Topten TK310 User manual

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Updatedon26/12/2008
GPS
Vehicle
Tracker
USERMANUAL
V5.0
TK310
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Contents
1ProductOverview 3
2ForYourSafety 3
3TK310Parameters 3
4GettingStarted 4
4.1Hardwareand Accessories 4
4.2LightandButtonFunctionality 4
4.3Connecting and Installation 5
4.4ExamplesofInterfacingApplication 6
5SMSCommand 8
5.1BasicSMSCommands 8
5.1.1PositionReport 8
5.1.2SetIntervalforAutomaticTimedReport 8
5.1.3StopAutomaticTimed Report 8
5.2GPRSSetting bySMS 8
5.2.1SetIDforTK310 9
5.2.2SetAPN 9
5.2.3SetIPAddress and Port9
5.2.4SetTimeIntervalforSendingGPRSPacket 9
5.2.5EnableGPRSTrackingFunction 9
6TrackingonMap 9
7Troubleshooting 11
8SMSCommandList 12
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1ProductOverview
TK310 isaGPS/GSM/GPRStracking devicewhichisspeciallydevelopedanddesignedforvehicle
real-timetracking and security.WithsuperiorGPS and GPRSmodules,TK310 hasgoodsensitivityand
stableperformance.Itcanget accurateGPS fixeveninremoteplaces.
MainFeatures:
Tracking viaSMSorGPRS(TCP/UDP)
Currentlocation report
Tracking bytimeinterval
Position logging capacityup to260,000+waypoints
Built-inmotion sensorforpowersaving
SOSpanicbutton
Geo-fencing control
Lowbatteryalert
Speeding alert
Engine Cut
Wiretapping (optional)
Alert when TK310enters/exitsGPSblind area
Alert when TK310isturnedon
I/O: 5digitalinputs, 3negativeand 2positivetriggering; 5outputs.
AnalogInput: 210bitsresolutionanaloginputs
2ForYourSafety
Read thesesimpleguidelines.Notfollowingthemmaybedangerousorillegal.Read thefull usermanual
formoreinformation.
ProperConnection -Whenconnectingwithotherdevice,read carefullyitsmanualsoastocarryout
correct installation.Donotconnect ittootherincompatibledevices.
Qualified Accessories -Useoriginalparts,qualifiedbatteriesand peripheralequipmentstoavoiddamage
toTK310.
SafeDriving -Driversshouldnotoperatethisproductwhiledriving.
Qualified Service -OnlyqualifiedpersonnelcaninstallorrepairTK310.
WaterResistance -TK310isnotwaterresistant. Keepit dry.Install it insidethevehicleorusewaterproof
bag ifnecessary.
ConfidentialPhone Number -Forsafetyreason, do nottellotherpeoplethemobilephonenumberof your
TK310 withouttakingprecautionsofsecuritysettings.
3TK310 Parameters
PowerSupply +9V-+35V/ 1.5A
Backup Battery 850mAh
Dimension 104mmx62mmx24mm
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InstallationDimension 104mmx83mmx24mm
Weight 150g
Operatingtemperature -20 to55 C
Humidity 5% to95% Non-condensing
Frequency GSM900/1800/1900MhzorGSM850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS Module latest GPSSIRF-StarIII chipset
GPS Sensitivity -158Db
GPS Frequency L1,1575.42 MHz
C/ACode 1.023MHzchiprate
Channels 20 channel all-in-viewtracking
PositionAccuracy 10 meters, 2DRMS
VelocityAccuracy 0.1m/s
TimeAccuracy 1ussynchronized toGPStime
Default datum WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1sec., average
Hot start 1sec., average
Warmstart 38 sec.,average
Coldstart 42 sec.,average
AltitudeLimit 18,000meters(60,000feet)max.
VelocityLimit 515meters/second(1000knots)max.
LED 2LEDlightstoshowGPS/GSMworkingstatus.
FlashMemory 8MB
Interface 5 digital inputs,3negativeand 2positivetriggering;2analog inputs;
5outputs.
4GettingStarted
Thissectionwilldescribehowtosetup yourTK310.
