Compass Systems 7401 Tracker User Manual GT701 manual 20080903
Compass Systems Corp. Tracker GT701 manual 20080903
Users Manual1016
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Table of Contents
A. General Description .............................................................................................................6
B. Product Notification..............................................................................................................9
C. Product Function .................................................................................................................6
D. Product Interface Overview .................................................................................................8
E. Device Description...............................................................................................................8
F. LED Definition......................................................................................................................8
G. Quick Start Guide...............................................................................................................10
1. Note............................................................................................................................10
2. Password....................................................................................................................10
3. To start the phone book ..............................................................................................10
4. To modify phone book ................................................................................................11
5. Phone Book specification ...........................................................................................11
6. To set Geo-Fence Notification ....................................................................................11
7. Report rate setting ......................................................................................................11
8. Powered on/saving mode/wake up mode...................................................................12
9. Function perform ........................................................................................................12
H. Technical Specification.......................................................................................................13
I. Accessories .........................................................................................................................9
1. Standard Accessories...................................................................................................9
2. Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................9
J. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................14
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For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the
complete user guide for further information.
• Do not switch the device on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause
interference or danger.
• All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance.
• Follow any restrictions. Switch the device off near medical equipment and wireless devices
can cause interference in aircraft.
• Do not use the device at a refueling point or near fuel or chemicals.
• Follow any restrictions. Do not use the device where blasting is in progress.
• Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
• Reduce the impact of electromagnetic waves, please use the device carefully.
Battery information
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. When the talk and standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery. Use only GT701 approved batteries, and
recharge your battery only with GT701 approved chargers designated for this device.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.
• Always use original GT701 batteries for your safety.
Standard Battery Precaution
a. Do not expose the battery to extreme heat or flame.
b. Do not short circuit, over-charge or over-discharge the battery.
c. Do not subject the battery to strong mechanical shocks.
d. Do not immerse the battery in water or sea water, or get it wet
e. Do not reverse the polarity of the battery for any reason.
f. Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
g. Do not remove charge/discharge protection circuitry.
h. Do not handle or store with metallic like necklaces, coins or hairpins, etc.
i. Do not use the battery with conspicuous damage or deformation.
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j. Do not connect battery to the plug socket or car-cigarette-plug.
k. Do not make the direct soldering onto a battery.
l. Do not touch a leaked battery directly.
m. Do not use for other equipment.
n. Do not use Lithium-ion battery in mixture.
o. Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun (or in heated car by sunshine).
p. Keep battery away from children.
q. Do use the specified charger and observe charging requirement.
r. Do not drive a nail into the battery, strike it by hammer or tread it.
s. Do not give battery impact or fling it.
Care and maintenance
Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
The following suggestions will help you protect your warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain
minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, remove the battery,
and allow the device to dry completely before replacing it.
• Do not attempt to open the device other than as instructed in this guide.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and
fine mechanics.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device.
• To reset the device from time to time for optimum performance, power off the device and
remove the battery.
Operating environment
• This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position
at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inch) away from the body.
• Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device. Do not
place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information
stored on them may be erased.
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Medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the
functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Switch off your device in health care
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Pacemakers
Persons with pacemakers should do the following:
• Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker.
• Do not carry the device in a breast pocket.
• Hold the device to the body opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If
you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move the device away.
FCC
Section 15.105 Information to the user.
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Max SAR Value: GSM 835:0.147 W/kg
PCS 1900: 0.312 W/kg
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A. General Description
The GT701 Tracker is a portable GPS tracking device integrated with GSM (Global System
for communication), GPS(Global Positioning System) and GIS(Geographic information System)
can be used in an emergency. The GT701 not only is an ideal product for personal security and
monitoring but also provide the Tracker transmits positional information via SMS text messages
and GPRS allowing the guardian to monitor. Its position can be located via a cellular phone
and the internet. The GT701 has the unique geo-fence feature to trigger an alert and send
report to the guardian and the service provider, if the GT701 leaves or gets to another
pre-defined area. The monitoring feature also saves power consumption and allows the
guardian to remotely modify the GT701 parameters any time. The parameter of GT701 saved in
SIM card can be modified directly or by the service provider.
