GPS MOBILE TRACKER USER MANUAL
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1. 2000 3l 17 4 Setup the GPS Tracker by SMS GPS Tracker also enables the user to complete the setup through SMS a Setup APN send SMS security code I APN XXXXXXX XXXXXXX is your local APN name b Setup APN username and password if necessary send SMS security code I UN XXXXXXX XXXXXXX means your user name for APN Send SMS security code I PW XXXXXXX XXXXXXX means your password for APN C Setup Server IP Send SMS security code I IP XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX means your IP address d Setup Port number send SMS security code I PORT XXXXX XXXXX is the port number of Server application e Start up GPRS connection Send SMS security code GPRS ON GPS Tracker will try to establish the GPRS connection according to the user setting Send command through server application to GPS Tracker and check the reply message fe GPS Tracker Server Application 20080324 Server Port 2000 Received Message LI2 ABS L OW LO is not active LOT is not active LAST VALID GPS Lon 113 906305E Lat 22 485868N Height 84 2m LOC 17 59 19 03 04 2008 VERSION 20080403 IMEI 35243000932318 9 LI1 ABS HIGH Alert 2 UTC 00 00 00 00 0 0000 Motion Alert UTC 00 00 00 00 00 0000 Alert 2 UTC 00 00 00 00 00 0000 EMERGENCY Status Information Lon 113 907583E Lat 22 486685N Height 7 m HRH LOC 18 25 26 03 04 20082. Connect abandon GPS Tracker is switched to SMS mode Command Tracker 332430 00 3323 GPRS ON There are total 1 commands in it 8 Outbox ccc mee Command sent to Tracker 352430009329 LOC 18 31 05 03 04 2008 b al iiil July 2009 32
3. GPRS please check the GPRS Mode settings and Server application ae uxo Battery starts blinking LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy wrong security code Command Error Wrong Security Code security code Wrong Command COMMAND ERR The default security code 1234 28 17 GPRS FUNCTION GUIDE Advanced feature Please make sure that there is a PC with public IP address which the user can access the internet Also please confirm the SIM card installed in the GPS tracker has GPRS capability 17 1 Software update If needed update the latest software supported to GPS Tracker by USB update tool USB programming tool exe 17 2 Get IP address Run the ServerApplication exe click Start button start up server application server application will show Your IP address on the status editor please note the IP address and port number for further set up fs GPS Tracker Server Application 20080324 Socket Type Server Port 2000 Hecerved Message Input Message Add Remove Send Message Status Informati JG namtek comf IP 192 168 2 9 rug in p EN 20 17 3 GPS Tracker configuration for GPRS There are two methods to set up the GPS Tracker for GPRS mode The user can select any one of them to complete the setup Setup the GPS Tracker by USB a Connect GPS Tracker to PC with USB Cable b Run the application USB Programming Tool exe fe GPS Tracker Auto Update Tool Firmw
4. 4 Install SIM Card and battery 1 Remove the back cover of your tracker as illustrated above 2 Unscrew the screw and push the battery cover with an ellipse indent rightward to remove it Fig 1 3 Push the top of the SIM card holder as indicated by the green arrow Fig 2 J A t c e y TRC 0078 Fig 1 4 Move the holder upwards as indicated by the red arrow Fig 3 5 Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card holder slot with the chip module facing to the connectors as shown in the picture Fig 4 8100 0981 8100 08 Fig 4 6 Flip down the holder top Slide the holder top downward and let it snap in completely Fig 5 7 Insert the battery as indicated in Fig 6 Fig 5 Fig 6 8 Carefully connect the battery wires with the connector as indicated Fig 7 9 Replace the battery cover blue arrow and lock with the screw green arrow Fig 8 GCT TRC 0078 Fig 7 Fig 8 2 General Description The Tracker can be operated by standard SMS messages or via GPRS Via an SMS the GPS position data can be requested and will be sent back to the requested party s mobile phone via an SMS The number and the time sequence of these GPS data blocks and other parameters are fully programmable by an instruction SMS 2 1 Data Format of SMS Command Messages The data has to comply with an exact format able to be read by the tracker module The format is Password mode Sub Group
5. Geo Fence mode van be switched off via command Security code GEO off 3 2 3 Power Saving mode PS Command string Security code PS off example 1234 PS off The Power Save mode PS allows extended operation of the tracker without recharging the battery Battery life however depends on the uses of the various functions The default setting for Power Save is OFF If Power Save is switched ON and the unit is only powered from the internal battery it will be switched off for the user defined C periods and will not respond to new SMS commands in those time intervals The Power Save mode can be switched on with command Security code PS on 3 2 4 Line Output LO TRC0078 only Command string Security code Lox on example 1234 LOX on X 21 or 2 To activate the Line Out the above command has to be sent Without X it will activate both output lines They can be switched off with command Security code LOx off 3 2 5 TRACK mode T Command string Security code T example 1234 T To switch on the Track mode when you automatically want regular position updates The Track mode can be switched OFF with command Security code T off example 1234 T off 4 Initialization Programming mode 4 1 Password Security code A password is required to operate the Tracker properly and allow the tracker to accept the SMS commands The factory default password is 1234 It is important to change
