GPS Tracker TK102 Series User manual

GPS
Portable
Tracker
USER MANUAL
V6.18
Model No.: TK102
Updated on 10th.July.2010

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Contents
1 Summary 3
2 Application 3
3 Hardware Description 3
4 For Your Safe 4
5. Device Parameter 5
6 Getting Started 5
6.1 Hardware and Accessories 5
6.2 Light and Button Functionality 6
6.3 Installation 6
7 SMS Command 7
7.1 Basic SMS Commands 7
7.1.1 Position Report 7
7.1.2 Set Interval for Automatic Timed Report 7
7.1.3 Stop Automatic Timed Report 7
7.2 GPRS Setting by SMS 8
7.2.1 Set ID for TK102 8
7.2.2 Set APN 8
7.2.3 Set IPAddress and Port 8
7.2.4 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet 8
7.2.5 Enable GPRS Tracking Function 8
8 Tracking on Map 9
9 Troubleshooting 10
10 SMS Command List 11-14

1 Summary
Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can locate and monitor any remote
targets by SMS or GPR
2 Applications
zVehicle rental / Fleet management etc
zProtect child / the old / the disabled / pet etc
zProvide peace-of-mind for businessmen
zManage personnel
zTrack criminals secretly
3 Hardware Description
3.1Frontface 3.2Rearface
3.3 Side face
USB Port for firmware
upgrade or power charging
“SOS” buttons for 3s for emergent help. Turn on / off the unit here.
Indicator for GSM &
GPS si
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nals
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3.4 Bottom face
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Microphone
GSM/GPRS antenna is inside
3.5 Interior
Put SIM card here.
Back up battery
4ForYourSafety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the full user manual for more
information.
Proper Connection - When connecting with other device, read carefully its manual so as to carry out correct installation.
Do not connect it to other incompatible devices.
Qualified Accessories - Use original parts, qualified batteries and peripheral equipments to avoid damage to TK102
Safe Driving - Drivers should not operate this product while driving.
Qualified Service - Only qualified personnel can install or repair TK102.
Water Resistance – TK102 is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Install it inside the vehicle or use waterproof bag if
necessary.
Confidential Phone Number - For safety reason, do not tell other people the SIM card number of your TK102 without
taking precautions of security settings.

5TK102 Parameters
Power Supply +3.4V - +5V / 0.1A
Backup Battery 850mAh Li-ion battery
Dimension 64mm x 46mm x 17mm(1.8”*2.5”*0.65”)
Weight 50g
Operating temperature -20° to 55° C
Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Frequency GSM 900/1800/1900Mhz or GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS Module latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset
GPS Sensitivity -158Db
GPS Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Position Accuracy 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity Accuracy 0.1 m/s
Time Accuracy 1 us synchronized to GPS time
Default datum WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
LED 2 LED lights to show GPS/GSM working status.
Flash Memory 8MB (Optional)
Interface 1 digital input for Ignition detection (Optional)
6GettingStarted
This section will describe how to set up your TK102
6.1 Hardware Features
TK102 includes:
• TK102 Main Unit
•USB Cable
•User Manual
• Wall Charger
• 2 Back up Li-ion battery
• CD including
- User Manual
- Other document or software if required
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6.2 Light and Button Functionality
Blue LED (GPS light) - indicating GPS status
On One or more inputs are active
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) The unit is being Initialized
Flashing (on for 0.1 second and off for 2.9 seconds) TK102 has a GPS fix
Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds) TK102 has no GPS fix
Green LED (GSM light) - indicating GSM status
On One call is coming in/ one call is being made
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) The unit is being Initialized
Flashing (on for 0.1 second and off for 2.9 seconds) TK102 is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds) TK102 is not connected to the GSM network
SOS Button Press it to send SMS alert
6.3 Installation
Read this manual before using your TK102 and check if all parts are included in the packaging box.
Ensure that your TK102 has a working SIM installed.
- Check that the SIM has not run out of credit (test the SIM in a phone to make sure it can send and receive SMS)
- Check that the SIM Lock code is turned off
- If you require the function of sending an SMS location report to the authorized phone number when it makes a call to
the TK102, please make sure the SIM installed supports displaying caller ID.
- Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card slot with the chip module facing to the connectors on PCB.
- Put back The battery and close the cover
- Battery and Charger
Do charge the battery to capacity in 8 -12 hours for first use. Please use the battery and charger provided by the
manufacturer. This unit adopts built-in Li-ion battery, and full battery will support around 48 hours use on end. After first
use, the battery can be charged fully in 3-5hours.
Cautions:
a: For it’s Li-ion battery, which contains harmful chemicals and may burst, please don’t bump, puncture it violently and
keep it off fire.
b: Please charge the battery in time to keep it working normally.
Mini USB Port
Connect the tracker with computer by USB cable for configuration and reading stored waypoints data. You need to
install the driver - PL-2303 Driver Installer - for using the USB cable.
Refer to <GPS Tracker Parameter Editor> for configuration and <GPSLog User Guide> for reading stored
waypoints.
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7SMSCommand
TK102 will only accept commands from a user with the correct password. Commands with wrong password are
ignored. The default password is 000000.
7.1 Basic SMS Commands
7.1.1 Position Report
To know the location of your TK102, send an SMS or make a telephone call directly to TK102 and it will report its
location by SMS.
Command: W<password>,<000>
Notes: The default password is 000000.
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,000
SMS received:
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50
To get TK102’s position by another easier way:
(a) Call TK102 using your mobile phone.
(b) After listening to the ring for 10 - 20 seconds, hang up the phone.
(c) Then after 20 second, your mobile phone will receive a position SMS.
7.1.2 Set Interval for Automatic Timed Report
Description: Automatic timed reports will be sent to your mobile phone according to the time interval you set.
Command: W<password>,002,XXX
Notes: XXX is the interval in minute. If XXX=000 it will stop tracking
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,002,005
SMS received: Set Timer Ok/005
TK102 will then report its location by SMS every 5 minutes.
7.1.3 Stop Automatic Timed Report
Description: Automatic timed reports will stop once TK102 receives stop command.
Command: W<password>,002,000
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,002,000
SMS received: Set Timer Ok/000
TK102 will stop automatic timed report
For more detailed SMS commands please go to Chapter 10 - SMS Command List

