Teltonika GH1201 User manual

User‘s Manual v1.05
Handheld GPS/GSM Tracker
GH1201

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CONTENTS
1. PREF CE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................3
1.2 PROTECTION OF COPYRIGHTS..............................................................................................3
1.3 CONT CTS.................................................................................................................................3
1.4 FOR YOUR S FETY ..................................................................................................................4
2. GENER L INFORM TION..................................................................................................................... 7
 Parts of the set ................................................................................................................................7
 Specifications of the device .............................................................................................................7
 Electronic specifications ..................................................................................................................8
3. GETTING ST RTED............................................................................................................................... 8
 Inserting SIM card and battery ........................................................................................................8
 Charging the battery ........................................................................................................................9
4. INST LLING SOFTW RE.................................................................................................................... 10
5. KEYS ND P RTS ............................................................................................................................... 11
 Connecting to a PC .......................................................................................................................11
6. DEVICE INDIC TORS.......................................................................................................................... 12
 Indicating the status.......................................................................................................................12
 Indicating a button push ................................................................................................................12
 Sound indication ............................................................................................................................13
7. Track ssistant PROGR Ms ................................................................................................................ 14
 Track ssistant Configuration Tool ...............................................................................................14
7.1 CONFIGUR TION OF GH1201 USING PC..........................................................................14
7.1.1 PIN code ...............................................................................................................................19
 Track ssistant Monitoring Tool ....................................................................................................19
7.2 MONITORING OF GH1201 USING PC ................................................................................19
7.2.1 General view of the Monitoring Tool .....................................................................................20
7.2.2 Transfer of the logged data to a PC......................................................................................22
7.2.3 Geofence zones and their detection .....................................................................................23
7.2.4 Maps .....................................................................................................................................24
8. M INTEN NCE ND REP IR ............................................................................................................. 25

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1. PREFACE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
GH1201 is a device with built-in functions characteristic of a mobile phone and an integrated GPS receiver.
This device is intended for the surveillance and protection of people, cargo and objects. The GPS receiver
may define the current location of the device and sends this data to a person in charge or the operation
centre.
The device has a voice mail option; therefore, it may be used as a usual mobile phone.
1.2 PROTECTION OF COP RIGHTS
ll rights protected. © 2007 “Teltonika”, U B.
ll rights are owned by the author. You may not copy, compile, transfer the present information to third
parties or distribute it without a prior written consent by U B “Teltonika”.
Other products and company names mentioned in this Manual may be trademarks or names of products of
such companies.
1.3 CONTACTS
In case you have problems with the use of the product beyond your possibilities to solve it, please address
them to the Technical ssistance Department by e-Mail [e-mail] or contact your local vendor.
We would be pleased to be of any assistance to you.

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1.4 FOR OUR SAFET
Please read these basic explanations. In disregarding them you may face danger or trespassing of the law.
In case you wish to have more information, please read the concise user’s manual.
SWITCH ON SAFEL
Do not switch on the device where it is prohibited to use a wireless phone or when such
use may cause disturbances or danger.
SAFE TRAFFIC IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
Do not infringe local legislation. When driving, use your hands for driving the car only. The
most important thing you have to think of when driving is the safety of the traffic.
DISTURBANCES
ll wireless equipment may be sensitive to disturbances which may have effect on its
operation.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow all restrictions. You might need to switch off when being in the vicinity of any
medical equipment.
ŠWITCH OFF IN THE MEANS OF TRANSPORT
Follow all restrictions. Wireless equipment may cause disturbances in air traffic.
SWITCH OFF WHEN FUELING
Do not use the device in petrol stations. Do not use it in the vicinity of fuels or chemicals.
SWITCH OFF WHEN BEING IN THE VICINIT OF PLACES OF EXPLOSIONS
Follow all restrictions. Do not use the device at places where explosion works are carried
out.

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PREPARE OUR COMPUTER
Personal or portable computers to be connected to the device must comply with the
requirements of LST EN 60950-1.2003.
CONNECT THE DEVICE TO THE COMPUTER
Computers to be connected to the device may be stationary or portable with an USB
connection.
CHARGER
Chargers and personal computers must comply with the requirements of LST EN 60950-
1.2003.
USE ONL THE BATTERIES SUPPLIED B THE MANUFACTURER
If a battery of an appropriate sort is inserted, there is a possibility for explosion or other
harms.
USE THE BATTER SAFEL
Ensure that the battery is not immersed in the water. When storing, keep the device in a
cool, dry place.
Ensure that the battery and device are not exposed to hot surfaces or direct sunlight.
Do not mix the polarity of wires when connecting the battery to the device.
Ensure that the positive and negative poles are protected from short circuit.
When transporting, ensure that the battery is safe from metal articles and do not keep it
with metal rings, chains, etc.
Do not damage the battery with nails or sharp objects.
Do not try to charge the battery directly from a household socket. This may lead to
explosion or other harms.
To avoid mechanical damages, it is advisable to carry the equipment in a blow-proof package.
The operation environment of the device has effect on its communication quality. If the operation of the
device has been disturbed, only a qualified maintenance staff may do the repair. It is recommended to
deliver the device to a repair centre or back to the factory.
Power supply chains available at a place used for connecting the tracker must have safety devices
(automatic bipolar switch off devices) which protect from power supply excess, short circuit and failure of
grounding. The switch off device must be installed at a place which is easy to access. Its power must be
consistent with the power of the connected device, and the distance between the contacts must not be less
than 3 mm.

