SIM card. Warning: A wrong input will result device can not access GSM/GPRS network. Also, it could cause this SIM card become an invalid one. 6.1.2 SETUP �� Services

Wireless Data Plan This section governs what kind of GSM connection will be used by device

GPRS: If user is using LocationNow tracking services, this must be enabled.

GPRS mode tells the device it will be transmitting its information across the internet.

SMS: If you are tracking service based on Short Message System rather than LocationNow, SMS mode should be enabled. It tells the device to transmit its information to another SMS device.

Fall Back Mode This section is used to decide how the device will react in the

event there is no GSM coverage. GPRS -> SMS: In the event of GPRS communication is lost, the device will automatically

switch to SMS mode. While GPRS becomes reacquired, the device will automatically switch back to GPRS mode of operation.

Note: 1. If user is operating his device exclusively in SMS mode, he may skip this step. 2. In the event that GPRS fails and SMS ‘Fall Back Mode’ has been set, device will

immediately try its SMS connectivity. If there is no SMS connectivity, the unit will keep switching between SMS and GPRS until the device synchronizes with one of these 2 modes. It is noted that GPRS takes priority if both SMS and GPRS connection exist.



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6.1.2 SETUP �� Network

Wireless Carrier This section covers the information required by the device to

access your carrier’s Access Point. GPRS APN: The Access Point Name is targeted to the Access Point of

GPRS network. Check with your SIM Card provider for this item.

User Name: It is authorized by your SIM card’s provider in order to access the carrier’s Access Point. It could be blank in most of case.

Password: It is authorized by your SIM card’s provider in order to access carrier’s Access Point. It could be blank in most of case.

SERVER This is primary server which communicates with device Domain Name 1a: This is the domain name of the primary server. For Laipac’s

aws.www.locationnow.com, it will be ‘laipgw1.com’.



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Port 1a: This is the Port No. used by the primary server to accept the access from device. For aws.www.locationnow.com, it should be ‘1688’.

Static IP 1: This is the static IP address of primary server. When device is

not able to access primary server by means of domain name, this IP address will be used by device.

Port 1: Port No. combined with Static IP1 for communicating with device

ALTERNATIVE SERVER This is back-up server which communicates with device Domain Name 2a: This is the domain name of the back-up server. Static IP 2: This is the static IP address of back-up server. When device is

not able to access back-up server by means of domain name, this IP address will be used by device.

Port 2: Port No. combined with Static IP2 for communicating with device

Note: As a rule, if both Domain Name 1a and Static IP 1 are set up, device will try to

communicate with primary server through its domain name first, static IP second.

If the tracking service platform is with the back-up server, when both Domain Name 1a and

Static IP 1 are inaccessible, devices will try Domain Name 2a first, Static IP 2 second.

It is not suggested to fill in Domain Name 1a and Domain Name 2a with Static IP address. If user has enabled ‘Fall Back Mode’, when device is not able to communicate with both

primary server and secondary server, it will initiate its action of ‘Fall Back Mode’. Refer to

introduction to Fall Back Mode.

DNS SERVER Specify the DNS server which supports domain name resolution DNS IP 1: In most of cases, keep it as 0.0.0.0 DNS IP 2: In most of cases, keep it as 0.0.0.0



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6.2 SYSTEM 6.2.1 SYSTEM ��Report

REAL TIME REPORT By Time Interval This option allows user to specify how often the device will

generate a waypoint message, which including its position and working status, by time value in hours, minutes and seconds

Waypoint per Report User also can specify how many waypoint messages will be included into a report sent to remote server. In normal case, one waypoint message per report is suggested.

By Distance Interval User can specify to how far to generate a waypoint message by distance value in kilometres, miles or meters

Note: SF-Aire is able to generate and send waypoint messages in both by time and distance interval, or only select one of these two ways. If user does not want to generate waypoint message by time interval or by distance interval, he can set up his device as shown in Fig. below



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SMART LOG Smart Log Report: The smart log report option allows the unit to automatically log

its position and alert information into internal memory in the event there is no GPRS signal coverage. When the SF-Aire reconnects to GPRS network, those saved messages will be sent to remote server actively. This function has been always enabled by device. User can skip this setting

6.2.2 SYSTEM �� Phone Number

Assistance #: (Not available, reserved by Laipac) SMS Base Station #: The SMS Base Station Number is used when SF-Aire is

operating under SMS mode. All of the waypoints and alert messages can be sent to a SMS device with this phone No, such as cell phone or phone set. Once this number is set up, device only accepts the command sent by the SMS device with this number. If leave it as blank, device will accept command sent by any SMS device.

6.2.2 SYSTEM �� Server Query

Server Query Used to keep the TCP/IP connection, between device and

server, to be alive. When this function is enabled, device will actively communicate with server based on the Query Interval.

