Sinotrack GPS Tracker User Manual: ST-903/ST-904 Setup & SMS Commands
- June 7, 2024
- SinoTrack
Table of Contents
The SinoTrack GPS Tracker User Manual provides detailed instructions on how to operate the device effectively. The manual is specifically designed for the ST-903 and ST-904 models and includes information on specs, weight, network, GPS accuracy, battery life, and more. The manual also explains how the device works based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, making it possible to locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS, APP, and Internet. The manual includes a hardware description that highlights the various components of the device, such as the speaker, indicator light, SOS button, MIC, SIM card slot, and USB charger slot. The manual also provides SMS commands for tracking the device, setting up admin numbers, over-speed alarm setting, shake alarm setting, SOS alarm setting, device working mode setting, and more. Additionally, the manual provides information on how to start online tracking, website tracking, and applications for Android/iOS. The manual provides troubleshooting tips for common issues such as failing to turn on, no GSM signal, no GPS signal, no reply to SMS, and more.
SinoTrack GPS TRACKER USER MANUAL
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the SinoTrack GPS tracker. This manual shows how to operate the device smoothly in detail, please make sure to read this manual carefully before using the device. Please be noted that any update of the manual is made without prior notice. Each time the update of the manual will be released in the latest product sales. The manufacturer won’t assume any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions made in this manual.
SUMMARY
Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS, APP and Internet. It adopts the most advanced technology of GPS and AGPS dual positioning.
| Content | Specs. |
|---|---|
| Dim. | ST-903:282048mm ST-904:783822mnn |
| Weight | ST-903:56g ST-904:75g |
| Network | GSM/GPRS |
| Band | 850/900/1800/1900Mhz |
| GPS sensitivity | -159dBm |
| GPS accuracy | 5m |
| Battery | ST-903:3.7V 1050mAh battery ST-904:3.7V 1500mAh battery |
| Stand by | 15-20 days |
| Storage Temp. | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operation Temp. | -20°C to +55°C |
| Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
| Car charger | 12-24V input ; 5V-1A output |
| Wall charger | 110-220V input ; 5V-1A output |
Hardware Description
1. Speaker 2. Indicator Ligh 3. SOS Button| 4. MIC 5. SIM Card Slot 6. USB
Charger Slot
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INDICATOR LIGHT STATUS| MEANING
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Yellow light –On| GPRS connection
Yellow light –Flash| No GPRS signal
Blue light –On| GPS connection
Blue light –Flash| No GPS signal
Red light –On| Tracker is Charging
Red light –Off| Tracker is not Charging
Note: GSM SIM CARD INSTALLATION GUIDE: Only GSM SIM card works in this model If you use 3G or 4G card, please confirm it should has GSM function. Please confirm the SIM Card without PIN Code.
TURN ON THE DEVICE
- Open the rubber cover; insert the SIM card (chip up) to the slot.
- The indicator light is on when SIM card is inserted.
- The device gets GPS location when there is GPS signal and gets LBS location when there is no GPS signal.
- The device automatically turns off when the SIM card is removed.
SMS TRACKING
Note: The yellow space is a blank in the SMS command. 1. Call the SIM card phone number in the tracker, you will receive a Google Maps link of position or sending the message “ 6690000 ” to the SIM card phone number in the tracker. E.g: 2. Admin number setting (After admin number setting, all SMS operations to the device are under this number only.) Command: phone number+password 1 （This phone number is your own mobile phone number, not the SIM card number in the tracker. ） Reply: SET OK! E.g: 132657901800000 1 Voice Monitor: Send command 66 to the GPS Tracker from control number, The tracker will call back to this control number. Or you can use the admin number call the tracker to monitor. When the unit is in over-speed alarm, shake sensor alarm, or low battery alarm, it will send an alert to the admin number. (13265790180) Admin number Canceling: Command: D101# Reply: SET OK! 3. Over-speed Alarm setting Over-speed Alarm setting: Command: 1220000 070 （Suppose speed is 70km/h ） Reply: SET OK! E.g: When the unit speed is over 70km/h, it will send message “speed alarm!” to the admin number every 5 minutes. Over-speed Alarm canceling: Command: 12200000 Reply: SET OK! 4. Shake Alarm setting Command： 1810000T10 Message Reply: SET OK! E.g: Note: Pls keep the tracker being stationary for 5 minutes, this function will work. The tracker will send SMS “Shock alarm!” to the admin number when the unit get shocked. Shake alarm Canceling: Command: 1810000T0 Reply: SET OK! 5. SOS Alarm (For ST-904 Only) If you press the SOS button, It will send SMS with the location, And call the admin number: 6. Device working mode setting 1. WORK-Keep working mode: (it can work 30 hours) Command: WORK0000 Reply: SET OK! (The tracker will keep working and send data by time interval) 2. MOVE-Work when the tracker is moving: (it can work 3 to 7 days) Command: MOVE0000 Reply: SET OK! (Factory setting is “MOVE” mode) (Tracker only works when it is moving, when it is stopped, it will sleep, GPS shut off, GSM works in low consumption mode. Vibration, SMS command, calling tracker can wake up the tracker to work 5 minutes.) 3. STANDBY-SMS or Call to the tracker, it will work 5 minutes. (it can standby 12 days) Command: STANDBY0000 Reply: SET OK! (Standby mode, GPS shut off, GSM works in low consumption. SMS, call can wake up the tracker to work 5 minutes.) 7 Terminal (local) Time Setting (factory setting GMT 0) Command: 8960000E00 Reply: SET OK! E.g: 8960000E01 8960000W01 8960000E00 8 Reset Hardware Command: RESET Reply: SET OK! 9 Read the Configure data Command: RCONF Reply to the ID, work mode, IP, and Port, APN of the tracker. EXPLANATION OF PARAMETERS/CODES IN SMS MESSAGE It’s the setting of the tracker
- ST-904(ST-903 ) is the model of the tracker.
