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Beek also announced that this year the company will incorporate new product lines to its catalogue that will focus on empowering the innovations of its customers

El SIM18 es un módulo  GPS  independiente que utiliza tecnología SMT y opera en la frecuencia L1. Diseñado con SiRF4, un  motor de navegación de alta sensibilidad, lo que le permite obtener un gran beneficio por sus pequeñas dimensiones y su relación de costo-efectividad.

Características generales:

Tipo de receptor

48-canales  de motor SiRF4

GPS L1, C/A Code

SBAS (WAAS or EGNOS)

Sensibilidad

Rastreo： -163 dBm

Adquisición： -160 dBm

Cold starts: -144 dBm

Adquisición

Cold start: 26s (typ)

Warm start: 14s (typ)

Hot start: 0.8s (typ)

Precisión

Posición: 2.5m (Typ)

Velocidad: <0.01m/s

Update rate: 1Hz

Límites operacionales

Velocidad: <1000 knots

Altitud: <18,288m

Temperatura de operación

-40°C to +85 °C

Temperatura de almacenamiento

-45°C to +90°C

Interface

•Interfaz serial

puede ser  I²C, SPI o UART

Modo maestro adicional  I²C

•Digital I/O

1 configurable time pulse

1 EINT0 input

1 NReset

1 WAKEUP output

1 ON_OFF input

(CMOS I/O funcionan desde los  1.8V, tolera hasta 3.6V, y a prueba de fallos cuando no está energizado)

•Protocolos NMEA, OSP

Información eléctrica

•Alimentación 1.71V to 1.89V

•Alimentación de respaldo1.71V to 1.89V, 20μA

•Consumo de potencia

Adquisición TBD (antena pasiva)

Rastreo TBD (antena pasiva)

Para mantenerlo encendido solamente <20μA

•Tipo de antena, pasiva y activa

•Energía de la antena externa o interna VCC_ANT

SIM18 is a standalone L1 frequency GPS module in a SMT type and designed with SiRF4 high sensitivity navigation engine, allowing you to benefit from small dimensions and cost-effective solutions.

GENERAL FEATURES

Receiver type

48-channel SiRF4 engine

GPS L1, C/A Code

SBAS (WAAS or EGNOS)

Sensitivity

Tracking： -163 dBm

Reacquisition： -160 dBm

Cold starts: -144 dBm

Acquisition

Cold start: 26s (typ)

Warm start: 14s (typ)

Hot start: 0.8s (typ)

Accuracy

Position: 2.5m (Typ)

Speed: <0.01m/s

Update rate 1Hz

Operational limits

Velocity: <1000 knots

Altitude: <18,288m

Operation temperature

-40°C to +85 °C

Storage temperature

-45°C to +90°C

INTERFACES

•Serial interfaces

Either Host I²C, SPI or UART

Additional master mode I²C

•Digital I/O

1 configurable time pulse

1 EINT0 input

1 NReset

1 WAKEUP output

1 ON_OFF input

(CMOS I/O runs from 1.8V, is 3.6V tolerant, and

failsafe when not powered)

•Protocols NMEA, OSP

ELECTRICAL DATA

•Power supply 1.71V to 1.89V

•Backup power 1.71V to 1.89V, 20μA

•Power consumption

Acquisition TBD (passive antenna)

Tracking TBD(passive antenna)

Keep-Alive Only <20μA

•Antenna type Active and passive

•Antenna power External or internal VCC_ANT

Please contact your executive to get data files and documentation.

(Please note that this firmware update is not for FOX-IN devices)

Version: 2.6.8_final with the BIOS version 1.7

Important:

1) Updating from the firmware version 2.5.10, 2.5.11 or 2.5.12 to 2.6.8_final does not work. A patch firmware (2.5.12_rc7) should be flashed at first to be able to flash the 2.6.8_final and higher.

2) Firmware versions 2.5.xx are only for AVL devices with SiRF GPS receiver.

3) All AVL devices with 8MB Flash will run only with the firmware version 2.6.xx The 7th and 8th digits of the serial number or production ID of the unit should be:

• 10 or higher for STEPPIII
• 05 or higher for FOX
• 04 or higher for BOLERO-LT

4) All AVL devices with 2MB flash are compatible with the firmware version 2.5.xx (not compatible with the firmware 2.6.xx)

5) When upgrading the FW with the extension .frp, please use the Workbench version 2.6.2_RC7 or higher.To upgrade the firmware with the extension .bin you can use the old Workbench version 2.4.1_rc9 or any terminal software (example: Hyper terminal, Pcomm Pro).

