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* In case your tracker has the Rs485 port, the sensors can be connected to such tracker by means of the BLE-Rs485 adapter (also called ‘'''base'''’ sometimes) | * In case your tracker has the Rs485 port, the sensors can be connected to such tracker by means of the BLE-Rs485 adapter (also called ‘'''base'''’ sometimes) | ||
== 1.Before connecting the sensor, find '''its MAC address''' via Escort app for Android devices (Apple devices don’t give access to MAC addresses of any devices) or directly on the sensor’s body (Fig.1 and Fig.2). == | === 1.Before connecting the sensor, find '''its MAC address''' via Escort app for Android devices (Apple devices don’t give access to MAC addresses of any devices) or directly on the sensor’s body (Fig.1 and Fig.2). === | ||
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== 2. In the Teltonika configurator, go to the '''Bluetooth''' tab first. Make sure that everything is configured as shown on the Fig. 3 below == | === 2. In the Teltonika configurator, go to the '''Bluetooth''' tab first. Make sure that everything is configured as shown on the Fig. 3 below === | ||
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== 3. On the '''Bluetooth 4.0 tab''' (Fig. 4), configure '''the''' '''BLE Scan settings''' as follows: == | === 3. On the '''Bluetooth 4.0 tab''' (Fig. 4), configure '''the''' '''BLE Scan settings''' as follows: === | ||
- disable the '''Non Stop Scan''' | - disable the '''Non Stop Scan''' | ||
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== 4. Further below you have 4 '''Connection slots''' to connect up to 4 sensors (those can be any TD, DU or TL sensors). Click on the '''Advanced''' button and then '''enter the MAC address''' of the sensor (Fig. 4). == | === 4. Further below you have 4 '''Connection slots''' to connect up to 4 sensors (those can be any TD, DU or TL sensors). Click on the '''Advanced''' button and then '''enter the MAC address''' of the sensor (Fig. 4). === | ||
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== 5.Then, click on the '''preset button''' (Fig. 5) and select '''the preset required for a certain sensor model''' and click on the '''Load''' button (Fig. 6): == | === 5.Then, click on the '''preset button''' (Fig. 5) and select '''the preset required for a certain sensor model''' and click on the '''Load''' button (Fig. 6): === | ||
- “escort fuel” for TD-BLE, | - “escort fuel” for TD-BLE, | ||
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== I/O tab settings == | |||
=== 6. Next, go to the I/O tab (Fig. 7) and select the '''Low option in the Priority column''' for the '''BLE Fuel Level''' and '''BLE Temperature''' (BLE Battery Charge is optional) parameters for TD or TL-BLE sensors (luminosity = fuel level). === | |||
== 6. Next, go to the I/O tab (Fig. 7) and select the '''Low option in the Priority column''' for the '''BLE Fuel Level''' and '''BLE Temperature''' (BLE Battery Charge is optional) parameters for TD or TL-BLE sensors (luminosity = fuel level). == | |||
In case of a DU-BLE, you may want to set the '''Operand''' option to the '''On Change''' and configure the '''Event Only''' option as '''Yes''' for the BLE Temperature parameter that corresponds to the Event notification sent by the sensor. Then, whenever the '''sensor’s Event Notification''' changes (it might be happening every time the tap of a hatch is opened, for example), the tracker will transmit an extra message to the server immediately upon receiving a new Event Notification. | In case of a DU-BLE, you may want to set the '''Operand''' option to the '''On Change''' and configure the '''Event Only''' option as '''Yes''' for the BLE Temperature parameter that corresponds to the Event notification sent by the sensor. Then, whenever the '''sensor’s Event Notification''' changes (it might be happening every time the tap of a hatch is opened, for example), the tracker will transmit an extra message to the server immediately upon receiving a new Event Notification. | ||
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== 7.In the '''System''' tab, click on the '''Codec 8 Extended''' option (Fig. 8) == | == System settings == | ||
=== 7.In the '''System''' tab, click on the '''Codec 8 Extended''' option (Fig. 8) === | |||
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Fig. 8 System. Data Protocol. Codec 8 Extended | Fig. 8 System. Data Protocol. Codec 8 Extended | ||
