Topshine MT100 User manual

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GPS Vehicle Tracker
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USER MANUAL (Model: MT100)
Please read carefully before operation

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Contents
1. Product overview ......................................................................................................................3
2. Applications ..............................................................................................................................3
3. Product Function and Specifications.........................................................................................4
3.1 Product function..................................................................................................................4
3.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................5
4. MT100 and Accessories............................................................................................................6
5. Installation.................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Installation SIM card...........................................................................................................6
5.2 Charging..............................................................................................................................7
5.3 LED Indications ..................................................................................................................7
5.4 Install I/O cable...................................................................................................................8
5.5 Power/GND.........................................................................................................................8
5.6 Digital Input (Negative Triggering) ....................................................................................9
5.7 Digital Input (Positive triggering) .......................................................................................9
6. Basic SMS commands: ...........................................................................................................10
6.1 Position report...................................................................................................................10
6.2 Set function of receiving actual address name via SMS ................................................... 11
6.3 Get location in Google map URL format..........................................................................11
6.4 To cut off Engine, immobilize the vehicle ........................................................................12
6.5 Set over speed alarm .........................................................................................................12
6.6 Harsh acceleration/braking alert .......................................................................................12
6.7 Oil leaking/Refuel Alarm ..................................................................................................13
6.8 Enable Impact Alarm Function: ........................................................................................13
7. Set SMS for GPRS tracking....................................................................................................14
7.1 Set ID by SMS ..................................................................................................................14
7.2 Set APN by SMS...............................................................................................................14
7.3 Set IP Address and Port by SMS.......................................................................................14
7.4 Enable GPRS Function .....................................................................................................14
7.5 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet.....................................................................15
8. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................16
Appendix 1 Configure by computer................................................................................................17
Appendix 2 Command List .............................................................................................................21
Appendix 3 Configure and use of RFID function ...........................................................................25

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1. Product overview
MT100 is a kind of mini GPS vehicle tracking product can be used for tracking and security
of motorcycle and automobile etc. Mini size, built-in antenna and waterproof designed, easy
to be installed and concealed, with power voltage range from 6V~24V, therefore can satisfy
tracking and security demands for all kinds of vehicles.
2. Applications
 Vehicle Real Time Tracking
 Motorcycle/Car Security/Anti-Hijack
 Fleet Management

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3. Product Function and Specifications
3.1 Product function
 OTA function (support over the air)
 Harsh acceleration alert/Braking alert
 Engine idle alert/low power alert/power failure alert
 Oil leaking/Refuel alarm
 ARM9 high speed microcontroller
 Support active/passive RFID for anti-theft alert and driver identification
 Fuel management
 4M flash can save the maximum 26000 points data
 6V~24V power supply
 Track by SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP)
 Track by time interval
 Track by distance interval
 Anti-robbery with SOS button, call for help
 Geo-fence alarm
 Over speed alarm
 Built-in motion sensor for power saving
 Google map URL for location via SMS, which shows you location on map via mobile
phone
 Get the physical address name via SMS
 Remote engine cut
 Mileage report
 I/O: 3 Output, 2 Input, 1 Analog input and 1 RS232 port
 Mini size, simple installation, low cost tracker for motorcycles, 12V and 24V vehicles
 Monitor the voice (optional)

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3.2 Specifications
Items Specifications
Dimension 80*58*22mm
Weight 92g
Charging voltage +9V~+24V
SIM Card type 3V
Power consumption Active mode(peak)<1.0 A
Active mode(avg.)<300 Ma
Idle mode <50 mA
Operating temperature -20~+75 ℃
Humidity Up to 75% non-condensing
External SIM card Connected via SIM card connector
External Antenna Connected via 50 Ω coax connector
Button 1 SOS and 1 power on/off
Microphone Optional
Transmit power Class 4(2W) for E-GSM 900 and 850
Class 1(1W) for DCS 1800
Class 1(1W) for PCS 1900
Sensitivity -104dBm minimum for E-GSM 900 AND 850
-102dBm minimum for DCS 1800
-102dBm minimum for PCS 1900
GPS chip Latest GPS SIRF-Star Ⅲ chipset
GPRS Multi-slot Class 8(4Rx, 1Tx., 5slot Max.)
Support all 4 coding
schemes(CS-1,CS-2,CS-3 and CS-4)
Maximum download speed is 85.6kbps
Maximum upload speed is 21.4kbps
Speech Codec Triple rate Codec
Half rate—ETS 06.20
Full rate—ETS 06.10
Enhance full rate—ETS 06.50/06.06/06.08
I/O 3 Output, 2 Input, 1 Analog input and 1 RS232
port

