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ST2000 Satellite GPS Tracker User ST2000 User Manual
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ST2000 SATELLITE GPS TRACKER USER
MANUAL
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Part number
ST2000 Satellite GPS Tracker User ST2000 User Manual
Manual Rev:1.01
2018.04.26
Safety tips
♦ Please do not disassemble the product by yourself. If there is any problem, please
return the product to the manufacturer for processing.
♦ Please use the DC power supply to supply power for this product, do not reverse the
power supply, and do not input power beyond the specified range specified in this
manual.
♦ If there is a demand beyond the power input range specified in this manual, it can be
customized. Please specify when purchasing.
♦ All inputs connected to the connector of this product should also be within a safe
range.
♦ Please do not disassemble, drop, impact or modify the more expensive components in
the product.
♦ The product should be stored in a low temperature and dry environment. Do not
immerse the product in water.
♦ There is a wireless transmitting device connected to the antenna inside this product.
The antenna will generate radio to radiate energy, the antenna must be placed at least
0.3 meters away from the human body during operation.
Important tips
This product uses the wireless communication terminal of the Iridium satellite
communication network. Therefore, the product cannot guarantee that the
communication connection will always be maintained under all environmental
conditions. For this reason, under certain specific requirements, such as emergency calls,
users cannot use this product as the only wireless communication means or equipment
they rely on.
Index
1. ST2000 Description...........................................................................................................3
1.1 ST2000 summary........................................................................................................3
1.2 Advantage....................................................................................................................4
2. Installation:........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Check Park List.......................................................................................................4
2.2 Interface definition................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Installing SIM card................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Power connection:................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Ignition detection and ARM Control.....................................................................6
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2.6 Digital input............................................................................................................6
2.7 Analog input........................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Digital Output......................................................................................................... 7
2.9 RS485 bus............................................................................................................... 7
2.10 LED status indication.............................................................................................7
3. SETUP with PCSETUP program........................................................................................7
3.1 PC SETUP cable...................................................................................................... 7
3.2 PC SETUP connector.............................................................................................. 8
3.3 PC SETUP program................................................................................................ 8
4. Platform：..........................................................................................................................9
4.1 GPS tracking management software.................................................................... 9
4.2 Web-based GPS Tracking platform.................................................................... 10
4.3 APP support Android and IOS............................................................................ 10
5. Accessories...................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Fuel level sensor.................................................................................................. 11
5.2 Camera based on RS485......................................................................................11
5.3 Wireless IC Card reader...................................................................................... 12
5.4 Temperature sensor............................................................................................ 12
5.5 SOS button............................................................................................................12
6. How iridium modules work?..........................................................................................13
7. ST2000 characteristic.....................................................................................................15
1. ST2000 Description
1.1 ST2000 summary
ST2000 is a GPS locator for vehicle and ship. It has iridium SBD transceiver, which
provides globe service, supplies satellite communications where no GSM signal coverage.
ST2000 provides superior sensitivity GPS application, and supports FDD-LTE,Dual-Band
GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band UMTS/HSPA frequencies. The device could be
monitored by backend server or other specified terminals.
ST2000 has multiple input/output interfaces that can be used to monitor vehicle
status or control external device. User can setup device working parameter by PC setup
program base on personality application.
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ST2000 embedded with high sensitivity GPS antenna and GSM antenna. It has
RS485 bus, support fuel sensor, flow meter, RFID and other custom accessories.
1.2 Advantage
◇Iridium SBD transceiver, Truly Globe coverage
◇FDD-LTE,Dual-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band UMTS/HSPA
◇High sensitivity -165 dBm (Tracking), Fast TTFF
◇Multiple Digital Input, Anlage Input and Output
◇SOS Button Optional
◇WCDMA Version Optional
◇DC Tolerance voltage, from 8V to 32V
◇RS485 Bus Compatible Custom Accessories
◇Internal Battery, 3.7V, 500mAh
◇Embedded 3D accelerate sensor
◇Firmware update: Update over the air
2. Installation:
2.1 Check Park List
Before starting，check all the items have been included with your ST2000, If
anything is missing, please contact your supplier.
The items include:
ST2000 unit
Main harness
GPS antenna
GSM antenna
Satellite Antenna
SOS button
2.2 Interface definition
The ST2000 unit has a8 pins interface connector; It contains the pins for power,
inputs and outputs, analog inputs, RS485 bus. The sequence and definition are shown in
the following figure.
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Table 1.2 Description of main harness
Index Description Comment
1 GND Power and digital ground
2 Power External power input, 9-36V DC
3 ARM Open drain, 150Ma, For Fuel cut
4 ACC input Digital input, positive trigger
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5 RS485-A RS485 bus, Differential signal A
6 RS485-B RS485 bus, Differential signal B
7 AD1 Analog input, Input 0-36V,If connect
to fuel level sensor, Input 0-5V.
