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GLOBAL ASSET TRACKER
Title:
WTGAT Tracker Manual
Doc Type:
Application note
Doc ID:
WTGAT
Revision Index
Date
16-4-2009
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Performance characteristics shown in this document are estimates only and do not constitute a warranty or
guarantee of product performance. TRACKINGTHEWORLD does not support any applications in connection
with weapon systems. Since TRACKINGTHEWORLD products are not designed for use in life-support and
commercial aviation applications they shall not be used in such products. In devices or systems whereby
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  • Page 1 WORLDTRACKER GLOBAL ASSET TRACKER Title: WTGAT Tracker Manual Doc Type: Application note Doc ID: WTGAT Revision Index Date Name Status/comments 16-4-2009 WTGAT Manual We reserve all rights to this document and the information contained therein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SMS commands accepted by the tracking unit Page 27-32 Unit activation and sleep Mode Page Software and hardware lock-ups Page Uploading the Operating System to the WTGAT Page 33-35 Messages send by WTGAT Page 36-43 Serial port data sending using the GSM Modem...

  • Page 3: Basic First Startup And Testing

    - 3 - 1.Basic first startup and testing The WTGAT has been designed to make installation, testing and configuration simple. Please note that you can only use the special serial cable supplied for USB communication.
  • Page 4 When you start the "GPS tracking configuration WTGAT" program, there is an upload configuration button on the main menu. You need to click on it to upload the original configuration from WTGAT before you start. Then, please simply change the fields that need to be changed.
  • Page 5 VERY IMPORTANT: Before you can start using the WTGAT the battery will need to be charged. The battery can be charged with the unit powered on or off. The power on switch is located on the side off the unit.
  • Page 6 Sim card and battery Installation (BACK VIEW)  MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF WHEN INSTALLING THE SIM CARD! Remove the back part from the WTGAT to insert SIM card and Battery. SIM CARD BATTERY Please Note : ONLY USE THE SUPPLIED BATTERY WITH THE UNIT ...

  • Page 7: Side View

    GPS Status Led GSM Status Led USB/Serial/Charger Cable connection (ONLY USE THE CABLE SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT) * It takes about 1 Minute or less for the WTGAT to startup (If battery voltage is very low it may take several minutes).
  • Page 8 - 8 - PANIC BUTTON WTGAT Front View SPEAKER Microphone...

  • Page 9: Getting Started, Use Hyper Terminal To Test

    2. Getting started, use Hyper Terminal to test WTGAT Step 1 Connect WTGAT with your PC using the USB port. You may need to install the USB driver that is supplied with the unit. This driver will install a USB serial port on your computer.
  • Page 10 Testing Sim Card present -PASS Press M to enter Diagnostic menu (If M is not pressed within 5 seconds the WTGAT will start normal running mode) Step 4 Get into Diagnostic Menu Pressing the M key will then take you to the Diagnostic Main Menu.
  • Page 11 It may take several minutes for the GPS receiver to find the satellites and return a valid location. Remember the GPS will only find a satellite if the WTGAT is outside and the signal is blocked by metal (unit must face open sky). Test 4 Read battery voltage level.
  • Page 12 5-10 years. Please configure your current time and date for the first time when you receive the WTGAT. The Time and Date will not be lost if power or battery is removed!
  • Page 13 Please Note: During normal running mode the WTGAT will output GSM modem communication. When the WTGAT is in normal operating mode the WTGAT requires the four-digit password code (can be configured in the GPS Tracking configuration menu. Default is ‘1234') to return to Diagnostic mode after it receives the 'X' or 'x' command from the serial port.

