Gainbridge GT3018 User manual

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New Covert Bike Tail Light Tracker-GT3018

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Content
CONTENT.................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. GT3018 FEATURES................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. PRODUCT IMAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 BUTTON OPERATION FOR GPS FUNCTION..................................................................................................................... 4
4. INSTALLATION MANUAL.......................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 SIM CARD PRE-INSTALLATION,SPECIFICATION NOTE........................................................................................................ 4
4.2 SIM CARD INSTALLATIONS AND REMOVAL .................................................................................................................... 4
5. WHAT TO DO TO MAKE THE DEVICE BE ONLINE ...................................................................................................... 5
6. OPERATION COMMANDS GUIDE............................................................................................................................. 5
6.1 SET APN (VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE DONE 1ST) ......................................................................................... 5
6.2 REGISTERING THE “MASTER”CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 EMERGENCY TAKEOVER FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5
6.4 CHANGE THE PASSWORD .......................................................................................................................................... 6
7. MOTION DETECTION ALERT .................................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 VIBRATION SENSITIVITY ............................................................................................................................................ 6
7.2 SMS OR CALL ALERT SETTINGS................................................................................................................................. 6
8. SMS LOCATION QUERY............................................................................................................................................ 7
8.1 SMS: *LOCATE* .................................................................................................................................................... 7
8.2 SMS: *LOCATEADDRESS*......................................................................................................................................... 7
8.3 SMS: *LOCATEMAP* .............................................................................................................................................. 7
9. WEBSITE TRACKING ................................................................................................................................................ 7
9.1 ROUTETRACK ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
9.1.1 By Button ................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.1.2 By SMS....................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.2 CHECK FUNCTION................................................................................................................................................... 8
9.3 TRACK OFF ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
10. DEEP SLEEP ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
10.1 SMS: *SLEEP*1-99* ........................................................................................................................................... 8
10.2 SMS: *SLEEPOFF* ............................................................................................................................................... 9
11. GEO-FENCING........................................................................................................................................................ 9
11.1 TO SET THE GEOFENCE .......................................................................................................................................... 9
11.2 TO DISABLE THE GEOFENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 9
12. STATUS QUERY ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
13. MULTI CONTROLLER.............................................................................................................................................. 9
14. DEVICE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 9
15. BRANDING SETTING.............................................................................................................................................. 9
16. LOW BATTERY ALERT............................................................................................................................................10
17. COMMAND SETTING LIST.....................................................................................................................................10

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GT3018 Bikelight User Guide
1. GT3018 Features
Built in GPS / GPRS Web Based Tracking and Replay Call Alert for Anti-Theft Feature On
AUTOMATICALY with motion Ultra Bright LED’s 2200mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.
Key Features:
■Quad Band GSM, Enable to Work Worldwide
■U-Blox GPS Chip, 50 Channels, Accuracy: 10m
■Arm the Tracker by Pressing on/off button for 3 seconds when parking
■Circular Geo-fencing, Sleep Mode Available
■Tracking on Movement/ Standby on Motionless
■SMS/GPRS Tracking and Query
■2200mAh Battery, Max 90Days Standby (1 report/day)
■Address, Position, Map Link Available on Query
■High Camouflage, Disguised as a Functioning Light
■Easy to Install, Fit to any Bicycle
■Solid case design, smaller size:110x50x40mm
■5m USB Charging Cable and Adapter Allow each Charging to be Easy
■Alert: Low Battery, Movement after parking
Application:
■Bicycle, E-bike
Hardware Specifications
Size: 110x50x40 mm
Storage Temp: -40 to 85°C
Operating Temp: -10 to 55°C
GPS: U-BLOX G6010-ST, 50 channels
Antenna: Internal
Frequency: L1 1575.42 MHz
Position Accuracy: <5m
Sensitivity: Tracking: –161dBm
Cold starts: –148dBm
Hot starts: –156dBm
Cold start: <27s
Warm Start: <5s
Hot Start: 1s
A-GPS: AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline services,
OMA SUPL compliant
GPRS: MTK 6223D
Quad band; 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS Class 12
Antenna: Internal
Power: Rechargeable, 2200mAh, Lithium-Ion Battery
Built-in Vibration/motion sensing

