G Sat TR-151 User manual

TR-151 Vehicle/ Asset Tracker
User’s Manual
V0.8
TR-151_web_user guide _v0 8_Eng.doc
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Globalsat Technology Corporation
16F., No. 186, Jian-Yi Road, Chung-Ho City, Taipei Hsien 235, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]
[email protected].tw
www.globalsat.com.tw
USGlobalSat Incorporated
1308 John Reed Court, City of Industry, CA 91745
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.usglobalsat.com

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personal use. This manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change
without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Warning................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Welcome............................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Introduction and Features.................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................6
3.2 LED Indicators .........................................................................7
4. Device Operation................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Device charging .......................................................................8
4.2 SIM card and Battery Installation................................................9
4.3 Power................................................................................... 12
4.4 Emergency button..................................................................12
5. Free Web Service............................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Preparation for Use Website..................................................... 13
5.2 Account creation .................................................................... 14
5.3 Add device in your account...................................................... 19
5.4 Delete device from your account ..............................................20
5.5 Set up SOS parameters...........................................................21
5.6 TR-151 Ping........................................................................... 22
5.7 TR-151 Periodic Report............................................................ 23
5.8 TR-151 Motion Report ............................................................. 24
5.9 Stop TR-151 Periodic and Motion Report .................................... 25
5.10 Editing login profile and e-mail ...............................................26
5.11 TR-151 SIM card replacement ................................................27
5.12 History data information look up............................................. 30
6. Contact Information........................................................................................................................... 34
7. Safety Information............................................................................................................................. 34
8. Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 35
9. FCC Notices ....................................................................................................................................... 40

1. Warning
USE RESPONSIBLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE TO AVOID INJURY.
Globalsat Technology Corporation / USGlobalsat, Inc. will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for
accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic
regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over any directions produced by GPS
receiver or the mapping software.
WARNING: Be certain GPS receiver is secure and does not interfere with driving visibility and
safety.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to securely place the GPS unit and antenna so that they will not
interfere with driving and prevent operations of any safety device, i.e. vehicle’s airbag. Do not mount the
devices in a place where the driver or passengers may receive injury during vehicle operation or collision. For
your safety, take care to route all cables away from shifters, pedals, accessory controls and mechanisms.
WARNING: Drive safely and use common sense.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to drive safely, observe all traffic rules and above all use your
own personal judgment while driving. If you feel that a route suggested by the navigation software instructs
you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, places you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into an area
which you consider unsafe, do not follow the instructions.
WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times,
especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle’s operator should not be distracted by the navigation
equipment or software. Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly, please turn off the
device. Should you want to look at the display for a prolonged time, park the car safely, while following all
traffic regulations before looking at the display.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDD RISK, DO NOT EXPOSE PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE ENCLOSURE, THERE IS NO USER INTERNAL SERVICEABLE PARTS.
REFER SERVISING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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2. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the GlobalSat TR151 Vehicle/ Asset Tracker. The GlobalSat TR151 Vehicle/
Asset Tracker is a compact and portable tracking device, allowing flexibility to equip the unit to any vehicle
with ease. In addition to its tracking abilities, the unit incorporates a wide array of custom configurations for
users with unique needs. In result, the TR-151 tracker’s versatility can be used for many tracking
applications.

3. Introduction and Features
3.1 Introduction
TR-151 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM/GPRS tracker. In which, it can be install TR-151
on vehicles or assets for tracking with a free web service to track vehicles or assets remotely.
Allowing the tracker to communicate via SMS, with location (longitude and latitude) information to
user’s cell phone. All performed from a GSM network or to personal computer via an internet
network. The TR-151 is equipped with a high capacity Li-Ion battery designed for extensive
operation times. The TR-151 includes an SOS button for emergency assistance. The TR-151 is very
simple to install and hide in a vehicle to perform tracking. In ideal applications, TR-151 is for vehicle
tracking and equipment/assets monitoring.
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3. Introduction and Features (Continued)
3.2 LED Indicators
GSM LED
LED Blink Quickly (Once
per second) Blink Slowly (Once every 3 seconds) Off
State No SIM card inserted
TR-151 is searching
GSM network
SIM card is registered
to GSM network.
TR-151 is sending data
to GSM network
TR-151 is in standby
mode
GPS LED
LED Keeps On Blink Slowly (Once
every 3 seconds) Off
State TR-151 has not received
a GPS fix
TR-151 is attempting to
attain a GPS fix
TR-151 has attained a
GPS fix TR-151 is in standby mode
Status LED
BlinkLED Keeps
On
Off
1 time 2 times 3 times 5 times
State Battery
Low TR-151 is in
standby
mode
TR-151 is
being
turned
“ON”.
TR-151 is
being turned
“OFF”.
SOS button
is pressed Error occurs
Power LED
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LED Orange Off
State TR-151 connected to charger or
USB to Mini-USB cable. LED shuts down after battery charge completion.

