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HRM2007F0055-01

KOMTRAX Terminal
Instruction Manual
Model Name TC310

Model No． KDTC310

Thank you for your purchasing KOMTRAX terminal (KDTC310).

■ Read this instruction manual and use your KOMTRAX terminal correctly.

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Operators and service personnel for machines using KOMTRAX should make sure that they read and fully
understand this document.
Keep this document together with the Operation and Maintenance manual for the machine equipped with
KOMTRAX,and read it repeatedly.

HANDLING MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH KOMTRAX

･ KOMTRAX is a machine management system that uses wireless communications.
･ A contract with your Komatsu distributor is necessary before the KOMTRAX system can be used. Any
customers desiring to use the KOMTRAX system should consult their Komatsu distributor.
･ The KOMTRAX equipment is a wireless device using radio waves, so it is necessary to obtain
authorization and conform to the laws of the country orterritory where the machine equipped with
KOMTRAX is being used. Always contact your Komatsu distributor before selling or exporting any machine
equipped with KOMTRAX.
･ When selling or exporting the machine or at other times when your Komatsu distributor considers it
necessary, it may be necessary for your Komatsu distributor to remove the KOMTRAX equipment or to
carry out action to stop communications.
･ If you do not obey the above precautions, neither Komatsu nor your Komatsu distributor can take any
responsibility for any problem that is caused or for any loss that results.

BASIC PRECAUTIONS

･ Never disassemble, repair, modify, or move the communications terminal, antenna, or cables. This may
cause failure or fire on the KOMTRAX equipment or the machine itselt. (Your Komatsu distributor will carry
out removal and installation of KOMTRAX.)
･ Do not allow cables or cords to become caught; do not damage or pull cables or cords by force. Short
circuits or disconnected wires may cause failure or fire on the KOMTRAX equipment or the machine itself.
･ For anyone wearing a pacemaker, make sure that the communications antenna is at least 22 cm (8.7 in)
from the pacemaker. The radio waves may have an adverse effect on the operation of the pacemaker.
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NOTICE
･ Even when the key in the starting switch of the KOMTRAX system is at the OFF position, a small amount
of electric power is consumed. When putting the machine into long-term storage, take the action given in
"LONG-TERM STORAGE" in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the machine.
･ Please contact your Komatsu distributor before installing a top guard or other attachment that covers the
antenna.
･ Be careful not to get water on the communications terminal or wiring.

REMARK
･ The KOMTRAX system uses wireless communications, so it cannot be used inside tunnels, underground,
inside buildings, or in mountain areas where radio waves cannot be received. Even when the machine is
outside, it cannot be used in areas where the radio signal is weak or in areas outside the wireless
communication.
･ There is absolutely no need to inspect or operate the KOMTRAX communications terminal, but if any
abnormality is found, please consult your Komatsu distributor.

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Features/Before using
 What is KDTC310

KDTC310 is a communication terminal which is mounted on a vehicle to form a system

together with server application software on the base station side and used to control
movement of the vehicle and monitor it from a remote place.

 Features
● Since KDTC310 uses satellite communications, it can communicate everywhere in the
world, even in a mountainous region or on a sea which the ground communication media
cannot cover satisfactorily. (A communication contract is required in each place
where KDTC310 will communicate, however.)
● KDTC310 has GPS function to be able to show the present position of the vehicle
on which it is mounted.
● When KDTC310 is connected to the local network in the vehicle, it can collect the
information of errors in the vehicle, sensors, and etc.

 Before using
● Since KDTC310 has a radio device, it can be used only countries where use of it
is permitted. Take care particularly when exporting or reselling a vehicle
equipped with KDTC310. Note that the radio communication function of KDTC310 may
be turned off forcibly, when the vehicle equipped with KDTC310 is out of the
countries or areas where use of KDTC310 is permitted.
● For the countries where use of KDTC310 is permitted, ask your Komatsu distributor.
● Before using KDTC310, you are required to take some procedures such as application
for start of use. For details, ask your Komatsu distributor.

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Safety precautions
The items to be observed without fail are explained as shown below to prevent an injury
to the user and other persons and damage to property.

■Injuries and damage which can be caused by wrong use of KDTC310 are explained as shown
below.

WARNING In the column with this mark, an item which "can cause
a death or a serious injury to a person" is explained.

CAUTION In the column with this mark, an item which "can cause
an injury to a person or only a damage to property" is
explained.

■ The types of the items to be observed are indicated and explained by the following icons.

This icon indicates an item "to be noted".