B. Product Function
No Function Description
1
The SOS
Emergency
Button
In case of emergency, the user pressing and holding the SOS
button (for about 5 seconds) then the blue SYS LED turns on after,
release the button. The GT701 will transmit the positional
information via SMS text message to the 3 preset user-defined
telephone numbers (T1~T3) of the SIM card and to the service
provider via GPRS.
2
Telematics
Monitoring &
tracing Mode
When the phone book number of T1, T2 or T3 calls GT701, It will
automatically hang up and transmit its positional information via
SMS text message to the caller.
3 Geo-Fence
Notification
If the GT701 leaves or gets to one of the three pre-defined areas, it
will automatically transmit the positional information via SMS text
message to the 3 preset user-defined telephone numbers (T1~T3)
of the SIM card and to the service provider via GPRS. Setting this
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function, please check the chapter of ” Quick Start Guide”
4 Report rate
Function
This function can be enabled for GT701 to regularly report its
positional information at a preset interval time. It is disabled by
default (value 0000). Setting this function, please check the
chapter of ” Quick Start Guide”
5
International
Roaming (GSM &
GPRS)
The GT701 is able to transmit positional information by GSM and
GPRS. Therefore, the GT701 can be used all over the world. The
default message setting is SMS.
6 Internet Maps
Link
If the cellular phone owner of T1, T2 or T3 whose equipment with
Web-browsing function, the GT701 can transmit an SMS web link
showing for the GT701 location on a web-based map.
7 Low Battery
Indication
If the battery power level is less than 25%, the GT701 will transmit
a SMS text message to the 3 preset user-defined telephone
numbers (T1~T3) and to the service provider via GPRS. The
power LED will turn red. When the battery power shortage, it may
cause SOS messaging or other functions unsuccessful. Please
charge as soon as possible to ensure normal operation.
8 Recharging
Indication
The GT701 will be powered on when the charger plugs in and the
Power LED (green) start to flash slowly and regularity for several
minutes. When Power LED (green) keep lighting continuously that
is fully charged. Please unplug the charger socket for protecting
battery. If not to use, please shut down the power or take off the
battery.
9 Power
Consumption
The GT701 can be recharged with the supplied vehicle adapter
(DC12V) or household power supply adapter (AC110V-240V).
10
Remote
Parameter
Modification
The GT701 can receive a SMS text message to modify particular
parameters of the SIM card by GPRS commands. Please check
the chapter of” Quick Start Guide” and contact your service
provider.
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C. Product Interface Overview
D. Device Description.
No I/O Description
1 Power button Power on / off.
2 SOS button For emergencies.
3 GSM LED (yellow) For GSM status.
4 GPS LED (red) For GPS status.
5 SYS LED (blue) For system status.
6 Power/Charge LED For power status.
7 Microphone Audio input.
8 Lanyard hole For Lanyard.
9 Power socket For adapter.
10 Battery cover For battery and the SIM card protection.
E. LED Definition
No Name LED Status Description
Fast flashing Searching GSM network.
1 GSM LED
(yellow) Slow flashing Connecting to GSM network.
On GPS position locked
2 GPS LED
(red) Flashing Searching for GPS positional information.
