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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Contents Hardware General Introduction............... 7 Specification ..................7 Package Contents ................8 Hardware Front View................9 I/O Serial Color& Pin Assignment............9 Hardware Rear View ................9 Hardware Installation Guide ..............10 I/O Serial Pin Definition Standard ............12 I/O Serial Pin Definition 6 Pin Cable ............13...
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Geo-Fence Coordinates...............39 Set up Geo-Fence Coordinates in Degrees with Reference Direction....40 Enable/Disable Geo-Fence Detection............41 Enable/Disable Specified Geo-Fence Coordinate ........42 Enable/Disable All Geo-Fence Coordinates..........43 Read Current Status of the Geo-Fence Setting .........43 Clear Geo-Fence Setting ...............43 Geo-Fence Alarm Report ...............44...
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Output Format_ HTTP, TCP/IP or UDP/IP ......72 GPRMC Data Output Format_ Barcode Reader (Scanner) .......74 GPRMC Data Output Format_ RFID Reader...........75 GPRMC Data Output Format_ Extra INFO..........76 Appendix 3: NMEA 0183 GPRMC Data Format ..........77 Appendix 4: Common Error Response.............78...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Package Contents Standard GS-818 Unit x 1 External GSM Antenna x 1 (stick) External GPS Antenna x 1 (mouse) Power Cable x 1 Utility CD x 1 (User Manual, software, USB driver) Optional ...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Hardware Installation Guide 1. Please connect the battery cable (BAT) with fuse to the BAT power in Fuse Box, such as 10A/Interior light shown on the example figure. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT DEVICE POWER TO CAR BATTERY DIRECTLY TO AVOID DEVICE BURN OUT.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual I/O Serial Pin Definition Standard Description Color Definition Power Voltage IN Range: (DC 8~35V) Ground Black Ground Output 1 Red/White Range: DC 8~35V (According Voltage IN, maximum:300mA) Output 2 Red/Black Range: DC 8~35V (According to Voltage IN, maximum:300mA)
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual I/O Serial Pin Definition 6 Pin Cable Description Color Definition Output 1 Red/White Range: DC 8~35V (According Voltage IN, maximum:300mA) Yellow Type: NC or NO Input 4 High Default: NO (alarm4) Range: DC 3V-40V, Trigger when pull high...
Default setting of APN is only suitable for Taiwan GSM network. Please read chapter Set up APN for GPRS Service to change the APN. Default setting of URL is http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx. Please read chapter Set up URL to change the URL.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Change User Name Generally, SMS command execution needs correct user name with password, or it will remain the same setting. The SMS command default user name is “username”. It can be changed by following the command format.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Change Password Generally, SMS command execution needs correct user name with password, or it will remain the same setting. The SMS command default password is “0000”. It can be changed by following the command format.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Request IMEI Number IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identification, a unique number for identifying mobile devices validity in GSM network. As above stated, each device has a unique IMEI number. Entering the SMS command as the following allows user to check the IMEI number of the device for network registration and tracking.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up APN for GPRS Service Access Point Name (APN) is a protocol that typically allows device to access the internet using the mobile phone network. It is a network identifier used by a mobile device when connecting to a GSM carrier. The carrier will then examine this identifier to determine what type of network connection should be created.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Phone Book List There are three main purposes of Phone Book List setup: 1. Backup route: As a backup route when the data is not able to send to the server. The data will be sent to 1 cellular number PH-01 only.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Description SMS Text Start sign. username Default user name of the device. If you have changed the username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password. If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Book Mode User also can use this command to assign which number (s) in Phone Book List to receive GPS data via SMS message. Please note that Book Mode setup will be valid/ applied only when the Report Route is set at 4. SMS MODE.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Security Phone Number Security Phone Number list allows limited administrators to manage and change the settings of THE DEVICE. When the Security Phone Number list is set, even the User Name and Password are correct, if the setup number is not matched (on the number list), the setup or any change will be invalid.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Real Time Communication User can “talk” with the device client (vehicle driver) anytime by dialing the number if necessary. The client status is generally monitored, tracked and managed by back-end server. If there is any sudden issue happened or the client needs assistance, user can call the number of the device to talk with the client directly.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Route for Data Transmission This SMS command instructs the device decide to transmit GPS (GPRMC) positioning data to where in which protocol. Please confirm the back-end server protocol type and corresponded URL or IP address (with port number if required) before setup.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Situation Response [username] + Device is switching to HTTP/SMS mode Setup Succeeds [username] + Device is switching to HTTP mode [username] + Device is switching to SMS mode [username] + Device is switching to HTTP/SMS mode without success!
