Digit Primo Instruction Manual

Digit PRIMO instructions

Introduction

Digit Primo personal tracking is a powerful GPS locator which is designed for people, pets and asset tracking.
With superior receiving sensitivity, fast TTFF and GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900. Its small size and long battery life makes it ideal for
use on mobile items or for covert tracking. Location and reports can be real time or scheduled and the Digit software platform offers a
perfect solution for all your needs. Based on the embedded wireless tracking protocol, The Primo can communicate with the backend server
through GPRS/GSM network, and transfer reports of trips and device battery status and scheduled GPS position.

1. Buttons and LEDs

On/Off Button: Turns the device ON if already off (Press until the green LED flashes fast)
Turns the device OFF if currently on (Press until the red LED begins flashing)
SOS Button: Hold for two seconds – the SOS message will be sent to the programmed numbers
Mini USB: Used for charging
Reset key: Pressing disconnects the internal battery

Press power button to restart the device
(Reset does not work if charger plugged in)

2. LED Description

There are three LED lights on the Digit Primo device, their description is as follows.

3. Usage

3.1 Supplied parts:

 Digit Primo device
 Charging cable
 Power adaptor

LED State Meaning

GPS Flashing Valid GPS fix
(Blue) Off No GPS

GSM Flashing GSM network connected
(Green) Off No GSM

Power Slow red flash Charging
Slow green flash Fully charged
Fast red flash Shutting down (after power button pressed)
Fast green flash Starting up (after power button pressed)

Dimensions

68 x 37 x 20mm

58g

3.2 Battery Charging

Connect AC-DC power adapter to the Digit Primo device using the power cable.

Insert the AC-DC power adapter into the power socket.

During charging, the Power LED will flash RED slowly. When the battery is fully charged, the Power LED will flash GREEN slowly.

The charging process will last about 5 hours depending on battery condition.

Note: Before using the Digit Primo device for the first time please make sure that the battery is fully charged, which will make the life of
the battery much longer.

3.3 Digit Primo charging cable
Use with the power adaptor supplied with the kit
Can also be used to charge the device from your PC using a USB plug.

NB! The Digit Primo will not log trips while being charged!

3.4 SIM card

Step1: Pull open the cover of SIM card slot.
Step2: Insert the SIM card into the slot according to the direction as shown
Step3: Push the cover back.

3.4 Power on/Power off
Power ON - Press the Power key for at least 2 seconds, then release to power ON the device. Note that, the Power LED green light will
flash fast while the device boots up.
Power OFF - Press the power key for about 3 seconds: Power LED red light will flash fast and then turn off, which indicates that Digit
Primo has shut down and has been powered off.

Note: The user cannot power off the device if the power key is disabled by protocol.

3.5 Adding to the server
Please add the Digit Primo to your server in the same way you add a new vehicle. (Your service provider might do this for you.)

3.6 Adding the Primo to your software is done in the same way you add a vehicle. Remember to NOT check the trip ignition I/O box
otherwise you will not get any trip history. Also remember to adjust the small trip filters to accommodate the type of usage.

4.Trouble-shooting and Safety information

4.1 Trouble-shooting

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Messages can’t be reported to the
Digit server by GPRS.

The SIM card in Device doesn’t support GPRS. Try a GPRS supported SIM card.
APN is wrong. Some APN cannot visit the internet
directly.

Ask the network operator for the right APN.

The IP address or port of the backend server is
wrong.

Make sure the IP address for the backend server is an identified
address on the internet.

Unable to power off the device

The function of power key was disabled by
AT+GTFKS.

Enable the function of power key by AT+GTFKS.

Battery cannot be charged

The battery has not been used for too long time and
has been locked

Using an external power source with 3.6V to 4.2V DC power supply
to active the battery or apply for after sales help.

The device can’t fix a GPS signal
successfully. GPS LED flashes
slowly.

The GPS signal is weak.

Please move the Digit Primo to a place with open sky.
Let the front of the device face to the sky. (The same surface as the
LED panel)

4.2 Safety info

 Do not disassemble the device. (The warranty will be void.)
 Do not place the device in extremely high temperatures as this can cause overheating. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Too high

temperatures will damage the device or even cause the battery to explode.

 Please do not use Digit Primo on an airplane or near medical equipment.