Connection of auxiliary equipment (CAN-Log, PP-01 passenger throughput sensors, DV-1 driver display, JPEG camera, data reception from vehicle J1708 data bus, reception and transmission of navigation data as per NMEA standard) is carried out through RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces. When needed, it is recommended to use the RS-232 to RS-485 converter.

In the “Settings” window open the “Inputs” tab:

For Omnicomm Smart terminal you may only configure interface RS-485.

For RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces choose the setting:

• “Disabled” – interface is not used
• “CAN-log” (for RS-232 interface only) – connection to a CAN-log device (CAN-LOG P protocol V1, CAN-LOG B protocol V2, CAN-LOG B protocol V4)
• “J1708” – connection to the vehicle J1708 data bus
• “NMEA reception” – use of navigation data from an external device. If you select this option, you must specify the data port bit rate. “RS port bit rate for NMEA data” – select the data port bit rate for reception of navigation data from an external device
• “NMEA transmission” – use of the terminal navigation data in an external device
• “PP-01” – use for connection of the passenger throughput sensor
• “Camera” – use for the digital camera connection
• “DV-01” – use for the driver display connection
• “LLS / LLD” – use for connecting fuel level sensors Omnicomm LLS, Omnicomm LLD indicator
• “Tachograph VDO” (only in Omnicomm Configurator) – use for Continental tachograph connection
  • “Frequency of data transfer to the server” – select the number of days for the DDD files transmission to the communication server. Possible options: from 1 to 28 days.
  • “Remove private data before transmission” - if necessary, enable deleting the driver's personal data prior to data submission to the server.
• “iQFreeze” – use for connection of the refrigerator control device
• “ALM Weight Indicator” – use for connection to the axle load monitoring device
• “Modbus (Struna +, PMP-201)” – use for connection to the level gauge PMP-201 or the Struna + system
• “Custom Modbus” – is used to connect equipment which operates with Modbus protocol standard (except for Smart)
  • “Port baud rate” – specify the Modbus port baud rate operation Possible options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
  • “Port settings” – select the port settings Possible options: 8-N-1, 8-N-2, 8-Е-1, 8-Е-2, 8-О-1, 8-О-2.
• “TPMS Pressure Pro” (only for RS-232 interface) – use for connection of the tire pressure sensors though TPMS Pressure Pro protocol
• “Truck-TPMS” (only for RS-232 interface) – use for connection of the tire pressure sensors though Truck-TPMS protocol
• “TPMS 6-13” (only for RS-232 interface) – use for connection of the tire pressure sensors though TPMS 6-13 protocol. The terminal transmits temperature data with an interval of 20 degrees: -40,-20, 0, +20,…, +100. The frequency and transmission depend on the energy-saving settings of the wireless pressure sensors configured in accordance with the TPMS user manual.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Inputs” section from the list.

In the “Fuel Level Sensors” section:

“Data source” – select the type of fuel level sensors. Possible options:

• “Digital LLS” – when connecting fuel level sensors Omnicomm LLS
• “Frequency LLS-AF” – when connecting fuel level sensor Omnicomm LLS-AF
• “Vehicle sensor” – when connecting the vehicle standard fuel sensor
• “CAN Bus” – when connecting to the CAN bus
• “Struna +” (except for Smart) – when connecting to the “Struna +” system
• “PMP-201” (except for Smart) – when connecting the level gauge PMP-201
• “Disabled” – in case fuel level control is not required.

When Omnicomm LLS and Omnicomm LLS-AF fuel level sensors are connected:

“Number of connected sensors” – specify the number of sensors connected to the terminal.

When choosing LLS fuel level sensors connected to a universal input, you need to configure the universal input. For automatic configuration of the universal input in Omnicomm Configurator press the “Configure UI” button.

