Sanav G-19B User manual

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GSM/GPS Micro Tracker
Model G-19B
User's Manual
CE No: EM/2004/80113C
FCC ID: RUU-G19041000
Version: 2.6-RO
Published: December 2004

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PR RE EF FA AC CE E
Thank you for purchasing the SAN JOSE NAVIGATION G-19B GSM/GPS Micro Tracker. This
deliberately edited manual is to introduce the users, to provide the complete technical data that is
needed, and so as to operate G-19B smoothly and correctly as soon as possible. Make sure to read this
manual carefully before using this product. Most problems will be solved through the explanations and
the troubleshooting tips. Once you finish reading it, keep it handy for necessary reference.
Please note that specification and information are subject to change without prior notice in this manual.
Any change consequently will be integrated into future editions. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter Content Information
1 Hardware Description Brief Introduction of Hardware Parts and
Status
2 Getting Started General Installation & Operation Guide
3 General Functions Complete Functions Description
4 Setup SMS Messages Detail Setup SMS Messages Information
5 Respond SMS
Messages Detail Respond SMS Messages Explanation
6 NMEA-0183 $GPRMC
Description
NMEA-0183 $GPRMC GPS Coordinate Data
Description
7 General Specifications Specifications of modules used in G-19B
8 Warranty After Sales Services & Limited Warranty for
this Product
9 FAQ Trouble Shooting

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Table of Contents
1 Hardware Description………………..………….………………………5
2 Getting Started………………………..……….………………….………10
3 General Functions….…………………………………..……...…….11
4 Setup SMS Messages…….……………………………….....…...….13
4.1 Change ID. ……………………………………………………………...….…..14
4.2 Built-in Cellular Phone Setup…………………….….…………………..15
4.3 Report Interval Setup……………..……………………...……...…..…16
4.4 Remote Parking Start Setup……………..……….………….…...……..17
4.5 Reset to Factory Default………..…………………….……...…………18
4.6 Change Password………….…….…….……...………..…………….….…19
4.7 SMS Polling Command…………………………………….…………………20
4.8 Inquire IMEI code ……………………………………………………………….21
5 Respond SMS Messages.……………………...………….………22
5.1 Polling/Auto Report………….……….………….…...………………..….…23
5.2 Parking….……………..……...……………..….………………...….…..24
5.3 Emergency……………..…………………...….…..………………..….…26
5.4 Power Low Alert…………………………..….…………………………28
6 NMEA GPRMC Description………………………….….…….………29
7 General Specifications…….…………………….……………………30
8Warranty……………………………..…….…………………………31
9. FAQ………………………………………………………..32

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Chapter 1 Hardware Description
Main Unit
Package Contents
Battery x2 Wall Charger (100 ~ 240V AC) x1
CD x1
(User manual & Map Tracking & PDA Tracker
software)
Cigar Charger (8 ~ 38V DC) x1

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Optional Accessories For Map Tracking
Personal Computer Cellular Phone
(Sagem X2, Siemens C62)
Modem
(Siemens TC35, MC35)
Vector Map
(Microsoft Street & Trip 2004, MapPoint2004,
GPSS, Fugawi, PaPaGo, MapKing)
Necessary Accessories For PDA Track
PDA Phone (For OS: Windows Mobile edition or
it above version only) Map For Pocket PC
VSPK CE
(Download the trial version here:
http://www.virtual-com-port.com/downloads.html
It’s also included in the attached CD)
PDA Track
(Provided by San Jose Inc. and included in the CD)

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ON/OFF Switch
Turn On/Off G-19B by this switch
While initializing G-19B by switching it on,
G-19B’s Link, Fix and Park LEDs will light for 3
seconds, and become off. G-19B will then start
searching the GSM station and getting the GPS fix.
Eject Button
Use a sharp tool to eject the SIM card slot. Please
read the SIM Card Slot for more information about
how to insert a SIM card in it.
GSM Indicator (Red LED)
Blinking when G-19B is searching GSM network
service
Light still and have a short blinking every 4 seconds
when GSM service is available
Off when no power

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GPS Indicator (Blue LED)
Off when GPS is not available
On when G-19B fixes the current GPS position
Mini-USB Connector
This Reserved Com Port is for engineering purpose.
Please do not try to utilize it before having proper
instruction.
External DC Power Connector
G-19B power source that adapts 6V DC

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Wall Charger
The picture shows the European standard
(100V~250V) wall charger. It takes about 3 hours to
fully charge the battery.
Cigar Charger
The picture shows the cigar charger, which you can
charge the G-19B in the car. It takes about 3 hours to
fully charge the battery.