== 8. When selecting the installation spot for the tracker, check the '''RSSI (Signal Strength)''' in the Bluetooth 4.0 tab by clicking on the '''Discover BLE''' button during 2-3 minutes (Fig. 9). == | === 8. When selecting the installation spot for the tracker, check the '''RSSI (Signal Strength)''' in the Bluetooth 4.0 tab by clicking on the '''Discover BLE''' button during 2-3 minutes (Fig. 9). === | ||
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== 9. Remember to orient the sensor with the tracker so that the sensor’s and the tracker’s Bluetooth antenna were facing each other (Fig. 10) == | === 9. Remember to orient the sensor with the tracker so that the sensor’s and the tracker’s Bluetooth antenna were facing each other (Fig. 10) === | ||
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== 10. The “io_” parameters (Fig. 11) you need to find in the tracker’s messages on the platform are as follows: == | === 10. The “io_” parameters (Fig. 11) you need to find in the tracker’s messages on the platform are as follows: === | ||
== [[File:Photo 5418063427176959129 x.jpg|frameless|523x523px]] == | == [[File:Photo 5418063427176959129 x.jpg|frameless|523x523px]] == | ||
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== 11. Remember to click on the '''Save to device''' button after changing any configurations in the Teltonika configurator to apply the changes. == | === 11. Remember to click on the '''Save to device''' button after changing any configurations in the Teltonika configurator to apply the changes. === | ||
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= Connecting BLE via adapter (BLE-Rs485 base) = | = Connecting BLE via adapter (BLE-Rs485 base) = | ||
== 1. First, connect the adapter to your C200M or other Rs485-USB converter and connect the USB cable of the converter to your laptop or computer. It is better if all 4 wires of the adapter are connected to the converter: orange to orange ('''Rs485 Line A'''), white to white ('''Rs485 Line B'''), black to black ('''GND''') and red to red ('''PWR''') (Fig. 13). == | === 1. First, connect the adapter to your C200M or other Rs485-USB converter and connect the USB cable of the converter to your laptop or computer. It is better if all 4 wires of the adapter are connected to the converter: orange to orange ('''Rs485 Line A'''), white to white ('''Rs485 Line B'''), black to black ('''GND''') and red to red ('''PWR''') (Fig. 13). === | ||
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== 2. In the Escort configurator for PC, select the COM port that corresponds to the converter that you are using to connect the adapter (to find its number, check the Windows Device manager’s COM and LPT ports section; C200M will be defined there as '''STMicroelectronics Virtual COM port''' device). Then go to the '''BLE''' then click '''BLE adapter settings''' (Fig. 14) == | === 2. In the Escort configurator for PC, select the COM port that corresponds to the converter that you are using to connect the adapter (to find its number, check the Windows Device manager’s COM and LPT ports section; C200M will be defined there as '''STMicroelectronics Virtual COM port''' device). Then go to the '''BLE''' then click '''BLE adapter settings''' (Fig. 14) === | ||
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== 3. You will see 4 different cells to connect up to 4 sensors (if the base has the '''FW 2.3.8''' and the configurator is of the '''1.0.2.38 version''', you need to scroll down to see more cells) (Fig. 14 and 15) == | === 3. You will see 4 different cells to connect up to 4 sensors (if the base has the '''FW 2.3.8''' and the configurator is of the '''1.0.2.38 version''', you need to scroll down to see more cells) (Fig. 14 and 15) === | ||
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== 4. Connect the sensor to the first cell before anything else. Click '''Connect sensor''' (Fig. 16) and then enter the '''first letters''' of the sensor’s model (TD, DU, TL or TH), the lower dash _ will appear automatically. Then enter the '''6-digit serial number''' of the sensor, its password and then click '''Establish connection''' (Fig. 17) == | === 4. Connect the sensor to the first cell before anything else. Click '''Connect sensor''' (Fig. 16) and then enter the '''first letters''' of the sensor’s model (TD, DU, TL or TH), the lower dash _ will appear automatically. Then enter the '''6-digit serial number''' of the sensor, its password and then click '''Establish connection''' (Fig. 17) === | ||
