TK303C GPS Tracker User Manual
TK303C GPS Tracker User Manual
TK303C GPS Tracker User Manual
GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker
User Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the tracker. This manual shows how to operate the device smoothly
and correctly. Make sure to read this manual carefully before using this product. Please note
that specification and information are subject to changes without prior notice in this manual.
Any change will be integrated in the latest release. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document.
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Contents
1. Summary..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Applications ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
6. Usage ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Terminal Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2SIM CARD Installations ...................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3 Turn on the Tracker Device................................................................................................................................. 7
6.4 GSM/GPS LED Indicator ................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5 Initialization ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.6 Change Password ................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.7 Authorization........................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.8 Single Locating .................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.9 Auto track continuously .................................................................................................................................... 10
6.10 Automatic update positions of vehicle turns .................................................................................................. 11
6.11 GPS drift suppression ...................................................................................................................................... 11
6.12 Absolute street address by SMS ..................................................................................................................... 11
6.13 Location based service (LBS) ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.14. Voice Monitor ................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.15.Data logging ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.16. Data Load ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.17. Forward the third parties’ message ................................................................................................................ 14
6.18. Charges Inquiry .............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.19. Alarm Function ............................................................................................................................................... 15
6.19.1 Low battery alarm .................................................................................................................................... 15
6.19.2 External Power off alarm......................................................................................................................... 15
6.19.3. GPS blind Spot alert ............................................................................................................................... 15
6.19.4 SOS ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.19.5 Geo-fence ................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.19.6 Multi-area management ........................................................................................................................... 17
6.19.7 Movement alarm ...................................................................................................................................... 18
6.19.8 Over speed alarm ..................................................................................................................................... 18
6.19.9 ACC working alarm ................................................................................................................................. 19
6.20 Cut off the Oil and Power System .................................................................................................................. 19
6.21Function of Remote Controller (Option for model D ) .................................................................................. 20
6.22 Arm ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.23Silent Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.24 DISARM .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.25 Alarms under Arm State .................................................................................................................................. 22
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7 Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
1. Summary
1.1 This tracker is based on the GSM / GPRS network and GPS satellite
2. Applications
Used widely for person, vehicle and other moving object tracking.
3. Hardware Description
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GPS/POWER/GSM Indicator
MIC
4. Accessories
Type D: Add remote controller to ARM & DISARM on the basis of type C
Applicable
No. photo Name Specifications
model
Small
3 alarm 12V/24V Optional
siren
5. SPECIFICATIONS
Content Specification
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DIM 8.9×5.0×1.6cm
Weight 65g
Network GSM/GPRS
Band 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS
-159dBm
sensitivity
GPS
5m
accurancy
Cold status 45s
GPS start time Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Car power
12 V -24V
supply
Back up
Chargeable 3.7V 500mAh Li-ion battery
battery
Storage Temp -40°C to +85°C
Operation
-20°C to +65°C
Temp.
Humidity 5%--95% non-condensing
6. Usage
Wiring diagram
6.2.1 Use the screwdriver accompanied with the device to open sealed buckle and insert the
SIM card.If need data logging function, please insert microSD and put sealed buckle back
6.2.2Please make sure the SIM card is for GSM network and able to execute the function of
incoming calls display, no calls can be diverted and the PIN code is locked. The SMS format
must be TXT format, and can’t recognize the PDU format
Connect the positive & negative wire, red & black ones, with 12V or 24V car power
system, wait for 1 minute after connecting power to wait tracker works normal, and then turn
on the backup battery switch.
Red LED: when charging, LED ON, After full charged, LED OFF,
In Low power, LED flash fast.
Green LED: In GSM Mode, LED quick flash for each second, In GPRS Mode, LED flash
one time in three seconds, when No GSM reception, LED ON.
Blue LED: In good GPS reception, LED quick flash for each second,
No GPS reception, LED OFF.
6.5 Initialization
Send “begin+password” in SMS to the unit, it will reply “begin ok” and initialize all the settings. (Default
password: 123456)
For example, send SMS “begin123456” to the tracker via a cell phone, if succeeded, if will reply “begin
ok”.
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“password ok” will reply to your cell phone from the device tracker.
