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SISTEMA ETS®
Use and maintenance manual Document Version 1.4.1
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DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF THE ETS SYSTEM ® ...................................................................................... 4
THE PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................................................... 5 INTENDED USE ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 ETS TOUCH SUPPORT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 9
PINOUT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
ACCELEROMETER AXES ................................................................................................................................................. 11 TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................ 12
Minimum essential connections ................................................................................................................................ 12 Suggested connection ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Connections for auxiliary functions ......................................................................................................................... 13
Sensor for the battery fluid presence .......................................................................................................................................13 Current battery sensor ..............................................................................................................................................................13 Performance limitation for inexperienced operators ................................................................................................................13 Audible, visual etc. signals ......................................................................................................................................................13 Activate a function based on the machine condition ................................................................................................................13
Wiring diagram– example ........................................................................................................................................ 14
SIM CARD AND MICRO SD INSERTION OR REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 16
SIM card Insertion/replacement ............................................................................................................................... 17 MicroSD replacement ............................................................................................................................................... 18
SOFTWARE ETS ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 THE GRAPHIC INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................................. 19 LOCKING SECTIONS WITH PASSWORD ............................................................................................................................ 19 CONNECTING TO THE DEVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 22 USB connection ........................................................................................................................................................ 22 Socket connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Data call connection ................................................................................................................................................ 23 WiFi Connection ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................................................. 25 Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
SET UP THE DEVICE ....................................................................................................................................................... 27 General configurations .............................................................................................................................................................27 Configuration of a WiFi Network ............................................................................................................................................27 Status (activation and comparators) .........................................................................................................................................29 Working areas ..........................................................................................................................................................................32 Configuration file ....................................................................................................................................................................33 Adding a user ...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Enable the badge reader ................................................................................................................................................... 36 Analogue Inputs (DIN) ..................................................................................................................................................... 37 Digital Inputs (DIN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 37 Event configuration on sensors (SPN) ............................................................................................................................. 38 Activate the audible signal ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Users ........................................................................................................................................................................................39 Users ................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 User Profiles ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Guided insertion of a user ................................................................................................................................................ 41 Specific Import-Export ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 Initialization....................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Vehicle management ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 Consultations of the data .................................................................................................................................................. 45
File Synchronization .......................................................................................................................................................45 Consultations of the data ................................................................................................................................................45 Consultation Checklist results ........................................................................................................................................48
Users ................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
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Log ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................ 49 Charts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 49 Bump chart ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50
ACTIVATION (SOFTWARE INITIALIZATION) .................................................................................................... 51
APN .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51 PIN CODE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52 CLOUD SERVICE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................. 52 WIFI .............................................................................................................................................................................. 52 TIME SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................... 53 ACCELEROMETER CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................... 53 CALIBRATION OF BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR ...................................................................................................... 53 SIGNALS AND ALARMS .................................................................................................................................................. 53 VERIFY THE CLOUD SYSTEM FUNCTIONING ................................................................................................................... 53
USE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
VISUAL SIGNALS ........................................................................................................................................................... 55 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 56
FIRMWARE UPDATE ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 58
GENERALS WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 61
WARNINGS OF RADIO WAVES EMISSION ........................................................................................................................ 62 RISKS EVALUATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 62
GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 63
DOCUMENT DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................ 64
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Description and purpose of the ETS System ®
The ETS ® System can be used for the automatic and informatic management of the names of the vehicle users
both as immobilizer on any vehicle with 10-120 VDC and for the traceability of the latter. (Option with GPS/GPRS).
It is composed of a NFC reader and a relay control unit connected in Can BUS.
The activation of the vehicle can be realized through badge ISO/IEC 14443A (previously stored with the user data),
read and recognized by the NFC. It can be programmed up to 500 badge.
Date and time of use can be easily monitored.
All settings can be made through a PC Software or a web app.
The principle of operation
The activation of the vehicle can be made by badge having the possibility to set a maximum of 500 users.
By the switching on, the device, regularly, realize a snapshot of all the internal and external sensors that you want
to check and, if one of them has been configured as an “alarm”, the device will analyse it and, if it is over the
predetermined values, it will give a warning that will be recorded on its internal memory and then sent to the web
portal.
From the moment of the Working account activation (that is the moment when the vehicle is used, normally at the
passage of an authorized user), the device will create a “usage” to which date and the start and end times will be
associated. In relation to uses, it is possible to analyse the schematic or the eventual alarms that were generated
during the use.
At the lack of the Working account (which is normally kept operative by the signal of the key entry) the device will
go into a stand-by situation during which it will analyse periodically the sensors. The difference between the two
functioning profiles is due to the sampling frequency that is associated to the two accounts: normally the sampling
of the sensors is more frequent in the Work account than in the other one.
The range of sensors (or signals) of the device varies from internal and external voltage to speed.
Signals, which can be analysed, are more than 50 of which 4 digital access and 2 analogue access, to which you can
connect external sensors.
Users who have permission to use it, will be insert in the device and to them may be associated dates, times or days
of the week during which the card will be valid. For example, you can set that a user works only on Monday and
another one works on Tuesday from 8 to 16. At final, each user has an associated functioning profile which
characterizes the behaviour of the relay exit.
The device updates its internal programme also in a remote way avoiding going on site in case of firmware updates.
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Technical Characteristics
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Assembly Instructions
Intended Use
The complete Kit ETS ® is designed for the exclusive use of self-propelled industrial forklift consistent with the
directive machine 98/37 and in particular in accordance with the CE directive 89/336 (compatibility
electromagnetic); to directives 86663,89240, to harmonized laws 1726-1, 1726-2, to EN1175-1-2-3 and
EN12895 (electromagnetic compatibility tests)
It is not an explosion-proof device.
It is not recommended to install the ETS® as machine lock in forklifts operating on the roads and on those which
cross railroad track, unless you already have a system of self-restraint applied on the starter consent.
The Kit is usually installed on the following machine with drivers on board and/or on land:
- heat and electric frontlets
- Lift with covering forks
- Retractable
- With forks between metal strut
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Placement
Place the badge reader in a location that is easily accessible for the machine operator (the operator must use the
ETS® device every time to enable the machine)
It is recommended to fix up the relay control unit in contact with the vehicle’s frame (for example in the plant and
in an orthogonal position respect to the direction and the gravity, in order to permit the accelerometer to work in
optimal conditions, allowing a perfect detection of the acceleration. For the assembly, specials adhesive as telepass,
which consent an easy, quick and non-invasive installation, are available on request
Avoid locations exposed to high heat and bad weather.
To enable the wireless function of the devices,
it should be avoided placing the ETSUP device with metal parts
that can cover the top of it.
The current sensor (where it is present)
must be placed directly on one of the two
battery connector cables.
Do not install ETS® where it could limit the visibility or
be an obstacle to movements.
To protect the health of the operators, place the ETSUP at
least half a metre away, in order to limit the exposure to
electromagnetic waves emitted by the wireless devices.
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ETS Touch Support Installation
Remove the four black screws present on the box.
Place the pedestal to the box, insert the screws (M3x20) supplied and screw everything.
