BOLERO40 Series
Hardware ManualPart Number PMD-00012
Revision D October 2022

Version: 1.0.3; Modified: Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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Revision History
Date
January 2017
August 2017
January 2018
April 2019
October 2019
January 2020
April 2021

October 2022

Rev.

Comments

1.0.0

Initial version

1.0.1

Document throughout updated

1.0.2

Added two different power supply ranges for BOLERO40 series with aconnector at harness and harness with open ends. See Chapter 4.1

1.0.3

Removed the model of BOLERO40 series with harness and open ends for
Asia and India.

A

Added Lantronix logo, Part Number and Revision A.
Updated document with Lantronix contact information and links.

B

Fixed SDRAM specification

C

•
•
•
•

D

Updated pins 9 and 10 in Chapter 6.

Changed 8-pin/8-wire to 10-pin/10-wire and updated drawings.
Updated Table 1 product options and order codes.
Added LTE Cat M1 cellular type (BOLERO 43).
Section 6.1.2 Removed statement that using the serial port is apremium feature. It is not a premium feature.

For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation atwww.lantronix.com/support/documentation.

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Table of Contents
1

Introduction ................................................................................................ 7
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

2

General ................................................................................................................... 7
Circuit concept and System architecture ................................................................ 8
Packaging ............................................................................................................... 9Labelling ................................................................................................................. 9
Related documents .............................................................................................. 10

Security .................................................................................................... 11

2.1 General information ............................................................................................. 11
2.2 Exposure to RF energy .......................................................................................... 11
2.3 Driving .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Electronic devices ................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Vehicle electronic equipment ............................................................................... 12
2.6 Medical electronic equipment.............................................................................. 12
2.7 Aircraft ................................................................................................................. 12
2.8 Children ................................................................................................................ 12
2.9 Blasting areas ....................................................................................................... 122.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres ....................................................................... 12
2.11 Safety for Li-Ion batteries ..................................................................................... 13
2.11.1
2.11.2
2.11.3

Safety precautions while charging the battery ............................................................ 13
Safety precautions while discharging Li-Ion battery .................................................... 13
Safety precautions when replacing the battery ........................................................... 14

2.12 Non-ionizing radiation .......................................................................................... 14

3

Safety Standards ....................................................................................... 154Technical Data ........................................................................................... 16

4.1

Product specifications .......................................................................................... 16

4.1.1
4.1.2

Power consumption for BOLERO40 Series .................................................................... 17
Operating temperatures............................................................................................... 18

4.2

GSM/2G/3G engine specifications ....................................................................... 19

4.2.1

GNSS engine specifications........................................................................................... 195

6

BOLERO40 Series Application Interface ..................................................... 20

5.1Power supply ........................................................................................................ 20

5.1.1
5.1.2

Power lines on the 10-wire harness.............................................................................. 20
Automatic shutdown .................................................................................................... 20

5.2
5.3

Power saving ........................................................................................................ 21
Determining the External Equipment Type........................................................... 22

Hardware Interfaces.................................................................................. 23
6.1

10-Wire harness ................................................................................................... 23

6.1.1

Special IO description ................................................................................................... 24

BOLERO40 Series Hardware Manual46.1.1.1
6.1.1.2
6.1.1.3
6.1.1.4

How to use IOs as analogue inputs ......................................................................................... 24
How to use IOs as digital Inputs .............................................................................................. 26
How to use IOs as digital outputs ........................................................................................... 26
How to use IGN (Ignition) ........................................................................................................ 27

6.1.2
6.1.3

Serial Port 0 - Serial communication signals (RTD and TXD) ........................................ 28
Description of 1-Wire interface .................................................................................... 28

6.2

Inserting a SIM card into the SIM holder .............................................................. 29

6.2.1

Entering PIN of SIM card .............................................................................................. 30

6.3
6.4

LED indicators ....................................................................................................... 31
Mounting.............................................................................................................. 32

7

Housing .................................................................................................... 33

8

RF Exposures............................................................................................. 34
8.1

9RF Exposures ........................................................................................................ 34

Appendix .................................................................................................. 35

9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4

Installation guidance ............................................................................................ 35
Considerations when using BOLERO40 Series ...................................................... 36
NMEA data message............................................................................................. 36
GPRS Coding scheme ............................................................................................ 37

BOLERO40 Series Hardware Manual5List of Figures
Figure 1. BOLERO40 Series block diagram .......................................................................................... 8
Figure 2. BOLERO40 Series application architecture .......................................................................... 9
Figure 3. BOLERO40 series standard box contents ............................................................................. 9
Figure 4. 10-wire harness .................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 5. Connection example 1 when using it as analogue input .................................................... 25
Figure 6. Connection example 2 when using it as analogue input .................................................... 25
Figure 7. Connection example as digital input .................................................................................. 26
Figure 8. Connection example when controlling a relay ................................................................... 27
Figure 9. Connection example when controlling a relay ................................................................... 27
Figure 10. Monitoring vehicle starter by IGN line ............................................................................. 28
Figure 11. Using IGN line to wake BOLERO40 from IGN Sleep.......................................................... 28
Figure 12. 1-wire typical application ................................................................................................. 29
Figure 13. Inserting the SIM card ...................................................................................................... 30
Figure 14. Entering the PIN codes of the SIM cards .......................................................................... 30
Figure 15. LED indicators ................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 16. Device mounting types ..................................................................................................... 32
Figure 17. BOLERO40 housing ........................................................................................................... 33
Figure 18. Schematic example of installation guidance .................................................................... 36

List of Tables
Table 1. BOLERO40 Series hardware models ...................................................................................... 7
Table 2. Product specifications.......................................................................................................... 16
Table 3. Current consumption at 12 VDC .......................................................................................... 17
Table 4. Current consumption at 24 VDC .......................................................................................... 17
Table 5. Current consumption at 3.8 VDC ......................................................................................... 18
Table 6. Power supply and current consumption for sleep modes .................................................. 18
Table 7. Operating temperature ....................................................................................................... 18
Table 8. GSM/2G/3G engine specifications....................................................................................... 19
Table 9. GNSS engine specifications .................................................................................................. 19
Table 10. Signaling definitions between DTE and DCE ...................................................................... 22
Table 11. 10-wire harness/connector description ............................................................................ 23
Table 12. NMEA output messages .................................................................................................... 37
Table 13. Lantronix output messages ............................................................................................... 37
Table 14. Coding schemes and maximum data rates over air interface ........................................... 37

BOLERO40 Series Hardware Manual61: Introduction

1 Introduction
This product manual is only addressed to qualified personnel who are well skilled inelectronical/electrical installation and not to the private consumers/end users. The installation,
implementing or setting into operation of the product can be performed only by qualified
personnel.
The product status described in this document may have changed since first publication andtherefore the information in this document about the product status may be outdated. The latest
product information is available on the BOLERO40 Series Product page of the Lantronix website.

