AVL AVL05 User manual

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AVL05User Guide
Automatic Vehicle Location

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I. Welcome to use this car product
zWe keep the final explanation right on this User Guide.
zPlease don't unfold or maintain it, for fear damaging it, if you don’t
operate it according to the user’s manual, it may damage the product
or cause hurt to you, our company would not take responsibility for
the loss in this situation.
zOur tracking devices may not be used to violate the privacy rights of
others, or in violation of local, county, state or federal statutes, and
our company will not be responsible for inappropriate use of these
products.
zAVL is a device that uses the Global Positioning System to determine
the precise location of a vehicle, moving house, trailer or other asset
which AVL is installed on and to record the position of the AVL at
regular intervals. With Sirf Star III GPS systems, it records not only
position, but also velocity,
Date time, direction, status of digital output ports, etc.
zThe main purpose of using AVL is not only to locate the vehicles, but
also to obtain information about the status of doors, windows and
ignition, etc. Or remotely monitor cutting off gas and power supply,
etc.
zSometimes, if users want to upgrade the AVL version, then we will
give users new software firmware to update it. In this situation,
please contact our service center.

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zIn order to acquire more important details, you should pay much
attention to some signs and supplementary information, such as:
【note】: Means you must pay much attention, it includes many important
details which you may overlook.
【caution】:Warning information on relative topic, you should read it
carefully, for fear causing unwanted loss.
【more information】: More relative information about a certain topic,
sometimes it is another easy way for the same purpose.
And if some words are marked in red color, that indicates the words
should be paid much more attention.

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Catalog
I. Welcome to use this car product .................................................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Key Feature.......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Accessories.......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Specification......................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Outside feature .................................................................................................... 8
1.4.1 Socket and Switch ..................................................................................... 8
1.4.2 I/O ports ................................................................................................... 10
1.4.3 Connect Relay to control the Car Oil/Power. ( port 8) .............................. 12
II. Get started, please follow me!..................................................................................... 13
2.1 Installation Guide ............................................................................................... 13
2.2 Send instructions and track a vehicle................................................................. 17
2.3 View AVL trace on PC ........................................................................................ 19
2.3.1 Input position data to map software ......................................................... 19
2.4 GPRS Setting Step by Step................................................................................ 20
2.5 Common questions and solution........................................................................ 22
2.6 Listen-In function (optional)................................................................................ 24
III. Attachment ................................................................................................................. 25
3.1 SMS instruction list. ........................................................................................... 25
3.2 Update the firmware of the AVL ......................................................................... 30
3.2.1 IAP Update User Guide ........................................................................... 30
3.3 Worldwide APN (Access Point Name) List ......................................................... 37

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Thank you for using the car product, which is mainly for tracking the vehicle, anti-thief, and
remotely monitoring the car through I/O ports socket of AVL, etc. All of this function can
be realize by using a mobile phone, or see the status of your car in a Server via GPRS.
According to the user's the different need, our company has different version as below:
1.1 Introduction
Software Function
Single location √
Tracking √
Over-speed alarm √
Geo-fence alarm √
Wake up alarm √
Sleep alarm √
SOS alarm √
GPRS Function √
Heartbeat function √
I/O ports trigger alarm √
Low battery alarm √
Exterior battery cut off alarm √
Physics Speciality
Inner Lithium battery √
Charged by exterior DC √
Tremble Senor-based √
Anti-theft Alarm √
SOS button or Button A √1B
Switch input √(2 ports)
Digital input √(2 ports)
Digital output √(3 ports)

