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USER’S GUIDE 
 

 

 

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© Sunit Oy 2011.  

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TABLE OF CONTENT

 

 
 
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................... 
Identification data.............................………………………………………........    
Precautions and safety..........................................................................................      
Hardware configuration 
 

Central Processing Unit ............................................................................ 
Connections ................... .......................................................................... 

 Display 

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Using the computer 
 

Start-up and shut-down ........... ................................................................. 
Installing and removing the SIM card ...................................................... 
Resetting the computer.............................................................................. 

Maintenance ....... ................................................................................................. 
Startup signals ...................................................................................................... 
 
APPENDIX A 
Sunit Telematics quick start guide........................................................................ 
 
APPENDIX B 
Sunit touch screen calibration ….......................................................................... 
Special requirements for taxi installation  ……………………………………... 

 
 
 



 


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       DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY   

 

Sunit Oy declares under our sole responsibility that the products Sunit c and Sunit d to 
which this declaration relates are in conformity with the Commission Directives 72/245/EEC 
and as amended by 2004/104/EC, includiing latest 2006/28/EC. Declaration of conformity is 
available at our site www.sunit.fi 
 

 

 
 

This manual gives You the guidance of 

Sunit fc and Sunit fd 

On-board computer. Familiar-

ize to this manual carefully before taking the computer in use. This manual includes copy- 
right protected information. Copying of this manual or parts of it without permission of the 
author is forbidden. Sunit Oy develops products continually, therefore we reserve right to 
make changes to the products  described in this manual and it’s instructions without the 
prior notice.

 

 
 
A wide range of accessories is available for Sunit On-board computers. You can read more 
about our products on our web-site www.sunit.fi. There you can additionally find the current 
drivers, manuals, software upgrades and the instructions for installation. 
 
Please become acquainted with the  folder C:\Support. from there you will among others 
find device drivers, Service Packs, user guides, warranty clause and 

 

utility programs . 

 

 

More information about the PC’s, displays, accessories and softwares can be obtained by 
contacting e-mail address info@sunit.fi 
 
If problems occur one can get support from  support@sunit.fi 

 

©2009

 

Sunit

 

Oy

 

  

CE Marking on a product is a manufacturer's declaration that the product complies with the es-
sential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legisla-
tions. 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government 
agency. The FCC is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by ra-
dio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District 
of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. 

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed 
of separately from your household waste. SUNIT products are manufactured with high quality ma-
terials and components which can be recycled and reused. Please dispose of this equipment at 
waste collection or recycling centre. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in! 

 


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IDENTIFICATION DATA 

 

CPU identification data finds from the frame of the unit: 
- CPU model and type 
- year and week of manufacturing 
- ASSY version 
- serial number 
- CE and FCC marking 
- recycling mark* 
 
Display’s identification data is located in the back cover of the display 
- year and week of manufacturing 
- ASSY code 
- display model 
- serial number 
- CE and FCC marking 
- recycling mark* 

 

 
Please do not remove identification data labels! 
 

PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY

 

 

Traffic safety 
 

Unnecessary use of the On-board computer may endanger traffic safety. It’s recommended to stop 
the vehicle before using the computer by the driver. To avoid accidents keep all peripherals (e.g. key-
board) in store pockets. 
 

Installation and service

 

 
Only authorized service is allowed to install, repair or open the device. Unauthorized repair or open-
ing of the device may cause faulty operation  and revoke the warranty. Incorrect wiring may disturb 
insufficiently protected electronic systems.  For further information, please contact support@sunit.fi 
 

Turning off the computer  
 

Turning the computer off otherwise than using operating system’s 

Shut down

 –command may cause 

corruption of the data, drivers or operating system, and computer may no more start correctly. 
 

Connecting of the peripherals 
 

The compatibility of the peripheral devices should be ensured from the manufacturer or reseller of 
the device. Insufficiently EMC and EMI protected peripherals may disturb electronic components of 
the vehicle. 
 
