Custom Scenarios

Introduction to Custom Scenarios functionality

To meet the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, we have developed the Custom Scenarios feature. This solution allows users to define specific conditions using customizable parameters to generate events or control a device’s digital outputs. By connecting the device to peripherals like alarms, buzzers, or relays, this functionality can notify drivers or perform targeted actions seamlessly.

The feature enables the device to operate autonomously based on predefined conditions, eliminating the need for constant monitoring of device status or complex backend integrations. With Custom Scenarios, any data the device can send becomes a potential input for controlling digital outputs, providing flexibility and efficiency.

Custom Scenarios description

Figure 1. “Custom Scenarios” functionality logic

The Custom Scenarios functionality enables configuration of up to three independent scenarios, each with up to three unique triggers. Triggers are defined using data as source from various I/O elements, such as: Fuel Level, Engine RPM, Seatbelt Status, DTC Faults, Movement Status, Ignition State, GSM Signal Level, 1-Wire or Bluetooth sensor temperature and etc. Each source is configured with specific logic operands, threshold values, and an activation delay timer, which specifies how long a value must remain within the defined range before the trigger is activated.

When all triggers of a scenario are 'true', the scenario becomes active. This can generate a record and/or control the Digital Output by toggling it on or off based on the active conditions. Additionally, if configured for continuous operation, the DOUT remains active as long as the conditions are met.

Key features include:

• Support for dynamic trigger logic based on selected operands and conditions.
• Autonomous device operation, even in low-power or deep-sleep modes, provided compatible I/O sources are used.
• Adjustable ON/OFF durations or permanent output control, enabling versatile device behaviors such as blinking or continuous activation.
• Custom Scenarios operate independently from the I/O menu, with priority management ensuring that higher-priority scenarios take precedence in controlling the DOUT when multiple scenarios are configured.

Custom Scenarios configuration and parameters

Configuration UI

Figure 2. “Custom Scenarios” functionality UI

Configuration parameters

Parameter Name	Parameter ID			Value Range		Default Value	Value	Value Definition	Description	Version Introduced
	Custom Scenario 1 ID	Custom Scenario 2 ID	Custom Scenario 3 ID	Min	Max
Priority	19101	19131	19161	0	3	0	0	None	No priority is set for the scenario, eventual records will not be generated.	03.28.06.Rev.260
							1	Low	Low priority is set for the scenario.
							2	High	High priority is set for the scenario.
							3	Panic	Panic priority is set for the scenario.
Output Control	19100	19130	19160	0	3	0	0	None	Specifies that no DOUT is controlled by the scenario.	03.28.06.Rev.260
							1	DOUT1	Specifies that DOUT1 is controlled by the scenario.
							2	DOUT2	Specifies that DOUT2 is controlled by the scenario.
							3	DOUT3	Specifies that DOUT3 is controlled by the scenario.
Permanent Output Control	19124	19154	19184	0	1	0	0	Disabled	DOUT will be controlled continuously on and off according to DOUT ON Duration and DOUT OFF Duration parameters.	03.30.01.Rev.60
							1	Enabled	DOUT will be constantly ON while scenario is active.
DOUT ON Duration	19102	19132	19162	100	65000000	200	-	milliseconds	Duration for which DOUT remains turned ON	03.28.06.Rev.260
DOUT OFF Duration	19103	19133	19163	0	65000000	200	-	milliseconds	Duration for which DOUT remains OFF. If Permanent Output Control and DOUT OFF Duration values are set to 0, DOUT will be turned on for the period configured in DOUT ON Duration parameter.	03.28.06.Rev.260
Source #1	19105	19135	19165	-	-	Device-specific	-	Calculated ID	Data source for primary trigger for the scenario. This trigger cannot be ignored.	03.28.06.Rev.260
Source #2	19110	19140	19170	-	-	Device-specific	-	Calculated ID	Data source for secondary trigger for the scenario. This trigger can be ignored.	03.28.06.Rev.260
Source #3	19116	19146	19176	-	-	Device-specific	-	Calculated ID	Data source for tertiary trigger for the scenario. This trigger can be ignored.	03.28.06.Rev.260
Operand	19106	19136	19166	0	6	0	0	On Exit	Trigger activates on exit of the defined condition.	03.28.06.Rev.260
							1	On Entrance	Trigger activates on entrance of the defined condition.
							2	On Both	Trigger activates on both entrance and exit of the condition.
							3	On Hysteresis	Trigger activates on hysteresis of the condition.
							4	On Change	Trigger activates on any change in the condition.
							5	On Delta Change	Trigger activates on a specified delta change.
							6	Is	Trigger activates as long as source value is in range between Low and High.	03.29.00.Rev.294
Low Level	19107	19137	19167	Dynamic	Dynamic	0	-	-	Sets the lower threshold value for the trigger.	03.28.06.Rev.260
High Level	19108	19138	19168	Dynamic	Dynamic	0	-	-	Sets the upper threshold value for the trigger.	03.28.06.Rev.260
Activation Delay Timer	19109	19139	19169	0	65535	0	-	seconds	Time the trigger must remain true for activation of the scenario.	03.28.06.Rev.263
Ignore	19114	19144	19174	0	1	1	0	No	The trigger will not be ignored and is actively checked.	03.28.06.Rev.260
							1	Yes	The trigger will be ignored and will not affect scenario activation.
Logic	19115	19145	19175	0	1	1	0	OR	Trigger evaluation logic: any enabled trigger activates the scenario.	03.28.06.Rev.263
							1	AND	Trigger evaluation logic: all enabled triggers must be true to activate the scenario.