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Pinout
Pinout X1
PIN 1 -> Positive Alimentation from 10 to 120 V
PIN 2 -> Negative Alimentation
PIN 3 -> Positive Input IP1 (activation threshold >1,7 Volt 150 V Max)
PIN 4 -> Positive Input IP2 (activation threshold >1,7 Volt 150 V Max)
PIN 5 -> Analogue Input 2 (0—10 volt)
PIN 6 -> Negative Input IN1 (activation threshold <0,5 Volt 150 V Max)
PIN 7 -> Negative Input IN2 (activation threshold <0,5 Volt 150 V Max)
PIN 8 -> Relay contact 1 (Common)
PIN 9 -> Relay contact 1 (NA 6Amp Max)
PIN 1 0 -> Relay contact 2 (Common)
PIN 11 -> Relay contact 2 (NA 6Amp Max)
PIN 1 2 -> Relay contact 3 (Common)
PIN 1 3 -> Relay contact 3 (NA 6Amp Max)
PIN 1 4 -> Analogue Input 1 (0—5volt) (Current sensor)
Pinout X2(ETSUP cable connector)
PIN 1 -> + 5 Volt
PIN 2 -> GND
PIN 3 -> CAN H signal
PIN 4 -> CAN L signals
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Accelerometer axes
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Typical examples of connection
Typically, the ETS® system is interconnected with the machine in order to detect the activation of key entry and
the presence of the operator; Optionally, is possible to connect some of the relay outputs of the device to prevent or
interrupt the operation of the machine, report the problem (audible or visual signal) to the operator or even reduce
the performance (i.e. speed limits).
Minimum essential connections
To be functioning, the ETS device only needs alimentation/power (11-120 VDC). In this case, only the access
control functions, battery analysis, impact, position and analysis of the internal sensors to the system in general;
The operator will have to take care to authenticate (by badge, PIN code or fingerprint) at the beginning of the
work, and to log out in the same way.
Adding the two cables (relay contact) to the connection, is possible to add the immobilizer and auto logout functions
of the user. It is necessary to connect the contact (normally closed or open) in order to give the machine the consent
to start. If it doesn’t have the predetermined inputs, it can be done by inserting the relay contact in series to a consent
system already present (it is recommended, for example, the connection in series to the micro seat).
In this case, the machine cannot be activated without the authentication through the ETS® device done by an
authorized user. As the starter consent signal fails (i.e. absent operator, the switching-off of the device, etc..) and
after a predetermined time, the device will automatically do the logout of the user (it is available also the manual
logout).
Suggested connection
For an optimal functioning of the ETS® system, it is recommended to connect the key entry too. In this way, the
device “a status” starts: the latter is able to distinguish the different conditions of the machine and, consequently, it
can work in the best way.
For example, if the machine is stopped and not used, the ETS® system knows it can focus on internal operations,
such as the synchronization of data and configurations or the functions update.
If the key entry is activated, the device is prepared for the use by interrupting the operations described above.
When an operator authenticates itself by turning on the machine, the ETS® concentrates all its resources on the
sensors analysis and, generally, on the datalogger function.
For a proper functioning, it is strongly recommended to do AT LEAST the installation with key entry.
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Connections for auxiliary functions
Sensor for the battery fluid presence If you have a sensor for detecting of the lack of the battery fluid, it can be connected to a digital input. It is
recommended the use of the “ELC” kit available on request.
With this sensor, it is possible to report the lack of the battery fluid to the operator and, eventually, don’t allow the
use of the machine.
Current battery sensor On request, it is available the current sensor for the battery usage analysis (cod. X200600). This sensor is specifically
designed to be used with the ETS system. It is provided with a connector for the plug&play assembly. Moreover, it
should be placed as much as possible close to the battery connector of the machine and there is no need it is fixed.
Performance limitation for inexperienced operators It is possible to connect an input of the machine, used for the limitation of its performance (if it is predetermined by
the manufacturer), to an ETS® system relay input. Later, during the starting phase, you can give the limitation to
the specific operators.
Audible, visual etc. signals The ETS system has an audible (buzzer) and visual (3 colours led with the option of flashing) warning system,
integrated of the player. It is possible to alert the operator through this system without additional wiring.
If you would like to use a warning, which is external to the system, it is enough connecting it in order to enable it
by a contact of one of the ETS system relay.
Activate a function based on the machine condition It is possible to inhibit or enable auxiliary functions depending on the condition in which the machine is. If, for
example, the flashing lights of a forklift was connected to ETS system, you would like that this one was turned off
as the machine is not used, and turned on just turning the key, or when an operator do the authentication.
For these configurations, you can see the use guide of the PC Software, in the “User Profiles” chapter.
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Wiring diagram– example
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Switch battery
If the ETS System is placed on machines with combustion engine, due to the reduced batteries autonomy of the
vehicle, it is recommended the use of an automatic switch battery (available on request) to be connected as shown
in the following diagram:
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SIM card and micro SD Insertion or replacement
ETS
Remove the back cover of the ETSUP device by removing the 4 screws.
Also remove the nut that secures the antenna connector with a wrench of 8mm
Lift up the cover carefully, taking care not to yank the cables connected to
the card
ETS TOUCH
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SIM card Insertion/replacement
Unlock the SIM holder letting slither the metal part to the left and lift it. Insert the card in the shown
direction and relock the SIM holder with the metal part.
ETS
ETS TOUCH
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MicroSD replacement
Disconnect the battery from three-way connector (watch the picture above).
By removing this kind of connector, do not pull the cables because you could risk tearing from it.
Unlock the SD holder slithering the entire body to the right and lift it. Insert the card in the shown direction
and relock.
ETS
ETS TOUCH
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Software ETS Introduction
The ETS Software is the main tool to start and configure a new ETS®. device.
Moreover, it provides a synchronization feature to every device connection that allow to keep a copy of
the generated logs on the PC to be able to analyse every data the way you want.
The graphic interface
Here at the side, you can notice the main Software
window. Here, the information of immediate
importance and commands to access to the various
functions are here displayed.
In the upper half, you can see a picture relative to the
connected device (see the “Register” section) and a
series of biographic information about the company
that owns the device and the vehicle on which it is
placed.
Below, there are some icons that show directly the
situation of the individual peripheral devices.
Pointing with the mouse over one of these and hold it
still for a moment, you will see a notification that
explain the meaning of the picture:
By clicking on one of these icons you will access to
the relative section of the Diagnosis menu (not all of them have a dedicated section). Instead, clicking twice,
you can see the Setting menu section of the icon you clicked.
Going on the bottom of the window, you can see that the most relevant data, such as the activated user, are
shown.
The two bars at the upper and lower extremities provide an immediate access to the frequently used
commands, and status information about the Software; for example, if any type of operation is in progress,
its information will be here displayed. It is recommended to pay attention to the different messages that are
periodically updated.
It is possible to change the language of the interface through the drop down “Edit” menu → “Language”
Locking sections with password
Starting from software version 3.14A the new “Password manager” feature is available to restrict the areas
accessible from your customer using a password.
It is possible to access this function clicking “File” → “Password manager”.
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Note. A message will ask you to inser a password. The default password is empty.
By default there’s a “Operatore base” user. This user will have
access to all the areas in the software.
If you want to prevent the default user to enter specific areas
you’ll need to define a “service” user:
Click the “New” button and choose a personal password.
Select the new user from the list and edit the name into
something like “service” and make sure to enable all the
checks from the “Authorizations” panel.
Once done, click “Save”.
Now you’ll have two users for the software. Select “Operatore base” from the list and untick the features to
disable for the default user.
Once done, click “Save”.
Using the “Reset password” button it’s possible to reset to a known value any user password in case it end to be
forgotten.
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Every user can change their personal password using the “Change password” button.
To delete a user, select it from the list and click the “Delete” button.
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Connecting to the device
Introduction
WITH THIS SOFTWARE IS POSSIBILE TO CONNECT TO THE DEVICE THROUGH DIFFERENT
CANALS:
• Via USB in local connection with a USB-A cable to USB Mini-B.
• Via internet through socket connection (knowing the public IP address of the SIM card on the device)1
• Via data call (knowing the phone number of the SIM card on the device) 1
• Via WiFi in local connection (the device and the used PC must be connected to the same network) 2
• Via CANBUS using the PEAK® interface
USB connection
If no supported device is connected to the PC, the
Software displays a blank screen.
To start the USB connection, just connect the device
to the PC using any cable and, after a few seconds, the
connection will start.
Alternatively, the connection can be started manually
by clicking on “Connect” in “Connection” in the top
menu bar.
