GPS Motorcycle/Vehicle Tracker

USER MANUAL

(Model: GT08)

GUANGZHOU TOPTEN ELECTRONICS FACTORY

Address: 3/F, Bldg.1, No.11, Tangdong Guangtang West Rd., Guangtang Industrial
Zone,Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China.
Tel: (+86)20-38351400, 38351401 Fax: (+86)20-38351400
Website:http://www.t10.cn Email: sales@t10.cn

Version 2.0
(Date: May 18, 2014)
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CONTENT

Preface .............................................................................................................................. 2
I. Features & Functions..................................................................................................... 3
II. How to Operate it ......................................................................................................... 4
Authorize the Alarm-received Phone No. .................................................................. 4
Arm/Disarm by Phone Calling .................................................................................. 4
Check the Vehicle’s Status ......................................................................................... 5
Arm/Disarm the System by SMS .............................................................................. 5
Check the location by Google Map’s URL................................................................ 5
Check the Real Physical Address .............................................................................. 6
Check the Real Physical Address Directly without Server ........................................ 6
Change User Password .............................................................................................. 6
Stop the Car by SMS ................................................................................................. 6
Restore the Stopped Car to Normal Status ................................................................ 7
Monitor the Voice around the Car.............................................................................. 7
Check the Location by GSM Base Station Code ....................................................... 8
Over-speed Alert ........................................................................................................ 8
Power Save Mode ...................................................................................................... 8
Define SMS Content in Different Languages. ........................................................... 9
Other SMS Command List ........................................................................................ 9
IV. The Setting for GPRS Connection ............................................................................ 10
III. Alarm Types .............................................................................................................. 12
IV. Installation ................................................................................................................. 13
V . Specifications ............................................................................................................ 15
VI. FAQs & Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 15
VII. Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 16

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Preface
GT08 GPS Motorcycle/vehicle tracker is the cost-effective solution for
security & real-time tracking. It is specially used for motorcycle/car tracking
because of its compact size and water-proof design.

Read it Firstly:
Please read this manual thoroughly before you use the device; please keep
it for future reference.

Attention:
(1) Please keep the device away from heavy water, high temperature, heavy
dust or strong magnetism.
(2) Please prepare a valid GSM SIM card in advance.
(3) For safety reason, do not tell other people the mobile phone number of
your GT08.

Warning:
We strongly suggest user let the professional car electrician to install the
system.

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I. Features & Functions

1. Track on command or by time interval.

2. Arm/disarm by SMS or phone call.
3. Check the car‟s real physical address (such as city name, street name.)
directly without server's support;
4. Track by mobile SMS to get the latitude, longitude, speed, direction &
odometer etc.
5. Check the location directly by the Google map‟s URL;
6. Online website tracking by GPRS data network;
7. Odometer function
8. Over-speed alarm, Geo-fence alarm;
9. Movement alarm which can be used as an alarm;
10. SOS alarm(optional);
11. Built-in shock sensor for power saving & triggering vibration alarm;
12. Built-in rechargeable backup battery; when the car battery is cut off or low
enough, the system will send out power failure alarm immediately;
13. It can upgrade the normal car alarm with remote alarm function;
14. Voice monitoring;
15. Cut off engine to stop the car safely by SMS/GPRS;
16. Support analog input for fuel monitoring;
17. I/O: 4 inputs and 1output;
18. Compact size with water-proof design
19. Wide working voltage range, from 6V-45VDC, suitable for motorcycle, car or
some big truck with normal voltage.
20. Friendly SMS operation commands & SMS contents in different languages
(English, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish)
21. There are 3 types of working mode for power saving flexibly.

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II. How to Operate it

The default user password is 111111.

If the user password is changed, user should send the SMS command with
the new user password instead of 111111.
XXX is the control code, all the letters must be capital letters or in small
letters, command with mixed capital letter & small letter is not recognized by
system

Authorize the Alarm-received Phone No.

