Concox GPS Vehicle tracker User Manual

GPS Vehicle tracker

(GPS+GSM+SMS/GPRS)

User Manual

(Version 4.0N)

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your GPS vehicle tracker.

1. Accessories:

▶ Device
▶ Power cord
▶ Relay
▶ Microphone
▶ SOS alarm cable & button
▶ User Manual

2. Specifications

Dimension

106(L) x 54(W) x 16(H) mm

Weight

96g

Backup Battery

450mAh / 3.7V

Operation Temperature

-25℃-60℃
Humidity

5% - 95%

Standby Time

160 hours

GSM Frequencies

850/900/1800/1900 MHz

GPRS

Class 12

GPS Channel

20

GPS Sensitivity

-159dBm

Acquisition Sensitivity

-144dBm

Position Accuracy

10m

TTFF （Open Sky）

Cold Start: ＜38s

Warm Start：＜15s

Hot Start：＜2s
GSM/GPS Antenna

Built-in design

LED Indicator

GSM-green, GPS-blue, Power-red

Data Transmit

TCP, SMS

Geo-fence

View any existing Geo-fence in the map

Speeding Alarm

Report when speeds higher than the pre-set value.

Low Power Alarm

Alarm when backup battery is running out

Non-movement Detection

Movement alarm based on built-in 3D motion sensor

Mileage Report

Track by time/distance interval

Remote Control

Cut off petrol/electricity

3. LED Indications

GPS LED Indicator - Blue

Flashing (interval 0.1s)

Searching GPS signal

Solid blue

GPS fix

OFF

No GPS fix or initializing

GSM LED Indicator - Green

Quick flashing (interval 0.1s)

GSM initializing

Slow flashing (flash 0.1s every 2s)

Receive GSM signal normally

Solid green

Connected to GSM network

OFF

No GSM signal

Power Status - Red

Flashing (interval 0.1s)

Low battery

Slow flashing (interval 0.2s)

Full charge

Slow flashing (flash 0.1s every 2s)

Normal operating

Solid Red

Charging

OFF

Low battery/Power off

Ignition detection indication: three LED indicators take turns flashing.

4. Getting Started

Please follow below instructions for ensuring safe and correct use.

4.1 Install the SIM card

Place the SIM card into the device with the gold-colored side facing down.

Note: Make sure there is enough credit on the SIM card. If you will be using the
GPRS function, you should pay attention to the current SIM card GPRS
charge.

4.2 Install the device

You need to choose somewhere that it won't be found, because the whole
point of fitting covert GPS vehicle tracker is the secrecy element.

Installation please refers to below picture.

NOTE:

1. Any high power devices such as reversing radar, anti-theft device or
communication equipment would affect the signal of the device.

2. All metallic cases of the windshield will attenuate the signal on the tracking

device. It’s simply due to the shielding effects of the metal compound of the

case.

4.3 Wiring configuration

Line No.

Specification

Color

Instruction

1. 2

Keypod

Orange / Orange

Connect to SOS button

3. 4

MIC-,MIC+

Black / Red

Connect to Microphone

5

TX

Green

Sending data (TX) / backup

6

RX

White

Receiving data (RX) / backup

7

GND

Black

Ground wire

8

MOTOR

Yellow

Connect to relay control line

9

ACC

White

Connect to ACC ignition

10

V-

Black(thick)

Negative side of 12V/24V
car storage battery.

11

V+

Red(thick)

Notes of the relay wiring

The relay wiring of pump: oil connectors of both ends are a fine white line (85)
and a fine yellow line (86). The fine white line (85) is connected to vehicle
positive power (+12V). The fine yellow line is connected to the device relay
control line.
Cut off the positive connection line of the pump; then connect in series to the
relay N.C. contact (thick green line 87a) and the other end to relay COM
contact (thick green line 30).

4.4 Device wiring diagram

Please choose the right relay (12V-standard / 24V-optional) for the proper installation.

4.5 Power/ACC/Tele-cutoff(petrol/electricity) control line (4 pin)

1. Your device comes with a power cord and is designed to use only
manufacturer-specified original device. The red line is positive while the black
one is negative (the side should not be connect with ground wire).

2. The ACC line (white) connects to ACC switch of the vehicle. Please be sure

to connect the ACC line; otherwise the device will enter ignition detection
status when disconnect the ACC line. If you don’t need to anti-theft temporarily,
just connect the ACC line to the positive side in parallel.

