Teltonika GH1200 User manual

Handheld GPS/GSM
Tracker GH1200
User Manual v1.02

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Table of Contents
1. About Document.........................................................................................................................................
1.1 Short Description................................................................................................................................
1.2 Legal Notice.........................................................................................................................................
1.3 Contacts................................................................................................................................................
2. Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................5
3. Device Assembling ......................................................................................................................................5
. Device Characteristics .................................................................................................................................5
5. Functional Parts of Device.........................................................................................................................6
5.1 Indication of the device .....................................................................................................................7
5.2 Button pushing indication .................................................................................................................8
6. Short Introduction to Device Functions..................................................................................................9
6.1 Alarm Function ...................................................................................................................................9
6.2 SMS Function......................................................................................................................................9
6.3 Special Requests ..................................................................................................................................9
6. Call Function .....................................................................................................................................10
6.5 GPRS Function.................................................................................................................................10
6.6 Modem Emulation Function...........................................................................................................10
6.7 Geo-Fence Function ........................................................................................................................11
6.8 Silent Call Function ..........................................................................................................................11
6.9 Track Log Function..........................................................................................................................11
6.10 Notification about Battery Level ....................................................................................................11
6.11 NMEA Function...............................................................................................................................12
6.12 Maps....................................................................................................................................................12
7. How to Start?..............................................................................................................................................12
7.1 Connecting to the PC.......................................................................................................................12
7.2 Software Installation.........................................................................................................................13
8. Introduction to the GPS Assistant Software .........................................................................................1
8.1 Show Location on Map....................................................................................................................17
8.2 Edit User’s Data................................................................................................................................18
8.3 Copy Track from Device.................................................................................................................18
8. Import Settings File ..........................................................................................................................20
8.5 Write Settings to Device ..................................................................................................................20
8.6 Sending NMEA.................................................................................................................................20
8.7 Changing Device Settings by SMS .................................................................................................20
8.8 Option ................................................................................................................................................22
8.9 PIN Code ...........................................................................................................................................22
8.10 Keyboard Settings.............................................................................................................................23
8.10.1 Setting SMS function...............................................................................................................23
8.10.2 Setting Call function................................................................................................................2
8.10.3 Setting GPRS function............................................................................................................2
9. Simple Device Configuration ...................................................................................................................25
9.1 Full Functionality ..............................................................................................................................25
9.2 Simple Mobile Configuration..........................................................................................................32
9.3 Simple GPS Data Saver....................................................................................................................33
10. Description of Device Parameters......................................................................................................3
10.1 GPS Menu Group.............................................................................................................................3
10.2 Track Menu Group...........................................................................................................................35
10.3 Geo-Fence Menu group...................................................................................................................35
10. GSM Menu Group ...........................................................................................................................36

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10.5 GPRS Menu Group..........................................................................................................................37
10.6 APN Menu Group............................................................................................................................37
10.7 Server Menu Group..........................................................................................................................38
10.8 SMS Menu Group.............................................................................................................................38
10.9 Keyboard Menu Group ...................................................................................................................39
10.10 Alarm Menu Group ..................................................................................................................... 0
10.11 Silent Call Menu Group............................................................................................................... 1
10.12 Call Menu Group.......................................................................................................................... 1
11. Technical support.................................................................................................................................. 3
12. Changes Log Sheet................................................................................................................................

1. About Document
1.1 Short Description
Teltonika Handheld GPS/GSM Tracker GH1200 is a GPS receiver with integrated GSM
modem. The device is designed for tracking and protecting people, assets and animals. The GPS
receiver allows finding out the coordinates of the device and forwarding them to an authoritative
person or to a Monitoring Centre. The device can also be used as a mobile phone as it has voice
transferring possibility.
1.2 Legal Notice
Copyright © 2007 TELTONIKA Ltd.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of parts or all of the
contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission of TELTONIKA Ltd is
prohibited. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or trade names
of their respective owners.
1.3 Contacts
If you encounter any problems when using our products, and cannot solve them by yourself,
please contact our technical support team by writing an e-Mail to [e-mail] . We will be
pleased to help you.

