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FindMe F2
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  • Page 1 OperatOr’s Manual FindMe F2 advanced versiOn 1.00 VERSION...
  • Page 2 That is why we appreciate your opinion on our device operation! You can provide us your feedback, question, or proposal at www.911.fm. Hope FindMe F2 GPS/ GLONASS Beacon will be your reliable companion for a long time!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    cOntents 1. Purpose 2. Principle of operation 3. Specifications 4. Recommendations for installation and operation 5. What to do in case of vehicle theft 6. How to operate the device with pre-installed SIM-card 6.1. How to turn on and log on the device 6.2.
  • Page 4 cOntents 9.7. How to use in-built accelerometer 9.8. GPRS-monitoring mode 10. Helpful information 10.1. Common troubles and remedies 11. Contacts and support list OF tables table 10.1 List of SMS commands to control the device with pre-installed SIM-card table 10.2 List of SMS commands to control the device with user SIM-card table 10.3 LED indications table 10.4 Common troubles and remedies...

  • Page 5: Purpose

    1. purpOse FindMe F2 GPS/GLONASS Tracking Beacon (hereinafter FindMe) is designed to transmit to a user its position coordinates with specified freq- uency using SMS messages and/or GPRS. FindMe is used to handle the following problems: To determine position of vehicles (motor cars, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, etc.);...

  • Page 6: Principle Of Operation

    2. principle OF OperatiOn Depending on SIM-card in use, FindMe operates according to one of two operating procedures. Using pre-installed SIM-card, FindMe operates in one of two modes: standard or tracking The device stays in a sleeping mode most of the time.
  • Page 7 IDs of GSM base stations which are the nearest stations to the device position. Note FindMe with pre-installed SIM-card can be controlled using free FindMe iRZ Online application for smartphones with Android Operating System. This application is available for downloading in Google Play app store at...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    3. speciFicatiOns Housing dimensions: Device weight: 103х45х19 mm 105 g Operating temperature range: GSM-module between -30°С and +70°С 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Gps/GlOnass module GsM-antenna batteries – 2 li-sOcl batteries siM-card of 3600 mah total capacity, 3.6 V, 500 mA continuous discharge, at least 1 А...

  • Page 9: Recommendations For Installation And Operation

    4. recOMMendatiOns FOr installatiOn and OperatiOn Installation of FindMe is one of the most important points. The trac- king beacon installed in easy-to-access place will be easy and quickly found and deactivated! Install the device with front panel faced up, away from moving ele- ments, heat-generating parts and items.
  • Page 10 FindMe package. Warning! Device operation in the tracking mode reduces significantly operational life of the in-built batteries! Note When sending SMS commands, please, note, that storage time of undeli- vered SMS messages at mobile operators is usually 24 hours.

  • Page 11: What To Do In Case Of Vehicle Theft

    +7-(911)-770-8888. Within 3-5 minutes you will receive message notifying that the tracking mode is enabled and informing the scheduled time of FindMe contact. If pre-installed SIM-card is replaced in the device, send to the device number SMS message with a command to increase frequency of activation intervals up to 30 minutes and to set GPS/GLONASS positioning mode: password,Т1=30,mg...
  • Page 12 2. Inform the nearest police department about theft. Warning! For your safety, it is strongly recommended not to take any actions to return stolen property without law enforcement employees. 3. If you received GPS position in the SMS message, inform law enforce- ment employees about this.

  • Page 13: How To Operate The Device With Pre-Installed Sim-Card

    For automatically, FindMe will contact upon expiration of 24 hours from the last communication session. With manually selected, you can set the time of FindMe contact with the server at your own discretion in format hh:mm of Moscow time. FindMe determines its position using GSM base stations, battery charge level, ambient temperature.

  • Page 14: How To Turn On And Log On The Device

    The device can operate with 911.fm service only when using SIM-card installed into FindMe during manufacture. For pre-installed SIM-card ser- vice, contact FindMe authorized service centers, full list of which is avail- able at www.911.fm. 6.1. HOW tO turn On and lOG On tHe device To turn on and log on the device perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 15 Note When logging on FindMe, a device name consisting of up to 15 characters is allowable. Whitespaces will be changed for “points” (“.”) automati-cally. 3. Within 3-10 minutes after sending SMS message, you will receive a mes- sage from FindMe to confirm successful turning on and a message from 911.fm service including log-on status and information to enter personal...

