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Simvalley GT-170 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 GPS-GSM-Tracker GT-170 / GT-280...
  • Page 3 GPS-GSM-Tracker GT-170 / GT-280 Http://simvalley.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Your New GPS-Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Instructions Before Starting .

  • Page 5: Your New Gps-Tracker

    YOUR NEW GPS-TRACKER Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for purchasing your new Simvalley GPS-GSM Tracker. With the SimValley tracker, you’re always informed without ever being there. Thanks to an SMS text message with the position coordinates and a link to Google Maps, you will know where the tracker is within a few meters.
  • Page 6 • Product Manual You will also need a GSM mobile phone SIM Card (e.g. a prepaid card) Product Variations GT-170: GPS-GSM tracker with SMS location & Geofencing GT-380: GPS-GSM tracker with SMS location, Geofencing and SOS emergency features REFERENCE: This document is a quick guideline on the first steps you should take for basic operation.

  • Page 7: Important Instructions Before Starting

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING Safety Instructions & Warranty • This manual provides you with the necessary operating instructions for this product. Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place, so you can access it at any time. • This product includes a 2 year limited warranty on the perceived performance for normal use.
  • Page 8 ATTENTION: We are not liable for consequential loss from the mishandling of this product - 8 -...
  • Page 9 Disposal of Electronic Equipment Your new product was designed with great care and made with high quality components. Nevertheless, one day, the product will need to be disposed of in the proper manner. The symbol of the crossed out bin indicates that your product must be disposed of separately from normal household waste.
  • Page 10 Declaration of Conformity Pearl Agency GmbH, hereby declares that the GT-170 and GT-280 GPS trackers conform with the essential requirements and guidelines. PEARL Agency GmbH PEARL-Str. 1-3 79426 Buggingen Deutschland 26.07.2011 The full declaration of conformity can be found at www.pearl.de. Click on the left side on the Support Link (FAQS, Driver &...

  • Page 11: Basics

    BASICS Product Details 1. Status-LED 2. Microphone* 3. ON/OFF Button 4. Charging Port 5. Emergency Call Button* (* Only GT-280) - 11 -...
  • Page 12 Preparation and Accessories Required You will need either a contract or prepaid SIM card to use inside of the GPS Tracker in order for it to send a text message with the location data and other necessary information to your mobile phone. Virtually all SIM Card service providers are compatible.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Functions

    Overview of the Function This device is a GPS-GSM Tracker which can be triggered by a SMS text message via your mobile phone. You can send an SMS text message with a specific command code to the phone number used in the tracker, to control its functions.

  • Page 14: Emergency Call Function (Only Gt-280)

    • Tracking: Upon request via SMS to periodically send the GPS Tracker’s position automatically. You may specify the period yourself (e.g. you can have the tracker send you it’s position every 5 minutes) • Geofencing: If you activate the geofencing function, you can specify a radius (fence) around the current position of the tracker.

  • Page 15: Gps And Gsm

    GPS and GSM The tracker uses GPS satellites (Global Positioning System) for precise determination of its position. Under certain circumstances, for example; in buildings, the tracker may not be able to receive a sufficient GPS signal. In this case, it will use the GSM mobile phone network to determine its position.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Sim Card And Battery

    5. If both buttons are loose, put it back into the recesses. Make sure the emergency call button (on the GT-280 or the black button on the GT-170) and the on/off button do not change. 6. Reconnect the housing and tighten the screws back in place. Then slip on the protective cover.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Connect the charging cable to the charging port on the tracker and connect the cable to an available USB port on your computer or the USB AC adapter. The LED will turn on to indicate that the tracker is connected.

  • Page 18: On And Off

    Turning On and Off Press and hold the On/Off button for a few seconds to turn on the GPS tracker. Hold the button down again for a few seconds to switch the tracker offer. Setup and Settings • Guardian Phone The “Guardian Phone”...
  • Page 19 EXAMPLE: Suppose you have the password changed to 3333 and want the phone with the number 1-408-123-4567 setup as a Guardian Phone. The command would be: *#188#3333#+14081234567# • Password The password is a 4 digit number combination that you send with each command.
  • Page 20 ATTENTION! Keep the 4 digit password in a safe place to refer to incase you ever forget your password To create a new password, send an SMS to the tracker with the following contents: *#088#0000#BBBB# 0000 stands for the old password for the new BBBB •...

  • Page 21: Determining The Location

    DETERMINING THE LOCATION With the positioning function, you can request the current location of the tracker. Please send an SMS message with the command code and you will receive an SMS reply with the current position of the tracker Calling for the Location The command code for the determination of the position is: *#88#0000# 0000 stands for the 4 digit password...

  • Page 22: Sms Reply

    SMS Reply In response, you will receive an SMS message with the following data. Lat: The current Latitude Lon: The current Longitude Date: The current date Time: The current time A link from Google Maps is also included NOTE: If no GPS signal is available, the tracker sends the last recorded GPS coordinates and information in addition to GSM positioning.
  • Page 23 TRACKING, GEOFENCING AND MORE FEATURES For additional notes on Tracking, Geofencing, the emergency call func- tion of the GT-280 and additional functions, see the complete manual on the bundled CD. Page - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Command Overview

