GC-101 GPS/GSM Micro Tracker Title GC-101 Subtitle GPS/GSM Micro Tracker Doc Type Data Sheet PRELIMINARY Doc Id G2-GC-101-061113-C2M Thank you for purchasing the SAN JOSE NAVIGATION GC-101. This preliminary manual is to introduce the GC-101 with the complete technical data and the instructions showing how to operate the device smoothly and correctly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Table of Contents 1. Hardware Description………………………………………………………………………….4 1.1 Front face…………………………………………………..………………………………..……….….…….……………………....4 1.2 Side face…………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……...…………………….4 1.3 Bottom face………………………………………………………………………..……………….….………..…….…………………5 1.4 Charging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..5 1.5 Rear face……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..6 2. Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………….7 3.
5.18 Activate/Deactivate Buzzer……..……………………………..…………………………………..…………………………….31 6. Respond messages………………………………………………………………….………...32 6.1 Auto response………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..……………….……….33 6.2 Emergency response………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...34 6.3 Polling response……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….35 6.4 Geofence response………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….36 6.4 NMEA 0183 GPRMC Sentence………………………………….…………………………………………..………………….……37 7.
1 Hardware Description 1.1 Front face GSM Status Indicator GPS Status Indicator Flashing: Searching GSM signals Flashing: Firmware running Light on: GSM fixed Light off: Searching GPS signals Light on: GPS fixed 1.
1.3 Bottom Face Power Input Use the chargers provided by Sanav to charge the battery. Wall Charger Cigar Charger 1.4 Charging When power is ON When power is OFF When GC-101 is When GC-101 is charged with power charged with power switched on and switched off, you GPS is fixed, you shall see a clear shall see a faint green light here. That green light here. means it is charging. That means it is charging.
1.5 Rear Face (Battery Cap) Use your thumb to press the Open the cap and move put away the battery cap and then slide battery. downward to open it. 6 Put in the SIM card in the correct orientation.
2 Specifications 7
3 Function Overview 3.1 General GC-101 is using the GPRS service to upload the RMC sentences containing latitude, longitude, speed and time to an assigned web server. It is specially designed for the intensive tracking applications, such as fleet management and life security. Note1：When GPRS network is not available, SMS will be sent instead in the HTTP/SMS mode.
3.2 Features ● Panic The diagram bellow shows the action after Panic button is pressed under HTTP/SMS mode. Press Panic Send SMS to 1~3 numbers. The SMS message is “Username, Panic key is pressed. Emergency!!” Upload messages to URL via GPRS.
4. Easy Start All the settings are done by SMS. Please use your cellular phone to send the following SMS to GC-101 to start experiencing it. 1. Request for the imei code of GC-101. If the command has been transferred successfully, GC-101 will send an imei code to your cell phone otherwise a failure message will be sent instead. ＃username,0000,Imei＊ 2. Set up APN (Access Point Name) that is provided by your GSM provider.
5. If you do not have the SMS containing the position, please surf to following website and key in your imei code as the 4.1 shown to check out the GPS data. http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs_read.aspx 4.1 6. Click on OK and you shall read the RMC data. If you have the message of “invalid imei code”, please kindly contact us. 4.2 7. You also can click on the “Show Last 10 Records on Map” and you shall see the position from the Google Map and Google Earth.
5 Setup GC-101 currently provides 13 commands for setup. You can setup the GC-101 by following the instructions shown in this chapter via SMS from a cellular phone. Key the specific SMS message in your cellular phone as the instruction and send it to the SIM number of GC-101. The setup messages are showed in the following sections. Note1: The default settings are shown as below. a. Default GC-101 ID is “username”, and please read Chapter 5.1 in order to change the ID. b.
5.1 Change Username You can change the ID of GC-101 by following the format below. No space is allowed between the characters. For example, if you send the SMS message shown in the example below to the GC-101, you will change the ID from “username” to “ason” Setup format： ＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「New username」＊ Example：＃username,0000,1,ason＊ The table 5.1.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign.
5.2 Change Password Use this SMS message example seen below to change the password of GC-101. For example, by following the example below, you will change the default password, “0000” to a new password, “1111”. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「new Password」,「new Password」＊ Example：＃username,0000,2,1111,1111＊ The table 5.2.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101.
