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Input 3: Input 3 can send a packet when its state goes low, when it goes high, or for both state changes.

See note above.

NOTE: Depending upon programming, it is possible for the GPS-208 to send an Input 3 High state

change event if a device reset occurs.

Ignition Input: The state of the ignition can be sent when on, off or both. When voltage is detected on

the Ignition Input it transitions to the high (on) state. When voltage is not detected it transitions to the low

(off) state. Note – because the voltage on a vehicles ignition line can fluctuate while the vehicle is started

multiple ignition events may fire.

NOTE: When the Ignition goes to the on state the GPS-208 will do a reset.

2.7.2 Outputs

The GPS-208 also supports two outputs. These outputs are always active, meaning that they do not need

to be enabled via the programming software. However, it should be noted that they have different output

characteristics. The output states are written into memory, so as to return to their last known state if

power is cycled.

Output 1: Output 1, when not set to Low, will be at logic level 1 (3 volts), and can source 10 ma. of

current. When set to Low, it can sink 1.1 amps. This output works in the expected fashion. When a

command is sent to the output to go low, it goes to the Low state.

Output 2: Output 2 is open collector. Meaning that when it is not set to low, it is open circuit. When set

to Low, it can sink 1.1 Amp. This output is controlled the opposite of output 1. A command to go high

must be sent for the output to go low.

POWER-trak3 Note: If the GPS-208 is used with POWER-trak3 the output can be made to

appear as if it works in the same manner as Output 1. This can be done by setting its Active State

to low as the I/O Profile is defined.

NOTE: Output 2 will float (go open circuit) during a device reset.

2.8 PT-101 Options

The Events, GeoStatuses, SMS and User Defined Button options for the PT-101 are discussed in this

section.

Note: To program the PT-101 the driver for it must be installed first. This driver creates a

virtual com port which is used to communicate with the PT-101. The driver can be obtained

from CES. Please contact Support for additional information.

Note: These values should be selected with care as they will greatly effect the amount of

data used by the device. Be sure to configure the device to operate within your data plan

2.8.1 PT-101 Events

The Events options contains the configuration of the events of the PT-101.

GPS Status Reporting Options: The status of the GPS signal can sent, if desired. It can be sent when the

signal is valid and when the signal is invalid for a programmable number of seconds.