MtrackScout User Manual Ver 3.0
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1. SC User Manual Contents 1 MANOR OCMC OM AEE E EE EE E EE EEA E A ET 1 1 MtrackScout OBD II COMpliant ccccccccccccceeeecaseeeseeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeeeeeesaeeeseeeeeeeessaeaaeeeeeessssaaaaeeeeeeees Zz Hardware FH CALE EE Ch DE OBD e te TEE 2 2 Micro USB CGonpnechon KEREN 23 ON ot scene tees npese ned st aseeapo2i sene nit sed hee greeted a outcaans sab enaoh ce tecacnictedeed EN 2A PONT le 0 E 2 EPRD GIG te ees sacs aces eet A oecte peated cuse acest tanaaeast cede EEEE EEEE 3 IEN CM E OU E 31 ee he KEES ee 32 SIM Cad ee 3 3 GPS Performance for Jnstallatnon rne nnene 3 4 Simple Verification of Inetalapnon RT E 4 AD EE 4 1 Hardware Specification dscctsssevecnseede5ecuepeseiiteedoceGiasnarinadxiiedeceuganavensttind dow asaaveceetasevbentisianetennesecnsesdoctteadese 42 EE e D Re Te te ut le seresa Aa a aaee ENAN Page 1 track D 1 Introduction The MtrackScout GPS Tracking Device is the most advanced and economical diagnostic device for communicating vehicle information to the GSM GPRS networks With an integrated high sensitivity GPS receiver the MtrackScout provides the fundamental functions with optional advanced features for tracking light trucks and passenger vehicles in need of monitoring location speed and many other codes available on the OBD port of the vehicle 1 1 MtrackScout OBD II Compliant OBD II is a standard that was created by SAE Society of Automotive Engineers in the ea2. dio antenna Your vehicle has a solar reflective window The AX5 installation direction should be considered as well Please see the following figure Sky GPS Antenna T N Good for GPS DLC Connector REH L l AT AANNAN ANNA AN Acceptable for GPS Wu Ui Z Ly A OS Gf Bad for GPS The MtrackScout uses the latest GPS technology which accelerates GPS positioning by capitalizing on the periodic nature of GPS satellite orbits GPS orbit predictions are directly calculated by the GPS receiver and no external aiding data or connectivity is required 3 4 Simple Verification of Installation When the device is configured and first plugged into the OBD port The MtrackScout will have some buzzer Ver 3 0 Page 5 track D indications for basic function test The user can simply to verify if the MtrackScout device is installed properly Buzzer Indication Beep 1 time Device Power ON Beep2times OBD Protocol Connected Beep3times GSM GPRS Connected 3 5 Security Once the unit is installed the flashing LED lights might be visible due to the location of the OBD II DLC connector on the dash board If this is the case we suggest that the LED lights are covered concealed by sticking a piece of black tape over the LED lights e LED Lights are visible after installation e Cover the LED lights with a piece of black sticky tape e After applying the black sticky tape the LED Lights are no longer visible when activ
3. e Location 4 5 is on the dashboard instrument gauge area Location 6 7 is near radio and climate controller Location 8 is near the armrest and handbrake area TH A Sust steen sa ees Eoas mama KEEN aom wm Sane emp WT ET DT geg mp ET wm ST emp TT OW Driver side p woe E Se i es Spo ba a A Ste fae k PAE ie 2 d EI eren we E Baw Set Pad Daf e we ien E i SE Sh FS 8 Fd E FR er et Vehicle centerline 3 2 SIM Card Access Remove the top cover of the MtrackScout by pressing down on the front center of the top cover and pulling back Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder Please note that the security PIN must be disabled on the SIM card before inserting it into the MtrackScout unit This is done my inserting the SIM card into any phone and navigating to the security settings menu and disabling the PIN code on the SIM card Ver 3 0 Page 4 SIM card holder 3 3 GPS Performance for Installation The MtrackScout determines its position by communicating with Global Positioning Satellites GPS The accuracy of the GPS location will have a lot to do with the overall performance of the GPS receiver The MtrackScout device has an internal GPS antenna and the following interior conditions may cause bad GPS reception Your vehicle has a metallic window tint Your vehicle has a windshield mounted ra
