GPS Tracker User Manual

1. Specifications

2. Terminal Installation

Please ask a qualified engineer to install it.

The installation environment should ensure that the GSM and GPS signals are good. Please do not install it in a dusty and humid environment.

Find the 5PIN 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 Wiring Diagram:

Wiring Diagram Description:

• Red wire: (+) power (IN 9-100V)
• Black wire: (-) power
• Orange wire: IN 0-100V (ACC)
• Blue wire: No connection (NC)
• Green wire: OUT (oil and power cut off)
• White wire: (+) Car power
• Yellow wire: To pump side (Fuel pump)

The diagram shows connections to the car's engine and oil line.

SIM Card Installation

Open the sealed buckle of the SIM card, insert the SIM card, then put the sealed buckle back.

Please be sure to confirm that the SIM card network frequency band is supported by the device. Caller ID must be turned on and the PIN code must be turned off. The call forwarding function cannot be turned on.

SIM Card Types: Standard, Micro, Nano.

After inserting the SIM card, the GPS device will power on automatically.

3. Device Status Light

• Green LED: In GSM Mode, LED flashes once per second. In GPRS Mode, LED flashes once every three seconds. If there is no GSM reception, the LED stays ON.
• Blue LED: Flashes once every second when GPS signal is normal. Flashes 3 times per second when GPS signal is very good (at least 4 satellites with a signal-to-noise ratio of more than 38). Turns off if the device loses fix to satellites.

4. Mobile App

Scan the QR code to download the BAANOOL IOT app.

The app is available on Google Play, App Store, and Baidu App Store. Search for "BAANOOL IOT" to download it.

5. BAANOOL IOT's Web Version

Access the web platform at www.baanooliot.com. The login account name and password are the same as for the mobile app.

6. GPRS Configuration for Live Real-Time Tracking

Set APN, Account user name, and password to log in to the web platform.

Usually, the device automatically recognizes and selects the APN, user name, and password for GPRS settings. If the device cannot connect to the web platform, use mobile phone text messages to configure the settings.

6.1 APN Setting

APN (Access Point Name) varies depending on your mobile network. Check with your local wireless carrier for your local APN.

SMS command: APN+password+space+local APN

Tracker response: APN OK

Example: APN123456 CMNET

Note: 123456 is the default password. Change it via the APP or refer to section 7.1.

6.2 Configure User Name and Password of GPRS

In most countries, GPRS user name and password are not necessary. Ignore this step if not required for your local network.

For countries requiring them, configure as follows:

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

Tracker response: user, password ok!

Example: up123456 Jonnes 666666

Note: 123456 is the device password, Jonnes is the GPRS user name, and 666666 is the GPRS password.

6.3 Configure Domain Name and Port

The tracker connects to tracker.baanooliot.com:8090 by default. To connect to another domain name, configure it.

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

Tracker response: dns success!

Example: dns123456 tracker.baanooliot.com 8090

Note: To configure an IP address instead of a DNS name, send the SMS command: "adminip+password+space+IP+space+port"

6.4 GPRS Mode

SMS command: GPRS+password

Tracker response: GPRS OK! (Indicates it has switched to GPRS mode.)

7. Function Details

The following setting functions can be configured through the APP or web version.

7.1 Changing Password

7.1.1 SMS command: password+oldpassword+space+new password

Tracker response: password OK

7.1.2 Be sure to keep the new password in mind. You must flash the firmware to restore the initialized settings if you lose the new password.

7.1.3 Attention: Ensure the new password consists of 6 digits in Arabic numerals; otherwise, the tracker may not recognize it.

7.2 Authorization

Up to 5 numbers can be authorized.

7.2.1 Call the tracker 10 times in succession; the number will be automatically authorized as the first master number, and the tracker will respond "add master ok".

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

Tracker response: admin ok

7.2.3 SMS command: noadmin+password+space+authorized number

Tracker response: noadmin ok

7.2.4 To receive notification alerts when the tracker moves to another country, you must include the country code before the phone number for international format authorization. If your phone number starts with "0", remove it. Example: admin123456 008613322221111 will authorize 13322221111.

7.3 Single Tracking

7.3.1 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 calls from unauthorized numbers.

7.3.2 Calling from an authorized phone number will cause the tracker to hang up and report a real-time location. The report includes latitude, longitude, speed, time, and a Google Maps link.

