GSM/GPRS/GPS Tracker User Manual

5.1 Terminal Installation

Please ask a qualified engineer to install it. The installation environment should not exceed the GSM performance index. Please do not install it in a dusty and humid environment.

Find the wiring harness provided with the product, insert it into the corresponding wiring hole of the product, and connect to the original car circuit as shown in the following figure:

The orange wire can be connected to the original car horn; it can also be connected to the siren bought with the tracker.

Wiring Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates connections for vehicle power (White wire to (+) Car power, Black wire to (-) Power), ACC (Red wire). Optional connections include an oil and power cut (Yellow wire) or an alarm siren (Orange wire). The diagram also indicates connections to the car engine & oil line and a fuel pump.

5.2 SIM Card Installation

Note: Please 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; the device can't recognize the PDU format. Proposed data flow package no less than 30MB per month.

5.3 Turn on the device

Illustration shows the device with a SIM card being inserted into its slot after opening a sealed buckle, and then closing the buckle.

When using the device for the first time, take the device outdoors. The device will find GSM and GPS signals and work normally after 10-40 seconds. Under normal conditions, the indicator light of the device flashes once every 3 seconds.

5.4 GSM/GPS LED Indicator

Green LED: In GSM Mode, the LED flashes once per second. In GPRS Mode, the LED flashes once every three seconds. When there is no GSM reception, the LED stays ON.

Blue LED: Flashes once every second when the GPS signal is normal; flashes 3 times per second when the GPS signal is very good (at least 4 satellites with a signal-to-noise ratio of more than 38). It turns off if it loses fix to satellites.

5.5 Configure APN, GPRS User Name and Password

Usually, the device can automatically recognize and select the APN, user name, and password for GPRS settings. If the device cannot connect to the web platform, you need to use the mobile phone text message to configure the settings according to the following steps.

5.5.1 Configure APN setting

APN is an abbreviation for Access Point Name and changes depending on which mobile network you are using. For more information about your local APN, please check with your local wireless carrier.

SMS command: APN+password+space+local APN

Tracker response: APN OK

Example: APN123456 CMNET

Note: 123456 is the default password. Please change the password on the APP or refer to section 6.1.

CMNET is the APN of China Mobile.

5.5.2 Configure User Name and Password of GPRS

In most countries, the user name and password of GPRS are not necessary; therefore, you can ignore this step if it is not necessary for your local network. For countries requiring user name and password, please configure as follows:

SMS command: up+password+space+user+space+password

Tracker response: user, password ok!

Example: up123456 Jonnes 666666

Note: 123456 means the password of the device, Jonnes means the user name of GPRS, and 666666 means the password of GPRS. Please configure it according to the user name and password of your local network provider; you can check this information with your local wireless carrier.

5.6 Mobile APP

5.6.1 Scan the QR code to download APP

Search for “BAANOOL IOT” on Google Play or the App Store to download it.

5.6.2 Binding device

1. Open BAANOOL IOT, register a new account, and log in.
2. Choose BAANOOL IOV to enter.
3. Click "Me" > "Device Management" > "Add", then scan the QR CODE on the device or enter the IMEI manually to bind the device.

5.6.3 Position

1. Check the device: Click "Position" to enter the position page to see all devices on the map. Click the icon of the device to see details including latitude & longitude, speed, altitude, time, ACC status, and alarm status. You can click "Navigate" to get directions to that car.
2. Select the device: Click the menu icon [Menu Icon] at the upper left corner to select a device. Then its position, Geo-fence, and trace (requires configuring "continuously track" settings on the "Control" page) will be shown on the map.

5.6.4 Control

After selecting the device, click "Control" to enter the control page to use functions like single track, continuously track, Arm / Disarm, and Geo-fence.

5.6.5 Device management

After selecting the device, click "Me" to go to the management page to add devices, change device information, delete settings, manage groups, and manage sub-accounts.

5.7 BAANOOL IOT's Web Version

Account name and password are the same for the mobile App and web version.

5.7.1 Register

Open http://www.baanool.net to register a new account.