6. IP xxxxxxx Security code I UN xxxxxxx Security code I PW xxxxxxx Security code l PORT xxxxxxx security code I D 25 Your new Password is XXXXXXXXX GPS DMS GPS GOOGLE GPS DDEC GPS NMEA GPRMC GPS NMEA GPGGA GPS NMEA GPGSA CHK TxxxxRxxxCxxx GPS coordinates will be sent to x TEL x failed please check the number SOS X SOS X failed please check the number SOS Erased GEOFENCE is set to XX00m GEO Update is set to xxx minutes GEO Update is set to time T of Track Mode SMS check time is set to xxx minutes SMS check time is set to default time APN xxxxxxx IP XXXXXXX UN xxxxxxx PW xxxXXXX PORT xxxxxxx SOS1 GPS DMS TRK TOOSRO020CO010 CHK T1440R007C030 TEL TREOO78 only 16 2 Request Commands MOE Command Feedback SMS Instructed telephone x QU O C O O O o D Cc security code R SMSx X 1 8 security code R SMS security code R SOSx X 1 8 security code R SOS security code R GPS security code R TRK security code R CHK security code R TEL security code R LAST security code H CSTANDBY security code R GEO TREOO78 only security code R GEOUP TRE0078 only security code R M security code R BAT security code R PS security code R VERSION security code R IMEI security code R GPRS 26 TRE0078 only 78 only SMSx No Message all stored messages SMS1 No Message SMS2 No Message SMS3 No Message
7. SMS4 No Message SMS5 No Message SMS6 No Message SMS7 No Message SMS8 No Message SOS tree Please set up SOSx number SOSx SOS eene SOS2 SOS3 SOS4 SOS5 SOS6 SOS7 SOS8 Please set up SOS number GPS xxx CHK TXxxxRxxxCxxx TEL x LAST VALID GPS SMS check Time is set to xxx minutes GEOFENCE is set to X00m GEO Mode is switched ON OFF GEO Update time is set to xxx minutes GEO Update time is set to T of Track Mode Motion sensor is switched ON OFF VOLT x xxV Power save mode is switched ON OFF Version Model yymm or mmdd IMEI GPRS ON OFF APN XXXXXXXX UN XXXXXXXX PW XXXXXXXX TCP XKXXX 16 3 Basic Commands MODE Command Feedback SMS instructed telephone Single security code S Single Mode GPS GPS data request oingle Mode mode S GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm Track Mode GPS data Track Mode GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy Stationary Position TRE0078 only GPS data Stationary Position TRE0078 only GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy security code T OFF T OFF security code C Check Mode GPS data Check Mode GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy GPS data GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy security code M ON Montion sensor is switched ON
8. the password to one of your own choice max 8 alpha numeric characters Do not forget your password because it can only be re set again to the default by the factory To change this number the following command has to be sent via SMS Password I SEC new a numeric security number For example if you want to change the password from the default 1234 to 4321 then you will have send the following SMS to the device 1234 l Sec 4321 A SMS will be sent to the caller ID to reconfirm the new setting 4 2 GPS DATA FORMAT The default GPS data format is in Degrees minutes and seconds Another format can be selected like a data format in Degrees decimal To change the default setting the following command string has to be sent via SMS Password I GPS DMS means Data in Degrees minutes and seconds Password I GPS Google means URL link for Google Maps Password I GPS Ddec means Data in Degrees decimal Password I GPS NMEA xxxxx means a complete line of the NMEA data Available lines for XXxxx are GPGGA Global position Fix data GPRMC Recommended minimum data sentence GPGSA z Overall satellite status data A SMS will be sent to the caller ID to reconfirm the new setting 4 3 TRACKING MODE In Tracking mode the tracker will send the GPS information every 3 minutes Default setting is 120003 and will repeat this 20 times R2020 Furthermore the time between checking for new incoming SMS messages is 10 min C2010 Track Mode is no
9. 1 Sub Group2 Password Factory default password is 1234 Mode Select the operating mode This can be a Direct command Set up command or a Recall command Sub Group1 ON OFF commands or Set up Initialization or Request group Sub Group Parameters of the set up group Information like Telephone numbers setting string of T and C mode data format for GPS information DMS Google Ddec etc 2 2 SOS function When the SOS button is pressed the position data will be sent to a preset phone number s Maximum 8 numbers can be stored which all will be notified if a SOS situation occurs These phone numbers can be set via a SMS message sent to the tracker unit 2 9 Line In and Line Out Only applicable for TRC0078 This tracker has 4 Line inputs of which 2 can be used to detect switch positions The other 2 can be used for relative values such as temperature or fuel level Via the Out put lines remote equipment can be activated like an Alarm or immobilizer 2 4 Geo Fence feature This tracker has a geo fence feature If activated the instructed party will receive a SMS when the Tracker unit exits set boundary area 2 5 Car Battery connection TRC0078 only This tracker has a built in DC DC converter to allow to be connected to the 12 24V car battery This circuitry is special design to meet the ISO 7637 requirements 2 6 Battery Low alert When the Internal battery is nearly empty and reaches a certain voltage level t