If the device loses GPS fix, the message will include the last known GPS position and a LAC code.

7.3.3 SMS Command: position+password (Function is the same as 7.3.2)

7.4 Sleep Tracking Strategy

7.4.1 Sleep on timing tracking strategy

SMS Command: Sleep+password+space+on+space+030s+001h+005n

This command enables sleep mode (GPRS offline when the device is stopped, moving, or any alarm triggers online). The device reports every 30 seconds when moving, every 1 hour when stopped, and reports a maximum of 5 times (005n). `***n` means unlimited times.

"Sleep on" is the default mode, but not the default tracking strategy.

Note: Time values must be 3 Arabic numerals. Movement interval: minimum 10 seconds. Stop interval: minimum 30 minutes. (s: seconds, m: minutes, h: hours)

7.4.2 Sleep on timing and distance tracking strategy

SMS command: Sleep+password+space+on+space+001h+0200d+005n

This command enables sleep mode. Reports every 1 hour when stopped. When the device moves 200 meters, it reports. Maximum 5 times (005n). `***n` means unlimited times.

Note: Time values: 3 Arabic numerals. Distance values: 4 Arabic numerals. 'd' represents distance in meters. Minimum static interval: 30 minutes. (s: seconds, m: minutes, h: hours)

7.4.3 Sleep off timing tracking strategy

SMS Command: Sleep+password+space+off+space+030s+030m+005n

This command disables sleep mode (GPRS is always online). Updates position every 30s when moving, and every 30 minutes when motionless. Maximum 5 times (005n). `***n` means unlimited times.

Note: Time values: 3 Arabic numerals. Time interval: minimum 10 seconds. (s: seconds, m: minutes, h: hours)

7.4.4 Sleep off timing and distance tracking strategy

SMS command: Sleep+password+space+off+space+030m+0200d+005n

This command disables sleep mode (GPRS is always online). Updates position every 30 minutes when moving, and every 200 meters when motionless. Maximum 5 times (005n). `***n` means unlimited times.

Note: Time values: 3 Arabic numerals. Moving distance: 4 Arabic numerals. 'd' represents distance in meters. Time interval: minimum 10 seconds. (s: seconds, m: minutes, h: hours)

7.4.5 Cancel tracking strategy

SMS command: nofix+password

Tracker response: nofix ok

7.5 Smart Angle Updating

7.5.1 Updates positions automatically to the web platform when the vehicle changes driving direction by more than a preset angle, improving trace accuracy on the map. This function is only available in GPRS mode.

7.5.2 SMS command: angle+password+space+angle value

Tracker response: angle ok

7.5.3 Note: The angle value must be 3 Arabic digits. The default value is 30 degrees.

7.6 Location Based Service (LBS) / Cell-ID Tracking

If a solid GPS fix cannot be established, the tracker calculates its location using Cell-ID GSM locating. In SMS mode, reports include GPS coordinates of the last known positions and a LAC code. In GPRS mode, it automatically switches to LBS tracking and displays on the platform map with LBS positioning prompts. Base station positioning information has an error margin related to GSM signal strength.

Note: This function generally works in most areas based on GSM signal conditions but may not be available everywhere.

7.7 Forwarding Incoming SMS Messages

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

Tracker response: forward ok

This is recommended for the carrier's number used for sending notification messages (e.g., SIM card top-up reminders). The tracker will forward these messages to authorized numbers.

7.7.2 Cancel: noforward+password

7.8 SIM Card Balance Enquiry

SMS command: balance+password+space+phonenumber+space+code

Tracker response: Forwards the code to the specified phone number and returns the content from that number.

This function relies on your GSM network provider's SMS balance check service (e.g., 10086 for China Mobile).

7.9 ACC ON/OFF Alert

7.9.1 This function is OFF by default.

SMS command to activate: ACC+password

Tracker Response: ACC ok

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

7.9.2 SMS command to deactivate: noACC+password

Tracker response: noACC ok

7.9.3 Activation/deactivation via SMS message to authorized numbers only. Notifications to the web platform are always sent automatically and cannot be deactivated.

7.10 Remote Immobilizing

7.10.1 Immediate execution way

SMS command: quickstop+password

Tracker response: quickstop OK

Example: quickstop123456

The tracker will immobilize the vehicle immediately.