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7.2 GPRS Settings by SMS
Tracking via GPRS, you should set IP, Port and APN for TK102.
Ensure that your SIM card in TK102 supports GPRS connection prior to setting.
7.2.1 Set ID for TK102
Command: W<password>,010,ID
Note: Tracker ID must not over 14 digits.
Example: W000000,010,123456789
TK102 will then reply with an SMS (‘Set SIM Ok/123456789’) to confirm this setting.
7.2.2 Set APN
Command: W<password>,011,APN,APN Name,APN Password
Note: If no APN name and password required, input APN only.
Example: W000000,011,CMNET
TK102 will reply with an SMS (like ‘Set APN Ok/CMNET’) to confirm this setting.
7.2.3 Set IP Address and Port
Command: W<password>,012,IP,PORT
Example: W000000,012,202.116.11.12,8000
TK102 will then reply an SMS (‘Set IP Ok /202.116.11.12,8000’) to confirm this setting.
7.2.4 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet
Command: W<password>,014,time interval(in unit of 10 seconds)
Example: W000000,014,00003
TK102 will send GPRS packet every 30 seconds
7.2.5 Enable GPRS Tracking Function
Command: W<password>,013,X
X=0, to turn off GPRS tracking function (default);
X=1, to set TCP
X=2, to set UDP
Example: W000000,013,1
TK102 will reply with an SMS to confirm this setting.
For more information regarding of bulk configuration by USB cable please refer to < GPS Tracker Parameter
Editor>.
For more information regarding GPRS settings please refer to <GPRS Communication Protocol >.

8 Tracking on Map
Download Google Earth from http://earth.google.com/
Start the Google Earth (For more information about Google Earth please refer to http://earth.google.com/) as the
following picture shows:
Input the latitude and longitude that you receive from the tracker by SMS and click the search button. Google Earth will
display the location for you.
Example:
When you receive:
Latitude = 22 32 40.05N
Longitude = 114 04 57.74E
Type as the following picture shows:
(Note: you should input the latitude and longitude as: 22 32 40.05N 114 04 57.74E)
Now you can find the location of your tracker:
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Or you can start the Internet Explorer and connect to http://maps.google.com for displaying the location.
Or you can use local map software on PDA or car navigation device to input the coordinates.
9 Troubleshooting
Problem: Unit will not turn on
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Battery needs charging Recharge battery
Problem: Unit will not respond to SMS
Possible Cause: Resolution:
GSM Network is slow Wait for SMS. Some GSM networks slow down during
peak time or when they have equipment problems.
Unit is sleeping Cancel sleeping mode
Wrong password in your SMS or wrong SMS format Write correct password or SMS format
The SIM in TK102 has run out of credit Replace or top up the SIM card
No SIM card Insert working SIM card. Check in phone that the SIM
can send SMS message.
SIM card has expired Check in phone that the SIM can send SMS
message. Replace SIM card if needed.
SIM has PIN code set Remove PIN code by inserting SIM in you phone and
deleting the code.
SIM is warped or damaged Inspect SIM, clean the contacts. If re-inserting does
not help try another to see if it will work.
Roaming not enabled If you are in a different country your SIM account
must have roaming enabled.
Problem: SMS received starts with ‘Last…’
Possible Cause: Resolution:
TK102 is in an inner place Wait for the target to come out
Battery is low Recharge the unit and the GPS will start working.

