GEOPOINT LCD P E R S O N A L T R A C K E R User Guide
GEOPOINT LCD P E R S O N A L T R A C K E R User Guide July Edition 2009
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Contents Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 5 General Information................................................................................................................................. 6 Preliminary Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 8 Inserting the SIM Card ...........................
Tracker Management by SMS ............................................................................................................ 30 Position Request ............................................................................................................................. 30 Automatic Position Sending ......................................................................................................... 30 Anchor .....................................................................................
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions carefully. Not following them may be dangerous and/or illegal. For further details, please read carefully the user manual complete version contained in the enclosed CD ROM. • Do not switch the device on when prohibited or whenever it could cause any interference or danger. • Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
General Information General Information The tracker is a portable device able to transmit its geographical location to a mobile phone or PC in real-time. Moreover, the detected data can be recorded for further analysis. The tracker is available in two different version: • LCD: GPS tracker with display, phone and 2MB data memory. • BOX: GPS tracker without display, without vocal communication and 512kB data memory.
General Information ON/OFF BUZZER JOG LOUDSPEAKER DISPLAY ENTER UP (+) DOWN (-) SCROLL FUNCTION PUSH FUNCTION MICROPHONE MULTIFUNCTION KEYS SOS KEY USB DC IN HEADSET 7
Preliminary Procedures Preliminary Procedures Inserting the SIM Card In case of a SIM card: • prepaid: the communication between the tracker and the provided software is made exclusively by SMS text or GPRS network. • with subscription: the communication between the tracker and the provided software is made by SMS text, GPRS network or also sending/receiving data (only if the data number has been activated by the network provider).
Preliminary Procedures How to Charge the Battery Before using the tracker for the first time, the battery must be completely charged. Before charging, check that the network electrical supply corresponds to that of the battery charger. Do not exceed the network voltage indicated on the battery charger.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Use of the Tracker Symbols Battery status: Charged battery Discharged battery GPS signal coverage: GSM network coverage Maximum level ....
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Tracker Function Description Refer to GPS Info on Display the tracker displays the info relevant to its position chapter Use of the Tracker Phone the tracker displays the phonebook and a call can be received or carried out chapter Use of the Tracker SOS key the tracker sends an alarm message chapter Use of the Tracker Position Request the tracker sends an SMS containing its position to the phone number which requested this data chapter Tracker Management
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Tracker Function Description Refer to Power Save Mode the tracker switches on/off automatically to optimize the battery consumption chapter Setup by MyTrack Software Alarm SMS the tracker sends alarm SMS to the preset phone number everytime a status change happens (low battery, memory full, ...) chapter Tracker Management by SMS chapter Setup by MyTrack Software The tracker can work without the SIM card.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Menu Structure To access the main menu, press Menu in the Home page. The first section, GPS, will be displayed. Scroll down the sections turning the JOG and press OK to enter into the desired item. To exit the main menu and display the Home page, press Home. The Speed function is not available in case of tracker compatible for OnTrack application.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker GPS The data received by the GPS system are shown on the display. GPS Home 10:30 OK Lat: 45°45.67N Long: 08°12.34E Alt: 256 m Spd: Dir: Sat: 20km/h 270° 8-3D FIX Back Back 10:30 10:30 Phone The tracker also works as a GSM telephone. The call functions are extremely simple. The phone numbers and names are pre-programmed in the phone book by means of the provided software.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker PHONE BOOK (MAX 10 NUMBERS) John PHONE Home 10:30 Mary +123456789 OK Back +123456789 Call Back Call RECEIVING A CALL Incoming Call... +123456789 Reject Answer 00:05 +123456789 Hungup VOL: Back SIM During the transfer of data between the tracker and PC, it is not possible to make or receive any calls. The tracker does not allow to use the phone book possibly memorized on the SIM card in use.