1 Power button
2 SOS button
3 GSM LED
4 GPS LED
5 SYS LED
6 Power/Charge LED
7 Microphone
8 Lanyard hole
9 Power socket
10 Battery cover
5
8
2
10
4
1
3 6
9
7
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Off Power saving mode
On System received the button’s signal and start
to perform the function
3 SYS LED
(blue) Off Standby mode
Red On Battery power was level less than 25%
On Battery was fully charged
4 Power LED
yellow Green regularity flash Battery is charging
F. Accessories
1. Standard Accessories
(1) Mini USB Cable(for charger)
(2) AC/DC adapter
(3) User Manual w/Quick Start Guide in 6 languages: English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian and Simplified Chinese)
2. Optional Accessories
(1) Car charger
(2) Waterproof pouch
G. Product Notification
1. The GT701 only uses for GSM（Global System for Mobile communications）system.
2. Please turn off the power first before replacing the SIM card.
3. Please use a standard cellular phone to disable the SIM card’s security PIN code and voice
mailbox function before installing the SIM card into the GT701.
4. Do not delete or change the phone book name of SIM card. It may affect the functions.
5. When the battery power shortage, it may cause SOS messaging or other functions
unsuccessful. Please charge as soon as possible to ensure normal operation.
6. The Antenna of GT701 is upon the case. Please always toward the sky for the best state of
receiving and avoid been shielded by any metal material.
7. The SIM card can be used either a standard cellular phone or a SIM card reader attached to
computer.
8. Use only the supplied or an approved accessory including battery and charger. Any
unauthorized accessory or attachments could damage and may violate the device, that the
guarantee and service will not be allowed.
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H. Quick Start Guide
1. Note
Please comply with the “For your safety” and “Product Notification" section to use the
product.
(1) Please use a standard cellular phone to disable the SIM card’s security PIN code and
voice mailbox function before installing the SIM card into the GT701.
(2) The system is working and busy when the SYS LED (blue) turns on, it is inactive
pressing any key except the SOS function.
(3) When GPS was on saving mode, all of the keys function could be delayed action than
wake-up mode.
2. Start to use
Please open the cover of battery of the GT701 ,and put into SIM card, battery shown as
below:
3. Password
Password has 6 characters. The label of password stick on the internal of GT701 (as above
picture)
4. To start the phone book
Pressing and holding the power button for about 3 seconds the GT701 start to link to GSM
system signal for about 60 seconds, the GSM LED(red) flash fast first and then flash slow
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each for several times depend on GSM received state. The GT701 will check the phone
book name for about 60~80 seconds when the SYS LED (blue) turns on. If there is no data
on SIM card, the lights of GPS, SYS & Power LED will flash simultaneously.
If so, presses and holds the “SOS” button for few seconds until all lights of GPS, SYS &
Power LED dying out. Then the GT701 will generate the phone book name of T1, T2, T3
and INTERVAL (as below list) which parameter is default setting.
5. To modify phone book
To modify the contents of the phone book of SIM card, please contact to your service
provider.
(To avoiding GT701 can not use abroad, add the country code when modify the phone
number.)
6. Phone Book specification
The phone book name table as:
Phone Book Name Function
T1 When T1 call in GT701 which will hang up automatically and send a
position info, default is 9999
T2 When T2 call in GT701 which will hang up automatically and send a
position info. default is 9999
T3 When T3 call in GT701 which will hang up automatically and send a
position info. default is 9999
INTERVAL Setting regular report, default is 0000, setting for a unit of a second.
7. To set Geo-Fence Notification
All of T1~T3 users can set the function via the service provider’s platform. The service
provider will send commands to the GT701 via GPRS when user notices. If the setting was
successful the GT701 will send the ack message to setting user and the user can check
correct or not through the map.
8. Report rate setting
The phone book name is INTERVAL, default is 0000, setting for a unit of a second. The
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minimum is 0180 if through GPRS transmission. Default is closed. The GT701 will not
enter the saving mode if the setting time is less than 10mimutes.