Socket connection
First of all, to start the socket connection is necessary make sure that the device, to which you want to
connect, is a version with modem GPSR, having an active SIM inserted and that, on it, the public IP
functionality is enabled. (contact the provider of the SIM card)
1 Only for GPRS device 2 Only for GPRS device
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When you are sure that you have satisfy every requirement, you can access to the “Connection” section of
the top menu and click on “Remote Connection”, or via the visible button on the main screen, if no
connection is in progress.
Enter the device IP address in the provided field and click “Connect”.
You can also upload a list of reachable devices with a socket connection via the web portal.
To do this, it is necessary having entered the portal data in the configuration file (“Settings” button)
respecting the following formatting:
http://websitetosendtherequest.it/ip.php?
username
password
company
To connect to a device in the list, just clickling twice the box that contains the IP address.
Data call connection
To make a data call connection, is necessary having a special modem connected to the PC able to make data call.
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If you would like to use this function, access on the “Remote Connection” section through “Connection”
menu, fill the phone number field and click on “Call” if the selected modem at the side is correct.
Alternatively, enter the COM modem port in the box on the right.
WiFi Connection
Search for the device and connection
Access to the remote connection section via drop down menu, or by clicking the “Remote connection”
button (visible only if there is no device connected)
Click on “Scan net” button to begin the search for the devices connected to the local net (the PC must be
connected to the same ETS® device net)
Once the device, to which you want
to connect, is found, just click twice
on the IP address box to ensure that
the Software will provide to
connection.
Alternatively, if the IP address of
the device is already known, is
possible to enter it manually and
click on the “Connect” button.
It may take several seconds to connect; after a successful connection, you will receive a message in the
status bar and you will be able to operate normally.
If the connection fails, try again after few minutes; indeed, if the device is busy on the communication with
the Cloud service, it is not possible to connect via Software.
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System Diagnostics
By the “Diagnosis” section, you can see the entire system situation.
Alarms
This section of the “Diagnosis” menu is devoted to analysing the signals that have been stored (if the “Store
Alarms” check is active in signals) and, as a result, to cancel the permanence state.
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If you want to see the active alarms, just click
on “Registers -> Events”.
Depending on the ETS device that is
connected, one of the two screens will be
shown.
In both case, you can delete the stored alarms
clicking
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Set up the Device General configurations
N.B: Later, it will be made a reference to the functions, such as “Read” and “Write”; these functions provide
the reading and the writing of the data on the device. Be careful when you see the symbol
Each part of the “Settings” section, is structured in the same way, with a couple of buttons (read and write).
Below, is an example of the HTTP Server configuration.
Access to the configuration from Settings → Net/ Connection → http
As soon as you see this screen, the datas are automatically read by the device. If it is the first time you set
up the device, displayed values will be the default ones.
Once all fields will be filled with all the requested data, to save the changes, just click “Write”.
After giving confirmation,the writing process will start on the device; it is important not to stop the
connection with the device to avoid creating even serious complications.
Where it is present, the icon allows to show hidden passwords (••••••) as long as the click will be held
down (the icon will become )
Note: the hidden passwords can be made visible only if they have been enetered by the user. So, it is not
possible to see a password that has been read by the device.
As long as the text field will not be emptied , the password cannot be revealed.
Each configuration can be done by following the same model just shown, keeping in mind that the changes
made will be sent to the device only after have clicking “Write” .
Configuration of a WiFi Network
Connection to the device
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To allow the ETS® device to connect to a WiFi Net, you need to make a short configuration via USB cable.
Connect the device to a PC with an installed Software and start it:
Wait a few seconds to allow the Software to
detect and connect automatically the device.
Various information about Software status and
the ongoing operations are always visible at
the bottom of the screen.
Adding a new Network
Press “Settings” to access to the functions of the device configuration and, in the “Net/Connection” section,
select “Wi-Fi”. Or click twice the icon .
Press to start the search for WiFi Net present (this can take some time)
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Once you have found the Net, which you want to add, click twice on it, or after having selected the desired
row, click “Adding Net”. In doing so, the Net will be inserted in the table below; if necessary, modify the
advanced settings.
In the “Search string” field enter the identifying device string. This string will be sent in broadcast on the
Net and will be useful to distinguish the devices during the remote connection phase.
To save the changes and send new data to the device, press “Write”.
Wait a few seconds for the ETS device connection to the WiFi Net.
Network status can be controlled directly from the icon. While holding the mouse pointer still for a few
seconds, it will appear a speech bubble:
If you want access to the details, it is possible to do a single click on the
WiFI icon, or press “Diagnosis” and enter in the “Net” section.
If the device does not connect, check that the entered data are correct and
that the WiFI signals is strong enough.
Status (activation and comparators)
In this section, you can set up the activation and deactivation of the functioning profile.
The profile 1 matches the Working profile, the profile 0 is the Quadro ON profile, and the Life Time User
defines when the use of the medium by the user ends.
In this section, it is possible to set up also 3 comparators that refer to the values of the device sensors.
A typical configuration of the functioning profiles is as follows:
The Work profile is activated by the presence of a valid user. The Quadro ON profile is activated by the
presence of the IP1 input (positive input 1).
The user life time is simply a countdown before the user is disconnected from the moment on which the
access IP1 as deactivated.
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All this status can be set. For example, if a device has to analyse and activate a profile of Work depending
on speed (in automotive field). The activation of Profile 1 will make with one of the three comparators by
setting it with a limit values of 100 (value corresponding to 10km/h because there is the multiplier 0.1).
The Work profile follows the comparator 2 and, after it reports to be active (speed superior than 10km/h)
for more than 10 seconds settable the profile working starts.
After that the comparator will have reported to detect a speed inferior than 10km/h (stationary vehicle), the
device will wait 20 seconds (settable)
before the profile is deactivated.
You can also select a comparator to
activate an auxiliary counter (Minuts
AUX), which only increases when the
selected comparator respects its
activation condition.
Profiles
The profiles control determines the frequency of the data sampling and the sending of them on the 4
operating profiles.
Profile 0 - Profile ON: profiles set on the device status
Profile 1 - Profile Work: that is, the profile in which the device is operating.
Profile 2 - Profile OFF: that is, the profile in which the device is in idle state.
Profile 3 - Profile OFF with absent External Tension: when the device is in idle status and there is no
external power.
Using the Software, is possible to plan the device behaviour depending on the active functioning profile.
Taking in example the generation of Heart Rate (here HR).
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Each box sets the time and/o the moment of
the day when a determined event must occur.
Available options are:
As soon as it verifies: that is, as soon as the
condition verifies, the device sends
immediately the elaborated log.
Timer: It performs on regular basis
Time synchronized to time 1:
It refers to the first row of the time selector
schedules, that is, the device will generate
action on regular basis and it will always
elaborate action in the indicated time.
Multiple times: It generates the action
following the time specified in the time
selector.
Average values/ Instantaneous values: It
analyses the sensors following the average or
the instantaneous values.
FTP/POST sending: It determines if the device sends via http o Ftp connection.
Inactive: the event does not occur.
Actions performed by the devices are:
Heart Rate: Heart Rate: they are logs that refer to the device configuration (i.e: firmware, hardware, imei etc.)
Sending Heart Rate: It manages the sending of Heart Rate
Normally, they are not used by the final user but during the diagnosis.
Log Acquisition: These are the logs that capture all sensors, status, device location; normally in WORK profile
the frequency is every 6-30 seconds and during the idle profile is every 5/10 minutes.
Log sending: It manages the sending of the log
Events sending: They are alarms generated by the device, normally the alarms are sent as soon as they occur.
File conf Update: It manages the update of the configuration file, normally deactivated for security reasons in the
WRK and QON profiles.
Normally they are not used buy the final users but during the diagnosis.
Firmware Update: It manages the firmware update, normally deactivated for security reasons in the WRK and
QON profiles.