4. Device Operation
4.1 Device charging
First time users, rechargeable battery requires a complete charge before using TR-151 device.
Therefore, to maximize your device’s battery life proceed by performing the steps listed below.
Using the AC Adapter charge method:
1. Connect TR-151 to its supplied AC power adapter cable.
2. Allow a 4 hour battery charge time. (TR-151 in power-off condition)
Using the USB cable charge method:
1. Connect TR-151 to its supplied USB to Mini-USB cable to PC or Notebook. (Computer
requires to be “ON”)
2. Allow a 4 hour battery charge time. (TR-151 in power-off condition)
Note: The attached battery is specially designed for TR-151 devices. Please do not use other
battery types; otherwise, it may cause permanent device damage. In effect, voiding your
warranty. Please, contact your local dealer for battery replacements.
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4. Device Operation (Continued)
4.2 SIM card and Battery Installation
•Unscrew TR-151 by screwdriver.
•Lift and remove the back cover.
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4. Device Operation (Continued)
•Push forward the SIM card slot cover to the position marked with “OPEN”. Then, lift
cover up.
•Insert SIM card with its metal contacts facing down with the cut corner at position on
the top left.
•Be certain DIP switch “3” is in “OFF” position with the sharp point object i.e., pen point.
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4. Device Operation (Continued)
•Connect the battery connector into the 3 pin white socket. As illustrated below, red wire
orientation must be positioned next to the outer enclosure rim.
•Place battery wires under the battery, then, gently position the physical battery into the
compartment.
Note: After installing the battery, the status LED will emit red light. After the LED go out, please
wait for 5 seconds before turning on the power.
Note: Please take out the battery if you do not use TR-151 for a long time.
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4. Device Operation (Continued)
4.3 Power
To turn the device “ON”, press and hold the power button until you see status LED ! blink 2 twice.
To turn the device “OFF”, press and hold the power button until you see status LED ! blink 1
once.
4.4 Emergency button
Press and hold the emergency button until you see status LED ! blink 3 times. TR-151 will
attempt to receive a GPS fix, then, communicate the emergency SMS to the preset phone
number.
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5. Free Web Service
5.1 Preparation for Use Website
•Be certain your SIM card has credit and verify with telecom operator for GPRS activation.
Or, you may verify GPRS connectivity by inserting SIM card to the mobile phone. Next,
test by utilizing your web browser.
•Contact your telecom operator concerning GPRS setting parameters.
•Contact your telecom operator to disable voicemail, call waiting, and call forwarding
functions to the SIM card.
•Disable the SIM PIN entry of the SIM card via mobile phone.
•Tracker IMEI and serial number information can be found in the TR-151 battery
compartment.
•Turn your TR-151 “ON” to allow and commence receiving SMS configuration
communications.
Note: Your telecom operator will charge GPRS transmission fee when you use the function
of Ping, Periodic report of TR-151. For details of charging method, please contact with your
telecom operator.

5. Free Web Service (Continued)
5.2 Account creation
Please turn on your web browser and go to http://traq.gstraq.com/
Next, click the Register hyperlink.
Read the Agreement, check I Agree, and click Next button.
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5. Free Web Service (Continued)
Check the preparation again and click Next button.
Select TR-151 for Device Type, your Time Zone, Device IMEI and Serial No., your
Country code, enter your Device Phone Number, Device Name, and click Next
button.
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Create your login profile by entering User Name, Password, and Email, and click Next
button.
Please print this page or write down your User Name, Password and click “Click to
start Setup” button.
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5. Free Web Service (Continued)
Please select your country and telecom operator. Selecting your telecom operator will
display the corresponding GPRS parameters. In the case, you cannot locate your
telecom operator from the pull-down menu or the information is incorrect in the
pull-down menu. Please click “User Define”, then, contact your telecom operator for
GPRS parameter information. Lastly, click Auto Send SMS button.
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Please click Send button.
5. Free Web Service (Continued)
For verification purposes, verify your account is created correctly by performing the
following steps:
1. Login to the service.
2. Click History to view TR-151 communicates a ping report to website.
In the case you cannot view ping report on website, make a phone call to the TR-151
and wait approximately 30 seconds to see if it transmits a ping report.
In a worse case scenario, in which, you cannot view any ping report responses on
website, check your SIM card’s GPRS parameters from Setup ÆSend Setup SMS
ÆEdit GPRS parameter
3. After entering the correct GPRS parameters, please click OK button.
4. Please go to Setup ÆSend Setup SMS ÆAuto Mode
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5. Please click Send button.

5.3 Add device in your account
Perform the following: Setup ÆAdd New Device
Then please refer to 5.2 Create Account to enter the concerning information of the device
After adding the required information and sending out the SMS, you could switch to use separate
device by selecting in the Device pull-down menu on the upper right corner of the webpage.
Note:
You could add up to 100 trackers in the account.
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5.4 Delete device from your account
Perform the following: Setup ÆDelete Device
Please select the device you would like to delete.
And then please click Delete Device button.
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