6.6.2 Be sure to keep the new password in mind, you have to upload the
software to restore the original setting in case of losing the new password.
6.6.3 Attention: Make sure the new password is in 6 digits Arabic numbers, or
6.6.4 The “+” in the command, please don’t type “+”, space means press the
6.7 Authorization
6.7.1 Call the tracker for 10 times continuously and get position correctly, then
it will make the cell phone number as the authorized number automatically, and
the first authorized number. If the number is successfully authorized, the unit
6.7.4 For roaming purpose, you have to add your country code ahead of the cell
6.8.1 Any number calls the tracker device; it will reply a SMS including the
number has been set successfully, the device won’t reply SMS including the
positioning of latitude and longitude when the unauthorized number dials up it.
6.8.2 Dialing the tracker device from the authorized number, it will hang up
following:
*Tracking location When no GPS signal, the SMS includes the last valid
latitude & longitude as well as the LAC code of current position, the LAC code
can be input in the column of “manual track” menu of web platform to check
location.
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will report the latitude & longitude at intervals of 30 seconds for 5 times.
(s:second, m:minute, h:hour). This command set must be in 3 digits and the
6.9.3.1 Please set "track with unlimited times upon time interval" before this
reply "Distance ok", and then tracker will locate upon both the pre-set
6.9.3.2 Set this function on web server: Set time interval first and then distance
6.9.4 Cancel: Send SMS “nofix+password” to the tracker device to cancel the
“auto track”.
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6.10.1 The tracker will update the positions automatically to web server once
the vehicle changing driving direction over pre set angle value to form a smooth
trajectory consistent with the actual road, this function is only effective in GPRS
mode.
6.10.3 The angle must be 3 digits Arabic numbers, default angle value is 30
degree.
tracker, it will reply" suppress drift ok". The GPS data stop updating if
vehicle is not driving (ACC is OFF) and latitude and longitude always
keep same, and GPS data updates automatically when vehicle is moving.
ok ".
6.12.1 You must set up the APN of your local GSM network for the SIM card in
tracker first before using this function, if there is user name and
password for GPRS login, (Please refer to 6.35 to configure the APN,
china.
When the tracker device doesn’t receive valid GPS signals, tracker will
coordinates of the last position in SMS mode, but the LAC in message is the
current new position, the location can be seen by input the LAC code in the
address and GPS coordinates as well; tracker will automatically switch to track
by location based service in GPRS mode, and actualized on the map of web
server with LBS mark. And there may be some inaccuracy with actual location
Note: This feature can be used normally in most areas according to the signal of
6.14.1 The command to switch between Track and Monitor mode are “tracker”
and “monitor”.
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6.14.4 Send SMS “tracker+password” to the unit, it will reply “tracker ok!” and
6.15.Data logging
6.15.1 When the tracker device loses GSM signals or fall offline from GPRS, tracker will
store the tracking position and alerts automatically upon the pre-set condition, when GSM
signals get back, all the event alerts will be auto-sent to the authorized numbers or monitoring
platform (server), but the stored tracking data should be loaded to the monitoring platform via
SMS command.
6.15.2: Storage upon times: Send SMS: “save030s005n+password” to the tracker unit, it will
reply “save ok”, and store the lat, long locations every 30 seconds for 5 times. (S: second, m:
minute; h: hour).
6.15.3 Unlimited storage:Send sms:”save030s***n+ password” to tracker device, it will
reply “save ok”.
6.15.4: Storage Clearance: Send SMS: “clear+ password” to tracker device, it will reply
“clear ok”.
tracker device.
6.15.6: The stored data in SD card can be copied to computers through card
reader, and then the data route can be checked by importing data in the menu
6.16.1 Current date Load: Send SMS: “load+ password” to tracker device, it will
reply: “load ok” if the device is working well under GPRS mode; if not, it will
reply “load fail! Please check gprs” that means device does not work under
6.16.2 Specified date Load: Send SMS: “load+ password+ space+ year month
date” to tracker device, it will reply: “load ok” .For Example: send SMS:
authorized phone number, tracker will reply"forward ok", and supports 1 third
For example, set the phone number of the service provider of the sim card in the
tracker, when charge remind message coming in, tracker will forward it to
number and return the balance message received from carrier’s phone
number.