1.1

GeneralLantronix is using state-of-the-art technology to develop unique devices for managing assets andtracking vehicles more effectively than current systems on the market today.
The BOLERO40 series is a rugged micro-tracker, which is especially designed to match theenvironmental, mechanical and electrical requirements of the vehicle tracking market. BOLERO40
series is a multi-GNSS tracking device available in 2G, LTE-M1 and 3G models. It is designed tooperate with internal GSM/GNSS antennas allowing fast and easy installation. This device
supports the new firmware version 3.0.0 and higher. The BOLERO40 series comes with an 10wire harness with a 10-pin connector at the cable’s end.
Table 1 shows the available models of BOLERO40 Series.
Territories

Model

Cellularor

NameOperator(S)BOLERO41

Worldwide

2G λ1

EMEA
BOLERO43

Verizon Wireless

LTE-M1Japan
BOLERO45

3G

Mode1

Bands2

Location

Order

Services

Code

5/8/3/2



N/A

B41H00FS

20/8/3/7

2G λ3

8/3

Concurrent GPS, Galileo and B43H002S



N/A

2G λ2

5/8/3/2

13
18/192a/8/1

Worldwide

Fallback

Bands2Type 152b/8/2/1

either GLONASS (factory

B43H001S

setting) or Beidou

B43H007S
B45H00FS

Please contact Lantronix Sales regarding planned certifications.
Ranked by increasing frequencies

Uplink / Downlink maximum data rates

2

2G: 85 / 236 ; or 236 / 236 ; or 296 kbpsa

LTE-M1: 375 / 375 kbps

b

1

λ1

3G: 5

.76

.6

.8

.8

λ2

.8

λ3

Containing Japan’s B6 (3G)
Containing Japan's B19, that contains B6/ 7 Mbps.2

Table 1. BOLERO40 Series hardware models

BOLERO40 series is designed to be used into any asset platform, including:•Electrical vehicles•

Motorbikes, Bikes•

Cars, Vans and more

It can be used in a variety of applications, such as:•Real time tracking•

Fleet management / monitoring•

Security services•

Bike & Car sharing•

Territory management/Theft protection/

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1.2•

Route verification/Trip management•

Distance calculations•

Personalized drivers logbook•

Toll collection / pay as you drive•

Eco-Drive - (PREMIUM feature)•

Encrypted TCP based on AES 128 bit algorithm - (PREMIUM feature) and more.

Circuit concept and System architecture

The architecture of the BOLERO40 Series consists of the following major components:

Figure 1. BOLERO40 Series block diagram

The principle of system operation is very simple. In each car is installed one of BOLERO40 series
device, which consists of:•

A GNSS-receiver to receive signals from GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou navigation
satellites,•

A GSM/2G/LTE modem to transmit the data by radio to the internet or via SMS.

The GNSS receiver inside the device receives incoming signals from each satellite in view. Thesesignals include information about the satellite position and the time. The receiver uses thissatellites data to calculate its exact position. The data can then be transmitted over 2G/3G
network (IP-based) through the Internet to your remote server or via SMS to a remote SMS server
via GSM. A user-developed program on the remote server can help you to connect the device tothe server and get all information the device sends.

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Figure 2. BOLERO40 Series application architecture

1.3

Packaging

The BOLERO40 Series is shipped in a cardboard box with following content:
Packing in cardboard box:•

Overall size: 170mm x 120mm x 56mm•

Weight: 210 gr / cardboard box•

Packaging insert and quick setup guide

Figure 3. BOLERO40 series standard box contents

1.4

Labelling
Font label of BOLERO40 Series

BOLERO40 Series Hardware Manual

Back label of BOLERO40 Series91: Introduction

1.5

Related documents

In addition to this document, the following files comprise the set of BOLERO40 Series productmanuals and application notes.
NR

PDF file name

Description[1]

AVL_PFAL_Command_Reference.pdf

Contains the description of the internal firmware
and the supported Configuration Command Set for
the AVL devices.

[2]

AppNotes_Transform_history_data.pdf

Contains information of how to decode history datathat are being transmitted from an AVL device via
TCP connection.

[3]

AppNote_Remote_update.pdf

Contains information of how to upgrade AVL
devices to a new firmware revision remotely via
TCP (server based application).

[4]

AppNotes_AVL_Installation_Guide.pdf

This document provides all the necessary
information how to install your product properly
and safely in a vehicle.

[5]

AppNotes_ECO-DRIVE-GPS.pdf

This document contains information of how to use
the features of the GPS-ECO-DRIVE supported as
PREMIUM-FEATURE in the firmware version
avl_2.11.0 and above.

[6]

AppNotes_AES_TCP.pdf

This document contains information of how to use
the features of the AES_TCP (ADVANCEDENCRYPTION STANDARD) supported as PREMIUMFEATURE in the firmware version avl_2.10.0 andabove.

[7]

AppNotes_HowToActivatePremiumFeatures.
pdf

This document contains information of how toactivate a PREMIUM-FEATURE on an AVL device.

[8]

AppNote_WebUpdate_Howto.pdf

This document contains information of how to
upgrade an AVL device firmware remotely over the
air.

[9]

AVL_Software_Update.pdf

Contains information how to upgrade an AVL device
to a new firmware version locally via serial port.

[10]

AppNote_1-Wire_Guide.pdf

Contains information how to use the 1-Wireinterface on the BOLERO40 series devices.

