Pithagoras PH600 User manual

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Ver 1.5
11-15-2011

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Content
PH600 User Manual............................................................................................................................................................................................- 1 -
Content...................................................................................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
ⅠPreface...............................................................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
ⅡUpdates ............................................................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
ⅢProduct Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
ⅣProfile and Description..............................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
4.1 Profile.........................................................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
4.2 Operation Button...................................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
4.3 Working mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
4.4 Voice communication ..........................................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
ⅤFirst Use...........................................................................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
5.1 Install SIM card................................................................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
5.2 Charging ............................................................................................................................................................................................. - 10 -
5.3 LED Indications ............................................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
5.4 Configure by PC setup software................................................................................................................................................ - 11 -
5.4.1 PC setup Software Introductions......................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
5.4.1.1 Main Settings......................................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
5.4.1.2 Authorization Number...................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
5.4.1.3 Geo-fence Setting ................................................................................................................................................ - 21 -
5.4.1.4 Advanced Operations........................................................................................................................................ - 25 -
5.5 Location Short Message format................................................................................................................................................ - 27 -
5.6 Configure by SMS............................................................................................................................................................................ - 28 -

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5.6.1 SMS Command Framework and List.................................................................................................................................. - 28 -
5.6.2 Short Message Command Example..................................................................................................................................... - 31 -
ⅥProduct Specification .............................................................................................................................................................................. - 35 -
6.1 Physical Parameters and Environmental................................................................................................................................. - 35 -
6.2 GPS module parameter .................................................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
6.3 GSM module parameter................................................................................................................................................................... - 37 -
ⅦStandard package and optional accessories.................................................................................................................................. - 39 -
ⅧFAQ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. - 40 -
ⅨSAR.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. - 40 -

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ⅠPreface
All the content in this manual is accurate, however, with the continuous research and development
we might update the operational manual from time to time.
The manual you are reading now is reflecting of present state of art of the products described therein, we have
endeavored to give a description that is as complete and clear as possible in order to make it easy for you to use
our products. There might be content which is not described in accurate technical expression, with the rapid
technology development, we reserve the rights to incorporate technical alterations and developments without
separate notice in advance.
You can refer to the latest operation manual and relative documents by visiting...www.pithagoras.gr
Please read those simple guidelines before use, assured that the products will work properly under
normal conditions, the warranty period would be 12 months from the delivery date, the warranty shall not
apply to any defect, failure or damage which caused by improper maintenance, repair, alteration.
ⅡUpdates
No.
Content
Date
1
Documentation release
2010-12-22
2
Edit the working mode, Add P14,P18 command
V1.1
2011-02-26
3
Edit 4.2 Operation Button and 4.3 working mode instruction
V1.2
2011-04-26
4
Edit 5.1 PC based software
2011-08-05
5
Edit 4.3 working mode
2011-10-19
6
Edit 5.4 PC Setup software introduction
2011-11-24

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ⅢProduct Function
No.
Product Function
1
Data transmission mode(SMS/TCP)
2
Track by SMS/GPRS
3
Track by time interval
4
Track by Calling(reply a location short message to mobile phone)
5
Base station Location (CELL ID and LAC)
6
Two-way voice function
7
Automatic answer the call
8
Listen-in function(Voice monitoring)
9
64 Geo-fence support
10
Self Geo-fence(User defined Geo-fence)
11
Real-time power monitoring
12
GSM and GPS signal strength detecting
13
Support remote/PC setup setting
14
Low Battery alert, SOS alert, Geo-fence alert
15
Solar power charger
16
Inbuilt battery 1800mAh
17
Solar power working indication
18
flashlight function
19
Mini-USB port, cable(charging, upgrading, configuration)
20
Up to 2 months working(Timing mode)
21
Vibration detecting
22
RTC
23
Factory reset

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ⅣProfile and Description
4.1 Profile
Solar battery panel
Panel
CALL Ⅱ
CALL Ⅰ
Power on/off
Water-proof
strip
Mic
Backup battery
Arc Hook
SOS button
SIM card Slot
槽
Mini USB power/data
Flashlight /indication LED
Open it here

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4.2 Operation Button
There are 4 buttons, please refer to the following details:
Button
Operation
Function
Conditions
CALL Ⅰ
Press this button
for 3 sec
Call the first preset VIP number .
Note: PH600 will be vibrating if you dial
this number successfully.
No incoming call
Press this button
once
Answer the incoming call
When an incoming call
CALL Ⅱ
Press this button
for 3 sec
Call the second preset VIP number.
Note: PH600 will be vibrating if you dial
this number successfully.
No incoming call
Press this button
once
Answer the coming call
When an incoming call
Press this button
twice within 3sec
Self Geo-fence ON
Note: PH600 will be vibrating if you set this
successfully. and there is a message which
informs you the self geo-fence latitude,
longitude and radius .
No incoming call. and self
Geo-fence off
Power
Press this button
for 3 sec
Power off.
Power on
Press this button
once
Hang up the call
When a call come or in
communication or Dialing
out
Power On
Power off
And inserted SIM card
SOS
Press this button
for 3 sec
Send SOS alert to VIP numbers
Note: PH600 will be vibrating if SOS alert
was sent successfully.
Normal. Power on