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SAFEL DISCONNECT THE DEVICE
The device may be disconnected from the PC or charger by pulling out the USB
connection from the computer USB socket or by pulling out the mini USB connection from
the device.
Household
socket
utomatic switch off
device
Zero-wire
Phase-wire
Protect.
grounding
Electricity
distributing
board
230
V
PCs
USB cable
GH1201
Charger 230-
5V
USB connection

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
 Parts of the set
The tracker GH1201 is supplied to the client packed in a cardboard box with all supplements which are
necessary for operation. The set consists of:
- Handheld GPS/GSMTracker GH1201
- Li-Ion or Li-Pol 750m h battery 3.7V
- USB – mini USB cable
- 230V – USB charger
- Compact disk with a user’s manual and software
- Printed device User’s Manual
- Mini Screw Driwer
- Neck Strap
Note: The manufacturer’s set does not include any SIM card which is necessary to connect to
the GSM network. SIM card can be acquired from your local supplier of GSM services!
If any part is missing in the set, please contact the representative of the manufacturer or seller
(www.teltonika.eu).
 Specifications of the device
GPS receiver SiRF Star III 20 channels
GPS antenna Internal
GSM frequencies GSM 900/1800 MHz and 850/1900 MHz
GPRS Class 10 data
Voice calls Yes
Vibro call Yes
Data transfer SMS or GPRS
Connection to a PC USB
Transmission of NME code USB
Configuration SMS or USB
Internal memory 1MB
Buttons 6
Lock for keyboard Yes
Battery Li-Ion or Li-Pol 750m h 3.7V
LED indicators 3 (Power Supply, GSM, GPS/ larm)
Dimensions (mm) 91 x 44 x 19
Standby time (GPS off / GPRS off) 336 hours
Working time (GPS always on / GPRS off) 6 hours
Working time periodically switching on GPS (time: 1 hour) 120 hours
Recommended Working temperature 0 up to 50ºC
Operating temperature -20 up to 60 ºC
Weight 80g

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 Electronic specifications
Parameter Min Norm Max
Supply voltage (DC) 4.5V 5V 5.5V
Use of electric current 2m 360m 2500m (10ms)
Battery voltage (DC) 3.7V 4.2V
Charger voltage (DC) 4.5V 5V 5.5V
Charger electric current 600m 1000m
3. GETTING STARTED
 Inserting SIM card and battery
ll SIM cards must be kept in a place out of small children’s reach. You may request your SIM card supplier
to provide SIM cards and information about the use of SIM card-related services. The supplier may be a
service supplier, a network operator or another seller. The SIM card must be inserted in the way as set
below.
To insert the battery correctly, please connect its connector to the connector of the device. fterwards hold
the battery so that the wire of the battery is directed to the left. Bend the wire carefully into two parts and put
it along the left internal side of the device; afterwards, put the battery along the left side of the device, too.
Note: before removing the cover,
switch off the device and
disconnect it from the charger or
PC. The device must be always
kept and used with a cover and the
screw screwed tightly.
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 Charging the battery
By connecting the device to one of the USB connectors of a PC or by using the 230V – 5V charger
available in the set it, is possible to charge the internal battery of the device. For the first time, it is advisable
to charge the battery using the 230-5V charger (not via PC).
- Connect the charger and the device by using an USB cable.
- Plug the charger in the alternating current wall socket.
fter the device is connected to the PC or alternating current wall socket, the battery charging will start.
Charging is indicated by the indicator which is present on the GH1201 (see Indicators of the device). If, for
the first time, the device has been connected with an empty battery, the indicator starts to flash just after
several minutes.
Note: Only approved batteries, chargers and supplements supplied by TELTONIK should be
used with this device. By using other sorts of batteries, chargers and supplements you risk to
be deprived of all guaranties and it may also be dangerous for you and your environment.
If an unsuitable SIM card has been inserted or the device fails to detect it, the device will reload
automatically and tries to start the connection anew. If the reconnection fails, the device will show it by its
indicator (Indicators of the device).
If the card has been inserted later, the device must be switched off and switched on again or has to be
reloaded.
Note: s with any other radio communication transmitters, do not touch
its antenna when unnecessary. Touching the antenna may be a cause
for deterioration of the communication quality and the device may use
more energy when usual. The antenna of the device will operate better
and its battery will decharge slower if the surface of the antenna will not
be subject to touching when in use.

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4. INSTALLING SOFTWARE
Drivers and software necessary for installing are filed on a compact disk supplied with the device. If you
have Internet access, please check if there is any updated software version (www.teltonika.eu). The
software version available in the device may be indicated on the splash screen.
Minimum system requirements
Operating Systems (OS)*: MS Windows 2000 SP3 or MS Windows XP SP1
Disk space: 20 MB
Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768 (Full Screen)
Windows Installer V. 3.0
http://www.download3k.com/DownloadLink1-UWin-Installer.html
* We are currently working on the support of additional OS. Please contact us or your local vendor
for further information.
ll components required for the Track Assistant Software are part of a compact disk available in the set of
the device; however, should you fail to find it, try downloading it from the official website
http://www.teltonika.eu.
- Insert the compact disk available within the set into the CD driver.
- The installation of the software starts by activating the Setup.exe file available in the
catalogue ...\Drivers Installation Files\Setup_x.x.x.
- Install the software Track Assistant by referring to information indicated within the related
windows.