Portable GPS Tracker User Manual

Thank you very much for purchasing our GPS tracker. The user manual will explain in detail how to operate this product. Therefore, please be sure to read it carefully before using the product. Subject to change without prior notice, each change will be published in the latest product sale. The manufacturer assumes no legal responsibility for errors and omissions in this manual.

Model: 408-V1.1

1. SPECIFICATIONS

2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The device features the following ports and components:

• 1. USB port: Can be connected to a computer for charging and program upgrades.
• 2. TF card slot
• 3. SIM card slot
• 4. Microphone
• 5. Rear cover of magnet
• 6. Infrared induction

3. QUICK CHARGER

This device supports a maximum 2A current quick charger. To charge, connect the device to an AC adapter (Output voltage: 5V, current: >2A) using the original MICRO USB cable.

4. INSTALLATION (MODEL B)

If you need to connect external power, stop the engine, and enable the SOS function, use the 4-PIN connector wire (optional accessory) as shown in the diagram. The diagram illustrates connections for +12V, Battery, Original engine control line (Red, White, Black wires), Relays, and Oil pump. The SOS button should be installed in a hidden place accessible to the driver.

5. INSERT SIM CARD, TURN ON THE DEVICE

Follow these steps to insert the SIM card and turn on the device:

1. Open the soft glue plug.
2. Insert the SD card as shown in the picture.
3. Insert the SIM Card as shown in the picture; the tracker will turn on automatically.
4. Cover the soft glue plug.

The device automatically turns on after inserting the card. For the first time, bring the device outdoors and wait for approximately 10-40 seconds for it to search for GSM and GPS signals to start working normally.

6. DEVICE STATUS LIGHT

7. THIS GPS TRACKER SUPPORTS MOBILE APP, WEB PLATFORM AND SMS FOR MANAGEMENT IN MULTIPLE WAYS

If you use the APP and web platform, you need a SIM card with a data plan or a data card. If you use SMS, you need a SIM card that enables SMS, voice calls, and caller ID.

8. MOBILE APP

Scan the QR code [QR Code] to download the BAANOOL IOT app. You can also search for “BAANOOL IOT” on Google Play or the App Store. After opening BAANOOL IOT, register a new account and log in. Choose “BAANOOL car” to enter the device management interface.

Bind Device

On the home page, click the '[Add Device Button]' and scan the IMEI number to bind a new device. The IMEI number is attached to the side of the device. The IMEI can also be entered manually for binding. The interface shows a map view and an 'Add device' screen where you can scan a QR code or enter the IMEI manually.

Using tracker

Under normal circumstances, the device automatically selects the APN, username, and password without manual setting. If the device remains offline after 3 minutes of binding, you may need to set the APN, username, and password according to sections 11.21 and 11.22. Once the device is online, you can view and manage it.

9. BAANOOL IOT'S WEB VERSION

Access the web version at www.baanooliot.com. The login account name and password are the same as those used for the phone app.

10. MOBILE APP AND BAANOOL IOT'S WEB

10.1 Positioning strategy

You can select the working mode and positioning strategy by clicking the positioning button. When stationary, you can set a longer interval (e.g., 2 hours) to report location information. When moving, you can set a shorter interval (e.g., 3 minutes) for more frequent updates. The movement trajectory will be displayed when the tracker moves.

10.1.1 Working mode

Note: The above standby times are measured in a laboratory and are for reference only. Actual use may vary due to signal strength and positioning frequencies.

10.1.2 Positioning interval

Configure the interval for reporting location data when the device is stationary or moving.

10.2 History playback

Click the playback button to view the historical track of the device. The interface displays a map with playback controls.

10.3 Geo-fence

After setting up multiple geo-fences on the APP or platform, an alarm will be triggered when the device enters or leaves a set fence. The interface shows a map with geo-fence areas.

10.4 Movement alarm

Draw a circle centered on the device's current location. When the device leaves this range, a movement alarm will be triggered.

10.5 Over speed alarm

After setting an overspeed value, an alarm will be triggered when the device's speed exceeds the set threshold.

10.6 Shock alarm

Turn on the shock alarm function. When the device is stationary, the shock alarm will be triggered if the device moves or vibrates.

10.7 Low battery alarm

When the tracker's built-in battery voltage drops close to 3.55V, the tracker will send a low battery alarm every 15 minutes, for a total of 2 times.

