Siemens XT55 2 How to configure and evaluate the module XT55

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2 How to configure and evaluate the module XT55

The module XT55 GSM/GPS device allows a quick and uncomplicated configuration and

evaluation by the user via local RS232-interface (directly connected to the serial port) or via

remote (e.g. installed in a vehicle) GSM (air link).

With WindowsÔ HyperTerminal application (utility that is preinstalled on all versions of

Windows 98, 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT, and Windows 2000) it is possible to receive

GPS position data and alarm status reports, as well as to execute a range of remote

configurations.

If the module XT55 is configured remotely, prerequisite is the connection of a suitable GSM

modem.

The configuration possibilities mainly cover the following areas:

1. GPS

· History function

- Activation of predefined time and speed as a condition for storing position data in the

internal history memory, as well as the option of remotely retrieving the history.

· GPS polling (NMEA commands, data calls)

- NMEA command remote request the current status of alarms, start position request.

- Start data calls directly to the GPS position surveillance of a module XT55.

2. Request the current status of GPIOs

· 2 I/O

Here below is an example based on the Windows™ HyperTerminal application (terminal

emulator program).

The instructions below describe how to use the module XT55 with a PC running Windows

2000.

On the first time power-up you can use terminal software, which makes the communication

with modem through a RS232 serial port possible. The following example is using the Hyper

Terminal in Windows 2000.