Teletype 1451 User manual

TeleType PassiveTracker II
(Part #1451)
User Manual
TeleType Co.
20 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
617-542-6220

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………….…….2
1.1 Package Contents……………………………………………………….…..2
1.2 Main Features………………………………………………………….……2
1.3 Possible Applications………………………………………………….…….2
2. Connecting PassiveTracker II………………………………………………….…3
3. Setup…………………………………………………………………………….….3
3.1 Getting Started……………………………………………………………...3
3.2 Software Installation.…………………………………………………...…..4
3.3 GPS USB Driver Installation………………………………………………4
3.4 Operation…………………………………………………………………....5
3.5 Enabling Track Menu……………………………………………………....9
4. Upload Trip Data…………………………………………………………………11
4.1 Loading and viewing the log file on the TeleType GPS Map…………....11
5. Advanced Operations…………………………………………………………….14
5.1 Password Command List………………………………………………….14
5.2 Data Log Command List………………………………………………….15
6. Creating Reports From Past Logs………………………………………………16
7. Error Messages and Troubleshooting…………………………………………...19
8. Technical Specifications………………………………………………………….20

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1. Introduction
The PassiveTracker II (1451) Trip Recorder is a unique, user-friendly device with a
USB interface for collecting data. The PassiveTracker II allows you to record location
coordinates (latitude and longitude). These coordinates can later be downloaded to a
desktop or laptop computer for display using the TeleType GPS mapping program.
1.1 Package Contents:
Before you start up, make sure that your package includes the following items:
PassiveTracker II Hardware:
 Main unit (PassiveTracker II)
 USB to USB cable
 110V A/C adaptor to PassiveTracker II
 Car Charger (Part # 9121)
 External Antenna
PassiveTracker II Software:
 TeleType GPS tracking software, including Download.dll
1.2 Main Features:
 Easy to use USB connector to PC
 Built-in patch antenna
 Fast TTFF and low power consumption
 On-board rechargeable battery sustained real-time clock and memory
for fast satellite acquisition during power-up
 Automatic cold start with no user initialization required
 Large capacity for continuous records for up to 9,000 positions
1.3 Possible Applications
 Land/Marine Navigation
 Telematics
 Fleet Management
 Asset Tracking
 Timing Reference

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2. Connecting PassiveTracker II
How to connect PassiveTracker II to receive power in your car (cigarette lighter):
On/Off Switch:
The PassiveTracker II has an on/off hardware switch. This switch is labeled 0-1.
0 signifies off, and 1 signifies that the unit is on. Push the switch right to turn the
unit on, and left to turn it off.
Understanding PassiveTracker II signal lights:
 Red LED: if the red light is blinking, the unit has power
 Green LED: if the green light is on, the unit is being charged
3. Setup
3.1 Getting started:
1. Install the TeleType GPS application from the appropriate CD.
2. Connect USB cable from the PassiveTracker II to your PC. [Figure 1]
3. Install PassiveTracker II software to your PC (See 3.2 Installation)
4. Charge your PassiveTracker II for 4 hours prior to use. The PassiveTracker
II has a 7 hour battery life.

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3.2 Software Installation
1. Make sure that the PassiveTracker II hardware is set up correctly [See Figure
1].
2. Insert the PassiveTracker II CD into your PC.
3. Go to My Computer E: Drive (CD).
4. Right click on the E: Drive and select “Open”.
5. Double click on “Shortcut to setup.exe”.
6. Follow the prompts to install PassiveTracker II onto your PC.
3.3 GPS USB Driver Installation
1. Make sure that the PassiveTracker II hardware is set up correctly [See Figure
1].
2. Insert the PassiveTracker II CD into your PC.
3. Go to My Computer E: Drive (CD).
4. Right click on the E: Drive and select “Open”.
5. Double click on the folder “USB_driver_CP2101”.
6. Double click the “Setup.exe” icon [Figure 2].
Figure 2 – Setup.exe Icon
7. Press the button “Install” [Figure 3].

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Figure 3 – Install Driver
8. Press the button “OK” [Figure 4].
Figure 4 – Successful USB Driver Installation
3.4 Operation
1. Make sure that the PassiveTracker II is connected to your PC using the USB
cable.
2. Check for the correct com port and baud rate by following these instructions:
a. Go to My Computer [Figure 5] Control Panel System.
Figure 5 – Start Menu Icon
b. Under System Properties, click on the Hardware tab [Figure 6].

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Figure 6 – System Properties Window
c. Under the Hardware tab, click on the Device Manager button.
d. You will see a list of devices. Under “Ports”, you will see “USB to
Serial Bridge”. Right click on “USB to Serial Bridge” and click on
“Install”.
e. You will see a screen called “Found New Hardware Wizard” [Figure
7]. Click on “Yes, this time only”, and then press “Next”.

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Figure 7 – New Hardware Wizard
f. Make sure the bullet “Install the software automatically
(recommended)” is clicked. Click “Next” [Figure 8].
Figure 8 – Hardware Update Wizard
g. Click the button “Finish”.
h. Next you will need to check the COM port and baud rate (bits per
second).
 To check which COM port the USB is running on, go to Ports
“USB to Serial Bridge” (ComX). “X” represents the COM
port number [Figure 10]. If the COM Port is higher than 10,

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you need to follow these steps:
o Right click on “USB to Serial Bridge” [Figure 10].
o Go to “Properties” and click on the tab “Port settings”.
o Click on the “Advanced” button [Figure 9].
Figure 9 – Advanced Port Settings
o Next to “COM Port Number”, you will see a list box
with a list of COM port numbers.
o Choose a COM which is less than, or equal to 10. If
you are able to, choose COM2, as it is the preferred
port for the PassiveTracker II. In some cases it might
say port in use. If you are not aware of any device
using the port, then select COM2 anyways.

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Figure 10 – Device Manager Window
3. To obtain recorded log information from the PassiveTracker II, complete
the following steps:
a) Open the PassiveTracker II application, and choose the “To
Datalog” option [Figure 11].
Figure 11 – PassiveTracker II Basic Menu
b) Confirm the Com Port and then hit the “Connect” button. If the