WorldTracker WTGAT User manual

WORLDTRACKER
GLOBAL ASSET TRACKER
Title: WTGAT Tracker Manual
Doc Type: Application note
Doc ID: WTGAT
Revision Index Date Name Status/comments
16-4-2009 WTGAT Manual
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Personal Tracker (WTGAT) V1.15 Manual
Index
1. Basic first startup and testing Page 3-8
Important before you start Page 4-5
Check before starting Page 6-8
2. Getting started, use Hyper Terminal to test
WTGAT Page 9-13
3. Configuration and setup Page 14-26
4. SMS commands accepted by the tracking unit Page 27-32
Unit activation and sleep Mode Page 32
Software and hardware lock-ups Page 32
5. Uploading the Operating System to the WTGAT Page 33-35
6. Messages send by WTGAT Page 36-43
7. Serial port data sending using the GSM Modem Page 44
8. Priority of Messages Page 44
9. a. Basic testing and problem solving flow chart Page 45
b. Motion Alert flow chart Page 46
c. Park Alert flow chart Page 47
10. GPRS testing Page 48
11. AT COMMANDS for GPRS support Page 49-64
12. Receiving and sending GPRS data Page 65
13. WTGAT Connections Page 66-70
14. Technical Specification Page 71-74
15. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement Page 75

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1.Basic first startup and testing
The WTGAT has been designed to make installation, testing and configuration simple. Please note that you
can only use the special serial cable supplied for USB communication.

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Important before you start:
** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS USE THE SAME CONFIGURATION MENU PROGRAM THAT
IS INCLUDED WITH ANY NEW OR UPDATED FIRMWARE. WHEN NEW OPTIONS ARE ADDED YOU
MUST USE THE NEW OR UPDATED CONFIGURATION MENU SOFTWARE.
The power switch is specifically designed to be difficult to switch on/off. Once the unit is on, please
always keep it on. MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF WHEN INSTALLING THE SIM CARD!
The SIM card being used in the unit should have the default PIN numbers, “0000”, or have no PIN
numbers.
While connecting a charger cable to the unit, the red charger LED will be on if battery is charging. The
charger LED will turn off once the battery is fully charged. Please use external battery charger (wall
charger) for optimal charging time.
It is possible to charge using USB port on computer system, but charging time will be a lot
longer or battery may not be able to charge to maximum as power output from the USB port is
limited.
When the battery is low the red battery low LED will be on.
When you start the "GPS tracking configuration WTGAT" program, there is an upload configuration
button on the main menu. You need to click on it to upload the original configuration from WTGAT
before you start. Then, please simply change the fields that need to be changed.
Please make sure that all the blanks in the configuration window are filled in, apart from SMSC, base
phone no. 2/3, dial- up phone no. and New Password parts.
The SMSC number in the configuration window is the phone no. of the Short Message Centre (GSM
provider). It is usually pre-set in the SIM card. If you are not sure about it, please leave it blank.
APN (Access Point Name) and GPRS login name & password are case sensitive. Please check with
your GSM provider first.
Port Settings (in Hyper Terminal)
1.Bits per second: 9600
2.Data bits: 8
3.Parity: None
4.Stop bits: 1
5.Flow control: None
While downloading system firmware to the unit with Hyper Terminal, please set to “Xmodem.”

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On a windows based computer you will be able to use ‘Hyperterminal’ (free with Windows). For PDA or
Pocket PC you can use several communication programs that can be downloaded from the internet like
‘ZTERM for Pocket PC’ (http://www.coolstf.com/ztermppc).
When you receive the unit, we recommend configuring the unit functions and setup using the Personal setup
configuration program. The WTGAT has many functions that will allow the unit to operate for different user
applications including security and continues tracking using SMS or GPRS.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Before you can start using the WTGAT the battery will need to be charged. The battery can be charged with
the unit powered on or off. The power on switch is located on the side off the unit.
Disconnect external battery charge or communication cable first before powering down the unit.
The build in battery charger automatic charges the battery whenever you connect to the battery charger.
When you power on the unit 3 leds will flash for about 1-2 seconds.
At startup the WTGAT will test memory, GPS module, GSM module and if sim card is installed.
The WTGAT cannot operate without sim card installed.
The 5 leds on the WTGAT have the following functions:
Yellow led
This is the GSM status led.
The LED will be OFF when there is NO GSM signal.
The LED will be ON if the GSM module OK and has GSM signal or is in sleep mode (except deep sleep
mode).
If blinking the GSM module is in test mode.
During diagnostic startup the GSM led will flash.
Green led
This is the GPS status led.
If off the GPS module is powered down.
If on then the GPS module has power, but non-valid GPS location.
If blinking the GPS module has power and valid GPS location.
Red led1
This is the Battery status led.
If off and charger is connected then battery is fully charged.
If on then battery is charging.
Blue led
This is the Park, Motion or status LED when Panic input is configured to pickup and hang up Voice call (Park
or Motion function can be configured using the configuration menu program).
If off the Park, Motion or 24H no movement detection is off.
If ON then Park, Motion or 24H no movement detection is on.
If flashing then Voice call active or Panic input activated.
Red led2
This is the low Battery status led.
If off then battery power OK.
If on then battery power is low.

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Sim card and battery Installation (BACK VIEW)
MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF WHEN INSTALLING THE SIM CARD!
Remove the back part from the
WTGAT to insert SIM card and
Battery.
SIM CARD(*)
BATTERY
Please Note : ONLY USE THE SUPPLIED BATTERY WITH THE UNIT
For the first time when you install a new sim card the pin
number (if configured) must be set to “0000” or disabled.
MAKE SURE THE PIN NUMBER IS CORRECT BEFORE
INSTALLING SIM CARD. READ SETUP SIM PIN CODE
INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!

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Multi I/O port
Motion Switch
Power On/Off
Switch
SIDE VIEW
Low Battery Led
Park/ Motion / Panic led
Battery Status Led
GPS Status Led
GSM Status Led
USB/Serial/Charger
Cable connection
(ONLY USE THE
CABLE SUPPLIED
WITH THE UNIT)
* It takes about 1 Minute or less for the WTGAT to startup (If
battery voltage is very low it may take several minutes).

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WTGAT
Front View
Microphone
PANIC BUTTON
SPEAKER

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2. Getting started, use Hyper Terminal to test WTGAT
Step 1
Connect WTGAT with your PC using the USB port. You may need to install the USB driver
that is supplied with the unit. This driver will install a USB serial port on your computer.
Step 2
Using Hyper Terminal
The PC will need to be running HYPERTERMINAL, which is a free program that
comes with Windows.
If HyperTerminal is not currently installed on the PC you will need to do the
following:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel.
2. Go to Add/Remove Programs/Windows Setup Tab. This will bring up a list of
components that can be installed.
3. Put a tick in the Communications Check box and double click. This will bring up a
list of components that can be installed. Put a tick in the box next to HyperTerminal.
You may need to insert your Windows Disk to install the program.
4. You may need to restart your computer after the program has installed.
5. Remember to connect the serial port on the unit to the serial port on the PC.
Once HyperTerminal is installed and running you will need to set the Baud Rate to
9600 Baud and set the Com Port (usually Com 4 on a laptop) to the USB serial port
created.
We strongly recommend that the unit be tested using a computer as this allows all
options to be tested quickly and easily. The operating system/or a new or modified
operating system can only be uploaded (in x-modem format) if the unit is
connected to a serial port on a computer.
Step 3
Power up the unit. The Yellow, Green and Blue led will flash for 1-2 seconds.
Please make sure you have charged the battery and sim card is installed.

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Startup Personal Tracker WTGAT
Testing Memory
-PASS
Operating System Checksum
-PASS
Testing Real Time Clock
-PASS
Current Time: 00:00:02
Current Date: 01-01-00
Testing GPS module
Non valid GPS location
Testing GSM module
-PASS
Testing Sim Card present
-PASS
Press M to enter Diagnostic menu
(If M is not pressed within 5 seconds the WTGAT will start normal running mode)
Step 4
Get into Diagnostic Menu
Pressing the M key will then take you to the Diagnostic Main Menu.
The following are the options in the Diagnostic Main Menu:
DIAGNOSTICS MAIN MENU :
Current Operating System :Personal Tracker WTGAT 18-07-2007
Press 0 to upload operating system (X-MODEM format)
Press 1 to test GSM module and Sim card
Press 2 to read GSM signal strength
Press 3 to test GPS module and GPS location
Press 4 to read Battery voltage level
Press 5 to Read Input Signals
Press 6 to output GPS sentences to serial port
Press 7 to Display/Enter time and date
Press 8 to direct connect to GSM modem
Press 9 to test Vibration sensor and Buzzer
(Press M to Return to MAIN MENU)
Press Q to Quit
Test 1 Test GSM module and SIM card on board
This will test if the tracking unit can communicate with the GSM modem and that a SIM
card is installed. The tracking unit will not work if there is no SIM card installed.
After testing you will return to the Diagnostic Main Menu.
Test 2 Test GSM signal strength