APM CO.,LTD
6F., No.10, Lane 65, Jiangnan St Neihu District, Taipei City 11474
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel:+886-2-8943-1966
FAX:+886-2-8943-4944
ortable GPS/GSM/GPRS Device Model PT-3
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Thank you for purchasing the
SuperGuard Personal Communication
and Tracking device. Please read all
instructions carefully before
operation, to ensure your complete
understanding and to obtain the best
possible performance from the unit.
arranty
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The Yield Technology Co., Ltd. (YTC) warrants to the purchaser that this product, under
normal use and conditions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 12 months from the date of original purchase. If a product proves defective
during this warranty period, YTC, at its option, either will repair the defective produc
ithout charge for parts and labor, or will provide an exchange for the defective product.
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In order to obtain service under this warranty, the purchaser must notify YT C of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. The purchaser shall be responsible for appropriate packaging and
shipping with a carrier designated by YTC, with shipping charges paid by recipient (YTC).
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care, alterations, mishandling or accidents. YTC
shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty to costs incurred for
installation, to correction of antenna problems, removal or reinstallat
video tapes, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical system.
The extend of YTC’s liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement
provided above and, i
paid for this product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY YTC IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. YTC AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. YTC’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE
PURCHASER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. YTC AND ITS VENDORS
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
n no event, shall the company’s liability exceed the purchase price
ion or to damage to
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CONSEQUENT
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ENDOR HAS
IAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER YTC OR THE
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Notices
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To decrease the influence of electromagnetic interference, please use the
device properly. The SAR standard value is 1.6W/Kg, and the result of testin
the product is: 0.322 W/Kg. (Note: Mobile phone modules are free from test
and SAR label).
¾ Do not touch the battery charger connector with any metal objects such as
coins or key rings to avoid the danger of short circuit.
¾ Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
¾ Do not put the battery in your mouth. Unintentionally swallowing the battery
may result in poisoning.
Do not try to disassemble the product or accessories.
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The product has a built-in battery, which can only be replaced or changed by
¾
qualified technicians or authorized service personnel. Using an improper type
of battery may result in explosion. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
dispose of the used batteries.
¾ rger Use of other batteries, DC adapter, car charger (optional) or desktop cha
(optional) not specified by the manufacturer may result in possible dange
¾ Under normal operation or charging, the handset may become warm o
¾ Use an anti-static cloth to clean the product. Do not use any dry cloth o
materials, which generate static electricity.
¾ Do not use chemical cleaning agents or cleaning agent s with g rinding
components.
Recycle the cardboard and other packaging materials for environmental
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protection.
It might scratch the surface of the outer casing.
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Flight Security Notes
Turn off the product on board an airplane or within the flight security range.
Using mobile phones in an airplane is illegal and may endanger flight
security. IPSs may reject services due
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w or offense against public security. Do not use the product in the airport
u
nless permitted by airport personnel.
General Security Notices
¾ ording to the instructions on two-way radio
Turn off the product acc
device security rules in vicinity of oil storage, chemical storage, or
explosive substan
ces.
¾ Tiny parts in the package should be placed out of reach of children to
avoid accidents.
¾ of medical devices
Operating the product may affect the functionality
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to misuse of product, violation of
and equipment such as hea
warnings and manufacturer's recommendations.
Automobiles with Air Bags
ring aids or pacemakers. Follow the
Do not place any object (including fixed or handheld wireless devices) in
the effective range of air bags because huge air p
h
arm. If the wireless device is not properly installed, it may cause serious
damage or injury when the air bags
Security Notices During Driving
are inflated.
ressure may result in
¾ Always drive with full concentration.
¾ Follow the local traffic rules and regulations.
¾ Use a headset or hands-free device to receive or
during driving.
¾ Do not park on a shoulder for calling except in emergencies.
¾ Turn off the product when entering a gas station.
¾ Do not put the product near combustible objects, explosive substances,
or radio transmitters.
Generally the electronic systems in car such as anti-lock braking
¾
system, active cruise control, and fuel injection system are not
influenced by radio transmission. Manufacturers for the mentioned
systems or devices provide you with information on antielectromagnetic interruption function. If you have any question or doubt
about radio transmission i
¾ Unauthorized personnel s
Service and Maintenance
nfluence, consult your distributor.
hould not open or disassemble the product.
place phone calls
Users cannot repair or replace any part in the product, battery, or
It is strongly recommended that you should ret
c
enters authorized by YTC for service or maintenance. For more
in
formation, consult YTC or your distributors.
urn the product to service
charger.
