FIFOTRACK S50K User manual

FIFOTRACK VEHICLE GPS TRACKER
4G+2G THAILAND DLT VERSION
Model: S50K
Version: V1.2
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Please read this user guide carefully before installation to avoid any possible
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Revision History
Version
Author
Revision Date
Details
V1.1
Cici Wu
May 15, 2019
Initial revision
V1.2
Cici Wu
Oct 21, 2022
Modify the GPS & GSM module information;
Modify the frequency bands.

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Related Files
Version
File
Remarks
V1.1
<fifotrack S50 GPRS Protocol and Command
List >
Command details of GPRS/SMS/COM
V1.1
<fifotrack Parameter Tool for DLT Solution
User Guide>
PC software tool for parameters
configuration
V1.1
<USB Cable Driver Installation Guide>
How to install USB cable driver
V1.1
<Firmware Upgrade Guide>
How to upgrade firmware
Related Software
Version
Software
Remarks
V1.0
< Parameter Tool for DLT Solution >
Parameter configuration tool on PC
V1.11.0
< PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller >
Driver for USB cable
V1.0
< Firmware Upgrade Suite>
Tool for firmware upgrade
Video Guide Link
http://www.fifotrack.com/Support/video.html
Marketing Materials Download Link
http://www.fifotrack.com/Support/marketing.html

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Contents
1 Product Overview .............................................................................................. 5
2 Product Functions .............................................................................................. 5
2.1 Tracking Functions ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Alarms.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Other Functions............................................................................................................... 6
3 Product and Accessories..................................................................................... 6
3.1 Standard Packing Box....................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Optional Accessories........................................................................................................ 6
4 Product Appearance........................................................................................... 7
5 PCB Overview..................................................................................................... 8
6 LED Light............................................................................................................ 8
7 Specification ...................................................................................................... 9
8 First Use............................................................................................................10
8.1 Installing the SIM Card................................................................................................... 10
8.2 GPS Antenna .................................................................................................................. 11
8.3 Tracking by Calling ......................................................................................................... 11
8.4 SMS Reply Content Example.......................................................................................... 12
8.5 Tracking by SMS Command - C01 .................................................................................. 13
8.6 Configuration on PC....................................................................................................... 14
8.7 Platform Tracking........................................................................................................... 14
9 Device Installation.............................................................................................15
9.1 I/O Installation............................................................................................................... 15
9.2 Power/Ground Cable ..................................................................................................... 16
9.3 Positive/Negative Digital Input (IN1/IN2)...................................................................... 16
9.4 Analog Input( AD1) ........................................................................................................ 17
9.5 Output control (OUT1)................................................................................................... 17

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1 Product Overview
S50K is a light model which is suitable for vehicle, motorcycle, boat, asset tracking, etc.
Power input range is 8-92V with industrial design.
The core feature of S50K includes internal GPS/GSM antennas, IP66 waterproof, 1 digital input, 1
analog input, 1 output and 1 RS232 port for DLT magnetic reader.
S50K uses own FIFOTRACK GPRS PROTOCOL (same as A500) which is simple and practical. The users
can integrate protocol into their own platform efficiently.
2 Product Functions
2.1 Tracking Functions
⚫GPS+GSM Base Station Dual Tracking
⚫Real Time Tracking
⚫Time Interval Tracking
⚫Distance Tracking
⚫Direction Change Tracking
⚫Mobile Phone Tracking
2.2 Alarms
⚫SOS Alarm
⚫Engine/Door Status Alarm
⚫Maintenance remind
⚫Polygon GEO-Fence Alarm
⚫Speeding Alarm
⚫Idling Alarm
⚫Fatigue Driving Alarm
⚫Harsh Acceleration Alarm
⚫Harsh Braking Alarm
⚫Parking Overtime Alarm
⚫Internal Battery Low Alarm
⚫External Battery Low Alarm
⚫External Power Cut Alarm

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⚫Fuel Theft Alarm
⚫Fuel Filling Alarm
⚫Low Fuel Level Alarm
⚫High Fuel Level Alarm
⚫Login/Log out/Illegal login Alarm
2.3 Other Functions
⚫IP66 Waterproof
⚫8 MB Flash Memory
⚫Uploading Mode Settings for ACC ON/ACC OFF
⚫Roaming Time Interval Setting
⚫Polygon GEO-Fence
⚫Vehicle Battery Low Protection
⚫OTA
⚫Stop Car Remotely (optional, with relay)
⚫1 RS232 Port for magnetic reader
3 Product and Accessories
3.1 Standard Packing Box
Main Unit
3.2 Optional Accessories
USB Cable Relay AS10 Fuel sensor Magnetic reader

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4 Product Appearance
Front View Overview
Rear View Side View

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5 PCB Overview
6 LED Light
GPS Light (Green)
Off
Power off or sleep
Flash 0.1s on and 3S off
GPS valid
Flash 2s on and 2s off
No GPS signal
GSM Light (Orange)
Off
Power off or sleep
Flash 0.1s on and 3s off
GSM available
Flash every 0.1s
Device is initialing
Flash 2s on and 2s off
No GSM
External Power Light (Red)
Off
External power cut
Flash every 0.1s
External power low
Solid On
External power normal