“Filtration” – enter the size of inner filter. Possible options of filtration:

• “None” – filtration is performed only according to the settings in the Omnicomm LLS sensor
• “Weak” – used in case of product installation in stationary fuel storages and non-mobile machinery
• “Medium” – used in case of vehicle's operation in normal road conditions
• “Strong” – used in case of vehicle's operation in normal and severe road conditions
• “Maximum” – used in case of vehicle's operation in severe road conditions and when connecting a standard fuel sensor with analog output

When connecting to the “Struna +” system or the “PMP-201” sensor:

• “Fuel tank volume, L” – enter the fuel tank volume. Possible values: 0 to 65,000
• “Current fuel volume, L” – displays the current volume according to the “Struna +” system or the “PMP-201” sensor

Connect the “PMP-201” sensor and the “Struna +” system according to the documentation on these devices. You may connect only one “Struna +” system. The network address, by default, is 80.

Connect one Omnicomm LLS fuel level sensor to the Terminal Omnicomm Profi, Profi Wi-Fi according to the diagram:

Connect Omnicomm LLS-AF fuel level sensor to the Terminal Omnicomm Profi, Profi Wi-Fi according to the diagram:

Connect several Omnicomm LLS-AF sensors to the terminal one by one, starting with 1 universal input. Only one Omnicomm LLS-AF sensor can be connected to the Omnicomm Smart and Smart Promo terminals.

Omnicomm LLS-AF sensor must be set to output a frequency signal in the range from 30 to 1053 Hz.

Connect one Omnicomm LLS fuel level sensor to the terminal Omnicomm Optim and Smart according to the diagram:

Connect one or more Omnicomm LLS fuel level sensors side-by-side via the RS-485 interface.

Connect Omnicomm LLS-AF fuel level sensor to the terminals Omnicomm Optim and Smart according to the diagram:

When connecting the terminals to the “Struna +” system or the “PMP-201” sensor:

• “Fuel tank volume, L” – enter the fuel tank volume. Possible values: 0 to 65,000

• “Current fuel volume, L” – displays the current volume according to the “Struna +” system or the “PMP-201” sensor

Connect the “PMP-201” sensor and the “Struna +” system according to the documentation on these devices. You may connect only one “Struna +” system. The network address, by default, is 80.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Additional equipment” section from the list.

In the “Data transmission to Omnicomm LLD indicator” section

“Data source” – select the data source to display the value on the Omnicomm LLD indicator. Possible options:

• “GPS speed” – displays the vehicle speed
• “Universal input“ – displays the status or values on the terminal universal input depending on the connected auxiliary equipment
• “Engine hours by RPM” (only for Profi, Profi Wi-Fi, Optim) – displays vehicle engine hours

When selecting “Motor hours by RPM”, fill in the table of RPM recalculation to motor hours as follows:

In the field “Revolutions per minute” enter the value of RPM, in the field “Factor” enter the value of conversion factor to calculate the motor hours value.

The conversion factors are determined based on the operating conditions of the vehicle.

Maximum number of rows – 5.

Engine hours are displayed on the LLD indicator as hour values with a fractional part (1.50 means 1 hour 30 minutes) in the format HH.XX in the range of up to 100 hours and HHH.X in the range of 100.0 to 999.9 engine hours. If the number of engine hours is more than 1000, the last three significant figures are displayed and one symbol after the decimal point.

Motor hours are fully recorded in the terminal and sent to the CS on a continuous accrual basis.

In the “Settings” tab select the “ICON” section from the list.

“ICON” – check the box to display data from the terminal on the Omnicomm ICON Display

• “Network address” – select the display network address. Possible values: from 7 to 254

• “Select a time zone” – check the box to select the time zone with reference to UTC. The value of the time zone is used in case where automatic accounting of time zones is not required

“Time zone” – select the time zone

• “Notify on status change via SMS” – check the box to send SMS to the dispatcher’s number about changing the driver's status. Notification contains the new status of the driver.

• “Sound notification” – check the box to enable sound notification when registering the event specified when configuring the terminal and the display

In the “Settings” tab select the “Additional equipment” section from the list.

“Engine hours by RPM”, fill in the RPM to engine hours conversion table:

Enter the RPM value in the “RPM” field, in “Coefficient” field enter the value of conversion factor to calculate engine hours.

The conversion factors are determined based on the vehicle operating conditions. Maximum number of rows – 5.

