amber connect AIT450-M Advanced OBDII Tracker User Guide

amber connect AIT450-M Advanced OBDII Tracker

Know your device

Pinout

Pin

number

| Pin name| Description
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2| PWM_BUS+/VPW|
4| GND (-)| Ground
5| GND (-)| Ground
6| CAN_H| CAN high
7| K-Line|
10| PWM_BUS-|
14| CAN_L| CAN low
15| L-Line|
16| VCC (12 – 30)V DC(+)| Power supply (+10-30 V DC)

Set up your device

How to insert Micro-SIM card and connect the battery

1.  Gently remove AIT 450-M cover using plastic pry tool from both sides.
2.  Insert Micro-SIM card as shown with PIN request disabled or read our Wiki how to enter it later in Amber Configurator. Make sure that Micro-SIM card cut-off corner is pointing forward to slot.
3.  Connect battery as shown to device. Position the battery in place where it does not obstruct other components.’
4.  Attach device cover back.

Mounting recommendations

Connecting the device to the vehicle:

• Find OBDII connector in your vehicle (Figure 10. Most common OBDII connector locations.).
• Before connecting the device to the OBDII socket, make sure that ≥3A fuse is present on OBD connector power supply.

LED indications

Navigation LED indications

mode
Blinking fast constantly| Device firmware is being flashed

Status LED indications

Characteristics

Basic characteristics

Module

Name| AIT 450-M
Technology| LTE CAT M1/CAT NB1/EGPRS/GNSS/BLUETOOTH
GNSS

GNSS| GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, SBAS, QZSS, DGPS, AGPS
Receiver| 33 channel
Tracking sensitivity| -165 dBM
Accuracy| < 3 m
Hot start| < 1 s
Warm start| < 25 s
Cold start| < 35 s
Cellular

Technology| LTE CAT M1, CAT NB1
2G bands| EGPRS: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
4G bands| LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B28 LTE TDD: B39 (For CAT M1 Only)
Data transfer| CAT M1: Max. 375Kbps (DL), Max. 375Kbps (UL)

CAT NB1: Max. 32Kbps (DL), Max. 70Kbps (UL) GPRS: Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL)

Data support| SMS (text/data)
Power

Input voltage range| 10 – 30 V DC with overvoltage protection
Back-up battery| 170 mAh Li-Po battery 3.7 V (0.63 Wh)
Internal fuse| 3 A, 125 V

Power consumption

| ****

GPRS: max 50 mA rms

Nominal with no load: average 35 mA rms GPS sleep: average 12 mA

Deep Sleep: average 4.5 mA

Bluetooth
Specification| 4.0 + LE

Supported peripherals

| Temperature and Humidity sensor, Headset, OBDII dongle, Inateck Barcode Scanner, Universal BLE sensors

support

OBD INTERFACE
Data| K-Line, CAN Bus data
Data reading| Up to 32 vehicle onboard parameters, 9
Interface
Connection| OBDII socket
GNSS antenna| Internal High Gain
GSM antenna| Internal High Gain
USB| 2.0 Micro-USB
LED indication| 2 status LED lights
SIM| Micro-SIM
Memory| 128MB internal flash memory
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Physical specification
Dimensions| 67,2 x 49,6 x 25 mm (L x W x H)
Weight| 63 g
Operating environment

Operating temperature (without battery)| -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage temperature (without battery)| -40 °C to +85 °C
Operating humidity| 5% to 95% non-condensing
Ingress Protection Rating| IP41
Battery charge temperature| 0 °C to +45 °C
Battery discharge temperature| -20 °C to +60 °C
Battery storage temperature| -20 °C to +45 °C for 1 month

-20 °C to +35 °C for 6 months

Features
Sensors| Accelerometer

Scenarios

| Green Driving, Over Speeding detection, Jamming detection, GNSS Fuel Counter, Excessive Idling detection, Unplug detection, Towing detection, Crash detection, Auto

Geofence, Manual Geofence, Trip

Sleep modes| GPS Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Deep Sleep, Ultra Deep Sleep
Configuration and firmware update| FOTA Web, FOTA, Amber Configurator (USB, Bluetooth), FMBT mobile application (Configuration)
SMS| Configuration, Events,Debug
GPRS commands| Configuration,Debug
Time Synchronization| GPS, NITZ, NTP
Fuel monitoring| OBDII
Ignition detection| Accelerometer, External Power Voltage, Engine RPM

Safety information

This message contains information on how to operate AIT 450-M safely. By following these requirements and recommendations, you will avoid dangerous situations. You must read these instructions carefully and follow them strictly before operating the device!

• The device uses SELV limited power source. The nominal voltage is +12 V DC. The allowed voltage range is +10…+30 V DC.
• To avoid mechanical damage, it is advised to transport the device in an impact-proof package. Before usage, the device should be placed so that its LED indicators are visible. They show the status of device operation.
• Before mounting device make sure that a ≥3A fuse is present on OBD connector power supply.
• Before unmounting the device from vehicle, ignition MUST be OFF.

WARNING

• Do not disassemble the device. If the device is damaged, the power supply cables are not isolated or the isolation is damaged, DO NOT touch the device before unplugging the power supply.
• All wireless data transferring devices produce interference that may affect other devices which are placed nearby.
• Please consult representatives of your vehicle model regarding OBDII location on your vehicle. In case you are not sure about proper connection, please consult qualified personnel.
• The programming must be performed using a PC with autonomic power supply.
• Installation and/or handling during a lightning storm is prohibited.
• The device is susceptible to water and humidity.
• Amber is not responsible for any harm caused by wrong cables used for connection between PC and AIT 450-M
• WARNING! Do not use AIT 450-M device if it distracts driver or causes inconvenience due to OBDII placement. Device must not interfere with driver.
• Battery should not be disposed of with general household waste. Bring damaged or worn-out batteries to your local recycling center or dispose them to battery recycle bin found in stores.

Certification and Approvals

• This sign on the package means that it is necessary to read the User‘s Manual before your start using the device. Full User‘s Manual version can be found in our Wiki.
• This sign on the package means that all used electronic and electric equipment should not be mixed with general household waste.

Warranty

Amber connect guarantees its products to be free of any manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months. With additional agreement we can agree on a different warranty period, for more detailed information please contact our sales manager.

All batteries carry a reduced 6-month warranty period.
If a product should fail within this specific warranty time, the product can be:

• Repaired
• Replaced with a new product
• Replaced with an equivalent repaired product fulfilling the same functionality
• Amber can also repair products that are out of warranty at an agreed cost.

Warranty Disclaimer

Amber products are intended to be used by persons with training and experience. Any other use renders the limited warranties expressed herein and all implied warranties null and void and same are hereby excluded. also excluded from this limited warranty are any and all incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to, loss of use or revenue, loss of time, inconvenience or any other economic loss.

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