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Operations Manual & User Reference GuideTractor Interface Module

PeopleNet Interface

STEMCO Part #821-7000


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System OverviewThe AirBAT Tractor Interface Module (TIM) is a state of the art wireless receiver designed tokeep drivers and maintenance personnel informed of tire issues in order to increase safety andreduce costs. The TIM automatically receives and analyzes tire pressure data from AirBATsensors and issue alerts when a low tire condition is detected. The TIM notifies the driver viathe PeopleNet driver terminal and sends both SMS text and email alerts to the designatedrecipients with date, time and location information. The TIM interfaces directly with thePeopleNet g3 onboard computer system in order to pass information to the driver terminal andto a PeopleNet network server. Data is then retrieved and acted upon by the BatRF WebBATapplication, which manages the alerts and aggregates the data for a given company ID.

Tractor Interface Module Features and Benefits

The TIM is designed to be easily installed and configured. Once the system is installed and setup, you will begin to experience the benefits of real time tire pressure alert

Once you begin rolling down the road, you will begin to see the benefits of having real time tirepressure alerts via the driver terminal, SMS text messages, and email.

WebBATRFInformation ManagerThe WebBAT information management tool displays sensor data in actionable formats toidentify fleet conditions; problem vehicles; miles traveled; tire pressures; etc. Data can beviewed as a web page, a .pdf file or a .cvs file format.


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Sensors

AirBAT|RF- Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

The AirBAT tire pressure monitoring sensor with visual LED display provides quick, on-tirepressure identification. When mounted on the wheel end, the AirBAT continually monitors tirepressures with visual alerts to indicate under-inflated tires.

SST AirBAT1. Fill PortProvides easy

access fill point for air chuckwhen filling the tire.

2. Visual AlertFlashing red LEDindicates under-inflated tires.

3. Health IndicatorFlashing(1/4 second every 5 seconds)green LED indicates AirBAT is

operational.1. Visual Alert

Flashing red LEDindicates under-inflated tires

2. Fill Port - Provideseasy access fillpoint for air chuckwhen filling the tire.

Single-Tire AirBAT Dual-Tire AirBAT

TracBAT|RFElectronic Hubodometer

Electronic mileage sensor with trip and life mileage feature: TracBATsmileage counting isaccurate within +/- 2%. TracBAT is often used to schedule maintenance by mileage activityrather than time.

1. Visual Displayof Miles traveled.


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InstallationInstallation instructions are provided in a separate document, the Tractor Interface ModuleInstal lat ion Guide, which can be downloaded atwww.batrf.com.

PeopleNet Driver InterfacesPeopleNet offers a variety of driver interface options. However approximately 80% of the terminals inthe field are the LCD type driver terminals. Due to the widespread use of these terminals, this iscurrently the terminal that we will focus on for this manual.

LCD Driver Terminal Tablet

BLU BLU II
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PeopleNet (LCD) Driver Terminal

Display Line 1Normal Operation

The TIM provides useful information on the first (top) line of the driver terminal to support

driver pre-trip inspections and help drivers to monitor alert conditions. This information willalways be sent to line one on the display but will only be visible by the driver/maintenancepersonnel when the terminal is on the home screen. If the display is not on the home screen,you can get there by simply pressing the (up arrow) several times. After this action, youshould be able to see BatRF TPM information on line 1 of the display.

Pressure & System Status

The left half of the first line on the display provides summary information. concerning thepressure status and if any faults are present.

First Character This character is used to show whether or not the TIM is operational andcommunicating with the PeopleNet on board computer. The first character slowly flashes onand off. This character can be any one of the following:

*The system status is good and there are no faults present. All of the boundsensor tire pressures are above the low pressure limit and the vehicle is not in motion.

Slow Twirling BarSame as * except vehicle is in motion.

! - Indicates that there is a low pressure alert or a system error. Typical pressurealerts will be either a low or flat tire alert and a system error can occur when no GPSdata is available.