Locator) or IP address of HTTP protocol server for real time GPS tracking. Entering the SMS command as the following allows user to changes the address to “http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx “. The address will be assigned to receive the GPS data sent by THE DEVICE. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「URL or IP」* Command: #username,0000,4,http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx*...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up TCP or UDP/IP This SMS command instructs the device to transmit GPS (GPRMC) positioning data to a specified TCP/IP address or UDP/IP address protocol server for real time GPS tracking. Entering the SMS command as the following allows user to changes the address to IP: Port “202.39.31.179:13377 “. The IP address will be assigned to receive the GPS data sent by THE DEVICE.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Auto Report by Time Generally, THE DEVICE will generate GPS (GPRMC) data and report to server, specified cellular phone or network routes. Auto Report setup can enable the device report GPS data automatically during a period of time.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Auto Report by Distance The GPS(GPRMC) data can report to server or cellular phone automatically during a period of time or during a distance of travel. Use this command to set up the distance Auto Report. THE DEVICE will report only when both time interval and distance traveled are matched.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Auto Report by Stationary Times The GPS(GPRMC) data can report to server or cellular phone automatically during a period of time or during a distance of travel or by stationary(vehicle stop/park status) times.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Situation Response Setup Succeeds [username] + Setup OK.Device Auto Report setting is updated. Setup Fail [username] + Auto Report setting Setup Fail! Incorrect password [username] + Password setup Fail! Incorrect username or [username] + command error...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Acquire the Report of Current Position When Auto Report function is enabled, the device will send Auto Report to specified route periodically. But user can send the SMS (SMS Polling) according to the example shown below to have the device send GPS data right away if needed. It will transmit current GPS data to the server or assigned route at once.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Angle Report Use this command to set up the vehicle tracking Angle Report. the device will report if the direction of the vehicle exceeds the tracking angle threshold (turn right, left…). If you set up the command, the device will detect the direction of vehicle as reference direction and compare the vehicle traveled angle with it and trigger the report if it exceeds.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Description SMS Text Start sign. username Default user name of the device. If you have changed the username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password. If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
The ACC position uses the least amount of battery power when the engine is not running. GS-818 provides ACC status detection. It will send out a report when ignition is switched to ACC turns on or off. This command allows the user to define the ACC ON and ACC OFF detection time in order to trigger the event.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual ACC Report Interval ACC Report interval and times can be determined when “ACC ON”, “ACC OFF” status are detected. User can have 2 sets of report interval: One is for ACC status ON detection, the other is for ACC status OFF detection.
Doppler shift in the pseudo range signals from the satellites. GS-818 provides Over Speed Detection. User can also set up detection time for wrong Over Speed report prevention. It will send an Over Speed report when GPS data shows the speed is over the defined speed limit. This command allows the user to define the Over Speed detection time and speed limit in order to trigger the event.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Geo-Fence Coordinates A Geo-Fence is a virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area. Geo-Fencing is a term utilized primarily in the corporations that refers to the practice of limiting mobile employees to a specific geographic location by tracking their whereabouts via the GPS.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up Geo-Fence Coordinates in Degrees with Reference Direction Following command allows user to set up Geo-Fence(1~10) coordinates in degrees with N,E,W, and S. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Latitude」,「Longitude」,「Radius」, 「GF Code」* Command: #username,0000,gf1,2458.9741,N,12125.6460,E,500,0~3* Description SMS Text Start sign.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Enable/Disable Geo-Fence Detection User can enable the Geo-Fence coordinates separately by entering SMS command below. The specified Geo-Fence coordinate (gf1 to gf10) is defined as a round (circular) area. Therefore, the coordinates is the center and the radius is defined in meter.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Enable/Disable Specified Geo-Fence Coordinate User can enable the Geo-Fence coordinates separately by entering short SMS command below if the latitude, longitude and radius parameters are predefined. The “short” GF command operates like a ON/OFF command for specified Geo-Fence coordinates (gf1 to gf10).