The engine hours are displayed in hours with a decimal part (1.50 equals to 1 hour and 30 minutes) in the format HH.XX within the range of up to 100 engine hours and HHH.X for 100.0 - 999.9 engine hours. If the number of engine hours is higher than 1000, the last three significant digits and one symbol after the decimal point are displayed.

All engine hours are recorded in the terminal and sent to the CS as accrued total.

Connect Omnicomm Profi terminal to Omnicomm ICON display according to the diagram:

Connect Omnicomm Profi, Smart terminal to Omnicomm ICON display according to the diagram:

Connect the Continental tachograph to the Optim terminal via RS-232 and RS-485 according to the diagram:

If needed, it is recommended to use the RS-232 to RS-485 converter.

To read the DDD files from the Continental tachograph, in the program configure the RS-232 or RS-485 interface of the terminal.

Omnicomm terminals (except for Smart) support the connection of CAN-LOG controllers.

Connect the CAN-LOG, series B14, B24, B34, B44, to the vehicle's CAN bus, as shown in the diagram:

Follow the instructions provided by the CAN-LOG manufacturer during connection.

Connect the CAN-LOG to the terminal via the RS-232 interface as shown in the diagram:

In Omnicomm Configurator, in the “Settings”/“Inputs” window, in the “RS-485 and RS-232 Interface Configuration” section:

“RS-485” - select CAN log.

CAN-LOG parameters, displayed in Omnicomm Online and in Omnicomm Configurator

The Omnicomm Profi and Optim terminals with the firmware version of FW310 or higher support the connection of an external device operating via the Modbus protocol.

Connect an external device via the RS-485 or RS-232 interface.

Connect an external device via the RS-485 interface to the Omnicomm Profi and Optim terminals according to the diagram:

Connect an external device via the RS-232 interface to the Omnicomm Profi and Optim terminals according to the diagram:

Follow the instructions provided by the external device manufacturer during connection.

In the Omnicomm Configurator program in the “Settings” / “Inputs” window or in the remote configuration server in the “RS-485 and RS-232 interfaces configuration” section:

“Custom Modbus” is used to connect equipment which operates with Modbus protocol standard (except for Light, Smart).

When selecting “Custom Modbus”:

“Port baud rate” – specify the Modbus port baud rate operation Possible options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.

“Port settings” – select the port settings. Possible options: 8-N-1, 8-N-2, 8-Е-1, 8-Е-2, 8-О-1, 8-О-2.

In the Omnicomm Configurator, the terminal operation mode is configured and the parameters are added in the “Settings” / “Modbus” (see Modbus).

Universal inputs are intended for connecting the auxiliary equipment with pulse, direct-current, analog or frequency output and its operation monitoring.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Inputs” section from the list.

In the “Universal Inputs” section:

Sensors with pulse output

“Universal input” – select “Enabled”.

“Operation mode” – select “Pulse”.

“Equipment name” – enter the monitored parameter name.

“Tightening” – select “Enabled” when working with “open collector”-type sensors or contact sensors.

“Coefficient of impulse” – enter the calibration factor converting the number of pulses to the determined physical quantity.

“Number of impulses from the input” (in Omnicomm Configurator) – number of pulses coming at the universal input.

“Current value of measured parameter” – displays the value at the input with account for the calibration factor.

Sensors with potential output

“Universal input” – select “Enabled”.

“Operation mode” – select “Potential”.

“Potential input activation voltage threshold” – set the value of voltage threshold, after which the terminal will record activation of the sensor. Default value – 9 V.

“Tightening” – select “Enabled” when working with “open collector”-type sensors or contact sensors.

“Input signal inversion” – set “Enabled” for the sensor with open contacts or contacts closing on commission of any action.

““ON” voltage threshold” – value of the voltage at the universal input of the terminal.

“Current value on input” – auxiliary equipment switched on or off.

“Send an SMS upon triggering” – select “Enabled” to send SMS when the direct-current universal input is triggered.

“Equipment name” – enter the monitored parameter name.

Possible sensor types: contact or contactless digital sensors.

