User manual

A Garmin Nüvi Personal Navigation Device (PND) may be used in conjunction with the GPS-206

providing the capability to

1. Send text messages from the PND to the host application (i.e. PT3)

• Text messages can be entered on the PND using its on screen keyboard and then sent to

the host application.

2. Receive text messages from the host application

• A text message can be entered in the host application and then sent to the display or

inbox of the PND.

3. Driver login and logout

• Using a numeric ID the driver of the vehicle can log in and out. This information is sent

to the host application.

4. Driver status

• The status of the driver can be sent from the PND to the host application. The statuses are

defined in the host application and sent to each device. By pressing the desired status the

driver can change their status from (for example) In Service to En Route or At Job and so

on.

5. Stop processing

• Stops (destinations) can be sent from the host application to the PND. Thus, the PND can

be provided with a route to follow for the day or for just the next destination.

3.6.1 Requirements

The interface of the GPS206 to a Garmin requires the following

1. Interface cable

• The cable required varies by the Garmin Nüvi PND. Please contact CES for a quote on

the cable required.

2. Garmin Nüvi that supports the Garmin FMI v2.

• Please refer to the Garmin website for information on compatible devices

(www.garmin.com).

3. Purchase of the Garmin FMI password for the GPS206.

• This unlocks the interface to the Garmin FMI in the GPS-206.

• The password is unique for each GPS-206. The IMEI of each GPS-206 is required to

obtain the correct password that device.

3.6.2 GPS-206 Programming

To activate the GPS-206 to provide Garmin support, follow two simple steps.

1. Enable the feature using the CES DP-1000S Software

2. Enter the unique Password obtained from CES or your Dealer that activates the Garmin

functionality

Enabling: To program the GPS-206 for Garmin support the Enable Garmin FMI checkbox in the Garmin

FMI group on the GPS tab of the DP-1000S must be checked.

Password: The password to unlock the Garmin FMI functionality must be entered in the Garmin FMI

Password edit box. Note: If the GPS-206 is being reprogrammed and the password to unlock the Garmin

support was sent previously then it does not need to be sent again.

On the GPS tab in the DP-1000S programming software is a section titled “Garmin FMI”.