MeiTrack iButton T1 User manual

MEITRACK T1 User Guide
MEITRACK T1 User Guide

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Change History
File Name MEITRACK T1 User Guide
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Update Date
2014-06-10
2018-08-02
Subproject User Guide Total Pages 18
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Contents
1 Copyright and Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
2 Product Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
2.1 Product Features........................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
2.1.1 Harsh Acceleration/Braking Alert and Impact Alert............................................................................. - 4 -
2.1.2 Roaming Mode .................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3 Product Functions and Specifications........................................................................................................................ - 5 -
3.1 Product Functions......................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.1.1 Position Tracking .................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
3.1.2 Anti-Theft ............................................................................................................................................ - 5 -
3.1.3 Monitoring........................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.1.4 Other Functions ................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.1.5 Functions of Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................... - 6 -
3.2 Specifications................................................................................................................................................ - 6 -
4 T1 and Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
5 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................ - 7 -
6 First Use ..................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
6.1 Installing the SIM Card.................................................................................................................................. - 8 -
6.2 Charging the Device...................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
6.3 LED Indicator................................................................................................................................................. - 8 -
6.4 Configuring Device Parameters by Meitrack Manager ................................................................................. - 9 -
6.5 Tracking by Mobile Phone............................................................................................................................. - 9 -
6.6 Common SMS Commands .......................................................................................................................... - 11 -
6.6.1 Setting Authorized Phone Numbers – A71 ........................................................................................ - 11 -
6.6.2 Setting Listen-in Phone Numbers – A72............................................................................................. - 11 -
6.6.3 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode – A73 ................................................................................................. - 12 -
6.6.4 Selecting a Serial Port and Peripheral – C70 ...................................................................................... - 12 -
7 Logging In to MS03 Tracking System........................................................................................................................ - 12 -
8 Installing the T1 ....................................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
8.1 Installing GPS and GSM Antennas............................................................................................................... - 13 -
8.2 Installing an I/O Cable................................................................................................................................. - 13 -
8.2.1 Power Cable/Ground Wire (Pin 1/2) .................................................................................................. - 14 -
8.2.2 ACC and Door Detection (Pin 5/7) ..................................................................................................... - 15 -
8.2.3 Output Control (Pin 10/11) ................................................................................................................ - 15 -
8.2.4 Sensor Input....................................................................................................................................... - 16 -
8.3 Installing the Speaker + microphone (RS232 Port)...................................................................................... - 16 -
8.4 Installing the RFID Reader (RS232 Port)...................................................................................................... - 17 -
8.5 Installing the Camera (RS232 Port) ............................................................................................................. - 17 -
8.6 Mounting the T1 ......................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

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1Copyright and Disclaimer
Copyright © 2018 MEITRACK. All rights reserved.
and are trademarks that belong to Meitrack Group.
The user manual may be changed without notice.
Without prior written consent of Meitrack Group, this user manual, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced for
any purpose whatsoever, or transmitted in any form, either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and
recording.
Meitrack Group shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but not
limited to economic losses, personal injuries, and loss of assets and property) caused by the use, inability, or illegality
to use the product or documentation.
2Product Introduction
The T1 is a brand new high-end vehicle GPS tracker with market-proven quality and precise positioning. In addition
to real-time tracking, it supports various peripherals and can be installed into taxies, freight cars, and buses.
2.1 Product Features
2.1.1 Harsh Acceleration/Braking Alert and Impact Alert
You can detect the harsh acceleration/braking alert by setting the limit value.
Cautions on device installation:
1. The device should be installed into the vehicle according to the following direction.
2. The device installation angle cannot exceed 15 degrees.
The default harsh acceleration and braking alert values are 150 mG and -180 mG respectively.
Note:
A. The alert results vary according to the device installation, vehicle model, vehicle weight, and driving behaviors.
After the device has been installed properly, you can use the Meitrack Manager software to adjust the harsh
acceleration and braking alert values by every 10 mG. You can also use the D79 command to set the values.
B. Impact alert implementation principle is the same as the harsh acceleration and harsh braking, and the
parameter value is larger. So this alarm event will only occur when the car is driving fast and there is a
collision at the same time If the car is stopped and hit by other vehicles, it will not occur.
2.1.2 Roaming Mode
On the Meitrack Manager page, device parameters in roaming mode differ from that in non-roaming mode. When
the device detects that it is in roaming mode, it will be operated according to roaming parameters. This helps to
save network traffic and learn about device working status.

