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TK-STAR Mini Gps Tracker Manual

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TK-STAR MINI GPS

Thank you for purchasing the GPS tracker. This manual shows how to operate the device smoothly and correctly.  Make sure to read this manual carefully before using this product. Please note that specification and information are subject to changes without prior notice in this manual. Any change will be integrated in the latest release. The manufacturer assumes not to be responsible for any errors or omissions in this document.

1. SUMMARY

Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS or internet. The most advanced technology of GPS and GSM dual positioning.

Content Specs.
Dim. 47mm x 24mm x 18mm(1.85”*0.94”*0.71”)
Weight 25g
Network GSM/GPRS
Band 850/900/1800/1900Mhz
GPS sensitivity -159dBm
GPS accuracy 5m
Time To First Fix Cold status 45s
Warm status 35s
Hot status 1s
Wall charger DC 5V–1.0A
Battery Chargeable changeable 3.7V 600mAh Li-ion battery
Stand by 200hours
Storage Temp. -40°C to +85°C
Operation Temp. -20°C to +55°C
Humidity 5%–95% non-condensing

2. Hardware Description

1.USB PORT 2.COVER 3.GSM Card Slot 4. INDICATOR LIGHT

INDICATOR LIGHT STATUS

MEANING
Green light –Solid No GPRS signal
Green light –Flash GPRS connection
Blue light –Solid No GPS signal
Blue light –Flash GPS connection
Red light-Solid Charging
Red light-off Full charged

GSM SIM CARD INSTALLATION GUIDE: card works in this model

4. SMS TRACKING

4.1. Call the SIM card phone number in tracker, you will receive a Google Maps link of position, or sending message “” to SIM card phone number in tracker.

E.g:

4.2. Admin number setting (After admin number setting, all SMS operations to the device are under this number only.)

Command: (This phone number is your own mobile phone number, not the SIM card number in tracker.）

Reply:

When the unit is in over-speed alarm, shake sensor alarm, or low battery alarm, it will send alert to the admin number. (13265790180）

Admin number Canceling:
Command:
Reply:

4.3.Terminal (local) Time Setting (factory setting GMT 0)

Command:

4.4. Reset Hardware

Command:
Reply:
E.g:

5. EXPLANATION OF PARAMETERS/CODES IN SMS MESSAGE

 

Pic（1）          Pic（2）

Pic 1: Replied real-time tracking information under GPS satellites signal.

  • Lat: 22.63952 lon:114.17122 Positioning of the latitude and longitude values.
  • Spd: 000 This refers to the device moving speed. The unit is km/h.
  • T:24/09/15 16:00 real-tracking time, the Default is London time. You can set language and time zone in APP.
  • Bat: 100% The battery value is between 10% and 100%. Once it is less than 20%, it alarms.
  • 2015070203: Device ID No. to log in APP and platform.
  • Google Link: This is the link to the Google map showing the position of the device.

Pic 2: Replied LBS tracking information without GPS satellites signal.

  • Lac:27a4 1223: Real-time LBS positioning data.
  • T:24/09/15 15:17 LBS positioning time.
  • Bat: 100% The battery value is between 10% and 100%. Once it is less than 20%, it alarms.
  • Last: T:25/09/15 03:04 The date and time stamp when the unit last received a GPS signal.
  • Google Link: This is the position of last gps signal appeared

6.0 START ONLINE TRACKING

Pls activate GPRS by sending command “” when the tracker is on, and set APN by following steps.
Every sim card carrier has own APN content, we have two methods to find out apn content : check sim card carrier on internet or put sim card into cell phone to find out APN

Two steps to set apn:

  1. Turn on gprs function by sending command “”
  2. Set apn by sending command “” , “” ,“” pls note the content is from SIM card carrier , there is small blank after 123456 in every command.

6.1. WEBSITE TRACKING

Platform:  www.mytkstar.net
No. : on the back side of cover
Password: 123456

6.2. APPLICATIONS FOR ANDROID/IOS

Search “TKSTAR GPS” in the Apple App Store/Google Play Store or Scan the QR Code to install the applications on your cell phone.

        TKSTAR GPS

Select “Log in by ” on the bottom of screen
Server: www.mytkstar.net
: on the back side of cover
Password: 123456

6.3. GPRS and APN Setting

Turn on GPRS function by sending command “” to the tracker, and set the APN for the tracker, then its online tracking by APP and platform works. (if you did it already in 6.0, no need to it one more time)

COMMAND INSTRUCTION TO SET APN

INSTRUCTION COMMAND REPLY
Turn on GPRS GPRS123456 GPRS OK
Set APN ( any existing will be replaced) apn123456 apn ok
Set APN username apnuser123456 apnuser ok
Set APN password apnpasswd123456 apnpasswd ok

E.g:

For tesco mobile SIM card in UK, we got APN information below.
APN name:prepay.tesco-mobile.com
APN username:tescowap
APN password:password

Send SMS to set apn below

  1. (no need to set if without apnuser)
  2. (no need to set if without password)

6.4 Login the app

Click the icon “TKSTAR GPS” on desktop and then login the ID and the password of the device (the default password is 123456). User can login by ID or by username, user need to contact reseller to register a username if need to login by username.

   

6.5 Real-time tracking

Real-time tracking can not only track the position of the device, but also can track the position of smart phone, user can click “+” and “-” to zoom in and zoom out the map.

Click“” once , APP will show you the latest position; or call the phone number in tracker, you will get the Google link in SMS.

   

6.6 Historical track playback

Historical track could find the route map for nearly six months by choosing the beginning and ending time.

6.7 Geo-fence

Click on the upper right corner “+”under main menu for setup geo-fence. Then the device will lock device’s present position as center automatically, then adjust the radius distance by “+” “－” on map (default radius is 100 meters, recommended radius is 500 meters). Save settings by clicking “OK”. The device will send message when the device is out of the range.

7. Notices:

  1. GPS tracking can be worked outdoor.
  2. Please make sure GSM SIM card supports making calls, sending messages, GPRS network.
  3. Please make sure GSM SIM card is with sufficient balance.
  4. Please make sure the GSM card has opened the call shows and turned off the call transfer.
  5. Please insert the GSM phone card correctly.
  6. Do not assembly and disassembly device at will.

8.

FAQ Instructions/Solutions
Fail to turn it on Please check if battery is charged
No GSM signal
  • Please check if SIM card installed correctly.
  • Please check if SIM card is GSM network.
  • Don’t turn on the PIN code
  • no calls can be diverted
No GPS signal A more open view of the sky is recommended to make sure the device can receive the GPS signal normally.
No reply to SMS command Password wrong or the format is wrong.
No reply to calling & No alarm message Authorized / admin phone number is incorrect or has not setup.
SMS position OK, cannot use the APP and web platform Pls check if APN is correctly set. And pls find out the correct APN content of the SIM card. (Pls refer to 6.3 setting.).
Platform position is difference from the actual position No uploading position time or no GPS signal: call the device phone number and receive the position message. If it shows like Pic 2, it means no GPS signal. The position is the last GPS positioning location; If it shows like Pic 1, it means the device doesn’t reach the uploading time.