Global Sat TR-150 User manual

TR-150
Vehicle/Asset Tracker
User Manual
Version 0.9.06

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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-150 with magnetic holder ................................................................................... 9
4. Hardware Overview.................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Appearance ......................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Button description................................................................................................ 12
4.3 DIP switch .......................................................................................................... 13
5. TR-150 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-150 Setup ...................................................................................................... 18
5.5 SMS Tracking commands and Configuration for SMS Call Center software developer ...... 20
6. Operating the TR-150.................................................................................................21
6.1 Turn on / Turn off................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Tracking/Monitoring TR-150 by SMS........................................................................ 22
►SMS Report functions _ Immediate Report .......................................................... 23
►SMS Report functions _ Period Report ................................................................ 24
►SMS Report functions _ Stop Report................................................................... 25
6.3 Geofence ............................................................................................................ 26
6.4 Voice monitor function .......................................................................................... 29
6.5 The format of return SMS from TR-150 ................................................................... 30
6.6 SOS function ....................................................................................................... 31
6.7 SMS Configuration ............................................................................................... 32
►SMS Configuration _ SMS Default Return Phone Number....................................... 33
►SMS Configuration _ Maximum GPS Fixing Time .................................................. 34
►SMS Configuration _ Default Report Mode Setting ................................................ 35
►SMS Configuration _ SOS Numbers .................................................................... 36

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1. Introduction and Features
1.1 Introduction
TR-150 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM tracker. Users can install TR-150
on vehicles or assets for tracking. It can send out SMS to users for informing its
location (longitudes and latitudes). Then users can track the location of their vehicles
or assets. TR-150 is designed to equip with high capacity of Li-ion battery for long
operation time. There is one SOS button on the TR-150 for emergency help. It is very
easy to install or hide TR-150 in the car to perform tracking. TR-150 is ideal
application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring.
1.2 Features
zSiRF Star III LT GPS chipset, SiRF latest, flagship performance, lowest power
consumption GPS chipset.
zCombination of GPS ,GSM 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

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2. Specifications
2.1 Hardware
GSM module: Siemens GSM 900/1800
GPS Chipset: SiRF Star III LT chipset
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Horizontal Position Accuracy: < 2.5 meters
Velocity Accuracy: 0.01 m/s
Tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm
Default datum: WGS-84
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 35 sec., average
Cold start: 35 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
GPS external antenna port:
MMCX port

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3. Start-up
3.1 Accessories
TR-150
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.
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-150, you must complete the following procedures:
1. Fully charge the battery. Before using TR-150 for the first time, please charge it
by connecting with AC power adapter for battery under the power-off condition.
(The included battery is specially designed for TR-150. Please do not use other
type of battery; otherwise it will damage the device. If you need to change the
battery for TR-150, 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-150 with magnetic holder
zInsert the TR-150 with the Power button side facing out.
zPush TR-150 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-150 onto the metal material of vehicle or machine.
zTo remove TR-150, slightly push the both sides of holder outward, and slide out
the TR-150.

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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.
SOS button Press the SOS Button, the status LED will flash 3 times to
indicate the button is activated. TR-150 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-150’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 will flash 2 times.
yPress power button to turn off: LED will flash 1 times.
yWhen SOS button is pressed: LED will flash 3 times.
yWhen error occurs: LED will flash 5 times.
4. Power LED:
zThe LED emit orange light when charger is plugged for
charging the battery.
zThe LED goes off after the battery has been fully charged.
USB connector Connect TR-150 to PC by a Mini USB cable for setup all the
features and functions after installing application software in
PC.

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You can also connect TR-150 to PC or notebook by USB cable
for charging the battery.
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.
Switch 4: Reserved for future use.
Note: You can set the switch by a little tweezer or penpoint or toothpick.

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5. TR-150 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.

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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 “TR150-Call Center”
appears on desktop. Double click on this icon to start TR150 Call Center
program.

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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 Information. You can setup up to 5 users in the Call
Center.
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 > TR150 Setup
When a TR-150 is connected to your PC, you can do the basic setup for
TR-150.
Map > View Tracking Points
Check this item to mark returned location in the Google Map.
When you receive the latest data report from TR-150, 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-150 Setup
1.) Connect the USB cable to TR-150 and the USB port on your PC.
2.) Set DIP Switch 3 to “On” position.
3.) Turn on the power of TR-150. The status LED will emit red light indicating it has
already entered the setup mode.
4.) Start Call Center program.
5.) Click Device > TR150 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.

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Information: the basic information of TR-150
Item Description
Firmware Version Firmware version of TR-150
Module IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity
Set Time Zone
On: The SMS returned by TR-150 will contain a local time.
Off: The SMS returned by TR-150 will contain a Coordinated Universal
Time, abbreviated UTC.
User Name Enter a user name here.
Phone Number Input the phone number of this TR-150.
SMS Default Return Phone Number
Item Description
SMS Default Return
Phone Number
TR-150 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-150 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.
Default Report Mode Setting
Item Description
Default Report Mode
User can configure TR-150 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-150 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-150, 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-150 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-150, it will perform default report mode and send the
data report to this number.

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SOS Number
Item Description
SOS Number When SOS button is pressed, TR-150 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.
5.5 SMS Tracking commands and Configuration for SMS
Call Center software developer
You can connect one TR-150 to PC and use GlobalSat PC software Call Center to send
SMS tracking commands and SMS configurations to control the other TR-150
which is outside on the road. It can help Call Center service providers to evaluate
TR-150 and build their own SMS Call Center efficiently.
Please refer to “SMS_Call_Center_software_Development_manual_VX.X_EN.doc”
for details.