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Enable/Disable All Geo-Fence Coordinates Compare with the previous command to enable/disable specified GF coordinate, user can use the following SMS command to enable/disable all the Geo-Fence coordinates at once for the coordinates that are predefined.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Geo-Fence Alarm Report The following command is used to set up the report interval when Geo-Fence Alarm is triggered. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Intervals (sec)」,「Total number of reports」* Command: #username,0000,17,60,3* Description SMS Text Start sign.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual SOS (Emergency/Panic) When in emergency, user can ask for assistance by long pressing Answer Call (SOS) button, the device will send SOS reports to all the number in phone book, make a call to the emergency contact and send SOS reports to back-end server.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up SOS Alarm Report Interval User can use this SMS command to define the SOS alarm report interval and times by following the format below. Setup format: #「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「SOS alarm report interval」,「SOS alarm report times」...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up SOS Phone Book Use this SMS command to define the SOS cellular numbers by following the format below. When SOS mode is triggered, the device will send 1 SOS alarm report to all number in the phone book by SMS and 1 SOS alarm report to the server, then the device make a call to the SOS phone number and keep 10 minutes communication unless the call is hung up.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Jamming Detection Generally, GPS jammer (signal blocker) is illegal radio frequency transmitter that is designed to block, jam, or interfere with authorized radio communications. Jamming technology generally does not identify desirable and undesirable communications. A jammer can block all radio communications on any device that operates on radio frequencies within its range by emitting radio frequency waves that interfere with the targeted device communications.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Jamming I/O Setup GPS jamming detection can be enabled to trigger output devices likes lamp or buzzer when the jamming is detected. The data will be saved to flash memory during the period of jamming.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Vibration Setup Vibration sensor is embedded in the device for motion sensing. User can use the following command to define vibration report as well as the situation that triggers the vibration alarm. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Enable/Disable」,「Intervals (sec.)」,「Total number of reports」, 「Detecting Time」*...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Vibration Enable/Disable Setup format:#username,0000,vs,on* SMS Text Description Start sign. username Default user name of the device. If you have changed the username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password. ...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual I/O Input Detection Activation GS-818 I/O provides totally 8 input pins and 2 output pins for versatile vehicle input/output applications as the following table: I/O Pin Type Specification Main Application 3-40V, high trigger Ignition ACC status detection (Please refer to ACC Status...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Set up I/O Input Status and Interval Use this command to define status of each I/O should be NC (normal close) or NO (normal open) and the interval between each reply when the I/O is triggered.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual I/O Output Activation Use this command to switch on or off the device output actions. Entering the switch on command will have the device generate output voltage to activate the device connected to the device Output pins.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Output Action Time Definition Use this command to set up the action time of the device output detection. Command format: #「username」,「Password」,「o1/ o2」,「2」,「Active time(seconds)」* Command: #username,0000,o1,2,20* Description SMS Text Start sign. *Default user name of the device.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual External Device Setting Currently GS-818 supports 3 types of external devices: 1. Barcode Reader (Scanner) 2. RFID Reader 3. Garmin PND (Portable Navigation Device) For Barcode Reader and RFID Reader applications, the regular GPRMC data will be reported with Barcode or RFID information when scanning the Barcode or RFID from the reader which is connected to the device.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Log Function Generally, GPRMC data is reported to the server by triggered events/conditions if the GSM is in service. When the GSM/GPRS is not in service or the GSM/GPRS signal is poor, the GPRMC data will not be able to report to the server.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Situation Response 0: username, setup OK. Device log mode is disabled. 1: username, setup OK. Device is switching to backup mode. Setup Succeeds 2: username, setup OK. Device is switching to interval log mode 3: username, setup OK.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Define LAUTO Log Interval When the log function is set at “2” (username,0000,21,2), user may need to define the number of position data to save to flash as a “group” and ready to report to server.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Erase the Logged Data User can use this command to erase the data saved to the flash. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「er」* Command: #username,0000,er* Description SMS Text Start sign. username Default user name of the device.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Reset to Default Setting Use this SMS command to reset the device to default/factory setting. It will recover all the current parameters to default values includes username and password. Setup format:#「User Name」,「Password」,「Function Code」* Command: #username,0000,9*...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual CPOL Mode Setup Use the SMS command CPOL (Preferred Operator List) to pre-define the preferred GSM carriers (mobile service operators) for the device to log in when roaming. The code of carriers is in numeric format (MCC+MNC).