6) After upgrading the Firmware the device should be restarted. After restarting the AVL device, execute the command PFAL,Sys.Device.RestoreBios for upgrading the BIOS software.

7) Downgrading from the firmware version 2.6.8_final to a lower version, the user configuration will be erased.

After upgrading the firmware 2.6.8_final and configuring the unit, you can execute the command PFAL,Cnf.Backup to save the user configuration as factory settings. If the AVL device was already configured, you can execute the

same command after the firmware update to save the user configuration as factory settings.

Changes for PFAL commands /User interfaces

- Remote Update

- GSM Modem is switched off and on after firmware update

- BIOS 1.7 added

- Extended reset reasons for Watchdog testing purposes only

reset,watchdog0 – BIOS hw watchdog

reset,watchdog1 – avl FW watchdog 1

reset,watchdog2 – avl FW watchdog 2

reset,watchdog3 – avl FW watchdog 3

- Pfal,Cnf.Set roboustness improved

- Debug infos removed to speed up loading alarms during start (when PFAL,CNF.Set,DBG.EN=1)

- GSM

- eMCC event is shown correctly

- Mechanism of the operator selection improved

- PFAL command

- PFAL,Cnf.Backup added

- PFAL,Cnf.Restore added

- Dynamic protocols

-&(MONI) can be used in PFAL commands again

- it is strongly NOT recommended to use this dynamic protocols in alarm actions

- Events

- Sys.Info.e0

- Sys.Info.e1

- States

- GPS.Nav.sDeltaspeed<comparator><number> added

- Improvements

- GSM  AT commands handling optimized

Known issues:

• Error outputs when dialing or accepting voice calls.

• These outputs have no effect on the voice calls or the device functionality which can be ignored.

• When dialing voice calls  –> “$GPERROR:GSM: CmdErr 1″ will be outputted

• When accepting voice calls –> “$error accepting call” will be outputted. However, the device accepts the call and generates the event “GSM.Voicecall.eEstablished”.

Release notes for the BIOS in the AVL devices

BIOS 1.7

Note: After upgrading the Firmware the device should be restarted. After restarting the AVL device, execute the command PFAL,Sys.Device.RestoreBios for upgrading the BIOS software. BIOS software is inside the firmware version package. The Bios version 1.7 supports now the feature “Sys.Device.ChargeSleep“.

Please contact your executive to get data files and documentation.

Device configuration

- GSM operator selection option “fixed” added.

Changes within factory default configuration

- AL 98,99 are removed  (–> all alarms are empty now when performing a factory reset).

- Added GPS.HISTORY.MODE=1 (history writes full entries only).

- This setting can still be manually erased or set to 0 if desired.

GSM

- If low battery is detected, device charges bat for 2 minutes before starting GSM engine

- This happens regardless of specified chargemode setting.

- Compatibility improved for GSM Firmware versions 7.3.0 and previous.

- Results in faster network search, improved accessibility via SMS/GPRS.

- Increased detection of GSM coverage.

- Improved operator selection.

- “no sim” gsm reset is performed every 1 hour.

- User gsm reset performs a gsm hardware reset per default (1 minute off time)

- Note that execution time of GSM.Reset is now 1 minute.

- Operator lost timeout has been replaced by fixed internal timeouts and has been

deactivated.

- Improved handling of dynamic protocol &(IMEI).

- GSM critical communication error is suppressed if GSM is disabled manually

(PFAL,Sys.GSM.Disable).

- PFAL,Sys.GSM.Disable is stored nonvolatile and remains active until GSM is

enabled again.

TCP

- Improved auto dispatch mode

- Roboustness increased for use in alarms

- TCP.CLIENT.LOGIN.EXT may contain dynamic protocols now (expanded up to 100

characters).

- is used by Msg.Info.Serverlogin and automatic TCP server login message

History

- History size decreased to approx. 320K records (assuming full record mode)

- FS-POS history entries are written just when having a fix

- History is not affected by AGPS Update or remote updates anymore

Remote Update

- History works independend of remote update

Documentation changes

- PFAL documentation

- Sys.Device.ChargeSleep (Note added: recommended sleep mode when using

internal battery)

- Added new PFAL-Command GPS.Nav.DeltaDistance

Page 2

AVL firmware

Creation date:  03/11/10

- Alarm configuration

- Added new GPS state GPS.Nav.sDist

- Dynamic protocol entries

- &(deltanavdist) added

- Configuration reference

- Added new GSM Opselection option “fixed”

Release notes for the BIOS in the AVL devices

BIOS 1.7.0

Note: After upgrading the Firmware the device should be restarted. After restarting the

AVL device, execute the command PFAL,Sys.Device.RestoreBios for upgrading the

BIOS software. BIOS software is inside the firmware version package. The Bios

version 1.7.0 supports now the feature “Sys.Device.ChargeSleep“.

