Globalsat TR-151A, TR-151E User Manual
TR-151A / TR-151E
Vehicle/Asset Tracker
User Manual
Version 1.0.0
Table of Content
1. Introduction and Features..............................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................4
1.2 Features.................................................................................................................4
1.3 Hardware................................................................................................................5
2. Start-up.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Accessories.............................................................................................................6
2.2 Install SIM card and Battery......................................................................................7
2.3 Charging the battery ..............................................................................................10
2.4 TR-151 with magnetic holder...................................................................................11
2.5 Turn on/off the device.............................................................................................13
2.6 Button Description .................................................................................................13
2.7 DIP switch ............................................................................................................16
3. TR-151 Management Setting ........................................................................................ 17
3.1 Install the USB driver .............................................................................................17
3.2 Install, Update, Uninstall the TR Management Center program......................................18
3.3 TR Management Center Screen Introduction ..............................................................24
3.3.1 Tracker and GPRS Tool Bar.............................................................................26
3.3.2 Query Tool...................................................................................................27
3.3.3 Data Output Area .........................................................................................28
3.4 Skype Setup..........................................................................................................29
3.5 Firewall Setting......................................................................................................35
3.6 TR Management Center System Requirement.............................................................36
3.7 Copyrights and Example Information ........................................................................36
4. TR-151 Management Operation.................................................................................... 37
4.1 TR Management Center Basic Setup..........................................................................37
4.2 Tracker Management ..............................................................................................38
4.2.1 Adding and setting a TR-151 tracker................................................................39
4.2.2 Tracker Management.....................................................................................46
4.2.2 Deleting a TR-151 tracker..............................................................................47
4.2.2 Editing a TR-151 tr acker................................................................................48
4.2.5 Selecting Country/ Area code .........................................................................50
4.3 Instruction of using TR Management Center...............................................................51
4.3.1 Instruction for Beginners ...............................................................................51
4.3.2 Receiving data from TR-151 via GPRS network..................................................52
4.3.3 Send GPRS command to TR-151 .....................................................................54
4.4 TR Management Center Data Query ..........................................................................56
4.4.1 Look up for history data.................................................................................56
4.4.2 Export the data into KML format .....................................................................58
4.4.3 Delete the history data in the database............................................................59
4.5 Send SMS by Skype to set TR-151............................................................................60
4.5.1 Set Geo-fence..............................................................................................60
4.5.2 Set the SMS default return phone number........................................................68
4.5.3 Set the Maximum GPS Fixing Time..................................................................69
4.5.4 Set default report mode.................................................................................70
4.5.5 Set SOS phone number .................................................................................72
4.5.6 Set the Parking Mode’s parameters..................................................................73
4.5.7 Set the Sleeping Mode’s parameters................................................................74
4.5.8 Set the GPRS parameters...............................................................................75
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4.6 Using Google Map ..................................................................................................77
4.6.1 Google map data..........................................................................................78
4.6.2 Google map operation ...................................................................................80
5. Operating the TR-151................................................................................................... 81
5.1 How to set SOS number of TR-151 by SMS?...............................................................81
5.2 How to set TR-151 to immediately report its position by SMS?......................................82
5.3 How to set TR-151 to periodically report its position by SMS?.......................................83
5.4 How to set TR-151 to immediately make report its position via GPRS network?...............84
5.5 How to set TR-151 to periodically report its position via GPRS network?.........................85
5.6 Tracking/Monitoring TR-151 by GPRS ........................................................................86
5.7 Displaying the location on map ................................................................................87
5.8 How to set TR-151 enter Geofence mode? .................................................................89
5.9 How to make TR-151 do Voice monitor function? ........................................................92
5.10. How to set the parameters of Parking Mode?...........................................................93
5.11 How to set the parameters of Sleeping Mode? ..........................................................94
5.12 The return format from TR-151 ..............................................................................96
5.13 SMS Configuration................................................................................................98
5.13.1 SMS Configuration _ SMS Default Return Phone Number.................................100
5.13.2 SMS Configuration _ Maximum GPS Fixing Time............................................ 101
5.13.3 SMS Configuration _ Default Report Mode Setting.......................................... 102
5.13.4 SMS Configuration _ GPRS Setting .............................................................. 104
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1. Introduction and Features
1.1 Introduction
TR-151 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM/GPRS tracker. Users can install TR-151 on
vehicles or assets for tracking. It can send out SMS with its location (longitude and latitude) to
user’s cell phone by GSM network or to personal computer by internet connection of GPRS
network. Then users can track the location of their vehicles or assets. TR-151 is designed to
equip with high capacity of Li-ion battery for long operation time. There is one SOS button on the
TR-151 for emergency help. It is very easy to install or hide TR-151 in the car to perform tracking.