Output control and eventual record logic

Records are generated when all enabled trigger conditions are met, and the scenario activates, also controlling the configured DOUT state. If the priority is set to "None", no record will be created; however, the scenario will still control the DOUTx if it is configured your configuration. For more details on priority, refer to this page

Eventual record AVL ID list

Custom Scenario	AVL ID	DOUTx State	Record Value
Custom Scenario 1	1163	OFF -> ON	1
		ON -> OFF	0
Custom Scenario 2	1164	OFF -> ON	1
		ON -> OFF	0
Custom Scenario 3	1165	OFF -> ON	1
		ON -> OFF	0

Output control priority management

Custom scenarios can be configured to use the same or different digital outputs. When multiple scenarios are assigned to the same digital output, the scenario with the highest priority takes control when active. Custom Scenario 1 has the highest priority, while Custom Scenario 3 has the lowest. The priorities of all device scenarios:

Priority	Scenario
#1	SECO
#2	Towing
#3	Immobilizer
#4	Private Mode
#5	DOUT Control Via Ignition
#6	Call
#7	Authorized Read Notification
#8	Green Driving
#9	Jamming
#10	Overspeeding
#11	Idling
#12	DOUT Control via SMS
#13	Custom Scenario 1
#14	Custom Scenario 2
#15	Custom Scenario 3
#16	GNSS Jamming
#17	Diagnostic Tool Maintenance

Overide digital output using remote commands

“setdigout“ can override Digital Output status if controlled by Custom Scenarios and if required “cleardigoutprio“ can be used for Custom Scenarios be capable of controlling the DOUT again.

Logic using inverted digital output

If inverted digital output mode is enabled and the same digital output is configured for a custom scenario, the digital output operates in inverted mode when the custom scenario is inactive. When the custom scenario becomes active and has higher priority, it overrides other controls, and the digital output switches to normal mode. Once the custom scenario is inactive, the digital output reverts to inverted mode.

Source value calculation

Source value is the calculated parameter value ID of the selected source. The possible sources depend on the hardware. The sources are based on the I/Os, their parameter value IDs (which are needed when setting sources via commands) can be calculated:

Parameter value ID = (I/O Element AVL ID - I/O Group First Element AVL ID) * 10 + I/O Group AVL ID

I/O Group Name	I/O Group AVL ID	I/O Group First Element AVL ID
Base	50000	0
LVCAN	45100	478
OBD	40100	398

For example: IButton I/O AVL ID is 39, so parameter value ID will be (39 - 0) * 10 + 50000 = 50390. It can be set using “setparam“ command to remotely change configuration of Custom Scenarios source to be IButton remotely. To check element AVL ID list refer to this page.

Examples of use cases and their configuration

Monitoring vehicle refrigerated compartment temperature and informing driver

Figure 3. “Custom Scenarios” functionality logic

Configure a Custom Scenario to monitor and notify on abnormal temperature readings in a refrigerated vehicle compartment:

• Select "Low priority" for device to create and eventual records as notification
• Select "Digital Output", which is connected to external peripheral such as LED that will notify driver
• Define "Digital Output" control period
• Choose used sensor data as source, in this case "EYE Temperature #1"
• Choose operand "On exit" to define that trigger is active when reading value exits the configured range
• Define temperature range 1°C to 4°C (e.g., Low Level = 100, High Level = 400), to determine correct Low/High level values consider what type of preset is used for Bluetooth sensor and this element multiplier
• Configure activation delay timer (e.g., 60 seconds) to prevent triggering on small fluctuations or simply to define limits on how temperature can be out of range

Optionally enable second condition trigger as "Ignition" to notify driver only when vehicle is used:

• This can be done by entering "Trigger #2" menu by pressing on ▼ and choose "Ignore" parameter option "No"
• "Logic" "AND" option should be further selected to make sure that Custom Scenario respects both conditions
• Define that second trigger source is "Ignition"
• Operand "Is" and "Low level / High Level" values selected as "1" will allow to define that second Trigger is "true" once Ignition element value is "1"

This configuration ensures that Digital Output is controlled by turning on and off for 5 seconds only when the vehicle is active, and the temperature exceeds the specified range for 60 seconds.

