MEITRACK MT90 User Guide

MEITRACK MT90 User Guide

MEITRACK MT90 User Guide

Change History
File Name MEITRACK MT90 User Guide Created By Kyle Lv
Project MT90 Creation Date 2011-05-16
Update Date 2018-01-03
Subproject User Guide Total Pages 16
Version V2.4 Confidential External Documentation

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Contents
1 Copyright and Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
2 Product Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
3 Product Functions and Specifications ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
3.1 Product Functions ......................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3.1.1 Position Tracking .................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
3.1.2 Emergency Alert .................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
3.1.3 Other Functions ................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ - 5 -
4 MT90 and Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
5 About the MT90 ........................................................................................................................................................ - 6 -
5.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
5.2 LED Indicator................................................................................................................................................. - 8 -
6 First Use ..................................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
7 Quick Operation Command ..................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
7.1 Tracking by Mobile Phone........................................................................................................................... - 10 -
7.2 Setting SOS Phone Numbers – A71 ............................................................................................................. - 12 -
7.3 Setting Listen-in Phone Numbers – A72 ..................................................................................................... - 13 -
7.4 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode – A73 .......................................................................................................... - 13 -
7.5 Setting the SMS Time Zone – B35 ............................................................................................................... - 14 -
8 Configuring Device Parameters by Meitrack Manager ............................................................................................ - 14 -
9 Logging In to MS03 Tracking System ........................................................................................................................ - 15 -
10 Safety and Usage Instructions ............................................................................................................................... - 15 -
11 Battery Disposal ..................................................................................................................................................... - 16 -

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1 Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright © 2018 MEITRACK. All rights reserved.

and are trademarks that belong to Meitrack Group.

The user manual may be changed without notice.

Without prior written consent of Meitrack Group, this user manual, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced for
any purpose whatsoever, or transmitted in any form, either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying
and recording.
Meitrack Group shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but
not limited to economic losses, personal injuries, and loss of assets and property) caused by the use, inability, or
illegality to use the product or documentation.

2 Product Introduction
The MT90 is a personal tracker and specially designed for the elderly, children, pets, and lone workers. It has the
following functions:
 Two-way calling
 Press the SOS button to call the designated contact in case of emergency.
 Low power consumption and long standby time
 Polygonal geo-fence alert
 Man down alert

3 Product Functions and Specifications

3.1 Product Functions

3.1.1 Position Tracking

 GPS + LBS positioning

 Real-time location query
 Track by time interval
 Track by distance
 Track by mobile phone
 Speeding alert
 Cornering report

3.1.2 Emergency Alert

SOS alert

3.1.3 Other Functions

 SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP) communication (Meitrack protocol)

 GPS blind spot alert
 Over-the-Air (OTA) update

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 Low power alert for internal battery

 3D shake wakeup
 Listen-in/Two-way calling
 Polygonal geo-fence
 Stop Moving and Start Moving alerts
 Online Parameter Editor
 Super long battery life

3.2 Specifications

Item Specifications Remarks

Dimension 77 mm x 47 mm x 20 mm
Weight 70g
Charging voltage Micro USB charging port: DC 4.2–5.5 V/400 mA
Magnetic charging connector: DC 4.2–5.5 V/400
mA
Backup battery Removable 1100 mAh/3.7 V lithium-ion battery
(compatible with Nokia BL-5C battery)
Power consumption Current in standby mode: 60 mA For details about the sleep function,
Current in deep sleep mode: 5 mA see section 7.4 "Setting the Smart
Sleep Mode – A73."
Operating -20°C to 55°C Ensure that the device can work
temperature properly in this environment.
Operating humidity 5%–95% Ensure that the device can work
properly in this environment.
Working hour 160 hours in power-saving mode
14 hours in normal mode
LED indicator 2 indicators showing power, GSM, and GPS status For details, see section 5.2 "LED
Indicator."
Button/Switch 5 buttons/switches For details, see section 5.1
"Appearance."
Microphone/Speaker Internal microphone and speaker Used for two-way calling and
listen-in.
Memory 8 MB buffer (Store 130,000 GPS Logs, 8,000 GPRS GPS log: Read via a PC only
cache records, and 256 SMS cache records) GPRS and SMS: Data will be uploaded
automatically after the signal
recovers.
Sensor 3-axis accelerometer Determine movement, stillness, and
vibration.
GSM frequency band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Positioning accuracy 10m

