Updated on 04/01/2009
GPS
Tracker
USER MANUAL
V5.0
GT30X
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Contents
1 Product Overview
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2 For Your Safety
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3 GT30 Parameters
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4 Getting Started
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4.1 Hardware and Accessories 4
4.2 Light and Button Functionality 4
4.3 First Use 5
5 SMS Command
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5.1 Basic SMS Commands 6
5.1.1 Return the location of the tracker 6
5.1.2 Set Interval for automatic timed report 6
5.1.3 Stop automatic timed report 6
5.1.4 SOS/Call B/Call C 7
5.2 GPRS Setting by SMS 7
5.2.1 Set ID for GT30 7
5.2.2 Set APN 7
5.2.3 Set IP Address and Port 8
5.2.4 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet 8
5.2.5 Enable GPRS Tracking Function 8
6 Tracking on Map
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7 Troubleshooting
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8 SMS Command List
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1 Product Overview
GT30 provides an easy way to track your targets and provides peac e of mind by showing you with your
mobile phone or PC the location of your targets via SMS or GPRS.
GT30 has the following features:
Tracking via SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP)
Current location report
Tracking by time interval
Two-way conversation
Position logging capacity up to 260,000+ waypoints
Built-in motion sensor for power saving
SOS alert
Geo-fencing control
Low battery alert
Speeding alert
Alert when GT30 enters/exits GPS blind area
Alert when GT30 is turned on
Three buttons for making phone call and/or sending message
2 For Your Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the full user manual
for more information.
Switch on Safely - Do not switch on GT30 when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Switch off in Hospitals – Follow any restrictions. Switch GT30 off near medical equipment.
Switch off in Aircraft – Follow any restrictions. Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.
Switch off when refueling – Do not use GT30 when at a refueling point. Do not use near fuels or
chemicals.
Switch off near blasting – Follow any restrictions. Do not use GT30 when blasting is in progress.
Qualified Service – Only qualified personnel can repair GT30.
Water Resistance – GT30 is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Use waterproof bag if necessary.
3 GT30 Parameters
Item Specification
Charging Voltage DC 4.2-5.5V/400mA (Mini USB port)
Internal Battery Rechargeable and replaceable 1350 mAh battery (3.7V),
Dimension 77 mm × 51 mm × 25 mm
Weight 96g
Operating temperature -20° to 55° C
Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
GSM module GSM 900/1800/1900Mhz or GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
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GPS Chipset latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset
GPS Sensitivity -158Db
GPS Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Position Accuracy 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity Accuracy 0.1 m/s
Time Accuracy 1 us synchronized to GPS time
Default datum WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 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/sec
Work time 60 hours in sleep mode and 12 hours in normal mode
LED 3 LED lights to show power, GPS, GSM and other operation status.
Button 3 buttons(SOS/B/C) for making phone calls or sending SMS
4 Getting Started
This section will describe how to set up your GT30.
4.1 Hardware and Accessories
GT30 includes:
• GT30 Main Unit with battery
• USB Power Cable with Converter
• Car Charger
• Wall Charger
• Handsfree Earpiece with Microphone
• CD including
- User Manual
- Other document or software if required
4.2 Light and Button Functionality
Your GT30 has four buttons and three LED lights with three different colors
to indicate the status of the unit.
Red LED - indicating power status
Off
Power is off or charging is complete
Flashing (every 0.1 second)
Low power
On
Charging
Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds)
Working
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Blue LED - indicating GPS status
On
One button is pressed
Flashing ( every 0.1 second)
The unit is being Initialized
Flashing (on for 0.1 second and off for 2.9 seconds)
GT30 has a GPS fix
Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds)
GT30 has no GPS fix
Green LED - indicating GSM status
On
One call is coming in / one call is being made
Flashing ( every 0.1 second)
The unit is being Initialized
Flashing (on for 0.1 second and off for 2.9 seconds)
GT30 is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds)
GT30 is not connected to the GSM network
Power Button
To turn on/off GT30
SOS Button
Press SOS button to make a phone call and/or send
an SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to receive an incoming call.
Press it to increase volume during conversation.
Call B
Press B button to make a phone call and/or send an
SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to reject a call, cancel calling or complete a
conversation.
Call C
Press C button to make a phone call and/or send an
SMS to the preprogrammed phone number.
Press it to decrease volume during conversation.
4.3 First Use
Please read this manual before using your GT30.
Ensure that your GT30 has a working SIM installed.
