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Installation and operating instructions
TKSTAR TK906 bike tracker
Introduction
In developing the products we offer, the manufacturers have acted with the utmost care and in
accordance with international standards.
Warranty
We offer a 12-month warranty on the products, which is valid from the date of purchase. Keep the
invoice or block you received at the time of purchase and / or the warranty card of the device,
because you can only enforce your warranty claim if you have them. During the warranty period, we
will replace any defective main unit, accessory or software of the product in the event of any defect
attributable to a manufacturing, material or software defect. Subsequent repairs to the device or its
accessories are not permitted by the manufacturer due to the design of the device.
The warranty does not cover a product (or accessory) that has been damaged or rendered inoperable
due to attempts to modify or repair the software, physical impact, poor voltage, improper use.
To ensure proper, effective and safe use of the product, read the instruction manual carefully and
keep it for future reference. Flexcom Kommunikációs Kft. Shall not be liable for any damage, product
damage, short-term or long-term health damage that may occur as a result of use, repair, storage
and transport other than those described in this manual.
Rights, trademarks
© 2019, Flexcom Kommunikációs Kft.
All rights reserved. No part of our printed or online publications may be reproduced, distributed or
transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording or other electronic and
mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. To obtain a permit,
contact your dealer:
Contact
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Flexcom Communication Ltd.
2151 Fót, Szent Imre str. 94. HUNGARY
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nyomkovetes.net
Office
2151 Fót, Dózsa György str. 34. HUNGARY
Phone: [phone]
Mobile 1: [phone]
Mobile 2: [phone]
Phone service: (Monday-Thursday) 9.00–15.00
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in our documents is accurate. Flexcom
Kommunikációs Kft. Is not responsible for typographical errors and misspellings.
Flexcom GPS Tracking Solutions, GPS Positioning System, Nyomkovetes.net is a registered trademark
and domain name of Flexcom Kommunikációs Kft. In Hungary. Other company and product names
mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Protection of personal data
The product is a complete product as a combination of hardware and software components. For safe
and correct use, proceed as described in this manual during installation and use. Keep the device or
software out of the reach of unauthorized persons. Our company provides all technical and regulatory
conditions to ensure that data management complies with legal requirements and that your data does
not fall into unauthorized hands. We accept no liability for damage resulting from unauthorized use of
the product and software.
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Formats and notations
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Bold text Name of product components, instructions, options, processes, services, user interface
elements.
Italic text Links to other publications, emphasis.
Courier text System messages, internet addresses, document names.
Warning and cautionary signs:
Tips, advice, ideas.
Document download option.
General attention to information about the product or its operation.
Indication of situations with a lower risk to the user or the product (minor injuries,
inconveniences).
Indication of situations which present a higher risk to the user (serious injury, possibly
death) or which may cause damage or destruction of the product.
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Product Description
The device combines several functions of accurate positioning, safety, monitoring, emergency alarms
and full tracking. It supports SMS / GPRS / Internet data transfer functions and can be widely used in
many areas of location-based services, traffic safety and management.
Based on its design and mounting, the device was primarily designed by the manufacturer to track
bicycles - as a result, its users are primarily vehicle owners (adults or children).
Settings that affect the operation of the device can only be changed from another device
(smartphone, computer) using the appropriate application or SMS commands - so users can be sure
that the device always works according to the parameters they specify.
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How to use
The device can be installed in the desired location after charging, inserting a SIM card and then
setting it up via SMS or a mobile phone or PC application. The device automatically connects to the
GPS and GSM networks using the GPS receiver and the SIM card (if available) and starts collecting
position data, which can be queried using SMS or an Internet application.
To use the features of your device, you need a SIM card, similar to a mobile phone. The device
communicates with the mobile service provider's network via SIM card, SMS or mobile phone or PC
applications.
After inserting the SIM card and charging the battery, you can make the necessary settings by
sending an application or SMS (eg entering the device ID name, frequency of sending GPS position
data, etc.).
When switched on
The device continuously registers position data, which can be queried with SMS commands at a
limited level.