Effective Use
To enhance performance and reduce power consumption the product
built with embedded antenna. Do not cover any part of the antenna to
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aintain superior talking performance. To cover the antenna causes
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reater power consumption, this reduces talking time and standby time.
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Table of Contents
1. Parts & Accessories page 6
2. Personal Tracker - Features page 8
3. Preparations page 10
4. LED Status Description page 11
5. Getting Started page 12
6. Phone Operation
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. Sending a Location Update page 14
. Active SOS and A911 Call page 15
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9 Alarm Report Feature
. s page 17
Maximum Speed Alarms
10. SOS Emergency Calls page 19
1. ing page 20
1 Locating and Track
Online Tracking
2. Technical Specifications page 22
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Introducing GPS
page 13
Make a Phone Call
Receive Incoming Calls
Power On/ Off
A911 Emergency Response Function
Geo-Fence Alarms
Quick Locator
Get Detailed Locations
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. Parts & Accessories
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On receipt of your Personal Tracker package, please check that all
ontents are complete and correct.
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1. SuperGuard Personal T
2. Rechargeable Batter
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2
3
racker PT-3 Unit
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3. Mini USB Charger
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This manual covers SuperGuard Personal Tracker
model PT-3.
The PT-3 combines Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology and GSM/GPRS mobile commu
online tracking and remote setup features.
All SuperGuard products can be managed and
monitored over Control Base and Tracking System
Server software or online over Inte
provided by professional service centers.
nication with
rnet Websites
Speaker Device Status LEDs Operational Status LEDs
SOS Emergency Button
Speed Dial
Buttons
Microphone
Built-in patch antenna
Mini USB
Charger Connector
Geo-Fence/ G-
Button
Senso
Po
wer/ INFO
Button
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T in detail and
he following chapters describe the Personal Tracker
h res. Read the
elp you familiarize yourself with functions and featu
anual carefully before you use the Personal Tracker.
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2. Personal Tracker – Features
bile GPS tracking
The Personal Tracker is designed as a compact, mo¾
device with cellular phone features. It can memorize three preset
numbers for quick dialing. You can use the Personal Tracker to place
phone calls or receive incoming calls from any caller.
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The Personal Tracker employs a patented Active SOS feature. In case its
owner falls do
addition, an automatic phone call will be placed to the main contact
person, with 3-way call option to include other persons in the phone
conversation.
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The Personal tracker comes with one SOS button designed for
emergen
message to Control Base and up to 3 authorized contact numbers. In
addition, an automatic phone call will be placed to the main contact
person.
¾ Users are able to setup and configure device settings, monitoring
activities and alerts online, using Control Base software or Tracking Web
services via Internet Explorer or mobile on GPRS enabled cell phon
¾ Authorized contact persons can locate and track users per 2-RING call,
SMS and online maps over Internet Website or GP
cy calls. Pressing the button for 2 seconds will trigger an alarm
wn, a G-Force or Impact alarm will be triggered. In
es.
RS cell phones.
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¾ Users can define and load
the device and setup maxi
up to 4 restricted areas (Geo-Fence areas) to
mum speed limit alerts.
Introducing GPS:
The SuperGuard Personal T
advanced GPS tracking system. It helps you determine your location,
enable preset contacts to track your position any time, and place SOS
calls in case of emergency.
The Person
al Tracker is easy to configure through GPRS and SMS
over Internet or GPRS and 3G enabled cell phones, user-friendly, and
especially convenient for monitoring children, elderly and business
travelers.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a global radio navigation system,
which consists of 24 MEO satellites and stations on the earth. A GPS
receiver built in the device calculates your location and altitude via the
signal from satellite. Based on triangulation of signals of at least three
of the sate
llites, it applies a “Pseudo ranging” technique to calculate
the transmission time of the radio signal from the satellite in order to
measure the distance of each satellite, and then pinpoint the current
location.
GPS Satellites emit two types of radio signals, “C/A”
(Coarse/Acquisition) and “P” (Precision). The latter one is preserved
for military use and requires decryption. Like other commercial GP
appliances, the Personal tracker uses “C/A” signal to pinpoint locati
and altitude. Likewise, the display accuracy of location will de
aried factors, which include time.
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Please note that those variations are fundamental ch
PS, it doesn’t indicate any malfunction of the mini tracker.
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The followin
g situations may affect accuracy of GPS:
racker is working in combination with an
S
on
pend on
aracteristics of
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1 dings in built up area.
. Narrow alley between tall buil
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. Indoors
Bad weather
34.
