WhatsGPS W18L User manual

GPS Tracker
Model:W18L
Manual

1.Product Features
IP67 waterproof
design
Real-time
Tracking 4G network communication GPS dual satellite positioning
OTA remote
upgrade Track Playback
Strong
magnetic suction10000 ma rechargeable large battery
GPS
Remote
listening
Multiple working
modes SOS alarmVibration
alarm
SOS
Temperature and
humidity detection
Low electric
alarm GEO-FENCE alarm

2.Installation Instructions
2.2.1. Insert the SIM card into the GPS tracker
(SIM card requires SMS, data service and phone
function)
(Ensure the device is powered, if not, connect
the charger to power it)
2.2.Device online operation
2.1.Appearance
Front
SOS
alarm
Back
T&H
MIC
On-off key
Insert the sim card
SIM
ON/OFF

2.1.2 Command send operation
Please send two text messages to sim card
number of GPS tracker using your mobile
phone.
1) APN, apnname#
This SMS is used to connect the GPS tracker to
your local network.
(APN's name, is the APN of your SIM card's local
carrier, such as APN, cmnet# , If you don't know
the APN of your sim card, check it by searching
or ask your local carrier)
2) SERVER, 1, gps.whatsgps.com, 6801,0#
This SMS is used to connect GPS tracker to
WhatsGPS tracking platform
For other platforms, please refer to this format
to send commands, see the command list
below for details
2.1.3 To see whether the tracker is online, go to
www.whatsgps.com or download the WhatsGPS
app.
2.3 Indicator light status
ON/OFF

LED type LED status Meaning
Orange
Flash
Network/GPRS online
The network reception
signal is normal
Slow flash
Always on
Network initialization
Network signal is not received /
the card is not inserted
Not bright
Blue
GPS signal search
Flash
GPS positioning success
Always on
Red
GPS sleeping/not working
Not bright
Equipment charging
Always on
No charge
Not bright
The installation mode of the device is hidden
installation.
* To avoid damage by thieves, the device
location should be hidden as far as possible;
* Avoid being placed with transmitting sources
such as reversing radars, burglars, and other
in-vehicle communication devices;
* Can be fixed with cable ties, or with wide
sponge strong double-sided adhesive;
Ark:If the battery is completely dead, the full
charge time is about 8 hours. Mild fever is
normal when charging.
2.4 Installation method

3.Installation diagram
* The device has a built-in GSM antenna and
GPS antenna. When installing, it should be sure
to face up (towards the sky), and there is no
metal shielding above.
The Bluetooth configuration function needs to
be used with the Bluetooth tool software. You
can contact the dealer technicians to get the
download address or download it through the
IOS app store and the Android app store. The
specific operation mode can be scanned
through the QR code at the end of the manual
for video viewing.
The listening function requires the SOS number
to use.
2.5 Function declaration
Deputy location
glove box Under the
rear windshield
Under the
passenger seat
In the glove
compartment Armrest box
Under the rear seat
Back in
the box

4.Specifications
2. Main Function
Global version:
LTE-FDD
B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/
B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B2
5/B26/B28/B66
LTE-TDD
B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
GSM
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Project Specification Remark
Operating voltage 3.8V
Position method
Positioning error
GPS+LBS
<10 M
Communications
network 2G/4G
Communication
band
Communication
mode TCP
Working humidity 10% RH ~ 85%RH
Specifications size
Weight
92mm*63mm*36mm
317g
Range of working
temperature -20℃~ +75℃

5.Description of Common Commands
The following commands can be sent by SIM
card SMS or WhatsGPS platform
5.1 Common setup commands
Set online
1
Command
format Remark
Command
function
SN
SERVER,mode,domai
nName/IP,port,0#
SERVER,1,gps.whatsg
ps.com,6801,0#
2
3
4
Set APN APN, [APN's name]#
APN, cmiot#
The APN varies
according to the
local telecom
operator
Set the device to
point to server IP
and port
Set upload
interval TIMER,[T1]# TIMER,10#
T1: 5-18000
seconds, motion
upload interval,
the device
defaults to 10s ;
Heartbeat
interval
setting
HBT,[T]#
HBT,3# T1: 60-360S, default 180s
5Set time
zone GMT,[A],[b],[C]# GMT,E,0,0#
A=E/W, for the
eastern and
western time zones;
B: 0-12, is time zone
C: 0,15,30,45, which
represents the half
time zone and
defaults to 0.