These PDF files are viewable and printable from Adobe Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Reader installed, you
can download it from http://www.adobe.com.

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2 Security
IMPORTANT FOR THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR GSMMODEM, READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USE!
Your cellular engine BOLERO40 is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products
ever developed. With them, you can stay in contact with your office, your home, emergency
services and others, wherever service is provided.
This chapter contains important information for the safe and reliable use of the BOLERO40 device.
Please read this chapter carefully before starting to use the cellular engine BOLERO40.

2.1

General information

Your BOLERO40 device utilizes the GSM/GNSS standard for cellular technology. Your BOLERO40
is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. It sends out and receives radio frequency energy.
When you use your modem, the cellular system handling your calls, controls both the radio
frequency and the power level of your cellular modem.
SIM cards are needed for the use of the acquired devices, which are not included in the scope ofdelivery of the device. The SIM cards can be acquired by specific providers. Additional costs canresult from the use of the SIM cards which are to be borne by the purchaser (client) of the devices.
The seller does not cover the extra costs for the use of the devices. The seller gives norecommendation for the use of specific SIM cards and is not liable for the fact that the devices
are usable with all available SIM cards. The seller is also not liable for any other costs that areneeded for the application of the customer in connection with this device.

2.2

Exposure to RF energy

There has been some public concern about possible health effects of using GSM modems.
Although research on health effects from RF energy has focused for many years on the current
RF technology, scientists have begun research regarding newer radio technologies, such as GSM.
After existing research had been reviewed, and after compliance to all applicable safety standards
had been tested, it has been concluded that the product is fit for use.
If you are concerned about exposure to RF energy, there are things you can do to minimize
exposure. Obviously, limiting the duration of your calls will reduce your exposure to RF energy. In
addition, you can reduce RF exposure by operating your cellular modem efficiently by following
the guidelines below.

2.3

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular devices in the area where you drive. Always
obey them. Also, when using your BOLERO40 while driving, please pay full attention to driving,pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Whenapplications are prepared for mobile use, they should fulfil road-safety instructions of the current
law!

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2.4

Electronic devices

Most electronic equipment, for example in hospitals and motor vehicles is shielded from RF
energy. However, RF energy may affect some malfunctioning or improperly shielded electronicequipment.

2.5

Vehicle electronic equipment

Check your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to determine if any on board electronicequipment is adequately shielded from RF energy.

2.6

Medical electronic equipment

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers, hearing aids,etc.) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your BOLERO40 device OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the area
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using RF monitoring equipment.

2.7

Aircraft

Turn your BOLERO40 OFF before boarding any aircraft. Use them on the ground only with crew
permission. Do not use them in the air.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations require you to have permission from a crewmember to use your modems while theplane is on the ground. To prevent interference with cellular systems, local RF regulations prohibit
using your modems whilst airborne.

2.8

Children

Do not allow children to play with your BOLERO40 series devices. It is not a toy. Children could
hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or others in the eye with the antenna, forexample). Children could damage the modems or make calls that increase your modem bills.

2.9

Blasting areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your device OFF when in a “blasting area” orin areas posted: "turn off two-way radio“. Construction crew often uses remote control RF
devices to set off explosives.

2.10 Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your BOLERO40 device OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It israre, but your modems or their accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas suchas petrol stations; below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Do nottransport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives, in the compartment of your vehicle, whichcontains your modem or accessories.

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Before using your modems in a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane orbutane) ensure that the vehicle complies with the relevant fire and safety regulations of thecountry in which the vehicle is to be used.

2.11 Safety for Li-Ion batteries
The safety rules below are applied for the Li-Ion internal battery. Lithium-Ion (abbreviation: LiIon) batteries require particularly careful handling. This applies to charging and discharging
techniques, and to storage and other aspects of general handling. Mistreating the battery may
cause the battery to get hot, crack, or inflame and cause serious injury. To avoid any damage andextend the life expectancy of battery, please follow the safety rules listed below before using
BOLERO40 device with battery option:•

Do not place the battery on, in or near fires, apparatus that provide heat, or otherhigh-temperature locations. Do not place the battery in direct sunshine or use or store
the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate
heat, crack, or inflame. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of
performance.

•

Do not attach the battery to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette lighter.

•

Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on thebattery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.

•

Do not solder onto the battery contacts.

•

Do not allow the battery to get wet.

•

Do not disassemble or modify the battery.

•

Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing thebattery, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels hot, or appears abnormal in any
other way.

•

Do not place the batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on
induction cookware.

•

In case the battery drips and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse
well with water and immediately look for medical care. If left untreated the battery
fluid could cause damage to the eye.

2.11.1 Safety precautions while charging the battery
Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure to do so may cause thebattery to become hot, rupture, or ignite and cause serious injury.
•

When charging the battery, ensure that the battery charging conditions specified aremet. The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0°C to +40°C.
Charging is interrupted, if the ambient temperature is outside of this range.

2.11.2 Safety precautions while discharging Li-Ion battery
The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is -10°C to +60°C. Use of thebattery outside of this temperature range may damage the performance of the battery or may
reduce its life expectancy.

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2.11.3 Safety precautions when replacing the battery
The following notes describe information that you must consider when replacing the battery. The
lithium battery must be handled correctly to avoid possible danger.
Replace the battery only with the same battery that comes with the device. Use of anotherbattery invalidates all warranty claims for the device.
CAUTION! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of the usedbattery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

2.12 Non-ionizing radiation
The BOLERO40 Series comes with internal LTE/GSM/GNSS antennas. Therefore, care should betaken to install the devices/antennas in such a position that no part of the human body will
normally rest within 20 cm of any part of the antennas/casing for more than a few minutes whilst
the equipment is in use. It is also recommended to use the devices not close to medical devices
as for example hearing aids and pacemakers.

