GSM/GPRS/GPS Portable 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 specifications 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.

1 Summary

This product is based on the GSM / GPRS network and GPS satellite positioning system. It integrates anti-theft alarm, positioning, auto answer, first aid, and tracking functions in a brand new product which can locate or monitor remote targets through SMS text messages or the Internet.

2 Applications

Mainly used in the positioning and tracking services of moving objects.

3 Hardware Description

The device features ports on one side. These are labeled as:

• 1: USB port (for charging and firmware flashing)
• 2: TF card slot
• 3: SIM card slot
• 4: Microphone

4 Specifications

5 Quick charger

This device supports a maximum 2A current quick charger. Charger way: Connect the device to the AC adapter (Output voltage: 5V, current: ≥2A) with the original MICRO USB cable.

Warning: Please use the original USB cable to charge. If the original USB cable is lost, the replacement USB cable must be rated at least 2.5A.

Use the manufacturer's original charger and battery; the battery charge time is approximately 7-9 hours.

Warning: Lithium batteries contain harmful chemical constituents and may explode. Please do not slam, stab, or put into fire.

6 Start to use

6.1 Insert SIM card, turn on the device

Attention: Please ensure the voice call and caller display functions are enabled, subscribe to a data plan, disable the PIN code, and ensure no call forwarding is active. A minimum data plan of 30MB per month is recommended.

Steps to insert SIM card and turn on the device:

1. Open the soft glue plug.
2. Insert the TF card as shown in the diagram.
3. Insert the SIM card as shown in the diagram. The tracker will turn on automatically.
4. Cover the soft glue plug.

After turning on, bring the device outdoors for the first time and wait approximately 10-40 seconds for it to search for GSM and GPS signals to start working normally.

6.2 Device status light

6.3 GPRS configuration for live real-time tracking

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

6.3.1 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. Change the password on the APP or refer to section 7.1. CMNET is the APN for China Mobile.

6.3.2 Configure user name and password of GPRS

In most countries, the username and password of GPRS are not necessary; therefore, you can ignore this step if it is not required for your local network. For countries requiring a username 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 is the device password, Jonnes is the GPRS username, and 666666 is the GPRS password. Configure these according to your local wireless carrier's details.

6.4 Mobile APP

6.4.1 Scan the QR code to download APP

Scan the QR code to download the BAANOOL IoT app. Alternatively, search for "BAANOOL IoT" on Google Play or the App Store.

6.4.2 Binding device

6.4.2.1 Open BAANOOL IoT, register a new account and login.

Screenshots show the registration and login interfaces for the BAANOOL IoT app.

6.4.2.2 Choose BAANOOL IoV to enter it.

The app displays a system switching screen where you can select "BAANOOL IoV".

6.4.2.3 Click “Me” ➔ “Device Management” ➔ “Add”, scan the QR CODE on the device or enter the IMEI manually to bind the device

The "Me" tab leads to "Device Management", where you can click "Add". You can then scan the device's QR code or manually enter its IMEI number to bind it.

6.4.3 Position

1. Check the device: Click "Position" to enter the position page and see all devices on the map. Click the device icon to view details including latitude, longitude, speed, altitude, time, and alarm status. You can click "Navigate" to get directions to the device's location.
2. Select the device: Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper left corner to select a device. Its position, Geo-fence, and trace will be displayed on the map (requires "continuously track" settings configured on the "Control" page).

6.4.4 Control

After selecting the device, click "Control" to access functions such as single track, continuously track, Arm/Disarm, and Geo-fence.

6.4.5 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.

6.5 BAANOOL IOT's Web Version

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

6.5.1 Register

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

The web registration form requires IMEI, account number, password, and a mobile number for password retrieval.

6.5.2 Login

Enter your account and password to log in to the BAANOOL IoT web platform.

The web platform provides "Device Management", "Terminal Batch Setting", and "Reports" sections. The "Device Management" interface lists devices with details like name, registration time, and expiration time.

7 Function details

The configuration of the following functions can be done on the App or web platform.

7.1 Changing password

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

Tracker response: password OK

Example: password123456 888888

Keep the new password in mind. You may need to flash the firmware to restore factory settings if the password is lost.

Attention: The new password must be 6 digits in Arabic numerals; otherwise, the tracker may not recognize it.

Note on commands: '+' between words means they should be written together as one word. A space between words means a single character space.

7.2 Authorization

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 consecutively, your number will be automatically authorized as the first number, and the tracker will respond "add master ok". Alternatively, you can authorize your number using the following method:

7.2.1 Authorizing

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

Tracker response: admin ok

Example: admin123456 13322221111

7.2.2 Deleting authorized number

SMS command: noadmin+password+space+authorized number

Tracker response: noadmin ok

Example: noadmin123456 13322221111

To authorize numbers for international use, include the country code. Remove any leading "0" from the phone number. For example: admin123456 008613322221111.