Active To use Server Query, this setting must be enabled first. Query Interval: Its time value is in hours and minutes



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6.2.3 SYSTEM �� Date/Time

Time Zone: Use this to select the time zone of user’s area in order that the

device set up correct local date/time Daylight Savings Time: Use this to enable the daylight savings time start and end date DST Start Date: It is a user defined date when his area starts its Daylight savings time DST End Date: It is a user defined date when his area ends its daylight savings time 6.3 I/O 6.3.1 I/O �� Input

INPUT 1: Input setting items allows user to activate (Ignition ) or disable (Disable)

the function related to the working status of vehicle’s engine, which has installed SF-Aire

Alert E-Level when Ignition On/Off This setting is used to specify the trigger condition of electrical signal exerted on Input 1 port. This signal is a DC voltage. When engine is started (Ignition On), it is DC = 12V. It becomes DC = 0V when engine is stopped (Ignition Off).



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Note: SF-Aire has a unique function. It is able to accumulate the vehicle’s working hours based on DC voltage signal change exerted on Input 1 port. This DC voltage signal should have direct relation with the On/Off status of vehicle’s engine. Also, it meets the trigger condition mentioned above. When Input 1 is set up as “Ignition ”, this function is enabled. 6.3.2 I/O �� Output

SF-Aire has two output ports. Output setting items allow user to activate and select the functionality related to each output. All these two outputs are driven by their own individual internal relays and wired as “Normally Open” contact if user treats them as two individual “switches”. Server sends “switch on” or “switch off” command to drive those internal relays in order to control the status of these 2 “switches”.

OUTPUT 1: User can enable or disable this output port by selecting it as Controller

or Disable OUTPUT 2: User can enable or disable this output port by selecting it as Controller

or Disable Note: When device accept a “switch on” command, it will drive its internal relay and make the contact between Output + and Output - to be “Close”. This status will not change until device accepts a “switch off” command or this port is disabled by user through utility software.



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6.3.3 I/O �� Analog In

Analog Input It is designed to detect input voltage, which ranging between 0.00 and 3.30 volts.

Active: The threshold of voltage value can be specified through a pull-down list. • Disable As default, it is set as Disable • Alert High If input voltage value is higher than High Level setting, device will

send out an alert message to server to remind server an Alert High event occurs.

• Alert Low If input voltage value is lower than Low Level setting, device will send out an alert message to server to remind server an Alert Low event occurs

• Alert High/Low If input voltage is either higher than High Level or lower than Low Level setting, device will send out alert message to server

High Level: Select threshold voltage value for Alert High Low Level: Select threshold voltage value for Alert Low 6.3.4 I/O �� COM

RS232 COM PORT: Reserved by Laipac and not opened to user yet



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6.4 APPLICATION 6.4.1 APPLICATION �� Speed & Mileage

Over Speed Alert: In order to use this function, it must be enabled first. Device is capable of sending an alert if it moves faster then the specified speed limit value.

Speed Limit: The speed limit is user defined and can be set in Km or miles per hour. If the unit travels faster than this value, an Over Speed Alert will be sent to server.

Mileage Accumulator: This function must be enabled before it can be used. SF-Aire is able to accumulate distance based on a user defined “Mileage Starting Value” and the unit of distance during device moves. Whenever moving distance is increased by 1(km/mile), the incremented value will be added to the Accumulator’s current mileage value.

Starting Value: It is defined b user and is recommended to match the odometer reading in the equipped vehicle. From there user can specify the unit of distance being kilometers or miles and the mileage value will accumulate from there.

Mileage Alert: This alert must be enabled before it can be used. This alert will be sent to the remote server whenever another new Mileage Delta value is reached during vehicle running. It is used to generate a warning for vehicle maintenance warning or oil change. For example, if Mileage Start Value is 0 km and Mileage Delta Value is 5000km, unit

will generate Mileage Alerts when Mileage Accumulator has its reading at 5000 km.

Mileage Delta Value: This value is a user defined distance value. It is designed to provide a warning related to the next vehicle maintenance or oil change job is due. The unit of distance must be the same as the ‘Mileage Starting Value’. The default setting for this value is 1000 km



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6.4.2 APPLICATION �� Parking & Accident

Towing Alert After vehicle shuts down its engine, if device detects a movement by means of its motion sensor (G-sensor), it can send a “Towering Alert” message to the remote server. This feature requests ‘Input 1’to be enabled as “ignition” and Input 1 port is able to monitor the working status of vehicle’s engine.

Active The Towing Alert must be enabled before it can be used. Trigger Value: User can set up the “Trigger Value of G-sensor”. As default, it

is 2Gs. It is suggested that user to keep this recommended value in order to sense movement.

