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Re-Connect 
Time 

The unit is ‘second’. 

Default Value = “210”. 

Range from “210” to 65535”. 

GPRS Not 
Ready 
Re-Connect 
Time 

5

 

If the device register to GSM network but can’t open 
GPRS connection successfully, the tracker will wait 
‘GPRS Not Ready Re-Connect Time’ to reboot. The unit 
is ‘second’. 

Default Value = “300”. 

Range from “300” to 65535”. 

Protocol 

5

 

TCP: To use TCP/IP in GPRS communication 

UDP: To use UDP/IP in GPRS communication 

Default = TCP 

Require 
Server ACK

 

5

 

YES: To require the Gateway Server send back an ACK 
for every event report for confirmation to send next one.

NO: Disable requiring Server ACK of every event report

Default = NO 

ACK Timeout 

5

 

Time to wait for the Sever ACK. Everytime when 
timeout, the tracker will send the event report again.The 
unit is ‘second’.     

Range from [5-65535] 

Retry 

5

 

How many times to retry to send the event report. If it 
keeps failing, the tracker will re-open the GPRS 
connection and do it over. The unit is ‘count’.   

Range from [1-65535] 

Include Cell 
ID Info 

5

 

YES: To include Cell ID information in every event 
report. If enabled, two new columns [PLMN] (Network 
ID), [Cell ID] (Base station ID) will be added into every 
event report. 

NO: Not to include Cell ID information in all event 
reports. 

Nonstop 
GPRS 
Tracking 

…

 

This feature is applicable to Switch Mode = ‘AUTO’.   

YES: When the tracker switches to SMS, it still logs 
GPS data in flash memory according to GPRS tracking 
interval. All data will be sent when the GPRS is back. 
This features helps to generate complete route even in 
the area without GPRS. 

NO: When the tracker switches to SMS, it only sends 
the GPS data according to SMS tracking interval 

Summary of Contents for OBDtrac

Page 1: ...2007 ORION Technology LTD All rights reserved 1 40 OBDtrac Dongle Getting Started Version 1 01 01 Date 2011 12 12...

Page 2: ...Basic Configuration 11 III GPRS Connection Configuration 12 IV Gateway Server Configuration 19 V Function Variables Configuration 20 VI Function Variables Configuration Mileage Report 21 VII Function...

Page 3: ...2007 ORION Technology LTD All rights reserved 3 40 1 OBDtrac Dongle Hardware Introduction I Package contents 1 OBDtrac Dongle x 1 with Li ion backup battery 2 OBDII Port Extension Y Cable Y Cable PHOT...

Page 4: ...FF Power OFF Flash Power ON GSM OFF GSM module OFF or Error Flash No SIM Card Searching networks 0 25sec ON 0 5sec OFF Flash GSM registered 0 5sec ON 0 5sec OFF Flash GPRS connecting 0 25sec ON 0 25se...

Page 5: ...over back to its original position Since the GPS module is still being fine tuned there may be position fix issues if the device is plugged directly onto the OBDII port and hidden within the vehicle I...

Page 6: ...ws ATR seq pw Initial Mileage Example of the ATR command would be ATR 1234 0000 1000 Note 1000 is an example value of initial mileage Once entered the total mileage counter shown in the event reports...

Page 7: ...e value but also the speed RPM and coolant temperature as well Make sure all the OBD values are correct when the vehicle is stationary before allowing the vehicle to begin its trip Example of LGPS ret...

Page 8: ...ert SIM card Use the configuration RS 232 cable DB 9 to connect OBDtrac Dongle to a PC COM port 2 Open Hyper Terminal or other terminal program at Windows Start Menu All Programs Accessories Communica...

Page 9: ...echnology LTD All rights reserved 9 40 4 Set the Baud rate as 115200 bps and Flow control as none Press OK 5 Connect the 10pin cable to OBDtrac 6 Connect the 10pin cable power plug to the AC adapter a...

Page 10: ...tracker is originally set to vibration power control mode In doing so OBDtrac will enter Debug Mode Configuration Mode Version 0 12 Serial Number BH1234567890 Unit ID 1000000001 IMEI 7 If you do not s...

Page 11: ...Version 0 7 2 UnitID 1000000001 0000000000 4294967296 3 User Password 0000 5 COM1 Baudrate 38400 115200 38400 19200 9600 4800 7 Sync RTC with GPS Time YES Time Zone of RTC GMT 0 C GPS Fix Timeout 300...

Page 12: ...off mode 2 standby mode 3 sleep mode 4 deep sleep mode functional only in conjunction with VACCON mode in GSM GPRS connection settings Event Mask 1 Configure event mask bits to enable disable event tr...

Page 13: ...commands by SMS only All event reports are supported in SMS mode It helps to use the tracker in the area without GPRS coverage Multiple protocol commands and event reports are can be in one SMS as lo...

Page 14: ...t NO Disable roaming Default Value NO Roaming Profile Setting Set roaming profile configurations and roaming event masks Enable RGTK RMTK YES Generate the latest GPS position and send it as RGTK event...

Page 15: ...RS Not Ready Re Connect Time sec 300 300 65535 D Protocol TCP TCP UDP F Require Server ACK NO YES NO G Include Cell ID Info in Report NO YES NO H Nonstop GPRS Tracking NO YES NO J Binary Report NO YES...