Normally they are not used buy the final users but during the diagnosis.
Unsent File: It manages the sending of files that the device was unable to send during the day, deactivated for
security reasons in the WRK and QON profiles.
GPS: It manages the GPS activation, normally is always active but you can set it with greater elasticity when you
need a battery saving.
Example:
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The log scan occurs every 12 seconds (0.2
minutes) and the sending by Timer every
minute via FTP.
As a consequence, every minute the device
will make a FTP connection to the server and i
twill download 5 log (1 log every 12 seconds
for minute = 5 log)
The instantaneous sending of the log occurs
only when the sending is set on “As soon it
occurs”, in all the other cases it will be
postponed following the sending time.
Working areas
The working areas control is to draw an imaginary “fence” on a map and, if the device goes out from this
area can, if it is enabled, generate an alarm.
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The button “New Working Area” starts the process of a fence creation, clicking with the mouse on the map
you can start drawing the area. The example reports the industrial area in Pontecchio: if the device goes out
from the zone, it will be alert.
The working area, after being drawn, must be saved clicking “Saving Area”, and later, it can be changed in
case it is necessary making adjustments.
The points limit analysable by the device are 250. The “Cancel Area” button deletes the area.
This function can be enable or deactivated. In the version without GPS, this function does not operate.
Configuration file
Normally, the devices that play a certain type of function are configurated in a similar way to each other.
For example, if in a company there are 10 vehicles and they desire that all the placed devices act in the same
way, is possible to create a “Configuration file” that can be imported then to another device, resulting an
identical copy.
Make sure you have connected the device you want to clone.
Click “Create configuration file” and wait for the end of the operation; At the end, the just created file will
be shown.
The end of the operation will be notified.
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Checklist function
The checklist function (available in touch versions) included in the ETS® system supplants the old paper
methods for monitoring the pre-use on machines.
The operator must fill out the checklist by answering the questions via touchscreen display of the ETS
device before using the machine. The operator can decide not to fill out the checklist to use immediately
the machine; In any case, this is registered by the device and the operator can finish filling out in a later
moment. The negative answer to a question can also lead to the permanent stop of the machine.
Setting the questions via software
Via the toolbar at the bottom is possible to act on the questions list: add, delete, change the order. In the
right side, you configure the question currently selected from the list (in blue).
In the text field, write the question that will be shown to the operator.
The check “Lock the machine in case of negative answer” will act on the device a permanent lock if the
answer given by the operator is negative; it can be deactivated only by an enabled user, or manually via
software or web app.
The check “Require temporary activation machine”, if enabled, shows to the operator a third option in the
answer buttons area. Pressing , the machine is temporally enable for the time specified in the box below
the check.
The operator can activate temporally the machine for a limited number of times for each question
(settable on the box “Activation temporally allowed”).
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In the “Preview” you find the imagine that represents approximately how the question will appear on the
ETS® Touch display.
The checklist activation set up via software:
In the upper “Configuration” section, is possible to configure how and how it will request the operator to
fill out the checklist.
You can request the checklist according to an absolute time interval (first section above); After a certain
working time of the machine; or every day at a specific time.
If an interval of time is configured together with a time of the day, it will be asked to the operator to fill out
the checklist only starting from the set time; even if the time interval expires before.
EXAMPLE: In relation to the configuration in the imagine above, the filling out of the checklist will be
asked every 250 working hours of the machine, or every month (depending on the deadline that occurs
first), but only starting from 8am. Even if the 250 hours (or the month) should expire at 12, the checklist
will not be activated before the following morning.
The compilation request can also be visualized at every change of user (by activating the check “Activate
at every user change”). When the change occurs and the checklist is filled out, the eventual set deadlines
are automatically reset.
The check “Lock also admins”, if enabled, do not permit the administrative users (those who can delete the
stored alarms) to use the machine in case of lock due to the checklist.
Adding a user
In the “Users” section there is the button “Adding new” .
There are available two kind of guided process, in addition to the direct enter.
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To insert many users, it is recommended using the “multi-insertion”. Once that you choose how many
users add, the standard guided process will appear to capture a user to use as a “stencil” to add all the next
ones.
Following the instructions, all the necessary parameters for the proper insertion of the new user will be
requested.
To have detailed information about users, watch the “Users” section.
To insert the UID of the badge, just
swipe the card that you want to use in
front on the reader.
The software will automatically fill
the text field. If you want, is possible
insert the UID manually.
(NOTE: if you are using the “multi-
insertion”, this step is superfluous
because the UID will be later
acquired.
If, swiping the card, no value is read,
check the RFID reader status (blue
central light).
Enable the badge reader
The RFID reader is automatically turned on for all the duration of the connection with the software. But, if
you have an old version of the firmware, this function could be ineffective. To enable manually the reader,
follow the instructions below:
From the “users” section, click the icon to access to the user profiles configuration.
Here select “Log out” from the
selection box on top and enable
the RFID reader for the current
profile (check the column
“ON”).
Click “Write” to save the
changes.
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Sensors
This section is dedicated to the advanced setting of the sensors (or signals) that the device will analyse and it will
be possible to deactivate the eventual alarms stored on the device.
For a basic configuration of the sensor, watch the previous section in “Device configuration”.
There are available more than 50 signals which can be configured in this section.
Accelerometer Signals: They are the signals that come from the accelerometer. They are distinguished from others
because the analysis times are in milliseconds unlike the other which are elaborated in seconds.
Analogue inputs Setup (Setup AIN): This part is dedicated to the standardization of the external analogue
sensors in order to be able to elaborate inside the device. This section refers to the ETS Signals in which the
standardized sensors may be alarmed and elaborated.
Digital inputs Setup (Setup DIN): Similar to the Analogue one, it is different because the digital inputs have a
0% or 100% value, so you do not have to set a scale.
Analogue Inputs (DIN)
There are two Analogue
Inputs: Analogue Input 1 is on
pin 14 of the X1 of the
ETSDN and is 0-5V, usually
used to connect the current
sensor and analyze the data.
While on pin 5 is IP3 the
second analogue input where
it is possible to change the
voltage range by connecting
an external resistance,
calculating it via the Software
ETS, going to "Settings" ->
"I/O Configurations" by
entering the Maximum
Voltage value, thus obtaining
the value of the resistance to
be connected.
Digital Inputs (DIN)
This section is exclusively dedicated to the type on digital inputs connected to the device, that it if the input
type is “normally open” or “normally closed”.
This configuration refers to the ETS signals expressed in % from 0 to 100.
For example, you can connect an external sensor (i.e a sensor that detects the congestion of cables) and
alert it if the activation frecuency rises over the 70%.
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Event configuration on sensors (SPN)
Here below, an example of a signal configuration by setting the generation of an alarm after exceeding a
determined limit value of the SPN.
For detailed information on the signals functioning, refer to the “Sensors” section.
Access to the ETS signals section:
Locate the sensor that you want to
configure from the list and select it (it is
possible enlarge the window to extend the
view)
In the example, there is shown the
configuration of the Acceleration sensor
that generates a stored alarm after
exceeding the limit value (7g) for more
than 10 milliseconds.
It is possible to choose whether it should be
the instantaneous value of the sensor what
generates the alarm, or an average of it
(settable in extent of time).
As the alarm verifies, the device can be
configured to send an email, a text message
or to make a call.
Pressing the “megaphone” you can activate
an audible signal in various situations
(buzzer integrated in the badge reader).
If a stored warning or alam is configured,
the device will deactivate the corrispondent
status only when a user, enabled to the
alarm remove, does the login.
Once you finish all the changes to various
sensors interested, click “Saving” to apply
them to the device.
Activate the audible signal
In the section “ System .> Audible
signal”, the audible sensor can be
activated or deactivated depending on
the device status. In the example, the
system activates the annunciator when
there is a stored alarm.
