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USER GUIDE
minifinder pico

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1. Product Overview
Thank you for buying MiniFinder Pico. This mini-sized device is created on latest positioning technology such as built-in u-Blox GPS
chipset and SIMCOMM GSM/GPRS technology. Popular purpose is monitoring and protecting of valuables, lone workers, children,
elderly, people with dementia disease and others.

Latest technology and design

Unique design, combination of style and usability
Supports A-GPS for accelerated positioning
Supports GPS and Cellular tracking
Two way voice communications
Emergency alarm button
Fall detection via 3D G-sensor
Built-in 8MB flash memory
GPRS blind area data re-upload function

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2. Getting Start

2.1 Hardware and Accessories

2.2 Product overview

Product box includes:

Device

USB-cable

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2.3 Hardware Functions

GREEN LED
The device is connected to GSM network

Flashing every 0.2 second on and 3 seconds off

The device is connected to GPRS network

Flashing two times fast and 3 seconds off

The device is not connected to GSM network

Without SIM card
BLUE LED

Flashing every 1 second on and 3 seconds off

GSM LED Solid

The device has GPS positioning fix

Flashing every 0.2 seconds on and 3 seconds off

The device has GSM positioning fix

Flashing every 1 second on and 3 seconds off

The device has no GPS fix

Flashing every 2 seconds on and 3 seconds off

GPS chip sleeping

No flashing

RED LED
Solid

The device is charging

OFF

The device is off or has been full charged

Flashing randomly

The device is on the move

Buttons
Power On/Off button

To turn on/off the device, press and hold for 3 seconds. LED lamps will start blinking.

SOS button

When pressed fast 3 times, it will send SMS alarm to all numbers and call the numbers.

Call button

When pressed for 3 seconds, It will start to call the B1 number

Other Connectors
Micro USB
Microphone

Used for charging and firmware upgrade

Used for listen in and voice communication

Speaker

Used for Two way voice communication

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Usage
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For the first time, please fully charge the battery for about 8 hours.
When charging, the Power LED will be ON (solid). After fully charged, the power LED will be off.
Insert an activated Micro SIM card and turn on the unit by pressing the on/off button for 3 seconds.
Please keep the unit under the open sky or close the window to be able to get a fix on the satellites.

3. Setup the Authorized Numbers

It is not mandatory for all three of the authorized numbers to be set, however a minimum of one must always be set.

Set up the 3 authorized mobile phone numbers to track the unit.

Command: A1
Note: With no spaces in the text, case-insensitive.
Using your mobile phone, send A1 to the SIM card phone number in the device, it will reply you a message: Set mobile number 1 OK!
To delete this number from stored memory, you can send A0 to the tracker.

Command: B1
The device will reply you a message: Set mobile number 2 OK!
To delete this number from stored memory, you can send B0

Command: C1
The device will reply you a message:Set mobile number 3 OK!
To delete this number from stored memory, you can send C0

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4. Modify the Time zone

Command: TZ+ +00/-00
Note: the time must amounts be in 2 digits and at maximum 23 hours in value. + in the time zone portion of the text indicates east. The symbol - in the
time zone indicates west.
Example: tz+02, the system will add 2 hours based on the UTC time.
tz-02, the system will minus 2 hours based on the UTC time.
UTC time has been set as default time.

5. User defined name in SMS

Command: NAME1, name
Example: NAME1,Emma, the tracker will reply Add name ok!
To delete name, you can send NAME0

6. Location request
6.1 Reply with coordinates and web link.
Command: LOC
The device will reply GPS Info! Time: xxxxx; Lat: xxxx; Lon: xxxx; Spd: xxxxx, Altitude:xxxx Bt: xxx
maps.google.com/maps?q=loc: 59.325783,18.077954
Put coordinates to Google earth or Google maps. Click on search button, then you will find the position fixed.
Click on the link then the location can be shown directly on Google Map on your mobile phone.

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6.2 Reply with Address.