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3 Safety Standards
The devices of the LTE/GSM/GNSS BOLERO40 Series comply with all applicable RF safety
standards.
BOLERO40 meet the safety standards for RF receivers and the standards and recommendations
for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy established by government
bodies and professional organizations, such as directives of the European Community, Directorate
General V in matters of radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

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4: Technical Data

4 Technical Data
4.1

Product specifications
FEATURES
POWER SUPPLY RANGE
POWER SAVINGDIMENSIONSOPERATING TEMP. RANGEPHYSICAL INTERFACESBACKUP BATTERYCASING / HOUSING
DIRECTIVEFIRMWARE FEATURES
INTERNAL MEMORYSUPPORTED PROTOCOLS
GSM/2G/3G/GNSSANTENNADESCRIPTION
10,8V ~ 48V DC permanent power with connector at harness
Short-term peak voltages of up to +75V DC
Different energy-saving modes - programmable with PFAL commands. See
section 5.2 for more details
Size: 70.0 mm x 52.5 mm x 20.6 mm (without harness)
Weight (without battery): ca. 118 gr
Battery discharging temp.: -10°C ~ +60°C
Battery charging: 0°C ~ +45°C
10-wire harness consists of:•

1 x CAN H•

1 x CAN L•

2 x I/Os multi-functional lines with dual functions as analogue/digital inputs or digital outputs – user-configurable.

•

1 x Ignition pin (software-controlled feature)•

1 x Power supply (software-controlled feature)•

1 x Serial port (Rx, Tx), Baud rate 4800...115200 bps(default=115200 bps), 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow
control.

•

1-Wire line for connecting 1-Wire slave devices, such as iButton,
temperature sensors etc.

2 x Inside SIM card holders (supports 1.8/3 V SIM cards)
Built-in 3D G-sensor for power management, motion and shock alarm
2 x LED indicators (red, green) user-programmed
Rechargeable Li-Ion 3.7 V 900 mAh backup battery
Automotive compliant, UV resistant, non-flammable fiberglass-reinforced
Protection class: IP68
RoHS compliant (RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC)
Embedded TCP/IP stack (TCP, SMTP, HTTP and UDP protocols)
Accessible via PFAL commands
Upgradable locally via serial port and remotely over the air (OTA).
8 Mbyte SDRAM
16 Mbyte Flash for configuration, data-logging and firmware storage
NMEA Msg.: GLL, GGA, RMC, VTG, GSV, GSA
Lantronix Msg.: IOP, GSM, AREA, 3DP, BIN - see documents [1] .
Internal antennas
Table 2. Product specifications

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4.1.1 Power consumption for BOLERO40 Series
These measurements are performed with the firmware version 3.1.0_rc8.
All measurements performed under Tamb= 23°C, V+IN=12 VDC; BOLERO45: 2G: 1800 MHz
Modes

Avr. power consum. @12 VDC

Comments

2G

3G

Unit

Max.

2

2

A

In a transmit burst the current
consumption can rise to typical peaks of
2A

CPU on / GPS on / GSM off

39

39

mA

GPS-fix valid.

CPU on / GPS off / GSM on

45

45

mA

GSM idle (registered) and GPRS detached.

51

51

mA

Power mode = disable, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

11

11

mA

Power mode = auto, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

19

19

mA

Power mode = doze, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

159

190

mA

Sending data over TCP

CPU on / GPS on / GSM on

Transmit Data

Table 3. Current consumption at 12 VDC

All measurements performed under Tamb=23°C, V+IN=24 VDC; BOLERO45: 2G: 1800 MHz/3G: 2100
MHz.
Modes

Avr. power consum. @24 VDC
2G

3G

Unit

Comments

Max.

2

2

A

In a transmit burst the current
consumption can rise to typical peaks of
2A

CPU on / GPS on / GSM off

22

22

mA

GPS-fix valid.

CPU on / GPS off / GSM on

25

25

mA

GSM idle (registered) and GPRS detached.

25

25

mA

Power mode = disable, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

7

7

mA

Power mode = auto, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

7

7

mA

Power mode = doze, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

80

92

mA

Sending data over TCP

CPU on / GPS on / GSM on

Transmit Data

Table 4. Current consumption at 24 VDC

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Avr. power consum. @3.8 VDC

Modes

Comments

2G

3G

Unit

Max.

2

3

A

In a transmit burst the current
consumption can rise to typical peaks of
3A

CPU on / GPS on / GSM off

83

83

mA

GPS-fix valid.

CPU on / GPS off / GSM on

100

100

mA

GSM idle (registered) and GPRS detached.

100

105

mA

Power mode = disable, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

22

22

mA

Power mode = auto, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

21

21

mA

Power mode = doze, GPS fix valid, GPRS
and TCP connected.

205

258

mA

Sending data over TCP

CPU on / GPS on / GSM on

Transmit Data

Table 5. Current consumption at 3.8 VDC

Avr. power consum. in sleep

Sleep Modes

Unit

@ 12

@ 24

@ 3.8V

IGN

3

2

4

mA

IGN+Ring

9

6

18

mA

IGN+Timer

3

2

4

mA

IGN+GPS

3

2

3

mA

IGN+Motion

3

2

4

mA

Table 6. Power supply and current consumption for sleep modes

4.1.2 Operating temperatures
Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Operating temperature

-40

+25

+85

°C

Storage temperature

-40

+25

+85

°C

Storage temperature (battery*)

-5

+25

+35

°C

Charging temperature (battery-operated)

0

+25

+45

°C

Discharging temperature (battery-operated)

-10

+25

+60

°C

* Storage capacity should be 40% ~ 50% full charge capacity.

Table 7. Operating temperature

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4.2

GSM/2G/3G engine specifications
FEATURES
2G/3G CORE

OUTPUT POWER
MOBILE CONNECTIVITIESDESCRIPTION
About the 2G/3G frequencies supported on each device refer to Table 1.
All devices are compliant to GSM Phase 2/2+.
See Table 1.
Class 4 (33 dBm) EGSM900/850 MHz
Class 1 (30 dBm) GSM1800 and GSM 1900 MHz
LTE CAT M1 Class 3 (23 dBm)
GPRS multi-slot class 12
GPRS mobile station class B.
HSPA:
Downlink transfer: max. 7,2 Mbps
Uplink transfer: max. 5,76 Mbps
LTE-M1:
Downlink transfer: max. 300 kbps

DATA

Uplink transfer: max. 375 kbps
GPRS:
Downlink transfer: max. 85.6 kbps (seeTable 14)
Uplink transfer: max. 42.8 kbps (see Table 14)
Coding scheme: CS1- CS4.
SMS:
Text mode.