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4. MT100 and Accessories
MT100 Main Unit 8P wire harness Relay
Optional Accessories
Active RFID Kits Fuel Sensor Passive RFID Kits
5. Installation
5.1 Installation SIM card
Check that the SIM card has not run out of
credit (test the SIM card in a phone to make
sure it can send and receive SMS);
Before installing the SIM card, turn off the
power for MT100. Then install the SIM card as
following:

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5.2 Charging
Connect the device with external power like car battery, and turn on its power switch, then it
will do charging automatically
5.3 LED Indications
Push the power switch to turn on/off MT100
GPS LED (Red)
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) Initializing or back-up battery power is low
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)
MT01 has a GPS fix
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) MT01 has no GPS fix
GSM LED (Green)
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) Initializing
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)
MT01 is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) MT01 is not connected to the GSM network

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5.4 Install I/O cable
The I/O cable includes power,
Negative/positive Input and
Output
PIN Number Description
Output 3 E.g. connected with siren
AD 1 10 Bits Resolution Analog Inputs. 0~6V DC Detection. It can be used to connect with fuel
sensor etc.
Power DC In (power source). Input voltage: 9V~36V. 12V suggested.
GND Ground.
Output2 NC
Input1 Digital Input 1 (negative triggering), e.g. It can be connected with SOS panic button.
Output1 Output1. It can be used to connect with relay for engine immobilization.
Input4 Digital Input 4 (positive triggering), e.g. detecting the ACC.
RS232 Port It can be used to connect with RFID and Temperature Sensor etc.
5.5 Power/GND
Connect GND (-Black) and Power (+Red) wires to the battery of vehicle.

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5.6 Digital Input (Negative Triggering)
E.g. Detecting SOS button
5.7 Digital Input (Positive triggering)
E.g. detecting engine on/off status
5.8 Output
PIN IN and OUT 1 application example:
Input 1 or Input 2 or Input 3 White
SOS Button

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6. Basic SMS commands:
6.1 Position report
Description: To know the position of your MT100,
send an SMS or make a telephone call directly to
MT100 and you will receive an SMS with its
location and other information.
Command: W<password>, 000
Note: The default password is 000000 (the following the same)
Item Description
ID: 1234567890 The tracker’s ID number
ACC=OFF The engine is turned off
Latitude=23 08 57.58N, longitude=113 18
59.31E
Latitude and longitude information, “N” in
latitude means North ,”E” in latitude means
East,
Speed=0.00Km/h Speed information
Odometer=0.013km/h Odometer information
2012-09-26,11:32 Date and time
You can copy this coordinate get from the SMS into http//:maps.google.com and see its
location as below:
Another easier way to get MT100’s position:
Use your mobile phone to call the SIM number in the MT100, after hearing several times
ring, then hung up, MT100 will send a SMS with location information back to your mobile
phone.

