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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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5. KE S AND PARTS
1 – Microphone
2 – USB connector
3 – Lock for the keyboard
4 – Speaker
5 – Keyboard
6 – Indicators
7 – Switch On / Switch Off button
8 – Reset Button
Note: (7) By a long push of the button, the device can be switched on or off. If you wish to
switch on the device, push the button until the indicator lights up and a special switch-on
signal appears, and then release the button. If you wish to switch off the device, push the
button until all three indicators light up and then release the button.
 Connecting to a PC
GH1201 can be connected to the stationary computer or portable computer by using an USB data cable.
Connect one end of the cable to the device while using the mini USB connection and the other end to one
of the computer USB connections.
Please wait until the computer detects the new device and it will switch on automatically. fterwards,
activate the Track ssistant program.
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6. DEVICE INDICATORS
 Indicating the status
If you wish to correctly find out the parameters under which the device operates, observe as carefully as
possible the status of the three indicators.
Each status indicator consists of 2-coloured lamps - one of which is indicating a failure (red) and the other
one is indicating a process in progress (green).
The red GPS/ALARM indicator which signals at the time of Alarm (warning signal) is an exception.
Battery GSM GPS/ALARM
Indicator Off Device on stand-by Device on stand-by Device on stand-by
On Battery fully charged
Flashing Battery is charging Trying to connect to
the GSM network
Device is trying to find
the location
Flashing twice at a
time Devise did find the
location
On
SIM error /
impossible to detect
the GSM network
(when on stand-by)
Flashing
SIM error /
impossible to detect
the GSM network
Flashing twice at a
time
Battery has reached a
critical level larm signal activated
( L RM)
Both indicators on Device is switching off
/ reloading
 Indicating a button push
If GH1201 is in Standby Mode you can check if the device is powered with a
short button push. The Standby check is possible with each button on the
keyboard. If the device is powered, the Battery LED will lighten green.
Each button on the keyboard may have a special function and can be
configured with the Track ssistant Configuration Tool. You can activate the
button function like this: fter you have started to push the button, the Battery
indicator turns on but there is no sound signal; if you keep on pushing the
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heard. Now the button has to be released and device will execute the button
function.
The button function can be recalled directly: If you keep on pushing the button
after the first sound signal a second signal (deeper signal, cancellation
notification) will be heard and the Battery indicator turns on. Now you can
release the button and none button function will be executed at all.
Note: If the keyboard is locked, it will not be possible to switch on the device at all. If you keep
on pushing the switch-on button, the device will switch on and off immediately. If the keyboard
is locked, the device does not react to any button push. The only exception is the larm button.
Please view the Track ssistant Configurator tool explanation for further details.
 Sound indication
Function activated – one short beep
Function turned off – two high and low tone beeps
Device reloading – no sound signal
Error – one short low tone beep
Device switching on – special sound signal
Device switching off – special sound signal
Outgoing SMS Notification - one short beep
Outgoing SMS Error Notification - two low tone beeps
Incoming SMS Notification – three special sound signals
Alarm Actuation Delay - two low tone beeps

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7. TRACK ASSISTANT PROGRAMS
 Track Assistant Configuration Tool
The Track ssistant Configuration Tool will be installed together with
the device drivers. It may be turned on by clicking Start > All Programs >
Teltonika > Track Assistant Configuration Tool in the program menu.
special window will inform about the activation of this program.
7.1 CONFIGURATION OF GH1201 USING A PC
fter the program has been loaded, please plug the data cable into the computer, and connect its other end
to one of the USB connections of the PC. Please wait until the device starts indicating an external supply.
Now the supply indicator should start flashing in green.
If the device has not been registered within
this program before, you will be asked to
register the device within the Registration
window, click es for device registration.
Click the button Connect Tracker if you want to
configure your device directly from your PC using
an USB cable.
Click the button Connect Modem if you did
connect a Teltonika GSM modem and wish to
configure your GH1201 remotely.
Click the button Load Configuration if you want
to review a saved configuration file.
If you wish to switch to another configuration
window, always click the button Next.
When the device is connected to the computer,
the name of the last clicked button will change to
Disconnect Tracker, and by clicking this button
you can disconnect the device from the computer.