7.10.2 Remote immobilizing (Engine Stop)

SMS command: stop+password

Tracker response: Stop engine succeed

Example: stop123456

When receiving the STOP command, the tracker checks the speed. It will execute after the speed drops below 20 KM/H. If the speed is higher than 20 KM/H, the command execution is delayed until the speed is less than 20 KM/H.

7.10.3 Remote fuel resume

SMS command: resume+password

Tracker response: Resume engine Succeed

Example: resume123456

This command resumes the fuel & power supply.

7.11 Configure Times of Alarm

The number of times SOS, power, and ACC alarms are sent can be set. Default is once.

SMS command: xtime+password+times value

Tracker response: xtime ok!

Example: xtime123456 005 (Sends alarm 5 times.)

Note: The times value must be 3 digits.

7.12 Alarms

7.12.1 Low battery alarm

This feature is activated by default. When the battery voltage drops close to 3.55V, the tracker sends a "low battery + latitude & longitude" message to authorized numbers, twice, at 15-minute intervals.

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

Tracker response: lowbattery off ok

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

Tracker response: lowbattery on ok

7.12.2 Power disconnection alarm

This feature is activated by default. The tracker sends "Power alarm+latitude&longitude" to authorized numbers when external power is disconnected. Notifications can also be received on the app.

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

Tracker response: extpower off ok

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

Tracker response: extpower on ok

7.12.3 Blind area alarm

This feature is deactivated by default. The tracker sends 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

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

Tracker response: gpssignal off ok

7.12.4 SOS alarm (For D model)

Pressing the ? key on the remote control sends an SMS notification "Help me+latitude&longitude" to all authorized numbers.

7.12.5 Geo-fence

Creates a virtual fence. If the tracker moves out of this fence, an SMS notification "stockade!+latitude &longitude" is sent (in SMS mode). In GPRS mode, a Geo-fence alarm is sent to the web.

Command to activate: stockade+password+space+latitude, longitude; latitude, longitude

Tracker response: stockade ok!

Example: stockade123456 22.554459, 113.903981; 22.553002, 113.909378

Note: The first latitude & longitude is the top-left corner, and the second is the bottom-right corner of the Geo-fence.

Command to deactivate: nostockade+password

Example: nostockade123456

7.12.6 Movement alarm

If the device remains stationary for 3-10 minutes with a GPS signal, you can send the SMS command "move+password+space+0200" (default range 200 meters). The device replies "move ok!". If it moves out of range, it replies "move + latitude and longitude" to the authorized number.

Cancel the setting: Send SMS "nomove+password".

7.12.7 Over speed alarm

SMS command: speed+password+space+080 (for 80 km/h).

Tracker response: speed ok!

If the device exceeds 80 km/h, it sends "speed+080!+latitude and longitude" to the authorized number. In SMS mode, it sends once every 3 minutes. In GPRS mode, once every 3 seconds. A siren sounds for one second when speeding.

Cancel the setting: Send SMS "nospeed+password".

Note: Recommended speed limit is not less than 30 km/h to avoid false alarms due to GPS inaccuracy.

7.13 Remote Controller (For D model)

7.14 Arming

7.14.1 Arming by SMS

Command: arm+password

Response: Tracker is activated, the vehicle terminal enters the armed state. If the vehicle is in the ignition state (key not pulled), it cannot enter the armed state and will reply "set up fail! pls turn off ACC".

7.14.2 Arming with remote controller (For D model)

Press the ? key for 0.5 seconds; the car enters arming state and the siren beeps once (no SMS sent). If the vehicle is in the ignition state (key not pulled), it cannot enter the armed state, and the siren beeps 3 times.

7.15 Silent Arming

7.15.1 Silent arming by SMS

SMS Command: silent+password

Respond: silent ok!, the terminal enters silent arming state. After an alarm is triggered, the siren does not sound, but an alarm text message is sent to the authorized number.

7.15.2 Silent arming with remote controller (For D model)

Press the ? key for 0.5 seconds in disarm state; the siren beeps once, and the vehicle enters silent arming state. After the alarm is triggered, the siren does not operate, but an alarm text message is sent to the authorized number.

To exit, press the ? key.

7.16 Disarming

7.16.1 Disarming by SMS

SMS command: disarm+password

Tracker response: Tracker is deactivated

Example: disarm123456

After disarming, door, shock sensor, and ACC alarms are deactivated and won't be triggered.

