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Movement Tracking System Movement Tracking System (MTS)(MTS)

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AgendaAgendaFrequency CharacteristicsFrequency Characteristics

System DescriptionSystem Description

MTS LITE ConfigurationsMTS LITE Configurations

MTS LITE Unit InstallationMTS LITE Unit Installation

MTS LITE Unit OperationMTS LITE Unit Operation– MTS MessengerMTS Messenger– TracerLink Map DisplayTracerLink Map Display

IntegrationIntegration

Key PointsKey Points


Frequency DescriptionFrequency DescriptionL band (20-cm radar long-band) is a portion L band (20-cm radar long-band) is a portion of the microwave band of the of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging roughly electromagnetic spectrum ranging roughly from 0.39 to 1.55 GHz. from 0.39 to 1.55 GHz.

The L band is held by the U.S. MilitaryThe L band is held by the U.S. Military

The L Band is very reliable under all weather The L Band is very reliable under all weather conditionsconditions


• Power requirements 10-32 vdc @ 2 amps• Operating Temperature -40oC to +65oC• Transmit/Receive frequency L-band• Interface Port - RS-422• Certified to MIL-STD-810E standards• Certified to MIL-STD-461E standards• Certified to MIL-STD-463 standards

• Size 8" x 8" x 4"• Weight 3 lbs• Transmit Power <5 watts• Humidity and Water Resistant

MT-2011 CharacteristicsMT-2011 Characteristics


System DescriptionSystem Description

Utilizes Multiple Geo-Synchronous Satellites providing Utilizes Multiple Geo-Synchronous Satellites providing Over the Horizon (OTH) transmissions Over the Horizon (OTH) transmissions

Generated GPS reports and Two Way MessagingGenerated GPS reports and Two Way Messaging

Embedded Commercial GPS, accurate within 7 metersEmbedded Commercial GPS, accurate within 7 meters

Encrypted packets provide data securityEncrypted packets provide data security

LPI/LPD TechnologyLPI/LPD Technology– Low Probability of InterceptionLow Probability of Interception– Low Probability of DetectionLow Probability of Detection


MTS LITE MTS LITE

CONFIGURATIONSCONFIGURATIONS


MTS LITE ConfigurationsMTS LITE ConfigurationsMission – Provides Panic Distress Signal, Two Way Text Messaging and Mapping Mission – Provides Panic Distress Signal, Two Way Text Messaging and Mapping Functionally for Commercial Vehicles and Control Station Users. Functionally for Commercial Vehicles and Control Station Users. Three ConfigurationsThree Configurations– MTS LITE BC-1 – MTS LITE BC-1 – Transit Case equipped with on board Transit Case equipped with on board push buttonpush button alert keys (Green, alert keys (Green,

Amber, Red) utilizing a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an embedded Commercial GPS Amber, Red) utilizing a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an embedded Commercial GPS Chip providing position updates every Chip providing position updates every 60 seconds60 seconds, panic message delivery , panic message delivery <10 seconds<10 seconds

– MTS LITE BC-3 – MTS LITE BC-3 – Mobile Mobile Tablet ComputerTablet Computer (touch screen) installed with Messaging and (touch screen) installed with Messaging and Mapping software communicating through a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an Mapping software communicating through a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an embedded Commercial GPS Chip providing position updates every embedded Commercial GPS Chip providing position updates every 60 seconds, 60 seconds, messages <10 Secondsmessages <10 Seconds

– MTS LITE BC-4 - MTS LITE BC-4 - Control Station Control Station Tablet ComputerTablet Computer (touch screen) with Messaging and (touch screen) with Messaging and Mapping Functionality utilizing a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an embedded Mapping Functionality utilizing a MT-2011 Satellite Antenna with an embedded Commercial GPS Chip providing updates every Commercial GPS Chip providing updates every 60 seconds, messages <10 Seconds. 60 seconds, messages <10 Seconds. Includes 100’ terminal cable.Includes 100’ terminal cable.


