B175128 - ZoneSafe 2 Installation Operating Manual

Eureka-iD ZoneSafe2
Installation & Operating Manual
Avonwood Developments Limited

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Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7ND
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B175128 ZoneSafe 2 Installation & Operation Manual

ZoneSafe 2 System Installation & Operation Manual
B175128  Copyright 2008 Avonwood Developments Ltd Page 2 of 40

Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Master Control Unit 6
1.2 Master Wakeup Antenna 8
1.3 Driver and Operator Tag. 8
1.4 Slave Control Unit 9
1.5 Slave Antenna Unit. 10
2 System Specification 11
2.1 Master Control Unit 11
2.2 Driver’s Master Wakeup Antenna 11
2.3 ZoneSafe 2 Driver/Operator Tag 12
2.4 Slave Control Unit 12
2.5 Slave Antenna 12
3 Hardware Installation 13
3.1 ZoneSafe 2 Master Unit Connection Details 13
3.2 ZoneSafe 2 Slave Unit & Slave Antenna Connection Details. 16
3.3 Hardware Set-up & Test 19
4 System operation 20
4.1 Enable Keyswitch 20
4.2 Normal System Operation sequence. 20
4.3 Operational Time Window 21
4.4 Stopped Timeout 22
4.5 Unit Numbering 22
5 Software 23
5.1 Software Installation 24
5.2 Menu Bar 25
5.2.1 File 25
5.2.2 Options 26
5.2.3 Password 27
5.2.4 Help 28

5.3 Configure Parameters 29
5.3.1 Relays 30
5.3.2 Unit Address 31
5.3.3 Stopped Timeout 31
5.3.4 Stopped Tag Search Time 31
5.3.5 Stopped Tag Timeout 31
5.3.6 Driving Tag Search Time 31
5.3.7 ‘Driving Tag Timeout’ 32
5.3.7 Operation Time Control 32
5.3.8 Unit Time 32
5.3.10 Stopped Input Blind Time 32
5.3.11 Command Buttons 33
5.4 Set Drivers and Operators 35
5.4.1 Add New Driver or Operator 36
5.4.2 Edit Driver or Operator 36
5.4.3 Delete Driver or Operator 36
5.4.4 Set Drivers or Operators 36
5.4.5 Read Drivers or Operators 36
5.5 Uploading Events 37
5.6 Status & Information Features 39
5.6.1 The Status Bar 39
5.6.2 Information Display 40

1 Introduction
ZoneSafe 2 System (Model EURiDK4957) provides a flexible solution to help prevent the
unauthorised use of mobile plant and refuse vehicles.
Based around a high performance wireless communication system comprising:-
1 ZoneSafe 2 Master Control Unit ( EURiDD5070 )

1 ZoneSafe 2 Master, Antenna, ( EURiDA5026 )
1 ZoneSafe 2 Slavel Unit ( EURiDD5070 )
2 ZoneSafe 2 Slave Antennas, ( EURiDA5120 )
2 ZoneSafe Operator Tags ( EURiDT4956 )
The following items are supplied separately for use with the system :-
1 USB/RS485 Data Cable I (EURiDK5107)
1 ZoneSafe 2 Distribution CD (EURiDK5130)
USB/RS485 Data Cable & CD (Supplied Crimps & Connectors

1.1 Master Control Unit
Located in the vehicle’s cab and housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure the ZoneSafe 2
control unit contains the control, transmitter and receiver electronics.
The Master Unit should be mounted in the cab so that the driver has access to the On/Off
Keyswitch.
Master Unit Features: (Front Panel)

• RS485 COMMS port to allow communications with an external device such as a laptop.
• System status LED indicator.
• Low tag battery LED indicator.
• OverrideOn/Off key-switch to allow the system to be bypassed should the need arise.
• Buzzer to provide indication of system operations.

Unit Features: (Rear Panel)

• 4 relay outputs with n/o and n/c contacts. Each output has individually configurable
timeouts and polarity of operation, with the option of power or signal relays for each.
• 2 inputs for “Ignition On” and “In Neutral” detection.
• Master antenna drive outputs.
• RS485 Communication connection to slave unit.
The ZoneSafe 2 Master control unit generates a wakeup field through the Master antenna
(situated near the driver’s seat ) to wake up the driver’s tag. The control unit receives data
from the driver’s tag, checks it for errors and activate relays as necessary when it sees a
driver is present.
Each unit is assigned a unit system number which defines the wakeup field numbers of the
Master and Slave unit wakeup fields in a particular system. The range of the wakeup field is
factory adjustable to suit environment and conditions. The unit also contains a real-time clock
to keep track of time/date information, with internal memory to store the event data plus
inputs to monitor the vehicle’s status.
The real-time clock uses the daylight saving scheme (BST correction), where the time is
automatically moved forward an hour from 1am on the last Sunday in March, until 1am on the
last Sunday of October where it is moved back an hour.
(Note: DO NOT update the real-time clock during the period from 0:00am to 1:00am on the
day BST ends)

