amber connect AIT250 Easy OBDII Tracker User Guide

June 4, 2024
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AIT250 Easy OBDII Tracker

Know your device

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Pinout

AIT 250 socket pinout

Pin

number

|

Pin name

|

Description

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1

|

DIN1

|

Ignition input

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 (10 – 30)V DC(+)

|

Power supply (+10-30 V DC)

AIT 250 socket pinout

Set up your device

How to insert Micro-SIM card and connect the battery

  1. Gently remove FMB001 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.

removal

Device is ready to be Connected.

Micro-SIM card insert Attaching cover back

LED indications

Navigation LED indications

Behaviour

|

Meaning

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Permanently switched on

|

GNSS signal is not received

Blinking every second

|

Normal mode, GNSS is working

Off

|

GNSS is turned off because: Device is not working or  Device is in sleep mode

Blinking fast constantly

|

Device firmware is being flashed

Status LED indications

Behaviour

|

Meaning

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Blinking every second

|

Normal mode

Blinking every two seconds

|

Sleep mode

Blinking fast for a short time

|

Modem activity

Off

|

Device is not working or Device is in boot mode

Characteristics

Basic characteristics

Module


Name

|

AIT 250

Technology

|

GSM, GPRS, 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


GSM

|

GSM

2G bands

|

Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Data transfer

|

GPRS Multi-Slot Class 12 (up to 240 kbps), GPRS Mobile  Station Class B

Data support

|

SMS (text/data)

Power


Input voltage range

|

10 – 30 V DC with overvoltage protection

Internal fuse

|

3 A, 125 V

Power consumption

|

At 12V < 5 mA (Ultra Deep Sleep)

At 12V < 7 mA (Deep Sleep)

At 12V < 7 mA (Online Deep Sleep)

At 12V < 8 mA (GPS Sleep)

At 12V < 28 mA (nominal with no load)

At 12V < 0.25 A Max. (with full Load / peak)

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Bluetooth

Specification

|

4.0 + LE

Supported peripherals

|

Temperature and Humidity sensor, Headset, Inateck  Barcode Scanner

OBD INTERFACE

Data

|

K-Line, CAN Bus data

Data reading

|

Up to 32 vehicle onboard parameters, 9 supported OBD  protocols

Interface

Digital Inputs

|

1

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

Physical specification

Dimensions

|

50,7 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

|

Digital Input 1, Accelerometer, External Power Voltage,  Engine

Safety information

 This message contains information on how to operate AIT 250 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 unmounting the device from vehicle, ignition MUST be OFF.
  • All related devices must meet the requirements of EN 62368-1 standard.

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 250

WARNING! Do not use AIT 250 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

• AIT 250 ANATEL

• AIT 250 CE / RED

• AIT 250 E-Mark

• AIT 250 EAC

• AIT 250 RoHS

• AIT 250 REACH

• AIT 250 Declaration of IMEI assignment

• AIT 250 Declaration of device operation temperature

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.

Hereby, Amber declare under our sole responsibility that the above described

product is in conformity with the relevant Community harmonization: European

Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).

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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