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*OK BatRFThis message indicates that all bound tires are above the low limit pressure. Ifthe OK is shown in upper case it means that the communications with Webbat (a remote webservice that sends the email/SMS alerts is working correctly). If shown in lower case it meansthe remote connection to Webbat was not successful. The TIM periodically transmitsmessages to Webbat. When power is applied to the TIM, the status will show a lower caseok until the TIM has successfully received a response back from Webbat (usually takes lessthan 5 minutes). When there are no alerts or errors the information is sent to line 1 passively;

in passive mode the driver can chose to display other line 1 items such as the clock and theBatRF TIM will not cause the display to return to the TPM display.

Bound Tires/Sensors

TPM## Where ## is the total number of tires (not sensors) that are currently bound to the TIM.

S^^ Where ^^ is the total number of sensors that are currently bound.

In Cab Alerts

Pressure Alert Line 1

After a full screen alert has been issued the alert information continues to update on line 1 ofthe screen. When an alert is present the TIM forces the information to appear on line 1 (nolonger passively).

Pressure Alert Line 1

! {Alert Type} Tire TPM## S^^

The generic message will be displayed firstfollowed by one or more tire specifics. The{Alert Type} will either be "Low" or "Flat"depending on which criteria are meet. Ifmore than one tire is below the limit and oneis at a low level and the other is at the flatlevel then the word "Flat" will be displayed.

Tire Pressure Specific Message

!###PSI

If one or more of the sensors that are boundreport pressures equal to or below the low limitthen the display will alternate between a warningmessage and the tire with the lowest pressure.


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Power-Up Messages & Light Blink Pattern

Startup Line 1 - Sensor Present Verification

When the TIM powers up it must initialize by hearing the bound sensors over the wireless linkbefore it begins to display alert or error messages (like low or flat tires, no GPS, etc.). If nosensors are bound then Got # of # screen is NOT displayed but instead the Status Line 1display firmware version screen is shown.

Startup Line 1Acquiring BoundSensors

Got ## of ### Sensors

Where first ## is the unique # ofsensors heard since the TIM haspowered up.

Where second ### is the total # ofsensors currently bound to the TIM

After all sensors are acquired or 30seconds have transpired the firwareversion information will be displayedon line 1.

Startup Line 1Firmware VersionInformation

On boot the TIM displays its firmwareversion (Ver) release date and aconfiguration level (four digits on theright). This information remains on thescreen for about 5 seconds beforechanging to the normal runninginformation shown on line 1.

When the PeopleNET On-Board Computer is powered up (normally by turning the tractorignition on) it takes about 5 seconds to initialize before providing power to the TIM. The TIMinitializes by flashing a green light about three times and then turns off the light. This indicatesthat the TIM has had a normal startup. Occasionally, a short blue flash may be observed but itshouldn't last more than 1 second. If other colors are observed refer to the troubleshootingsection in the appendix of this manual.


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Full Screen Alerts

Full Screen Alerts are issued whena bound tires pressure is equal toor less than the low pressure limitset in the BatRF Airbat.

! Flat or Low Tire Alert

! ## PSI

! Stemcos BatRF TPM

ALL OKIf more than one alertexists then pressing either the 1stor2ndbuttons labeled All OK willacknowledge all the alerts.

OK - If more than one alert existsthen pressing the 3

rdbutton labeled

OK will acknowledge only the alertdisplayed; another alert will beimmediately issued.

If only one alert exists then pressingany of the three buttons will have thesame result.

When the tractor is moving full screen pressure alerts are issued with an audible beep to alertthe driver. The driver may acknowledge the alert by pressing one of the three keys or wait 30seconds and the full screen alert will clear automatically.If the tractor is not moving full screens alerts are still issued for new low tires but without anaudible beep; which allows drivers who are sleeping in the sleeper birth from beingunnecessarily awakened due to a tire that has gone low.

The three levels of Tire Pressure Alerts:1) Notify - Low or Flat Tire while tractor is notin motion. This is the lowest level of alert.2) ConcernLow Tire with a pressure reading from the low limit to 12 PSI below the lowlimit, while the tractor is in motion.

3) CriticalFlat Tire with a pressure reading greater than 12 PSI below the low limit while thetractor is in motion.

