mictrack MT531 4G GPS Tracker User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: mictrack

Table of Contents

Overview
Application
Specifications
Installation
Setup and Configuration
PC Tracking platform
Troubleshooting
References
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MT531 4G GPS Tracker
User Manual

Preface
Congratulations on choosing the Mictrack MT531 4G GPS tracker. This manual shows how to easily program and set up the tracker for the best results. Make sure to read this manual carefully before using this product, so as to avoid delays or confusion with it’s operation. Please note that specifications and instructions are subject to change without notice to facilitate product improvement. Updates and changes will be integrated into the latest release. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in outdated documents.

Overview

The MT531 is the 4G GPS tracker, supporting 4G LTE/WCDMA/UMTS networks.
This device can be used locate, track and monitor any remote target via SMS, PC Computer or Mobile APP. It is commonly used to track and locate individual vehicles, motorbikes or boats,and is a valuable tool for enhanced fleet management. The user also can remotely cut off Fuel /Ignition and check the historical route traveled and other vehicle data.
The MT531 has an excellent track record for stable performance and possesses a wide variety of features.

Application

4G network support (Fall back to 2G)
Real-time position acquiring
Vehicle trip history and mileage data on web tracking platform
SOS alarm button and real-time reporting (optional)
ACC switch status alarm
Geo-Fence alarm and reporting
External power cut-off alarm
Remote cut off fuel/ignition (optional)
Voice listen in (optional)
Vehicle towing/Movement alarm
Over-Speed alarm and reporting
Backup battery low power alarm
Power saving/sleep mode

Specifications

Item	Specifications
Dimension	87(L)50(W)12(H)mm
Weight	80g
Input Voltage	9V-80V
Backup battery	160mAh/3.7v
Power consumption	50mA standby current
Working temperature	-20°C to 55°C
GPS Sensitivity	-162dBm
Positioning Accuracy	5-10m
4G bands	MT531-E

Installation

SIM Card installation

Get ready with a Standard size SIM Card with 10-15MB of data a month.
Open the waterproof rubber plug
Insert Sim card (2FF) to sim card slot correctly
Make the Power Button ON
After that, the device will be ready.

Power ON

Make the Power button to ON, and the device will turn on.
Note:

The device only supports a Standard Size SIM card (2FF).
To remove the SIM card, use a paperclip to press the SIM card to eject the SIM card .

LED Indications

Blue LED-GPS indicator

Status	Description
Flash	GPS Not Work or No GPS Signal
Light On	GPS Work

Red LED – charging indicator

Status	Description
Flash	Charging/working
Light Off	No Power
ON	Normal

Yellow LED-Network indicator

Install the Device

Wiring connections (See below image)
Connect the Relay (relay is optional)
The Yellow cable controls the fuel of the car and connects pin 86 of the relay which is a coil end. Pin 85 of the relay which is another coil end connects the fuel channel to supply 12V power (please note working volt of the relay is consistent with the working volt of the product). Pin 30 and Pin 87a are always closed ends and connect fuel channel power circuits in series. Please install the wire in the correct way. the supplier will not be responsible for device damage caused by the wrong installation.

When installing the device, please connect supplied wiring loom as follows: (or contact our sales team for help)

Red: Connect to constant 12V Car Battery(+)
Black: Connect to Earth (Chassis) Car battery(-)
Orange: Connect to ACC switched 12V Power

Note: SOS, microphone and Relay are optional.

Setup and Configuration

Following a successful command, you should always receive a reply SMS from the unit.
Be patient, as this may take some time depending if the unit is required to reboot to process the command. Failure to reply will indicate either an incorrect SMS Command or the unit has powered off, lost Cell Mobile signal, or run out of SIM Card credit.

5.1 Setting Authorized Mobile Phone Numbers
Command: admin+password+Space+Phone Number
Example: admin123456 13424392330
Reply: admin ok
Note: The defaulted password is 123456.

