IntelliTrac X Series

Protocol Document

Version: 2.1 (TA version)

Date: September 30, 2004
Status: Preliminary

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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction To IntelliTrac X Series Protocol (TA version)................................................1
2 Version History .......................................................................................................................1
3 Scope of the document............................................................................................................1
3.1 Related documents ...................................................................................................................... 1
3.2 ST Command Syntax ................................................................................................................... 1
3.3 Entering successive ST commands on separate lines ................................................................ 2
4 Functions of TA version..........................................................................................................4
4.1 Set Unit Parameters Commands ................................................................................................. 4
5 Appendices ..............................................................................................................................9
5.1 Report ID Description................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 STD Errors Description ................................................................................................................ 9
5.3 CME Errors Description ............................................................................................................. 10
5.4 CMS Errors Description ............................................................................................................. 11
5.5 LED Indicators Function............................................................................................................. 13
5.6 About Systems & Technology Corporation ................................................................................ 14

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1 Introduction To IntelliTrac X Series Protocol (TA version)

This document describes the protocol of the IntelliTrac X Series devices. The S&T proprietary messaging
protocol is used for all communications between the base and the device. This protocol incorporates error
checking, message sequencing with full acknowledgement of received messages on request. The base
station sends messages to the device and waits for an acknowledgement message from the device to
indicates the status of the request. So this guide covers all protocol information you need to design and set
up AVL applications incorporating the IntelliTrac X Series devices.
Note:
This document is for the special functions in addition to the standard version of firmware.

2 Version History
Version What’s new Firmware version Hardware version required
required
2.1 TA Add Tow function V1.319TA or above ST_2002_I or above
Add MILEAGECLR command
Add MILEAGESET command
Modified $ST+TRACKING command V1.332TA or above

3 Scope of the document

This document presents the ST Command Set for the IntelliTrac X Series devices.

3.1 Related documents

IntelliTrac X Series Hardware Installation Guide
IntelliTrac Tracer Software User Manual
IntelliTrac InstallWizard User Manual
IntelliTrac ZoneManager User Manual

3.2 ST Command Syntax

The "$ST" or "$st" prefix must be set at the beginning of each command line. To terminate a command
line enter <CR>.
Commands are usually followed by a response that includes <response><CR><LF>
Throughout this document, only the responses are presented, <CR><LF> are omitted intentionally.

Types of ST commands and responses :

Read command. This command returns the currently set value of the parameter or parameters
Test command $ST+XXXX=<…>,?<CR><LF>
Returns $XXXX=<…>,<…>,<…>, …<CR><LF>

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Write command. This command sets user-definable parameter values.

Test command $ST+XXX=<…>,?<CR><LF>
Returns $OK:XXXX<CR><LF>
Default parameters are underlined throughout this document.

3.3 Entering successive ST commands on separate lines

When you enter a series of ST commands on separate lines, leave a pause between the preceding and the
following command until the final response (for example $OK:XXXX ) appears. This avoids sending too many
ST commands at a time without waiting for a response for each.

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Communications
The IntelliTrac X Series protocol could be transmitted to the IntelliTrac unit by several communication
methods. Such as :
z Direct connection (Baud Rate : 57600bps)
z GSM CS Data connection (Baud Rate : 9600bps)
z GSM SMS messages (Peer to peer and TCP/IP network)
z GPRS TCP/IP, UDP/IP connection

GSM PC GSM SMS Peer to Peer

Cellular Phone
GSM CS Data Connection
SMS Direct
Connection

GSM SMS GPRS

TCP/IP
Internet

SMSC PC

For more detail GSM CS Data, SMS, TCP/IP information, please refer to GSM related documents.

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4 Functions of TA version
4.1 Set Unit Parameters Commands
Command Description
Tow This command is used to use the GPS speed as the criteria to detect the unauthorized
movement of vehicle.
$ST+TRACKING This command is used to set Tracking command parameters.

$ST+MILEAGECLR This command is used to reset the mileage to 0 in the mileage report.

$ST+MILEAGESET This command is to set the Mileage and Max Speed status for the mileage report.

Tow function Set unit identification number

Description Execute this function to enable the unauthorized movement detection. If the GPS
speed is great than 10 Km/hr over 30 seconds, the unit will send a alert message to
the control center with Report ID 9.

Enable Connect the Input 2 of IntelliTrac X8 to ACC of vehicle.

Disable Connect the Input 2 of IntelliTrac X8 to permanent power source (12 or 24 V) or

connect to the power source of IntelliTrac X8.

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$ST+TRACKING Track position from the unit. (For control center)

Description Execute this command to ask the unit to report back current GPS positional
information to the control center according to the “Mode” parameter.

Syntax $ST+TRACKING=[Password], [Mode], [Time], [Distance], [Times], [Persist Tracking]

Parameters for Password The password of the unit. The default password is 0000.
Tracking command
Mode 1 = Time mode
A positional record is sent to the application when the time
elapsed since the last position sent is greater than or equal to
the time specified in parameter Time.