4. e in the vehicle Ver 3 0 Page 6 4 4 1 4 2 Appendix Hardware Specification MtrackScout GSM GPRS Specification GSM Module Quad band 850 900 1800 1900MHz Communication SMS USSD GPRS TCP UDP GSM Antennas Internal Type GPS Specification GPS Receiver 50 Channels L1 Band C A Code Sensitivity 159dBm Accuracy 2 5m CEP Assisted GPS Supported OBD II Specification Supported Protocol ISO 15765 4 CAN ISO 14230 4 KWP2000 ISO 9141 2 Asian European Chrysle vehicles SAE 31850 VPW GM vehicles SAE 31850 PWM Ford vehicles Electrical Characteristics Power Source 8 20 VDC Power Consumption Operation 140 mA 12VDC Average Sleep 18 mA 12VDC Deep Sleep lt 2 MA 12VDC Mechanical Specification Dimension 50 x 46 x 25 mm OBD Connector SAE J1962 TypeA Weight 54g Include OBD Option Environmental Characteristics Operation Temperature 25 70 C Storage Temperature 40 85 C Humidity 5 95 FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ver 3 0 Page 7 track D e This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to
5. id the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna Shall not be less than 20cm during normal operation Ver 3 0 Page 8
6. lained in section 3 5 of this manual 2 4 Power Supply The MtrackScout device connects to the OBD II SAE J1962 connector of the vehicle and draws power from the OBD port No additional power cabling is required for operation Ver 3 0 Page 2 2 5 LED Indication The following table describes the LED operation of the MtrackScout GSM module OFF or Error e No SIM Card Searching networks 0 25sec ON 0 5sec OFF GSM registered 0 5sec ON 0 5sec OFF GPRS connecting 0 25sec ON 0 25sec OFF Socket session online connect to Gateway Server ee pee GPS module OFF or Error Searching GPS signal GPS fixed Power Power OFF Power ON OBD Data Connected ON 3 seconds and OFF 1 second Vehicle heading calibrated G sensor calibration done Ver 3 0 Page 3 be tr Gm 3 Installation MtrackScout is designed for easy Plug amp Play installation Just find the DLC connector of your vehicle and plug MtrackScout in to the port 3 1 What is the OBD II DLC Connector The OBD II DLC connector is a standard connector for all vehicles which are OBD II compliant Almost all vehicles manufactured in 1996 or later are OBD II compliant The OBD II DLC connector is shown below S6888886 Co i Dppppgapp The OBD II DLC connector is most commonly found underneath the dashboard on the driver side See the following figure for DLC location for most vehicles Location 1 3 is under the dashboard of the driver sid
7. provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 4 3 RF Exposure Information This device meets the government s requirements for exposure to radio waves This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avo
8. rly 1990s However some vehicles do not follow this standard Therefore MtrackScout cannot guarantee the OBD II performance of the MtrackScout with every vehicle For more information about MtrackScout s OBD II compliance please refer to MtrackScout OBD II Compliance Guide document 2 Hardware Features 2 1 OBD II Protocol There are five signaling protocols that are permitted with the OBD II interface Most vehicles have been issued with only one of the protocols The MtrackScout features a superior protocol detection algorithm that ensures the device connects reliably even to vehicles that do not fully conform to the OBD II standards The MtrackScout supports all legislated OBD II protocols below J1850 PWM Ford vehicles J1850 VPW GM vehicles 1S09141 2 Asian European Chrysler vehicles ISO 14230 4 KWP ISO 15765 4 CAN 11 29 bit ID 250 500 Kbaud 2 2 Micro USB Connection The Micro USB can supply power to the MtrackScout device for parameter setting or firmware upgrade purpose When micro USB is connected to your laptop PC and mains power is not applied the OBD II and GSM GPRS functions will be turned off temporarily This function is used by MtrackScout technical support staff 2 3 Buzzer The internal buzzer of the MtrackScout can be configured to be triggered by any number of events speeding excessive idling harsh braking or acceleration and RPM The buzzer also indicates the operational status of the MtrackScout exp
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