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MT-900M for Mobile Phone
USER MANUAL
Mini Tracker Model:MT-900M
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Contents
1. BEFORE GETTING STARTED........................................................................................... 4
1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 4
1.2
TRACKER BATTERY SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................. 5
1.3
POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL FEE................................................................................................. 5
1.4
ABOUT GPS...................................................................................................................... 5
1.5
ABOUT SIM CARD PIN CODE & GPRS ........................................................................... 6
2. PRODUCT INFORMATION................................................................................................... 7
2.1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 7
2.2
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 7
2.4
WHAT'S IN THE PACKAGE.................................................................................................... 8
3. INSTALLING SIM CARD AND CHARGING BATTERY......................................................... 9
3.1D
EVICE DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 9
3.2
SIM CARD INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 9
3.3
LED INDICATION .............................................................................................................. 10
3.4
RECHARGE.......................................................................................................................11
4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION BY SMS...................................................................11
4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION BY SMS.................................................................. 12
4.1
CONFIGURATION BY SMS................................................................................................. 12
4.2.
OPERATION WITH CELL PHONE SMS................................................................................ 13
4.2.1
TURN THE TRACKER ON / OFF ....................................................................................... 13
4.2.2
OPERATING THE TRACKER ............................................................................................. 13
4.2.3
CALLING FOR HELP IN AN EMERGENCY........................................................................... 14
4.2.4
POSITION REPORT TYPES ............................................................................................. 14
4.2.5
STAR T TRACKING – REQUEST POSITION......................................................................... 15
4.2.6
SMS COMMANDS FOR INQUIRY...................................................................................... 16
5. OPERATION WITH ANDROID APP “LOCU”....................................................................... 17
5.1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.................................................................................................... 17
5.2
INSTALLATION OF ANDROID APP....................................................................................... 17
5.3
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 23
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A.1
GENERAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................. 23
A.2
GSM/GPRS SPECIFICATION............................................................................................ 23
A.3
GPS SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 24
APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION BY PC SETTING PROGRAM............................................ 25
APPENDIX C FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
................................................................................................................................................. 29
APPENDIX C FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
................................................................................................................................................. 30
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1. BEFORE GETTING STARTED
1.1 General information
1. The operation and positioning accuracy of the Global Positioning System, GPS, is
maintained by the Defense Department of the United States of America. Based on its
public policy and national security, the US government reserves the right to alter the GPS
system and its accuracy without forewarning.
2. As with other GSM mobiles, the electric magnetic wave may affect the functioning of
medical instruments. If you wear heart-rate monitor, do not position the tracker in front of
the chest. It is best to keep a distance of at least 6 inches between the tracker and the
monitor. When close to other medical instruments, turn the tracker off.
3. Although the mini tracker has undergone several safety tests and conforms to a number of
national security standards, using the device could become risky in certain abnormal
climatic or seismic conditions without correct operation. Please read the manual carefully
before operating the device.
4. For your safety, when aboard on an aircraft, please turn off mini tracker.
5. In restricted areas such as gas stations or in the vicinity of explosives, please shut down
the mini tracker. Under no conditions should you use the mini tracker near fuel or
flammable materials.
6. As the mini tracker is not water-proof, make sure to take appropriate precautions in humid
or rainy weather and keep it dry at all times.
7. Before connecting any other device to the tracker, please read detailed instructions in the
user manual. To avoid any possible damage do not connect the mini tracker to any
incompatible product.
8. It is normal for the mini tracker to become warm during operation.
9. A different network setup, various makes of SIM card, and different modes of operation
could be the cause of varying rates of in the tracker's power consumption.
10. Mini tracker is GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and GPRS ready. Before using the device you
should purchase an SIM card from a local telecommunication service provider. This
service should include at least an internet connection, voice communication, and short
message service.
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1.2 Tracker Battery Safety Notices
Failing to use the battery correctly could be hazardous. Please pay attention to the following.
1. Your mini tracker is powered by a rechargeable battery that can be frequently charged and
discharged. When the device's talk time and standby time becomes shorter than normal, it
is time to replace the battery.
2. Do not apply any steel tools or any other hard objects to the tracker and avoid stepping on it.
Any of the latter could cause battery leakage with adverse results.
3. Do not heat the tracker or place it close to the source of fire, a stove, or any heated
environment over 80℃ ; Short circuiting could result in smoke emission or a fire.
4. Do not place the tracker in a damp or humid place. This could also cause short circuiting,
smoke and eventually fire.
