User Manual

Asset-Link 250 User Manual July 19, 2004

970-00047 Rev. 1.2

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

This document describes the basic user guide for the operation of the ASSET-LINK™ family of

products.

1.2 Scope

This manual describes the relevant hardware and firmware features in the necessary detail for

Telematics system developers. The primary interface with the product firmware is based on a

proprietary CSI Wireless communications interface called PDI (Packet Data Interface). The

Asset-Link allows communication on Cellular networks for maximum coverage in the Americas.

The product includes Aeris MicroBurst

to allow small packet information transfer over the

Cellular Networks. The Asset-Link also has an integral GPS receiver that allows position-sensing

information to be available both locally, over packet networks, and by the public switched

wireless networks.

Detailed information on communications with the Asset-Link using PDI (Packet Data Interface)

or Application Development for the Asset-Link requires the use of AVL 2004 User Manual (970-

00050).

1.3 Asset-Link Product Numbering

The Asset-Link product numbering is composed of a 4 digit number followed by a 2 digit

firmware/ accessory suffix (4XYZ-AB). The first digit is always 4 for GSM products, the next

five digits decode as follows:

Digit 2 Frequency Bands (Cellular/DCS/PCS/etc.), “0” used for AMPS only.

Digit 3 Data or Modulation Type (MicroBurst, GPRS, etc.), “0” if none.

Digit 4 GSM data capability – “0” if not GPRS capable

Digit 5 FCP firmware level

Digit 6 Accessories included