FreeTrack AVS FTAT6 User manual

AVS FTAT6 USER GUIDE
Version 201909
0800 438 862 avscarsecurity.com
Proudly bought to you by
vehicle security specialist AVS

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CONTENTS
SIM Card Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... Page 4
Charging the Asset Tracker ............................................................................................................................. Page 5
Installing the SIM Card ..................................................................................................................................... Page 5
Powering Up The Asset Tracker ..................................................................................................................... Page 5
Download the Freetrack app ......................................................................................................................... Page 6
Setting Up the app and Adding Your Tracker ......................................................................................... Page 7
Use the List Menu to See the Status Info on Your Tracker ................................................................... Page 8
Status Info ............................................................................................................................................................. Page 9
Device Detail ........................................................................................................................................................ Page 9
Playback Trip History on the Map ................................................................................................................ Page 10
Alerts ...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 12
Conguring SMS and Phone Call Alerts .................................................................................................... Page 13
Tracking Modes (Work Mode) ....................................................................................................................... Page 14
Geo Fence ............................................................................................................................................................. Page 15
LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ Page 17
Mounting Options ............................................................................................................................................. Page 17
Specications ...................................................................................................................................................... Page 17
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ Page 18
Record Your Device’s Details .......................................................................................................................... Page 18
Support .................................................................................................................................................................. Page 18
AVS and Freetrack is proudly owned and distributed by Manta Electronics Ltd. AVS and Freetrack are registered trademarks.
WELCOME TO FREETRACK
This is the user and installation guide for the Freetrack AVSFTAT6 asset GPS tracker.
Freetrack is a GPS tracking solution from vehicle security specialist AVS.
Aordable GPS hardware. No subscription fee. No contract term.
Alarm activation alert via SMS, phone call and push notication. Full real time tracking. Many extra features.
Add as many trackers as you want. Track any asset with dierent hardware options.
All from the easy to use Freetrack app.

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SIM CARD INTRODUCTION
The tracker requires a SIM card with credit to be able to communicate with the tracking server. This must be a standard SIM
with SMS and phone calls enabled, do not use a data only SIM. The tracker is able to operate with most NZ network providers
including Spark, Vodafone and 2 Degrees.
It will work with a prepay SIM however we recommend using an on account SIM to ensure there is always credit. If you choose
to use a prepay SIM it is your responsibility to comply with any network provider terms of service and to ensure the SIM remains
active and has available credit.
Prepay SIM cards must rst be activated in a mobile phone before installing into the tracker. Follow the instructions below or
check with your SIM card supplier for latest instructions.
Spark SIM
1. First you need to buy a SIM card online or in store.
2. Pop the SIM card into your phone and go to spark.co.nz/go (on a smartphone) or call *333 from your mobile to activate.
3. You can top up online with a voucher, credit card or debit card and then select your preferred Value Pack from there.
4. While the SIM is in the phone go online and setup a myspark account here: https://www.spark.co.nz/myspark/register to allow
you see account balance and usage.
5. It is recommended that an auto top up is set up if using a prepay SIM.
Vodafone SIM
1. First you need to buy a SIM card online or in store.
2. Pop the SIM card into your phone and go to vodafone.co.nz/getgoing (on a smartphone) or call 777 from your mobile to
activate.
3. You can top up online with a voucher, credit card or debit card and then select your preferred Value Pack from there.
4. While the SIM is in the phone go online and setup a myvodafone account here https://www.vodafone.co.nz/#sign-in to allow
you see account balance and usage.
5. It is recommended that an auto top up is set up if using a prepay SIM.
2Degrees SIM
1. First you need to buy a SIM card online or in store.
2. Pop the SIM card into your phone and call 200 from your mobile to activate.
3. You can top up online with a voucher, credit card or debit card and then select your preferred prepay plan from there.
4. While the SIM is in the phone go online and setup a 2Degrees account here https://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/2d/mobile/
common/login/login.jsp to allow you see account balance and usage.
5. It is recommended that an auto top up is set up if using a prepay SIM.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT set your mobile number to private/NO CALLER ID otherwise the tracker will not be able to identify you.
DO NOT insert the SIM card while the tracker is powered up. Ensure the switch is o and no LEDs are lit.
YOU MUST ACTIVATE THE SIM CARD (if using a prepay SIM) in another phone before use or it will not work.