. Under shelter
5. In tunnels
6. Inside a car with metal heat
insulation while you are using the personal tracker in the car.)
insulation. (We suggest avoid use near metal heat
3. Preparations
n order to use the Personal Tracker, the following preparationI
s
ho
uld be carried out:
Prepar that the SIM card can
operate RS with unrestricted Internet
access enabled (ask your GSM operator for APN and GPRS dial up
requirements). Empty the SMS storage of the SIM card using operational
GSM phone (please refer your GSM phone manual to do this).
Press the Power (INFO) button for 3 seconds to shut down the device.
e one operational GSM SIM card. Make sure
without PIN protection and has GP
1. Remove the back cover of
tracker by pressing up the ba
lock and push the cover sidew
the Personal
ttery release
ays.
2. Disconnect and remove the
battery. Insert the SIM card into
the SIM holder in the direction as
shown in picture.
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3. Place the battery in the co
and reconnect it.
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mpartment
4. Replace the cover and let it snap in
completely.
ress the Power button to power up the device.
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4. LE
Geo-Fence
G-Force
Sensor
Battery
Status
D S Description
tatus
X Y
X Device a
¾ If Geo-Fence LED flash
¾ If G-Force L
¾ Battery
St tus Indicators:
es:
200m Geo-Fence has been activated
ED flashes:
G-Force alarm (fall-down or impact) has been activated
Status LED:
• Flashes in sh
• Stays on when battery is charging, turns off whe
battery is fully charged
ort sequence when battery power is low
n
Y
Operational Indicators
¾ GPS
¾ GSM
LED:
• Stays on when device is searching for GPS signal
• Flashes when device has GPS lock
LED flashes:
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Device is reg
receive SMS
¾ BUSY LED:
Device is dialing GPRS service. If connected, LED will
flash several times if connection to Control Base was
successful. Will repeat if not successful.
When SOS button is pressed for 2 seconds, BUSY LED
will turn on for sending data.
istered to GSM network, able to send/
and place or receive phone calls
5. Getting Started
After closing the battery cover, the Personal Tracker will power up and
automatically attempt to register to GSM network.
rovided that your device is positioned in an area with clear un-obstructed
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view of the sky, the device will start scanning for GPS satellites to obtain its
first GPS lock. This first fix can take several minutes.
If your device has been preconfigured with Control Base server information,
the device will a
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inutes in order to activate your user account and send first position and
status details.
T
o use all communication and tracking features of the device and if your
service plan provides these, you may modify optional account inform
d device setup parameters from the Tracking Websites. Please ref
an er to
configurations.
The following information and device configurations can be
setup from the Tracking Websites (amongst others):
c User Name:
d 1, 2 bers of authorized contact persons to
e
Geo-Fence: You can load up to 4 restricted areas (Geo-fences) to the
utomatically attempt to connect to the Control Base after 5
ation
Web or software guide to do additional accyour Tracking ount and device
additional user
This name will appear to identify the device when you
receive GPS location and alarm notifications
, 3: Phone num Contact
remote control security features and receive alarm
notifications.
device and receive alarm notifications in case of violations
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f d limit to receive alarm notifications in Speed Limit: You can define a spee
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case of exceeding.
g Power Saving Modes: To save battery power, you can configure your
device with different power saving modes.
6. Phone Operation
The Personal Tracker allows you to receiv
quick-dial to three preset phone numbers
ake a Phone Call
M
Select an
ontact number you want to call. (You
c
d press the button for the
will have to setup contact numbers
through your online Tra
to the device prior to operation).
load
cking Web and
Press again to quick-dial to the co
ntact
number.
To end a call, press any of the Contact
umber buttons. n
Receive Incoming Calls
ress the Send button or any of the
P
ontact number buttons to accept an
C
coming phone call.
in
To end the call, press any of the
Contact number buttons.
e and accept phone calls and
ontact numbers).
(c
Contact Numbers 1, 2, 3
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Receive Call / Hang-u
OTE: The Personal Tracker’s first 8 seconds of ring time (ca. 2-4
N
ings) are reserved for the Single Location eq
r R uest function.
he ring tone will only be audible from the device after this period.
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7. Sending a Location Update
The Personal Tracker comes with an INFO button that allows you to
end your current GPS position to the Control Base and all contact
s
ersons.
p
Press the INFO
utton to send a b
request with your current position to
e Control Base.
th
The device will collect GPS data (ca. 30-60 sec) and send
and GPS coordinates to the Control Base. The Control Base
software will find the street name and closest intersection from a
map server and send these details through SMS short messages to
all Contact numbers, with the t
ext (example):
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Robert is in Madison Ave,
near intersection Brixton
Rd.; Request !
