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PT520

User manual

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Catalogue

CATALOGUE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... II

COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................ 1

1. BASIC DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 INSTALL THE POWER LINE ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 INSTALL THE SIM CARD ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 INSTALL ANTENNA .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.4 TURN ON THE TRACKER ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.5 REGISTER TERMINAL TO LIVEGTS TRACKING PLATFORM ..................................................................................................... 8

2.6 SET THE NECESSARY COMMAND ........................................................................................................................................... 9

2.7 START TRACKING ON LIVEGTS ........................................................................................................................................... 10

3. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES LIST ............................................................................................................................................. 12

3.2 ACCESSORIES CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................... 12

4.SMS COMMANDS LIST .................................................................................................................................................. 13

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Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright © 2014 BOFAN Limited. User manual edition V1.0

Thank you very much for selecting BOFAN GPS tracker. Please read this user manual carefully before using it, to ensure

correct installation and operation.

The newest edition will be released with the newest product.

In no event shall BOFAN be liable for direct, indirect damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product.

Kindly reminder

The product is a wireless communication terminal, please cut off the power before entering into the oil

depot, dangerous places, and radio restricted area.

Do not locate product in the environment of rain or high temperature exposure when install and use terminal.

There will be not localization phenomenon caused by irresistible factors in usage, such as bad weather, the wireless

signal shield.

The product transmits data via wireless network. To get better signal, locate GSM antenna in open area

without metal shield.

The power voltage is 12VDC~24V, with maximum input 36VDC.

When installing, turn ACC OFF; Do not install or disassemble it when the power is on.

Please follow the instruction to install. Do not install the wire to such environment: high temperature or pressure and

etc. The place of exposed should be used the insulating tapes to parcel it well, so as to avoid the danger.

To ensure the safety of vehicle power, the power line has been installed with 5A/32V fuse.

1. Basic Description

1.1 Application

Vehicle real time tracking

Real time alarm report

Fleet management

Anti-steal

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1.2 Function

Timing tracking

Fixed distance tracking

Turning angle tracking

Text message tracking

Input alarm

Low power supply alarm

Power cut off alarm

Over speed alarm

Hard accelerate alarm

Mileage alarm

Fatigue driving alarm

Fatigue driving relieve alarm

Monitor function

Camera function

1.3 Packing list

Main unit

1pc

GPS antenna

1pc

GSM antenna

1pc

Power line

1pc

Warranty card

1pc

Certificate

1pc

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1.4 Specification

Basic information

Dimension 72(L)*53(W)*27(H)mm

Net weight 150g

Power supply DC 9V~36V/1.5A

Back-up battery 600mAh/3.7V

Power consumption 50mA standby current

Operating Temperature -10°C to +60°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C

Humidity Up to 75% non-condensing

LED GPS LED&GSM LED

Memory Save 16,000 waypoints

Motion sensor YES

IO Port

Digital input 2 digital input, 1 low-level effective, 1 high-level effective

Digital output 1 digital output

AD input 1ch*12Bits (0~6V)

MIC port YES

RS232 port YES

GSM

GSM frequency 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz

Antenna External

Network GSM/GPRS

GPS

GPS Chip UBLOX 6

Antenna External

GPS sensitivity -162dBm

GPS channels 50

GPS cold start 29 sec

GPS warm start 27 sec

GPS hot start <1 sec

Positioning Accuracy 10meters at 2D RMS

2. Installation and operation

Do not tell the SMS password and SIM card number to others, so as to avoid the security settings be tampered

Do not connect the terminal with incompatible equipment

Ensure the SIM card supports GPRS function

CDMA network system is not supported.

During installation:

Please assure the ACC off first, then start to install the terminal

Please install or repair the terminal in the presence of professional workers

Please use the original accessory or recommended accessory by manufacture, so as not to damage the terminal

Please locate GPS antenna to open positions without the metallic shield, black side should be faced to the sky

Please locate GSM antenna to open positions without the metallic shield

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Please install the terminal in the car, So as to keep dry

2.1 Install the power line

Fig.1 Port description

IO Power line Function Specification

1—DC Red cable Power input 9VDC~36VDC，Ext. Power(+)

2--GND Black cable GND Ext. Power(-)