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CHARGING THE ASSET TRACKER
Before using the Freetrack AVSFTAT6 asset tracker please charge overnight using the supplied USB charge cable. The USB socket is
located under the rubber cap on the end of the tracker.
INSTALLING THE SIM CARD
IMPORTANT! Before installing the SIM card ensure it has been activated in a mobile phone, has credit added and that it has
been added to an online account with the user’s cellular service provider (Vodafone etc) to allow the user to check and add credit
online. See SIM CARD INTRODUCTION on the previous page for more information.
1. Remove the top cover by inserting a at blade screw driver into the notch bottom left of top cover.
2. Ensure battery switch is turned o and check no LED lights are lit up.
3. Insert the SIM with the metal face down.
1. Turn the battery switch ON.
2. Replace the top cover ensuring it clicks rmly into place.
3. Push and hold the power button switch for approx 5-seconds until the battery indicator lights up.
4. Check the 3G status LED, the tracker will take approx 1-minute to connect to a 3G network.
POWERING UP THE ASSET TRACKER

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DOWNLOAD THE FREETRACK APP
Or go to the Google Play Store and search for FREETRACK GPS TRACKING
Or type in this url - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freetrack
Or go to the Apple App Store and search for FREETRACKGPSTRACKING (no spaces)
Or type in this url - https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/freetrack-gps-tracking/id1470346174
Scan the QR barcode to download the iOS app
Scan the QR barcode to download the Android app

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SETTING UP THE APP AND ADDING YOUR TRACKER
Download the app to your phone
and tap to open. The app will ask
you to allow access to camera etc.
Tap through each screen until you
get to the login screen and tap
SIGN UP.
1. Enter your EMAIL address
2. Tap the arrow next to
VERIFICATION CODE
3. An email will then be sent with a
verication code
4. Check your email then enter the
code along with a new password
and tap SUBMIT.
You have now successfully set up
the app.
Next add your tracker/s to the app.
Start by tapping LIST from the
Home screen.
Tap to open the Add Device
screen.
Tap the barcode scan icon .
Or manually enter the IMEI number and tap
Add Device.

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To add a tracker to your app hold
the square over the tracker’s
barcode to scan ...
Or manually enter the IMEI number (see
previous page) and tap Add Device.
Your asset will now appear on the
map (once the tracker is powered
up). You have successfully added
the tracker to your app.
If you need to add other trackers
tap LIST and repeat the barcode
scan.
Tap LIST from the Home screen
to open the device list.
Tap on a vehicle/asset to see the
current status information.
Tap the up arrow to expand the
menu and see more information.
See the next page for a summary.
USE THE LIST MENU TO SEE THE STATUS INFO ON YOUR TRACKER
... OR scan the barcode on the box.
Or manually enter the IMEI number (see
previous page) and tap Add Device.

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BATTERY LEVEL
Battery capacity remaining.
TRACKER STATUS
Current status (online/oine).
LAST UPDATE
The time and date tracker info was
last updated to the server.
PLAYBACK TRIP
Tap to open the Playback window
(see Playback).
SATELLITE COUNT/SIGNAL
STRENGTH
Displays how many satellites are
visible or the strength of the cell site
(GPS or LBS x dependent).
LAST FIX
The time and date the server last
received an update from the tracker.
GPS/LBS POSITIONING
Indicates whether location x is via
satellite (GPS) or cell site (LBS).
GEO FENCES
Tap to add Geo Fences.
See the Geo Fence section to learn how to
add a Geo Fence or edit a Geo Fence (Home
screen > Prole > Geo Fence).
DETAIL
Tap to edit the details of the device
such as the tracker’s name or the
rego number of the asset. See
Device Detail below.
ALERTS LIST
Tap to open a list of recent alerts
including alarm activations, over
speed alerts etc.
STATUS INFO
DEVICE DETAIL
Tap to edit/update details.
Tap to edit the DEVICE NAME e.g.
the name of your tracker.
Tap to edit the REGISTRATION
PLATE of the asset (if applicable).
Tap to add a DRIVER NAME if
preferred (Note - this eld does not aect
any functions or alerts).
Tap to add a DRIVER PHONE
NUMBER if preferred (Note - this eld
does not aect any functions or alerts).
Tap to choose the DEVICE ICON
displayed on screen.
Tap to SAVE settings.
To nd this screen tap the DETAIL icon on the Status Info screen (see above).

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PLAYBACK TRIP HISTORY ON THE MAP
Tap LIST from the Home screen
to open the device list.
Tap the up arrow to expand the
Status Info menu if not showing.
Tap PLAYBACK to open the
Playback screen.
Tap on a vehicle/asset.
Select the DATE AND TIME RANGE
you want to view Playback for and
tap OK.
Trip history will then Playback on the
map (see the next page).
QUICK SELECT
Tap on one of
the quick select
playback periods.
CUSTOM PERIOD
OR tap on Start Time
and End Time to
choose custom date
and time ranges. Up
to 6 months history
is stored.
SELECT DEVICE
Tap Device to choose
a dierent tracker.
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