  • Page 14: Configuration And Setup

    Only change the settings that you require different, leave all other settings the same. Please note : The ‘WTGAT-setup.exe’ program can only access the tracking unit if the unit is working in normal operating mode !!!! So after Power ON you must wait +/- 1 minute or wait until the Yellow (GSM status LED) is flashing.
  • Page 15 - 15 - Select Com port...
  • Page 16 Upload configuration from WTGAT Always upload the current configuration from the WTGAT first. This way it is easy to configure and the setup the unit. You must use the correct WTGAT firmware version. The configuration file cannot be uploaded if the...
  • Page 17 - 17 - After upload select View –Setup Basic Configuration...
  • Page 18 Adjust the sensitivity of motion sensor (lower value will be more sensitive). Enter zero(0) and the WTGAT will never enter sleep mode. Enter 255 and the WTGAT vibration detection is disabled. The WTGAT will not wake up if vibration is detected. Motion Alert:...
  • Page 19 Panic Response: Select ‘Dial out’ or send SMS/GPRS message first. SMS tracking interval online For SMS or GRRS mode and WTGAT is activating. Add IMEI number to SMS The GSM IMEI number can be added to every SMS messages message received except multiple location messages.
  • Page 20 (4) Make sure that the pin code is correct configured for your sim card. If the pin code is incorrect the sim card may get ‘blocked’. (5) The Panic status LED (BLUE LED) will be ON once the WTGAT detects that you have pressed the Panic input button. To activate the Panic input the user must press the panic input until the Blue LED is ON.
  • Page 21 SIM PIN is configured for 0000. The WTGAT will first test if SIM PIN number is required. If the SIM card requires PIN number then the WTGAT will try to access the SIM card using the default pin number 0000 (4* zero).
  • Page 22 - 22 - View - Setup Advanced Configuration...
  • Page 23 See (4) for more details. No Sleep when AUX1 input is If enabled the WTGAT will NOT enter sleep mode when activated AUX1 is low (activated). The AUX1 input delay function is automatic disabled when this function is enabled.
  • Page 24 (1) The WTGAT has 3 different working modes. What mode selected depends on your application. To explain how the WTGAT works we use ‘Normal working mode’ and ‘Sleep mode’. In normal running mode the WTGAT can be activated by any inputs and will process any SMS messages or incoming phone calls.
  • Page 25 -Deep Sleep mode (GSM off - GSM off - Timer/ Panic input) In this mode the WTGAT main power is switched off. The WTGAT will not use any power from the main battery. The build in backup battery will supply power to the low power timer chip.
  • Page 26 If the WTGAT is configured for ‘Deep sleep mode’ then movement will only be detected if the WTGAT wakes up if wake up interval is configured for ‘Real time wake up settings’ or if Panic input is activated. During ‘Deep sleep mode’ no movement can be detected.

  • Page 27: Sms Commands Accepted By The Tracking Unit

    Once the call is connected you can use the Panic button again to disconnect the phone call. The Blue LED will go OFF once the WTGAT has disconnected the call. The user has to release the Panic button after the call has been disconnected to prevent that Panic activation is detected.
  • Page 28 Example: 05*827,35,0,0 (Use GPS Time and Date if low power timer time and date is lost) * Time and date can only be updated to GPS time and date after Valid GPS location and WTGAT running in ‘Normal’ running mode.
  • Page 29 FUNCTION WILL NOT WORK If power is lost or the WTGAT enters deep sleep mode the output will deactivate (no power on output). At power startup the output will be low (0). The AUX2 output will return to activate high or low depending on the status before power down.
  • Page 30 - Wake up after 42 (Hex 02A) minutes. Just before the WTGAT enters sleep mode the wake up delay time will be added to the current time from the real time clock. As example the current time is 12:05:20 (before entering sleep mode) and the wake up delay time in minutes is 46 (as example above) then the WTGAT will wake up at 12:47:00.
  • Page 31 (x=FF (hex)-> MAX ) * Less will make the vibration switch more sensitive. Zero (0) will disable vibration detection and the WTGAT will not enter sleep mode! Max value (FF (hex) – 255 Decimal) will disable vibration detection. The WTGAT will not detect any vibration and will not wake up from vibration.

