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FALCOM / MSC Telematic Systems

Issue 08/2009

FALCOM / MSC

Since 2005 FALCOM products are available at MSC Vertriebs GmbH. With steadily increasing sales a very successful partnership has developed. And the cooperation between those partners is still growing. By now MSC is granted a certain degree of influence on FALCOM production and development.

TELEMATICS SYSTEMS

FALCOM / MSC Telematics Systems consist of two parts. On one hand the hardware and on the other hand the software. FALCOM develops its devices in a way that the customer is provided with a free to configure/program platform. It is customizable for almost all specific needs. Off course, our field application engineers provide advice as well as second level support.

It is possible to have customer specific applications developed by MSC Vertriebs GmbH for large projects. Thus we can guarantee that every customer will get a product with applications developed for his respective demands only; even when the outside seems to be equal to other products. An additional advantage of our telematics systems is that they could be integrated into already existing environments easily. Therefore a realization of change in hardware is very simple.

Vehicle Tracking

Image 1 shows FALCOM’s great demand vehicle tracking systems BOLERO-LT, STEPPIII and the new FOX-LT. They are designed for simple tracking and tracing applications as well as for complex fleet management tasks. The BOLERO-LT is a low cost plug and play device that can be installed in a few seconds with its detachable suction cup, its integrated antennas and an adapter for the cigarette lighter. It is tailor made for solutions when fixed installation are not permitted, unwanted or a maximum of flexibility is required.

Img.1: Vehicle Tracking BOLERO-LT (left), FOX-LT (center) and STEPPIII (right)

STEPPIII is designed for fixed installation. With its huge equipment almost all demands can be met. FOX-LT positions itself right between those two mentioned before although its price is close to that of BOLERO-LT. All devices are equipped with the new u-blox 50 channel A-GPS receiver which is already GALILEO ready.

NEW: FOX-LT-IP

Based on FOX-LT FALCOM presents its new telematics system with IP68 protection (image 2). Waterproof and shock-resistant it is a perfect solution for all kinds of outdoor usage like the tracking of boats, trailers or construction machinery. Four different kinds of internal power supply from 500 to 4800 mAh with extended temperature range are available.

Img.3: Multifarious Display

MFD-1 is a multifunctional display (left) that can act as graphical user interface. It allows sending messages and new directives from the head quarter directly onto the 4.3 Inch touch screen with about 65.000 colors. It can be used as navigation device as well and supports the driver with its optional routing functionality.

SYSTEM	u-blox 50 Channel AGPS Receiver	Quad Band GPRS/GSM (TCP/IP, SMS, Voice)	Position History, Geofences/Areas, Timer, Trigger, Counter Management	Interface	Contacts	Special Features	Options
BOLERO-LT	YES	YES	YES	RS232	IGN+1I/O	1 programm. Button, GPS/GSM Ant. int.	IEEE, Audio, Motion Sens., Battery, WP
FOX-LT	YES	YES	YES	RS232	IGN+3I/O	Motion Sens.	Audio, Battery, CAN Bus (CH)
FOX-LT-IP	YES	YES	YES	RS232 (V24+TTL)	IGN+3I/O	IP68 proof casing, Motion Sens. integ.GPS/GSM Ant., Audio	Battery (B1/B2/B3/BX), CAN Bus (CH)
STEPPIII	YES	YES	YES	RS232 (V24+TTL)	IGN+4DI, 4AI+4DO	Motion Sens., Audio, 5 VDC Power Supply	Battery (B1/B2), CAN Bus (CA/CH)

Applications	- Tracking and Tracing	- Position History
	- Car Tracking	- Logbook
	- Navel Control	- Asset Tracking
	- Container/Trailer-Tracking

Advanced Personal-Tracking

MAMBO2 is an advanced personal tracking device that combines besides its SirfStar III GPS receiver a Quad Band GSM/GPRS module. It is already equipped with a color display and highly sensitive 3-axis motion senor. It is powered by a lithium-polymer battery or with an optional docking station. Its menus can be navigated with a 5-way-joystick and two buttons. Like the vehicle tracking devices it can communicate via Voice, Data, SMS, Email, GPRS and TCP/IP. Therefore it is possible to connect it to a server that allows real time tracking. All of our devices can be updated over-the-air during runtime.

Available are two different kinds of user interfaces. The simple GUI (image 3) shows its user only the starting screen, the optionally available phone book and device shut down. Running on this mode it is perfectly capable to send preconfigured alarms via SMS, E-mail, or to a server.

The device can generate alarms or events automatically. They can be triggered for example by the motion sensor (acceleration, fall, movement, bearing) or with one of hundred geofences that can be managed with the device. Furthermore with this personal tracker its user can send an alarm via the optionally available key fob without actually carrying the device. This is possible in ranges up to 100 metres. Should the MAMBO2 be out of GSM reception all positions are stored in its up to 300,000 positions large history and can be send when GSM reception is re-established.

Img.3: MAMBO2 with Simple GUI

SYSTEM	SirfStar III 20 Channel GPS Receiver	Quad Band GPRS/GSM (Voice, Data, SMS, TCP/IP)	300.000 Position History, 100 Geofences/Areas, Timer, Trigger, Counter Management	Interface	Special Features	Options
MAMBO2	YES	YES	YES	Colour display, USB, SIM, 2 prog. Buttons	Motion Sens, 5-Wege Joystick	IEEE, Bluetooth, SD Reader, ANT, Handsfree Set

The second user interface or standard/sports GUI shows up to eleven menus to the user. Among them are GPS-, GSM-, and battery-status, phone book, mailbox, options and settings as well as a user menu that can be programmed with user applications. Also available are following functions: Speed, Hight, Distance and a simple navigation tool with bearing and waypoints. Optionally the MAMBO2 can be equipped with ANT interface to connect sensors for heart frequency measurement. Because of its splash-proof and shock resistant case it is perfect for mobile workforce, trekking and hiking, athletes, kids and disabled persons.

NEW: MAMBO2 PORTABLE POWER PACK

Image 5 shows the new portable power pack which provides 3000 mAh to multiply MAMBO2s runtime by the factor 2.5. The connection is simply done via a USB-connection port. Its dimensions are 83 x 77 x 16 millimetres and 113 grams.

Img.5: MAMBO2 Portable Power Pack

Applications:	- Personal Tracking	- Healthcare
	- Security Services	- Sports Computer
	- Logistics	- Data Logger
	- Indoor-Tracking	- Man-Down

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