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6.2 Set function of receiving actual address name via SMS
Description: To know specific address of your MT100, send an
SMS and you will receive an SMS with its location physical
address name.
(This command needs our GPRS tracking platform GPRS-01 support)
Command: W<password>,111
Example:
SMS send: W000000, 111
SMS receive: Xinfu 1st Rd, Maonan, Maoming, Guangdong, China
6.3 Get location in Google map URL format
Description: You will get a Google map URL after sending the command, click the URL then
the location can be shown directly on Google Maps on your mobile phone.
Command: W<password>,100
Example:
SMS send: W000000,100
SMS Received: as following picture 1
Note: then by click the URL, you can get the location in Google map from your mobilephone,
see bellowing picture 2
1 2

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6.4 To cut off Engine, immobilize the vehicle
Command: W<password>,020,P,F
Description: P=1, means output1, P=2 means output2 … P=5, means output5
F=0, to disable this output function; F=1, to enable this output function
Example:
SMS send: W000000,020,1,1
If the output1 is connect to oil-cut relay, this command is to enable the engine-cut function,
the engine oil pump line will be cut-off to immobilize the vehicle.
While send W000000,020,1,0 is to restore the engine oil pump line and the vehicle can be
started again.
6.5 Set over speed alarm
Command :W<password>,005,XX
Description: XX(the speed preset value) XX=00, disable XX=[01<XX<20](unit:10Km)
Example:
SMS send:W000000,005,10
SMS receive: SET OK! SPEED LIMIT:100Km/h
Meaning: If your speed is over 100Km/h, an alarm SMS will send to your phone to warn you.
6.6 Harsh acceleration/braking alert
SMS command: W<password>,047,X
Description: X means value of velocity change, 1 to 2 digitals. Default value is 0 for disable
acceleration/braking alert function.
(1) Acceleration Alert: When the speed is over 20km/h, if the speed increase over X km/h in 5
seconds, the tracker will trigger acceleration alert, send the alarm data to tracking platform, its
alarm code is 0x73.
Example:
SMS send: W000000,047,5

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Meaning：When the speed is over 20km/h, if the speed increase over 5 km/h in 5 seconds, the
tracker will trigger acceleration alert, send the alarm data to tracking platform.
(2) Braking Alert: When the speed is over 20km/h, if the speed decrease over (X+10) km/h
in 5 seconds, the tracker will let out braking alert, send the alarm data to tracking platform,
the protocol number is 0x72.
Example:
SMS send: W000000,047,10
Meaning: When the speed is over 20km/h, if the speed decrease over 20 km/h in 5 seconds,
the tracker will let out braking alert, send the alarm data to tracking platform.
6.7 Oil leaking/Refuel Alarm
SMS command: W000000,094,X
Description: X = 000~199(unit: second), means for fuel capacity change exceed preset value
in the time interval X, it will send out oil leaking or fueling alarm, send alarm data to tracking
platform, the leaking protocol number is 0x74, the fueling protocol number is 0x76. And if X
is less than or equal to 5 seconds, then the function will be disabled. System default value is
10 seconds.
6.8 Enable Impact Alarm Function:
SMS command: W<password>,028.1
Meaning: If the vehicle impact , an alarm SMS will send to your phone to warn you
Disable Impact alarm function:
SMS command: w<password>,028,0
When sending out impact alarm, alarm data will be sent to platform, alarm code is 0x14
System’s default setting is disable function of impact alarm

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7. Set SMS for GPRS tracking
7.1 Set ID by SMS
Command: W<password>,010,ID
Description: every tracker has a unique ID. Tracker ID must be less than 14 digitals
Example:
SMS send:W000000,010,20120823
Meaning: this tracker’s ID is 20120823
7.2 Set APN by SMS
Command: W<password>,011,APN name,APN username, APN password
Description: W<password>,011, APN name, APN username, APN password
if no username and password required, just put in APN name only.
7.3 Set IP Address and Port by SMS
Command :W<password>,012,IP,Port
Description: Our online tracking website’s IP address is 210.209.68.180 Port is 9500
Example:
SMS send: W000000,012,210,209,68,180,9500
We support domain name instead of IP address:
Example: W000000,012,www.global-track.net,9500
7.4 Enable GPRS Function
Command: W<password>,013,X
Description: X=0, close GPRS (Default)
X=1, enable TCP
X=2, enable UDP

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7.5 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet
Command :W<password>,014,XXXXX
Description: XXXXX should be in five digitals and in unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX =00000, to disable this function
XXXXX =00001~65535, time interval for sending GPRS packet and in
unit of 10 seconds