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4 MT90 and Accessories

 MT90 tracker
 A battery
 USB cable
 Travel adapter (charger)
 Screwdriver
 CD and MEITRACK MT90 Quick Start Guide
 Lanyard
 Magnetic charging connector (optional)

5 About the MT90

5.1 Appearance

No. Item Description

1 GPS indicator (blue) Indicates GPS and battery status. For details, see the section 5.2 "LED
Indicator."
2 GSM indicator (green) Indicates GSM status. For details, see the section 5.2 "LED Indicator."
3 Answer/Hang-up button  When a call is coming in, press the button to answer the telephone.
 When one is calling, press the button to end the telephone
conversation.
 When there is no incoming call or telephone conversation and the
GPRS function is enabled, press and hold down the button for 2
seconds. The device will beep once and vibrate, and a GPRS message
will be sent to the server.
4 SOS button  Press and hold down the button for 2 seconds in the case of
emergency. The device will beep once and vibrate. The device will
also dial three authorized phone numbers in sequence. It will stop

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dialing when one phone number answers. Meanwhile, the device will
send an SMS with positioning information to authorized phone
numbers. If the GPRS function is enabled, the device will send a GPRS
message to the server.
 In the sleep mode, press the button to wake the device up.
5 Microphone It will operate automatically when the listen-in and call functions are used.
6 Speaker It will operate automatically when the call function is used.
7 Power button  When the device is turned off, press and hold down the button for 2
seconds. The device will make a sound and vibrate, indicating that it
will be turned on.
 When the device is turned on, press and hold down the button for 2
seconds. The device will make a sound, indicating that it will be
turned off.
 In the sleep mode, press the button to wake the device up. Then the
power indicator will blink for 10 seconds.
8 Micro USB port Used for charging the device, configuring parameters, and upgrading
software.
If the device is charged by optional magnetic charging connector, you need
to remove the USB rubber cover and then plug the magnetic charging
connector into the USB port.
9 Volume up/GPS Log button  During the telephone conversation, press the button to turn up the
device; press and hold down the button for 2 seconds to start the
hands-free conversation.
 In the standby mode, press and hold down the button for 2 seconds.
The device will beep once and the GPS log function will be
automatically enabled. (The device will record routes every 30
seconds when the GPS is valid and the records can be exported by
computer.)
 In this standby mode, press and hold down the button for 2 seconds
again. The device will beep twice and the GPS log function will be
disabled automatically.
Note: To avoid misoperations, you can disable the GPS Log button by using
Meitrack Manager (default: enable).
10 Volume down/GPRS button  During the telephone conversation, press the button to turn down
the device.
 In the standby mode, press and hold down the button for 2 seconds.
The device will beep once and the GPRS function will be enabled
automatically. (Please ensure that GPRS parameters have been set.
The default GPRS message interval is 10 minutes.)
 In this standby mode, press and hold down the button for 2 seconds
again. The device will beep twice and the GPRS function will be
disabled automatically.
Note: To avoid misoperations, you can disable the GPRS button by using
Meitrack Manager (default: disable).

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11 Lanyard hole Place the lanyard through the hole.

12 Battery cover After removing the battery cover, install the battery and SIM card.

5.2 LED Indicator

To start the MT90, press and hold down the power button for 3–5 seconds. Then the blue and green indicators will
blink on for 1 second and blink off for 1 second simultaneously.
GPS Indicator (Blue)
Indicator Status Description
Steady on The device is charging.
Blink (every 5 seconds) The device is in sleep mode.
Blink (1 second on and 1 second off) The GPS is invalid or the device is initializing.
Off The GPS is valid.
Blink (0.3 seconds on and 0.3 seconds off) The battery power is low.
GSM Indicator (Green)
Indicator Status Description
Steady on A call is coming in or a call is being made.
Blink (every 5 seconds) The device is in sleep mode.
Blink (1 second on and 1 second off) No signal is received, or the device is initializing.
Off The device is connected to the GSM network.

6 First Use

1. Remove the battery cover.

Turn off the device. With the back panel facing you,
use the mini screwdriver to remove the two screws to
release the back cover. Then lift up the back cover from
the notch at the bottom of the device.

