HOLUX Technology TRACKER005 Users Manual
Tracker-005 GPS Tracking System
User’s Manual
HOLUX Technology, Inc.
No. 1-1, Innovation Road 1,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Phone : 886-3-6687000 Fax : 886-3-6687111
E-Mail: info@holux.com.tw Web: www.holux.com
Version : A, October, 2008
Copy right reserved by Holux Technology, Inc
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................4
2. PACKING LIST .........................................................................................................................4
3. BEFORE YOU GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................5
3.1. P
3.2. P
3.3. A
3.4. A
ROCEDURE
OSSIBLE ADDITIONAL FEE
BOUT
BOUT
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GPS .....................................................................................................................5
SIM PIN C
ODE &
GPRS......................................................................................6
4. DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS, DRIVER AND UTILITY .....................................................6
5. SIM CARD AND BATTERY INSTALLATION......................................................................6
6. EZSPOT SERVICE....................................................................................................................8
7. USER UTILITY (TRACKER CONFIG).................................................................................9
7.1. I
7.2. C
7.3. F
7.4. R
7.5. C
7.6. R
7.7. M
NSTALLING DEVICE DRIVER
ONNECT DEVICE
ILL PASSWORD FIELD
EAD DEVICE INFORMATION
HANGE PASSWORD AND RESET PASSWORD
EPORT PHONE NUMBER SETTING
ESSAGE REPORT TARGET
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7.8. APN
7.9. P
7.10. C
7.11. SIM
7.12. EPO
7.13. M
SETTING
HONE NUMBER SETTING
ONTINUOUS TRACKING
PIN.........................................................................................................................17
SETTING
ESSAGE SETTING
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8. BASIC OPERATION...............................................................................................................20
8.1. T
8.2. T
8.3. P
8.4. E
URN ON TRACKER
URN OFF TRACKER
OSITION REQUEST
MERGENCY REPORT
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(SOS)...........................................................................................21
9. DISPLAY OPERATION FLOW.............................................................................................23
9.1. B
9.2. O
9.3. S
UTTON FUNCTIONS
PERATION FLOW CHART
CREEN EXPLANATION
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10. TERMINOLOGY.................................................................................................................34
11. FAQ ........................................................................................................................................35
12. FCC REGULATIONS .........................................................................................................36
13. CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................36
14. APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................37
14.1. P
HYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
14.2. GSM
14.3. C
ERTIFICATION
14.4. GSM
ANTENNA
MODULE
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14.5. GPS................................................................................................................................38
14.6. P
OWER CONSUMPTION
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Tracker-005 User’s Guide
1. Introduction
Tracker-005 is a multi-functional tracker. Combining with GPRS and high performance
GPS, the device can be used to track and report device’s position and status to MDS. The
operation modes include continuous tracking, geophone. SOS buttons can be used to send
emergency call. All configurations can be set through SMS or USB interface. The wireless
communication includes TCP/IP, HTTP and SMS. With MTK EPO, it can get short TTFF at
distressed environment.
Application
Personal tracking
USB Connector
2. Packing List
Power and
Back Key
Enter Key Menu Key
SOS, Press Menu
and Enter keys
Thank you for purchasing the Tracker-005 wireless GPS Tracker. Before you start,
please make sure that the following items are included in your package. If any of these
items are missing, please contact your original local HOLUX dealer or distributor.
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Tracker-005 Device 1 Set
Home Charger 1 Set
USB Cable 1 Set
1 CD 1 Pcs
Quick Guide 1 Pcs
User Manual 1 Pcs
Warranty Card 1 Pcs
3. Before You Getting Started
3.1. Procedure
Make sure PIN code is unlocked before inserting the SIM card.
GPRS function should be enabled in SIM card.
PC Utility: Please install device driver “USBToCOM” before you use TrackerConfig PC
utility program.
Use TrackerConfig.exe to
- Press “Read” to get all settings in device.
- Set tracker phone number into device.
- Set password to avoid unauthorized user access.
- Set report target: ezSpot or ezSpot server.
- Set report phone numbers. The mobile phones that can access Tracker-005.
- Set APN for ezSpot server connectivity.