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8. Troubleshooting
Problem: Unit will not turn on
Possible Cause Resolution
Wiring was not connected properly Check and make sure wiring connection is on
order
Battery needs charging Recharge battery
Problem: Unit will not respond to SMS
Possible Cause Resolution
GSM antenna was not installed
properly
Make MT100 connected to GSM
Network.
GSM Network is slow Wait for SMS. Some GSM networks slow
down during peak times or when they
have equipment problems.
Wrong password in your SMS Insert the correct password
The SIM in MT100 has run out of
credit
Replace or top up the SIM card
No SIM card Insert working SIM card. Check in phone
that the SIM can send SMS messages.
SIM card has expired Check in phone that the SIM can send
SMS messages. Replace SIM card if
needed.
SIM has PIN code set Remove PIN code by inserting SIM in
you phone and deleting the code
SIM is warped or damaged Inspect SIM, clean the contacts. If
re-inserting does not help try another to
see if it will work.
Roaming not enabled If you are in a different country your SIM
account must have roaming enabled
Battery is low Recharge the unit and the GSM will start
working.
Problem: SMS from MT100 states “last......”
Possible Cause Resolution
Unit does not have clear view of the
sky
Move the antenna of the unit to a
location where the sky is visible.
MT100 is in an inner place Wait for the target to come out

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Appendix 1 Configure by computer
This part shows the basics of how to use the TOPSHINE Parameter Editor. Note: Don’t
connect MT100 to external battery when configuring.
How to Edit the Parameters of MT100
Step 1 Buy one specific USB cable for configuration from Our Company
Step 2 Install USB driver program for the configuration USB cable
1. Run “CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller” to install the driver for the USB data cable.
Note: CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller is in the folder ‘USB-232 Driver’ in the CD.
Connect the USB Data Cable between MT100 and PC.
2. Connect the configuration cable with PC, open device management of your computer.
You can find “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm. Port ” , as following picture shows.
The USB port is virtual comm. Port (com3) in this example,

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Step 3 Open the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor
1. Connect MT100 with PC by the configuration cable
2. Confirm MT100 is in the Power Off states
3. Double click GPS Tracker Parameter Editor.exe and Select the COM Port, following
picture shows:
4. Click Start button to open the com port.
5. Turn on MT100and it will connect with the Editor automatic, As soon as they connect
successful, all the buttons are availability and the status bar will clue on’ Tracker Connect!’ ,
then you can Read or Write the MT100’s Parameters

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Instruction of parameter setting:
Item Description
GPRS Tick to enable GPRS function, select TCP or UDP
mode
Tracker ID Should be unique, in number, maximum 14 bytes
APN, APN Account, APN
Password
Put your local APN, APN username and password if
necessary
IP, Port Put online tracking server IP and port, our default is IP:
www.global-track.net port: 9500
Interval To put time interval to upload a data

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Item Description
SMS tracking No. Interval To put a mobile phone number for automatic tracking
by SMS at certain time interval in minutes
Password To set SMS command password, the default is
000000,
Over Speed To set speed limit for over speed alarm
Prefix(area code) To set country code
Time Zone To set time zone, GMT*60 (minutes), if in west half
western hemisphere, “-” is necessary to put ahead
Wiretapping To set wiretapping mobile phone number
Distance To set track and upload data by certain distance in
meters
Power Saving To set time enter into standby mode when shaking
not detected to save power and gprs data traffic
Course To set upload data via angle shifting by certain angles
Item Description
SMS Call SOS
Button/IN1
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when SOS
button/Input 1 is triggered
SMS Call Button
B/IN2
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button
B/Input 2 is triggered
SMS Call Button
C/IN3
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button C/Input
3 is triggered
SOS Button/IN1 To customize the reply SMS text when SOS Button/Input 1 triggered
Button B/IN2 To customize the reply SMS text when Button B/Input 2 triggered
Button C/IN3 To customize the reply SMS text when Button C/Input 3 triggered