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TR-151  

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1. Introduction and Features 

1.1 Introduction 

TR-151 is a durable and water resistant GPS/GSM/GPRS tracker. Users can install TR-151 on 

vehicles or assets for tracking. It can send out SMS with its location (longitude and latitude) to 

user’s cell phone by GSM network or to personal computer by internet connection of GPRS 

network. Then users can track the location of their vehicles or assets. TR-151 is designed to 

equip with high capacity of Li-ion battery for long operation time. There is one SOS button on the 

TR-151 for emergency help. It is very easy to install or hide TR-151 in the car to perform tracking. 

TR-151 is ideal application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring. 

 

1.2 Features 

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  High sensitive GPS chipset 

 

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  Combination of GPS ,GSM/GPRS wireless network

 

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  Durable and water resistant GPS tracker

 

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  Easy to install or hide in the car to perform tracking. No external wires needed. 

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  Ideal application for vehicle tracking and equipment/assets monitoring 

 

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  Optional external antenna for GPS reception

 

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  Rechargeable 2100mA high capacity Li-ion battery for long operation time

 

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  External DC power supply

 

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  Configuration can be done via SMS commands or by application software via USB interface. 

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  SOS (emergency) button.

 

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  Voice monitor function to monitor the sound/conversation live. 

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 Geofence 

function 

NOTE: Voice Monitoring 

function allows user to send a SMS with voice monitoring command by a cellular phone 

to TR-151. TR-151 will call back to the returned number in the SMS. And then user can listen to the sound or voice 

around TR-151. While users listen to the sounds or voice around TR-151, people who around TR-151 won’t know 

they are under voice monitoring. Please refer to page29 to get the detailed method of making voice monitoring. 

NOTE

Geofence

 feature allows user to set up to 10 permissible or restricted areas whose shape is either circular 

or rectangular for tracking the vehicles or monitoring the equipment/assets. Users can choose to receive alarm 

message if TR-151 enters the restricted areas or to receive alarm message if TR-151 gets out the permissible 

areas. Please refer to page 26-28 to get the detailed setting method of Geofence. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TR-151A

Page 1: ...TR 151A TR 151E Vehicle Asset Tracker User Manual Version 0 9 9 ...

Page 2: ...Call Center software developer 26 4 Operating the TR 151 27 4 1 How to set SOS number of TR 151 27 4 2 How to set TR 151 to immediately report its position by SMS 28 4 3 How to set TR 151 to periodically report its position by SMS 29 4 4 How to set TR 151 to immediately report its position by GPRS 30 4 5 How to set TR 151 to periodically report its position by GPRS 31 4 6 Tracking Monitoring TR 15...

Page 3: ... Optional external antenna for GPS reception z Rechargeable 2100mA high capacity Li ion battery for long operation time z External DC power supply z Configuration can be done via SMS commands or by application software via USB interface z SOS emergency button z Voice monitor function to monitor the sound conversation live z Geofence function NOTE Voice Monitoring function allows user to send a SMS...

Page 4: ...800 1900 Operating temperature 20 to 55 C Antenna Type GPS patch antenna Dimension 86 7 48 9 32 5 mm Battery 2100mA rechargeable Li ion battery LED indicator For Charging GPS GSM and Status Interface Mini USB port for connecting to PC Casing Water resistant IPX4 GPS external antenna port MMCX port ...

Page 5: ...TR 151 page 5 2 Start up 2 1 Accessories TR 151 AC charger USB Cable Battery Mounting bracket with magnet optional ...

Page 6: ...TR 151 page 6 2 2 Install SIM card and Battery z Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw on back cover z Lift up the back cover and remove it as the direction shown ...

Page 7: ...h its metal contacts facing down and the cut corner at the top left Note It is suggested to disable the SIM PIN protection function asks SIM PIN entry while turn on the device by your cellular phone before installing the SIM card in TR 151 z Plug the battery connector into socket Be aware that the red wire must be plugged on the top side ...

Page 8: ...nd then put the battery into battery compartment NOTE After installing the battery the status LED will emit red light After the LED go out please wait for 5 seconds before turning on the power NOTE Please take out the battery if you do not use TR 151 for a long time ...

Page 9: ...r off condition The attached battery is specially designed for TR 151 Please do not use other type of battery otherwise it will damage the device If you need to change the battery of TR 151 please contact your local dealer You can also charge the TR 151 by connect it to PC or Notebook via USB cable The power of PC or of notebook should be turned on ...

Page 10: ...TR 151 page 10 2 4 TR 151 with magnetic holder z Insert the TR 151 with the Power button side facing out z Push TR 151 into the holder until it clicks in position ...