  • Page 32: Unit Activation And Sleep Mode

    The tracking unit has a build in ‘motion’ sensor that detects any movement and g-force change. The WTGAT will enter ‘sleep’ mode after 5 minutes if no ‘motion’ is detected. In sleep mode the GPS module is powered down, but the unit will still process any incoming and outgoing SMS messages if ‘Normal’...

  • Page 33: Uploading The Operating System To The Wtgat

    Once you have received the new operating system by email place it in a new folder on your computer (we would recommend calling the folder WTGAT). · With the WTGAT connected to the computer and in Diagnostic mode press 0 to begin the upload. *PLEASE NOTE Update the ‘operating system’...
  • Page 34 - 34 - · On the HyperTerminal main screen click on Transfer and then Send File from the drop down list. · Click Browse to locate the folder that contains the Operating System file. Highlight the file and click Open. ·...
  • Page 35 - 35 - After upload the WTGAT unit will restart into the Diagnostic Main Menu. The Version and Date details of the new Operating System will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Messages Send By Wtgat

    6. Messages send by WTGAT: Message from the WTGAT can be send using SMS or GPRS. In SMS only mode all data is sent using SMS. In SMS and GPRS mode all messages are sent using GPRS. If SMS and GPRS mode is enabled and GPRS is not available then any input activations will be sent using SMS.
  • Page 37 - 37 - The ASCI conversion (samples): First code is: 0 (ASCII code is 48) To find the status code value subtract 48 from the ASCII code to find the status value 0. First code is: 7 (ASCII code is 55) To find the status code value subtract 48 from the ASCII code to find the status value 7.
  • Page 38 (*) Only if option can be enabled or disabled by SMS or GPRS command. Park Alert is activated when the WTGAT detects a speed faster then 5km/h or 3 movements within 30 seconds. After the message is send the PARK Alert function will automatic reactivate after 60 seconds (if Park switch is ON only!).
  • Page 39 42 = Hours for real time wake up settings updated. 5 = Master Base phone number updated 51 = Sleep mode options updated (will reset the WTGAT after update) 53 = Base 2 phone number updated. 55 = Custom message settings for Base 2 updated.
  • Page 40 When the next real time tracking location (*) needs to be sent back and the transmission is successful the WTGAT will try to send back the missed locations. Missed locations are sent back starting from the last saved location (1). One message (SMS or GPRS) will contain 4 locations.
  • Page 41 - 41 - Sent in ASCII code for text message. Add $30 to First, Second and Third Code. ; First code: ; 1 = Battery power low <20% ; 2 = Motion alert alarm ; 4 = Park alert alarm ;...
  • Page 42 - 42 - 0 = NE , 1 = SE , 2 = NW , 3 = SW Speed: Value in Knots. Always the same format xxx (first 3 digits only) Course: Course in degrees. Always the same format xxx (first 3 digits only) GPS time: Time is compressed to 3 digits.
  • Page 43 - 43 - The missed messages for real time tracking can have 1 to 4 locations (max) in each message. So in the above example we will receive 3 messages that have 4 locations. If we have only 2 saved locations we will only receive 1 message that has 2 locations. Up to 25 messages are transmitted per real time tracking interval sending.

  • Page 44: Serial Port Data Sending Using The Gsm Modem

    - 44 - The above sample time will be: Time = '3iF' = 03:50:22 The above sample date will be: Date = 'G86' = 23/08/2006 7. Serial port data sending using the GSM Modem: Serial port data sending allows any external device to use the tracking units as communication interface. As the tracking unit has the TCP/IP protocol build in the external device does not require the protocol to send and receive data using the Internet to or from any location in the world.
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  • Page 46 - 46 - 9a. Motion Alert flow chart: Motion Alert Can be enabled by configuration setting, SMS command or by switch EXIT Enabled Movement/Vibration detected No movement/Vibration detected for more then 1 minute Sound Buzzer Buzzer activate for more then 30 seconds Movement/Vibration detected...
  • Page 47 - 47 - 9c. Park Alert flow chart: Park Function EXIT Enabled Delay 60 Seconds Movement/Vibration Detected More then 3 Times within 30 Seconds Speed more then 5km/h Activate Park Alarm. Send Park alarm message.