SMS command: 111111*10 Mobile #1*20 Mobile #2*

In case of alarm, if user wants to get the alarm SMS from the tracker, he/she
needs send the following SMS to program the tracker firstly, otherwise, the alert
information can't be received correctly.
Example: User sends the SMS 111111*1013922713571*2013711189059* to the
tracker‟s SIM card number, if there is any alarm, system will send SMS to both of these two
mobiles. In case of SOS alarm, the system will only send alarm to the mobile #2

Arm/Disarm by Phone Calling

User could also use the 1st alarm-received mobile phone to call the
tracker‟s SIM card number, so as to arm/disarm the system.
Arm: After hearing several ring tones, if the systems hang up the call
automatically, and call back you, it means that the system is armed.
Disarm: After hearing several ring tones, if the system hangs up the call
automatically, and don‟t call back you, it means that the system is disarmed.

Note:
(1) There is no communication fee for this operation, it is a very convenient way to arm
& disarm the system.
(2)The SIM card inside the device must have the function of Caller ID Display.
(3) Only the 1st alarm-received mobile phone can realize this function.

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Check the Vehicle’s Status

SMS command: 111111CHK (or 111111chk)

This instruction is used to inquiry the vehicle‟s location & system‟s status.
The system will send back the SMS, includes the similar information, such
as “Tracker Armed……”
User could also use the 2nd alarm-received mobile phone to call the
tracker‟s SIM card number, the tracker will hand up the calling & send back the
location directly.

Arm/Disarm the System by SMS

SMS command: 111111ARM (or 111111arm)

This SMS instruction is used to arm the system
When the system is armed, the movement alert is activated automatically.
When the motorcycle/car moves, the alarm will be triggered.

SMS command: 111111DSM (or 111111dsm)

This command is used to disarm the system & stop sending alert SMS.

Check the location by Google Map’s URL

SMS command: 111111MAP (or 111111map)

Upon receiving the SMS command, the tracker will automatically send back
the SMS including the Google map‟s URL, user can use smart phone (GPRS
data service is enabled) to open the URL link, the car‟s location will be showed
on the Google map.

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Check the Real Physical Address

SMS command: 111111ADD (or 111111add)

When user sends this SMS command to the tracker, the tracker will automatically send
back the car‟s real physical address (such as city name, street name) to your mobile by
SMS. User need register the tracker in the TS03 tracking platform to use this function.
Remark: (1) The GPRS data service of the tracker‟s SIM card must be activated, and
the correct GPRS setting is needed (refer to the chapter of the setting of GPRS
connection), user can set up the GPRS upload time interval to 0 so as to save the GPRS
flow; (2) The physical address depends on the Google map‟s address information. If the
place has very detailed information on Google map, then the physical address by SMS is
very detailed.

Check the Real Physical Address Directly without Server

SMS command: 111111DDD (or 111111ddd)

When user sends this SMS command to the tracker, the tracker will automatically send
back the car‟s real physical address (such as city name, street name) to your mobile by
SMS.

Change User Password

SMS command: 111111PSWnnnnnn (or 111111pswnnnnnn)

This instruction is used to change the user password. The length of the
user‟s password is 3~6 digits. Users are suggested to change to the new
password in use.
Example: User sends the SMS “111111PSW12345” to the system SIM card
number, and gets the confirmed SMS “111111PSW12345” in 3 seconds. It
means that the user password has been changed to 12345.
Remark: Please keep the password deep in mind if it is changed.

Stop the Car by SMS

SMS command: 111111STP (or 111111stp)

This instruction is used to stop the motorcycle/car immediately
SMS command: 111111STPN (or 111111stpN)

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This instruction is used to stop the motorcycle/car gradually.

Example:111111STP30, if the car's speed is higher than 30KM/h, the car is
stopped gradually by impulse control, if the car's speed is lower than 30Km/h,
the car is stopped immediately.
Attention: It is very dangerous to stop the car when the vehicle is running at high
speed. We do not take any responsibility to the consequence caused by this action.

Restore the Stopped Car to Normal Status

SMS command: 111111RES (or 111111res)

It is used to restore the car to normal status after being stopped.

