Catnip CatTraq Live 3 User manual

CatTraQ™
CatTraQ™ Live 3 – User Manual
Revision History
Revision Change
V1.0 Initial version for CatTrack Live v3
V1.1 Minor corrections
V1.2 Notes about charge indicator light on docking station
V1.3 Update data of position response
V1.4 Minor changes, removal of authorized numbers
V1.5 Clarification about authorized numbers
V1.6 Correction of password change
V1.7 Added more trouble shooting hints
V1.8 Added notes to time scheduler
V1.9 Added second time window to scheduler

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Index
1. Overview......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Specification.............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Device elements ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Accessories............................................................................................................... 5
2. Startup............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Charging ................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Harness..................................................................................................................... 9
3. Functions and Control Commands............................................................................... 13
3.1 Change Password................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Reset Device........................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Authorization........................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Single Position Request.......................................................................................... 14
3.5 Position Information Using Time Intervals............................................................... 15
3.6 SMS Format (Link / Text)........................................................................................ 15
3.7 GPRS Tracking Setup............................................................................................. 15
3.8 Disable GPRS......................................................................................................... 16
3.9 Speeding Alarm ...................................................................................................... 16
3.10 Geofence Alarm.................................................................................................... 17
3.11 Spot Alarm............................................................................................................ 17
3.12 Vibration Alarm ..................................................................................................... 18
3.13 Low Battery Alarm................................................................................................. 18
3.14 SOS Alarm............................................................................................................ 18
3.15 Time Zone............................................................................................................. 18
3.17 SD Memory Card (GPRS)..................................................................................... 20
4. GPRS Tracking............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Login for GPRS Tracking........................................................................................ 21
5. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 22
6. Support and Help.......................................................................................................... 22
7. Important Safety Notes................................................................................................. 22

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1. Overview
The device has evolved to version 3 which is now a professional tracking solution for scientific and
private use satisfying a broad range of requirements. CatTraQ Live III is mainly designed for
animal surveillance/observation.
It combines a very small size with a robust watertight enclosure, powerful functions and a very
good performance/cost relation.
The purpose of this device is to determine its position using GPS satellite signals and sending the
position automatically or on request using existing cellular phone networks.
By supporting quad band phone frequencies the device can be used virtually around the globe.
Using the GPRS function an online tracking via the Internet is possible. In this case the position
can be stored on a memory card during times of no available cellular phone network.
To use the device a SIM card (cellular phone service card) is required as well as a mobile phone
that can receive and send SMS text messages. We recommend T-Mobile 2G prepaid (or Ting.com
in the USA).
The GPS tracker can find use on the following applications:
Supervise/locate pets and animals
Security for elderly people and children
Track criminals
Protect property like vehicles, boats and machines
The tracker has the following features:
Miniaturized size
Waterproof design
SMS and GPRS communication
Track on demand
Track by time interval
Geo-fencing control
SOS button for immediate rescue and alarm
Speed limit alarm
Low battery alarm
Vibration alarm
Integrated data logger using Micro SD memory card in case of no GSM network coverage.
Time scheduler to extend runtime
Position response with coordinates or Internet link to Google Maps
! Note: In some countries it is not legal to use the device for tracking persons who
have not given their approval of doing so. It is considered as infringing personal
rights and may get punished by law.

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1.1 Specification
Charging Voltage 4.2-5.5V/400mA (over Mini USB port)
Integrated battery Rechargeable 700mAh
Operation time 96 hours
Dimensions 50 x 40 x 20mm
Weight 50g
Operating temperature range -20°C to 60°C
Acceleration Limit < 4g
GSM frequencies Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
GPS chipset SIRF Star III
GPS Sensitivity -159 dB
GPS tracking Channels 20
Position Accuracy < 15m 2D RMS
Velocity Accuracy 0.1 m/s
Altitude Limit Max. 18,000m (60,000 feet)
Velocity Limit Max. 514 m/s (1000 knots)
Memory card size for data logging Max. 2 GB
1.2 Device elements
Status Light Signals
Light is 0.5s ON and 0.5s OFF Initializing or low battery voltage
Light is 1s ON and 1s OFF Searching GPS satellite
Light is 1s ON and 3s OFF GPS position acquired (OK state)
Buttons
On/Off Button Press for 3 seconds to turn device ON or OFF
SOS Button Press for 3 seconds to send a SMS message to
authorized numbers
On/Off
Button
SOS
Button Status
light
Charge
connecto
r
GPS
Antenna