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SMS/Email Operators configuration
Configuration available only for the GPRS devices
In this configuration, it is
possible to enter the
contacts of the machine
gestors. By filling various
fields of the table, you can
decide who and how to
alert. Indeed, the three
ticks present at the end of
each row allow to
determine the channel
through which the operator
will be alert.
It is important to note that
the device will contact first
the operator that is higher
in the table, continuing
downward.
In the top, you can edit the global configuration; indeed, if the check “Enable Text Message sending” is
empty, even if there are the operators with set Text Message sending and the alarms set up correctly, they
will not be sent.
The selection box “Call mode” is generally set on “DATA” but, if the SIM makes it possible, it is preferable
to use the “VOCAL” mode because has greater signal coverage.
If the SIM does not support the voice traffic, and “VOCAL” mode is selected, the device will not able
to make the call in the event of an alarm. Moreover, make sure that the device, which should receive
a DATA call, can support this mode. (often indicated as videocall).
Users
Normally if the device is used as immobilizer, is necessary to enable the authorized users to use the machine.
The user’s management is divided into two parts:
Users: where users are enabled and the validity intervals of them are defined.
Profiles: How the device should behave depending on its internal status.
Users
In this section it is possible add, delete and edit the users authorized to use the machine.
The table is divided into 18 fields:
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1) UID: It is the unique identifier of the cards,
it is obtained by swiping the cards on the NFC
reader and selecting the cell that corresponds
to the user that you want to add; after this, it is
necessary to click the button “Read UID”, that
will automatically write the UID read in the
current box.
If there is not a valid UID, the process will
give back 00000000, which corresponds to an
error.
2)User Name: It is the name of the user
associated to the UID for a maximum of 25
characters.
3)Warnings Remove: It determines whether
the user, by swiping his card, removes the AM
and WM alarms.
4,5,6) Enable Data, Time, Weekday: These checks make reference if the device, during the card
validation, should keep in mind the time limitations. If there are not checked, the device will ignore the
corresponding fields.
7)Profile: It determines the Users Profile associated with the user. To deactivate the user, you should add
the Default Profile that is the status in which there is no user.
8,9) Data start e Data stop: Together with Enable data, they determine between what dates the users is
considered valid.
10,11) TimeStart e TimeStop: Together with Enable Time, they determine between what time the user is
considered valid.
12,13,14,15,16,17,18) Mon; Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Together with Enable Weekday, they determine
the days during which the user is considered valid.
In the example above, the user 1 refers to the User Profile 1 that is valid from 25/01/13 to 25/08/13, from
08:00 to 18:00, from Monday to Friday.
If the user 1 will try to activate the machine outside these parameters, the device will not give the consent
and, consequently, will not activate.
Master user make reference to Profile 2, without considering the validity parameters of the card (it does not
have the enabled checks) and in addition, is allowed to remove alarms.
User Profiles
In this section, the output functioning of the ETS device is set according to 8 functioning profiles. Each
user can have only one functioning profile and will refer only to that one.
To change the displayed profile, you need to select it from the above box.
The initial profile visualized is the one of default and unless there is the need, it is recommended not to
edit it.
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The table has 22 columns that refer to internal status of the device. Here you can find the WM and AM
and the three comparators. Moreover, it is possible to enable the CheckTime function referring to the Pay
Minutes and if the Checktime tick is enabled and the Pay minutes result 0, the profiles users, which is
being analysed, will not be able to activate the machine.
Analysing the columns:
The main points are “ON”,” A”,” W”,” AM”,” WM”
ON: indicates that the associated output will be always enable in the current user profile.
A, W: indicates that whether the device will be in status of alarm or warning, which are set in the ETS
signals, the corresponding outputs will enable.
AM, WM: They behave the same way as the A and W, unlike the fact that the relative output will be
enable until the swiping of a card with the removing alarms function enabled (or software)
It is possible to use the comparators 1,2,3 to analyse singularly the sensors; the comparators are set in the
“Setting” section → Various → Status
The “Check time” tick, if enabled, deducts a counter of minutes. When the counter reaches 0, the user
profile functioning will be inhibited. To reload the counter, use the section “Settings” → “Counters”.
Guided insertion of a user
It is available a semi-automatic procedure that will guide to insert a new user for the device through all the
needed steps. To enable it, it is necessary to click . You will be asked if you wish to follow the guided
process; answer yes. At this point, just follow the instructions to complete the insertion.
Specific Import-Export
From the software version 3.12 there is available a new function to manage large lists of users. It is now
possible to import or export from one to n° users in a single operation. Unlike the standard procedure used
for all the parameters, this function allows to import a new user list maintaining unvaried that one already
present on the device. See the following example for further clarification.
Export:
Click .
Now, you will be asked to create a folder to contain user’s files exported (it is created a file.usr for
each user).
At the end of the saving, files already created appear.
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Import:
Click on the button and select the folder containing the file.usr that you want to import.
The software will analyse the selected folder by identifying and listing the users available for import.
Check on users to be added to the device and confirm.
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Registers
This section is dedicated to extrapolating data that the device generated while it was active. The registers section is
used primarily for the final users who do not have a web portal available.
The functioning principle of this special section is that all data of the means available are saved and elaborated by
the pc that you are using; as a consequence, even if there is no device available, it is possible to analyse the values
later because they are present on pc.
The first time that the device connects to the pc, you need to create a new means associated to it; in fact, by clicking
on Registers (from the main display) will appear a dialog window asking you to create a means.
Answering yes, you will have a “drawer” available in which all the various log will be stored and as long as the
device will synchronize to the pc, you will obtain the historian of the means.
Initialization
First connection of the device
Accessing for the first time to “Registers” section, if there is a connected device, the creation of a new
“means” will be proposed.
If you answer in a positive way, in the PC
it will be create a file structure that
allows to store the log generated by the
device to be able to analyse it in offline
mode (no connected device). You will be
also asked if you want to associate the
basic sensors list.
Biographic data Setting
Clicking on the icon , you can access in the “Biographic” section (also reachable via “Registers” section
in “Settings”)
Here is possible to enter all the details
of the company and the vehicle in which
the ETS® device is installed.
Clicking on the image, it is possible to
upload a photo that it will be displayed
on the main screen when the vehicle is
selected.
N.B: If the vehicle, on which the
changes have been made, is associated
to the connected device, the information
of these fields will be saved on the
device itself.
In any case, a copy of the data is
maintained in the files on the pc.
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Vehicle management
Below the list of the days available, there is a box of selection of the vehicle. Changing the selected element
in this box, it will be load the data of the selected vehicle.
In case you want to visualize all the available vehicles, you need to click on the check “View all the
vehicles” or go to the Registers section in offline mode (no device connected).
The vehicle data includes the image visualized in the main window together with the biographic data of the
company and the vehicle. To set these data, click the icon present in the upper right.
These data are saved both on the device and in the pc. The data saved on the device have the priority over
those on pc, so the changes made to a vehicle in offline mode will be overwritten by the data present on
ETS® at the time of the writing on device.
It is possible to change the image associated clicking on it and selecting one of their files.
If you want to change the device associated to the vehicle, it is necessary to change the “Associated device”
in offline mode, and save the changes before connecting a new device.
In the menu to the left, there is the list of the days available for the elaboration.
The yellow background indicates that the files of that day are not present on the PC. In fact, trying to select
them for the elaboration, it will be notified that to continue, you need to synchronize the file. The
synchronization of the file can also be done manually pressing “Synchronize” after putting the check beside
the days that you want to synchronize. If you click on “Synchronize” without selecting any day, ALL the
file present on the device will be synchronized. (this operation often takes a lot of time).
During the operations of synchronization and elaboration is always visible a wait message showing the
progress via progress bar: the top one shows the total progress while the lower indicates the progress of
the current file.
In every moment, it is possible to stop these operations pressing (interrupting the operations in
progress it is not guaranteed the correct visualization of the data. If this situation verifies, click the button
to refresh the visualized table).