1.2 Master Wakeup Antenna
The master wakeup antenna must be fitted in a suitable position within the vehicles cab.
Ideally the antenna should be mounted in a vertical orientation, on the right hand side, at the
foot of the driver’s seat. This antenna produces a “Wakeup” field, which activates the Driver’s
tag which should be suspended from the driver’s belt loop on the right hand side..
Driver’s tag
suspended from
belt loop.
Master Antenna
1.3 Driver and Operator Tag.
Every authorised driver or operator for the vehicle must wear an RFID tag as shown below.
The tag MUST hang vertically from a belt loop on the right side of a driver or operator to
ensure it is in the best orientation to respond to the wakeup field at the master or slave
antennas which must also be mounted vertically. When the tag enters a wakeup field it
transmits its tag identity data. When the Master Control unit is configured tag identities must
be authorised to act as a Driver, an Operator, or both Driver & Operator.

1.4 Slave Control Unit
The Slave Control unit is mounted at the back of a vehicle and connected by a single 4 core,
screened cable to the Master unit. The Slave unit is powered when the vehicle ignition is on.
The Slave unit has its own wakeup field generator, antenna and tag data receiver.
Slave Control Unit

Slave
Control & PSU
Wakeup
Antenna
Tag data Wakeup

Receiver generator.
24V DC & RS485 To/From Master To Slave Antennas
The Slave Control unit MUST be mounted with the long face vertical and outward. The
incoming cable from the Master unit enters via one cable gland and the Wakeup generator
cable leaves via the other cable gland and goes to the Slave Antenna units. The typical
arrangement is as shown below:-
Slave
Master Antenna Antenna
Driver
SLAVE
Master
Cab
Slave
Antenna

1.5 Slave Antenna Unit.
The Slave Antenna unit(s) are fitted on either side at the back end of a vehicle, and are driven
via a single cable from the Slave Control unit. The Slave Antennas are fed with the same RF
wakeup signal as the Slave Control unit’s own antenna and together they generate an RF
wakeup field around sides and end at the back of the vehicle.
The Slave Antennas MUST be mounted with the long face vertical and outward. The
incoming cable from the Master unit enters via one cable gland and the Wakeup generator
cable leaves via the other cable gland and goes to the Slave Antenna units.
The typical area covered by active wakeup fields are as shown below:-
Slave Wakeup fields

Master Wakeup field
Slave
Antenna
Driver
SLAVE
Master
Cab
Slave
Antenna

2 System Specification
2.1 Master Control Unit
Dimensions: 175mm x 110mm x 65mm

Housing: Anodised aluminium extrusion
Power requirements: 18V to 30V DC Input
Current Consumption: Approx 30mA (Low power mode)
Maximum 200mA (System active)
Relay: ( Standard Power relay type )

Type: DPCO
Relay Contact Rating: 16A @ 125VAC
16A @ 30VDC
( Note:- Actual current rating may be limited by connector & cable types used for installation.)
(Signal Relay type – Fitted to special order only....)
Type: SPCO
Relay Contact Rating: 0.5A @ 125VAC
2A @ 30VDC
Memory Capacity: 512Kb

Wakeup Range: up to 4m – depending on tag type & tag orientation.
Wakeup Transmit Frequency: 125KHz
Tag Data Receive Frequency: 868.4MHz
RS485 Data Rate: 19,200 baud
Input Voltage Range: VHigh > 5V and VLow < 2V ( Pulsing. )
Status Indication LEDs: Green - System Status Indicator
Red - Low Battery Indicator
Connectors: RS485 Front panel DIN & Rear Panel Molex
Relays - 3Way 0.156” Molex (Supplied)
Antenna/DC In - 4Way 0.156” Molex (Supplied)
Fixings: 4 off M5
Approvals: TBA
2.2 Driver’s Master Wakeup Antenna
Dimensions: 110mm x 35mm diameter

Housing: Grey plastic tube with end caps.
( Mounted using 2 plastic P Clips supplied)
Cable Length: 5m Supplied (Max extension to 10m)

2.3 ZoneSafe 2 Driver/Operator Tag
Operating Temperature: - 10°C to + 55°C

Typical Read Time: approx 250ms
Receive Frequency: 125KHz
Transmit Frequency: 868.4MHz
Transmit Data Rate: 19,200 baud
Approvals: CE, IR2030, ETSI 300-220
2.4 Slave Control Unit
ABS IP65 Enclosure 200 x 120 x 57 mm

Power requirements: 18V to 30V DC Input
Current Consumption: Maximum 200mA (System active)
Operating Temperature: - 10°C to + 55°C
Typical Read Time: approx 250ms
Wakeup Range: up to 4m – depending on tag type & tag orientation.
Wakeup Transmit Frequency: 125KHz
Tag Data Receive Frequency: 868.4MHz
RS485 Data Rate: 19,200 baud
Approvals: CE, IR2030, ETSI 300-220
2.5 Slave Antenna
ABS IP65 Enclosure 200 x 120 x 57 mm

Cable Length: 10m Maximum.
Recommended cable type 2 Core Screened ( Belden 8762 060U500 or equiv.)

