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FreeTracker FT2000 User Manual

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FreeTrack FT2000
User Guide
V2.0

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  • Page 1 FreeTrack FT2000 User Guide V2.0...
  • Page 2 FreeTracker is a GPS/GSM tracking device which can be tracked and reports real‐time geographic information. By making a phone call from a 3G phone, FreeTracker will hang up the phone call automatically and send back GPS location information, as well as a Google Map link via an SMS (text message), one can easily acquire the real‐time position report from...
  • Page 3 SMS cost for each operation and no monthly fee is required. Moreover, a pre‐paid GSM SIM card is available. FreeTracker can be your cost effective solution in vehicle security, children and elders protection, and pets or valuable asset tracking.
  • Page 4 2. Functionality of FreeTracker FreeTracker provides the following functions: Real‐Time location report via SMS by an authorized phone call. Emergency report to a maximum of three authorized phone numbers via SMS. Moving report to a maximum of three authorized phone numbers via SMS.

  • Page 5: Introduction Of Hardware

    3. Introduction of Hardware...

  • Page 6: Insert The Sim Card

    Place the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Lock the SIM card slot by sliding the holder toward the “LOCK” direction. Please ensure the SIM card is well placed in the holder and well contacted; otherwise, FreeTracker might fail to detect the SIM card.
  • Page 7 5. Insert the Battery Please follow the steps below to insert the backup battery: Screw the back cover of FreeTracker off and pull out the lid. Connect the metal side of the battery to the socket in the corner and place the battery well.
  • Page 8 6. Charge FreeTracker Use the USB cable to charge FreeTracker by connecting to a PC/Power adaptor. Notes: Please charge FreeTracker for 8 hours before the first use.
  • Page 9 7. Accessories FreeTracker unit Jelly pouch Lanyard Battery Power adaptor User’s manual Screw driver...
  • Page 10 Power ON FreeTracker, then proceed to FreeTracker set up by sending an SMS message from a cell phone, after the GSM function of FreeTracker is ready, the GSM LED will blink slowly, once every three seconds. The SMS message format for the set up is:...
  • Page 11 8.1 How to configuration parameters – Password/CFG If this password is incorrect then FreeTracker will not accept the settings and no error message will be Password returned to the sender’s phone number via an SMS. default Password is “0000”: This is for commanding FreeTracker to enable the tracking /reporting function, it can not be changed.
  • Page 12 Example: +88691234567*c*+4431256478* 1,2,3 The Phone_Number1 is necessary in the SMS setting Note message to enable the use of the FreeTracker, For any subsequent settings, a new phone number will replace the previous. Fill in ‘C’ to clear the existing Phone_Number2 or Phone_number3 for a new setting if needed.
  • Page 13 1: Enabled, means a “Low Batt” report will be sent to the s et Phone_Number1 via SMS in case the internal ‐ battery level is low. Set up the local time for FreeTracker. The format is “+HHMM”. the original setting in FreeTracker is Time_Zon the GMT time (English time).