  • Page 48: Gprs Testing

    - 48 - 10. GPRS TESTING Using the direct connection to the GSM modem (in test mode under ‘Hyperterminal). Check GSM signal AT+CSQ <Enter> Example: +CSQ: 21,0 2. Check SIM card registered AT+CREG? Example: +CREG:0,1 (registered Home network) 3. Check network connected AT+COPS? Example: +COPS: 0,0,"CHINA MOBILE"...

  • Page 49: At Commands For Gprs Support

    - 49 - (Enter ‘at comstop’ to return to main menu) 11. AT COMMANDS FOR GPRS SUPPORT Detailed Descriptions of commands AT Commands For (TCP/UDP)
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  • Page 66: Receiving And Sending Gprs Data

    - 66 - 12. Receiving and sending GPRS data: The GPRS data format for sending is identical to the message format sent using SMS except that the GPRS has a ‘header’ string at the start off the message. This is for all GPRS data including the ‘CONFIRM’ and multiple location message.

  • Page 67: Wtgat Connections

    - 67 - 13. WTGAT Connections: The WTGAT has one multi I/O connector to connect external devices. The user serial port and charger cable will connect to this connector. There are several other I/O pins that allow the WTGAT to be used for other applications.
  • Page 68 - 68 - I/O cable pin out for WTGAT: The picture below shows the WTGAT I/O cable. Pin Out: Name Color External input power Black 4~ 4.7 Volt(Max) DC / 1A. Brown Power output 3.3Volt DC – 50mA Max Park switch...
  • Page 69 The input voltage is always included in the ‘location message’ and can be configured to activate below or above set value. Using the WTGAT I/O cable the AUX2 input must be connected to the yellow wire, the GND to the white wire and the Vcpu to the Brown wire.
  • Page 70 The complete datasheets for DS18S20 can be downloaded from the ‘maxim’ web site (http://www.maxim- ic.com/). Using the WTGAT I/O cable the AUX2 input must be connected to the yellow wire, the GROUND to the white wire and the 3.3Volt to the Brown wire. The cable length is limited to 2 meters max.
  • Page 71 Please Note: If the wire loop is cut the WTGAT will power up (if not already powered up) and sent Panic activation message. Once the wire is cut the WTGAT will not power down again. The wire must be restored or connection between Panic, loop2 and loop1 disconnected.

  • Page 72: Technical Specification

    - 72 - 14. Technical Specifications Description: Hardware Features: * The GPS and GSM modules are integrated inside the tracking unit case. * GPRS/ SMS and Voice I/O * Up to 5.000 location / activation messages can be saved (automatic) * Built in motion switch * Battery charge circuit to charge 3.7 Volt Li-ion battery * Panic input button (will power up the unit from deep sleep mode)
  • Page 73 - 73 - uBlox- LEA-5S chipset version Receiver Performance Data Receiver Type 50-channel u-blox 5 engine GPS L1 C/A code GALILEO L1 Open Service (with upgrade) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. Update Rate 4 Hz Accuracy1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition (Open sky, stationary requirements) Cold starts: 29 s (Open Sky) –...
  • Page 74 Build into the unit. Power use : Using 800mA/ 3.7Volt battery. The WTGAT has 3 different working modes. Depending on configuration settings power consumption will be as shown here. 1. Normal running mode: GSM on – GPS on -Timer – running – Panic – Digital input – ADC input on Will last 10 Hours.

  • Page 75: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    - 75 - GSM on – GPS off -Timer – running – Panic – Digital input – ADC input off (No activation last 4 to 11 Days – Depending on GSM provider refresh rate) 2. Basic sleep mode: GSM on – GPS on -Timer – running – Panic – Digital input – ADC input on Will last 10 Hours.
  • Page 76 - 76 - 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.

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