User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the SC1204/SC1204V User Guide. This manual is intended to give you information on the basic setup and installation of the CalAmp SC1204 product(s) including hardware descriptions, environmental specifications, wireless network overviews and device installation.

About this Manual

CalAmp Supply Chain’s SC1204 is a smart tracking device, powered by internal battery (SC1204) or captive harness (SC1204V) for hardwired power, engineered for capturing in-transit temperature and location. This manual provides the user guidance on its operation.

System Overview - A basic description of a CalAmp SC1204V based tracking. This includes a description of roles and responsibilities of each of the CalAmp components as well as a brief overview of the wireless data technologies used by the SC1204/SC1204V.

Hardware Overview - Describes the physical characteristics and interfaces of the SC1204/SC1204V

Operation Provides guidance for the operation of the SC1204/SC1204V

About The Reader

In order to limit the size and scope of this manual, the following assumptions have been made about the reader.
• You are familiar with GPS and Cellular concepts and terminology
• You are familiar with and have experience in using the SC iOn Platform

About the SC1204/SC1204V

The CalAmp SC1204/SC1204V is a mobile tracking device that can be used with private or commercial assets. The SC1204/SC1204V is a single box enclosure incorporating a processor, a GPS receiver, a wireless data modem and Bluetooth chipset.

Market Application
• Asset Tracking
• Cargo Monitoring

System Overview

The SC1204/SC1204V is a tracking device engineered for capturing in-transit environmental conditions and location. It is an ideal solution for supply chain visibility over the road, in flight and at sea when global coverage is needed to maintain supply chain integrity, security and regulatory compliance.
A typical asset management system based on a CalAmp device includes the following components:
• A wireless data network
• SC iOn™ Command Platform
• API Platform Support

Component Descriptions

Wireless Data Network
Wireless data networks can take a variety of forms, such as cellular networks, satellite systems or local area networks. Contact the CalAmp sales team for the networks available to the SC1204/SC1204V.

The Wireless Data Network provides the information bridge between the SC iOn™ Platform and the SC1204/SC1204V. Wireless data networks can take a variety of forms, such as cellular networks, satellite systems or local area networks. The SC1204V offers bi-directional communication using LTE Cat-M cellular with multi-country support and fallback to 2G.

SC1204/SC1204V
The SC1204V delivers location and sensor information to the SC iOn™ Platform using an embedded application.

Getting Started

The SC1204V has a simple-to-use one button to power the device ON and OFF.
Press and release the button to power the device on or off.

• Pressing the button once – the LED will turn GREEN momentarily and then turn off (to conserve power).

• Pressing the button again – the LED will turn RED briefly and then turn ‘off’.
With the device ‘on,’ it is ready to deploy on shipments or begin its normal operation. The device is designed to support operation for 30 days at the 15-minute reporting rate. At the end of its usage, turn the device ‘off’ and return it to the recharging location.

• Reset the device by holding down the button that will turn orange during the process.
Solid green and red lights indicate that the device is trying to transmit data. This is usually seen when the button is pressed during a device report.
Monitor the device behavior with your login to the SC iOn Command portal or through the API.

NOTE: For deployment recommendations, see the standard “Deployment Guide” for all CalAmp SCI products.

Hardware Overview

Technical Specifications
Physical
Dimensions: 5.62” x 3.3” x 0.7” (142.7 x 82.7 x 17.7 mm)
Weight: 208g (7.3 oz)

Environmental
Temperature: -10º C to 40° C | 14º F to 104° F (operating)
-10º C to 40º C | 14º F to 104° F (storage)

Shock and Vibration
Shock and vibration resistant

Location Accuracy
WiFi: 100 Meters
Cellular: 500 Meters
GPS: 3-5 Meters

Communications (Comm) – Operating Bands (MHz)
LTE CAT-M1 cellular with multi-country support B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B28
Fallback to 2G
Bi-directional communications
Over-the-air adjustable reporting rate
Reporting rate: 1 min to 24 hour

WiFi Enabled: 2.4 Ghz B/G/N

Certifications
FCC, CE, PTCRB, Applicable carriers Industry Canada, NOM

Power Modes
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Qi wireless recharging (8 hr recharge time)
On/Off button
Green upon button press for on; Red upon button press for off
Green pulse (periodic) for charging
Battery Duration: 30 days @ 15 min reporting

Battery
Battery Capacity: 3.7V 4000mAh (14.8Wh, 5.0A rate)
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion

SC1204 Sensors
The SC1204 has onboard and wireless (BLE) sensors for Temperature, Humidity, Light, Shock, Tilt and Drop.

BLE SC iOn Tag Compatible

Motion: Stationary/moving after stationary

Temperature:
NIST Traceable
Accuracy: +/- 0.5º C type (-30º C to 60º C)
Min/Max Threshold (configurable)

Light: Threshold on/off

Shock:
Dedicated 3-axis accelerometer
16G max

Impact: General Shock Event

Drop: Vertical drop above threshold

Tilt: 90º degrees

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Note: Device sensor settings and thresholding are configured through the SC iOn™ Command portal or by local API.