Antares 4G — Introduction

The Antares 4G is a smart telematics device designed for fleet management and asset tracking applications with extensive capabilities, offering integrations with multiple sensors and accessories.

Integrated with SyrusCloud to provide comprehensive diagnostics through a centralized platform designed for remote device access, automated firmware updates, and network management. With robust developer tools and APIs, it integrates effortlessly into any existing ecosystem.

Special features include a global 4G LTE Cat-1 module, low power consumption mode, backup battery, powerful GNSS capability, 3-axis accelerometer for measuring driving behavior and vehicle impact.

Its built-in cellular and GNSS antenna together with a water-resistant enclosure and backup battery makes it the ideal solution for fast, easy, and reliable installations.

Architecture

The Antares firmware is built around an Intelligent Event Engine:

• Signals represent boolean conditions (ignition on, GNSS fix, speed exceeded, etc.)
• Events combine signals using logical expressions to trigger actions
• Commands configure signals, events, regions, destinations, and more
• Reports are sent via TAIP protocol over TCP/UDP to configured destinations

TAIP Protocol

All commands use the TAIP (Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol) framing:

>[Q|S]<COMMAND>[;FIELDS]<

• > — Start delimiter
• Q — Query (read current value)
• S — Set (write new value)
• <COMMAND> — 2–4 uppercase letters identifying the command
• ;FIELDS — Optional semicolon-separated parameters
• < — End delimiter

Responses follow:

>R<COMMAND_ECHO>[;FIELDS]<       ← success
>RER<CODE>:<COMMAND_ECHO><       ← error

User Tools

Syrus Desk

It is a powerful desktop utility designed to simplify the configuration, diagnostics, and management of Antares devices. It automatically scans local serial ports to quickly detect connected units and provides clear, user-friendly visibility into Network (XANS), Store and Forward (XASF), and GNSS (ST) status information.

The application also includes integrated tools such as Scripter for creating and managing configuration scripts, and Lara Polygon Converter for defining polygonal regions with ease. In addition, Syrus Desk enables users to upload scripts directly to devices, communicate through a built-in terminal interface, and streamline APN and PIN configuration for faster deployment and troubleshooting.

Syrus Cloud

Syrus Cloud is a remote management software that allows you to perform remote actions to the device as well as check its diagnostics.

If it's your first time accessing Syrus Cloud you can click on SIGN UP button and follow the steps to access it.

Once logged into Syrus Cloud you'll see on the left-hand side the navigation into the different sections, depending on the level of access you have you may see the management section.

All Antares 4G devices are set up to report to Syrus Cloud periodically, as a sort of 'health-check' to make sure the units are reporting properly. The default time is every 1 hour. Under normal circumstances, the device will connect periodically at the time indicated above, however, in the event of something more critical or generally important the device will connect immediately.

Some important events include:

• Critical battery level
• Safe engine cut off status
• Power save mode activated

Quick Links

Section	Description
LEDs	Status LED patterns
Commands	All command reference
Extended Tags	Report tags
Signal List	All signals
Releases	Firmware changelog