AUDIO

Not supported
Table 8. GSM/2G/3G engine specifications

4.2.1 GNSS engine specifications
FEATURESGNNS ENGINEPOSITION ACCURACY
ACQUISITIONSENSITIVITYDESCRIPTION
Multi-constellation GNSS technology (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
Concurrent reception of up to three GNSS systems (GPS/Galileo together with
BeiDou or GLONASS)
GPS L1 C/A
Position: 2.5 m
Cold starts: 28 sec.
Tracking: -164 dBm
Cold start: -148 dBm

A-GPS SUPPORT

Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots)
Altitude: 50,000 m
Max. update rate: 1 Hz.
Online / Offline / Autonomous

OSCILLATOR

Crystal Oscillator

OPERATIONAL LIMITS

Table 9. GNSS engine specifications

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5 BOLERO40 Series Application Interface
5.1

Power supply

The power supply for the BOLERO40 series devices must be a single voltage source of:
VDC IN = +10.8 V...+48.0 VDC
The operating voltage (VDC IN) must be applied permanently to the BOLERO40 series devices andable to provide sufficient current of up to 2 A (pulse).
Note: Operating voltage range must never be exceeded; care must be taken to fulfill min/max
voltage requirements. The short-term voltage peaks of +75 VDC must not be exceeded at any
time. The operating voltage (VDC IN and GND) is protected against short-term voltage spikes andreverse polarity, but NOT protected against continuous overvoltage.
5.1.1 Power lines on the 10-wire harness
One DC IN pin on the main 10-pin port is dedicated to connecting a constant +12, +24 volt DC
voltage source, and the BROWN wire (GND) to the ground. For more details about the operating
voltage refer to section 9.1, “Installation guidance”.
Both DC IN and GND wires serve for charging the connected backup battery and for powering
device.
Signalname

I/O

Parameter

Description

DC IN

I

+10.8 V...+48.0 VDC permanent power

Positive operating voltage. For moredetails, see section 9.1, “Installation
guidance”.

GND

-

0V

Ground (should be isolated from thevehicle grounds when the device is going
to be installed in a vehicle).

5.1.2 Automatic shutdown
Automatic shutdown takes effect if:•

under voltage is detected (internal battery level runs below the nominal voltage andthe external power supply is disconnected)

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5.2

Power saving

SLEEP mode reduces the functionality of the modules of the BOLERO40 series devices andminimizes the current consumption to the lowest level. The BOLERO40 can be set into the sleep
mode using the command $PFAL,Sys.Device.ChargeSleep or with one or moreparameters listed in the table below. The following SLEEP modes are supported by the BOLERO40
series devices:
Modes

Description

IGN

Device wakes-up when a rising edge (Low to High signal) on the IGN pin is detected.

Wakeup=15:30:00

Device wakes up at the set wake up time.

Timer=1:20:00

Device wakes up when timeout has expired.

Motion=200

Device wakes up when the set motion value is exceeded.

ExtPwrDetect

Device wakes up when external power connection is detected.

ExtPwrDrop

Device wakes up when external power disconnection is detected. For battery
powered devices, the device wakes up when the battery voltage drops below theminimum.

LowBat=3.7

Device wakes up when the battery voltage drops below the specified value

Example$PFAL,Sys.Device.ChargeSleep=IGN+Motion=200

IMPORTANT: The sleep and wake-up procedures are quite different depending on the selected
ChargeSleep mode.
When activating any sleep mode, make sure that the internal battery has enough power
to safely wake up the device from that sleep mode. If the internal battery does not have enoughpower, the device cannot complete the wake-up process.

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5.3

Determining the External Equipment Type

Before you connect the serial port pins of the BOLERO40 series devices to external equipment,
you need to determine if the external hardware serial ports are configured as DTE (Data Terminal
Equipment) or DCE (Data Communications Equipment).
BOLERO40 is designed for use as DCE devices. Based on the conventions for DCE-DTE connections,
it communicates with the customer application (DTE) using the following signals:
BOLERO40 Terminal (DCE)toApplication (DTE)

RXD<----------

TXD

TXD

---------->

RXD

GND

-

GND

Table 10. Signaling definitions between DTE and DCE

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6 Hardware Interfaces
6.1

10-Wire harness

Figure 4. 10-wire harness

Table 11 shows the description of the 10-wire harness on the BOLERO40.
PIN-COLOR

NAME

1-RED

DC IN

2-BROWN

GND

DIRECTIONDESCRIPTION

IN

Power supply input. The power supply
must be able to meet the requirements ofcurrent consumption. Care must be taken
so that the applied voltage stays within
the specified range. Applying a voltage
outside the range can damage the device.
For more details, see chapter 9.1,
“Installation guidance”

LEVEL

-

VDC IN=+10.8...+ 48.0 VDC
permanent power-

Imax ≤ 2 A-

Ground.

0V
HIGH = 10.8...VDC IN; LOW = 0V

VOUT = + 3.3 VDC

3-BLUE

IGN

IN

General purpose input. It can beconnected to the vehicle ignition to wakeup the BOLERO40 from “Sleep” mode anduse journey START/STOP reports.

4-PINK

1-wireIN/OUT

1-Wire master interface for iButton and
1Wire-temp. sensors.

5-YELLOW

IO2Software controlled pins. Each pin has
dual functions as analogue or digital. As
digital they can be used either as input or
output.
Outputs (open collector) do not include
internally any fly-back diodes forprotection when interfacing inductive
loads (e.g. relays). Thus, when controllinga relay, it is strongly recommended to use
a fly-back diode.

IN/OUT

OUT: 100 mA max.
@ +0 .. +32.0V DC

IN: 0V..+32.0V DC

6-GREEN

IO3

7-VIOLET

RXD

IN(Serial 0) The serial port (receive data) for
direct connection to the host PC.

8-BLACKTXDOUT(Serial 0) Serial port (transmit data) for
direct connection to the host PC.