  • Page 14: Device Name

    8.5 Configuration parameters – Device Name User can use this parameter to assign a preferred name for FreeTracker and it will appear on each SMS report, the maximum is 10 characters. If the SMS message setting is successful, the sender will...
  • Page 15 8.5 Configuration parameters – Error response If any parameter or format is incorrect, FreeTracker will return the error message with all of the original settings as the following Example: If the original setting is: *1234*+886911013439*+886922197556*+886932123654*1*+0800*FreeTrac ker# And an incorrect SMS message is sent to FreeTracker (missing new second and third phone numbers, and a changed password of “5678”):...
  • Page 16 9. Return parameter configuration The current setting in FreeTracker can be queried by sending the following SMS message to the FreeTracker: #Current_Password*CFG*? The FreeTracker will respond the following SMS message back to the sender: $OK:CFG*New_Password*Phone_Number1*Phone_Number2* Phone_Number3*Low_Battery_Setting*Time_Zone_Setting*Device_Na Example: 1) If the original setting is:...
  • Page 17 10. How to get the location from Freetracker 1) Make a phone call from the pre s et phone ‐ number to FreeTrack. 2) FreeTrack will hang up the phone call automatically after one ring tone and send an SMS message back to the caller’s 3G phone.
  • Page 18 10.1.Show location on the Cell phone Enable the web link (Google Map link), as above, to show the location map on the 3G phone.
  • Page 19 11.How to get the emergency report from Track 1) Press the SOS button of FreeTrack for 3 seconds. 2) The 3 LEDs of FreeTrack will blink simultaneously for 5 seconds which indicates that the emergency report is produced and FreeTrack is sending the emergency SMS message to the preset phone number(s).
  • Page 20 11.1 Show location on the Cell phone Enable the web link (Google Map link), as above, to show the location map on the 3G phone.
  • Page 21 This delay of 180 seconds is designed for preventing false alarm. If movement is detected by the FreeTracker after the 180 seconds delay, the 3 LEDs of the FreeTracker will blink simultaneously, 1 second ON and 1 second OFF, 30 times (for a total of 60 seconds).
  • Page 22 12.1 The moving report sample. Example: Moving FreeTracker 2010/04/16 13:06:48 Lat:25.06070 Lon:121.64730 Spd:0Km/h Sat: 8 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.0607 0,121.645730...
  • Page 23 12.2 Show location on the Cell phone Enable the web link (Google Map link), as above, to show the location map on the 3G phone.
  • Page 24 1) Set the Low_Battery_Setting to “1” in the SMS message, only Phone_Number1 will receive the “Low Batt” report if the low battery level event occurs. 2) The “Low Batt” report sample is for Example: Low Batt FreeTracker 2010/04/21 06:59:33 Lat:25.06083 Lon:121.64753 Spd:0Km/h Sat: 8 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=25.06083,121.6...
  • Page 25 13.1 how location on the Cell phone Enable the web link (Google Map link), as above, to show the location map on the 3G phone.

  • Page 26: The Automatic Power Saving Function

    14. The automatic power saving function FreeTracker will enter power saving mode when inactive for five minutes, in order to save power and extend the operation time. The automatic power saving function is enabled when the SMS setting is complete. In power saving...
  • Page 27 15. The LED Indicating Illustration GPS LED: 1) Quick blinking (2 blinks every 1 second): GPS is not fixed. 2) Slow blinking (1 blink every 3 seconds): GPS is fixed. 3) OFF: Power off or in moving detection mode or in Power Saving mode. GSM LED: 1) Quick blinking (2 blinks every 1 second): Searching for GSM network.
  • Page 28 1) Quick blinking (2 blinks every 1 second): System is initializing or system error has occurred. 2) Slow single blinking 1 (1 blink every 2 seconds): FreeTracker is charging. ‐ 3) Slow single blinking 2 (1 blink every 3 seconds): System is ready.
  • Page 29 16. The report name and the corresponding functionality...
  • Page 30 17. Other caution about FreeTracker 1) GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government and are subject to change with the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan.
  • Page 31 17.1 Other caution about FreeTracker 2) GSM FreeTracker is a GSM enabled device. In order to use FreeTracker correctly, please make sure that the device must be switched on, must have a valid SIM card installed, and you must be located in a service area of the cellular network.
  • Page 32 •Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery. •Don’t let FreeTracker or battery come in contact with water. Water can get into FreeTracker’s circuits, leading to corrosion. If FreeTracker and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider, even if they appear to be working properly.
  • Page 33 17.3 Other caution about FreeTracker • Do avoid dropping the battery or FreeTracker. Dropping these items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage. • Do contact your service provider if your FreeTracker or battery has been damaged from dropping or high temperatures.
  • Page 34 • New batteries are not fully charged. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • FreeTracker batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. 5) Disposal of your Mobile Device &Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers or batteries) with your household waste.