If you have a software subscription, the device sends the position data to the software service
center - their processed results (eg map route display, route event list, real-time tracking) - can
be viewed in the phone or computer application.
The subscription software provided by the distributor for the device greatly expands the range of
features of the device. These extensions are only available in the mobile or PC application.
You will find detailed information on the installation, use, maintenance and decommissioning of the
device in the following sections of the documentation.
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Technical parameters
Physical characteristics
Parameter Value
Dimensions (mm) Sz: 40, H: 85, M: 28
Weight (g) 80
Humidity from 5% to 95% (not condensing)
Water resistance IP65 (moisture and drip resistance)
Operating temperature from -20C to +55C
Memory
Parameter Value
Built-in No
SD card No
Energy supply
Parameter Value
Battery Li-ion polimer 3.7V 1800mAh
Charging 5V/1A USB-n keresztül
Operating time
Parameter Value
Standby time 25 days
Network
Parameter Value
GNSS GPS satellite + AGPS
Type of data traffic GSM / GPRS (2G)
SIM card Mikro
GSM frequencies 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
GSM chip MTK6261
GSM signal strength measurement Nem
GPS chip UBLOX 7020
GPS sensitivity -159 dbm
GPS accuracy 5 m
Communication
Parameter Value
SMS Yes
TCP Yes
Sensors
Parameter Value
Vibration sensor Yes
Interfész
Parameter Value
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GSM antenna Internal
GPS antenna Internal
Built-in microphone Yes
SOS button Yes
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User's guide
Transport and storage
The packaging is designed to protect the product from the usual levels of physical impact during
transport. Be careful to avoid effects other than these.
The packaging of the product is not water, flame and heat resistant and only moderately pressure
resistant. Therefore, do not keep the box in a humid environment, out of the reach of heat-emitting
equipment, or place heavy objects on it.
Installation
The package consists of a box containing the device and its accessories.
Unpacking
Open the box.1.
Remove the product and accessories.2.
Contents of the package
1 tracker device
Fittings
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1 SIM needle
1 USB cable
1 Installation instructions
Preparing the SIM card
As with mobile phones, a SIM card is required to operate the device. The device communicates with
the mobile service provider's network via SIM card, SMS or mobile phone or PC applications.
You can purchase the card independently from your mobile service provider or, in the
case of a software subscription, from your product distributor. If you received the SIM
card from your dealer, you do not need to make any settings: the card is already set up,
inserted in the device, switched on and ready for use.
If you have received the SIM card from your dealer, do not try to transfer it to another
device (eg phone) and use it! The distributor (service provider) will reimburse the
resulting costs or the correction of the resulting errors.
Settings for your SIM card
If you did not obtain the SIM card from your tracking device vendor, you must set it up before
inserting and using it in the device, which you can do as follows.
Disable SIM card PIN and other functions
Insert the SIM card in your phone.1.
Among the setting functions of the phone2.
turn off the PIN code request, auto-reply and call forwarding options.3.
After turning off the above, insert the card into the tracking device. See the next section for
instructions on how to insert the SIM card.
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Setting up data traffic
If you want to operate the device not only via SMS, but also e.g. If you use the software tracking
service provided by your dealer, you must activate GPRS (Internet) data traffic and enter the
appropriate network settings. To do this, you need to send SMS messages from your phone to the
phone number of the SIM card inserted in the tracking device, as shown in the table below.
The factory-set access password for the tracking device in the commands: 123456
Setting SMS message Device response
Turn on GPRS data
traffic gprs123456 GPRS ok
Enter the APN name
apn123456(space)APN-name apn ok
APN names for domestic service providers in
Hungary: Telenor: online vagy net
Telekom: internet
Vodafone:
- in case of subscription: internet.vodafone.net
- in the case of a top-up card:
vitamax.internet.vodafone.net
Digi: internet
If your mobile network provider has not provided you with an APN username and password, you do
not need to send the following SMS messages to the tracking device!
APN username apnuser123456 APN-username apnuser ok
APN password apnpasswd123456 APN-password apnpassword ok
Insert the SIM card
Only MICRO size SIM cards can be used with this product. If you have another type of
SIM, use a card adapter.