Page 11: ... There are 4 circular magnets on back of the magnetic holder for attaching TR 151 onto the metal material of vehicle or machine z To remove TR 151 slightly push outward the two sides of holder and slide out the TR 151 ...

Page 12: ... position for the first time with the green GPS LED on If location is fixed the LED will blink It is suggested that you stay at outdoor places or near the window where TR 151 can receive the better GPS signal when you turn on the device NOTICE If it does not successfully get the location fixed after turning the power on TR 151 may be located in the weak signal area or on the move Turn off Press th...

Page 13: ...econd y In standby mode LED blinks slowly once for 3 seconds 2 GPS LED The LED keeps on when it is fixing the location The LED blinks when TR 151 s location has been fixed When GPS function is disabled GPS LED will be off 3 Status LED y When battery low LED keeps on y When enter setup mode LED keeps on y Press power button to turn on LED flashes quickly 2 times y Press power button to turn off LED...

Page 14: ... Connect TR 151 to PC by a Mini USB cable and setup all its features and functions from application software through PC 2 Charge the battery by connecting a USB cable Microphone For voice monitoring use External antenna connector For you to connect a MMCX external GPS antenna ...

Page 15: ... to power on TR 151 whether external power is connected or not Switch 2 All LED works as user mode Make all LED except status LED go off for secret tracking Status LED works as user mode Switch 3 Setting Mode Status LED keeps emitting red light User Mode Switch 4 Sleeping Mode User Mode Note You can set the switch by a little tweezers or pen point or toothpick ...

Page 16: ...ows is Vista version please double click to open PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_Vista folder and double click on PL 2303 Vista Driver Installer exe to begin installation Follow the instruction to complete the installation process 5 If your Windows is XP or 2000 version please double click to open PL2303_USB_Driver_for_Windows_2000_XP folder and double click on PL 2303 Driver Installer exe to begin ...

Page 17: ...button to install the Call Center program 2 Follow the instruction to complete the installation process 3 After the installation is completed you will see the icon TR151 Call Center appears on desktop Double click on this icon to start TR151 Call Center program TR 151 Call Center ...

Page 18: ... 151 enter setting mode by setting DIP switch 3 to the ON position 2 Connect TR 151 and PC by the USB cable 3 Turn on the power of TR 151 The status LED will emit red light showing it is under setting mode 4 Start call center 5 Click DeviceÆ TR151 Setup Or click Then the window below will be brought up ...

Page 19: ...fixing in the pull down menu of Maximum GPS Fixing Time The unit is minute If GPS fixing is not achieved within time it will close GPS and send back the previous location info OPTIONAL 12 Select a report mode Stop Report Immediate Report and Period Report for Default Report Mode and enter the concerning parameters OPTIONAL 13 Park Mode Setting Set the time length between entering Parking Mode afte...

Page 20: ...PRS network service provider NOTE GPRS Server Host Name must be a physical IP of the installed TR 151 call center s PC 16 Click OK to save the setting and then unplug the USB cable from PC and TR 151 17 Press power button to turn off TR 151 18 Remember to make TR 151 exit from setting mode by setting DIP Switch 3 to OFF position 3 3 2 View the IMEI code and phone number of TR 151 device Users can ...

Page 21: ... only store five sets of TR 151 s information If user would like to add the 6th set of TR 151 please delete one set of the existing TR 151 Click Management Æ User Edit Or click Then the window below will be brought up Highlight the TR 151 you d like to delete and then click Delete button ...

Page 22: ...ou have already set 5 users please delete an existing one Device TR151 Setup When a TR 151 is connected to your PC you can do the basic setup for TR 151 Map View Tracking Points Check this item to mark returned location in the Google Map When you receive the latest data report from TR 151 it will automatically update the point on Google Map This function only works under the SMS Tracking mode Map ...

Page 23: ... Return Phone Number Item Description SMS Default Return Phone Number TR 151 will send data report or confirmed message back to this return phone number that is in the last field of all SMS tracking commands If user leaves Return Phone Number empty in the tracking commands TR 151 will send report back to SMS Default Return Phone Number If Return Phone Number and SMS Default Return Phone Number are...

Page 24: ... for Default Report Mode After turn on the TR 151 it will perform default report mode and send the data report to this number SOS Number Item Description SOS Number When SOS button is pressed TR 151 will call these 3 numbers and send the SMS of location information OK OK to confirm and save Reset Default Reset system to Factory Default Cancel Cancel the Setup Park Mode Setting Item Description Par...