8 Negative Digital input, negative trigger
Input
2.3 Installing SIM card
Make sure the unit is not powered, remove the screws, and open the case. Slide the
holder right to open the SIM card. Insert the SIM card into the holder. Close the SIM card
holder. Close the case.
2.4 Power connection:
PWR(11#) and GND(6#) is power supply input pins for the unit, the input voltage
range is from 9V to 36V. The device is designed to be installed in the vehicles that
operate on 12V or 24V power systems.
2.5 Ignition detection and ARM Control
IGN(12#) is used for ignition detection. It is strongly recommended to connect this
pin to ignition key “ON” position as show up.
IGN signal can be configured to start transmitting information to backend server
when ignition is on.
The IGN signal more than 5V DC, unit will consider IGN ON, otherwise IGN OFF.
2.6 Digital input
IN1 (7#) and IN2(9#) are digital inputs, they are all negative trigger.
Table. Electrical Characteristics of the digital inputs
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Logical State Electrical Characteristics
Active 0V to 0.8V
Inactive Open or more than 5V
2.7 Analog input
There are two analog inputs on ST2000, the analog input voltage is from 0 to 36V, it
can connect temperature sensor and fuel level sensor (with analog output).
The following diagram shows the reference connection.
2.8 Digital Output
There are three digital outputs on ST2000. The outputs are open drain type and the
maximum drain current is 150mA. The output can connect cut relay, buzzer, lock, unlock
and trunk, and so on.
2.9 RS485 bus
There is RS485 bus on ST2000, ST2000 can connect any accessories with RS485 bus,
such as fuel level sensor, flow meter, card reader, UHF tag reader and camera. ST2000
support customized device with RS485 interface.
2.10LED status indication
Status Red Yellow Green
Led(power) Led(GSM Led(GPS
signal) status)
ON Power supply GSM GPS
normal registered searching
OFF Power off GSM signal GPS off
lost
Flash power by established Fixed
battery connection position
3. SETUP with PCSETUP program
3.1 PC SETUP cable
There is PC SETUP cable for unit configuration and firmware update. The PC SETUP
cable is USB to uart cable, user can get driver from SILICON website:
[Link]
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3.2 PC SETUP connector
There is PC setup connector on the ST2000, it is 4-PIN connector. To setup device, follow
the following step.
Connect PC SETUP cable.
Open PC SETUP program.
Power on ST2000, or press RESET button to reset the unit.
Enter PC SETUP
3.3 PC SETUP program
PC SETUP program set the network parameter as below：
Device ID; Server IP address and port，APN, SMS Center number.
Device initialize distance should consistent with the odometer.
PC SETUP program can set the report include:
Fix time; fix distance; idle report, speeding report; course report;
Set Ignition, door, other digital input and analog input trigger conditions.
Set accessories working parameter, such as temperature sensor, camera, fuel level
sensor and so on…
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4. Platform：
4.1 GPS tracking management software
Platform base function：
-Real time tracking
-Route play back
-Control vehicle remote.(such as cut oil)
-Setup device remote
-Alarms (speeding, tow, idle, fuel lost, power cut)
-Alerts Email supported;
-Geo-fence configuration
-Separated high precision fuel chart analysis; (Multiple fuel tanks supported).
-Driver harsh behavior analysis
-Temperature form for refrigerated truck
- RFID data recorder
-Idle and fatigue driving analysis
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4.2 Web-based GPS Tracking platform
Web-based tracking platform is another way to manage vehicles. Web-based
platform has same function as PC platform.
4.3 APP support Android and IOS
User-friendly query of vehicles at any time could download from IOS APP store and
android app market. Use same account as PC tracking platform and web-based platform.
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5. Accessories
5.1 Fuel level sensor
ST2000 connect fuel level sensor with analog input, detecting the fuel level of tank.
Update fuel level to platform in time. It will supply fuel consumption analysis form. The
form will show refueling and fuel stealing records.
5.2 Camera based on RS485
ST2000 could control RS485 camera, to snapshot, and load the picture into ST2000
flash memory. Upload picture to FTP server. User could send APP command to snapshot
or take picture automatically base on geo-fence define.
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5.3 Wireless IC Card reader
ST2000 can connect to IC card reader through RS485 bus. Card readers mainly used
for identify driver identity, to limit the amount of fuel each time, and limit driving time.
5.4 Temperature sensor
ST2000 support temperature sensor, connect sensor with analog input, usually used
for refrigerated vehicles. The temperature sensor has 3 meters wire.