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Press this button
once
press the SOS button once, the LED
indication of SOS would be changed in
turn, as below:
On: flashlight
Flash: the led would flash according to the
international SOS standard
Off: SOS led is off
Normal. Power on
(Table 1)
4.3 Working mode
No.
Working mode
Wakeup
condition
GSM Module
while sleeping
GPS Module
while
sleeping
Note
1
Standard
Press any
button/coming
call/SMS
Sleep
Power on
both GSM and GPS module work
properly, the device can be used
to call and receive incoming call,
send and receive text messages at
any time.
2
Timing
Data upload
interval timer
Power off
Power off
Preset the time point, the device
will wake automatically at this
preset time, and works for 10
minutes before getting into the
sleep mode. The device supports
48 time points in maximum, but
the interval between each two
points should be above 30
minutes. GSM and GPS module
work properly at the working
period, and both are closed in the

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sleeping period. The device works
only 10 minutes in every awaken,
so the interval for data uploading
should be set less than 10
minutes, otherwise the data
cannot be uploaded properly.
3
Vibration
Vibrating
Power off
Power off
Vibration awaken, the device will
go to sleep in 10 minutes from
last vibration. Both GSM and GPS
module works properly in
working period, but both are
closed in sleeping period. The
device works only 10 minutes in
every awaken, so the interval for
data uploading should be set less
than 10 minutes, otherwise the
data cannot be uploaded
properly.
(Table 2)
4.4 Voice communication
PH600 has the two-way voice function, It can dial preset phone numbers and receive phone call as
well. When a call coming, the unit will ring, press CALL Ⅰbutton once to receive the call.
Press CALL Ⅰor CALL Ⅱbutton for 3 seconds to call the preset VIP number.
The phone call can also be hung up by pressing power button once.
ⅤFirst Use

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5.1Install SIM card
Make sure the SIM Card has been activated GPRS internet access and SMS function. You can check it in your
mobile phone.
Plug the SIM card into SIM Card slot and Power on PH600.
5.2Charging
Normally, you need Charge it about 5 hours. The “CH” LED will turn green when charged enough.
5.3 LED Indications
LED
Status
Note
CH LED(RED)
On
Charging
Turn Green
The battery is full
Off
No charging
POW LED
(yellow) Blinking Low Battery. You need to charge the unit.
GSM
LED(Green)
Blinking every 5 seconds PH600 got GSM signal.
Blinking every 1 seconds PH600 didn’t get GSM signal Or Didn’t plug SIM card
Blinking 10 times in one
second(Very fast)
GPRS connected, Data uploading to center server.
GPS LED(Blue)
Blinking every 10 seconds
GPS signal is valid
Blinking every 3 seconds
GPS signal is invalid
Off
GPS module Power off
Flashlight
On
Flashlight

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LED(White)
Thrice long and short
circulating continuously
SOS
Off
Normal
Note: All LEDs will be off if the tracker goes to sleep mode.
(Table 3)
5.4 Configure by PC setup software
Refer to the manual.PH600 Mini-USB Cable Driver InstallationV1.2.pdf.,Install the Mini-USB cable driver, and
plug it to PC. Copy “Assistant ”software to your PC and Open it.
Note:
If you open this software in Win 7 system, Please right click its ICON, and Click “Run as administrator”, Or
This software won’t show the COM port number.
5.4.1 PC setup Software Introductions
5.4.1.1 Main Settings

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Name
Parameter
Explain
Note
Com Port
3
Get The COM port number after
plugged the Configuration cable
Refer to the manual
Mini-USB Cable Driver
InstallationV1.2.pdf
Baud Rate
9600
Fixed value
Open/Close
Open/Close
Click it, and Connect to PC

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Debug Info
Click it ,Pop-up a window shows all
commands reply message
Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
Click it, and Get all Basic
information
Another
Name
jeson
You need to set the Another name
firstly. Or it shows blank
ID
3100513059
10 digit numbers. It’s the unique ID
of this unit
GSM
Indicates GSM signal Strength
GPS
Indicates GPS signal Strength
Battery
Indicates Charging status of Battery
Version
20111123
Firmware version