3 Hardware Installation
3.1 ZoneSafe 2 Master Unit Connection Details
Image below shows the ZoneSafe 2 Master Control Unit connections.
Master Unit Fixing

The Master Unit should be mounted in the cab so that the driver has access to the On/Off
Keyswitch. The unit is usually fixed beneath the dashboard with the Keyswitch and antenna
facing forward. It is fitted using the two fixing bars on top of the Master unit and secured by 4
M5 fixings. The fixing bars are placed in a standard position during manufacture, but can be
adjusted if necessary.
Wiring to the connectors at the back face of the unit should be fitted in a neat and secure
way. The cables must be strain relieved to avoid stress on the connectors. To avoid
malfunction cable terminations to the rear connectors must be insulated such that users
cannot touch, or have less than 10mm creepage distance of any exposed termination.

The ZoneSafe 2 unit is normally connected as shown in the wiring diagram shown below, but
specific changes to the wiring and unit parameter setup for different vehicle types and
models.
0V 0V
+24V DC 3A Fuse +24V DC
Ignition Switch
Ignition
In Neutral Neutral
Master Antenna
Master Antenna
RS485B
RS485A
0V
Inverted Engine On
Stop Vehicle N/O
Control Relay
Input Com RL1
N/C
Start Vehicle N/O Engine On

Com RL2 Control Relay
Input
N/C
N/O Inverted Driver

Com RL3 Present Control Relay
N/C
Inverted Operator
N/O
Present Control Relay
Com RL4
N/C Slave Unit
+24V DC
RS485A
RS485B
0V
Slave Ant +
Slave Ant 0V
Slave Antenna
Slave Ant +
Slave Ant 0V
Slave Antenna
Slave Ant +
Slave Ant 0V

Master Unit DC Power Supply & Input Connections

Pin No Description
1 0V
2 +24VDC ( Via accessible 3A Fuse ) See Note 1
3 Ignition Input & +24V DC supply to Slave Unit
4 Neutral Input
Earth Point Screen See Note 2
Note 1 :- +24V DC supply is direct from vehicle battery and is NOT normally
disconnected when the ignition is off. Ensure this line is connected via an
accessible 3A fuse to protect wiring under fault conditions.
Note 2 :- Cable screen must be connected to earth point on back of Master Unit.
Master Unit Antenna & RS485 Connections

Pin No Description Colour
1 Master Antenna Drive Antenna White
2 RS485A RS485 White
3 RS485B RS485 Green
4 0V for RS485 & Master Antenna Antenna & RS485 Black
Note:- Cable screens must be connected to earth point
Master Unit Relay Connections RL1 to RL4

Pin No Description
1 N/O
2 COM
3 N/C
Note:- Cable screens must be connected to earth point
The Keyswitch on the Master Unit front panel is wired to turn off the Master Unit control relays
so that the ZoneSafe 2 equipment is effectively taken out of use. In this state all 4 relays are
unpowered, so the connections to the vehicle control system must be wired to have no effect
when the relays are in this state – when the Normally Open contacts will be open and the
Normally Closed contacts will be closed.

3.2 ZoneSafe 2 Slave Unit & Slave Antenna Connection Details.
Mount the SafeZone 2 Slave unit, with the front panel vertical, at one side near the rear of the
vehicle at about waist height from the ground. Run a screened 4 cable to the Slave Control
Unit from the Master Unit. Connect the 4 cable cores to the 4 way screw terminal block on
the Slave Unit PCB as shown below. Secure the plug-in 4 way block to the Slave Unit PCB
socket using the cable tie provided in the installation kit to prevent the screw terminal
connector plug being vibrated out of the socket.. Wire the cable screen to the case mounted
screw terminal block so that it can be connected to the cable screen of another outgoing
cable.
Fit the two Slave antenna units, with the front panel vertical, at about waist height from the
ground – one in a central position on the back end of the unit, and one on the opposite side of
the vehicle to the main Slave Control unit. Run a two core screened cable from the Slave
Control unit to a Slave antenna on one side and then on to the second Slave antenna on the
other side, as shown below. Use the terminal block to connect the cable screen of each
cable to the screen of the cable coming from the Master Unit. Wire the black identified core
and the other core of the Slave antennas to the incoming black and white wires. On the last
Slave Antenna remove the spare cable gland and fit the blanking plug provided.