3. Tele-cutoff (petrol/ electricity) control line (yellow) is connected to pin 86 of
the Tele-cutoff (petrol/ electricity) relay (equal to the yellow line of the relay
socket).

4. USB cable (3 pin)
Firmware updating interface/expanded function to reserve space.

5. MIC line (2 pin)
Externally connect to microphone for voice monitoring function.

6. SOS line (2 pin)
Externally connect to SOS switch for SOS function.

5. Quick Operation Instructions

Operation Tips: To properly use the device, common parameters should be set
before initial use. This can be done by using the parameter editor or by

sending SMS commands to the device. (“,"should be English comma and no

space before and after the comma)

5.1 APN setting

To connect default platform http://www.gpsyeah.com, please send the SMS
command below:APN command format: APN,APN's Name#

E.g: APN,internet# (“internet” is the APN of carrier)
The device will reply “OK” if setting successfully.

Note: The APN of some countries have user name and password, you may
need to send SMS command as following:
APN,APN name,user name,password#
E.g: APN,internet,CLIENTE,AMENA#

5.2 DNS setting

To connect other platform, please send the two SMS commands bleow:
Command format：

①APN,APN's Name#
②SERVER,1,DNS,Port,0#

E.g:

APN,internet#
SERVER, 1,www.cooaccess.net,8841,0#

It will reply “OK” after set successfully.

5.3 ON /OFF GPRS

When you want to disable GPRS, you can SMS command to the SIM card
number which used in the device.
Command format:
GPRS ON：GPRSON,1#
GPRS OFF：GPRSON,0#
It will reply “OK” after set successfully.

5.4 Add specific number

SMS command to the device to set the SOS number.

SOS,A,No.1,No.2,No.3#

“A” means to add new numbers, for example:
SOS,A, 13510905991,13510905992,13510905993#
If there is only one SOS number, you can appoint a specific number as SOS
number. And the null means no adding.
For example:
SOS,A,13510905991# means to set the first number as SOS number
SOS,A,,13510905992# means to set the second number as SOS number
SOS,A,,,13510905993# means to set the third number as SOS number

If set successfully, there is a “success” reply SMS.

5.5 Delete specific number

Before deleting specific number, please check its corresponding code. For the
code, please SMS “PARAM#” to the device.
SMS command to the device to delete the number.

SOS,D,serial NO.1,serial NO.2,serial NO.3#

“D” means to delete the number, for example:
SOS,D,1# means to delete the first number
SOS,D,3# means to delete the third number
If you want to delete more than one numbers, you can send this command:
SOS,D,1,3# means to delete the first and third numbers.
If you forget serial number of the mobile number you want delete, you can
send this command:
SOS,D,mobile number# means to delete the mobile number directly.
For example:
SOS,D,13527852360# means to delete the 13527852360 directly.

After deleting the SOS number, it will receive “Delete number 135XXXXXXXX
success! specific number total 2” for successful deleting of the specific

number.

5.6 Set the center number

If you want to cut off/restore oil by SMS command, you have to set a center
number firstly. Only the center number can send the cut off/restore oil
command to the device. You can set your own mobile number as center
number.
The command for setting center number is:

CENTER,A,mobile number#

For example:CENTER,A,15942703401#
If set successfully, there is an “OK” reply message.

NOTE：Only the SOS number can be used to set center number successfully.

5.7 Delete the center number

SMS command to the device to delete the center number.
The command is:CENTER,D#
For example:CENTER,D#
If set successfully, there is an “OK” reply SMS.

NOTE：Only the SOS number can be used to delete center number
successfully.
Only SOS phone number can send this command successfully to set the
center number. There is only one center number can be set.

5.8 Check parameter setting

Send command to the terminal, you can check the parameter setting.
Command format: PARAM#
e.g.: PARAM#
Information replied:
IMEI: 353419032348877 ---IMEI number of the device;
GPRS Interval: 10,10; ---GPS data uploading Interval;
SENDS:5; --- the GPS working time when ACC is OFF;
SOS: 15942703401; --- SOS numbers, maximum 3 SOS numbers can be set
and used for alarm and monitoring;
Center Number: 15942703401; ---only 1 center number can be set and used
for cutting off /restoring oil command;
Sensoralm: 10,3,1,180 --- detect 3 vibrations in 10s; the alarm delay is 180s;
Defense time: 10; --- the defense delay is 10 minute;
TimeZone:E,8,0; --- set time zone; default as E8.
The replied information contains IMEI number, GPRS Interval, SENDS, SOS,
center number, sensor time interval, defense time and time zone.

5.9 Check GPRS parameters

SMS command format：GPRSSET#
Eg：GPRSSET#
Reply message：
GPRS:ON //GPRS on/off status//
APN:CMNET,0,0.0.0.0,,; //APN setting information//
Server:1,egt06.szdatasource.com,8841,0; //platform information//
URL:http://maps.google.com/maps?q=; //preset web link setting information //

5.10 GPRS time interval

The default GPRS time sending interval is 10s which means the device will
upload positioning data to the platform server every 10s. Users can modify
GPRS time sending interval by SMS “TIMER,time(second)#”.
The time ranges from 10-18000s
For example: TIMER,10#
It means the device will upload data to the server every 10s.

5.11 Sensor alarm time setting

When the vehicle power is off and ACC is in low-level, if ACC is off over 10
minutes, the device will enter sensor alarm state. In this case, if the vehicle
vibrates for a few times, it will activate the vibration alarm system. If the vehicle
battery is still not on (ACC is in low level) after 3 minutes, the device will start
vibration alarm.

SMS format: “DEFENSE,TIME(minutes)#” The time ranges from 1 to 60

mins.
For example: DEFENSE,15#. It means when ACC is in low level for 15mins, it
will enter sensor alarm status (vehicle power is off)

NOTE：

1. Preset SOS numbers when send SMS alarm messages and calls

2. If there is no need for vibration alarm, please SMS SENSOR,0# to close it.

5.12 Restore to factory setting

SMS command format: “FACTORY#” to set all parameter to default factory
value. Once received “OK”, it succeeds.

5.13 Reboot device

When there is something wrong with the link of GPRS, e.g., The parameter
setting of the device is correct, but you can't track the car on the platform. At
this moment you can send a command to the device to reboot the device.
The format is: RESET#
After receiving this command, the device will reboot after 1mins.

6. Operation of device

6.1 Power on/ Power off

Power on: Once insert a valid SIM card and connect all the wires, turn on the
device, then Power LED will flash first, During signal searching process, GSM
and GPS LED will flash. Once GPS LED keeps solid light, it means the device
has been located and it starts to work.
Power off: Just turn off the power switch.
The device will begin to upload positioning data to server once inserting a valid
SIM card and power on. During the working time, it can upload data to server
every 10 seconds.

6.2 Check location

1. Via SMS

1.1 SMS “WHERE#”, to the SIM number of device. The device will send a
location message automatically. You can get the coordinates. If the device

does not search any information of location, it will send “No data” to the cell

phone.
Example:
Lat:N22.571285,Lon:E113.877115,Course:42.20,Speed:0.0740,DateTime:10­11-23 22:28:51

1.2 SMS “URL#”, to the SIM number of device. The device will send a location

Google Map link. If the device does not search any information of location, it
will send “No data” to the cell phone.
Example:
<Date Time：10-11-23 23:42:51> http://maps.google.com
/maps?q=N22.571490,E113.877103

2. Via platform

Go to the platform website offered by dealers to check your vehicle location.

6.3 SOS alarm

In emergent case, press SOS for 3s to activate SOS alarm. Then the device
will send SOS SMS to preset specific numbers and then dial the numbers in
circles until the call is picked up. At the meantime, the device will upload SOS
alarm data to the server. And it will send:
SOS Alarm! <DateTime:11-06-17 14：53：06>，
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N22576713,E113.916585

Note: The specific numbers should be preset, just refer to 6.4

6.4 Wire cut-off alarm

When the electricity supply of device is cut off, it will activate cut-off alarm. In
this case, the device will send related SMS to the specific numbers and dial the
numbers in circles. If nobody answers, the call just keeps 3 loops at most. At
the meantime, the device will upload SOS alarm data to the server. And it will
send:
Cut Power！<Date Time:11-06-17 14：53：06>，
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N22576713,E113.916585

Note: The specific numbers should be preset, just refer to 6.4

6.5 Low battery alarm

When the device is only working with battery, once the internal voltage of
battery is less than 3.7V, device will send low battery alarm sms to specific
number and alarm on platform.

Low battery alarm sms content example: “Attention!!!battery too low, please

charge.” Which means the battery is to low, to inform user charging it in time.