TR-151 is ideal application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring.
1.2 Features
z High sensitive GPS chipset
z Combination of GPS ,GSM/GPRS 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.
z SOS (emergency) button.
z Voice monitor function to monitor the sound/conversation live.
z Geofence function
NOTE: Voice Monitoring function allows user to send a SMS with voice monitoring command by a cellular phone
to TR-151. TR-151 will call back to the returned number in the SMS. And then user can listen to the sound or voice
around TR-151. While users listen to the sounds or voice around TR-151, people who around TR-151 won’t know
they are under voice monitoring. Please refer to page29 to get the detailed method of making voice monitoring.
NOTE: Geofence feature allows user to set up to 10 permissible or restricted areas whose shape is either circular
or rectangular for tracking the vehicles or monitoring the equipment/assets. Users can choose to receive alarm
message if TR-151 enters the restricted areas or to receive alarm message if TR-151 gets out the permissible
areas. Please refer to page 26-28 to get the detailed setting method of Geofence.
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1.3 Hardware
GSM module:
TR-151A: Siemens GSM 850/1800/1900
TR-151E: Siemens GSM 900/1800/1900
Operating temperature:
Antenna Type:
Dimension:
Battery:
LED indicator:
Interface:
Casing:
GPS external antenna port:
-20° to 55° C
GPS patch antenna
86.7*48.9*32.5 mm
2100mA rechargeable Li-ion battery
For Charging, GPS, GSM and Status.
Mini USB port for connecting to PC
Water resistant (IPX4)
MMCX port
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2. Start-up
2.1 Accessories
TR-151
USB Cable
Mounting bracket with magnet (optional)
AC charger
Battery
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2.2 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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z Please put the connector wire under the battery, and then put the battery into battery
compartment.
NOTE: After installing the battery, the status LED will emit red light. After the LED go out, please
wait for 5 seconds before turning on the power.
NOTE: Please take out the battery if you do not use TR-151 for a long time.
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2.3 Charging the battery
Before using TR-151 for the first time, please fully charge it by connecting to AC power adapter
under the power-off condition. (The attached battery is specially designed for TR-151. Please do
not use other type of battery; otherwise it will damage the device. If you need to change the
battery of TR-151, please contact your local dealer.) You can also charge the TR-151 by connect
it to PC or Notebook via USB cable. (The power of PC or of notebook should be turned on.)
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2.4 TR-151 with magnetic holder
z Insert the TR-151 with the Power button side facing out.
z Push TR-151 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-151 onto the
metal material of vehicle or machine.
z To remove TR-151, slightly push outward the two sides of holder, and slide out the TR-151.
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2.5 Turn on/off the device
● Turn on: After installing the battery, the status LED will emit red light. After the LED go out,
please wait for 5 seconds before turning on the power. Press the power button for 3~4
seconds. When the device is turned on, GPS will do cold start to get fixed its position for
the first time with the green GPS LED on. If location is fixed, the LED will blink. It is
suggested that you stay at outdoor places or near the window where TR-151 can receive
the better GPS signal when you turn on the device.
NOTICE: If it does not successfully get the location fixed after turning the power on,
TR-151 may be located in the weak signal area or on the move.
● Turn off: Press the Power button for 3~4 seconds. When the power is turned off, LED will
go out.
2.6 Button Description
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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.
3. Enter parking mode: Press the power button once to enter parking
mode. When power button is pressed, LED will flash slowly (once
per second) first, and then enter parking mode. The flash number is
the second number you set in Park_Time.
Press the SOS Button, the status LED will flash 3 times to indicate the
button is activated. TR-151 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 for 3 seconds)
2. GPS LED: The LED keeps on when it is fixing the location. The LED
blinks when TR-151’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 flashes quickly 2 times.
y Press power button to turn off: LED flashes quickly 1 time.
y When SOS button is pressed: LED flashes slowly 3 times.
y When error occurs: LED flashes quickly 5 times.
y Parking mode: When power button is pressed, LED will flash
slowly (once per second) first, and then enter parking mode. The
flash number is the second number you set in Park_Time. If you
want to stop parking mode, press the power button again. The LED
flashes quickly 3 times and it will exit parking mode.
y Sleeping mode: LED will flash slowly 60 times and then it enters
sleeping mode.
4. Power LED:
y The LED emits orange light when charger is plugged for charging
the battery.
y The LED goes off after the battery has been fully charged.
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USB connector
There are two functions of the USB connector:
1. Connect TR-151 to PC by a Mini USB cable and setup all its
features and functions from application software through PC.
2. Charge the battery by connecting a USB cable.
Microphone For voice monitoring use.
