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
Created By
Kyle Lv
Project
T1
Creation Date
Update Date
2014-06-10
2015-09-30
Subproject
User Guide
Total Pages
17
Version
V2.5
Confidential
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Contents
1 Copyright and Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
2 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3 Product Function and Specifications .............................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1 Product Function ................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.1 Position Tracking ......................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.2 Anti-Theft.................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.3 Other Functions .......................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.4 Functions of Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.2 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
4 T1 and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
5 Appearance....................................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6 First Use.........................................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6.1 Installing the SIM Card........................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6.2 Charging..............................................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
6.3 LED Indicator.......................................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
6.4 Configured by Computer ....................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
6.5 Tracking by Mobile Phone...................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
6.6 Common SMS Commands ................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
6.6.1 Setting a Combined Function Phone Number –A71 .............................................................................................- 10 -
6.6.2 Setting a Listen-in Phone Number –A72 ...............................................................................................................- 10 -
6.6.3 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode –A73 .....................................................................................................................- 11 -
6.6.4 Selecting a Serial Port and Peripheral –C70 ..........................................................................................................- 11 -
7 MS03 Tracking System .................................................................................................................................................................- 11 -
8 Installing the T1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................- 12 -
8.1 Installing GPS and GSM Antennas.....................................................................................................................................- 12 -
8.2 Installing an I/O Cable.......................................................................................................................................................- 12 -
8.2.1 Power Cable/Ground Wire (Pin 1/2) ......................................................................................................................- 13 -
8.2.2 ACC and Door Detection (Pin 5/7) .........................................................................................................................- 14 -
8.2.3 Output Control (Pin 10/11) ....................................................................................................................................- 14 -
8.2.4 Sensor Input...........................................................................................................................................................- 15 -
8.3 Installing the Handset (RS232 Port) ..................................................................................................................................- 15 -
8.4 Installing the RFID Reader (RS232 Port)............................................................................................................................- 16 -
8.5 Installing the Camera (RS232 Port) ...................................................................................................................................- 16 -
8.6 Mounting the T1 ...............................................................................................................................................................- 17 -

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1Copyright and Disclaimer
Copyright © 2015 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 Overview
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.
3Product Function and Specifications
3.1 Product Function
3.1.1 Position Tracking
GPS + GSM dual-module tracking
Real-time location query
Track by time interval
Track by distance
Direction change report
Speeding alarm
Track by mobile phone
3.1.2 Anti-Theft
SOS alarm
GPS antenna cut-off alarm
External power supply cut-off alarm
GPS blind spot alarm
Remote vehicle fuel/power cut-off alarm
Engine or vehicle door status alarm
Towing alarm
Polygon geo-fence alarm
Fuel monitoring
3.1.3 Other Functions
SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP) communication (Meitrack protocol)

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Built-in 8 MB buffer for recording driving routes (storing 8,192 GPRS cache, 256 SMS cache, and 131,072 GPS logs)
Mileage report
Low power alarm
Build-in vibration sensor and acceleration sensor
Support Over-the-Air (OTA)
SIM card balance query
Halt to Start and Start to Halt alarms
Online Parameter Editor
3.1.4 Functions of Optional Accessories
Accessory
Function
iButton
Identify the driver ID and grant permission to start
the vehicle.
A53 resistor voltage-output mode fuel sensor
Check fuel.
A52 digital temperature sensor + A61 sensor box
Check temperature.
Super magnet
Fix the device in place.
1 RS232 port
Handset
Used for two-way calling, SMS sending and receiving,
and remote monitoring.
Camera (Used with a Micro SD 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.
A21 LCD display
Used for real-time vehicle scheduling and
management.
3.2 Specifications
Item
Specifications
Dimension
105 mm x 65 mm x 26 mm
Weight
190g
Input voltage
DC 11 V to 36 V/1.5 A
Standby battery
850 mAh/3.7 V
Power consumption
65 mA standby current
Operating temperature
-20°C to 55°C
Operating humidity
5% to 95%
Working hour
200 hours in power-saving mode and 10 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 byte

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Sensor
3D acceleration sensor (for wake-up by vibration and towing alarms)
GSM frequency band
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS sensitivity
-161 dB
Positioning accuracy
10m
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 digital temperature sensor port
4T1 and Accessories
T1 and standard accessories:
T1 with a built-in battery
GPS antenna
GSM antenna
I/O cable + SOS button
USB cable
CD
Optional accessories:
Camera
Handset
RFID reader
A21 LCD display (dialing and SMS display)
A53 fuel sensor
A52 digital temperature sensor +
A61 sensor box
LED display
iButton

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5Appearance
Power button
GSM indicator
GSM antenna
connector
GPS antenna
connector
GPS indicator
USB port Handset/RFID reader
port
Power/Input/Output
port
6First Use
6.1 Installing the SIM Card
To install the SIM card, perform the following operations:
1. Loosen the screw, and remove the front cover of the T1.
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 screw.
Note:
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 T1 has subscribed the caller ID service if you want to use your authorized phone number
to call the T1.
Power off the T1 before installing the SIM card.