Connect contactless sensors (capacitance, inductance, optical magnetic) and N-P-N sensors with “open collector”-type input according to the diagram: Connect the contactless sensor according to the scheme:

As the contact sensor you can use standard elements of equipment control (activation buttons / limit switches / sensors triggered by excess pressure or temperature, etc.) or an additionally mounted sensor. We recommend that you first look for possibility of connection to a standard device and install an additional sensor only if there is none.

“Minimum value of measured parameter” – set the minimum value to be measured by the sensor (in the units of measurement of this value).

“Voltage corresponding to the minimum value of measured parameter” – set the value of voltage corresponding to the minimum measured value.

“Maximum measured value” – set the maximum value to be measured by the sensor (in the units of measurement of this value).

“Voltage corresponding to the maximum value of measured parameter” – set the value of voltage corresponding to the maximum measured value.

“Current voltage at universal input” – value of the voltage at the universal input of the Terminal.

“Current value of measured parameter” – current measured value.

“Equipment name” – enter the monitored parameter name.

Analog sensor types:

• with uniform current output:

• with uniform voltage output:

Sensors with frequency output

“Universal input” – select “Enabled”.

“Operation mode” – select “Frequency”.

“Tightening” – select “Enabled” when working with “open collector”-type sensors or contact sensors.

“Current value at universal input” – current measured value.

“Equipment name” – enter the monitored parameter name.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Identification” section from the list.

For Omnicomm Optim, Profi, and Profi Wi-Fi terminals, in “Identification settings” section:

“Use for identification” – select the identification method. Possible options:

• “1-wire” – when performing identification with iButton key
• “Omnicomm ICON” – when performing identification with Omnicomm ICON display

“Identification method” – select the method of identification. Possible options:

• “Applying” – the identification is performed when a card or a key is applied for the period of time specified in the parameter “Key/card identification time”.
• “Retention” – identification is performed by holding the card on the reader. This method is applied for identification via Omnicomm ICON display using the cardholder.

“Key/card identification duration” – specify the time value when iButton/card key is applied, after which will be enabled the second digital output of the terminal. Possible values: from 0 to 60 seconds.

In the “Authorized keys” section press the “Add key / card” button and enter the iButton / card key numbers, which application will enable the second digital output. The key number is indicated in 6-byte format. For automatic reading of the card number, connect Omnicomm ICON display to the terminal, switch on the readout mode and apply card.

For example, for a key you must enter: 000015AF6D2B

“Output activation” – select “enabled” if you want to activate the second discrete output when the iButton / card authorized key is applied.

“Output cut off delay” – specify the time after disconnecting the iButton / card key from the readout device, after which the second digital output will be disabled. Possible values: from 0 to 3600 seconds.

If necessary, enable/disable the sound reminder of the driver’s authorization in the field “Enable sound reminder” – “Yes”/”No”, respectively.

iButton readout device connection and installation

Determine the correspondence of the wire colours to the readout device contacts, ringing out the wires and readout device body contacts with each other using multimeter.

Connect iButton readout device to the Omnicomm Profi, Profi Wi-Fi Terminal according to the diagram:

Connect iButton readout device to the Omnicomm Optim Terminal according to the diagram:

iButton readout device must be installed on the vehicle front panel or in the service cover on the vehicle front panel.

At the installation site, drill a hole Ø9 mm, install the iButton readout device, put on the ring and lock washer.

Connect the sound emitter:

1. Connect the yellow-red wire of the sound emitter to the controlled output of the terminal, connect the brown wire to +12 V /(+24 V) vehicle network

2. Perform installation on/under an inclined or horizontal surface of the vehicle cabin front panel, fixing it with screws (self-tapping screws) or glue

3. At the installation site, when using screws, drill holes as shown in figure:

4. Mount the sound emitter on the prepared surface and fix.

The Omnicomm Optim, Profi, and Profi Wi-Fi terminals support the connection of up to 8 temperature sensors.

On the “Settings” tab select section “Auxiliary equipment” from the list.

The “Temperature sensors” displays the temperature readings from the sensors, connected via 1-Wire interface.

