SinoCastel T229L User manual
Vehicle Tracking Device
T229L User Manual
(Rev. 1.2)
Sinocastel Co., Ltd.
March, 2020
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Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................2
2. Specifications.................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 External Interface................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Status Indicator.......................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Technical Parameters............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Device Configuration.....................................................................................................................................8
3.1 PC Tool.....................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 SMS Instructions.....................................................................................................................................9
4. Installation Instruction............................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 SIM Card Installation............................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 OBD Port............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Device Installation................................................................................................................................11
5. Functions..................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 OBD Protocols (CAN required).............................................................................................................13
5.2 Location Inquiry....................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Regular GPS data reporting..................................................................................................................14
5.4 Regular G-Sensor Data Reporting........................................................................................................14
5.5 Regular Diagnostic Data Reporting (CAN required)........................................................................... 14
5.6 DTCs Reporting (CAN required)........................................................................................................... 15
5.7 Cell ID Reporting...................................................................................................................................15
5.8 GPS Data Reporting in Sleep Mode..................................................................................................... 15
5.9 Data storage/Supplementary Report in Dead zones..........................................................................15
5.10 Trip Mileage........................................................................................................................................15
5.11 Trip Fuel Consumption (CAN required)............................................................................................. 15
5.12 Driving behavior monitoring..............................................................................................................15
5.13 Alarms and Events Reporting............................................................................................................ 15
5.14 Working Mode....................................................................................................................................16
5.15 GPS/Cellular Timer............................................................................................................................. 16
5.16 SMS Alert............................................................................................................................................ 16
5.17 Google Map Link.................................................................................................................................16
5.18 Remote Configuration........................................................................................................................16
5.19 SMS Configuration..............................................................................................................................17
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5.20 PC Tool Configuration.........................................................................................................................17
6. Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................................... 17
7. Warranty......................................................................................................................................................18
8. Statement.................................................................................................................................................... 19
1. Introduction
T229L is a smart GPS tracker with built in GPS and 4G module which can be used for a variety
of vehicle tracking applications. It is able to monitor vehicle location, detect driving behavior,
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and remote control. It can extend various peripherals with multiple I/O interfaces and read
diagnostic info from vehicle ECU with optional engine module.
Packing List
Parts name
Quantity
Note
T229L T-box
1
●
USB Configuration
Cable
1
○
OBD II extension cable
1
○
9-Pin deutsch wiring harness
1
○
6-Pin deutsch Wiring harness
1
○
Engine cut relay
1
○
Camera
1
○
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Temperature Sensor
1
○
RFID Reader/RFID card
1
○
Door sensor
1
○
SOS
1
○
Speaker
1
○
Microphone
1
○
Note: ● Standard configuration ○ Optional configuration
(Optional accessories will not be included if there is no indication in the order)
2. Specifications
2.1 External Interface
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I/O Interface Definition
Interface Type
2x20P 连接器
TE 1318384-2
PIN
Definition
PIN
Definition
1
CAN1H
21
CAN1L
2
CAN2H
22
CAN2L
3
RS232-5V
23
GND
4
RS232-TX
24
RS232-RX
5
DIN1
25
DIN2
6
DIN3
26
GND
7
DOUT1
27
DOUT2
8
DOUT3
28
DOUT4
9
RS485-
29
GND
10
RS485+
30
RS485-
11
AIN1
31
AIN2
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12
AIN3
32
GND
13
MIC-P
33
MIC-N
14
SPKP
34
SPKN
15
NC
35
NC
16
NC
36
NC
17
SOS
37
GND
18
RELAY
38
1- Wire
19
ACC-IN
39
CHARGE-IN
20
GND-EARTH
40
VIN
2.2 Status Indicator
Indicator
Color
Status
Power/OBD
LED
Red
Blinking (on 0.5s, off 0.5s) - Trying to access OBD system
or power off
Solid on – Power on/Successful OBD communication
Solid off –Tracker mode or in sleep
Cellular LED
Blue
Fast blinking (on 0.5s, off 0.5s) - No SIM card or network
searching
Slow blinking (on 0.5s, off 2.5s) - Registered network
Solid on - Logged into the server
Solid off - Cellular off
GPS LED
Green
Blinking (on 1s, off 1s) - GPS signal is good
Solid on - Searching for GPS signal
Solid off - GPS off
2.3 Technical Parameters
Size
140mm (L) * 74mm (W) * 28mm (H)
Weight
100g
Digital Input
6 digital inputs
One for ignition detection input, one for SOS
button input, four for general use
Digital Output
5 digital outputs
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One for relay control, four for general use
Analog Input
3 analog inputs
Engine
2 high speed CAN bus
Communication Port
One RS-232 port and one RS-485 for external
device connection or one USB port for internet
access
Audio
One differential MIC input, one differential
speaker output
Configuration Port
Micro-USB
SIM Card Socket
Micro SIM, Push-Push type
Data Transmission
Packet data (GPRS/HSPA/LTE) and SMS
Positioning Method
GPS
Storage
8MB FLASH, up to 96,000 GPS data storage
CAN Protocol
ISO 15765-4, SAE J1939
Working Voltage
9-36VDC
Working Current
Backup battery
500mAH
GPS
Receiving satellite frequency: 1575.42mhz (GPS
L1)
Positioning time:
Cold start: about 23s (typ.)
