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GCT TRC-0078 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GPS MOBILE TRACKER USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 General Instruction 1.1 Precaution before installation 1.3 Mounting and release of the unit 1.2 Battery Charging 1.4 Install SIM Card and battery 2 General Descriptions 2.1 Data format of SMS messages 2.7 Stationary or on the Move 2.2 SOS function 2.8 Motion Sensor 2.3 Line-In and Line-Out...

  • Page 3: General Instruction

    1. GENERAL INSTRUCTION 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.
  • Page 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) Fig.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: General Descriptions

    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.

  • Page 7: Direct Commands

    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”...

  • Page 8: Track Mode

    3.2 ON / OFF Commands for Modes & 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]...

  • Page 9: Initialization / Programming Modes

    4. Initialization / Programming mode (I) 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 the password to one of your own choice (max 8 alpha-numeric characters).

  • Page 10: Tel Mode (Overriding Caller Id)

    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.

  • Page 11: Gps Data Format Settings

    5. Recall mode (To review system data) 5.1 GPS DATA FORMAT A command can be sent to the tracker to ask for the instructed 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”...

  • Page 12: Geofence

    6. Geofence 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.

  • Page 13: Line-Inputs

    Line-Inputs. (TRC0078 only) The TRC0078 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. View at the Pins The TRC0078 has a connector with 8 pin terminals. Black =ground Orange= Line-In3 4 pins for Inputs...

  • Page 14: Line-Outputs

    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.

  • Page 15: Timing Criteria

    9. Timing criteria The Default timing programming settings are: 0003 The meaning of these parameters are as follows: = Time between each SMS message with GPS coordinates that the device will send when it is in the “Tracking” mode. = Number of times the GPS position SMS messages is sent while in “Tracking” mode. = This is the time delay between Checking for any new SMS messages when operating from the internal battery only, and in Power Save mode.

  • Page 16: Track Mode

    NOTE: Expanded information on Parameter settings for Tracking and Power Save modes: The parameter format is: T0003R020C010 (Default) Password-I-TRK-TxxxxRxxxCxxx Example: 1234-I-TRK-T0003R020C010 The first block in this string indicates the time between position reports for theTracking 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.
  • Page 17 9.2 Power Save Mode-ON. Operating from internal battery only, with NO external power connected: 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...

  • Page 18: Track Mode

    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.

  • Page 19: Gps Accuracy And Time To Fix And Sms Delays

    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.

  • Page 20: Google Maps (Satellite Images)

    12. Examples on how to put the coordinates in a Map program 12.1 Google Maps (Satellite Image) Input via Degrees-Minutes-Seconds 12.2 Google Maps Input: Degrees-Minutes-Seconds...
  • Page 21 12.3 MapQuest input: Degrees, Minutes, Seconds or degrees decimal...
  • Page 22 13. GSM Coverage of the World Trackers with a GSM telephone module can only be used in GSM covered area’s.
  • Page 23 14. QUICK demo to get acquainted with the unit Install a SIM card in the unit and write down the number. Ensure 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.
  • Page 24 15. General SMS string information and command structure “Security code” - “Mode” - “Subgroup1” - “Subgroup2” Instuctions & Request functions ( I & R ) in <Mode> block. All commands have to be preceded by the security code. Mode Subgroup1 DESCRIPTION To change security code (Password) Track mode to set/request time “T”...

  • Page 25: Command And Instruction List For Sms Messages

    16. Command and Instruction List for SMS messages 16.1 Initialization & Set-up commands MODE Command Feedback SMS (Instructed telephone) Security code-I-SEC-New security code Your new Password is: xxxxxxxxx Security code-I-GPS-DMS GPS:DMS Security code-I-GPS-Google GPS:GOOGLE Security code-I-GPS-Ddec GPS:DDEC Security code-I-GPS-NMEA-GPRMC GPS:NMEA GPRMC Security code-I-GPS-NMEA-GPGGA GPS:NMEA GPGGA Security code-I-GPS-NMEA-GPGSA...
  • Page 26 16.2 “Request” Commands MODE Command Feedback SMS (Instructed telephone) security code-R-SMSx X:1-8 stored message X (TRE0078 only) security code-R-SMS SMSx No Message (TRE0078 only) security code-R-SOSx X = 1-8 all stored messages security code-R-SOS SMS1 No Message SMS2 No Message SMS3 No Message SMS4 No Message SMS5 No Message...
  • Page 27 16.3 Basic Commands MODE Command Feedback SMS( Instructed telephone) Single [security code]-[S] Single Mode GPS data request Single Mode mode S GSM Node Lac:XXXX Ci:XXXX LOC(UTC) hh:mm:ss dd-mm-yyyy Tracking [security code]-[T] Track Mode Mode T GPS data Track Mode GSM Node Lac:XXXX Ci:XXXX LOC(UTC) hh:mm:ss dd-mm-yyyy Stationary Position...
  • Page 28 Basic Commands continue Feedback SMS Feedback SMS MODE Command (Instructed telephone) (Redirected telephone) EMERGENCY With SOS setting GPS data EMERGENCY GSM Node Lac:XXXX Ci:XXXX LOC(UTC) hh:mm:ss Button 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-yyyy...

  • Page 29: Gprs Function Guide

    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).
  • Page 30 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”...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.

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