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SIM Card Slot
1. Use a sharp tool to eject the SIM card slot.
2. Pull the slot out and put a valid SIM card in it by
following the correct orientation. Before that, you
have to deactivate the PIN code if there is any.
3. Push the slot back into the G-19B. Don’t push too
hard if you find it difficult to insert the slot. Try
to pull it out and push it back gently.
Park
1. Press when you park your car.
2. When Park function is activated, the green LED will be
lighted on. The LED is embedded at the place where the
red arrow points in the picture.
3. Towed SMS will be sent when your car is moved over
100m or the speed is over 3km/hr.

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Emergency Panic Button
Press when an emergency situation occurs. Built-in buzzer will
start buzzing for alert. Emergency SMS messages will also be
sent to the built-in cellular phone number(s)
Battery
1. If you would like to change the battery, you may open the
battery case by sliding the plastic cover.
2. After removing the cover, unplug the connector. See the
picture placed in the middle.
3. Pull out the battery and install the spared one provided.
4. Gently put back the plastic cover by following the track.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
1. Charge the battery for 3 hours by using the wall charger (page7)or cigar charger (page7)provided if you
would like to run the G-19B by battery embedded.
2. Please prepare a valid GSM SIM Card.
3. Insert the SIM card by following the procedure shown in SIM Card Slot (page8).
4. Place the G-19B upward and let it has a clear sky vision. Switch the power on.
5. You also can run or evaluate the G-19B while it is charging.
6. The Red LED will be blinking while G-19B is searching the GSM network.
7. After 10 ~ 20 flashes, the red LED should stay still. GSM network connection is successful. If you have any
difficulties, please refer to the FAQ in the last page.
8. For the first-time operation of G-19B, the Blue LED will light on and keep still within 90 seconds. That
means the G-19B gets the GPS fixed. If you have any difficulties, please refer to the FAQ the last page
9. You may start tracking!

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Chapter 3 General Functions
After completing the procedures in Chapter 2 (page10) and both red and blue LED keep the lights still, you
may try the following functions of G-19B.
The General Functions are described as following.
Polling (Requesting immediate response from G-19B)
There are 2 methods to obtain the immediate response from G-19B.
Method 1:
Dial the phone number of G-19B through your mobile phone, and then you will receive a respond message
within 20 seconds, depending on how busy the GSM network is.
Method 2:
When you are in overseas, you can send a command via SMS to the G-19B (see Chapter 4.7, page22). And then
you will receive a respond message.
Note1: G-19B can accept any cellular phone call and reply SMS message to the one that is calling.
Note2: Once the “Own Number Sending” function is deactivated in your cellular phone, G-19B will not
recognize the calling number so as to lose polling function.
Change User ID and Password
The default user ID and password of G-19B is “Username” and “0000” respectively. You can change them
according to your preference. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 (page 14) and Chapter 4.6 (page21) for more
information about how to change User ID and Password.
Predefine Cellular Number(s)
Before using the functions of Auto Report, Emergency Alert and Park, you need to predefine at least one and
maximum of 5 cellular numbers. Please refer to Chapter 4.2 (page15) for more information of this setup.
Auto Report
G-19B can report SMS message only to the designate cellular phone. It is the first cellular number predefined in
G-19B. However, the default Auto Report function is off. To turn on Auto Report function, send the setup SMS
message to launch. See chapter 4.3 for further information.

