Energize En-Kid PL123 User manual

GSM/GPRS/GPS LOCATOR
En-Kid PL123
USER MANUAL
U Preface
Thank you for purchasing En-Kid PL123. 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.
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Content
1 Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2Application --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3 Hardware description
3.1 Front face -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3.2 Rear face -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3.3 Side face --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.4 Bottom face --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
3.5 Interior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
4 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
5 Usage
5.1 SIM card installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
5.2 Battery and Charger ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
5.3 Quick Startup ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
5.4 Initialization ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
5.5 Change the password ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
5.6 Authorization -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
5.7 Real-time polling ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
5.8 Auto Track ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
5.9 Tlimit Function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
5.10 GPS refurbish setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
5.11 Reboot remotely ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
5.12 Monitor Mode (Voice Surveillance) --------------------------------------------------------- 10
5.13 Modes switch between “track” and “monitor” ------------------------- 10
5.14 Geo-fence ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
5.15 Movement Alert ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5.16 Overspeed Alert --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
5.17 IMEI Check ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.18 Time Zone setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.19 SOS Button -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.20 Low battery Alert -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.21 SMS Center -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
5.22 GSM ID ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
5.23 Motion Sensor -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
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5.24 SD card Function -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
5.25 SMS maplink -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
5.26 SMS ONE -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
5.27 GPRS Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
6 Cautions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
7 Faults & Solutions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
1Summary
Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can
locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS or GPRS.
2 Applications
z Protect child / the old / the disabled / pet etc
z Women Protection
z Manage Personnel
z Vehicle / Fleet management etc
3Hardware Description
3.1 Front face 3.2 Rear face
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3.3 Side face
You can update software,
from here.
Turn on / off the unit here.
You can press the “SOS” buttons for 3s for
emergency help.
3.4 Bottom face
Microphone
3.5 Interior
GSM/GPRS antenna is inside
Put the SIM Card here
4Specs.
Content Specs.
Dim. 67 (L) x 45 (W) x 14 (H) mm
Weight 50 g
Network GSM/GPRS
Band 850/ 900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS chip SIRF3 chip
GSM/GPRS
module
Simcom900
GPS sensitivity -159dBm
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GPS accuracy 5m
Time To First Fix Cold status
45s
Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Car charger 12—24V input
5V output
Wall charger 110－220V input
5V output
Battery Chargeable changeable 3.7V 800mAh Li-ion battery
Standby 48hours
Storage Temp. -40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp. -20°C to +55°C
Humidity 5%--95% non-condensing
5Usage
5.1SIM card installation
Make sure that there is no call transfer and call display is on, and PIN code off. The
SMSmessage must in Text format, can’t be identified for PDU format.
Steps:
1Open the rear cover, and pick out the battery.
2Pull the foil along and turn it up.
3Put the SIM card into the foil holder, and turn the foil down, press it and push it forward.
5.2Battery and Charger
Do charge the battery to capacity in 8 -12 hours for first use. Please use the battery and
charger provided by the manufacturer. This unit adopts built-in Li-ion battery, and full
battery will support around 80 hours use on end. After first use, the battery can be
charged fully in 3-5 hours.
Cautions:
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a: For it’s 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.
5.3Startup (Note: While First Start up unit must be under clear sky)
z Put the SIM card and battery in place.
z The unit turns on automatically when the sim card and battery is inserted.
z In 10 or 40 seconds, the unit will begin to work and acquire the GSM signals as well
as the GPS signals. The indicator will keep flashing every 4 seconds when the unit
has received the signals, otherwise it will keep flashing.
z When this unit receives GPS signals normally, you can use it and do all the following
settings.
z For the first use, please initialize the unit and restore it to default setting.( please refer
to 5.4 for instruction.)
5.4Initialization
Send “begin+password” in SMS to the unit, it will reply “begin ok” and initialize all the
settings. (Default password: 123456)
5.5Change the Password
SendSMS password+old password+space+new password to change the password.
Remark:
5.5.1Be 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.
5.5.2Make sure the new password is in 6 digits, or else the locator can not recognize the
password.
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5.6 Authorization
Thereare only 5 numbers able to be authorized.
5.6.1 Setup: 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.
5.6.2 Cancel: Send SMS noadmin+password+space+authorized number to delete the
authorized number.
5.6.3 For roaming purpose, you have to add your country code ahead of the cell phone
number, for example, please send admin123456 00911234567890 to locator to set
1234567890 as an authorized number.
