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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​

# Query firmware version
>QVR<

# Expected response with current firmware
>RVR; Antares4G 4.0.14<

Step 2: Check GNSS Status​

# Query GNSS device status
>QST<

Wait until F01 (GNSS fix) becomes active:

# Query GNSS fix signal state
>QSSF01<

# Expected response once GNSS fix is active
>RSSF011<

Step 3: Configure APN​

# Set APN for mobile data connectivity
>SRFAmobile.your-carrier.com<

Verify cellular registration:

# Query modem and cellular registration data
>QXARS<
# Expected response with modem IDs and operator
>RXARS;234103889756010,T-Mobile;8901260853215432109;;;<

Step 4: Set Destination​

# Set destination point (TCP with confirmation)
>SXADP0001myserver.com;3838<

# Assign destination profile to address 0
>SDA0;P00<

Step 5: Configure Basic Events​

# Report ignition ON event
>SED00NA0;F00+<

# Report ignition OFF event
>SED01NA0;F00-<

# Report external power loss event
>SED02NA0;F13-<

Step 6: Verify Position​

# Query current position
>QPV<

# Expected position response
>RPV69311+2578378-0802936300125532<

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

Download Configuration Script​

Download this scenario script: getting-started.tmf