5. Charge the battery in normal temperature conditions. Avoid direct exposure to the sun,
stove, or any other environment where the temperature exceeds 80℃ . Follow the manual
for proper battery charging procedure and pay close attention while this takes place.
6. If the battery is charged in an abnormal environment the battery protection device will fail.
An adverse chemical reaction will result as well as a potentially hazardous surge in
electrical current.
7. Turn off device power before Charging. Charging the battery for longer than the
recommended charging time will shorten battery life. If the battery does not fully charge in
the set time, stop charging immediately to avoid fire.
1.3 Possible Additional Fee
1. Position request and position response sent by SMS will be charged.
2. View Tracker’s position from Google map operation may be charged according to GPRS
data quantity transferred.
1.4 About GPS
1. GPS signals are incapable of penetrating solid objects that are non-transparent. The
signals will be also 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.
2. 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 signals.
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3. To get position fix successfully, please hold Strap Hole upside for better signal
orientation.
4. There is no guaranty that SOS message will be successfully sent at distressed
environment where GPS or GSM signals are weak.
1.5 ABOUT SIM Card PIN CODE & GPRS
Notice: SIM PIN should be unlocked before being inserted into the device. SIM PIN can
be disabled through ordinary cell phone.
1. GPRS function of SIM card in MT-900M is NOT Necessary enabled for normal
operation; but SMS function should be always enabled.
2. If SIM lock is enabled and password is incorrect, power on/off device three times will make
the SIM card locked permanently. Only PUK code can unlock the SIM in such case. (The
default PIN code in SIM Card may be “0000”.)
3. If the SIM card is not inserted or SIM card is invalid, AGPS positioning function will be
disabled.
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2. Product Information
2.1 Introduction
The MT-900M is a portable compact tracking device for personal safety and asset monitoring.
It combines high sensitivity GPS and quad band GSM/GPRS to perform the powerful security
application.
The MT-900M can, based on quad band GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellite positioning
system, track far-way objects conveniently by Short Message or internet. It can be used for
child protection, anti-kidnapping, vehicle tracking; pets go out tracking, panic assistant for the
aged people, and much more.
2.2 Features
Available Quad band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS 50 channels all-in-view tracking with AGPS supported.
GPS high sensitivity -159 dBm.
Real time dynamic reporting based on time interval.
Remote command control by SMS or GPRS network (supporting TCP/UDP).
Emergency call and notification, plus SMS sending location.
Geo-fence capability with out of fencing notification.
Over speed notification capability.
Low battery notification capability.
Power management for low power consumption.
Mini USB for charging and data exchanging.
Data logger capability built in with 4Mega bytes flash memory to record time stamp,
position and event status.
Surrounding audio monitoring capability.(option)
3D G-sensor to report motion sensing, accident from ±4G.(option)
2.3 Applications
Personal safety
Locate asset, vehicle tracking
Asset unauthorized movement detection
Child care – locate missing kids, track whereabouts of children
Disables’ safety – seniors’ safety
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Outdoor recreation – tack data record for travel, hiking, bike riding
Animal tracking – track pets’ location
2.4 What's In the Package
Please unpack the product package with caution; inspect the items closely. If you find any
damaged item, please contact your local distributor immediately. Also, please keep the box
and packing material for future use in the event of future shipments.
Main unit x 1
CD (Driver and setting program and User's Manual soft-copy) x 1
AC Power Adapter x 1
USB cable x 1
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3. INSTALLING SIM CARD AND CHARGING BATTERY
3.1Device Description
(1). Strap Hole (GPS antenna side)
(2). Mini USB Slot and Power Switch Button
(3). SIM card Slot
(4). SOS Button
(5). GPS Status Indicator
(6). GSM Status Indicator
(7). Power Indicator
(8). Charging Indicator
(9). Microphone Receiver (Option)
3.2 SIM Card installation
How to insert SIM Card:
1. Lift SIM Card cover and rotate it by the direction of the mark (See Picture 2), and the
Status Indicator and MIC receiver should be on the upper side.
2. To face up the chip side of SIM card, and the notch should be on the upper-right side as
Picture 3.
3. Insert the SIM card until the end of slot and put on the cover.
Picture 1
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*NOTE:
1. Before installing the SIM card, use a cell-phone to unlock the card's PIN code.
2. Please note that the folded corner of the SIM card should be on the Upper Right side
when you install the card. (See Picture 3)
3. The SIM card must be enabled for 2G SMS. 3G SIM cards are not supported. You can
use prepaid cards or normal subscription cards. If you use prepaid cards then make
sure it can’t be drained without automatic refill so you do not risk losing
communication with the tracker.