10.8 External power disconnection alarm (Model B)

This function is turned off by default. When activated, it sends an alarm if the external power supply is disconnected.

10.9 SOS Alarm (Model B)

Press the SOS button for 3 seconds to send an SOS alarm.

10.10 Tamper alarm

The tracker has a built-in light sensor. When the tracker is removed after installation, a tamper alarm will be triggered. This function is turned off by default.

10.11 Remote immobilizing (Model B)

Options include delayed immobilizing (executes when speed is below 20km/h) and immediate immobilizing (executes regardless of speed). You can also resume fuel and power supply.

10.12 Listen

Listen for 15 seconds per request. Dialing the device can initiate a listening mode.

10.13 Other function settings

You can control various device settings, including stopping alarms, checking SIM card balance, updating firmware, resetting the device, restoring factory settings, setting shock sensitivity, authorization numbers, alarm times, time zone, external power on/off, tamper alarm on/off, vibration alarm on/off, vibration sensitivity, smart angle updating, tracker password, checking device details, operation records, and installation information.

11. SMS FUNCTIONS

Note: If you prefer to use the mobile APP and web version, you do not need to pay attention to the following SMS content.

The device turns on GPRS by default. If you use only SMS to manage the device, it is recommended to turn off GPRS by referring to command 11.25.

Attention: When reading this user manual, note that '+' between words means they should be written together as one word, and a space between words means you should leave one character space.

11.1 Changing password

SMS command: password+old password+space+new password. Response: password ok. The default password is 123456, which must be changed upon first use.

11.2 Authorization

• Set up: admin+password+space+Mobile phone number. Response: admin ok.
• Cancel: noadmin+password+space+authorization number. Response: noadmin ok.
• Calling the tracker 10 times in succession automatically authorizes the number as the first master number, with the response “add master ok”.
• Up to 5 numbers can be set and authorized. Only authorized numbers can receive alarm messages.

11.3 Single Tracking

SMS Command: position+password. The tracker replies with location information and a link to view it on the map. Making a call to the tracker will cause it to automatically hang up and reply with a positioning message. If no authorized numbers are set up, it replies to all calls with a location report. If authorized numbers are set up, it will not respond to unauthorized calls.

11.4 Positioning strategy

11.4.1 Working mode

• Real time online: online+password. GSM is always online; location can be queried anytime. Location is reported at set intervals regardless of whether the device is stationary or moving.
• Smart mode: sleep+password. The tracker sleeps when stationary (cannot be contacted by call or SMS). SOS, tamper, and shock alarms can still trigger online status. The tracker awakens when it moves and reports its position according to set intervals, whether stationary or moving. If SOS or tamper alarms are triggered, the device remains online until the alarm is cleared.
• Power saving mode: psm+password+space+wake-up time (hour:minute)+space+reporting interval (hour). After setting the wake-up time and reporting interval, the device sleeps (cannot be contacted by call or SMS). SOS, tamper, and shock alarms can trigger online status. If SOS or tamper alarms are triggered, the device remains online until the alarm is cleared. When the wake-up time is reached, the device wakes up, reports position, works for 3 minutes, and then wakes up regularly according to the set period. For example, psm+password+9:30+2 means waking up at 9:30 and reporting every 2 hours.

11.4.2 Positioning interval

SMS Command: fix+020s+002h+005n+password. The tracker reports at 20-second intervals when moving, and every 2 hours when stopped. 005n means limited to 5 positioning reports; ***n means unlimited times.

Cancel: nofix+password. Response: nofix ok.

11.5 Movement alarm

SMS command: move+password+space+radius. Response: move ok.

Cancel: nomove+password. Response: nomove ok.

Draw a circle with the tracker's current location as the center. A movement alarm is triggered when the tracker exceeds the specified radius.

11.6 Over speed alarm

SMS command: speed+password+space+speed value. Reply: speed ok.

Cancel: nospeed+password. Response: nospeed ok.

An overspeed alarm is triggered when the speed exceeds the set value.

11.7 Shock alarm

Turn on shock alarm function. When the device is stationary, the shock alarm is triggered if the device moves or vibrates.

• Turn on: shock+password. Response: shock ok.
• Turn off: noshock+password. Response: noshock ok.