7.16.2 Disarming with remote controller (For D model)

Press the ? key for 0.5 second; the tracker enters disarming state, and the siren beeps two times.

7.17 Alarm Function in Arming State

7.17.1 ACC Alarm

If the vehicle ignition is switched "ON" (key rotated to "ACC ON" position while tracker is in arming state), the tracker sends "ACC alarm + latitude / longitude" to authorized numbers. The siren beeps for 20 seconds. If ignition remains on, the siren beeps for another 20 seconds with a 20-second pause, then disarms to quiet the alarm.

The app also receives alarm messages simultaneously.

7.17.2 Acceleration Sensor Alarm

7.17.2.1 A built-in three-axis acceleration sensor detects movement, tilt, and shock when in arming state. The tracker sends "Sensor alarm + latitude / longitude" to authorized numbers, once every 3 minutes. The siren beeps for 5 seconds for the first and second triggers, then 10 seconds for subsequent triggers. The app receives alarm messages simultaneously; disarming quiets the alarm.

7.17.2.2 Sensor's sensitivity configuration

There are three sensitivity levels:

First level: Alarm triggered by slight vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+1

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 1

Second level: Alarm triggered by medium vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+2

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 2

Third level: Alarm triggered by severe vibration.

SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+3

Tracker response: sensitivity ok

Example: sensitivity123456 3

7.18 Check Status

SMS command: check+password

Reply: Power, Battery, GPS signal, ACC, GSM signal, GPRS, APN, UP, IP, Port etc.

Example: check123456

Tracker response includes:

• Power: ON/OFF
• Battery: 100%
• GPRS: ON/OFF
• GPS: OK/NO GPS
• ACC: OFF/ON
• GSM Signal: 1-32 (Higher is better)
• APN: cmnet
• IP: 104.250.138.146
• PORT: 9000
• Arm: OFF/ON

7.19 Check IMEI

SMS command: imei+password

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

Example: imei123456

7.20 Local Time Setting

The tracker operates in the local time zone by default. If the time zone is incorrect, you can configure it.

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

Tracker responds: time ok

Example: time zone123456 8

7.21 Reset Hardware

SMS Command: reset+password

Tracker Response: reset ok

Example: reset123456

7.22 TCP / UDP Switch

SMS command to switch to TCP mode: GPRS+password,0,0 (TCP mode is the default one)

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

Tracker response: GPRS OK!

Example: GPRS123456,0,0, GPRS123456,1,1

7.23 SMS Mode

Switching to SMS mode disconnects the GPRS connection for live tracking.

SMS command: SMS+password

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

Example: SMS123456

7.24 Configure SMS Monitoring Center Number

SMS command: centernum+password+space+phone number

Tracker response: centernum ok

After the SMS monitoring center number is successfully set, SMS messages from the positioning strategy will be sent to this number. If the monitoring center number needs to receive alarm notifications, it must also be set as an authorized number.

Cancel SMS monitoring center number

SMS command: nocenternum+password

Tracker response: nocenternum ok

Example: nocenternum123456

7.25 Configure GPRS Heartbeat Package Interval

The default heartbeat interval to keep the GPRS connection alive is 100 seconds. This can be changed if necessary. A longer interval may cause GPRS disconnection.

SMS command: heartbeat+password+space+time interval

Tracker response: heartbeat ok

Example: heartbeat123456 120

Note: (123456 is the tracker's password, 120 is the interval in seconds.)

The minimum interval is 60 seconds. If configured less than 60 seconds, the tracker will send heartbeats every 60 seconds.

7.26 Initialization

If the tracker is not working 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

8. CAUTIONS

Please be sure to follow these guidelines when using:

1. Keep the tracker used in a dry environment. Humid environments can easily damage internal circuits.
2. Do not place the tracker in a dusty environment.
3. Do not place the tracker in overheated or overcooled locations.
4. Handle carefully. Do not vibrate or shake it violently.
5. Clean with a dry cloth; do not use chemicals or detergents.
6. Do not paint the device, as this may lead to internal circuit failure.
7. Do not disassemble the device.
8. Read the user manual carefully before installation and operation, and understand the voltage range. Otherwise, it may not work properly or could damage the tracker.

9. TROUBLESHOOTING