This icon indicates an item "to be prohibited".

This icon indicates an item "to be executed without fail".

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WARNING
Do not install this set to a place where it
will be an obstacle to view or operation.
Installation of this set to a place
where it will be an obstacle to
view or operation may cause an
accident.
Prohibit
Never disassemble, repair, or modify this
set.
Neglecting this may cause a
trouble, a fire, or an accident.
Prohibit
Install the body of this set
securely.
If the body is not installed
securely, it may fall to cause an
injury to a person or an accident.
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Do not install this set to a place where
temperature rises or lowers extremely or
a place where it will receive strong
vibration or impacts.
Neglecting this may cause a
skin burn, a trouble, or a fire.
Prohibit
Connect this set to external devices
correctly and securely according to this
manual.
Neglecting this may cause a
trouble or a fire.
Use a battery having rated voltage of
DC12V or DC24V to supply DC power to
this set.
This set is designed to be driven
with DC power. Use a power supply
in the rated range. Neglecting this
may cause a trouble.
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CAUTION

Do not install this set to an outdoor place This set can be used only in countries
where it may be exposed to rainwater or where use of it is permitted.
seawater.

This set is not water-resistant
(Separately sold parts are
necessary for changing this set
to water-resistant one).
Prohibit
Since this set has a radio device, it
can be used only in countries
where use of it is permitted.
Prohibit

Use a specified communication antenna.

Do not pinch, tense, or damage the
cables.

Neglecting this can cause a

short circuit or a disconnection, Use a specified antenna.
which may cause a trouble or a
Prohibit fire.

Request for correct use

 Lithium battery in body of KDTC310
The set operation, time, and other information are backed up by the lithium battery
in the body of KDTC310. Accordingly, if the battery goes dead, the saved data are lost.
The life of the lithium battery is about 6 years (when used at the normal temperature),
although it depends on the using condition. To lengthen the life of the battery, keep
the power cable connected to the battery. The battery power is not consumed while the
power cable is connected. If the battery needs to be replaced, return it to the
manufacture, who will replace it.

 Storage
Do not store KDTC310 in a place where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, a place
where the temperature is extremely low or the humidity is high, a place where there
is much corrosive gas. (If it is stored in such a place, its performance and appearance
may be lowered.)

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Name and function of each part

④ ③
②

① LED window
Indicates the operating condition with the internal LED.

② Interface connector (AMP)

Connects the power cable and signal lines on the vehicle side. For details, see
the specifications of interface connector.

③ Communication cable connector (BNC type)

Connects the communication antenna cable.

④ GPS cable connector

Connects the GPS antenna cable.

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How to install
 Fixing KDTC310
248mm

135.2mm
Fix 4 mounting parts with M8 bolts.

52mm

GPS cable connector Communication cable

connector
Interface connector

△1

Approval Label

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Specifications of interface connector

Connector on KDTC310 side: 174480-1 (Manufactured by AMP)
Pin Number Name I/O Remark
Ａ-1 POWER_OUT_5V Out DC5V output
Ａ-2 GND － GND
Ａ-3 SNET In/out S-NET (Local network)
Ａ-4 GND － GND
Ａ-5 Din4 Input ON/OFF INPUT4（Hi-side）
Ａ-6 Din3 Input ON/OFF INPUT3（Hi-side）
Ａ-7 Din2 Input ON/OFF INPUT2（Hi-side）
Ａ-8 Din1 Input ON/OFF INPUT1（Low-side）
Ａ-9 CAN0_SH － CAN Shield
Ａ-10 CAN0_H In/Out CAN(+)
Ａ-11 CAN0_L In/Out CAN(-)
Ａ-12 Din7 Input ON/OFF INPUT7（Hi-side）
Ａ-13 Din6 Input ON/OFF INPUT6（Hi-side）
Ａ-14 Din5 Input ON/OFF INPUT5（Hi-side）
Ａ-15 GND － GND
Ａ-16 Ain3 Input Analog input3（０～５V）
Ａ-17 Ain4 Input Analog input4（０～３０V）
Ａ-18 Ain5 Input Analog input5（０～３０V）
B-1 ＮＣ － No Connection
B-2 ＮＣ － No Connection
B-3 ＤＴＲ1 Out RS232C ＤＴＲ
B-4 ＤＣＤ1 Out RS232C ＤＣＤ
B-5 ＤＳＲ1 Out RS232C ＤＳＲ
B-6 GND － GND
B-7 *W_SW Input Download mode Switch(Low-side)
B-8 EXT_Wake_UP In/Out Wake UP
B-9 TXD1 Out RS232C ＴＸＤ
B-10 RXD1 Input RS232C ＲＸＤ
B-11 ＲＴＳ1 Out RS232C ＲＴＳ
B-12 ＣＴＳ1 Input RS232C ＣＴＳ
C-1 GND － GND
C-2 GND － GND
C-3 Acc Input Acc (Power On Switch)
C-4 Ain0 Input Analog input0（0～30V Ｒ）
C-5 Ain1 Input Analog input1（0～5V Fuel-sensor）
C-6 POWER Input Power（10～32V）
C-7 POWER Input Power（10～32V）
C-8 Dout0 Out ON/OFF Out0 (with Latch)
C-9 CHK0 Input Check mode switch（Low-side）