Page 25: ...t The communication port for connecting GPRS network GPRS apn The APN of GPRS network station GPRS user name The account for connecting GPRS network GPRS user password The password for connecting GPRS network GPRS DNS 1 DNS 2 The DNS for connecting GPRS network GPRS Server Host Name GPRS server address It should be a physical IP of the PC where you install TR 151 call center NOTE About GPRS settin...

Page 26: ...e GlobalSat PC software Call Center to send SMS tracking commands and SMS configurations to control the other TR 151 which is outside on the road It can help Call Center service providers to evaluate TR 151 and build their own SMS Call Center efficiently Please refer to SMS_Call_Center_software_Development_manual_VX X_EN doc for details ...

Page 27: ...ceiving SOS message Return_Phone_Number The phone number for TR 151 to send an SMS to inform the setting is OK End sign Example 1 if user only wants to set 1 set of SOS and return phone number as 616123456 you can send SMS as 7 355632000166323 4 616123456 626123456 You still have to add 2 commas after the set of SOS Example 2 if user wants to set SOS1 SOS2 SOS3 and return phone number as 616123456...

Page 28: ... the return phone number to confirm it has received the request And then it will start to get fixed the position After getting fixed the position it will send SMS with its location to the return phone number For example If you d like to ask TR 151 to send immediate report in format0 to 626 123456 You have to enter 0 355632000166323 0 626123456 And then you will get 0 355632000166323 OK After TR 15...

Page 29: ... an SMS whose format is 1 IMEI OK to the return phone number to confirm it has received the request And then TR 151 will send the SMS with its location to the return phone number according to the report interval NOTE If user sets the number of reports as 0 TR 151 will keeps sending the periodical report until user send the SMS of 2 IMEI Return_Phone_Number to stop the periodical report Example 1 R...

Page 30: ...S Format Description 8 Start sign and function code IMEI IMEI of TR 151 Return_Phone_Number The phone number for receiving OK message End sign TR 151 will send an SMS whose format is 8 IMEI OK to the return phone number to confirm it has received the request And then it will start to get fixed the position After getting fixed the position it will send its location to the TR 151 call center or GPRS...

Page 31: ...report The unit is second Return_Phone_Number The phone number for receiving OK message End sign TR 151 will send an SMS whose format is 9 IMEI OK to the return phone number to confirm it has received the request Then it will periodically send the periodical report according to the report interval Example 1 Require 120 sec period report sent to 626123456 You have to enter 9 355632000166323 120 626...

Page 32: ...6323 30 Report every 30 seconds OK 2 Stop connect 2 IMEI note3 2 355632000166323 OK note1 When TR 151 receives this command it will send the report back immediately It will send only one time and the GPRS connection is still on note2 When TR 151 receives this command it will send back the report every specified second And the GPRS connection is still on The time error of return could be 1 3 second...

Page 33: ...udes got from TR 151 is like E2459 79 and N12129 26 E2459 79 means E24 59 79 N12129 26 means N121 29 26 Please take the digits at the right side of the degree to be divided by 60 The number you get is the number at the right side of decimal For example the longitudes and latitudes got from is E2459 79 and N12129 26 You have to take 59 79 60 0 9965 29 26 60 0 487666 0 4877 Then you can enter 24 996...

Page 34: ...om to connect to Google Map website for displaying the location map Select Satellite or Hybrid It depends on Google Map whether your area is supported by this mode or not Input the latitude and longitude and click on Search button The Google Map will display the location map for you ...

Page 35: ...tude latitude longitude latitude C longitude latitude radius meter In_or_Out Report_Interval Number_of_Reports Report_Format Return_Phone_Number 11 IMEI OK The description of SMS Format Description 4 11 Start sign and function code 4 Æ Send location info to mobile phone 11 Æ Send location info to TR 151 call center IMEI IMEI of TR 151 R longitude latitude longitude latitude C lo ngitude latitude r...

Page 36: ...te 2 User can set up to 10 rectangular or circular boundaries Each SMS contains one boundary setting User can send numerous SMS to complete one set of settings including numerous rectangular or circular boundaries For example if user wants to set the boundary includes 2 rectangles and 1 circle User has to send 3 SMS two with rectangle information one with circle information SMS1 4 IMEI R longitude...

Page 37: ...d three SMS to setup Geofence Boundary includes one rectangle two longitudes and two latitudes Æ E12128 1883 N2342 8117 E12129 2186 N2459 8915 and two circles one longitude latitude is E12228 1883 N2442 8117 and radius is 1000 meter the other longitude latitude is E12328 1883 N2452 8117 and radius is 1500 meter When TR 151 gets out boundary it would send format1 10 times 120 sec interval alarm mes...

