GSM/GPRS/GPS Vehicle Tracker

Model A/B/C User Manual

Preface
Thank you for purchasing the tracker. This manual shows how to operate the device
smoothly and correctly. Make sure to read this manual carefully before using this
product. Please note that specification and information are subject to changes without
prior notice in this manual. Any change will be integrated in the latest release. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
 Contents

1. Function Introduction.........................................................................................................3
2. Applications....................................................................................................................... 3
3. Hardware Description........................................................................................................ 3
4. Accessories.......................................................................................错误！未定义书签。
5. Specifications..................................................................................................................... 5
6. Operating Instructions........................................................................................................ 5
6.1 Terminal Installation...................................................................................................5
6.2 SIM CARD Installations............................................................................................ 6
6.3 Turn on the Tracker Device........................................................................................7
6.4 GSM/GPS LED Indicator...........................................................................................7
6.5 Change Password....................................................................................................... 7
6.6 Authorization..............................................................................................................8
6.7 Single Locating.......................................................................................................... 8
6.8 Exact street address.................................................................................................... 9
6.9 Location based service (LBS) / Cell-ID Locating......................................................9
6.10 Change Work Mode..................................................................................................10
6.11 Monitor....................................................................................................................10.
6.12.Location Data Logging and Loading....................................................................... 10
6.13 Armed by ACC ....................................................................................................... 11
6.14 Cut off the Oil and Power System............................................................................11
6.15 Armed Setting...........................................................................................................11
6.16 Disarmed Setting...................................................................................................... 11
6.17 Alarms...................................................................................................................... 12
6.17.1 Power off alarm............................................................................................ 12
6.17.2 SOS Alarm....................................................................................................12
6.17.3 Movement alarm.......................................................................................... 12
6.17.4 Over speed alarm..........................................................................................12
6.17.5 ACC Alarm...................................................................................................12
6.18 Check the Vehicle State............................................................................................13
6.19 Check IMEI.............................................................................................................. 14
6.20 Terminal (local) Time Setting...................................................................................14
6.21 Reset Hardware........................................................................................................ 14

6.22 GPRS Setting.......................................................................................................14

6.23 Less GPRS traffic.....................................................................................................15
6.24 Instructions for web platform and mobile APP...................................................15
7. Cautions............................................................................................................................19
8. Faults & the Solutions...................................................................................................... 20
1. Function Introduction
1.1. This tracker is a new product based on the GSM / GPRS network and GPS satellite
positioning system, which set multiple functions of security, positioning, monitoring
surveillance, emergency alarms and tracking in its entirety. It can track and monitor
remote target by SMS or internet.
1.2. Features
1.2.1 Support both GPS & LBS (Location based service).
1.2.2 Support SMS/GPRS/Internet Network data transmission
1.2.1 Support GPRS on-line and GPRS re-connected automatically if GPRS
drops
1.2.3 Support SMS / GPRS dual-mode switching
1.2.4 Support configuration by remote terminal.
1.2.5 Support for point-to-point, point to group, group-to-group monitoring.
1.2.6 Set multiple functions of security, positioning, monitoring surveillance,
emergency alarms and tracking in its entirety.

2. Applications
Used widely for vehicle and other moving objects tracking.

3. Hardware Description
4. Accessories

No. Photoes NAME Note

Harness
1 4 PIN
（Default）

Microphone
2 1.5 meters

12VDC/40A to
Relay
3 24VDC/40A
according to vehicles

SOS Key SOS Key/Cable for Help

4
Call

5. Specifications

Content specifications
DIM 68.0X33.0X10.5mm
Weight 35g
Network GSM/GPRS
Band 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS Sensitivity -159dBm
GPS Accuracy 5m
Cold status 45s
GPS Start time Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Voltage 9 V~40V
Backup battery Chargeable 3.7V 70mAh Polymer Li-Battery
Storage Temp. -40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp. -20°C to +65°C
Humidity 5%--95% non-condensing
6. Operating Instructions

6.1 Terminal Installation

6.1.1 Please ask the qualified engineers to install it.

6.1.2 Do not install it in an environment which is over GSM performance index, and
please pay attention to fix the antennas in an appropriate position with good signals.
6.1.3 Pay attention to make installation location preventing water and dust.
6.1.4 Find the 4 PIN harness and insert it into the corresponding holes of the products, and
connect the wires with the original car circuit showing below:
 Wiring diagram

Note: The orange wire can be connected to the original car horn

6.1.5 Please put SOS button at the place driver can touch.
6.1.6 Insert the external monitor Microphone into the monitor jack.
6.1.7 Please let the TOP SIDE of Tracker upwards the sky,make sure it receives
GPS signals well.