10. E DEACTIVATE To activate the Line Outputs the following command has to be sent security code LOX ON Where X z 1 or 2 An SMS will be sent to confirm the setting LO1 is active or Lo2 is active security code LOX OFF Where X 1 or 2 A reply SMS confirms the setting LO1 is not active or LO2 is not active STATUS Information of Line Out The status of the Line outputs is indicated in every GSM coordinate message The Tracker will send the status as follows LO1 ON or LO1 OFF LO2 ON or LO2 OFF 14 9 Timing criteria The Default timing programming settings are T0003R020C010 The meaning of these parameters are as follows T Time between each SMS message with GPS coordinates that the device will send when it is in the Tracking mode H Number of times the GPS position SMS messages is sent while in Tracking mode C This is the time delay between Checking for any new SMS messages when operating from the internal battery only and in Power Save mode 9 1 Operating from Internal battery only with No external power connected Power Save Mode OFF Battery connected Send SMS Send SMS 1234 R TRK 1234 T Automatically sending GPS data for Time Z RxT POWER SAVE is switched OFF Y Receive SMS Receive SMS Time as programmed for Time Txxxx If Power saving mode is switched OFF the SMS messages will be processed immediately but as a consequen
11. FF Send SMS 1234 M OFF This command will switch the Motion Sensor OFF Send SMS 1234 I 8OS1 xxxxxxxx Phone number of party to be informed if emergency occurs Number should be country code area code phone number After sending above message the party will receive confirmation message that in emergency cases she or he will received GPS coordinate information The sender will receive confirmation message like SOS1 xxxxxxxxxxx to confirm the set number Then press the SOS button on the Tracker and a moment later the party will receive the SMS message Emergency the GPS coordinates Send SMS 1234 1 8S0S1 0 to erase the number You will receive confirmation SMS with Info SOS1 Erased Send SMS 1234 I D This command will re set the tracker back to the Default settings 25 15 General SMS string information and command structure Security code Mode Subgroup1 Subgroup2 Instuctions amp Request functions R in Mode block All commands have to be preceded by the security code Mode Subgroupi DESCRIPTION To change security code Password Track mode to set request time T between GPS information transmissions and number of repeats R and set SMS Check time C To set request the tracker to us the specified data format like DMS degrees GPS minutes seconds GOOGLE URL for Google Maps DDEC degrees decimal or a NMEA data line GPGGA GPGSA GPRMC GEO To
12. GPS MOBILE TRACKER USER MANUAL Table of Contents 1 General Instruction 1 1 Precaution before installation 1 2 Battery Charging 2 General Descriptions 2 1 Data format of SMS messages 2 2 SOS function 2 3 Line In and Line Out 2 4 Geofence feature 2 5 Car Battery connection 2 6 Battery LOW level 3 Operation Mode Instructions 3 1 Direct commands 3 1 1 Single GPS mode 3 1 2 Track mode 3 1 3 Last Valid GPS coordinates 3 2 On OFF Commands Modes Functions 4 Initialization Programming modes 4 1 Password Security Code 4 2 GPS Data Format 4 3 Tracking mode 4 4 Tel mode overriding caller ID 5 Recall modes to retrieve system data 5 1 GPS Data format settings 5 2 Tracking mode settings 5 3 Tel mode overriding caller ID 6 Geofence GEOfence mode description 7 Line Inputs 7 1 Absolute Mode 8 Line Outputs 9 Timing criteria 10 Track Mode 1 3 Mounting and release of the unit 1 4 Install SIM Card and battery 2 Stationary or on the Move 2 8 Motion Sensor 2 9 Extra GPS amp GSM ant connections 2 10 No GPS Data 2 11 Recall History data 2 12 Last Valid GPS position data 3 2 1 Motion Sensor mode 3 2 2 Geofence mode 3 2 3 Power Saving mode 3 2 4 Line Outputs 3 2 5 Switch Off Track mode 4 5 SOS Phone number setting 4 6 Geofence 4 7 Default Mode 5 4 Geofence Settings 5 5 SOS Phone numbers 7 2 Relative Mode 11 GPS accuracy and time to Fix and SMS delays 12 Examples how to enter the coordinates i
13. Motion Alert LOC UTO hh mm ss dd mm yyyy Vehicle is Moving LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy Tracking security code T Mode T Checking Mode C TRE0078 only security code M OFF Montion sensor is switched OFF GPS Data GEO security code GEO ON GEO ON mode GPS Data Geofence can not be set at this time please try later again Exit Boundary GPS Data Enter Boundary GPS Data security code GEO OFF GEO OFF eee security code PS ON POWER SAVE Mode switched ON mode security code PS OFF POWER SAVE Mode switched OFF 2 Basic Commands continue Command Instructed telephone Redirected telephone With SOS setting EMERGENCY GPS data EMERGENCY GSM Node SOS Lac XXXX Ci XXXX Button LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm yyyy Without any SOS setting Please set up SOS number GPS data Please set up SOS number GSM Node Lac XXXX Ci XXXX LOC UTC hh mm ss dd mm security code I SOSx xxxxxx SOSx xxxxxxxx You will receive GPS coordinates in case of emergency l l LI1 LOW LI2 LOW LI1 LOW LI2 LOW ud to GPS data for TRCO078 13 094 L14 0 LO1 OFF LO2 OFF LO1 OFF LO2 OFF TRC0078 only Line security code LO ON LO is active output security code LO OFF LO is not active mode security code LOx ON X 1 2 LOx is active LOx security code LOx OFF X 1 2 LOx is not active security code GPRS ON GPRS ON Can not switch on GPRS