- Check that the SIM has not run out of credit
(Test the SIM in a phone to make sure it can send and receive SMS)
- Check that the SIM Lock code is turned off
- If you require the function of sending an SMS location report to the authorized phone number when it
makes a call to the GT30, please make sure the SIM installed supports displaying caller ID.
Charge the battery for at least 3 hours in power-off status using the wall charger or car charger with USB
cable. Red light is on during charging and is off when charging is complete.
Push the power button to the on side and wait for about 20 seconds.
It will then enter standby mode. It is suggested that you be in an outer
place where it can receive better GPS when you turn on the device.
Check that the Red LED (power) on GT30 is flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds).
Check that the Green LED (GSM) is flashing (on for 0.1 second and off for 2.9 seconds).
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Mini USB Port
Connect the tracker with computer by USB cable (with USB to Serial Converter)
for configuration or reading stored waypoints data. You need to install the driver
- PL-2303 Driver Installer - for using the USB converter.
Refer to <GPS Tracker Parameter Editor> for configuration and <GPSLog
User Guide> for reading stored waypoints.
5 SMS Command
GT30 will only accept commands from a user with the correct password. Commands with wrong
password are ignored. The default password is 000000.
5.1 Basic SMS Commands
5.1.1 Return the location of the tracker
Description: To know the location of your GT30, send an SMS or make a telephone call directly to GT30
and it will report its location by SMS.
Command: W<password>,<000>
Notes: The default password is 000000.
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,000
SMS received:
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50
To get GT30’s location by another easier way:
(a) Call GT30 using your mobile phone.
(b) After listening to the ring for 10 - 20 seconds, hang up the phone.
(c) Then, in about 15 seconds, your mobile phone will receive an SMS with longitude and latitude.
5.1.2 Set Interval for automatic timed report
Description: Automatic timed reports will be sent to your mobile phone according to th e time interv al you
set.
Command: W<password>,002,XXX
Notes: XXX is the interval in minute. If XXX=000 it will stop tracking
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,002,005
SMS received: Set Time Ok/005
Meaning: GT30 will report its location by SMS every 5 minutes.
5.1.3 Stop automatic timed report
Description: Automatic timed reports will stop once GT30 receives stop command.
Command: W<password>,002,000
Example:
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SMS sent: W000000,002,000
SMS received: Set Timer Ok/000
Meaning: GT30 will stop automatic timed report.
5.1.4 SOS/Call B/Call C
Description: T o authorize a mobile phone number for the SOS, Call B or Call C button. When the button is
pressed, a message will be sent and/or simultaneously a call will be made to the authorized number.
Command: W<password>,003,F,P,<telephone number>
Notes:
(a) F =0, cancel this function
=1, only send SMS to the preset number
=2, only call the preset number
=3, send SMS and also Call the preset number
P =1, set an authorized number for SOS button
=2, set an authorized number for Call B
=3, set an authorized number for Call C
(b) When one of the buttons is pressed and a call is made, you can call and talk with the tracker-holder i f
he/she is using an earphone.
(c) Press the Call B button to hang up the call or cancel a calling
Example:
SMS sent: W000000,003,3,1,123456789
SMS received: Set Tel Ok/3,1,123456789
Meaning: When the SOS button is pressed, GT30 will send an SMS to telephone number “123456789 ”
and also make a phone call to it.
When a call is coming in, the green light is on. Press SOS button to receive the incoming call and then
talk with the caller by earphone. T o complete the conversation, hang up the call by pressing Call B button.
For more detailed SMS commands please go to Chapter 8 - SMS Command List
5.2 GPRS Settings by SMS
Tracking via GPRS, you should set IP, Port and APN for GT30.
Ensure that your SIM card in GT30 supports GPRS connection prior to setting.
5.2.1 Set ID for GT30
Command: W<password>,010,ID
Note: Tracker ID must not over 14 digits.
Example: W000000,010,123456789
GT30 will then reply with an SMS (‘Set SIM Ok/123456789’) to confirm this setting.
5.2.2 Set APN
Command: W<password>,011,APN,APN Name,APN Password
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Note: If no APN name and password required, input APN only.
Example: W000000,011,CMNET
GT30 will reply with an SMS (like ‘Set APN Ok/CMNET’) to confirm this setting.
5.2.3 Set IP Address and Port
Command: W<password>,012,IP,PORT
Example: W000000,012,202.116.11.12,8000
GT30 will then reply with an SMS (‘Set IP Ok/202.116.11.12,8000’) to confirm this setting.
