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Introduction 

 
This document contains the installation guide for the GSM/GPS product type series ME 
401-2 units. This manual is intended for use by system integrators, service providers and 
application developers (collectively, “Resellers”). It is not intended for end-users of the 
ME401-2. Any end-user documentation is to be prepared and furnished by the Resellers. 
 
This manual covers the ME401-2 with 59.2 and later firmware and operating on 850 MHz, 
900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) 
networks. Data and Event Reporting support is by Short Message Service (SMS), General 
Packet Radio Service (GPRS), or both.  
This manual describes how to set up, configure, install, operate, and troubleshoot the 
product. Even if you have used other GSM or Global Positioning System (GPS) products 
before, M-Tec recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about 
the special features of this product. 
  
M-Tec assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft Windows. 
 
This manual is available in portable document format (PDF) from the following web site: 

www.trackunit.com

 . Alternatively the latest version of this manual can also be downloaded 

from the factory website: 
 

http://www.m-tec.dk

   

 
 

Related Information 

 
The Trackunit Pro web site is found at 

www.trackunit.com

. This site is dedicated to the 

fleet management system from M-Tec A/S called Trackunit Pro. ME401-2 devices are 
integrated to Trackunit Pro but can also be used together with third part system providers. 
 
 

 

Safety first 

Simple Guidelines 

Please follow these guidelines when configuring, using or recycling the ME401. Violating 
these guidelines may be dangerous, illegal or otherwise detrimental. Further detailed 
information is provided in this manual. 
 

Do Not Operate Where Prohibited 

Do not allow the ME401 unit to operate wherever wireless phone use is prohibited or when 
doing so may cause interference or danger. The ME401 cannot be turned off after 
installation, so any vehicle, moving machinery, construction machinery using ME401 etc. 
must not enter areas where it is prohibited to operate wireless phones. 
Examples include but are not limited to operation in hospitals, aircrafts, near blasting sites 
or wherever operation can cause interference. 
 

Summary of Contents for ME 401-2

Page 1: ...ME401 2 Technical Manual Version 1 3a September 2012...

Page 2: ...Motion sensor 11 1 Wire input 11 Installation of the ME401 2 in machinery 12 Installation of the ME401 2 in vehicles 13 Functionality check 14 LED 14 Status SMS Commands 14 Installation of the digital...

Page 3: ...s standard return material authorization procedures or as otherwise instructed by M Tec Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimers The foregoing Product Limited Warranty shall only apply in the event and to...

Page 4: ...rference 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 interfer...

Page 5: ...portable document format PDF from the following web site www trackunit com Alternatively the latest version of this manual can also be downloaded from the factory website http www m tec dk Related In...

Page 6: ...esistant according to the IP 67 standard It is however recommended that it is be used where it is relatively dry and not subjected to either water streams or submersion Recycling For information on ho...

Page 7: ...llation so any vehicle moving machinery construction machinery installed with the ME401 etc must not enter any facility where posted notices prohibit the use of wireless phones or two way radios Aircr...

Page 8: ...between the ME401 and any persons body Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA Web site at www ctia org Batter...

Page 9: ...horized GSM network is available While a basic understanding of the different ME401 2 operational states is helpful configuring the ME401 2 unit does not require a highly skilled software programmer o...

Page 10: ...the unit make sure it is only mounted beneath plastic parts or similar parts wood but not beneath metal parts To reduce hum and noise in the FM radio it is recommended to place the unit at a minimum d...

Page 11: ...its overload and is also protected against over voltage For further information about connection possibilities of the digital output see chapters about installation later in this manual Motion sensor...

Page 12: ...ected to a ID06 Card reader Min 8V DC voltage at input 5 Pink Digital input 4 Can be connected to an external sensor for detecting a critical running mode or an alarm Min 8V DC voltage at input 6 Gree...

Page 13: ...ly through a 1 amp fuse 2 White Digital input 1 Connect to the operating hours counter Min 8V DC voltage at the input 3 Brown Digital input 2 Connect to the ignition signal Min 8V DC voltage at the in...

Page 14: ...interrupted by a red blink The unit is attached to the GSM network and the GPS is navigating Everything is OK No light The unit is not connected to a power supply Constant red light The unit is power...

Page 15: ...ngs garage would reduce signal quality MT SIGNAL MTC ACK SERIAL No SIGNAL GSM 22 SAT 8 SN 44 GSM is a measure for the quality of the GSM coverage The value should be at least 10 Maximum value for GSM...

Page 16: ...he unit is off thus no power on the unit Check if the installation is performed correctly according to the guidelines of this manual F3 The LED is constant red thus the unit is not attached to the GSM...

Page 17: ...supply voltage The current consumption of the relay must not exceed 200 mA DC current and the relay contacts must be specified to withstand the load that needs to be controlled NOTE The output can onl...

Page 18: ...UT1 ON With this command the output is activated permanently The output can be de activated again using the OFF command Deactivation of the output MT OUT1 OFF MTC ACK SERIAL No OUT1 OFF With this comm...

Page 19: ...problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation please contact M Tec A S M Tec A S Industrivej 10 9490 Pandrup Tel 45 99 73 00 20 Fax 45 96 73 74 07 E mail support m tec...

Page 20: ...product plus return freight costs will be issued not taken into consideration the original purchase costs Try to make the error description as detailed as possible Insufficient error descriptions will...

Page 21: ...installation Charging time for an empty backup battery 3 hours at 25 C Expected lifetime of the backup battery 3 years Digital inputs Up to 6 Digital outputs Up to 2 Temperature range In active runnin...

Page 22: ...tomotive Directive 2004 104 EEC UN regulative ECE R10 EMC rev 3 The ME401 product complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2003 37 EEC and Directive 2006 42 EEC The ME401 product comp...

Page 23: ...for equipment on rolling stock CE The ME401 product complies with the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as stated by the EC Declaration of Conformity Certificates and Declaration...

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