Helios Advanced GPS Fleet Tracking System

The Most Sophisticated Unit For Real-Time Fleet Management And Security Applications

 

The Helios Advanced device meets the requirements of fleets of vehicles based in the most remote of locations and is used in applications requiring constant communication around the world. An ideal solution for use at sea or in remote land areas, as well as for mining or construction sites. The device effectively utilizes all available communication network resources, whether cellular or satellite, depending on what is available at the time, and will lower transmission costs compared to using only satellite transmission.

Stay one step ahead of your competition by incorporating innovative solutions from Starcom Systems to your product line. Helios Hybrid will deliver everything your customer will need to run a successful fleet management, vehicle security and driver safety system.

 

System Stability- High Reliability

As a result of its inherent high durability and stability features, the Helios device is one of the top AVL systems in the market today, ensuring constant communication and an accountable long lasting performance.

 

Advanced Components And Modems- Selected Technology

Only the most advanced components are used in the manufacturing process to assemble the Helios. Each component is carefully selected and tested to create the most sophisticated and stable device for AVL. This also incudes, using cellular modems that have been authorized by the majority of leading professional operators in the world. The Helios utilizes the most advanced and sensitive GPS, including AGPS and Glonass.

 

The system can be custom-tailored to meet the individual needs and requirements of each business, and can be set to comply with local regulations. The web refined system is localized in 32 languages, and can be accessed from anywhere, using any kind of technological device – whether Tablet, mobile phone or PC.

 

The Helios system contains worldwide maps , for enabling to localize the work of the operator in every chosen region, for either local or cross-border use, an advantage that can be of great significance for fleet managers who supervise cross-border journeys of vehicles.

 

Worldwide Use And Operation- Access From Anywhere – Track At Any Time

 

The Helios has already been installed in hundreds of thousands of vehicles in over 50 countries worldwide, implemented in a wide range of usages, starting with security forces vehicles through distribution trucks to leased employees vehicles.

 

Open Events Generator – Personalized And Customized System

The Starcom Online Web Application will grant the user the ability to pre-set the system so that it is responsive to any customized event, whether single or multiple, specific or a combination of events. In addition the system will generate a diverse range of reports to assist in improving vehicle management efficiency and compliancy.

 

The system can trigger email or text message alerts either by a single event (such as excessive vehicle speed) or a combination of events (such as excessive speed in a particular area).

 

The Helios system is an “open” system which can be configured to integrate with other related solutions such as navigation systems or immobilizers.
Reports can be tailored to cover a number of variables such as fuel consumption, working hours, driving violations and vehicles entering or leaving designated areas.

Recordable events include accidents, speeding, unauthorized loading/unloading and alerts when a specified mileage has been exceeded.

 

OTA Firmware Upgrade – Technological Uniqueness

Every single parameter of the unit, and even the firmware as a whole, can be remotely programmed OTA (over the air), enabling the remote upgrade of the unit with new features and settings, without the need for removal or re- installation of the unit. Thus saving on high expenses, labor force and the disabling and enabling of vehicles for lengthy hours.

 

Connection To Various Networks – The Freedom To Choose

The Helios control unit supports many different communication protocols, including GSM, CDMA, HSDPA, TCP/ IP and SMS, giving you the freedom to choose what suits your business best.

 

The Helios can also communicate alerts and information to mobile devices and to the Starcom Control centre (or any specified control centers).

 

Large Number Of Inputs And Outputs – Maximum Convenience

• 8 Digital Inputs: usually used for Ignition, Emergency, Doors, Arming, and Disarming. Each input can be programmed to be used in order to trigger transmissions under any condition, and to arm or disarm the security system.
• 3 Analog Inputs: each can be set to work in two different measurement scales. Example usages are external temperature sensors or fuel measurement without a need for external sensor.
• 4 Digital Outputs: Usually used for Lock, Unlock, Siren, and Immobilizer.

 

Driver Identification In Four Different Ways – A Variety Of Complementary Solutions

By using alternative Dallas iButtons, Remote Controls, Keypad or RF Keypad Codes, the unit will send the code of the present vehicle driver to the center. This feature will deliver an added level of operational security to your business.

 

Built In Antenna And Accelerometer – All In A Box Solution

The built-in accelerometer serves as both an accident and harsh braking detector, triggering real time alerts for maximal driver and vehicle protection as well as driver behavior monitoring.

By Using Helios Products:

 

You enjoy the easy and convenient use

of the system, due to its all-in-one solution base; its easy and simple installation; its integration with the local surroundings of the car or motorcycle; its flexibility to local needs; its compact size that includes built in antennas; its infinite applications; and its opportunities to broaden its future applications.

 

You maintain stability

due to the state of the art OTA (over the air) ability to remotely upgrade the unit with new features and change settings within the existing firmware of the unit. Thereby, there is constant communication with the car or motorcycle even in the event of a malfunction.