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Check the CPOL List Use this command to check the GSM carriers list in the SIM card: Command: #username,0000,CPOL?* Response Situation Success username, Preferred Operator List: 1=%s, 2=%s, 3=%s, 4=%s, 5=%s Incorrect function code username, CPOL setup fail.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Setup Extra INFO Bit Except for the basic information such as IMEI, username, password, GPRMC sentence, and respond command, in each and every report from the device, user can enable some Extra Information in the end of each report called <Extra Info Bit>.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Example 2: #username,0000,info,0xffff* Actual Command 16 hex SMS command All Extra Info Off 0x0000 #username,0000,info,0x0000* All Extra Info ON 0xffff #username,0000,info,0xffff* Only Turn on bit 0 0x0001 #username,0000,info,0x0001* Tuen ON bit 0 and bit 4...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Extra Info bit 0 Description Following last chapter, bit 0 indicates the I/O status, Battery Status and Power supply source in 16 Hex formats. So the table below indicates how to read the Extra Info Bit 0 : Command: imei=353196040003005&rmc=$GPRMC,012921.000,A,2457.8096,N,12125.5384,E,0.00,0.00,...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Appendix 1: Tracker Status (Event) Message List This reference table shows you how to read and understand the various response messages sent from the device. Basically, there are more than 10 different situations that trigger the device to respond its position and tracker status messages as the following.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual When the power is off, the device will send a report with “DC” event. DC / BDC BDC represents data was saved to flash. When the device is plugged in charger for more than 10 seconds, it will send a report with CH / BCH “CH”...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Appendix 2: GPRMC Data Output Format GPRMC Data Output Format_ HTTP, TCP/IP or UDP/IP Format: imei=imei number&rmc=$GPRMC,<UTC Time>,<Fix Status>,<Latitude>,<Longitude>,<Speed>,<Direction>,<Date>,<Checksum>,<Tracker Status (message)> 1. Upload AUTO data when GPS is fixed When tracker is set up to send the Auto Report according to the settings with fixed and valid GPS signal, the device will upload the data to HTTP, TCP or UDP server with the data format as the following string.
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GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Output Format_ SMS Format: <Tracker User Name>,$GPRMC,<UTC Time>,<Fix Status>,<Latitude>,<Longitude>,<Speed>,<Direction>,<Date>,<Checksum>,<Tracker Status (message)> 1. Upload Auto data when GPS is fixed When tracker is set up to send the Auto Report according to the settings with fixed and valid GPS signal, the device will upload the data via SMS message with the data format as the following string.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Output Format_ Barcode Reader (Scanner) Format: imei=imei number&rmc=$GPRMC,<UTC Time>,<Fix Status>,<Latitude>,<Longitude>,<Speed>,<Direction>,<Date>,<Checksum>,<Barcode Data> When the Barcode Scanner is connected to vehicle tracker, the report data will contain Barcode Data instead of Tracker Status in the end whenever the scanner reads a barcode. The device will upload the data with the data format as the following string.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Output Format_ RFID Reader Format: imei=imei number&rmc=$GPRMC,<UTC Time>,<Fix Status>,<Latitude>,<Longitude>,<Speed>,<Direction>,<Date>,<Checksum>,<UID Data> When the RFID Reader is connected to the tracker, the report data will contain UID (Unique Identification Number) Data instead of status in the end whenever the RFID Reader reads a RFID Tag. The device will upload the data with the data format as the following string.
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual GPRMC Data Output Format_ Extra INFO Format: <GPRMC Format (omit)>, <Tracker Power& I/O Status>,<HDOP>,<GPS Satellite>,<Cell ID>,<TA>,<RSSI>,<InputA1&A2>,<Temperature>, When “Extra Info Output” is enabled in the tracker, whenever the device is sending report triggered by Panic, Park, Auto...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Appendix 3: NMEA 0183 GPRMC Data Format RMC - Recommended Minimum data The Recommended Minimum data format is defined by NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) for Transmitting GPS system data. $GPRMC,hhmmss,status,latitude,N,longitude,E,spd,cog,ddmmyy,mv,mvE*cs<CR><LF> Example: $GPRMC,100010.000,A,2457.8090,N,12125.5444,E,0.00,61.56,011110,,*36 ASCII String...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Appendix 4: Common Error Response This chapter shows some common error response from the device including command error, username or password error and so on. Please refer to following table for reference. Situation Response...
GS-818 GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker User Manual Warranty Regulation Warranty Time Period and Repair Coverage SAN JOSE TECHNOLOGY, INC. provides our products warranty service from all defects and malfunctions in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year (12 months) from the original purchase date from SAN JOSE Technology or authorized dealers.
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