 
 

 

 


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HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 

 

Configuration of Sunit On-Board computer

 

 
Sunit On-board computer comprises of: 
Central Processing Unit, Display Unit, Keyboard, Mouse, Display cable, BUS-cable. Power Supply 
cable and GPS/GPRS antenna. Depending on the application requirements, configuration can in-
clude also integrated  GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone, 802.11b/g WLAN adapter and CAN-interface. 

 
 

 

CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunit CPU. Guidance for removing the front panel is on page 10.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


 


 


 

 

CPU with the front panel removed. 

 
 

1. SIM-card slot (page 10) 

 

2. Warning message (page 11) 

 

3. Resetting button (page 12) 
 
 
 
 

 


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CONNECTIONS 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. WLAN antenna cable connection (brown) 
2. WLAN auxiliary antenna connection 
3. BUS 3USB+LAN connection (page 11) 
4. Video input 
5. Main display connection 
6. Second display connection 
7. Audio input/output connection 
8. GPS-antenna connection (blue) 
9. GPRS-antenna connection (red) 
10. Traffic Message Channel connection  
11. Vehicle interface connection 

Options: 

12. Video inputs 2 - 4B 
     - input 4A/4B is shared, preferred input can be selected from application 
13. 3 x RS232/485 serial connection 
14. RS232/485 serial connection 

 

 

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DISPLAY 

 

f7”, f10” and f12”  display buttons and indicators  

 

 

 

 
 
1. 

Power button and brightness adjustment 
 
- start computer by pressing the power button 
- when computer is running, pressing the power button shortly turns backlight off/on 
- minimum brightness adjustment of the display is available by two short press of the power  
  button. Then every press increases minimum brightness level 
- long audible signal indicates

 

when maximum or minimum level is reached,  

- if power button is not pressed in three seconds, it’s function returns to normal 
- if power button is pressed and held for four seconds, the computer shuts down. This is  
  required only in exceptions, when operating system does not respond. 
 

2.   Multicolor-LED 
 

- blinking green = computer is starting 
- continuous green = computer is running, power is on 
- blinking yellow = computer is on by internal battery 
- blinking orange = warning (e.g. problem with the GPS antenna or phone) 
- continuous blue = power on, backlight turned off 
- continuous red = alarm (e.g. overheating, over voltage) 
 

3.   Light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment 
 
 

- adjust the brightness of the display according ambient light 

 
4.   Display cable connection

 

 

 
 

 

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Three indicator leds shows the status of the computer: 
 
1. Green continuous: Computer on 
    Green blinking: Computer is starting. 
 
2. Yellow continuous: Preheating mode 
    Yellow blinking (1 sec./1 sec.): CPU only heating mode 
    Yellow blinking (0,2 sec./2 sec.): Display only heating mode 
 
3. Red continuous: Display backlight turned off. 
 
4. Light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. The lowest level of auto brightness can be ad- 
    justed  by the manual adjustment knob (7). 
    
5. Connector for display cable. 
 
6. Computer on/off and display on/off. 
    Short press: 
    - if computer is on, display backlight on/off 
    - if computer is off, starts the unit 
    Long press:  
       - if pressed more than 4 seconds, shuts the unit down. NOTE! Required only in exception, when   

   operating system does not respond. 
 

7. Manual adjustment knob of the display’s low-level brightness.   
 

8” and 12” display buttons and indicators  

 


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USING THE COMPUTER

 

 

Start-up and shut-down 
  

The starting mode is selectable in Sunit Telematics  
  

Manual on-off (default) 
 

- on: Press the on/off button shortly 
- off: Use the operating system’s Shut-down feature only. 
  

Automatic starting 
 

- you can set the automatic starting adjustments in Sunit Telematics (at Windows Control Panel) 
  

Automatic shut-down 
 

- you can adjust the mode of shut-down, delay and standby time in Sunit Telematics 
  

Cold start 
 

- the unit starts only after the pre-heating, when the temperature inside of the unit has reached +5°C. 
  Depending on the prevailing temperature,  pre-heating can last up to 4 minutes.  
 