 

You save

time and money because of the possibility to define different frequencies of transmission according to the local broadcast or Roaming.

 

You can take advantage

of the high quality of the system which complies with the Automotive industry standards.

 

You are in control

of every possible circumstance or situation. The open system and its platform allow integration of every situation, both simple and complicated.

 

You are confident

that in the event of an unusual situation the system will automatically be activated

Coverage Areas

North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia

Subscription Fee	By Year
Coverage Area	Worldwide (GSM)
SIM Card	Local Operator
SIM Card International	Local Operator

 

Fleet

• Programmable Events: Events can be defined to both transmit and act on complex events. For example – activating the horn and transmitting when a tanker truck activates its engine while unloading fuel at the fuel depot. 

• Speed restrictions: Programmable alerts whenever the vehicle goes above/ below a pre-defined speed, to detect over hastiness and unauthorized stops. 

• Mileage: Ability to alert every specific number of kilometers.

• Curve detection: Support for transmitting at every turn, for better route visualization. 

• Motor is running while stationary: Alert when the motor is running and the vehicle is left stationary at a specified time range. 

• Perimeter based alerts: Geo-fencing alerts when a vehicle is entering/ leaving a specified area at a specified time. 

• Fuel Measuring: Reduce your fuel costs by monitoring and measuring your driver usage of fuel. Connect your Helios unit directly to the vehicle's fuel gauge or to an external accessory for measuring fuel level. This connection will enable you to compare fuel consumption with distance travelled, minimizing the risk of fuel theft or excessive consumption.

• Values Monitoring: Monitoring of analog inputs to alert when voltage/ temperature are exceeding. 

• Driver Identification: By using different Dallas iButton, Remote Controls, Keypad or RF Keypad Codes, the unit sends the code of the current vehicle driver to the center. 

• Mileage Transmissions: Periodic mileage transmissions for the needed vehicle's maintenance. 

• Automated Tracking: Automatic support for vehicle tracking at specified time

 

Alarm System

• Complete Security System: Complete operational security system with different logic states to detect breakins and report to the center. 

• Times Programming: Complete control over the alarm system timing (the intervals at which the unit stays at each of the alarm system logic modes). 

• Wakeup from accelerometer: the unit can wake up from an event triggered by the accelerometer. 

• Towing Detection: GPS-based detection of movement while the system is armed, produces a towing alert to the center. Helios TT can also detect a tow alert by recording the cellular antennas in its vicinity. 

• Low Power Warning: Warning transmission whenever the vehicle's main power goes below a predefined threshold. 

• 4 Disarming Devices: Four disarming devices are available, including keypad and RF Keypad, remote control, and Dallas iButton. 

• Gradual Stop: Option to gradually stop the vehicle by sending pulses to the immobilizer or fuel pump.

 

Vehicle And Driver Protection

• Emergency Button: Support for emergency button to invoke an immediate high-priority transmission to the center.

•  Accident and Harsh Braking Detector: Built-in accelerometer serves as both accident and a harsh braking detector. 

• Auto Lock: Support for locking/unlocking the doors whenever the motor is starting/stopping.

 

Inputs/Outputs

• Digital Inputs: Helios Advanced Plus: Eight digital inputs, usually used for Ignition, Emergency, Doors, Arming, and Disarming / Helios TT: Two digital inputs 

• 1 Pulse Counter Input: To measure odometer pulses, or any sort of pulses generated by external devices. (Helios Advanced Plus only)

• Analog Inputs: Helios Advanced Plus: Three analog inputs, each can be set to work in two different measurement scales. Example: usages are external temperature sensors or fuel measurement without a need for external sensor / Helios TT: One analog input is optional (one digital input can be used as an analog input).

• Inputs programming: Each input can be programmed to be used in order to trigger transmissions under any condition, and to arm or disarm the security system. 

• Main power indication: A main power measurement to indicate the vehicle's battery voltage. 

• Canbus connection: Direct connection to the vehicle's computer using the CANBus protocol. (Helios Advanced Plus only) 

• OBD-II support: Using two wires, a direct connection to the vehicle's on-board diagnostics is available, and can be used to retrieve various parameters, including fuel level, speed, mileage and RPM. 

• Odometer Support: Support for digital odometer to read its pulses and calculate the vehicle's mileage. (Helios Advanced Plus only) 

• Digital Outputs: Helios Advanced Plus: Four digital outputs, usually used for Lock, Unlock, Siren, and Immobilizer / Helios TT: One digital output 

• Pulses Width Modification: Ability to set the width and number of the lock and unlock pulses.

 

Communication

• Cellular Connectivity: Support for GSM networks (GPRS or optional 3G), while using both the SMS channel and the data channel. Supported bands are 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Optional support for CDMA, HSDPA networks. 

• Satellite Connectivity: Using an external device, an Iridium connection may be used when out of cellular coverage. 