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6.2 Charging
When you use the T1 for the first time, connect the T1 GND (-Black) and Power (+Red) wires to 12 V or 24 V external power
supply for charging. Ensure that the T1 is charged at least three hours. Eight hours are recommended.
The T1 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 seconds to 5 seconds to start the T1.
GPS Indicator (Blue)
Steady on
One button is pressed or one input is activated.
Blink (every 0.1s)
The T1 is being initialized or the battery power is low.
Blink (0.1s on and 2.9s off)
A GPS signal is received.
Blink (1s on and 2s off)
No GPS signal is received.
GSM Indicator (Green)
Steady on
A call is coming in or a call is being made.
Blink (every 0.1s)
The T1 is being initialized.
Blink (0.1s on and 2.9s off)
A base station signal is received.
Blink (1s on and 2s off)
No base station signal is received.
6.4 Configured by Computer
This section describes how to use Meitrack Manager to configure the T1 on a computer.
Procedure:
1. Install the USB-to-serial cable driver and Meitrack Manager.
2. Connect the T1 to a PC by using the USB-to-serial cable.
3. Run Meitrack Manager, then the following dialog box will appear:
Turn on the device, then Meitrack Manager will detect the device model automatically and the parameter page will appear

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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 T1 SIM card number. The device will reply an SMS with a map link.
Click the SMS link. The location will be displayed on Google Maps on your mobile phone.
Note: Ensure that the T1 SIM card number has subscribed the caller ID service. Otherwise, the caller ID will be blocked.
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 alarm 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.co
m/?lat=22.513781&lng
=114.057183
This is a map link.
Latitude: 22.513781
Longitude: 114.057183
None

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6.6 Common SMS Commands
6.6.1 Setting a Combined Function Phone Number –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 has 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, the tracker will reply an
SMS with the location and send geo-fence alarms and low power alarms.
If all combined function phone numbers need to be deleted, send 0000,A71.
When the SOS button is pressed, the tracker dials phone numbers 1, 2, and 3 in sequence. The tracker stops dialing when a
phone number responds.
Example: 0000,A71,13811111111,13822222222,13833333333
Reply: 353358017784062,A71,OK
6.6.2 Setting a Listen-in Phone Number –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 all phone numbers need to be deleted, send 0000,A72.
Example: 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 changes, 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: 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
Reply: IMEI,C70,OK
Description:
Serial port selection = 1: The peripheral port of the device is debug port.
Serial port selection = 2: The peripheral port of the device is UART port (default)
Peripheral selection = 0: The device peripheral connects the camera (default).
Peripheral selection = 1: The device peripheral connects the handset.
Peripheral selection = 2: The device peripheral connects the LED display.
Peripheral selection = 3: The device peripheral connects the A21 LCD display.
Peripheral selection = 4: The device peripheral connects the RFID reader.
Example: 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
commands.
2. The device can be configured by SMS commands with a correct password. After an authorized phone number is set, only
the authorized phone number can receive the preset SMS event report.
7MS03 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.)
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:

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Track by time interval or distance.
Query historical traces.
Set polygon 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 place with metal.
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.
1
Power (+)
3
Input 1
5
Input 2
7
Input 3
9
Fuel sensor
11
Output 2
2
GND (-)
4
GND (-)
6
GND (-)
8
AD input 1
10
Output 1
12
Digital Temperature Sensor
Pin Number
Color
Description
1 (Power +)
Red
Positive charge of the power input, connected to the positive charge of the
vehicle storage battery. Input voltage: 11 V to 36 V. 12 V is recommended.

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2 (GND)
Black
Ground wire, connected to the negative charge of the vehicle storage 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
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
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 sensor.
9 (Fuel sensor input)
Blue
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
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
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 (Digital temperature
sensor or iButton input
port)
Yellow
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)
Connect the power cable (red) and ground wire (black) to the positive and negative charges of the vehicle battery respectively.

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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)
Note: To implement remote fuel and power cut-off, connect the relay to the fuel pump cable or the engine cable in series.

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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 10 is connected to the A53 fuel sensor by default. You can install the sensor without calculation formula added on the
platform. For details, see the A53 Fuel 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
(blue).
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 Handset (RS232 Port)
Pin Number
Color
Description
1
Red
Power output
Output voltage: 5 V
2
Black
Ground wire
3
Orange
RX, T1 receives data from the handset.
4
Yellow
TX, T1 sends data to the handset.
5
Blue
Positive charge of the microphone
6
Green
Negative charge of the microphone
7
Purple
Positive charge of the loudspeaker
8
White
Negative charge of the loudspeaker
Note: The RS232 port can be used with either the RFID reader or the camera at a time.

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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 handset or the camera at a time.
8.5 Installing the Camera (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 camera.
4
White
TX, T1 sends data to the camera.
To connect T1 to a camera, an 8 pin to 4 pin conversion cable is required. 8 pins are connected to T1, and 4 pins are connected
to the camera.
Connect 8 pins to the
device. Connect 4 pins to the
camera.

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Note: The RS232 port can be used with either the handset 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 [email protected].