Javier García, Business Development Manager, presented a general view of the company focusing on it’s global cooperation network. There was also displayed a brief view of the extensive portfolio that Beek offers, including solutions for AVL, telemedicine, energy efficiency, and LBS integrations.

García stated that Beek “Is auto defined as a technology provider that empowers our customer’s innovations” followed by a sharing of the mid term plans of the company.

The Ambassador showed great interest into the research and development work of Beek, opening a way through future collaborations.

The presentation was attended by Jorge Alfaro R&D manager for Beek, Herenia Navarro from Product marketing, as well as ITESO AC Chairman Carlos Plasencia, VP Guillermo Martinez and the University’s Rector Juan Luis Orozco SJ. Beek was also honored to receive the General Consul Daniel F. Keller and culture and press Consul Christopher Teal.

La exposición estuvo cargo de Javier García, director de desarrollo de negocios, quien ofreció al diplomático estadounidense una visión general de la empresa, haciendo énfasis en las redes de cooperación global que la caracterizan. También fue presentada la amplia gama de productos que ofrece Beek en las áreas de localización automática de vehículos (AVL), telemedicina, eficiencia energética y servicios basados en ubicación (LBS), entre otros.

García terminó su presentación señalando que Beek “se autodefine como un facilitador de tecnología para fortalecer las innovaciones de sus clientes” y compartió con la comitiva norteamericana y las autoridades universitarias los planes de la empresa a mediano plazo.

Por su parte, el Embajador mostró interés por el trabajo de investigación y desarrollo tecnológico realizado por Beek, abriendo así un canal de comunicación para colaboraciones en el futuro.

Por parte de Beek estuvieron presentes Jorge Alfaro, encargado de ingeniería y Herenia Navarro, encargada de marketing de producto; mientras que por parte del ITESO asistieron Carlos Plasencia Moeller, presidente de ITESO, AC; Guillermo Martínez Conte, vicepresidente de ITESO, AC y Juan Luis Orozco, SJ, rector de ITESO. También se contó con la participación de representantes del Consulado General de Estadios Unidos en Guadalajara: Daniel Keller, cónsul general, y Christopher Teal, cónsul de Prensa y Cultura.

Características Generales:

• GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• GPRS multi-slot class 10
• GPRS mobile station class B
• Cumple conGSM phase 2/2+
• Class 4(2W @ GSM850/900MHz)
• Class 1(1W @ GSM1800/1900MHz)
• Control por comandos AT (GSM 07.07 and 07.05 and SIMCom enhanced AT commands)
• SIM application tool kit
• Bajo consumo eléctrico.
• Rango de alimentación 3.4…4.5 V
• Temperatura normal de operación: -30°C to +80°C
• Temperatura restringida de operación: -40°C to -30°C and +80°C to +85°C
• Temperatura de almacenamiento: -45°C to +90°C
• Dimensiones: 50mm x 33mm x 8.8mm

Especificaciones para GPS

• Receptor de 20 ccanales, L1 1575.42 MHz, C/A code 1,023 MHz chip rate
• Precisión 2.5 m CEP sin SA/Velocity 0.1 m/s, sin SA/Time 1 µs synchronized to GPS  time
• Posición con DGPS/SBAS: 2.0 CEP
• Datum WGS-84
• Rango de adquisición (TTFF definido al  95% de la primera posición)
• Hot start < 1 s, promedio con línea de vista.
• Warm start: 35 s, promedio con línea de vista.
• Cold start: 35 s, promedio con línea de vista.
• Soporte de AGPS
• Voltaje de operación 3.3 V DC ±5%
• Bajo consumo eléctrico: 160mW @ 3.3 V (full power)
• Protocolos: NMEA-0183, SiRF binary, RTCM SC-104
• Oscilador de Crystal (TCXO), con compensación de temperatura con estabilidad de frecuencia de ±0.5 ppm
• Memoria 4 Mb flash y 1Mb SRAM