Page 38: ...r for TR 151 to call back and transmit the sounds End sign Note If return phone number is empty TR 151 will call back to Caller ID TR 151 will send an SMS whose format is 6 IMEI OK to the return phone number to confirm it has received the request And then it will start to call back to the returned number written in the SMS And then user can listen to the sound or voice around TR 151 Example User s...

Page 39: ...f the SMS Format Description 7 Start sign and function code IMEI IMEI of TR 151 5 Setting code for Parking setting Park_Time Set the active time for entering parking mode The unit is second Park_Interval Time interval of sending data report The unit is second Park_Number_of_Reports Set how many report will be sent 0 Æ continuous report X Æ X times report Report format 0 Æ Format0 1 Æ Format1 Sensi...

Page 40: ...ormat Description 7 Start sign and function code IMEI IMEI of TR 151 6 Setting code for Sleeping setting Sleep_Time Set the time length of sleep mode The unit is hour When it reaches the Sleep Time TR 151 will wake up and send a SMS message then go back to Sleeping mode Sleep_Interval Time interval of sending data report when TR 151 senses the vibration under sleeping mode The unit is second Sleep...

Page 41: ...n report Name 2006 9 15 10 20 39 N2459 8915 E12129 2186 GPS fixed Format1 IMEI Status GPS_Fix Date Time Longitude Latitude Altitude Speed Heading Number_of_Satellites_In_Use HDOP Example 353857014816785 2 3 280807 035825 E12129 2616 N2459 7918 97 2 0 13 142 31 04 2 4 The description of Format1 Format Value Note Command Head IMEI The number of IMEI Status 0 1 2 4 12 13 0 Immediate report 1 Period r...

Page 42: ...61 0 0100 147 07 2 4 Format Value Note Command_Head IMEI The number of IMEI Status 0 1 2 0 Immediate report 1 Period report 2 Stop connect GPS_fix 1 2 3 1 Fix not available 2 GPS 2D Fix 3 GPS 3D Fix date ddmmyy time hhmmss longitude E or W dddmm mmmm Example E12129 2186 E 121 29 2186 latitude N or S ddmm mmmm Example N2459 8915 N 24 59 8915 altitude xxxxx x unit meters speed xxxxx xx unit knots 1k...

Page 43: ...Number_of_Reports Report_Format sensitivity Park_Return_Number Return_Phone_Number 7 IMEI OK Sleeping Setting 7 IMEI 6 Sleep_Time Sleep_Interval Sleep_Number_of_Reports Report_Format sensitivity Sleep_Return_Number Return_Phone_Number 7 IMEI OK GPRS Setting 7 IMEI 7 Port APN GPRS_Name GPRS_pwd DNS1 DNS2 Host_Name Return_Phone_Number 7 IMEI OK Default_Report_Mode Default_Report_Mode 0 Æ immediate r...

Page 44: ...neNumber If Return_Phone_Number and SMSDefaultReturnPhoneNumber are both empty TR 151 will send report back to caller ID ReturnPhoneNnumberForDefaultReportMode Return phone number for default report mode TR 151 will send report to this number after it is turned on when Default Report Mode is set to immediate report or period report SMSDefaultReturnPhoneNumber Set SMS Default Return Phone Number ...

Page 45: ...ber 0 Æ Disable 1 Æ Enable SMSDefaultReturnPhoneNumber In the SMS tracking commands immediate report period report stop report Geofence if the field Return_Phone_Number is empty TR 151 will send data report to this SMSDefaultReturnPhoneNumber Return_Phone_Number The confirmed SMS sent to the phone number to indicate the setting is successful End sign Example To configure SMS default return phone n...

Page 46: ...MEI IMEI of TR 151 2 Setting code for Maximum GPS fixing time Maximum_GPS_Fixing_Time The time that allows for GPS fixing If GPS fixing is not achieved within the time it will close GPS and send back the previous location info Return_Phone_Number The confirmed SMS sent to the phone number to indicate the setting is successful End sign Example To configure Maximum GPS fixing time to 5 minutes and s...

Page 47: ...o the phone number to indicate the setting is successful End sign Note The configuration is for default report mode SMS Immediate SMS Period Stop GPRS immediate GPRS periodical settings In immediate and stop settings some fields are unnecessary please leave these fields empty and separate them by a comma Please see following examples for detail Example SMS Immediate report Configure default report...

Page 48: ...I of TR 151 7 Setting code for GPRS setting Port GPRS Port of the Server APN GPRS_Name GPRS_pwd DNS1 DNS2 Please consult your GPRS network service provider for these parameter values Host_Name Please enter the physical IP of the PC where you install TR 151 call center Return_Phone_Number The confirmed SMS sent to the phone number to indicate the setting is successful End sign Note TR 151 is design...

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