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2. Product Image
3. Operation
3.1 Button Operation for GPS function
This On button is at the back of the device
a. GPS On: Press On button and hold for 5 seconds. The blue and green indicating light will start
flashing and green light turns to on for 15 seconds
GPS Off: Send SMS 6400 to the device
b. LED Light On: Press On button 5 times
LED Light Off: Press On button 3 times
4. Installation Manual
4.1 SIM Card Pre-installation, specification note
a. GSM Sim Only (2G GSM card)
b. SIM card should have its GPRS function enabled.
c. SMS request will function only if Caller ID function is enabled.
d. If SIM card is locked via PIN, please unlock SIM.
e. Tracker Sim number should be able to get though if installation successes.
4.2 SIM Card Installations and Removal
a. MAKE A NOTE OF THE SIM SMS PHONE NUMBER
b. Unscrew the device
c. Insert SIM card into the SIM slot, metal face up, clipped corner to the right.
d. LED lights flashing

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e. Call the device SIM number and it is supposed to get through without answer.
f. Screw the device
5. What to do to make the device be online
5.1. Get a GSM card, only 2G GSM card can work with this tracker.
5.2. Check with the service provider and get the APN for the SIM card.
5.3. Set the APN to the device.
Send SMS to the SIM card in the tracker: *apn*xxx*(“*“is included)
5.4. Register the master controller.
Send SMS to the SIM card in the tracker: *master*123456*+1XXXXXXXXXXXX*
Note: +1 is the country code, xxxxxxxxx is the phone no. which will receive alert or message
from the tracker, you can replace it with your own mobile phone no.
5.5. Set the uploading interval.(refer to part 9)
Send SMS: *routetrack*99*
Or SMS: *check*0-99*
Or SMS: *checkm*10-999*
5.6. Log in the tracking web: gps.gaintrace.com with user name and password.
The user name is the registered phone no.
For example:
If your master controller no. is [phone]
Then your login account would be: 005512345678910
Default Password: 123456
6. Operation Commands Guide
6.1 Set APN (VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE DONE 1ST)
For the device to send data to the server, this command MUST be enabled.
SMS: *apn*AXXX*BXXX*CXXX*
This command sets the telecom Access Point Name. BXXX refers to user name, CXXX refers to
password.
If there is no user name and password required, send as *apn*AXXX*
If there is user name but no password required, send as *apn*AXXX* BXXX*
APN information can be checked on local telecom website.
You will receive the following text: "APN is set to XXX. User name: XX. Password: XX”
6.2 Registering the “Master” Controller
SMS: *master*123456*+1XXXXXXXXXXXX*
(For instance, master controller phone number is +62XXXXXXXXXXXX. +1 refers to the country
code.XXXXXXXXXXXX is the cellphone number. Please make sure country code is included, and 0
is not needed before cell phone number)
Device Response: "Cell Phone # xxxxxxxxxx is set to master controller, the password is 123456.”
(The device has a default password of “123456” to initially program in your PDA/ Phone.
6.3 Emergency takeover function
With the proper password, any phone number could takeover of full functionality under emergency
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SMS: *master*123456*+1XXXXXXXXXXX*
(For instance, master controller phone number is +1XXXXXXXXXXX. +1 refers to the country code.
XXXXXXXXXXXX is the cellphone number. Please make sure country code is included, and 0 is not
needed before cell phone number)
You will receive back a text that says: "Master controller change is successful for
+1XXXXXXXXXXX, the new master controller is +1XXXXXXXXXXXX."
6.4 Change the Password
SMS: *password*654321* (654321 refers to new password)
You will receive the following text: "The password change is successful for +1XXXXXXXXXX. The
new password is 654321."
7. Motion Detection Alert
The Master Controller will receive an alert (call or SMS) once the device detects vibration indicating
possible motion.
7.1 Vibration sensitivity
The device you have purchased is equipped with a sensitive Vibration detection system. Since
certain applications are more sensitive to external vibration sources, the sensor has variable
sensitivity settings.
The unit comes from the factory pre-set to #1, on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the most sensitive. If
you notice you are getting excessive false movement alerts (like when a heavy truck drives by), you
can simply send the following SMS to the unit, and reset the variable:
SMS: *sensitive*1-5* (where X = 1-5, 1 being the most sensitive, 5 the least)
1=3seconds continued vibrating
5=15seconds continued vibrating
Default setting is 1 (per the explanation above)
Device Response: “Vibration sensitivity is set to 1-5.”
7.2 SMS or CALL Alert Settings
The Alert function(s) can be set accordingly with the following SMS commands. The system default
setting is call alert.
SMS: *callalert*
The device will alert by calling the master controller
Device Response: “System has entered call alert function.”
SMS: *smsalert*
Alerts sent via SMS to Master Controller
Device Response: “System has entered SMS alert function.”
SMS: *alertoff*
Turns off all alert functions
Device Response: “System has ended alert function.”
Note: * By Default, the Alert System automatically initiates a notification to the Master Controller
when the motion sensor is activated after 3 minutes of non-movement, indicating vibration that may
indicate motion.
Call alert will call master controller 2 times when motion is detected. * Moving (motion) alert can
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8. SMS Location Query
The GPS module establishes location and creates an event, which is sent immediately. The data
packet returned via SMS includes battery level and any applicable alert mode. User can track the
device location via SMS whenever, wherever.
8.1 SMS: *locate*
This command “Pings” the unit from the master controller for a pot location report delivered via SMS
back to the Master Controller.
Device Response: You will receive back a text include latest information of latitude, longitude, date,
time and ranking.And you can find this location in details from the tracking website.
8.2 SMS: *locateaddress*
Device Response: You will receive back a text include rough address information of the device.
Tracking website is not required.
8.3 SMS: *locatemap*
You will receive back a text message with a Google map link, click the link in order to view the
location through cellphone browser. It is suitable for smart phone user only.
Note: Device will start positioning once it is powered on, location data will be saved and retained in
memory every minute automatically. If GPS positioning fails, the nearest GSM cell tower data will be
saved instead.
9. Website Tracking
The GT3016 is purchased with an account on the http://gps.gaintrace.com website. Tracking data,
per the default and variable settings is transmitted via GPRS to the server where it is viewable from
ANY web browser, where the user has unlimited access to the full suite of reports and data
displayed on GoogleMap.
Tracking Website Login ID: Master controller phone number. It's the same number as 5.2.
Tracking Website Login Password: Default as 123456. For New password please see 5.3 for
details.
For example:
If your master controller no. is [phone]
Then your login account would be 005512345678
Default Password: 123456
Recommended Web browsers are Chrome, Firefox or cell phone default browser.
There are different tracking modes that can be selected by SMS command: Route Track and
Interval Track.
Note: The default setting is OFF due to GPRS data and extra power is required for each tracking
mode.
9.1 Routetrack
This function delivers a highly granular tracking record of a specific route. Initiate the start with a
SMS command. 10 second locate records are uploaded every 1 minute to the server during periods

