Gator M508 User manual

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M508 GPS Tracking Device
（GPS+GPRS+GSM）
User Manual
Edition 1.3
Copyright © 10th Oct., 2011
GATOR GROUP CO.,LTD. All rights reserved.
http://www.gatorcn.com
China Printing
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Shenzhen (EXIT A, Gushu Metro station)
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Notes:
zPlease mount the device steadily on the flat place before using;
zPlease make sure the voltage value is right before connecting with battery, and
placing the wires to where shouldn’t be trodden;
zPlease power off when plugging or taking out of any module or connecto;
zPlease keep the device dry and don’t let any liquid fall into the device in case any
damage caused in the device or circuit;
If any problem caused as follows, please turn to professional technician:
zWhen power wire, keyboard, or socket are damaged;
zWhen liquid infiltrating into the device;
zWhen the device work unusually or cannot resume to normal even operated
according to the instruction;
zWhen the device cannot work as usual after falling, throwing or breaking;
zWhen there is obvious damage in the device.

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Content
1. Prodcut Introduction·········································································································· 4
2. Characteristics····················································································································· 4
3. Specifications······················································································································· 5
3.1. Hardware datasheet····································································································· 5
3.2. Others···························································································································· 5
4. Connector Discription ········································································································ 7
4.1. Power Connector·········································································································· 7
4.2. External Serial Port / Vehicle Handle········································································ 8
4.3. Expanding Interface 1 ································································································· 9
5. Installation··························································································································11
5.1.Warm reminder for Installation·················································································11
5.2. Parameter settings ·····································································································12
6. Standard Accessories ········································································································ 14
7. OptionalAccessories········································································································· 14
7.1. Oil collector················································································································· 14
7.2. Tapping Line··············································································································· 14
7.3. Relay for oil or circuit immobilization····································································· 15
7.4. Serial Camera············································································································· 15
7.5. Image Acquisition······································································································· 15
7.6.Vehicle Handle············································································································· 15
7.7. Scheduling Screen······································································································ 16
7.8. TFT Screen Navigator······························································································· 16
7.9. LED AD Screen·········································································································· 16

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1. Product Introduction
GPS Tracking device mainly consists of two parts such as GPS module and GSM
module. GPS module is for getting location data from satellite, and GSM module is
for transferring data to server so that people can check the information via PC or
mobile phone. Our GPS Tracking device M508, with the best quality, stable
performance and versatile functions，can be applied to various kind of fleet
management like construction trucks, rental cars, logistics vehicles and public
transportation, anti-theft system and security purpose.
2. Characteristics
1) small size, easy to install;
2) accurate GPS positioning, dynamic positioning deviation is less than 5 m;
3) support GPRS and SMS tracking mode, adopt UDP / TCP communication
protocol TCP in GPRS mode;
4) able to get current location immediately, and support real-time tracking (GPS
data uploading at intervals);
5) support two way voice communication via handset;
6) support two way SMS communication via Mobile and PC software;
7) support authorized tapping;
8) support protection from high level voltage;
9) support the data resend from signal dead zone;
10) support remotely disable engine;
11) 3 digital inputs for detecting the status of engine, door, air condition, etc.;
12) support illegal door-open/illegal engine-start alarm, SOS alarm, power-off alarm,
over-speed alarm, parking alarm, Geo-fence alarm, fatigue driving alarm.

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13) support fuel consumption detection and fuel changing alarm;
14) support temperature detection and temperature changing alarm;
15) support mileage statistics;
16) support remote update
17) support one serial peripherals (such as the handset, scheduling screen, camera);
3. Specifications
3.1、Hardware parameter
working voltage 8VDC～36VDC
Working current 50mA~160mA
GSM module SIMCOM 300/340
inside contain frequency GSM 900/1800
inside contain frequency GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
(can tailor)
Communication protocol UDP/TCP(can customize)
GPS module GPS JRC 595 with SIRFⅢchipset
GPS sensitivity -157dBm
GPS frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A coding 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channels for tracking
Position accuracy 10 meter, 2D RMS
Speed accuracy 0.1 meter/second
Time accuracy GPS synchronization
Default data WGS-84
Recover Average 0.1 second
Hot start Average 1 second

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Warm start Average 38 second
Cold start Average 42 second
Height limit 18,000 meter (60,000 feet) max
Speed limit 515 kilometer/second (1000 knots)max
Acceleration limit Less than 4g
Expansion peripheral Peripherals can be accessed by an extension (such as:
Handset / scheduling screen / camera etc.)
3.2、Others
Work temperature -20°～70° C
Storage temperature -30°～85° C
Humidity 5% ～95% non-condensing
Terminal size 97 mm × 64mm × 24mm
Inside battery Continuing working not less than 4 hours
LED light Red: MCU status; yellow: module status；
4. Connector Description

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4.1 Power interface
Description
pin color function explanation/connection method
1 red
Power positive input, the working voltage 9VDC ~ 34VDC,
connect the positive of car battery;
2 dark
Power negative input, then the negative terminal of vehicle
battery;
3 yellow ACC check line，connect car key ACC line access;

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4.2 Vehicle handle interface
Description
pin color function explanation/connection method
1 red Power positive output, 5VDC
2 yellow RXD, serial output, RS-232 level, the baud rate 19200bps;
3 green TXD, serial output, RS-232 level, the baud rate 19200bps;
4 orange
Detectaphone positive input, MIC＋(with Orange line lead with
the monitor DC)
5 white Detectaphone negative input, MIC－
6 blue Headphone positive output, SP＋
7 brown Headphone negative output, SP－
8 black Power negative output