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== 5. For each sensor the base can use 1 or 2 network addresses to transmit the 2 main parameters via the main one and the 2 additional parameter via the auxiliary address. The additional parameters can be switched off (Fig. 18) == | === 5. For each sensor the base can use 1 or 2 network addresses to transmit the 2 main parameters via the main one and the 2 additional parameter via the auxiliary address. The additional parameters can be switched off (Fig. 18) === | ||
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== 6. Once the sensor or several sensors are connected to the base, make sure to configure the Rs485 tab of the Teltonika configurator so that the tracker were able to send requests to the network addresses that the base uses to “channel” the data that comes from the sensors (Fig. 19) == | === 6. Once the sensor or several sensors are connected to the base, make sure to configure the Rs485 tab of the Teltonika configurator so that the tracker were able to send requests to the network addresses that the base uses to “channel” the data that comes from the sensors (Fig. 19) === | ||
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== 7. Then '''disconnect the base from the C200M''' or other converter, connect it to the power supply (black and red wires, the fuse from the kit must be installed in the red wire between the adapter and the power supply) and the '''orange to the line A Rs485''' of the tracker and '''white to the line B Rs485''' (Fig. 20) == | === 7. Then '''disconnect the base from the C200M''' or other converter, connect it to the power supply (black and red wires, the fuse from the kit must be installed in the red wire between the adapter and the power supply) and the '''orange to the line A Rs485''' of the tracker and '''white to the line B Rs485''' (Fig. 20) === | ||
[[File:Photo 5418063427176959128 x.jpg]]Fig. 20 Wiring of the base and the tracker via the Rs485 port | [[File:Photo 5418063427176959128 x.jpg]]Fig. 20 Wiring of the base and the tracker via the Rs485 port | ||
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== 8. In the '''I/O tab''' of the Teltonika configurator, select the priority Low (Fig. 21). For DU-BLE’s event notification consider setting '''Event Only''' to '''Yes''' and the '''Operand''' to '''On Change'''. == | === 8. In the '''I/O tab''' of the Teltonika configurator, select the priority Low (Fig. 21). For DU-BLE’s event notification consider setting '''Event Only''' to '''Yes''' and the '''Operand''' to '''On Change'''. === | ||
The '''DU-BLE’s event notification''' can be transmitted either as a '''LLS Fuel Level''' parameter (if the adapter/base has the FW 2.3.8 or newer) or as a '''LLS Temperature''' parameter (FW 2.3.3 or older). | The '''DU-BLE’s event notification''' can be transmitted either as a '''LLS Fuel Level''' parameter (if the adapter/base has the FW 2.3.8 or newer) or as a '''LLS Temperature''' parameter (FW 2.3.3 or older). | ||
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== 9. The io list for the wired adapter (as well as for the wired sensors) is partially shown below == | |||
=== 9. The io list for the wired adapter (as well as for the wired sensors) is partially shown below === | |||
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== 10. When selecting the spot to install the adapter on, be sure to assess its average '''RSSI value''' over the course of 2-3 minutes in the '''Escort configurator''' (Fig. 23). It must be falling into the range from '''-45 to -85 dB''' == | === 10. When selecting the spot to install the adapter on, be sure to assess its average '''RSSI value''' over the course of 2-3 minutes in the '''Escort configurator''' (Fig. 23). It must be falling into the range from '''-45 to -85 dB''' === | ||
[[File:Photo 5418063427176959132 x.jpg]]Fig. 23 RSSI check | [[File:Photo 5418063427176959132 x.jpg]]Fig. 23 RSSI check | ||
== 11. Properly orient the Bluetooth antennas of the sensor and the adapter (Fig. 24) == | === 11. Properly orient the Bluetooth antennas of the sensor and the adapter (Fig. 24) === | ||
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