AutoGRAPH ON-BOARD CONTROLLER • USER MANUAL
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Installation of SIM Card
The AutoGRAPH controller is equipped with a dual SIM holder. In order for the controller to
log in GSM network, it is necessary to install at least one SIM card in the controller. This is
required for the tracker to be able to transfer data to a server by means of GPRS.
SIM card installation is required only for those AutoGRAPH controllers which are equipped
with an internal GSM modem. These are AutoGRAPH-GSM, AutoGRAPH-GSM+ and
AutoGRAPH-GSM+WiFi controller.
AutoGRAPH controllers without an internal GSM modem transfer data via Wi-Fi network.
To insert SIM cards:
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Unscrew the four fastening screws and remove the back cover of the tracker.
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Insert a SIM card in the lower retaining slot of the SIM card holder with the card’s contacts
facing the PCB (see fig.1). Be sure that the card’s keying matches the key on the PCB (see
fig.2).
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If necessary, insert a second SIM card in the upper retaining slot of the SIM card holder
with the card’s contacts facing the PCB (see fig.3). Be sure that the SIM card is inserted into
the retaining slot with its cut angle facing the edge of the printed circuit board (see fig.4).
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When the SIM cards are connected place the back cover back and tighten the four
fastening screws.
The SIM card installed in the lower retaining slot of the SIM card holder is the main card.
When switched on, the AutoGRAPH-GSM controller will operate with this SIM card. The SIM
card installed in the upper retaining slot of the SIM card holder is the backup card. The tracker
will switch to the backup SIM card when the main card is unavailable (disabled, damaged or
not inserted).
For proper operation it is quite sufficient to insert the main SIM card into the tracker. But the
backup card provides the appropriate operation of the controller even if the main SIM card is
damaged. Due to this the controller will stay connected and be able to transfer data full time.
Do a test of a new SIM card in a cell phone before you install it into the controller. This ensures that GPRS
/ SMS / USSD services are enabled and operate properly, the PIN code matches the code preset in the
controller (in order to prevent locking), and a personal account associated with the SIM card has the
sufficient balance for successful operation of the services.
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