Page 16: ...Seconds Set longer Sync Interval to save GPRS cost Note The SYNC packet is now only applicable in STOP mode or when ACC OFF in ACCON mode or VACC mode Resync Interval 5 Compulsory SYNC packet Interva...

Page 17: ...ime when timeout the tracker will send the event report again The unit is second Range from 5 65535 Retry 5 How many times to retry to send the event report If it keeps failing the tracker will re ope...

Page 18: ...le binary encryption report mode For more details refer to binary report app note Notes This console menu corresponds to ORION Protocol commands SetGPRSConfig SetConnection 3 When you finish the GPRS...

Page 19: ...ables Setting 5 Report Settings Setting E Exit Selection 3 Press Enter Gateway Server Setting Menu 1 Primary Gateway Server IP 220 128 135 215 Port 9998 0 65535 E Exit Selection Gateway Server Setting...

Page 20: ...to enter Function Variables Setting Menu Main Setting Menu 1 Basic Setting 2 GSM GPRS Connection Setting 3 Gateway Server Setting 4 Function Variables Setting 5 Report Settings Setting E Exit Selecti...

Page 21: ...ction 1 Press Enter Mileage Report Setting Menu 1 Total Mileage mile 0 0000 2 Mileage Limitation mile 0 0000 3 Distance Interval Track mile 0 0000 4 Deviation Angle Track degree 0 0000 E Exit Selectio...

Page 22: ...turn to Main Setting Menu Then type YES to apply all settings to the Flash Memory Main Setting Menu 1 Basic Setting 2 GSM GPRS Connection Setting 3 Gateway Server Setting 4 Function Variables Setting...

Page 23: ...eport Setting 5 Speed Limit Report Setting E Exit Selection 4 Press Enter Idle Report Setting Menu 1 Idle Report Enable NO 2 Idle Duration sec 0 3 Report Time Interval sec 1 1 Once 2 65535 E Exit Sele...

Page 24: ...Report Settings type E to return to Main Setting Menu Then type YES to apply all settings to the Flash Memory Main Setting Menu 1 Basic Setting 2 GSM GPRS Connection Setting 3 Gateway Server Setting...

Page 25: ...ed Limit Report Setting E Exit Selection 5 Press Enter Speed Limit Report Setting Menu 1 Speed Limit Report Enable NO 2 Speed Limitation mph 0 3 Speed Limitation Duration sec 0 4 Report Time Interval...

Page 26: ...reports if the tracker keep speeding The unit is second Notes This console menu corresponds to ORION Protocol command ActSetSpeed 2 When you finish the Speed Limit Report Settings type E to return to...

Page 27: ...ote Before connecting OBDtrac to your server A Gateway Server which runs the tcpserver exe with a public IP address must be ready The tcpserver exe is basically a TCP socket listener that builds the s...

Page 28: ...DMMYYHHmmss A V GPS Data is Valid or Invalid A valid V invalid Longitude GPS Longitude E W E East W West Latitude GPS Latitude N S N North S South Satellite Numbers Satellite Numbers acquired The maxi...

Page 29: ...ows the SYNC packet and GPS data on the Demo window too You can compare them to those showing on the Hyper Terminal window 5 If OBDtrac cannot connect to the Gateway Server and send GPS data please ch...

Page 30: ...by Hyper Terminal or by GPRS 2 It takes only 3 steps to update the firmware by Hyper Terminal and the task can be done under the regular Debug Mode via RS 232 connection to PC 3 Please follow the inst...

Page 31: ...007 ORION Technology LTD All rights reserved 31 40 Step 2 Wait until the file has been uploaded the following messages should show up to indicate the new firmware is received successfully by the track...

Page 32: ...only 3 steps to update the firmware over the air by GPRS Please follow the instructions below to update the firmware of the tracker Step 1 Put the new firmware on a web server and come out the URL Ex...

Page 33: ...me Note Weak GSM signal or broken image file may cause download problems We recommend you to test and verify the firmware update process before mass deployment 4 If the firmware update is successful i...

Page 34: ...connect to Gateway Server GPS OFF GPS module OFF or Error Flash Searching GPS signal ON GPS fixed 3 Troubleshooting of the GPS tracker I The tracker is disconnected to the server and the PWR LED is O...

Page 35: ...LED is constant OFF or flashing Cause Solution Poor GSM signal reception 1 Use the cell phone to check if the GSM signal is weak there If yes move the vehicle for better GSM reception and check again...

Page 36: ...ply power to the tracker and check the tracker by Hyper Terminal for further information III The tracker connects to the server with invalid GPS all the time and the GPS LED is not constant ON Problem...

Page 37: ...7 ORION Technology LTD All rights reserved 37 40 2 When the tracker is back to the office Use the AC adapter to supply power to the tracker and check the tracker by Hyper Terminal for further informat...

Page 38: ...2007 ORION Technology LTD All rights reserved 38 40 6 OBDtrac Dongle Wiring Diagram...

Page 39: ...separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformit CNR 102 RF exposition une distance de s paratio...

Page 40: ...is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of...

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