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1.3 Accessories
USB cable
Screwdrive
r
Wall
charger
Car charger
Docking
station

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2. Startup
This chapter guides you step-by-step through the setup of the tracking device. Most steps only
need to be done one time.
The tracker requires a SIM card to be able to communicate via the cellular phone network.
Things to check before you install the SIM card:
SIM card is not locked/passcode protected 
SIM card has enough credit left (can receive and send SMS; check with mobile
phone) 
SIM card supports displaying of caller ID 
SIM card is not bonded to a certain mobile phone (“SIM lock”; if that’s the case you
can go to your dealer and request to change the device bonding. Usually just the
device IMEI is required) 

SIM card from prepaid service providers (“pay as you go”) may require special
activation procedure, test with regular mobile phone first. 

Once you made sure that your SIM card fulfills these requirements continue with the device setup
steps shown below:
Unscrew the back cover of
the device
Optional: Insert SD memory
card if you want to use data
logging during loss of GSM
network signals
SIM
SIM
Micro
SD
Micro
SD

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Insert mobile phone SIM
card
Connect battery
open
close

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Close cover (make sure that
gasket is clean)
Fasten screws
Done. You only need to
repeat the setup to exchange
SIM card. For charging the
device stays closed.
Turn on the unit outdoors by pressing the “on/off” button until the indicator light is on.
For first use, please initialize the unit and restore it to default setting (please refer to next section
for instructions).
After about 50 seconds the unit will begin to work and acquire the GSM signals as well as the GPS
signals.

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2.1 Charging
The device is charged using the docking station. An USB interface supplies the docking station
with power. It can get connected to a computer or to an USB charger (car or wall mount charger).
Make sure that the connectors on front of the device are clean. Make also sure that the tracker sits
firmly on the docking station so that good electrical contact can be achieved.
The light on the docking station will shine red while the battery is charging and is green when
battery full or device not connected properly.
2.2 Harness
A harness is the optimal choice to attach the tracker to a pet. It ensures that the GPS antenna
points upward to the sky and also prevents that the animal losses the device.
Two key rings are used to make
the connection between the
tracking device and the harness.
Charge
indicator

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On each side of the enclosure
loop feed in a key ring.
The result looks like this.
Now the device should be
mounted to the top string of the
harness.

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Place the top string over the
enclosures loop. Rotate the key
ring over the string. Make sure
that the end of the ring will go
back under the enclosures loop.
Do the same with the second key
ring.
The picture shows how the two
rings mount the tracking device to
the harness.


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The device is now attached to the
harness.
To put the equipment on your pet,
follow the instructions of the
harness or collar.
On a harness the neck strap “A” is
usually put on first, then the chest
strap “B”.
Make sure that the device is
activated and that the upper side
points toward the sky.
Make also sure that the harness /
collar is not adjusted too tight or
too loose.

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3. Functions and Control Commands
The device is controlled by SMS/text message commands from a mobile phone.
Control and configuration commands are sent as SMS/text message to the tracking device. A
command is consisting out of keyword, password, command and parameters. The keyword is
always the same and signals the device an instruction. Each part of the command is separated by
commas. Do not use spaces after commas.
Keyword Password Command Parameters ;
! Note: The default password is 123456
3.1 Change Password
facid Old password password V=New password ;
Old password = current password (default password is 123456)
New password = new password, up to 9 digits
Example: facid,123456,password,V=9876;
3.2 Reset Device
facid Password default ;
Restores all default settings
Example: facid,123456,default;
3.3 Authorization
In order to access the tracker position you need to authorize phone numbers.
facid Password authorize Index=Phone number ;
You can set 5 different phone numbers which are allowed to request the position. The 5 numbers
are set using the index parameter.
! Note: Depending on your phone provider the caller ID may contain or not contain
country code or local numbers. The authorized number setting must be identical to
the caller ID, otherwise you can communicate with the tracker but will not get a
position.
Examples:
facid,123456,authorize,1=149178456456;
facid,123456,authorize,1=149178456456,4=149177998899;

