jablotron CU-08A TRACER unit User manual

CU-08A Tracer unit 1/4 MHF27100
CU-08A TRACER unit
1. Unit description
The CU-08A unit is a device which uses a GPS receiver to detect the position
of a car, a motorcycle or cargo. The position can be ascertained any time via
a single SMS command or when the ignition is on, the unit can continuously
send it via a GSM network to a data-collection server where the data is further
processed into a vehicle log book. Simply said, the unit can be used both for
passive locating when it only answers a single command, and for the continuous
transmission of real-time data to a data-collection server. If the attempt to send
the data fails, the unit saves it in its internal memory and sends it later.
Journey commencement – turning the ignition key on activates the GPS
module in the unit which starts assessing its position immediately.
The journey starting is signalled by a lit LED which is then lit permanently
for the whole duration of the journey.
Journey termination – the journey is terminated automatically 20
seconds after turning the ignition key off. If the key is turned on again within
this period of time, the journey will not be split into two separate parts. This
feature eliminates splitting the journey in two, e.g. when the engine stalls
during acceleration from standstill and the driver restarts it immediately.
2. Unit installation and connection
2.1. Unit installation
The unit should be installed in the vehicle interior by a professional company.
It is suitable for vehicles with a 12V or 24 V power supply and a negative earth.
Disconnect the battery before installation. Nobody should be inside a vehicle
equipped with airbags while handling the battery. Some devices equipped with
a memory (clock, configurations, etc) could be erased when the battery
is disconnected. Avoid drilling into metal parts of the car body during installation.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by incorrect
or unsuitable installation of the product.
When making connections, use a crimping tool fit for this purpose. If you
do not need some of the wire in the unit wiring, cut it 10 cm from the connector,
insulate it and fix it in a bundle with tape.
2.2. Status indication with an LED indicator
The unit indicates its status with an LED indicator.
Slow flashing Logging into the system or the GPS signal
has been lost
Rapid flashing The unit is waiting for configuration
SOS flashing (...---...) Unit failure
Permanently lit Motion indication, the journey is being
monitored
The LED is off Journey termination or the unit’s power supply
has been disconnected
2.3. Wire connections
−Black - ground – connect to the original earthing point.
−Red - +12V (24V) power supply - connect to a cable leading from
the battery. The power supply should only be connected after
a thorough inspection of the whole installation!
−Blue – ignition key activation signalling. Reacts to +12V (24V) from
the ignition box. Check whether the voltage in the connecting wire
is present even when the vehicle is being started.
−Grey – panic input, reacts to connection to GND.
−White - INP1 input –logical input (for monitoring of external equipment),
reacts to connection or disconnection of GND. The status of this input
is transmitted to the data-collection server. Disconnection of GND =
the input is inactive, connection of GND = the input is active.
−White and yellow - INP2 input – journey type selection (private /
business). Reacts to connection or disconnection of GND. The status
of this input is transmitted to the data-collection server. GND disconnection
= business, GND connection = private journey.
−Orange – INP3 input –logical input (for monitoring of external
equipment), reacts to connection or disconnection of GND. The status
of this input is transmitted to the data-collection server. Disconnection
of GND = the input is inactive, connection of GND = the input is active.
−Yellow – AUX output, switches a 12/24V positive power supply voltage
−Green – LED indicator – install it in a visible place on the dashboard.

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2.4. GSM and GPS antenna installation
−We recommend installing the GSM antenna on some plastic parts located
under the dashboard. The antenna must not be installed on any metal
parts.
−The GPS antenna should also be installed under the dashboard, and
it can even be installed on a metal part as there is a magnet at the back
marked with a silver sticker.Note: There must not be any other metal
objects above the antenna. It is true for the correct functioning of the
GPS module that the wider the angle through which the antenna can
see the sky through the windscreen, the more precise the GPS
location function is.
2.5. Unit power supply back up
The unit is sold without a backup battery; nevertheless when there
is a problem with voltage (intentional disconnection of the car battery, etc.)
a BB-03 backup battery can be added. This way the unit enables GPS
communication and localization for minimum of 6 hours when the main power
supply is not available. Information about a loss of the power supply
is immediately sent via SMS to TEL1. Information about restoration of the power
supply will be sent to the same phone number 60 seconds after restoration.
In order to extend the period of time during which the unit can be found, the GPS
module is switched to sleep mode 15 minutes after being disconnected from the
power supply. The GPS module then updates its location only once an hour
or by an SMS command requesting the GPS location.