5.5 SOS button
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ST2000 support SOS button, connect sensor with negative input, SOS button has two
wire， one side connect negative input, the other side connect to ground. It will trigger
SOS event if press the button once.
6. How iridium modules work?
6.1 Service Description:
Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) Service is an efficient network protocol designed for
shorter sized data messages than can be economically sent via Iridium Circuit Switched
Data Services. SBD uses a proprietary network protocol to transfer data messages to and
from the remote terminal. An overview is shown in Figure 4. It is possible to send Mobile
Originated (MO-SBD) and Mobile Terminated (MT-SBD) messages. The target vertical
markets for SBD are Oil, Gas, Rail, Maritime, Aeronautical, and Utility industries as well
as applications in the Government and Military sectors. Iridium itself does not provide
complete end to-end solutions.
Remote Applications send Mobile Originated SBD (MO-SBD) data messages via
ST2000. The application microcontroller or microprocessor communicates with the
iridium module using AT commands over a serial port. The application loads the data
message into the ST2000 and instructs it to send the data message. The data message is
transmitted across the Iridium satellite network utilizing inter-satellite links to reach
the Iridium Gateway. From there the data message is transferred via e-mail or TCP/IP to
the customer host computer system. Here the message is stored in a database for further
data processing.
Mobile Terminated SBD (MT-SBD) messages are sent to the Iridium Gateway via
e-mail from the customer host computer system. MT-SBD data messages are delivered
to the ST2000 following a MO-SBD or “mailbox check” initiated by the remote
application. Global network transmit latency for delivery of messages ranges from
approximately 5 seconds for short messages to approximately 20 seconds for maximum
length messages. This latency is the elapsed time before the Iridium SBD system sends
the SBD message to its email destination.
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Figure 4
Iridium antenna installation recommendations
★ Use high-performance Iridium antennas as much as possible.
★ The surrounding obstacles should be removed as much as possible to ensure the best
view of the sky.
★ Use short cables and as few connectors as possible.
★ Keep away from other wireless transmitting equipment as much as possible.
★ The top of vehicles, ships and houses is the ideal installation location.
SBD data transmission delay
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Iridium satellites are 66 low-orbit satellites that are always moving around the earth.
"Low orbit" means that the data transmission delay is small; "motion" means that the
signal strength of the Iridium satellite above your head is dynamically changing; "66
stars" means that the weak signal will not wait too long (unless the antenna receiving
environment Evil slightly). The Iridium terminal is always detecting the Iridium satellite
in the area where it is located. Once it detects that the Iridium signal is strong enough, it
will start the SBD data transmission, and the transmission will be completed in a short
time, anyway, even in a good sky In the case of viewing angle, the transmission delay is
always existing. If the signal of Iridium is weak, even if the SBD transmission is started,
But to complete the transmission, you must wait a relatively long time (for example,
more than 60 seconds) until the signal is strong.
7. ST2000 characteristic
◇Iridium SBD Technical Specifications Stability of <2.5ppm
Transmit\Receive 1616-1625MHz Frequency
Frequency
Transmit power 1.6W ◇GPS Specifications
Tx 340bytes GPS chipset MT3337 GPS chipset
Message size
Rx 270bytes Receiver Without aid:3.0 M 2D-RMS DGPS(WAAS,
latency 20 sec (typical) Accuracy EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM):2.5 M
Hot start < 1 sec.
Time to First
Warm start < 30 sec.
Fix
◇GSM Specifications Cold start < 31 sec.
FDD-LTE, Dual-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Sensitivity - 165 dBm (Tracking)
and dual-band UMTS/HSPA
Frequency
◇Interfaces
GPS antenna External Activity Antenna
Receive FDD-LTE, Dual-Band
Gain:3 dB
sensitivity GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band
GSM antenna External, SMA connector
UMTS/HSPA
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Gain: 3-5 dbi
Iridium SBD Frequency（MHz）：1616-1626
antenna Gain:3dBi
Indicator LEDs GPS,GSM, Power status
Digital Input 2
Anlage Input 1
Output 1
Camera, RFID reader and
RS485 Bus
Compatible Custom Accessories
PC Setup Interface Update firmware and setup device
◇General Specifications
Device Mechanics 120mm(L)*103mm(W)*28mm(H)
Weight(g) 215
DC Tolerance 8V to 32V
Battery Li-Po 3.7V 500mAh
GPRS online 40mA
Current GPRS transmit 80mA
GPRS peak 120mA
Operating -20 to 60 ︒C
temperature
◇Communication Protocol
Transmit protocol TCP,SMS
ACC trigger
Power cut
Alarm Report Tow report
Speeding
Idle report
PTO
Special Report Fuel level
Flow meter
Picture upload FTP protocol
Firmware Update Over the Air
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