  • Page 16: How To Enable Tracking Mode

    When receiving information on disabling the tracking mode, FindMe switches to standard mode. 6.4. cHeck OF tHe state To check FindMe state, send “S” SMS message to phone number +7-(911)-770-8888. In personal area at www.911.fm , you can activate user notification...

  • Page 17: How To Operate Several Devices

    FindMe determines and transmits you its position at movement start, during movement, and at stop detection. During stop, FindMe switches automatically to the sleeping mode to save battery charge, exact positioning is not performed at this moment.

  • Page 18: Replacement Of Batteries

    7. replaceMent OF batteries FindMe uses two Li-SOCl batteries (3.6 V). To replace the batteries, do as follows: 1. Remove 6 screws (you will need mini cross screwdriver) and the device rear cover; pic. 1 Replacement of batteries – Removal of the device rear cover...

  • Page 19: Pic. 7.2 Replacement Of Batteries

    2. Replace the battery observing polarity indicated on the bottom of battery compartment; – – pic. 2 Replacement of batteries 3. Install the rear cover and tighten 6 screws (you will need mini cross screwdriver).
  • Page 20 5 or more months ago, number of commu- nication sessions and coordinates transmitted to the server will significantly reduce. never: use old and new batteries at the same time; use only one battery; use batteries with characteristics other than supplied in FindMe package.

  • Page 21: Replacement Of Sim-Card

    8. replaceMent OF siM-card To replace SIM-card, do as follows: 1. Remove 6 screws (you will need mini cross screwdriver) and the device rear cover; pic. 3 Replacement of SIM-card – Removal of back cover...

  • Page 22: Pic. 8.2 Replacement Of Sim-Card - Removal Of Batteries

    2. Remove the batteries; pic. 4 Replacement of SIM-card – Removal of batteries...

  • Page 23: Pic. 8.3 Replacement Of Sim-Card - Removal Of Antenna

    3. Remove screws fixing antenna and GSM module; pic. 5 Replacement of SIM-card – Removal of antenna and GSM-module...

  • Page 24: Pic. 8.4 Replacement Of Sim-Card - Removal Of Sim-Card

    4. Disconnect antenna and GSM module; 5. Remove SIM-card and install the new one; pic. 6 Replacement of SIM-card – Removal of SIM-card...
  • Page 25 6. Install GSM module in place without disconnection of the antenna cable (for models with antenna cable); 7. Place brass spacers on their places and put the antenna on them; 8. Fix the antenna and GSM module with two screws; 9.

  • Page 26: How To Operate The Device After Sim-Card Replacement (Alternate Mode)

    9.1. HOW tO turn On and lOG On tHe device 1. To turn on FindMe, press «ACT» button on the side surface. For models with translucent housing, you will see that LED on the front panel is ON.

  • Page 27: How To Set Current Date And Time

    Without programmed number of the user FindMe will not execute any commands except recording the user number! 9.2. HOW tO set tHe current date and tiMe Send the following SMS message to the device number: ХХХХ, GMt=xx...

  • Page 28: How To Change Initial Password

    G mode (07D,G) to control the beacon performance, check its parameters and avoid the account blocking by the operator for long inactivity. In this case, FindMe will be activated to control new commands available from the user once a day and send SMS messages with position once per week.

  • Page 29: Main Operation Modes

    1234 – initial password; XXXX – new password. Warning! If you have not correct password, you will not be able to control the device, and to reset the device, you shall contact the manufacturer service center. Be sure to remember Your password! 9.5.