3. Basic unit configuration
3.1. APN settings for application C-Link
An APN is an Internet access point name. Without the correct APN
settings cannot be programmed unit via applications C-Link. The
correct APN for the given SIM should be ascertained from the mobile
operator.
Command format: MCcode APN xxxxxxx
where: xxxxxxxx – is the access point name
Command example:
1234 APN internet (the access point name is internet)
3.2. Language selection
The basic unit language is English, but every unit has its language kit.
For more infomation about language kits see www.jablotron.com, or contact
your distributor. When a new language is selected, all texts will be set
to the defaults of the chosen language. The rest of the unit‘s configuration
is not changed..
Command format: MCcode LANGUAGE CZ/EN
Command example:
1234 LANGUAGE CZ (new language is Czech)
The following languages are supported by the factory default settings:
Czech CZ, Danish DA, English EN, German DE, Polish PL, Russian RU,
Slovak SK, Swedish SV
3.3. Master code setting
The master code serves for unit programming and control. It is therefore
intended to be used by a service technician or a multiple unit administrator.
The master code can also be used to change user codes. The default
master code is 1234. The manufacturer recommends changing this
password. The MC code must contain 4 to 10 characters.
Command format: MCcode MC newMCcode newMCcode
Command example:
1234 MC CU654321 CU654321 (the new code will be CU654321)
3.4. Changing the user code
The user code serves for user control of the unit. It is usually used by
a driver or a unit user. It is not possible to change the master code using
a user code. The default user code is 1111. The manufacturer
recommends changing this password. The UC code must contain 4
to 10 characters.
Command format: UCcode UC newUCcode newUCcode
Command example:
1111 UC AUTO988 AUTO988 (the new code will be AUTO988)
3.5. Data transmission to a data-collection server
If you want to transmit data from the unit to a data-collection server
in order to process it into a vehicle logbook, ask the service provider who
will then carry out the setting.
If you only want to use the unit for passive location, do not configure data
transmission to a data-collection server.
3.6. Configuration entry mode timeout
Rapid flashing of the unit's LED indicator informs you that the unit has not
been configured yet. If you therefore intend to transmit data to a data-
collection server, the flashing ceases as soon as the operator carries out
the configuration.
If you are planning to use the unit only for non-server configuration,
the flashing will cease once you have entered a TEL1 telephone number
(see 4.1).
4. Advanced unit configuration
Perform advanced configuration using the C-Link application remotely via
the GSM network or locally with the GD-04P interface. Download the C-Link
software at www.jablotron.com.
The unit can also be programmed by SMS command or sending multiple
commands in one SMS. Such a command must begin with a password
followed by individual commands separated with a comma.
Command example:
1234 TEL1 [phone],TEL2 [phone],VERIF ON ….
4.1. Entering drivers’ telephone numbers
If the unit is installed in a vehicle which is used by multiple drivers,
it is possible to select the driver who is going to drive the vehicle easily
by dialling into the unit from the driver’s telephone. The device memory can
hold telephone numbers of up to 99 drivers who can identify themselves
by dialling into the unit. The telephone number can consist of 12 digits
maximum and it must be entered in the international format.
It is recommended to enter the telephone number of the company
vehicle fleet administrator at the TEL1 position as all unidentified SMS
messages which the unit receives (see 6.1) are sent to this number.
Command format: MCcode TELx +yyyyyyyyyyyy
where: x– the unit’s reference (indexing) number of the telephone
number (from 1 to 99);
yyyyyyyyyyyy – telephone number in international format
(max.12 digits excluding the + sign)
Example of a command programming numbers 1 and 2:
1234 TEL1 [phone],TEL2 [phone]
4.2. Assigning RFID pits and cards to drivers
If an external RFID CU-08RF scanner is attached to the unit, every driver
can have a tag or a card assigned which they can use to identify
themselves at the beginning of the journey. The unit supports Jablotron PC-
02x, PC-04x access tags and Jablotron PC-01 cards.
Enrolling or erasing tags and cards can only be carried out when the
ignition key is on. The unit starts flashing its LED indicator upon receipt of
the command and each single tag enrolled is then signalled with a short
flash and the unit jumps to the next position.
When the tags are being enrolled for the first time, the command can be
entered without specifying a position. In such a case the unit starts enrolling
from Driver 1.
Command format: MCcode LEARN PIT
Command example:
1234 LEARN PIT
When enrolling a tag to a particular position, or a row of tags from
a specific position onward, the command must include a position number.
Command format: MCcode LEARN PIT xx
where: xx – tag position number
Example command for enrolling a tag to position no 56:
1234 LEARN PIT 56
Erasing all enrolled tags.
