User Reference Guide Tractor Interface Module PeopleNet Interface STEMCO Part #821-7000
System Overview The AirBAT Tractor Interface Module (TIM) is a state of the art wireless receiver designed to keep drivers and maintenance personnel informed of tire issues in order to increase safety and reduce costs. The TIM automatically receives and analyzes tire pressure data from AirBAT sensors and issue alerts when a low tire condition is detected. The TIM notifies the driver via the PeopleNet driver terminal and sends both SMS text and email alerts to the designated recipients with date, time and location information. The TIM interfaces directly with the PeopleNet g3 onboard computer system in order to pass information to the driver terminal and to a PeopleNet network server. Data is then retrieved and acted upon by the BatRF WebBAT application, which manages the alerts and aggregates the data for a given company ID. Tractor Interface Module Features and Benefits The TIM is designed to be easily installed and configured. Once the system is installed and set up, you will begin to experience the benefits of real time tire pressure alert Once you begin rolling down the road, you will begin to see the benefits of having real time tire pressure alerts via the driver terminal, SMS text messages, and email. WebBAT RF Information Manager The WebBAT information management tool displays sensor data in actionable formats to identify fleet conditions; problem vehicles; miles traveled; tire pressures; etc. Data can be viewed as a web page, a.pdf file or a.cvs file format. 2
Sensors AirBAT RF - Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) The AirBAT tire pressure monitoring sensor with visual LED display provides quick, on-tire pressure identification. When mounted on the wheel end, the AirBAT continually monitors tire pressures with visual alerts to indicate under-inflated tires. 1 2 1 2 SST AirBAT 1. Fill Port Provides easy access fill point for air chuck when filling the tire. 2. Visual Alert Flashing red LED indicates underinflated tires. 3. Health Indicator Flashing (every 5 seconds) green LED indicates AirBAT is operational. 1. Visual Alert Flashing red LED indicates underinflated tires 2. Fill Port - Provides easy access fill point for air chuck when filling the tire. Single-Tire AirBAT Dual-Tire AirBAT TracBAT RF Electronic Hubodometer Electronic mileage sensor with trip and life mileage feature: TracBAT s mileage counting is accurate within +/- 2%. TracBAT is often used to schedule maintenance by mileage activity rather than time. 1 1. Visual Display of Miles traveled. 3
Installation Installation instructions are provided in a separate document, the Tractor Interface Module Installation Guide, which can be downloaded at www.batrf.com. PeopleNet Driver Interfaces PeopleNet offers a variety of driver interface options. However the majority of the terminals in the field are the LCD type driver terminals. Due to the widespread use of these terminals, this is currently the terminal that we will focus on for this manual. LCD Driver Terminal Tablet BLU BLU II 4
PeopleNet (LCD) Driver Terminal Display Line 1 Normal Operation The TIM provides useful information on the first (top) line of the driver terminal to support driver pre-trip inspections and help drivers to monitor alert conditions. This information will always be sent to line one on the display but will only be visible by the driver/maintenance personnel when the terminal is on the home screen. If the display is not on the home screen, you can get there by simply pressing the (up arrow) several times. After this action, you should be able to see BatRF TPM information on line 1 of the display. Pressure & System Status The left half of the first line on the display provides summary information. concerning the pressure status and if any faults are present. First Character The first character is used to show whether or not the TIM is operational and communicating with the PeopleNet on board computer. The first character slowly flashes on and off. This character can be any one of the following: * The system status is good and there are no faults present. All of the bound sensor tire pressures are above the low pressure limit and the vehicle is not in motion. Slow Twirling Bar Same as * except vehicle is in motion.! - Indicates that there is a low pressure alert or a system error. Typical pressure alerts will be either a low or flat tire alert and a system error can occur when no GPS data is available. 5