IMPORTANT!
WIRE BLACK WIRE TO ANTENNA BLACK WIRE,
WHITE WIRE TO THE OTHER ANTENNA WIRE.
Internal Ferrite Antenna Internal Ferrite Antenna Internal Ferrite Antenna
Slave Control PCB Slave Antenna Slave Antenna
Pin 11
Pin
From Master


Slave Unit Power & RS485 Connections

1 +24 V DC Red
2 RS485B RS485 Green
3 RS485A RS485 White
4 0V Black
Note:- Cable screens must be connected together.
Slave Unit Antenna Connections. CONN 2

CONN2/1 Slave Antenna Drive Antenna White
CONN2/2 Slave Antenna 0V Antenna Black
Note:- Cable screens must be connected together.
3.3 Hardware Set-up & Test
During installation, take care to connect the relevant cables to the control unit before
connecting to the vehicle systems. Ensure vehicle ignition is OFF before making connections.
The vehicle systems to be controlled (i.e. engine, braking etc) must be connected to the
relevant relay outputs. A typical wiring diagram is shown above, but must be customised for
the vehicle and operational requirements at this installation. Suitable “cut-in” points must be
identified and wires run to the control unit. Relay operation must be considered (i.e. normally
open or normally closed) and connected as required (see section 3.1). This is important for
the system to be bypassed correctly using the key-switch, See section 5.3.1 for further
details.
With the relevant connections now made, the unit will be powered on and the tag wakeup
ranges should be tested. An “LED Test Tag” is available if required, to simplify this process.
With the vehicle ignition turned on the Slave Unit at the rear should be on and generating a
wakeup field to detect tags at the back of the vehicle. The antenna in the Slave unit and its
associated Slave Antennas should generate a continuous RF field around the back of the
vehicle. An LED test tag carried around the back of the vehicle should show a continuous
field, without dead spots. If one or more antennas are wired in the wrong polarity they will
oppose the other antennas and dead spots will be seen between the antennas.
Connect the RS485 cable (supplied separately) via the Master Unit front panel DIN
connector. Run the ZoneSafe 2 PC Software. Configure the Master Unit as described in
section 5 below.
Once performance tests are completed satisfactorily the installation is finished.

4 System operation
When the Vehicle Ignition is Off the ZoneSafe 2 system is in its low power state and monitors
the ignition input continuously. In this state the wakeup antennas are turned off. The Master
Unit can be set up or monitored using the RS485 to USB converter cable assembly supplied
separately. The RS485/USB cable plugs into the Master Unit front panel DIN connector.
4.1 Enable Keyswitch
The Keyswitch on the Master Unit front panel turns off the control relays so that the ZoneSafe
2 equipment is effectively taken out of use. With the Keyswitch Off all 4 relays are
unpowered ( Normally Open contacts open, and Normally Closed contacts closed) and the
system must be wired to have no effect when the relays are in this state.
The Master unit monitors the state of the Keyswitch and keep a record of when Enable or
Disable events occur.
4.2 Normal System Operation sequence.
With the vehicle ignition OFF and the ZoneSafe 2 Master Unit enabled ( Keyswitch On ) the
system is in its low power state, continuously monitoring the ignition input.
A driver climbs into the driver’s seat wearing an authorised driver tag suspended from his belt
and turns the ignition ON. The control unit leaves its low power state and turns on the
wakeup antennas to search for an authorised driver’s tag at the seat or an authorised
operator tag at the back of the vehicle. A timed, dated “Ignition ON” event is recorded.
The green system status LED indicator begins a short flash cycle indicating the system is
working - subject to an operational window (see section 4.2. The tag wakeup fields make any
nearby driver or operator tags transmit data to the Master or Slave control units which decode
the tag identity messages and check the tags are authorised for use by that vehicle.
When a valid driver’s tag is detected an audible tone alerts the driver that the system is active
and a “Driver Present” event is recorded showing the time, date and driver’s tag number. The
system status LED lights continuously to indicate a valid driver has been detected and the
relays operate as configured.
The relays are normally wired to make the vehicle start automatically when a valid driver is
present, even though the driver does not turn the ignition key to the Start position, always
subject to the normal safety requirements such as being in Neutral with the brake on.

The wakeup field is now disabled for a short period of time so the tag batteries are not
drained continually. Periodically the wakeup field is re-enabled to confirm the driver is still
present.
The driver can put the vehicle into forward or reverse and operate the vehicle as normal. For
safety reasons the main engine control relays ( RL1 & 2 ) will not change while the vehicle is
driving ( the Neutral input if off ), even if a driver’s tag is no longer seen.
Relay 1 & 2 will operate if the ignition is On and Either a Driver’s tag or an Operator’s tag has
been seen. RL3 will operate if a Driver’s tag has been seen, and for the delay period after the
tag was last seen. RL4 will operate if an Operator’s tag has been seen, and for the delay
period after the tag was last seen.( This allows the presence of a Driver or Operator to control
specific vehicle functions as necessary – for example to apply a brake if the vehicle is in
Neutral with no authorised Driver tag present. )
When the driver stops the vehicle and returns to neutral the engine will stay on while an
authorised Driver tag is seen in the cab or an Operator tag at the back of the vehicle. If the
driver’s tag leaves the cab leaving the ignition ON, and no operator tag is seen at the back of
the vehicle, the engine will automatically stop after a short, adjustable time. If the driver
returns to the cab, or an authorised operator’s tag is seen at the back of the vehicle, the
engine will automatically start. Timed and dated events are recorded when authorised tags
are first seen in a wakeup field, when a driver tag is seen to have left the cab, and when
control relays time out after tags leave the wakeup area.
Once the driver turns off the ignition and exits the vehicle, the system will deactivate the
vehicle, with an “Ignition OFF” entry being made into the event list.
4.3 Operational Time Window
An operational time window can be set up, using the software application, during which the
vehicle can be operated. Outside this time window the vehicle will remain immobilised.
With the vehicle disabled and the ignition OFF the system is in a low power state and
monitors the real-time clock. At the start time of the operational window, the system can be
operated as normal (see section 4.1) and a “System Timed Start” event will be recorded.
The time is monitored and when the operational window stop time is reached the system will
be disabled at the next available opportunity and a “System Timed Stop” event recorded.
For safety reasons the system cannot be disabled except during the following conditions:
Ignition OFF, stopped timeout or while any relay remains ON.