Insert the SIM card into the device as follows:
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Steps:
Open the cover that protects the SIM and charging slots on the side of the device.1.
Insert the card into the SIM slot on the device as shown above. You can remove the card with2.
the SIM needle by inserting it into the corresponding small hole.
Close the lid.3.
Positioning the device
You can mount the device on the frame of the bicycle with the fittings included in the package.
Application installation, access
In order to operate the device and other services based on it, the distributor provides mobile and
computer applications in the subscription system. The PC program is accessible via a browser at
https://gpspositions.net/map/, and you can install the phone application on your phone in one of the
following ways:
For Android phones
Open the Google Play app on your phone.1.
Search for “Flexcom” or “Flexcom tracking” on Google Play.2.
Install the tracking application.3.
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or
Scan the QR code shown here with your phone.1.
Open the web address decoded from this.2.
Install the Flexcom tracking application.3.
For iPhones
Use the browser on your phone to access the service (https://gpspositions.net/map/).
Using the product
User Interface
The device does not have a traditional user interface (eg on / off button). LED indicators inform the
user about its operation and status. In addition, only the charger connector and a SIM card slot can be
found on its surface.
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Headlight (1)
The headlight only illuminates in the dark and while moving.
SIM slot (2)
SIM card slot.
LED display statuses (3)
Display Status
Solid yellow No mobile network connection
Flashing yellow Connected to a mobile network
Solid blue No satellite connection
Flashing blue Connected to a satellite network
Solid red Charging
USB connector (4)
Micro USB charging cable connector.
SOS button (5)
The button is pressed for approx. after 3 seconds of continuous press, an emergency call will send an
SMS to a previously set phone number.
Battery
The device is powered by a built-in battery, which needs to be charged at different intervals
depending on the intensity of use. Your phone's charger is suitable for charging, but you can also use
the USB connection of a computer or energy bank. The appropriate USB charging cable is included
with the device. It is connected to the tracking device via a MICRO USB connector - if you do not use
the factory cable, make sure that it is type-compliant!
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Charging takes 6-8 hours, during which the LED indicator lights up red. When the device is fully
charged, the light turns off.
When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charging cable. The device does NOT
have overcharge protection, so keeping it on a long-term or continuous charger (eg
connecting to a vehicle battery) will shorten the life of the device or, in worse cases,
damage it.
Use a charger that provides 1A at 5V. Chargers with a higher capacity can damage the
battery.
Switching on and off
The device switches on automatically when you insert the SIM card, and switches it off when you
remove it. It does not have a separate on / off button.
After switching on, the device starts searching for GPS satellites immediately. If the appropriate
satellite links are available, positioning will be based on these data. If not, the device performs
position calculation (LBS) based on the position of the transmission towers of the mobile service
providers.
Operating time
The device is set at the factory to be so-called at rest. Switches to “sleep” mode. In this state, its
operating time is about 25 days. It switches from sleep mode to operating mode (“wake”) in the event
of external influences (eg movement, vibration).
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In the case of use via software, the operating time also depends on how the data transmission
frequency of the device has been determined (eg 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 1 hour, etc.).
Example:
With 1 hour of wakefulness per day, approx. 8-10 days.
With a wakefulness of 8-10 hours a day, approx. 2-3 days.
If the device is operated with SMS commands, the operating time is also affected by the frequency of
issuing the commands (ie forcing the device to respond).
Normal operation of the device
The device can be operated in the following ways:
using the software service provided by the distributor and the SIM card together, in addition to1.
the software service provided by the distributor but using his own SIM card, or
without the service provider's software service, with your own SIM card.2.
The service provider provides a SIM card for the tracking device only if you subscribe to
the software service. In the case of unsolicited use of the software, the user must provide
the appropriate card with a data traffic limit (also).
With Distributor Software and SIM Card
In this case, you can receive the device in the ready state, no further settings are required to use it.
Separate software is available for setting or adjusting the operating parameters of the device, for
retrieving information or for using more advanced services (eg map route display, waiting and travel
points, diagrams, timetable, etc.). This is provided by the distributor in the form of a downloadable
application on a desktop and tablet browser on an Android mobile phone as part of a subscription
system.