MTS LITE BC-1 OptionMTS LITE BC-1 OptionPush Button UnitPush Button Unit

•Uses Commercial Satellite (L-Band)

•Multi-Satellite Access

•Single Terminal Worldwide

•One-Touch EMERGENCY Button

•GPS Updates <60 seconds

•Message Delivery < 10 seconds

•Rugged Carrying Case

•Fully mobile allowing for rapid installations

• Uses Cigarette Lighter Socket for power


MTS LITE BC-3 OptionMTS LITE BC-3 OptionMobile UnitMobile Unit




•Tablet Computer with Touch Screen

•GPS Updates < 60 seconds

•Two Way Message Delivery < 10 seconds

•NIMA Mapping

•Fully mobile allowing for rapid installations

• Uses Cigarette Lighter Socket for power


MTS LITE BC-4 OptionMTS LITE BC-4 OptionControl StationControl Station




•Rugged Laptop Computer

•GPS Updates < 60 seconds

•Two Way Message Delivery < 10 seconds

•NIMA Mapping

•100’Ft of Data and Power Cable

• AC/DC power supply



BC-1BC-1– Plug one end of the power cable into the Plug one end of the power cable into the

antenna, Plug the other end into the caseantenna, Plug the other end into the case– Ensure the cables are locked securelyEnsure the cables are locked securely– Place the antenna on the roofPlace the antenna on the roof– Start vehicle and plug the power cord into the Start vehicle and plug the power cord into the

cigarette lighter socketcigarette lighter socket– Ensure the lights on the antenna are onEnsure the lights on the antenna are on



BC-3 and BC-4BC-3 and BC-4– Plug one end of the power cable into the Plug one end of the power cable into the

antenna, Plug the other end into the tabletantenna, Plug the other end into the tablet– Ensure the cables are locked securelyEnsure the cables are locked securely– Place the antenna on the roofPlace the antenna on the roof– Start vehicle and plug the power cord into the Start vehicle and plug the power cord into the

cigarette lighter port or wall outletcigarette lighter port or wall outlet– Ensure the lights on the antenna are onEnsure the lights on the antenna are on


Logging OnLogging OnTurn the tablet on, just hit OK when prompted for Turn the tablet on, just hit OK when prompted for a username and passworda username and password

Open MTS Messenger (double tap on the icon)Open MTS Messenger (double tap on the icon)– Log on using your unique Bumper Number (BN)Log on using your unique Bumper Number (BN)


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationMTS MessengerMTS Messenger– After the unit logs on using your unique BNAfter the unit logs on using your unique BN

Confirm XCVR Number, GPS Quality, BNConfirm XCVR Number, GPS Quality, BN


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationMTS MessengerMTS Messenger– Send a MessageSend a Message

F2 (Control Station), F3 (Mobile Unit), or F4 (Group)F2 (Control Station), F3 (Mobile Unit), or F4 (Group)Send yourself a message to confirm your unit is operationalSend yourself a message to confirm your unit is operationalFind unit, type message, sendFind unit, type message, send


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationMTS MessengerMTS Messenger– Read a MessageRead a Message

F1, a F1, a RED LINERED LINE will appear when message is received will appear when message is received

The The RED LINE RED LINE will stay until all messages are readwill stay until all messages are read

F6 to review sent messagesF6 to review sent messages


Receive a MessageReceive a Message


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationMTS MessengerMTS Messenger– Panic ButtonPanic Button

F5F5 then then Broken Arrow KeyBroken Arrow Key

Sends an automated Group message Sends an automated Group message “999”“999”


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationTracerLinkTracerLink– Messenger and Vehicle Messenger and Vehicle

Server must be openServer must be open– How to read the map in How to read the map in

TracerLinkTracerLinkSquare icon reps Control Square icon reps Control StationStationCircle icon reps Mobile UnitCircle icon reps Mobile UnitBlack lug on top of icon Black lug on top of icon reps active commsreps active commsBlack lug on bottom of icon Black lug on bottom of icon reps active GPS signalreps active GPS signalBN is displayed by the iconBN is displayed by the iconTime is last reported GPS Time is last reported GPS time stamptime stampColor of icon reps different Color of icon reps different groups the units are ingroups the units are in


MTS Unit OperationMTS Unit OperationTracerLinkTracerLink– Navigating with TracerLinkNavigating with TracerLink

Right click on MapRight click on Map– Normal ModeNormal Mode– Zoom In/Out, Move, Change Center of Map, Reset, Zoom In/Out, Move, Change Center of Map, Reset,

etc.etc.– Select VehicleSelect Vehicle

Tap anywhere on the mapTap anywhere on the mapBrings up Server Vehicle KitBrings up Server Vehicle KitTrace, Track, Display InfoTrace, Track, Display InfoAssignments Tab shows all vehicles in their Assignments Tab shows all vehicles in their Fleets (Groups)Fleets (Groups)Selection will show the vehicles that were Selection will show the vehicles that were selected with the stylusselected with the stylus

