G Sat TR-151A User manual

TR-151A / TR-151E
Vehicle/Asset Tracker
User Manual
Version 0.9.4

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Table of Content
1. Introduction and Features............................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................3
1.2 Features ...............................................................................................................3
2. Specifications...............................................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware.............................................................................................................. 4
3. Start-up........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Accessories ...........................................................................................................5
3.2 Install SIM card and Battery ....................................................................................6
3.3 Charging the battery ..............................................................................................8
3.4 TR-151 with magnetic holder ...................................................................................9
4. Hardware Overview.................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Appearance......................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Button description................................................................................................ 12
4.3 DIP switch .......................................................................................................... 13
5. TR-151 Setup and Call Center Operation .................................................................... 14
5.1 Install the USB driver ........................................................................................... 14
5.2 Install the Call Center program .............................................................................. 15
5.3 Call Center Menu ................................................................................................. 16
5.4 TR-151 Setup ...................................................................................................... 18
5.5 SMS Tracking commands and Configuration for SMS Call Center software developer ...... 22
6. Operating the TR-151.................................................................................................23
6.1 Turn on / Turn off................................................................................................. 23
6.2 Tracking/Monitoring TR-151 by SMS........................................................................ 24
►SMS Report functions _ Immediate Report .......................................................... 25
►SMS Report functions _ Period Report ................................................................ 26
►SMS Report functions _ Stop Report................................................................... 27
►SMS Report functions _ GPRS Immediate Report.................................................. 28
►SMS Report functions _ GPRS Period Report ........................................................ 29
6.3 Tracking/Monitoring TR-151 by GPRS ...................................................................... 30
6.4 Geofence ............................................................................................................ 31
6.5 Voice monitor function .......................................................................................... 34
6.6. Parking Mode ..................................................................................................... 35
6.7. Sleeping Mode .................................................................................................... 35
6.8 The return format from TR-151 .............................................................................. 36
6.9 SOS function ....................................................................................................... 38
6.10 SMS Configuration.............................................................................................. 39
►SMS Configuration _ SMS Default Return Phone Number....................................... 41
►SMS Configuration _ Maximum GPS Fixing Time .................................................. 42
►SMS Configuration _ Default Report Mode Setting ................................................ 43
►SMS Configuration _ SOS Numbers .................................................................... 44
►SMS Configuration _ Parking Setting .................................................................. 45
►SMS Configuration _ Sleeping Setting................................................................. 46
►SMS Configuration _ GPRS Setting..................................................................... 47

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1. Introduction and Features
1.1 Introduction
TR-151 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM/GPRS tracker. Users can install
TR-151 on vehicles or assets for tracking. It can send out SMS with its location
(longitude and latitude) to user’s cell phone by GSM network or to personal computer
by internet connection of GPRS network. Then users can track the location of their
vehicles or assets. TR-151 is designed to equip with high capacity of Li-ion battery for
long operation time. There is one SOS button on the TR-151 for emergency help. It
is very easy to install or hide TR-151 in the car to perform tracking. TR-151 is ideal
application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring.
1.2 Features
zSiRF Star III LP GPS chipset
zCombination of GPS ,GSM/GPRS wireless network
zDurable and water resistant GPS tracker
zEasy to install or hide in the car to perform tracking. No external wires needed.
zIdeal application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring
zOptional external antenna for GPS reception
zRechargeable 2100mA high capacity Li-ion battery for long operation time
zExternal DC power supply
zConfiguration can be done via SMS commands or by application software via USB
interface.SOS (emergency) button.
zVoice monitor function to monitor the sound/conversation live.
zGeofence function
NOTE: Voice Monitoring function allows user to send a SMS with voice monitoring command by a
cellular phone to TR-151. TR-150 will call back to the returned number in the SMS. And then user can
listen to the sound or voice around TR-151. While users listen to the sounds or voice around TR-150,
people who around TR-151 won’t know they are under voice monitoring. Please refer to page29 to get
the detailed method of making voice monitoring.
NOTE: Geofence feature allows user to set up to 10 permissible or restricted areas whose shape is
either circular or rectangular for tracking the vehicles or monitoring the equipment/assets. Users can
choose to receive alarm message if TR-150 enters the restricted areas or to receive alarm message
if TR-151 gets out the permissible areas. Please refer to page 26-28 to get the detailed setting
method of Geofence.

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2. Specifications
2.1 Hardware
GSM module: TR-151A: Siemens GSM 850/1800/1900
TR-151E: Siemens GSM 900/1800/1900
GPS Chipset: SiRF Star III LP chipset
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Horizontal Position Accuracy: 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 m/s
Default datum: WGS-84
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 38 sec., average
Cold start: 42 sec., average
Altitude Limit: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit: 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration Limit: Less than 4g
Jerk Limit: 20 m/sec3
Operating temperature: -20° to 55° C
Antenna Type: GPS patch antenna
Dimension: 86.7*48.9*32.5 mm
Battery: 2100mA rechargeable Li-ion battery
LED indicator: For Charging, GPS, GSM and Status.
Interface: Mini USB port for connecting to PC
Casing: Water resistant (IPX4)
GPS external antenna port:
MMCX port

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3. Start-up
3.1 Accessories
TR-151
AC charger
USB Cable Battery
Car charger
Mounting bracket with magnet
(optional)

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3.2 Install SIM card and Battery
zUse a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw on back cover.
zLift up the back cover and remove it as the direction shown.

