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Dear RTCU User,
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Welcome to this late-summer edition of the Logic IO Newsletter.
We have several exciting news in this release, including the
brand new RTCU DX4 eco!
With the release of the DX4 eco, and the already
successful RTCU DX4 pro, we have completed the transition from
the 'old-timer' RTCU D4, which has been on the market for more
than 7 years now!
Practically this means, that the RTCU D4 is now announced with
Last Time Buy, and the RTCU D4 Control is no longer
available. The RTCU DX4 Series is so much a better, more
flexible, and cheaper
alternative, that it makes little sense to continue with the RTCU
D4 on the market!
There is more excitement in this Newsletter, including upgrade
of the already powerful GPS receiver in the MX2i Series to a
50-channels high-performance receiver! Also there are new and
important releases of the GPRS Gateway Professional and GPRS
Upgrade & Deployment Server.
Please read all the details below...
Best regards,
The Logic IO Team
RTCU DX4 eco!
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DX4 eco is
designed for a broad range of advanced wireless monitoring,
control and remote access applications which requires a product
based on the most versatile and powerful
platform available on the market today.
The RTCU DX4 eco is based on the powerful
RTCU DX4 pro, but offers a
reduced feature set to balance perfectly between
low-cost and advanced features. The DX4 eco
maintains the same I/O capabilities, including
expandable I/O's, as the RTCU DX4 pro, and also
offers support for a M2M chip solution instead
of a traditional SIM-card!
The DX4 eco has been designed ground up for
professional wireless industrial applications
with its strong on-board I/O capabilities and
multiple communication interfaces such as: 1-Wire, RS232 and dual RS485 channels.
The on-board I/O system can be expanded almost
indefinitely and completely transparent by
adding external Modbus compatible I/O modules!
This unique I/O expansion capability, combined
with the possibility to operate as a Modbus
master and slave simultaneously, positions the
RTCU DX4 eco as the perfect product for SCADA-like applications.
The RTCU DX4 eco offers many other sophisticated
features such as: A 512
Kbyte internal flash
drive with a FAT32
compatible file-system for easy sharing of files
locally and remotely with a PC/Server.
The RTCU DX4 eco is based on the well proven RTCU X32-architecture sharing powerful features
such as: SMS/PDU
messages, optimized host implemented TCP/IP
stack with full support the Logic IO Gateway
concept. Using the Logic IO VSMS (Virtual SMS)
technology SMS, GPRS and CSD (Datacall) merges
together allowing any RTCU application that uses
the VSMS-messages paradigm to transparently send
/ receive messages using either SMS, GPRS or CSD
(Datacall) without any changes to the software
already developed.
The
RTCU DX4 eco is of course fully programmable
using the user-friendly Integrated Development
Environment (RTCU IDE) running under Windows. In
the environment the complete application is
developed, simulated and finally transferred to
the unit via a standard serial port or remotely
using GPRS or CSD (Datacall).
The impressive RTCU DX4 eco feature-list includes:
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Based on the well proven
X32-architecture
(same as the MX2i Series).
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100%
software compatible
with all current and past RTCU units!
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Quad
Band GSM Engine for world-wide
operation. External SMA connector.
-
Prepared for
deployment of Gemalto embedded M2M SIM
chip.
- Supports
GSM features such as
SMS/PDU/CSD/GPRS.
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GPRS Class 10 with full GPRS Gateway Professional
and VSMS support.
Internal 512 KB Flash-Drive
with full FAT32 support.
1-Wire for connecting
devices such as ID-Button reader
and
Temperature sensor
Programming
port. One
dedicated RS485
for I/O extension or general purpose
use.
Optional RS485 support (shared
with programming port). Full
MODBUS SLAVE support for SCADA
integration or I/O slave module.
Full
MODBUS MASTER support for easy I/O
extension capability.
Transparent
I/O extension using I/O Manager
integrated into the RTCU IDE.
On
board 8 Digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs.
Up to
four IEC62053-31 Class B (S0) compliant
digital inputs.
Analog inputs supports 0..10V and
0..20 mA.
Two-part
pluggable connectors for fast
installation and maintenance.
On-board temperature sensor.
On-board
battery charger prepared for optional
high-capacity
battery pack.
Advanced power-management with
power-down and wait-for-event modes
Wake-up on: Digital input, Timeout, GSM-, CAN-,
RS485- or
RS232-activity
Encapsulated
in a M36 DIN-rail enclosure.
Fully
supported by the powerful
RTCU IDE
development environment.
CE approval
according to EU EMC Directive
2004/108/EU.
....many other
advanced features.
Please read the
RTCU DX4 eco
Datasheet and
Technical Manual.
The RTCU DX4 eco
is available
NOW!
RTCU MX2i Series - High Performance 50-channels
GPS-receiver!
The MX2i Series (except the RTCU MX2i eco) is
now as standard delivered with a High Performance and Low-Power
50-channels GPS receiver!
This is the latest state-of-the-art uBlox Antaris-5 chipset
featuring
SuperSense® Indoor GPS technology that offers
unmatched tracking performance in harsh signal environments such
as parking lots and dense urban environments.