“lowbattery+password+space+off” to deactivate.
6.19.4 SOS
Long Press the SOS button for 3 seconds(For model D, press button on
remote controller for 3 seconds), the tracker device will send SMS “help
will stop sending such alert SMS when any authorized number reply SMS
6.19.5 Geo-fence
Set up a geo-fence for the tracker device to restrict its movements within a
district. The unit will send SMS to the authorized numbers when it goes out
of this district.
Set up: When the unit stays immobile in a place for 3-10 minutes, the user
can send
SMS“stockade+password+space+latitude,longitude;latitude,longitude” to
unit to set the restricted district. In case of breach, it will send SMS
Remark: The first latitude & longitude is coordinate of the top left corner of the
Geo-fence, while the second latitude & longitude is the coordinate of the bottom
"area+password+space+latitude,longitude+space+areaname,distanceM" to
ok".
Note: 5 areas at most and the distance between two points can't be less than
the total distance in the 2 commands, and different areas can't cover each
other.
reply:"noarea ok".
"Area on ok!", when tracker enters the pre set area, it will send SMS "area
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name+latitude & longitude" to all the authorized phone number, and send
off ok!"
6.19.7.1. Set up: when the unit stays immobile in a place for 3-10 minutes with
200m), it will send SMS “Move+ latitude & longitude” to the authorized
alarm.
Set up: Send SMS “speed+password+space+080” to the unit (suppose the speed
is 80km/h), and it will reply “speed OK!”. When the target moves exceeding
80km/h, the unit will send SMS “speed+080!+ latitude & longitude” to the
Remark: The recommended speed should be not less than 30km/h. For below
that rate, it will be effected the accuracy by GPS signals drift etc.
"ACC+password" to tracker, it will reply "ACC ok". And tracker will send
action, that means the vehicle has been started; and tracker will send “ACC
"noACC ok".
6.19.9.3 This configuration can only enable and disable the alarm to authorized
numbers; it will send to web server automatically in GPRS mode and can't
be disabled.
6.20.1 Send command “stop+password” to tracker, tracker will execute it and reply “Stop
engine Succeed”. And it will remain immobile state until next command to resume.
6.20.2 Stop mode
6.20.2.1 Execute immediately: Send command “quickstop+password” to tracker, it will reply
“quickstop OK”. Then tracker will stop the car immediately after “stop” command.
6.20.2.2Execute depends on speed(Default mode): Send command “noquickstop+password”
to tracker, It will reply “noquickstop OK”, Then the tracker won’t stop the car immediately
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after “stop” command, instead, will reply “it will be executed after speed less than 20KM/H”,
and stop the car when the speed is less than 20KM/H
6.22 Arm
Send “arm+password” to tracker, it will make the car enter ARM states and and reply
“Tracker is activated”.
If the car is in ignition (ACC is at “ON” position), then the car can’t enter ARM state, reply
“set up fail! pls turn off ACC”.
Press button on the remote controller for 0.5 seconds, the car enters armed
state and the siren will beep one time, no SMS reply.
If the car is in ignition (ACC is at “ON” position), then the car can’t enter ARM
6.23Silent Mode
Press in disarm state for 0.5 second, the siren will beep one time, the car will enter ARM
& Silent mode. Siren won’t sound after alarm is triggered, but tracker
will send alarm SMS to authorized numbers.
Press to quit.
6.24 DISARM
Press on remote controller for 0.5 seconds, the car will enter DISARM
state, siren beeps two times and tracker doesn’t send message.
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The unit will send SMS “ACC alarm+lat/long” to the authorized number at
interval of 3 minutes when the engine of the car is turned on, that is the key is
rotated to ACC.ON position to start the car in arm state; Siren will sound for 30
6.25.2.1 The unit will send SMS “Sensor alarm+lat/long” to the authorized
stop it.
The sensitivity of the built-in shock sensor has three different level:
First level: Alarm will be triggered after detect slight vibration, send
command" sensitivity+password+space+1" .