With start of the unit, the following devices starts also: 
 

- GPS is ready to receive data as soon as the operating system is running. GPS requires signal from  
  at least 3 satellites for location. 
- if the optional phone is installed, the search of the network is performed automatically. 
 
 

Display adjustments 
 

The display is equipped with automatic adjustment of the backlight, therefore manual adjustment of 
the brightness is not recommended except in the dark 
- adjust the minimum brightness by following instructions given in page 8 or 9 
- manual adjusting effects only in twilight or in the dark 
 
 

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE SIM CARD 

  
The Sunit d computer is implemented by integrated SIM slot for GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone. To install 
the SIM card: 
 
1. Open front panel by pressing and turning it from the bottom 

 
 

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2. Push SIM card firmly into the slot.  

 


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Remove SIM card by pressing it firmly and then pulling it out 
  

NOTE! Disable PIN code query of the SIM card using  mobile phone before installing the SIM 
card. 

 

3.  Attach the front panel. 
 
Placed in the front panel there is a filter to protect the CPU from dust. Therefore the front panel has 
been equipped with a detector that indicates is the front panel attached. If the front panel is not 
attached, computer will not start and the phone is not functioning. 

 

 
 
Please handle the front panel carefully so the detector will not brake.

 

Connecting BUS 3USB+LAN cable 
 

Central unit has a special BUS connector for 3x USB and LAN(ethernet 10/100 BASE) interfaces.  
Connect BUS cable (see picture below) into the central unit’s 

3xUSB/1xLAN-connector 

and use 

screws for locking the connector.

 

 
 

 


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RESETTING THE COMPUTER 

 

To solve telecommunication or location problems the telematics card  may have to reset. In that case 
the computer should be turned off by pressing on/off button for about 4 seconds. When the computer 
has shut down, reset the telematics card by pressing the reset button using a pen, paper clip etc 

Reset 

MAINTENANCE

 

 
Do not scratch or press the cover of the device with sharp objects. You must not touch to the display 
element with a sharp object. Do not fasten any accessories to the cover of the display or of the cen-
tral unit  
  
To protect the electronics of the device, the covers must be always kept closed. The device contains 
an internal heat management systems which controls the fan, so do not set any objects on or over 
the central unit, which may prevent the ventilation of the device. If any failure occurs, please contact 
the service. 
  

Cleaning 
 

- clean the filter of the CPU regularly 
- keep the display and covers clean from dust, oil or other chemicals 
- clean the device by using a weak detergent 
- always use a soft towel for cleaning 

 

Cleaning the filter 
 

Open the front panel 

 


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The filter is located inside the panel. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Remove the filter and clean it. If the filter is very dirty, washing is recommended.  Place the filter in 
and attach front panel. 
  

Alkaline or other solvent, alcohol and other similar chemicals must not be used! 

  

 
Software maintenance 
 

The computer runs with either a Microsoft Windows or a Linux operating system. Particularly the 
Windows operating system is vulnerable to worms, viruses and attacks against known security holes. 
It’s essential to keep your computer up-to-date with proper virus protection application, e.g. Norton 
Anti-Virus or similar, and use Windows update -feature regularly. It is also very recommented to use 
a software firewall, considering that there are many of them available freely from e.g. internet and 
Windows XP has this feature build-in. 
 
Become acquainted with the  folder C:\Support. From there you will find device drivers, user guides 
and utility programs. 

 


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START-UP SIGNALS  

  
The PC has internal control system which controls the status of the device. If the device states a 
faulty function during start-up, it indicates it with  audible signal; one long and one or more short 
“beeps” according to the following list. 

 

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Error Beep 

Code

 

Error

 

Action

 

Windows Pop-up

 

(long beep) + 

GPS antenna not connected. 

Check antenna connector 
and cable. 

GPS antenna is not 
connected. Check GPS 
antenna connector (blue) 
and the cable. 

(long beep) + 

GPS antenna shorted. 

Check antenna connector 
and cable. 

GPS antenna is shorted. 
Check GPS antenna con-
nector (blue) and the 
cable. 