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1.1.1 Key Feature
In the Basic Version, by using the AVL, user can track the vehicle via
SMS or GPRS and monitor the status of the door, window, and engine of
the car through I/O sockets. The more detailed function as below:
zInternal Polymer Lithium Ion Battery in the AVL
zCan be charged by exterior DC 12 - 24 V
zExterior battery cut off alarm
zSupport mini USB port to update firmware
zLow power consumption
zOver-speed alarm
zGeo-fence alarm
zLow power alarm
zWith SIMCOM GSM/GPRS module and Sirf-StarIII GPS chipset
zSupport single location and continual tracking
zCan Real-time tracking your vehicle via map on PC
zGPRS function, receiving position data and alarm data on Server
zAnti-theft alarm, support alarm when someone tremble your car once
you park it and send an alarm report to you via SMS or GPRS
data
zRemotely detect the status of the Windows or Doors or Engine
close/open through the Digital Input sockets.
zRemotely cut the Oil/Engine power through the Digital Output socket.
zSOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue. After user
press SOS button in the AVL, AVL unit will send out the location and
SOS alarm to the preset number via SMS or a Server via GPRS
zWith 4M memory, this can store about 2000 PCS data. When GPRS is
lose connection, those data will be store and send when GPRS
connection is recover.
zWith Temperature sensor (Optional).
zWith Microphone and listen-in function (Optional).

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1.2 Accessories
Thank you for your purchase of the AVL, after you get it, please
checking all the accessories in the box:
Accessories
GSM Antenna 9
GPS Antenna 9
Cables 9
User Manual CD 9
Below is Optional:
Configure Cable (Optional) 9
Car Charge (Optional) 9
If there is any part damaged or absent, please contact your dealer as
soon as possible, and if you have any questions or problems when using
it, you can contact our service center.
1.3 Specification
Feature Characteristics
Dimension 110mm*66mm*27mm
Exterior Power Supply DC 12V -- 24V
Inner lithium battery DC 3.8V -- 4.2V
Exterior GSM antenna Receive GSM signal better
Exterior GPS antenna Receive GPS signal better
Power Consumption
when exterior voltage is 12V
Active mode(avg.) < 100mA
Sleep mode < 5mA
Operating Temperature Range -20℃to +60℃
Air pressure 860Kpa --1060Kpa
Humidity Up to 75% non-condensing

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1.4 Outside feature
1.4.1 Socket and Switch
Position accuracy 10 --15 meters
GSM chip Simcom, support 4 frequency GSM 850/
900/1800 /1900MHZ
GPS chip Sirf-Star III
(super-sensitivity and high accuracy )
Tremble Intensity
LED 3 LEDs indicates GSM, GPS signal, and
trembling status
Button(not in the basic
version)
2 buttons, report location, quick dial
(optional)
B
A
C HDEGF

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Hardware Function
A. Switch Open/Close the unit
B. I/O Sockets Expanding function, as below
C. GSM Antenna socket Connect Exterior GSM Antenna
D. GPS Antenna socket Connect Exterior GPS Antenna
E. SIM Card Holder HoldaSIMcard
F. Yellow plastic Pin Press it to pop up the SIM Card Holder
G. USB Port Support "USB Converter” to update
firmware
H. Three LED GSM LED(Left), Power& tremble Led, GPS
Led

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1.4.2 I/O ports
Notes: The sequence of the 13 sockets in the diagram are for the
corresponding sockets in the above picture. Please do not confuse the
direction, the Switch is the right side of I/O Sockets. The function is as
below:
NO. Function
I/O 01 When SOS Button cable is connected to GND(port 02), namely
trigger, the unit will send out a data via SMS or GPRS, alarm type
is “01”
I/O 02 GND, use for input GND
I/O 03 When this cable is connected to GND(port 02), Device will send a
GPRS alarm data to Server. (Old Hardware version is Reset
button)
I/O 05 Using a phone can set the voltage value of the digital output
through “025” instruction, high or low, by virtue of it, user can
remote Control the Car window or door close/open
I/O 07 The function is the same as I/O 05
I/O 08 Connect to Relay to control the Cut Current function
I/O 09 When this cable is connected to GND(port 02), Device will send a
GPRS alarm data to Server. And when connect is lose , Device
also will send a GPRS alarm data to server.
2)GND 4) 6) 8)Cut Car
Current
10) 12) 14) 16) 18)
GND
20)V+
(12V-24V)
1)SOS
Button
(With GND)
3)Button
A
(With GND)
5)Digital
Output A
(12V)
7)Digital
Output B
(12V)
9) Switch
Input 1
(With GND)
11) Switch
Input 2
(With GND)
13)Digital
input1
(12V)
15)Digital
input2
(12V)
(17)
Reset
(19)