Benefits:

• Proactive Monitoring: Early detection of temperature anomalies minimizes product spoilage risks
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces losses due to temperature-sensitive cargo damage
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to industry standards for refrigerated transport
• Enhanced Decision-Making: Provides actionable insights for operational improvements

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Driver identification with notification steps

Figure 4. “Custom Scenarios” functionality logic

Set up a multi-stage notification system to ensure driver authorization:

First Stage:

• For Custom Scenario 3, select "Disable" to exlcude device creating eventual records as notification for the first stage
• Select "Digital Output", which is connected to external peripheral such as LED that will notify driver
• Configure the "Digital Output" control period with extended on/off intervals to regulate the LED, ensuring steady signaling during the initial stage of the notification
• Choose used identification data as source, in this case "iButton"
• Operand "Is" and "Low level / High Level" values selected as "0" will allow to define that first Trigger is "true" if "iButton" element value is "0"
• Enable second condition trigger. This can be done by entering "Trigger #2" menu by pressing on ▼ and choose "Ignore" parameter option "No"
• "Logic" "AND" option should be further selected to make sure that Custom Scenario respects both conditions
• Define that second trigger source is "Ignition"
• Operand "On entrance" and "Low level / High Level" values selected as "1" will allow to define that second Trigger is "true" once Ignition element value switches from "0" to "1" at moment of key being turned to ACC position
• Configure activation delay timer (e.g., 60 seconds) to define after what time period at initial stage of identifaction reminder will start

Second Stage:

• For Custom Scenario 2 same settings can be applied and only few additional steps needed
• Adjust "Digital Output" control period with shorter on/off intervals to regulate the LED, ensuring more frequent signaling during the second stage of the notification
• Adjust activation delay timer (e.g., 120 seconds) to define after what time period at second stage of notification reminder will start

Third Stage:

• For Custom Scenario 3 same settings can be applied and only few additional steps needed
• Activation delay switched to 180 seconds for maximum allowable time before third notifaction stage starts
• Conditions remain the same, but a different Digital Output can be used, connected to periphela such as buzzer, which acts as an alarm
• In order to active Digital Output permenently until identification using iButton is made configure "Permanent Output Control" as enabled.

This configuration ensures a gradual escalation of notifications and triggers an alarm if the driver fails to authorize within 3 minutes, since higher priority Custom Scenario will take over Digital Output control after conditions were met for specific time.

Benefits:

• Ensures that only authorized drivers can operate the vehicle: reducing the risk of unauthorized usage or theft.
• Gradual escalation of alerts provides a clear warning system: deterring unauthorized access without immediate disruption.

Resources and downloads

Firmware and configurator download

FIRMWARE RELEASE DATE	FIRMWARE VERSION	DOWNLOAD
2024-09	03.29.00.Rev.294
2024-12/2025-01	03.30.01.Rev.60	To be added

Hardware compability table for Custom Scenarios evaluation firmware branch

Product Name	FMX firmware version
	03.29.00.Rev.294
FMB010	+
FMB020	Not supported | Not planned
FMT100	+
FMP100	Not supported | Not planned
FMC800	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMM800	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMM80A	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMC880	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMM880	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMB900	+
FMB910	+
FMB920	+
FMC920	+
FMM920	+
FMB930	Not supported | Not planned
FMB965	Not supported | Not planned
FMB110	+
FMB120	+
FMB122	+
FMB130	+
FMC130	+
FMC13A	+
FMM130	+
FMM13A	+
FMB202	+
FMB204	+
FMB230	+
FMB209	Not supported | Not planned
FMC230	+
FMC234	Not supported | Planned 2024-Q4
FMM230	+
FMB001	Not supported | Not planned
FMC001	Not supported | Not planned
FMM001	Not supported | Not planned
FMB003	Not supported | Not planned
FMC003	Not supported | Not planned
FMC00A	Not supported | Not planned
FMM003	Not supported | Not planned
FMM00A	Not supported | Not planned
FMB140	+
FMB240	+
FMB150	Not supported | Not planned
FMB250	Not supported | Not planned
FMC150	Not supported | Not planned
FMC250	Not supported | Not planned
FMM150	Not supported | Not planned
FMM250	Not supported | Not planned
FMB125	+
FMB225	+
FMC125	+
FMC225	+
FMM125	+

• Not supported - there is no hardware support in this evaluation branch or firmware lacks latest updates and changes for specific hardware stability.
• Not planned - currently not in roadmap, but may be added later on.

Custom Scenarios feature webinar

Review presentation on the solution in Teletonika Telematics youtube channel:

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