Command format: MCcode DELETE PIT ALL
Example command for erasing all tags:
1234 DELETE PIT ALL
Erasing a particular tag.
Command format: MCcode DELETE PIT xx
where: xx – tag position number
Example command for erasing a tag in position no 58:
1234 DELETE PIT 58
4.3. Entering PANIC telephone numbers
The unit can send an SMS and dial in up to two telephone numbers when
the driver is in distress and activates the panic input e.g. with a button. The
minimum activation time has to be 1s.
Command format: MCcode TELPANICx +yyyyyyyyyyyy
where: x– the unit’s reference (indexing) number of the telephone
number (1 or 2);
yyyyyyyyyyyy – telephone number in international format
(max.12 digits excluding the + sign)
Command example:
1234 TELPANIC1 [phone], TELPANIC2 +420 …
4.4. Entering a telephone number for sending journey
commencement notification
The unit can send notifications about the commencement of a journey
or leaving a given area to a preset TELINFO telephone number. Area
leaving parameters must be set according to the following paragraph.
These functions can be switched on/off by individual users (see 5.3. and 5.4).

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Command format: MCcode TELINFO +yyyyyyyyyyyy
where: yyyyyyyyyyyy – telephone number in international format (max.
12 digits excluding the + sign )
Command example:
1234 TELINFO [phone]
4.5. GEOFENCE vehicle position guarding
It is possible to set the GEOFENCE function in the unit for monitoring
abandonment of a delimitated area.
Command format: MCcode GEOFENCE xx:yy:a:b
where: xx – geographical latitude coordinates in whole degrees with +/-
sign (can be requested from the unit by the SMS command
GPS)
yy – geographical longitude coordinates in whole degrees with
+/- sign (can be requested from the unit by the SMS command
GPS)
a– radius of the circular area detected in km – allowed values
1 – 99
b– 0=out of zone,1=in zone,2=both events
Command example:
1234 GEOFENCE +50.7290:+15.1766:5:2
As the unit could leave the area several times per day or hour, it is also
necessary to set the number of SMS messages which it could send in total.
Command format: MCcode GEOFENCE SMS h:d
where: h– the total number of SMS messages sent per hour
(the permitted value is 1-99, while 0 is the default)
d– the total number of SMS messages sent per day
(the permitted value is 1-99, while 0 is the default)
Command example:
1234 GEOFENCE SMS 5:10 (the unit sends a maximum of 5 SMSes per
hour but it is limited to 10 SMSes per day in total)
The GEOFENCE function can then be enabled with an SMS command
(see 5.4).
4.6. LED signalling during the journey
The unit signals the course of journey monitoring with a permanently lit
LED. This function is optional, though.
Command format: MCcode LED ON/OFF
Command example:
1234 LED OFF (the LED will not be lit in the course of a journey)
4.7. Unidentified driver signalling
The AUX auxiliary output can be used to switch auxiliary devices (see
5.5) or to call upon the driver to authorize themselves with a tag when
the ignition key is turned on (e.g. by activating a buzzer which acoustically
notifies the driver that they are required to identify themselves). The length
of signalling is 20 seconds or until identification and it has two modes –
the AUX output can either be switched permanently or it can activate itself
intermittently within 1s/1s cycle. When one of the functions is active,
the driver is erased when the journey is finished.
You can also set input activation for a 30 minute interval to trigger
an external relay which blocks the engine starter motor. This requires
the driver’s authorisation. When authorisation is performed the input
is deactivated.
Command format: MCcode AUX PIT ON/FLASH/IMO/OFF
Command examples:
1234 AUX PIT ON (the AUX output will be active for 20 seconds of ignition
key activation)
1234 AUX PIT FLASH (the AUX output will activate itself intermittently
in a 1s/1s cycle for 20 seconds of ignition key activation)
1234 AUX PIT IMO (AUX output will be active for 30 minutes if no driver
is logged in)
4.8. Exceeded journey time signalling
The AUX auxiliary output can also be used to notify the driver that they
have exceeded the permitted journey time. If this function is active, the unit
measures the duration of the journey which begins when the ignition key
is turned on and if the set time limit is exceeded, it activates the AUX output
for a preset period of time. The driver can thus be notified about
the necessity to take a rest break.