*OK BatRF This message indicates that all bound tires are above the low limit pressure. If the OK is shown in upper case it means that the communications with WebBAT (a remote web service that sends the email/sms alerts is working correctly). If shown in lower case it means the remote connection to WebBAT was not successful. The TIM periodically transmits messages to WebBAT. When power is applied to the TIM, the status will show a lower case ok until the TIM has successfully received a response back from WebBAT (usually takes less than 5 minutes). When there are no alerts or errors the information is sent to line 1 passively; in passive mode the driver can chose to display other line 1 items such as the clock and the BatRF TIM will not cause the display to return to the TPM display. Bound Tires/Sensors TPM## - Where ## is the total number of tires (not sensors) that are currently bound to the TIM. S^^ - Where ^^ is the total number of sensors that are currently bound. In Cab Alerts Pressure Alert Line 1 After a full screen alert has been issued the alert information continues to update on line 1 of the screen. When an alert is present the TIM forces the information to appear on line 1 (no longer passively). Pressure Alert Line 1! {Alert Type} Tire TPM## S^^ The generic message will be displayed first followed by one or more tire specifics. The {Alert Type} will either be "Low" or "Flat" depending on which criteria are meet. If more than one tire is below the limit and one is at a low level and the other is at the flat level then the word "Flat" will be displayed. Tire Pressure Specific Message!###PSI If one or more of the sensors that are bound report pressures equal to or below the low limit then the display will alternate between a warning message and the tire with the lowest pressure. 6
Power-Up Messages & Light Blink Pattern Startup Line 1 - Sensor Present Verification When the TIM powers up it must initialize by hearing the bound sensors over the wireless link before it begins to display alert or error messages (like low or flat tires, no GPS, etc.). If no sensors are bound then Got # of # screen is NOT displayed but instead the Status Line 1 display firmware version screen is shown. Startup Line 1 Acquiring Bound Sensors Got ## of ### Sensors Where first ## is the unique # of sensors heard since the TIM has powered up. Where second ### is the total # of sensors currently bound to the TIM After all sensors are acquired or 30 seconds have transpired the firmware version information will be displayed on line 1. Startup Line 1 Firmware Version Information On boot the TIM displays its firmware version ( Ver ) release date and a configuration level (four digits on the right). This information remains on the screen for about 5 seconds before changing to the normal running information shown on line 1. When the PeopleNet On-Board Computer is powered up (normally by turning the tractor ignition on) it takes about 5 seconds to initialize before providing power to the TIM. The TIM initializes by flashing a green light about three times and then turns off the light. This indicates that the TIM has had a normal startup. Occasionally, a short blue flash may be observed but it shouldn't last more than 1 second. If other colors are observed refer to the troubleshooting section in the appendix of this manual. 7
Full Screen Alerts Full Screen Alerts are issued when a bound tire s pressure is equal to or less than the low pressure limit set in the BatRF AirBAT.! Flat or Low Tire Alert! ## PSI! Stemco s BatRF TPM ALL OK If more than one alert exists then pressing either the 1 st or 2 nd buttons labeled All OK will acknowledge all the alerts. OK - If more than one alert exists then pressing the 3 rd button labeled OK will acknowledge only the alert displayed; another alert will be immediately issued. If only one alert exists then pressing any of the three buttons will have the same result. When the tractor is moving full screen pressure alerts are issued with an audible beep to alert the driver. The driver may acknowledge the alert by pressing one of the three keys or wait 30 seconds and the full screen alert will clear automatically. If the tractor is not moving full screens alerts are still issued for new low tires but without an audible beep; which allows drivers who are sleeping in the sleeper birth from being unnecessarily awakened due to a tire that has gone low. The three levels of Tire Pressure Alerts: 1) Notify - Low or Flat Tire while tractor is not in motion. This is the lowest level of alert. 2) Concern Low Tire with a pressure reading from the low limit to 12 PSI below the low limit, while the tractor is in motion. 3) Critical Flat Tire with a pressure reading greater than 12 PSI below the low limit while the tractor is in motion. Alerts can increase in level but do not decrease in level; they can be canceled from any level by restoring the proper pressure for the under-inflated tire. A notify level alert will only escalate if the tractor speed exceeds 25 mph; this allows drivers to perform their pre-trip inspection, find a low tire, drive below 25 mph across the yard to an air chuck or tire repair station without an alert escalation. 8
