Topshine PT30 User manual

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GPS Personal Tracker
USER MANUAL (Model:PT30)
Please read carefully before operation

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C ontents
1. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
2. Applications .................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
3. Product Function and Sp ec ifi c a t ions............................................................................................................... - 3 -
3.1 Product Fun ct ion...................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
3.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
4. PT30 and Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
5. First Use ......................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
5.1 Install SIM Card ....................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
5.2 Charging ................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
5.3 LED Indications .................................................................................................................................. ...... - 5 -
6. Basic SMS commands........................................................................................................................................ - 6 -
6.1 Position report .............................................................................................................................................. - 6-
6.2 Set function of receiving actual address name via SMS....................................................................................... - 7 -
6.3 Get location in google map link format ........................................................................................................... - 7 -
6.4 Set over speed alarm.............................................................................................................................. - 8 -
7. Set SMS for GPRS tracking.................................................................................................................... - 8 -
7.1 Set ID by SMS ......................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
7.2 Configure by Computer .......................................................................................................................... - 8 -
7.3 Set IP Address and Port by SMS ............................................................................................................. - 9 -
7.4 Enable GPRS Function ............................................................................................................................ - 9 -
7.5 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet……………………………………………………………..…………………..…... - 9 -
8. Troubleshooting…………………........................................................................................................................... - 9 -
Appendix 1: Configure by Computer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… - 11 -
APPENDIX 2: SMS Command List……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…- 16 -

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1. Product Overview
PT30 provides an easy way to track your targets and provides peace of mind by showing you with your mobile phone
or PC the location of your targets via SMS or GPRS.
2. Applications
 People tracking & security, like the Kids, the Elderly, the tourists
 Assets tracking & security
 Pets tracking & Security
3. Product Function and Specifications
3.1 Product Function
 No installation, mini size, easy taken
 Track by SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP)
 Track on Demand
 Track by time Interval
 Two-way conversation
 Tracking online from website
 SOS panic button
 Geo-fence Alarm
 Built-in sensor for power saving
 Speeding Alarm
GOOGLE map URL for location via SMS, which shows you location on map via mobile phone.
Get the physical address name via SMS.
 Three buttons for making phone call and/ or sending message
3.2 Specifications
Items Specifications
Dimension 77*51*25mm
Weight 96g
Charging Voltage DC 4.5V~5.5V/400mA(Mini USB port)
SIM card type 3V
Power
consumption
Active mode(peak) < 1.0A
Active mode(avg.) < 300mA
Operating
Temperature
- 30 ℃~+ 75℃
Humidity Up to 75% non-condensing
External Antenna Connected via 50Ω coax connector

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External SIM Card Connected via SIM card 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
4. PT30 and Accessories
PT30 Main Unit
E
arphone
USB Cable
Car Charger
Travel Charger

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5 First Use
5.1Install SIM Card
Check that the SIM has not run out of credit
(test the SIM in a phone to make sure it can
send and receive SMS);
Before installing the SIM card, turn off the
power for PT30
Then install the SIM card as following
5.2 Charging
Connect the device with suitable power source via its charger, and turn on its power switch, and it
will do charging automatically.
5.3 LED Indications
Your PT30 has four buttons and three LED lights with three different colors
to indicate the status of the unit.

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Power (Red)
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) Initializing or back-up battery power is low
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) PT30 has a GPS fix
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) PT30has no GPS fix
GSM LED (Green)
Flashing ( every 0.1 second) Initializing
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) PT30 is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) PT30 is not connected to the GSM network
Power Button To turn on/off PT30
SOS Button Press SOS button to make a phone call and/or send
an SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to receive an incoming call.
Press it to increase volume during conversation.
Call B Press B button to make a phone call and/or send an
SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to reject a call, cancel calling or complete a
conversation.
Call C Press C button to make a phone call and/or send an
SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to decrease volume during conversation.
6. Basic SMS Commands:
6.1 Track on command
Command: W<password>,000
For example: send SMS W000000,000
Remark: The default password is 000000
Item Description
ID: 5128250763 The tracker’s ID number
ACC=OFF The engine is turned off
Latitude=23 08 56.71N, longitude=113 18 57.78E Latitude and longitude information, “N” in latitude
means North,”E” in longtitute means East,
Speed=0.00Km/h Speed information
Odometer=0.010km/h Odometer information
2012-08-24,03:12 System gps timing

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You can copy this coordinate get from the SMS into http//:maps.google.com and see its location as below:
6.2 Set receiving actual address name via SMS
Description: To know specific address of your PT30, send an SMS and you will receive an SMS with its location
Command:W<password>,<111>
Example:
SMS send: W000000,111
SMS receive: Xinfu 1st Rd, Maonan, Maoming, Guangdong, China
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6.3 Get GoogleMap’s link via
SMS
Command: W<password>,100
For example: send SMS W000000,100
SMS Get: as following picture P1
Note: by click the link,you can get the location in Google map from your mobile phone, see bellowing P2
P1
P2