Set up the temperature sensors. Choose the set up option:

• set up of the 1-Wire interface. Press the “Set up the temperature sensors” button
• set up via the universal input. Press the “Set up the temperature sensors (UI)” button

Set up of the 1-wire interface:

“Name” – input the name of the temperature sensor.

“Value” – displays the readings from the sensor.

“ID” – select the ID number of the temperature sensor.

Set up via the universal input:

“Transmit the readings of the 1-Wire sensor instead of UI” – select the number of the universal input for displaying the temperature readings in Omnicomm Online.

Connect the temperature sensors to Omnicomm terminals according to the diagram:

1-Wire sensor connection diagram with an extended range of external power supply:

Make sure that the onboard voltage does not exceed the max power supply voltage of the temperature sensor specified in the sensor passport.

1-Wire DS18B20 sensors connection diagram on a double-wire circuit with additional power supply from the terminal for operation in an extended range below -20 C and above +60 C:

In case of configuring the terminal in Omnicomm Configurator it is necessary to disable the possibility to use GSM call button (in the “GSM and SMS connection parameters” / “Headset” section – off, see Data Transmission to a Communication Server).

The terminal supports connection of swipe card readout devices via 1-Wire physical interface.

The connected readout device must fully simulate the exchange protocol of DS1990A product.

Timing diagrams must be executed for all officially declared specifications.

Connect the voice communication set for Omnicomm Profi, Profi Wi-Fi terminal according to the diagram:

1. At the installation site, drill two holes Ø2.5 mm:

2. Drill a rectangular hole 30×12 using a milling cutter or drilling bit and install a push-to-talk key adapter

3. Fix the push-to-talk key adapter on the surface with self-tapping screws

4. Connect the push-to-talk key connector with the adapter connector:

5. Mini Jack 2.5 mm connector pin array to connect active speaker and Auxiliary Equipment Omnicomm 3.0 Terminals 65 microphone to the Omnicomm Optim terminal is shown on the diagram:

In the terminals, for each controlled output, up to three rules are provided for operation.

The rules are set by event or by a combination of events and states.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Outputs” section from the list.

“Rule priority” – set the priority of the rule. When at the same time several rules apply, a rule with the highest priority is used.

Possible options: 1 (highest), 2, 3 (lowest).

Select “Events”:

• Entering the geofence
• Leaving the geofence

Select “States”:

• Ignition on
• Ignition off
• GPS available
• No GPS
• Being in geofence
• Being outside geofences
• Exceeding the speed threshold set for the geofence
• Exceeding the set speed threshold

In the “Output operation mode” section:

Number of “closed-open” cycles – specify the number of output enabling/disabling.

Possible options:

• continuous – the output is always enabled (only available for states)
• from 1 to 9 – (only relevant for events, because for states fulfillment of this condition would lead to indefinite cycles repeating)

When selecting the number of cycles, specify:

“Delay before closing” – specify the time period until the output will be activated. Possible values: from 0.1 to 9.9 s.

“Duration of closing” – specify the time, during which the output must be activated. Possible values: from 0.1 to 9.9 s.

“Duration of opening” – specify the time until the next output activation. Possible values: from 0.0 to 29.9 s.

Example 1.

The following values are set:

• State – “Being in geofence”
• Number of “closed-open” cycles – 5

If the vehicle is inside the geofence, the output will be enabled and disabled 5 times. Output enabling/disabling (5 times each) will be repeated until the vehicle exits the geofence.

Example 2. The following values are set:

• State – “Being outside geofence”, “GPS available”
• Number of “closed-open” cycles – “Continuous”

If the vehicle is outside the geofence and the GPS module data are valid, the output will be enabled, until the moment of entering the geofence or GPS data absence.

Connect auxiliary equipment to controlled outputs of Omnicomm Optim terminals according to the diagram:

• Relay with operation voltage suitable for the voltage of this vehicle network (12 or 24 VDC)

You can also control digital output by SMS commands: *SETDOUT param#, *GETDOUT#, *CLRDOUT param#

The voice communication kit is installed in the vehicle's cabin.