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Anchor The Anchor function allows to monitor within a pre-established circular area the position of a person, an object or an animal. When the tracker detects the exiting from the pre-established area or the ri-entering, it sends an alarm SMS containing its position data to the preset phone number. This function is programmable either operating directly on the tracker or by the provided software or by sending an SMS command.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Before enabling this function, it is necessary to set the phone number where SMS will be sent by means of the provided software. Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker enters the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,ANCHOR ENTER,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.9992E,ALT:0218m,07/04/10,10:09 Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker exits the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,ANCHOR EXIT,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Finder The Finder mode allows to find another tracker of the same type (LCD or BOX version) by displaying the distance and the direction to follow. The Finder function can only be used if the distance between the trackers is less than 999 Km. To carry out the Finder function, set the communication rate by the provided software. The necessary motion for updating the relevant position, must be no less than 10 meters in 3km/h.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Guide The Guide function allows to reach a destination point by displaying the distance and direction. The Guide function is available only if the distance between the tracker and destination point is less than 999 Km. It is possible to set the Guide function by means of the provided software or directly on the tracker. 3D FIX It is suggested to save the destination point when the GPS signal level is optimal.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker HOW TO REACH A DESTINATION POINT The necessary motion for updating the relevant position, must be no less than 10 meters in 3km/h. More motion means more precise indication of direction. It is important to keep the tracker pointing in the direction used for reference. In every way, if change of direction is inevitable, e.g. the ground is not viable, on approaching the correspondent, the direction will be constantly updated and corrected by the tracker.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Speed The Speed function allows to set a speed limit which, when exceeded, causes the emission of a progressive acoustic alarm: more is the difference between the real speed and that programmed, quicklier will be the alarm reproduction. The Speed function is not available in case of tracker compatible for OnTrack application.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Setup HOW TO ENABLE THE CYCLIC POSITION SMS SENDING For further details on this function, refer to the chapter Tracker Management by SMS, paragraph Automatic Position Sending.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker HOW TO SELECT THE RATE FOR CYCLIC GPRS CONNECTION Main Tones Memory SETUP Home 10:30 Back OK Tracking GPRS rate Back 10:30 OFF OFF OK Tracking GPRS rate 10:30 Tracking GPRS rate 10:30 OK Back OFF OFF OFF OFF 10:30 OK Tracking GPRS rate OK OFF 1m 10:30 OK Available values: OFF, 1m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h, 18h, 24h.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker TONES SETUP Main Tones Memory SETUP Home 10:30 1 HIGH OFF ON Ring Call Keys SOS Back 10:30 24 OK 2 HIGH OFF ON Ring Call Keys SOS Back OK 10:30 OK Back 10:30 OK Back 1 HIGH OFF ON Ring Call Keys SOS Back Main Tones Memory 10:30 Back Back 2 HIGH OFF ON 10:30 OK OK 2 HIGH OFF ON Ring Call Keys SOS OK Ring Call Keys SOS 10:30 10:30 OK
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker Ring Call Keys SOS Select the call tone type. Set the call tone volume. OFF: tone disabled. In case of a call, the tracker will not emit any acoustic signal. LOW: tone with a low volume level. HIGH: tone with a high volume level. Enable/disable the keys tone. Enable/disable the acoustic signal tone for the SOS key.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker Main Tones Memory SETUP Home 10:30 Rate Distance Mode Erase Back 10:30 Rate Distance Mode Erase Back 26 10:30 OK 0 0 OFF OK 1 0 OFF OK Back Main Tones Memory 10:30 OK Rate Distance Mode Erase OK Rate Distance Mode Erase 10:30 10:30 Rate Distance Mode Erase 0 0 OFF 10:30 Back Back 10:30 1 0 OFF OK OK 1 0 OFF OK
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker The setup of the position points recording can be carried out by means of the provided software or directly on the tracker. Rate Distance Mode Erase Set the temporal recording rate. Available values: 0, 1, 5, 10, 30, 60, 300 seconds. By selecting 0, the recording at temporal rate is disabled. Set the distance (in meters) to cover. Available values: 0, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1km. By selecting 0, the recording for covered distance is disabled.