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6.4 Set over speed alarm
Description: XX(the speed preset value) XX=00, disable XX=[01<XX<20](unit:10Km)
Command :W<password>,005,XX
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.
7.Presenting by SMS for GPRS tracking
7.1 Set ID by SMS
Description: every tracker have a unique ID. Tracker ID must be less than 14 digitals
Command : W<password>,010,ID
Example:
SIM send:W000000,010,20120823
Meaning: this tracker’s ID is 20120823
7.2 Set APN by SMS
Description: APN Name, APN username, APN password
if no password required, just insert APN name only
Command: W<password>,011,APN,APN username, APN password
7.3 Set IP Address and Port by SMS
Description: IP address is 210.209.68.180 Port is 9500
SMS command: W<password>,012,<IP>,<port>
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,enble UDP
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 when pushing the power switch to On side
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Power switch was not pushed properly Check and make sure the power button is pushed to
On side.
Battery needs charging Recharge battery f or 3 hours
Problem: Unit will not reply with SMS
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Green LED is flashing (on f or 1 second and off for 2 Make PT30 connected to GSM network.
seconds)
GSM Network is slow W ait for SMS. Some GSM networks slow down during
peak time or when they have equipment problems.
Unit is sleeping Cancel sleeping mode
Wrong password in your SMS or wrong SMS format Write correct password or SMS format
The SIM in PT30 has run out of credit Replace or top up the SIM card
Problem: Green LED is Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds)
Possible Cause: Resolution:
No GSM signal Check with a mobile phone to see if there is a signal
in the area or try to call the unit to see if you hear a
ring tone.
No SIM card Insert a working SIM card. Check in phone that the
SIM can send SMS message.
SIM card has expired Check in phone that the SIM can send SMS
message. 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: Blue LED is Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds) or the SMS received starts with
‘Last…’
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Unit does not have clear view of the sky Move the unit to a location where the sky is visible.
Tall buildings, trees, heavy rain, can cause problems
with the GPS reception.
Bad GPS reception Place the front side of PT30 towards sky
Battery is low Recharge the unit and the GPS will start working.

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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 PT30 to external battery when configuring.
How to Edit the Parameters of PT30
Step 1 Buy one specific USB cable for configuration from Our Company
Step2 . Install USB driver program for the configuration USB cable
1. Run ‘PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller’ to install the driver for the USB data cable.
Note: PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller is in the folder ‘USB-232 Driver’ in the CD.
Connect the USB Data Cable between PT30 and PC.
2.Connect the configuration cable with PC, open device management of your computer,
you can find “Prolific USB-to-Serial COM Port “ ,as following picture shows.

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The USB port is virtual comm. Port (com3) in this example,
Step3 .Open the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor
1. ConnectPT30 with PC by the configuration cable
2. Confirm PT30 is in the Power Off states
3. Double click GPS Tracker Parameter Editor.exe and Select the COM Port, following picture shows:

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5. Click Start button to open the COM port,
6. Turn on PT30 and it will connect with the Editor automatic, As soon as they connect successful, all the buttons a-
re availability and the status bar will clue on’ Tracker Connect!’ , then you can Read or Write the PT30’sParameters.

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Instruction of parameter settings:
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 Passoword Put your local APN, APN account 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 mobilephone 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 overspeed 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 mobilephone 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 flow
Course To set upload data via angle shifting by certain angles
Item Description
SMS Call SOS Buton/IN1 To set Mobilephone No. for SMS or Calling when SOS button/Input 1 is
triggered
SMS Call Button B/IN2 To set Mobilephone No. for SMS or Calling when Button B/Input 2 is
triggered
SMS Call Button C/IN3 To set Mobilephone 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

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Call for SMS Tick it to reply SMS when calling in
Cut off Power Tick it to send alert when the external power be cut off
Appendix 2
SMS Command List
Description Command Remarks
Get current location W******,000 Get current location
Get location in google
map URL format via SMS
W******,100 http://maps.google.com/map
s?f=q&hl=en&q=22.542563
,114.077971&ie=UTF8&z=
16&iwloc=addr&om=1
Change user’s password
W******,001,###### ****** is old password
###### is new password
Set interval for automatic
timed reports
W******,002,XXX XXX is the interval in minute. If
XXX=000 it will stop tracking
Set preset phone number
for SOS button
W******,003,F,P,T F=0, to disable this function;
F=1, only sending SMS;
F=2, only calling preset phone number;
F=3, both SMS and calling (default)
P is the button number and should be
1,or 2, or 3.
If SOS button is linked to IN1, then
P=1.
T: Preset phone number
(T must be less than 16 digits)
Set over speed alarm
When PT30 speeds higher
than the preset value, it will
send one over speed alarm
SMS to the SOS preset
number.
W******,005,XX XX (the speed preset value)
=00 , disable
=[01<XX<20] (unit: 10Km)