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2. Package Contents
GH1200 is supplied in a carton with all contents which are needed for the connection to a PC
and normal work handling:
 GH1200 device
 3.7V Li-Ion battery
 Cable „USB – mini USB“
 CD with User’s Guide, Drivers and Software
 Quick Start Guide
 Power Charger?
Notice: The producer does not provide a SIM card among other items of a package, which is
necessary for the connection to a GSM Network! You can obtain a SIM card from your local GSM
Service Provider.
If any of the components is missing please contact your local Distributor.
(http://www.teltonika.lt/en/pages/Distributors)
3. De ice Assembling
4. De ice Characteristics
GH1200 housing is made of plastics.
 GPS receiver SiRF Star III 20 channel
 GPS antenna: Internal
 GSM frequency: GSM 900/1800 MHz and 850/1900 MHz
 GPRS Class 10
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 Voice call: YES
 Vibration Call: YES
 Data transferring: SMS or GPRS
 Connecting to PC: USB
 NMEA via USB: YES
 Configuration: SMS or USB
 Internal memory: 1MB
 Buttons: 6
 Keyboard Lock
 Accumulator: 3.7V Li-Ion
 LED indicators: 3 (Power, GPS, GSM)
 Dimensions [mm]: 91 x x 19
 Weight: 80g
5. Functional Parts of De ice
1 – Microphone Microphone is used for voice conversations
2 – USB port Connect the mini USB cable to the device and to the PC to configure
GH1200 and to charge the battery
3 – Key lock To lock the keyboard move the arrow to; to unlock move the arrow
to
– Speaker The Speaker is used for active voice conversation – to be able to hear
the caller and for incoming call signals
5 – Keyboard You will enable or disable the set functions by pressing the buttons
6 – LED indicators LED indicators will let you know in what mode the device is operating.
- Power indicator, - GSM indicator, - GPS indicator
7 – ON button To turn the device on, press and hold the button until Power LED
indicator turns green
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5.1 Indication of the de ice
In order to detect in which mode the device is working you need to determine the LED
indicators state. Please read the „Power“ LED indications state description if „Power“ LED is on or
blinking.. If „GSM“ LED is on or blinking you need to read „GSM“ LED indications state
description. If „GPS“ LED is on or blinking, please read „GPS“ LED indications state description.
Each state indicator consists of 2 LEDs where one indicates the error (red) and another
indicates the process (green).
Exception is red “GPS” LED during the „Alarm“.
Indicators state description consists of state name (blue text) and short description (common
text of user manual).
Alarm – Red LED indicator is blinking and once per minute the device
sends vibrating signal. (For green LED indications read in “GPS
Indicators”).
Power indicators
The device is off – Indicators are off and the device does not react to
any button.
The device is in stand by mode – Indicators are off but the device
reacts to buttons (in case of GSM network loss – green LED is on; in
case of SIM card missing – red LED is on).
Battery level is low – LED is double blinking.
Device is turning off – both LEDs turns on.
Battery is fully charged – green LED is constant. (When the device
charging)
Battery level is high – LED is blinking. (When the device is
disconnected from the PC).
Battery is charging – LED is blinking. (When the device is connected
to the PC)
GSM indicators
Wrong PIN code – LED blinks slowly.
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Note – in stand by mode the device acts differently. About its
indications please read „Device in Stand by Mode“.
Connecting to GSM network – LED blinks slowly. The Indicator
period “On” is longer than the Indicator period “Off”.
Note – in stand by mode the device acts differently. About its
indications please read „Device in Stand by Mode“.
Connected to GSM network – LED blinks slowly. The Indicator
period “Off” is longer than the Indicator period “On”.
Connecting to GSM network failed – red LED double blinks.
Device is in active conversation – green LED double blinks.
Device is making a call – green LED is blinking once per second.
Sends data via GPRS – green LED is blinking quickly.
GPS indicators
GPS module is on – green LED blinks slowly.