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Pin number name I/O Remark

C-10 CHK1 Input Check mode switch（Low-side）
C-11 Din0 Input ON/OFF INPUT0（Hi-side） Ｃ
C-12 Ain2 Input Analog input2（0～30V Fuel-sensor）

Specifications
Power source DC12V or DC24V (Operating range：DC10V～30V)
Current consumption 24V 12V
Sleep condition T.B.D T.B.D
Receiving condition T.B.D T.B.D
(GPS OFF）
Receiving condition T.B.D T.B.D
（GPS ON）
Transmission condition T.B.D T.B.D
Interface
Serial communication RS-232C：2ch(3 lines／9 lines、Max. 38400bps)
CAN communication 1ch
S-NET communication 1ch(KOMATSU's special half-duplex serial communication)
Digital input 4ch for general use、2ch for inspection、1ch for special ACC
Digital output 4ch for general use
Analog input Voltage input 6ch(0～30V、0～5V)
Others Output for external power source control: 1ch
Input signal for writing internal program: 1ch
Satellite communication Transmitter：148～150.05MHz、2,400bps
frequency/speed Receiver：137～138MHz、4,800bps
Connector
Interface 174480-1 manufactured by AMP
Connection of BNC
Communication cable
Connection of GPS cable GT5 or compatible
Positioning method GPS
Operating temperature -30℃～+70℃
Storing temperature -40℃～+80℃
Water resistance Drip-proof (When connectors are directed down)
※ For water-resistant specification, water-resistant cover
and cap sold separately are necessary
Vibration resistance (8.9G) 5～200 Hz
Impact-resistant (50G)
Outside dimensions (mm) 248×135.2×52
Weight 1.2ｋｇ
Accessories sold GPS antenna(0.5m, 3.5m)
separately (Ask your Extension cable for GPS (2m, 3m, 5m)
Komatsu distributor.) Communication antenna
Cable for communication antenna
Water-resistant cover, cap (Necessary for water-resistant
specification)

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Troubles and causes
Trouble
KDTC310 cannot communicate withCommunication antenna isConnect antenna.
satellite.
GPS signals are not received.
When ACC line is turned ON, TC300Power source is not
does not operate (LED does not supplied.
light up or flash at all).
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Possible cause Remedy
not connected.
Antenna cable is broken. Replace antenna cable.
Antenna is not grounded toGround antenna securely.
chassis of vehicle.
Foreign matter is in Remove foreign matter.
communication antenna
connector.
Radio wave does not reachInstall antenna to place where there are no
antenna because of obstacleobstacles.
around it.
Satellite is not in Wait until satellite comes in communicable
communicable range. range.
Power source is not Check service power source, GND, and ACC
supplied. line.
KDTC310 has trouble. Replace KDTC310.
GPS antenna is not Connect GPS antenna.
connected.
GPS antenna cable is Replace GPS antenna cable.
broken.
GPS antenna is defective. Replace GPS antenna.
Radio wave does not reach Install GPS antenna to place where there are
GPS antenna because of no obstacles.
obstacle around it.
TC300 has trouble. Replace KDTC310.
Check service power source, GND, and ACC
line.
Interface connector pinsCorrect interface connector pins.
are wrong.
TC300 has trouble. Replace KDTC310.
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Construction of KDTC310 Data Communicator

△1
12V Power
GPS unit board Quake Q1000-RLM MODEM

Extension
Interface Circuit
(CPU Circuit)

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Block Diagram of KDTC310 Data Communicator

△1

ORBCOMM
Antenna
GPS
unit GPS
Antenna

Extension
Q1000 Interface
-RLM Circuit
RS232C Connector
(18pin+12pin+12pin)

12V
Power
board Power Line

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