6
Set the
SOS /
listening
number
SOS,A,[phone1][,pho
ne2][,phone3]#
Add the SOS
numbers, and you
can add three SOS
numbers
simultaneously
7
Delete the
SOS /
listening
number
SOS,D,[sequence
number 1][,
sequence number
2][,sequence
number 3]#
SOS,[D],[phone
number]#
Multiple numbers
can be deleted by
the serial number
or SOS number,
and multiple
numbers can be
deleted
simultaneously
Query the current
working status of
the device
Query the currently
set parameters of
the device
Command
format Remark
Command
function
SN
RESET#
PARAM#
Query
parameters
1
STATUS#
Query
status
2
Device
restart
3
5.2. Common query commands

5.3.Common alarm commands
Command
format Remark
Command
function
SN
Vibration
alarm
1
A=ON/OFF, default is
OFF;
M=0/1/2
Alarm mode: 0 only
GPRS
1:SMS+GPRS,
2:GPRS+SMS+PHONE
SENALMAM#
Low electric
alarm
2
Please turn on the
device power switch in
advance.
A=ON/OFF, the default
is ON;
M=0/1/2/3,Alarm
mode :
0 : only GPRS,
1: SMS+GPRS,
2: GPRS+SMS+PHONE,
3:GPRS+PHONE
The default alarm
mode is 0.
BATALM,[A]
[M]#
SOS alarm
3
Please turn on the
device power switch in
advance.
A=ON/OFF, the default
is ON;
M=0/1/2/3,Alarm
mode :
0 : only GPRS,
1: SMS+GPRS,
2: GPRS+SMS+PHONE,
3:GPRS+PHONE
The default alarm
mode is 0
SOSALM,
[A][M]#,
[A][M]#
The installation mode of the device is hidden
installation.
* To avoid damage by thieves, the device
location should be hidden as far as possible;
* Avoid being placed with transmitting sources
such as reversing radars, burglars, and other
in-vehicle communication devices;
* Can be fixed with cable ties, or with wide
sponge strong double-sided adhesive;

5.4.Common working mode instructions
Command
format Remark
Command
function
SN
Timed
positioning
mode
1
Timing positioning mode:
T = interval time, 10~86400
seconds; default is 600;
A=GPS switch; 0=GPS off
1=GPS on; default is 0 =
WIFI off 1 = WIFI switch;
default is 1 C = LBS switch;
0 = LBS off 1 = LBS on;
default is 1 motion upload
location, no upload
positioning without
movement, GSM data
often open (can receive
instructions normally)
MODE,1,T,
A,B,C#
Intelligent
positioning
mode
Intelligent positioning
mode (default mode): T
= interval time, 10~86400
seconds; default is 20;
A=GPS switch; 0=GPS off
1=GPS on; default is 1 B =
WIFI switch; 0 = WIFI off 1
= WIFI on; default is 1 C =
LBS switch; 0 = LBS off 1 =
LBS on; default is 0 D =
GPRS switch; 0 = GPRS
off1= GPRS is on; the
default is 110s Once,
motion upload, no
motion do not upload,
gsm often open
MODE,2,T,
A,B,C,D#

Super
power
saving
mode
Super power saving
mode: T1 = cycle interval;
setting range 5-43200
minutes. A=GPS switch;
0=GPS off 1=GPS on;
default 1 B = WIFI switch; 0
= WIFI OFF 1 = WIFI on;
default 1 C = LBS switch; 0
= LBS off 1 = LBS on;
default 1
MODE,3,T
[,A][,B][,C]
#
Alarm clock
mode
Alarm clock mode: A
indicates the number of
alarm clocks.
T1, T2, T3 and T4 represent
the alarm time, the
number corresponds to A,
up to 12 alarms can be set
in the format HH: MM
MODE,4,A,
T1,T2,T3,T4
...#
Query working modeMODE#

If you feel something is wrong with your device
while operating, see the following questions and
solutions. If the problem still cannot be solved,
please contact the seller or service provider.
Common
Problem Cause Solution
Poor signal
reception
Unable to
connect to
the network
Shutdown
Wipe with a clean cloth
Invalid SIM card
6.Troubleshooting
When devices are used
in areas with poor
reception, such as near
tall buildings or
basements, radio waves
cannot be transmitted
effectively
Dirt on the metal
surface of the SIM card
Contact your
Internet Service
Provider
Weak signal Please move to a
strong signal and try
again
Turn on the device
battery switch
The SIM card is not
installed properly
Out of GSM service
area
Please move to ISP
service area
Please check whether the
SIM is installed properly
Please confirm whether
the device is switched on
Please install the
SIM card properly
Poor contact Check that the plug is
properly connected
Check the SIM card
Use the device in a
location with good
signal

7.After-sales warranty card
User information
Warranty Description
User name Contact
number
IMEI
number
Invoice
number
Product
model
Date of
purchase
Name of
the seller
Seller's
address
Seller's phone
number
Address
Important Note: Please keep this warranty card
properly, and enjoy one-year after-sales warranty
with this card. If this card is lost, your terminal
warranty period will be postponed to your
purchase date within 30 days after the factory date
of the terminal checked by our company. Second,
the scope of the warranty.
*This card is the basic warranty certificate, please fill it
carefully and keep it properly.

8.Platform tracking
Installation video
You can watch the installation video of the device
and the tutorial video of using the APP on YouTube
by scanning the QR code below
1: During the warranty period, we give free warranty
if there is a problem due to the quality of the repair
item itself.
2: During the warranty period, such as due to
human factors, improper operation, incorrect
power supply voltage caused by failure, due to the
courier process dropped, damaged by their own
disassembly or torn warranty strip, and natural
disasters are not covered by the warranty.
3. This warranty does not apply to cases other than
defects in materials, design and workmanship.
4. There is no right to extend or renew the warranty
for repair or replacement under this warranty.

FCC WARNING
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been testedand found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use
only the supplied antenna.