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BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0

User Manual

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Contents

1.	Product Overview.....................................................................		3
2.	For Your Safety........................................................................		4
3.	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 Characteristics............................		5
4.	Getting Started.........................................................................		6
	4.1	Hardware and Accessories .............................................	6
	4.2	Functional Parts .............................................................	7
	4.3	First Use ........................................................................	9
5.	Change Password....................................................................		9
6.	Time Zone..............................................................................		10
7.	Track	......................................................................................	10
	7.1 ...............................................................	Track by SMS	10
	7.2 ...........................................................	Track by Calling	11
	7.3 ...............................................	Track by Preset Interval	11
	7.4 .....................................	Google Earth and Google Map	11

7.5Track by GPRS (Protocol) between Server & Tracker..13

8.	Authorization..........................................................................		15
9.	Call Function..........................................................................		15
	9.1	Receiving Phone Call...................................................	15
	9.2	Making Phone Call.......................................................	16
	9.3	Volume Adjustment......................................................	16
10. Low Power.............................................................................			16
11. Overspeed.............................................................................			16
12. Movement/Geofence..............................................................			17
	12.1 Movement Alarm..........................................................		17
	12.2 Geo-fence Alarm..........................................................		17
13. Listen (Wiretapping)...............................................................			18
14. Power Down...........................................................................			18
15. Initialization............................................................................			19
16. Password Initialization...........................................................			19
17. Parameter Editor....................................................................			20
18. Copyright and Disclaimer ......................................................			21
Annex 1. SMS Command List......................................................			21
Annex 2. Troubleshooting............................................................			28
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1. Product Overview

The BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is a GPS/GPRS based personal tracking device, which is compact and easy to use.

BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has inbuilt GPS module to obtain accurate position data and utilizes its GSM capability to send the position data to a specified mobile phone or server base to allow users to monitor people or pets using the tracker.

One unique feature of BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is the inbuilt microphone and loudspeaker that supports two way voice communications like a mobile phone and can be activated either by the guardian calling the tracker or the tracker holder activating the SOS button. The tracker can be configured to report its location to the server base or mobile phone at preset intervals.

BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has the following functions:

ÂÂ Real time tracking via SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP) (Protocol or GpsGate Tracker One)

ÂÂ Track on demand

ÂÂ Show location directly on mobile phone ÂÂ Track by time interval

ÂÂ Two-way audio

ÂÂ Listen (wiretapping)

ÂÂ Inbuilt motion sensor for power saving ÂÂ SOS panic button

ÂÂ Movement alarm ÂÂ Geo-fencing control ÂÂ Low battery alarm ÂÂ Overspeed alarm

ÂÂ GPS blind area alarm (in/out)

ÂÂ Three buttons for making phone call and/or sending message

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2. For Your Safety

Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the full user manual for more information.

Do not switch on BLUMAX

Switch on safely GPS-Tracker V1.0 when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it

may cause interference or danger.

Follow any restrictions. Switch Switch off in hospitals BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 off near

medical equipment.

Follow any restrictions. Wireless Switch off in aircraft devices can cause interference in

aircraft.

Do not use BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 Switch off when refueling when at a refueling point. Do not use

near fuels or chemicals.

Follow any restrictions. Do not use Switch off near blasting BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 when

blasting is in progress.

	Qualified service	Only qualified personnel can repair
	Qualified service	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0.
		BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0.

BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is not Water resistance fully water resistant. Keep it dry. Use

waterproof bag if necessary.

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3. BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 Characteristics

Items	Specification

Charging voltage	DC 4.2-5.5 V/400 mA (mini USB port)

Internal battery	Rechargeable and removable
Internal battery	950 mAh battery (3.7 V)
	950 mAh battery (3.7 V)

Dimension	78 mm × 45 mm × 21 mm

Weight	70 g (with battery)

Operating temperature	-20° to 55° C

Humidity	5 % to 95 % non-condensing

GSM module	Quad band GSM
GSM module	850/900/1800/1900 MHz
	850/900/1800/1900 MHz

GPS Chipset	latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset

GPS Sensitivity	-158 Db

GPS Frequency	L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code	1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels	20 channels all-in-view tracking

Position accuracy	10 meters, 2D RMS

Velocity accuracy	0.1 m/s

Time accuracy	1 us synchronized to GPS time

Default datum	WGS-84

Reacquisition	0.1 sec., average

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	Hot start	1 sec., average

	Warm start	38 sec., average

	Cold start	42 sec., average

	Altitude limit	18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.

