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.