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zPush forward the cover of SIM card slot to the position marked with “OPEN”.
Then lift up the cover.
zInsert the SIM card with its metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the
top left.
Note: It is suggested to disable the SIM PIN protection function (asks SIM PIN entry
while turn on the device) by your cellular phone before installing the SIM card
in TR-150.
zPlug the battery connector into socket. Be aware that the red wire must be
plugged on the top side.

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3.3 Charging the battery
Before you can use the TR-151, you must complete the following procedures:
1. Fully charge the battery. Before using TR-151 for the first time, please charge it
by connecting it with AC power adapter under the power-off condition. (The
included battery is specially designed for TR-151. Please do not use other type of
battery; otherwise it will damage the device. If you need to change the battery
for TR-151, please contact you local dealer.) You can also charge the TR-151 by
connect the USB cable to PC or Notebook. (The power of PC or of notebook
should be turned on.)

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3.4 TR-151 with magnetic holder
zInsert the TR-151 with the Power button side facing out.
zPush TR-151 into the holder until it clicks in position.

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zThere are 4 circular magnets on back of the magnetic holder for attaching
TR-151 onto the metal material of vehicle or machine.
zTo remove TR-151, slightly push outward the two sides of holder, and slide out
the TR-151.

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4. Hardware Overview
4.1 Appearance
(1) Power button
(2) SOS button
(3) Indicators
(4) USB connector
(5) Microphone
(6) External antenna connector

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4.2 Button description
Power button
1. Power On: Press and hold the power button for 3-4 seconds.
The status LED will flash 2 times
2. Power Off: Press and hold the power button for 3-4
seconds. The status LED will flash 1 time.
3. Enter parking mode: Press the power button once to enter
parking mode. When power button is pressed, LED will
flash slowly (once per second) first, and then enter parking
mode. The flash number is the second number you set in
Park_Time.
SOS button Press the SOS Button, the status LED will flash 3 times to
indicate the button is activated. TR-151 will immediately send
out emergency messages along with its GPS report to 3 preset
phone numbers.
Indicator
1. GSM LED:
yVoice monitoring: LED keeps on.
yWhen no SIM card is inserted, network searches in
progress, ongoing user authentication, or network login
in progress: LED blinks quickly (about once per second).
yIn standby mode: LED blinks slowly (once per 3 seconds)
2. GPS LED: The LED keeps on when it is fixing the location.
The LED blinks when TR-151’s location has been fixed.
When GPS function is disabled, GPS LED will be off.
3. Status LED:
yWhen battery low: LED keeps on.
yWhen enter setup mode: LED keeps on.
yPress power button to turn on: LED flashes quickly 2
times.
yPress power button to turn off: LED flashes quickly 1 time.
yWhen SOS button is pressed: LED flashes slowly 3 times.
yWhen error occurs: LED flashes quickly 5 times.
yParking mode: When power button is pressed, LED will
flash slowly (once per second) first, and then enter parking
mode. The flash number is the second number you set in
Park_Time. If you want to stop parking mode, press the
power button again. The LED flashes quickly 3 times and it
will exit parking mode.

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ySleeping mode: LED will flash slowly 60 times and then it
enters sleeping mode.
4. Power LED:
zThe LED emits orange light when charger is plugged for
charging the battery.
zThe LED goes off after the battery has been fully
charged.
USB connector There are two functions of the USB connector:
1. Connect TR-151 to PC by a Mini USB cable and setup all its
features and functions from application software through
PC.
2. Charge the battery by connecting a USB cable.
Microphone For voice monitoring use.
External
antenna
connector
For you to connect a MMCX external GPS antenna.
4.3 DIP switch
Set Switch 1 to ON: Enable the Auto-On feature. When external power is
connected, the device will auto-on. When remove external
power, the device is off.
Set Switch 2 to OFF: All LEDs (except Status LED) go off to perform secret tracking.
Status LED flashes as usual except battery low. (In another
word, Status LED is not on if battery is low.)
Set Switch 3 to ON: For entering setting mode.
Set Switch 4 to ON: Enable Sleeping Mode.
Note: You can set the switch by a little tweezers or pen point or toothpick.

