UniTraQ International Corp. MT-900C User manual
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GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA
GPS Mini Tracker
MT-900C
USER MANUAL
UniTraQ International Corp. All right reserved, © 2012
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TEL：886-3-6578491 FAX：886-3-6578492
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Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 3
2. Features........................................................................................................................... 3
3. Applications...................................................................................................................... 3
4. Version Compliant Information......................................................................................... 4
5. Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................4
5.1 General Specification.................................................................................................. 4
5.2 Wireless Interface Specification.................................................................................. 5
5.3 GPS Specification....................................................................................................... 5
6. Device Description ...........................................................................................................6
7. Battery Charging and USB Interface................................................................................ 6
7.1 Battery Charging......................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Parameters Setting..................................................................................................... 7
8. Button/Switch Indication................................................................................................... 7
9. LED Indication.................................................................................................................. 7
9.1 Power On/Off and Idle status...................................................................................... 7
9.2 GPS Status ................................................................................................................. 7
9.3 Mobile Status.............................................................................................................. 8
9.4 Charging Status.......................................................................................................... 8
9.5 Emergency Alarm ....................................................................................................... 8
10. Device Installation............................................................................................................ 8
10.1 How to insert SIM card.............................................................................................. 8
10.2 How to take out SIM card.......................................................................................... 8
11. Device Configuration...................................................................................................... 10
11.1 USB driver installation procedure........................................................................... 10
11.2 Min Tracker Setting description.............................................................................. 13
11.3 Upgrade Firmware.................................................................................................. 14
11.4 Power saving mode/Idle mode ............................................................................... 16
11.5 Short Message Service Control.............................................................................. 16
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1. Introduction
The MT-900C is a portable compact tracking device for personal safety and asset monitoring.
It combines high sensitivity GPS and 3G mobile interface to perform the powerful security
application.
The MT-900C can, based on quad band GSM/GPRS and WCDMA/UMTS/HSPAnetwork and
GPS satellite positioning system, track far-way objects conveniently by Short Message or
internet. With the compact size and powerful functions, it can be used for child protection,
anti-kidnapping, vehicle tracking, pets go out tracking, panic assistant for the aged, and much
more.
2. Features
3.75G WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA communications
Available Quad band GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS 50 channels all-in-view tracking with AGPS supported.
GPS high sensitivity -162 dBm.
Real time dynamic reporting based on time interval.
Data logger capability built in with 4Mega bytes flash memory to record time stamp,
position and event status.
3D G-sensor to report motion sensing, accident from ±4G.
Remote command control by SMS or GPRS/EDGE/3G network (supporting TCP/UDP).
Cell ID positioning supporting
Emergency call and notification, plus SMS sending location.
Geo-fence capability with out of fencing notification.
Over speed notification capability.
Low battery notification capability.
Power management for low power consumption.
Surrounding audio monitoring capability.(option for MT-900CE, CA, not CF)
Mini USB for charging and data exchanging.
Personal service center program support.
Over the air(OTA) firmware update
3. Applications
Personal safety
Security – safety of security guard, locate asset
Asset unauthorized movement detection
Child care – locate missing kids, track whereabouts of children
Disables’ safety – seniors’ safety
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Vehicle tracking
Outdoor recreation – travel, hiking, bike riding
Animal tracking – track pets’ location
4. Version Compliant Information
(1) Hardware: 0.1 (or last version).
(2) Firmware: MT900C Standard version 1.0.0 (mt900c_std_v1.0.0).