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7 Specification
Item
Specification
Dimension
80*53*21mm
Weight
162g
GSM Module
Quectel EG915U
GPS Module
Quectel L76K
Input Voltage
DC 8~92V/1.5A
Internal Battery
600mAh/3.7V
Power
Consumption
7.8mA standby current
37~185mA at 10 seconds regular tracking mode (GPS signal available).
Max 185mA at GPRS data transmitting moment.
Internal Battery Life
4.2 hours at every 10 seconds time interval
8.5 hours at every 300 seconds time interval
Operating
Temperature
-20℃~70℃
Humidity
5%~95%
LED Light
3 LED lights indicating GPS/GSM/External power status
Button/ Switch
1 power switch (inside case)
Flash Memory
8MB (GPRS data 10200 units, SMS data 320 units)
GSM Frequency
(2G)
850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS Frequency
(3G)
Don’t support
FDD-LTE (4G)
B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
GPS Sensitivity
-165dBm
GPS Start Speed
Cold start 35s
Hot start 1s
Position Accuracy
10m
I/O Port
1 Digital input, positive, default for ACC detection.
1 Analog input, voltage range is 0-36V. The analog input can be
converted to digital input1 by command B18.
1 Output
1 RS232 for magnetic reader
1 USB port (inside case)

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8 First Use
8.1 Installing the SIM Card
⚫S50K is 4G+2G tracker. Make sure the SIM card is compatible with 4G.
⚫SIM card is Micro type, 15*12mm.
⚫Ensure the SIM card has enough balance.
⚫SIM card should have GPRS data plan for platform tracking.
⚫Ensure PIN code has been closed.
⚫Authorization SOS numbers can’t work well if SIM card doesn’t have caller ID service. E.g.:
device can’t reply SMS to authorization SOS number because SIM card can’t identify incoming
call.
⚫Turn off device before SIM card installation.
Unscrew and open the rear cover case

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8.2 GPS Antenna
Top side of S50K should face Sky for better GPS signal.
Don’t install the Device where is shielded by metal. For example, inside a metal can.
8.3 Tracking by Calling
Call the SIM card number inside S50K, you will get a SMS reply with Google map link. Click it for
specific map location.

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8.4 SMS Reply Content Example
2019-05-29 09:41:01, 0km/h, Disconnect, A, EXPW: OFF,
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=22.643105,114.018258&t=m

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SMS Reply Format:
Field
Detail
Remarks
2019-05-29
09:41:01
Date and time, format
YYYYMMDD hh:mm:ss
Date and time
0Km/h
Speed is 0km/h
Speed
Disconnect
GPRS disconnect
GPRS connection status, ”Disconnect”
or “Connect”.
A
GPS fixed
GPS Status，”A” means GPS valid, “V”
means GPS invalid.
EXPW:OFF
External power off
External power status. “ON” means
external power normal, ”OFF” means
external power cut.
http://maps.google.
com/maps?q=22.64
3105,114.018258&t
=m
Google map link, latitude in the
front of longitude. Unit degree
Latitude=22.643105°
Longitude=114.018258°
Google map link with latitude and
longitude, which can be opened directly
on smart phone.
8.5 Tracking by SMS Command - C01
SMS Command：000000,C01
SMS Reply: Current location
Note：Default SMS password is “000000”, set new SMS password with B10 command.
Please refer to <fifotrack S50K GPRS Protocol and Command List > for more details.

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8.6 Configuration on PC
fifotrack company provides < Parameter Tool for DLT Solution > for configuration. Please download
USB cable driver and install it before using parameter tool. Refer to <USB Cable Driver Installation
Guide> if need.
Connect S50K to PC with USB cable. Run “Parameter Tool for DLT Solution” software which will
identify port automatically and read all of the current parameters.
Please read < fifotrack Parameter Tool for DLT Solution User Guide > for more details.
8.7 Platform Tracking
You can use SMS commands B00, B01, B02, B03 to set server IP, port, APN and GPRS uploading
interval. Sales will send specific guide file to you for sample trial.
You can also configure those parameters via parameter tool software on PC.

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9 Device Installation
9.1 I/O Installation
I/O wire has 9 pins, details as follows.
I/O
Color
Function
VCC
Red
Positive power, connect to positive of vehicle battery, input voltage
range 8-92V
GND
Black
Ground, connect to negative of vehicle battery or the vehicle’s iron
part.
IN2
White
Digital input2, positive input, default connect to ACC for status
detection.
AD1
Blue
12 bits analog input, voltage range 0-36V, adjustable, default 0-5V
range. Connect to external sensor. For example, fuel sensor.
AD1 can be converted to input1

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OUT1
Yellow
Output1
Output active: low level (0V)
Output inactive: open drain (OD)
Max open-drain (inactive) voltage: 45V
Max current for output low voltage (valid): 500mA
RS232 Port
Orange
DC5V
Black
Ground
Green
Sensor_RS232_TX
Purple
Sensor_RS232_RX
9.2 Power/Ground Cable
9.3 Positive/Negative Digital Input (IN1/IN2)

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9.4 Analog Input( AD1)
Note:
1. AD1 default voltage range is 0~5V, can adjust voltage range by command B34
2. Raw data is in Hex, need convert to decimal, range is 0~4096. 0 means empty, 4096 means full.
9.5 Output control (OUT1)
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