5.2 Change the password
Command: password+old password+Space+new password
Example: password123456 000000
Reply: password OK

5.3 Set the preset phone number
Command: 101#phone number#
Example: 101#13424392330#
Reply: OK

5.4 Request the single position
Command: G1234
When sent this command to the device, it will reply to the location by using Google Link.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+22.64802,+114.03421
ID:17018449638
ACC: OFF
GPS: A
Speed:0.0KM/H
22-04-01 16:18:29

5.5 Over-Speed alarm
Command : speed+password+space+speed value
Example: speed123456 080
Reply: speed ok
Disable Over-Speed Alarm
Command : speed+password+space+000
Command : speed123456 000
Reply: speed ok
Note: Speed range is [0,255] KM/H

5.6 Phone Alarm for a shake
Disable phone alarm for shake: 121#
Reply: OK
Enable phone alarm for shake: 122#
Reply: OK

5.7 SMS Alarm for a shake
Disable SMS alarm for shake: 126#
Reply: OK
Enable SMS alarm for shake: 125#
Reply: OK

5.8 Set APN (Access Point Name)
Command: APN+password+space+apn
Example: apn123456 cement
Unit Reply: APN OK.
Note: please contact your SIM Card provider to get the correct APN details

5.9 Sleep interval
Command: sleep,password,interval
Example: sleep,123456,30
Unit Reply: OK.

5.10 Set Server IP and PORT
Command : IP+ space+ IP address+ space+ port number
Example:IP 113.98.254.180 8185
Reply: SET OK.

5.11 Set timezone
Command : zone+password+ space+Timezone
Example:zone123456 E08
Reply: OK.

5.12 SOS Alarm
When pressing the SOS button for more than 3 seconds, it will send the location to an authorized phone number, the information state included “STATE: SOS”

5.13 Sleep mode
When the vehicle ignition is off and the devices stop for 2 minutes it will go to sleep mode.

5.14 Low Battery Alarm
While device detects the internal battery is low power, it will send coordinated SMS with
STATE: LOW POWER

5.15 Cut Off Oil Alarm
While the 12V power is disconnected, it will send the location to the server

5.16 Phone Tracking
Any phone can call the tracker and the tracker will hang off the phone automatically, then send a position message to the sender, if GPS not work, the tracker will send an invalid message to the sender, and the tracker will send a valid position message to the sender again once GPS work normally by automatically.

5.17 Heartbeat report interval
Command for set heartbeat time: interval, password, X
Example: interval,123456,600
Reply: OK
Note: .the unit of X is L second, the max time is 65535 seconds

5.18 ACC Illegal Start Alarm
Enable ACC Illegal SMS Alarm: access, password,1
Example: access,123456,1
Reply: acc SMS alarm set ok
Disable ACC Illegal SMS Alarm: access, password,0
Example: access,123456,1
Reply：acc SMS alarm set ok
Enable ACC Illegal Phone Alarm： call, password,1
Example: call,123456,1,
Reply: acc call alarm set ok
Disable ACC Illegal Phone Alarm：call, password,0
Example: acc123456,0
Reply：acc call alarm set ok
Note: 1 mean open, 2 mean close

5.19 Reboot
Command: CQ
Reply: system reset OK!

5.20 Reset
Command: FORMAT
Reply: OK

5.21 ACC ON Upload time
Command: FREQ, password, X
Example : FREQ,123456,30
Reply: OK

5.22 ACC OFF Upload time
Command : STATIC,password,X
Example : STATIC,123456,40
Reply: OK
Note: The unit of X is second

PC Tracking platform

6.1 App install & Login

Search “not tracking” in Google Play or iOS store(or scan the following QR code) to download the Mobile APP;
Choose the” Login by ID;
Input your device’s ID number and password(default is 123456) to log in.

PC login

Web: www.yoursgps.com
Choose “ID No.”
Input your device’s ID number and password(default is 123456)

Troubleshooting

Issues	Caused	Solutions

Send SMS to the
device but no reply| 1>Data only SIM card and don’t supported SMS service,
2>New SIM cards have no active
3>Card balance is not enough| Please check the SIM card status and make sure it can work.
Command is wrong| Please check the command format again
Password is wrong| Please check the password again (the default is 0000)
Connect network fail.| Please check RED LED and only send the SMS command when it is blinking.
Can not power on| The backup battery is low voltage| Please connect to the car’s OBD
Port and make engine ON
GPS platform shows
logged off| | 1. Check the APN setting ;
2. Check IP and port
The device Can not online on the server| The device ID is wrong| Please check the ID
The device has not active on the server| Please contact your sales to active your device’s ID
The IP and port setup wrong| Check the IP and port again
APN setup error| Check the APN settings again

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

Shenzhen Mictrack Electronics Co., Ltd.
Add: 706, United Building, Donghuan 1st
Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China 518131
Tel: +86-755-28198746
Web: www.mictrack.com
Email: [email protected]