6.2 Micro SIM CARD Installations

6.2.1 Take out the SIM card Slot and put Micro SIM card in it. And then put the SIM card
slot back to its original position after confirm the Micro SIM card in the right place.
6.2.2 Please make sure the Micro SIM card is for GSM network and able to execute the
function of incoming calls display, no calls can be diverted and the PIN code is locked.
The SMS format must be TXT format, and can’t recognize the PDU format.

6.3 Turn on the Tracker Device

Connect the positive and negative wire, red and black ones, with 12V or 24V car power
system, It will be powered on after 20 seconds.
6.4 GSM/GPS LED Indicator

LED Indicator Type Behavior Meaning

On(Not Flash) SIM not Ready
Flash quickly GSM search Network(1 time per second)
Red LED GPRS uploading data(3 time per second)
Flash slowly GPRS Normal or in Sleep mode
(1 time per 5 seconds)
Off(Optional) After bootup 5 minutes
Flash Slowly Fix to satellites (1 time per 5 seconds)
Blue LED
Flash quickly Lost fix to satellites (1 time per second)
Off(Optional) After bootup 5 minutes

6.5 Change Password

6.5.1 Send SMS“Password,CURRENT PASSWORD,NEW PASSWORD”to the unit to

change the password.

For Example:
Send SMS “Password,123456,888888” to the tracker.
If succeeded, “Password setting ok! ”will reply to your cell phone from the tracker.

Note: the default Password is 123456, seperator is comma.

6.5.2 Be sure to keep the new password in mind, you have to upload the software to
restore the original setting in case of losing the new password.
6.5.3 Attention: Make sure the new password is in 6 digits Arabic numbers, or else the
tracker cannot recognize the password.
6.5.4 When reading this user manual, you will notice that we have used English format ","
 between some words;

6.6 Authorization

6.6.1 You should setup the authorized phone number before using SOS, Movement,
Over Speed alarm, etc. Up to 3 numbers can be authorized.
6.6.2 Authorization: Send SMS “Admin,password,index,cell phone number” to set up an
authorized number, if the number is successfully authorized, the unit will reply
“ Admin phone number setting ok!” by SMS.
6.6.3 Delete authorization: Send SMS “Admin,password,index,d” to delete the authorized
number.
6.6.4 If you want to track the target when it enters into another country, you must add the
country code before the cell phone number. You should authorize your number in
international format as follows: “admin,123456,1,008613421342519” to tracker to set
13421342519 as an authorized number.

Note: the value of index is from 1~3

6.7 Single Locating

6.7.1 Send SMS “Url,password” to the tracker to get the location report.
If there aren’t any authorized number set-up, it will reply all SMS from all the mobile
number; if there are authorized numbers set-up, then it only reply the authorized
numbers
For example:

6.8 Exact street address

6.8.1 You must set up the APN of your local GSM network for the SIM card in
tracker first before using this function.(APN set Up refer 6.22 GPRS Setting)
6.8.2 Send SMS "Loc,password" to get the real street/address name, After configure the
APN.
Reply example: No.118 , Chuangyue 2nd Rd, Bao An district, Huizhou, Guangdong,
china.
6.9 Location based service (LBS) / Cell-ID Locating

If the tracker cannot establish a solid GPS Fix, it will calculate its location using Cell-
ID GSM locating, Location reports will include the GPS coordinates of the last known
positions as well as a LAC code, Entering the LAC code to the web tracking platform
www.gpsgreat.com.net will enable you to see the tracker’s current location. You can
also send command “Loc,password” to the tracker to request exact address, track will
automatically switch to tracking by LBS in GPRS mode. Accuracy of LBS depends on
the distance to the nearest GSM Network Cell Tower or Base Station.

Note: This feature can be used normally in most areas according to the signal of GSM
network. It may not be available in some areas.

6.10 Change Work Mode

Send command “Mode,password,value” to tracker to set up the work mode.

If successful it will reply “Work mode setting ok!”.