Warm start: about 2s (typ.)
Hot start: <1s (typ.)
Positioning accuracy:
Horizontal position accuracy: 3m CEP (typ.)
Speed accuracy: 0.1m/s (typ.)
Receiving sensitivity:
Trace: -165dbm (typ.)
Capture: -148 dbm (typ. Cold start)
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Refresh frequency: 1Hz
WiFi
Frequency: 2.4-2.4835GHz
WLAN Standard: 802.11b/g/n
Transmission Data:
Cellular
Frequency (T-229LE, Europe):
FDD LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
TDD LTE B38/B40/B41
WCDMA B1/B5/B8
GSM 900/1800MHz
Frequency (T-229LA, US):
FDD LTE B2/B4/B12
WCDMA B2/B4/B5
Data:
LTE-FDD Max 150Mbps (DL)/50Mbps (UL)
LTE-TDD Max 130Mbps (DL)/35Mbps (UL)
HSPA+ Max 42Mbps (DL)/5.76Mbps (UL)
Network protocol: Embedded TCP/IP stack
6-axis IMU
Driving behavior detection
LED Indication
GPS/Cellular/Power indication
Cellular Antenna
External
WiFi Antenna
Internal
GPS Antenna
Internal or external
Working Temperature
-30℃~ +70℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃~ +85℃
Humidity
5%～95%（no fog）
3. Device Configuration
3.1 PC Tool
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Download USB driver and PC Tool at http://www.sinocastel.com/Support/. Install the USB
driver and PC Tool on your PC.
Connect device to PC through USB configuration cable, open the OBD PC Tool, and click on
“Help -> User manual” for configuration reference.
3.2 SMS Instructions
SMS command is mainly for remote maintenance. The message content is text format.
Default secret key is the last 6 digits of the device ID. The key can only be changed through
PC Tool. SMS format is defined as follows:
3.2.1 Set IP parameters
Send SMS *SecretKey#set gprs#APN,User,Password,IP,Port*, device will reply *set gprs#ok*
or *set gprs#fail*
e.g.: *123456#set gprs#cmnet,,,113.98.241.66,11088*
3.2.2 Get IP parameters
Send SMS *SecretKey#get gprs#*, device will reply *get gprs#APN,User,Password, IP,Port*
e.g.: *123456#get gprs#*
3.2.3 Set domain parameters
Send SMS *SecretKey#set domain#APN,User,Password,IP,Port*, device will reply *set
domain#ok* or *set domain#fail*
e.g.: *123456#set domain#cmnet,,,obd.livetelematics.com,11088*
3.2.4 Get domain parameters
Send SMS *SecretKey#get domain#*, device will reply *get domain#APN,User,
Password,domain,Port*
e.g.: *123456#get domain#*
3.2.5 Get current location
Send SMS *SecretKey#position#*, device will reply
*position#http://maps.google.com/?q=latitude,longitude*
e.g.: *123456#position#*http://maps.google.com/?q=22.536934,114.021425*
3.2.6 Set working mode
Send SMS *SecretKey#set workmode#mode*, device will reply
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*set workmode#ok/fail*
mode = passenger,heavyduty or tracker
e.g.: *123456#set workmode#tracker*
3.2.7 Get working mode
Send SMS *SecretKey#get workmode#*, device will reply *get workmode#mode*.
mode = passenger,heavyduty or tracker
e.g.: *123456#get workmode#*
4. Installation Instruction
4.1 SIM Card Installation
1. Remove the SIM card cover.
2. Insert the SIM card and press gently, a click will be heard upon successfully placing the
SIM card in its place, please follow the insertion direction marked on the SIM card cover.
3. Enable battery switch.
4. Put the SIM card cover back.
Note:
There is a backup battery in the device, please make sure all lights are off before inserting or removing
SIM card.
4.2 OBD Port
In general, the OBD port is located in the driver or passenger cabin, from the edge of
dashboard on driver side to the border of 300mm. It is easy to touch by sitting in the driver's
seat; the preferred location is within the area from steering post to the vehicle centerline.
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4.3 Device Installation
For vehicles do not have an OBD port, please use power cable to connect vehicle battery.