2 = Distance mode
A positional record is sent to the application when the distance
between the current GPS position and the last position sent is
greater than or equal to the distance specified in parameter
Distance.

3 = IntelliTrac mode
A positional record is sent to the application as determined by
proprietary algorithms. These algorithms attempt to minimize
the amount of data sent back to the application while
maintaining a high degree of map replay accuracy.

5 = Time mode + ACC checking:

If ACC is off, the tracking function will be stopped.

6 = Distance mode + ACC checking

If ACC is off, the tracking function will be stopped.

7 = IntelliTrac mode + ACC checking

Time Specify elapsed time. The time specified is in seconds and can be
any number from 0 to 65535 seconds. Only whole numbers can be
used. The minimum time interval in SMS mode is 15 seconds, and
CSD/GPRS mode is 5 seconds.

Distance Specify elapsed distance. The distance specified is in meters and

can be any number from 0 to 65535 meters. Only whole numbers
can be used. The minimum distance interval in SMS mode is 300
meters, and CSD/GPRS mode is 100 meters.

Times Frequency. The range is from 0 to 65535. If Times=0, it means

forever tracking.

Persist Tracking 0: The unit stops reporting position back to the server continuously
if there is no GPS.
1: The unit reports position back to the server continuously if there
is no GPS reception (with the last position).

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Return Value $OK:TRACKING

UnitID,DateTime,Longitude,Latitude,Speed,Heading,Altitude,Satellites,
ReportID,InputStates,OutputStates, Mileage, Max Speed,SMS SendingTime

Note:

Mileage: the total mileage has traveled.

MaxSpeed: the maximum speed during the trip.

SMSSendingTime: the sending time (according to the Time Zone setting) when the message
sends out from the unit.

Example $ST+TRACKING=0000,1,15,0,5,0
$OK:TRACKING
1010000002,20040929101800,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101800
1010000002,20040929101815,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101815
1010000002,20040929101830,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101830
1010000002,20040929101835,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101835
1010000002,20040929101840,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101840
1010000002,20040929101845,121.645337,25.063437,0,0,0,4,2,0,0,0,3.6,48,20040929101845

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$ST+MILEAGECLR Reset the mileage in the mileage report.

Description Execute this command to

Syntax $ST+MILEAGECLR=[Password]

Reset Mileage $ST+MILEAGECLR=0000

Parameters Password The password of the unit. The default password is 0000.

Return Value $OK:MILEAGECLR

Example $ST+MILEAGECLR=0000
$OK:MILEAGECLR

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$ST+MILEAGESET Set the mileage report

Description Execute this command to set the status of Mileage and Max Speed parameters for the
mileage report.

Syntax Write Command:

$ST+MILEAGESET=[Password],[Mode],[Frequency]

Read Command:
$ST+MILEAGESET=[Password], ?

Parameters Password The password of the unit. The default password is 0000.

Mode Mileage(KM) Max speed (Km/hr)

0 Invalid Invalid
1 Valid Invalid
2 Invalid Valid
3 Valid Valid

Note:

1. If any above parameter is set to “Invalid”, the value in the

mileage report would be incorrect.
2. The Maxspeed will return to 0 automatically when the
mileage report is sent.

Frequency The unit will send the mileage report to the base station
according the frequency (days).

? For query unit parameters.

Return Value Write Command Response:

$OK:MILEAGESET

Read Command Response:

$MILEAGESET=[Mode],[Frequency]

Example $ST+MILEAGESET=0000,0000,0,1
$OK:MILEAGESET

$ST+MILEAGESET=0000,?
$MILEAGESET=0,1

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5 Appendices
5.1 Report ID Description
Report ID Description Remark
0 Position
1 Log position
2 Track position
3 Timer report position
4 Mileage report position
5 Wrong password access report position
6 ACC Off report position
7 Immobilized report position
8 Speeding report position
9 Towed report position
11 Input1 changed report position
12 Input2 changed report position
13 Input3 changed report position
14 Input4 changed report position
15 Input5 changed report position
16 Input6 changed report position
17 Input7 changed report position
18 Input8 changed report position
40 Main power low report position
41 Main power lose report position
100..119 User defined report position

5.2 STD Errors Description

Error Code Description
0 Unknown error
1 Base phone number not set
2 Unacceptable Incoming message
3 Unsupported DCS format
4 Outgoing voice call limited
5 Voice call busy
6 Voice call not connected
7 No Incoming voice call
8 Unsupported Report action
9 GPRS configuration error
10 Base station network error or GPRS communication error
11 GPRS TCP resend failure or TCP package error