5. Electrical Specifications
5.1 General Specification
Parameter Specification
Operating Voltage 3.4 V
Operating Temperature -20 ~ +60℃℃
Storage Temperature -40 ~ +85℃℃
Normal 180 mA
Power Consumption Idle mode < 3mA (with mobile idle)
Battery 500mAh
USB Power Input 5V, 500mA
Battery Voltage Min:3.4V, Typ:3.7V, Max:4.2V
SIM card type 1.8V, 3V
SIM card Holder type Push-Push type
LED Status Indicator Charge/Power/ Mobile/GPS
Dimension 53 x 37 x 20 mm
Weight 39g
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5.2 Wireless Interface Specification
Parameter Specification
UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA 900/2100 MHz (MT-900CE)
850/1900 MHz (MT-900CA)
800/850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz (MT-900CF)
Up to 5.76 Mb/s uplink, 7.2 Mb/s downlink
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 Mhz
Class B Mobile Station
PBCCH, USSD support
GPRS Multislot Class 12, CS1-CS4
up to 85.6 kb/s
EDGE Multislot Class 12, MCS1-MCS9
up to 236.8 kb/s
SMS MT/MO, Text and PDU mode supported
Protocol support TCP/UDP
Current consumption
(at VCC=3.8V)
Idle mode :<2 mA
GSM:< 250 mA
GPRS < 660mA
EDGE < 460 mA
HSDPA < 670 mA
5.3 GPS Specification
Parameter Specification
Protocol NMEA 0183 Ver2.3
Receiver channels / Fixing
method 50 channels all in view
Acquisition sensitivity -148 dBm
Tracking sensitivity -162 dBm
Receiver frequency 1575.42MHz L1 C/A Code
Accuracy
(1)Position
(2)Datum
2.5m CEP
WGS-84
Time To First Fix
(1)Cold start
(2)Hot start
26 Sec(typ)
1 Sec(typ)
Dynamic condition 4G (39.2m/sec2)
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6. Device Description
(1). Strap Hole
(2). Mini USB Slot and Power Switch Button
(3). SIM card Slot
(4). SOS Button
(5). GPS Status Indicator
(6). Mobile Status Indicator
(7). Power Indicator
(8). Charging Indicator
(9). MIC Receiver (Option)
7. Battery Charging and USB Interface
7.1 Battery Charging
NOTE: Please turn off the power while mini tracker is on charging. If you keep the power
on, the battery is not able to be fully charged.
(1) Charging by a computer USB port:
Connect the supplied USB cable between the computer USB port and the mini USB
connector of the MT-900C device.
(2) Charging by a cigarette lighter power adapter:
a. Plug the USB connector of the supplied USB cable to the USB connector of the cigarette
lighter power adapter.
b. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB cable to the mini USB port of the MT-900C device.
Picture 1
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(3) Charging by AC adapter:
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the mini USB port of the MT-900C device.
7.2 Parameters Setting
Connect the supplied USB cable between the computer USB port and the mini USB
connector of the MT-900C device.
The USB interface is also a command and data interface which allows users to download the
firmware and set configurations. Users can use “Mini Tracker setting program” to change
setting, send commands or upgrade firmware.
8. Button/Switch Indication
(1)Slide switch
A micro switch for turning on or turning off MT-900C.
(2)Panic Button
Press and hold the Panic button for 3 seconds to activate the device to perform the
emergency notification and followed the pre-defined setting (Emergency alarm).
9. LED Indication
9.1 Power On/Off and Idle status
For the power status indicator through green LED, detailed information is shown in the
following table
LED mode Operation status
OFF POWER OFF or IDLE mode
ON POWER ON
9.2 GPS Status
For the GPS status indicator through green LED, detailed information is shown in the following
table
LED mode Operation status
OFF un-fixed
FLASH fixed
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9.3 Mobile Status
For the WCDMA/GPRS/GSM status indicator through blue LED, detailed the information is
shown in the following table.
LED mode Operation status
OFF WCDMA/GPRS/GSM is not running
FLASH Indicates WCDMA/GPRS/GSM data transfer:
9.4 Charging Status
For the charging status indicator through Red LED, detailed information is shown in the
following table
LED mode Operation status
ON Charging
OFF Charging finish
Flashing Emergency Alarm
9.5 Emergency Alarm
For the Emergency Alarm indication, the power, GPS, and GPRS LEDs will light on for 3
seconds.
LED mode Operation status
Power, GPS, GPRS light ON
3seconds
SOS emergency alarm
10. Device Installation
10.1 How to insert SIM card
(1) Lift SIM card cover and rotate it by the direction of the mark (See Picture 2), and the Status
Indicator and MIC receiver should be on the upper side.
(2) To face up the chip side of SIM card, and the notch should be on the upper-right side as
Picture 3.
(3) Insert the SIM card and push it to the end of slot and put on the cover.
10.2 How to take out SIM card
1. Lift and rotate SIM card cover .
2. Push SIM card and it will pop out from the slot.
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NOTE:
(1) Before installing the SIM card, make sure your SIM card is not locked by any PIN Code, if it is
was locked, please use a cell phone to unlock the card's PIN Code.
(2) Please note that the folded corner of the SIM card should be on the Upper Right side when you
install the card. (See Picture 3)
(3) You can use prepaid cards or normal subscription cards. If you use prepaid cards then make
sure it can’t be drained without automatic refill so you do not risk losing communication with
the tracker.
(4) The SIM card is not included in the package. An appropriate SIM card is available from the
user's local operator.
Picture 2 Picture 3
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11. Device Configuration
11.1 USB driver installation procedure
Connect MT-900C device to PC, choose “No, not this time”
then click Next button
Choose “install from a list or specific location(Advanced)”,
then click Next button
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