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Set Geo-fence alarm
(foursquare)
When the PT30 moves out
of preset scope, it will send
one Geo-fence SMS to the
SOS preset number.
W******,006,XX XX (set distance from current central
point place )
=00, disable
=01, 30m
=02, 50m
=03, 100m
=04, 200m
=05, 300m
=06, 500m
=07, 1000m
=08, 2000m
Extend Settings W******,008,ABCDEFGHIJ### A=0, disable position report function
when a call is made to PT30
A=1, enable position report function to
get position SMS by Calling PT30
I=0, disable power failure alert
I=1, enable power failure alert
The functions of BCDEFGHJ are
remained for furthur use.
### is the ending character.
Set Geo-fence alarm
017 command is for alarm
when tracker moves out the
preset scope;
117 command is for alarm
when tracker moves in.
When the tracker moves in
or out, it will send an SMS
alarm to the authorized
phone number for SOS.
W******,017,data
W******,117,data
data is the coordinates which include:
Lower-left X, Lower-left Y,Upper-right
X,Upper-right Y
For example,
11404.0000,E,2232.0010,N,11505.123
4,E,2333.5678,N
Note:
1. Lower-left X,Y (longitude and
latitude) should be smaller than Upper-
right X,Y;
2. All longitudes and latitudes should
be in ASCII format as follows:-
Longitude: DDDMM.MMMM,E/W. 4
places of decimal. ‘0’ is needed to be
stuffed if no value available.
Latitude: DDMM.MMMM,N/S. 4 places
of decimal. ‘0’ is needed to be stuffed if
no value available;
3. Send W******,017 or W******,117
without data to disable this function.
Presetting by SMS for GPRS tracking
Set ID for PT30 by SMS W******,010,ID Tracker ID must be less than 14 digits
Set APN by SMS W******,011,APN,APN Name, APN
Password
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password required, just insert APN
name only;
APN defaulted as ‘CMNET’;
APN name + password not over 39
characters.
Set IP Address and Port by
SMS
W******,012,IP, Port IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Port: [1,65536]
Enable GPRS Function W******,013,X X=0, close GPRS (default);
X=1, enable TCP
X=2, enable UDP
Set Time Interval for
Sending GPRS Packet
W******,014,XXXXX 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.
Output Control W******,020,P,F P =1, Out1
=2, Out2
=3, Out3
=4, Out4
=5, Out5
F =0, to disable the output
=1, to enable the output
Output Control (Safe
mode)
This function is achievable
when the speed is below
10km/h and GPS is
available.
W******,120,ABCDE ABCDE represents Out1, Out2, Out3,
Out4, Out5 respectively.
If A or B or C or D or E,
=0, to disable the output
=1, to enable the output
=2, to remain previous status
Set power saving mode
when PT30 is still
(In power saving mode,
GPS stops working. GSM
enters standby mode and
stop sending out message
until it is activated by an
SMS or an incoming call)
W******,026,XX XX=00, to disable this function
XX=01~99, to set this function. It is in
unit of minute.
Example:
If XX=10, PT30 will enter power
saving mode in 10 minutes after it is
immobile.
Set phone number for
wiretapping
W******,030,T T is the telephone number for
wiretapping and max. 16 digits
Set time zone difference W******,032,T T=0, to disable this function

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T=[1, 65535] to set time difference in
minutes to GMT.
Default value is GMT
+, not necessary for those ahead of
GMT. For example, either +120 or 120
is acceptable.
-, required for those behind GMT. For
example, -120.
Set character for SOS
alert message
W******,033,P,Char Char P is the button number. P=1, 2,
or 3.
Char is the character in SOS message
and max 32 characters
Set tracking by driving
angle change function
W******,036,Degree
Measured by Degree(s),
Degree=0,disable this function；X=1-
359，means set angle degree interval
in this function.
Set tracking by distance
function
W******,045,X Measured by Meter(s),
X=0, disable this functio；X=1—
65535，means the distance interval in
this function.
Set clear/reset odometer
function
W******,046 To clear and reset odometer
information to zero.
Set function of physical
address name via SMS
W******,111 This function need support of the
GPRS01 or SMS01 tracking platform,
address SMS will be received in text
format.
Get version and serial
number
W******,600 To get version and serial number of
current firmware
Get IMEI No. W******,601 To get device IMEI No.
Reboot GPS and GSM
Module
W******,900### ### is the ending character.
Initialization
To turn all the parameters /
settings (except for the
password) to factory default.
W******,990,099### ### is the ending character.
Password Initialization W888888,999,666 This command will reset the current
password to factory default password
000000