	Velocity limit	515 m/s (1000 knots) max.

	Acceleration limit	Less than 4 g

	Jerk limit	20 m/s

	Work time	50 hours in power-saving mode and
	Work time	10 hours in normal working mode
		10 hours in normal working mode

	LED	3 LEDs to show power, GPS, GSM
	LED	and other status.
		and other status.

	Button	3 buttons (SOS/B/C) for making phone
	Button	calls and sending SMS
		calls and sending SMS

4. Getting Started

This section will describe how to set up your BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0

4.1 Hardware and Accessories

BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is supplied in a box which includes:

ÂÂ 1x		Blumax GPS Tracker V1.0
ÂÂ	1x	Removable battery
ÂÂ	1x	Car charger, 1x main charger

ÂÂ 1x	USB to mini-USB cable
ÂÂ 1x	USB to serial adapter*
ÂÂ 1x	User manual
ÂÂ 1x	CD with user guide, drivers and software*
* Optional
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4.2 Functional Parts

Your BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has four buttons and three LEDs with three different colors to indicate the status of the unit.

Power On/Off			Microphone
Button
			Mini USB
Speaker			Lanyard loop


Battery LED	C Button




GSM LED	B Button
GPS LED	SOS Button

Red LED - indicating battery status
Off	Power is off or charging is complete
Flashing (every 0.1 sec.)	Low power
On	Charging
Flashing (1 sec. on and	Working
2 sec. off)	Working
2 sec. off)
Blue LED - indicating GPS status
On	One button is pressed
Flashing (every 0.1 sec.)	The unit is being Initialized
Flashing (0.1 sec. on	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has a
and 2.9 sec. off)	GPS fix
Flashing (1 sec. on	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has no
and 2 sec. off)	GPS fix
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Green LED - indicating GSM status

	On	One call is coming in/
	On	one call is being made
		one call is being made
	Flashing (every 0.1 sec.)	The unit is being Initialized
	Flashing (0.1 sec. on	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is connec-
	and 2.9 sec. off)	ted to the GSM network
	Flashing (1 sec. on	BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 is not
	and 2 sec. off)	connected to the GSM network

	Buttons
	Power On/Off button	Press and hold it for 3-5 seconds to turn
	Power On/Off button	on/off BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0
		on/off BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0
		To make a phone call and/or send an
		SMS to the preauthorized phone number.
	SOS button	Press it to receive an incoming call.
		Press it to increase volume during
		conversation.
		To make a phone call and/or send
		an SMS to the preauthorized phone
	Call B	number.
		Press it to reject a call, cancel calling or
		complete a conversation.
		To make a phone call and/or send
		an SMS to the preauthorized phone
	Call C	number.
		Press it to decrease volume during
		conversation.
	Other Connectors
		Used for charging, firmware update and
	Mini USB	configuration on PC. (USB to Serial
	Mini USB	Converter is required for firmware
		Converter is required for firmware
		update and configuration)

	Lanyard loop	For connecting lanyard.
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4.3 First Use

Please read this manual before using your BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0

4.3.1 Ensure that your BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 has a working SIM installed.

Check that the SIM has not run out of credit (Test the SIM in a phone to make sure it can send and receive SMS)

Check that the SIM lock code is turned off

If you require the function of sending an SMS location report to the authorized phone number when it makes a call to the BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0, please make sure the SIM installed supports displaying caller ID.

4.3.2Put the battery in BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 and charge the tracker for at least 3 hours in power-off status using the wall charger or car charger. Or you can connect the tracker directly to computer by USB. Red light is on during charging and is off when charging is complete.

