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Getting Started

This guide walks through the first steps after connecting an Antares 4G to a vehicle.

Prerequisites​

  • Device mounted and wired (see Installation)
  • SIM card inserted with data plan
  • Terminal access via serial port or TCP/IP or MQTT via Syrus Cloud

Step 1: Verify Firmware Version​

>QVR<
>RVR; Antares4G 4.0.6<

Step 2: Check GNSS Status​

>QST<

Wait until F01 (GNSS fix) becomes active:

>QSSF01<
>RSSF01<    ← GPS fix acquired

Step 3: Configure APN​

>SRFAmobile.your-carrier.com<

Verify cellular registration:

>QXARS<
>RXARS;234103889756010,T-Mobile;8901260853215432109;;;<

Step 4: Set Destination​

# Set destination point
>SXADP0001192.168.1.100;3838<    ← TCP with ACK

# Assign to address 0
>SDA0;P00<

Step 5: Configure Basic Events​

# Ignition ON
>SED00NA0;F00+<

# Ignition OFF
>SED01NA0;F00-<

# Power loss
>SED02NA0;F13-<

Step 6: Verify Position​

>QPV<
>RPV69311+2578378-0802936300125532<

The device is now configured for basic tracking. Refer to the Command Reference for advanced configuration.