5.6.4 When an authorized number dials up the unit, it will hang up and report a real-time
Geo-info as below:
Lat:19.566901 long: 73.051258 speed: 0.00 15/04/13 06:54 F: 3.85V, 1, Signal: F help
me imei:354776031555987 05 43.5 404 20 4A48 7501
Lat:19.566901 long: 73.051258 == GPS Coordinates
0.00 == Speed (More Accurate for speeds above 30 Km/hr)
15/04/13
06.54== Date Time
F:3.85V == Battery power
1== Charging and 0 == no charging
Signal: F == Full GPS signal and L == means Weak GPS signal
helpme == the SOS message; this section is blank for tracking message
354776031555987
== IMEI
05
== Number of GPS satellites overhead (Between 3 to 10)
43.5 == Altitude (More Accurate for higher altitude)
404 == MCC Mobile Country Code
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20 == MNC Mobile Network Code
4A48 == LAC Location area code
7501 == Cell ID
5.7Real-time Polling
5.7.1 If there is no authorized number, when any number dials up the unit, it will report a
Geo-info; if there is already an authorized number, then it will not respond when an
unauthorized number calls it up.
5.7.2 When an authorized number dials up the unit, it will hang up and report a real-time
Geo-info
as mentioned in instruction 5.6.4
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5.8 Auto-Track
Reporta Geo-info at 30s intervals to the authorized numbers for 5 times:
5.8.1 Setup: Send SMS t030s005n+password to the unit, it will report the Geo-info at 30s
intervals for 5 times. (s: second, m
: minute, h: hour). The setting must be in 3 digits and at
maximum 250 in value.
5.8.2Send SMS t030s***n+password to the unit, it will reply geo-info
continuously for every 30 seconds.
5.8.3Cancel: Send notn+password to delete the “auto track”
Remark: the interval must not be less than 5 seconds.
5.9Tlimit Function
5.9.1 Send “tlimit+password+space+50” (50M is the distance, 1-6000M set), reply
“tlimit ok” (note: this function is with auto-tracking function only. If the later position is
50M away with the position before, it will send sms or gprs data. If less than 50M, it will
not send in order to save SMS or gprs fee.
5.9.2 Send” tlimit123456 0 “for close distance limit function, reply” tlimit ok”.
5.10GPS-refresh setting
Send SMS “GpsAutoSearch123456 120” it will reply “GpsAutoSearch ok”. The locator
will search gps signal in 120s interval after setting this. The refreshing time is between
120-600 seconds (120<interval <600)
(Note:
Longer standby time for longer refreshing time and shorter standby time for
shorter refreshing time. Default refresh rate is 600s)
5.11Reboot remotely
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Restart+password can be sent to the tracker to make the CPU restart when GPRS is
stopped. The tracker will turn off and restart in 3 minutes after sending this command.
5.12Monitoring Mode (Voice Surveillance)
Send SMS monitor+password, the response from the locator is “monitor ok”
In this mode, the authorized number can dial up the unit to hear the sound/voice around
the locator after you call.
5.13Modes switch between “track” and “monitor”
5.13.1. The default mode is “track”.
5.13.2. Send SMS monitor+password to the unit, and it will reply “monitor ok!” and switch
to “monitor”mode.
5.13.3. Send SMS tracker+password to the unit, it will reply “tracker ok!” and restore to
“track”mode.
5.14Geo-fence (Set Safe Zone)
Set up a geo-fence for the unit to restrict its movement within a zone. The unit will send
message to the authorized numbers when it moves out of the zone.
Notes: This function will be invalid if the unit moves outside the zone. You need to re-
set it if you want this function again.
5.14.1 Send SMS stockade+password+space+latitude,longitude;latitude,longitude to the
unit to set the restricted zone.
Remark:
The first latitude&longitude is coordinate of the top left corner of the Geo-fence,
while the second latitude&longitude is the coordinate of the bottom right corner. It will
alarm one time in each setting. Please note this restricted area is a rectangular
area.
5.14.2Cancel: Send SMS nostockade+password to deactivate this function.
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5.14.3 Response SMS format: stockade!+geo-info to the authorized numbers. It will
alarm one time in each setting.
5.15Movement Alert
This function is used to get alarm when the locator moves out of a restricted circle
area with a 500m radius..
5.15.1 Set up: Send SMS move+password to the unit to set the movement alert, then
the unit will reply “move ok!”
In case the locator moves 500 meters from its previous
position, the locator will send SMS “Move” along with a Geo-info to the authorized
numbers. It will alarm one time in each setting.