Start engine, then device starts OBD communication (Need OBD module), acquiring GPS info
and Cellular network connection. Various statuses can be indicated by lights.
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OBD communication: The OBD light change its status to solid on indicates successful OBD
communication/Power on.
GPS function: The GPS light becomes blinking indicates that device has got its location.
Cellular connection: The Cellular light change its status to slow blinking indicates registered
network, becomes solid on indicate logged into the server.
Note:
When device is the first time power on (plugged in), it will scan OBD protocol according to pre-configured
working mode (ie, passenger car or heavy duty mode), the maximum scanning time can be up to 10
minutes, if no OBD protocol is detected during this period, device will auto change working mode to
tracker mode, if OBD protocol is detected, device will keep its working mode. After auto scanning period
device will not change working mode anymore even it is re-plugged, unless working mode is re-configured
with PC Tool, via SMS, or from server. If tracker mode is pre-configured device will not scan OBD protocol
and keep working with tracker mode unless working mode is re-configured.
*If GPS does not work, please use OBD extension cable and mount the device in a proper place to make
sure GPS signal can be well received.
*If dashboard lights are abnormal after installation, please remove the device and contact Sinocastel
technical team.
*Do not plug or unplug device when engine is on, this may cause unpredictable problem.
*After engine off device goes into sleep mode, while it still keeps working in order to detect engine on,
the current consumption in sleep is 10mA. Normally we suggest unplug device if vehicle will be not
used for more than 5 days in case of drying out vehicle battery.
Log into www.livetelematics.com to check real-time monitor and trip reports.
Login Vehicle monitoring list
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Vehicle real time location
Vehicle real time status
5. Functions
5.1 OBD Protocols (CAN required)
Device supports OBD II protocols and SAE J1939.
ISO 15765-4 (CAN)
SAE J1939 (Heavy duty)
5.2 Location Inquiry
Upon receiving location inquiry message from server or via SMS, device reports GPS data
immediately.
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5.3 Regular GPS data reporting
GPS data can be sampled by 3 means: by time interval, by distance or by heading change.
They can be enabled or disabled separately, only sampled by time interval is enabled by
default.
The sample rate for time interval can be 2-600s and default setting is 30s, for distance
interval can be 50-5000m and default setting is 500m, for heading change can be 5-90°and
default setting is 15°.
There can be single or several groups of GPS data in one GPS message, determined by
groups of GPS data per message, device will not report GPS message until it has collected
specified groups of GPS data. Groups of GPS data per message can be 1-30 and default
setting is 1.
For example, sampled by time interval and sampled by distance are enabled, and the
respective settings are 10s and 500m, groups of GPS data per message is 5. Assume that
vehicle is running at speed of 72km/h (20m/s), then it takes 25s to run out of 500m, so GPS
data are sampled at 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th second and reported at 40th second as 5
groups of GPS data have been collected at that time.
The suggested minimal interval for GPS report is 10s. For example, if only sampled by time
interval is enabled, then the settings might be 10s of sample rate and 1 group of GPS data
per message, or 5s of sample rate and 2 groups of GPS data per message.
5.4 Regular G-Sensor Data Reporting
Device reports G-Sensor data (g-value of X/Y/Z axis) according to configured time interval,
this function is disabled by default.
The sample rate can be 200-6000ms and default setting is 1000ms.
There can be single or several groups of G-Sensor data in one G-Sensor message, determined
by groups of G-Sensor data per message, device will not report G-Sensor message until it has
collected specified groups of G-Sensor data. Groups of G-Sensor data per message can be
50-100 and default setting is 100.
5.5 Regular Diagnostic Data Reporting (CAN required)
Device is able to read variety of vehicle diagnostic data, also called PID (parameter ID),
including vehicle speed, engine RPM, engine coolant temperature, mass flow air, etc, and
report up to 10 types of PID data according to configured time interval.
The sample rate can be 2-600s and default setting is 60s.
There can be single or several groups of PID data in one PID message, determined by groups
of PID data per message, device will not report PID message until it has collected specified
groups of PID data. Groups of PID data per message can be 1-30 and default setting is 1.
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The suggested minimal interval for PID report is 10s, for example, 10s of sample rate and 1
group of PID data per message, or 5s of sample rate and 2 groups of PID data per message.
5.6 DTCs Reporting (CAN required)
Device is able to read vehicle pending and stored DTCs (diagnostic trouble code), and freeze
frame data. The backend server analyzes and displays the DTCs for users on time to avoid
high repairing cost.
5.7 Cell ID Reporting
Device reports Cell ID every 30 seconds when it loses GPS signal, this function is disabled by
default.
5.8 GPS Data Reporting in Sleep Mode
Device reports GPS data according to configured time interval during sleep. The time interval
can be 10-1440min and default setting is 60min.