2. Insert the SIM card.

Gently push the SIM card into the card slot until you
hear a click with the gold-plated contacts facing down.
Note: Ensure that the SIM PIN lock is closed properly,
and the SIM card has sufficient balance and has
subscribed the call ID service. If you want to use the
GPRS function, learn about the SIM card GPRS charging
first.

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3. This operation is only for customers in China.

4. Install the battery.

Insert the contacts side of the battery first and then
gently push the battery cover downward until it locks
into place. Then fasten the two screws on the back
cover.

5. Charge the battery by USB cable.

To charge the battery, connect the device to the wall
charger or a computer through the USB cable. When
you use the device for the first time, you are advised to
turn off the device and then charge the battery for 8
hours.
Note: Do not remove the battery unless necessary
during charging. While charging, the device may heat
up. This is normal and does not affect your device’s
lifespan or performance. If the battery is low, it may
affect positioning and data transmission. So you need
to charge the battery before using.
6. Charge the battery by magnetic charging
connector.
Remove the USB rubber cover, plug the magnetic
charging connector into the USB port, connect one side
of USB cable to the magnetic conversion connector,
and then attach the conversion connector to the
magnetic charging connector. When the device is
charging, the blue LED indicator for the conversion
connector will steady on.
Note: When the device is charged fully, please do not
parallel pull the conversion connector out. (Magnetic

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charging connector may be pulled out from the USB

port.) You need to rotate an angle of 90 degrees and
then pull the conversion connector out.
Charge with the travel adapter:
Open the cover of the multifunctional jack of the
device. Plug the small end of the adapter into the
multifunctional jack. Then plug the larger end of the
travel adapter into a power outlet.
Note: Incorrect connection may cause serious damages
to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not
covered in the warranty.

Attach a lanyard:
Slide the lanyard through the slot and hook it over the
small projection.

Once you have installed the battery and SIM card, you can turn on your device and start using it.
Please read the following instructions to know more about its functions.

7 Quick Operation Command

Before use, common parameters must be set by SMS command or Meitrack Manager.

7.1 Tracking by Mobile Phone

This section describes how to query device's current location, ensuring that the GPS is working normally.
Call the device's SIM card number, and hang up after the dial tone rings 2–3 times. The device will reply to an SMS
with a map link.
Click the SMS link. The device's location will be displayed on Google Maps on your mobile phone.
Note: If an authorized phone number was set by SMS command A71, only this phone number can receive SMS
reports.

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SMS example:
Now,110727 02:48,V,16,23Km/h,61%,http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.082329
The following table describes the SMS format:
Parameter Description Remarks
Now Indicates the current location. SMS header: indicates the current location or
the alert type.
For details about the SMS header, see the
MEITRACK SMS Protocol and MEITRACK GPRS
Protocol.
110727 02:48 Indicates the date and time in None
YYMMDD hh:mm format.
V The GPS is invalid. A = Valid
V = Invalid
16 Indicates the GSM signal strength. Value: 1–32
The larger the value is, the stronger the
signal is. If the value is greater than 12, GPRS
reaches the normal level.
23Km/h Indicates the speed. Unit: km/h
61% Indicates the remaining battery None
power.
http://maps.google.com/ Indicates the map link. None
maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.5 Latitude: 22.540103
40103,114.082329 Longitude: 114.082329

If there is no valid GPS available, the tracker will reply to the most recent valid position, along with GSM LBS
information by AGPS.
If your mobile phone does not support HTTP, enter the latitude and longitude on Google Maps to query a location.

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Note: The default tracker password is 0000, which can be changed by using Meitrack Manager or SMS command.
After the password is changed successfully by using an SMS command, only the authorized phone number can
receive SMS reports. The common format of an SMS command is: Password,Command,Parameter.