9-ORANGE

CAN L

IN

CAN-Low CAN-BUS<1.5 V

10-WHITE

CAN-H

IN

CAN-High CAN-BUS>3.5 V(High & Low levels are userprogrammable)

V24, ±12 VDC

Table 11. 10-wire harness/connector description

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6.1.1 Special IO description
The IO2 and IO3 have dual functions. Both are controlled by the internal firmware of BOLERO40.
Therefore, the user must define whether to use them as analogue or digital. IOs as digital can beused as inputs or outputs while as analogue can only be used as inputs.
For example, if you want to use IO2 as analogue and IO3 and as digital, then use the following
commands respectively:
PFAL COMMANDSIO INDEX

DESCRIPTION$PFAL,IO1.Config=AI,2,11

1

AI=analog; 2 and 11=min. and max. voltages for Low andHigh events$PFAL,IO2.Config=DI,5,10

2

DI=digital input; 5 and 10=min. and max. voltages for Low
and High events.

If you want to use a digital pin, e.g. IO2 or IO3, as a digital output pin, then use the following PFAL
command:PFAL COMMANDSIO INDEX

DESCRIPTION$PFAL,IO5.Set=high5

AI=analog; 2 and 11=min. and max. voltages for Low andHigh events$PFAL,IO6.Set=cyclic,2000,1000

6

DI=digital input; 5 and 10=min. and max. voltages for Low
and High events.

In the sections below there are some examples showing how to use them.
When using IOs as digital you must set them first to high (with PFAL command“$PFAL,IO5.Set=high” or “$PFAL,IO6.Set=high”), otherwise 0V will be measured
and the device could get damaged.
6.1.1.1

How to use IOs as analogue inputs

When using IO as analogue inputs they must be configured and calibrated with corresponding
PFAL commands. For more details, refer to the related documents [1].
Analogue voltages of up to 32.0V with a 12 bits resolution can be processed and remotely
evaluated by a server application. A pull-up resistor to a constant input voltage allows for resistivetransducers to ground, e.g., fuel sensor or thermistors.
To use these IOs as analogue inputs, send the following command to the device.
PFAL COMMANDSIO INDEX

DESCRIPTION$PFAL,IO1.Config=AI,2,11

1$PFAL,IO2.Config=AI,2,11

2

Where 1 and 2 are indices corresponding to IO1 (yellow),
IO2 (green), respectively. While the value 2 and 11 are min.
and max. voltages that will be used to generate Low andHigh events, respectively. For more details, refer to therelated documents [1].

Connection example 1 (IO2 and IO3):
Analogue inputs can be connected to temperature sensors or tachometers (e.g., NTC resistor as
shown in Figure 5 or Tachometer as shown in Figure 6. Figure 5 shows a fixed resistor and avariable resistor (Negative Temperature Coefficient - whose resistance or capacitance decreases
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when temperature increases) to ground. It is possible to set an alarm for low temperatures andalarm for high temperature. Passage through these thresholds can generate events that can beused to trigger alarms for low and high temperatures. Alarms including the GPIOP protocol canbe sent via SMS to a mobile phone or TCP to a server. The analog-to-digital converter (ADC) insidethe unit has an input voltage range from 0 to 2.5 V.

Figure 5. Connection example 1 when using it as analogue input

Connection example 2 (IO2 and IO3):
An analogue input can be connected to a tachometer generator. The maximum output voltage ofthe tachometer should be + 32.0 V (see illustrated example in Figure 6). Both circuit examples(the NTC diagram above and the Tachometer below) are only illustrations to show the aim ofthese IOs when using them as analogue inputs.

Figure 6. Connection example 2 when using it as analogue input

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6.1.1.2

How to use IOs as digital Inputs

These pins are high active when used as digital inputs, so you can set VIN(LOW) and VIN(HIGH) to any
levels within the range from +0 to +32.0 VDC. The High and Low levels can be set with PFAL
command.
PFAL COMMANDSIO INDEX
1

PFAL,IO1[2].Config=DI,5,10

2

DESCRIPTION
Indices 1 and 2 correspond to IO1 (pin 4), IO2 (pin 5)
respectively. The values 5 and 10 are min. and max. voltages
are used to generate Low and High events respectively. For
more details, refer to the related documents [1].

Figure 7 illustrates how these inputs can be used in practice. If the internal software has detected
any input changes from High to Low or vice versa, it generates a Falling or Rising edge Event,respectively. Therefore, depending on the alarm type, the BOLERO40 can react to the inputchanges and release different alarms such as SMS, email, TCP message or activating an output
port. The alarm type is configuration dependent.

Figure 7. Connection example as digital input

A completed circuit example for all inputs is shown in Figure 18.
6.1.1.3

How to use IOs as digital outputs

BOLERO40 supports two IOs which can be used either as input or output. These outputs are open
collectors and can be used to indicator lamps or relays with up to 100 mA @ max + 32.0 V DC.
They do not include internally any flyback diodes for protection when interfacing inductive loads
such as relays. Thus, when controlling a relay, it is strongly recommended to use a fly-back diodeas shown in Figure 8 below. To activate these outputs, use the command$PFAL,IO5[6].Set=high[low,hpulse,lpulse,cyclic] for IO2, IO3 respectively
or you can configure one or more alarms that activate these outputs when specific events occur(e.g., $PFAL,Cnf.Set,AL0=IO.e8=redge:IO5.Set=cyclic,1000,2000).
To evaluate this alarm, first send this alarm configuration to the BOLERO40 series devices andthen trigger IGN-pin (see Figure 10) to High – as result the IO2 goes High for 1 sec and Low for 2
sec. To set IO2 to Low, just execute the command $PFAL,IO5.Set=Low. For more details how
to activate an output and how to configure an alarm, refer to the related documents [1]. Bothfigures below show the schematic connections of how to use this output.
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Note: The power should not be applied directly to the IOs configured as outputs without having
a resistor between them.

