BITREK BI 868 TREK User Manual

DYSCOVI SYSTEMS RPE LIMITED

Company code 16303375, account №260075014037759

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USER MANUAL

GPS TRACKER

BI 868 TREK

Version 2015.11.1.

Kyiv, 2015

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Contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................. 3

2.Purpose ....................................................................................................... 4

3.Appearance .................................................................................................. 5

4.Package contents .......................................................................................... 6

5.Technical characteristics ................................................................................ 7

6.Pin assignment ............................................................................................. 8

7.Device configuration ...................................................................................... 9

8.LED description ........................................................................................... 14

9.Tracker installation ...................................................................................... 15

10.Important points during equipment configuration .......................................... 16

11.Conclusion ................................................................................................ 17

Appendix 1. .................................................................................................. 18

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1. Introduction

Dear Partners!

Congratulations on your choice of products manufactured under the trademark

BITREKTM. Our team does everything possible to make you satisfied with your

choice, and make every effort for your comfortable work with our equipment.

We present to your attention the user manual of the BI 868 TREK device
(“tracker” on further). Here you will find information about the whole operation
process of the tracker – its technical characteristics, first configuration and after­sales service, important points during equipment configuration. We hope that you
will be satisfied with the quality, reliability and stability of not only the tracker BI
868 TREK, but also you will become our regular partner with other models of
equipment BITREKTM.

Actual equipment information and documentation is always available on our
official websites – www.bitrek.eu and www.bitrek.com.ua.

Enjoy!

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2. Purpose

The tracker is used for online vehicle tracking and control using different satellite
tracking systems and transmission the data via mobile communication with the
support of additional sensors connection.

BI 868 TREK is using on moving and stationary objects which have the power
supply.

BI 868 TREK is using for:

 Geographical coordinates, speed and direction of movement definition;

 Remote control of executive devices;

 Voice connection;

 Data transfer to server for the further processing by specialized software.

BI 868 TREK is recommended for monitoring:

 Cars and minibuses
 Trucks
 Construction machinery
 Agricultural machinery
 Passenger transport
 Railway transport

BI 868 TREK is not recommended for monitoring water transport
and the objects of observation with the placement in the
environment without special additional sealed boxes.

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3. Appearance

Appearance of BI 868 TREK and antennas connectors is shown in figure 3.1:

Picture 3.1. BI 868 TREK appearance

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4. Package contents

BI 868 TREK has the following package contents:

 GPS tracker for moving objects BI 868 TREK – 1 pc.

 Technical passport– 1 pc.

 Guarantee card – 1 pc.

 Packing box – 1 pc.

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5. Technical characteristics

Parameter

Characteristics

Data transfer

GSM 900/1800

Communication methods

GPRS, SMS for settings

GPRS class

10

GPS and GSM antennas

Internal

Navigation system type

GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BEIDOU

Accelerometer

+

Protected power circuit

+

SIM-cards

1

Digital inputs

1

Digital outputs

1

Analog inputs

2

Digital inputs voltage range

from 0V to 40V

Supply voltage

12/24V

Typical current consumption (12V)

60mA

Maximum current consumption (12V)

350mA

Internal nonvolatile memory

2MB (65 000 records)

Built-in battery

1 000mA

Operating battery

от -30 °С до +80 °С

Dimensions (W х L х H)

90 х 58 х 21 mm

Weight

110 g.

Ingress Protection

IP54

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6. Pin assignment

+Vcc

GND

Out1

Ignition

Blue

Black

Red

Purple

An_in1

White

An_in2

Brown

Picture 6.1. BI 868 TREK pin assignment

Color

Contact name

Type of signal

Contact purpose

Red

+ Vсс

Power supply

«+» On-board power supply (nominal
voltage 12 V or 24 V)

Black

GND

Power supply

Common wire (ground)

White

An_in 1

Input

Analog input

Brown

An_in 2

Input

Analog input

Blue

Ignition

Input

Active digital input «1» Reserved for

ignition signal.

Purple

Out 1

Output

Digital output

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7. Device configuration

To configure the device you need to have BITREK CONFIGURATOR software,
which is available for free download from official BITREKTM websites www.bitrek.eu
or www.bitrek.com.ua.

System requirements:

 Windows XP and newer;
 Framework 4 and newer*;
 From 1024 MB of random access memory;
 From 50 MB of free disk space (including logs).

* How to check your current version of Framework:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/318785/en-us.