When the car is in the place without GSM network service, siren will sound
under non-silent mode if alarm is triggered (sensor, ACC), but no SMS
alarm will be sent to authorized number.
will reply "sleep time ok" if none of the alarms has been set and no operations,
tracker will fall asleep in 5 minutes, GPS module shuts down, LED will be
off ,calling or SMS can awake the tracker. If these alarms have been set, tracker
will reply "sleep shock ok", it will enter sleep mode if no shake is detected ,
GPS module shuts down, LED will be off . Shake or any operation can awake
the tracker
ok" it will enter sleep mode if no vibration detecting, Tracker will be in super
low power consumption status with GPS & GSM module shut off, and LED off.
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Calling or SMS can’t awake the tracker .Alarms can be triggered and work
normally. The unit will resume to deep sleep by shock sensor mode once alarms
stop
reply”sleep off ok”. Tracker won’t sleep and GSM, GPS, LED will work.
Cancel scheduled wake-up: After wake up, send sms”nonschedule+password”, this function
can be canceled
Send SMS command "imei+password" to the unit. E.g. Send SMS command
"imei123456" to the tracker device, an IMEI number of 15 digits will reply to
your cell phone.
will reply the status of the power, battery, GPS,&GSM signal, GPRS status to
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For example: Send SMS “check123456” to the tracker device in the vehicle, It
Power: ON/OFF
Battery: 100%
GPRS: ON/OFF
GSM Signal: 1-32 The higher digit it shows; the stronger of GSM signals it
receives.
Send SMS “reset+password” to tracker device, it will reply “reset ok”. And
the GSM module and GPS module in the tracker will be reset
6.32.2 For example: Send SMS “time zone123456 8”, 8 is Chinese time zone, If
your country time zone is minus, send SMS “time zone123456 -8”.
default mode.
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Connect the gps tracker to computer with the optional USB cable, find gps
tracker’s internal memory and open serial debugging tool in
the format of text, edit the commands according to the tips. .
successfully.
User must send SMS via cell phone to set up IP, port and APN before starting
GPRS.
6.35.1.1 APN standards for Access Point Name and differs from country to
country. For more information about the local APN, inquire with your local
6.35.1.2 Text the tracker a SMS “APN+password + Space + your local APN” via
a cell phone and if setup successfully, the tracker will return the message “APN
OK”.
Notes: 123456 refer to password of tracker and CMNET is the APN of China
6.35.2.1In most countries, the user name and password involving GPRS login are
not compulsorily necessary, therefore, the entry can be skipped. For those
6.35.2.3 For instance, send SMS “up123456 jonnes 666666” to the tracker, and if
Note: 123456 is tracker device password, jonnes is the user name for GPRS
6.35.3.1. Send SMS as below via a cell phone: adminip +password + Space + IP
6.36.1 Tracker will change to less GPRS traffic mode after parking 5 minutes,
GPRS disconnect and connect again when alarm being triggered or vehicle
starts driving.
6.36.2 Activate this function: Send "less gprs123456 on", tracker will reply "less
gprs on ok".
6.36.3 Deactivate this function: Send "less gprs123456 off", tracker will reply"
Note: 123456 is the password of tracker, and replace it with the new if you have
changed.
6.37.2 Send SMS “GPRS+password” to the unit, and it will reply “GPRS ok!”
6.37.3 Send SMS “SMS+password” to the unit, it will reply “SMS ok!” and
6.38.2 Cancel: Send “nocenternum+password” to tracker, it will reply “no center num ok”.
package.
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7 Cautions
1. Keep the unit dry. Any liquid, i.e. rain, moisture, may destroy or damage the
inside circuitry.
5. Clear the unit with a piece of dry cloth. Don’t clean in chemicals, detergent.
6. Don’t paint the unit, this may cause some foreign materials left in between the
parts.
7. Please read the user manual carefully before installation and operation, learn
something more about the voltage range. Otherwise, it won’t work properly or
Faults Solution
Fail to turn on Please check out the power wiring in correct place.
Please make sure SIM Card is GSM Net and installed correctly; also call
No GSM Signal display should be on; but no call transfer and PIN code off.
A more open view of the sky recommended to make sure the device can
No GPS Signal
receive the GPS signal normally.
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Remote Controller fail Remove external power , turn on the device and program again