9. Powered on/saving mode/wake up mode
Pressing and holding the power button for about 3 seconds to turn on the GT701 and it will
start to link to GSM system signal for about 60 seconds. The GSM LED (red) flash fast first
and then flash slow each for several times depend on GSM received state, please waiting for
the SYS LED (blue) lighted after. The GT701 will read all data of SIM card about few
seconds then the SYS LED (blue) die out until done. The GT701 is searching GPS signal
when the GPS LED (red) start to flash. The GT701 will search position date for about 5
minutes then to locate the first position, when located the GPS LED (red) lighted for about 20
sec, it will die out and that is GT701 enter the saving mode for about 518 sec. It is a circle
that GT701 will automatically awaken and search for GPS signal for about 1’30” or after
located 20 seconds then it will enter the saving mode.
10. Function perform
(1) To Send an Emergency Message
The user presses and holds the ‘SOS’ button (for about 5 seconds) until the SYS LED
(blue) turns on then release it, and the GT701 will transmit the positional information to
the 3 preset user-defined telephone numbers (T1~T3) via SMS and to the service
provider via GPRS.
(2) Telematics Monitoring & tracing Mode
When the phone book number of T1, T2 or T3 calls GT701, It will automatically hang up
and transmit its positional information via SMS to the caller.
(3) Geo-Fence Notification
If the GT701 leaves or gets to one of the three pre-defined Geo-Fence areas, it will
automatically transmit the positional information to notify the 3 preset user-defined
telephone numbers (T1~T3) via SMS and to the service provider via GPRS.
(4) Low Battery Indication
If the battery power level is less than 25%, the GT701 will transmit a SMS text message
to the 3 preset user-defined telephone numbers (T1~T3) and to the service provider via
GPRS. The power LED will turn red. When the battery power shortage, it may cause
SOS messaging or other functions unsuccessful. Please charge as soon as possible to
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ensure normal operation.
(5) Internet Maps Link
If the cellular phone owner of T1, T2 or T3 whose equipment with web-browsing function,
the GT701 can transmit an SMS web link to showing the location on a web-based map.
(6) Link with GPRS SERVER
The contents of parameter can be modified via the service provider in GPRS commands
anytime. The function depends on your local service provider.
I. Technical Specification
Item Description
Dimension (L x W x H) 57(L)x 40(W) x 19(D)mm
Weight 48g
GSM Frequency 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Storage Temperature -20℃~ 85℃
Operating temperature -20℃~ 70℃
STORAGE HUMIDITY 5％~95％RH, Non Condensing
AC/DC Adaptor +5V, input charging circuit 650mA
GPS Chipset SiRF III 20-Channel
Standby <5mA.
Operating Average <250mA
Power
Consumption
Full functions <450mA (GPS & GPRS both working)
GSM & GPS standby 100 hrs (Wakes up every 30 minutes)
Full functions 2 hrs (GPS & GPRS both working)
Battery Charge Temperature 0~45℃℃
Battery Dis-charge Temperature -20 ~ 55℃℃
Battery Storage Temperature -5℃~ 55℃
Battery 800 mAH Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Working Power Voltage DC (3.5V ~ 5.5V)
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J. Troubleshooting
Situation Possible reason Solution
Fail to power on 1.Battery” +” or” –“ opposite
2.Battery power shortage
1.check the position of battery
2.change the battery or recharge
The SMS message was
not received
1.Battery power shortage
2. Wrong Setting for SIM
card
1. change the battery or recharge
2. check the setting for SIM card or
connect the service provider
GSM LED (yellow) fail
1.Battery power insufficient
or unconnected
2.Battery fail
1. Recharge the battery or replace it.
2.SIM card may be fail, test it with cell
phone
3.Change the full battery
SYS LED(blue)
continuous lighting when
powered on
Failed when read the
phone book data
1.Change the battery or recharge
2. Check the setting by the service
provider.
Wrong contents of SMS Wrong setting for phone
book name of GTSETUP
Please check the setting by the service
provider.
Service provider can’t
receive the positional
information
Wrong setting for phone
book
Please check the setting by the service
provider.
Charging failed Battery or charger damaged Changing the battery or the charger.
Functions do not work
1.Battery power shortage
2. Wrong Setting for SIM
card
1. change the battery or recharge
2. connect to your service provider