3—SOS White cable SOS Low effective

4—IN2 Orange cable Input-2 High effective, default connects to ACC

5—OUT Yellow cable Output OC output, default connects to relay

6—AD Purple cable AD Analog input, range 0~12V

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2.2 Install the SIM card

Fig.2 SIM card installation 1/5: Open the back shield

Fig.3 SIM card installation 2/5: Open SIM card slot

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Fig.4 SIM card installation 3/5: Install SIM card

Fig.5 SIM card installation 4/5: Lock SIM card slot

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Fig.6 SIM card installation 5/5: Install the back shield

2.3 Install Antenna

Fig.7 Install antenna

GPS antenna and GSM antenna installed as shown above, note:

The GSM antenna should be installed in the open position without metal shield, and should be away from of the

interference source of power supply.

The GPS antenna should be installed in the open position without metal shield, with the black-side facing up.

After installation, fix antenna with double-sided glue, to avoid antenna sliding to GPS/GSM signal blind area.

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2.4 Turn on the tracker

When external power connected, terminal will power on automatically;

When testing without external power supply, press “Power Key” for at last 2seconds to power on terminal.

“Power Key” is descript as the following figure

Fig.8 Power key

GPS signal red light - indicating GPS signal status Keep on, no flashing GPS module power supply issue, or no any data from GPS module

2s ON and 2s OFF GPS signal lost

0.1s ON and 2.9s OFF GPS fixed

0.1s ON and 0.1s OFF GPS antenna disconnected

GSM signal blue light - indicating GSM signal status Keep on, no flashing GSM module issue, can’t receive any data and can’t read the SIM card

0.1s ON and 0.1s OFF GSM module is initializing

2s ON and 2s OFF GSM module is initialized, but network is not connected

0.1s ON and 2.9s OFF GSM module has been connected to network

2.5 Register terminal to LiveGTS tracking platform

Log in LiveGTS, click “Manage/Tracker config/ Add new tracker”, fill blank with tracker name, tracker ID, type, click "Modify"

to finish register.

Note: In order to ensure data identification correctly, the ID register in LiveGTS should be the same as terminal setting.

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Fig.9 Add terminal to LiveGTS

2.6 Set the necessary command

After installation and terminal power-on, it is needed to set the following parameters by the text message and debug tool,

which is described as the following table, to connect the terminal to the tracking platform; Default password is “000000”.

Set tracker ID

Format <password>GID<ID>

Remarks ID is the unique code for terminal’s data-upload. LiveGTS uses the ID to record and to check all

data from terminal. The length of ID should not exceed 15 digitals.

Example Send the command: 000000GID4045200

Terminal reply: SET OK，ID=4045200

Set server and port

Command <password>SVR<domain>,<Port>

Remarks Domain and port are used for terminal connecting to tracking platform; After setting, terminal will

connect to server automatically, and upload data after connected.

Example Send the command: 000000SVRDEMO.LIVEGTS.COM,8600

Terminal reply: SET OK，IP： DEMO.LIVEGTS.COM, 8600

It means the current server address is “DEMO.LIVEGTS.COM”, port is 8600

Set the wireless network access point

Format <password >APN<APN_name>,<User>,<Password>

Remarks Set the access point name, query local ISR for information

Example Send the command: 000000APNCMNET,,

Terminal reply: SET OK，APN: CMNET, USER: PASS

It means the current APN name is “ CMNET”, with accessing username and password empty.

Set uploading Interval

Command <password>GTI<base_int>, <distance>, <cog>, <mss_off_ratio>, <acc_off_ratio>

Remarks 01. base_int: Basic report interval, unit: second; When set base_int only, terminal will upload

GPRS data every base_int seconds;

02. distance: Interval of distance tracking, unit: meter;

03. cog: turning report; unit: degree; When the driving direction exceeds the preset value, tracker

sends a GPRS data ; This ensures a continuous smooth trace.

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04. mss_off_ratio: Ratio under static state; After setting, terminal uploads GPRS data every

base_int second under moving state, while (base_int * mss_off_ratio) second under static

state; This parameter is valid in terminal with Motion Sensor.

05. acc_off_ratio: Ratio under ACC OFF state; After setting, terminal uploads GPRS data every

base_int second when ACC ON, while (base_int * acc_off_ratio) second when ACC OFF;

The <distance>, <cog>, <mss_off_ratio>, <acc_off_ratio> parameters are optional.

