AT1 PRO(E)

User Manual
Revision: 02
Revision Date: 2012/06/25

ATrack Technology Inc. Tel: +886-2-27975852

3F., No. 88, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd., Neihu Dist., Fax: +886-2-27974030
Taipei City 11493 Taiwan (R.O.C.) http://www.atrack.com.tw
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Contents
1.  Notification .............................................................................................................................. 3 
1.1.  Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... 3 
1.2.  Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... 3 
1.3.  Warning ........................................................................................................................................ 3 
2.  Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4 
3.  Installation ............................................................................................................................... 5 
3.1.  Package Content ......................................................................................................................... 5 
3.2.  SIM Card Installation .................................................................................................................... 5 
3.3.  Power I/O Connector ................................................................................................................... 6 
3.4.  Serial Port Connector................................................................................................................... 7 
3.5.  GPS Antenna ............................................................................................................................... 8 
3.6.  Installation .................................................................................................................................... 9 
3.7.  LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 10 
4.  Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 11 
4.1.  Connect device to HyperTerminal .............................................................................................. 11 
4.2.  Connect the device to the remote server ................................................................................... 15 
5.  Unique Command for AT1 Pro (E) ..................................................................................... 16 
5.1.  AT$IOCG To configure/query I/O pin characteristics ................................................................. 16 
6.  Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 17 
7.  Appendix................................................................................................................................ 18 
7.1.  Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................. 18 
7.2.  FCC Regulations:....................................................................................................................... 19 

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1. Notification

1.1. Disclaimer

This document, and all other related products, such as device, firmware, and software, is developed by
ATrack Technology Inc. thoroughly. At the time of release, it is most compatible with specified firmware version.
Due to the functionalities of the devices are being developed and improved from time to time, the change in
the protocol, specification, and firmware functions are subjects to change without notice. ATrack Technology
Inc. is obligated to modify all the documentation without the limitation of time frame. A change notice shall be
released to ATrack Technology Inc. customers upon the completion of document modification.

ATrack Technology Inc. products are not intended to be used as life support or rescue equipments. ATrack
Technology Inc. is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any products. Any possible
means of using or integrating ATrack Technology Inc. products shall be avoided.

1.2. Copyright

ATrack Technology Inc. holds all parts of intellectual rights applicable in the copyright laws in all the countries.
Any or all parts of this document shall not be exposed to non-authorized party without any form of approval
from ATrack Technology Inc. Any forms, including but not limited to oral, copy, or internet sharing, of releasing
or exposing information to an unauthorized party shall be prohibited. ATrack Technology Inc. reserves the
rights of litigation in the violation of such copyright laws.

1.3. Warning

Connecting the wire inputs can be hazardous to both the installer and your vehicle’s electrical system if not
done by an experienced installer. This document assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working
in and around a vehicle and have a working understanding of electricity.

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2. Overview
The ATrack AT1 PRO is a mobile terminal with GPS and GSM connectivity which is able to determine the
vehicle’s coordinates and transfer data via the GSM/GPRS network. This device is suitable for remote control
and monitoring applications which need location acquirement of vehicles. With our state-of-the art device
firmware architecture, the device can fulfill all kind of AVL application requirements.

System Overview

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3. Installation

3.1. Package Content

Each package contains the following device/accessories:

• Device * 1 (one of the devices below) • Power/IO Cable * 1

AT1 PRO AT1 PRO (E)

• GPS Antenna * 1 For AT1 PRO(E) ONLY • RS-232 Serial Cable * 1

3.2. SIM Card Installation

The AT1 PRO supported 1.8V/3V universal SIM card which provided by worldwide GSM operators. Unscrew
the SIM cover on the button of the AT1 PRO device for SIM card installation.

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3.3. Power I/O Connector

The following figure shows power I/O connector and its pin number of AT1 PRO

Power I/O

The following table shows its function of power I/O connector

Power I/O Connector
Pin# Function Color Designation Note
1 Main power input Red PWR DC 9V~40V input
2 Power ground Black GND
3 ACC Input Yellow ACC Ignition status positive trigger input
4 General Input1 Green IN1 Negative trigger input
5* General Input2 Brown IN2/O1/AI Positive trigger input
General Output1 (Default) Open collector output (Max.300mA)
Analog Input1 Analog input (DC0V~40V)
6* General Input3 Gray IN3/O2 Negative trigger input
General Output2 (Default) Open collector output (Max.300mA)
* The specific I/O pin can be configured to either of one function. The I/O configuration can be performed by
AT$IOCG command. Please configure it properly for your application before wire installation.

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3.4. Serial Port Connector

The following figure shows serial port connector and its pin number of AT1 PRO

Serial Port

The following table shows its function of serial port connector

Serial Port Connector
Pin# Function Color Designation Note
1 Power Ground Black GND
2 RS232 Transmit data output White TX
3 RS232 Receive data input Green RX
4* +5V Output for external accessories Red +5V DC5V Max.300mA Output
* Note that the +5V output pin cannot connect to the other power source or short circuit to power ground.

The following figure shows the wire diagram of serial cable.

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3.5. GPS Antenna

The AT1 PRO determines its position by communicating with the Global Positioning Satellites through GPS
antenna. The location where the AT1 PRO is installed will have great effect in the overall performance of the
GPS receiver. The AT1 PRO device has an internal GPS antenna but it is not a water proof design. Therefore,
it shall not be installed outside of cabin or with the possibility of being splashed by water or rain . Ideally the
label of AT1 PRO should facing up (towards the sky) after the installation, such that the top of the device has a
clear view of the sky. Mounting in this orientation provides optimum GPS signal reception.