The Operational Time Window is set using the Configuration Software described in section 5.
4.4 Stopped Timeout
The stopped timeout provides a way of controlling vehicles that are left idling for too long. The
Stopped Timeout function can be turned on or off using the configuration software.
With the vehicle disabled and the ignition OFF the system waits to be enabled and the vehicle
started. Once the system is enabled and the vehicle has its engine running the state of the
neutral input is continuously monitored.
While the vehicle is in neutral with the engine idling, a timer is started. Should the vehicle
remain in neutral for longer than the period defined using the software application, then the
system will be disabled, regardless of whether an authorised driver is present. Should the
driver exit the vehicle before the neutral timeout then the system will follow the normal
shutdown procedure (see section 4.1).
While the engine is running the Stopped Timeout timer will be reset each time the vehicle is
taken out of Neutral.
The Stopped Timeout function is set using the Configuration Software described in section 5.
4.5 Unit Numbering
Each ZoneSafe 2 Unit must be allocated a specific Unit Number ( 01 to 49 ) to identify it when
other similar systems are used in the same location. This prevents tags from one vehicle
affecting other systems nearby. For example, if a depot runs a fleet of 30 vehicles with
ZoneSafe 2 systems fitted, each vehicle must be allocated a different Unit Number. The Unit
Number is set using the Configuration Software described in section 5 below.

5 Software
A CD is supplied with Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible software to allow communication

between the control unit and computer. To be viewed correctly, a minimum screen resolution
of 1024 x 768 is required.
The software allows the control unit configuration to be modified and updated, so that it can
be uploaded to the internal memory as required. The configuration can be saved and viewed
or modified at a later date.
Once the system is in use, it will generate a list of events, this list can be downloaded anytime
using the supplied application and an event log can be created that can be stored for records.
Additional software is available to analyse the stored event log, this provides detailed
statistics about the use of the vehicle and the drivers that operate it (See the ZoneSafe 2
Analyser Software Help File for further details).

5.1 Software Installation
Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive (this will auto run) and install the software. Once
successfully installed, run the application.
ONLY RUN PC SOFTWARE WITH IGNITION OFF
After the software has loaded the following screen is displayed:
The first time the software is run the administrator password feature is disabled and full
access to the configuration is allowed, to enable this feature see section 5.2.3.

5.2 Menu Bar
The menu bar across the top of the window contains the following features:
5.2.1 File
The ‘File’ menu contains the following options:
Load
Select ‘Load’ to open an existing unit configuration and import the values into the software
application. The unit configuration is stored as an .ini file, to load a file select it using the
standard file browser and click ‘OK’.
Save
The ‘Save’ option only becomes enabled when the current unit configuration has changed. To
save a file, select a location and either use the generated file name or enter your own, then
click ‘Save’.
New
Select ‘New’ to start a new unit configuration with the default values.
Exit
Click ‘Exit’ to close the software application, if any changes have been made to the current
configuration file, a message box will prompt you to either save or discard.

5.2.2 Options
Select the ‘Options’ menu from the menu bar and the following screen is displayed:
Communications
The ‘Communications’ tab contains the options to configure the particular computer it is being
run on, to communicate correctly with the control unit.
To select a communications port, click the ‘comms port’ drop-down list box. A list of available
ports will be displayed, select the correct port number and click ‘OK’ to return to the main
screen. Note that the option screen shows the ports that are AVAILABLE, and when the
option menu is opened does NOT necessarily show the port currently selected, if any.
When the software application is used without being connected to control unit, clear the
‘comms enable’ check box. This will disable all communications between the unit and
software, stopping any error messages from appearing. To enable Comms for later use go
back to the Options menu and re-enable the Comms with the required Comm port set.