4.1HardwareFeatures
TK310 includes:
TK310 MainUnit
GPSAntenna
GSMAntenna
Wires
USB Cablewithconverter
CD including
-UserManual
-Otherdocument orsoftwareifrequired
4.2Lightand Button Functionality
BlueLED-indicating GPS status
On Oneormoreinputsareactive
Flashing (every0.1second) The unitisbeingInitialized
Flashing (on for0.1secondand off for2.9seconds)
TK310 hasaGPSfix
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Flashing (on for1second and off for2seconds) TK310 hasnoGPS fix
GreenLED-indicating GSMstatus
On Onecalliscomingin/onecallisbeingmade
Flashing (every0.1second) The unitisbeingInitialized
Flashing (on for0.1secondand off for2.9seconds)
TK310 isconnected totheGSMnetwork
Flashing (on for1second and off for2seconds) TK310 isnot connected totheGSMnetwork
SOSButton Pressittosend SMSalert
4.3ConnectingandInstallation
Read thismanualbeforeusingyourTK310 and check ifallpartsareincludedinthepackagingbox.
EnsurethatyourTK310 hasaworkingSIMinstalled.
-Check thattheSIMhasnotrunout ofcredit (testtheSIMinaphonetomakesureit cansendand
receiveSMS)
-Check thattheSIMLockcode isturned off
-If yourequirethe function ofsending an SMSlocation reporttothe authorized phonenumberwhenit
makesacall totheTK310,pleasemakesurethe SIMinstalledsupportsdisplaying callerID.
BeforeinsertingSIMcard, cutoffthepowerfortheAVLunit.
InstallSIMCard
-UnscrewandremovethefrontcoverofyourTK310.
-Insert the SIMcardbysliding it intothecardslotwiththechipmodulefacing totheconnectorsonPCB.
-Putbackthe frontcoverandscrewit up.
ConnecttheGSMAntennatotheunit.
ConnecttheGPSAntenna totheunit.
-GPS antennaisused toreceivesatellitesignalsinthe sky. It shouldbefixed tofacethe skyandshould
notbe coveredorshielded byanyobjectscontaining metal, suchasthemetallicwindshield.
Findasuitableplaceinsidethecarforinstallingtheunit.Wiringconnectionsmustbefirmand reliable
and thejointsshouldbewrappedwithinsulatingtapetightly.Theunusedelectricalwireshouldbe
properlyinsulated.
Check if allwiringshavebeenconnectedcorrectlyandthenconnecttheunitto
themotorpower.
AconnectorformicrophoneissetinthePCB.If you needtolinkwithan extramicrophoneforwiretapping
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purpose,contactustoaddthisoptionalfunctionbeforewedeliverthedevicestoyou.
InstallationGuide:
DescriptionsofPINs
Pin Color Function
1 Red DC In.Inputvoltage:9V~35V.12Vsuggested.
2 Black GND
3 White Digital Inputs
4 Yellow Outputs
5 Blue 10 BitsResolution Analog Inputs.
Inputvoltage:0~6V.
MiniUSBPort
ConnectthetrackerwithcomputerbyUSB cableforconfiguration and readingstoredwaypointsdata.
You needtoinstallthedriver- PL-2303 DriverInstaller -forusingtheUSB cable.
Referto<GPS TrackerParameterEditor>forconfigurationand <GPSLogUserGuide> forreading
storedwaypoints.
4.4ExamplesofInterfacingApplication
ForInputPorts
1.SOSButton-Input1/Input2/Input3
2.IgnitionDetection-Input 4/ Input 5
Black
Input 1orInput 2orInput 3
White
SOSButton
Ignition
Input4orInput5
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3.Detecting LockStatusof Car’sDoororTrunk(CarBoot):LockedorUnlocked-Input4/ Input5
4.ConnectingwithSensors(suchasweightsensor)-Input2/Input3
ForOutput Ports
1.EngineCut
2.ConnectingwithCarAlarm
ForAnalog Input
Output1
Carpowersupply
Relay
Carbattery
+12v/+24v
Output2
+12v/+24v
Alarm
Input2/Input3
+12v/+24v
WeightSensor
Status
Input4orInput5
Powerpositive
Powernegative
Output1
Lock
+12v/+24v
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5SMS Command
TK310 willonlyacceptcommandsfromauserwiththecorrectpassword.Commandswithwrong
passwordareignored.Thedefaultpasswordis000000.