5.15.2Cancel: Send SMS nomove+password to deactivate the movement alert.
5.16Overspeed Alert:
This function is useful to control the speed at which the locator moves.
5.16.1Set up: Send SMS speed+password+space+080 to the unit (suppose the speed is
80 km/h), and it will reply “speed ok!” When the target moves exceeding 80 km/h, the unit
will send SMS speed+080!+Geo-info to the authorized numbers.
5.16.2Cancel: Send SMS nospeed+password to deactivate the overspeed alert
Remark: It is recommended that the speed alarm is set at not less than 80km/h. For
below that rate, it may cause the excursion of the GPS signal influenced by clouds etc.
Response SMS format: speed+080!+Geo-info (suppose the speed is 80km/h).
Thelocator will check the speed in 10 minutes interval and alarm if it is overspeed.
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5.17IMEI Checking:
SendSMS imei+password to the unit to check the IMEI number of the locator.
5.18 Time Zone setting
Send “time zone+password + space+GMT time ,reply “time zone ok”. (note if time is
GMT plus,just write the number, If time zone is GMT minus, have to write “-” before the
number) For example: time zone123456 1 , To set time of GMT+1
For Indian Standard Time: SMS time zone123456 5.3 (IST is GMT+5.3)
5.19SOS Button
Press the SOS for 3 second, it will send “ help me !+ Geo-info” to all the authorized
numbers. In case if the unit is continuously sending help me messages then if any
authorized number replies SMS “help me!” to the locator then it will stop sending such
SMS.
5.20 Low Battery Alert
Unit begins to send SMS to the authorized numbers when the battery voltage is 3.7V.
SMS format: low battery+Geo-info.
5.21SMS Center
5.21.1 Send SMS adminsms+password+space+cell phone number to set the SMS
center.
If the SMS center is set up, when an authorized number sends SMS to the locator, the
locator will reply a SMS with Geo-info & authorized number to SMS center.
5.21.2Send SMS noadminsms+password to cancel the SMS center.
Response
SMS format: authorized number+Geo-info
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5.22 GSM ID
There is GSM ID in each SMS from the locator. The location of the locator can be found
according to the GSM ID in case of no GPS signal. GSM ID is made up of MCC(Mobile
Country Code), MNC(MobileNetwork Code), LAC (Location area code) and Cell ID.
(refer 5.6.4) Position Accuracy is 50 to 100 meters depending on cell towers.
Remark: GSM ID is not sent when locator is in maplink mode.
5.23 Motion Sensor
This function is useful to get alarm info when someone touches/shakes the unit.
5.23.1 Setup: Send shake+password+space+1-10 to the locator to set up
this function. (1-10 means the level of intensity)
5.23.2 Send SMS shake+password+space+1
is the lightest level of intensity, the
locator will send alert if someone touches/shakes the unit heavily.
5.23.3Send SMS shake+password+space+10
is the strongest level of intensity,
the locator will send alert if someone touches /shakes the unit even slightly.
5.23.4 Cancel: Send SMS shake+password+space+0 to remove this function.
5.24 SD card function
Amini SD card can be put in the locator’s SD card slot. The GPRS data can be saved in
the SD card if GPRS is off. It will send data to the GPRS server again when GPRS is
on.
5.24.1 Setup: Send SMS sdlog123456 1 to the locator to activate the function of storing
data in SD card;
Cancel:
Send SMS sdlog+password+0 to the locator to deactivate the function of
storing data in SD card.
5.24.2Setup: Send SMS readsd+password+space+1 to ask the locator to send data in
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the SD card to the GPRS server.
Cancel: Send SMS readsd+password+space+0
to ask the locator to stop sending
data in the SD card to the server.
Remark: Kindly use this function if you are aware with the technical working of GPRS
and web servers.
5.25SMS maplink
5.25.1
Send “smslinkone+password”, This unit will reply a Google map link to admin
number. The position can be checked directly from a smartphone.
SMS Format
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19.567610,73.051227&speed:
0.0012/11/10 14:36 F:4.22V Signal:F imei:012207000691839
5.25.2
Send “smslink123456”, it will reply “smslink ok”. The locator will send the following
SMS format always.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.567610,114.051227&speed: 0.00
12/11/10 14:36 F:4.22V Signal:F imei:012207000691839
5.25.3
Send “smstext123456”, it will reply “smstext ok”. The locator will reply normal SMS
format for this command
5.26 SMS ONE
Send “smsone+password”. The locator will reply one SMS to admin number or gprs
server.