– To turn off the unit, close the minimized To turn off the unit, close the minimized “TracerLink Server” button on the start bar and “TracerLink Server” button on the start bar and DO NOT SAVEDO NOT SAVE when prompted, then close all when prompted, then close all other applications and shutdownother applications and shutdown


Integration to COPIntegration to COP

A A CCommon ommon OOperating perating PPicture may be icture may be displayed in an operations center like the displayed in an operations center like the ROC or LMCCROC or LMCCA special software may be used to bring A special software may be used to bring different formats of vehicle location data different formats of vehicle location data together to form one picture with all the units together to form one picture with all the units includedincludedAn example is TapestryAn example is Tapestry


Tapestry IntegrationTapestry Integration


Panic MessagePanic Message

Key Points to ReviewKey Points to ReviewAntenna PositioningAntenna Positioning

– Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the Southern skyEnsure the antenna has a clear view of the Southern sky– This will ensure the best RF Lock for the antennaThis will ensure the best RF Lock for the antenna

Bumper NumbersBumper Numbers– Each unit is assigned a unique BNEach unit is assigned a unique BN– Keep the tablet, antenna, cables, and case togetherKeep the tablet, antenna, cables, and case together– Log into Messenger with the same BN every timeLog into Messenger with the same BN every time

This is how the ROC and others will identify youThis is how the ROC and others will identify you

Panic AlarmPanic Alarm– MTS Messenger MTS Messenger MUSTMUST be up and running for the panic alarm/message to be sent be up and running for the panic alarm/message to be sent

Ensure Messenger is Ensure Messenger is NOTNOT MINIMIZED when pressing F5/Broken Arrow MINIMIZED when pressing F5/Broken Arrow– ““999”999” is the Panic Message, avoid typing messages containing is the Panic Message, avoid typing messages containing “999”“999”– Don’t hesitate to send out a Panic AlarmDon’t hesitate to send out a Panic Alarm

The ROC wants knowledge of any and all contacts immediately!The ROC wants knowledge of any and all contacts immediately!The ROC saves and logs all contactsThe ROC saves and logs all contactsIMPORTANT:IMPORTANT: Confirm LMCC/ROC received your panic alarm and understands your current situation Confirm LMCC/ROC received your panic alarm and understands your current situation

– If you abandon your vehicle take the unit with you or destroy it. Do not leave it behind.If you abandon your vehicle take the unit with you or destroy it. Do not leave it behind.

Vehicle ServerVehicle Server– While in use, never close the Vehicle server, the map will not work without itWhile in use, never close the Vehicle server, the map will not work without it– When shutting down, close Vehicle Server then TracerLink When shutting down, close Vehicle Server then TracerLink andand NEVER SAVE NEVER SAVE– Close all remaining applicationsClose all remaining applications

ConclusionConclusion

Now that you know what MTS LITE is and Now that you know what MTS LITE is and how it functions, we will move on to the how it functions, we will move on to the

practical exercises.practical exercises.


Practical Exam for the BC-3Practical Exam for the BC-31.1. Install the MTS BC-3 unit into the vehicle.Install the MTS BC-3 unit into the vehicle.2.2. Turn the MTS BC-3 unit on and bring up MTS Messenger.Turn the MTS BC-3 unit on and bring up MTS Messenger.3.3. Check to see if the transceiver is in lock.Check to see if the transceiver is in lock.4.4. Send yourself a test message which will ensure the Send yourself a test message which will ensure the

vehicle is online.vehicle is online.5.5. Resend and Reply to your test message.Resend and Reply to your test message.6.6. Double tap on AVL Startup to open TracerLink and Double tap on AVL Startup to open TracerLink and

Vehicle Server.Vehicle Server.7.7. Locate the MTS unit that the Instructor designates.Locate the MTS unit that the Instructor designates.8.8. Center on that MTS unit, trace and track.Center on that MTS unit, trace and track.9.9. Find that MTS unit’s Lat/Long coordinates.Find that MTS unit’s Lat/Long coordinates.10.10. Find that MTS unit’s Mil Grid coordinates.Find that MTS unit’s Mil Grid coordinates.11.11. Close down the MTS-BC-3 unit.Close down the MTS-BC-3 unit.

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