4.3.3Press and hold the Power On/Off button for 3-5 seconds to activate BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 and it will then enter standby mode. It is suggested that you be in an outer place where it can receive better GPS when you turn on the device.

Check that the Red LED (Battery) is flashing	1 sec. on and 2 sec. off.
Check that the Green LED (GSM) is flashing	0.1 sec. on and 2.9 sec. off.
Check that the Blue LED (GPS) is flashing	0.1 sec. on and 2.9 sec. off.

5. Change Password

Command: W******,001,###### Description: Changes user’s password.

Notes:

1.****** is user’s password and the default password is 000000. The tracker will only accept commands from a user with the correct password. Commands with wrong password will be ignored.

2.###### is the new password. Password should be 6 digits.

Example: W000000,001,123456 W123456,001,999999

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6. Time Zone

Command: W******,032,T

Description: Corrects time into your local time

Notes:

1.Default time of the tracker is GMT

2.This correction is applied to location reports by SMS and SMS alarms. T=0, to turn off this function.

T=[1, 65535] to set time difference in minute to GMT.

For those ahead of GMT, just input the time difference in minute directly. For example, GMT+8, W000000,032,480

‘-‘is required for those behind GMT. For example, W000000,032,-120.

Example:

W000000,032,480 W000000,032,-120

7. Track

7.1 Track by SMS

- Track on Demand - Reply with longitude, latitude, speed and date

Command: W******,000

Description: Get the current location of the tracker, send this SMS or make a telephone call directly to the tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with format as follows:-

Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50

Example: W000000,000

- Track on Demand - Reply with a Google link

Command: W******,100

Description: Send this command to the tracker and then you receive an SMS with an http link. Click on the link then the location can be shown directly on Google Map on your mobile phone. For example: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.08232 9&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

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Notes: Only smart phones and PDA support this function.

Example: W000000,100

7.2 Track by Calling

Make a missed call to the tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with format as follows:-

Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50

7.3 Track by Preset Interval

Command: W******,002,XXX

Description: Sets an interval for the tracker to continuously return its location by SMS

Notes:

1.XXX is the interval in minute.

2.If XXX=000 to turn off tracking by time

Example: W000000,002,030

The tracker will send location data back to your mobile phone every

30minutes.

7.4 Google Earth and Google Map

Download Google Earth from http://earth.google.com/.

Start Google Earth (For more information about Google Earth please refer to http://earth.google.com/) or go to http://maps.google.com in your Internet Explorer

Input the latitude and longitude that you receive from the tracker by SMS and click the search button. Google Earth or Google Maps will display the location for you.

Example:

When you receive:

Latitude = 49 29 18.45N; Longitude = 008 28 01.70E Type as the following picture shows:

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Note: you should input the latitude and longitude as: 49 29 18.45N 008 28 01.70E

And then you can find the location of your tracker:

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Or you can use local map software on PDA or car navigation device to input the coordinates.

7.5 Track by GPRS (Protocol) between Server & Tracker

7.5.1 Set Tracker ID

Command: W******,010,ID

Description: Sets a digital ID for the tracker.

Notes:

Tracker ID must not over 14 digits.

Example: W000000,010,00001

7.5.2 Set APN

Command: W******,011,APN,Username,Password Description: Sets APN details for the tracker

Notes:

1.APN username and password are optional. If no APN username and password are required, just input APN only;

2.APN defaulted as ‘CMNET’;

3.APN + username + password should not over 39 characters.

Example:

W000000,011,CMNET,Blumax,6688

W000000,011,CMNET

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7.5.3 Set IP and Port

Command: W******,012,IP,Port

Description: Sets IP and Port for tracker for GPRS communication.

Notes:

1.IP is your server’s IP or the domain name.

2.Port: [1,65534]

Example:

W000000,012, 220.121.7.89,8500 W000000,012,www.blu-max.eu,8500

7.5.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional)

Command: W******,009,DNS Server IP

Description: In case the domain name you set by the last command (W******,012,IP, Port) doesn’t work, which means your server IP is not properly set. You can first use this command to set DNS Server IP

(please check with your DNS server provider for the DNS Server IP) and then redo the command W******,012,IP, Port.

