Coban BN-311 User manual

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GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker User Manual
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...................................................................................................................................................4
2. APPLICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................4
3. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................4
4. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................4
5 START TO USE.................................................................................................................................................5
5.1 TERMINAL INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 SIM CARD INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 TURN ON THE DEVICE .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.4 GSM/GPS LED INDICATOR .................................................................................................................... 7
5.5 CONFIGURE APN 、GPRS USER NAME AND PASSWORD ........................................................................ 7
5.6 MOBILE APP ............................................................................................................................................... 8
5.7 BAANOOL IOT’S WEB VERSION ........................................................................................................ 12
6. FUNCTION DETAILS...................................................................................................................................15
6.1 CHANGING PASSWORD .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 AUTHORIZATION ................................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 SINGLE TRACKING ................................................................................................................................. 16
6.4 CONTINUOUS INTERVAL TRACKING ....................................................................................................... 17
6.4.1 Limited times tracking at a time interval.........................................................................................17
6.4.2 Unlimited times tracking at a time interval......................................................................................17
6.4.3 Unlimited times tracking at a distance interval...............................................................................17
6.4.4 Smart tracking at both time and distance interval...........................................................................17
6.4.5 Cancel interval tracking ..................................................................................................................18
6.5 SMART ANGLE UPDATING ...................................................................................................................... 18
6.6 GPS DRIFT SUPPRESSION ....................................................................................................................... 18
6.7 EXACT STREET ADDRESS ....................................................................................................................... 18
6.8 LOCATION BASED SERVICE (LBS) / CELL-ID TRACKING ........................................................................ 19
6.9 FORWARDING INCOMING SMS MESSAGES ............................................................................................. 19
6.10 SIM CARD BALANCE ENQUIRY............................................................................................................. 19
6.11 ACC ON/OFF ALERT ........................................................................................................................... 20
6.12 REMOTE IMMOBILIZING (FOR BC MODEL) ............................................................................................ 20
6.13 CONFIGURE TIMES OF ALARM SMS ....................................................................................................... 21
6.14 ALARMS ................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.15 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION (FOR C MODEL) ...................................................................................... 24
6.16 ARMING ................................................................................................................................................ 24

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6.17 SILENT ARMING .................................................................................................................................... 24
6.18 DISARMING ........................................................................................................................................... 25
6.19 ALARM FUNCTION IN ARMIN G S TATE ..................................................................................................... 25
6.20 SLEEP MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.21 CHECK STAT U S ...................................................................................................................................... 27
6.22 CHECK IMEI ......................................................................................................................................... 27
6.23 LOCAL TIME SETTING ............................................................................................................................ 27
6.24 RESET HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................ 28
6.25 CONFIGURE PARAMETERS BY USB ........................................................................................................ 28
6.26 GPRS CONFIGURATION FOR LIVE REAL-TIME TRACKING ....................................................................... 28
6.27 CONFIGURE SMS MANAGEMENT CENTER NUMBER ............................................................................... 30
6.28 CONFIGURE HEARTBEAT PACKAGE INTERVAL ........................................................................................ 30
6.29 INITIALIZATION ..................................................................................................................................... 30
7. CAUTIONS.....................................................................................................................................................31
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................31

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1. Summary
This product is based on the GSM / GPRS network and GPS satellite positioning system. It
integrates anti-theft alarm, positioning, first aid and tracking functions in a brand new product
which can locate and manage remote targets through SMS text messages, mobile app and web
platform.
Features
Built-in GSM, GPS antenna, small size, beautiful and elegant.
Support GPS tracking solutions.
Support transferring the position data through SMS, GPRS and internet
Support remote configurations
It integrates anti-theft alarm, positioning, auto answer, first aid and tracking functions
2. Applications
Mainly used in the positioning and tracking services of vehicles and other moving objects.
3. Hardware Description
①USB port ②SIM card slot ③GSM indicator ④GP S indicator ⑤ Harnness
4. Specifications
Content Parameters
DIM. 6.0×3.5×1.8cm
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Weight 50g
Network GSM
Band frequency GSM 850: 824-849MHz(TX); 869-894MHz(RX)
PCS 1900: 1850-1910MHz(TX); 1930-1990MHz(RX)
GPS sensitivity -159dBm
GPS accuracy 5m
GPS start time Cold status 45s
Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Voltage of power
12V - 24V
Back up battery Chargeable 3.7V 180mAh Li-ion battery
Storage Temp -40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp. -20°C to +55°C
Waterproof Level
IP67
5 Start to use