Safety Use of the Instructions Tracker SOS Key By pressing the SOS key for at least 2 seconds, for 5 consecutive times every minute, an SMS message is immediately sent to the preset phone numbers (max. of 4 phone numbers), and a brief acoustic warning signal is emitted at SMS sending (refer to the paragraph Setup). This message also contains the current data on the location, if the GPS signal has been revealed. If there is no GPS signal coverage, the last position data will be sent.
Safety Use ofInstructions the Tracker If no numbers have been set or in the absence of GSM signal, every time the SOS key is pressed, an acoustic warning signal is emitted. GSM In the event that there is no network service coverage, the alarm functions may not be available. Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, with the detected current position data GEO,ID:GLORIA,SOS ALARM,POS:45g37.9480N,008g28.
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS Tracker Management by SMS Position Request It is possible to ask for the tracker position by means of an SMS command. After receiving the SMS command, the tracker sends a message containing the position data to the phone number which sent the command. To know the tracker position in real time, send the following command: rpos For further details, refer to the paragraph Reading and Writing SMS Commands.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS CYCLIC GPRS CONNECTION The cyclic GPRS connection allows to connect the tracker automatically at a programmed rate for the continuous position updating. At the programmed rate, the tracker will be connected only for the time needed for sending the position point. This function is very useful if combined with the I-Scout web server as it allows to display the detected positions by every station connected to internet.
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker enters the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,ANCHOR ENTER,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.9992E,ALT:0218m,07/04/10,10:09 Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker exits the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,ANCHOR EXIT,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.9992E,ALT:0218m,07/04/10,10:09 The SMS message structure of the Anchor function is described here below: GEO ID:−−−−−− ANCHOR ENTER POS:−−−−−.−−−−−,−−−−−.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS Example of SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker enters the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,GEOFENCE ENTER,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.9992E,ALT:0218m,07/04/10,10:09 Example of the SMS message displayed on the mobile phone, when the tracker exits the area GEO,ID:GLORIA,GEOFENCE EXIT,POS:45g37.9481N,008g28.9992E,ALT:0218m,07/04/10,10:09 The SMS message structure of the Geofence function is described here below: GEO ID:−−−−−− GEOFENCE ENTER POS:−−−−−.
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS This function can only be programmed by means of the provided software.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS The SMS message structure of the Alarm SMS function is described here below: GEO ID:−−−−−− LOW BATTERY −−/−−/−− −−:−− Tracker type. Tracker name preset by the user through the provided software. Alarm message. Event date and time (yy/mm/dd hh:mm). Reading and Writing SMS Commands The SMS commands allows to set or read some tracker settings. These messages can be sent by a mobile phone or by a GSM device able to send/receive SMS (i.e. a GSM modem).
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS Reading Commands Command rpos Meaning and Values Read instantaneous GPS position data. The tracker can reply in 3 different ways: A) POS: = GPS position in real time. B) LAST POS: = no GPS signal. The reply message contains the last detected GPS data. C) POS: NO GPS DATA = from the tracker switching on, the GPS signal has not been detected.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS Command rms rgf ranc Meaning and Values Example Read the accelerometer setup values. [sensitivity: 00=disabled sensor, 01=maximum, 10=minimum] [timeout: 01÷99 minutes] Command: Reply: Read the Geofence setup. [status: 0=disabled, 1=enabled] [LAT1,LONG1,LAT2,LONG2=latitude and longitude of the 2 points which define the Geofence area] Command: rgf Reply: rgf=1,45g37.7981N,008g28.8012E, 41g37.8971N,012g28.8012E Read the Anchor setup.
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS Writing Commands Command wposc Meaning and Values Set the cyclic position SMS in text format and the relevant power save mode. [enabling: 0=disable, 1=enable] [rate: 01÷99 minutes] [power save mode: 0=disable, 1=enable] NOTE: the power save mode works only with SMS rate 5 minutes. Never set like this: wposc=0,xx,1 NOTE: to enable or disable only the cyclic position SMS, send the wposc command with the first field only.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS Command wgf Meaning and Values Set the Geofence. [status: 0=disable, 1=enable] [LAT1,LONG1,LAT2,LONG2=latitude and longitude for the 2 points defining the Geofence area] NOTE: to enable or disable the Geofence function without setting the area, sent the wgf command with the first field only. Example Case A Command: wgf=1,45g37.7981N,008g28.8012E, 41g37.8971N,012g28.8012E Reply: wgf=1,45g37.7981N,008g28.8012E, 41g37.8971N,012g28.