5.3 Set up the GPRS APN (Access Point Name) For uploading the data to a web server, you must have a set of GPRS APN from your GSM network. Various GSM network provides different GPRS APN settings. Please check the referential tables for APN in the Chapter 8 before setup. If you could not find the name of your GSM service provider, please ask your GMS service provider about the APN settings. If the username and password of APN are indefinite or showed in blank, just leave the parameters blank (no space).
5.4 Set up a host name (URL) to transmit data This command (SMS) instructs the GC-101 to access an URL or fixed IP for data transmission. If you send the SMS according to the example seen below to GC-101, the URL “http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx “ will be assigned to receive the data sent from the GC-101. Please note that the question mark “?” or any symbol is not allowed to be keyed in behind the URL. The GC-101 will add the necessary symbol(s) on automatically.
5.5 Set up the phone number list Use this SMS message to predefine the cellular numbers (Max. of 5 numbers) by following the format below. Setup format: #「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「PH-01」,「PH-02」,「PH-03」* Example：＃username,0000,5,+886123456789,+492234567890,+866323456789* Note that both adding and not adding the “+ “sign in front of the cellular phone number(s) are both acceptable, while the”+” sign should precede the national code. . The table 5.5.
5.6 Set up the Auto Report Use this command to set up the frequency of Auto Report. If you send the SMS according to the example shown below to GC-101, you will have an Auto Report Message every 300 seconds for 99 messages. Once the loop is done, you can send a SMS message to update/renew, or switching off it in order to renew it. Note1: You may limit the amount of the Auto reply messages by inputting the digits from 1 to 9998 in the 「times」 field.
5.7 All parameters reset to default Use this SMS message to reset GC-101 to factory default. You can just send the SMS according to the example seen below. It will overwrite all the current parameters to default. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」＊ Example：＃username,0000,9＊ The table 5.7.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one.
5.8 Acquire the report of current position You can send the SMS according to the example shown below. It will transmit current data to the web server (URL) at once. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」＊ Example：＃username,0000,10＊ The table 5.8.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password.
5.9 Set up an E-mail address to receive the data In addition to receiving data from URL, you can also obtain data from a specified E-mail address via GPRS service. After setting up the APN, you can also define an E-mail address to receive data by following the instruction below, please note that, since processing the transformation from APN to E-mail address might cost longer time, so receiving data from URL is still recommended.
5.10 Set up the SMTP server After setting up the E-mail address, you still have to setup a SMTP server so that the GC-101 can use the SMTP server send E-mails. Setup SMTP by following instruction: Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「SMTP server」＊ Example：＃username,0000,13,sanav.com＊ The table 5.10.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101.
5.11 Set up the router for transmitting data either by URL/IP or E-mail You can choose the router to transmit the data by URL/IP, E-mail or SMS message,. Please refer to the following table for setup the router. The table 5.11.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Router Representation code 0 HTTP/SMS Transmission. Device will send via HTTP as default. In the case of losing GPRS, it will send by SMS. 1 Mail/SMS Transmission. Device will send via E-Mail as default.
The table 5.11.2 shows each confirmation message reply after setup.
5.12 Request Imei code Imei stands for international mobile equipment identification. We offer you a command to acquire the Imei number from GC-101 via SMS. Actually, every GC-101 budget has a different default Imei code. You can send the SMS according to the example shown below to check its imei number so as to register to the web server for tracking. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」＊ Example：＃username,0000,imei＊ The table 5.12.
5.13 Deactivate Panic mode. In this function, it helps you to deactivate panic mode forcedly. The SMS command is as following: Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」＊ Example：＃username,0000,offpanic＊ The table 5.13.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password.
5.14 Setup Geofence Coordinate: This command is used to define the geofence coordinate. After setting up the geofence, user can also setup the geofence report frequency according to the instruction shown in next page. Once the Geofence mode has been activated, shorter battery operation time is expected. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Lat.」,「N/S」,「Long.」,「E/W.」,「Trigger Mode」＊ Example: #username,0000,gf,2458.9741,N,12125.6460,E,500,1* The table 5.14.