• TCP Connectivity: Support for the GPRS/1x TCP/IP networks by either staying online at all times, or coming online when a transmission is initiated.

• DNS Support: Connection to a server by its host name. 

• Backup Server: Backup host name support in case of main server has gone offline. 

• Encryption: Protocol encryption to provide maximum security between the vehicle and the center. 

• External Protocol Support: Support for external devices for 3rd party protocols, such as text terminal or RFID readers. 

• Navigation Support: Support for external devices for navigation, such as handheld or laptop computers. 

• Anti-jamming: Support for a gradual stop of the vehicle if a theft transmission has failed due to communication frequencies jamming. 

• Compact Protocol: Less than 70 bytes per message enables very small bandwidth usage and saved communication costs. 

• Voice Calls: Hands-free kit to support voice call from and to the vehicle. Ability to initiate a voice call from the unit without the knowledge of the driver.

 

Over-The-Air Commands

• Firmware Upgrade: Over the air firmware upgrade to apply new features to already-installed units. 

• Status Requests: Ability to request the latest status of the vehicle, and receive the entire information about all the inputs, outputs, and location information. 

• Tracking: Option to remotely set periodic transmissions from the unit in intervals between 10 seconds to 5 days. 

• Tracking Interval By Channel: Different transmissions intervals can be set to each communication channel used –SMS/GPRS/Roaming. 

• Parameters Programming: Complete programming of each and every one of the unit's parameters over the air. Remote Arm/Disarm: Option to arm or disarm the vehicle from the center. 

• Output State Changing: Option to remotely activate/ deactivate different outputs, such as locking/unlocking the doors, starting/ stopping the siren, activating/ deactivating the immobilizer. 

• Learn Dallas/Remote Control: Remote activation of extra Dallas iButton and Remote Control. 

• Mileage setting: Remote update to synchronize the unit and the vehicle internal mileage counter.

• Voice Call Request: Request the unit to call a specific number for a voice call to communicate with the driver and/or hear the activity inside the vehicle. 

• Text Messaging: Send a text message to the vehicle's text terminal

 

Miscellaneous

• Garage Mode: Special condition in which the alarm system is turned off and no emergency transmissions are sent. This condition is time-limited. 

• Internal Logging: Whenever a transmission has failed to be sent, the entire message is saved to the memory for later transmission. 15 thousand complete messages, including statuses, can be recorded this way. 

• Low Power Mode: Option to switch to a low power mode (up to 3mA) whenever the alarm system is armed. Best used for motorcycles. 

• Fully Certified: Fully certified and complies with the highest standards of the automotive industry. 

• Waterproof (IP65): A silicon case that gives maximum protection from water and extreme weather conditions is available (Helios TT only)

 

Location

• GPS Receiver: Built in GPS receiver allows real-time tracking and on-board location-based analysis. 

• Mileage by GPS: Advanced algorithm to calculate the vehicle's mileage based on the GPS, without the need for any external connections to the vehicle's odometer. 

• Last Location Saving: Saving of the vehicle's last position, in case of going out of GPS coverage.

CPU

NXP ARM Cortex-M3

Memory

Static RAM: 128kb

ROM: 34kb

Flash: 2048kb

 

Power

Voltage Range

8v-36v (supported in same unit)

Consumption

3mA in low power mode

up to 120mA in working mode

can reach up to 300mA if battery is charged

 

Backup Battery (Optional)

Type

Lithium-ion Polymer

Power

3.75V, 550 mAh

 

Cellular Communication

GSM/GPRS - default: Quad Band (850, 900, 1800, 1900)

Optional Modems: UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA/1xRTT/EV-DO, LTE

Antenna Type: Built-in (concealed)

Data Channels: SMS & TCP/IP

Protocol: Propriety - encrypted

Connection: RS232

 

Location

Type

GPS, GLONASS (optional)

Time to First Fix (TTFF)

1 sec (hot start)

Positioning Accuracy

2.5 CEP (50%)

Velocity: 0.2m/s (50%)

Antenna Type

Built in (Concealed)

 

COMM Port

Type

RS232

Speed

115,200bps (default)

 

I/Os 

Digital Inputs: Max 8

Digital Outputs: Max 4

Analog Inputs: Max 3

 

Accelerometer

Type

3-Axis, 20 mg accuracy, up to 8g

Purpose

Identify and report events of impact and accident

 

Alarm System

Immobilizer

External - Gradual Stop

Disarming Options

Key Pad, Dallas Key, Remote Control, RF Keypad

 

Dimensions

Size

21H x 60W x 107L (mm)

0.82H x 2.36W x 4.21L (inch)

Weight

150 (grams)

5.29 (Oz)

 

Enviornmental

Operating Temp

-40°C (-40°F) to +60°C (140°F)

Storage Temp

-40°C (-40°F) to +85°C (185°F)

Humidity

Max 90%

GSM,

2G,

3G,

4G.