How to update Framework:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=30653

How to update Framework on Windows XP:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=17851

7.1. Tracker to PC connection

To connect tracker to PC you need to have:

 12-24 V power source.
 BITREK programmer (USB-UART)

12345

6

12345

6

Picture 7.1. USB-

UART – top view

Picture 7.2. USB-

UART – bottom view

 USB-A – USB-B cable to connect programmer

Picture 7.3. USB-A – USB-B cable

 Special cable for tracker configuration

BI 810 TREK
BI 820 TREK
BI 820 TREK (OBD)

BI 310 CICADA
BI 868 TREK

Picture 7.4. Cable for tracker configuration

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To establish the connection you need:

7.1.1. Remove the tracker’s 2 screws on the bottom cover, and then remove the top

cover.

7.1.2. Connect cable for configuration to XP2 jack on the top chip. Red cable must

be connected to pins 1 both on tracker and programmer (picture 7.5).

7.1.3. Connect USB-A – USB-B cable with the narrow connector to programmer, and

with wide connector to any free USB-port of your PC.

7.1.4. Apply 12-24V power on tracker’s appropriate contacts (picture 6.1.).

BI 810 TREK
BI 820 TREK
BI 820 TREK (OBD)

BI 310 CICADA

XP7XP8

1

2

3

4
5
6

BI 868 TREK

3
2

1

Picture 7.5. Tracker to programmer connection

After tracker connection to PC is successful, your operating system will automatically
install driver for programmer. If the automatic driver installation has not occurred,
download it from the link http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm or from

BITREKTM corporate websites www.bitrek.eu or www.bitrek.com.ua.

7.2. Remote tracker configuration

For remote configuration, you need to have a power source 12-24V and a GSM
modem with an activated SIM-card with available SMS service inserted in.

GSM-modems supported models *:

 BITREK GSM-modem
 Cinterion MC35i

* GSM-modems, which were tested with BITREK CONFIGURATOR. BITREK CONFIGURATOR can

work with any GSM-modem, connected to the COM-port of PC.

Activated SIM-card with available SMS and GPRS services must be
inserted in tracker. On SIM-card PIN-code verification needs to be
removed and the phone book needs to be empty. If you are going to
use voice communication, voice services also needs to be activated on
the SIM-card.

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7.3. BITREK CONFIGURATOR general description

7.3.1. Interface

Picture 7.6. BITREK CONFIGURATOR main window

1

Instruments

2

Workspace

3

Status bar

7.3.2. Instruments:

Picture 7.7. BITREK CONFIGURATOR instruments

1

Model selection of connected device. Depending on the model different
parameters and commands in configurator workspace are available.
Make sure that the selected model equals to the model of the connected
tracker. To determine the tracker model you can use getver command
on "Commands" tab.

2

Open file configuration.

3

Save selected parameters in configuration file.

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

10

8

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4

Select all parameters. Is used for quick selection of all available
parameters of the tracker.

5

Deselect all parameters. Is used for quick deselection of all previously
selected parameters of the tracker.

6

Factory settings. This function displays all default parameters of your
tracker in workspace.

7

Professional mode. All parameters are divided into two groups ­"simple" and "professional". User can edit simple parameters all the
time. Professional parameters – only after «PRO» mode activation. The
professional options are available for viewing, sending to the tracker
and requesting from the tracker.

8

Parameter sending / requesting. Allows to select one of two modes:

 upload parameters to the tracker with the chosen values;
 request tracker’s settings and show them in interface.

Settings of this function don’t influence on commands sending.

9

Send via USB. By pressing this button, all marked parameters and
commands will be sent to the tracker via COM-port which the tracker is
directly connected in.

10

Send via modem. By pressing this button, all marked parameters and
commands will be sent to the tracker via connected GSM-modem by
SMS.

7.3.3. Status bar.

Picture 7.8. BITREK CONFIGURATOR status bar

1

Tracker connection status

2

Modem connection status

3

Progress bar

4

Language selection

1

2

3

4

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7.3.4. Help

On each tab BITREK CONFIGURATOR there is an icon with a built-in help in which
you can find answers to your questions about the hardware settings for this tab:

Picture 7.9. BITREK CONFIGURATOR built-in help

When reassembling the tracker battery should be placed between the
connectors XP1 and XP2. The soft layer (foam) should be directed to
the board.

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8. LED description

Picture 8.1. LEDs on the tracker

On the top of the tracker there are 2 LEDs which indicate the work of the device:

LED modes

Red LED

Green LED

Lights constantly

Connection to server is
established and data is

transferred

Doesn’t light

No satellites

Blinks 1 time in

0.5 seconds

Connection is not active

Blinks 1 time in

0.2 seconds

Connection is not active,

modem in is a sleep mode

Blinks 1 time in

2 seconds

Satellites OK, location

identified

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9. Tracker installation

Tracker placement should provide the ability to plug-in connectors, prevent
damage accidental and exclude direct sunlight, moisture, etc.

