ULBOTech T373A User manual

3G WCDMA
Bluetooth OBD GPS Tracker
T373A & T373B
User Manual
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Attention!
1. Do not disassemble the device. When the device fails, shall the
manufacture or the authorized specialist repair, self disassemble the
device maintenance will be lost.
2. The device must be installed by the specialist, otherwise may affect the
using effect.
3. The device is susceptible to water and humidity, need to install and use
in a dry environment.
4. The device belonging to the wireless communication equipment,
generates ,uses and radiate radio frequency energy, may cause
interference to the nearby equipments.
5. The device cannot be disposed with other household waste when it
reaches end of using life. To avoid harmful the environment or human
health caused by failing to properly control the waste, please
separately process this device with other waste and recycling properly,
to promote resource recycling.
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Document Title
T373A & T373B User Manual
Version
1.003
Date
2015-06-20
Status
Release
General Notes
Ulbotech offers this information as a service to its customers, to support application
and engineering efforts that use the products designed by Ulbotech. The information
provided is based upon requirements specifically provided to Ulbotech by the
customers. Ulbotech has not undertaken any independent search for additional
relevant information, including any information that may be in the customer’s
possession. Furthermore, system validation of this product designed by Ulbotech
within a larger electronic system remains the responsibility of the customer or the
customer’s system integrator. All specifications supplied herein are subject to change.
Copyright
This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property of
Ulbotech copying of this document and giving it to others and the using or
communication of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express authority.
Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of
grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design. All specification
supplied herein are subject to change without notice at any time.
Copyright © Ulbotech 2015
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Contents
0.Revision History...........................................................................................5
1.Introduction................................................................................................6
2.Product Overview ........................................................................................7
3.Getting Started..........................................................................................11
4.Installation USB Driver...............................................................................13
5.Initiation Device ........................................................................................13
6.Connect with Immobilizer and Input............................................................23
7.Installation Device.....................................................................................24
8.Common Problems.....................................................................................25
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0.Revision History
Revision
Date
Author
Description of change
1.000
2014-10-05
David Lin
Initial
1.001
2014-10-20
David Lin
Add SAE J1939 function
1.002
2015-04-12
David Lin
Add multi-function input
1.003
2015-06-20
David Lin
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1.Introduction
Ulbotech's T373 A&B are the latest OBDII GPS Tracker supporting 3G WCDMA and
Bluetooth 4.0 low energy, it's built-in Telit xE910 family cell module which provided
by the most professional M2M wireless solutions product service in the world -Telit, which
can support from 2G to 4G including GSM/WCDMA/CDMA global network coverage, there's
not regional restrictions for product application.
The T373 A&B also with internal u-blox MAX-7 GNSS module to support GPS and GLONASS,
with the 25mm*25mm high gain active antenna and the Assist Now AGPS function to
ensure the device can fast time positioning even so the T373 A&B is installed in the most
hidden place of the vehicle.
It's built-in On-board Diagnostics(OBD II)/SAE J1939 function can obtain the on-board data
such as RPM, SPD, ECT, Fuel level and Fuel consumption etc from the vehicle in real-time.
It's in-time monitoring of Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC), OBDII parameter and alarm. It's
equipped with 3D acceleration enable to set in real-time detection of the motion and the 8
type of driving behavior, able to make an effective analysis for the bad driving behavior of
the driver and the fuel consumption, including to provide the improvement suggestions.
It's Bluetooth 4.0 energy enable easily connected various compatible Bluetooth
mobile devices to achieve extended functionality, like as iOS, Android... The T373 A&B is
used a wide variety of Fleet Management, Insurance & rental, Roadside Assistance, Driver
Behavior Monitoring, Safety & Security etc.
1.1 Reference document
Index
Document Name
1
Ulbotech Tracking Device Communication Protocol
2
Tracking Device VCP driver installation user manual
3
Tracking Device Configuration Software manual
4
Tracking Device File Import & Export Software manual
5
Ulbotech OBDII Extended cable connection chart
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2.Product Overview
2.1 Description
T373A & T373B is based on the OBD II interface GPS vehicle tracking device,
compact design and easy to install. T373A & T373B contains an OBD II connector
which complies with J1962 standard. It comprises a micro USB connector, a built-
in 3G/WCDMA/GSM antenna, an internal Bluetooth antenna, an internal GPS
antenna, a multi-functions input, an immobilizer output and 4pcs LEDs .
2.2 Features
OBD connectivity, simple to install, easy to use.
Supports all OBDII protocols and SAE J1939(250/500kbaud).
Internal Telit xE910 family modem, supports 2G/3G/4G network.
U-blox MAX-7 GPS module with A-GPS.
Internal Bluetooth, GSM/WCDMA and 25mm*25mm active GPS antenna.
Internal Bluetooth 4.0 BLE chipset.
Internal multi-functions input and immobilizer for anti-theft.
Internal 3-axis accelerometer.
8 types driver behavior detect.
Tracking by time, distance, course and status.
Geo-fence(Circle, Rectangular and Polygon).