INFO button to
send location
a message
Power On/ Off
he INFO button is also used to power the device on or off.
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To power off the device, press the INFO button and hold for 3 seconds.
Press again to turn the device on.
8. Acti (Patent pending)
Th
e Personal Tracker comes with a three-level G-Force detector that
a
is ble to automatically register falls and high-velocity impacts.
If
Active SOS is enabled and configured through online Tracking
We
bsites, the device will place an automatic emergency call when a
per dow lderly people).
son s falling i n (especially applicable for e
In addition, it will pl hen a person is
expose to a high- t be the case in car
cciden s).
The device will send an alarm message and GPS coordinates to the
Control Base. The Control Base software will find the street name
and closest intersection from a map server and send these details
through SMS short messages to all Contact numbers, with the text
(example):
ve SOS and A911 Call
ace an automatic emergency call w
velocity impact (as mighd
ta
To activate or disable the G-Force alarm on the device, please refer
to Chapter 9.
Robert is in Madison Ave,
near intersection Brixton
Rd.; Man Down !
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The Personal Tracker will then automa
tically dial a phone call to
main Contact number.
A911 Call: A third party, medical emergency or police can be
added to the call in order to hold a 3-way conversation.
To do this, the contact person wh
o took the SOS call simply dials
the number of the third party while the SOS call is still connected.
The device will di party instantly.
al to the third
NOTE: 3-way call features may not be supported by all GSM
operators. Pleas rator for detail
SOS call, press any of the Contact numbers on the
To end the
ask your opee s.
device.
911 Emergency Response Function:
A
During the call,
Contact dials
number of 3
party or polic
Z
rd
e
An automatic
phone call is
placed to the
Contact person
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All three
parties can
talk
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\
[
The Device
places a second
call to the 3
party
rd
Device owner falls down
or presses SOS
emergency button
X
9. Alarm Reporting Featu r
es
You can use your Personal Tracker as
With the built-in Geo-fence function
arking Geo-fence around the device. If the device leaves the area, an
P
alarm report will be triggered. In additio
an alarm reporting device.
you can create a 200 meter
n, you can activate or disable
the G-Force alarm features.
Press the SET button once to set and a
200 m Geo-fence around the device.
Activation period is 30 sec.
re
P ss the SET button a second time to
t
ac ivate the G-Force alarm (Fall-down
or I
mpact). Activation period is 30 sec.
Pre
ss the SET button a third time to
act
ivate both Geo-fence and G-Force
alarm.
Press t e SET butto
larm.
a
h
isable both Geo-fe
n a fourth time to
nce and G-Force d
If a Geo-fence alarm has been triggered, the device will send an
Press SET button
repeatedly to
activate or
disable Geofence and GForce alarms.
alarm message and GPS coordinates to the Control Base. The
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Control Base software w
ill find the street name and closest
intersection from a map server and send these details through SMS
short messages to all Contact numbers, with the text (example):
Robert is in Madison Ave,
near intersection Brixton
Rd.; Geo-Fence Violation !
In
addition, you are able to setup and configure monitoring activities
and
alerts for the Personal Tracker, using Tracking Web services via
Int
ernet Explorer or mobile on GPRS enabled cell phones.
Pre
-set Geo-Fence Alarms
If the device h set of restricted
¾ as been configured with a
geographic areas Tracking Web), the
following activiti violation
(Pre-Set Geo-Fences through
es will be triggered when a Geo-Fence
occurs:
The Personal Tracker will send an alarm message and GPS
coordinates to the Control Base. The Control Base softwar
e will
find the street name and closest intersection from a map server and
send these details throu
gh SMS short messages to the list of
authorized Contact persons, with the text:
Robert is in Arlington., near
intersection Fairfax Ramp;
GEO Fence Violation !
The Geo-Fence alert with location updates will continue every 60
minutes in case the device still remains in the restricted area.
Maximum Speed Alarms
¾ If t e device has aximum speed limit, the
h been configured with a m
following activi e triggered when the moving speed
ties will b
exceeds the speed limit:
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larm message and GPS
The Personal Tracker will send an a
coordinates to the Control Base. The Control Base software will
find the street name and closest intersection from a map server and
send these details through SMS short messages to all Contact
numbers, with the text:
10. SOS Emerge s
Robert is in Highway 166,
e e; near intersection Gle
b
Speeding
ncy Call
The Personal Tracker comes with an SOS
can be pressed to notify contact persons
emergency button, which
about current location and
place an emergency call.