Example 000000GTI30,200,15

2.7 Start tracking on LiveGTS

There are 2 ways to be used for real-time tracking: SMS and LiveGTS.

SMS tracking has the following 3 ways:

Dial SIM card number, terminal hangs up automatically, and then sends a SMS about current location and status

information.

Send command "000000RCP", "000000RCM" or"000000RCA" to terminal, terminal will reply the current position

information, map links or address.

SMS timing tracking, setting terminal by STI command.

LiveGTS tracking: After setting terminal and adding to LiveGTS, tracking in LiveGTS is available, which is show as the

below figure.

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Fig.10 Tracking in LiveGTS

3. Optional accessories

3.1 Optional accessories list

Relay (12V & 24V)

Fuel Sensor Sets Temperature Sensor

3.2 Accessories connection

Relay: as the following figure, available

Buzzer: Connect buzzer’s red wire to tracker

Door sensor: Connect one wire of door sensor

Fuel sensor: Please refer to fuel sensor user manual for more details

Temperature sensor: It is connected to AD after export.

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Buzzer Wired Door Sensor

Temperature Sensor Alcohol Sensor

available connection to output

Fig.11 Relay installation

to tracker’s red wire, black wire to tracker’s output wire.

one wire of door sensor tracker’s GND, while the other one tracker

refer to fuel sensor user manual for more details

It is connected to AD after export.

Microphone

Camera

s output wire.

tracker’s input

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Alcohol sensor: It is connected to AD after export

Microphone: Connect to “MIC” port

Camera: Connect to “RS232” port

4.SMS Commands List

Note:

1. The terminal default password is 000000

2. Any other questions, please contact with support@bofan.cc

VER-Query version

Command <password>VER

RCA-Get current address

Command <password>RCA

IME-Query IMEI

Command <password>IME

RPO-Get the voltage of external power or battery

Command <password>RPO

GID-Set the ID of the tracker

Command <password>GID<index>

Remarks “index” represents ID number, whose first 3 numbers should be the same as platform specify. The

length of ID can’t exceed 15 digital. E.g.

<password>GID4048285: Set ID to 4048285

APN-Set the wireless network access point

Command <password >APN<APN_name>,<User>,<Password>

Remarks 01 APN_name: APN access point name

02 User: access account

03 Pwd: access password

04 Contact with local ISR for correct APN

SVR-Set Server

Command <password>SVR<domain>,<Port>

Remarks 01 Domain: tracking platform domain name

02 Port: server port

GTI-Set Time Interval

Command <password>GTI<Ibase_int>, <distance>, <cog>, <mss_off_ratio>, <acc_off_ratio>

Remarks 01 base_int: Basic report interval, unit: second; When set base_int only, terminal will upload

GPRS data every base_int seconds;

02 distance: Interval of distance tracking, unit: meter;

03 cog: turning report; unit: degree; When the driving direction exceeds the pre-set value, tracker

sends a GPRS data ; This ensures a continuous smooth trace.

04 mss_off_ratio: Ratio under static state; After setting, terminal uploads GPRS data every

base_int second under moving state, while (base_int * mss_off_ratio) second under static state;

This parameter is valid in terminal with Motion Sensor.

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05 acc_off_ratio: Ratio under ACC OFF state; After setting, terminal uploads GPRS data every

base_int second when ACC ON, while (base_int * acc_off_ratio) second when ACC OFF;

06 If both acc_off_ration and mss_off_ratio are set, terminal uploads data depend on ACC, i.e.,

mss_off_ratio is useless if acc_off_ration!=0;

07 If both acc_off_ratio and mss_off_ratio are 0, terminal uploads data depend on base_int,

distance and cog setting.

