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GSM/GPS Micro Tracker Model TRACKSTARIII User's Manual CE No: EM/2004/80113C FCC ID: RUU-G19041000 Version: 1.9 Published: November 2005...
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This deliberately edited manual is to introduce the users, to provide the complete technical data that is needed, and so as to operate TRACKSTARIII smoothly and correctly as soon as possible. Make sure to read this manual carefully before using this product. Most problems will be solved through the explanations and the troubleshooting tips.
Chapter 1 Hardware Description Main Unit Package Contents Battery x2 (one in the main unit) Wall Charger (100 ~ 240V AC) x1 CD x1 Cigar Charger (8 ~ 38V DC) x1 (User manual & MapTracking software)
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ON/OFF Switch Turn On/Off TRACKSTARIII by this switch While initializing TRACKSTARIII by switching it on, TRACKSTARIII’s Link, Fix and Park LEDs will light for 3 seconds, and become off. TRACKSTARIII will then start searching the GSM station and getting the GPS fix.
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Mini-USB Connector This Reserved Com Port is for engineering purpose. Please do not try to utilize it before having proper instruction. External DC Power Connector TRACKSTARIII power source that adapts 6V DC Wall Charger picture shows European standard (100V~250V) wall charger. It takes about 3 hours to...
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Cigar Charger The picture shows the cigar charger, which you can charge the TRACKSTARIII in the car. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the battery. SIM Card Slot 1. Use a sharp tool to eject the SIM card slot.
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Park 1. Press when you park your car. 2. When Park function is activated, the green LED will be lighted on. The LED is embedded at the place where the red arrow points in the picture. 3. Towed SMS will be sent when your car is moved over 500m from the parked place.
8. For the first-time operation of TRACKSTARIII, the Blue LED will light on and keep still within 90 seconds. That means the TRACKSTARIII gets the GPS fixed. If you have any difficulties, please refer to the FAQ the last page 9. You may start tracking!
And then you will receive a respond message. Note1: TRACKSTARIII can accept any cellular phone call and reply SMS message to the one that is calling. Note2: Once the “Own Number Sending” function is deactivated in your cellular phone, TRACKSTARIII will not recognize the calling number so as to lose polling function.
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Low Power Alert When TRACKSTARIII is in the condition of low power, it will automatically send you a SMS to inform you. In the SMS, it contains the $GPRMC’s UTC time, latitude and longitude information for you to track the carrier.
SMS through your cellular phone. Key the specific SMS message in your cellular as the instruction, sending it to the phone number of TRACKSTARIII. The setup messages are seen in the following sections.
4.1 Changing ID You can change the ID of TRACKSTARIII by following the format below. No space is allowed in between the characters. For example, if you send the SMS message shown in E.g.1 to the TRACKSTARIII, you will change the ID from “Username” to “GPS00001”.
“+” sign before the country code. Example: +491783496936 (German) Note2: If you want to setup only 1 set of phone number for TRACKSTARIII to report, you need to add 4 commas ”,” straight after the phone number. TRACKSTARIII needs to recognize and separate different...
This parameter must be 2 digits. For example, 12 means that only 12 Auto Report messages will be sent in total. After that, TRACKSTARIII will stop sending. If you set up this value being “00”, the TRACKSTARIII will stop Auto Report. End sign. Table 4.3.1 The table 4.3.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Use this SMS message to remotely activate the Park function after predefining the cellular number(s). You can just send the SMS according to E.g.4 seen below to TRACKSTARIII to activate the Park function. If you have changed the default ID, please use the updated one instead of “Username”. E.g.4 #Username,0000,4* The table 4.4.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Use this SMS message to reset TRACKSTARIII to factory default. You can just send the SMS according to E.g.5 seen below to TRACKSTARIII to do resetting. If you have changed the default ID, please use the updated one instead of “Username”.
4.6 Changing Password Use this SMS message E.g.6 seen below to change the password of TRACKSTARIII E.g.6 #Username,0000,6,5725,5725* The table 4.6.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description Start sign. Username Default ID of TRACKSTARIII.
4.7 SMS Polling Besides dialing the number of TRACKSTARIII to obtain immediate response, you also can use SMS to do the same job. This is extremely useful when you are abroad. You can just send the SMS according to E.g.7 seen below to TRACKSTARIII to obtain immediate response.
4.8 Inquire IMEI code Use this SMS message E.g.8 seen below to inquire the IMEI code from TRACKSTARIII E.g.8 #Username,0000,imei* The table 4.8.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description Start sign.
Respond SMS Messages This chapter shows you how to read and understand the data/SMS sent from TRACKSTARIII. According to different situations, the TRACKSTARIII will send the SMS in different formats for you to distinguish them. Basically, there are 3 formats and they listed as below.
It indicates the BTS code of current GSM station used for transmission. In this case, 2906F250 is the Station ID. Respond Indicates this SMS is sent from TRACKSTARIII for respond purpose. It will be shown only when Polling and Auto Report. This segment indicates GPS data validity of TRACKSTARIII.
End sign. Table 5.2.1 Interval of Parking SMS Message After TRACKSTARIII detects your car or asset is towed/moved, it will send SMS messages to only to the first predefined phone number, PH-01 so as to remind the user. Its transmitting time interval is 2minutes and it will detail.
Interval of Emergency SMS Message After the Panic button is pressed, TRACKSTARIII will send SMS messages to all the predefined cellular numbers (5 sets at most). Its transmitting time interval is 2minutes and it will send 20 reports in total.
Username Default ID of TRACKSTARIII. Indicates the power of the battery embedded is low. Power low Before the power is exhausted, TRACKSTARIII will send a SMS containing Last trace information about the last position. $GPRMC GPS NMEA information from GPS receiver, including UTC time, latitude, longitude, speed, true course, etc.
Warranty Warranty Time Period and Repair Coverage SAN JOSE NAVIGATION, INC. warrants TRACKSTARIII to be free from all defects and malfunctions in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date from San Jose Navigation or authorized dealers. If the equipment functions improperly during the warranty period, San Jose Navigation will either repair or replace the unit without charge.
The GSM indicator (Red LED) is still, but the GPS indicator (Blue LED) does not light on after a few minutes. Please make sure that your TRACKSTARIII has a clear sky vision. Leave it there for 2 minutes. If you still have difficulties in getting the blue LED on, try other place. The unknown electrical interference...
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Why the embedded battery cannot last for 24 hours as the specification says? 24 hours will be reached if the TRACKSTARIII is in standby mode. In another word, it’s GPS status has to be in continuous tracking and always connected to the GSM network.