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5. TR-151 Setup and Call Center
Operation
5.1 Install the USB driver
1.) Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM driver.
2.) AutoRun installation window will appear.
3.) Click “Install USB Driver” button to install the USB driver.
4.) You will see two folders. If your Windows is Vista version, please double click to
open “PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_Vista” folder and double click
on “PL-2303 Vista Driver Installer.exe” to begin installation. Follow the
instruction to complete the installation process.
5.) If your Windows is XP or 2000 version, please double click to open
“PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_2000_XP” folder and double click on
“PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe” to begin installation. Follow the instruction to
complete the installation process.
TR-151

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5.2 Install the Call Center program
1.) Click “Install PC Software” button to install the Call Center program.
2.) Follow the instruction to complete the installation process.
3.) After the installation is completed, you will see the icon “TR151-Call Center”
appears on desktop. Double click on this icon to start TR151 Call Center
program.
TR-151
TR-151 Call
Center

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5.3 Call Center Menu

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Menu item Description
File > Exit Close the Call Center program.
Management > User
Information
Display the User (TR-151) Information. You can setup up to 5 users in
the Call Center. (Each Call Center can manage up to 5 sets of TR-151.)
Management > User Edit For deleting a user. The Call Center can only hold 5 users’ information
at most. If you want to add a new user after you have already set 5
users, please delete an existing one first.
Device > TR151 Setup
When a TR-151 is connected to your PC, you can do the basic setup for
TR-151.
Map > View Tracking Points
Check this item to mark returned location in the Google Map.
When you receive the latest data report from TR-151, it will
automatically update the point on Google Map.
(Only for SMS Tracking function.)
Map > Export KML File
Export information to the KML Format.
(Only for SMS Tracking function.)
About Version information.
Delete user.

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5.4 TR-151 Setup
1. Connect the USB cable to TR-151 and the USB port on your PC.
2. Set DIP Switch 3 to “On” position.
3. Turn on the power of TR-151. The status LED will emit red light indicating it has
already entered the setup mode.
4. Start Call Center program.
5. Click Device > TR151 Setup to select the COM port. If you are not sure about
which COM port to use, please click “Scan COM Port” button to automatically
scan it. Then click “Setup” button to enter setup window.
6. Write down the Module IMEI of your TR-150, you may need it later. Enter the
information in the “User Name”, “Phone Number”, and “SOS Number” fields.
7. Press “OK” button and then unplug the USB cable from PC and TR-150.
8. Press power button to turn off TR-150.
9. Set DIP switch 3 to “OFF” position. (That is, set switch to “ON” and switch 1, 3,
4 to “OFF.”)

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Information: the basic information of TR-151
Item Description
Firmware Version Firmware version of TR-151
Module IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
Set Time Zone
On: The SMS returned by TR-151 will contain a local time.
Off: The SMS returned by TR-151 will contain a Coordinated Universal
Time, abbreviated UTC.
User Name Enter a user name here.
Phone Number Enter the phone number of SIM card installed in this TR-151.
SMS Default Return Phone Number
Item Description
SMS Default Return
Phone Number
TR-151 will send data report or confirmed message back to this return
phone number that is in the last field of all SMS tracking commands.
If user leaves “Return Phone Number” empty in the tracking commands,
TR-151 will send report back to “SMS Default Return Phone Number”.
If “Return Phone Number” and “SMS Default Return Phone Number”
are both empty, TR will send report back to caller ID.
Maximum GPS Tracking Time
Item Description
Maximum GPS Fixing
Time
The time that allows for GPS fixing. If GPS fixing is not achieved in time, it
will close GPS and send back the previous location info.

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Default Report Mode Setting
Item Description
Default Report Mode
User can configure TR-151 to perform the “Default Report Mode”.
There are 3 report modes: immediate report, period report, stop report
(standby). When you select some report mode, the unavailable item will be
disabled.
After power on the device, TR-151 will perform the “Default Report Mode”
automatically. For example, if the default report mode is set to “Period
Report” mode, every time when user power on the TR-151, it will send out
period reports by default.
Report Interval Time interval of sending data report for period report mode.
The unit is second.
Report Format Set TR-151 to return message by Format0 or Format1. (Please see
description later in this user manual.)
Number of Reports Set how many reports will be sent for period report mode?
Return Phone Number
for Default Report
Mode
After turn on the TR-151, it will perform default report mode and send the
data report to this number.
SOS Number
Item Description
SOS Number When SOS button is pressed, TR-151 will dial to these 3 numbers and
send the location information to them by SMS.
OK OK to confirm and save.
Reset Default Reset system to Factory Default.
Cancel Cancel the Setup.
Park Mode Setting
Item Description
Park Time
The time of entering Parking Mode after pressing the power button under
power on condition.
The value is between 1-300 second, and the default is 30 seconds
Park Interval The interval of sending Parking mode reporting SMS
Park Number of
Reports Set how many Park mode reporting SMS will be sent
Park Return Phone
Number The phone number for receiving Park mode report SMS
Sleep Mode Setting
Item Description
Sleep Time The time length of Sleep mode.
The default is 12 hours
Sleep Interval The interval of sending Sleep mode reporting SMS
Sleep Number of
Reports Set how many Sleep mode reporting SMS will be sent