- ID:9170913138 the ID of GPS Tracker
- UP:0000 the password of SMS
- U1:, U2:, U3: The control number
- MODE: GPRS-MOVE: GPS work mode.
- DAILY:OFF, GEO FENCE:OFF, OVER SPEED: OFF, VOICE: ON , SHAKE ALARM: OFF,SLEEP: ON status of the tracker
- APN: internet APN of the SIM Card
- IP:45.112.204.245:8090 the IP and Port of tracker
- GPRS UPLOAD TIME:20 is the GPS time interval
- TIME ZONE: 0.0 time zone of tracker
START ONLINE TRACKING
Every sim card carrier has own APN content, we have two methods to find out apn content: check sim card carrier on the internet or put sim card into cell phone to find out APN SMS: 8030000 APN (APN is Access Point Name of your SIM Card, please check with your SIM Card provider if you don’t know it) E.g: For the MTN SIM cards in South Africa, we got APN information below. APN name: internet APN username: APN password: Send SMS to set apn below 8030000 internet If the APN need User name and Password, please send the command: SMS: 8030000 APN APNuser APNpassword 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 and below 8030000 prepay.tesco-mobile.com tescowap password WEBSITE TRACKING WEBSITE Tracking (PC Version): Platform:www.sinotrackpro.com User name: ID number on the tracker Password: 123456 APPLICATIONS FOR ANDROID/IOS You can search SinoTrack PRO on APP Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) Or Download from the QR Code:
http://www.sinotrack.com/download/
Server: SinoTrackPRO User Name: ID number on tracker Password: 123456 If you have more SinoTrack GPS trackers and want to manage them in one account, please contact us, we will create an account for you, so you can monitor multiple devices on the platform at the same time. Notices:
- GPS tracking can be worked outdoor.
- Please make sure the GSM SIM card supports making calls, sending messages, GPRS network.
- Please make sure the GSM SIM card is with sufficient balance.
- Please make sure the GSM card has opened the call shows and turned off the call transfer.
- Please insert the GSM phone card correctly.
- Do not assemble and disassemble the device at will.
FAQ and processing methods.
| FAQ | Instructions/Solutions |
|---|---|
| Fail to turn it on | Please check if the battery is charged |
| No GSM signal |
- Please check if the SIM card installed correctly.
- Please check if the SIM card is a GSM network.
- Don’t turn on the PIN code
- no calls can be diverted
- Please check if the voltage of the power is normal
- Please check if the voltage of the power is normal
No GPS| A more open view of the sky is recommended to make sure the device can
receive the GPS signal normally.
No reply to SMS| 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| Please check if APN is
correctly set. And please find out the correct APN content of the SIM card.
(Please refer to 6 settings.)
The platform position is different from the actual position.| No upload
position-time or GPS signal: call the device phone number and receive the
position message. If it no GPS signal. The position is the last GPS
positioning location; If it has a GPS signal, it means the device doesn’t
reach the uploading time.
What is the battery life of the ST-903 and ST-904?
The ST-903 has a 3.7V 1050mAh battery and can standby for 15-20 days. The ST-904 has a 3.7V 1500mAh battery and can standby for up to 20 days.
How do I turn on the device?
Open the rubber cover, insert the SIM card (chip up) to the slot, and the device will turn on automatically.
How do I track the device via SMS?
Call the SIM card phone number in the tracker, and you will receive a Google Maps link of the position or send the message “6690000” to the SIM card phone number in the tracker.
How do I set up admin numbers?
Send the command “phone number+password 1” to the device. For example, “132657901800000 1”.
How do I set up over-speed alarm setting?
Send the command “1220000 070” to the device. For example, if you want to set the speed limit to 70km/h.
How do I set up shake alarm setting?
Send the command “1810000T10” to the device. Keep the tracker stationary for 5 minutes, and it will send an SMS “Shock alarm!” to the admin number when it gets shocked.
How do I use SOS Alarm (For ST-904 Only)?
Press the SOS button, and it will send an SMS with the location and call the admin number.
How do I start online tracking?
Send SMS to set APN content correctly. Check with your SIM Card provider if you don’t know it.
How do I use website tracking?
Go to the platform www.sinotrackpro.com, enter your user name (ID number on the tracker) and password (123456).
How do I use applications for Android/iOS?
Search SinoTrack PRO on APP Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) or download from the QR Code. Enter your user name (ID number on the tracker) and password (123456).
What should I do if the device fails to turn on?
Check if the battery is charged.
What should I do if there is no GSM signal?
Check if the SIM card is installed correctly, if it is a GSM network, if the PIN code is turned off, if calls can be diverted, and if the voltage of the power is normal.
What should I do if there is no GPS signal?
Make sure the device can receive the GPS signal normally by having a more open view of the sky.
What should I do if there is no reply to SMS?
Check if the password is wrong or if the format is wrong.
What should I do if there is no reply to calling and no alarm message?
Check if the authorized/admin phone number is incorrect or has not been set up.
What should I do if the platform position is different from the actual position?
Check if APN is correctly set and find out the correct APN content of the SIM card.
What should I do if there is no upload position-time or GPS signal?
Call the device phone number and receive the position message. If it has no GPS signal, the position is the last GPS positioning location. If it has a GPS signal, it means the device doesn’t reach the uploading time.