5.7.2 Login

Enter IMEI, account, password, and mobile phone number (for password recovery purposes) to finish the registration.

5.7.3 Add device

Input the device name or IMEI in the search bar. Navigate to "Device Management" and click "Add device".

6.1 Changing password

SMS command: password+old password+space+new password

Tracker response: password OK

Example: password123456 888888

Be sure to keep the new password in mind. You will need to flash the firmware to restore the initialized settings in case of losing the new password.

Attention: Make sure the new password consists of 6 digits in Arabic numbers; otherwise, the tracker cannot recognize it. When reading this user manual, you will notice that we have used "+" and "space" between some words. "+" between two words means they should be written together as one word, and "space" between two words means you should leave one character space between two words.

6.2 Authorization

The authorized numbers are used to receive various alerts, such as SOS, Geo-fence, and movement alerts. Up to 5 numbers can be authorized.

If you call the tracker 10 times in succession, the number will be authorized automatically as the first number, and the tracker will respond "add master ok". Alternatively, you can authorize your number in the following way:

6.2.1 Authorizing:

SMS command: admin+password+space+mobile phone number

Tracker response: admin ok

Example: admin123456 13322221111

6.2.2 Deleting authorized number

SMS command: noadmin+password+space+authorized number

Tracker response: noadmin ok

Example: noadmin123456 13322221111

If you want to receive these kinds of notification alerts when the tracker is moved to another country, you must include the country code before the phone number to authorize it in international format. If there is a "0" before your phone number, please remove the "0". For example: admin123456 008613322221111.

6.3 Single tracking

If no authorized numbers are set up, it will reply to all calls with a location report. If authorized numbers are set up, it will not respond to unauthorized numbers. If you call from an authorized phone number, it will hang up and report a real-time location as shown below:

Example location report: lat:22.554419 lon:113.903970 speed:0.08 T:20/06/02 02:07 https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=22.554419,113.903970&z=16 Pwr: ON ACC: OFF

When it loses fix to satellites, the message will include the last known GPS position and a LAC code of the updated position.

6.4 Continuous interval tracking

6.4.1 Limited times tracking at a time interval

SMS command: fix030s600s005n+password

Tracker response: It will update positions at 30 seconds interval when ACC ON and 600 seconds when ACC OFF for 5 times.

Example: fix030s600s005n123456

Note: The numbers in the command must be 3 digits, and the maximum times allowed are 255. The interval unit in all fix commands can be s (seconds), m (minutes), and h (hours).

6.4.2 Unlimited times tracking at a time interval

SMS command: fix030s600s***n+password

Tracker response: It will update positions at 30 seconds interval when ACC ON and 600 seconds when ACC OFF continuously.

Example: fix030s600s***n123456

Note: The time interval must be more than 10 seconds.

6.4.3 Unlimited times tracking at a distance interval

6.4.3.1 SMS command: Distance+password+space+distance value

Tracker response: Distance ok

Example: Distance123456 0050

Note: The distance unit is meters, and the value must be 4 digits.

6.4.4 Smart tracking at both time and distance interval

6.4.4.1 SMS command: fix030s600s***n+password+space+distance value

Tracker response: It will update a position at 600 seconds interval when motionless, and update a position at 30 seconds when moving. It will also update a position when the vehicle moves 200 meters.

Example: fix030s600s***n123456 0200

6.4.5 Cancel interval tracking

SMS command: nofix+password

Tracker response: nofix ok

Example: nofix123456

6.5 Smart angle updating

It will automatically update positions to the web platform when the vehicle changes direction over a preset angle value, making its trace follow the actual road and appear better on the map. This function is only available in GPRS mode.

SMS command: angle+password+space+angle value

Tracker response: angle ok

Example: angle123456 030

Note: The angle value must be 3 digits, and the default value is 30 degrees.

6.6 GPS drift suppression

This function is activated by default.