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of motion detected by the internal vibration sensor.
This function is suitable for speed moving object tracking.
9.1.1 By Button
Press On button at the back of the device to turn on routetrack function, LED flashes 5 times
indicates routetrack function is on.
9.1.2 By SMS
SMS:*routetrack*1-99* (1-98 represents hours of accumulated data, 99 means always on)
Device Response: “Notice: System has entered routetrack function for *XX* hours.” If you sent 99
the device responds: “Notice: Routetrack function is set to always on.”
9.1.2.1 Routetrack data Collecting Interval
SMS: *rsampling*1-999* (1-999 represents seconds of data collecting interval, default as 10
seconds)
9.1.2.2 Routetrack data Uploading Interval
SMS: *rupload*60-999* (60-999 represents seconds of data uploading interval, default as 60
seconds, minimum rate should not be less than 60)
SMS: *routetrackoff*
Device Response: “Notice: System has ended routetrack function.”
9.2 Check Function
This check function enables user check location in appointed long time interval.
SMS: *check*0-99* (0-99 represents hours of data upload interval, default as *check*0*)
SMS: *checkm*10-999* (10-999 represents minutes of data upload interval)
SMS: *checkoff*
Device Response: “Notice: System has ended check function.”
Noted: Check function is able to work with routetrack command at the same time.
9.3 Track Off
This turns OFF the GPRS data upload function. System will exit tracking function once receiving the
track off command, no matter which tracking mode it is in.
SMS: *trackoff*
Device Response: “System has ended the tracking function.”
10. Deep Sleep
The Deep Sleep function enables GT3016 to be available for long working periods needed, tracking
remotely when either the timer wakes the unit or motion is detected. The GSM and GPS are both off
during deep sleep, with only the timer drawing power. Since both the radio and GPS are off, the
device requires a minute or two to establish a location and send the first record upon waking.
10.1 SMS: *sleep*1-99* (1-99 represents hours of deep sleep period)
Device Response: “System is going to enter deep sleep function, data will be uploaded every XXX
hours.”