FOTA(Firmware updating via 3G/GPRS from FTP server).
Auto APN identification.
Auto time zone identification.
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2.3 Parts list
Name
Picture
T373A or T373B
Micro USB Cable
OBDII extended Cable(Optional)
Engine Cut Relay(Optional)
Extended Pin wire(Optional)
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2.4 Interface Definition
The T373 has an OBD II connector. It contains power supply and interfaces of
CAN bus, K-line, L-line, J1850 bus, multi-functions input and immobilizer. The
sequence and definition of the OBD II connector are shown in following figure:
Description of OBD II Connections:
PIN
Description
PIN
Description
1
Not connect
9
Not connect
2
Bus positive line of SAE J1850
10
Bus negative line of SAE J1850
3
Not connect
11
Not connect
4
Ground
12
Engine cut line(Optional)
5
Ground
13
Multi-functions input(Optional)
6
CAN_H line of ISO 15765-4
14
CAN_L line of ISO 15765-4
7
K line of ISO 9141-2 and ISO
14230-4
15
L line of ISO 9141-2 and ISO
14230-4
8
Not connect
16
External DC power input, 8-32V
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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2.5 Function Interface Definition
Description of function:
Index
Description
1
OBD status indicator LED(Orange)
2
GPS status indicator LED(Green)
3
3G/WCDMA status indicator LED(Red)
4
Bluetooth status indicator LED(Blue or White)
5
GPS antenna(25mm*25mm)
6
Micro USIM card holder
7
Micro USB port
Definition of Device status LED:
LED
Device Status
LED Display
3G/WCDMA
(Red)
Module power off
100ms ON, 6s OFF
Searching Cell network
1s ON, 1s OFF
Registered to Cell network
500ms ON, 500ms OFF
Connected to server
100ms ON, 100ms OFF
Sending 3G/GPRS data
Always ON
GPS
(Green)
Module power off
100ms ON, 6s OFF
Searching GPS info
1s ON, 1s OFF
2D fixed
500ms ON, 500ms OFF
3D fixed
100ms ON, 100ms OFF
OBD
(Orange)
OBD unconnected
OFF
OBD connected
Flashing
Bluetooth
(Blue/White)
Power off
OFF
Connected
Always ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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3.Getting Started
3.1 Preparation
A piece of cross screwdriver to open the cover of the case .
A piece micro USIM card to support 3G/WCDMA/GSM network service. Make sure
that there is no call transfer, incoming call display is on, and PIN code turned off.
3.2 Opening the Case
First loosen these two nuts on the cover by cross screwdriver as below picture
showed:
Lift the upper cover near the end of the OBDII interface, from the fixed slot:
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Slide out the upper cover and removed it:
3.3 Insert USIM card
Cleaning the contract point of the USIM card firstly, pay attention not to leave
smudges and fingerprints. After insert the SIM card into the card slot as below
picture showed (the card slot locate the downside of PCB):
3.4 Closing the Case
According to the inverse order of the opening cover to close the upper cover,
after fix the case by nuts.

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4.Installation USB Driver
Details refer to document of “Tracking Device VCP driver installation user manual”.
5.Initiation Device
Initialization device can be set with matching configuration software or SMS. Please
refer to the document “Tracking Device Configuration Software manual” to login
device by configuration software mode; refer to the document ”Ulbotech Tracking
Device Communication Protocol” to login device via text messages mode.
5.1 Confirm the message center number
The SIM card has the built-in message center number, generally do not need to
set. In case the device cannot send message, user need to confirm whether the
message center number is correct.
Using Configuration software:
Using configuration software to login device, select “Function” option as below
showed:
Check SMS center number setting:
If the SMS center no. is not same as the USIM card servicer provided, user
need to set the SMS center No. i.e. enter the SMS center number in the edit
box as below showed. Disable “Read only” check box, after click “Write” button:
Setting successfully, there showed “ ” as below:
Note:When inquiry and setting SMS center No., the 3G module must be at
work status. Hence the device must be powered from OBDII port and the
working time of 3G module should be more than 15s.
5.2 Confirm 3G/WCDMA Network APN
The device has a built-in APN configuration data of most countries, device will
seek and set the corresponding APN from the APN list automatically. If cannot
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find the matching APN from the default APN list or APN error, user need to reset
the APN.
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Function” option as below
showed:
Check APN setting:
Input USIM’s APN, User and password. Disable Read only check box:
Click “Write” button. Setting successfully:
Updating APN list and importing:
Downloading “apnlist.txt” document from http://www.ulbotech.com/downloads,
after add the increased APN setting.
Note: The size of the “apnlist.txt” cannot exceed 4Kbytes, or else, you should
delete some needless APN setting, after use “File Import & Export” software
import “apnlist.txt”.
5.3 Setting the initial value of mileage
Synchronization the mileage data of the device and car before the device connect
with car.