Note: value: 0~5

0 – Sleep Mode (GPS/GPRS OFF, GSM ON), No Time parameter.
Example: mode,123456,0
1 – Normal Mode (GPS/GSM/GPRS ON). No Time parameter.
Example: mode,123456,1
2 – LBS Mode (GPS/GSM/GPRS ON). No Time parameter.
Example: mode,123456,2
3 – Air Mode (GPS/GSM/GPRS OFF, it will change to Normal Mode after some minutes).
Example: mode,123456,3,30 (enter air mode 30 minutes)
4 – Deep Sleep Mode (GPS/GSM/GPRS OFF, it will wake up once very day).
Example: mode,123456,4,2300(wake up and upload location to server
when 23:00 very day)
5-- Location Logging Mode(GPRS off, GPS On). The location info will be save to
the internal memory of tracker. They will be uploaded when back to normal mode.
Example: mode,123456,5
6 – Tracking Mode (GSM/GPRS ON, GPS no Sleep). No Time parameter.
Example: mode,123456,6
Note: the default Mode is 1(Normal Mode).

6.11 Monitor

6.11.1 Send SMS “Monitor,password, monitor phone number” to the unit,

and it will call back the phone number, if you accept the call it will
enter the monitor mode.
Example: Monitor,123456,13421342519
6.11.2 It will be switched to “track” mode after ending the call.
6.11.3 It will accept the call if the monitor phone number is the incoming call.
6.12 Location Data Logging and Loading

6.12.1 Auto logging：When the tracker device lost GSM signals or fall offline from GPRS,
tracker will log the tracking position and alerts automatically in the memory of
device, when GSM signals get back, the logged tracking data should be loaded to the
web platform automatically.
6.12.2 Current location data logging: Send SMS: “Mode,password,5” to tracker device, it
will reply: “Work mode setting ok!” and the tracker will stop upload location info to
gprs server, and logging them into the memory of tracker.
6.12.3 Loading save data to the gprs server： Send SMS: “Mode,password,1” to tracker
device, it will reply: “Work mode setting ok!” and loading the tracking data to the
web server platform.

6.13 Armed by ACC

6.13.1 Alarm will be disarmed when ACC on, if in auto Armed mode.(which Setting by
SMS: armed,password,3)
6.13.1 Alarm will be armed when ACC off, if in auto Armed mode. (which Setting by
SMS: armed,password,3)

6.14 Cut off the Oil and Power System

6.14.1 Send SMS command “Relay,password,1” to tracker, tracker will execute it and
reply “Stop engine will be executed!”. And it will remain immobile state until next
command to resume.
It will be executed after speed less than 20KM/H.
Example: Relay,123456,1
6.14.1 Resume the Oil and Power System
Send SMS command “Relay,password,0" to tracker, it will reply "Resume engine
succeed!", it means the oil supply is resumed.

Note: This function can be executed by the administrator only. So we must use SMS
Admin command to set the Authorization before using this command.

6.15 Armed Setting

6.15.1 Set up arm by SMS “armed,password,value” to the tracker device in the vehicle.

It will reply “Armed !”。

For Example: Armed,123456,1
Note: value = 0 Disarmed,
1 armed by manual,
2 armed auto setting by ACC ON/OFF.(default)
6.16 Disarmed

6.16.1 Disarmed by SMS

Send SMS command "armed,password,0" to the tracker device in the vehicle,
It will reply “Disarmed !” 。
For Example: Armed,123456,0

6.17 12V/24V DC Power Turn Off Alarms

6.17.2 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,5, index”

Index=1: SMS alarm (default)

Index=2: Call alarm
Index=3: SMS and Call alarm
.
When 12V/24V DC Power Turn Off, the tracker will send SMS “Ext Power Failure
Alarm!+lat./long.” to all the authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds. Or Call the
authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds.

6.17.2.1 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,5,0” to deactivate the Power Off alarm.
6.17.2.2 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,5,1”,
1: SMS alarm (default) 2:Call alarm 3: SMS and Call alarm. 0:Disable

Note: to protect the power of vehicle, the device enter sleep mode automatically when the
power voltage below than 12V/24V. Low power alarm voltage can be set by SMS:
vpower,password,vol (For example: vpower,123456,12)

6.17.3 SOS Alarm

6.17.3.1 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,1, index”

Index=1: SMS alarm Index=2: Call alarm Index=3: SMS and Call alarm(default)

After setting Long Press the SOS button for 3 seconds,the tracker device will send
SMS “SOS Alarm!+lat./long.” to all the authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds.

