GoPass AVL-901D User manual

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1. Precaution before Installation
zPrepare a SIM card for GSM communication. Use some other mobile phone to confirm
that the PIN code has not been set, and that it can dial out and receive telephone calls
without problem.
zBefore install the SIM card, make sure to cut off power from the AVL unit. The correct
installation method is to push the tray completely into the AVL unit, until you feel it is
hooked by something.
zIt takes around over 20 minutes for the very fist time positioning.
zThe factory default password is “8888”.
2. Panel Description
AVL-901(D) Hardware Quick Installation Guide

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3. Installation
Step 1: Install GPRS Antenna
Connect the GPRS Antenna to the unit.
Fasten the connection by turning the screw in the bottom.
Please do not swing round the antenna itself.
Step 2: Install SIM Card
(1) Unscrew and remove the back cover of your locator. Push the holder top upward to
loose it.
(2) Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card holder slot, with the chip module facing to
the connectors on PCB, as shown in the picture.
(3) Flip down the holder top. Push the holder top leftward, and let it snap in completely.
Step 3: Connect GPS Antenna
GPS antenna is used to receive satellite signals in
the sky. It should be positioned at a place where it
will have an unobstructed view of the sky, such as
the metallic windshield.
If your car is with metallic windshield, please cut a hole
on the windshield above the place where you put the
GPS antenna, so that the antenna can receive the GPS signals.
Step 4: Power On
Connect AVL-901(D) to the power source, slide power switch to “ON” to turn on the unit.
After power on, Power LED will light constantly; GPS LED will light steady orange or
flashing orange. The device will be ready to work in about 30-45 seconds after turn on
the power.
If AVL-901(D) is connected to the optional back-up battery, the unit will be always ON;
power switch will be of no function.
Step 5: Check if GPS can works properly
Method：When GPS has got position fixed, the GPS LED will turn from constant glow to
“blinking light”. Check if the GPS LED has turned to “blinking light”.
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4. Power Charging ( * This should be done by the professional technician.)
The signal cable connecting to car alarm system will enable the device to send an alert SMS to the
preset phone number, if car alarm is activated. The cables connecting to the relay box, then to starter
motor circuit is for car owner to stop the car engine remotely by sending a SMS command to the AVL.

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5. Description of the LED Indicators
System State
（RED LED）GPS State （ORANGE LED）
GSM/GPRS State
（GREEN LED）
Flash --- GPS is on, and
position is fixed GSM is sending or receiving data
Constant
Glow normal GPS is on, but
position not yet fixed GSM is on, but not yet connected to the network
Constant
Dark in trouble or
no power GPS is off, or GPS has troubles
GSM is in the standby mode;
or SIM Card was installed
improperly; or in trouble
6. Inspection Items after Installation
After connected to the power source, the RED LED indicator should be “constant glow”.
The GREEN LED for GSM/GPRS state should “flash” when sending or receiving data.
The status of the ORANGE LED for GPS state:
- go to an open air place, check the status of the orange indicator
- make sure GPS has got position fixed, and the Orange LED “flashes once per second”
- make a phone call to the AVL unit, and ask it to report its current position
7. Operating Instructions
(1) Geo-fence (Park) function
When park your car or leave your valuable asset at a certain place, you can send a SMS
command code “888#Password” to activate “Park” (Geo-fence) function to guard it. The unit
will send a SMS message to the preset phone number, when someone moves the car.
(2) Sound monitoring function
If you want to know what is happening inside the car, you can send a SMS command code
“100#Password”to the unit to monitor the situation in the car, LIVE & REAL-TIME.
(3) Position report function
No matter where you are, when you want to know the position of your vehicle, send a SMS
command code “111#Password” to the AVL; it will report its location back to you by SMS, or
GPRS.
(4) Remote immobilization function
You can send a SMS command code “060#Password#1” to the AVL to open the relay circuit,
in order to immobilize the car engine. If the relay is connected to the motor starter circuit, the
car engine will be unable to ignite/restart, when it is OFF. Stop the car on the spot is a
dangerous way to go. We do not suggest you to connect the relay to the oil pump.
(5) Car alarm system
AVL-901(D) can work with car alarm system to send an alert SMS message to your mobile, if
car alarm is activated.

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You can get the latitude & longitude data by sending “111#Password” SMS (short message)
command code to the GPS Tracker. Input the received latitude & longitude data to Google
Earth (from earth.google.com) or Google Maps (maps.google.com), then you can find the position
fix in the map. Please find below the example.
Step1. Send a SMS Command Code“111#8888＂to the GPS Tracker.
Step2. GPS Tracker will send back the latitude & longitude data.
Step3. Input the latitude/longitude data (N52 21.6911', E004 48.5627) into the column of
“Search” and click on search button, Google Earth/Google Maps will display the
position map for you.
[About how to track by PDA Phone, please read SMS Track User Manual in the CD.]
Track GPS Location by SMS

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1. Requirements
(1) Make sure you did have installed a GSM SIM Card to AVL; and its GPRS function
had been enabled.
(2) FIX IP Address is required for GooTrac Server (the computer to receive the GPS
data sent by GPRS from the vehicle trackers); Intranet is not workable for the
operation. If you do not have a FIX IP, you can use our FIX IP (59.120.2.234) for the
real-time tracking.
(3) Your PC should be 100% compatible with Windows O.S.
(4) Your PC must support 3D graphic.
(5) Google Earth Free Version (4.0 or later) should be installed in your PC in advance.
(6) To display the route in different color/ width for different speed, please go to Google
Earth -> Tools -> Options -> 3D View -> Graphics Mode and choose OpenGL mode.
2. Installation
Put the CD delivered with the tracker to the CD driver of your computer; click on
“GooTrac” to install the software into your computer.
GooTrac Software Quick Installation Guide