Command: ADD
Notes: This function needs GPRS function support!
The device will reply Add: Storgatan 35, Stockholm, Sweden;

7. Cell Locate
The unit can be tracked by GSM base station tower, If GPS signal is not available for example in room, underground etc, user can be located by GSM tower.
However, as compared to GPS satellite, GSM accuracy is proven to be worse than that of GPS. GSM provider utilizes triangulation techniques to try to
pinpoint the location of the device, and GSM base station is further affected by factors similar to GPS in the sense of the barriers affecting signal quality and
the density of GSM towers to assist in the triangulation effort, with some regional areas having errors of 100M-2KM!
Command: CL1
The device will reply Cell locate on!
To turn off this function, please send CL0

8. GEO-FENCE Alarm
Command: G+X, Y, Z, xxxM/KM
Example: G1,1,1,100M
Notes: No space in between.
X=No. Of Geo fence (1~3), user can set 3 Geo fences
Y=0 means to turn off the function
Y=1 means to turn on the function
Z=1 means to set alarm when the tracker enters the preset area
Z=0 means to set alarm when the tracker breaches the district
xxx is the preset distance to the trackers original place, must be 3 digitals. M means meters, KM means kilometers
The device will send the message to the authorized numbers as Geo fence alarm!+GPS info when it enter the area you set.
(User must set this function when tracker already fixed GPS signal)
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To turn off this function, please send G1,0 or G2,0 or G3,0

9. Over-Speed alert
Command: SPEED1,+ SPEED
Notes: The speed must be in value of speed and in 2 or 3 digitals. (01~255km/h)
Example: speed1,100
Suppose the over-speed alert that we want to set is 100km/h, when the device moves exceeds 100km/h, it will send message Over-speed! +GPS Info to all
preset numbers.
To turn off this function, please send SPEED0 to the device.

10. GPS signal lost and recovery alert

Command: GR1
The device will automatically send the latest available GPS information to the preset numbers when it enters into the area without GPS signal.
If user goes into an area that does not have a GPS signal, such as a tunnel, cave, parking garage, etc. the device will know where user was 10 minutes before
they went into such an area. This is critical! If a child goes missing youll be able to know the closest possible location before the GPS signal was lost.
With any SMS sent during the period without GPS signal, the device will reply GPS information to preset numbers soonest as the GPS signal is covered.
To turn off this function, please send GR0
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11. Movement Alert

Command: M1, xxxM/KM
Notes: xxx is the preset distance to the trackers original place, must be 3 digitals. M means meters, KM means kilometers
Example: m1,100m
When the tracker moves out of 100 meters, it will send SMS alarm to the preset numbers.
To turn off this function, please send M0 to the device.

12. Listen-in
Command: L1
Only A1, B1, C1 number can make a silence call to the tracker, the track answers the call automatically and allows the caller to listen to what happens around
the tracker. There is no voice indication that the call is in progress.
To turn off this function, please send L0 to the device.

13. Vibration alarm

Command: V1, xx S/M/H
Note: No space in between, S means second, M means minute, H means hour, xx means the time you set and must be two digitals.
Example: V1,05M
If user turns on this function, device will detect motion every 5 minutes and will send SMS alarm to all registered phone numbers for warning.
To turn off this function, please send V0

14. Switch off LED lights

Command: LED1
The device will reply LED off and later LEDs will stop flashing, but device is actually running.
To turn off this function, please send LED0
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15. AGPS
Command: AGPS1
A-GPS is for accelerated positioning and helping position a device when GPS signals are weak or not available. GPS satellite signals may be impeded by tall
buildings, and do not penetrate building interiors well. A-GPS uses proximity to cellular towers to calculate position when GPS signals are not available.
To turn off this function, please send AGPS0

16. Fall detection

Command: FL1
Device will reply fall detection on and will send alarm to all registered phone numbers if detect fall.
A simple fall may cause a devastating consequence. A Fall Sensor can help you get immediate help without missing any important moment.
To turn off this function, please send FL0

17. Smart Power saving mode

Command: PS1
Device built-in motion sensor. Under this mode, GSM chip always on, GPS chip activates by motion or incoming call or SMS, GPS chip off when its no motion
or calling or SMS. You won't waste any battery life when device isn't moving.
Under normal use, battery can last 4 ~ 10 days.
To turn off this function, please send PS0

18. Deep Sleeping mode

Command: DS1
Both GSM and GPS chip will be off to save power, it can be only activated by motion sensor. Once it activated by motion, it will running for 15 minutes and
sleep again if no motion detected.
Battery can last 40 days if no motion at all.
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To turn off this function, please send DS0

19. Check preset mobile phone numbers & status

Command: STATUS
The device will reply E.g. A+4673812345678 B73912345678 C73712345678; Spd: 0,100km/h; Geo:0,0,0; VB:1,10S; MV:1,100; LBS:1; LED:0; RCV:0; TZ:2.0;
Lis-in: 1; PS:1; DS:0; FL:1; Bat: 95
To recognize the meaning of 0& 1
The number 0 implies that the function is turned off; whilst 1 indicates that the function is turned on.