Command format: MCcode AUX TIMER x:y/ON/OFF
where: x– timing since the commencement of journey in minutes
(the allowed value is 1-1440)
y– length of notification after exceeding the permitted journey
time in seconds (the allowed value is 1-300)
ON/OFF – enabling/disabling of the function with predefined
xand y parameters
Command example:
1234 AUX TIMER 120:20 (the AUX output will be activated for 20 seconds
after a two hour journey)
4.9. Ascertaining the position via T-Mobile Locator
The LOCATOR command works only with an activated T-Mobile Locator
service (Where is…). When activating the service you have to choose
an LPIN locating code which must be entered as one of the parameters
in command setting. The setting is carried out via the below-mentioned
command. When it is submitted, the unit sends an inquiry to the operator
who then sends back information about its position which the unit
subsequently forwards to the number from which the command came.
This can take up to two minutes. It is not necessary to send the whole
command to ascertain the position again. Sending a LOCATOR command
is sufficient.
Command format:
MCcode LOCATOR 5727 5727 KDE LPIN xx...x
where: 5727 – is the number of service to which the inquiry is sent
5727 – is the number from which the unit expects to receive an
answer (it is usually an identical number).
KDE – is a service name
LPIN – is a code used for T-Mobile Locator service activation
xx...x – is a unit SIM card telephone number
Command example:
1234 LOCATOR 5727 5727 KDE 12345678 737231897
4.10. Ascertaining a pre-paid card balance
The manufacturer recommends using SIM cards with a flat-rate tariff.
When using a pre-paid card there is a danger of a loss of functioning
due to credit depletion or exceeding credit validity!!!
By sending a CREDIT command it is possible to ascertain the credit
balance on a prepaid card and concurrently activate periodical checking.
The setting is carried out via the below-mentioned command. When
it is submitted, the unit sends an inquiry to the operator who then sends back
information about its credit balance which the unit subsequently forwards
to the number from which the command came. This can take up to two minutes.
It is not necessary to send the whole command to ascertain the credit balance
again. Sending a CREDIT command is sufficient.
Command format: MCcode CREDIT uuu..u xx yyy zz
where: uuu…u is a command to ascertain the credit
(∗104∗# O2, ∗101#T-mobile, ∗22#Vodafone)
xx is the period for ascertaining credit in days
yyy is the minimum amount of credit in CZK
zz is the position at which the number stating the amount
of credit in an SMS from an operator starts
Command example:
1234 CREDIT *101# 7 200 1
This command will check whether the credit balance exceeds a money
value of 200,- every 7 days (the information starts at the 1st character
position in the SMS from an operator). If a lower amount of credit
is ascertained, the message from the operator is forwarded to telephone
number 1. The function can be disabled by sending a command with a zero
value of credit set (xx=0).
4.11. GSM module reset
In order to set some network functions it is sometimes required to log the
SIM off the network and then log it on again. In such a case the unit’s GSM
module can be restarted with the RESET GSM command.
Command format: MCcode RESET GSM
Command example:
1234 RESET GSM
4.12. Service command DINFO
DINFO can give you the basic service information about the unit and its
status. Unit reply by SMS: “Unit JABLOTRON reports: CU-08A; SN:
1400800017; ID: 671003; SW: 7.4; HW KW10403; RK: ABH9P-HD89R-15GT;
GSM: 57%; SAT: 9/10; VCC 12.4V; T 23C; Time: 15:36 26.3.“in this order
it includes information about, serial number, unit ID (as it was set), SW and HW
version, internet reg. key, GSM signal strength in %, number of used/visible
satellites, car battery voltage, temperature, time and date. Temperature
measuring performed on the PCB of the unit is only for orientation and for
optimizing the charging of the battery.
Command format: MCcode DINFO
Command example:
1234 DINFO
4.13. Command verification
The verification command sets a condition that user commands must
contain the MC or UC code. This command can be used in cases when the
vehicle fleet administrator does not want to let individual employees
registered as drivers use user commands (i.e. employees not knowing the
password will not be able to locate themselves or change the journey type
or driver).
Command format: MCcode VERIF ON/OFF
Example of a command enabling verification:
1234 VERIF ON

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5. User commands
User commands can be sent from registered telephones without the
MC or UC code, unless the VERIF command is enabled.
5.1. Driver selection by an SMS command
A driver can also be selected with an SMS command (e.g. a function for a
dispatcher). In order to change the current driver’s number you have to
enter the following command:
Command format: UCcode Dx
where: x– is a driver’s number from 1 to 99
Command example:
1111 D2 (to set driver 2)
5.2. Journey type setting
Journey type selection should primarily be carried out with a switch
located in the vehicle interior. If such a switch has not been installed, the
selection can be made with an SMS message.
Command format: UCcode Tх
where: х– journey type: 0is a business trip (default)
1is a private journey
Command example:
1111 T1 (sets a private journey)
5.3. Notification of the commencement of a journey
If the TELINFO telephone number has been set using the MC code,
the function can be enabled or disabled permanently or it can be activated
for a single journey.