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3Product Functions and Specifications
3.1 Product Functions
3.1.1 Position Tracking
GPS + LBS positioning
Real-time location query
Track by time interval
Track by distance
Cornering report
Track by mobile phone
3.1.2 Anti-Theft
SOS alert
GPS antenna cut-off alert
External power supply cut-off alert
GPS blind spot alert
Remote vehicle fuel/power cut-off
Engine or vehicle door status alert
Towing alert
Polygonal geo-fence alert
Fuel stolen alert
3.1.3 Monitoring
Harsh braking and Harsh acceleration
Idle Recovery
Fatigue Driving
Speeding alert
Authorized driver profile (Mobileye)
Fuel monitoring
Temperature monitoring
Sharp turn
Collision alert
3.1.4 Other Functions
SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP) communication (Meitrack protocol)
Built-in 8 MB buffer for recording driving routes (storing 8,192 GPRS cache records, 256 SMS cache records,
and 131,072 GPS logs)
Mileage report
Low power alert for internal battery
Build-in vibration sensor and 3-axis accelerometer

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Over-the-Air (OTA) update
SIM card balance query
Stop Moving and Start Moving alerts
Online Parameter Editor
3.1.5 Functions of Optional Accessories
Accessory Function
A53 resistive fuel level sensor Check the fuel level.
Super magnet Fix the device in place.
1 1-Wire interface iButton Identify the driver ID and grant permission to start the
vehicle.
A52 digital temperature
sensor + A61 sensor box
Monitor temperature.
1 RS232 port Speaker + microphone Used for two-way calling and remote monitoring.
Camera (Used with a TF card) Take photos.
RFID reader Identify the driver ID and grant permission to start the
vehicle.
Monitor driver attendance by RFID report.
LED display Display advertisements and announcements.
Tire pressure sensor Monitor tire pressure and temperature in real time
Ultrasonic fuel level sensor Measure vehicle's fuel level.
3.2 Specifications
Item Specifications
Dimension 105 mm x 65 mm x 26 mm
Weight 190g
Power supply DC 11–36 V/1.5 A
Backup battery 400 mAh/3.7 V
Power consumption Standby (sleep) power consumption: 5mA，Working power consumption: 65mA
Operating
temperature
-20°C to 55°C
Operating humidity 5% to 95%
Working hour 61 hours in power-saving mode
5.7 hours in normal mode
LED indicator Green indicator showing the GSM signal
Blue indicator showing the GPS signal
Button/Switch 1 SOS button (for sending SMSs or dialing)
1 power button
Memory 8 MB buffer
Sensor 3-axis accelerometer (used to wake the device up by vibration and detect towing
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Frequency band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS sensitivity -161 dB
Positioning accuracy 2.5m
I/O port 3 digital inputs (2 negative inputs and 1 positive input)
2 analog detection inputs
2 outputs
1 RS232 port
1 USB port
1 1-Wire interface (used to connect a digital temperature sensor or iButton)
4T1 and Accessories
T1 and standard accessories:
T1 with a built-in battery External GSM antenna
I/O cable + SOS button External GPS antenna
USB cable CD download card
Optional accessories:
Camera Speaker + microphone
RFID reader A53 fuel level sensor
LED display Ultrasonic fuel level sensor
A52 digital temperature sensor + A61 sensor box Tire pressure sensor
iButton
5Appearance
Power button
GSM indicator
GSM antenna
connector
GPS antenna
connector
GPS indicator