5.1BasicSMSCommands
5.1.1PositionReport
ToknowthelocationofyourTK310,send anSMSormakeatelephonecalldirectlytoTK310and itwill
reportitslocationbySMS.
Command:W<password>,<000>
Notes:Thedefaultpasswordis000000.
Example:
SMSsent: W000000,000
SMSreceived:
Latitude=223236.63NLongitude=1140457.37E,Speed=2.6854Km/h,2008-12-24,01:50
TogetTK310’spositionbyanothereasierway:
(a)CallTK310using yourmobilephone.
(b)Afterlisteningtotheringfor10 -20 seconds,hangupthephone.
(c)Thenafter20second,yourmobilephonewill receiveapositionSMS.
5.1.2SetIntervalforAutomaticTimedReport
Description:Automatictimed reportswill besent toyourmobilephoneaccordingtothetimeintervalyou
set.
Command:W<password>,002,XXX
Notes: XXXistheintervalin minute.IfXXX=000itwillstoptracking
Example:
SMSsent: W000000,002,005
SMSreceived: SetTimerOk/005
TK310 will thenreport itslocationbySMSevery5minutes.
5.1.3Stop AutomaticTimedReport
Description:AutomatictimedreportswillstoponceTK310 receivesstopcommand.
Command:W<password>,002,000
Example:
SMSsent: W000000,002,000
SMSreceived: SetTimerOk/000
TK310 will stop automatictimedreport
FormoredetailedSMScommandspleasegotoChapter8-SMSCommand List
5.2GPRSSettingsbySMS
TrackingviaGPRS,youshouldsetIP, PortandAPNforTK310.
EnsurethatyourSIMcardinTK310 supportsGPRSconnection priortosetting.
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5.2.1SetIDforTK310
Command:W<password>,010,ID
Note:TrackerIDmustnotover14digits.
Example:W000000,010,123456789
TK310 will thenreplywithan SMS(‘Set SIMOk/123456789’)toconfirmthissetting.
5.2.2SetAPN
Command:W<password>,011,APN,APNName,APNPassword
Note:IfnoAPNnameandpasswordrequired,inputAPNonly.
Example:W000000,011,CMNET
TK310 will replywithanSMS(like ‘SetAPNOk/CMNET’)toconfirmthissetting.
5.2.3SetIPAddressandPort
Command:W<password>,012,IP,PORT
Example:W000000,012,202.116.11.12,8000
TK310 will thenreplyan SMS(‘SetIPOk/202.116.11.12,8000’)toconfirmthissetting.
5.2.4SetTimeIntervalforSendingGPRSPacket
Command:W<password>,014,timeinterval(inunitof10seconds)
Example:W000000,014,00003
TK310 will send GPRSpacket every30seconds
5.2.5EnableGPRSTrackingFunction
Command:W<password>,013,X
X=0,toturnoffGPRStrackingfunction(default);
X=1,tosetTCP
X=2,toset UDP
Example:W000000,013,1
TK310 will replywithanSMStoconfirmthissetting.
FormoreinformationregardingofbulkconfigurationbyUSBcablepleasereferto<GPSTracker
ParameterEditor>.
Formoreinformationregarding GPRSsettingspleasereferto<GPRSCommunicationProtocol >.
Ifyou areusing GpsGateSoftware,pleasecontactusforwriting GpsGateprotocolbefore
delivery.
6TrackingonMap
DownloadGoogleEarthfrom http://earth.google.com/
Start theGoogleEarth(Formoreinformationabout GoogleEarthpleasereferto http://earth.google.com/)
asthefollowingpictureshows:
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InputthelatitudeandlongitudethatyoureceivefromthetrackerbySMSandclickthesearchbutton.
GoogleEarthwilldisplaythelocationforyou.
Example:
When youreceive:
Latitude=223240.05N
Longitude=114 04 57.74E
Typeasthefollowing pictureshows:
(Note:youshouldinputthe latitude andlongitude as: 223240.05N114 0457.74E)
Nowyoucanfindthelocationof yourtracker:
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OryoucanstarttheInternet Explorerand connectto http://maps.google.com fordisplayingthelocation.
