User's Manual

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I. BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Container Tracking System utilizes the GPS and GPRS functions in one unit. You can monitor the container or
the vehicle location and set the system remotely. In addition, the unit will send event report if any trigger
occurs.
The standard report sent by the unit includes the information: (1) unit’s ID, (2) status, (3) time, (4) GPS’s
latitude and longitude, (5) speed, (6) direction, (7) device’s status, (8) event number, and (9) report
configuration parameters.
The reporting mode can be categorized as ‘normal’ mode, and ‘power saving’ mode. In normal mode, the GPS
will always be activated while moving, and it can be shut off the GPS when stop (for power saving purpose). To
enable the maximum power saving, user can choose “power saving mode”. In this mode, the GPS will be
activated only when there is a report to send while moving. The report parameters can be set from the PC setup
program. CTS-100 can be set to go in sleep mode (while not moving); the system will cut the power of GPS
module in order to save power. With build-in 3-D acceleration sensor, CTS-100 can select related reporting
modes with respect to it is moving or not.
The device has built-in 4 Geo-fences; it will send the report to the server if the Geo-fence event is triggered.
The UNIT must be initialized by PC setup program in order to make communication with the remote server
/call center. There are four main sections that allow users to program the device, (1) User detail (Device ID,
server IP, and port, GPRS APN….) (2) Geo-fence (4 circular Geo-fence) (3) Report (Time, Distance, speed,
Low battery, wakeup …) (4)Trigger report(Tamper ,Door)
When there is no GPRS service or the server close. The unit will send short message to the preset number. The
max number of SMS message (monthly usage) and the monthly renew date can be set from the pc setup
program or the remote setup program. Only 1 SMS number can be set. The reports sent via the SMS will be out
again via GPRS after a valid GPRS connection is made.
CTS-100 can be configured by the PC setup program or the Over-the-Air (OTA) commands / or remote
program. The unit can communicate with the server via UDP or TCP protocol. The protocol can be selected
from the PC-setup program or remote server commands.
Flash memory for recording reports up to 900 reports. It can be read out from the PC setup program via serial
port.
Using built-in real time clock to identify the report time, when GPS signal is lost. Hence, if the report is
received with “LAST KNOWN” message, the time in the report will be the real time clock, but the GPS
position will be the last known valid GPS position.