14. able the GSM node info will be sent to requested phone number via SMS 3 1 2 Tracking mode T Command string Security code T example 1234 T The Tracking mode is intended to regularly check the position of the unit automatically where regular update of position is required for example when tracking a stolen vehicle The SMS information includes GPS coordinates GPS date and GPS time 3 1 3 LAST valid GPS coordinates LAST Command string Security code LAST example 1234 LAST Incase no GPS data can be transmitted No satellite reception the GSM cell phone tower Node information will be sent With the LAST command however it is possible to retrieve the last valid GPS coordinates which could possibly still be more accurate than the Node information 3 2 ON OFF Commands for Modes amp Functions 3 2 1 Motion sensor mode M Command string Security code M on example 1234 M on When required the motion sensor can be switched ON It will then automatically set the Tracker into the Track Mode if movement is detected twice within 30sec 1minute The Motion sensor can be switched OFF again via command Security code M off 3 2 2 Geo Fence mode GEO Command string Security code GEO on example 1234 GEO on The Geo fence feature allows the user to set a virtual boundary The tracker will inform the user when leaving this boundary The radius of this boundary circle is set in default to 100 meters The
15. al MapQuest Maps Windows Internet Explorer http wen mapquest com maps main adp Formtype latlong amp cat amp address amp rity amp sEate amp zipcade File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Google Gr OY wy Bookmarks h 180 blocked P check 34 T wr oe M MapQuest Maps AOL My AOL Mail Make AOL Your Homepage mmm E n Directions Settings Help Business Solutions Maps By Lat Long Map a lat long coordinate using degrees Latitude Degrees Minutes Seconds Longitude Degrees Minutes Seconds 56 21 Get Map 0 R Map a lat long coordinate using decimal walues Latitude e g 40 0446 Longitude e g 76 4131 m of Latitude 22 17 Min 18 Sec Longitude 113 56 Min 21 Sec by MapQuest Windows Internet Explorer lt gt bd M http www mapquest com maps map adp searchtype address amp formtype latlong amp latlongbype degrees amp latdeg 228Jatmin 178latsec 188Jongdeg 1 138longmin 568Jongsec gt File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Google IG v Go oA 9 WMS ES Bookmakse 180 blocked YH Check v ai Translate Autolink AutoFill emp Sendtov dir M Map of Latitude 22 17 Min 18 Sec Longitude 113 ud amp X Latitude 22 17 Min 18 Sec Online Offers Longitude 113 56 Min 21 Sec e Hotels e Insurance Revise New Map
16. are Update Please click Update button to upgrade GPS Tracker 0 User Setting TRC GPSFORMAT SOS TEL LINEIN LINEOUT SEC OTHER GPRS T mode GPS Tracker Auto Update Tool Firmware Update Please click Update button to upgrade GFS Tracker 29 m User Setting usb Tool TRC GPSFORMAT 505 TEL T mode d Click GPRS button for setting up GPRS parameter oet your local APN for example CMNET in china to APN editor Please set up user name and password if necessary oet up server IP with the IP address showed in Server application oet Server port to 2000 oet Server protocol to T CP 30 GPS Tracker Auto Update Tool Firmware Update Please click Update button to upgrade GP5 Tracker 20 m User Setting TRC GPsroRMAT sos TEL LINEIN LINEOUT SEC GPRS 3i Server Protocol TCP User Name PassWord e Click save button to keep the GPRS parameters into GPS Tracker Disconnect the GPS tracker from PC The GPS Tracker will automatically connect to Server through GPRS 5 GPS Tracker Auto Update Tool Firmware Update Please click Update button to upgrade GPS Tracker 0 r User Setting usb Tool TRC GPSFORMAT 505 TEL User Name Passord Server Port
17. c of the satellites and after all new parameters are changed to your preferred settings NOTE For a general idea of how Power saving mode saves battery life when a SMS is sent with GPS coordinates every 15 min e g Tracking mode activated with a T time of 15 min the internal battery will last about one week Depending on other parameter settings the battery life could even last for months 9 3 External power connected with Power Save Mode ON TRC0078 only The device will be able to receive SMS messages at all times and they will be processed immediately while within the GSM reception area Other features like the internal GPS goes into standby mode to save the battery power of the external power source It will be activated by the required mode you want to pre program Example Motion sensor ON and Power save ON The tracker will be able to receive SMS commands at all times but will only switch on the GPS when motion is detected or when you request GPS position NOTE It is important to note that there is a difference in how the Power Save feature works depending on if it is connected to an external power source or if it is only operating from the internal battery If connected to an external power source the device will be able to receive new SMS commands at all times In other words the C timing is not valid at all as the GSM feature remains permanently active in this case If operating ONLY from the internal battery the
18. ce the battery will last much shorter With the 700mA internal battery it will only last about 10 12 Hrs 15 NOTE Expanded information on Parameter settings for Tracking and Power Save modes The parameter format is T0003R020C010 Default Password l TRK TxxxxRxxxCxxx Example 1234 I TRK T0003R020C010 T0003R020C010 TIME REPEATS CHECK T0003 R020 C010 3 minutes 20 times 10 minutes Time between Number of Check and GPS data Repeats Process new Instructions The first block in this string indicates the time between position reports for the Tracking Mode The default time between transmitted SMS containing the GPS data is 3 minutes This time can be changed to a number between 3 to 9999 minutes For example if you want a SMS with updated GPS information every 30 Minutes while it is in Tracking mode it should be set as T0030 The second block indicates the number of repeated position messages When this number is reached the tracker will stop the Track Mode Default in Track Mode is R020 and can be changed to any number from 1 999 If this number is excessive it may be too large for the battery life The third block is only applies if the device is operating from the internal battery and with Power Save mode ON It indicates at what time intervals the tracker will check if a SMS was sent with a new instruction This is also valid if the time interval between GPS position data is large while it is in Tracking mo