Vibration sensitivity defaults to level 2 and can be set to 1, 2, or 3. SMS command: sensitivity+password+space+2.

11.8 Low battery alarm

This feature is activated by default. When the tracker's built-in battery voltage is close to 3.55V, it sends a low battery alarm every 15 minutes, for a total of 2 times.

• Turn off: lowbattery+password+space+off. Response: lowbattery off ok.
• Turn on: lowbattery+password+space+on. Response: lowbattery on ok.

11.9 Extpower disconnection alarm (Model B)

This function is turned off by default. When turned on and the external power supply is disconnected, the device triggers an external power disconnection alarm.

• Turn on: extpower+password+space+on. Response: extpower on ok.
• Turn off: extpower+password+space+off. Response: extpower off ok.

11.10 SOS alarm (Model B)

Press the SOS button for 3 seconds, and the device will trigger an emergency alarm.

11.11 Tamper alarm

The terminal has a built-in light sensor. When the terminal is removed after installation, a tamper alarm will be triggered. It is turned off by default.

• Turn on: tamper+password. Response: tamper ok.
• Turn off: notamper+password. Response: notamper ok.

11.12 Stop alarm

Command: stopalarm+password. Response: stopalarm ok. The device will stop all alarms.

11.13 Remote Immobilizing (Model B)

• Delayed immobilizing: Command: stop+password. When the current speed is greater than 20km/h, the command will not be executed immediately; it will execute only after the vehicle speed is less than 20km/h.
• Immobilizing immediately: Command: quickstop+password. This command executes immediately, regardless of vehicle speed.
• Resume fuel and power supplying: Command: resume+password. Restores fuel and power supply.

11.14 Listen

The default mode is "track" (positioning mode). When dialing the device, positioning information will be returned.

• Command: listen+password. Switches to listening mode; dial the device, and it will enter the call state.
• Command: tracker+password. Returns to positioning mode.

11.15 Configure times of alarm

The number of times SOS and external power disconnection alarms can be set.

Command: xtime+password+times value. Response: xtime ok. Sends once by default.

11.16 SIM Card Balance Enquiry

Way 1

Command: balance+password+space+operator number+space+code. The device forwards the received text message from the operator to the sender of the command. The diagram illustrates the flow: Mobile sends balance inquiry to Tracker, Tracker sends to 10086 (China mobile), 10086 sends balance back, Tracker forwards message to mobile.

Way 2

Command: forward+password+space+operator number.

When the network operator sends a text message to remind you to top up your SIM card, the tracker forwards the notification message to the authorized number.

11.17 Check status

Command: check+password. Reply: battery level, GPS signal, GSM signal, GPRS status, APN, UP, IP, port, etc.

11.18 Check IMEI

Command: imei+password. Reply: device IMEI.

11.19 Time Zone Setting

The device automatically synchronizes the local time zone. If the time is wrong, you need to set the time zone.

Command: time+space+zone password+space+time zone. Reply: time ok.

11.20 Hardware Reset

Command: reset+password. Response: reset ok.

11.21 APN Setting

Command: apn+password+space+local apn. Response: apn ok. Settings are only required when using the APP and web version.

11.22 Configure User Name and Password of GPRS Network

Command: up+password+space+user+space+Password. Response: up ok. Settings are only required when using the APP and web version.

11.23 Set Server IP/Domain Name and Port

Command: adminip+password+space+IP/DNS+space+port. Reply: adminip ok. No setup is required to use the BAANOOL IOT server; the default is the BAANOOL domain name and port.

11.24 TCP/UDP Switch

• Command: tcp+password. Response: tcp ok.
• Command: udp+password. Response: udp ok.

No setup is required to use the BAANOOL IOT server.

11.25 SMS Mode

Command: SMS+password. Device Reply: sms ok. The device default mode is GPRS mode. If you prefer SMS management, use this command to close GPRS mode.

11.26 GPRS Mode

Command: gprs+password.

Device response: gprs ok.

11.27 Initialization

Command: begin+password. Device response: begin ok. All command settings will return to default factory settings.

12. CAUTIONS

Please be sure to follow these guidelines when using the device:

1. Keep the tracker used in a dry environment. Humid environments can easily damage internal circuits.
2. Do not place it 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 and detergents.
6. Do not disassemble the device, as this may lead to internal circuit failure.
7. 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.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING