Yumpu MT08 User manual

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GPS Vehicle Tracker
User Manual (Model: MT08)
Please Read Carefully Before Operation

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Contents
1. Product Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Applications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3. Features and Functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
4. Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
5. First Use-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
5.1 Install SIM Card--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
5.2 Charging-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
5.3 LED indications---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
6. Connect the tracker MT08 to GPRS01 Web Server Platform----------------------------------------6
Optional 1: Configure by Computer to set GPS tracker online--------------------------------------6
Optional 2: SMS Commands to set GPS tracker online---------------------------------------------11
Settings on Topshine GPRS01 Platform---------------------------------------------------------------12
① Login Topshine GPRS01 Platform-----------------------------------------------------------12
② Vehicle Information Management------------------------------------------------------------12
③ Set up information for a new group----------------------------------------------------------12
④ Set up information for a new vehicle--------------------------------------------------------14
7. Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
7.1 Install I/O Cable-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
7.2 Power/GND------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
7.3 Digital Input-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
7.4 Output 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
7.5 Install GPS/GSM Antenna-------------------------------------------------------------------------18
8. How to operate it-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
8.1 Arm/Disarm by phone calling---------------------------------------------------------------------18
8.2 Arm/Disarm the system via SMS-----------------------------------------------------------------18
8.3 Get Google Map’s Link via SMS-----------------------------------------------------------------19
8.4 Authorize the alarm-received mobile-------------------------------------------------------------19
8.5 Change user password------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
8.6 Check the real physical address-------------------------------------------------------------------19
8.7 Check the GPS coordinates by SMS--------------------------------------------------------------20
8.8 Stop the car via SMS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
8.9 Restore the stopped car to normal status---------------------------------------------------------20
9. MT08 Packing and Accessories------------------------------------------------------------------------20
10. MT08 Optional Accessories----------------------------------------------------------------------------20
11. Troubleshooting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Appendix 1: Configure by Computer-----------------------------------------------------------------------22
Appendix 2: Command List----------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Appendix 3: Fuel Sensor Installation and Function------------------------------------------------------29

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1. Product Overview
MT08 is a kind of mini GPS vehicle tracking product can be used for tracking and security of
motorcycle and automobile etc. Mini size, built-in antenna and waterproof designed, easy to be
installed and concealed, with power voltage range from 6V~24V, therefore can satisfy tracking
and security demands for all kinds of vehicles.
2. Applications
 Vehicle Real Time Tracking
 Motorcycle/car Security/Anti-Hijack
 Fleet Management
3. Features & Functions
* Tracking by SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP)
* Tracking by time/distance interval
* Compact size with waterproof design
* Real time tracking via the web-platform
* Get position location via call/SMS
* Arm/Disarm by SMS or phone call
* Engine on/off detection (optional)
* Fuel monitoring (optional)
* Built-in backup 350 mAh battery
* Remote Engine cut off to stop the car in safe condition (optional)
* Get location physical name via SMS & from the web-platform
* Google Map link for location via SMS, it shows your location on map via mobile phone.
* Mileage calculation with longitude and latitude via SMS; view mileage data via GPS
web-based tracking centre system
* Built-in motion sensor for power & GPRS flow saving mode (sleep mode)
* I/O: 2 Inputs, 1 Output
* Over speed alert
* Geo-fence alert
* Movement alert
* Doors detection (optional)
* Power failure/low power alert
* SOS Panic button, SOS alert (optional)
* Accident alarm (need crash sensor support) (optional)
* Wiretapping/remote listening (optional)

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4. Specifications
Items Specifications
Dimension 60*50*22mm
Weight 65g
Input voltage DC 9V~24V/1.5A
Back-up Battery 350mAh/3.7V
Power Consumption 65mA standby current
Operating Temperature -20°C~75°C
Humidity 5%~95%
Work Time 18 hours in power-saving mode and 4 hours in normal mode
LED 2 LED lights to show GPS, GSM status
Button 1 SOS(optional) and 1 power on/off
Microphone Optional
Sensor Motion sensor
GSM Frequency GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPS Chip Latest GPS SIRF-Star III Chipset
GPS Sensitivity -159dB
Positioning Accuracy 10meters, 2D RMS
I/O 2 Inputs 1 Output
5. First Use
5.1 Install 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 MT08,
then install the SIM card as following:

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5.2 Charging
Connect the device with external power like car battery, and turn on its power switch and it will do
charging automatically.
5.3 LED indications
Push the power switch to turn on/off MT08
GPS LED (Red)
Flashing (every 0.1 second) Initializing or back-up battery power is low
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) Device has A GPS fix
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) Device has no GPS fix
GSM LED (Green)
Flashing (every 0.1 second) Initializing
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) Device is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) Device is not connected to the GSM network
6. Connect the tracker MT08 to GPRS01 Web Server Platform
Two Methods to set GPS tracker online:
Configure by Computer or SMS Commands
Optional 1: Configure by Computer to set GPS tracker online
This part shows the basics of how to use the GPS tracker Parameter Editor.
Note: Don’t connect MT08 to external battery when configuring.
How to Edit the Parameters of Tracker on PC
① (Buy one specific USB cable for configuration from our Company)

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② Install USB driver program for the configuration USB cable
1. Run ‘CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller’ to install the driver for the USB data cable.
Note: CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller is in the folder ‘USB-232 Driver’ in the CD. Connect the
USB Data Cable between MT08 and PC.
2. Connect the configuration cable with PC, open device management of your computer,
you can find “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm. Port “ ,as following picture shows.
The USB port is virtual comm. Port (com3) in this example,
3. Open the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor
① Connect MT08 with PC by the configuration cable
② Confirm MT08is 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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4. Click Start button to open the COM port,
5. Turn on MT08 and it will connect with the Editor automatic, As soon as they connect successful,
all the buttons are availability and the status bar will clue on’ Tracker Connect!’ , first click
“Read” to read the tracker’s parameter, when all the parameter read out, you can write the
parameter you need.
Note: “Read” button: when you click the Read button, it means Read the parameters of the tracker.
“Write” button: when you write the parameters to the Parameter Editor, then click the Write
button, the parameters will write into the tracker.

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Instruction of parameter settings:
Item Description
GPRS Tick to enable GPRS function, select TCP or UDP mode
Tracker ID MT08 is default using its own ID number, cannot be changed
APN, APN Account,
APN Password
Put your local APN, APN username and password if necessary
IP, Port Put online tracking server IP and port, our default is
IP:www.global-track.net port: 9500
Interval Time interval, to put time interval to upload a data
Note: GPRS, Tracker ID, IP, Port is the default. You must change the APN;
APN: Access Point Name, if you don't know, please ask SIM operator or search APN in
Google.

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Item Description
SMS Call
SOS Button/IN1
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when SOS
button/Input 1 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
SMS Call
Button B/IN2
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button
B/Input 2 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
SMS Call
Button C/IN3
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button
C/Input 3 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
After write finished, click “Write” button to configure the MT08’s Parameters. It will pop-up a
mini window, as below pictures:

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Please click “Read” button again, confirm your write parameter.
When you finished the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor, then turn off the tracker, pull up the USB
cable.
Note: Please remember the tracker ID, in order to set up on the platform.
More about configure by computer, please check Appendix 1
Optional 2: SMS Commands to set GPS Tracker online
① Set ID by SMS
Command: W000000,010,ID
Description: every tracker has a unique ID. Tracker ID must be less than 14 digitals. But model
MT08 is default using its own ID number, cannot be changed.
② Set APN by SMS
Command: W000000,011,APN,APN name, APN password
Description: APN name, APN username, APN password
If no password required, just put in APN name only.
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
④ Enable GPRS Function
Command: W<password>,013,X
Description: X=0,close GPRS(Default)
X=1,enable TCP
X=2,enble UDP
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
Note: More GPRS01 Platform functions, please check manual of Operation Instruction of
Topshine web-based tracking platform GPRS01.

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Next Step: Settings on Topshine GPRS01 Platform
Turn on the tracker MT08, when it normal working (find the GSM & GPS signal),
① Login Topshine GPRS01 Platform
Website: www.global-track.net
User Name: ***
Password: ***
Note: Red box means the vehicle Online;
Yellow box means the vehicle offline;
Green box means the vehicle running.
② Vehicle Information Management
Centralized management of all vehicles in the platform, the “Kind, GPRS ID, Plate No.” are
mandatory terms, and the GPRS ID must be consistent with the tracker ID.
Set up a new group and new vehicle information. For example,
Group name: demo123
Username: demo123 (can be set different from group name)
Password: 123
Vehicle name: Benz2012
③ Set up information for a new group e.g. ‘demo123’
Click picture 1“ manage” and then click the picture 2, “Vehicle Manage.”
Picture 1

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Picture 2
Click the company name, e.g. in picture below:
Click in , then you can see picture below:

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Input ‘demo123’ in the blank of Group Name
Click ，then group ‘demo123’ is ready as below:
④ Set up information for a new vehicle e.g. ‘Benz123’
Click the group name , and click in , then you can see
picture below:

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Input the correct Kind, GPRS ID and Plate No. and Customize Mark etc. necessary information,
click , then you can see group ‘demo123’ and vehicle ‘Benz123’ with tracker ID
20120602000010 have been set ready as below.
Once again into the main interface, select the little red box, you will see the tracker location. Such
as following picture:
2012060200010

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6. Installation
 Please select experienced technicians to install this system.
 The installation should be carried in the working condition for this system.
 Install this system in a secret place.
 Prevent this system from dust and humidity.
 Connect the wires of the mainframe. The Relay can control oil pump wire or
electric wire (ACC). It suggested connecting it to oil pump wire.
 Connect the wires of other wires, leave the plug unplugged.
 Fixing, wiring connecting, binding should be carried on carefully.
Installation Diagram

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6.1 5-p wires I/O instruction
PIN Number Color Description
Input 1/Input 2 White wire Digital Input 1 (negative triggering), E.g. connect SOS panic
button or door detection
Input 4/AD Blue wire Digital Input 4 (positive triggering), e.g. detecting the ACC or
fuel monitoring
Output 1 Yellow wire Output1. It can be used to connect with relay for engine
immobilization.
GND Black wire Ground, Negative
POWER Red wire DC in (power source). Input voltage: 9V-24V, 12V suggested.
6.2 Install GPS/GSM Antenna
GSM & GPS are built-in antenna, do not need to install.
Note: Do not shield or cover the GPS Antenna with any objects containing metal

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6.3 Recommended install place
For automobile:

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For Motorcycle:

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8. How to operate it:
Note:
①The default password is 000000, you should change the password when use the device.
Change user’s password: W000000,001,******
(000000 is old password; ******is new password)
② Command Letter must be capital letters.
8.1 Arm / Disarm by phone calling
User could also use the alarm-received mobile phone to call the tracker’s SIM card number,
so as to Arm/Disarm the system.
Arm: After hearing several ring tones, if the system hangs up the call automatically, and call
back you, it means that the system is armed.
Disarm: After hearing several ting tones, if the system hangs up the call automatically, and
don’t call back you, it means that the system is disarmed.
Note:
(1) There is no communication fee for this operation, it is a very convenient way to arm &
disarm the system.
(2) The SIM card inside the device must have the function of caller ID display.
(3) Only the Alarm-received mobile phone can realize this function.
8.2 Arm / Disarm the system by SMS
SMS command: 000000ARM
This SMS instruction is used to arm the system;
When the system is armed, the movement alert is activated automatically. When the
motorcycle / car moves, the alarm will be triggered.
SMS command: 000000DSM