5.9 Data storage/Supplementary Report in Dead zones
When there is no Cellular signal or Cellular signal is poor, GPS information are stored, and
reported after signal recovery. Supplementary report can be last for 15 minutes at most
after ignition is off.
5.10 Trip Mileage
Device reports driving mileage in each reported message.
5.11 Trip Fuel Consumption (CAN required)
Device reports fuel consumption in each reported message.
5.12 Driving behavior monitoring
Real-time detects bad driving behavior, including Speeding, high RPM, hard acceleration,
hard brake, excessive engine idle time.
5.13 Alarms and Events Reporting
◇Ignition on/off
◇High engine coolant temperature (CAN required)
◇Speeding
◇High RPM (CAN required)
◇Hard acceleration
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◇Hard brake
◇Sharp turn
◇Quick lane change
◇Crash
◇Low battery voltage
◇Excessive engine idle time (CAN required)
◇Towed
◇Vibration
◇Power on indication
◇Power off notification
◇Emergency
◇Fatigue driving
◇MIL on/off (CAN required)
5.14 Working Mode
Device supports 3 types of working mode: Passenger car, Heavy duty and Tracker mode.
With tracker mode, device does not report diagnostic data, DTCs, trip fuel consumption and
some alarms including high RPM, high engine coolant temperature, hard acceleration, hard
brake, excessive engine idle time, MIL and excessive exhaust emission.
With Tracker mode, device wakes up from sleep on detecting motion state last for 20
seconds, and goes into sleep on detecting static state last for 3 minutes.
5.15 GPS/Cellular Timer
GPS and cellular can keep working after ignition off according to configured timer, but no
regular reports during this period. This function is disabled by default.
The timer for GPS/GSM can be 5-7200min and default setting is 720min, for data connection
can be 5-120min and default setting is 60min.
5.16 SMS Alert
If user mobile phone numbers are configured, device sends SMS to each user number when
alarms are triggered or eliminated, it is disabled by default.
5.17 Google Map Link
Latitude and longitude in location SMS can be directly linked to Google map.
5.18 Remote Configuration
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Users can configure device or update firmware through website:
http://www.livetelematics.com.
5.19 SMS Configuration
Users can configure device via SMS commands.
5.20 PC Tool Configuration
Users can configure device or update firmware through PC Tool.
Note: the features in red needs to be customization.
6. Disclaimer
This user manual only applies to T229L device.
The device is compatible with OBD II standard (CAN), it is also SAE J1939 compliant. While
some vehicles are not following those standards, therefore Sinocastel can not guarantee the
OBD performance of the device with every vehicle.
The GPS function may be affected in electromagnetic shielding area or bunker place.
The device has a built-in cellular module. It should be used as far as possible away from fuel
depots, chemical plants and other areas could cause an explosion. Most sensitive to external
RF sites (such as gas stations, hospitals and school, etc.) may be equipped with radio
frequency jamming equipment; some functions may be affected in the interference area.
As the device transmits data via cellular, please use the SIM card which supports data service
and make sure that the account balances is sufficient. Do not use any SIM card which is
restricted by region.
To make sure the products works well, please use the original accessories.
This manual is based on the “as-is” situation. Sinocastel will not guarantee the accuracy,
reliability and content of the handbook. Also Sinocastel reserves the right to amend or
withdrawn this manual without any prior notification.
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7. Warranty
If product got quality problem within the warranty period, please bring the product together
with a valid warranty card and purchase invoice to the dealer for checking. Please do not
disassemble this product, this may result in damage, Sinocastel will not be responsible for
those problem.
1 year of warranty since purchase time and life-long maintenance. For Failure or damage
due to incorrect operation or not following the instruction, Sinocastel will provide paid
maintenance within warranty period.
User name:
Contact number:
Address:
Post code:
Purchasing date:
Serial number:
Remark:
Please keep this card carefully in order to better serve you.
Distributor (Company Chop):
Maintenance Records
Product Model:
Date
Faults and maintenance of records
Maintenance
(Signature)
User
(Signature)
Fault Description
Maintenance
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Note: This form must be carefully completed.
8. Statement
Without written permission from Sinocastel, it is prohibited reproduce, transmit, distribute
or save part or all of the contents of this document in any form.
Sinocastel reserves the rights to modify or improve these products without any prior
notification.
Sinocastel reserves the rights to change or cancel the content of this document without any
prior notification.
All rights reserved by Sinocastel Co., Ltd.
Address: 5/F, 11th Building, Software Park, No. 2 Gaoxin C. 3rd Road, Nanshan, Shenzhen,
China
Post code: 518057
Tel: (86)755-86156349
Fax: (86)755-86169366
https://www.sinocastel.com
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