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facid,123456,authorize,1=149178456456,2=149177998899,3=186776532123;
Remove authorized numbers:
facid,123456,authorize;
3.4 Single Position Request
Acquire the latest position of the tracker.
facid Password sms fast ;
The tracker will reply with a SMS text message with the latest location.
Example: facid,123456,sms,fast;
Note:
Alternatively if you call the device with an authorized number and hang up, the tracker will report
also the position.
You will receive a SMS looking like this:
Lat:20.54821N Long:101.57936E,SP:0.00,10/10/11 16:27
BAT=13%,SGL:CUR,LowBattery,GPS:06,117.0,460,01,2795,6440
Explanation of data contained in the response:
Lat:20.54821N Latitude of position
Long:101.57936E Longitude of position
SP:0.00 Speed is 0.00km/h
10/10/11 16:27 Current GPS date and time
BAT=13% Battery power
SGL:CUR Signal:cur = GPS position is fixed when sending data
Signal:last = GPS position is not fixed and the previous
known position is send
LowBattery Alarm information
GPS:06 Number of GPS satellites visible
117.0 Altitude
460 MCC (Mobile Country Code)
00 MNC (Mobile Network Code)
2795 LAC (Location Area Code)
6440 Cell ID
If you do not want to deal with coordinates and details, use the SMS format command to switch to
an internet link which opens the current position on a map.

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3.5 Position Information Using Time Intervals
The tracker will automatically send out its position in a defined time interval.
facid Password loc i= interval,t=times,L=distance ;
Description:
Interval: 0…65535 seconds, 0 is no interval
Times: 0…999, 0 means no data to send, 999 means unlimited times to send position
Distance: 0…65535 meters, sets the minimum distance the position needs to change until the
tracker sends out new data. Prevents that unnecessary data is sent when the position stays the
same.
Example: facid,123456,loc,i=30,t=50,L=0; The tracker will send location back to authorized
phone number every 30 seconds, total 50 locations.
To stop the automatic position reporting:
facid Password loc ;
Example: facid,123456,loc;
Note: If the device can not get a GPS fix after 60s it will go into a temporary sleep mode until the
next time interval. If no interval is set a default sleep duration of 10min is applied.
3.6 SMS Format (Link / Text)
The SMS text message format of the position information can be switched between coordinates
(described in section “Single Position Request”) and Internet link to Google Maps which simplifies
the graphical display of the current position. In the later case the link just needs to get activated
and you see the reported position on a map (requires internet connection of your cell phone /smart
phone).
facid Password sms Format ;
Format:
text = default setting, response with latitude and longitude coordinates
link = response with Internet link to Google map.
Example:
facid,123456,sms,link;
facid,123456,sms,text;
3.7 GPRS Tracking Setup
The position is send to an internet server instead of a cell phone. You need to set an interval time
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update. The GRPS function and the SMS text message function are using the same time interval.
If you enable GPRS the SMS function will be disabled automatically.
To enable GPRS Tracking use the following command:
Facid Password gprs addr=IP address,
port=port number,
name=user name,
pass=password,
APN=APN,
ID=identifier,
mode=mode
;
Description:
IP address: 0…31 chars, IP address of webserver
port number: 0...65535, port number of webserver
user name and password: each 0…31 chars, user name and password are optional (clarify with
network provider). If no username and no password are required, just input APN only.
APN: 0…31 chars, Access Point Name, please contact with your network provider for more
information
identifier: 0…19 chars, identifier of your tracker for the GPRS webserver
mode: 0 or 1, communication mode, 0 means TCP, 1 means UDP
Example:
facid,123456,gprs,addr=113.90.7.193,port=7000,name=,pass=,APN=CMNET,ID=88888,mode=0;
facid,123456,loc,i=30,t=999,l=0;
Tracker will send GPRS data to server every 30 seconds, “t=999” means unlimited times, the
server’s IP is 113.90.7.193, the server’s port is 7000.
3.8 Disable GPRS
Closes GPRS connection and turns on SMS mode.
Facid Password gprs ;
Example: facid,123456,gprs;
3.9 Speeding Alarm
When the tracker is moved faster than a certain limit it will send an SMS to authorized phone
numbers or an alarm to the webserver (if GPRS is connected).
facid Password ov L=speed ;
Description:
Speed: 0…65535 in km/h. If speed=0 speeding alarm is turned off.
Example: facid,123456,ov,L=80; When the tracker speed is higher than 80km/h and speeding
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To turn off speeding alarm, send the following command: facid,123456,ov;
3.10 Geofence Alarm
If the tracker is moved outside a defined area it will send out an alarm by SMS or GPRS.
facid Password geofence 1=x1/y1,2=x2/y2 ;
Description:
X1=longitude of point 1 [180 (S) to 180 (N)]
Y1=latitude of point 1 [90 (W) to 90 (E)]
X2=longitude of point 2 [180 (S) to 180 (N)]
Y2=latitude of point 2 [90 (W) to 90 (E)]
Example:
facid,123456,geofence,1=114.000000e/22.400000n,2=113.800000e/22.600000n;
To turn off geofence: facid,123456,geofence;
3.11 Spot Alarm
While the Geofence function requires coordinates to be set the Spot Alarm uses the current
position and applies a circular zone around it. When the tracker leaves that spot area it will send
out an alarm by SMS or GPRS.
facid Password move L=radius ;
Description:
Radius = 0…65535 in meter
Example: facid,123456,move,L=300; Creates a spot area with 300m radius around the current
tracker location.
To turn off geofence: facid,123456,move;
Radius
Location
during
activation
1
2