TMZ-Set the time zone

Command <password>TMZ<value>

Remarks 01 value: time zone, range[-13,13]

02 Time zone is positive in eastern hemisphere, negative in western

03 Default setting is UTC0

CPA-Cut Power Alarm

Command <password>CPA<Value>

Remarks 01 Value=0: disable Cut Power Alarm

02 Value=1: enable Cut Power Alarm, default setting

RCM-Get map link of current address

Command <password>RCM

Remarks Get the Google Map link address

PWD-Set password

Command <password>PWD<new_password>

Remarks 01 New_password: new password to be set

02 The length of password should be and only be 6 numbers

OPC-Output control

Command <password>OPC<index>,<Action>

Remarks 01 Index: output port, value is 1

02 Action: 0-close relay, 1-open relay

SOS-Set SOS phone number

Command <password>SOS,<SOSNumber1>,<SOSNumber2>,<SOSNumber3>

Remarks 01 SOS Number: Maximum 3 telephone numbers is supported, whose length is less than 16 digits

02 When terminal detects the alarm, it will dial the 1st SOS number, and send SMS to all numbers,

according to SAL setting

SPD-Set Over Speed Alarm

Command <password>SPD<max_Speed>

Remarks 01 Max speed=0: Disable over speed alarm

02 When device detects the current speed exceed the value of max_speed, it will handle alarm

according to SALSPD setting.

MLA-Set Mileage Alert

Command <password>MLA<base_mile>,<step_mile>

Remark 01 base_mile: basic mileage

02 step_mile: mileage threshold, after the total mileage exceed base_mile, terminal sends MLA

alarm per step_mile

03 base_mile and step_mile unit: 100 meters, default 0

SOD-Set initial mileage

Command <password>SOD<init_mile>

Remark 01 init_mile: initial mileage, unit 100 meters

02 After setting, terminal calculates the total mileage based on init_mile

AV-Set Analog Voltage

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Command <password>AV<index><min_volt>,<max_volt>

Remarks 01 index: AD input index, the value is 1

02 min_volt: Voltage corresponds to 0% of input range, unit V

03 max_volt: Voltage corresponds to 100% of input range, unit V

CSV-Clear the GPRS blind area storage data

Command <password>CSV<option>

Remarks 01 CSV should be used carefully, as it delete all blind data storage in flash

02 option=0 or empty: clear all storage GPRS data

03 option=1: clear all storage GPRS data, and disable blind data storage in the future usage.

SLP-Set sleep mode

Command <password>SLP<time>,<mode>

Remarks 01 time: waiting time to enter sleep mode; during this period, if no operation (No SMS, No

telephone, NO IO trigger) is detected, terminal will enter into sleep mode

02 mode: sleep mode: 0- normal sleep; 1-deep sleep

SKA-Disable/enable shake alarm

Command <password>SKA<index>

Remarks 01 index=1: Enable shake alarm,

02 index=0: Disable shake alarm

MSS-Set the sensitivity of motion sensor

Command <password>MSS<sen>

Remarks 01 sen: sensitivity, range 1~15

02 default value of sen is 3, the bigger value, the lower sensitivity

ACH-Set SMS alarm character head

Command <password>ACH<alarm><string>

Remarks 01 alarm: alarm type

02 string: character head of alarm SMS

SAL-Set the alarm action

Command <password>ACH<cmd><GPRS><SMS><SOS Phone><Photo>

Remarks 01 cmd: Alarm type

02 GPRS: Disable/enable GPRS uploading when alarm

03 SMS: Disable/enable SMS sending to SOS number when alarm

04 SOS Phone: Disable/enable SOS number dialing.

05 Photo: Disable/enable photographing when alarm

RAD-Read AD input voltage

Command <password>RAD

Remarks Read all AD input voltage

RST-Set the restart type

Command <password>RST<type>

Remarks 01 type=0 or empty: restart tracker

02 type=1: restart GPS module

03 type=2: restart GSM module

DFT-Default

Command <password>DFT

Remarks Default all parameters to default

PHO-take photo

Command <password> PHO<cam_ID>,<resolution>

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Remarks 01 cam_ID: Camera ID, range 1~4, multi-camera is supported.

02 cam_ID=0 or empty: all cameras take photo in sequential order.

03 resolution: resolution of photography, when this section is empty, default resolution is used.

1—160*128

2—320*240(default set)

3—640*480

PTI-Timing Photography

Command <password> PTI<interval>,<cam_ID>,<resolution>

Remarks 01 interval: timing photography interval, unit: second

02 cam_ID: Camera ID, range 1~4, multi-camera is supported.

03 resolution: resolution of photography; when this section is empty, default resolution is used.

1—160*128

2—320*240(default set)

3—640*480

TEN -Monitor phone call

Command <password>TEN<phone_num>

Remarks 01 phone_num: Phone number to be dialed out

02 terminal will dial the number 3 times, till call is answered