AlarmTrak and TrakNet

AlarmTrak_TM & TrakNet_TM

CRN AlarmTrak_TM transmitters, used in a CRN TrakNet_TM System, will provide highly accurate location information for vehicles, persons, etc. CRN AlarmTrak_TM Transmitters combine a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver/decoder with a CRN data transmitter. When installed in the field these transmitters report unit location information via the exclusive CRN Blink-of-an-Eye data format for high reliability with minimal radio airtime. Specialized receiving/decoding software provides unit identity, unit location, and up to four unique condition codes, plus an RS-232 output for use with the optional MapTrak_TM mapping software.

Several different triggering options are available on the AlarmTrak_TM transmitter. When programmed for passive-movement trigger the unit automatically begins sending location information whenever the location of the unit changes by more than a programmed distance over a 15 second interval. In active trigger mode the unit starts location transmissions when triggered from an external source such as a panic button or alarm system output. Remote triggering is activated when an optional receiver/decoder unit is polled from the headquarters.

TrakNet_TM System Features

Tracking/Location accurate to within 10 meters.
Uses standard CRN Network Hardware.
Up to 1,728 AlarmTrak_TM transmitters per frequency (in addition to 10,000 CRN Alarm Transmitters).
RS-232 data output for use with MapTrak_TM software.

AlarmTrak_TM Transmitter Features

Powered from 12VDC; <200mA idle current draw.
Programmable passive-movement trigger option
Active emergency and non-emergency trouble trigger inputs.
Polling capability for remote activation.
GPS Lock indicator for installation and troubleshooting.

An Emergency signal (with location) is sent each time the Emergency input is triggered, with two additional repeated signals for redundancy. The Non-Emergency input provides one transmission each time it is triggered. A Manual Trigger/Vehicle Start trigger input provides three transmissions each time it is activated. A 10 second delay before the first transmission eliminates the effects of voltage drop and RF interference when the vehicle starter motor is engaged. These inputs are triggered from an external source, such as a momentary switch. Remote triggering, which requires an optional receiver/decoder, allows an input to be polled from the headquarters.

The optional MapTrak_TM software adds highly detailed mapping capability to the system. This Microsoft Windows based package displays full color maps with a "blinking dot" displayed to represent an AlarmTrak_TM transmitter's location.

AlarmTrak_TM Unit Specifications

ELECTRICAL

INPUT VOLTAGE	           12.5VDC +15%
STANDBY CURRENT	           <200mA
MAXIMUM CURRENT	           <900mA

PHYSICAL

DIMENSIONS	           2.875"W X 7.825"H X 1.635"D
UHF/VHF (TX) ANT. CONNECT  BNC
GPS (RX) ANT. CONNECTOR	   MCX
POWER/TRIGGER CONNECTION   MINIATURE SCREW TERM

ENVIRONMENTAL

OPERATING TEMPERATURE	   -30^oC to 55^oC
HUMIDITY	           95% NON CONDENSING

UHF/VHF (TX) SPECIFICATIONS

RF OUTPUT	           2 WATTS, 50 OHM IMPED
FREQUENCY RANGE (UHF/VHF)  450 - 512MHz / 150 - 174MHz
FREQUENCY STABIL (UHF/VHF) +.00025% / +.005%
CHANNEL SPACING (UHF/VHF)  12.5KHz / 5KHz
SPURIOUS & HARMONIC EMISS  -47dB
RF HUM & NOISE	           -33dB
MODULATION DEVIATION	   ADJUSTABLE 0 TO 5KHz
RF TIME-OUT	           20 SEC
FCC ID (UHF/VHF)	   ITCCRNUHF / ITCCRNVHF

UHF/VHF (TX) ANTENNA

GAIN                       3dB
HEIGHT (UHF/VHF)           30"/49"
MOUNTING                   3/4" NMO MOUNT OPTIONAL MAGENTIC BASE
CABLE/CONNECTOR            144" RG-58/BNC
ACCESSORIES                "CELLULAR" TYPE MAST

GPS (RX) SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING FREQUENCY	   1.3xx GHz (GPS CA BAND)
SENSITIVITY	           -166dBW MINIMUM
MEMORY BACKUP              3V LITHIUM COIN CELL

ACTIVE GPS (RX) ANTENNA

DIMENSIONS                 2.85"L x 1.95"W x 0.65"H
WEIGHT                     1.6 OZ
CABLE/CONNECTOR            96" RG-174 / MCX
INCLUDED MOUNTING HARDW    SUCTION CUP,MAGNETIC
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES       TRUNK MOUNT, FLANGE MOUNT, EXTENSION CABLE

MapTrak_TM Software Requirements (MIN)

PROCESSOR                  INTEL 80386, 80486, OR PENTIUM
MEMORY                     4 MB RAM
HARD DISK DRIVE            4 MB AVAILABLE
CD-ROM DRIVE               ISO 9660 COMPATIBLE
PORTS                      2 RS-232 SERIAL
OPERATING SYSTEM           MS-DOS 6.2 (W/MSCDEX) WINDOWS 3.1
DISPLAY                    VGA

TrakNet_TM System Upgrade Requirements

DECODER                    CRNDEC-12 (TRACKNET MODULE)
SOFTWARE                   CRNSOFT (TRAKNET OPTION)
CRNSSDR REPEATER           TRAKNET ZONE MODULE

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