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10SMSCommandList
(Remarks: ****** is user’s password, and the default password is 000000)
Description Command Remarks
Get current location W******,000 Get current location of TK102
Change user’s password W******,001,###### ****** is old password
###### is new password
Set interval for automatic
timed report
W******,002,XXX XXX is the interval in minute. If XXX=000
it will stop tracking
Set preset phone number for
SOS button
W******,003,F,P,T F=0, to turn off this function;
F=1, to send SMS;
As SOS button is linked to IN1, P=1.
T: Preset phone number. Max 16 digits
Set low power alert
When TK102 voltage is lower
than the preset value, it will
send one low power alert to
the SOS preset number.
W******,004,X X (voltage preset value)
=0 , to turn off this function
=1, <3.3V send SMS alert
=2 , <3.4V send SMS alert
=3 , <3.5V send SMS alert (default )
=4 , <3.6V send SMS alert
=5 , <3.7V send SMS alert
Set over speed alert
When TK102 speeds higher
than the preset value, it will
send an SMS to the SOS
preset number.
W******,005,XX XX (the preset value of speed)
=00 , to turn off this function
=[01, 20] (unit: 10Km/h)
For example, W000000,005,08, it will sent
alert when it is over 80Km/h
Set Geo-fence alert
When the TK102 moves out of
preset scope, it will send one
Geo-fence SMS to the SOS
preset number.
W******,006,XX XX ( preset distance to original place )
=00, close
=01, 30m
=02, 50m
=03, 100m
=04, 200m
=05, 300m
=06, 500m
=07, 1000m
=08, 2000m

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Extend Settings W******,008,ABCDEFG### A=0, turn off the function of sending an
SMS location report to the authorized
phone number when it makes a call to
TK102.
A=1, turn on the function of sending an
SMS location report to the authorized
phone number when it makes a call to
TK102.
B=0, location data of NMEA 0183
GPRMC will be interpreted into normal
text for easy reading.
For example:
Longitude = 114 degree - 04 cent -57.74
second
Latitude = 22 degree -32 cent -40.05
second
B=1, location data complies with NMEA
0183 GPRMC protocol.
For example:
$GPRMC,072414.000,V,3114.3763,N,12
131.3255,E,0.00,0.00,050805,*00
C=0, turn off the function to automatically
hang up an incoming call.
C=1, turn on the function to automatically
hang up an incoming call after 4 - 5 rings.
D=0, Turn off the function of sending an
SMS when TK102 is turned on.
D=1, Turn on the function of sending an
SMS to SOS number when TK102 is
turned on.
E=0, reserved
E=1, TK102 shuts down automatically
when the power voltage lower than 3V.
F=0, Turn off the alert when TK102 enters
GPS blind area.
F=1, Turn on the alert when TK102 enters
GPS blind area. SMS is to be sent to SOS
number
G=0, LED light works normally
G=1, LED light stops flashing when TK102
working.
### is the ending character
(default value is: ABCDEFG=1000100 )

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Presetting by SMS for GPRS tracking (Ensure that your SIM card supports GPRS connection prior to setting)
Set ID for TK102 W******,010,ID Tracker ID must not over 14 digits.
Set APN W******,011,APN,APNName,APN
Password
If no APN name and password required,
just insert APN only;
APN defaulted as ‘CMNET’;
APN + APN name + password not over 39
characters.
Set IP Address and Port W******,012,IP, Port IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Port: [1,65534]
Enable GPRS Tracking
Function
W******,013,X X=0, close GPRS (default);
X=1, enable TCP
X=2, enable UDP
Set Time Interval for Sending
GPRS Packet
W******,014,XXXXX XXXXX should be in five digitals and in
unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX=00000, to close this function;
XXXXX=00001~65535, time interval for
sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10
seconds.
Set Distance Interval for
Sending GPRS packet
W******,045,X X should be from 0 to 65535, the Value is
Meter
X=0, to close this function
For more information regarding GPRS settings please refer to <GPRS Communication Protocol>
Set power saving mode
when TK102 is inactive
(In power saving mode, GPS
stops working. GSM enters
standby mode and stop
sending out message until it is
activated by an SMS or an
incoming call)
W******,026,XX
This command Optional for the TK1022
which with Motion sensor
XX=00, to turn off this function
XX=01~99, to set this function. It is in unit
of minute.
Example:
If XX=10, TK102 will enter power saving
mode after it is immobile for 10 minutes.
Set phone number for
wiretapping
W******,030,T T is the telephone number for wiretapping
and max. 16 digits
If T keep empty, change the wiretapping
mode to tracking mode
Set interval for logging
(Note: this interval is not
relevant to the interval of
continuous tracking)
W******,031,X
This command is Optional for the TK1022
which with the 8MB memory
X=0, to turn off this function
X=[1, 65535] to set interval in second.
For example, W000000,031,60, TK102
will store location data every 60 seconds.
Set time zone difference W******,032,T T=0, to turn off this function
T=[1, 65535] to set time difference in
minute to GMT. Default value is GMT
For those ahead of GMT, just input the
time difference in minute directly. For
example, W000000,032,120
‘-‘is required for those behind GMT. For

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example, W000000,032,-120.
Set character for SOS alert
message
W******,033,1,Char Char is the character in SOS message
and max 32 characters
Get SMS in goolge link
format
W******,100 The device will send the SMS report with
google map link, which can open the map
on the PDA or Smart phone.