4. The SIM card is not included in the package. An appropriate SIM card is available
from the user's local operator.
3.3 LED Indication
1. Power On/Off status
LED mode Operation status
OFF POWER OFF
ON POWER ON
FLASH IDLE MODE
2. GPS Status
For the GPS status indicator through LED, detailed information is shown in the following
table
LED mode Operation status
OFF un-fixed
FLASH fixed
3. GSM/GPRS Status
For the GPRS/GSM status indicator through LED, detailed information is shown in the
following table.
Picture 2 Picture 3
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LED mode Operation status
OFF GSM/GPRS is not running
FLASH Indicates GSM/GPRS data transfer:
4. Charging Status
LED mode Operation status
ON Charging
OFF Finish
3.4 Recharge
*NOTE: Please turn off the power while mini tracker is on charging. If you keep the
power on, the battery is not able to be fully charged.
There are several ways to charge the mini tracker:
1. Charging by USB port:
Connect the supplied USB cable between the computer USB port and the mini USB
connector of the MT-900M device.
2. Charging by a cigarette lighter power adapter (This type of Charger is not included in
standard Package):
(1) Plug the USB connector of the supplied USB cable to the USB connector of the
cigarette lighter power adapter.
(2)Connect the mini USB plug of the USB cable to the mini USB port of the MT-900M
device.
3. Charging by AC adapter:
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the mini USB port of the MT-900M device.
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4. Configuration and Operation by SMS
MT-900M provides several ways for control access or configuration. From the Short
Message Service (SMS), and by PC Setting program (See Appendix B), users can use the
defined number cell phone to control the tracker. After received the SMS, the tracker will
perform as the request command and will response to the cell phone with SMS.
*Note:
Users should define the report cell phone number first (Refer to Appendix B Step 5
“SMS & Phone Setting”), otherwise, Mini Tracker will not receive the SMS command
from Cell phone)
4.1 Configuration by SMS
The first way to set the Min Tracker is by SMS.
1. SMS General Rule
*: Start symbol.
#: End symbol.
No Space character is allowed, only “,” between the * and #.
ID: Tracker Identification number, 4 ~ 16 alphanumeric characters.
RX: receive from cell phone.
TX: response to cell phone.
GPS location information: the format will be:
yy/mm/dd,hh:mm:ss,Elongitude,Nlatitude,Sxxx.x,Cxxx.xx: 0~9 digital number.
2. SMS Setting Commands
Set Tracker ID : Set up the Device ID into the tracker.
Set Cellular Number: Set up the phone number(s) into the tracker.
Set Report Time Interval: Set up the location response time interval into the tracker,
the unit is seconds.
Enable /Disable and Setup Geofence: Enable or Disable, Set up the radius of the
safe range into the tracker, the unit is meters.
Enable /Disable Over Speed Detection: Enable or Disable, Set up the speed
threshold for alarm detection into the tracker, the unit is kilometer (KM).
Command Name Commands from cell phone Tracker response
Set Cellular Number * fonsetup,phone - 1(, phone - 2, phone - 3)#
Ex:* fonsetup,0936330856#
“ID” fonsetup OK/
“ID”
fonsetup FAIL
Set Tracker ID *setid,new ID #
Ex:*setid,MT_101#
New ID Setup OK/
New ID Setup fail
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Set Report Time
Interval
* tintsetup,xxxxx#
“ID”
tintsetup OK/
“ID”
tintsetup FAIL
Set Current Location
report type
*setrept,text#
*setrept,map#
“ID” report type setup OK/
“ID” report type setup
FAIL
Enable and Setup
Geofence
* geofenceon,xxxxx# “ID” geofence ON,
xxxxx,GPS location
information
“ID” geofence on fail
Disable Geofence *geofenceoff# “ID” geofence off/
“ID” geofence off fail
Enable and Set up
Over Speed Detection
*overspeedon,xxx # “ID” overspeed on xxx
“ID” overspeed fail
Disable Over Speed
Detection
*overspeedoff# “ID” overspeed off
“ID” overspeed fail
4.2. Operation with Cell phone SMS
4.2.1 Turn the tracker On / Off
Slide the power on/off key to turn on or turn off the mini tracker.
If Power LED is flashing; it indicates the mini tracker is in idle mode.
4.2.2 Operating the tracker
When the tracker is turned on, the unit will automatically search the GPS signal as well
as link to the GSM network.