(long beep) + 

GPS fault, GPS module is not 
responding. 

Turn off and restart the 
computer. Contact service 
if the failure occurs again. 

GPS module not respon-
ding. Turn off and restart 
the computer. Contact 
service if the failure 
occurs again. 

(long beep) + 

GSM error. GSM module not 
responding. 

Turn off and restart the 
computer. Contact service 
if the failure occurs again. 

GSM module not 
responding. Turn off and 
restart the computer. 
Contact service if the 
failure occurs again. 

(long beep) + 

SIM card error. SIM card not 
installed or PIN code is enabled. 

Check SIM card and 
disable PIN code if 
enabled. 

SIM card error. Turn off 
the computer, check the 
SIM card and disable PIN 
code if it is enabled. 

  

  

(long beep) + 

The computer is overheated. It 
will turn off after 16 seconds. 

Contact service. 

The computer is running 
very hot! Check the 
central unit cooling.

 

Computer will shutdown 
in a while! 

(long beep) + 

1. The Computer is using the 
internal backup battery.

 

2. Operating voltage is below 
11V (vehicle battery empty) 

1. Computer turns off after 
16 seconds

 

2. Computer turns off after 
10 minutes 

  

(long beep) + 
10 

Not used 

  

  

(long beep) + 
11 

Display error, backlight not 
functional. 

Contact service 

  

(long beep) + 
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The central unit front panel is 
removed.

 

Please note that the GSM 
module is turned off when front 
panel is removed. 

Make sure that front panel 
is properly attached. 
Restart the computer if 
necessary to recover 
network connections. 

Front panel opened.

 

Make sure that front 
panel is properly 
attached. Restart the 
computer if necessary to 
recover network 
connections. 

(long beep) + 
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Telematics connection error. 

Contact service 

  

(long beep) + 
continuous  
30 second 
beep 

Critical error. Overvoltage, 
Computer will turn off after 16 
seconds. 

Turn off the vehicle. Check 
the supply  voltage. 

 

 

 

 

  

(long beep) + 6 and 7 Not used 

 


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APPENDIX A 
 

Sunit Telematics quick start guide 

 
Sunit Telematics –application is used for setting the properties of the Sunit vehicle PC. You can find 
the complete user’s guide from the Support folder.  
 
Start the application by clicking the icon in the Windows Control panel  

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The main window is divided into 4 functional frames 

 

Power Options:

 Contains options when the ignition key is turned on/off 

Remote Startup Options:

 Contains options when the OBU is in wireless standby mode 

Purpose of Digital Input 6 Alarm: 

Contains options regarding the functionality of digital input 6 

GPS and SIM:

 Contains options regarding the handling of the internal GPS receiver 

 

POWER OPTIONS 

PC-ON after IGN-ON 

 
Selected: The PC starts automatically after the ignition is turned on. You can setup a timer to delay 
the startup.

 

 

Note: If the startup temperature is too low the PC startup is delayed until the OBU has  pre-
heated enough or the maximum preheat time of 6 minutes is reached. 

 


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Not selected: The PC won’t start automatically if the ignition is turned on. It has to be activated via  
the main power button on the front side of the OBU. 
 

Black-Panel after IGN-OFF 

 
Selected: The display turns off when the ignition is turned off. You can setup a timer to delay the turn 
off. 
Not selected: The display state is not related to the ignition state. 

  
Shut Down after IGN-OFF 

 
Selected: The PC shuts down when the ignition is turned off. You can setup a timer to delay the shut 
down. 
Not selected: PC shut down is not related to the ignition state. 
 

Wireless Standby off delay 

 

 

Selected: The PC stays for the selected time in wireless standby  mode after PC or ignition is turned  
off. 

Note:Wireless standby mode is always active when ignition is on while PC off. 

  

Not selected: The wireless standby mode is not timer controlled.

 

 

 

REMOTE STARTUP OPTIONS 

Wake up PC via SMS, voice call or data call 

 
Selected: the PC can be started by reception of a SMS and by detecting an incoming voice or data 
call.