SMS command to activate: suppress+password

Tracker response: suppress drift ok

Example: suppress123456

If you stop driving the vehicle, the tracker will stop updating its position and keep sending the same latitude and longitude. When you start driving again, the latitude and longitude will update automatically.

SMS command to deactivate: nosuppress+password

Tracker response: nosuppress ok

Example: nosuppress123456

6.7 Exact street address

You must set the APN of your local GSM network provider for the SIM card in the tracker before using this function. If your local GSM network provider requires a user name and password for GPRS, please set it up according to section 6.26.

After the APN has been set up, send "address+password". It will reply with the exact address, including the street name. For example: No.113, Guankou 2nd Rd, Nantou, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

6.8 Location based service (LBS) / Cell-ID tracking

If the tracker cannot establish a solid GPS fix, it will calculate its location using Cell-ID GSM locating. Location reports will include the GPS coordinates of the last known positions as well as a LAC code. You can send the command "address+password" to the tracker to request the exact address in SMS mode. The tracker will automatically switch to tracking by LBS in GPRS mode. Accuracy of LBS depends on the distance to the nearest GSM Network Cell Tower or Base Station.

Note: This feature can be used normally in most areas according to the GSM network signal. It may not be available in some areas.

6.9 Forwarding incoming SMS messages

SMS command: forward+password+space+third party phone number

Tracker response: forward ok

Example: forward123456 10086

The carrier's number used for sending notification messages is recommended to be set up. The tracker will forward the notification message to authorized numbers when the carrier sends a message to remind you to top up your SIM card.

SMS command to cancel: noforward+password

Tracker response: noforward ok

Example: noforward123456

6.10 SIM Card Balance Enquiry

SMS command: balance+password+space+phone number+space+code

Tracker response: It will forward the code to the specified phone number and return the content from that number.

Example: balance123456 10086 ye

This function assumes that your GSM network provider has the option to check your SIM card's balance by sending an SMS message to a specified number, which is 10086 in this example for China Mobile.

Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates the SIM card balance check process: Mobile sends an SMS command to the Tracker. The Tracker forwards this command to a service number (e.g., 10086). The service number responds with balance information, which the Tracker then forwards to the Mobile.

6.11 ACC ON/OFF Alert

This function is OFF by default.

SMS command to activate: ACC+password

Tracker Response: ACC ok

Example: ACC123456

If the tracker detects an "ignition on" signal from the ACC wire (white wire), it will send "ACC on+latitude & longitude" to the authorized number, indicating the vehicle has started. When it detects an "ignition off" signal, it will send "ACC off+ latitude & longitude" to indicate the vehicle has stopped.

SMS command to deactivate: noACC+password

Tracker response: noACC ok

Example: noACC123456

It can only activate or deactivate notifications via SMS message to authorized phone numbers. Notifications to the web platform cannot be deactivated and will always be sent automatically.

6.12 Remote immobilizing (For BC model)

Immobilizing way set up

Immediate execution way:

Tracker will immobilize the vehicle immediately.

SMS command: quickstop+password

Tracker response: quickstop OK

Example: quickstop123456

Delay execution way (Default setting):

When receiving the STOP command, the tracker will check the speed. It will reply "it will be executed after speed less than 20KM/H" if the speed is higher than 20KM/H, and delay executing this command until the speed is less than 20KM/H.

SMS command: noquickstop+password

Tracker response: noquickstop OK

Example: noquickstop123456

Remote immobilizing:

SMS command: stop+password

Tracker response: Stop engine succeed

Example: stop123456

Once the immobilize function has been executed, it will remain immobile until you send a command to resume the fuel supply.

Remote fuel resume:

SMS command: resume+password

Tracker response: Resume engine Succeed

This means the tracker will now resume the fuel & power supply.

6.13 Configure times of alarm SMS

The number of messages for a continuous alarm can be configured. It defaults to 3 times.

SMS command: xtime+password+times value

Tracker response: xtime ok!

Example: xtime123456 005 (It means to send messages 5 times.)

Note: The times value must be 3 digits.