19. d I TEL XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXz lt gt lt country code gt lt phone number gt Any subsequent instruction sent to the tracker will override this setting and return to use the caller ID telephone number the only exception is the command Password R TEL 4 5 SOS PHONE NUMBERS To enter SOS phone number s max 8 the following string has to be sent via SMS Password I SOSZ xxxxxxxxx IDD phone number max 16 digits incl SOS1 is the 1st SOS IDD number 5052 is 2nd etc A SMS will be sent to the caller ID to reconfirm each new setting and to the new SOS number a SMS will be sent with text info You will receive GPS coordinates in case of emergency To erase a phone number just send Password l SOS z 0 4 6 GEOFENCE MODE The geofence mode creates a virtual circular boundary around the unit s location The radius of this circle can be set by the following command Password l GEOxx XX is the radius x 100m For TREO078 xxx For example GEOO1 means 100m This is also the default radius Or GEOO001 for TRE0078 which has a 3 digit input A confirmation SMS will be sent to indicate the settings 4 7 DEFAULT MODE The unit can be set to all the original default settings except the password with command Password l D A SMS will be sent to the caller ID to reconfirm the default settings 10 5 Recall mode To review system data 5 1 GPS DATA FORMAT A command can be sent to the tracker to ask for the instr
20. de The condition to have a check between GPS data messages when tracking mode is active is T gt 2C The time can be set between 3 999 minutes 16 9 2 Power Save Mode ON Operating from internal battery only with NO external power connected Send SMS 1 Send SMS 2 Tracker can 1234 R TRK 1234 T process SMS 2 Can only be processed in next cycle Power Saving during time C PS On Power Saving Time Receive SMS 1 Receive SMS 2 about 30 sec Active time is about 1 5 min Time C is 10 minutes Active time is about 1 5 min In above example a message 1234 R TRK is sent in the active Time about 1 5 min of the Tracker and a response message will normally be received in about 30 seconds Depending on the mobile network provider The second SMS command 1234 T can only be processed in the next active time after the Power Save period and the entire device is turned off for 10 minute periods Or whatever the C time is required by the user NOTE If the T time in the Track mode is set to 10 min the tracker will be able to receive instruction SMS messages directly for the time T x R If time is gt 10 min the tracker will go into Power Savings PS and a SMS sent in that period will only be processed after the check time C is finished See example above NOTE Before switching to PS mode ON it is advised to run the tracker in PS mode OFF for about 15 minutes to allow the tracker to build up the Ephemeris and Almana
21. e 1234 I GEO07 Where XX is a 2 digit figure and represents the radius of the circle in multiples of 100 meter Example GEOO7 700 meters or Geo10 1000 meters STOPPING GEOFENCE To turn off the Geofence mode the following command SMS message has to be sent to the Tracker security code GEO off example 1234 GEO off 12 T Line Inputs 078 oniy The TRCO0078 is equipped with an external connector for external power connections like a car battery and Line In Line out terminals to connect to remote systems and or switches Line Line CHECK Out 1 Out 2 j i i TRACK Line Line In 2 In 1 View at the Pins The TRCO0078 has a connector with 8 pin terminals 4 pins for Inputs Black 2ground Orange Line In3 2 pins for Outputs Red 12 24V Yellowz Line In4 1 pin for Car battery voltage 412 24V Brown Line Inl Blue Line Out2 1 pin for ground White Line In2 Green Line Outl The 4 Line In terminals can detect or register events which will trigger the Tracker to send a SMS Alert message or it can indicate a voltage level as of a reference voltage 3 3V The Line In terminals are set for the following registration 7 1 ABSOLUTE Line In 1 and Line In 2 are set to register ABSOLUTE events Line Input 1 amp 2 are set to send an Alert message when the input voltage changes from OV to Vb or from Vb to OV Input 1 and 2 can be used for example to detect a switch function like a d
22. e Schools in e Homes in M 3 T MAPQVEST A 4 py Huni Hong Kong International Airport wN O0 STREET Islands Fentau SUN Island x South China Sea CITY KWESTIE REGION LEECEESSEEES EO OUNTRY 21 13 GSM Coverage of the World Trackers with a GSM telephone module can only be used in GSM covered area s peer parca T Hbi miu p eiir p pom epa ed ee a r piren a ta eirag PARTEI ADI IEE bens A P ARENA E IH HE X ADIRE HR R LEE A I A he T arrows a he dep rca poe arty apii B ba ese ae FR eA was pam age b pm on ee ye ef on a ms aqq I ea alarin mt nid Ted LOGE OF tit ODET DX prias Ar Ley pn yao 8007 PHOM INSD dient E Fu k d od a a m Mis I L LI i KT Fz E is Fa Lem A 2 a pu X m m zm l i E ZR bcm FEL z c jan T iet ee 2 22 14 QUICK demo to get acquainted with the unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Install a SIM card in the unit and write down the number Ensure no PIN number is set and that card is activated and disable call forwarding and voice mail messaging Initially activate the SIM card for the first time with a normal mobile phone Install
