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Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility
3.1 Overview
Advantech M2M Utility software is a flexible human machine interface
application, which provides functions to customize M2M applications in
Windows XP and Windows CE environments. M2M Utility software pro-
vides a simple GUI to set M2M data, GPS Tracking System and automa-
tion parameters.
VITA-350E is flexible and easy to use. Customers can use the M2M Util-
ity software to setup information and parameters for add-on devices,
which will automatically be detected and shown on the utility screen.
After setting the server IP address, port and data formats, VITA-350E will
automatically connect to the server and send GPS or I/O data to the
server.
The VITA-350E RISC-based platform is a multi-threaded engine for opti-
mal performance. It provides GPS/GPRS connectivity with other mobile
and automation devices in cars, truck fleets and other transports. The
VITA-350E platform ensures that you can integrate your process data into
existing M2M information systems, or your own proprietory Geographi-
cal Information system data formats.
In addition, VITA-350E M2M Utility software utility leverages 32-bit
Windows’ preemptive multi-tasking capability to support Windows CE
environments.
3.1.1 Installation
VITA-350E platform has all the neccessary software built-in, you don’t
need to install anything on the VITA-350E product itself.
The M2M Utility for Windows XP is the client for configuring external
devices and controlling VITA-350E remotely, you must copy and exe-
cute it on a PC system.
3.1.2 PC System Requirements
• OS : Microsoft Windows XP
• RAM : at least 128 MB memory
• Disk space: at least 4 MB space
• CPU: Intel Pentium II processor 400 MHz or higher
• Display: VGA resolution or higher
• Microsoft-compatible mouse