6.14 Alarms

6.14.1 Low battery alarm

This feature is activated by default. When the battery is low, the tracker will send a message "low battery + latitude & longitude" to authorized numbers twice at 15-minute intervals.

Note: The number of times for this alert cannot be configured by the xtime command.

SMS command to deactivate: lowbattery+password+space+off

Tracker response: lowbattery off ok

Example: lowbattery123456 off

SMS command to activate: lowbattery+password+space+on

Tracker response: lowbattery on ok

Example: lowbattery123456 on

6.14.2 Power disconnection alarm

This feature is activated by default. The tracker will send "Power alarm+latitude & longitude" to authorized numbers every 3 minutes when the external power is disconnected.

SMS command to deactivate: extpower +password+space+off

Tracker response: extpower off ok

Example: expower123456 off

SMS command to activate: extpower +password+space+on

Tracker response: extpower on ok

Example: expower123456 on

6.14.3 Blind area alarm

This feature is deactivated by default. The tracker will send an SMS notification "No gps+latitude & longitude of the last know position." to authorized numbers if it loses GPS satellites.

SMS command to activate: gpssignal +password+space+on

Tracker response: gpssignal on ok

Example: gpssignal123456 on

SMS command to deactivate: gpssignal +password+space+off

Tracker response: gpssignal off ok

Example: gpssignal123456 off

6.14.4 SOS alarm (For C model)

Press the SOS button for 3 seconds (For model C, press the [Remote SOS Key] on the remote control for 3 seconds). The tracker will send an SMS notification "Help me+latitude & longitude" to all authorized numbers at 3-minute intervals.

SMS command to disable the notification: help me

Tracker response: help ok

Example: help me

6.14.5 Geo-fence

The Geo-fence feature creates a virtual fence. When the tracker moves out of this virtual fence, an SMS notification "stockade!+latitude & longitude" will be sent to the authorized numbers.

SMS command to activate: stockade+password+space+latitude, longitude; latitude, longitude

Tracker response: stockade ok!

Example: stockade123456 22.554459, 113.903981; 22.553002, 113.909378

SMS command to deactivate: nostockade+password

Example: nostockade123456

Note: The first latitude & longitude is the coordinate of the top-left corner of the Geo-fence, and the second latitude & longitude is the coordinate of the bottom-right corner. To configure the Geo-fence, the tracker must fix to satellites and be stationary for about 3-10 minutes.

6.14.6 Movement alarm

The movement feature creates a circular area with a set radius (200 meters by default). When the tracker moves out of this area, an SMS notification "move!+latitude & longitude" will be sent to the authorized numbers.

SMS command to activate: move+password+space+radius value

Tracker response: move ok!

Example: move123456 0200

SMS command to deactivate: nomove+password

Tracker response: nomove ok

Example: nomove123456

Note: The unit of the radius value is meters, and the value must be 4 digits, up to a maximum of 9999 meters. To configure the movement alarm, the tracker must fix to satellites and be stationary for about 3-10 minutes.

6.14.7 Over speed alarm

The tracker can be configured to send an alert "speed+xxx!+latitude & longitude" to authorized numbers when a certain speed is exceeded. In SMS mode, the tracker only sends one alert every 3 minutes, and the siren beeps for one second for each trigger.

SMS command to activate: speed+password+space+speed value

Tracker response: speed ok!

Example: speed123456 080

SMS command to deactivate: nospeed+password

Tracker response: nospeed ok

Example: nospeed123456

Note: The recommended speed should not be less than 30km/h. If the speed is set lower than this, you may get a false alarm due to GPS inaccuracy.

6.15 Remote control function (For C model)

6.16 Arming

6.16.1 Arming by SMS

SMS command: arm+password

Tracker response: Tracker is activated

Example: arm123456

Tracker will activate the ACC and shock sensor to enter the arming state.

If you leave the ignition on (The ACC is in the "ON" position), the tracker cannot enter the arming state and will reply "set up fail! pls turn off ACC".