Remote E-mail/SMS Text Alerts Configuring Alerts WebBAT Login To configure a remote alert start by going to http://webbat.batrf.com/ The website will ask you for your Company ID User ID Password These should have been provided shortly after your request for service was submitted. Once entered, click Login. Note: If you don t know your Company and/or User information, please contact your BatRF salesperson. 9
Setting Up Alert Destinations After a successful log-in you should see the screen below: Click the Configuration tab at the top right then the Manage Alerts tab to the left. When you click on this tab it will give you five options. Select Easy Alert Destinations. Add you re Name and the E-mail address for alerts to be sent, and then select Submit. Or if you prefer you can select the SMS radio button and enter the requested information for setting up text destinations. After submitting your Name and E-mail address you are automatically taken to the following screen. 10
Once you have received your Activation E-mail like the EXAMPLE below, you can click the link to confirm your email address or or enter the Alert Destination Activation Code in the box shown above and click Activate. SMS text messages must use the Enter Activation Code here box to activate the SMS text address. Sample Activation Email: This email contains the activation code for this address. To finish linking this account, click or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://nextgen.batrf.com/forms/system/easyalertdestination.aspx?activ ate=123f5szn&conum=151 Or, enter this code in the Alert Destination Activation screen: 123F5SZN Once the link is clicked or the code is entered in the box and you click Activate, the following screen appears: From here click top right tab Configuration, Left-hand tab OBC, then out of the three choices given, click Manage TIM Alerts. 11
Selecting Alert Message Destination Once you have received your Activation E-mail your Name will be shown in the Select Message Destinations pull-down menu below. Click on your name and it will transfer to the Currently Selected Destinations. To modify alert start/end notifications you can check or uncheck boxes near bottom of page. You will need to Save any changes you make to Save/Cancel them. From this screen click your top right Configuration tab, then click Manage Alerts tab on left of page where you will be given five options. From these choose Easy Alert Logs. 12
Alert Historical Log From this screen click your top right Configuration tab, then click Manage Alerts tab on left of page where you will be given five options. From these choose Easy Alert Logs. 13
Sample E-mail/SMS Text Alerts From: AlertsSystem@batrf.com [mailto:alertssystem@batrf.com] Subject: BatRF Critical TPMS Alert for Vehicle #15-8084 Tire Pressure 95 PSI Low Pressure Limit <= 95 PSI Vehicle Information Vehicle ID 15-8084 Type: Tanker Wheel Position Right Axle #2 Lift Inner Vehicle Speed 65 MPH Heading S 72deg W Vehicle Location 14
Detailed Information Latitude 32.4349184N degrees Longitude 94.7542528W degrees Sensor SN 0974626.34/25_1 Reader SN 604000EE Sensor Read Date/Time Stamp 8/13/2011 2:16:17 PM UTC webbat.batrf.com 15
Automatic AirBAT Binding and Un-Binding Operation A powerful feature of the Tractor Interface Module is its ability to automatically bind and unbind AirBATs. This is most useful in drop and hook applications because the driver doesn t have to have any special training or be required to manually unbind and bind trailers as other products in the marketplace require. When a TIM is first installed it is not bound to any AirBATs. Driving the tractor causes the tractor interface module to run its internal software algorithm called the binding engine to evaluate each AirBAT signal received to determine which AirBATs are moving with the tractor and which are present on other vehicles. After the binding occurs, the AirBATs are bound until they meet the criteria for being unbound. Normal binding occurs within two (straight line distance) miles of a tractors starting point. The tractor must have been motionless for at least three minutes before moving for the binding engine to run. To minimize the opportunity to bind to other AirBATs on adjacent vehicles on the interstate the binding engine only runs for the first ten minutes of motion. The unbinding engine runs at the same time as the binding engine. If an AirBAT is not heard for four minutes while a tractor is in motion the AirBAT will be unbound from the TIM. AirBATs will not be unbound when the tractor is motionless; nor will they be unbound when the TIM is powered down (the TIM is powered by the PeopleNet On-Board Computer so when it powers down the TIM also powers down). Wheel Position Assignments Wheel Positions can be assigned using WebBAT. Once assigned in WebBAT, wheel positions automatically appear in text messages and email alerts. The wheel position assignments are optional. Consult the WebBAT users guide to add wheel position assignments. 16