This upgrade is completely transparent to the application, and
the only difference is the improved performance!
The new 50-channels GPS receiver is already now being delivered
as standard on our RTCU MX2i eco+ and RTCU MX2i pro products.
GPRS Upgrade & Deployment Server V2.10
This release of the GPRS Upgrade & Deployment Server V2.10
represents a major leap forward in the history of this product.
Central parts of the UDS Engine have been rewritten with the
clear goal of upgrading the product to be fully 64-bit
compliant, but also to make the move to the next level in terms
of performance and greatly enhanced stability.
The improvements are:
Enhancements:
- Core engine completely
rewritten for higher performance and enhanced stability.
- Full support for 64-bits
Microsoft Windows, such as the new Server 2008.
- Full Vista UAC
compliant.
- Wise Installer used for
easy and safe installation.
- + other minor enhancements.
Bug fixes:
- Long file-names were not
always shown correctly in the Monitor tool.
- Cases of corruption in
application-name/version in Monitor tool.
- 'Force upgrade' of unit
could crash the Monitor tool.
- Initial loading of log
file could crash the Monitor tool
- When no firmware was
available the Control Panel would hang.
- Cases of 'Incompatible
firmware' after successful upgrade of unit.
- Cases of incorrect
'Version mismatch' after successful upgrade of unit.
- Interrupted transfers
could restart transfer for no reason.
- Unit status could be
finished (green) even though the update has not yet started.
- Application name gives
'Version mismatch' due to case sensitivity.
- Version field of
application profile allowed incorrect input.
- + other minor Bug Fixes.
Upgrade is highly recommended!
Please download this new version from
www.logicio.com
GPRS Gateway Professional V1.20
This is a
major release of the GPRS Gateway Professional, with
exciting news such as an advanced in-build Time Service allowing
the connected clients to stay synchronized with a centralized
time source. Also this release allows up to 25 free clients!
The improvements are:
Enhancements:
- Time Service allowing
clients to synchronize the time to the gateway centralized time.
Local and UTC time can be requested. (Requires coming firmware 1.50
or later)
- Number of free clients
increased to 25.
- Full support for 64-bits
Microsoft Windows, such as the new Server 2008.
- Full Vista UAC
compliant.
- Wise Installer used for
easy and safe installation.
- New RACP2 commands
included in Message Log.
- + other minor enhancements.
Bug fixes:
- Rare cases of crash when
clearing the log in the Monitor tool fixed.
- The 'Flags' field were
sometimes much to wide.
- + other minor Bug Fixes.
Upgrade is recommended!
Please download this new version from
www.logicio.com
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Fleet Management / Navigation Products
The
Garmin Fleet Management / Navigation API supports implementation
of advanced fleet management applications integrating
Navigation, Two-way messaging, Driver identification and Job
dispatch capabilities. The Job dispatch functionality includes
advanced features such as support for routes with multiple
stops, route optimization and periodic Estimated Time of Arrival
(ETA) notifications.
The illustration below shows the system architecture with the
various components constituting a complete Fleet Management
Solution:
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The MX2i Pro/Pro+ can
be connected to certain navigation devices from Garmin allowing
the development of highly advanced Fleet Management, Messaging
and Navigation applications.
The Garmin Navigation devices currently supported includes:
- Garmin Nüvi
700 Series
- Garmin Nüvi
7x5 Series
- Garmin Nüvi
800 Series
- Garmin Nüvi
5000 Series
To connect the RTCU
MX2i Pro/Pro+ to the Garmin Navigation device a special
interface cable is required. It is also possible to connect the
Garmin device to the RTCU IDE Simulator allowing development of
complete Fleet Management applications within the RTCU IDE
environment.
Logic IO is offering interface cables as well as Garmin
Navigation devices constituting a complete solution.
Currently we are offering the
Garmin Nüvi
5000 (Europe) and a
complete MX2i FMI Starter kit
with everything to get started on the development of
applications.
For detailed information
about the Garmin Fleet Management / Navigation API please
consult the RTCU IDE (V5.10 or later)
on-line help or
manual.
.jpg) The
Enfora SA-G+ modem is a certified quad-band integrated platform,
that enables simple integration through a standard RS232 serial
connection. Small compact modem with functions such as GPRS,
data calls (CSD), speech and SMS. External SIM-card holder w.
lock. Supply for 6-40VDC.
Connect PLC's, PC's and other industrial devices.
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The AVL Tester represents a versatile instrument for all the
professionals involved in the AVL business
including software developers,
service engineers and sales agents, because it
offers the most
realistic Control Unit (MX2 and M11 family)
operating scenario - second only to
the vehicle itself! Together with the RTCU IDE,
it becomes a precious tool for the developer. The AVL Tester is a friendly
user instrument adapted for the electrical repair shop for cars,
where it can replace the RTCU-IDE platform.
Delivered in a practical suit-case complete with power-supply
and all necessary cables.
Please read the product
datasheet for more information.
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