5.2.4 Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet
Command: W<password>,014,time interval(in unit of 10 seconds)
Example: W000000,014,00003
GT30 will send a GPRS packet every 30 seconds
5.2.5 Enable GPRS Tracking Function
Command: W<password>,013,X
X=0, to turn off GPRS tracking function (default);
X=1, to set TCP
X=2, to set UDP
Example: W000000,013,1
GT30 will reply with an SMS to confirm this setting.
For more information regarding of bulk configuration by USB cable please refer to < GPS Tracker
Parameter Editor>.
For more information regarding GPRS settings please refer to our <GPRS Communication
Protocol >.
If you are using GpsGate Software, please contact us for writing GpsGate protocol before
delivery.
6 Tracking on Map
Download Google Earth from http://earth.google.com/ and start the Google Earth as the following picture
shows:
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Input the latitude and longitude that you receive from the tracker by SMS and click the search button.
Google Earth will display the location for you.
Example:
When you receive:
Latitude = 22 32 40.05N
Longitude = 114 04 57.74E
Type as the following picture shows:
(Note: you should input the latitude and longitude as: 22 32 40.05N 114 04 57.74E)
Now you can find the location of your tracker:
Or you can start the Internet Explorer and connect to http://maps.google.com for displaying the location.
Or you can use local map software on PDA or car navigation device to input the coordinates.
7 Troubleshooting
Problem: Unit will not turn on when pushing the power switch to On side
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Power switch was not pushed properly Check and make sure the power button is pushed to
On side.
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Battery needs charging Recharge battery for 3 hours
Problem: Unit will not reply with SMS
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Green LED is flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2
seconds)
Make GT30 connected to GSM network.
GSM Network is slow Wait for SMS. Some GSM networks slow down during
peak time or when they have equipment problems.
Unit is sleeping Cancel sleeping mode
Wrong password in your SMS or wrong SMS format Write correct password or SMS format
The SIM in GT30 has run out of credit Replace or top up the SIM card
Problem: Green LED is Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds)
Possible Cause: Resolution:
No GSM signal Check with a mobile phone to see if there is a signal
in the area or try to call the unit to see if you hear a
ring tone.
No SIM card Insert a working SIM card. Check in phone that the
SIM can send SMS message.
SIM card has expired Check in phone that the SIM can send SMS
message. Replace SIM card if needed.
SIM has PIN code set Remove PIN code by inserting SIM in you phone and
deleting the code.
SIM is warped or damaged Inspect SIM, clean the contacts. If re-inserting does
not help try another to see if it will work.
Roaming not enabled If you are in a different country your SIM account
must have roaming enabled.
Battery is low Recharge the unit and the GSM will start working.
Problem: Blue LED is Flashing (on for 1 second and off for 2 seconds) or the SMS received starts with
‘Last…’
Possible Cause: Resolution:
Unit does not have clear view of the sky Move the unit to a location where the sky is visible.
Tall buildings, trees, heavy rain, can cause problems
with the GPS reception.
Bad GPS reception Place the front side of GT30 towards sky
Battery is low Recharge the unit and the GPS will start working.
If any other problem occurs, please contact our salesperson or en g ineer.
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8 SMS Command List
Remarks: ****** is user’s password and the default password is 000000.
Description Command Remarks
Get current location
W******,000 Get current location of GT30
Change user’s password
W******,001,###### ****** is old password
###### is new password
Set interval for automatic
timed report
W******,002,XXX XXX is the interval in minute. If
XXX=000 it will stop tracking
Set preset phone number
for SOS button, Call B and
Call C
W******,003,F,P,T F=0, to turn off this function; (default)
F=1, only sending SMS;
F=2, only calling preset phone number;
F=3, both SMS and calling
P=1, set an authorized number for SOS
button
P=2, set an authorized number for Call
B
P=3, set an authorized number for Call
C
T: Preset phone number. Max.16 digits
Set low power alert
When GT30 voltage is lower
than the preset value, it will
send one low power alert to
the SOS preset number.
W******,004,X X (voltage preset value)
=0 , to turn off this function
=1, <3.3V send SMS alert
=2 , <3.4V send SMS alert
=3 , <3.5V send SMS alert (default )
=4 , <3.6V send SMS alert
=5 , <3.7V send SMS alert
Set over speed alert
When GT30 speeds higher
than the preset value, it will
send an SMS to the SOS
preset number.
