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MT550 Cat M1/NB1 GPS Tracker

User Manual V2.0

Preface

Congratulations on choosing the Mictrack MT550 Cat M1/NB1 GPS tracker. This

manual shows how to easily program and setup the tracker for best results. Make sure to

read this manual carefully before using this product, so as to avoid delays or confusion

with it’s operation. Please note that specifications and instructions are subject to change

without notice to facilitate product improvement. Updates and changes will be integrated

into the latest release. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or

omissions in outdated documents.

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Contents

1. Overview

2. Application

3. Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 1

4. MT550 and Accessories..................................................................................................................2

5. Unit Diagram...................................................................................................................................... 3

6. Installation

6.1 SIM Card installation

6.2 Power ON:

6.3 LED Indications............................................................................................................................... 4

6.3.1 CHG-Charge indicator (RED)................................................................................................... 4

6.3.2 SYS-System indicator (BLUE)..................................................................................................4

6.3.3 GPS-GPS indicator (GREEN)

6.4 Device Button Instruction

6.5 Connection of supplied wiring loom

6.6 Install the SOS switch.................................................................................................................. 5

6.7 Optimum locations for unit Installation......................................................................................5

6.7.1 Caution........................................................................................................................................... 6

7. Configuration & Functions

7.1 SOS Alarm

7.2 Geo-fence Alarm

7.3 External power cut off alarm.......................................................................................................7

7.4 Towing alarm................................................................................................................................... 7

7.5 Low battery Alarm (internal backup battery)........................................................................... 7

7.6 Low battery Alarm (Vehicle Battery)

7.7 High Temperature Alarm

7.8 Over-Speed alarm (Alerts that the unit is exceeding a preset speed)

7.9 ACC ON (Upload default status is AUTO).............................................................................. 7

7.10 Vehicle Towed Alarm (vehicle moves whilst ACC is OFF)............................................... 7

7.11 ACC OFF & Vehicle Stationary (Upload status is AUTOLOW)....................................... 7

8. Appendix

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1. Overview

The MT550 is the world’s first LTE Cat M1/NB1 GPS tracker, supporting LTE

2. Application



LTE Cat.M1/Cat.NB1/EGPRS Support



Real-time traffic

 Vehicle trip history and mileage data on web tracking platform

 SOS alarm button and real time reporting (optional)

 ACC switch status alarm



Geo-Fence alarm and reporting



External power cut off alarm



Remote cut off fuel / ignition (optional)

 Vehicle towing / Movement alarm

 Over-Speed alarm and reporting

 Backup battery low power alarm



Car battery low power alarm



High temperature alarm



Power saving / sleep mode

3. Specifications

Item

Specifications

Dimension

94(L)*51(W)*17(H)mm

Weight

61g

Input Voltage

12V-24V

Backup battery

130mAh/3.7v

Power consumption

60mA standby current

Working temperature

-20°C to 70°C

GPS Chip

U-BLOX7

GPS Sensitivity

-162dBm

Cat.M1/Cat.NB1/EGPRS networks. This device can be used locate, track and monitor any

remote target via PC Computer or Mobile APP. It is commonly used to track and locate

individual vehicles, motorbikes or boats, and is a valuable tool for enhanced fleet

management. The user also can remotely check the historical route travelled and other

vehicle data.

The MT550 has an excellent track record for stable performance and possesses a

wide variety of features.

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Item

Specifications

Frequency bands

FDD LTE: B1/ B2/ B3/ B4/ B5/ B8/ B12/ B13/ B18/

B19/B20/ B26/ B28

TDD LTE: B39 (for Cat.M1 only)

GSM: 850/900/1800/1900Mhz

Positioning Accuracy

10m

Channel

56 Channel

Hot start

1s on average

Warm start

15s on average

Cold start

30s on average

Humidity

5%~95% non-concretion

Antennas

Internal LTE CAT M1/NB1 & GPS antennas

Sensor

3D acceleration/movement sensor/ temperature sensor

LED

CHG/GPS/SYS

SIM Card interface

Micro Size SIM

4. MT550 and Accessories

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5. Unit Diagram

6. Installation

6.1 SIM Card installation

Please read the following before installing the SIM card:

 Ensure the SIM card has minimum balance

 Ensure the SIM card has caller ID and HSPA functions enabled

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 Ensure the SIM card PIN is disabled, and call forwarding not active

 Power off the device before installing the SIM card

To install the SIM card, perform the following operations:

1. Ensure the SIM card has metal contacts facing down.

2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

6.2 Power ON:

Make the Power button to ON, and the device will turn on.

 The device only supports Micro Size SIM card;

 To remove SIM card, use paperclip to press the SIM card to eject the SIM card .

6.3 LED Indications

6.3.1 CHG-Charge indicator (RED)

6.3.2 SYS-System indicator (BLUE)

Status

Description

Constant ON

No SIM Card (or) No Network Reception

OFF

Vehicle Parked – ACC Power OFF

Quick flash

Normal Working Mode

6.3.3 GPS-GPS indicator (GREEN)

6.4 Device Button Instruction

Button

Description

Power

ON/OFF



Make button to ON to POWER ON



Make button to OFF to POWER OFF

Status

Description

Constant ON

Currently Charging

OFF

Charging Complete or Battery Voltage is high

(Note: it will auto-charging when backup battery voltage is

low and LED light, or LED will no light.)

Status

Description

OFF

GPS / Satellites Unavailable – Out of Range

Quick flash

GPS/Satellite Locked – Normal Mode

Note:

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SOS Button

(Optional)

 Press and hold the button for 3x seconds, the unit will send

position data to authorized phone numbers and Web Tracking

Platform.

6.5 Connection of supplied wiring loom

When installing the device, please connect supplied wiring loom as follows: (or

 Red: Connect to constant 12V Car Battery(+)

 Black: Connect to Earth (Chassis) Car battery(-)



Green: Connect to ACC switched 12V Power



Yellow: Connect to red wire of supplied SOS switch



White: Connect to Relay terminal (85)

 Brown: Connect to Relay terminal (86)

6.6 Install the SOS switch

 Red: connect to Yellow wire from the wiring loom



Black: connect to Earth (Chassis) Car battery(-)

6.7 Optimum locations for unit Installation

contact our sales team for help)

Note: Relay is optional for fuel / ignition shut-off.

Note：SOS button is optional.

Below are the recommended areas available within a vehicle for unit installation.

These are suggestions only, as depending on the vehicle type, there may be many

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possible locations to hide/install the unit.

6.7.1 Caution



Avoid placing GPS Antenna (or units with internal GPS antenna) under any metal



Do not install unit right next to stereo, CB radio, heater, speakers or alarm

 Unit must be firmly mounted or cable tied to a surface, not hanging by wiring



Do not place the unit next to steering column or any moving parts.



It is recommended to place the GPS Antenna (or units with internal GPS antenna)

 Device can be placed in other areas or storage compartments of the vehicle

surfaces, as this may affect satellite lock and functionality.

systems.

loom etc.

in locations that are exposed to the sky (i.e. under plastic dashboard, under rear

parcel shelf, at base of rear windscreen, inside C-Pillar areas or doors, etc)

(internally or externally) depending on the vehicle, truck, boat or motorcycle, as

long as there is access to power and a clear signal from satellites.

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7. Configuration & Functions

The LTE CAT M1/NB1 device DO not support SMS and voice function. It only can be

7.1 SOS Alarm

7.2 Geo-fence Alarm

7.3 External power cut off alarm

7.4 Towing alarm

7.5 Low battery Alarm (internal backup battery)

7.6 Low battery Alarm (Vehicle Battery)

7.7 High Temperature Alarm

7.8 Over-Speed alarm (Alerts that the unit is exceeding a preset speed)

7.9 ACC ON (Upload default status is AUTO)

7.10 Vehicle Towed Alarm (vehicle moves whilst ACC is OFF)

7.11 ACC OFF & Vehicle Stationary (Upload status is AUTOLOW)

config by USB Cable.All the USB configuration instruction please refer to Appendix

When the SOS/Duress switch is pressed for 3 seconds, the unit will automatically

upload location data to the Web Tracking Platform server along with the status description

“SOS”

When the device out of the specified Geo-fence the unit will upload location data to

the Web Tracking Platform server along with the status description “OG_G1”

If the external power to the unit is disconnected, [i.e. unit tampering or vehicle battery

removal] the unit will upload location data to the Web Tracking Platform server along with

the status description “DEF”

If the vehicle was be moved or towed when ACC is turned OFF, it will upload location

data to the Web Tracking Platform server along with the status description “TOWED”

When the unit’s internal backup battery is low, it will upload location data to the Web

Tracking Platform server along with the status description “BLP”

When the vehicle battery is low, it will SMS the authorized phone number, and upload

location data to the Web Tracking Platform server along with the status description “CLP”

When the devices internal temperature is high [preset value] it will upload location

data to the Web Tracking Platform server along with the status description “HT”

When the vehicle speed is high [preset value] it will upload location data to the Web

Tracking Platform server along with the status description “OVERSPEED”

Interval time maximum [10,65535]seconds

interval time maximum [2,1440] minutes

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8. Appendix

Mictrack Config Tool

1. Download the Config Tools and USB Driver:

2. Install the USB Driver ” PL-2303 Vista_Win7 Driver Installer”;

3. Connect the “USB CABLE” between PC and Tracker;

4. Open the Tool” XCOM V2.0” and operate it as follow:

5. Select the correct COM PORT (step 1 in follow picture);

6. Select the correct Baud rate as” 921600” (Step 2 in picture);

7. Ensure Tracker “ POWER ON”;

8. Input” ETS” (step 3 in picture) and then click ”0”(step 4 in picture) to Start the Config;

9. Input any other commands and then click the number on the right(1-8).

10. Input “QTS”(step 5 in picture) and then click “9” (step 6 in picture) to Save the

User Guide V2.0

The guide is only show how to to Config the Mictrack devices with the tools, the process are:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B32J3VHnO7UOcHRHbm1LU3p2RlE

configuration and Exit.

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Commands list:

Item

Command format

Example

Start

ETS

Pre-set number

NUM,cell number,1~3

NUM,13424392330,1

Delete pre-set number

NUM,,1~3

NUM,,1

Change password

777,new password

777,1234

Call OFF

150

Call ON

151

SMS OFF

160

SMS ON

161

Invalid upload OFF

080

Invalid upload ON

081

GPRS user name

801,gprs user name

801,mictrack

GPRS user password

802, gprs user password

802,2017

APN

803,apn,apn user, apn password

803,telstra.internet,,

804

804,IP,Port

804,112.95.164.248,7700

805

805,interval time, 1,

805,10,1

809

809,interval time,1

809,1800,1

Read Config

RCONF

RESET

Save and Exit

QTS

Tips:

 How to setup APN: https://www.mictrack.com/apn-settings-for-mictrack-gps-trackers

 How to use Mictrack Server: https://www.mictrack.com/how-to-use-mictrack-server

 Global Frequency bands check: https://www.mictrack.com/4g-lte-frequency-bands-list

Note: Please remember to monitor the credit balance of your SIM card, to

avoid confusion or delays in setting up your new unit. This can be a common issue,

especially when initially setting up a new unit, and the unit fails to reply to a correct

SMS command sequence.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us [email protected].