23. eofence Goefence is a virtual circular boundary of which the radius can be set by SMS command This feature allows the user to observe if the Tracker will remain within a set boundary area or if it will leave this area This can be important for asset or vehicle monitoring with limited allowed access within a specified region Also useful for example for the elderly with dementia problems when living in an elderly home When the Geofence is switched ON it will take the tracker s position at that moment to draw a virtual circle with a specified radius In default this radius is 100 meter The command to switch the Geofence On is Password GEO ON example 1234 GEO ON Or Password GEO OFF example 1234 GEO OFF to switch the geofence off To set a different boundary for example with radius of 400 m Password l GEO04 4 check the Geofence setting a SMS message has to be sent to the X a tracker as follows l So i Es a LT Z nh L x I j m Password R GEO n B The tracker will send SMS with the requested information Example GEOFENCE is set to 400m i t E 7 Sp ane T j if data 35507 Tele Atlas Terms of Us LET raw Map an aE 114 13213491439382 DEFAULT SETTING When no Geofence range is set the tracker will use the default setting of 100 meter Any other range can be set via the following command security code I TGEOXX exampl
24. es for 20 times a message will be sent and every 10 minutes a check will be carried out if new instruction message SMS was sent Last Tracker will send LAST valid GPS data ON OFF To switch the GEOFENCE function ON or OFF Default is OFF ON OFF To switch the Motion sensor ON or OFF Default is OFF ON OFF To switch the number x Line out ON or OFF Default is OFF TRC0078 only ON OFF To switch the Power Saving mode ON or OFF Default is ON Instruction information like Telephone numbers settings of T R and C data Subgroup2 format for GPS information DMS Google Ddec NMEA GPGGA GPGSA GPRMC etc 24 16 Command and Instruction List for SMS messages 16 1 Initialization amp Set up commands o o O Q P o V O o Oo C p 9 N i Security code l SEC New security code Security code l GPS DMS Security code l GPS Google Security code l GPS Ddec Security code I GPS NMEA GPRMC Security code I GPS NMEA GPGGA Security code I GPS NMEA GPGSA Security code I TRK TxxxxRxxxCxxx Security code I CHK TxxxxRxxxCxxx TREO0078 only Security code I TEL x x max 16digits Security code I 8OS phone number max 16 Security code l SOS 0 Security code l GEO xx xx 1 99 Security code I GEOUP xxx xxx 1 999 TRE0078 only Security code I GEOUP D TREO0078 only Security code I CSTANDBY xxx xxx22 255 Security code I CSTANDBY D Security code I APN xxxxxxx Security code l
25. he charge LED starts blinking and later an SMS message will be sent to indicate Battery Low 2 7 Stationary or on the move TRE0078 only In Tracking mode if the position data equals the 4 previous transmitted positions to be retrieved from SMS 4 the Tracking mode will stop a SMS message will be sent with extra info in the SMS message Stationary Position 2 8 Motion sensor The tracker has a motion sensor and when switched ON the tracker will automatically switch to Track Mode when acceleration is detected twice within 30 sec to 1 minute 2 9 Extra GPS and GSM antenna connections TRC0078 only The tracker has extra antenna sockets to allow connection to external antennas Internal circuitry automatic detects and delivers the power supply to the external antenna GPS 2 10 No GPS data If no GPS data can be retrieved from the GPS receiver the unit will transmit the current GSM tower location Node information 2 11 Recall history data TRE0078 only A total of 8 previously transmitted SMS messages which contain position data can be recalled via SMS request 2 12 Last valid GPS position data The LAST valid GPS position data can be recalled via SMS message 3 Operation and Command Modes 3 1 Direct Commands 3 1 1 Single GPS request mode S Command string Security code S example 1234 S In the single GPS request mode only the present GPS information will be sent or if no GPS data is avail
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27. n the device will not be able to receive new SMS commands while it is in standby during the C times programmed if Power Save is ON 17 10 Track Mode Command String Password T for Track Mode example 1234 T The Track Mode is important in cases where a regular position check is important for example when your vehicle is stolen and you want to track its route Track mode is also activated by the Motion sensor or by geofencing if required The Default programming settings are T0003R020C010 The meaning of these parameters are as follows T Time between each SMS message with GPS coordinates that the device will send while it is in the Tracking mode H Number of times the GPS position SMS messages is sent while in Tracking mode C Thisis the time delay between Checking for any new SMS messages when operating from the internal battery only and in Power Save mode 10 1 Power Saving Mode ON internal battery only Timing diagram for Track Mode for Track Mode GPS Data Number of Every 10 min the tracker wil Repeats be activated to process a sent SMS message during the Power Saving Time PS 10 2 Power Saving Mode OFF If the Power Saving Mode is switched OFF the tracker will always be in an active state This means that the GPS coordinates will be available as in warm stage within about 12 seconds he parameters for T and H are still valid and can be set according y