5.2.3 Password
Some simple read-only features of the ZoneSafe 2 system can be accessed by anyone
connecting to the system. Most other features are visible but “greyed” out and unavailable.
Access to delete information or change the configuration is only allowed after a sign-in
password has been entered,
After the password protection is enabled, to activate all the features and commands of the
application, a system administrator is required to log on with a valid password.
To enable the password protection, the password must be changed from the factory default.
To enter the password, select the ‘Password’ menu from the toolbar, the following screen is
then displayed:
Enter the password in the ‘Enter Password’ text box and press enter. If enabling the
password feature for the first time leave the text box blank. A successful log in will produce
the text ‘Full Access Enabled’. Now the ‘Set New Password’ text box will be enabled and a
new password can be set as required.

5.2.4 Help
About
Contains basic information about the current software version.

5.3 Configure Parameters
The control unit configuration can be set-up with the unit connected or not (see section 5.2.2).
To modify the unit configuration, select the ‘Parameters’ tab, the screen appears as follows:-
( Note that the Password has been entered and no boxes are “greyed out” and unavailable.)

5.3.1 Relays
The four relay outputs can be individually configured to suit the application. To enable a relay
output to activate when a valid driver is detected, its corresponding ‘Enable’ check box
should be ticked. The timeout value becomes adjustable from 6 seconds to 59 minutes 59
seconds.
In addition the polarity of the relay activation can be set, to either:-
• Relay energised when active and de-energised when inactive

Or as ‘Invert’
• Relay energised when inactive and de-energised when active
This allows the normally closed connections for the relay to be used, with the system then
holding the relay open while inactive and releasing to make the contacts when active. In this
configuration the system is effectively bypassed if the key-switch is disabled.
Relays 1 and 2 operate when EITHER a Driver OR an Operator tag has been seen, and turn
off when the ignition is turned off.
Relay 3 operates when a Driver tag has been seen, and stays on for the remainder of a relay
time-out period even AFTER the ignition is turned off.
Relay 4 operates when an Operator tag has been seen, and stays on for the remainder of a
relay time-out period even AFTER the ignition is turned off.
To make the event list easier to understand each relay may be assigned a name. To assign a
name, enter the relevant text in the corresponding ‘Name’ text box. The name is stored in the
configuration file in the PC not in the unit memory. To see the relay names when downloading
event data from the unit the correct configuration file for that unit must be loaded.
Once each relay has been configured, the ‘Set’ button should be pressed to upload the new
data to the control unit.
Note that the Driver and Operator presence indications on the event trail are NOT directly tied
to the relay times. Relays can be seen to time out before or after a Driver or Operator’s tag is
seen to have gone.

5.3.2 Unit Address
The ‘Unit Address’ should be unique for each control unit installed at a site. The number
must only be set in the range 1 to 49 and ensures only the correct vehicle is enabled when
vehicles are in close proximity (i.e. in a depot, yard or car park). To program the number use
the up/down arrows and click ‘Set’.
5.3.3 Stopped Timeout
The “Stopped Timeout” timer can be enabled using the ‘Enable Stopped Input’ checkbox. The
‘Stopped Timeout’ can be set from 1:00 minutes to 59:59 minutes. This value is the length of
time the vehicle can be in neutral with the engine running before the engine is disabled.
The “Stopped Timeout” input function “Invert” box can be used to invert the “Neutral” ( or
“Stopped” ) input if it is “High” for Stopped or “Low” for stopped depending on the interface to
the vehicle in use.
When “Stopped Timeout” is disabled the “Stopped Timeout” setting box is hidden. Normal
neutral control functions operate, but relays do not drop out after the “Stopped timeout”
period.
5.3.4 Stopped Tag Search Time
The ‘Stopped Tag Search Time’ is the length of time when stopped ( in Neutral ) that the
Driver’s wakeup field remains off after a valid tag has been read. Disabling the wakeup field
after a tag read greatly increases the battery life of the tag - the larger the value the longer the
battery life. The minimum value this parameter can be set to is 3 seconds with the
recommended maximum being 5 seconds LESS than the shortest relay timeout.
5.3.5 Stopped Tag Timeout
The ‘Stopped Tag Timeout’ is the delay when stopped ( in Neutral ) from when the last
Driver’s tag transmission is seen to when the Driver’s tag is assumed to have gone and a
Driver Absent message is generated on the event trail. The recommended minimum value
should be greater than or equal to the shortest relay time, with the maximum being 59minutes
and 59seconds. A different time can be set when the vehicle is Driving ( Not in Neutral. )
5.3.6 Driving Tag Search Time
The ‘Driving Tag Search Time’ is the length of time whilst the vehicle is driving (Not in
Neutral) that the Driver’s wakeup field remains off after a valid tag has been read,. The
recommended minimum time period should not be set less than the ‘Stopped Tag Search
Time’ value with the recommended maximum, again being 5 seconds LESS than the shortest
relay timeout. The Tag Driving Search Time is normally set much longer than Stopped Search
time as tag presence while driving is not as critical and a longer time helps preserve tag
battery life.