Note: The specific numbers should be preset, just refer to 6.4

6.6 Vibration alarm

The vibration alarm function is off by default. To activate this function, please
send the following command: SENALM, ON#. The alarm will be sent to both
the service platform and SOS numbers.
When vehicle power is off, ACC status is low, and if the lead time of low ACC is
more than 10 minutes （settable）, device will activate security alarm. When the
security alarm is on, once the vehicle vibrates for several times, the alarm will
be activated; in the next 3 minutes, if vehicle power is still off（ACC status is
low）, device will start alarm. At this time, it will send alarm message to the
service platform with the latitude and longitude, while the platform will reply the
Chinese address. Then the terminal will send vibration alarm message to SOS
numbers with the Chinese address, and call the SOS numbers in cycle. If
nobody answers, it will stop calling after 3 loops.
If the Chinese address can not be acquired for certain reason, the terminal will
send a message with the website link to the SOS numbers.
e.g.:Sensor Alarm！<11-23 14:53>,
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N22576713,E113.916585

Note:

1.The SOS numbers should be preset.

2.Send “SENSOR, OFF#” to turn off the vibration alarm.

6.7 Voice monitoring

When the special number cell phone dial device, ringing for 10 seconds, it will

enter voice monitoring status. At this time, caller can monitoring the sound in
vehicle. Incoming call from non special number will not activate voice
monitoring function.

Note:To realize this function, please set special number beforehand.
The SIM card put into the device should be equipped with caller identification.

6.8 Oil cut-off

1. Via platform

Send oil cut-off command on platform. To make sure the security of vehicle,
tracker can only indicate to cut off oil when GPS is in valid position status, and
the speed is less than 20KM/H or in static. Platform account password is
needed when sending oil cut off command.

2. Via SMS

Firstly, you should set a center number. Please refer to 6.6.Only center number
can send the command to the device to cut off and restore oil.
The format is: RELAY,1#

After the command is carried out, it will reply “Cut off the fuel supply: Success!

Speed:0 Km/h”. If the command didn't carry out, it will reply the reason about

fail to carry out.

Note: To ensure the safety of the driver and the car, this command is valid
only under two conditions: the GPS is located; the speed is less than 20km/h

6.9 Restoring Oil

1. Via platform

When the alarm is off, sending recover oil commands manually. Device will
restore oil supplying, and vehicle will work normally again.
Platform account password is needed when sending oil cut off command.

2. Via SMS

Only center number can send the command to the device to restore oil.
The format is: RELAY,0#
After the command is carried out, it will receive “Restore fuel supply:Success!”

6.10 Over speed Alarm

When the car is moving over a limited speed in average in a limited time period,
then the device will send over speed alarm SMS to user.
To turn on the over speed function, please send below SMS command:

SPEED,Time,Limited speed#

Time range（Second）: 5-600s (default as 20s)

Limited speed range（km/h）: 0-255 (0 refers to turn off over speed alarm
function)
Example: SPEED,3,120#
Means when the car is moving over 120km/h in average in 3 minutes, the
device will send over speed alarm to user.

7．Web based tracking online activation

The GPRS web based tracking platform allows real time tracking with the
latest Google maps. There is also a playback feature that allows you to view
where the vehicle has been for up to 30 days in the past making it ideal for fleet
management.

8．Trouble shooting

If you are having trouble with your device, try these troubleshooting
procedures before contacting a service professional.

Problems

Causes

Solutions

Fail to connect
platform

The fuse blows

Replace the fuse

ACC ignition disconnected

Turn on ACC with key

Fail to connect
network

Wrong installation of SIM
card

Check SIM card installation
(Refer to 4.1 Install SIM card)

Filth on the SIM card iron
surface.

Clean it

Useless SIM

Contact internet service
provider

Improper installation

Check installation of device
(Refer to 4.2 Install the device)

Beyond GSM service area

Use it in effective GSM service
offer area

Bad signal

Try again in a better signal
area

Fail to charge
The voltage is unsuitable

Connect with power with
suitable voltage

Improper connection

Check connection with
charger

1. The warranty is valid only when the warranty card is properly completed,
and upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original invoice
indicating the date of purchase, model and serial No.of the product. We
reserve the right to refuse warranty if this information has been removed or
changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer.

2. Our obligations are limited to repair of the defect or replacement the
defective part or at its discretion replacement of the product itself.

3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by our Authorized Service Centre.
Warranty cover will be void, even if a repair has been attempted by any
unauthorized service centre.

4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not provide
right to extension or renewal of the warranty period.

5. The warranty is not applicable to cases other than defects in material,
design and workmanship.

Maintenance Record

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E-mail: [e-mail].

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Liuxian 1st Road, No.67 Bao'an District, Shenzhen

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