Gator M588T User manual

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Cruise
Vehicle Tracking Device
Model No.: M588T(Third Version)
(GPS+GSM+SMS/GPRS)
User Manual
Copyright © 2015 GATOR GROUP CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Notes:
 Please mount the device steadily on the flat place before using;
 Please make sure the voltage value is right before connecting with battery, and placing the
wires to where shouldn’t be trodden;
 Please power off when plugging or taking out of any module or connector;
 Please 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:
 When power wire, keyboard, or socket are damaged;
 When liquid infiltrating into the device;
 When the device work unusually or cannot resume to normal even operated according to the
instruction;
 When the device cannot work as usual after falling, throwing or breaking;
 When there is obvious damage in the device.
Content
1. Product Introduction ··············································································································· 3
2. Characteristics ·························································································································· 4
2.1 Red LED (power/working status)……………………………………...…………………4
2.2 Blue LED(GPS status indicator)………………………………………………………….4
2.3 Yellow LED（GSM status indicator…………………………….………………………..4
2.4 Pecification…. ..…………………………………………………………………………..5
2.5 Device outlet specification………………………………………………………………...5
2.6 Device wiring diagram…………………………………………………………………….6
3. Method of installation............................................................................................................7
3.1. Preparation before installation ························································································· 7
3.2. Installation ······················································································································ 7
4. Web based tracking online activation ··················································································· 7
5. SMS Configuration ·················································································································· 8
6．Trouble shooting……………………………………………………………………….. ..11
7. Standard Accessories……………………………………………………………………….12

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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, 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.

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2. Characteristics
1) GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad band
2) Wide for voltage input range: 11-50VDC(can customized 40-90VDC)
3) GPS continuous positioning, GPRS timing interval
4) Support check location via SMS
5) Built-in vibration sensor, theft-proof
6) ACC ignition detection, car status prompt
7) Support Tele-cutoff (petrol/ electricity) remotely
8) Support setting three SOS numbers for voice monitoring remotely and received SOS alarm
9) Support connect SOS button to emergency Call for help
10) Support Voice monitor function
11) Support power off alarm when the power supply is disconnected intentionally (with backup
battery)
12) Support geo-fence alarm, over speed alarm
2.1 Red LED (power/working status)
LED Status Meaning
Fast Flashing (bright 0.1s dark 4s) Working normally
Slow flashing(bright 1s dark 2s) Low battery
Continuously in dark state power off/Internal fault
2.2 Blue LED(GPS status indicator)
LED Status Meaning
Fast Flashing (bright 0.1s dark 4s) GPS located
Slow flashing(bright 1s dark 2s) Searching GPS signal
Continuously in dark state GPS not located
2.3 Yellow LED（GSM status indicator）
LED Status Meaning
Fast Flashing (bright 0.1s dark 4s) GSM/GPRS working
Slow flashing(bright 1s dark 2s) Start GSM
Continuously in dark state No GSM signal

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2.4.Pecifications
Items Parameters
work voltage 11VDC-50VDC
work current About 55mA
GSM module inside contain frequency GSM
850/900/1800/1900Mhz
Communication protocol TCP
GPS module GPS MTK3337
GPS sensitivity -165dBm
C/A coding L1,1575.42MHz C/A code
Channels 22 channels examine track
Position accuracy 5-15m
Cold boot 26s
Work temperature -20～70℃
Humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing
Terminal size 90mm × 45.5mm ×14.5mm
Gravity Acceleration <4g
Operating Temperature -20℃—65℃
Humidity 5%—95%
Size 40mm*30mm*12.5mm
weight 50g
2.5 Device outlet specification
Line No.
Specification
Color Instruction
1. 2 microphone red/black Connect to Microphone
3. 4 Power Black(V-) red (V+)
Connect to vehicle storage battery
5 ACC white Connect to ACC ignition
6 MOTOR Green Connect to relay control line
7.8 SOS button red, black Connect SOS button
Notes of the relay wiring
The relay wiring of pump: oil connectors of both ends are a fine white line (85) and a fine
Green line (86). The fine white line (85) is connected to vehicle positive power (+12V). The
fine green line is connected to the device relay control line.
Cut off the positive connection line of the pump; then connect in series to the relay N.C. contact
(thick green line 87a) and the other end to relay COM contact (thick green line 30).
Note: The standard relay is 12V and only suits the 12V car battery. Please choose 24V relay if it
is 24V car battery.

