Globalsat TR-150 User Manual
TR-150
Vehicle/Asset Tracker
User Manual
Version 0.9.06
Table of Content
1. Introduction and Features............................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................3
1.2 Features ...............................................................................................................3
2. Specifications...............................................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware.............................................................................................................. 4
3. Start-up........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Accessories ...........................................................................................................5
3.2 Install SIM card and Battery ....................................................................................6
3.3 Charging the battery .............................................................................................. 8
3.4 TR-150 with magnetic holder ...................................................................................9
4. Hardware Overview.................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Appearance......................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Button description................................................................................................ 12
4.3 DIP switch .......................................................................................................... 13
5. TR-150 Setup and Call Center Operation ....................................................................14
5.1 Install the USB driver ........................................................................................... 14
5.2 Install the Call Center program .............................................................................. 15
5.3 Call Center Menu ................................................................................................. 16
5.4 TR-150 Setup ...................................................................................................... 18
5.5 SMS Tracking commands and Configuration for SMS Call Center software developer ...... 20
6. Operating the TR-150................................................................................................. 21
6.1 Turn on / Turn off................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Tracking/Monitoring TR-150 by SMS........................................................................ 22
► SMS Report functions _ Immediate Report .......................................................... 23
► SMS Report functions _ Period Report ................................................................ 24
► SMS Report functions _ Stop Report................................................................... 25
6.3 Geofence ............................................................................................................ 26
6.4 Voice monitor function .......................................................................................... 29
6.5 The format of return SMS from TR-150 ................................................................... 30
6.6 SOS function ....................................................................................................... 31
6.7 SMS Configuration ............................................................................................... 32
► SMS Configuration _ SMS Default Return Phone Number....................................... 33
► SMS Configuration _ Maximum GPS Fixing Time .................................................. 34
► SMS Configuration _ Default Report Mode Setting ................................................ 35
► SMS Configuration _ SOS Numbers.................................................................... 36
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1. Introduction and Features
1.1 Introduction
TR-150 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM tracker. Users can install TR-150
on vehicles or assets for tracking. It can send out SMS to users for informing its
location (longitudes and latitudes). Then users can track the location of their vehicles
or assets. TR-150 is designed to equip with high capacity of Li-ion battery for long
operation time. There is one SOS button on the TR-150 for emergency help. It is very
easy to install or hide TR-150 in the car to perform tracking. TR-150 is ideal
application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring.
1.2 Features
z SiRF Star III LT GPS chipset, SiRF latest, flagship performance, lowest power
consumption GPS chipset.
z Combination of GPS ,GSM wireless network
z Durable and water resistant GPS tracker
z Easy to install or hide in the car to perform tracking. No external wires needed.
z Ideal application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring
z Optional external antenna for GPS reception
z Rechargeable 2100mA high capacity Li-ion battery for long operation time
z External DC power supply
z Configuration can be done via SMS commands or by application software via USB
interface.SOS (emergency) button.
z Voice monitor function to monitor the sound/conversation live.
z Geofence function
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2. Specifications
2.1 Hardware
GSM module: Siemens GSM 900/1800
GPS Chipset: SiRF Star III LT chipset
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Horizontal Position Accuracy: < 2.5 meters
Velocity Accuracy: 0.01 m/s
Tracking Sensitivity -159 dBm
Default datum: WGS-84
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 35 sec., average
Cold start: 35 sec., average
Altitude Limit: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit: 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration Limit: Less than 4g
Jerk Limit: 20 m/sec3
Operating temperature: -20° to 55° C
Antenna Type: GPS patch antenna
Dimension: 86.7*48.9*32.5 mm
Battery: 2100mA rechargeable Li-ion battery
LED indicator: For Charging, GPS, GSM and Status.
Interface: Mini USB port for connecting to PC
Casing: Water resistant
GPS external antenna port:
MMCX port
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3. Start-up
3.1 Accessories
TR-150
AC charger
USB Cable
Car charger
Mounting bracket with magnet
Battery
(optional)
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3.2 Install SIM card and Battery
z Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw on back cover.
z Lift up the back cover and remove it as the direction shown.
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z Push forward the cover of SIM card slot to the position marked with “OPEN”.
Then lift up the cover.
z Insert the SIM card with its metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the
top left.
z Plug the battery connector into socket. Be aware that the red wire must be
plugged on the top side.
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3.3 Charging the battery
Before you can use the TR-150, you must complete the following procedures:
1. Fully charge the battery. Before using TR-150 for the first time, please charge it
by connecting with AC power adapter for battery under the power-off condition.
(The included battery is specially designed for TR-150. Please do not use other
type of battery; otherwise it will damage the device. If you need to change the
battery for TR-150, please contact you local dealer.) You can also charge the
TR-151 by connect the USB cable to PC or Notebook. (The power of PC or of
notebook should be turned on.)
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3.4 TR-150 with magnetic holder
z Insert the TR-150 with the Power button side facing out.
z Push TR-150 into the holder until it clicks in position.
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z There are 4 circular magnets on back of the magnetic holder for attaching
TR-150 onto the metal material of vehicle or machine.
To remove TR-150, slightly push the both sides of holder outward, and slide out
z
the TR-150.
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4. Hardware Overview
4.1 Appearance
(1) Power button
(2) SOS button
(3) Indicators
(4) USB connector
(5) Microphone
(6) External antenna connector
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4.2 Button description
Power button
SOS button
Indicator
1. Power On: Press and hold the power button for 3-4 seconds.
The status LED will flash 2 times
2. Power Off: Press and hold the power button for 3-4
seconds. The status LED will flash 1 time.
Press the SOS Button, the status LED will flash 3 times to
indicate the button is activated. TR-150 will immediately send
out emergency messages along with its GPS report to 3 preset
phone numbers.
1. GSM LED:
y Voice monitoring: LED keeps on.
y When no SIM card is inserted, network searches in
progress, ongoing user authentication, or network login
in progress: LED blinks quickly (about once per second).
y In standby mode: LED blinks slowly (once per 3 seconds)
2. GPS LED: The LED keeps on when it is fixing the location.
The LED blinks when TR-150’s location has been fixed.
When GPS function is disabled, GPS LED will be off.
3. Status LED:
y When battery low: LED keeps on.
y When enter setup mode: LED keeps on.
y Press power button to turn on: LED will flash 2 times.
y Press power button to turn off: LED will flash 1 times.
y When SOS button is pressed: LED will flash 3 times.
y When error occurs: LED will flash 5 times.
4. Power LED:
z The LED emit orange light when charger is plugged for
charging the battery.
z The LED goes off after the battery has been fully charged.
USB connector Connect TR-150 to PC by a Mini USB cable for setup all the
features and functions after installing application software in
PC.
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