6.16.2 Arming with remote control (For C model)

Press the [Arming Key] for 0.5 seconds; the car enters the arming state and the siren will beep once, with no SMS message notification. If you leave the ignition on (The ACC is in the ON position), the tracker cannot enter the arming state, and the siren does not sound.

6.17 Silent Arming

6.17.1 Silent arming by SMS

SMS command: silent+password

Tracker response: silent ok!

Example: silent123456

After the tracker enters the silent arming state, the siren does not sound even if an alarm is triggered, but the tracker will send an alarm notification to authorized numbers.

6.17.2 Silent arming with remote control (For C model)

Press the [Silent Arming Key] in disarm state for 0.5 second; the siren will beep once. The tracker will enter the silent arming state, the siren does not sound even if an alarm is triggered, but the tracker will send an alarm notification to authorized numbers.

6.18 Disarming

6.18.1 Disarming by SMS

SMS command: disarm+password

Tracker response: Tracker is deactivated.

Example: disarm123456

After disarming, the shock sensor and ACC alarm will be deactivated, and these alarms will no longer be triggered.

6.18.2 Disarming with remote control (For C model)

Press the [Disarm Key] for 0.5 second; the tracker will enter the disarming state, the siren beeps twice, with no SMS message notification.

6.19 Alarm function in arming state

6.19.1 ACC (Ignition / voltage) alarm

The tracker will send "ACC alarm + latitude / longitude" to authorized numbers every 3 minutes if the ignition of the vehicle has been switched "ON" (Key is rotated to "ACC ON" position when the tracker is in arming state). The siren will beep for 20 seconds. If the ignition is still on, the siren will beep for another 20 seconds with a 20-second pause, then disarm to silence the alarm.

6.19.2 Acceleration Sensor Alarm

There is a built-in three-axis acceleration sensor in the tracker to detect movement, tilt, and shock when in the arming state. The tracker will send "Sensor alarm + latitude / longitude" to authorized numbers, with only one message every 3 minutes when the tracker works in SMS mode. The siren (For C model) will beep for 5 seconds for the first and second trigger, and then beep for 10 seconds for subsequent triggers. Disarming will quit the alarm.

Sensor's sensitivity configuration

There are three different levels:

First level:

Alarm will be triggered by slight vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+1

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 1

Second level:

Alarm will be triggered by medium vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+2

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 2

Third level:

Alarm will be triggered by severe vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+3

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 3

6.20 Sleep Mode

6.20.1 No sleep mode

SMS command: sleep+password+space+off

Tracker response: sleep off ok

Example: sleep123456 off

The tracker does not sleep; GSM and GPS work at all times. (Default mode)

6.20.2 Sleep mode

SMS command: sleep+password+space+on

Tracker response: sleep on ok!

Example: sleep123456 on

When stopped operating for 3 minutes, the tracker will sleep if no alarms have been set up. Power for the GPS module will be cut off; vibration, a call, or SMS can wake it up.

It consumes less data in sleep mode, and GPRS automatically disconnects. When the tracker generates an alarm or the vehicle runs, GPRS automatically reconnects to the platform.

6.21 Check Status

SMS command: check+password

Tracker response: Power: ON/OFF, Battery: 100%, Oil: 100%, GPRS: ON/OFF, GPS: OK/NO GPS, ACC: OFF/ON, GSM Signal: 1-32 (The higher, the better), APN: cmnet, IP: 104.250.138.146, PORT: 9000

Example: check123456

6.22 Check IMEI

SMS command: imei+password

Tracker response: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (A 15 digits IMEI of your device)

Example: imei123456

6.23 Local time setting

The tracker works in the local time zone by default. If you find that the time zone is incorrect, you can configure the time zone.

SMS command: time+space+zone+password+space+time zone value

Tracker responds: time ok

Example: time zone123456 8

Note: 8 is the time zone of China. If your country's time zone is minus, write the time zone value with a "-" symbol, for example, time zone123456 -8.

6.24 Reset Hardware

This command will reboot the GSM and GPS modules of the tracker. Please note this will not restore factory settings.