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Emergency Alert
When in emergency circumstance, you can press-and-release the on board “Panic Button” and G-19B will send
SMS message(s) to ALL the predefined cellular number(s). If you would like the draw attentions from people,
you can press and hold on the button for more than 2 seconds. The built-in buzzer will alarm for 20 seconds and
send emergency SMS message(s) at the same time. The messages will be sent per 2 minutes for 20 times.
Note1: When the time you activate the buzzer by press-and-hold the Panic button for 2 seconds, the buzzer will
be always alarmed in the future once you press the Panic button, even you just press-and-release.
Note2: If you would not like the buzzer to be always alarmed, you can switch G-19B off for 30 seconds and
then on.
Parking
While you park or leave your vehicle or valuable asset for some personal purposes, you can press “Park” button
to guard it. Once the Park function is launched and the carrier is 1) moved without permission for over 300m
from the original position or2) the moving speed is over 5 knot/hr (9 km/hr) for over 5 seconds) G-19B will
report “towed” messages to user for burglarproof purpose per 2 minutes for 20 times. The Parking SMS will
only be sent to the 1st cellular phone number “PH-01” predefined in G-19B. The SMS contains the GPRMC’s
UTC time, latitude and longitude information for you to track the carrier. After finishing sending messages, it’ll
go back to Auto Report function if there was any.
Note1: Park function will not be activated when GPS is down (blue LED is gone).
Note2: Besides pressing the Park button activate Park function; you also activate it from distance by sending
the G-19B an SMS. Please see chapter 4.4 (page 19) for more information.
Note3: Each of the “Auto Report”, ”Emergency Alert”, and “Parking” function needs to predefine the cellular
phone number(s) for SMS sending.
Low Power Alert
When G-19B is in the condition of low power, it will automatically send you a SMS to inform you. In the SMS,
it contains the GPRMC’s UTC time, latitude and longitude information for you to track the carrier. The
description is seen in Chapter 5.4, page??.

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Chapter 4 Setup SMS Messages
G-19B currently provides 7 commands to setup its functions. You can setup the G-19B by following the
instructions shown in this chapter via SMS through your cellular phone. Key the specific SMS message in your
cellular as the instruction, sending it to the phone number of G-19B. The setup messages are seen in the
following sections.
Note1: Before doing any setup, please ensure G-19B is connected with the GSM network. The red LED must be
lighted on and keep still.
Note2: While you are keying in any setup message, note that NO space is allowed in between the characters.
Characters can be letters, commas or any signs.
Note3: Any setup message must be started with a “#” sign and ended up with a “*” sign.
Note4: Only when the password and setup message are correct, the G-19B will update information itself
according to user’s definition.
Note5: Be sure to add the “Country Code” when you setup G-19B’s phone numbers; G-19B can accept the
“+” sign (e.g. +49xxxxxxxxxx for German).

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4.1 Changing ID
You can change the ID of G-19B by following the format below. No space is allowed in between the
characters. For example, if you send the SMS message shown in E.g.1 to the G-19B, you will change
the ID from “Username” to “GPS00001”.
E.g.1
#Username,0000,1,GPS00001,GPS00001*
The table 4.1.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000 Default password.
If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
1 Mode 1 is representing the ID setup
GPS00001  New ID defined by the owner.
 At the maximum of 8 characters.
GPS00001 Confirm the new ID by keying it again. It must be exactly the same as the
new ID keyed previously.
* End sign.
Table 4.1.1
The table 4.1.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds GPS00001 setup OK. G-19B ID updated.
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, ID setup not allowed.
Table 4.1.2

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4.2 Predefine Cellular Number(s)
Use this SMS message to predefine the cellular number(s) of your G-19B for Auto Report, Emergency and
Park functions. By following the format of message, E.g.2 below, you will predefine 5 sets of cellular numbers
in G-19B.
E.g.2
#Username,0000,2,[phone],[phone],[phone],
[phone],[phone]*
The table 4.2.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000  Default password.
 If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
2 Mode 2 is representing the ID setup
[phone], [phone]st set of cellular numbers, PH-01, 2nd set of cellular numbers, PH-02
[phone], [phone]rd set of cellular numbers, PH-03, 4th set of cellular numbers, PH-04
[phone]th set of cellular numbers, PH0-5
* End sign.
Table 4.2.1
The table 4.2.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds Username setup OK. G-19B phone updated.
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, phone setup not allowed.
Table 4.2.2
Note1: In order to be compatible with GSM Network Service in different countries, it is suggested to add the
country code before the predefined cellular number(s) in G-19B. Please do not forget to add a “+” sign
before the country code.
Example: [phone] (German)
Note2: If you want to setup only 1 set of phone number for G-19B to report, you need to add 4 commas ”,”
s
traight
after the phone number. G-19B needs to recognize and separate different built-in numbers.
Example: #Username,0000,2, [phone],,,,*

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4.3 Auto Report Interval Setup
Use this SMS message to set up the frequency for Auto Report function after predefining the cellular number(s). If
you send the SMS according to E.g.3 seen below, you will have an Auto Report Message every 2 minutes. After 12
Auto Report messages are sent, G-19B will stop sending.
E.g.3
#Username,0000,3,002,12*
The table 4.3.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000  Default password.
 If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
3 Mode 3 is representing report interval setup.
002  Auto Report interval in minutes.
 This parameter must be 3 digits. The minimum unit is 002 and maximum is
120 minutes.
 For example, 002 means that an Auto Report message will be sent every 2
minutes.
 To cancel Auto Report function, set the interval as “000”. The default setting
of auto report is also off.
12  Total number of SMS will be sent.
 This parameter must be 2 digits.
 For example, 12 means that only 12 Auto Report messages will be sent in total. After
that, G-19B will stop sending.
 If you set up this value being “00”, the G-19B will stop Auto Report.
* End sign.
Table 4.3.1
The table 4.3.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds Username setup OK. G-19B auto-report.
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, auto-report not allowed.
Table 4.3.2

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4.4 Activate Parking Function From Distance
Use this SMS message to remotely activate the Park function after predefining the cellular number(s). You can
just send the SMS according to E.g.4 seen below to G-19B to activate the Park function. If you have changed
the default ID, please use the updated one instead of “Username”.
E.g.4
#Username,0000,4*
The table 4.4.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000  Default password.
 If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
4 Mode 4 is representing the Activation Of Parking Function From Distance.
* End sign.
Table 4.4.1
The table 4.4.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds Username setup OK. G-19B parking.
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is currently not GPS fixed Username GPS Time To First Fix, parking not allowed.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, parking not allowed.
Table 4.4.2
Note1: You can also launch the parking function by pressing the “Park” button on G-19B.

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4.5 Reset to Factory Default
Use this SMS message to reset G-19B to factory default. You can just send the SMS according to E.g.5 seen
below to G-19B to do resetting. If you have changed the default ID, please use the updated one instead of
“Username”.
E.g.5
#Username,0000,5*
The table 4.5.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000  Default password.
 If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
5 Mode 5 is representing the Reset.
* End sign.
Table 4.5.1
The table 4.5.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds Username setup OK. G-19B reset to default.
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, reset not allowed.
Table 4.5.2
When the reset setup is successful, all the user setting data in G-19B will be erased and reset to default. Default
settings are seen below.
Setting Default Value
ID Username
Password 0000
Time Interval (in minutes) 000
Total Number of Report 12
Predefined Cellular Number Non
Parking Disable

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4.6 Changing Password
Use this SMS message E.g.6 seen below to change the password of G-19B
E.g.6
#Username,0000,6,5725,5725*
The table 4.6.1 is describing the meaning of each segment in the message above.
Text Keyed In SMS Description
# Start sign.
Username Default ID of G-19B.
0000  Default password.
 If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
6 Mode 6 is representing the Changing Password.
5725 New password. It has to be 4 digits.
5725 Confirm the new password by repeating it.
* End sign.
Table 4.6.1
The table 4.6.2 is showing each confirm message reply after setup.
Situation Message Reply
Setup Succeeds Username password setup OK
Setup Fail Username setup fail.
G-19B is in Emergency Mode Username in emergency, password not allowed.
Table 4.6.2