Coban GPS304 User Manual

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GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker

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.

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Contents

1. Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Applications ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3. Hardware Description ................................................................................................................................................ 4

4. Accessories: ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

5. Specs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

6. Operating Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 6

6.1Terminal Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 6

6.2 SIM CARD Installations ..................................................................................................................................... 7

6.3 Turn on the Tracker Device................................................................................................................................. 7

6.4 Initialization ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.5 Change Password ................................................................................................................................................. 7

6.6 .Authorization ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.7. Single Locating ................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.8. Auto track continuously ..................................................................................................................................... 9

6.9. Automatic update positions of vehicle turns ..................................................................................................... 9

6.10. GPS drift suppression ....................................................................................................................................... 9

6.11 Absolute street address by SMS...................................................................................................................... 10

6.12 Location based service (LBS) ......................................................................................................................... 10

6.13. Monitor ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

6.14 Data logging ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.15 Data Load ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.16. Forward the third parties’ message ................................................................................................................ 11

6.17. Charges Inquiry .............................................................................................................................................. 11

6.18. Alarms ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.18.1 Low battery alarm .................................................................................................................................... 12

6.18.2 External Power off alarm......................................................................................................................... 12

6.18.3 GPS blind Spot alert ................................................................................................................................ 12

6.18.4. SOS Alert ................................................................................................................................................. 12

6.18.5. Geo-fence ................................................................................................................................................ 12

6.18.6 Multi-area management ..................................................................................................................... 13

6.18.7 Movement alarm ................................................................................................................................ 13

6.18.8 Over speed alarm ............................................................................................................................... 14

6.18.9 ACC working alarm ........................................................................................................................... 14

6.19 Cut off the Oil and Power System ............................................................................................................. 14

6.20 Function of Remote Controller (Option, for model B ONLY) ................................................................ 14

6.21 Arm .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

6.22 Silent Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 15

6.23DISARM ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.24 Alarms under Arm State .................................................................................................................................. 16

6.24.1 ACC alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 16

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6.24.2 Shock Sensor alarm ................................................................................................................................. 16

6.25 Alarm without GSM network service............................................................................................................. 16

6.26 Check the Vehicle State ................................................................................................................................... 17

6.27 Reset Hardware ................................................................................................................................................ 17

6.28 Sleep Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

6.28.1 Sleep by time ............................................................................................................................................ 17

6.28.2 Sleep by shock sensor .............................................................................................................................. 18

6.28.3 No sleep mode .......................................................................................................................................... 18

6.29 Check IMEI ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

6.30 Set up Terminal (local) Time .......................................................................................................................... 18

6.31 TCP / UDP Switch ........................................................................................................................................... 18

6.32 Configure parameters by USB ........................................................................................................................ 18

6.33 GPRS setting .................................................................................................................................................... 19

6.33.1 Setting up APN......................................................................................................................................... 19

6.33.2 GPRS User ID and password Setup........................................................................................................ 19

6.33.3 IP and port setup....................................................................................................................................... 20

6.34 Less GPRS traffic ............................................................................................................................................ 20

6.35 Modes Switch between “SMS” and “GPRS” ................................................................................................ 20

6.36 Set up monitor center number......................................................................................................................... 20

6.37 Web platform and PC installation tracking software user manual ............................................................... 21

7. Cautions .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

8. Faults & the Solutions.............................................................................................................................................. 21

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1. Summary

1.1 Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can
locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS or internet.

1.2Features

1.2.1 Taillights shape, easy to hide, waterproof design, and outdoor installation.

1.2.2 Built-in GSM, GPS antenna.

1.2.2 Support GPS and LBS (location based service) double tracking solution

1.2.3 Support SMS / GPRS / Internet Network data transmission (GPRS/Internet instructions
includes in CD in package）

1.2.4 Support configures the settings remotely

1.2.5 Set multiple functions of security, tracking, monitoring surveillance, emergency alarms
and management in its entirety.

2. Applications

Used widely for motorcycle and other moving objects tracking.

3. Hardware Description

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4. Accessories:

This device is divided into the following two types according the accessories and its function:

Type A: 6 PIN hardness, tracking, monitoring, ACC, cut off oil and power.
Type B: Add remote controller to ARM & DISARM on the basis of type A.

No.

Photo

Name

Specs

Applicable model

1 Harness

6PIN

Standard

2 Relay

12V/40A or 24V/40A

Standard

3 Alarm Siren

DC12V

Optional, Type

A/B

ON/ OFF button/SIM card slot/USB

Fixed Frame

Harness

6

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Remote
controller

Optional, type B

5. Specs

Content

Specs

Dim.

7.5×5.0×2.4cm

Weight

75g

Network

GSM/GPRS

Band

850/900/1800/1900Mhz

GPS sensitivity

-159dBm

GPS accuracy

5m

Time To First Fix

Cold status 45s

Warm status 35s

Hot status 1s

Car charger

12V~24V

battery

Chargeable 3.7V 1000mAh Li-ion battery

Storage Temp.

-40°C to +85°C

Operation Temp.

-20°C to +70°C

Humidity

5%--95% non-condensing

6. Operating Instructions

6.1Terminal 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.

6.1.3 Pay attention to make installation location preventing water and dust.

6.1.4 Find the 6 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

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6.1.5 Note: The pink wire can be connected to the car original horn; or connected to the siren
buying with the tracker. (Siren is Option)

6.1.6 Please install the SOS button on the place driver can touch.

6.2 SIM CARD Installations

6.2.1 Use the screwdriver accompanied with the device to open sealed buckle and insert the
SIM card, the SIM card is placed correctly if heard the sound of lock, the SIM will
automatically pop up if press it gently. Then, put sealed buckle back

6.2.2 Please make sure the 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 & negative wire, red & black ones, with 12V or 24V car power

system, wait for 1 minute after connecting power to wait tracker works normal, and then
turn on the backup battery switch.

6.4 Initialization

Send “begin+password” in SMS to the unit, it will reply “begin ok” and initialize all the settings. (Default

password: 123456)

For example, send SMS “begin123456” to the tracker via a cell phone, if succeeded, if will reply “begin

ok”.

6.5 Change Password

6.5.1 Send SMS “password+old password+space+new password” to the unit to change the password.

For example: send SMS “password123456 888888” to the unit. If succeeded, “password ok” will reply to

your cell phone from the device tracker.

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 The “+” in the command, please don’t type “+”, space means press the space keyboard on your cell

phone