20. SOS Button

Once the SOS button is pressed 3 times under 2 seconds, the GSM light will dim for 2 times and SOS Alarm "Help me! + GPS info!" will be sent to the
authorized phone number and Website. In the mean time, it will dial 3 authorized numbers every 30 seconds. The first number will take priority over the
second, the third one. If the tracker fails connect to the first number, it will switch to the second one, In case the second number fail to be connected too, the
system will connect to the third number etc, this will go on and on until one of the telephone pick up, then two ways communication starts.

21. Call Button

Press Call button for 3 seconds, the GSM light will dim for 2 times and the tracker will dial the first number.

22. How to adjust Sound Volume:

Pressing the side button

VOL+\ VOL- to adjust the volume when in two way voice communication.

23. Low battery alarm:

Note: When the trackers battery is lower than 20%, it will send a SMS alarm BAT: LOW! + GPS INFO to all preset numbers.
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24. Real time tracking via www.tracktor.se

Our web based tracking system incorporates the TCP/IP protocol and allows users to monitor it in real time over the internet via computer or cell phone.
24.1 GPRS Settings:
In order to use the GPRS function, the user needs to setup the APN by sending SMS command.
--What is APN? Access point name (APN) is the name used to identify a general packet radio service (GPRS) bearer service in the GSM mobile network. The
APN defines the type of service that is provided in the packet data connection.
Make sure that the SIM card in the tracker supports the GPRS function.
The APN can be acquired from your local GSM operators.
Command: S1, APN, user name, password
Notes: Some access point name without user name and password, so please leave it blank.
Example: S1,internet
internet is the APN from the SIM card provider; therefore the user must set their particular APN for their own country which the unit resides.
After sending the command, the device will reply Set APN OK! GPRS connecting
24.2 Disable GPRS:
Command: S0
The device will reply GPRS OFF.

24.3 Reconnect GPRS

Reconnect the website via GPRS for real time tracking, please send S2
24.4 Set GPRS Time interval by SMS
Command: TIxxS/M/H
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The meaning of xx, The setting must be in 2 digitals and maximum 99 in value, which means 01~99.
xxS is the time interval in second with range(30~99)
xxM is the time interval in minute with range(01~99)
xxH is the time interval in hour with range(01~99)
Example: TI01M
The device will reply Set updating time interval OK! and then device will update the time by every 1 minute on the website.
24.5 Check APN & VPN or IP
Command: G1
The device will reply APN: internet; Name: xxx; Password: xxxx; Port: 20790; VPN or IP:www.tracktor.se

25. Get IMEI and Version number

Command: VERSION
The device will reply IMEI: xxxx; GSM CSQ:xxxx; Soft: V072.4601.1435

26. Change IP and Port

Command: IP1,IP,port
Example: IP1,111.22.33.11,20790

27. Reboot Device

Command: REBOOT
The device will restart itself without changing any settings.

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28. Initialization
Command: RESET!
Note: This is to make all settings back to the factory default.

29. Built-in Memory

The device built in 8MB flash memory inside. It will store the GPS information when do not have GSM network coverage (i.e., very low population density
areas, some mountainous terrain, underground areas etc). The device will transmit GPS locations to the WEB server automatically once the GSM network is
recovered.

Cautions:
Please comply with the instructions to extend the unit life:
1. Keep the unit dry. Any liquid may destroy or damage the inside circuitry.
2. Do not use & store the unit in dusty places.
3. Do not put the unit in overheated or overcooled places.
4. Clear the unit with a piece of dry cloth. Dont clean in chemicals, detergent.
5. Do not disassemble or refit the unit.

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Technical specification:
Content
Mainframe Dimension
Weight
GSM Frequencies
GPS chip
GPS sensitivity
GPS accuracy
Time to First Fix
Charging Voltage

Specification
60mm*41mm*16mm
35g
900/1800mhz or 850/1900Mhz
U-blox 7 (Made in Switzerland)
Cold start: -148dBm Hot start: -162dBm
<2.5m
Cold start 32s, Warm start 11s, Hot start 1s
5V DC

Battery
Standby Current
Storage Temperature
Operation Temperature
Humidity

Chargeable 3.7V 900mAh

2mAh
-40C to +85C
-20C to +80C
5%-95% non-condensing

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