Quick start guide

This is a short guide that will help you get the RTCU device wired and the RTCU IDE software installed so that you can start developing RTCU applications. This is only a short guide - for complete documentation please refer to the online documentation.

Depending on the type of RTCU device there are some differences in the connection of power and I/O to the device. Please refer to the technical manual of the specific device in question.

How to get started:

To install and use an RTCU device, you will need the following:

1) A power supply

Please look at the technical description of the RTCU device you are using, but for all models a power supply that is able to deliver 12 to 24 VDC will be sufficient. Current capabilities for the power supply should a minimum of 1.5 Amp @ 12 V.

2) Antennas

A suitable GSM and GPS antenna. The connectors to use depend on the type of RTCU device you are using, but generally SMA is used for the GSM antenna, and SMB/SMA is used for the GPS antenna.

3) A SIM card

This must be a SIM card that is able to function in the specific RTCU device.

4) A suitable programming/service cable

Most RTCU devices connect to the PC using a suitable USB cable that depends on the device in use.

Please download the USB Programming Port driver package from www.logicio.com. Look under the "download" section and follow the instructions.

5) A PC:

Your PC must fulfill the following (minimum) requirements:

• Pentium-class 2 GHz or better.

• Minimum 2 GByte RAM .

• Minimum 50 MByte available space on hard disk.

• Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10.

• 1 available USB port (or RS232 serial port for certain devices).

• Optional: modem and internet connection.

Download the most current version of the RTCU IDE for free from www.logicio.com. Look under the "download" section and follow the instructions.

To install the RTCU IDE, Integrated Development Environment, find the program named "RTCUIDE.msi" (the file name also includes the current version) and double-click on it to start the installation process. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

At the end of the installation, you can start the RTCU IDE program from the "Start" menu. The RTCU IDE program will be named "RTCU IDE".

The first time you start the RTCU IDE program, or when you upgrade the RTCU IDE to a newer version, you will be asked to register the program by filling in some information. This is to enable us to supply you with information about new versions of the program, new products, etc.

After the program starts, you can access the online help from the "Help" menu item. A good place to start is at the "Tutorial" section. This will illustrate the complete development process of a RTCU project and will guide you through the complete process - from developing the program, building it, testing it, and finally to transferring the project to your RTCU device. This section is also included in this manual.

If you have any problems with your RTCU products, please let us know, and we will do our very best to help you.

Please see the contact information page.