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USB port Handset/RFID reader
port
Power/Input/Output
port
6First Use
6.1 Installing the SIM Card
1. Loosen the screws, and remove the front cover of the device.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot with its gold-plated contacts facing towards the Printed Circuit Board
(PCB).
3. Close the cover, and tighten the screws.
Note:
Power off the device before installing the SIM card.
Ensure that the SIM card has sufficient balance.
Ensure that the phone card PIN lock has been closed properly.
Ensure that the SIM card in the device has subscribed the caller ID service if you want to use your authorized
phone number to call the device.
6.2 Charging the Device
When you use the device for the first time, connect the device's GND (-Black) and Power (+Red) wires to 12–24 V
external power supply for charging. Ensure that the device is charged at least three hours. Eight hours are
recommended.
The device can be installed on a vehicle only after it is configured and tested.
6.3 LED Indicator
Press and hold down the power button for 3–5 seconds to start the device.
GPS Indicator (Blue)
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Blink (every 0.1 seconds) The device is being initialized or the battery power is low.
Blink (0.1 seconds on and 2.9 seconds off) A GPS signal is received.
Blink (1 second on and 2 seconds off) No GPS signal is received.
GSM Indicator (Green)
Steady on A call is coming in or a call is being made.
Blink (every 0.1 seconds) The device is being initialized.
Blink (0.1 seconds on and 2.9 seconds off) A base station signal is received.
Blink (1 second on and 2 seconds off) No base station signal is received.
6.4 Configuring Device Parameters by Meitrack Manager
This section describes how to use Meitrack Manager to configure the device on a computer.
Procedure:
1. Install the USB driver and Meitrack Manager.
2. Connect the device to a computer by using the USB cable.
3. Run Meitrack Manager, then the following dialog box will appear.
4. Turn on the device, then Meitrack Manager will detect the device model automatically and the parameter
page will appear accordingly.
For details about Meitrack Manager, see the MEITRACK Manager User Guide.
6.5 Tracking by Mobile Phone
Call or send the 0000,A00 command by SMS to the device's SIM card number. The device will reply to an SMS with
a map link.
Click the SMS link. The device's location will be displayed on Google Maps on your mobile phone.
Note: Ensure that the device's SIM card number has subscribed the caller ID service. Otherwise, the tracking
function by mobile phone will be unavailable.

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SMS example:
Now,061314 10:36,V,26,0Km/h,96%,http://maps.meigps.com/?lat=22.513781&lng=114.057183
The following table describes the SMS format:
Parameter Description Remarks
Now Indicates the current location. SMS header: indicates the current location
or the alert type.
061314 10:36
Indicates the date and time in
MMDDYY hh:mm format.
None
V The GPS is invalid. A = Valid
V = Invalid
26 Indicates the GSM signal strength. Value: 1–32
The larger the value is, the stronger the
signal is. If the value is greater than 12,
GPRS reaches the normal level.
0Km/h Indicates the speed. Unit: km/h
96% Indicates the remaining battery power. None
http://maps.meigps
.com/?lat=22.51378
1&lng=114.057183
Indicates the map link.
Latitude: 22.513781
Longitude: 114.057183
None

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6.6 Common SMS Commands
6.6.1 Setting Authorized Phone Numbers – A71
SMS sending: 0000,A71,Phone number 1,Phone number 2,Phone number 3
SMS reply: IMEI,A71,OK
Description:
Phone number: A phone number contains a maximum of 16 bytes. If no phone numbers are set, leave them blank.
Phone numbers are empty by default.
Phone number 1/2/3: SOS phone numbers. When you call the tracker by using these phone numbers, you will
receive SMS notification about the location, geo-fence alert and low power alert.
If you need to delete all authorized phone numbers, send 0000,A71.
When the SOS button is pressed, the tracker will dial phone numbers 1, 2, and 3 in sequence. The tracker will stop
dialing when a phone number responds.
Example:
Sending: 0000,A71,13811111111,13822222222,13833333333
Reply: 353358017784062,A71,OK
6.6.2 Setting Listen-in Phone Numbers – A72
SMS sending: 0000,A72,Listen-in phone number 1,Listen-in phone number 2
SMS reply: IMEI,A72,OK
Description:
When you call the tracker by using the authorized listen-in phone number, the tracker will answer the call
automatically and enter the listen-in state. In this way, the tracker will not make any sound.
A maximum of two phone numbers can be set. Each phone number has a maximum of 16 digits. If no phone
numbers are set, leave them blank. Phone numbers are empty by default.
If no phone numbers are set and commas are remained, phone numbers set before will be deleted.
If you need to delete all listen-in phone numbers, send 0000,A72.
Example:
Sending: 0000,A72,13844444444,13855555555
Reply: 353358017784062,A72,OK