Oryoucanuselocalmap softwareonPDAorcarnavigationdevicetoinputthecoordinates.
7Troubleshooting
Problem:Unitwillnotturn on
PossibleCause: Resolution:
Wiring wasnot connected properly Check andmakesurewiringconnection isinorder.
BatteryneedschargingRechargebattery
Problem:Unitwillnotrespondto SMS
PossibleCause: Resolution:
GSMantennawasnot installedproperly MakeTK310connectedtoGSMnetwork.
GSMNetworkisslowWaitforSMS. SomeGSMnetworksslowdownduring
peaktimeorwhentheyhaveequipmentproblems.
Unitissleeping Cancel sleeping mode
Wrong passwordinyourSMSorwrongSMSformat WritecorrectpasswordorSMSformat
The SIMin TK310hasrunoutofcredit Replaceortop up theSIMcard
NoSIMcardInsert workingSIMcard.Check inphonethattheSIM
can sendSMSmessage.
SIMcardhasexpiredCheck inphonethattheSIMcan send SMS
message.ReplaceSIMcardifneeded.
SIMhasPINcodesetRemovePINcodebyinsertingSIMinyou phoneand
deletingthecode.
SIMiswarped ordamagedInspectSIM,cleanthecontacts.Ifre-inserting does
nothelptryanothertosee ifitwillwork.
RoamingnotenabledIfyouareinadifferentcountryyourSIMaccount
musthaveroamingenabled.
Problem:SMSreceivedstartswith Last…’
PossibleCause: Resolution:
Unitdoesnothaveclearviewofthesky Movetheantennaoftheunittoalocationwherethe
skyisvisible.
TK310 isinan innerplace Wait forthetargettocomeout
Batteryislow RechargetheunitandtheGPS willstart working.
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8SMS CommandList
(Remarks:******isuser’spassword, and thedefaultpasswordis000000)
Description Command Remarks
Getcurrentlocation W******,000 Get current location ofTK310
Changeuser’spassword W******,001,######****** isoldpassword
###### isnewpassword
Setintervalforautomatic
timed report
W******,002,XXX XXX istheinterval inminute.If
XXX=000itwill stoptracking
Setpresetphonenumber
forSOSbutton
W******,003,F,P,T F=0, toturnoff thisfunction;
F=1, tosend SMS;
AsSOSbuttonislinked toIN1, P=1.
T: Presetphonenumber.Max16 digits
Setlowpoweralert
When TK310 voltageis
lowerthanthepresetvalue,
itwill sendonelowpower
alerttotheSOSpreset
number.
W******,004,XX(voltagepresetvalue)
=0 , toturnoff thisfunction
=1,<3.3Vsend SMSalert
=2 , <3.4VsendSMSalert
=3 , <3.5VsendSMSalert (default)
=4 , <3.6VsendSMSalert
=5 , <3.7VsendSMSalert
Setoverspeedalert
WhenTK310 speedshigher
than thepresetvalue,itwill
sendan SMStotheSOS
preset number.
W******,005,XX XX (thepresetvalueofspeed)
=00, toturnoff thisfunction
=[01,20] (unit: 10Km/h)
Forexample,W000000,005,08,itwill
sentalertwhen itisover80Km/h
SetGeo-fence alert
WhentheTK310 movesout
ofpresetscope,itwillsend
oneGeo-fenceSMStothe
SOSpresetnumber.
W******,006,XX XX (presetdistancetooriginal place)
=00, close
=01,30m
=02,50m
=03,100m
=04,200m
=05,300m
=06,500m
=07,1000m
=08,2000m
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Extend Settings W******,008,ABCDEFG### A=0, turnoff thefunction ofsendingan
SMSlocationreporttotheauthorized
phonenumberwhenitmakesacallto
TK310.
A=1, turnonthefunction ofsendingan
SMSlocationreporttotheauthorized
phonenumberwhenitmakesacallto
TK310.
B=0,locationdataofNMEA 0183
GPRMCwillbeinterpreted intonormal
text foreasyreading.
Forexample:
Longitude =114 degree-04cent
-57.74second
Latitude=22degree -32 cent-40.05
second
B=1,location datacomplieswithNMEA
0183 GPRMCprotocol.
Forexample:
$GPRMC,072414.000,V,3114.3763,N,
12131.3255,E,0.00,0.00,050805,*00
C=0,turnoff thefunction to
automaticallyhangup anincoming call.