7.3 Single tracking

If no authorized numbers are set, the tracker will reply to all calls with a location report. If authorized numbers are set, it will only respond to calls from those numbers.

Calling from an authorized number will result in the tracker hanging up and reporting a real-time location.

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

7.4 Continuous interval tracking

7.4.1 Limited times tracking at a time interval

SMS command: fix030s600s005n+password

Tracker response: Updates positions every 30 seconds when moving and every 600 seconds for 5 times when motionless.

Example: fix030s600s005n123456

Note: Command numbers must be 3 digits. Maximum times allowed is 255. Interval units can be 's' (seconds), 'm' (minutes), or 'h' (hours).

7.4.2 Unlimited times tracking at a time interval

SMS command: fix030s600s***n+password

Tracker response: Updates positions every 30 seconds when moving and continuously every 600 seconds when motionless.

Example: fix030s600s***n123456

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

7.4.3 Unlimited times tracking at a distance interval

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.

7.4.4 Smart tracking at both time and distance interval

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

Tracker response: Updates position every 600 seconds when motionless, every 30 seconds when moving, and also when moving 200 meters away.

Example: fix030s600s***n123456 0200

7.4.5 Cancel interval tracking

SMS command: nofix+password

Tracker response: nofix ok

Example: nofix123456

7.5 Smart angle updating

This function updates positions automatically to the web platform when the vehicle changes direction by more than a preset angle, allowing for more accurate trace mapping. This 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; the default is 30 degrees.

7.6 GPS drift suppression

This function is deactivated by default.

SMS command to activate: suppress+password

Tracker response: suppress drift ok

Example: suppress123456

When the vehicle stops, the tracker stops updating its position and sends the same latitude/longitude. When driving resumes, updates will restart automatically.

SMS command to deactivate: nosuppress+password

Tracker response: nosuppress ok

Example: nosuppress123456

7.7 Exact street address

You must configure the APN of your local GSM network provider for the SIM card in the tracker before using this function. If your provider requires a username and password for GPRS, configure them as per section 7.20.

After APN setup, send "address+password". The tracker will reply with the exact address, including street name. For example: No.113, Guankou 2nd Rd, Nantou, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, Guangdong, china.

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

If the tracker cannot get a solid GPS fix, it will use Cell-ID GSM locating. Location reports will include the GPS coordinates of the last known position and a LAC code. You can send "address+password" via SMS to request an exact address. The tracker will automatically switch to LBS tracking in GPRS mode. LBS accuracy depends on proximity to the nearest GSM network cell tower or base station.

Note: This feature generally works in most areas with GSM network signal but may not be available everywhere.

7.9 Auto answer

Track mode is the default for positioning.

SMS command to switch to auto answer mode: monitor+password

Tracker response: monitor ok!

Example: monitor123456

Note: If no authorized numbers are set, it will auto-answer all incoming calls. If authorized numbers are set, it will auto-answer calls from them and reject others.

SMS command to switch back to track mode: tracker+password

Tracker response: tracker ok

7.10 Forwarding incoming SMS messages

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

Tracker response: forward ok

Example: foward123456 10086

It is recommended to set up the carrier's number for sending notification messages. The tracker will forward these messages to authorized numbers, for example, to remind you to top up your SIM card.

SMS command to cancel: noforward+password

Tracker response: no forward ok

Example: nofoward123456

7.11 SIM Card Balance Enquiry

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

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

Example: balance123456 10086 ye

This function relies on your GSM network provider offering a balance check via SMS. In the example, 10086 is the number for China Mobile.

7.12 Configure times of alarm SMS

The number of messages for a continuous alarm can be configured. Default is 3 times.

SMS command: xtime+password+times value

Tracker response: xtime ok!

Example: xtime123456 005 (Sends messages 5 times.)

Note: The times value must be 3 digits.

7.13 Alarms

7.13.1 Low battery alarm

This feature is active by default. When the battery is low, the tracker sends "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

7.13.2 Blind area alarm

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

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

7.13.3 Geo-fence

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

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

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 define the top-left corner of the Geo-fence, and the second pair defines the bottom-right corner. To configure the Geo-fence, the tracker must have a stable satellite fix and remain stationary for about 3-10 minutes.

7.13.4 Movement alarm

This feature creates a circular area with a default radius of 200 meters. When the tracker moves out of this area, an SMS notification "move!+latitude & longtitude" is sent to 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 radius value is in meters and must be 4 digits, up to a maximum of 9999 meters. To configure the movement alarm, the tracker must have a stable satellite fix and remain stationary for about 3-10 minutes.

7.13.5 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, only one alert is sent every 3 minutes, with a siren beep for one second per 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 30 km/h. Setting it lower may result in false alarms due to GPS inaccuracy.

7.13.6 Acceleration Sensor Alarm

A built-in three-axis acceleration sensor detects movement, tilt, and shock. The tracker sends "Sensor alarm + latitude / longitude" to authorized numbers upon detecting vibration.