SMS Command: reset+password

Tracker Response: reset ok

Example: reset123456

6.25 Configure parameters by USB

Using the optional USB cable to connect the tracker to a computer and open the configuration file user_config.ini with notepad, then manually change the parameters and settings according to the tips.

Note: You must enter the correct password of the tracker in the old password field every time when changing the settings; otherwise, the changes won't be successful.

6.26 GPRS configuration for live real-time tracking

6.26.1 Configure APN, GPRS login user name and password

Usually, the tracker can automatically recognize and select the APN and GPRS' user name and password without any configuration. If it cannot connect to the network, please configure it according to the following steps.

6.26.1.1 Configure APN setting

APN is an abbreviation for Access Point Name and changes depending on which mobile network you are using. For more information about your local APN, please check with your local wireless carrier.

SMS command: APN+password+space+local APN

Tracker response: APN OK

Example: APN123456 CMNET

Note: 123456 is the tracker's default password; you can change the password on the App or refer to section 6.1.

6.26.1.2 Configure user name and password

In most countries, the user name and password of GPRS are not necessary; therefore, you can ignore this step if it is not necessary for your local network. For countries requiring user name and password, please configure as follows:

SMS command: up+password+space+user+space+password

Tracker response: user, password ok!

Example: up123456 Jonnes 666666

Note: 123456 means the password of the device, Jonnes means the user name of GPRS, and 666666 means the password of GPRS. Please configure it according to the user name and password of your local ones; you can check this information with your local wireless carrier.

6.26.2 Configure domain name and port

The tracker connects to tracker.baanool.net:8090 by default. If you need to connect to another domain name, please configure it.

SMS command: dns+password+space+DNS domain name+space+port

Tracker response: dns success!

Example 1: dns123456 04.GPSTrackerXY.com 9000

Example 2: dns123456 tracker.baanool.net 8090

Note: 123456 is the tracker's password, 04.GPSTrackerXY.com is the DNS, and 9000 is the port. If you want to configure IP instead of DNS, then please send the SMS command: "adminip+password+space+IP+space+port".

6.26.3 GPRS / SMS mode switch

The GPRS mode is the default. If you need to switch, please refer to the following instructions.

6.26.3.1 GPRS mode

SMS command: GPRS+password

Tracker response: GPRS OK! (It means it has been switched to GPRS mode.)

Example: GPRS123456

TCP / UDP switch

TCP mode is the default. You do not need to configure this step if the web platform works with TCP mode, but you need to configure it as follows when using a platform that only works with UDP.

SMS command to switch to TCP mode: GPRS+password,0,0

SMS command to switch to UDP mode: GPRS+password,1,1

Tracker response: GPRS OK!

Example: GPRS123456,0,0

6.26.3.2 SMS mode

Switching to SMS mode will disconnect the GPRS connection for live tracking.

SMS command: SMS+password

Tracker response: SMS OK! (It means it has been switched to SMS mode.)

Example: SMS123456

6.27 Configure SMS management center number

SMS command: centernum+password+space+phone number

Tracker response: centernum ok

Example: centernum123456 13322221111

After the SMS management center number is set successfully, the "Continuous interval tracking" messages will be sent to this number. If the management center number needs to receive alarm notification messages, please set this number as an authorized number as well.

Cancel SMS management center number:

SMS command: nocenternum+password

Tracker response: nocenternum ok

Example: nocenternum123456

6.28 Configure heartbeat package interval

The default heartbeat interval to keep the GPRS connection alive is 100 seconds; you can change it if necessary. However, please be informed that if the time interval is too long, it may cause GPRS disconnection.

SMS command: heartbeat+password+space+time interval

Tracker response: heartbeat ok

Example: heartbeat123456 120

Note: 123456 means the tracker's password, and 120 means the interval. The minimum interval is 60 seconds, and the tracker will continue to send a heartbeat every 60 seconds if you configure it for less than 60 seconds.

6.29 Initialization

If the tracker cannot work properly, you can send a command to initialize it to return to default factory settings.

SMS command: begin+password

Tracker response: begin ok

Example: begin123456