Coordinates are fixed – green LED double blinks. (GPS module is on)
5.2 Button pushing indication
First function of the button is active – to activate first function of
button press and hold down the button until you hear a beep with the
“Power” and “GSM” indicators turned ON, at this moment release the
button.
Second function of the button is active – to activate second function of
button press and hold down the button until you hear two beeps with
the “Power”, “GSM” and “GPS” indicators turned ON, at this
moment release the button.
Both functions are disabled – then you press and hold down the button
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6. Short Introduction to De ice Functions
6.1 Alarm Function
Alarm Function - sends the alarm messages to more than one set phone number. When the
Alarm is activated, the GPS receiver, which tries to track the coordinate, is turned on. Calculated
coordinates together with an Alarm message are sent to several earlier set phones numbers. Alarm
messages can be sent by SMS and via GPRS. Please read the chapter “Alarm Menu Group” how to set
message sending type, number and frequency.
Format of an Alarm SMS message:
 Alarm message
 Device ID
 Modem IMEI number
 Date
 Time
 Time zone
 Coordinate latitude (e.g. 5 ,123 56)
 Coordinate longitude (e.g. 25,123 56)
 Number of satellites
 Cell ID information
 GSM signal level
 Battery level
If the GPS receiver was unable to calculate the coordinates, the Cell ID information will be
sent in the Alarm message.
The Alarm mode can be switched off by SMS. (Message format alarm:on and alarm:off). While
the Alarm is activated, coordinates are being saved into the device memory each second.
6.2 SMS Function
SMS function – this is specific answer to users SMS request. When device is in standby mode
and SMS function is enabled, then device reads user settings and executes it. If user has correctly
formulated request, then device executes its and sends back SMS message with answer to user request,
this SMS is send to earlier set number.
6.3 Special Requests
Special requests – It is special request messages which controls device. The special requests
what user can use to control device are:
FIX? – device will enable GPS module, read coordinates and send them to user.
INF? – Device information. When device will get such request it will send all information
about it status
GEO? – Device will enable GPS module, after that it will read coordinates and will check your
set Geo-Fence zone.
LIFE? – Device life time. When device receive such request it returns back information how
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MN? – (Mobile Navigon) If there is Symbian operating system in your phone and there is
installed Navigon maps, so you can send SMS message to the device with text MN? And you will
receive back coordinates of the device to your phone. Navigon program will show on map exact
position of the device on the map.
ALARM:ON – Enable ALARM signal.
ALARM:OFF – Disable ALARM signal.
TRACK? – Using GPRS it sends to server all collected tracks.
TRACK:ON – Enable „Track“ function.
TRACK:OFF – Disable „Track“ function.
TRACK:ON,<interval of point collection (seconds)>,<duration of “Track“ function(min.)>
Also there is another possibility to get special request. You can use “Request by Call”. This
function allows user to make a call to the device and get requested information. It works in this way.
User make a call to the device, device recognize caller number, caller number must be written in
“Request by Call” field, then device drops a call and sends information which user defined earlier by
configuring this function. How to set „Request by Call“ function please look in „Call menu group“
chapter.
6.4 Call Function
In stand by mode you can initiate calls to predefined phone numbers. Up to eight numbers can
be set, meaning two numbers with each button. The active conversation is cancelled by the button
with red symbol on the button.
Incoming calls can be rejected or answered (green handset). The active conversation is
cancelled by the button with red symbol on the button.
Configuration can be set if the device can be reached by all numbers or only by the ones that
are listed. When this function is activated all calls, received from unauthorized numbers, will be
rejected.
The device can also be configured to answer incoming calls after several signals.
All function settings mentioned “Call” can be set with the „Configuration Wizard“. (Chapter
Description of Device Parameter)
6.5 GPRS Function
When this function is activated, the device start connects to server (TCP/IP protocols) and
sending data via GPRS, sends Track Logs and Regular Logs. When the transfer is completed, the
memory is cleared. If the device has no data stored, the data sending via GPRS will not start.