Recommended location for installation vehicle is empty space under the car
dashboard.

During tracker installation GPS receiver must be on the top.

Power cables are conducted through technological apertures in the vehicle from
the battery location to the place of the regular tracker installation. Power cables are
connecting to the respective terminals of the battery. Tracker connection is making
according to the picture 6.1.

During the welding work in the vehicle, be sure that tracker is
disconnected from power supply and from the periphery.

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10. Important points during equipment configuration

We ask you to read this section attentively, as the most frequent problems appear
due to mistakes during the preparatory work on the equipment, as follows:

10.1. Wrong connection to contacts or wires.

10.2. USB-UART wrong connection.

10.3. Not removed PIN code verification on the SIM-card.

10.4. Not activated GPRS service on the SIM-card.

10.5. Sending incorrect commands via BITREK Configurator.

During trackers operation the following factors influence on its correct work:

10.6. Incorrect or unqualified device installation.

10.7. Tracker installation on inappropriate transport.

10.8. Intentional or unintentional trackers jamming using FM-transmitters and other

similar equipment.

10.9. Installation in easily accessible location for driver.

Remember that you can get maximum effect from our equipment only if
you work correctly with it as during the preparation stage so during its
usage.

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11. Conclusion

Dear Partners!

We hope sincerely that the information about the tracker BI 868 TREK, described in
this document, helped to answer all the questions and you were able to solve the
tasks in front of you.

If you have suggestions, comments or any other questions about working with our
equipment, you can always appeal BITREKTM helpdesk in any convenient way.

Full list of contacts you can find at our official websites – www.bitrek.eu or

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We are looking forward to your comments and suggestions, that will help us get
better every day!

Appendix 1.

BI 868 TREK parameters

Name

ID

Capacity

Possible values

Units

Default value

Description

Server

ipsHost0

245

String

IP или DNS

No

193.193.165.165

Main server IP address

ipsPort0

246

2 byte

PORT

No

20127

Main server PORT

enaSecondHost

196

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No 0 Reserve server enabling

ipsHost1

188

String

IP or DNS

No

193.193.165.165

Reserve server IP address

ipsPort1

189

2 byte

PORT

No

20127

Reserve server PORT

ConfSenvEna

908

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

No

Configuration server

enabling

settingsHOST

220

String

IP or DNS

No

configurator.bitrek.com.ua

WEB configurator IP address

settingsPort

221

2 byte

PORT

No

55755

WEB configurator PORT

settingsTimeOut

222

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

900

WEB configurator
connection period

Connection

APN

242

String

APN

No

gps.utel.ua

APN

Usname

243

String

User Name

No

none

GPRS login

Uspass

244

String

User Pass

No

none

GPRS password

Tracking

enTimePer

900

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

1

Tracking by time enabling

enDistPer

901

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

1

Tracking by distance

enabling

enAngPer

902

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

1

Tracking by azimuth

enabling

nightPer

11

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

30

Tracking period during

ignition turned off

dayPer

903

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

30

Tracking period during

ignition turned on

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distPer

12

2 byte

0 — 65535

m

500

Tracking period by distance

angPer

13

1 byte

from 1 to 180

dig.

10

Tracking period by azimuth

startMT

284

2 byte

0 — 65535

0,1*sec.

20

Timeout of movement

detection by accelerometer

stopMT

285

2 byte

0 — 65535

0,1*sec.

50

Timeout of stop detection by

accelerometer

deltaX

281

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Standard

units

3

Axis X acceleration by

accelerometer

deltaY

282

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Standard

units

3

Axis Y acceleration by

accelerometer

deltaZ

283

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Standard

units

3

Axis Z acceleration by

accelerometer

sendPer

270

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

35

Data transfer period

sleepEna

911

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

0

Sleep mode by

accelerometer enabling

WEIT_SLEEP_TI

MEOUT

4007

2 byte

0 — 65535

Min.

12

Sleep mode by

accelerometer turn on

timeout

SLEEP_TIMEOUT

4008

2 byte

0 — 65535

Min.