5.3.7 ‘Driving Tag Timeout’
The ‘Driving Tag Timeout’ is the period of time whilst the vehicle is driving (Not in Neutral)
from the last Driver’s tag transmission has been received till a ‘Driver Absent’ event occurs.
The minimum value should be greater than or equal to ‘Stopped Tag Timeout’, with the
maximum being 59minutes and 59seconds.
5.3.7 Operation Time Control
The real-time clock can be used to define an operational window, with a start and stop time.
Only during this time window will the unit allow the relays to be activated. To activate this
feature click the ‘Enable’ checkbox, select a working day from the drop down box and adjust
the start/stop times as required. The time is displayed in 24hr format and the ‘stop time’ must
be a least 1minute greater than the ‘start time’, also the ‘start time’ must be earlier than 23:59.
5.3.8 Unit Time
The ZoneSafe control unit contains a real-time clock used when logging system events. It is
advisable to update the system time before using it. To do this, click the ‘Set’ button in the
‘unit time’ frame, this will take the current date and time shown by the computer and send it
to the control unit. The time is then read back and the result will be displayed in the text box.
The time is maintained during power down by a battery support clock chip within the
ZoneSafe control unit.
5.3.10 Stopped Input Blind Time
To avoid glitches on the vehicle ‘In Neutral’ input caused by transients, such as going from
Forward to Reverse, a blind time is used when reading the state of the input (de-bouncing).
This ensures the state of the input is stable by requiring the value to maintain a steady value
for the timer period. The timer period can be set from a minimum of 1second to a maximum of
59seconds and is independent of all other timers.

5.3.11 Command Buttons
Read Parameters
The ‘read parameters’ button allows the control unit’s internal configuration to be viewed. All
the values are read from the unit and imported into the relevant software application fields.
Set All Parameters

When each individual parameter is changed the nearby “Set” box turns red to indicate that
the value in the PC is different to that in the unit. Individual values can be sent to the unit by
pressing the nearby Set box. However if changing a lot of values a ‘set all parameters’ button
is provided in addition to the individual parameter ‘set’ buttons. This will set all the control
unit’s internal configuration parameters with a single click.
Test Connection
To test the connection between the control unit and software application, click the ‘test
connection’ button. A coloured box will be displayed in the status bar (see section 5.6) at the
bottom of the screen, indicating whether successful. Green for a successful connection, if a
red box is displayed check the connections and try again. If comms to the unit is disabled the
status box is blue.
Synchronise
Press the ‘synchronise’ button to ensure the connected control unit (parameters and drivers)
and unit configuration *.ini file are consistent with the values currently on the screen. Data is
downloaded from the current values on the screen to the unit and you are prompted to store
the new values in a “.ini” configuration file.

Reset To Defaults
The ‘reset to defaults’ button commands the control unit to return to the factory default
parameter settings, as shown below:

5.4 Set Drivers and Operators
Once the system parameters have been set-up, the list of authorised drivers and operators
for the vehicle can be configured as required. Select the ‘Drivers’ tab and the following
screen will be displayed: Up to 10 tags can be programmed, and assigned to be “Driver”,
“Operator” , or “Driver & Operator”” tags.

5.4.1 Add New Driver or Operator
To add a new driver click the ‘new driver button’ and the ‘driver edit frame’, along with the
‘accept’ and ‘cancel’ buttons will become enabled. Enter the driver or operator’s name and
the allocated tag number in the format” 0123” ( tag number is normally located on the tag
base ) in the relevant fields and set the ‘enable’ check box to allow this driver to operate the
vehicle.
The tag must be configured as a “Driver Only”, an “Operator Only” or as a “Driver &
Operator.” Press either the ‘accept’ or ‘cancel’ button to add or discard the entry.
The ‘no of drivers’ value shows how many drivers are currently entered, with the ‘enabled’
value showing how many are authorised to operate the vehicle.
5.4.2 Edit Driver or Operator
When a driver has been added, the information is displayed in the window. To edit a driver’s
details, select the entry row and the details will appear in the ‘driver edit’ frame. Make the
relevant changes then press either the ‘accept’ or ‘cancel’ button to add or discard the
modifications.
5.4.3 Delete Driver or Operator
When a list of drivers has been entered, to remove an entry select it from the list and click the
‘delete’ button.
5.4.4 Set Drivers or Operators
Once the list of drivers is complete, click the ‘set drivers’ button to update the control unit’s
internal driver list. Note that ONLY ENABLED TAGS are actually set in the unit. Tags that
are not marked as Enabled are held in the PC software and in the Driver List File, but are not
sent down to the Master Unit.
5.4.5 Read Drivers or Operators
To read back a Master control unit’s list of drivers, click the ‘read drivers’ button and the list
will be read and displayed in the window. Only tags that are Enabled are held in the master
Unit, and their data is marked as “Set” when read back from the Master unit. Other tags may
be displayed and not marked as “Set” indicating that they are not enabled and not held in the
Master Unit.