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4.3. Expanding Interface
Description
pin color function explanation/connection method
1 red SOS alarm input, low-level triggered alarm, directly connect
with the wire of SOS button
2 black Relay negative input, connect with the white wire in relay
3 yellow Relay positive input, connect with the yellow wire in relay
4 blue HV2( high-level signal detection port 2 2,) input positive voltage
to detect, which should be 5DC~input power supply, connecting
with effective high-level signal wire.
5 purple GND of SOS alarm wire
6 brown SOS alarm indicator signal SOS, drive LED, when alarm is
triggered, the LED will be on.
7 orange Door open/close signal detection.
8 white
HV1( high-level signal detection port 1, it is described as A/C
on/off signal detection), input positive voltage to detect, which
should be 5DC~input power supply, connecting with effective
high-level signal wire.
9 red 5VDC power (max output current: 220mA)
10 green
Positive pole for oil collecting signal, connecting with the added
sensor of fuel volume or original sensor of vehicle
11 grey Oil collecting control signal wire (when connecting with oil
collector), please note: this wire are unable to connect with
ground.
12 black AD signal detection, detect the temperature.

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5. Installation
5.1 Warm reminder for Installation
In order to realize the full functions of this product, please read this manual carefully
before starting to use the product.
1. This product can only be maintained and repaired by qualified professional service
personnel. If you detachthis product for maintenance or repair, your warranty will be
invalidated.
2. When connecting the other devices, read carefully their instruction manuals, so as
to implement correct installation; do not connect incompatible device.
3. Please use genuine original parts and qualified batteries and peripheral equipments,
so as to avoid damage to this product.
4. As this product is a high-tech product, please read carefully this manual before
starting to use the product, so as to avoid inappropriate operation.
5. Drivers should not operate this product while driving a vehicle, thereby, affecting
safe driving.
6. This product can work properly only when GSM communication is in good
condition.
7. Please reduce electromagnetic wave interferenceto the product; and use it properly.
8. GPS communication is liable to be affected by environmental shielding; may fail to
carry out positioning during certain circumstances. It will resume the positioning
function as soon as it leaves the shielding environment. This is normal. Please do not
worry when encountering such problem.
9. Each signal sent out from the system will be confirmed for successful transmission
in the base station of the mobile operator. However, if system stoppage occurs or if
the mobile telephone is preset to a switch off state by the customer, it cannot ensure
successful transmission.
10. For safety reason, do not tell the other people your device SIM number, without
taking precautions. Otherwise, your privacy may be compromised along with other
safety problem.

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Default code:20050215
Phonebook
SMS
Edit new SMS
calls
Settings
Menu：1.Search contact
2.add new contact
3.group phone number 1.fixed SMS
2.Saved SMS
3.Received central SMS
4.Received phone SMS
1. Dialed calls
2 . Received calls
3.Missed calls
1.default setting
2.contrast
3.host status checking
4.terminal self-checking
5. car-watching setting
6、rings
1.IP setting
2.own number
3.service SMS number
4.phone function
5.security setting
6.APN setting
7.module initialization
5.2Parameter settings
5.2.1 via the handle.
1. connect with handle or scheduling screen, then do as follows：
i. press menu, enter into “settings”, choose “default setting”, the password:
20050215, click “success” to get the next step.
ii. Set ip address and port, the format: Y,IP,PORT ( input”,” pls press * ;
input”.” pls Press #),
a) Y means network channel (0=private net, 1= public net), the default
setting is 0;
b) our platform server’s IP= 211.154.139.208,and PORT=8888,If IP don’t
have three digits, please add “0” in front up to 3 digits;
e.g.: 1) 0,211.154.139.208,8888
2) 0,058.060.185.172,8886
iii. Set system no(self number), please make sure the system number should be

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11 digits; then click “success” to get the next step.
e.g. :13566001001, （the system no can be created by yourself if you have
setup your own server, begin with the number from 134-154）
iv. Set APN. You can input the APN manually. If ok . all parameters are set
successfully.
If the parameters are set successfully, within 60s the screen will show “◆” (detected
GPS signal)，“GP” (detected GPRS signal), meanwhile, you can correctly track
vehicle in software.
Notes:
The parameters must be correct, it is recommended check in the item of "host status
query" after the set up.
5.2.2 Via SMS command.
1. Reboot
R,* Password ，*
2. Settings
Format: SS,*APN*,*USERNAME*,*PASSWORD*,*IP*,*Port*,*System number*,*Phone
number for getting SMS alerts*,*Password*
e.g.:
SS,*CMNET*,**,**,*058.060.185.172*,*8886*,*13512345002*,*[phone]
*,*123456*
Notes:
a) If no username and password, please leave it blank,
e.g.: 1) SS, *APN*,**,**,*IP*,*Port*,*System number*,* Phone number for getting SMS
alerts *,*Password*
2) S,*APN*,*IP*,*Port*,*terminal ID*,**System number*,* Phone number for getting
SMS alerts *,*Password*
b) System number’s length must be 11 digitals, and begin with the number from 134-154;
c) Please add country code in the front of phone number, e.g.: Chinese code is 86. phone
number is 13612345678, You can set the phone number like this, *[phone]*
d) Default password is 123456
2. Change password
C,*password*,*new password*
5.2.3 Via simulative handle(PC software).

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Please visit our website to download simulative handle program.the link as follows:
http://www.gatorcn.com/
6. Standard Accessories
Power Line, 9PIN Expanding Line 1, 9PIN Expanding Line 2, SOS Alarm Line, GPS
Antenna, GPRS Antenna, Velcro, Warranty Card, Return Receipt of Warranty Card,
Qualification.
7. Optional accessories
7.1 Oil collector

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7.2 Tapping Line
7.3 Relay
7.4 Serial Camera
7.5 ImageAcquisition

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7.6 Handset
7.7 Scheduling Screen
7.8 LEDAD Screen