Interfaces

• Conector 60-pin DIP.
• Interfaz para SIM 3V o 1.8 V externo.
• Interfaz dual de audio analógico.
• Comandos AT por interfaz serial.
• SIM Holder integrado.
• Interfaz LCD.
• Respaldo de RTC.
• Interfaz de carga
• Interfaz Serial y de diagnóstico
• Interfaz doble para GPS y GSM
• Dos conectores separados para antenas GSM/GPRS y GPS y dos pads para antenas GSM/GPRS y GPS

General Features

• Quad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• GPRS multi-slot class 10
• GPRS mobile station class B
• Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+
• Class 4(2W @ GSM850/900MHz)
• Class 1(1W @ GSM1800/1900MHz)
• Control via AT commands (GSM 07.07 and 07.05 and SIMCom enhanced AT commands)
• SIM application tool kit
• Low power consumption
• Supply voltage range 3.4…4.5 V
• Normal operation temperature: -30°C to +80°C
• Restricted operation temperature: -40°C to -30°C and +80°C to +85°C
• Storage temperature: -45°C to +90°C
• Dimension: 50mm x 33mm x 8.8mm

Specifications for Gps

• Receiver 20 channels, L1 1575.42 MHz, C/A code 1,023 MHz chip rate
• Accuracy Position 2.5 m CEP without SA/Velocity 0.1 m/s, without SA/Time 1 µs synchronized to GPS  time
• Position with DGPS/SBAS: 2.0 CEP
• Date WGS-84
• Acquisition rate (TTFF defined at 95% of first position local station)
• Hot start < 1 s, average, open sky
• Warm start: 35 s, average, open sky
• Cold start: 35 s, average, open sky
• Support AGPS
• Operating voltage 3.3 V DC ±5%
• Low power consumption 160mW at 3.3 V (full power)
• Protocols: NMEA-0183, SiRF binary, RTCM SC-104
• Crystal oscillator (TCXO), temperature compensated with frequency stability of ±0.5 ppm
• Memory 4 Mb flash and 1Mb SRAM

Interfaces

• 60-pin DIP connector
• Interface to external SIM 3V or 1.8V
• Dual analog audio interface
• AT commands via serial interface
• Embedded SIM card holder
• LCD Interface
• RTC Backup
• Charge interface
• Serial interface and Debug interface
• Dual serial interfaces for GPS
• Two separate antenna connectors for GSM/GPRS & GPS and two antenna pads for GSM/GPRS & GPS

El pequeño módulo, de bajo perfil y alta resistencia es altamente confiable e incorpora un completo API que incluye todas las herramientas necesarias para programar, compilar y cargar aplicaciones personalizadas en el Q4000.

Proveyendo comunicación bidireccional máquina a máquina (M2M) el Q4000 presenta una solución efectiva para aplicaciones terrestres, aéreas o marítimas, con cobertura global en cualquier parte del mundo, por ejemplo en estaciones de control remotas, subestaciones petroleras, transportes de carga, barcos, contenedores e inclusive aeronaves.

Ventajas

• Comunicación híbrida Satelital/GSM con sistema GPS.
• Solución autónoma totalmente programable.
• Las entradas individuales pueden configurarse específicamente para monitorear sensores continuamente y reportarse en intervalos definidos.
• Condiciones de alarma pueden preprogramarse para reportar la condición de manera automática e inmediata.
• Los reportes pueden generarse en periodos regulares, bajo excepción o en una combinación de ambos.

Especificaciones Técnicas.

• ORBCOMM Frecuencia de Tx:                  148.000 to 150.050 MHz
• ORBCOMM Frecuencia de Rx:                  137.000 to 138.000 MHz
• ORBCOMM Potencia de transmisión:            5W min. – 10W max.
• Tasa de transmisión:             2400 bps Uplink , 4800 bps Downlink
• 3 puertos Seriales RS-232C
• J1939 Can Bus
• 2 Entradas análogas
• Hasta 8 IO Digitales de propósito general
• 4 Salidas Digitales (Relevador)
• Detección de antena SAT/GPS
• GPS                                     50 Canales
• Energía:                              9-36 VCD
• Consumo:                             (12V)
• Transmisión: 2.00 A (Nominal)
• Bajo consumo:       10 uA
• RTC Programable
• Memoria Flash:     2M, 4M*, 8M*
• Memoria RAM:      2M, 4M*, 8M*
• Temperatura de Operación:        -40C to + 85C
• Temperatura de almacenaje:      -50C to + 85C
• Tamaño:                         99.3mm x 64mm x 16mm (3.91” x 2.52” x .63” )
• Peso:                                     136.5 gramos (.3lbs )
• Excede los requerimientos de J1455.