If the wait results too long, elaborate a few days at a time.
At the top, it is always visible a bar that allows to filter by date and hour the visualized data. Once you set
the range of interest, click to apply the filter.
To reset, click .
The button , when pressed, create an Excel file containing all the data represented in the “Uses” and
“Alarms” tables.
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Consultations of the data
File Synchronization
In the list of the days available for the elaboration they will be visualized on a yellow
background those that must be synchronized. Indeed, a day can be analysed only if
the file is present on the PC.
It is not necessary to worry about this characteristic because, trying to develop a day
not yet synchronized, the software will provide automatically (if you give
confirmation when requested).
If you desire to synchronize manually the individual files, put the check next to the
desired day and press “Synchronize” .
If you press without having selected any day before, the software
downloads all the files not yet synchronized from the device.
Consultations of the data
Select one or more days, checking the box and clicking on “Elaborate”
. Wait for the operation to complete.
The tables at the side will be filled with the data just elaborated.
(it is possible to enable the full-screen mode clicking )
In the first section, there is the list of the vehicle uses. There are indicated the UID of the active badge, the
username of the connected user and the data regarding the time interval.
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In the “Alarms” section you find all the data concerning the moment at which a certain type of alarm has
been generated. Is also possible to filter the list of alarms, through the field above, depending on the sensor
that generated it.
Clicking on “View itinerary”, a map, which shows the itinerary acquired through GPS location (where it is
expected) appears. Selecting a different row of the uses table, the map will be updated automatically.
In the “Log” section, there is the list of the individual log files that were generated by the device.
Selecting a row, the details of that file will be shown in the table below.
Moreover, clicking “Views on the map”, you will see a map indicating the point to which that log makes
reference.
Clicking “Export”, the file can be saved in .txt format.
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In the “graphic” section, from a list of 4 charts available, select the desired one for every sensor that you
want to analyse, and click on “View graphic” to open the selected window.
N.: Depending on the amount of the data to insert, the loading of the graphics may take more or lesser time.
Moreover, selecting more sensors for the same graphic, pay attention to the multiplier in game.
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Consultation Checklist results Selecting the “preliminary Checklist” section from the upper selector, you can access to the section to see the results of
the checklist compilations.
Automatically, the current month is loaded but is possible to change it from the box of selection above.
On the left, there is the list of the compilations done. Click on an item to see the details.
Through the button , it is possible to export a file in .csv format to save data in Excel format. After having pressed
the right button, you can decide to export only the selected checklist or all those of the analysed month.
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Users
The uses section reports all the uses of the vehicle used on the dates of research.
For every use, it is possible to analyse the user (which is characterized by UID and USERNAME), the
date and hour of the start, date and hour of the end, duration, any alarms or warning and on how many
samples were analysed the use. Any subsequent columns can be dynamically set in the “Sensor field”
section.
For the devices with GPS is possible, for each use, to see the itinerary associated with the button “View
itinerary”. After opening the “Virtual map”, select from the table the use to which you want to analyse the
itinerary.
The virtual map has a play of the itinerary to analyse step by step the location and the time.
Log
The Log section is where all the data are loaded after the elaboration. In this table, it is possible to analyse
logs to log with the sensors associated to each single log.
Green logs correspond to the normal log, the yellow ones are warning and the red ones are alarms. For each
log, it is possible load the point on the map (in the same way as seen in the previous chapter) and the related
sensors (to the right of the table).
The log table includes all the status device and normally, they are not used by the final user but only
during diagnosis.
Alarms
The alarm section includes all the alarms detected by the device and it lists them in the alarms table.
Where the first field indicates the alarm time, the second shows the UID (if it is present) and if the
occurred alarm does not take place during the use, the UID will be 00000000 and the username will be
blank,
the profile during which the alarm occurred (in the case above the profile 3 that is the idle state without
external power), the type of sensor (which in this case is the acceleration), the eventual the value and the
level.
Below, you can search based on the name of the sensor (the field is sensitive to the difference of
uppercase/lowercase) and, beside a check allows you to hide the alarms that occurred when no one was
using the machine.
Charts
To visualize a chart, locate in the list of the sensors that one you desire, and select through the box to the
right in which graphic insert the value. It is possible to insert more values on the same graphic, and visualize
up to 4 windows at the same time.
Once you have selected the values you want to display, click on “View charts” bellows to draw it.
If you have elaborated a large number of days together, the graphic may require several seconds to appear.
If this time becomes too long, close the window and repeat the elaboration by selecting fewer days.
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In the graphic window, it is possible to modify the lines thickness, change the background colour and enable
a symbol indicating the different values that the sensor has taken on the graphic. In the group “On Y2 axis”
the analysed sensors are listed with a check box beside that, when it is enabled, move the graphic of the
respective sensor on the Y2 axis (right) allowing a multi scale visualization.
Moving the pointer to any point on the graphic, a speech bubble, which indicates the sensor value in that
precise point, appears. With the mouse wheel, it is possible to zoom or pan out a determined zone of the
graphic. It is possible to zoom also by drawing a rectangle in the area you want to enlarge. In the menu that
it opens clicking the button to the right, it is possible to reset the zoom to view the whole graphic, and
eventually, print the current view.
Bump chart
You can view a possible collision, recorded by the device, on an orthogonal projection.
To view this type of graphic, locate in the list of the alarms the most intense shock; click the value so that
the table turns blue; and, at final, click on the “View impact” on the bottom right.
Synchronization with Cloud system
With update to the 3.13A version, the new function of bi-directional synchronization with the new Cloud system is
available. To access, it is necessary to click the “registers” button without any connected device (or by enabling the
“work offline” mode).
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The first time, a login windows will appear, in which you will indicate first the web address of the portal, to which
you are accessing, will appear (the same used to access to the web portal).
Once you have entered also username and password, give the confirmation to login.
Checking the box “Store the credentials” all the data just entered will be memorized. The next time you need to log
in, it will be carried out automatically.
In this screen, the virtual means present on the PC, display.
In the table on the left, there is a button that indicates the synchronization status with the Cloud. This box can assume
three status.
OFF – the vehicle is not present on Cloud, so the synchronization function is unable.
NOT SYNCHRONIZED – the vehicle is not synchronized; clicking on the it, the synchronization starts.
SYNCHRONY OK – The PC and Cloud are synchronized.
Clicking , you enter to the “registers” section, where it is possible to analyse the data of the selected vehicle.
In the table on the right, there is a small temporal report through which it is possible to view quickly if in the
indicated period there have been some users or events. It is possible to have an annual, monthly, weekly, daily view.
Simply select the desired group, just below the table.
It is also possible tosynchronize all the vehicles simultaneously by clicking . At the end of the oepration, the
results of the individual synchronizations will display.
In the “Vehicle on Cloud” page, all the vehicles available are listed in Cloud. Clicking , it is possible to
download and import a vehicle. Importing involves the download of the Electronic Data Sheet file (individually
selectable), and the biographic data of the vehicle.
Through the synchronization function with the Cloud system, on the web portal it is possible to view the uses,
the events, the itineraries and all the other data of the vehicle even if the device installed on it, it does not
have an internet connection.
Indeed, once you have downloaded the files on the PC, the software is able to send all the necessary data to Cloud.
Activation (Software initialization)
APN
For the correct device functioning, it is necessary that, in the configuration where the modem is present,
the APN (which it is the access point of the Sim inserted in the device) is correctly configurated, without
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which the device will not be able to send to the external server. The apn changes from operator to operator,
for example the apn of Vodafone IT is we.omnitel.it, while the Wind IT one is internet.wind.biz.
You can easily find all the APN on internet and they are released by the operator. Below, the main ones are
listed:
Wind -- internet.wind
TIM -- ibox.tim.it
Vodafone -- web.omnitel.it
To configure the APN, access to the appropriate section in the Settings menu.