Alerts can increase in level but do not decrease in level; they can be canceled from any levelby restoring the proper pressure on the under-inflated tire. A notify level alert will only escalateif the tractor speed exceeds 25 mph; this allows drivers to perform their pre-trip inspection, finda low tire, drive below 25 mph across the yard to an air chuck or tire repair station without analert escalation.


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Remote E-mail/SMS Text Alerts

Configuring Alerts

WebBAT Login

To configure a remote alert start by going tohttp://webbat.batrf.com/The website will ask you for yourCompany IDUser IDPasswordOnce entered, click Login

Note: If you dont know your Company and/or User information, please contact yourBatRFsalesman.
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Setting Up Alert Destinations

After logging in you will be taken to the screen below:

Here click the Configuration tab at the top right then the Manage Alerts tab to the left.When you click on this tab it will give you five options . You want Easy Alert Destinations.Add your Nameand the E-mailaddress you wish your alert to be sent, then select Submit.Or if you prefer you can select the SMS radio button and enter the requested information.


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After submitting your Name and E-mail address you are automatically taken tothe following screen

Once you have received your Activation E-mail like the EXAMPLEbelow, you can click the linkto confirm your email address or or enter the Alert Destination Activation Code in the box shownabove and clickActivate. SMS text messages must use the Enter Activation Code here boxto activate the SMS text address.

Sample Activation Email:This email contains the activation code for this address.

To finish linking this account, click or copy and paste this link into your

browser:

http://nextgen.batrf.com/Forms/System/EasyAlertDestination.aspx?activate=123F5SZN&conum=151

Or, enter this code in the Alert Destination Activation screen: 123F5SZN

Once the link is clicked or the code is entered in the box and you click Activate, the followingscreen appears:

From here click top right tab Configuration, Left-hand tab OBC, then out of the three choicesgiven, click Manage TIM Alerts.
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Selecting Alert Message DestinationOnce you have received your Activation E-mail your Name will be shown in the SelectMessage Destinations pull-down menu below. Click on your name and it will transfer to theCurrently Selected Destinations. To modify alert start/end notifications you can check oruncheck boxes near bottom of page. You will need to Save any changes you make toSave/Cancel them.

From this screen click your top right Configuration tab, then click Manage Alerts tab on left

of page where you will be given five options. From these choose Easy Alert Logs.


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Alert Historical Log

From this screen click your top right Configuration tab, then click Manage Alerts tab on leftof page where you will be given five options. From these choose Easy Alert Logs.


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Sample E-mail/SMS Text Alerts

From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Subject:BatRF Critical TPMS Alert for Vehicle #15-8084

Tire Pressure 95 PSILow Pressure Limit


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Detailed Information

Latitude 32.4349184N degrees | Longitude 94.7542528W degrees | Sensor SN 0974626.34/25_1 | Reader SN 604000EE

Sensor Read Date/Time Stamp 8/13/2011 2:16:17 PM UTC

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Automatic Airbat Binding and Un-Binding Operation

A powerful feature of the Tractor Interface Module is its ability to automatically bind and unbindAirbats. This is most useful in drop and hook applications because the driver doesnt have tohave any special training or be required to manually unbind and bind trailers as other productsin the marketplace require.

When a TIM is first installed it is not bound to any Airbats. Driving the tractor causes thetractor interface module to run its internal software algorithm called the binding engine toevaluate each Airbat signal received to determine which Airbats are moving with the tractorand which are present on other vehicles. After the binding occurs, the Airbats are bound untilthey meet the criteria for being unbound. Normal binding occurs within two (straight linedistance) miles of a tractors starting point. The tractor must have been motionless for at leastthree minutes before moving for the binding engine to run. To minimize the opportunity to bindto other Airbats on adjacent vehicles on the interstate the binding engine only runs for the firstten minutes of motion.

The unbinding engine runs at the same time as the binding engine. If an Airbat is not heard for

four minutes while a tractor is in motion the Airbat will be unbound from the TIM. Airbats willnot be unbound when the tractor is motionless; nor will they be unbound when the TIM ispowered down (the TIM is powered by the PeopleNET On-Board Computer so when it powersdown the TIM also powers down).

Wheel Position Assignments

Wheel Positions can be assigned using Webbat. Once assigned they will automaticallyappear in text message alers and email alerts. The wheel position assignments are optional.