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Function” option as below
showed:
Check mileage value:
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Entry the setting mileage value, unit is “m”. Check the “Write” check box, click
“Write” button, setting successful:
5.4 User Setting
Device factory setting the default user number is empty, user can ignore this part
if user do not need this function.
5.4.1 Setting User Phone No.
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Entry the user number in the user number box as below showed. if the device
has international roaming situation, then need to adopt international number
format:
Click “Write” button.
Using mobile phone setting:
Using factory setting initial user password “1234” to edit message
“1234,uno;
user_no” , send to device:
Format:
user_password ,UNO; tel_no
user_password
: User password
user_no : User phone no. for setting
Example: 1234,uno;13912345678
1234,uno;[phone]
Device answered message:
T366 V1.051
UNO:13912345678
Showed operation successful!
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5.4.2 Modification user password
Purpose to ensure the device safety, we suggest to reset the user password by
the first using.
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed：
Entry new password in the “password” box as below showed:
Click “Write” button, setting finished.
Using user mobile phone setting:
Using factory setting initial user password “1234” to edit message
“1234,uno;
user_no” , send to device:
Format:
user_password ,UNO; password
user_password : User password
password : User new password
Example: 1234,upw;2398
Device answered message:
T366 V1.051
UPW:2398
Showed the operation successful.
Note:The operation by the mobile phone must be corresponded to the setting
user number, or else the device is not response.
5.4.3 User SMS upload cycle and format setting
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Edit setting user upload mode as below showed:
Click “Write” button, setting finished.
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Using user mobile phone setting:
Edit user upload mode command message send to device:
Format:
user_password ,UUM; short_interval ; long_interval ;G; format
user_password
: User password
short_interval : short upload cycle
long_interval :long upload cycle
format
：upload format，T—Text format, W—Url format
Example: 1234,uum;30M;24H;G;W
Device answered message:
T366 V1.051
UUM:30M;24H;G;W
Showed operation successful.
Tip: the device supports multiple commands combination, such as the above
command just need to use a short message to finish the setting after done the
user number.
Example:
Send message:
1234,upw;2398,uum;30m;24h;g;w
Device answered:
T366 V1.051
UPW:2398
UUM:30M;24H;G;W
5.5 SMS Server Setting
Device factory setting the default SMS server is empty, user can ignore this part
if user do not need this function.
5.5.1 SMS Server Phone No. Setting
Using configuration software:
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Entry phone no. in “SMS server phone no” edit box as below showed, if the
device has international roaming situation, then need to adopt international
number format:
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Click “Write” button.
5.5.2 SMS Server Upload cycle and format setting
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Edit setting SMS server upload mode as below showed:
Click “Write” button.
5.6 Web Server Setting
5.6.1 Web server address, port and protocol setting
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Entry server address or IP ,Port and using protocol in “GPRS Server Host”:
Click “Write” button.
5.6.2 Web server upload cycle and format setting
Login device via configuration software, select “Service” option as below
showed:
Edit setting GPRS server upload mode as below showed:
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Click “Write” button.
5.7 Bluetooth Setting
The device factory default Bluetooth name and password respectively are “GPS
Tracker” and “123456”, user can revise via the configured software.
Login device via configuration software, select “Authority” and “Auth” options
as below showed:
Entry the name and password of the Bluetooth device:
Click “Write” button to finish setting.
5.8 OBD setting
5.8.1 Select OBD protocol
The device factory default settings is automatic recognition of all OBDII standard
protocol. If user don’t know the protocol of the car, user can select “automatic”,
device will identify OBDII protocol from 1 to 9 automatically. When using the
J1939 protocol to connect to the truck, the protocol must be set as the J1939
protocol. The J1939 protocol for most of trucks is 250kbaud, in case cannot
connect with 250kbaud, user may try to set as 500kbaud setting:
Login device via configuration software, select “OBDII” option as below showed:
Setting automatic recognition：
Setting J1939 29bit, ID 250kbaud：
Setting J1939 29bit ID, 500kbaud
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Click “Write” button to finish setting.
5.8.2 Reading OBD parameters setting
Device at most can real-time reading 16 OBDII parameters or J1939 parameters.
The default settings of the device is automatic recognition protocol. Reading
“Engine Coolant Temperature” (0105), “Engine RPM” (010C), “Vehicle Speed”
(010D), “Fuel Level” (012F) and “Distance since diagnostic trouble codes cleared”
(0131)” of 5 parameters, can modify or increase the parameters through the
“OBP” command.
Login device via configuration software, select “OBDII” option as below showed:
Edit “Read OBDII/J1939 parameters” setting:
The configuration parameters is 16 hexadecimal format, consisting of 2 bit
OBDII server code and the following PID.
Example: 0105 said that reading 01 serviced the 05 parameter, meaning read
Engine Coolant Temperature.
Click “Write” button to finish setting.
When choosing the J1939 protocol, the parameter are represented in fixed 6
bytes hexadecimal format to corresponding need to read the Parameter Group
Number(PGN).If the length is less than 6 bytes, need to insert “0” on the front.
Edit “Read OBDII/J1939 parameters” setting:
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