Telematics is the marriage of computers and telecommunications systems to provide wireless access to a wide range of information. Since DAWN conceptually has access to all of the vehicle’s information, the telematics possibilities with DAWN are only limited by your imagination.

The telematics functions with DAWN include GPS, diagnostic data and wireless communications to and from the vehicle for vehicle monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics.

GPS - Global Positioning System + Geofencing

DAWN acquires GPS data (absolute time, latitude, longitude and altitude). Use the vehicle’s GPS unit, or add a separate GPS unit to the DAWN Logger. The GPS unit can also be part of the modem.

DAWN uses geofencing to determine if a vehicle is within or outside of a “fenced area” - be it as large as a state or as small as a tunnel. And, DAWN can do this in real-time, only saving and transmitting the results so you are not overwhelmed with the raw data and paying for its transfer over a cellular network.

Cellular Modem

Adding a modem to the DAWN Logger provides wireless connectivity. Use a low cost GPRS or CDMA modem when transfer rates are not important. Use a high speed modem when you have large data files and when you want to see real-time data at rates up to 400 samples/sec - a speed that we believe is unmatched by the competition.

When adding GPS and modem options, DAWN becomes a wireless data logger and event recorder. This provides several telematics features such as: automatic data file transfers, controlling the remote data logger, monitoring & diagnostics, and simultaneously seeing data on your PC while the remote logger is storing data.

Telematics Functionality

Here is a breakdown of each of DAWN’s telematics functions:

1. Automatic Data File Transfers

DAWN automatically sends data from the vehicle each time the vehicle’s ignition is shutoff…

• providing the user with the most recent data file,
• increasing productivity since it does not require a person to go to the vehicle and copy the files manually, and
• reliably transfering data at the first opportunity at minimal cost.

2. Control Logger

DAWN’s Logger Panel shows the status of the logger - giving you start and stop control - and transfers data files back to you either manually or automatically. You can reconfigure the remote logger, update the logger’s software, or reboot if needed - all in one interface. The Logger Panel controls the data logger remotely as easily as if it was directly connected to the PC.

3. Manually Transfer Data Files

Select the logger’s data files of interest and either copy or move them to your PC. Also, you have the ability to delete data files once they have been successfully transferred back to you.

4. Reconfigure the Logger

With DawnTransfer and DawnConfig, you have the ability to reconfigure the remote logger. In addition, update the logger’s software, and reboot if needed.

5. Monitoring & Diagnostics / Event Recorder

DAWN reads the standard OBD trouble and pending codes as well as the manufacturer specific Enhanced Diagnostic codes. Data acquisition can be triggered to start if a code is tripped. The user has the option of defining additional conditions to monitor, and a virtually unlimited number of user-defined conditions can be specified. If any of them occur, then data will be acquired and stored. This is extremely helpful for catching pesky intermittent problems.

6. Real-time Data from the Remote Logger on Your PC

If an interesting condition has occurred, or if users just want to be sure the logger is working as anticipated, they have the option to see data in real-time on their PC while the remote logger is storing data in the vehicle. DAWN acquires data at an aggregate rate of 400 samples/sec - 100X faster than most systems.