  • Page 30: Device Control Commands

    5 minutes waiting for SMS message or new call. The device can operate both in one mode and in their combination. 9.6. device cOntrOl cOMMands FindMe device is controlled by sending SMS-commands to the num- ber of SIM-card installed in the device. In the beginning of each SMS...
  • Page 31 When FindMe fails to send SMS message by any reason (no mobile network coverage, insufficient funds on the account, SIM-card blocking by the operator, etc.), the device makes several quick attempts to send this SMS message in a while, and then returns to the specified operation mode and sends the above messages when it becomes possible.
  • Page 32 interval mode set up (XXXX,sleep) According to this SMS command the device switches to the interval operation mode; in this mode, the device is activated according to the schedule set in “T1/T2 Alarm Clock” parameters and when any event occurs (start of movement, application of ACT button, etc.). During the rest time, the device is in sleeping mode.
  • Page 33 Russian. So long Russian messages will be charged by mobile communi- cation operator at a higher rate than English ones. setting the current date and time according to Gps (XXXX,GMt=xx) To set the current date and time, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,GMt=xx or XXXX,GMt=-xx Where: xx is your time zone, setting between -11 and +13.
  • Page 34 The command is verified for correct time and date. Time set moment is the moment when the device reads this SMS message. Default value: time=01012012,1200. setting the date, time and “t1/t2 alarm clock” modes (XXXX,тn=ddmmyy,hhxx,interval,mode) To set or change the date and time of one of two “T1/T2 Alarm Clocks”, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,tn=ddmmyyyy,hhxx,interval,mode n –...
  • Page 35 to perform the mode procedure specified for this alarm clock. After each activation the alarm clock is self-set for the specified interval. The alarm clocks are equivalent, but you cannot set F mode for “T2 Alarm Clock”. When several operation modes are set, they are executed in their sequence.
  • Page 36 request for one-time determination of Gps position (XXXX,g) To make a request for one-time determination of GPS position, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,g The device sends text message with GPS/GLONASS position in the form set by parameter # 8 of SMS command setup=xxx…xxx. In accordance with this setting, the position is input or output in one of standard digital formats or as hyperlink including the device location.
  • Page 37 request for one-time activation of the audio monitoring mode (XXXX,a) To request for one-time activation of the audio monitoring mode, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,a The device replies to the SMS-message by calling you with enabled microphone to listen for the situation.
  • Page 38 XXXX,name=#### This name will be displayed in the first line instead of the standard “FindMe”. The maximum number of effective characters is 15, whitespaces will be deleted. The name can be recorded only with Latin characters. change of general settings and advanced setup (XXXX,setup=parameter 1…...
  • Page 39 in network. Factory default is 2. parameter 4 (delay before going to sleep (in minutes)): From 2 to 9 – waiting time of SMS message after all modes execution of the alarm clocks or after correct command before going into the sleeping mode. Factory default is 5.
  • Page 40 this can cause increased funds consumption from personal account of SIM-card installed in the device. 2 – position only in digital format as «degrees.fracture of degrees» without hyperlink to Yandex.Maps; 3 – position in the form of www-link to Yandex.Maps + www-link to www.911.fm with advanced information about the device state and capability of automatic positioning according to GSM base stations in case when satellite positioning fails.
  • Page 41 “degrees.fracture of degrees” + LBS additional data + current settings and the device state. Additional parameters such as “altitude above the sea level” and “HDOP and VDOP» are displayed. 7 – reduced information about position in digital form such as “degrees. fracture of degrees”...
  • Page 42 Factory default is 1. parameter 11 (external power supply): 0 – no respond; 1 – alarm when enabling; 2 – alarm when disabling; 3 – alarm when enabling and disabling; 4 – switch to continuous mode when enabling; 5 – switch to continuous mode when disabling + notification when enabling; 6 –...
  • Page 43 parameter 14 (accelerometer operation mode): 0 – OFF; 1 – alarm when starting movement; 2 – position variation suppression mode during long stop in GPRS-moni- toring mode; 3 – alarm when starting movement + position variation suppression mode during long stop in GPRS monitoring mode; 4 –...
  • Page 44 parameter 18 (alarm event position) sending the SMS message with position when the event occurs (not notifications) where 0 – none; 1 – same as G request. Factory default is 0. Parameter 19 (black box for data which ewer not sent): 0 –...
  • Page 45 New number should be in the international format, starting with a «+» and consist of 10-13 digits. At the next communication session FindMe will send to both numbers SMS-messages with notification about change of the user number.
  • Page 46 record and change of the phone number for emergency notifications (XXXX,++71234567890) To record and change phone number for emergency notifications, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,++71234567890 When receiving this command, the device will repeat to this number SMS-messages about sensor triggering in case of accident or overturn.
  • Page 47 This command allows request of the information about your account balance of your SIM-card installed in FindMe. Please, advise on the balance request command format with your mobile operator, which SIM-card is installed in your device. Standard forms of the request: *100#, *102# or *105#.

  • Page 48: How To Use In-Built Accelerometer

    In-built accelerometer is designed to monitor start time and place of the tracked target movement. The user receives SMS message with the correct information. Due to the in-built accelerometer FindMe is not only a tool of stolen property search, but also gives the user an opportunity to take measures in good time.
  • Page 49 transmission to the monitoring server thruogh GPRS channel; х = 3 sensor detects the fact of tracked target movement start after continuous stop + suppress position variation at continuous stop in GPRS monitoring mode. These operating procedure includes х=1 + х=2. Settings are similar to х=1;...