15

Sleep mode by

accelerometer timeout

minGPSSpeed

918

1 byte

from 1 to 256

km/h

4

Minimum GPS speed for

movement detection

Security

termPass

910

String

No

11111

Tracker access password

smsUsLog

252

String

No - SMS access login

smsUsPass

253

String

No - SMS access password

Phone0

261

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone1

262

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone2

263

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone3

264

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

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Phone4

265

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone5

266

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone6

267

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone7

268

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

Phone8

269

String

+хххххххххххх

No

-

Authorized phone number

SIMPIN

818

String

xxxx

No - SIM-card PIN setting

Jamming

JammingLevel

806

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Standard

units

80

Jamming detection level

JammingEna

807

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No 0 Jamming SMS enabling

Roaming

enaCops

917

1 byte

0-home network; 1-

roaming;

No 0 Tracker operating mode

0020...0059

String

ххххх

No

-

Operators code list settings

0060...0099

String

APN

No

-

Operators APN list settings

0100...0139

String

No

-

Operator GPRS login

settings

0140...0179

String

No

-

Operator GPRS password

settings

rebootPer

186

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Hour

24

Tracker auto reboot period

rebootTipe

187

1 byte

0 — full; 1 — modem

only;

No 0 Reboot type

errSatNum

992

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Pcs.

0

Satellites quantity if no GPS

ringNum

912

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Pcs.

3

Rings number before auto

answer (for SIM checking)

Сервис

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K_AIN1

957

2 byte

1 - off; 2 — 65535

Standard

units

19

Kalman coefficient for

analog input #1 filtering

K_AIN2

958

2 byte

1 - off; 2 — 65535

Standard

units

19

Kalman coefficient for

analog input #1 filtering

I/O elements setting parameters

ringEna

913

1 byte

0-disabled; 1-enabled;

No

1

Outgoing voice calls

enabling

outCallTrigger

914

2 byte

No

0

IO-element ID- of outgoing

call trigger(example – call if

alarm on)

smsTrigger

816

2 byte

No

0

IO-element ID- sending

SMS on authorized phone

number trigger

smsText

817

String

text

No

-

Text added to SMS, not

more than 30 symbols

Notifications

dHigh1

(Ignition)

540...545

1 byte

No Digital input with logic 1

AIN1

300...305

2 byte В Analog input 1

AIN2

310...315

2 byte В Analog input 1

PSV

410...415

2 byte В Board voltage

VBAT

420...425

2 byte В Battery voltage

GSMCSQ

470...475

1 byte

No

GSM level

realOdometr

500...505

4 byte

km.

Relative virtual odometer

Odometr

710...715

4 byte

km.

Absolute virtual odometer

Movement

510...515

1 byte

No

Movement state by

accelerometer

GPSPower

450...455

2 byte

Pcs.

Satellites

GPSSpeed

490...495

2 byte

km/h

Speed by GPS

Jamming

940...945

1 byte

No

Jamming state

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pcbTemp

440...445

4 byte

Deg.С

Chip temperature

operIndex

680...685

4 byte

No

Operator code

axesX

720...725

1 byte

Standard

units

Axis X acceleration value

axesY

730...735

1 byte

Standard

units

Axis Y acceleration value

axesZ

740...745

1 byte

Standard

units

Axis Z acceleration value

Modem

750...755

1 byte

0 – modem off; 1 –

modem on;

No Modem status

NetReg

760...765

1 byte

0 – nor registered and

not searching the

network; 1 – registered

in home network; 2 – not

registered and searching

the network; 3 –

registration disabled; 4 –

status N/D; 5 –

registered in roaming;

No

GSM network registration

status

GPRSReg

770...775

1 byte

0 – nor registered and

not searching the

network; 1 – registered

in home network; 2 – not

registered and searching

the network; 3 –

registration disabled; 4 –

status N/D; 5 –

registered in roaming;

No GPRS registration status

GPRSStat

780...785

1 byte

0 – GPRS content not

activated; 1 - GPRS

content activated;

No

GPRS content activation

status

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SIMStat

790...795

1 byte

0 - SIM-card not found; 1

- SIM-card found; 2 –

SIM-card found but not

ready; 3 – SIM-card

found and ready;

No SIM-card status

recAmount

232

2 byte

0 — not used; 1 - 65535;

Pcs.

0

Records quantity in packet

tryDataSendNum

356

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Pcs.

3

Sending data attempts

quantity

dataACKTM

357

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

10

Waiting time of server

response

connTryAm

904

1 byte

from 1 to 256

Pcs.

3

Sending data attempts

quantity in series

connTryInt

905

2 byte

0 — 65535

Sec.

60

Waiting period between

attempts in series

connSerInt

906

2 byte

0 — 65535

Pcs.

300

Waiting period between

series