Press SOS button for 2 seconds
e
Pr ss the SOS button for two seconds to
trig
ger the emergency call.
Ap
art from sending location details and
to tri
er emergency call
alarm notification to all contact
numbers, the A911 C
three p rties to atten
a
all feature allows
d the conversation
at the same time.
end an alarm message and GPS coordinates to the
The device will s
Control Base. The Control Base software will find the street name and
closest intersection from a map server and send these details through
SMS short messages to all Contact numbers, with the text (example):
The Personal Tracker will then automatically dial a phone call to m
Contact number.
Robert is in Madison Ave,
near intersection Brixton
Rd.; SOS !
ain
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an be added to the call in
A third party, medical emergency or police c
order to hold a 3-way conversation.
To do this, the contact person who took the SOS call simply dials the
number of the third party while the SOS call is still connected. The
device will dial to the thir
NOTE: ors. Please
ask you
To end evice.
3-way call features may not be supported by all GSM operat
r operator for details.
the SOS call, press any of the Contact numbers on the d
d party instantly.
11. Locating and Tracking
thorized users can inteAu rrogate the Personal Tracker to receive
cations, street names and details. If present, they can poll and track
lo
devices through Control Base software or Tracking Web services via
Int phones.
ernet Explorer or mobile on GPRS enabled cell
NOTE: Only the Contact Numbers and Control
Base will be able to send location and tracking
commands. Using other cell phones or dial-up
software to send commands to the unit will have
no effect on the Device.
Get D
etailed Locations
¾ To receive detailed location information from the device or Control
Base, do the following:
call to the device and let
From one of the contact numbers, place a
it r
ing. Hang up after 4-5 seconds (ca. 2 rings).
Dial Call to Personal Tracker Î 2 Rings ÎHang Up
The device will go GPRS online and send it’s latest GPS position to
the Control Base. The Control Base software will find the street
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name and closest intersection from a map server and send these
details
through SMS text message to you.
As RS failed
an option, if the device’s first attempt to dial GP
for l be sent to the Control Base
any reason, the GPS data wil
through SMS instead. In that case, you will receive location
details sent from the Control Base directly (backup feature).
NOTE: To send location requests from authorized
Contact numbers, you will need to enable Caller
ID features on your cell phone.
n
line Tracking
O
¾ By default, the Personal Tracker will send position updates to the
Control Base server over GPRS in 5-Minute intervals.
¾ From the Control Base software, over Internet from the Tracking
Website or GPRS enabled cell phones, you will be able to see latest
position updates and display them on a map. You can view
Tracking h
¾ If your service plan allows it, from the Control Base or Websites,
you are also able to setup Tracking schedules for periods up to 45
days, in intervals between 30 seconds and 17 hours.
You can start and end tracking your devices in real-time, following
¾
its route on a map (GPRS connection and network coverage
required).
You can setup and modify device configurations, define Geo-Fence
¾
areas and speed limits. You will also be able to configure sleeping
modes for the GPS engine to reduce power consumption.
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istory and results over unlimited time.
12. Technical Specifications
General
The unit utilizes GPS to receive time, date, longitude, latitude,
speed, direction data; GPR Base
and GSM for communication and short messaging.
GSM/GPRS module Sim340 module
S for data exchange with Control
GSM
GSM 850 MHZ
GSM 900 MHz (2 watt) Class 4
GSM 1800 MHz (1 watt) Class 1
GSM 1900 MHZ
GSM Antenna Built-in
GPS
GPS module L1, C/A code receiver, 12 channels
Protocol NMEA-0183 V3.0, proprietary iTALK
binary protocol
GPS Antenna antenna Active Patch
Accuracy 10m-20m
Update rate Max 30sec. Configurable. Default setting
120 Second
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Start time Cold start:
Hot start: 3sec
(Open Sky)
Speed/Accuracy 0.2 M/sec. (50%)
Acceleration Max: 4g
Max Height 18,000 M
Sensitivity -158 dBW
Datum Coordinate WGS-84
44sec
Electrical
Operating Voltage 3.6V
Charge Voltage 6-8V
Stand by Pico Power
Operating 80mA
Talk 100mA
Battery Motorola 998 1500 mAh
Operating time: >8h, Talk time: 3h,
Standby time:
100h
Others
Operating temperature
Dimensions 55 x 61 x 24 mm
Speaker (Built-in) 32Ohm/0.5W
Microphone (Built-in) 58db
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-10℃ to +50℃
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