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5.3 CME Errors Description

Error Code Description
3 Operation not allowed
4 Operation not supported
5 PH-SIM PIN required
6 PH-FSIM PIN required
7 PH-FSIM PUK required
10 SIM not inserted
11 SIM PIN required
12 SIM PUK required
13 SIM failure
14 SIM busy
15 SIM wrong
16 Incorrect password
17 SIM PIN2 required
18 SIM PUK2 required
26 Dial string too long
27 Invalid characters in dial string
30 No network service
31 Network timeout
32 Network not allowed emergency calls only
40 Network personalization PIN required
41 Network personalization PUK required
42 Network subset personalization PIN required
43 Network subset personalization PUK required
44 Service provider personalization PIN required
45 Service provider personalization PUK required
46 Corporate personalization PIN required
47 Corporate personalization PUK required
48 PH-SIM PUK required
100 Unknown
103 Illegal MS
106 Illegal ME
107 GPRS services not allowed
111 PLMN not allowed
112 Location area not allowed
113 Roaming not allowed in this location area
132 Service option not supported
133 Requested service option not subscribed
134 Service option temporarily out of order
148 Unspecified GPRS error
149 PDP authentication failure
150 Invalid mobile class
256 Operation temporary not allowed
257 Call barred
258 Phone is busy
259 User abort
260 Invalid dial string
262 SIM blocked

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5.4 CMS Errors Description

Error Code Description
1 Unassigned (unallocated) number
8 Operator determined barring
10 Call barred
21 Short message transfer rejected
27 Destination out of service
28 Unidentified subscriber
29 Facility rejected
30 Unknown subscriber
38 Network out of order
41 Temporary failure
42 Congestion
47 Resources unavailable, unspecified
50 Requested facility not subscribed
69 Requested facility not implemented
81 Invalid short message transfer reference value
95 Invalid message, unspecified
96 Invalid mandatory information
97 Message type non-existent or not implemented
98 Message not compatible with short message protocol state
99 Information element non-existent or not implemented
111 Protocol error, unspecified
127 Interworking, unspecified
128 Telematic interworking not supported
129 Short message Type 0 not supported
130 Cannot replace short message
143 Unspecified TP-PID error
144 Data coding scheme (alphabet) not supported
145 Message class not supported
159 Unspecified TP-DCS error
160 Command cannot be actioned
161 Command unsupported
175 Unspecified TP-Command error
176 TPDU not supported
192 SC busy
193 No SC subscription
194 SC system failure
195 Invalid SME address
196 Destination SME barred
197 SM Rejected-Duplicate SM
198 TP-VPF not supported
199 TP-VP not supported
208 D0 SIM SMS storage full
209 No SMS storage capability in SIM
210 Error in MS
211 Memory Capacity Exceeded
212 SIM Application Toolkit Busy
213 SIM data download error
255 Unspecified error cause

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300 ME failure
301 SMS service of ME reserved
302 Operation not allowed
303 Operation not supported
304 Invalid PDU mode parameter
305 Invalid text mode parameter
310 SIM not inserted
311 SIM PIN required
312 PH-SIM PIN required
313 SIM failure
314 SIM busy
315 SIM wrong
316 SIM PUK required
317 SIM PIN2 required
318 SIM PUK2 required
320 Memory failure
321 Invalid memory index
322 Memory full
330 SMSC address unknown
331 no network service
332 Network timeout
340 NO +CNMA ACK EXPECTED
500 Unknown error or SMS collision
512 User abort
513 unable to store
514 invalid status
515 invalid character in address string
516 invalid length
517 invalid character in pdu
518 invalid parameter
519 invalid length or character
520 invalid character in text
521 timer expired
522 Operation temporary not allowed

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5.5 LED Indicators Function

PWR LED Status Function

Off Power off

90 ms On / 2 secs Off The device is running in power saving mode.

500ms On / 500ms Off Reset procedure is in progress

On Power on

GPS LED Status Function

Off The GPS is off or running in power saving mode.

1 sec On / 1 sec Off No GPS satellites signal received

On GPS Ready

GSM LED Status Function

Off The device is off or running in power saving mode.

600 ms On / 600ms Off No SIM card inserted or no PIN entered, or network search in
progress, or network login in progress.

90 ms On / 3 secs Off Logged to network. No call in progress.

90 ms blinking 2 times / GPRS Network connected

3secs

On Voice/Data call connected

ERR LED Status Function

Off The device is ready

On The device is not ready

Blinking Please contact S&T technical support team.

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5.6 About Systems & Technology Corporation

IntelliTrac X Series AVL device is produced by Systems & Technology Corporation. The company is a key
developer and supplier of advanced systems in the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Digital Map and Car
Navigation Systems.

If you need information on other maps solutions or products, please contact us at the phone and fax
numbers listed below, or visit our web sites.

Contact Information for System & Technology Corp.

S&T Web Site http://www.systech.com.tw

Technical Support Hotline 886-2-26981599
Technical Support E-mail AVL@ms.systech.com.tw
Main Phone 886-2-26981599
Main Fax 886-2-26981211

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