Safety Instructions Tracker Management by SMS Command wanc Meaning and Values Set the Anchor. [enabling: 0=disable, 1=enable] [radius: 0050, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0500, 0700, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000 m; default radius: 0100] NOTE: to set the tracker current position as area center point, send the complete wanc command, containing both enabling and radius fields (e.g. wanc=1,0100). NOTE: to enable or disable the Anchor function without setting the radius, send the wanc command with the first field only.
Tracker Management Safety Instructions by SMS Command wgprs Meaning and Values Set the GPRS parameters and start the continuous GPRS connection. [setup: 0=set the GPRS parameters without starting the connection, 1=connect with the new parameters (IP, PORT), 2=connect with the parameters previously preset] [parameters: IP=host IP address, PORT=TCP port] NOTE: the IP and PORT parameters should be written between commas.
Safetyby Setup Instructions MyTrack Software Setup by MyTrack Software MYTRACK SETUP OPEN INCREASE THE GEOPOINT SETUP PRINT PAN ZOOM BAR CONNECT PAGE SETUP INFORMATION PLAY FOLLOW ZOOM REWIND STOP HELP RECORDING SPEED RECORDING SPEED LAST FIRST BAR TO SCROLL THE RECORDING ADDRESS BOOK DISCONNECT CENTER PAUSE FORWARD DECREASE THE RECORDING SPEED Power Save Mode The Power Save Mode allows for optimal management of the battery tracker.
Setup bySafety MyTrack Instructions Software WITH CYCLIC POSITION SMS OFF ON CYCLIC POSITION SMS SENDING OFF SMS SENT Network Provider 10:30 Before using this mode, enable and set the Cyclic Position SMS function with SMS rate 5 minutes. During the automatic switching on, if the tracker is connected by the provided software, the automatic switching off will be carried out after position SMS sending, after carrying out all the preset operations and 2 minutes after tracker disconnection.
Safetyby Setup Instructions MyTrack Software To a set a Power Save Mode, connect the tracker to the provided software and access the setup window by selecting Setup from Remote Unit menu.
Setup bySafety MyTrack Instructions Software Alarm SMS To enable/disable the Alarm SMS and set the phone number, connect the tracker to the provided software and access the setup window by selecting Setup from Remote Unit menu.
Safetyby Setup Instructions MyTrack Software Position Data Recording To set a data position recording, connect the tracker to the provided software and access the setup window by selecting Setup from Remote Unit menu.
Setup bySafety MyTrack Instructions Software Update of the Tracker Firmware Version To update the tracker, connect the tracker to the provided software and access the info window by selecting Info from Remote Unit menu. A new window is opened for update file selection During tracker firmware upgrade, on the tracker will be displayed UPGRADE...Please don’t turn OFF the device!. Wait until the update is completed, this occurs when the tracker is turned off.
Safety Instructions Maintenance Maintenance The tracker and relevant accessories must be handled with care. Read the following instructions carefully. • Clean the tracker with a soft cloth, avoiding the use of corosive chemical products, solvents or aggressive detergents. • Do not paint the tracker. • Do not swallow the accessories or small components of the tracker. • Avoid blows to the tracker which could internally damage the product.
Safety Technical Instructions Features Technical Features GPS receiver: GSM frequencies: Data memory: Porta di comunicazione: Sensor: Dimension/Weight: Battery: Battery charger: Car charger: Conformity: SiRFstarIII - 20 channels 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 2MB non-volatile FLASH no.1 USB no.
Safety Instructions Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty This warranty does not limit the user’s (statutory) rights under applicable national laws relating to the sale of consumer products. During the warranty period, the Manufacturer or Manufacturer authorized service company will in a commercially reasonable time remedy defects in materials, design and workmanship free of charge by repairing.
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