1
TK-STAR TK4000 STICK GPS
TRACKER
USER MANUAL
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the GPS tracker. This manual shows how to operate the device: read this manual
carefully before using the device. Please note that specification and information contained in this manual are
subject to change without prior notice. Any change will be integrated into the latest release. The
manufacturer does not accept liability for any errors or omissions that may be contained in this document.
1. SUMMARY
This device combines the latest GPS position and GSM GPRS (mobile communication network) technologies.
The tracker can be operated either by a phone call, by SMS text message, or via the internet (web application,
Android and iOS App).
This product can be directly inserted into USB port in your computer, or directly inserted into another USB port;
2
tablet, car, powerbank etc. The tracker can also be used during charging.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
70mm x 25mm x 15mm (2.7"x0.98"x0.60 ")
Weight
40 grams
Network
GSM/GPRS
Band
850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS sensitivity
-159dBm
GPS accuracy
5 meters
Time To First Fix*
Cold: 45 seconds | Warm: 35 seconds | Hot status: 1 second
Car charger
Input: 12—24V | Output: 5V
Wall charger
Input: 110－220V | Output: 5V
Battery
Rechargeable 3.7V 380mAh Li-ion battery
Standby
80 hours
Storage Temp.
-40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp.
-20°C to +55°C
Humidity
5% - 95% non-condensing
*Time To First Fix (TTFF) is a measure of the time required for a GPS receiver to acquire satellite signals and
navigation data. As well as calculating a position solution (called a fix).
LED INDICATOR STATUS
MEANING
GREEN-Solid
No GPRS signal.
GREEN-Flashing
GPRS communication established.
Center-RED-Not lit
Fully charged.
Center-RED-Solid red
Charging.
BLUE-Solid
Searching for GPS signal.
BLUE-Flashing
GPS location successful.
Note: SMS tracking works in GREEN-Solid mode and GREEN-Flashing mode, online tracking only works in GREEN-Flashing mode, turn on
GREEN-Flashing mode by sending command “gprs123456” and set APN for the tracker
2. INSTALLATION
2. 1 SIM-CARD INSTALLATION
Before starting make sure the SIM is a GSM card.
3
Note: insert SIM card before boot, please reboot the device if the SIM card already is installed when the device
is on. Insert the SIM card mobile phone card, pay attention to the direction, in accordance with the shell icon.
2.2 TURNING ON THE DEVICE
Turn on the unit by pressing the “on/off” button until the indicator is on.
For first use, please initialize the unit and restore it to default setting. (Please refer to Section 3 for
instructions.)
Wait for the device to acquire both Mobile network signal and GPS signal. This may take up to 40 seconds. GPS
signal acquisition may take longer indoors.
Once the signals are acquired, the green and blue LEDs should be flashing as described above. You can then
start setting up and operating your device as described in Section 3, 4 or 5.
3. COMMANDS
Note: ‘+space+’ means press the space key 1 time
INSTRUCTION
COMMAND
REPLY
Reboot the device
begin123456
begin ok
Change the password **
password123456+space+newpassword
Password ok
Authorize a number. Only this number
will be allowed to configure and query
the tracker
admin123456+space+phone number
admin ok
Remove authorized number
noadmin123456
noadmin ok
Set SOS number
sos123456+space+phone number
sos number ok
Cancel SOS number
nosos123456
nosos number ok
Obtain current position ***
G123456#
Google link
Set time zone (in relation to GMT)
timezone123456+space+1
timezone123456+space+ -1
time ok
Standby setup. Sets the number of
minutes after which the tracker will go
into standby mode. Default is 5 minutes
sleep123456+space+time
sleep time ok
Wake up on movement ****
sleep123456+space+shock
Sleep shock ok
Turn off Standby mode
sleep123456+space+off
sleep off ok
Exit/End Data mode
Nogprs123456
Nogprs ok
Set Data mode – the device will use data
communication to send position
information to our servers- *****
gprs123456
gprs ok
Set monitor mode
monitor123456
monitor ok
Set tracking mode
tracker123456
tracker ok
Format the device ******
format
4
** The default password is 123456. If you change it, please replace 123456 in the commands above with the
new password.
*** Always check the location received has been freshly calculated (GPS signal should be V:A). If the signal
status is V:V, it could be that the device has entered Standby Mode. Call the number attached to the device to
wake it out of Standby.
**** Sends the device into Standby Mode until movement is detected by the motion sensors, at which point,
the device activates and resumes normal functioning.
***** To use Data Mode, the device needs to be setup to use the internet. This is discussed in Section 5 below.
****** This command can only be sent from an authorized number
4. OPERATING THE TRACKER BY SMS TEXT MESSAGE
Call the mobile number attached to the tracker and hang-up after it rings once.
The tracker will respond by sending you an SMS as described in Section 3.1 below
Click on the link to open google maps and see the location of the tracker.
4.1 EXPLANATION OF PARAMETERS/CODES IN SMS MESSAGE
Picture I Picture II
Picture I：As a real-time positioning information of satellite signal recovery
lat:22.63930 lon:114.17172：The real-time GPS position
Speed: 000 This indicates the latest known speed of the unit in KM/H.
T:14/12/11 05:23 Timestamp of the time and date when the GPS position was calculated.
Bat：60% The approximate level of the battery. A value between 10% and 100%, with 100% being fully
charged.
8737000001:The IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number of this device.
Google Maps link: This is the link to the Google map showing the position of the tracker unit. Clicking on
the text will open Google maps to show the position of the unit.
Picture II: Historical positioning information, without satellite signal (GPS) recovery but with GPRS (LBS)
5
Now: lac:253B DD56: The real-time LBS position
T:14/11/10 06:08：Timestamp of the time and date when the LBS position was calculated.
Bat: 100% The approximate level of the battery. A value between 10% and 100%, with 100% being fully
charged.
Last: lat: 22.63955 lon: 114.17111: the last GPS position
T:03:52 The time the last GPS position was calculated
Google Maps link: The last GPS position
5. OPERATING THE TRACKER ONLINE.
COMMAND INSTRUCTION TO SET THE ACCES POINT NAME (APN)
! Turn on GPRS function by sending comand “gprs123456”and APN must be setup for the device to be able
to upload data over the internet.There are two ways to find APN out: check sim card carrier on internet or
put sim card into own cell phone to find check APN
Also, after setting the APN, the tracker must be set to Data mode. Ask your mobile provider for the correct
APN settings. This can also be generally found in the FAQ online.
5.1 Using the internet
Platform : http://3.tkstargps.net/
IMEI: Printed on the back of the device as show in section 3.2.2 and in SMS message
Password: 123456
5.2 Using the App for ANDROID/iOS
INSTRUCTION
COMMAND
REPLY
Set new APN
(any existing will be replaced)
apn+123456+space+apn content
apn ok
Set APN username
apnuser+123456+space+content
apnuser ok
Set APN password
apnpasswd+123456+space+content
apnpasswd ok
Set data upload interval ( default:120 seconds)
Upload+123456+space+30
Upload ok
6
Search TKSTAR in the Apple App Store/Google Play Store to install the applications on your device.
Select “Log in by IMEI”
Server: 3.tkstargps.net
IMEI: Printed on the back of the device as show in section 3.2.2 and in SMS message
Password: 123456
Loading...