6.17.2.2 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,1,0” to deactivate the SOS alarm

6.17.2.3 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,1,1”,
1: SMS alarm(default) 2:Call alarm 3: SMS and Call alarm. 0:Disable

6.17.4 Movement Alarm

6.17.3.1 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,4,index”

Index=1: SMS alarm Index=2: Call alarm Index=3: SMS and Call alarm

After setting Movement be detected by tracker, it will send SMS “Movement

Alarm!+lat./long.” to all the authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds. Or Call the
authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds.
6.17.3.2 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,4,0” to deactivate the movement alarm.
6.17.3.3 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,4,1”,
1: SMS alarm 2:Call alarm 3: SMS and Call alarm 0:Disable(default)

6.17.5 Over speed Alarm

6.17.5.1 Setting alarm Mode : Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,3,index”

Index=1: SMS alarm Index=2: Call alarm Index=3: SMS and Call alarm
After set up the alarm mode, setting the over speed alarm : Send SMS
“speed,password,080” to the unit (suppose the speed is 80km/h), and it will reply
“Overspeed alarm setting ok!”. When the target moves exceeding 80km/h, the unit
will send SMS “SpeedOver Alarm! + latitude & longitude” to all the authorized
numbers at interval of 5 seconds. Or Call the authorized numbers at interval of 5
seconds..
6.17.5.2 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,3,0” to deactivate the overspeed alarm.
6.17.5.3 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,3,1”,
1: SMS alarm 2:Call alarm 3:SMS and Call alarm 0:Disable(default)

Remark: The recommended speed should be not less than 30km/h. For below that rate,
it will be effected the accuracy by GPS signals drift etc.

6.17.6 ACC Alarm when in manual armed mode

6.17.6.1 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,6,index”

Index=1: SMS alarm Index=2: Call alarm Index=3: SMS and Call alarm

After setting ,when the ACC on ,The unit will send SMS “ACC On Alarm!+lat/long”
to all the authorized numbers at interval of 5 seconds. Or Call the authorized numbers
at interval of 5 seconds..
6.17.6.2 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,6,0” to deactivate the movement alarm.
6.17.6.3 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,6,1”,
1: SMS alarm 2:Call alarm 3:SMS and Call alarm 0:Disable(default)
Note: it is valid in the manual armed mode only. (setting by SMS: armed,123456,1)

6.17.7 Vibrator Alarm

6.17.3.1 Setting: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,2,index”

Index=1: SMS alarm(Default) Index=2: Call alarm Index=3: SMS and Call alarm
After setting, if Vibrator be detected by tracker, it will send SMS “Vibrator Alarm!+lat./long.”
to all the authorized numbers.. Or Call the authorized numbers.
6.17.3.2 Cancel: Send SMS “AlarmMode,password,2,0” to deactivate the movement alarm.
For example: Alarmmode,123456,2,1
6.18 Check the Vehicle State

6.18.1 Check setting, Send SMS command “Param,password” to the tracker in the vehicle, It
will reply SMS as following:

ID: ID NUMBER
Imei:IMEI
Apn:APN
IP:Domain or IP:Port Number
Interval:Sampling time (ACC On)Sampling_time(ACC Off)
Mode: 1
GPRS Enable:1
TimeZone: 8.0

6.18.2 Check Vehicle State, Send SMS command “Status,password”, It will reply SMS as
following:
ID: ID No.
ACC: 1 or 0
Mileage:850
GSM:50
GPS Sat:13

6.19 Check IMEI

6.19.1 Send SMS command "imei?,password" to the device.

Example: Send SMS command
"imei?,123456" to the tracker device, it will reply an IMEI number in 15 digits to
your cell phone.

6.20 Terminal (local) Timezone Setting

6.20.1 Send SMS command “TimeZone,password,timezone” to the device, If succeed, it

will reply “Timezone setting ok!”
For example: Send SMS “TimeZone,123456,8.0”, 8.0 is Chinese time zone,
If your country time zone is minus, send SMS “timezone,123456,-6.0”.

6.21 Reset Hardware

6.21.1 Send SMS “reset,password” to tracker device to reset the GSM module and
GPS module of the tracker device, it will reply “Reset ok!”. It will be reset after
5 seconds.

6.22 GPRS Setting

User must send SMS via cell phone to set up APN, IP and port before starting
tracking by GPRS.

6.22.1 Configure APN

 APN standards for Access Point Name and differs from country to country. For more
information about your local APN, please inquire with your local GPRS network
operator.