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10.2 SMS: *sleepoff*
Device Response: “System has ended deep sleep function.”
11. Geo-fencing
The device is equipped with an automatic GeoFencing function that will, on command set a
01-99km radius “bubble” around the device. Movement within this area is ignored. Crossing outside
can become an SMS alert.
11.1 To set the GeoFence
SMS: *fence*1-99*
Device Response: “The GeoFence is set.
Radius is set to XXX km”
Movement that exits the geofence will be immediately texted to the master controller as a
“GeoFence Exit Alert.”
11.2 To disable the Geofence
SMS: *fenceoff*
Device Response: “The Geofence is disabled.”
It should be noted, that if you disable the SMS, Movement Alert and the Movement Call Alert; but
have the GeoFence Alert in place, the first message notifying you of movement will be the
GeoFence Exit.
12. Status Query
SMS: *status*
System Health and status check. Returns text message indicating various system diagnostics
13. Multi Controller
This allows any SMS enabled cell device to query the unit for location, status, etc.
SMS: *multiquery*
Device Response to the Master Controller: “Multi query feature enabled.”
SMS: *multiqueryoff*
The unit will now only respond to the Master controller.
Device Response to the Master Controller: “Multi query feature disabled.”
14. Device Information
SMS: *about*
You will receive a text message include software edition information and device’s serial number.
15. Branding Setting
Send a command enable you to use your own brand in the reply text message. It is default as null.

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This is a factory command. Only manufacture is able to send this command.
SMS: *brd*XXX* (XXX refers to the new brand name)
Device Response: “XXX inform: The new brand name is set.”
16. Low Battery Alert
The Bikelight is equipped with an automatic “Low Battery” detection and alert when the battery
drops to 20% of its capacity.
The Bikelight Alert and PRO models will send an SMS to the Controller cell phone, and routetrack
function will be turned off for power saving.
And the taillight, when activated by motion, stops flashing and remains on as a constant.
17. Command Setting List
Function
SMS Command
Description
APN Setting
*apn*AXXX*BXXX*CXXX*
This command sets the telecom
Access Point Name. BXXX refers to
user name, CXXX refers to password.
Master Setting
*master*123456*+1XXXXXXX*
+1 refers to the country code.
XXXXXXXX is the cell phone number.
Please make sure country code is
included, and 0 is not needed before
cell phone number
Password Changing
*password*654321*
Original password is default as 123456.
654321 refers to new password.
Vibration Sensitivity
Setting
*sensitive*1-5*
1 being the most sensitive, 5 the least.
Default setting is 1.
Alert Setting
*callalert*
Call alert will call master number 2 times
when motion is detected after 3 minutes
non-movement.
*smsalert*
SMS notification will sent to master
number when motion is detected after 2
minutes non-movement.
*alertoff*
End Call/SMS alert
LLC Query
*locate*
Latest information of latitude, longitude,
date, time and ranking.
Address Query
*locateaddress*
Address information of current location.
Google Map Search
*locatemap*
Google Map link with current location.
Routetrack Setting
*routetrack*1-99*
1-98 represents hours of accumulated
data, 99 means always on.
Routetrack Sampling
*rsampling*1-999*
1-999 represents seconds of data
collecting interval, default as 10
seconds.
Routrack Upload
*rupload*60-999*
60-999 represents seconds of data
uploading interval, default as 60
seconds, minimum rate should not be
less than 60.

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Routetrack Off
*routetrackoff*
End routetrack function.
Check Function
Setting
*check*0-99*
0-99 represents hours of data upload
interval, default as *check*0*
*checkm*10-99*
10-99 represents minutes of data
upload interval
*checkoff* / *check*0*
End check function
Deep Sleep Setting
*sleep*1-99*
1-99 represents hours of deep sleep
period.
* sleepoff*
End Deep Sleep function.
GeoFence Setting
*fence*1-99*
1-99 represents 01-99km radius
“bubble” around the device.
*fenceoff*
End Geofence function
Status query
*status*
Check system status
Multi Controller
*multiquery*
Enable multi controller function
*multiqueryoff*
End multi controller function
Device Information
*about*
Software edition information and
device’s serial number.