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Wireless GPS Hardware Connectivity

Operating on the NBPCS Two-Way paging network and using proprietary protocols and algorithms to achieve up to 90% compression of transmitted data, the device maintains the lowest wireless cost possible while delivering near real time data transmission performance.

Trimble provides GPS functionality with the latest OEM integration available. The ultra small size and benchmark power consumption help maintain extended functional capability when only battery power is available.

State of the art switching power supply provides clean, low quiescent current power with an ultra-wide input voltage specification suitable for connection to nearly any unregulated or regulated DC supply.Featuring an open protocol local LAN built into the device named 'FLYBUS', wireless or wired connectivity can be achieved with nearly any computer controlled remote device.Packing up to 8 Megabytes local data storage space, densely populated historical GPS data can be logged for an extended period of time and downloaded wirelessly or at no cost using the FLYBUS.

Standard Messaging Features
Using wireless commands, the unit can respond with:

Current Location
Current Device Temperature
Current Speed
Current FLYBUS Statistics
Current Device Performance Statistics
Queried FLYBUS device data

Many more messages and configuration parameters are available for interfacing with and configuring the device. Typical query response time is 30 seconds.

Internet Messaging Gateway
Interfaces with MBT wireless devices can be built using the XML based Messaging Gateway. The Messaging Gateway gives a simple method for clients to maintain full connectivity with their remote devices. A pre-built AVL and mapping web site will be available for Clients without internal data management requirements.

FLYBUS Network
The FLYBUS Multi-Drop Network provides virtually unlimited numbers of wired or locally wireless peripheral devices connected to the main unit. An open source serial protocol wraps communication between the client and remote devices. Peripheral devices can include:

Local environmental sensors
Switches and other alarm notification devices
Tire pressure sensors
RFID Tag applications
Interfaces to other computer systems including refrigeration units, Ethernet networks, LED signs, and monitoring equipment.

Messages are routed from the Internet Gateway to the individual peripherals to enable data queries. Alarms generated from peripheral devices will be forwarded to configured Internet addresses.

Integrated Vibration Sensor
An integrated vibration sensor provides automatic wake up functionality when a backup battery powers the device. A wake-up event can cause the device to send a status message notifying the host servers of the status change.

Integrated Real Time Clock
An integrated Real Time Clock (RTC) with timer, alarming capability, and coin cell battery backup provides scheduled event and wakeup functionality. Time interval based GPS acquisition can be precisely scheduled.

Battery With Gas Gage
The optional backup battery package includes a customer specified capacity Lead-Acid battery, recharging circuit, and capacity gas gage. The gas gage will send a capacity alarm and last reported position when the backup system runs low on power. Battery capacity measurement allows the customer to schedule maintenance to replace or recharge the battery before connectivity is lost.

Hardware Specifications

Input Voltage: 5-18V DC @ 2A
Temperature: -20º to 60ºC
Enclosure: 2" X 3" X 5" (approx)
Environmentally Sealed NEMA 4X
Remote antenna mounting for Transceiver and GPS Device available
6 Contact Closure Alarm Inputs
RS-232 and FLYBUS Serial Interfaces
Optional Battery Backup system in separate or integrated enclosure

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