This face towards the sky

Please note that the following interior conditions may cause bad GPS reception of AT1 PRO:
z Your vehicle has metallic window tint
z Your vehicle has a windshield mounted radio antenna
z Your vehicle has a solar reflective window

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3.6. Installation

When installing the device onto the vehicle, it is necessary to make sure that the direction of the device is
following the picture demonstrated in the below picture, in order to have the G-Sensor working properly for
harsh driving event detections. The forces on the axes are used to determine the harsh driving event status,
hence if the installation is not able to be like in the picture, it is suggested to use GPS for detection instead.

Y-Axis

X-Axis

Z-Axis

Note: when installing the device, the vehicle should be parked on a horizontal place (not tilted). The
device then should be installed parallel to the vehicle body and fixed with mounting bracket or double
side adhesive as shown to ensure the G-Sensor is functioning properly.

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3.7. LED Indicators

The following figure shows the location of the device LEDs.

PWR GPS GSM

LED Indication Description

Solid On In full operation mode
1 blink (0.1 sec.) in every 10
In sleep mode
PWR (Green) sec.
GPS module off, External power lost, running on
1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off
backup battery
0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching GPS signal
GPS (Red)
Solid On Position get fixed
Off GSM module off
0.7 sec. On, 0.7 sec. Off Searching GSM signal
GSM (Red) 0.2 sec. On, 2 sec. Off Registered to GSM network
2 blinks in every 2 sec. Connected to GPRS network
Continuous blinking SIM PIN Error
Note: In the case of SIM PIN Error, the device will check the AT$SPIN every 10 minutes and try to access the
SIM again. If the PIN is not corrected within 3 times of checking, including the first inserting time, the SIM card
will be locked. Once the SIM is locked, you need to contact your GSM carrier for the PUK to unlock the SIM
card on a cellular phone.

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4. Configuration
The device can be configured its parameters and behaviors by using AT commands. Please refer to ATrack
Protocol Document for details. The device AT commands can be sent through RS232 port, SMS or GPRS
TCP/UDP.

4.1. Connect device to HyperTerminal

The HyperTerminal is one of the most popular RS232 Terminal Emulator in Windows Platform. The other
similar RS232 terminal emulator software can perform the same result. The following example shows how to
connect the device to the HyperTerminal.
(1) Run HyperTerminal program and choose COM port and click [Configure…] button.

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(2) Choose 57600,8,N,1 None flow control properties and click [OK] button.

(3) Click [File]Æ[Properties]

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(4) Click [Settings] tab and [ASCII Setup…] button

(5) Checked the following options and click [OK] button

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(6) Power ON the device. The startup message will show on the screen. The device AT command can be sent
through the terminal after device startup.

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4.2. Connect the device to the remote server

The GPRS connection shall be enabled and configured by AT$GPRS command. The ATrack ServerTool is a
Windows-based software for GPRS connection testing. Once the GPRS has been enabled on the AT1 PRO
device, the ServerTool will get connect to the AT1 PRO device.

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5. Unique Command for AT1 Pro (E)

5.1. AT$IOCG To configure/query I/O pin characteristics

Command Description
This command is used to set or query the I/O port characteristics of AT1 Pro (E). It is recommended to disconnect all I/O

connections prior to changing the I/O characteristic in order to avoid damage to the I/O port.

Syntax
Write Command AT$IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3>

Response $OK

Read Command AT$IOCG=?

Response $IOCG=<IO1>,<IO2>,<IO3>

Parameter Description
Parameters Description Data Type Default

<IO1> 1: Input1 (VSS ,Pulse counter) U8 1

<IO2> 1: Input 2 U8 2

2: Output 1 

3: Analog Input

<IO3> 1: Input 3 (RPM) U8 2

2: Output 2

Example
Change all ports to inputs:

AT$IOCG=1,1,1 

Change IO1 and IO3 to inputs, and IO2 to analog input:

AT$IOCG=1,3,1

Remark
MEMO SERIAL SMS GPRS

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6. Firmware Upgrade
The AT1 PRO device firmware can be upgraded by using RS232 serial port communication or GPRS FTP
protocol. The following is an example for how to upgrade firmware by serial port.

(1) Run ATFWUpload program and select COM port and firmware file properly. Press [Open] button.

(2) Power On the AT1 PRO device. The process will be started.

(3) After the firmware has uploaded and verified successfully, the green completed message will be shown.

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7. Appendix

7.1. Hardware Specification

AT1 PRO (E)

Physical Characteristics
Dimension 80 * 48 * 26 mm
GSM Module Quad-band
Frequency Bands 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPS Module L1 Band, Sensitivity <-160dBm
GPS Antennas AT1 PRO (Internal GPS passive antenna)
AT1 PRO(E) SMA Connector Type
Motion Sensor 3-axis accelerometer
Real-Time Clock Built-In
Memory Capacity 2MB
Casing High Heat Grade ABS
Electrical Characteristics
Power Source 9-40 VDC
Power Consumption Operational 100 mA @ 12VDC
Sleep 20 mA @ 12VDC
Deep Sleep 8 mA @ 12VDC
I/O Characteristics
Device I/O Ports Configurable I/O Ports 4 (See below for Max. I/O ports)
Positive Input 2 (Triggering voltage: 3.7 ~ 40V)
Negative Input 2 (Triggering voltage: 0 ~ 0.8V)
Negative Output 2 (Open Collector Type @ 300mAMAX)
Analog Input 1 ( 0~ 40V)
Serial Configurable Baudrate 1 (Default 57600bps)
Environmental Characteristics
Operation Temperature -30 ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature -40 ~ +85°C
Relative Humidity 5 ~ 95%

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7.2. FCC Regulations:

z This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

z This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

4RF Exposure Information

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.

z This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to
the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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