iStartek PT60-L User manual

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iStartek 4G Ultra Long Standby Tracker
PT60-L User Manual
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Content
Content.........................................................................................................................................................................2
1. Copyright and Disclaimer................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Product Description..............................................................................................................................................3
3. Product Function...................................................................................................................................................3
4. Product Specification...........................................................................................................................................4
5. Products and accessories....................................................................................................................................5
6、Product Appearance...........................................................................................................................................5
7. Product Operation................................................................................................................................................ 5
7.1 Recharge...................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Install SIM card...........................................................................................................................................5
7.3 Turn on Device............................................................................................................................................6
7.4 Track by GPS Tracking Platform............................................................................................................ 6
8. Working hours....................................................................................................................................................... 7
8.1 Working hours in normal mode............................................................................................................7
8.2 Normal sports normal mode................................................................................................................. 7
8.3 Sports power saving mode.................................................................................................................... 7
8.4 Timing wake-up mode and alarm clock mode.................................................................................8
9. Product installation.............................................................................................................................................. 8

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1. Copyright and Disclaimer
Shenzhen iStartek Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved Copyright © 2020 iStartek.
iStartek and are registered trademarks of Shenzhen iStartek Technology Co., Ltd.
This manual cannot be copied for any purpose, disseminated in any way without the written
authorization of iStartek.
iStartek shall not be liable for direct, indirect or all losses (including but not limited to economic
losses, personal injuries, property and assets) caused by the use or inappropriate use of the
product or documents.
2. Product Description
PT60-L is a 4G wireless installation-free GPS tracker designed specially for pan-IoT applications,
including vehicle, asset positioning, and unattended application scenarios. It has a built-in
high-sensitivity GPS and 4G communication antenna, with fast positioning speed; it can be
recharged and used, and has a built-in strong magnet for easy installation.
3. Product Function
GPS+GSM dual-mode positioning
Real-time tracking
Track by time interval
Track by distance
Various SMS alarm
Low battery alarm
Support dual servers
Geo-fence alarm
Overspeed alarm
Acceleration alarm
Deceleration alarm
Haring Turnning alarm
Impact alarm
Vibration alarm
Mileage report
Head change report
Tamper alarm
Listen-in
Five working modes
Inbuilt 7800mah rechargeble battery

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Inbuilt magnet for easy installation
FOTA upgrade
4. Product Specification
Item
Specification
Size
110 x 77 x 28mm
Weight
290g
Waterproof level
IP65
Input voltage
DC 5V/1A
Inbuilt Battery
7500mAh/3.7V
Average standby
power consumption
80mA/h（MCU、GPS、GSM work simultaneously）
Average sleep current
20uA/h（MCU sleep，GPS、GSM OFF）
Working temperature
-25℃to 75℃
Working humidity
5% to 95%
Communication
TCP/UDP
LTE/WCDMA/GSM
Bands
PT60-L LA(Quectel EG915U-LA cat1):
FDD：B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
GSM：B2/B3/B5/B8
PT60-L EU(Quectel EG915U-EU cat1):
FDD：B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
GSM：B2/ B3/ B5/ B8
PT60-L NA(Quectel EG915Q-NA cat1)：
FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66
PT60-L MN(Quectel BG95-M3)：
CAT M1：
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66
/B85
Cat NB2：
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
GSM/EDGN：B2/B3/B5/B8
Positioning method
Beidou positioning/GPS positioning/base station positioning
GPS Module
L76K
GPS Sensitivity
-165dB
Positioning accuracy
2.5 meters
LED Indicator
3 LED indicate charging/GPS/GSM status

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Antenna Inbuilt GSM、GPS antennas
Sensor 3D accelerometer
Removal sensor Light sensor
5. Products and accessories
Main Unit
6、Product Appearanc
Power Charging USB Cable
e
recharger
7. Product Operation
7.1 Recharge
Use a DC 5V/1A charger to charge the device for more than 10 hours. When the charging indicator
is constantly on, it is charging; When it is constantlly off, it is fully charged.
7.2 Install SIM card
Prepare a Micro SIM card, the device supports 2G/3G/4G SIM card;
Please make sure that the SIM card has sufficient balance, the GPRS function has been activated
and the correct APN of the SIM card has been confirmed;
Please make sure that the PIN lock function of the SIM card is turned off;
If you need to use the function: Call to reply location, please make sure that the SIM card has the
caller ID display function;
Please make sure the device is turned off before installing SIM.
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A. Remove the waterproof rubber plug;
B. Install the SIM card in the correct direction.
7.3 Turn on Device
After inserting the SIM card, the device will automatically turn on and run (the device will
automatically turn off when the SIM card is pulled out).
LED lights indicate the operation status:
GPS Indicator (Blue)
OFF Power OFF or in sleep mode
Flash (every 0.1 sec) GPS module is starting or restarting
Fast Flash (0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF) GPS signal received
Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 Sec OFF) No GPS signal
GSM Indicator (Green)
ON There is an incoming call or is in a call
OFF Device is OFF or in sleep mode
Fast Flash (every 0.1 sec) GSM module is starting or restarting
Fast Flash(0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF) GSM signal received
Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 Sec OFF) No GSM signal
Power Indicator（Red）
ON charging
Fast Flash(0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF) Sufficient battery
Fast Flash (every 0.1 sec) Low battery
7.4 Track by GPS Tracking Platform
The device uses the http://www.istatrack.com/ platform by default. If you need to use other
service platforms, you can set the server IP, Port and APN, and the timing upload interval
parameters through SMS commands 100, 102, and 109.