 

 

Not selected: The PC start cannot be triggered by SMS, voice or data call. 
 

Silent Start 

 
Selected: The PC starts up in silently, no picture, no LED activity and no sound. If the ignition is 
turned on or the power button is pressed the display and the sound system return to their active 
state. 
Not selected: The PC starts up normally. 
 

Shut down PC after wake up 

 
Selected: If the PC has been started by one of the wake up triggers, you can select a time after 
which the PC shuts down automatically. 

Note: You can override the shut down timer by pressing 

the power button or by turning the ignition on after the PC has been activated.

 

Not selected: The PC stays on continuously. 

 


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PURPOSE OF DIGITAL INPUT 6 ALARM

 

 

Digital Input Only 

 
Selected: The Digital Input will act as a standard “Low-Active” Digital Input. 
 

Digital Input + continuous preheating 

 
Selected: Similar to Black panel after IGN-OFF the OBU will start to monitor the temperature when  
this Digital Input becomes active. 
 

PC Alarm start 

  
Selected: The PC will be started automatically if this Digital Input becomes active. Additional it will 
store all signal levels currently present at the Digital Inputs for later use. 

 

 

Security start 

 
Selected: Similar to Silent Start except that you cannot reactivate the display or the sound system.

 

 

 

Not selected: The PC starts up normally. 
 

GPS and SIM

     

 

Internal GPS is not in use 

 
Selected: The internal GPS is deactivated. 
Not selected: The internal GPS is used. 
 

 

Reset GPS module if it stops sending characters 

 
Selected: The embedded system observes the GPS receiver output and resets the module if 
charaters are not received within 4 seconds. 
Not selected:The GPS receiver output is not observed. 
 

Internal SIM Holder Is Always Empty

 

 
Selected: SIM card is not inserted, error code 5 is disabled. 
Not selected: If SIM card is not inserted, error code 5 alert at start up. 

 


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APPENDIX B 
 

CALIBRATING THE SUNIT TOUCHSCREEN 
 

- start Windows Control panel 
- open Sunit DTS touchscreen application by doubleclicking it’s icon  
in  control panel 
 

1. Start calibration:  

- Press “Align Display 1” Button.

 

2. Calibrate touch-screen: Touch calibration cross with 

your finger. When cross is pressed, it will disappear, and 

new calibration cross will appear on the different corner 
of the screen. To complete calibration press the three 

calibration crosses. 

3. When calibration is completed, check that mouse 

pointer will follow finger on the screen correctly, and 

press “OK”. If calibration is not accurate, you can 
recalibrate touch-screen by pressing “Restart” button.  

If dualscreen is in use, you can calibrate second display by 

pressing “Align Display 2” button, and follow the 

instructions from step 2. (Button is active only when 
dualscreen is in use) Otherwice click only “OK”. 

 


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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXI INSTALLATION 

 

 
Demands for distance signal generator 
 

The conditions for the compatibility between the taximeter and the distance signal generator 

 

The distance signal generator output should produce low level by connecting taximeter pulse input 
signal to ground. The current in that state must be strong enough to make voltage on pulse input to 
go below maximum voltage level specified by manufacturer (Vin,low=3.5 max). The sufficient mar-
ginal for disturbance and setup time for stable voltage level must be also considered. The upper limit 
for input frequency of distance pulses is 2 kHz. The minimum value for a constant of distance signal 
generator is 500 pulses/km. 
 

Installation and service of device 

 
Installation and service of device is allowed only for educated and authorized service accepted by 
device manufacturer. Opening device, braking the sealing or disconnecting cables is allowed only for 
authorized service.  
 
Instructions for installation and sealing can be found in enclosed document “Sunit Taximeter 
SFDIN1-311121 installation, calibration and sealing instructions”. 
 

Permissible adjustments: 

 
Brightness of display backlight 

 


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Sunit Oy 

Taitoraitti 1 

FI-87400 Kajaani 

Finland 

 

Tel. +358 (8) 632 600 

Fax. +358 (8) 632 6030 

 

www.sunit.fi