28. nto internet Map programs 12 1 Google Maps Satellite Images 12 2 Google Maps 13 GSM World Coverage Map 12 3 MapQuest 14 Quick demo to get acquainted with the Product 15 General Command string overview 16 Command and Instruction List for SMS messages 17 GPRS FUNCTION GUIDE 3 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 29 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTION 1 1 Precautions before Installation 1 Check if all the parts are included 2 Prepare a SIM card for GSM communication 3 Use a mobile phone to confirm that a PIN code has not been set on the SIM card and that it can dial out and receive telephone calls without problem 4 Before installing the SIM card make sure to cut off all power from the Tracker unit 1 2 Battery Charging With the supplied AC DC Charger the battery can be charged Fully charge the battery for at least 4 hours before using it Charge current is about 200 mA Method 1 USB connects to the USB AC DC adapter Method 2 USB connects to the USB of High Power USB Hub 1 3 Mounting of Unit and release out of mounting plate holder ocrew the mounting plate with the supplied screw to the desired mounting place if needed Bend the lip on the corner with your finger nail or use a screw driver to bend the lip a bit outwards See picture While bending the lip outwards pul the Tracker out of the mounting plate To insert the unit back just click it back in the mounting plate 1
29. oor switch ignition switch handbrake switch or trunk switch 3 Hand brake Switch 1lanition Switch i TRE Sur 2 Door switch Possible switch connections In the event when one of these switches is activated the Tracker will be triggered and will automatically send a SMS Alert message Depending on which switch is activated it will indicate in the SMS the switch number For example if the Brake switch is connected to line input 2 the SMS will indicate the number Example Alert 2 13 7 2 RELATIVE Line In 3 and 4 are set to register RELATIVE events Both inputs measure the input voltage via an A D converter and register the voltage level as of a reference voltage of 3 3V In the Relative mode it is possible to measure fluctuating parameters and the delta of these fluctuations like Temperature or Fuel Levels If for example the input voltage is 1 32 volt the SMS message will indicate Li3 40 The Line Input status is indicated in each GPS coordinate message 8 Line Outputs 078 ony The TRCO0078 has 2 line Out terminals which can be used to remotely control systems Electrical specification of Output terminals Max Output voltage 24V Max Sink Current lt 500mA Two Independent controllable Outputs can be used to control the drive circuitry of a number of remote systems like E Tracker with 2 Line Out Control lines 8 1 Commands related to the Output Lines ACTIVAT
30. our own requirements The parameter C however is not valid any more 18 11 GPS accuracy and time to Fix and SMS Delays 11 1 Accuracy Place the tracker in a position to allow the best possible open sky view Obstruction can affect the time and accuracy of the GPS data The accuracy of the GPS position depends on a number of factors First of all the number of satellites from which signals can be received by the tracker More satellites will give a better accuracy The number of the satellites received is an important factor E 4 j e 1 ze 1 ba i e 3 a i d Eor T 4 I x l LI 9 i Lg Jt 1 Better Accuracy 2 Less accurate Further more a clear sky view will give better results than a sky view which is obstructed by buildings and or trees Accuracy according reception of signals as shown in picture 1 can sometimes be within a few meters 11 2 Time to Fix Time of acquisition of GPS data Apart from the points listed under 11 1 the time of a 2D or 3D fix depends on the received signal strength of the satellites It is therefore important not to put obstacles between the tracker and the open sky For example a thick jacket over the tracker will influence the sensitivity and will result in longer times to acquire the satellite data In normal operation condition the time for 3D Fix is around 40 seconds Cold start and between 6 20 sec in a warm start condition 11 3 Time delay
31. rmally used for example in a chase situation when a car is stolen and continuous tracking of the route is important To enter new time T number of repeats R and SMS check time C the following command has to be sent Password l TRK TxxxxRxxxCxxx Example 1234 I TRK T0003R020C010 A SMS will be sent to the caller ID to reconfirm the new setting NOTE The time to check for new incoming SMS messages C applies when the unit is operating from the internal battery only and Power save mode is active with no external power connected to it If connected to a car battery for example then the unit will be permanently ready to receive a new incoming SMS message thus the C time will not apply Restrictions SMS checks C within the time T x R will only be carried out if T22C See NOTE at the end of this section for expanded information 4 4 TEL MODE Overriding caller ID The Tracker can be instructed to send the SMS messages to other telephone number than the caller ID telephone number of the mobile phone from which the original set up information or request for information was sent This can be useful in for example a roaming situation where the callers ID is not always correctly presented or where the caller is running out of battery power and would like to switch over to another mobile phone The tracker can be instructed to override the default mode to SMS back to a specified telephone number by sending the following string Passwor