    COMMAND OVERVIEW NOTE: To quickly recall the command codes, save them as an SMS template on your mobile phone Caution: Instead of AAA, you must always use the self-chosen password! Funktion Befehlscode Anmerkungen Location *#88#0000# Activate *#11#0000#y# y = Interval in minutes Tracking Deactivate *#011#0000#...
  • Page 25 Funktion Befehlscode Anmerkungen Activate Sleep y = Wakeup interval *#44#0000#y# Mode in hours Deactivate *#044#0000# Sleep Mode YYYY = Provider- Activate SMS Number *#46#0000#YYYY#ZZZ@ZZZZ.ZZ# to Email ZZZZ@ZZZZ.ZZ = E-mail address Deactivate *#046#0000# SMS to Email Retrieve *#22#0000# Status GPS Status *#45#0000# Check Guardian...
  • Page 26 Funktion Befehlscode Anmerkungen JJJJ = Year MM = Month Date/ Time TT = Day *#55#0000#JJJJ-MM-TT#hh:mm:ss hh = Hours mm = Minutes ss = Seconds Add contacts xxx, yyy, zzz = Phone to SOS (only *#288#0000#+1xxx#+1yyy#+1zzz# Number. Leave blank GT-280) to delete number SOS Contact Status (only *#277#0000#...
  • Page 29 INSTRUCTIONS GPS-GSM TRACKER GT-170 / GT-280 - 1 -...
  • Page 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS Your new GPS Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Tracking Software Tool .

  • Page 31: Your New Gps Tracker

    This manual provides you with the necessary operating instructions for this Thank you for purchasing your new SimValley GPS-GSM Tracker . With product . Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place, so you can access it at any the SimValley tracker, you’re always informed without ever being there .

  • Page 32: Basics

    You will need either a contract or prepaid SIM card to use inside of the Pearl Agency GmbH, hereby declares that the GT-170 and GT-280 GPS GPS Tracker in order for it to send a text message with the location data trackers conform with the essential requirements and guidelines .

  • Page 33: Location

    Overview of the Function This device is a GPS-GSM Tracker which can be triggered by a SMS text message via your mobile phone . You can send an SMS text message GPS and GSM with a specific command code to the phone number used in the tracker, The tracker uses GPS satellites (Global Positioning System) for precise to control its functions .

  • Page 34: Insert The Sim Card And Battery

    If both buttons are loose, put it back into the recesses . Make sure the emergency by default, 0000) and the last pound (#): call button (on the GT-280 or the black button on the GT-170) and the on/off button do not change .

  • Page 35: Password

    Setup and Settings • Password The password is a 4 digit number combination that you send with • Guardian Phone each command . The factory default password is 0000 (4 zeros) . You The “Guardian Phone” is the mobile phone from which the control should change your password directly from the primary settings .

  • Page 36: Date & Time

    THE TRACKING SOFTWARE TOOL • Date and Time The current date and current time is also a set with an SMS . To do this, send the following SMS to the tracker: On the CD-ROM is a software that lets you enter the coordinates received via SMS or mobile phone network and thus determine the position of the tracker *#55#0000#YYYY-MM-DD#hh:mm:ss# 0000 stands for your password, YYYY for the year, MM for the...

  • Page 37: Gps Location

    GPS Location MNC : means Mobile Network Code, which depends on your mobile service provider . Enter the position data you received via SMS in the fields of the left column . First choose N or S (for North / South) or W or E (West / East) . Then enter the coordinates into the fields in degrees / minutes / seconds .
  • Page 38 DETERMINING THE LOCATION EXAMPLE : If you request the location on 12-24-2012 at 15:37 and 13 seconds and the tracker‘s position is N47 ° 51‘13, 61‘‘/ E7 ° 37‘5, 85‘‘, you will receive an SMS With the positioning function, you can request the current location of containing the following information : the tracker .

  • Page 39: Location

    TRACKING The code 72098AC6 is an indication for the location via the mobile network . The latest coordinates indicate the last known GPS position and time of the last GPS location . The tracing function allows you to set up an automatic location and interval . For example you can request that the tracker sends its position every 5 minutes via SMS .

  • Page 40: Geofencing

    GEOFENCING EXAMPLE : You have set the password to 3333 and you wish to be informed as soon as your dog moves more than 500 feet from your property . The tracker must Geofencing is a feature that allows you to set a radius(fence) for the tracker . Once the check the position every 30 minutes .

  • Page 41: Automatic Redial

    408-123-4567 and 408-765-4321 as emergency contacts and you leave the NOTE : third slot open . The order code would be: This section applies only to the GT-280. The GT-170 does not have the emergency function. *#288#3333#+14081234567#+14087654321## The GT-280 has a function for sending an SMS to up to three emergency phone Emergency Call numbers at the touch of a button .

  • Page 42: Sms To E-Mail

    OTHER FEATURES EXAMPLE : Let‘s say your new password is 3333 and you want to activate the SMS to E-mail with the E-mail address simvalley@gmail .com . The SMS to the tracker SMS to E-mail would be : You can set the GPS tracker so that SMS is not only sent to the Phone Guardian, but also an e-mail address of your choice .

  • Page 43: Turn On Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode You can set the tracker in Sleep Mode . In Sleep Mode, the tracker turns off the GPS and GSM to save energy and increase battery life . For example, if you want to check • SMS response the position of a car or body only once a day instead of every 10 minutes, it‘s best to If you activate sleep mode, you will receive a message containing: Wakeup Hour = activate the sleep mode to save battery power .

  • Page 44: Sms Response

    • SMS response Check the GPS status You will receive an SMS response containing the message: In addition to the general condition, you can check if the tracker rececieves GPS signal Settings: • Command Code Battery = XX % Did you mean: Pour afficher de statut GPS, envoyer le SMS suivant : Radius = X km / X min / off To display GPS status, send the following SMS: Scan = on / off...

  • Page 45: Overview

    COMMAND OVERVIEW XXXXXXXX = Phone Set Guardian Phone *#188#0000#+1XXXXXXXX# Number x = current password NOTE : (4-digit) To quickly recall the command codes, save them as an SMS Set Password *#088#x#y# y = new password TEMPLATE on your mobile phone (4-digit) YYYY = Year ATTENTION :...

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