The device, depending on the operator, can change apn independently if it retains wrong. 3 selectable APN
are available and, if necessary, to the 3 APN you have to set the ID User and the password. Normally, these
data are provided by the mobile operator.
PIN Code
The Pin code of the SIM card must be set only for the first time, go to the appropriate section of the PC
software and enable the PIN insertion.
Cloud Service Configuration
To ensure that the device connects correctly to the web app, it is necessary to set the required parameters
in the “Cloud service” section. Here, the login credentials and the Portal web address of your server are
entered.
Host: it is the field which makes reference to the web portal address. It can also be a IP address.
Password: it is the password of access to the web by the device.
Code: together with the password, they define the access to the web portal and the device identification.
The http connection is usually the same for all the devices outside the password and the code that
obviously change from device to device.
If the “Host” parameter changes, it will be necessary to report the change even in the “FTP” section.
WiFi
In the versions where it is intended, the WiFi module allows the ETS to connect to the company net, as
long as it has the following characteristics:
2.4-GHz IEEE 802.11b/g
No authentication
WEP-128
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WPA2-PSK (AES)
The configuration of the Wifi connection must be correctly configurated using the software before it can
start.
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Time Setting
During the device installation, check that its time is correct. To do this, enter in the “RTC” settings.
Accelerometer calibration
At the end of the fixing of the control units, you have to calibrate the accelerometer. Choose between the
two accelerometers the one which was fixed more firmly to the machine chassis and located orthogonal to
the direction of gravity and anterior direction. Refer to the “Axis accelerometer” section to see how the
device axes are positioned and, in the configuration, set first the two axes. Only after having saved this
configuration, do the zero accelerometer.
Calibration of battery discharge indicator
This section must be configured in order to ensure a correct battery discharge curve trend and the
configuration of the power sensor.
V reset Element: Value that allows the discharge indicator to reset at 100%
V minimum element: Minimum value of a battery element, it is used to calculate the discharge value of
battery together with the V reset element.
N Elements: They are total elements of the battery
DV Element “biberonato”: this value allows the discharge indicator to reset partially.
Analysis time: The value that determines how often the discharge function will analyse the current data.
The second part regards the “type of current sensor”. 3 sensors are available (1200,600,300 A) and it is
also possible to select a personalized sensor.
Signals and alarms
In the appropriate section, it is possible to set all the signals that you want to see and analyse in the eventual
charts software and web. It is possible also define the levels of warning and alarm for the individual sensors.
If a signal is not set to be visualized, the device will not analyse it and so, the information relative to it will
not be saved.
Verify the Cloud system functioning
A few minutes after the system activation (with the Cloud function activated and configured), on the web
portal make sure the device just configured displays:
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Use
Depending on the positioning effectuated, on the accessories that you have chosen and the configuration, the ETS®
system use can change. From this moment, there will be a reference to the situation taken as example in the previous
chapter (“connection diagram- example”)
1. The operator gets on the forklift in the driving position and turns the key
a. The ETS® device turns on and it is ready to accept a login
2. The operator access to a system through the authentication (badge, pin code or fingerprint)
b. The ETS® device gives consent to starting (if the user is enabled in the system) and begins to monitor the machine use
3. At the end of the work, the operator turns off the machine and get off
c. After 5 seconds (settable) the ETS® automatically logout and removes the consent to starting
Visual signals
Audible signals
The ETS reader is provided with an internal buzzer that can play on several occasions.
When the system is powered for the first time, (battery internal to the device fully discharged) a long beep is emitted for
approximately a second.
If the system records any type of alarm (or warning) a flashing sound is emitted for all the duration of the event (settable).
LED TYPE OF
SWITCHING ON
DEVICE
STATUS MEANING
Red Light on steady - The device is in stand-by mode (logout)
Red Flashing - Alarms activated
Yellow Switched for a
second - Authentication in progress
Yellow Flashing - Warning activated
Green Light on steady Login The device is in working phase (login/work)
Green + Yellow Green Flashing.
Yellow steady Login
The auto-logout time is active, the green led flashes
with a frequency as high as it is near the end of timer
Blue central
(where present) Light on steady
Logout or
login The device accepts the authentication
Green central
(where present) Light on steady - Authentication device correctly detected
Red, Yellow,
Green Light on steady Bootloader
The device is in mod. Bootloader and is not able to
operate correctly
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Maintenance
The ETS system is able to update automatically and, in the same way, to diagnose its condition without external
interventions. It is recommended to check periodically the physical condition of the various components, such as
the control units, cables of connection and external sensors.
If there is a low internal battery life, it is recommended to check it visually. To do it, just remove the four screws
on the back of the badge reader (ETSUP) and lift up the cover, paying attention not to force the connection cables.
If you notice swelling, deformation or leak, the battery has to be replaced.
In this case, contact your supplier.
Firmware update
To update the device firmware, it is necessary to be connected to
the device; consider that, depending on the firmware that you
want to load (boot or principal) and on the target device (ETSUP
or ETSDN), could be necessary the connection through USB
cable.
In every case, this procedure is delicate and risky, so it is
recommended to update the device via USB connection.
To begin, enter in the “Settings” section → Advanced →
Firmware update → Update now
Clicking on “Check updates automatically” or clicking the text
field to select the firmware file you want to load, the software will
detect automatically the type of firmware and the target device. If
you don’t have any firmware to load, see the next section.
The automatic updating procedure will start, follow the
instructions to continue.
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Updates download
From the software 3.11F version, a function of updates download via internet is available. The download of software
and firmware updates is made automatically in background, without disturbing the work that you are doing.
If there are updates available for the connected device, they are automatically notified to the connection of it.
Even newer manuals are downloaded.
If you want to start the updates searching manually, just click in the top bar “Helps” → search updates
A window that will download new versions of software and
firmware for the devices (if there is a version more recent than the
one currently installed) will be open.
At the end of the operations it is possible to close the window.
The firmware just downloaded are saved in the programme installation folder, in the firmware folder.
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Common troubleshooting
In the table below, there is the list of the most common problems encountered with the ETS system and their
solutions. Because the latter is highly customizable and configurable, in describing problems we consider the most
common application of the device: the system is used as immobilizer on the vehicle, allowing the use only to
authorized users and, in the case of alarm situations, inhibits the movement of the machine until the user enabled to
the unlock, does the login.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
CAUSE SOLUTION
The device does not
switch on (14 pin
connector)
No power or
insufficient power
Check with a multimeter that in the power pins of the control unit,
there is a voltage of up to 10 V
The device does not
switch on (4 pin
connector)
Power supply of the
control unit out of
order
Check that in the power pins out of the control unit, there are 5 V. If
not, ask the supplier for the replace of the relay control unit.
The device does not
recognize cards or
keychains
NFC reader off
(central blue light
off)
Check the device settings. The reader usually switch on when the key
input is activated and during the connection with the PC software.
The device does not
recognize cards or
keychains (orange light
flashing)
User not enabled Verify the user settings.
The device does not
recognize cards or
keychains (central light
remains blues)
Type of card or
keychains not
supported
Make sure that the cards or the keychains used are in 13.56 Mhz
technology.
The device does not
recognize cards or
keychains (central light
remains blues)
card or keychains
broken. Replace the support.
The device does not
recognize cards or
keychains (central light
remains blues)
Disturbance on the
reader working
frequency
Insert the appropriate filter according to the device power supply
(contact your dealer)
SIM card not detected Dirty or oxidized
contacts Wipe the contacts with a cotton wool soaked with alcol
microSD card not
detected incorrect insertion Check the correct insertion
A Relay is not commuted
Commutation
conditions not
realized
Check the user profile settings
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The machine does not
turn on (user login
correctly done)
Incorrect
connection to the
machine
Check the connection. Simulate the relay closing making a link.