Monitor the Voice around the Car

SMS command: 111111MONP

This instruction is used to monitor the voice around the car. The SIM card
inside the system pays for the communication fee.
The P is the telephone which is used to monitor the voice. When user send
out this SMS to the system, the system will call back the telephone P, user could
listen in the voice around the car upon picking up the call.
If you use the present mobile to carry out the monitoring, you can let the P
as blank, sending 111111MON is OK.
Example: P =13780012345. If user sends 111111MON13780012345 to system, the
system will call back the phone 13780012345 immediately. Once upon pickup the call from
the system, user can hear the voice around.
SMS command: 111111MON:P1*
This instruction is used to program the phone number which is used for
carrying out direct monitoring or talking always.
User uses this phone number to call the tracker, it will be connected
automatically. By this way, user can monitor the voice freely.
Example: 111111MON:13922713571*
Note: If the phone is the same as the first alarm-received phone (111111*10
Mobile #1*20 Mobile #2*), the calling from this telephone can only be
arm/disarm the tracker.
SMS command: 111111MON!
This instruction is used to monitor the voice around the car. The user‟s
telephone pays for the communication fee.

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Example: User uses the mobile 13780012345 to send 111111MON! to the system,
then use the mobile 13780012345 to call the tracker, it will be connected automatically, and
user can monitor the voice around.

Check the Location by GSM Base Station Code

SMS command: 111111LOC (or 111111loc)

This instruction is used to check the location by GSM base station code.
The tracker will send back the relative GPS coordinates which is translated by
the GSM base station code.

Over-speed Alert

111111SPD:X x is the speed in KM/H , maximum value is 255KM/H

(For example: 111111SPD:120, if the car speed is over 120KM/H, it will
send alert SMS to warn you).
111111SPD:0 to disable the over-speed alert. It is the default setting.
111111SPD: to check the setting of over-speed alert.
Remark: this function is just for reference, because there might be some
time delay or error in detecting the running car’s real speed by GPS. Default
speed limitation is 150KM/H.

Power Save Mode

SMS command: 111111PWR:X

Value of X Actions Power consumption
0 (default) Disable power save mode 60mA
1 Close GPRS connection 48mA
2 Close GPRS connection, GPS module 13mA
Close GPRS connection, GPS module
3 6mA
& GSM module
After setting 111111PWR:1(or 2, or 3), if there is no vibration & SOS alarm,
integration line is not triggered, and ACC is OFF, the tracker will go into power
save mode after 5 minutes.
Once there is vibration or SOS alarm, or integration line is triggered, or ACC

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is ON, the tracker will wake up from the power save mode immediately.

Define SMS Content in Different Languages.

SMS command: 111111LNG:X

it is used to define the SMS content in different languages.
X=0, English; X=1, Chinese; X=2, Arabic;
X=3, Portuguese; X=4, Spanish; (Default setting: X=0, English)

Other SMS Command List

Note: ****** is user‟s password and the default password is 111111. The
tracker will only accept commands with the correct password.

Functions SMS Command Example

Auto Report by SMS ******SEC:5:X 111111SEC:5,3;

Remarks: To set time interval for continuous automatic report via SMS.
X is the interval in minute. If X=0 to turn off tracking by time.
Example, the tracker will send location data back to your mobile phone every 3 minutes.

Movement Alarm ******NUM:6:X, 111111NUM:6:150,

Example: it is set the radius of movement alarm as 150meters.(Default setting:100meters)

Set the Shock Sensor ******NUM:3:X, 111111NUM:3:1,

It is to set the sensitivity of the shock sensor. X=1~10, sensor will be more sensitive if X
value is smaller.

Clear the Parameters ******CLR 111111CLR

Remarks: it will reset the GPRS settings & shock sensor to default settings, it will clear the
alarm-received phone number and direct monitoring phone no.