Also you can request „GPRS function“ by SMS. In order to do this, type „Track?“ and send it
to the device. The device will check if the sender phone number is stored within the “SMS Request
Authorized phone numbers” list. If the sender number has not been stored in the list the device will
ignore the SMS. Otherwise it will be checked if the SMS correct. If the SMS is correct the device will
send data to the server. After sending the date the device will clear its memory. If the sending was not
successful the memory will not be cleared. If the server parameters have been set incorrectly the
sending of data will be cancelled, the device memory will not be erased.
6.6 Modem Emulation Function
GH1200 can be connected to the PC through the USB port and after activating „Modem
Emulation” function, it can be used as normal GSM/GPRS USB modem. When this function is
activated the device can be controlled by AT commands. „GPS Assistant“ program will allow the user
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6.7 Geo-Fence Function
This function shows in which set Geo-Fence zone the device is located. The user can set up to
ten zones and is able to dedicate different names to them.
Within the configuration menu the zone name, centre coordinates, radius (in meters) and
thickness can be set. Each zone can have an activation schedule with time and date settings.
After the function has been activated by the button, the device will start to check if the Geo-
Fence zone has been crossed. If the crossing was detected (both ways), the device will send a SMS
message to the first number, that has been set within the Alarm configuration (Chapter Alarm
Function)
If the device receives a request „GEO?“, it will check the zone where it is located and if the
zone was named – the name will be sent to the users. If no zone will be detected, the device will sent a
message where the zone will be named as “not available” (N/A).
6.8 Silent Call Function
„Silent Call“– is a function, when a call is activated without any local GH1200 user interaction.
Please send a SMS to the GH1200 to activate this function (message “SPY“). GH1200 receives this
message and compares the sender number with the numbers in the “SMS Request Authorized phone
numbers” list. If the sender number is not added in this list the device will ignore the SMS request,
otherwise the device recognizes the command and initiates a call to the number from which the SMS
was sent without informing the device keeper about this activity.
6.9 Track Log Function
Each GPS coordinate request is stored within the internal memory of the GH1200. In this way
the device makes a track history which can be reviewed later on the PC. Each stored point has the
following information:
 Date
 Time
 Latitude (e.g. 5 ,123 56)
 Longitude (e.g. 25,123 56)
 Altitude [meters]
 Moving direction [digress]
 Speed
 Number of satellites
 Cell ID information
 Signal quality value
 GSM Operator code
The information is stored within the device memory. When the memory gets full, the newest
record will be overwritten on top of the oldest (FIFO – First in, First Out). In that case, only the
newest information is stored.
All data, stored within the memory, may be exported to the PC using the USB connector. For
this matter the “GPS Assistant” program has to be used.
The device has 1MB internal memory space for storing the track log and is able to store up to
16.000 records within the memory.
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GH1200 can inform about battery level status by SMS messages. This function is optional.
Depending on how the configuration was done, the device will send a SMS message to the first set
number within the Alarm configuration (Chapter Alarm Menu Group).
6.11 NMEA Function
This function allows tracking the real time location of the device within digital maps. This
function works only when the device is connected to the PC through the USB port. As soon as the
cable is unplugged – the function automatically turns off. When the function is activated GH1200
gives its NMEA code, which is recognized by the digital maps for navigation. To connect to digital
maps you need to set the correct speed. You can set data transferring speed using the program “GPS
Assistant” in the “Main” menu.
6.12 Maps
The program automatically finds installed digital maps on the user‘s PC. When the user has
installed more than one digital map on the PC, the program will detect all of them and the user can
choose one of them. The Program currently supports these maps:
 Map Point
 Google Earth (The user can export track files to this map. (Chapter Copy Track from
Device)
7. How to Start?
 Insert a SIM card.
 Install the required drivers and software on your PC. (Chapter .2 Software installation)
 The internal battery of the device has to be fully charged. (Usually it can be charged by
connecting the device to the PC through the USB port, but you also can charge it using
other accessories).
 Set device parameters with the “GPS Assistant“ Software. (Chapter Short Introduction
to Device Function)
Note: The SIM card has to be used with deactivated PIN code request. The PIN code request
can be disabled with the help of a traditional mobile phone.