Figure 8. Connection example when controlling a relay

Figure 9. Connection example when controlling a relay

6.1.1.4

How to use IGN (Ignition)

It is strongly recommended to connect this pin to the vehicle ignition signal (in the fuse box,
locate terminal 15 [ignition] and terminal 31 [GND]). This connection allows the BOLERO40 device
to use the software feature “IGN-sleep” to go to sleep when the Ignition is off and wake up fromsleep when the Ignition is on. The voltage on the ignition pin should be between 10.8 and 32Vdc
when the vehicle is on, and 0V when it is off. Using a voltmeter to test for these conditions will
help to ensure a successful installation. Please also follow the directions in the vehicle's operating
manual.
The IGN-pin has two functions:•

it wakes up the system BOLERO40 from the IGN-sleep mode (when sleeping),•

it can monitor the vehicle ignition state and report/store the trip START and STOP byusing the events IO.e8=redge and IO.e8=fedge respectively.

IGN-sleep mode is one of the eight supported energy-saving modes of the device operation inwhich all unnecessary components are shut down. On IGN wake-up signal, the device returns tofull functionality.
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Note: BOLERO40 series devices automatically boot up when external power is applied, and IGN
pin provides an additional "wake up" function for the IGN-sleep mode when it is requested.
In case of unauthorized vehicle access/start, you are automatically alarmed by SMS or TCP and
the vehicle recovery can be started by knowing its exact location. In such a case, use the IGN
generated event as a condition to start the vehicle tracking.

Figure 10. Monitoring vehicle starter by IGN line

Figure 11. Using IGN line to wake BOLERO40 from IGN Sleep

6.1.2 Serial Port 0 - Serial communication signals (RTD and TXD)This serial port can be connected to an external serial communication device such as an RFID
device.
BOLERO40 incorporates a full duplex serial channel which allows two devices to communicate
directly with each other via the RS232 serial port. All supported variable baud rates are software
controlled. The signals on these pins are obtained to RS232 compatible signal levels.
6.1.3 Description of 1-Wire interface
A 1-Wire bus uses only one wire for signaling and power. Up to four 1-Wire devices can beconnected to the 1-wire interface of the BOLERO40 at the same time. The information received
from 1-Wire sensors can then be sent to the remote TCP server using PFAL commands/scripts.

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Figure 12. 1-wire typical application

For more details about the 1-Wire interface refer to the document "AppNote_1-Wire_Guide.pdf".

6.2

Inserting a SIM card into the SIM holder

BOLERO40 has a GSM modem that requires a SIM card to access to the mobile network services.
The SIM card is obtained from your mobile provider and must be activated for GSM data services
before using it. Together with the SIM card, you receive a 4-digit PIN number. Entering the PIN
allows your device to access the mobile network.
To insert the SIM card into the BOLERO40 SIM slot:
1. Remove the power supply and any other connections from the device. Hold the device
with the two LEDs facing the sky (see Figure 13). If the device case is already screwed
together then unscrew the 4 x TORX#8 screws. Screws may also be delivered in a
separate plastic bag.
2. Carefully remove the half part of the casing. If the battery harness is connected to the
3-pin white connector on the PCB, unplug it.
3. Locate the SIM card holder on the left of the PCB. Insert the primary SIM (mandatory)
into the bottom SIM slot and the secondary SIM (optional) into the top SIM slot withcontacts facing down and the cat edge as shown in Figure 13.
4. Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
5. (Re)Connect the battery harness to the to the 3-pin white connector on the PCB.
6. Finally, replace the half part of the casing and screw the 4 x TORX#8 screws with yourscrewdriver.

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Figure 13. Inserting the SIM card

6.2.1 Entering PIN of SIM card
To enter the PIN of the SIM card, follow the steps below (refer to Figure 14):
1. Read the information in section 6.1.2 about the serial port of the BOLERO40 Series.
2. Install the Lantronix Workbench software.
3. Connect your BOLERO40 to a free PC COM port using your own cable and power up
your device. Refer to Table 11 indicate the serial port lines.
4. Start the Workbench software, open a COM Port (1), a Terminal (2) and an Editor(3), then select the COM port (4) and port settings (115200 bps, 8 Data bits, No
Parity bit, 1 Stop bit, None Flow control).
5. Next, click on the Connect icon (II) on the left of the text "Port", to connect to.
Connect the Console (5) to the COM Port and the Editor (6) to the Console on theConnection view. For more details refer to the Workbench User's Guide.
6. Finally, type the command $PFAL,Cnf.Set,GSM.PIN=xxxx on the editor(xxxx=PIN of your SIM card) and then send it to the device by double-click. For using
GPRS and TCP services, refer to the related documents [1].

Figure 14. Entering the PIN codes of the SIM cards

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6.3

LED indicators

The actual state of the BOLERO40 can be displayed by two LEDs on the top panel of the unit.
These LEDs are programmable and can be used to show different states of the device. References
how to use these LEDs can be found in the related documents [1].

Figure 15. LED indicators

To evaluate these LEDs, use the PFAL commands below (copy and paste them into the Workbench
Editor 1, see Figure 14):PFAL COMMANDSLED COLOR

LED INDEXDESCRIPTION$PFAL,IO12.Set=hpulse,2000

GREEN

12

Turns on the LED for 2 sec.

$PFAL,IO13.Set=cyclic,2000,1000

RED

13

Turns on the LED in a cyclicmanner.

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To turn off these LEDs, use the following command with corresponding index number:

6.4

PFAL COMMANDSLED COLOR

LED INDEXDESCRIPTION$PFAL,IO12.Set=low

GREEN

12

Turns off the LED$PFAL,IO13.Set=low

RED

13

Turns off the LED

Mounting

When installing BOLERO45, please make sure the device's top side with the text "THIS SIDE TO
THE SKY" is facing up and in full view of the sky and that no metal objects are interfering with the
GNSS/GSM signals. Try to operate the device permanently powered by car battery instead of its
backup battery. The device should be configured to automatically switch from main power tobattery backup when main power is not available and visa-versa when main power is available
again.
Each BOLERO40 devices provides 4 holes for attaching it to suitable locations (see Figure 16). It
can be mounted in different locations such as on a wall or in the vehicle. There are two types ofmounting options either by using your own double-sided adhesive pad (not included) or cableties (not included). For more detailed information how to install BOLERO40 devices in the vehicle
and what should be considered during the installation, refer to the application note
[AppNotes_AVL_Installation_Guide.pdf].

Figure 16. Device mounting types

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7 Housing
The necessary dimensions for mounting the housing can be found in the drawing below.