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Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
SMS
Primary
Number
[phone]
Set it to receive all location
short message ,alert message
and command reply message.
Supports country code
Another
Name
jeson
Set it to replace the unique ID
of each location short
message.
W/d,'KZ^,09-28
12:11:02,Speed:32km/h,Battery:80%,GPS:13,
STANDARD,
http://maps.google.com/?q=22.549737N,114.07
6685E
Low
Battery
20
when the battery charge is low
than 20%, there is a low battery
alert.
Maximum value 90, minimum value 10.
Time
difference
120
Greece GMT+2. 120minutes
PH600 outputs Greenwich time. It has to be
adjusted to local time. To set time zone behind
GMT use –(Minus sign)
Track by
Calling
checkbox
Enable this function, and you
will get a location short
message after called the unit.
Default, This function is disabled.
1)The calling number must be authorization
numbers(SMS Primary number or VIP numbers).
2)The SIM card in tracker must be activated call
screening function.
3) It’s better to hold on 2 times ring before hang

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up.
Automatic
answer the
call
checkbox
Enable this function, And
PH600 will answer the coming
call automatically after ring 3
times.
Default, This function is disabled.
1)The SIM card in tracker must be activated call
screening function.
Read
Read current tracker’s settings
for above items.
White
Write above settings to the
tracker.
Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
Ip or domain www.pithagoras.gr
Server IP address or Domain
name
Port
8888
TCP port
APN
internet Greece mobile GPRS access point
name. internet
Please ask the GPRS service
provider
APN user
No need set it if the APN user is
blank.
APN pass
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blank.
Read
Read current tracker’s settings
for above items.
White
Write above settings to the
tracker.
Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
Normal
Uploading
Radio button
Click it ,enable “Normal
Uploading”
If you choose this Uploading
mode,PH600will upload data as
preset time interval and data
transmission mode all the time.
Keep Alive
Checkbox and 300
enable this function,PH600
will upload a keep alive
report to center server
Default, This function is disabled.
The unit can be set to send short
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every 300 seconds.
Note:
If the data uploading
interval is more than the
time that GSM provider cut
GPRS connection. You must
enable the Keep alive
function. Or you can’t
control PH600 by server.
prevent the disconnection from the
mobile service provider. Some GSM
provider might cut connection if
there is no data within certain time.
Uploading
by Vibration
Radio button
enable “Uploading by
Vibration”
Vibration awaken, the device will go
to sleep in 10 minutes from last
vibration. Both GSM and GPS
module works properly in working
period, but both are closed in
sleeping period. The device works
only 10 minutes in every awaken, so
the interval for data uploading
should be set less than 10 minutes,
otherwise the data cannot be
uploaded properly.
Fixed time
point
uploading
Radio button
enable “Fixed time point
uploading”And Click the
time label to choose the
time points.
PH600 will wake up when the
time at 8:00,9:00,12:00,
14:00,18:30,19:30.
Note:
1)You need adjust the time
Preset the time point, the device will
wake automatically at this preset
time, and works for 10 minutes
before getting into the sleep mode.
The device supports 48 time points
in maximum, but the interval
between each two points should be
above 30 minutes. GSM and GPS
module work properly at the
working period, and both are closed
in the sleeping period. The device
works only 10 minutes in every

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difference to local time.
2)PH600 must locate
position at the first time.
awaken, so the interval for data
uploading should be set less than 10
minutes, otherwise the data cannot
be uploaded properly.
Mode
SMS
Data transmission mode
SMS
Uploading location Short message to
SMS primary number.
TCP
Data transmission mode
GPRS
Uploading GPS data to Server IP
address and TCP Port
Interval
150
150 seconds
SMS [150,65535]
TCP [5,65535]
Please refer to Section 2.4.4 P04
Enquire or Set Data uploading
interval. <PH600 protocol>
Times
Uploading all the time
=0,Uploading data all the
time.
=[1,65535] It will stop
uploading when reaching
preset times.
Read
Read current tracker’s
settings for above items.
White
Write above settings to the
tracker.

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Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
Read All
Read all settings of the tracker
Exclude Geo-fence
Write All
Write all settings of the tracker
Exclude Geo-fence
Factory
Default
Restore factory default
Restore factory settings. It will
clear parameters(such as
Geo-fence/Uploading mode)
except IP address,Port,SMS
Primary number, VIP numbers,
APN,APN account,Another name
and time difference.and PH600 will
be reset to Normal Uploading and
SMS mode.
Show tip
message
checkbox
show the “operation success”pop-up
window when read or write the setting
successfully.
Language
Supports multi-language
Save
Save all parameters to PC
Load
Load all parameters from PC
5.4.1.2 Authorization Number

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Item
Parameter(e.g.)
Explain
Note
Call 1
+ϯϬϲϵyyyyyyyy
Set the first VIP number. Press the CALL Ⅰ
Button for 3 sec,PH600 will call this number.
Supports country code. And It
receives SMS reply message, alert
message.
Call 2
нϯϬϲϵyyyyyyyy
Set the second VIP number. Press the CALL
Ⅱ Button for 3 sec,PH600 will call this
Supports country code. And It
receives SMS reply message, alert