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5.1 Terminal installation
Please ask a qualified engineer to install it.
The installation environment should not exceed the GSM performance index.
Please do not install it in a dusty and humid environment.
Find the wiring harness provided with the product, insert it into the
corresponding wiring hole of the product, and connect to the original car
circuit as shown in the following figure:
The orange wire can be connected to the original car horn; it can also be
connected to the siren bought with the tracker .
Wiring Diagram
5.2 SIM card installation
Note: Please make sure the SIM card is for GSM network and able to execute the
function of incoming calls display, no calls can be diverted and the PIN code is
locked. The SMS format must be TXT format, device can’t recognize the PDU
format.Proposed data flow package no less than 30MB per month.

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5.3 Turn on the device
When use the device at first time, take the device at outdoor, the device will find
GSM and GPS signal and work normally after 10-40 seconds. Under normal
conditions, the indicator light of the device flashes once every 3 seconds.
5.4 GSM/GPS LED Indicator
Green LED: In GSM Mode, LED flash one time for each second, In GPRS Mode,
LED flash one time in three seconds, when No GSM reception, LED keep ON.
Blue LED: Flashes one time every second when GPS signal is normal; flashes 3
times per second when GPS signal is very good (at least 4 satellites with a signal-to-noise
ratio of more than 38). And it turns off if lost fix to satellites.
5.5 Configure APN 、GPRS user name and password
Usually, the device can automatically recognize and select the APN, user name
and password of GPRS settings. If the device cannot connect to the web platform,
then you need to use the mobile phone text message to configure the settings
according to following steps.
5.5.1 ConfigureAPN setting
APN is an abbreviation for Access Point Name and changes depending on which
mobile network you are using. For more information about your local APN, please
①
Open sealed buckle
②Insert the SIM card, the device
will turn on automatically.
③Put sealed buckle back.

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check with your local wireless carrier.
SMS command: APN+password+space+local APN
Tracker response: APN OK
Example: APN123456 CMNET
Note: 123456 is the default password, please change password on APP or refers to
6.1. CMNET is the APN of China mobile.
5.5.2 Configure user name and password of GPRS
In t he most countries, the user name and password of GPRS a re not necessary;
therefore, you can ignore this step if it is not necessary for your local network. For
those countries requiring user name and password, please configure as following:
SMS command: up+password+space+user+space+password
Tracker response: user, password ok!
Example: up123456 Jonnes 666666
Note: 123456 m eans t he password of the device, J onnes means t he user name of
gprs, and 666666 means password of gprs, please configure it according to the user
name and password of your local ones, you can check this information with your
local wireless carrier.
5.6 Mobile APP
5.6.1 Scan the QR code to download APP
Google Play、App Store search “BAANOOL IOT” to download it.
5.6.2 Binding device
1 Open BAANOOL IOT, register a new account and login in.

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2 Choose BAANOOL IOV to enter it
3 Click “Me” “Device Management” “Add”, scan the QR CODE on the device or enter
the IMEI manually to bind the device.

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5.6.3 Position
1.Check the device: Click “Position” to enter the position page to see all the devices on
the map, click the icon of the device to see the details including latitude & longtitude, speed,
altitude, time, ACC status and alarm status, etc. and you can click “Navigate” to navigate you
to that car.
2 Select the device: Click “≡” at the upper left corner to select a device, Then its
position, Geo-fence and trace (need to configure the “continuously track” settings of the
“Control” page) will be showed on the map.
Click to a dd th e
Scan QR
CODE or
enter the IMEI
number