6.22.1.1 Send a SMS command to tracker “APN,password ,your local APN” via a cell phone
and if succeeded, the tracker will reply “APN setting ok!”.
For example: Send SMS command “APN,123456,CMNET”. If succeeded, the tracker
will reply “APN setting ok!”.
Notes: 123456 refer to password of tracker and CMNET is the
APN of one of china GPRS Network Operator (China mobile).

6.22.2 GPRS User Name and password Setup

In most countries, the user name and password involving GPRS login are not
compulsorily necessary, therefore, the entry can be skipped. As for those countries
require user name and password, please configure as following:
6.22.2.1 Send SMS “APN,password,your local apn,user,password” If succeeded, the tracker
will reply “APN setting ok!”
For Example, send SMS “APN,123456,internet.beeline.ru,beeline,beeline” to the
tracker, and if succeeded, tracker will reply “APN setting ok!”

Note: 123456 is password for the tracker..

6.22.3 IP and Port Setup

Send SMS as below via a cell phone: “IP,password,IP Address,Port Number”.
If succeeded, tracker will reply “IP and port setting ok!”.

For example: Send SMS command “IP,123456,120.24.83.93,8011” to the tracker,

If succeeded, it will reply “IP and port setting ok!”. ( 123456 is default password，
120.24.83.93 is IP，8011 is port).

6.23 Less GPRS traffic

6.23.1 Tracker will change to less GPRS traffic mode after parking 5 minutes (ACC is
OFF), Upload interval will as ACC Off upload interval.

For Examples: interval,123456,30,1800 upload interval as 30s when ACC

on,upload interval will be changed as 1800s when ACC Off.

6.24 Instructions for web platform and mobile APP

Users need to regsiter an account on www.gpsgreat.combefore use web or APP platform,

account name and password is the same on web/APP platform

6.24.1 Configure your tracker to web platform to track it online

step 1：set APN，refer to 6.35.1
Step 2：set GPRS user name and password，refer to 6.35.2
Step 3 ： set IP and port, please use the corresponding IP and port of the server you
choose, refer to 6.35.3
6.24.2 Login by Account

NOTE: Different ID from IMEI No. with Different GPRS Protocol.

ID = IMEI No. for Goomi Protocol
Example: ID=706820120206006 IMEI=706820120206006
ID = 10 digits of IMEI No. for TianQin Protocol(default)
Example: ID=2012020600 IMEI=706820120206006
ID = 11 digits of of IMEI No. for HongYuan Protocol
Example: ID=20120206006 IMEI=706820120206006
The default protocol is using TianQin Protocol.
We could change its by SMS: protocol,password,protocol name.
Example: Protocol,123456,goomi

6.24.3 Tracking and Playback

Click the device name,there will be real-time tracking,history playback and

more related operations.

Click on the "playback" to jump to the following page,you can view the history
playback of the device.

Cut off engine remotely and Control the device

6.24.4 IOS &Android mobile APP

6.24.4.1 Download and install the mobile APP software
According to your phone type, download and install mobile app below the home page
on web tracking platform

7 Cautions
Please comply with the instructions to extend the unit life:
7.1. Keep the unit dry. Any liquid, i.e. rain, moisture, may destroy or damage the inside
circuitry.
7.2. Don’t use & store the unit in dusty places.
7.3. Don’t put the unit in overheated or overcooled places.
7.4. Handle carefully. Don’t vibrate or shake it violently.
7.5. Clear the unit with a piece of dry cloth. Don’t clean in chemicals, detergent.
7.6. Don’t paint the unit, this may cause some foreign materials left in between the parts.
7.7. Don’t disassemble or refit the unit.
7.8. Please read the user manual carefully before installation and operation, learn something
more about the voltage range. Otherwise, it won’t work properly or destroy the product.
8 TR08 Faults & the Solutions List

Faults Solution

Please check if built-in battery is charged, and power wires

Fail to turn it on
connected well.

 Please check if SIM card installed correctly.

 Please check if SIM card is GSM network.
No GSM signal  Don’t turn on the PIN code
 no calls can be diverted
 Please check if voltage of the power is normal

Please check if GPS antenna connected well, and recommend GPS

No GPS antenna be installed near the window glass, no metal parts can
cover it to make sure better GPS signal reception.

No reply to SMS
Password wrong or the format is wrong.
command
No reply to calling Authorized / admin phone number is incorrect

No alarm message Authorized / admin phone number has not setup