C=1, turnonthefunction to
automaticallyhangup an incomingcall
after4-5rings.
D=0, Turnoff thefunctionofsending an
SMSwhen TK310isturned on.
D=1, Turnon thefunctionofsending an
SMStoSOSnumberwhenTK310is
turnedon.
E=0,reserved
E=1,TK310shutsdownautomatically
when thepowervoltagelowerthan 3V.
F=0,Turnoff thealertwhen TK310
entersGPSblindarea.
F=1,Turnonthealertwhen TK310
entersGPSblindarea.SMSistobe
senttoSOSnumber
G=0,LEDlightworksnormally
G=1,LEDlightstopsflashingwhen
TK310 working.
### istheendingcharacter
(defaultvalueis: ABCDEFG=1000100)
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Presetting bySMSforGPRStracking (Ensurethat yourSIMcardsupportsGPRSconnectionpriortosetting)
SetIDforTK310 W******,010,ID TrackerIDmustnotover14 digits.
SetAPN W******,011,APN,APNName,APN
Password
IfnoAPNnameandpassword
required, just insertAPNonly;
APNdefaulted as ‘CMNET’;
APN+APNname+passwordnotover
39 characters.
SetIPAddress and Port W******,012,IP,Port IP:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxPort:[1,65534]
Enable GPRS Tracking
Function
W******,013,X X=0,closeGPRS(default);
X=1, enableTCP
X=2, enableUDP
SetTimeIntervalfor
SendingGPRSPacket
W******,014,XXXXX XXXXX should beinfivedigitalsandin
unitof 10 seconds.
XXXXX=00000, toclosethisfunction;
XXXXX=00001~65535,timeintervalfor
sendingGPRSpacketandin unitof10
seconds.
Formoreinformation regarding GPRSsettingspleasereferto<GPRSCommunication Protocol>
OutputControl W******,020,P,F P=1, Out1
=2,Out2
=3,Out3
=4,Out4
=5,Out5
F =0, toclosetheoutput
=1,toopen theoutput
OutputControl (Safe
mode)
Thisfunctionisachievable
when thespeed isbelow
10km/handGPS is
available.
W******,120,ABCDE ABCDErepresentsOut1,Out2,Out3,
Out4,andOut5respectively.
IfAorBorCorDorE,
=0,toclosetheoutput
=1,toopen theoutput
=2,toremainpreviousstatus
Setsleepmode
forsavingpower
W******,021,XX###XX=00turnoff sleep mode
XX=01sleepmode
XX=02deepsleepmode
### istheendingcharacter
Setpowersavingmode
when TK310isinactive
(Inpowersavingmode,GPS
stopsworking.GSMenters
standbymodeand stop
sendingoutmessageuntil it
isactivated byan SMSoran
incomingcall)
W******,026,XX XX=00,toturnoff thisfunction
XX=01~99,tosetthisfunction.It isin
unitof minute.
Example:
IfXX=10,TK310 willenterpower
savingmodeafteritisimmobilefor10
minutes.
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Setphonenumberfor
wiretapping
W******,030,T T isthetelephonenumberfor
wiretappingandmax.16 digits
Setinterval forlogging
(Note:thisintervalisnot
relevanttothe intervalof
continuoustracking)
W******,031,X X=0,toturnoff thisfunction
X=[1,65535] toset intervalinsecond.
Forexample,W000000,031,60,TK310
willstorelocation dataevery60
seconds.
Settimezonedifference W******,032,T T=0, toturnoff thisfunction
T=[1,65535]tosettimedifferencein
minutetoGMT. DefaultvalueisGMT
Forthoseaheadof GMT,justinputthe
timedifferenceinminutedirectly.For
example, W000000,032,120
‘-‘isrequired forthosebehind GMT.For
example, W000000,032,-120.
SetcharacterforSOSalert
message
W******,033,1,Char CharisthecharacterinSOSmessage
andmax32 characters
Getversionandserial
number
W******,600 Togetversion andserial numberof
current firmware
GetIMEI W******,601 TogetIMEI
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