5.27GPRS Setting
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In order to use GPRS function, the user needs to set IP, Port and APN (access point
name)by cell phone.
NOTE: Some countries or regions should set APN’s User Name and APN’s
password.
5.27.1Set an IP address and port:
Setup:Send SMS adminip+password+space+IP address+space+port.
If setup successful, the locator will reply SMS “adminip ok”
Cancel:Send SMS noadminip+ password
5.27.2Set APN
Setup:Send SMS apn+password+space+specify apn content.
If setup successful, the locator will reply SMS “apn ok”.
Cancel:The old APN will be invalid automatically when a newAPN is set.
5.27.3Set APN’s User Name
Setup:Send SMS apnuser+password+space+the sim card’s user name.
If setup successful, the locator will reply SMS “apnuser ok”.
Cancel: The old APN user name will be invalid automatically when a new APN uer
name is set.
5.27.4Set APN’s Password
Setup:Send SMS apnpasswd+password+space+the sim card’s password.
If setup successful, the locator will reply SMS “apnpasswd ok”.
Cancel:The old APN password will be invalid automatically when a newAPN password
is set.
5.27.5GPRS transport protocols
As soon as the IP & Port & APN are set, the user can make a call or send SMS to
locator. The locator will hand up and report the coordinates to IP address.

Themessage format sent by locator to IP address is as following:
S/N + Authorized Number + GPRMC + UTC Time + Status+ Latitude + N/S Indicator +
Longtitude+ W/E Indicator + Speed + Bearing + Date + Magnetic variation + Variation
sense + Mode +Checksum+ Signal + Command + IMEI number + GPS signal fix +
Altitude + Battery status + Batteryvoltage +charging status(0-not charing,1-charging)
+Length of command + CRC16 checksum+ GSM ID(4 parts)
Forexample:
090907070718,13145826175,GPRMC,070718.000,A,2234.0228,N,11403.0764,E,0.00
,,070909,,,A*73,F,,imei:354776030042714,05,50.1,F:4.11V,0,132,40512,404,01,2533,7
20B
090907070718
== serial number
13145826175
=== authorized number
GPRMC,070718.000,A,2234.0228,N,11403.0764,E,0.00,,070909,,,A*73,==GPSmode’
s Original GPRMC sentences
F===Full GPS signal L=== No GPS signal
imei:354776030042714
== the locator’s IMEI number
05
=== 5 GPS satellites
50.1
=== Altitude
F:4.11V===Full battery power L:3.65V===Low battery power
0
=== No charging 1===charging
132
=== The length of the GPRS string
40512===CRC16 Checksum
404=== MCC Mobile Country Code
01==MNC Mobile Network Code
2533==2533= LAC Location area code
720C==720B= Cell ID
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Notes:
1. Our gprs supports TCP or UDP protocol, so please confirm whether your GPRS
webserver
supports TCP or UDP protocol before initializing.
2. . Please use the SIM card which is with GPRS function.
3. Please use the following SMS to set up GMT time in the SMS for the locator
time zone+password+space+ the customer’sGMT TIME
6Cautions
Pleasecomply with the instructions to extend the unit life:
1.Keep the unit dry. Any liquid, i.e. rain, moisture, may destroy or damage the inside
circuitry.
2.Don’t use & store the unit in dusty places.
3.Don’t put the unit in overheated or overcooled places.
4.Handle carefully. Don’t vibrate or shake it violently.
5.Clean the unit with a piece of dry cloth. Don’t clean with chemicals/ detergent.
6.Don’t paint the unit, this may cause some foreign materials left in between the parts.
7.Don’t disassemble or refit the unit.
8.Please use the battery and charger provided by manufacturer. Using other batteries
and chargers will cause unwanted situation.
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9.Don’t dismount the antenna randomly, or use other antennas. This may interfere the
transmission, and increase the radiation as well.
10. Kindly use GPRS function if you are aware with the technical working of GPRS,
APN and web servers.
7Faults & Solutions
Faults Solutions
Startup Fail
Check the battery and see if it is fully charged or
correctly installed.
HangUp
Fail
In existence of an authorized number, if an unauthorized number dials
up the unit. Please initialize the unit and re-set the authorized
numbers. Check if SIM card’s call display is on or not.
MonitorFail Check if the authorized number is setup or is the unit in the
coverage of signals.
Location report in
digits of zeros.
Don’t use it in the place beyond reach of signals. Place the
unit outdoors, especially when starting it up.
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