W******,005,XX XX (the preset value of speed)
=00 , to turn off this function
=[01, 20] (unit: 10Km/h)
For example, W000000,005,08, it will
sent alert when it is over 80Km/h
Set Geo-fence alert
When GT30 moves out of
preset scope, it will send one
Geo-fence SMS to the SOS
preset number.
W******,006,XX XX ( preset distance to original place )
=00, to turn off this function
=01, 30m
=02, 50m
=03, 100m
=04, 200m
=05, 300m
=06, 500m
=07, 1000m
=08, 2000m
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Extend Settings
W******,008,ABCDEFG###
A=0, turn off the function of sending an
SMS location report to the authorized
phone number when it makes a call to
GT30.
A=1, turn on the function of sending an
SMS location report to the authorized
phone number when it makes a call to
GT30.
B=0, location data of NMEA 0183
GPRMC will be interpreted into normal
text for easy reading.
For example:
Longitude = 114 degree - 04 cent
-57.74 second
Latitude = 22 degree -32 cent -40.05
second
B=1, location data complies with NMEA
0183 GPRMC protocol.
For example:
$GPRMC,072414.000,V,3114.3763,N,
12131.3255,E,0.00,0.00,050805,*00
C=0, turn off the function to
automatically hang up an incoming call.
C=1, turn on the function to
automatically hang up an incoming call
after 4 - 5 rings.
D=0, Turn off the function of sending an
SMS when GT30 is turned on.
D=1, Turn on the function of sending an
SMS to SOS number when GT30 is
turned on.
E=0, reserved
E=1, GT30 shuts down automatically
when the power voltage lower than 3V.
F=0, Turn off the alert when GT30
enters GPS blind area.
F=1, Turn on the alert when GT30
enters GPS blind area. SMS is to be
sent to SOS number
G=0, 3 LED lights work normally
G=1, 3 LED lights stop flashing when
GT30 working.
### is the ending character
(default value is: ABCDEFG=1000100 )
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Presetting by SMS for GPRS tracking (Ensure that your SIM card supports GPRS connection prior to setting)
Set ID for GT30 W******,010,ID Tracker ID must not over 14 digits.
Set APN W******,011,APN,APN Name, APN
Password
If no APN name and password
required, just insert APN only;
APN defaulted as ‘CMNET’;
APN + APN name + password not over
39 characters.
Set IP Address and Port W******,012,IP, Port IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Port: [1,65534]
Enable GPRS Tracking
Function
W******,013,X X=0, turn off GPRS tracking (default);
X=1, enable TCP
X=2, enable UDP
Set Time Interval for
Sending GPRS Packet
W******,014,XXXXX XXXXX should be in five digitals and in
unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX=00000, to turn off this
function;
XXXXX=00001~65535, time interval for
sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10
seconds.
For more information regarding GPRS settings please refer to <GPRS Communication Protocol>
Set sleep mode
for saving power
W******,021,XX### XX=00 turn off sleep mode
XX=01 sleep mode
XX=02 deep sleep mode
### is the ending character
Set power saving mode
when GT30 is inactive
(In power saving mode, GPS
stops working. GSM enters
standby mode and stop
sending out message until it
is activated by an SMS or an
incoming call)
W******,026,XX XX=00, to turn off this function
XX=01~99, to set this function. It is in
unit of minute.
Example:
If XX=10, GT30 will enter power saving
mode after it is immobile for 10 minutes.
Set phone number for
wiretapping
W******,030,T T is the telephone number for
wiretapping and max. 16 digits
Set interval for logging
(Note: this interval is not
relevant to the interval of
continuous tracking)
W******,031,X X=0, to turn off this function
X=[1, 65535] to set interval in second.
For example, W000000,031,60, GT30
will store location data every 60
seconds.
Set time zone difference
W******,032,T T=0, to turn off this function
T=[1, 65535] to set time difference in
minute to GMT. Default value is GMT
For those ahead of GMT, just input the
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time difference in minute directly. For
example, W000000,032,120
‘-‘is required for those behind GMT. For
example, W000000,032,-120.
Set character for SOS alert
message
W******,033,P,Char P is the button number.
P=1, SOS button
P=2, Call B
P=3, Call C.
Char is the character in SOS message
and max 32 characters
Get version and serial
number
W******,600 To get version and serial number of
current firmware
Get IMEI
W******,601 To get IMEI
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