Example: W000000,009,220.23.4.90 7.5.5 Enable GPRS Tracking

Command: W******,013,X

Description: Enables GPRS tracking function.

Notes:

X=0, to turn off GPRS tracking (default); X=1, to enable GPRS tracking via TCP X=2, to enable GPRS tracking via UDP;

Example: W000000,013,1

7.5.6 Set GPRS Interval

Command: W******,014,XXXXX

Description: Sets time interval for sending GPRS packets.

Notes:

XXXXX should be in five digits and in unit of 10 seconds.

XXXXX=00000, to turn off this function;

XXXXX=00001~65535, time interval for sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10 seconds.

In this example, the tracker will send every 600 seconds (10 min.).

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Example: W000000,014,00060

The tracker will send every 600 seconds (10 min.).

For more information regarding GPRS tracking please refer to <GPRS Communication Protocol> on CD

8. Authorization

Command: W******,003,F,P,T1 or W******,003,F,P,T1,T2 (optional) Description: Authorizes phone numbers for the buttons/inputs for receiving location reports or SMS alarms or phone calls

Notes:

F=0, to turn off this function; (default)

F=1, only sends SMS to the authorized phone number; F=2, only calls the authorized phone number;

F=3, both SMS and calling

P=1, set an authorized number for SOS button (Input 1) P=2, set an authorized number for B button (Input 2) P=3, set an authorized number for C button (Input 3) T1: Preset phone number. Max.16 digits

If you need to set different numbers for receiving SMS and phone call, you can then use W******,003,F,P,T1,T2, In this case T1 is the phone number for receiving SMS and T2 for receiving phone call.

Example: W000000,003,3,1,88888888 W000000,003,3,1,88888888,99999999

9. Call Function

Based on BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0’s inbuilt loudspeaker and microphone, you can use BLUMAX GPS-Tracker V1.0 to make or receive phone calls.

9.1 Receiving Phone Call

Use your phone or mobile phone to call the tracker, the green LED will be on and you hear beeps produced by the tracker. Press SOS button to receive the incoming call or press Call B button to reject the call.

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9.2 Making Phone Call

After you have authorized phone numbers for SOS/Call B/Call C button, you can press one of these buttons to make a call to the preset phone number.

Press Call B button to cancel a calling or to end a conversation.

9.3 Volume Adjustment

During a conversation, press SOS button to increase the volume or press Call C button to decrease the volume.

10. Low Power

Command: W******,004,X

Description: When the tracker’s voltage is lower than the preset value, it will send an SMS alarm to the authorized phone number for SOS.

Notes: X is the preset value of voltage.

=0, to turn off this function	=1, <3.3 V	=2, <3.4 V
=3, <3.5 V (default)	=4, <3.6 V	=5, <3.7 V

Example: W000000,004,2

11. Overspeed

Command: W******,005,XX

Description: Turns on overspeed alarm. When the tracker speeds higher than the preset value, it will send an SMS to the phone number for SOS.

Notes: XX is the preset value of speed and in 2 digits. =00, to turn off this function

=[01, 20] (unit: 10 Km/h) Example: W000000,005,08

When the tracker’s speed is over 80 km/h, an SMS alarm will be sent out.

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12. Movement/Geofence

12.1 Movement Alarm

Command: W******,006,XX

Description: When the tracker moves out of a preset square scope, it will send an SMS alarm to the authorized phone number for SOS. Notes: XX is the preset distance to the tracker’s original place =00, to turn off this function

=01,	30 m	=02,	50 m	=03,	100 m	=04,	200 m
=05,	300 m	=06,	500 m	=07,	1000 m	=08,	2000 m

Example: W000000,006,06 When tracker moves out of this square scope, it will send out an SMS alarm.

12.2 Geo-fence Alarm

Command: W******,017,X or W******,117,X

Description: Turns on Geo-fencing alarm. When the tracker moves in/out the preset scope, it will send an SMS alarm to the authorized phone number for SOS.