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3. Set Up The GPS Tracker
First of all, run GooTrac software in your PC.
Step1. Set GPRS APN - send SMS command 600# to the tracker.
600#Password #APN#IP#User#APN_Password
ex. 600#8888#airtelnet.es#0.0.0.0#vodafone#vodafone
(You can find the right command in http://www.gopasstech.com by clicking "send my GPRS
APN command".)
Step2. Set IP Address - send SMS command 999# to the tracker.
999#Password#ServerIP#Port
ex.999#8888#59.120.2.234#3000 - send the data to GoPass server
(Go to http://www.gopasstech.com; click “See my IP Address” to get the data.)
Step3. Set transmission time interval - send SMS command 115# to the tracker.
115#Password#XX
ex.115#8888#20 - send the GPS data once each 20 seconds
1. Set GPRS APN 2. Set IP Address 3. Set transmission
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4. Data Switch -> Client
After set up the GPS tracker, please go to "GooTrac” -> Tool" -> "Data Switch" -> "Client"
-> "Add" and key-in the columns as follows.
Target IP: 59.120.2.234 TargetPort:8088
Username: iptest Password:iptest ConfirmPassword:iptest
The IP address of the data serve
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Connection status
The default delivery listen port
Client Activate

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5. Get GPS data
The position GPRMC data will be displayed in GooTrac main screen; you can start to track
over Google Earth.
- Press down icon will have the GPS position data forwarded to Google Earth.
- Pick “ Select Button” will have the camera fly to the vehicle position automatically,
once when its GPS position data is received.
- Tick the “ Visible Box” will create a vehicle object in Google Earth. Un-tick it will
remove the object in Google Earth.
[For other functions, please read GooTrac User Manual in the CD.]

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Please check with your telecom company for the following data beforehand.
zThe Access Point Name (APN) of the telecom company.
zIs the User_Name and APN_Password required for the APN setting?
zYou can refer to http://www.gopass.com.tw/other/APN_Table.pdf for the examples of the
GPRS APN set-up.
zPlease make sure the SIM card does support GPRS communication; and the GPRS
function has been activated.
zPlease note that WAP and MMS are not workable for real-time tracking; GPRS is a must
for the operation.
Please send the SMS command "600#Password#APN#IP#User#APN_Password"
referring to following examples.
Example 1: Vodafone (Airtel) - from Spain
APN: airtelnet.es | Username: vodafone| Password: vodafone
600#8888#airtelnet.es#0.0.0.0#vodafone#vodafone
(*must key in "0.0.0.0" as the IP, when "User" & "APN_Password" is required)
Example 2: Telefonica (Movistar) - from Spain
APN: movistar.es | Username: movistar | Password: movistar
600#8888#movistar.es#0.0.0.0#movistar#movistar
Example 3: Telmore (TDC) - from Denmark
APN: internet | Username: tdc
600#8888#internet#0.0.0.0#tdc
(*must key in "0.0.0.0" as the "IP", when "User" is required)
Example 4: Telia - from Denmark
APN: www.internet.mtelia.dk | Username: telia
600#8888#www.internet.mtelia.dk#0.0.0.0#telia
Example 5: Taiwan Cellular
APN: internet
600#8888#internet
(*no need to key in the "IP", when "User" & "APN_Password" are not required)
How to set GPRS APN?

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It is because the position data of your device still can not be sent back to GooTrac server by
GPRS. There must be some problem with the SIM card, or the GPRS APN settings, or some
other telecom problem.
Following are some of the possible factors which may cause the data can not be sent back to
GooTrac server by GPRS.
1. The APN setting is not correct
Please check with your mobile operator for the latest & exact GPRS APN settings; if
Username & APN_Password required for the APN settings. Please note that the data
provided by us were what found in the internet, which maybe out of date. You must check
with your local telecom company for the correct APN data.
2. The SIM card does not support GPRS communication
Please check with the telecom company if the GPRS function of the SIM card has been
activated. Maybe the SIM card does support GPRS; but not yet been activated. You must
call & ask the telecom company to have the GPRS function opened.
(Please note that one can link to internet by WAP, or MMS, or GPRS; but only GPRS is good for real-time
tracking; WAP & MMS are not workable - i.e. it is not for sure that the SIM Card does work on GPRS,
even though you can link to internet with the SIM card.)
3. The GPRS communication is simplex, not duplex
Please check with your telecom company if the GPRS communication is duplex not simplex
- i.e. the device can both receive & send out GPRS data.
4. The 3 SMS commands to set up the GPS tracker were not sent correctly
Please double check the 3 SMS commands sent to the device, and make sure the
commands were sent correctly.
5. Firewall or Anti-virus Software
The operation of GooTrac is blocked by firewall or anti-virus software. We suggest you to
disable all the firewall/protection for the PC used for testing; and have this PC linked to
internet directly, not thru router/intranet... After the communication problem solved, then you
add on the required protection one by one, so that you can find out where the problem
resulted from.
Why I can’t find the IMEI# of my device in GooTrac main screen?

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For software update or technique support, please contact your local distributor
or contact:
http://www.gopasstech.com
E-mail: [e-mail]