32. s due to GSM Network congestion Depending on the GSM network traffic SMS instructions and or data transfer can be very quick However due to heavy traffic congestion these messages can sometimes be delayed It is recommended if this kind of delay happens to wait for awhile before resending a SMS message It is strongly recommended to use SIM cards in your mobile phone and tracker from the same telephone company to avoid latency in the SMS handling Messages between different network providers are handled differently and can sometimes cause excessive delays When very long latencies occur please contact the supplier for special settings to minimize this problem 19 12 Examples on how to put the coordinates in a Map program 12 1 Google Maps Satellite Image Input via Degrees Minutes Seconds Saved Locations Sign in Help Web Images Video News Maps more Goo C gle E 22 2143 62N Maps Search the map Find businesses Get directions Print Email 4 5 Link to this page Map Satellite Hybrid T zu 22 362117 114 131872 8 122 21 43 62 114 T 54 74 Make this my default location Save to My Maps 2007 Google Imagen S2007 DigitalGlobe Terms of Use PA 12 2 Google Maps Input Degrees Minutes Seconds Web Images Video News Maps more Goo 3098 114 07 5474E 22214362N Maps Search the map p Fin Find businesses Get directions
33. set or request the Geofence settings Will direct the tracker to use another telephone number to send requested TEL M data overriding the default caller ID SOSxxxxx Set up or Request SOS numbers max 8 numbers can be stored LOx To activate or request Line out status Only for TRC0078 Set or Request the access point name for GPRS function Set or Request the Internet Protocol address for GPRS function Set or Request the User Name for GPRS access only if needed Set or Request the Password for GPRS access only if needed PORT Set or Request the Port Number for GPRS access SMSxxxxx To recall up to the last 8 transmitted SMS messages 1 8 incl Caller ID a SMS command request without number will send all 8 M Request setting if motion sensor is switch ON or OFF Version Request for information about software version in the tracker IMEI To get the IMEI numbers of the GSM module GPRS Request the GPRS settings APN IP name password BAT Hequest battery status SMS will be sent indicating internal battery voltage D Will change all settings back to factory default settings R R R R R R R R R amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp R R R R R R Direct commands in Mode block Mode Subgroup1 DESCRIPTION 5 Set Tracker in Single mode One position data will be sent Set Tracker in Track mode Tracker will send repeated position data Default T setting is T0003R020C010 meaning every 3 minut
34. the battery in the unit Connect the battery wires to the connector on the PCB Put the tracker on a place for a clear sky view Type and Send SMS 1234 R TRK to your tracker mobile phone number and you should get information about the settings of the Track Mode You will Receive a SMS after about 30 45 seconds like TRK TO0003R020C010 Type and Send SMS 1234 S This command will instruct the tracker to send one single S single GPS coordinates position You can expect to receive a SMS back with data like the message shown below Single Mode Lon 114 7 58 895 E Longitude coordinates Lat 22 21 42 816 N Latitude coordinates Height 85 5m Height above sea level LOC 07 58 23 Local Time or UTC time 10 01 2008 Date month and year Send SMS 1234 M ON This command will switch the motion sensor ON You will to receive a SMS back Motion sensor is switched ON Shake the Tracker The motion sensor will trigger the tracker and it will send the message Motion Alert Wait about 30 seconds and shake it again You will receive a SMS Vehicle is moving This will switch the tracker automatically in Track Mode and you will receive SMS messages similar to that listed above under point 6 however the indication will be Track Mode This will continue until the unit is stationary for some time or reaching the number of repeats R020 or until you switch off the Track mode Send SMS 1234 T OFF This command will switch the Track Mode O
35. ucted GPS data format information Command for this info request is Password R GPS A SMS will be sent with GPS data DMS Ddec or other 5 2 TRACKING MODE Settings A command can be sent to the tracker to reveal the last set Track Mode parameters T Rand C Command structure of the Track mode settings request is Password R TRK A SMS will be sent to indicate the set parameters of time between GPS transmission T number of repeats R and SMS check time C Example TRK T0003R020C010 5 3 TEL MODE Overriding caller ID Request for telephone number where SMS messages will be sent This can be the caller ID or the new instructed Phone number where the GPS data has to be sent to Command structure for TEL request is Password R TEL 5 4 GEOFENCE Setting Request for Radius of Geofence circle Command structure of the Geo request is Password R GEO A SMS will be sent to indicate the Geo fence radius in meters 5 5 SOS PHONE NUMBERS A command can be sent to the tracker to reveal the last set SOS phone numbers Command structure of the SOS phone numbers request is Password R SOSx Where X is position number of the stored SOS phone number SOS1 means phone number of SOS1 SOS2 means phone number of SOS2 and so on 5 6 MOTION SENSOR Setting To find out if the Motion Sensor is ON or OFF the following command can be sent Password R M A SMS will be sent to reveal if the Motion sensor is switched ON or OFF 1 6 G
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