7.1 Connecting to the PC
Before connecting the device to the PC, please install:
 Drivers
 “GPS Assistant” software
All required drivers and software are on the CD, which goes together with the device. If you
have an internet connection, please check for the latest software updates (www.teltonika.com). The
software version can be identified be going to Help -> About within the toolbar.
When the device is connected to the PC, the battery starts charging. The process is indicated
by the indicator located on the GH1200. (See Indication of the Device). When the device is
connected for the first time with an empty battery, the LED starts blinking only after some time.
If a bad SIM card is inserted or the device cannot detect it, the user will be informed about it
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reconnect attempt the device switches to stand by mode and the indicator turns on (Chapter
Indication of the Device).
If the SIM Card will be inserted later, the device has to be restarted.
7.2 Software Installation
Minimal system requirements:
Operating system: MS Windows 2000 SP3 or MS Windows XP SP1
http://www.microsoft.com
Disc space: 20 MB
Minimal screen resolution: 102 x 768 (Full Screen)
Windows Installer version: 3.0
http://www.download3k.com/DownloadLink1-UWin-Installer.html
Component: MS .NET framework 2.0
http://213.226.139.30/Downloads/tavl/Tavl%5FClient/Net%5F2.0%5Fframework/dotnetfx.zip
Driver: Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB
http://www.silabs.com/tgwWebApp/public/web_content/products/Microcontrollers/USB/en/mcu_vcp.htm
All these components should be on the CD, however, if you fail to find them, please download
them from the internet by using the relevant links.
Please run the “GPS Assistant” after installing all mentioned components. Please insert the CD
from your device package into the CD-ROM. The Installation will start after double clicking on the
file named “Setup.exe” which is located on ...\Software\GPS Assistant\Setup_1.0.x . Install “GPS
Assistant” using the windows shown below:

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Pictures 7.2.1 Software installation sequence
When the installation is completed successfully, please double click on the „GPS Assistant“
icon located on the desktop to run the program.
8. Introduction to the GPS Assistant Software
To run this program, please activate the „GH1200 GPS Assistant“ link. When the program is
loaded, the main desktop with different zones is displayed:
 Three main menu groups A
 Users configuration B
 Menu buttons C
 Dynamic menu (changes accordingly to chosen menu group) D
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 Display field of chosen menu E
 Status field F
Picture 8.1. „GPS Assistant“ program desktop
 In field A you can choose between the three main groups:
i. Maps – digital maps that display coordinates of the device;
ii. SMS – operations with SMS (sending, receiving, forming);
iii. Configuration – device configuration (through USB or by SMS).
Picture 8.2. Menu group field
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Picture 8.3. Users’ description field
Field C consists of buttons that show the most common menu directories. Their meanings are
displayed when the mouse cursor is placed above the icon.
Picture 8. . Control buttons field
Field D displays additional control buttons accordingly to the chosen menu group.
Picture 8.5. Additional control buttons field
Field E displays main information of the chosen menu group (maps or device
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Picture. 8.6. Main functions setting field
Field F displays the connection information of the devices.
Picture 8.7. Display field of external devices
8.1 Show Location on Map
You can view the device coordinates received after request or Alarm in the map with the help
of the program „GPS Assistant“.
To do so, you have to:
 Run the program „GPS Assistant“. (by default the program should open the main
window. If not – click maps)
 Click “Tools” on the toolbar. Now the dialog select window will open.
 Select „Show Location on Map...“. Please enter the coordinate latitude and longitude in
the opened window.
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8.2 Edit User’s Data
When the device is connected to the PC for the first time, the program will ask if you want to
register the user (Chapter 8.2 Complete functionality), in such way you create the user, the data can be
configured later.
In order to change user’s data, you have to:
 Run the program „GPS Assistant“.
 Connect the device to the PC through USB port.
 Click „Connect“.
 Select „View“ in the standard menu.
 In the opened dialog window select „Edit Profile“, or in menu buttons group click
“Profile”.