Notes:

1.017 is for alarm when tracker moves out the preset scope;

2.117 is for alarm when tracker moves in.

3.X is the coordinates which include: Lower-left X,Lower-left Y,Upperright X,Upper-right Y

4.Lower-left X should be less than Upper-right X;

5.All longitudes and latitudes should be in ASCII format as follows:- Longitude: DDDFF.FFFF,E/W. 4 places of decimal. ‘0’ is needed to be stuffed if no value available.

Latitude: DDFF.FFFF,N/S. 4 places of decimal. ‘0’ is needed to be stuffed if no value available;

6.Send W******,006,00 to turn off Geo-fence function.

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Example:

W000000,017,11404.0000,E,2232.0010,N,11505.1234,E,2333.5678,N

W000000,117,11404.0000,E,2232.0010,N,11505.1234,E,2333.5678,N

Remarks:

1.Only one alarm can be set in either In or Out;

2.Only one alarm can be set in either Movement Alarm or Geo-fence Alarm.

13. Listen (Wiretapping)

Command: W******,030,T

Description: Authorizes a phone number to 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

Note:

1.T is the telephone number for wiretapping and max. 16 digits

2.Calls from unauthorized number are treated as normal incoming calls and indicated by beeps.

Example: W000000,030,88888888

14. Power Down

Command: W******,026,XX

Description: Makes the tracker into power down mode when it is inactive or immobile for a period of time. In Power Down states, GPS stops working and GSM enters sleep and stop sending out message until it is activated by message, incoming calls or movement or triggered by three buttons.

Notes:

XX=00, to turn off this function.

XX=01~99, to turn on Power Down after a specified period of being inactive (or stationary). It is in unit of minute.

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Example: W000000,026,10

The tracker will enter power down mode after it is inactive (or stationary) for 10 minutes.

15. Initialization

Command: W******,990,099###

Description: This is to make all settings (except for the password) back to factory default.

Notes:

Turn on the device, press the SOS button for five times continuously and the red LED will be on, and then send (within 120 seconds) this SMS to the tracker.

### is the ending character and is required in the text message.

Example: W000000,990,099###

16. Password Initialization

Command: W888888,999,666

Description: This is to make the password back to factory default in case you forget your password.

Notes: turn on the tracker, press the SOS button for five times continuously and the red LED will be on, and then send this SMS (within 120 seconds) to the tracker to make the password back to factory default (000000).

Example: W888888,999,666

For more details regarding SMS commands, please go to Annex 1 Command List

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17. Parameter Editor

1.Connect the USB-Cable and USB-Serial-Adaptor with the tracker.

2.Connect the USB-Serial-Adaptor with your PC (USB)

3.Start the Sofware and choose the right COM-PORT

4.Press start and do your settings

5.Press SOS button and hold, power on the device, when LED solid on, release SOS button and power key. (All three LED must be on and solid)

6.Click “Write” to save them.

The tracker can be configured by computer using the Parameter Editor.

Please refer to <GPS Tracker Parameter Editor> for more information.

GPS Tracker Parameter Editor V1.39

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18. Copyright and Disclaimer

The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of Blumax, nor transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.

In no event shall Blumax be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but not limited to economic loss, such as loss of profits, loss of use of profits, loss of business or business interruption, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill or loss of anticipated savings) arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Annex 1. SMS Command List

Note: ****** is user’s password and the default password is 000000. The tracker will only accept commands from a user with the correct password. Commands with wrong password will be ignored.

Description	SMS Command	Example
Track on demand	W******,000	W000000,000

Remarks: To get the current location of the tracker, send this SMS or make a telephone call directly to the tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with format as follows:-

Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50

Track on demand	W******,100	W000000,100
-Google Link

Remarks: Send this command to the tracker and then you receive an SMS with an http link. Click on the link then the location can be shown directly on Google Map on your mobile phone. For example: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.082329&ie=UT F8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

(Note: Only smart phones and PDA support this function.)

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