FTC305 Tracking settings

Records settings

Saving/sending mode

This feature will be used to save and send records to the server without time synchronization.

Possible options:

After Position Fix - records will be saved and sent only after position fix.

After Time Sync - records will be saved and sent only after time synchronization.

Always - records will always be saved and sent even if there is no time synchronization.

Note: If the record is without valid coordinates – (there were no GPS fix at the moment of data acquisition) – Longitude, Latitude and Altitude values are sent as per the last valid fix, and Angle, Satellites and Speed will be 0. However, if there is a reboot then it will send zero coordinates.

Sort by

Can be set as either Newest or Oldest. For example, if the Oldest is marked, the device first will send the Oldest information, and if the Newest is marked, the device will send the newest information. Suppose the device had no connection (GSM or GPRS) due to bad coverage or being in an area with no signal, the device continues to save records into internal memory, and once GSM and GPRS are recovered, the device will start sending saved data to the server. In this example, if Oldest is configured - until the newest data is seen on the server, all of the oldest records have to be sent first. If Newest is configured - previous data and track won't be seen until the newest data is sent first. If high priority on I/O parameters or Features is configured device will send the generated records with High Priority first.

Server Confirmation Method

Defines the device's ability to establish GPRS connection through specific acknowledgement (ACK) type. Can be set as either TCP/IP or AVL.

If TCP/IP is selected, then server acknowledgement is not needed and the device will accept TCP/IP layer ACK.

If AVL is selected, then the server must respond with an acknowledgement.

Data protocol

In Data Protocol only protocol version (Codec 8 Extended) is available for data sending to the server.

Network operators settings

Operator selection logic utilizes three user-defined operator lists to control network connectivity:

Roaming network operators

• List of operators that have the highest priority when the home network is unavailable.

Blacklisted network operators

• List of operators that are only connected to when no other higher priority operators are available. If the device is connected to a blacklisted operator, GPRS data sending is disabled. Device should continue checking if any higher priority operators are available. To avoid device looping between blacklisted operator and higher priority operator which is not registrable, ban list should be enabled. Otherwise it’s an expected behaviour.

Forbidden network operators

• List of operators that are not allowed to be connected to. If device connects to forbidden operator, operator is placed into FPLMN list and modem reset.

Ban list control

• Enable or disable the banning of mobile operators following repeated failed connection attempts, PDP activation failures, or APN configuration issues. The ban duration is 30 minutes.

Records profile settings

Data Acquisition Modes allow you to control how the device collects and sends records under different network (Home vs. Roaming) and movement (Moving vs. On Stop) conditions. By tailoring data acquisition profiles, you can optimize data usage and power consumption, ensuring that relevant information is captured and transmitted at appropriate intervals.

For example, you might configure the device to:

• Generate a record every 1 minute when Home and Moving.
• Generate a record every 10 minutes when Roaming and Moving.

Prerequisites

Connectivity

• The device must have available cellular connectivity to send data to a remote server.

Network Mode Awareness

• The device should identify whether it is in Home or Roaming mode.

Movement Detection

• The device needs a method (e.g., GNSS speed threshold, accelerometer, or ignition source) to determine whether it is currently Moving or On Stop.

Configuration Access

• A configuration tool or firmware interface is required to set the acquisition intervals and thresholds for each combination of GSM and Movement modes.

Parameter Description

Data Acquisition Profiles

Each combination of GSM Mode (Home, Roaming) and Movement Mode (Moving, On Stop) can have its own acquisition settings. Typical parameters within each profile include:

• Min Saved Records
  • The minimum number of coordinates (records) that must be accumulated before the device attempts to send data to the server.
• Send Period
  • Defines how often (in seconds or minutes) the device checks whether it has met the Min Saved Records threshold. If enough records are available, the device sends them; otherwise, it waits until the next send period.

Device operates in GMT:0 time zone, without daylight saving.

Data Collection Methods The device can collect records using one or more of the following methods simultaneously:

• Time-Based Data Acquisition (Min Period)
  • Acquires a record each time a specified interval of time passes.
  • Setting this to zero disables time-based acquisition.

• Distance-Based Data Acquisition (Min Distance)
  • Acquires a record when the device’s traveled distance (from the last recorded coordinate) exceeds a specified value (in meters).
  • Setting this to zero disables distance-based acquisition.

• Angle-Based Data Acquisition (Min Angle)
  • Acquires a record when the angle difference between the last recorded coordinate and the current heading exceeds a defined threshold (in degrees).
  • Setting this to zero disables angle-based acquisition.

• Speed-Based Data Acquisition (Min Speed Delta)
  • Acquires a record when the difference in speed (from the last recorded speed) exceeds a defined threshold (in km/h or m/s, depending on configuration).
  • Setting this to zero disables speed-based acquisition.

Data Collection Methods

• Record Collection
  • The device continuously checks for any of the enabled conditions (time, distance, angle, speed).
  • If any threshold is met (e.g., Min Period elapsed, Min Distance exceeded), a new record is stored in internal memory.

• Record Storage & Batching
  • Records are accumulated until Min Saved Records is reached or the Send Period timer expires.
  • If neither condition is met, the device continues to collect data without initiating a connection.

• Data Transmission
  • Once Min Saved Records is reached or the Send Period elapses (whichever comes first), the device attempts to send all stored records to the server.
  • If the device is in Roaming mode, it may use less frequent intervals to reduce data costs (based on your configuration).

• Profile Switching
  • The device automatically switches to the corresponding profile when it detects changes in GSM Mode (Home ↔ Roaming) or Movement Mode (Moving ↔ On Stop).
  • For instance, if the vehicle transitions from moving to a standstill, the device switches from the “Moving” to the “On Stop” settings.

• Configuration Overrides
  • Certain high-priority events (e.g., crashes, alarms) may override the data acquisition intervals and send records immediately, regardless of the configured mode.