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OBD-II GPS Tracker
USER MANUAL
(Model:TK218)
Version 1.0
(Date: Apr.25, 2019)

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  • Page 1 OBD-II GPS Tracker USER MANUAL (Model:TK218) Version 1.0 (Date: Apr.25, 2019)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual CONTENT Preface..........................2 I. Features & Functions..................... 3 II. How to Operate it......................4 Authorize the Alarm-received Phone No..................4 Arm/Disarm by Phone Calling....................... 4 Check the Vehicle’s Status......................5 Arm/Disarm the System by SMS....................5 Check the location by Google Map’s URL..................
  • Page 3: Preface

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual Preface TK218 OBD-II GPS tracker can also be used to do vehicle's telemetry via OBD connector, it can read the vehicle's ECU's data (speed, rpm, odometer, speed, fuel consumption, harsh acceleration, harsh brake, trouble cord, driver behavior data...etc) via CAN-BUS.
  • Page 4: Features & Functions

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual I. Features & Functions 1. Plug & play design with OBD-II connector, compatible with all the vehicles with OBD-II connector, supports most of vehicles with the CAN-BUS; 2. Track on command or by time interval via SMS/GPRS;...
  • Page 5: How To Operate It

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual II. How to Operate it The default user password is 111111. If the user password is changed, user should send the SMS command with the new user password instead of 111111. XXX is the control code, all the letters must be capital letters or in small letters, command with mixed capital letter &...
  • Page 6: Check The Vehicle's Status

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual Check the Vehicle’s Status SMS command: 111111CHK (or 111111chk) This instruction is used to inquiry the vehicle’s location & system’s status. The system will send back the SMS, includes the similar information, such as “Armed……”...
  • Page 7: Check The Real Physical Address

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual then use the mobile 13780012345 to call the tracker, it will be connected automatically, and user can monitor the voice around. SMS command: 111111MON:P1*P2*P3* This instruction is used to program the phone number which is used for carrying out direct monitoring.
  • Page 8: Power Save Mode

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual send alert SMS to warn you). 111111SPD:0 to disable the over-speed alert. It is the default setting. 111111SPD: to check the setting of over-speed alert. when the car speed is higher than the speed value, it will trigger the over-speed alarm.
  • Page 9 TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual Remarks: To set time interval for continuous automatic report via SMS. X is the interval in minute. If X=0 to turn off tracking by time. Example, the tracker will send location data back to 3rd alarm-received phone(XXX) every 5 minutes.
  • Page 10 TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual It is to set the time interval of the tracker's heartbeat packet, default:3minute. Maximum: 65535 minutes. Clear Data Logger ******NUL 111111NUL It is to clear the offline GPS data in the data logger Check the Gprs Setting...
  • Page 11: The Setting For Gprs Connection

     RUN: GPRS connection setting. 0=close, 1=TCP.  CAN: The interval for uploading CANBUS data. Example, if server is: www.topten-track.com, TCP port is 8500, APN is web.gprs,mtnnigeria.net, apn user:web, apn password: web, time interval is 60 seconds when car is running & 300 seconds when car is parked, CANBUS data interval is 60 seconds, then the command is: 111111WWW:IPN:www.topten-track.com;COM:8500;APN:web.gprs.mtnnigeria.
  • Page 12: Transmission Of Can-Bus Data

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual use “,” to separate the APN, APN username & APN password. Example: 111111WWW:APN:web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net,web,web;  111111WWW:RPT:X; This is to set the upload time interval. The unit is second, the minimum value is 10 seconds. The default setting is 20.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual is in sleep mode, it will not upload the CAN-BUS data any more. (1) Real-time vehicle data 1. Battery voltage (V) 2.Engine speed (RPM) 3. Running Speed (Km/h) 4. Throttle opening 5. Engine load (%) 6.
  • Page 14: Alarm Types

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual GPS chip: U-blox 7 chipset Receiving ways 56 channels Working frequencies 1575.42Mhz C/A(GPS) Receiving sensibility -162dBm Positioning accuracy ≤10m (wide-open area) Speed accuracy ≤0.2M/S (wide-open area) Positioning mode Auto 2D/3D Hot start 1 sec., average Warm start 2 sec., average...
  • Page 15: Installation

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual VII. Installation The View of the unit's panel Installation Steps: (1) Please read the manual carefully before installation. Please prepare a valid GSM SIM card with Caller ID Display & GPRS function; (2) Please use the small PIN to push out the SIM card slot, and put the SIM card inside the slot then put it back to the unit;...
  • Page 16: Faqs & Troubleshooting

    TK218 OBD-II GPS Tracker User Manual VIII. FAQs & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (1) The GSM SIM card has no credit; (2) The SIM card is protected by PIN code; I call the tracker, it does not ring (3) Check the power supply, if 2 LEDs flash;...

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