5.5 Uploading Events
As the system is used it will log certain events and store them in memory. The following is a
list of the events that can be recorded and there meaning:
• Power On
• System Enabled
• System Disabled
• Ignition ON
• Ignition OFF
• Stopped
• Driving
• Driver Present “Name” – “Number”

• Driver Absent “Name” – “Number”
• Operator Present “Name” – “Number”
• Operator Absent “Name” – “Number”
• “Relay Name” OFF (Where “Relay Name” is the name configured in the software
application, for that particular relay output, on that particular vehicle)
• System Timed Start

• System Timed Stop
• Low Tag Battery “Name” – “Number”
• Invalid Tag – “Number”
• Stopped Timeout
This information can be uploaded to a software application when required and an event log
created for records.
Two Event Log files are created – one is in easily readable form, the other is in minimal data
format that can be used by data analysis software.

To upload the event list from the control unit, select the ‘Events’ tab; the following screen will
be displayed:
Click the ‘Recall Event List’ button. Up to 8000 timed, dated events can be stored and it
may take a while to retrieve this amount of data stored in the event list. A message box will
be displayed when the upload is complete. Once the data has been uploaded the ‘Create
Event Log’ button will be available, click this button to create a text file report that can be
saved as required. The saved Event Log file is allocated file name showing the date and
time..

5.6 Status & Information Features
5.6.1 The Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the screen the ‘status bar’ (shown below) consists of the following
fields (left to right):
File/path name
Control unit model and firmware version
Coloured control unit connection indicator
Red Not connected
Green Connected
Blue Communications Disabled
Date
Time

5.6.2 Information Display
The information display (shown below) is located at the top of the screen, below the menu
bar. Its purpose is to provide additional information about the control unit and will show any
inconsistencies between the control unit and software configuration settings.
The ’machine type’ and ‘site’ fields allow extra information to be stored against the
configuration settings. The ‘driver status’ and ‘parameter status’ frames contain the text, ‘file’
and if communications are enabled (see 5.2.2) ‘unit’ will also appear. The text is colour coded
to show the current status, green indicates that the information matches and red indicates
that there is an inconsistency between the data sets.
When the software is first loaded the text has no colour, when an existing file is loaded the
‘file’ text turns green as the parameters being displayed match the saved file. The ‘unit’ text
turns red, as the current control unit connected, may not have the displayed parameters set in
memory.
If any changes are made to the displayed values and the set button is pressed, the ‘file’ text
will turn red. This indicates the displayed values no longer match the saved file, when the
changes have been saved (see section 5.2.1) then text will return to green.
The ‘unit’ text will remain red until all the control unit’s internal parameters match those being
displayed on the screen (i.e. click the ‘set all parameters’ button).
The same principle applies to both the ‘driver status’ and ‘parameter status’ frames, where the
‘driver status’ refers to the driver information and the ‘parameter status’ refers to the
parameter information.

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1.1 Master Control Unit 6

1.2 Master Wakeup Antenna 8

1.3 Driver and Operator Tag. 8

1.4 Slave Control Unit 9

1.5 Slave Antenna Unit. 10

2.1 Master Control Unit 11

2.2 Driver’s Master Wakeup Antenna 11

2.3 ZoneSafe 2 Driver/Operator Tag 12

2.4 Slave Control Unit 12

2.5 Slave Antenna 12

3.1 ZoneSafe 2 Master Unit Connection Details 13

3.2 ZoneSafe 2 Slave Unit & Slave Antenna Connection Details. 16

3.3 Hardware Set-up & Test 19

4.1 Enable Keyswitch 20

4.2 Normal System Operation sequence. 20

4.3 Operational Time Window 21

4.4 Stopped Timeout 22

4.5 Unit Numbering 22

5.1 Software Installation 24

5.2 Menu Bar 25

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5.3 Configure Parameters 29

5.3.2 Unit Address 31

5.3.3 Stopped Timeout 31

5.3.4 Stopped Tag Search Time 31

5.3.5 Stopped Tag Timeout 31

5.3.6 Driving Tag Search Time 31

5.3.7 ‘Driving Tag Timeout’ 32

5.3.7 Operation Time Control 32

5.3.8 Unit Time 32

5.3.10 Stopped Input Blind Time 32

5.3.11 Command Buttons 33

5.4 Set Drivers and Operators 35

5.4.1 Add New Driver or Operator 36

5.4.2 Edit Driver or Operator 36

5.4.3 Delete Driver or Operator 36

5.4.4 Set Drivers or Operators 36

5.4.5 Read Drivers or Operators 36

5.5 Uploading Events 37

5.6 Status & Information Features 39

5.6.1 The Status Bar 39

5.6.2 Information Display 40

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Based around a high performance wireless communication system comprising:-

1 ZoneSafe 2 Master Control Unit ( EURiDD5070 )

USB/RS485 Data Cable & CD (Supplied Crimps & Connectors

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1.1 Master Control Unit

Master Unit Features: (Front Panel)

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Unit Features: (Rear Panel)

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1.2 Master Wakeup Antenna

1.3 Driver and Operator Tag.

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1.4 Slave Control Unit

Slave Control Unit

Tag data Wakeup