The color of LED light will display the status of the GPS and GSM/GPRS. See page
section 3.3 for details.
When doing the POSITION report activity, the tracker is used to obtain a GPS signal to
activate the positioning function; after report activity, the tracker automatically shuts down
OFFON
Picture 4
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the GPS signal search function to save power (we called it get into sleep mode). If the
tracker is doing report activity and can not get fixed GPS Position, it will report a possible
range estimated from nearest cell phone base station.
The tracker's G-sensor senses movement of the device. When stationary the tracker
retains the last recorded GPS information and then temporarily closes the GPS function.
The GPS function is re-activated when the tracker moves again.
4.2.3 Calling for Help in an Emergency
In an emergency situation, press and hold the SOS (Panic) button for 3 seconds to
activate the device to perform the emergency notification and followed the pre-defined
setting.
The tracker will first send an SOS message with the location data to all listed names in
the phonebook.
The tracker’s SOS message format is as following:
SOS:MINI_T01,054038,090810,xxx-VV-x,017.0,297.4:http://60.251.201.251/cellid.php?hl
=en&net=1&address=0&ci=aa24&la=0dc0&mc=466&mn=92
You can select above underlined text-strings (http://...) and copy it to your Internet
browser (IE, Chrome or FireFox ) to get the coordinate, then paste the coordinate into
Google map, you can locate the tracker on the map.
The other way, users can select above underlined text-strings (http://...) and hyperlink it
to Internet, with Internet browser (e.g. IE, Chrome or FireFox )you can see the tracker’s
location on Google map.(The operation method will vary depends on each cell phone’s
software design, please refer to your cell phone’s user manual)
4.2.4 Position Report Types
Before you start to track your Mini Tracker, please make sure your Cell phone have
internet connection capability (GPRS, 3G, 3.5G or Wi-Fi enabled). Basically mini tracker’s
SIM card support only SMS function is enough for all types of the current location report
activities.
When we use SMS to inquiry mini tracker’s location or mini tracker reports its location
automatically , there are 3 types of report formats will be performed by GPS status and user
application conditions.
(1).Report address
When you send Inquire Current Location SMS (*gpsinq#) to mini tracker, mini tracker will
reply an URL to your cell phone; you can click this URL to get the address of current location
(eg. No. 251, ChéngGōng 6th St, Jhubei City Hsinchu County, Taiwan 302) to show on your
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cell phone.
(2).Report location on Google Map
When you send Inquire Current Location SMS(*gpsinq#) to mini tracker, mini tracker will
reply an URL to your cell phone, you can hyper link this URL to internet , then you will see the
location and the address on the Google map from the internet browser.
(3). Report Cellular ID positioning
When you send Inquire Current Location SMS(*gpsinq#) to mini tracker, if mini tracker can
not get fixed GPS Position, mini tracker will send back an URL to your cell phone , you can
hyper link this URL and connect with internet, it will let you log on the server to get possible
range related to nearest cell phone base station, then you will see the possible range on the
Google map from the internet browser
Note:
If your cell phone does not support JAVA, you may see a location mark only instead
of a Graphical range, the range is shown by text format.
The precision of Cellular ID positioning will depend on Operators’ Cellular Base
station distribution. If the Base Station is far from you, the range will not be so
precise.
Picture 5 Example of Report location on Google Map
4.2.5 Start Tracking – Request Position
Step 1 Turn On the tracker
Step 2 Set Tracker ID
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Commands from cell phone Tracker response
*setid,new ID#
Ex: *setid,mt_01#
New ID Setup OK/
New ID Setup fail
Step 3 Set cell phone number
Commands from cell phone Tracker response
*fonsetup,phone - 1(, phone - 2, phone - 3)#
Ex:
*fonsetup,0988123456,0968000123,0973222000#
“ID” fonsetup OK/
“ID”
fonsetup FAIL
Step 4 Set Current Location report type
Commands from cell phone Tracker response
*setrept,text#
“ID” report type setup OK/
“ID” report type setup FAIL
*setrept,map#
“ID” report type setup OK/
“ID” report type setup FAIL
According to the Current Location report type setting, you will get different information:
Report type Current Location report
<text> real address of current Location
<map> get current Location shown on Google Map or
a possible range estimated by Cellular ID positioning
Step 5 Inquire Current Location
Commands from cell phone Tracker response
*gpsinq# *ID,pos,Date,Time,Speed,
Course,Voltage,Device
State,[ http://......{POS
| Cell Info} ]#
“ID” gpsinq FAIL
4.2.6 SMS Commands for inquiry
MT-900M provides several inquiry commands by SMS:
Inquire Current Location: Inquire the location information from the tracker.