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2.6 Device wiring diagram

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3. Method of installation
3.1. Preparation before installation
3.1.1 Open the packing box to check whether the type of device is correct and whether the
accessories are included, or else please contact your distributor.
3.1.2 Choose SIM card: each device needs to insert a GSM SIM card.
Please refer to the distributor’s suggestions to choose the SIM card.
3.1.3 Installing SIM card into the tracker, open the device with screwdriver and put the SIM
card into the tracker (do not insert the SIM card backwards).
Note:
Power off before installing SIM card , or removing the SIM card
The SIM card should have GPRS charge
Ensure the SIM card is able to send the receive SMS
3.2 Installation
The device installation is covert. Please refer installation to an auto electrical contractor.
NOTE:
3.2.1 To prevent theft of the device, it should be installed as covertly as possible. Covertly
installation is suggested.
3.2.2 Avoid placing the device close to higher power electrical devices, such as reversing radar,
anti-theft device or other vehicle communication equipment;
3.2.3 The device should be fixed into position with cable ties or wide double-side tape.
3.2.4 The device has built-in GSM antenna and GPS antenna. During installation, please make
sure the receiving side face is up, with no metal object above the device to interfere with GPS
reception. The following places are suggested for installation:
-shelter in the decorated board below the front windshield;
-shelter around the front instrument panel (non-metallic material face);
-in the decorated board below back windshield;
4. Web based tracking online activation
The GPRS web based tracking platform allows real time tracking with the latest Google maps.
Service platform login website : http://211.154.139.208:8000/webgps/
Vehicle management platform website ：http://211.154.139.208:8000/vms/
After you added device successfully on the VMS platform , you can send the SMS Commands
to activate device
SMS command format ：
ss,*apn*,*apn_username*,*apn password*,*ip*,*port*,*123456*

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e.g.:
ss,*cmnet*,**,**,*211.154.139.208*,*8872*, *123456*
Notes:
If no username and password, please leave it blank,
e.g: SS, *apn*,**,**,*IP*,*Port* ,*Password*
the system number on the platform should be the last 11digital number of device IMEI
eg: if your device IMEI number is 356814563232141
the system number on platform should be : 14563232141
5. SMS Configuration
Function Command Notes
change password pwd,*old_pwd*,*new_pwd*
Eg : pwd,*123456*,*666666*
Default password is 123456
Replied SMS:
Config OK=Set successfully
Config failed=fail to set
set SOS specific
number
service,*phonenumber 1*,*phone
number 2*,*phone
number3*,*123456*
Eg: # service
#13512345001#13512345002#
13512345003#000000#
When configure OK, when press
SOS button, device will call to these
three numbers in turn. If nobody
answers the call just keeps 2 loops at
most .
Delete SOS specific
number
service,**,*phone number
2*,*phone number 3*,*123456
To the number you want to delete,
just leave it blank between **.
For example, if you want to delete
phone number 1, the sms command
as below:
service,**,*phone number
2*,*phone number 3*,*123456*
If want to delete all the 3 specific
numbers. SMS Command is:
service,**,**,**,*123456
You can choose to delete some or all
the SOS specific numbers.
Set the center
number
pw,123456,center,mobile
number#
For example:
pw,123456,center,[phone]
8#
mobile number should be with
country code
If set successfully, there is an “OK”
reply message
only set one center number
delete center number
pw,123456,center,d# Set it successfully , will not
reply massage