 In the opened window click “Edit” to edit data, or click “Delete” if you want to delete
the user.
 After clicking “Edit“ in the opened window you will be able to change user name
„Name“, phone number „Phone No.“ and you can see the „IMEI“ number of the
device and the driver version “Version“.
8.3 Copy Track from De ice
The device has 1MB internal memory space where it can keep track history in coordinates. To
transfer this data from the device to the PC, you need to:
 Run the „GPS Assistant” program.
 Connect the device to the PC through USB port.
 Click „Connect“.
 Select „View“ in the standard menu.
 Select „Track Log“ in the opened window or click on in menu buttons group. The
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 Click „Copy Track“. (The arrow placed on the right side of Copy Track button allows
to choose data which you want to copy to the PC. ( „Track Log“ – track data; „Regular
Points“ – GPS receiver connection data; „Alarm Points“ – data select upon „Alarm”
signals.)
Note: If - in copy progress - an error window (picture. 8.3.1.) appears, click “OK“ to view it.
Possible solutions: optimize track by increasing distance between points (8.3.2 picture. a) or increase
displayed point number to maximum (8.3.2 picture. b).
Picture 8.3.1 Error window
(a) (b)
Picture 8.3.2 Data filter and display window
 After finishing to copy data from the device to the PC, you will be asked if you want to
save them (pressing “Yes“ will save all copied data in your selected name; pressing
“No“ will cancel the saving procedure).
In the “Track Log“ program window, the user can filter copied data by date and time. To view
data of a specific period, enter date and time in fields ”From“ and “To“. When the period is set, please
click ”Apply“. Only the selected period data will be displayed. Data can be:
 Saved in program (“Save Track“ button)
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 Displayed on the Google Earth map (“Open KML File“ button)
Note: „Open KML File” button is active only if you are using the freeware „Google Earth“
installed on your PC.(It can be downloaded form http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html).
Within the program saved data can be displayed on the map by clicking the button “Show“.
Created data archive can be sent to the other users, who can view them with “GPS Assistant“,
„Microsoft Excel“ or other programmes that support (*.xml) file format.
To clear the data from the device, click “Clear Log” button. To delete the data saved in the
program click “Delete”, to rename it - “Rename”.
8.4 Import Settings File
To import settings file into the program, the user has to:
 Run “GPS Assistant“ program.
 Connect the GH1200 to the PC through the USB port (The user does not have to
connect the device if he wants to see the settings. However, if the user reads the
settings from the file first and connects the device later, the program will read values
from the device and rewrites those read values from the file).
 Click button “Configuration“.
 Select “Load Configuration from File“ in the standard menu.
 In the opened window select configuration file and click ”Open“.
 The file with the settings will be imported into program.
8.5 Write Settings to De ice
To write setting into device, the user has to:
 Run “GPS Assistant“ program.
 Connect the device to the PC through the USB port.
 Click the button “Configuration“.
 Press the button “Handheld GPS” in the standard menu and choose “Send Changes”.
 After data transferring the device will restart itself.
8.6 Sending NMEA
If you want to connect GH1200 to the digital map and see its location in real time you should
set NMEA data sending baud rate to be similar like in the digital map. Where to set NMEA baud rate
of device you can find by pressing “Configuration” in the “Mine” menu. (Chapter Description of
Device Parameters). Than you need to set the NMEA function on one of the buttons within Gh1200
and start to send the NMEA data by pressing the button. To set the NMEA function on button you
can use „Configuration Wizard“ or in Configuration ->active profile -> keyboard. (Chapter Keyboard
menu group).
8.7 Changing De ice Settings by SMS
The device settings can be changed by sending a SMS message with setting parameters and
special commands initiating changes of the device configuration. Settings in the device can be changed
one by one, or all at the same time. The easiest way is to use a GSM modem connected to the PC. The
modem can be connected to the program “GPS Assistant” and can send SMS messages to the
GH1200 just with one “Send“ button click. SMS message parameters consist of:
CFG (special command) 1 (profile number);GPS: (settings group) 1,180,0,0,10, 0,1,~,~;(parameters value)