Set the Odometer ******ADC:5:X, 111111ADC:5:2000,

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It is to set the tracker's initialized odometer. (Unit: meters)

W111111,017,
W******,017,X
Geo-fence Alarm 11404.0000,E,2232.0010,N,
W******,117,X
11505.1234,E,2333.5678,N

Remarks: 017 is for alarm when tracker moves out the preset scope; 117 is for alarm when
tracker moves in.
When the tracker moves in/out, it will send a SMS alarm to the authorized phone number.
X is the coordinates which include:
Lower-left X,Lower-left Y,Upper-right X,Upper-right Y
For example, 11404.0000,E,2232.0010,N,11505.1234,E,2333.5678,N
Note:
1. Lower-left X should be less than Upper-right X;
2. All longitudes and latitudes should be in ASCII format as follows:-
Longitude: DDDMM.MMMM,E/W. 4 places of decimal. „0‟ is needed to be stuffed if no value
available.
Latitude: DDMM.MMMM,N/S. 4 places of decimal. „0‟ is needed to be stuffed if no value
available;
3. Only one alarm can be set in either Movement Alarm or Geo-fence Alarm;
4. Send W******,006,00 to turn off Geo-fence function.

Get IMEI number ******CMD:AT+GSN 111111CMD:AT+GSN

Remarks: to get the IMEI number of tracker‟s GSM module

IV. The Setting for GPRS Connection

The GPRS setting is necessary for using the following 2 functions:

(1) Check the car‟s real physical address by send 111111ADD
(2) Online tracking service by web-based tracking platform

SMS format:

111111WWW:IPN:X;COM:X;APN:apn,user,password;RPT:X;SLP:X;RUN:X;

 IDN: The tracker‟s ID, it is the last 14 digits of IMEI which can't be
changed.

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 IPN: The IP address or domain name of the GPRS server

 COM: The communication port for the GPRS server
 APN: The Access Point Name for the GSM SIM card.
 RPT: The interval for the uploading GPRS packet (Unit: sec.)
 SLP: The interval for uploading GPRS packet when car is parked
(Engine is OFF and no vibration). (unit: sec.);
 RUN: GPRS connection setting. 0=close, 1=TCP, 2=UDP.

Example, if server is: www.51track.com, TCP port is 8500, APN is

web.gprs,mtnnigeria.net, apn user:web, apn password: web, time interval is 60
seconds, Then the command is:

111111WWW:IPN:www.51track.com;COM:8500;APN:web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net,
web,web;RPT:60;RUN:1;

User can send one or more options at the same SMS commands, such as:
 111111WWW:IPN:X;COM:X;
This is to set the server‟s address and port separately.
Example: 111111WWW:IPN:www.51track.com;COM:8500;

 111111WWW:APN:X;
This is to set the APN (access point name). Please use “,” to separate the
APN, APN username & APN password.
Example: 111111WWW：APN：web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net,web,web；

 111111WWW:RPT:X;
This is to set the upload time interval. The unit is second, the minimum
value is 10 seconds. The default setting is 60
Example: 111111WWW：RPT：60； (Upload time interval is every 60s)

 111111WWW:RUN:X;
X=0; is to close down the GPRS;
X=1; is to open the GPRS via TCP
X=2; is to open the GPRS via UDP
Eg: 111111WWW：RUN：1； (Open the TCP connection)

 111111WWW:
You can send 111111WWW: to check the GPRS settings.

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Default GPRS Setting

The default GPRS setting is:

 IPN: www.51track.com , COM:8500
 APN: internet RPT: 60 seconds
 SLP:0 RUN:0

III. Alarm Types

Vibration Alarm
In arming status, if the car/motorcycle is vibrated, it will send out alarm SMS.
Power Failure Alarm
In arming status, if the battery is cut off, it will send out alarm SMS.
Engine ON Alarm
In arming status, if the car/motorcycle‟s engine is ON, it will send out alarm
SMS and call the preset phone.
Movement Alarm
In arming status, the movement alert is enabled automatically. Once the car
moves away from the parking point for 100 meters, it will it will send out
alarm SMS and call the preset phone.
Geo-Fence Alarm
Once the Geo-fence is activated, if the car/motorcycle oversteps the
boundary, it will send out alarm SMS.
Over-speed Alarm
If the car/motorcycle runs over the speed limitation continuously for 3
minutes, it will send out alarm SMS.
SOS Alarm
In any condition, if the SOS button is pressed, it will trigger the SOS alarm.
(NOTE: the SOS alarm will only be sent to the 2nd phone & the GPRS
tracking center, the other alarms will send to all the preset phones & GPRS
tracking center.)
Trigger Alarm
If the trigger line detects a continuous positive signal for 5 seconds, it will
send out this alarm.