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I/O 11 When this cable is connected to GND(port 02), Device will send a
GPRS alarm data to Server. And when connect is lose , Device
also will send a GPRS alarm data to server.
I/O 13 The function is similar as I/O 09, but the triggered voltage must
be high, alarm type is “54”, “55”, through it , user can monitor
the status of ignition or Car window status
I/O 15 The function is the same as I/O 13, but the alarm type is “56”,
“57”
I/O 17 When this cable is connected to GND(port 18), Device will be
RESET
(Old Hardware version without this cable)
I/O 18 GND, the voltage is ‘0’, The cathode of power input socket
I/O 20 The anode of power input socket
Note: The port that no mark is leave to customize.

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1.4.3 Connect Relay to control the Car Oil/Power. ( port
8)

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II. Get started, please follow me!
2.1 Installation Guide
♣Step1: Inset a SIM card.
(1) Using a needle to press the yellow plastic (in the hole), then the
cover of SIM card will pop-up, take the slipcover of SIM card out to put
the SIM card in it, with the chip module up, as the below pictures shows:
(2) Put back the front cover, and move the sliding cover to the unit.
【note】:Please make sure the SIM card can communicate with other
cards via SMS and call, and before installing the SIM card to the holder,
please use a mobile phone to empty the SMS storage of the card.
♣Step2: Connect GSM Antenna and GPS Antenna to AVL unit.
(1) Fasten the connection by turning the metal end of the antenna,
until the connection is very firm.
As the below picture shows, the above socket is for GSM antenna, the
below is for antenna in picture 1, picture 2 is GPS antenna, picture 3 is
GSM antenna.

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Picture 1
Picture 2 (GPS Antenna)

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Picture 3 (GSM Antenna)
【note】: We would better to put the GPS antenna top to the open air
out of the car to get more GPR signal, or make sure that it will not be
covered or shielded by any electromagnetic object.
【more information】:AVL relies on GSM and GSP system for location and
communication, so we must make sure that GSM signal and GSP signal
are in good state.
●GSM is the abbreviation of Global System for Mobile Communication.
At first, you should insert a phone (SIM)card into the AVL, In virtue of
GSM system, AVL and your mobile phone in hand can communicate with
each other.
●GPRS is General Packet Radio Service, is a service technique based
on GSM, by virtue of the service, the AVL can communicate with a Server.
●GPS is the abbreviation of Global Positioning System. There are 24
positioning satellites around the earth sending GPS signal to the AVL03
straightly. In order to receive signal, the top of GSP antenna cannot be
shielded or covered by any electromagnetic object. The use can bring
the top of GPS antenna to the open air for better GPS signal. If AVL03 is
in a shielding environment temporary, please don't worry, because once
the AVL03 leaves the shielding environment, it will regain GPS signal.

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Further, the product can provide accurate position information under
dynamic condition, the precision will be kept within 10 to 15 meters.
♣Step 3: Fix the AVL in your car and connect the AVL to the power of
your car.
(1) Connect the wires to the I/O socket, please make sure the wires has
inserted to the I/O socket firmly. As below:
(2) look at the above pictures shows, Connect Pin20 to the anode of
the Car Battery, and Pin18 to the GND of Car battery GND, please note
that the exterior voltage must be between 12 V and 24V, please make sure
to comply with it.
【more information】: AVL unit have lithium battery in it, and if AVL is cut
off from the power of the car, lithium battery will supply power to the AVL.
Once AVL is connected to the car power, lithium battery will be charged
until it reaches full.
【caution】:After you have completed all the process, we must check that
the wiring connections are firm and reliable, and the joints are wrapped
with insulating tape tightly.
♣Step 4: Turn on the AVL, observe the three LEDs in the AVL.
(1) Turn on the AVL, you will see the three LEDs flash at the same time.
It entered into initial mode.
(2) After about 25 S, the AVL will enter into work mode, Look at the
picture, with various statuses as below.