Inquire IMEI code: Inquire the GSM IMEI code from the tracker.
Inquire Battery Voltage: Inquire the battery voltage from the tracker.
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Get product ID (serial number):
Command Name Commands from cell phone Tracker response
Inquire Current
Location
*gpsinq# *ID,pos,Date,Time,Speed,
Course,Voltage,Device
State,[ http://......{POS
| Cell
Info} ]#
“ID” gpsinq FAIL
Get Product ID (Serial
Number)
*getpid#
“ID” [{PID}] of PID
“ID” getpid FAIL
Inquire IMEI code *getimei# “ID” [{15 decimal}] of IMEI
“ID” getimei fail
Inquire Battery
Voltage
*batteryinq# “ID” battery x.xxx
(EX:
battery 3.976)
“ID” battery fail
5. Operation with Android APP “LocU”
Since Smart phone becomes more popular on the market, we provide an APP for Android
called “LocU”; it is easy to use App which can integrate with Mini Tracker to do setting and
Locating.
5.1 System Requirement
Android OS version: 2.2 above.
5.2 Installation of Android APP
Copy the Program file to your Cell phone
Select the Program file and install it into your Smart Phone.
5.3 Program Overview
There are 4 main functions in this program:
(1) Setting: system and History setting.
(2) Members: Management Trackers and setting
(3) Tracking: Get current location and status of Members.
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(4) History: storage of SMS and POS records.
5.4 Setting
You should run “Setting” before you start to use Tracking function.
1. Setting
(1). System setting
Cell phone Number: fill you Cell phone’s number to this column, it will be written to
Mini Tracker’s cell phone number setting by SMS.
On Top Service: enable the software always to be running behind and have an icon
on Top of Cell phone screen.
Software Language: specify the language of APP.
Google Map Language)：Specify the language of Google Map.
(2). History Setting
Max POS Log size: Storage capacity upper limit of POS Log, 10M (Default).
Max SMS Records size: Storage capacity upper limit of SMS Records,
10M(Default)
(3). SOS/Alarm Setting
UI notice: Alarm by user interface.(enable/disable)
Sound notice: Alarm by audio.(enable/disable)
Vibration notice: Alarm by vibration.(enable/disable)
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After setting, please press “save” and then “Go back” to Main Menu.
2. Members
Select “Member” function
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“Add” and “delete” members in members list.
After member account is created, you can set the parameters into each member’s
device.
Select “Member account”
Member Name: Assign a name that you can easily verify from the others.
Tracker cell phone No: fill the Phone number of Mini Tracker into this column. Your
cell phone will send commands or receive messages from this phone number.
Idle Mode: for power saving.
G-Sensor idle time: How long the device is not in movement, and then it gets
into idle mode to save power consumption.
Post Time interval: How long the device will be active and then it gets into idle
mode to save power consumption.
Geofence:To set a safe activity arrange for Mini Tracker, to assign a radius
from the coordinate you specified.
Over Speed: Define the max speed which Mini Tracker can not go beyond.
Response cell phone no.：Additional 3 phone numbers to report to.
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After setting, please press “save” and then “Go back” to Member Menu.
If the member account exists, please press “Inquiry Setting” to make sure the
setting is synchronized with the setting from the other way(e.g.:by USB)
3. Tracking
Select “Tracking” function
The system will show all the members under the screen
When you select the member, it will pop out the inquiry commands
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Pos: to locate the member
BAT: to inquire Battery status
Voice M.: to hear surround voice from Mini Tracker from Cell phone.
Alarm Icon
Geofence: light up when Mini Tracker is out of setting radius.
Over Speed: light up when Mini Tracker is beyond setting speed.
SOS: light up when Mini Tracker press SOS button.
Battery Status: to indicate the current status of battery capacity.
4. History
There are two types of history can be retrieved, including POS and all SMS List, please find
out the record and track the information inside.