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Set server GPRS parameters by SMS commands:
0000,100,1,103.243.183.121,8011 (set 1 to TCP connection mode, server IP:
103.243.183.121, port: 8011)
Set the timed upload interval:
0000,102,10 (set the timed upload interval to 10 seconds)
Set APN:
0000,109,internet (if APN does not have APN user name and APN password, leave blank when
setting)
For more SMS command functions and parameter configuration, please refer to
"iStartek GPS tracker Communication Protocol V1.8" and "iStartek Parameter Editor
User Manual 2.1".
8. Working hours
8.1 Working hours in normal mode
In this working mode, the device uploads positioning data according to the parameters set by the
102 instruction. MCU, GSM module, and GPS module keep working and do not sleep.
Time Interval
Theoretical working hours
10 seconds
4.2 days
30 seconds
4.5 days
60 seconds
4.9 days
8.2 Normal sports normal mode
In this working mode, in the moving (vibration) state, the device uploads positioning data
according to the normal_time commanded 102 . After the device is stationary for 3 minutes, it will
enter the sleep state (turn off the GPS power supply, GSM module sleep, MCU sleep), and upload
the heartbeat packet data according to the time of 122 command. In the sleep state, you can
receive SMS commands and incoming calls.
Time interval 30 seconds, heartbeat 60 mins
Theoretical working hours
Move 2 hours and then stop 22 hours
38.5 days
Move 4 hours and then stop 20 hours
22.9 days
Move 8 hours and then stop 16 hours
12.7 days
Move 12 hours and then stop 12 hours
8.7 days
8.3 Sports power saving mode
In this working mode, in the moving (vibration) state, the device uploads positioning data
according to the normal_time commanded 102 . After the device is stationary for 3 minutes, it will
enter the sleep state (turn off the GPS power supply, GSM module sleep, MCU sleep), and upload
the heartbeat packet data according to the time of 122 command. In the sleep state, you can not

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receive SMS commands and incoming calls.
Time interval 30 seconds, heartbeat 60 mins
Theoretical working hours
Move 2 hours and then stop 22 hours
46.8 days
Move 4 hours and then stop 20 hours
25.4 days
Move 8 hours and then stop 16 hours
13.3 days
Move 12 hours and then stop 12 hours
8.9 days
8.4 Timing wake-up mode and alarm clock mode
Timing wake-up mode: The device wakes up regularly according to the interval_time set by the
282 command to upload positioning data, and enters sleep after sending the data (turn off the GPS
power, turn off the GSM power, and MCU sleep). In the sleep state, it cannot receive SMS
commands and incoming calls. ) cannot wake up the device.
Alarm clock mode: The device wakes up according to the alarm clock time set by the 282 command
to upload positioning data, and enters sleep after sending the data (turn off the GPS power, turn
off the GSM power, and MCU sleep). In the sleep state, it cannot receive SMS commands and
incoming calls, and cannot move (vibrate). Wake up the device.
Time Internval
Theoretical working hours
144 data per day (one data per 10 minutes)
116.2 days
48 data per day (one data per 30 minutes)
342.9 days
24 data per day (one data per hour)
669.6 days
12 data per day (one data per 2 hours)
1278.4 days
1 data per day (one data per 24 hours)
7670.4 days
9. Product installation
Hidden installation, pay attention to the following:
a. Hidden installation, pay attention to waterproof;
b. If there is a metal explosion-proof film on the windshield, please avoid installing it;
c. Avoid putting it together with the emission source, such as reversing radar, anti-theft device
and other vehicle communication equipment;
d. The device has a built-in GPS antenna. When installing, the no light sensor side faces upward,
and there is no metal cover on the vertical top of the host;
Recommended installation location:
a. The hidden place in the decorative frame under the front windshield of the car;
b. The hidden place around the front dashboard of the car (the skin is made of non-metallic
material);
c. Under the decorative panel under the rear windshield of the car;
d. Inside the car door or inside the center pillar;
e. Inside the dashboard of electric vehicles/motorcycles or hidden places under the rear seats.

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