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●LED Indicators
When AVL is in work mode, if GSM signal is in good state, the green
led will flash, similarly, if GPS signal is in good state, the blue led will
flash, if the green led is not flashing, that indicates the GSM signal is not
good, if the blue led is not flashing, then you should check if there is
something upon the GPS antenna top. Further, if you find the three leds
are dark, maybe the AVL entered into "sleep-mode" or there is no power
in the AVL unit.
2.2 Send instructions and track a vehicle
♣Ask for a present position of your vehicle
No matter where you are, when you want to know the position of your
vehicle, make a telephone call to the AVL, it will report its location to you
by SMS, or you can send a SMS to it.
LED1 (green color) GSM Indicator
LED2 (orange color) Tremble &Power sensor
Indicator
LED3 (blue color) GPS Indicator
LED State Meaning
light 0.1s dark 0.1s System InitialTremble sensor
LED
(orange LED)
light Trembling
light 0.1s dark 0.1s System Initial
light 0.1s dark 2.9s（flash）GSM receiver work well
GSM LED
( green LED)
light 1s dark 2s (glow
periodically)
No GSM signal
light 0.1s dark 0.1s System Initial
light 0.1s dark 2.9s（flash）GPS receiver work well
GPS LED
(blue LED)
light 1s dark 2s (glow
periodically)
No GPS signal

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Edit a message as following format, and send it to the AVL:
SMS Format: *+Password+, +000# ( init password is : 000000)
For example: *000000,000#
The AVL will send a SMS back to you, including longitude &latitude data.
【note】: * is the begin letter (you can use a W to instead of it, we support
begin with * and W), 0 is a number zero, not a letter. And please do not
enter spaces or hyphens in the SMS. And the use must make sure that
the AVL unit is not in “sleep” mode.
♣Modify your password
Before you use the AVL, you should modify your password, for fear
controlling the AVL by other people, you can use the"001" instruction.
SMS Format: *+Password+, +001+,@@@@@@#
For example: if you want modify your password to 123456, you can send
"*000000,001,123456#"to the SIM card in the AVL. If you send it
successfully, after a few seconds, it will send"Receive:'001'OK
*000000,001,123456#"to you automatically. After this, your password will
be 123456. Then when you do the next process, you should bear the
password in mind.
【note】: If you have changed your password, the password in SMS
command isn’t 000000 anymore, it must be the modified password,
please note it.
♣Track your vehicle
Tracking report function can be turned on or off according to the
requirements of the user, by using "002"instruction, you can set a time
interval (X), report times(Y). That is to say, you can receive position
report at X mins interval, and report Y times before it stops.
SMS Format: *+Password+, +002+,X,+Y #
For example: *000000,002,2,30#
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then send you position message every 2 mins, 30 times.
【more information】: X means Time interval (Unit: min)
It can be one of 0～999,X=0 means stop tracking;
Y can be one of 0～999,Y=0 means it will not stop tracking(until another
stop instruction)
2.3 View AVL trace on PC
2.3.1 Input position data to map software
1. Launch Internet Explorer on your computer. Other browsers may
Also work, but Internet Explorer is recommended.
2. Download google-earth software from http://earth.google.com/
Type "http://maps.google.com" to connect to Google Map website for
displaying the location map.
3. Put the longitude &latitude which you received from the SMS into the
google earth map or http://maps.google.com .chick on search button,
then you will find the position fixed. As the following picture shows.
【note】:Please pay attention to change the position data format.

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2.4 GPRS Setting Step by Step
This is a wonderful function, by virtue of GPRS, user can track the car,
and view status of the car conveniently on PC. The GPRS ID of AVL03 ,
is use the IMEI number of GSM module. You can send sms command
*000000,801,0# to AVL to check it.
【note】:Please note that, in the bellow steps, $$$$$$ is user password.
●Step1: Make sure that your SIM card in the AVL has GPRS function.
●Step2: Set APN
Every country has its APN, please refer to the attachment.
SMS format: *$$$$$$,011,APN,Username,Password#
For example:*000000,011,cmnet,,#
The user name and password can be null, “cmnet” is a Chinese`s APN.
After you send the SMS, it will send one SMS back to check it.
●Step3: Set IP Address & port number