Command format: UCcode SINFO ON/OFF
Command example:
1111 SINFO ON (the unit sends a notification about the commencement
of a journey each time the ignition key is turned on)
Command format: UCcode SINFO
Command example:
1111 SINFO (the unit sends a one-time notification about the commence-
ment of a journey)
5.4. GEOFENCE function
If the GEOFENCE function parameters have already been set using
the MC code, this function can be activated by the following commands,
either for a single journey or permanently with the possibility of disabling.
When the unit leaves the delimitated area, it sends an SMS to TELINFO.
Command format: UCcode GEOFENCE ON/OFF
Command example:
1111 GEOFENCE ON (the unit sends a notification each time it leaves the area)
Command format: UCcode GEOFENCE
Command example:
1111 GEOFENCE (the unit sends a one-time notification when it leaves
the area)
5.5. Auxiliary appliance switching
An auxiliary appliance can be triggered with the AUX command, when the
yellow 12/24V wire is activated. The ON/OFF commands can be used
to change the output state or activate the output for a precisely defined
period of time. The maximum length of this period is 60 minutes
Command format: UCcode AUX ON/OFF
Command example:
1111 AUX ON (the output will be activated for one hour, unless it is deactivated
with the AUX OFF command)
Command format: UCcode AUX x y
where х – number of seconds or minutes
y – s/m seconds or minutes
Command example:
1111 AUX 25 M (activates the output for 25 minutes)
5.6. SMS command reception confirmation
The device can confirm execution of the received SMS commands
to the telephone number from which the command was received. This
function is optional, though.
Command format: UCcode RE ON/OFF
Command example:
1111 RE OFF (disables confirmation of SMS commands)
5.7. Ascertaining the current position
The current position of the unit can be ascertained by sending a GPS
command. The received SMS contains a link to Google Maps which smart
phones can then use to display the vehicle position on the map.
Command format: UCcode GPS
Example of a command to ascertain the current position:
1111 GPS
5.8. Current vehicle status
The current vehicle status can be ascertained with the STATUS
command. The unit reacts to this command with an answer stating the
current status of the unit.
Command format: UCcode STATUS
Command example:
1111 STATUS
5.9. HELP command
The HELP command can be used to obtain basic help about how to
control the unit using SMS commands.
Command format: UCcode HELP
Command example:
1111 HELP
5.10. CREDIT and LOCATOR commands
If the CREDIT and LOCATOR functions have already been set, single
commands can be used to ascertain the credit balance and position.
Command format: UCcode CREDIT
Example of a command for ascertaining the credit balance on a
prepaid card:
1111 CREDIT
Command format: UCcode LOCATOR
Example of a command for ascertaining the position in a mobile
operator’s network:
1111 LOCATOR
6. Other functions
6.1. Forwarding of unidentified SMS messages
The unit forwards all SMS messages which it is unable to identify
by password or by the caller’s number to the TEL1 number. These could
be messages from the operator concerning the credit balance, information
about changes to flat-rate tariff terms and conditions, one-time passwords,
etc.
This function also serves as protection against possible testing
by an unauthorized person trying to break the unit’s code.
The forwarded SMS always contains the telephone number from which
the message was sent and the wording of the message with the exception
of the first word which is replaced with asterisks. The maximum number
of forwarded SMS messages is 10 per 24 hours.
6.2. Unit reset
The unit can be reset to default via an SMS command.
Note: In such a case all parameters will be reset to default.
Command format: MCcode RESET MASTER
Example of a command for unit reset:
1234 RESET MASTER
7. Technical specifications
Power supply voltage 8 - 30 V
Maximum current consumption 500 mA/12 V
Nominal current in on-line mode 50 mA/12 V
Standby current consumption 14 mA/12 V
working range of the GSM module E-GSM / GPRS
850/900/1800/1900MHz
Dimensions without the terminals and mounts
L x W x H 68 x 91x 34 mm
Unit weight 125 g
Operating temperature range -20 to +80 °C
Intended for connection to a 12 V or 24 V DC vehicle power supply.
The unit is intended for operation in road vehicles.
This product is identical to the type approved by the Ministry of Transportation
of the Czech Republic under the number E8 10R-04 6950.
10R-04 6950
E8
JABLOTRON ALARMS a.s. hereby declares that the CU-08A
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2011/65/EU and
ECE Regulation No. 10.03.
Note: Although this product does
not contain any harmful materials
we suggest you return
the product to the dealer
or directly to the producer after
use.