Figure 17. BOLERO40 housing

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8 RF Exposures
8.1

RF Exposures

This device contains 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS functions, LTE Cat M1 bands 2, 3, 4, 8,
12, 13, 20, 26, 28 functions and is operational in these frequencies, respectively.
Following frequency bands are not operational (must not be used) in U.S. Territories.
•

GSM: 900/1800 MHz•

LTE: Bands 3, 8, 20, 26, 28

The external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of atleast 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.

Statement according to FCC part 15.19:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:•this device may not cause harmful interference, and•this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Statement according to FCC part 15.21:

Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

Statement according to FCC part 15.105:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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9 Appendix
9.1

Installation guidance

To satisfy the upcoming changes of the RED – Radio Equipment Regulation, we strongly
recommend observing the following recommendations when installing BOLERO40 Series:
1. When installing BOLERO45, please make sure the device's top side with the text "THISSIDE TO THE SKY" is facing up and in full view of the sky and that no metal objects isinterfering GNSS/GSM signals. Try to power the device so it is permanently powered bycar battery instead of its backup battery.
2. Connect the BROWN wire (GROUND) to the negative ground.
3. Connect the RED wire (POWER) to a constant DC power voltage (about the power
supply range, refer to chapter 5.1). Do not connect POWER wire directly to your car
battery but connect it to the fuse box in the car with permanent power. A great location
for installation that provides best access to the GNSS satellites is below the dashboard.
We recommend that you use a steady plus port or an ignition port. (When connected
via the ignition port, the device switches off when the car ignition is turned off.) Pleaseuse a slow 2A fuse. No further current consumer should be connected on the same port
/ use the same fuse.
4. Connect the BLUE wire (ignition wire) to a fuse that only has power (max. 32.0V DC)
when the ignition is on and 0V when it is off. This allows tracking of engine on and off
in the daily activity report and idle time reporting.
5. Depending on the user application, the digital outputs may be connected (max. 32.0
VDC) to activate something e.g., a relay, buzzer, turn on a lamp, etc. The digital inputs
can be connected (max. 32.0 VDC) to detect opening/closing vehicle’s doors. Voltagechanges on a digital input may be programmed to activate an output, for example, arelay or buzzer.
Note: It is imperative that only qualified, suitably trained staff perform the installation. These
precautions will help prevent risks which might occur in case of damage of the installation cable.
Figure 18 illustrates a common schematic of how to install BOLERO40 in the vehicle. For detailed
information, refer to the application note [AppNotes_AVL_Installation_Guide.pdf].

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Figure 18. Schematic example of installation guidance

CAUTION! Turn off the car ignition before making any connection. Use a common groundpoint for all device grounds. Do not connect power from different voltage
sources to the BOLERO40. The outputs must be connected to the same voltage
level as applied to the DC +IN. To prevent any damage to the BOLERO40 Series,
the input voltage should never exceed the maximum voltage limit.

9.2

Considerations when using BOLERO40 Series

BOLERO40 is controlled by means of the PFAL commands, which are developed by Lantronix.
These PFAL commands can only be executed when the device is on and the firmware inside thedevice is running. To create applications with the BOLERO40 and to obtain maximum benefit fromthe BOLERO40 operating firmware, you must set up your configuration and store it in the device.
All PFAL commands can be sent to the BOLERO40 with the help of the Workbench software, whichis free of charge and can be downloaded from the Lantronix website(http://www.lantronix.com). All PFAL commands supported by the BOLERO40 and other
AVL devices are listed in the related documents [1].

9.3

NMEA data message

BOLERO40 deliver data in the NMEA-0183 format and Lantronix own format. Table 12 below lists
the NMEA and Lantronix supported protocols and gives a brief description for each of them. For
further description about these protocols, refer to the related documents [1].
These protocols can be sent via SMS, TCP, data call, serial port, e-mail or stored inside the device
using the corresponding PFAL-Commands. For example, the PFAL-Command"$PFAL,GSM.Send.TCP..." allows sending the protocols via TCP to a remote server including
the current device location, GPS state, UTC time, date, speed, and course over ground. The
received protocols by the server can then be used for graphically representation of the device
location. Installing such a device in a vehicle, lets you know where your vehicle is, what ishappening with your vehicle, has your vehicle been moved without authorization from a park
area, updating vehicle movements in real time and more.

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NMEA

Description

GPGGA

It contains GPS time, position and fix type data.

GPGLL

It contains GPS latitude, longitude, UTC time of position fix and status.

GPGSA

It contains satellites used in the GPS position solution and DOP values.

GPVTG

It contains the number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and
SNR values.

GPGSV

It contains the number of GPS satellites in view satellite ID numbers, elevation, azimuth and
SNR values.

GPRMC

It contains GPS time, date, position, course and speed data.

GLGSA

It contains the GNSS DOP and Active Satellites (if GLONASS activated)

GLGSV

It contains the GNSS satellites in view (if GLONASS activated)
Table 12. NMEA output messages

NMEA

Description

GPIOP

It contains the status of digital/analogue inputs and output ports and battery voltage (if battery
available).

GPGSM

It contains the GSM operator, reception, registration status, GSM field strength, area code andcell ID.

GPAREAIt contains the state (entered or left the area/geofence) of 32 areas and 100 geofences - such as
territory management, route verification, prohibited locations, parking area and more.

GP3DP

It contains the state values of the motion sensor.

BIN

The user protocol contains GPS time, date, position, course and speed data in binary format(small sized - only 21 characters).
Table 13. Lantronix output messages

9.4

GPRS Coding scheme
Coding scheme

1 Timeslot

2 Timeslots

4 Timeslots

CS-1:

9.05 kbps

18.1 kbps

36.2 kbps

CS-2:

13.4 kbps

26.8 kbps

53.6 kbps

CS-3:

15.6 kbps

31.2 kbps

62.4 kbps

CS-4:

21.4 kbps

42.8 kbps

85.6 kbps

Table 14. Coding schemes and maximum data rates over air interface

Note: The values listed above are the maximum ratings which, in practice, are influenced by agreat variety of factors, primarily, for example, traffic variations and network coverage.

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