  • Page 50: Gprs-Monitoring Mode

    After sending SMS-messages about the recorded exposure, the device will be in active mode for 5 minutes, which allows to send an additional SMS-command or call to the device for ambience listening. Current state of the accelerometer can be obtained from any infor- mation SMS-message received from the device.
  • Page 51 To enable data transmission mode via GPRS channel, send the following command to the device number: XXXX,i3=xxx After reception of this command, FindMe will transmit informative packets to the monitoring server with the specified frequency. xxx - interval of packet sending to the server (between 010 and 240 seconds).
  • Page 52 Note To improve quality of the target movement tracks received at the server, the device generates and sends extra packets while turning movements. When GPRS data transmission is enabled in interval mode, then during each activation one data packet will be transmitted to the server. set up of apn access point for your operator (XXXX,i1=internet.mts.ru,login,pass) You can find this setting at help desk of the operator of SIM-card used...
  • Page 53 (XXXX,box=x) This command controls operation modes of black box which records FindMe positions in case when they could not be sent to the selected monitoring server under any reasons. To set up one of the storage operation modes of black box failed...
  • Page 54 occupancy of non-volatile flash-memory of the device. Note Total storage capacity of the black box is 98,000 packets; when storage is full, the new packets supersede the oldest ones. When communication with the server is restored, the device automatically starts transmission in the background. notes to Gprs mode: The GPRS mode is characterized by high power consumption, so it is advisable to use it with an external power supply, otherwise the capacity of...
  • Page 55 commands», «change of general settings and advanced setup»). Operator’s SIM-card in use shall have GPRS service connected GPRS traffic can be rather expensive in international roaming, so we recommend you to inquire your GSM operator for rates in advance. When GPRS mode is active, you can control the device via SMS commands and receive the reply SMS messages from the device.

  • Page 56: Helpful Information

    Enabling the The tracking mode is Only when in personal message tracking mode enabled. Scheduled area at www.911. time of FindMe Fm2 fm no more than one contact is 29.01.2014 device is logged on. 19:16 Device name Enabling the The tracking mode is...

  • Page 57: With User Sim-Card

    table 10.2 List of SMS commands to control the device with user SIM-card XXXX – valid password to control the device Command Reply SMS Note command text action message XXXX, Record or 1: +71234567890 1234 – default +71234567890 change of the password user number +71234567890 –...
  • Page 58 table 10.2 continued Command Reply SMS command Note action message text XXXX,online Continuous Mode: online The device will not go operation to sleep XXXX,t1=01h Change of T1: 01-01-2014 This is applied when there XXXX,t1=G re-activation 13:00,01H,G is no requirement to set XXXX,t1=01h,G time and/or T2: 02-01-2014...
  • Page 59 table 10.2 continued Command Reply SMS Note command text action message XXXX,g SMS message Command is received. Format of coordinates: with GPS and Wait for reply within N55.87871 GSM data several minutes. E037.60307 (in sent on one accordance with time basis coordinate output) XXXX,a Completion...
  • Page 60 table 10.2 continued Command Reply SMS Note command text action message XXXX,i1=internet. Set up of I1=internet.beeline.ru Ask the device SIM- beeline.ru APN-point for card operator for this your operator parameter value of SIM-card installed in the device XXXX,i2=176.9. Set up of IP i2=176.9.114.139.20102 All parameters are 114.

  • Page 61: Table 10.3 Led Indications

    table 10.3 LED indications LED status Description The device is in sleeping mode Flash duration: 166 ms, GPS is enabled, position coordinates search pause duration: 166 ms. Flash duration: 500 ms, GSM is enabled, base stations search, data transmission pause duration: 500 ms. to the user Flash duration: 166 ms, Waiting for user SMS command...

  • Page 62: Table 10.4 Common Troubles And Remedies

    10.4 Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Remedies description FindMe does not The beacon has no time to get Do not send commands to switch to sleeping to sleep as commands are sent the beacon for some time. mode to it or switching to continuous...
  • Page 63 table 10.4 continued Problem Probable cause Remedies description Batteries 1. Online continuous active 1. Switch the device into discharge very mode is set. economy sleep mode. quickly 2. GPRS mode is enabled. 2. To disable GPRS mode or 3. The beacon transmits use external power.

  • Page 64: Contacts And Support

    11. cOntacts and suppOrt You can get advice or technical support when contacting as follows: Internet-portal: www.911.fm Free call in Russia: 8-800-100-28-77 Phone in St.Petersburg: +7-812-318-18-80 911@911.fm E-mail: Our engineers and technicians are always ready to answer your questions, help to install, setup, and remedy problem situations while operating iRZ equipment.

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