If you wish to start, click the button Next.
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Please type the name of the device and its
phone number into the box Name in the
window Create New Profile.
Type the information about the owner of the
device and his contacts into the box
Emergency Briefs.
Please read the information about the device
in the window User Registration: IMEI
Number and the Firmware Version of the
device program. Please enter the User Name
,
which will be shown for this device within the
Track ssistant Monitoring Tool, the phone
number of the SIM card inserted into the
GH1201 and additional information about the
owner of the device.
Type the name of the device into the box
Device Name, which will be indicated as
device ID within all SMS messages (sent with
additional information).
If a SIM card with an activated PIN code has
been inserted into the device, you need to
type it into the box SIM Card of the window
Security.
The PIN code has no effect if configurations
are being rewritten but please note that if the
PIN code is not typed, it will prevent the
device from registering into the GSM network.
If the device is not registered in the GSM
network, it will not be possible to send or
receive SMS messages and dial other phone
numbers as well receiving any calls.
You can turn the list of authorised SMS
numbers on or off within the box Device. If the
list is activated, the user must type in the
subscribers’ numbers, which the device will
respond to.
If this function has been activated, it will
protect GH1201 from unwelcome queries via
SMS (i.e. Fix?, Inf?, Spy, Geo? and etc.) by
external persons without any authorization.
If the list of authorised numbers is not
activated, everybody is allowed to send
queriesm via SMS (i.e. Fix?, Inf?, Spy, Geo?
and etc.) to the device, and the device will
always respond to them.
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You can dedicate a function for each button
on the Keyboard. Later on you can activate
this funciton by clicking on the respective
button on your GH1201. Please view the
section “Indicating a button push” in this
manual as well.
Call function allows you to call to a number
which should be typed into the Phone Number
field. Please use a format like:
[phone]
If you choose the SMS function a special
request field will appear. There you can chose
which kind of information the device will send
to the number typed into the Phone Number
field.
Alarm Off function will allow you to turn off an
larm which has been activated before with
the larm button.
Track Switch function will turn on / turn off
the track function.
Emulate Modem function will switch the
device into the modem modus when GH1201
is connected to a PC.
Please note: If you set the button Alarm
activation method to Call, window 8 of this
Configuration tool will not open.
By ticking next to Vibration, you can activate
a vibro call. You can also activate a signal
warning about incoming or outgoing SMS
messages.
Choose the ringing tone of the device and set
the levels of the ring (Ring Level, 5 = loudest
level) and speaker (Speaker Level 10 =
loudest level).
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When you open the Alarm window, please
choose the type of the warning signal (Alarm
Send Method) first. There are two options: by
up to five SMS messages or SMS and Call,
meaning up to five SMS messages and a
parallel call to one phone number specified in
the below box Call Number 1.
In the box Alarm SMS Sending Interval
(sec.) you can specify the frequency of
sending SMS messages. fter the specified
time passes, the device will automatically
send Alarm SMS messages. The time is
indicated in seconds.
In the box Alarm Duration Time (sec.) you
can specify the duration of the alarm. fter the
specified time passes, the alarm will be
automatically turned off. The time is indicated
in seconds.
In the box Alarm Delay you can specify the
Alarm actuation time. fter the specified time
passes the larm will be activated. During this
time period the alarm procedure can be
cancelled by pushing a defined larm Off
button.
Delay sound notification activates an
additional acoustic signal for this alarm
preparation phase.
Uncheck Keyboard lock valid for Alarm
button if you want the larm button to be
always active - even if the keybord is locked.
You can fix the automatic data update interval
(GPS Logging Interval). If this function has
been activated, the device will activate the
GPS module after the set time. The
geographical co-ordinates will be located and
recorded into the device memory.
If the device has been requested to specify
the current location, the search may take up to
3 minutes.
If the automatic data update interval has been
activated, the device will automatically update
the data about its location within the internal
memory.
If you wish to get an immediate reply with the
last geographical co-ordinates from the
memory of the device, you need to activate
the function Log Tracking.
If this function has been activated, the device
will not start to track the new geographical co-
ordinates (up to 3 minutes process as
indicated above) but will directly send the
newest location stored within the internal
memory.
