amparos M5 User manual

GSM/GPRS/GPS/LBS
M5-Tracker
User Manual

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the tracker. This manual shows how to operate
the device smoothly and correctly. Make sure to read this manual carefully
before using this product. Please note that specification and information are
subject to changes without prior notice in this manual. Any change will be
integrated in the latest release. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility
for any errors or omissions in this document.

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Contents
1. Summary............................................................................................................ 5
2. Applications........................................................................................................ 5
3. Hardware Description ........................................................................................ 6
4. Specifications..................................................................................................... 7
5. Usage................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 SIM Card Installation ................................................................................... 8
5.2 Battery and charger..................................................................................... 8
5.3 Startup.......................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Initialization .................................................................................................. 9
5.5 Change the password.................................................................................. 9
5.6 Authorization ................................................................................................ 9
5.7 Set the contacts......................................................................................... 10
5.8 The function of buttons...............................................................................11
5.9 Single Locating ...........................................................................................11
5.10 Auto track continuously............................................................................ 12
5.11. Location based service (LBS)................................................................. 13
5.12 Absolute street address by SMS ............................................................. 13
5.13 GPS drift suppression.............................................................................. 14
5.14 Track mode.............................................................................................. 14
5.15 Monitor..................................................................................................... 14
5.16 Call........................................................................................................... 14
5.17 Speak....................................................................................................... 14
5.18 Data logging............................................................................................. 15
5.19 Data load.................................................................................................. 15
5.20. SOS Alert ................................................................................................ 16
5.21. Shock Sensor Alarm ............................................................................... 16
5.22. Geo-fence............................................................................................... 17
5.23. Multi-area management.......................................................................... 17

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5.24 Movement alarm...................................................................................... 18
5.25 Over speed alarm .................................................................................... 19
5.26 Low battery alert ...................................................................................... 19
5.27.GPS blind Spot alert................................................................................ 19
5.28 Sleep Mode.............................................................................................. 20
5.29. Forward the third parties’ message........................................................ 20
5.30 Charges Inquiry........................................................................................ 21
5.31 Check the Vehicle State. ......................................................................... 21
5.32 Check IMEI .............................................................................................. 21
5.33 Terminal (local) Time Setting ................................................................... 22
5.34 TCP/UDP Switch...................................................................................... 22
5.35 Reset........................................................................................................ 22
5.36 Configure parameters by USB................................................................. 22
5.37 GPRS setting........................................................................................... 22
5.38 Less GPRS traffic .................................................................................... 24
5.39 Modes switch between “SMS” and “GPRS” ............................................ 24
5.40 Setup monitor center number.................................................................. 25
5.41 Web platform and APP tracking............................................................... 25
6. Cautions........................................................................................................... 25
7. Faults & The solutions ..................................................................................... 26

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1. Summary
Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this
product can locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS or internet.
2. Applications
for children, seniors and
dependent family members,
pets, horses and farm animals
vehicles and sports equipment
perfect travel companion for luggage, valuables, etc
mobile alarm system for hotel rooms, cottages, tents, etc.
AMPAROS
Am Lindbruch 107
41470 Neuss
GERMANY
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: +49 (0) 2137.7960488
Email: [e-mail]

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3. Hardware Description
3.1 Side 3.2 Front
3.3 Side
USB Port
GSM,GPS,
Power indicator
SOS Button
MIC
JIAN
ON/OFF
SIM Card
Speaker
Call contact

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4. Specifications
Content
Specifications
Dim.
8.6×4.6×1.8cm
Weight
60g
Network
GSM/GPRS
Band
850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS sensitivity
-159dBm
GPS accuracy
5m
Time To First Fix
Cold status 45s
Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Charging Voltage
110－220V input
5V output
Charging Voltage
Chargeable changeable 3.7V 1000mAh Polymer
battery
Battery Standby
240hours
Storage Temp.
-40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp.
-20°C to +70°C
EN 55022:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006
A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 55024:2010
Certificate NO.: BST13110411Y-1EC-1
Test Report No.: BST13110411Y-1ER-1
Made in China