2.Geofence
3.Over Speed
1.SOS
Battery Status
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Appendix A. Specifications
A.1 General Specification
Parameter specification
Operating Voltage 3.4 V
Operating Temperature -10 ~ +℃ 55 ℃
Storage Temperature -40 ~ +85 ℃℃
Normal 150 mA
Power Consumption
Idle mode < 6 mA
Battery 600mAh
USB Power Input 5V, 500mA
Battery Voltage Min:3.4V, Typ:3.7V, Max:4.2V
SIM card type 1.8V, 3V
LED Status Indicator Charge/Power/ GPRS/GPS
Dimension 53 x 37 x 20 mm
Weight
39g
A.2 GSM/GPRS Specification
Parameter specification
Frequency Quad band
850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz
Output power Class 4(2W) for EGSM 850 and 900
Class 1(1W) for GSM 1800 and 1900
Protocol support TCP/UDP
GPRS Multi-slot Class 10
GPRS Mobile station Class B
Coding scheme CS1,CS2,CS3,CS4
Downlink/ Uplink max. 85.6Kbps/42.8 kbps
Current consumption Idle mode: <1.6 mA
GSM : < 300mA
GPRS (2Tx,3Rx power level 10): < 410mA
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A.3 GPS Specification
Parameter specification
Frequency L1, 1575.42MHz
Channels 50 channel all in view
Cold Start -143dBm
Tracking sensitivity -160dBm
Acquisition sensitivity -160dBm
TTFF hot start
warm start
cold start
< 1 sec
< 29 sec
< 29 sec
Signal Reacquisition <1s
Update Rate 2Hz (standard)
Tracking current 40mA
Datum WGS-84(Default)
Protocol NMEA-0183 V3.01
Dynamics 4G (39.2m/sec2)
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Appendix B Configuration by PC Setting program
Step 0: Install Driver File
You should install PC driver before you plugging Mini Tracker into USB Port to set up.
Note: Make sure the tracker is powered on prior to it is plugged into your computer
for configuration. Then use the included USB cable to connect the tracker with your
computer to configure the tracker.
When connecting the device first time, OS will request to install the virtual COMM port
driver.
Step 1
: Link COM Port
Please make sure you have already installed the PC driver for MT-900M first, then use
USB cable to connect MT-900 device with PC.
If the device is installed properly, you will see "Connected" in message.
Otherwise, if you see "Not connected", you can check the COM port information from your
"device manager" in Windows OS; click "Open COM port" to verify the connection status.
Step 2
: GPRS Setting
GPRS function is NOT NECESSARY for normal operation; if you need to use AGPS
function, please make sure your SIM card can support GPRS function.
This page deals with the tracker's logging on to the local GPRS network. The APN is
normally "internet" but it can vary. Check User Manual to find your local operator's APN, some
local operators' GPRS networks need an account and password to log in, just call your
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operator's help desk to get the right one.
Notice: PIN CODE of SIM card should be unlocked before being inserted into the
mini tracker. SIM PIN CODE can be disabled through ordinary cell phone.
The default PIN code in device is “0000”. If SIM lock is enabled and password is incorrect,
power on/off device three times will make the SIM card locked permanently. Only PUK code
can unlock the SIM in such case.
Step 3
: System Oper. & Log Setting
User can set the POS interval to determine the time interval for the tracker to receive GPS
signal, range is from 1 minute to 30 days.
If you need to view POS of tracker in Google map with your cell phone, please make sure
your cell phone support GPRS function.
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Step 4
: SMS & Phone Setting
Enter the cell phone numbers for the tracker to report its position to via short messages.
Users can configure three sets (Phone 1 to 3) of caller cell phone numbers. Only do the
numbers set in the list receive returning message. If the phone number is left blank, the tracker
will not return any message to any caller.
Step 5
: Alarm Setting
The tracker provides 3 types of alarm for user:
1. Geofence: Setting a safety range for the tracker. You can set a safety range from 0 to
99999 meters, we suggest above 100 meters since there would be deviation coming from the
GPS accuracy.
2. Over speed: Setting a limit speed for the tracking object to prevent dangerous driving
behavior.
3. Low battery: when battery voltage of tracker is low, tracker will inform user to charge the
battery.
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Step 6
: Log Data
Users can download the GPS Log data to view the routes records during the past time.
1. Turn on the tracker’s power, connect it with PC.
2. Click "Get Log Data" button, and specify the path in PC to store the log data.
You can also transfer the log data into other format (eg.KML) for further application
(eg.Google earth).
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Step7:
Update Firmware
The firmware of tracker will be updated to modify some errors. Please download the latest
version and update the firmware.
1. Please click "Check New Firmware" to verify the latest version from website.
2. Download the firmware in specified path of PC.
3. Click "Start Update Firmware" and choose the firmware from above specified path.
After all the setting, press “Exit” button and click yes to save all the setting to Mini Tracker.
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Appendix C Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels
1 through 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The
further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible
from the user body or reduce output power if it doesn't affect the transmission/receiving quality.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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