On top you can setup the Event Based
Tracking settings. This track you can activate
by pressing a button or sending a special
SMS.
The Track Update Interval is setting the
interval in which GPS coordinates will be
acquired.
With Track Logging Duration you can define
the time period after which the Event Based
Tracking will be finalized.
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If you wish that the device will automatically
reply after a set number of rings, please
activate the function Auto Answer and
specify the number of rings.
If you wish to hear a special signal warning
each time a minute passes, activate the
function Minute Minder.
If you wish to restrict the number of
subscribers that are able to call to the device,
activate the list of authorised subscribers’
numbers.
To activate, choose the function Only from
List.
fter having activated this function you need
to type the numbers of subscribers into the
below boxes. Then, the device will ignore all
calling numbers which are not available in this
list.
If the function Everybody has been activated,
all subscribers’ numbers will be able to call to
the device.
ctivate the function Send Notification about
Battery Level if you wish to be informed via
SMS message about the level of the battery.
fter having activated this function, it will be
possible to choose either of the following:
Inform about the battery level, when the
battery level becomes 60% and 40% or when
the level becomes 60% and 40%, as well as
when GH1201 is 100% charged.
Please specify the numbers in the below list of
numbers, to whom SMS messages notifying
on the battery level will be addressed.
In the last window you are able to choose the
function Save to File, if you wish to save the
settings on your PC.
If you wish to store the settings into your
GH1201 please choose Write to Device.
Send Through SMS will be active when a
GSM Modem is connected to your PC. If this
option is selected the program will send all
configuration changes to the GH1201 device
via SMS.
GH1201 will acknowledge you with a SMS
about its configuration changes.
Finally click the button Finish.
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7.1.1 PIN code
If a SIM card with an activated PIN code has been inserted into the device, it will not be able to connect to
the GSM network and perform certain functions. Therefore, if you want the device to be fully operational,
the PIN code must be removed by using the GSM mobile phone available or by connecting the device to a
PC using the program “Track ssistant“.
If you wish to remove the PIN code from the SIM card by the program Track Assistant, connect the device
to a PC and click the button Connect. When the device starts the connection to the PC, the program will
check if it hosts a SIM card and wheter the PIN code is activated. If it has been activated, the program will
automatically open a window where you can insert the PIN code.
 Track Assistant Monitoring Tool
The Monitoring Tool is installed together with the drivers of the
device. You can switch it on witin the program menu Start > All Programs >
Teltonika > Track Assistant Monitoring Tool. special window will inform
you about the activation of the program.
7.2 MONITORING OF GH1201 USING A PC
The Track ssistant Monitoring Tool is designed in such a way as to enable the user to manage GH1201
directly from his personal or portable computer which is connected to a GSM modem. With a GSM Modem
(i.e. Teltonika ModemUSB/G10 ) connected to the personal or portable computer, you can receive SMS
messages with geographical co-ordinates from the device and immediately track it on the map.
The quantity of SMS messages is not restricted since all SMS messages available in the Modem may be
stored in the computer memory and, thus, compile the whole history of received or sent SMS messages.
By using the Track ssistant Monitoring Tool you may also request the device for special SMS queries,
which do not need to be memorised because they are already programmed in our program.
By using a special tool option, you will be able to set up to ten geofence zones and send the configurations
with SMS messages by a modem or record it directly by the device if it is connected.
In addition, you will be able to store the data within the computer, review them or send them to another
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7.2.1 General view of the Monitoring Tool
The tool consists of five information windows (3, 4, 5, 8, 9) and four configuration tools (1, 2, 6, 7).
1 – S STEM TOOL MENU
Cut - cut
Copy - copy
Paste - paste
Hide Navigation F11 – hide the additional tool menu.
Edit profiles – edit data of the user registered within the system.
Monitoring – activate the map.
SMS – activate the SMS window.
Track Log – activate the tool to copy data from the device.
View Location on Map – activate the tool where you can insert
the geographical co-ordinates - and the system will show them
later on the map.
Connect ... – connect the device to the system.
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4
5
8
9
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6
Sytem tools menu
Image menu
User list
List of maps in
the system
List of stored data
dditional tool
menu
Data on device connection status
Map
Map