- Enable EPO function for better GPS performance.
For ezSpot user, install ezSpot into your mobile phone.
For ezSpot server user, go to http://ezspot.holux.com/Holux
documents, driver, utility and register using IMEI number on the label.
to get the latest
3.2. Possible Additional Fee
Position request and position response sent by SMS will be charged.
Each zoom operation will be charged also according to data quantity transferred.
3.3. About GPS
GPS signals are incapable of penetrating solid objects that are non-transparent. The
signals will be also be affected by surface cover such as tall buildings, tunnels,
elevated expressways, forests etc., or weather conditions such as overcast and rain. If
the vehicle is poorly insulated against heat and contains metal parts, GPS signals will
not be able to penetrate.
All wireless communication devices such as cell phones, or traffic police speed
detectors can interfere with the reception of GPS signals and results in unstable
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signals.
To get position fix successfully, please hold the GPS logo or function key up for better
signal orientation.
There is no guaranty that SOS message will be successfully sent at distressed
environment where GPS or GSM signals are weak.
3.4. About SIM PIN Code & GPRS
Notice: SIM PIN should be unlocked before being inserted into device.
SIM PIN can be disabled through ordinary mobile phone.
SIM card GPRS function enabled is required for normal operation.
If the SIM card is not inserted or SIM card is invalid, position fix function will be
disabled.
Google map installed in your cell phone will be downloaded by GPRS automatically
when ezSpot is well installed.
4. Download Documents, Driver and Utility
All related documents, driver and utility programs can be downloaded from the ezSpot
server at http://ezspot.holux.com/Holux
.
5. SIM Card and Battery Installation
Tracker-005 without SIM card, battery and bottom cover
Push SIM card into SIM socket and lock the SIM socket.
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Please connect battery connector to the battery socket on main board.
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Put bottom cover on Tracker-005.
The final assembly of Tracker-005. Screw up the case and insert cap for water proof.
Make sure that battery is fully charged before starting operation.
6. ezSpot Service
ezSpot Service is a multi-functional Holux tracker system which includes ezSpot in
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mobile phone and ezSpot server at internet. ezSpot can work with Tracker-005 and
Tracker-007 from Holux. The compatibility will be guaranteed for Holux products in the
future. There are three position report operation modes in tracker: ezSpot, ezSpot
server or both. In ezSpot mode, user can change settings in and request real-time
position from Tracker through mobile phone. For ezSpot server mode, tracker will
report position to server through HTTP. For third operation mode, tracker will report
position to both ezSpot and ezSpot server. The operation mode can be set by PC utility
program TrackerConfig through USB connection.
ezSpot server provides log history for user to view through web browser. Please
access more service from http://ezspot.holux.com/Holux/
programs can be downloaded from ezSpot server also. Please register with email and
IMEI to get access of the server and its services.
For more information please refer to “Holux_ezSpot_User_Manual”
. Updated driver and utility
7. User Utility (Tracker Config)
Note: Power on Tracker-005 before plugging in USB cable and connecting with
TrackerConfig. Configurations can be set or read correctly only after system initialization
being complete.
The Tracker-005 enable users the communication with mobile phone through SMS as
default. Through this utility program, Tracker-005 can be configured to communicate with
ezSpot server through HTTP. Continuous tracking mode can be enabled to make device
getting position fix and report to server at preset interval. The APN and server domain
name can be set for internet connection. The SIM PIN can be enabled or disabled. SIM PIN
code can be changed by the utility also. The program can run only for Windows OS. No
support for Linux or Mac OS.
7.1. Installing Device Driver
Plug in Tracker-005 12-pin mini-USB cable. Please make sure you have installed the USB
to COM driver. (PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe). A new COM Port device in device manager
will appear after installation.
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7.2. Connect Device
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Press “Connect” button. After program connecting to the device, it will show a “Next” button
in new Diagnostic page. After pressing “Next” button the “Connect” button name will be
changed to “Close”.
If SIM card is not detected or is locked, “Ready” will not be shown on message frame.
7.3. Fill Password Field
Please fill password first before executing any command. The default password is “12345”.
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7.4. Read Device information
Check “Read” button will get all information in device.
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