Consult the Webbat users guide to add wheel position assignments.


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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

Try the recommended actions to correct issues. Additional support is available by callingStemco customer support at 800-527-8492.

TIMOBC Communications Issues

SymptomLine 1 NOT shown on PeopleNET display & TIM Light is on or flashing

1) This indicates that the TIM is not communicating successfully with the OBC. Reviewthe installation instructions to ensure the g3 services port on the PeopleNET computeris configured correctly. Ensure the cable is connected securely on both ends.

LED Indicator Codes

Light Description Recommended Actions

Single Blinking

RED

Communication not working with

PeopleNET OBC

1) Review Installation Instructions for

OBC g3 services port configuration. 2)

Replace cable.3) Call Stemco Customer Service

Double BlinkingRED

Communication working but PeopleNETOBC is sending error codes to the TIM

which the TIM is not able to correct.

1) Call Stemco Customer Service

Solid BLUE Boot Loader can not find a valid firmwareimage.

1) Call Stemco Customer Service

Blinking BLUE Voltage supplied to the TIM is below 5Volts.

1) Measure voltage on 9 pin Dconnector end of cable. Pin 9 (from

+10 to +28VDC); pin 5 DC Common(-)


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TIM Airbat Binding Issues

SymptomTIM shows TPM0 S0 on display and wont Bind to ANY Airbats

1) No GPS SignalIf the TIM does not receive a good GPS signal it cant bind to Airbats. The

TIM indicates the presence of this error with a !No GPS message shown on Line 1 of thedisplay. Consult the PeopleNET OBC documentation to correct GPS connection issues.

2) The distance driven must be greater than 1 mile in less than 10 minutes (from the timethe truck first started to move) - It is important that the distance driven is more than 1 mileaway from the starting point. Driving around the block for 5 miles of odometer distance butstaying within 1 mile of your starting point will not work!

3) Though this is not likely to be the root cause, if the ignition wire to the PeopleNET On-board computer is not connected then the speed reported to the TIM by the OBC is zeroand thus binding will not occur. If this is the case the TIM would not bind to any Airbats.

SymptomTIM binds to some Airbats but the Airbats furthest away don't bind

Consult the installation instructions for recommendations on the best mounting location,reposition the TIM as needed and then drive the tractor to bind to the Airbats. If bindingissues still persist; call Stemco customer service for additional assistance.

Display Line 1 Error Messages

If errors occur the TIM will communicate those on the first line of the display. The followingerror messages are supported:

! No GPSThe TIM uses the GPS to determine when to perform binding and unbindingoperations. If the GPS information is not present then the TIM will not bind or unbind sensors.You may see this message momentarily when passing under a large underpass or tunnel. Ifthe tractor is parked under a roof this condition may persist indefinitely or may appear anddisappear based on the GPS receivers ability to lock onto enough satellites. If the messagepersists review the PeopleNet documentation to determine how to correct the GPS failure.This error is suppressed for the first 100 seconds on power up to allow the GPS time to lockonto the satellites.


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FreeRTOS Modified GPL License DisclosureThe TIM firmware utilizes the FreeRTOS v6.0.5 Real Time Kernel which can be found on theWorld Wide Web athttp://www.freertos.org

Per the modified GPL license agreement, Stemco will provide a copy of the source code tocustomers who request it. The source code provided is limited to the FreeRTOS supplied filesand any modifications Stemco has made but does NOT include Stemco application specific

files or information.

Operating Specs
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Certifications

FCC (USA)

This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: SRA-821

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 this equipment 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

the interference 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 the receiver is connected.-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this

equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons

and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be

provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying Rf exposure compliance.

Should you need any additional assistance with any problems or issues please contact STEMCO Customer Service at (800)

527-8492.

Industry Canada

Contains/Contient IC: 7413A-821

Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Avis: Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son fonctionnementest soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interfrences et (2) cet appareil

doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement dudispositif.

an EnPro Industries company

P.O. Box 1989 Longview, Texas 75606-1989 (903)758-9981 FAX 1-800-527-8492www.BatRF.comSTEMCO, BAT RF, HandBAT, AirBAT and TracBAT are trademarks
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