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.