External antenna
For you to connect a MMCX external GPS antenna.
connector
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2.7 DIP switch
On Off
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
Switch 4
Note: You can set the switch by a little tweezers or pen point or toothpick.
Enable TR-151 to automatically power
on when it is connected to external
power.
All LED works as user mode. Make all LED except status LED go off
Setting Mode (Status LED keeps
emitting red light)
Sleeping Mode User Mode
Users have to press the power button
to power on TR-151 whether external
power is connected or not.
for secret tracking. Status LED works
as user mode.
User Mode
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3. TR-151 Management Setting
3.1 Install the USB driver
1.) Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM driver.
2.) AutoRun installation window will appear.
3.) Click “Install USB Driver” button to install the USB driver.
4.) You will see two folders. If your Windows is Vista version, please double click to open
“PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_Vista” folder and double click on “PL-2303 Vista
Driver Installer.exe” to begin installation. Follow the instruction to complete the installation
process.
5.) If your Windows is XP or 2000 version, please double click to open
“PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_2000_XP” folder and double click on “PL-2303
Driver Installer.exe” to begin installation. Follow the instruction to complete the installation
process.
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3.2 Install, Update, Uninstall the TR Management Center program
3.2.1 Install TR Management Center
Step 1: Click “English PC Software” button to install the TR Management Center program.
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Step 2: Click “Next”
Step 3: Click "Install"
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Step 4: Wait for the program to install
Step 5: Click "Finish" when installation is finished
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3.2.2 Update TR Management Center
If you download a new version of the TR Management Center software from the Globalsat
website, you could install the downloaded software to upgrade the TR Management center
without un-installing the previous version of TR Management center.
The update process is as follows:
Step 1: Launch the update program. Press “Yes.”
Step 2: Preparing to install program
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Step 3: Begin to install the upgraded version of TR Management center. Click “Next”
Step 4: Click "Finish"
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3.2.3 Uninstall TR Management Center
Step 1: Run "Start" -> "Globalsat" -> "TR Management Center" -> "Uninstall TR Management
Center" Press “Yes”
Step 2: Preparing to remove program
Step 3: Uninstall in progress. Close window when finished
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3.3 TR Management Center Screen Introduction
Google Map Menu
GPRS Tool
TR Management Center Main Screen
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Data Output Area
Query Tool
There are five parts of TR Management Center Screen as below.
z Menu: The basic menu options
z GPRS Tools: Shows the trackers' connection status, GPRS service status and the
tracker's latest location
z Query Tool: Used for searching history data and finding coordinates
z Data Output Area: Shows the tracker login status, received GPRS data and query results
z Google Map: Shows the Google Map
The detailed description of each part is as following.
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3.3.1 Tracker and GPRS Tool Bar
GPRS tool is for managing trackers and showing the GPRS server status
Trackers List
Show tracker trace on Google Map
display
Skype Messaging Status
GPRS Service Status
Latest Tracker’s Location Data
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3.3.2 Query Tool
Query tool is for looking up for the history data and coordinate.
Find history
data
Data Tool
buttons
Coordinate Location
Tool
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3.3.3 Data Output Area
Data output area is for displaying the GPRS data, GPRS log, and query result.
The Output area is divided into GPRS Data, GPRS Log and Query Result
GPRS Data: Shows the data sent from connected trackers. Only the last 100 entries from each
tracker are shown.
GPRS Log: Shows the record of all tracker connections and disconnections including the raw
transmitted data.
Query Result: Shows all matching results from the trackers' history data.
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3.4 Skype Setup
In stead of sending SMS to trackers by mobile phones, TR Management Center sends SMS to
trackers by Skype. You can not only send SMS to trackers for asking report by Skype, but send
SMS to set the parameters of TR-151’s function.
In order to send SMS by Skype, please complete the following steps to activate the SMS function
of Skype.
Step 1: Install Skype Software
You can download Skype from www.skype.com or the website of the local Skype distributor.
Please refer to the instruction of Skype to install the software.
Note: The pictures and instructions provided in this manual are based on Skype version
3.6.1.xxx. If they do not match the version of Skype you are currently using, please download
and upgrade to the latest version from the Skype website.
Step 2: Please create a user account.
Once you have created an account, you can login and use Skype's basic functions.
Step 3: Buy Skype credit
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Step 4: Test the Skype SMS function
After completing the above process, please check if Skype's SMS functions can work by
sending a test message to mobile phone. Follow the SMS messaging procedure below to send a
SMS message and check that your Skype is working normally.
¾ Sending a test SMS
From the Skype menu, select "Tools" -> "Send SMS Message" then follow the steps
shown below
Choose Send SMS Message from the menu
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