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6.6.3 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode – A73
SMS sending: 0000,A73,Sleep level
SMS reply: IMEI,A73,OK
Description:
When the sleep level is 0, the sleep mode is disabled.
When the sleep level is 1, the tracker enters the normal sleep mode. The GSM module always works, and the GPS
module occasionally enters the sleep mode. The tracker works 25% longer in the normal sleep mode than that in
the normal working mode. This mode is not recommended for short interval tracking; this will affect the route
precision.
When the sleep level is 2, the tracker enters deep sleep mode. If no event (SOS, button triggered, incoming calls,
SMSs, or vibration) is triggered after five minutes, the GPS module will stop, and the GSM module will enter sleep
mode. Once an event is triggered, the GPS and GSM modules will be woken up.
Note: In any condition, you can use an SMS command to disable the sleep mode, and then the tracker exits the
sleep mode and returns back to the normal working mode.
Example:
Sending: 0000,A73,2
Reply: 353358017784062,A73,OK
6.6.4 Selecting a Serial Port and Peripheral – C70
SMS sending: 0000,C70,Serial port selection,Peripheral selection
SMS reply: IMEI,C70,OK
Description:
Serial port selection = 1: The peripheral port of the device is a debug port.
Serial port selection = 2: The peripheral port of the device is a UART port (default)
Peripheral selection = 0: The device peripheral connects to the camera (default).
Peripheral selection = 1: The device peripheral connects to the Speaker + microphone.
Peripheral selection = 2: The device peripheral connects to the LED display.
Peripheral selection = 3: The device peripheral connects to the A21 LCD display.
Peripheral selection = 4: The device peripheral connects to the RFID reader.
Example:
Sending: 0000,C70,2,4
Reply: 353358017784062,C70,OK
For details about SMS commands, see the MEITRACK SMS Protocol.
Note:
1. The default SMS command password is 0000. You can change the password by using Meitrack Manager and
SMS command.
2. The device can be configured by SMS command with a correct password. After an authorized phone number
is set, only the authorized phone number can receive the preset SMS event report.
7Logging In to MS03 Tracking System
Visit http://ms03.trackingmate.com, enter the user name and password, and log in to the MS03. (Purchase the
login account from your provider.)

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For more information about how to add a tracker, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide
(chapter 4 "Getting Started").
The MS03 supports the following functions:
Track by time interval or distance.
Query historical trips.
Set polygonal geo-fences.
Bind driver and vehicle information.
View various reports.
Send commands in batches.
Support OTA updates.
For details, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide.
8Installing the T1
8.1 Installing GPS and GSM Antennas
GSM antenna GPS antenna
Connect the GSM antenna to the connector which is labeled "GSM". The GSM antenna is non-directional, so you
can hide it in any place of a vehicle.
Connect the GPS antenna to the connector which is labeled "GPS". It is recommended that the antenna is facing up
to the sky and the antenna side with words is downwards. Secure the antenna by using double sided tapes.
Note: Do not install the GPS antenna at a metal covered place.
8.2 Installing an I/O Cable
The I/O cable is a 12-pin cable, including the power, analog input, digital temperature sensor input, and
negative/positive input and output interfaces.
1
Power (+)
3
Input 1
5
Input 2
7
Input 3
9
Fuel level sensor
11
Output 2
2
GND (-)
4
GND (-)
6
GND (-)
8
AD input 1
10
Output 1
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Pin Number Color Description
1 (Power +) Red Positive charge of the power input, connected to the positive charge of the
vehicle battery. Input voltage: 11–36 V. 12 V is recommended.
2 (GND) Black Ground wire, connected to the negative charge of the vehicle battery or to
the negative terminal.
3 (Input 1) White Digital input 1, negative trigger (SOS button by default)
4 (GND) Black Ground wire, connected to input 1 (SOS button)
5 (Input 2)
White and
brown
Digital input 2 (negative trigger)
Connect to a door trigger signal cable to detect vehicle door status. (Most
Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cars are negative edge-triggered.)
6 (GND) Black Ground wire
It can be used as a ground wire connected to an analog sensor.
7 (Input 3)
White and
red
Digital input 3 (positive trigger)
Connect to the vehicle ACC cable by default to detect the vehicle ACC
status.
8 (AD Input 1) Blue Analog input 1 with 12-bit resolution and valid voltage 0–6.6 V
Connect to an external sensor, such as the fuel level sensor.
9 (Fuel level sensor
input)
Blue and
brown
Analog input 2 with 12-bit resolution and valid voltage 0–6.6 V
The AD cable is equipped with a white plug. It is connected to the A53 fuel
level sensor by default.
10 (Output 1) Yellow Output 1
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open collector
Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 40 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 400 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or
engine power supply.
11 (Output 2)
Yellow and
brown
Output 2
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open collector
Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 40 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 400 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or
engine power supply.
12 (1-Wire) Green TTL3.3V level
Connect to the A52 digital temperature sensor or iButton by default by
using the A61 sensor box.
Note: The DC or AC voltage that is greater than 3.3 V is not allowed.
Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
8.2.1 Power Cable/Ground Wire (Pin 1/2)
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respectively.
8.2.2 ACC and Door Detection (Pin 5/7)
Note: If input 3 is connected to the "ACC" position, after the engine is started, the platform will read it as
ON-OFF-ON. If input 3 is connected to the "Start" position, after the engine is started, the platform will read it as
OFF-ON-OFF. If installed correctly, after the engine is started, the platform will read it as OFF-ON.
8.2.3 Output Control (Pin 10/11)