SMS command to activate: shock+password

Tracker response: Shock is activated!

Example: shock123456

SMS command to deactivate: noshock+password

Tracker response: noshock ok!

Example: noshock123456

Sensor's sensitivity configuration: There are three 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

7.14 Sleep

7.14.1 No sleep (Always online)

SMS command: sleep+password+space+off

Tracker response: sleep off ok

Example: sleep123456 off

The tracker remains active, with GSM and LED lights on. The GPS module intelligently turns off based on the track interval when no position updates are needed or when motionless.

7.14.2 Sleep by shock

SMS command: sleep+password+space+shock

Tracker response: sleep shock ok

Example: sleep123456 shock

The tracker sleeps if no vibration is detected. GPS module and LED light turn off. Vibration or any operation will wake it up.

7.14.3 Sleep by time

SMS command: sleep+password+space+time

Tracker response: sleep time ok

Example: sleep123456 time

If there are no operations for 3 minutes, the tracker sleeps. GPS module and LED light turn off. Calls or SMS can wake it up. The GPS module intelligently turns off based on the track interval when no position updates are needed or when motionless. Sleep by time is the default mode.

7.14.4 Deep sleep by shock

SMS command: sleep+password+space+deep

Tracker response: sleep deep ok

Example: sleep123456 deep

The tracker sleeps if no vibration is detected. GSM, GPS module, and LED light turn off. Only vibration can wake it up. The tracker sends a message automatically after waking up.

7.14.5 Schedule report

SMS command: schedule+password+space+1h

Tracker response: schedule ok!

Example: schedule123456 1h

The tracker wakes up every hour and automatically sends a location message. (m: minute; h: hour; d: day). The maximum interval value is 3 digits, not exceeding 30 days. After this command, GPS & GSM modules turn off; the tracker operates in ultra-low power mode. Calls or messages cannot wake it up. Triggered alarms can wake it up to normal operation. After the alarm is cancelled, it returns to schedule report mode.

SMS command to cancel: noschedule+password

Tracker response: noschedule ok!

Example: noschedule123456

7.14.6 Deep sleep by shock + Schedule report

SMS command: sleep+password+space+schedule+space+12h

Tracker response: sleep schedule ok

Example: sleep123456 schedule 12h

It wakes up and reports every 12 hours. Vibration can also wake it up. The tracker sends a message after waking up.

7.15 Check Status

SMS command: check+password

Tracker response:

Bat: 100%

GPRS: ON/OFF

GPS: ON /NO GPS

GSM: 1-32 (The higher, the better)

APN: cmnet,user,password;

IP: 104.250.138.146:9000/DNS: 04.GPSTrackerXY.com:9000

Shock: ON/OFF

Example: check123456

7.16 Check IMEI

SMS command: imei+password

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

Example: imei123456

7.17 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 response: time ok

Example: time zone123456 8

Note: 8 is the time zone for China. If your country's time zone is negative, use a "-" symbol, for example, time zone123456 -8.

7.18 Reset Hardware

This command reboots the GSM and GPS modules of the tracker. Note that this will not restore factory settings.

SMS Command: reset+password

Tracker Response: reset ok

Example: reset123456

7.19 Configure parameters by USB

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the tracker to a computer and open the configuration file user_config.ini with a text editor (like Notepad). Manually change parameters and settings as needed.

Note: You must enter the correct tracker password in the old password field each time you change settings; otherwise, the changes will not be successful.

7.20 GPRS configuration for live real-time tracking

7.20.1 Configure APN, GPRS login user name and password

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

7.20.1.1 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 7.1.

7.20.1.2 Configure user name and password

In most countries, the username 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 a username 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 is the device password, Jonnes is the GPRS username, and 666666 is the GPRS password. Configure these according to your local wireless carrier's details.

7.20.2 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: dns123456 04.GPSTrackerXY.com 9000

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

7.20.3 GPRS / SMS mode switch

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

7.20.3.1 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. However, you need to configure it as follows when using a platform that only works with UDP.

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

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

Tracker response: GPRS OK!

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

7.20.3.2 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

7.21 Configure SMS monitoring center number

SMS command: centernum+password+space+phone number

Tracker response: centernum ok

Example: centernum123456 13322221111

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

Cancel SMS monitoring center number:

SMS command: nocenternum+password

Tracker response: nocenternum ok

Example: nocenternum123456

7.22 Configure heartbeat package interval

The default heartbeat interval to keep the GPRS connection alive is 100 seconds. You can change it if necessary, but be aware that if the 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 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 heartbeat every 60 seconds.)

7.23 Initialization

If the tracker is not working properly, you can send a command to initialize it, returning it 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 the device:

1. Keep the tracker in a dry environment. Humid environments can easily damage internal circuits.
2. Do not place it in a dusty environment.
3. Do not expose the tracker to overheated or overcooled places.
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.

9 Troubleshooting