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Checking Parameter
setting
param,*password*
e.g: param,*123456*
Replied SMS content, eg
SN:7893267638 IP:
211.154.139.208 PORT:8872
interval,upload:10,sleep:10,alarm:1
0;
SN: 7893267638---Serial Number
IP: 211.154.139.208 PORT:8872---
platform server address
Upload ----GPRS data uploading
interval, range from 10-18000s ,
default :15s
Sleep----sleep mode interval, range
from 1-65535 Minutes, default :10
Minutes 0 means no sleep mode
Sensor alarm time lnterval:10---
defense delay , setting range:1-60
minutes , default :10minutes
Note: Only center number can
send the command to the device to
check parameter setting .
Set interval upload,interval time（s）#
Eg: upload,30#
When it is set ok, the device will
upload data to the server every 30s.
The time ranges from 10-18000s
default interval is 15s.
Set sleep mode
interval
sleep,time(minutes)#
Eg： sleep,30#
If set successfully, you will receive a
reply saying: “sleep mode setting
success , sleep mode interval time is
30 minutes”
Time scope : 10-1800minutes
Default sleep mode interval
10minutes
Wake-up sleep mode
sleepout,30# When ACC off up to the set
time ,terminal will enter into sleep
mode. In this case no location
information will be uploaded to the
server. User can set wake-up sleep
mode interval time, which means
even the vehicle is stopped for a long
time ,it can be waked up from the
sleep mode and upload latest location
data to server again
Default : 0 minute ,mean won’t wake
up
If successfully , you will receive a
reply saying: wake up sleep mode
success, time 30 minutes”
Reboot device restart,*123456*
Eg: restart,*123456*
After receiving this command, the
device will reboot after 1min

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Restore to factory
setting
www.gatorcn.com If you want to make all parameter
setting back to default factory data.
Once received “OK”, it means
restore success.
Check GPS location url# After sending this command to
device successfully , it will reply a
location Google Map Link, you can
check where the car is by clicking
Link .
If device does not search any
information of location , it will reply
‘No data ‘
Cut off engine close oil,*123456* cut off engine
restore oil,*123456* cancel cut off
engine
After the command is carried out, it
will reply “Cut off the fuel supply:
Success! Speed:0 Km/h”
To ensure the safety of the driver and
the car, this command is valid only
under two conditions: the GPS is
located; the speed is less than
20km/h.
you should set specific number
first, Only specific number can
send the command to the device to
cut off and restore engine.
Voice monitoring tap,*123456* After set successfully ，device will
call the monitor cell phone, it will
enter voice monitoring status .
Note: To realize this function, please
set specify numbers beforehand.
The SIM card put into the device
should be equipped with caller
identification

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6．Trouble shooting
6.1. After installing it in the first time, if device cannot get connected with platform server, at
this time it is “logged off” status in platform.
Follow the instructions one by one as below:
1) Call the device to see what happens.
It rings: go to the next step.
It not rings:
a) check whether the SIM card installed correctly or not. Check whether the connection of
power-line is correction or not . (Details: If the users are testing the device in office or at
home, M588T has to connect with 12V DC external power supply. If it is tested in the car,
make sure the installer connect all the cable correctly.)
b) Check the LEDs’ status. In normal working status, the red LED is in bright flash 0.1s dark
2s , yellow GSM LED bright flash 0.1s dark 2s and blue GPS LED bright flash 0.1s dark 2s
c) Check whether the vehicle is in no GSM area, such as basement;
2) Check whether the device reply after sending SMS command.
It replied:
a) Check whether the APN is correct or not,
b) Whether the port is correct or not,
c) check whether the SIM card support GPRS.
c) check the IMEI number is correct or not
It not replied: check the SMS command format, make ensure it is correction.

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7. Standard Accessories
Device
Relay Power Wires
Microphone SOS button