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5. Usage
5.1 SIM Card Installation
5.1.1 Make sure that there is no call transfer and call display is on, and PIN
code off. The SMS message must in Text format, can’t be identified for PDU
format.
5.1.2 Lift the soft plastic buckle of the SIM Card slot, the SIM card is placed
correctly if heard the sound of lock, and then put the buckle back. The SIM
will automatically pop up if press it gently.
5.2 Battery and charger
Do charge the battery to capacity in 8 -12 hours for first time. Please use the
battery and charger provided by the manufacturer. Polymer battery is the
standard batter, and it can normally standby 240 hours after fully charged.
Cautions
A：For its Li-ion battery, which contains harmful chemicals and may burst,
please don’t bump, puncture it violently and keep it off fire.
B：Please charge the battery in time to keep it working normally.
5.3 Startup
5.3.1 Load the SIM card and take it outdoors to turn it on.
5.3.2 For first use, please initialize the unit and restore it to default setting.
5.3.3 In 10 or 40 seconds, the unit will begin to work after acquire the GSM
signals as well as the GPS signals.
5.3.4 When this unit receives GPS signals normally, you can use it and do
any setting as the instructions of this manual.

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5.3.5 Status indicator: The green indicator keep flashing 1 time every
second after acquire GSM signal; and every 3 seconds under GPRS state.
The red indicator keeps on when charging and turn off after fully charged. It
is off if voltage of battery is normal.
The blue indicator keep flashing 1 time every second after acquire GPS
signal.
5.4 Initialization
Send “begin+password” in SMS to the unit, it will reply “begin ok” and
initialize all the settings. (Default password: 123456)
For example, send SMS “begin123456” to the tracker via a cell phone, if
succeeded, if will reply “begin ok”.
5.5 Change the password
5.5.1 Set Password: Send sms: “password+old password+space+new
password” to the unit to change the password.
For Example, pls send sms: “password123456 888888” to terminal device, it
will reply sms: “password OK”. New password 888888 changed in success.
5.5.2 Be sure to keep the new password in mind, you have to upload the
software to restore the original setting in case of losing the new password.
5.5.2 Attention: Make sure the new password is in 6 digits Arabic numbers,
or else the tracker cannot recognize the password.
5.5.3 The “+” in the command, please don’t type “+”, space means press the
space keyboard on your cell phone.
5.6 Authorization
There are 5 numbers to be allowed to authorize in the tracker at most. Be
sure to set the authorization phone number before use. Only after setting the
authorization phone number can receive SMS alarm and call the
authorization phone number by SOS button on tracker.

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5.6.1 Call the tracker for 10 times continuously and get position correctly,
then it will make the cell phone number as the authorized number
automatically.
5.6.2 Send SMS：“admin+password+space+cell phone number” to set up a
authorized number. The other authorized numbers should be set by the first
authorized number. If the number is successfully authorized, the unit will
reply “admin ok!” in SMS.
5.6.3 Send SMS：“noadmin+password+space+authorized number” to delete
the authorized number.
5.6.4 For roaming purpose, you have to add your country code ahead of the
cell phone number, for example, please send ：“admin123456
[phone]” to tracker to set 13322221111 as an authorized number.
5.7 Set the contacts
5.7.1 There are ①，②，③these three button on the device and use to call
the contacts phone number, before that must set the contacts phone
number by SMS.
5.7.2 Set the first contact person correspond the button ①
Send SMS “contact one+password+space+phone number”,the device will
reply “contact one ok”.
5.7.3 Set the second contact person correspond the button ②
Send SMS “contact two+password+space+phone number”,the device will
reply “contact two ok”.
5.7.4 Set the third contact person correspond the button ③
Send SMS “contact three+password+space+phone number”,the device will
reply “contact three ok”.
5.7.5 Send SMS “nocontact +password”to delete the three phone number in
the meantime. If need to modify the three phone number can resend the
correspond command to replace directly.