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3.12 Vibration Alarm
The tracker contains a shock/vibration sensor. If the vibration alarm is enabled and the device
moved and alarm is send out by SMS or GPRS.
facid Password vib L=sensitivity ;
Note:
sensitivity=0…10; 0= turn off vibration alarm; 1=lowest sensitivity; 10=highest sensitivity
Example: facid,123456,vib,L=5;
To turn off vibration alarm: facid,123456,vib;
3.13 Low Battery Alarm
When the remaining battery energy gets below 25% the tracker will send a message by SMS or
GPRS.
3.14 SOS Alarm
When the SOS button next to the power button is pressed for 3 seconds the tracker will send out a
message by SMS or GPRS.
3.15 Time Zone
Since the GPS time is independent from the global position, the time zone command matches the
GPS time to the local time.
facid Password time zone v=value ;
Note: value= -15 … 15; time offset relative to GMT
Example: facid,123456,time zone,v=-6;

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3.16 Time Scheduler
With the time scheduler the tracker is enabled for a defined time per day. This improves the
operation time since the power consumption in standby mode is very low. Two time windows are
available.
Facid Password config poweron1=start time 1,
poweroff1=end time 1,
poweron2 = start time 2,
poweroff2 = end time 2,
poweren=switch
;
Note:
Start time 1 = daily time when the tracker is turned on (00:00 to 23:59).
End time 1= daily time when the tracker is turned off (00:00 to 23:59).
Start time 2 = daily time when the tracker is turned on (00:00 to 23:59). Leave blank if not used.
End time 2= daily time when the tracker is turned off (00:00 to 23:59). Leave blank if not used.
Switch = 0 or 1; 0 means to turn of the time scheduler; 1 enables the time scheduler
Example: facid,123456,config,poweron1=10:50,poweroff1=16:00,poweren=1; the tracker
will work from 10:50 o’clock to 16 o’clock (4pm) daily.
To turn off scheduler: facid,123456,config,poweren=0;
! Attention: Before the scheduler is enabled the tracker needs to have a GPS
position to know the present time. Otherwise the tracker will turn OFF and never
turn ON again.
! Attention: When the tracker is turned off by the scheduler it can not get accessed
any more until it is enabled again.

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3.17 SD Memory Card (GPRS)
When there is no GPRS signal the device can not send data to server. In this case the positions
can be stored on a memory card. When there is GPRS connection present again the data is
transmitted to the server. The maximum memory card size supported is 2 GB.
Test the SD memory card compatibility:
facid Password sdcard test ;
Note: if the SD card works well response is “sdcard ok”.
Example: facid,123456,sdcard,test;
Enable/disable logging to the memory card in case of no phone network available:
Facid Password sdcard log=switch1 ;
Note:
switch1= 0 or 1; 1 means enable logging to memory card; 0 means disable logging
Example: facid,123456,sdcard,log=1; turns on logging to memory card.
Enable/disable transmission of logged position to web server.
Facid Password sdcard read=switch2 ;
Note:
Switch2= 0 or 1; 1 means to transfer logged positions to webserver once a network is present
again. 0 means disable data transfer.
Example: facid,123456,sdcard,read=1; turns on transmission of stored positions to web
server.