5.15 Geofence Alarm Report: This command is used to setup the report frequency of geofence alarm. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Interval」,「Total Reports」＊ Example: #username,0000,17,60,10* The table 5.15.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password.
5.16 Setup TCP and UDP address After setting up the TCP or UDP router, user needs to setup the TCP or UDP address or port to listen to the data sent from GC-101. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「IP Address」＊ Example：＃username,0000,18,202.39.31.179:1337＊ The table 5.16.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one.
5.17 Activate/Deactivate Overhearing This command allows user to activate and also deactivate the overhearing feature. When the overhearing is deactivated, the dial polling will then be allowed. In dialing polling mode, when the device receives a call (with caller ID), it will send the position data according to the preset router. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Microphone mode」＊ Example：＃username,0000,8,1＊ The table 5.18.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above.
5.18 Activate/Deactivate Buzzer This command allows user to activate and deactivate the buzzer feature. Setup format：＃「username」,「Password」,「Function Code」,「Buzzer Mode」＊ Example：＃username,0000,19,0＊ The table 5.18.1 describes the meaning of each segment in the message above. Text Keyed In SMS Description # Start sign. username Default ID of GC-101. If you have changed the Username, please use the updated one. 0000 Default password. If you have changed the password, please use the updated one.
6: Respond messages This chapter shows you how to read and understand the different response messages sent from GC-101. When GC-101 is in GPRS/SMS mode it will upload the data to the assigned URL first. However, if GPRS service is not available, it will send the SMS to the predefined phone number instead. In the case of GPRS-only mode, GC-101 will only send the data by GPRS no matter there is GPRS service or not.
6.1 Auto Report 6.1.1. Uploading Auto data to URL when GPS is fixed When execute the Auto Report according to the settings with a GPS fixed, GC-101 will upload the data to your URL. The data format will be like the following. Format: URL?imei=IMEI,RMC=GPRMC,AUTO Example: http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx?imei=351277000000000& RMC= GPRMC,095838.000,A,2458.9733,N,12125.6583,E,0.41,79.21,220905,,*30,AUTO 6.1.2. Uploading Auto data to URL when GPS is not fixed Example: http://www.sanav.
6.2 Emergency Response When there is GPRS, GC-101 will upload the data to the URL/e-mail. If the GPRS is not available, it will send the SMS instead. Please read Chapter 3.1 for how Panic works. 6.2.1. Uploading Emergency data to URL/e-mail when GPS is fixed When there is GPS fixed, device will send a position data to URL or IP with the contents like following: Format: URL?imei=IMEI,RMC=GPRMC,SOS Example: http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx?imei=351277000000000& RMC= GPRMC,095838.000,A,2458.
6.3 Polling Response 6.3.1. Uploading Poll data to URL when GPS is fixed When send an SMS or dial to poll a report with a GPS fixed, GC-101 will upload a data to your URL. The data format will be like the following. Format: URL?imei=IMEI,RMC=GPRMC,POLL Example: http://www.sanav.com/eric-gga/gprs.aspx?imei=351277000000000& RMC= GPRMC,095838.000,A,2458.9733,N,12125.6583,E,0.41,79.21,220905,,*30,POLL 6.3.2.
6.4 Geofence Response After the Geofence coordinate and the alarm report are defined, and the device trigger the alarm by either entering or exiting (according to the user’s setting), it will send the position data according to the alarm report frequency. 6.4.1. Uploading Geofence alarm data to URL when GPS is fixed When there is GPS fixed, device will send a position data to URL or IP with the contents like following: Format: URL?imei=IMEI,RMC=GPRMC,GFIN URL?imei=IMEI,RMC=GPRMC,GOUT Example: http://www.
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7 Warranty Warranty Time Period and Repair Coverage SAN JOSE NAVIGATION, INC. warrants GC-101 to be free from all defects and malfunctions in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date from San Jose Navigation or authorized dealers. If the equipment functions improperly during the warranty period, San Jose Navigation will either repair or replace the unit without charge. Such repair service will include necessary adjustments, remanufacture, and replacements.
