Globalsat GTR-388A12, GTR-388E12 Quick Start Manual

GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12

Motorcycle/ Vehicle Tracker

Quick Start Guide

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GlobalSat WorldCom Corporation

16F., No. 186, Jian 1st Rd, Zhonghe Dist.,
New Taipei City 23553, Taiwan

Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.globalsat.com.tw

USGlobalSat Incorporated

14740 Yorba Court Chino, CA 91710

Tel: [phone] / Fax:

909.597.8532

[e-mail]
www.usglobalsat.com

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CONTENT

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

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Hardware specification ............................................................................................ 4

1.4 Appearance ................................................................................................................ 5

1.5 LED indicator ............................................................................................................. 5

1.6 Cable description ...................................................................................................... 6

1.7 Accessories ................................................................................................................ 7

1.7.1 Standard Items ........................................................................................................... 7

1.7.2 Optional Items ............................................................................................................ 8

2 Operation .............................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Install the SIM card ................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Connect the Main Power ........................................................................................ 11

2.3 Switch on/off Tracker ............................................................................................. 11

2.4 Fix the device .......................................................................................................... 12

3 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Installing the Emergency button ......................................................................... 13

3.2 Connecting ignition detection line on car .......................................................... 14

3.3 Connecting Relay .................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Installation reminder ............................................................................................. 16

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction

GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 is designed as a durable and multi-functional 3G GPS tracker. It
integrates highly sensitive GPS module and 3G communication module with a powerful
microcontroller that fits into a compact enclosure. The device is capable of being waterproof and
ideal for use in a motorcycle, golf carts and vehicles. It provides real-time GPS positions
anytime and anywhere with an open view to the sky, and offers precise positioning, and reports
vehicle status to the server with necessary information shown on the map. Benefits such as
enhanced fleet management, improved vehicle safety, emergency response, are all
accomplished through the implementation of the GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 system. The
built-in 3G and GPS antennas are for easy installation without hassle.

1.2 Features

 AGPS support
 Support communication protocols- SMS/TCP/UDP.
 Multiple I/Os support: 1 Digital Input for custom function, 1 Digital input for optional

Emergency button, 1 Analog Input for fuel sensor, 1 Digital Output for Relay, 1 Digital Input
for ACC detection.

 Firmware update via Over-The-Air
 Alert functions including Power low/ Over speed/ Movement alarms
 Tracking by preferred interval, scheduling and Geo-fence
 Multiple power solution

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1.3 Hardware specification

Item Description

Model GTR-388A12 GTR-388E12
Back-up Battery Li-Polymer 820mAh
Temperature Operation

-30℃ ~ + 60℃
(0℃ ~ + 45℃ for charging)

Storage

-40℃ ~ + 60℃

Dimension 107.5 mm X 38.7 mm X 23.5 mm
GPS receiver high performance GPS chipset
Communication

GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/1900MHz
UMTS/HSPA+:850/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE:900/1800MHz
UMTS/HSPA+:900/2100MHz

GPS Antenna Built-in patch ceramics antenna
GSM Antenna Built-in Pi-Fa antenna
Protocol SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP)
Power 9V~36V
Built-in Memory 32 Mb
Emergency Input Negative trigger x 1
Ignition (ACC) Input Positive trigger x 1
Digital Input Port Negative trigger x 1
Digital Output Port Negative trigger x 1 (300 mA)
Fuel sensor Input Port Analog Input x 1( 0~28V), 12 bits resolution
Sensor Motion sensor
Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
Weight 66.5g

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1.4 Appearance

1.5 LED indicator

Normal mode:

LED status Description

Red blinking

Device is being boot but SIM card isn’t
ready

Red solid

SIM card is ready, but not register to
network

Yellow solid

Registered to network, but not connected to
server

Green solid

Registered to network, and connected to
server

Hiding mode: Device would blink red light while it is booting up. After completing the boot, the
LED would go off.

1 LED
2 Reset button
3 For fixing device with Velcro tape
4 Screws of back cover

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1.6 Cable description

Wire Color Description

Green

SOS (Negative Trigger)

Blue

Fuel sensor input (Analog Input, 0~28 V, 12
bits resolution)

Yellow

Digital Input (Negative Trigger)

Red

Main Power, 9~36 V

Black

Ground

White

Digital Output (Negative Trigger), 300 mA

Orange

Ignition Detection Input (Positive Trigger)

Black

Ground

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1.7 Accessories

1.7.1 Standard Items

Main Unit

Hardwire cable

Velcro Tape X2

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1.7.2 Optional Items

External Emergency Button

12V/24V Relay

OBDII Power Cable

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2 Operation

For first time users, please follow the steps below to complete the pre-installation.

2.1 Install the SIM card

Unscrew the cover of device. Open the SIM holder, place SIM card with the copper
contacts face-down and the notch on the SIM card at the left side of the SIM holder. Push
the SIM holder’s lid according to the direction of the arrow.

Note: Make sure to disable the SIM PIN entry function on the SIM card before inserting
your SIM card

After installing the SIM card, please screw the back cover..

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2.2 Connect the Main Power

Connect the red wire from the cable to a power source of 9V~36 V. Connect the black
wire to ground.

2.3 Switch on/off Tracker

After connecting the power, please press the reset button to turn on GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12.

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2.4 Fix the device

You could fix the GTR-388A12/GTR=388E12 with the Velcro tape as the picture above.

You could tear down the cover of double side tape and stick GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 to the
installation position.

There is a magnet behind the double side tape. You could install the GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12
to a metal surface. The magnet on the device would attract the metal surface.

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3 Installation

3.1 Installing the Emergency button

There is a line of cable for connecting a push button for emergency help.

One end of the button must be connected to the SOS line and the other end must be connected
to the ground line.

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3.2 Connecting ignition detection line on car

Connect the orange wire from the cable to ACC position of vehicle. Connect the black
wire to ground.

Ignition (On)

ACC

Off

Lock

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3.3 Connecting Relay

Connect the white wire from GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12’s cable to the yellow wire of relay. For
the other connections, please refer to the diagram above.

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3.4 Installation reminder

WARNING:

In a confined space of the car, there is a big different temperature between inside and
outside of the car. In addition, it is also considerable temperature difference between
tracker's interior and exterior. Therefore, if you put a tracker in the car, please make
sure to place it with good ventilation.

For Vehicle:

GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 could be placed or installed on the marked position as the pictures
below.

If you’d like to install GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 at the OBDII connector of vehicles, please
connect GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 with the OBDII power cable firstly, then you could connect
the OBDII power cable to the OBDII connector of vehicle as the picture below.

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For Motorcycle

• For motorcycle rider, GTR-388A12/GTR-388E12 could be installed at the marked position as
the picture as below.