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Try the recommended actions to correct issues. Additional support is available by calling Stemco customer support at 800-527-8492. TIM OBC Communications Issues Symptom Line 1 NOT shown on PeopleNet display & TIM Light is on or flashing 1) This indicates that the TIM is not communicating successfully with the OBC. Review the installation instructions to ensure the g3 services port on the PeopleNet computer is configured correctly. Ensure the cable is connected securely on both ends. LED Indicator Codes Light Description Recommended Actions Single Blinking RED Double Blinking RED Solid BLUE Communication not working with PeopleNet OBC Communication working but PeopleNet OBC is sending error codes to the TIM which the TIM is not able to correct. Boot Loader cannot find a valid firmware image. Blinking BLUE Voltage supplied to the TIM is below 5 Volts. 1) Review Installation Instructions for OBC g3 services port configuration. 2) Replace cable. 3) Call Stemco Customer Service 1) Call Stemco Customer Service 1) Call Stemco Customer Service 1) Measure voltage on 9 pin D connector end of cable. Pin 9 (from +10 to +28VDC); pin 5 DC Common(-) 17
TIM AirBAT Binding Issues Symptom TIM shows TPM0 S0 on display and won t Bind to ANY AirBATs 1) No GPS Signal If the TIM does not receive a good GPS signal it can t bind to AirBATs. The TIM indicates the presence of this error with a!no GPS message shown on Line 1 of the display. Consult the PeopleNet OBC documentation to correct GPS connection issues. 2) The distance driven must be greater than 1 mile in less than 10 minutes (from the time the truck first started to move) - It is important that the distance driven is more than 1 mile away from the starting point. Driving around the block for 5 miles of odometer distance but staying within 1 mile of your starting point will not work! 3) Though this is not likely to be the root cause, if the ignition wire to the PeopleNet Onboard computer is not connected then the speed reported to the TIM by the OBC is zero and thus binding will not occur. If this is the case the TIM would not bind to any AirBATs. Symptom TIM binds to some AirBATs but the most distant AirBATs do not bind Consult the installation instructions for recommendations on the best mounting location, reposition the TIM as needed and then drive the tractor to bind to the AirBATs. If binding issues still persist; call Stemco customer service for additional assistance. Display Line 1 Error Messages If errors occur the TIM will communicate those on the first line of the display. The following error messages are supported:! No GPS The TIM uses the GPS to determine when to perform binding and unbinding operations. If the GPS information is not present then the TIM will not bind or unbind sensors. You may see this message momentarily when passing under a large underpass or tunnel. If the tractor is parked under a roof this condition may persist indefinitely or may appear and disappear based on the GPS receivers ability to lock onto enough satellites. If the message persists review the PeopleNet documentation to determine how to correct the GPS failure. This error is suppressed for the first 100 seconds on power up to allow the GPS time to lock onto the satellites. 18
FreeRTOS Modified GPL License Disclosure The TIM firmware utilizes the FreeRTOS v6.0.5 Real Time Kernel which can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.freertos.org Per the modified GPL license agreement, Stemco will provide a copy of the source code to customer s who request it. The source code provided is limited to the FreeRTOS supplied files and any modifications Stemco has made but does NOT include Stemco application specific files or information. Operating Specs 19
Certifications FCC (USA) This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: SRA-821 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying Rf exposure compliance. Should you need any additional assistance with any problems or issues please contact STEMCO Customer Service at (800) 527-8492. Industry Canada Contains/Contient IC: 7413A-821 Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis: Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif. an EnPro Industries company P.O. Box 1989 Longview, Texas 75606-1989 (903)758-9981 FAX 1-800-527-8492 www.batrf.com STEMCO, BAT RF, HandBAT, AirBAT and TracBAT are trademarks 20