The machine does not
turn on (user login
correctly done)
No relay associated
to the user profile is
enabled
Check the user profile settings
The device does not see
the digital inputs
(diagnosis of PC software
section)
Incorrect
connection
Check the connection. For active low signals, use negative inputs; for
active high signal use the positive inputs.
The device does not see
the digital inputs
(diagnosis of PC software
section)
ETSDN control
unit not connected
or out of order
Check the connection (4 pin cable) and, through the software, make
sure that the control unit is correctly detected:
The device does not see
the digital inputs
(diagnosis of PC software
section)
ETSDN control
unit not associated
Check the connection (4 pin cable) and, through the software, make
sure that the control unit is associated:
If the illustrated error displays, make a double click on the icon to
associate.
The device does not see
the digital inputs
(diagnosis of PC software
section)
Voltage limits not
reached
To enable a positive input, you must overcome the 1.7 V voltage.
To enable a negative input, it necessary a voltage lower than 05. V
The machine does not
turn on (red light
flashing)
A stored alarm
stops the machine
activation
A user enabled to remove alarms must login.
The machine turns on,
but immediately turns
off.
incorrect user
deactivation Setting
Check the user maintenance conditions and the auto-logout time. (es.
Key input absent)
After a period of use, by
removing power to the
device, this one
immediately turns off.
Internal battery
disconnected
It is possible that, during the maintenance operation, you have
forgotten to reconnect the internal battery connector (3 wires
connector). Follow the instructions in the “SIM card
Insertion/replacement” chapter and connect the battery.
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After a period of use, by
removing power to the
device, this one
immediately turns off.
Internal battery
discharged or to
replace
Contact the customer support
The device does not
transmit (GPRS)
SIM not present or
not enabled to the
data traffic
Check with your SIM provider, the possibility to access in Internet.
The device does not
transmit (GPRS)
PIN Code not
entered or incorrect Correct the Settings (“PIN code” chapter)
The device does not
transmit (GPRS)
Incorrect settings of
APN, http, FTP,
etc. connection
Check the connection settings
The device does not
transmit (WiFi)
Device not
connected to the
WiFi
Check the connection settings and the coverage on site
The device clock does
not stay synchronized
Battery buffer
discharged Contact the customer support
After an update, the
device is locked. --
Disconnect the device from any power source, including the USV
cable and the internal battery; wait 5 seconds and reconnect
everything. If the problem persists, contact the customer support
The uses are not recorded
(the machine is switched
on)
Profile
Configuration
incorrect
Through Setting -> status -> profile activation, make sure that the
Work profile is activated with the user presence (check User)
The RFID reader does
not switch on (central led
off)
User profile
Configuration
incorrect
Through Setting -> status -> user profile, check the correct setting of
the RFID row.
The RFID reader does
not switch on (central led
off, correct user profile
configuration)
Hardware out of
order
Check, connecting to the software, that the central led turns on.
Otherwise, contact the customer support.
The device is not
recognized by the
software
USB cable out of
order Try with another cable
COM port occupied Close all the running software, if the problem persists reboot the PC.
COM port absent Check that the drivers are correctly installed.
Hardware out of
order
Check that the red light on the top of the reader badge is activated,
otherwise contact the customer support.
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Generals Warnings
The ETS System CAN’T replace the safety devices of the vehicle in which it is placed.
The ETS system MUST be installed respecting the general safety regulations.
The ETS system DOESN’T HAVE TO be installed to inhibit or alter the functioning of the security
system already present on the vehicle.
DO NOT USE the ETS system to activate power contactors, because opening them during the current
circulation, they could cause an electric arc.
ALERT THE OPERATOR of the vehicle before performing any remote operation (cloud web or
remote connection via PC) to prevent dangerous situations.
The lock management (or slowdown) MUST respect the safety of the machine and operators.
The lock of a vehicle MUST NOT create potential dangerous situations.
To place the ETS system with one of the wireless options, RESPECT THE MINUMUN
DISTANCE of 20 cm from the operator.
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Warnings of Radio waves emission
The wireless module used for the GPRS and WiFi transmissions meet all the safety requirements requested in the
field of high-frequency radio wave communication.
The maximum power radiate by the ETS system is under the limits imposed.
If you are in a hospital or in other healthcare facilities, observe the restrictions imposed on the use of
electronic devices.
If you are in a airport, observe the restrictions imposed on the use of electronic devices.
Don’t use the ETS System in the presence of gas or flammable fumes, near gas stations, deposits of
fuel, chemical plants or during blasting operations.
Avoid any atmosphere potentially explosive.
The ETS system receives and emits radio waves. So, interferences can be generated if the device is
close to devices as TV, radio, PC or any device not shielded. Follow the restrictions relative to the
areas where you work.
Risks evaluation
In most of the installation cases, the ETS system is used as immobilizer with the slowdown function in the event of
collision.
It is essential to assess the situation in which the device should operate in an unusual way. It is possible that the
vehicle will not be active after a correct login, or that the slowdown of the machine will be active without an occurred
collision.
During the installation phase, it is absolutely necessary to make sure that any ETS device malfunction doesn’t
compromise neither the safety or the productivity of operators and establishment.
ETS IS NOT A SAFETY SYSTEM.
The producer of the ETS system denies all the responsibilities in case of damage or injury caused by an unsafe
installation.
The ETS system management must be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified staff.
Who is in charge is the only responsible for the training of the operators regarding the functioning, the use and the
possible risks caused by anomalies in the system.
He is obliged to carry out an environmental analysis of the risks before installing. For example, if the ETS system
must be installed on vehicles enabled to the public streets circulation, who is in charge has to decide that it will be
not possible to use the lock function of the vehicle, to avoid creating situation of obstruction or danger.
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Glossary
Immobilizer:
The immobilizer is an electronic device installed on a vehicle to prevent or hinder the stealing, allowing an easier
finding after the crime was occurred.
Data logger:
A datalogger is a digital electronic device, usually of little size, that records data through an internal sensor or connected
to an external one, powered by an internal battery and equipped with a microprocessor and a memory for data
acquisition. Some of them can be connected to a pc and allow, with an appropriate software, to see the acquired data,
while others have their own interface (keyboard, display).
CAN bus:
The Controller Area Network, also known as CAN-bus, is a serial standard field bus (in automotive field), multicast
type, introduced in the 1980s by the Robert Bosch GmbH, to connect different electronic control units (ECU) The CAN
was expressly designed to operate without problems even in environments strongly disturbed by the presence of
electromagnetic waves and can use as transmission vehicle a line of balanced power as the RS-485.
NFC:
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that provides a short-range bidirectional wireless connectivity (RF)
(up to 10cm). It was developed by Philips, LG, Sony, Samsung and Nokia.
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Document details
The technical information contained in this document is provided only as informational
purpose and do not represent a contractual commitment. GR SRL reserves the right to make
any graphic changes or functional to the devices and/o the software without any prior notice.
Version of the manual 1.0.0 –first draft
Version of the manual 1.0.1 – corrected a terminology in the placement section
Added a new placement criterion
Added a new combination of lighting signal
Version of the manual 1.0.2 – New elements in the troubleshooting section
Version of the manual 1.1.0 – integrated the guide of the registers software section
Added part of the checklist configuration
integrated the firmware update guide
integrated the remote connection guide
integrated the ETS Software guide
Version of the manual 1.2.0 – Added part of ETS Touch support installation
integrated SIM and micro SD for ETS Touch insertion/replacement guide
Version of the manual 1.3.0 – Added the “general warnings” and “certifications” sections
Version of the manual 1.3.1 – Added the “Enable audible signal” section and corrections
Version of the manual 1.3.2 – Update the “Software” section
Version of the manual 1.3.4 – Added touchscreen datasheet
Version of the manual 1.3.5 – Added “password manager” feature description
Version of the manual 1.3.6 – Added explanation of how to change the voltage range of the IP3 analogue
input by connecting an external resistance.
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