To use the software, an active internet connection is required on your device (mobile
phone, computer).
The software stores and processes the data sent by the tracking device to the service provider's
center, from which the graphical and textual information is generated. Using the software triggers
(sometimes very expensive) SMS and voice call communication with the device and provides tracking
and security services that go well beyond the basic functions of the device.
After launching the application in a browser or phone:
In the login window, enter the username and password you received in the email from the1.
distributor or registered on its website.
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In the interface that appears, select Help and review the information for using the software.2.
Software management information is available in its help.3.
With Distributor software but with own SIM card
After setting up and inserting the SIM card as described in the setup chapter, you must register the
card. To do this, contact your software service provider (device vendor). From now on, the operation
of the device is the same as described in the previous chapter.
Without software, with own SIM card
If you have subscribed to the reseller's software service, DO NOT use the standalone SMS
communication method because
redundant (the software has all the functions needed for tracking and settings),
the software provider charges a separate fee for the possible elimination of
possible operational anomalies caused by SMS commands,
if you use your own SIM card in the device, SMS will incur extra costs,
if you use your service provider's SIM card, your service provider will reimburse you
for the cost of the SMS.
If you do not use (have not subscribed) to the software service provided by the dealer, you can only
use the basic functions of the device - by sending SMS messages from your mobile phone to the
phone number of the device's SIM card.
Setting options via the software
When using the desktop or mobile application of Flexcom Kft, the setup operations related to tracing
can be accessed in the following ways.
The settings and commands that can be issued depend on the type of device. See the
rest of this guide for information on options for this device.
When using a desktop application:
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Select the desired device on the
map or in the menu.
Click the Settings or Commands
button to select the general setting
or behavior you want.
When using a mobile application:
From the application menu, select
Map.
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Switch to the Tools panel.
Find your device in the list of
devices and tap the Setup icon next
to the ID.
Select the desired setting or, when
sending a command, select
Commands.
Controlling the device with SMS commands sent from a mobile phone
The factory-set access password for the tracking device in the commands: 123456
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General settings
Function Description SMS message Device
response
Restart device
You can also switch the
device on and off from
your phone without
moving the SIM card.
begin123456 Begin Ok
Administrator phone
number
After setting the
administrator phone
number (s), the device
only accepts calls and SMS
commands from this
number (s) and sends
alerts to this phone
number (s). Up to 5 such
phone numbers can be set
on the machine. After
setting the first phone
number, further ones can
only be entered with SMS
sent from this number.
admin123456 phone number
Például: admin123456 0036709876543
Use to enter the phone number
country code prefix (eg 0036,
Hungary).
Admin Ok
Delete administrator
phone number
Delete a previously set
administrator phone
number.
noadmin123456 phone number
For example: noadmin123456
003612345678
Admin Ok
Set time zone
The device's default time
zone is set to GMT + 0.
This is changed (eg in the
case of Hungary, the time
zone is GMT + 1), as
follows.
timezone123456 value (where value
e.g. +1, -2, 0 etc).
Például: timezone123456 +1 (Hungarian
time zone
setting)
Time Ok
Turn GPRS mode on
and off
The GPRS data transfer
mode is switched off by
default in the device (GSM
mode is active). If you use
tracking software, the
GPRS mode must be
turned on.
If you have purchased the
device with a software
service subscription from
the dealer, the GPRS mode
is already activated!
Turning on
SMS: gprs123456
Turning off
SMS: nogprs123456
GPRS Ok
or
NOGPRS
Ok
SOS phone number
Function Description SMS message Device
response
SOS phone number setting After setting the SOS phone number, the tracking device sends an emergency message to this phone number after pressing the SOS button.
sos123456 phone number
For example: sos123456 0036709876543
Use to enter the phone number
country code prefix (eg 0036, Hungary).
SOS
number
Ok
Delete SOS phone number Delete a previously set SOS phone number. nosos123456 phone number
For example: nosos123456 003612345678
NOSOS
number
Ok
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