Accident Alert: When device senses a high impact hit or a vehicle collision, it

can send an Accident Alert message to remote server. Active: The accident alert requires enabling before it is used. Trigger Value: The G Sensor Trigger Value has a default value of 5Gs and

should be kept as a recommended value to sense a vehicle collision as opposed to a pot hole

Automatically Call Emergency #: (Not available, reserved by Laipac)



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6.5 File

6.5.1 File �� Import default file

Following the steps below, user can acquire a set of default configuration. This set of configuration can be treated as factory setting. (1) Select “File” � Click “Import default file” (2) Theoretically speaking, user can not make his device to work with the tracking

service platform based on this default configuration. User needs set up his own configuration.

6.5.2 File �� Import file

Following the steps below, user can acquire a set of configuration from a saved configuration file on his computer (1) Select “File” � Click “Import default file” (2) Using Windows file browser to locate this file (3) Then, click “Open”, the settings, included in this file, will be brought into utility.



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6.5.3 File �� Save file

User can use this function to save the utility’s setting to a file under his selected folder on disk. (1) Select “Save file” and use the windows’ file browser to find the folder, here, it is

C:/StarFinder-Aire (2) Type in the file name, such as, “SF-Aire Configuartion-1”, in “File name” block, then,

click “Save” (3) Now, a file, namely, “SF-Aire Configuartion-1.cfg” has been created under the folder

C:/StarFinder-Aire Note: The functions of “Save file” and “Import file” provide a very efficiency way for user to set up volume of SF-Aires quickly



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6.5.4 File �� Change Password

In certain application case, it does not allow un-authorized person to • Change the application program, or • Change the configuration inside of user’s SF-Aire. To meet this kind of request, Laipac has developed a special mechanism for SF-Aire. This mechanism is called access control. With the help of this mechanism, user can purposely create a special password on his own device. Without the correct password, un-authorized person is not able to access this protected device by using LocationNow Suite utility software. If user does want to use this access control on his SF-Aire, he can check with Laipac to find the instruction related to this function.



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7. Installation guidance (1) There exist 2 wires on the output cable of SF-Aire to be use for connecting

external DC power supply (9 to 36V). However, for automotive application, only 12V car battery is accepted since very high spike voltage could be generated when vehicle’s engine is being started. a. Red wire: connect to “+” polar of DC power supply b. Black wire: connect to “-” polar of DC power supply

(2) Picture below shows the position of built-in GPS and GSM antennas inside of SF-Aire.

Try to keep, at least 50 cm or more clearance away GPS antenna and at least 20 cm or more clearance away GSM antenna. The idea working environment for GPS antenna is shown below. It will allow device to be very easy to receive strong GPS signal from Satellites in sky in order to locate the device’s position accurately. a. When device is installed horizontally, it is better to have 180º and 360º open view

to the sky , as shown in the drawings below

180º open view

360 º open view

GPSAnt.

GSM Ant.



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b. When device is installed vertically, it is better to have 90º and 180º open view to the sky, as shown in the drawings below.

90º open view

180º open view



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Appendix A: An example for configuration of SF-Aire

1 Request from SF-Aire’s user (1) Where is this user? It is provided this user is in USA. (2) What kind of SIM card is being used by this user? He is using a SIM card with both Voice and Data plan from GSM/GPRS service provider, Datamobile. The GPRS APN parameters of this SIM card are below GPRS APN: datamobile.ag GPRS APN User Name: [email protected] (leave it as blank) GPRS APN Password: dmag (leave it as blank) (3) What service platform has been selected by him? He has selected https://l2p.trimble.com/locationnow/, which is a customized service platform from Laipac Technology Inc. (4) What are those key setting items related to the service platform and SF-Aire? The following settings are related to the service platform, LocationNow.com Device ID: When user opens his account on this service platform, he should be

assigned a unique Device ID for his SF-Aire, it is serial No. of this device, also called it as IMEI No.

Password: Also, an authorized Password under his account, it is “00000000” here Besides Password, the settings below also should be set up on his LOLA. Domain Name 1a: For https://l2p.trimble.com/locationnow/, it is “web.l2pgateway.com”

Port 1a: For https://l2p.trimble.com/locationnow/, it is ‘1688’ . (5) How to report his real time position? He asks device to report its position and working status (a) By Time Interval: 15 min (b) By Distance: 5 Km (6) Other services are being requested by this user This user installs his device on a vehicle and uses Input 1 port to monitor the engine’s On/Off status. In this way, he is able to know about how many hours that his vehicle has been under working status.



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To meet his request here, (1) Input 1 should be enabled as “Ignition” (2) Also, “Input 1+” and “Input 1 –” should be connected to the external circuit which

being used to detect the engine’s working status 6.2 Configuration on user’s SF-Aire Fig. 6.2-1 to Fig. 6.2-8 shows those key setting items to meet the request from his application case

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Fig. 6.2-8 Note

It is important to click button to save the configuration into

device.

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