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IV. Installation

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Installation Steps:

(1) Please read the manual carefully before installation. Please prepare a valid
GSM SIM card with Caller ID Display & GPRS function;
(2) Please push the front cover according to the direction;
(3) Insert the valid GSM SIM card, then turn on the backup battery switch;
(4) Close the cover, and fix the main unit tightly with the wiring harness at the
correct place, please make sure that the side with GPS antenna is placed
upside to sky, please make sure to install the main unit at broad place so
that it can receive GPS signal well. For motorcycle, it is better to install
inside the head bulb light where there is power supply and water proof. For
vehicle, it is better to install inside the upper rim of the driving room or inside
the dashboard. The recommend installation place is showed in the following
picture:

For motorcycle For vehicle

(5) Do the wring connection according to the diagram;

(6) Call the SIM card, to check if rings, if not, then check the power supply and
the change the place of installation;
(7) If it rings when calling the SIM card, then send SMS to the tracker to check
the GPS coordinate, if the GPS location is not correct, then fix the main unit
to other place so that it can receive better GPS signal.

(8) IMPORTANT: The side with GPS

antenna must be placed upside to the
sky and kept away from the metal
materials, otherwise, it can‟t get GPS
signal well.

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V . Specifications

Working voltage: +6.0 ~+45VDC

Power Consumption: Working current: 50mA;
Peak current: 800mA;
Inside Backup battery: Rechargeable 3.7V 500mAh Li-ion battery
Size of the main unit: 99*52*17 (mm)
Weight of the main unit: 76g
Working temperature: -20 ~ 85℃
Humidity: 0 ~ 95%
GSM frequencies: Quad-band: 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz
GPS chip: U-blox chipset
Receiving ways 20 channels
Working frequencies
1575.42Mhz C/A（GPS）
Receiving sensibility -160dBm
Positioning accuracy ≤10m (wide-open area)
Speed accuracy ≤0.2M/S (wide-open area)
Positioning mode Auto 2D/3D
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 2 sec., average
Cold start 40 sec., average

VI. FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQ Troubleshooting

(1) The GSM SIM card has no credit;

(2) The SIM card is protected by PIN code;
I call the tracker, it does not ring
(3) Check the power supply, if 2 LEDs flash;
(4) The SIM card is placed correctly in the slot;
(1)The user password is wrong, please use the
I call the tracker, it rings, but it correct password or reset the password to test;
doesn‟t response with SMS (2) Low power, please use outside power supply
to power on the unit to test
(1) The SIM card inside the device has no credit;
(2) The Alert-received mobile number is not
I can not get the alarm message
programmed correctly, or the SMS command is
not in correct format;

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(3) The mailbox of the user‟s mobile is full;

(1) Please make sure there is no metal obstacles

above the tracker. Please place the side with
GPS antenna upside to the sky;
(2) Please check it at broad place;
I can not get the correct GPS (3) Please check if the GPS LED flash once
coordinates or the location is every 3 seconds; place the tracker to other place,
wrong so as to make sure that it can receive the GPS
siganl well
(4) In cloudy condition, it is a little hard to get the
GPS signal, and the GPS coordinate might have
some errors.
Tracker fails to connect to (1) The SIM card must be activated with GPRS
server by GPRS function;
(2) Do the correct setting for GPRS connection

VII. Maintenance

 Please make the local professionals to do the installation & maintenance of

the GPS terminal. If the user assemble/ disassemble or repair the terminal
without permission, we hold no responsibility for any loss caused thereafter.
 Please keep the terminal dry. In case of soaking or leaking water, contact
the local professionals. Do not start the car yourself, or we hold no
responsibility for any loss caused thereafter.
 When the car is inside buildings, cave, tunnel, or very close to tall buildings,
the GPS/ GSM signal may not work well and the system may fail to work at
that moment.
 Please check the balance of the tracker‟s SIM card periodically.
 The backup battery. The backup battery can only work for a certain time
when temporary power off.
 For any other unusual situations, please contact the local agent.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by

manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable

to only mobile configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed
to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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