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Note:
A. To implement remote fuel/power cut-off, connect the relay to the fuel pump power cable or to the engine
power cable in series.
B. The white line of the relay must be connected with the power V+, and the yellow line must be connected with
the OUT line of the equipment. It cannot be connected backwards. If the connection is wrong, the equipment
may burn out.
8.2.4 Sensor Input
For pin 8 analog input 1, a sensor whose output voltage ranges from 0 V to 6.6 V can be installed. The analog
voltage calculation formula is as follows:
Voltage = (AD x 3.3 x 2)/4096
Pin 9 is connected to the A53 fuel level sensor by default. You can install the sensor without calculation formula
added on the platform. For details, see the MEITRACK Fuel Level Sensor User Guide.
Pin 12 is connected to A61+A52 temperature sensor or iButton by default. For details, see the MEITRACK
Temperature Sensor User Guide and MEITRACK iButton User Guide.
Note:
The white plug on the T1 harness consists of the power cable (red), ground wire (black), AD2 cable (blue), and
SEN cable (green).
The T1 can connect to a maximum of two A61 sensor boxes. You can install a maximum of eight A52
temperature sensor ports. For details, see the MEITRACK Temperature Sensor User Guide.
8.3 Installing the Speaker + microphone (RS232 Port)
Pin Number Color Description

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1 Red Power output
Output voltage: 5 V
2 Black Ground wire
3 Orange RX, T1 receives data from the Speaker + microphone.
4 Yellow TX, T1 sends data to the Speaker + microphone.
5 Blue Positive charge of the microphone
6 Green Negative charge of the microphone
7 Purple Positive charge of the speaker
8 White Negative charge of the speaker
Note: The RS232 port can be used with either the RFID reader or the camera at a time.
8.4 Installing the RFID Reader (RS232 Port)
Pin Number Color Description
1 Red Power output
Output voltage: 5 V
2 Black Ground wire
3 Green RX, T1 receives data from the RFID reader.
4 White Reserved (TX, T1 sends data to the RFID reader.)
Remarks: The T1 RFID reader is not compatible with the MVT600 RFID reader. In the MVT600, the RS232 port
is a Wiegand port.
Note: The RS232 port can be used with either the Speaker + microphone or the camera at a time.
8.5 Installing the Camera (RS232 Port)
Pin Number Color Description

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1 Red Power output
Output voltage: 5 V
2 Black Ground wire
3 Green RX, T1 receives data from the camera.
4 White TX, T1 sends data to the camera.
To connect T1 to a camera, a 4-pin to 8-pin cable is required.
Connect the device to
the 8-pin interface.
Connect the camera to
the 4-pin interface.
Note: The RS232 port can be used with either the Speaker + microphone or the RFID reader at a time.
8.6 Mounting the T1
Tighten the four screws shown in the following figure.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [e-mail].