To mount the microphone holder, remove the protective film from the double-sided tape and press it against the prepared surface.

To mount the speaker, use the bracket and self-tapping screws.

To connect the voice communication kit to the Omnicomm Profi and Profi Wi-Fi terminals:

• crimp the wires of the Omnicomm Profi terminal with cable lugs using a crimping tool (e.g. HT-864; HT-866; PKVK-10) or pliers and connect as shown in the diagram

Connect the voice communication kit to the Omnicomm Optim terminal using an audio cable as shown in the diagram:

In the terminals, geofence setting is provided to enable the controlled outputs.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Geofences” section from the list.

“Number of points to confirm being inside/outside the geofence” – specify the number of successively defined vehicle coordinates required to register the vehicle being inside or outside the geofence. Coordinates determination period – 1 sec. Possible values: from 1 to 10.

To add a geofence, press the “Import” button and select the .xml file with geofence settings.

Maximum number of geofences – 60.

Maximum number of peaks – 240.

In the “Settings” tab select the “CAN” section from the list:

From the list, select the parameters, which value shall be displayed in Omnicomm Online, and check the corresponding boxes in the column “Use”.

If you need to add parameters for reading from the CAN bus, which are not on the list, in Omnicomm Configurator press button “Add”. A window will open:

“Length” – select the length of data packet. Possible values: 1, 2, 3, 4 (bit), 1, 2, 4 (bytes).

“PGN” – enter the parameter group number that defines the contents of the corresponding message according to SAE J1939. Possible values: from 1 to 262143.

“Offset” – enter the offset value relative to the base address of the bit storing area. Possible values: 0 to 63.

“SPN” – enter the parameter code according to SAE J1939. Possible values from 0 to 4294967295.

“To use” – check the box if you want to read this parameter from the CAN bus.

Press the “Save” button.

Perform connection to the vehicle CAN bus using wireless CAN reader device (CAN-crocodile).

When using wireless CAN reader devices, connect the terminals according to the diagram:

Configuring the reception of data on the fuel volume in the tank from the vehicle CAN bus Connect and configure reception of the vehicle equipment operation parameters from CAN J1939 data bus and set the setting of fuel sensor – “CAN Sensor”.

Check indication of the fuel sensor values in the “Monitoring” tab, the value must be from 0 to 4095.

In the “Settings” tab select the “Additional equipment” section from the list:

In the “Parameters of panic button” section:

“Data source” – enable/disable condition control of the panic button.

“SMS sending upon triggering” – enable/disable SMS sending upon the panic button pressing.

Connect the panic button according to the diagram:

Connect the GSM activation response button to Omnicomm Optim, Profi and Profi Wi-Fi terminals according to the diagram:

In Omnicomm Configurator, on the “Settings” tab select the “Modbus” section from the list:

Select the operation mode:

“Master” – terminal sends requests for the access to the registers from the external devices via Modbus protocol

“Listener” – terminal listens and receives the required data during the exchange via Modbus protocol

When is necessary to add parameters press the “Add” button. A window will open:

In the remote configuration server, in the “RS ports configuration” section, select the terminal operation mode and, if necessary, add the parameters by clicking the “Parameters configuration” button.

“Name of parameter” – enter the name of the parameter. Maximum length: 16 symbols.

“Address” – address of the tracked device. Possible values: 1 to 247.

“Function” – – enter the function number Possible values: 01 – Read coils, 02 – Read discrete inputs, 03 – Read holding registers, 04 – Read input registers.

“Register” – enter the register value. Possible values: 0 to 65535.

“Number of registers”. Possible values: for functions 1, 2 – from 1 to 64; for functions 3, 4 – from 1 to 4. Default value – 1.

“Time out” – enter the waiting time for the response of the device. Default value – 50 ms. Possible values: from 50…12500 ms.

“Value type” – select the data type. Possible values: S16, U16, S32, U32, U64, float, double, bin.

“Byte order” – select the order of words and bytes. Possible values: direct order of words and bytes, reverse order of words and bytes, reverse order of bytes, reverse order of words. Default value - direct order of words and bytes.

Maximum parameter number – 36.