7.2 Setting SOS Phone Numbers – A71

This command is used to set SOS phone numbers. When you dial a phone number, an SMS report about the
location will be received.
 SMS text:
0000,A71,Phone number 1,Phone number 2,Phone number 3
Send the text to the embedded SIM card phone number.
Tip: “,” should be an English comma and no space exists before and after the comma.
 The MT90 will automatically reply to the SMS: IMEI,A71,OK. It indiates that the SOS phone number is set
successfully.
Note:
Phone number: Contains a maximum of 16 bytes. If no phone numbers are set, leave them blank. Phone
numbers are empty by default.
Phone number 1/2/3: SOS phone numbers. When you call the tracker by using these phone numbers, you will
receive SMS notification about the location, geo-fence alert and low power alert.
 When you press the SOS button, the MT90 will dial three authorized phone numbers in sequence. It will stop
dialing when one phone number answers, and then will send alert information to the phone numbers.
Note: The phone numbers are blank by default. The phone numbers that are set must be separated by
comma (",") to avoid setting failures. No comma is required next to the last phone number. For example:
0000,A71,13500000000,,
0000,A71,13500000000,13600000000,
0000,A71,13500000000,13600000000,13700000000
Reply: 353358017784062,A71,OK
To clear all phone numbers, send 0000,A71.
If this function is unavailable, please add your Country and Area Code before your phone number when you set the
preset phone numbers, or consult your local mobile operator.

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7.3 Setting Listen-in Phone Numbers – A72

The command is used to listen in to the surrounding environment. After the setting, the device is allowed to
confidentially and automatically answer a phone and enters listen-in state for one-way communication.
Note: If Auto Answer Incoming Call and Listen-in are set for a same phone number, only Auto Answer Incoming
Call takes effect.
To implement the listen-in function, do not set Auto Answer Incoming Call for the phone number, or clear all
phone numbers by sending 0000,A71.
 SMS text:
0000,A72,Listen-in phone number 1,Listen-in phone number 2
Send the text to the embedded SIM card phone number.
 The MT90 automatically replies to the SMS: IMEI,A72,OK. It indiates that the listen-in number is set
successfully.
 When you call the tracker by using the preset listen-in phone number, the tracker will answer the call
automatically and enter the listen-in state. Meanwhile, the device will not make any noise.
Note:
Phone number: A maximum of two listen-in phone numbers can be set. Each phone number contains at most 16
digits. If only one monitor number is set, the number must be separated by a comma (“,”) to avoid setting failures.
If no phone numbers are set and commas are remained, phone numbers set before will be deleted. The phone
numbers are blank by default.
Example:
Sending: 0000,A72,13844444444,13855555555
Reply: 353358017784062,A72,OK
To clear all monitor numbers, send 0000,A72.

7.4 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode – A73

This command is used to enable the smart sleep mode, prolonging standby time to 160 hours.
 SMS text:
0000,A73,Sleep level
Send the text to the embedded SIM card phone number.
The MT90 automatically replies to the SMS: IMEI,A73,OK. It indicates that the sleep mode is set successfully.
 To enable the GPS Log or scheduled tracking function, disable the sleep mode.
Description:
When the sleep level is 0, the sleep mode is disabled (default).
When the sleep level is 1, the tracker enters the normal sleep mode. The GSM module always works, and the GPS
module occasionally enters the sleep mode. The tracker works 25% longer in the normal sleep mode than that in
the normal working mode. This mode is not recommended for short interval tracking; this will affect the route
precision.
When the sleep level is 2, the tracker enters deep sleep mode. If no event (SOS, button triggered, incoming calls, or
SMSs) is triggered after five minutes, the GPS module will stop and the GSM and MCU modules will enter sleep
mode. Once an event is triggered, the GPS, GSM, and MCU modules will be woken up.
Note:
1. The tracker can enter normal sleep mode under vibration, while 3D shake cannot wake the tracker up from
normal sleep mode.

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2. In deep sleep mode, you can enable or disable the 3D shake wakeup function by Meitrack Manager.
In any condition, you can use an SMS or a GPRS command to disable the sleep mode, and then the tracker exits the
sleep mode and switches back to the normal working mode.
In deep sleep mode, if you want to obtain the location by SMS/call and the GPS is invalid within five minutes, the
device will reply to an SMS with a map link instead of location information.
After the device enters deep sleep mode, functions of Track By Time Interval, Track By Distance, and GPSLog are
not available until you manually disable the sleep mode.
The device can be woken up from the sleep mode by pressing a key, call, or SMS. After an event is handled, the
device will enter sleep mode again.
Example:
Sending: 0000,A73,2
Reply: 353358017784062,A73,OK

7.5 Setting the SMS Time Zone – B35

This command is used to set the time zone of an SMS report. The default time zone of the tracker is GMT 0.
To change the time zone, follow the following instructions:
 SMS text:
0000,B35,SMS minute
Send the text to the embedded SIM card phone number.
 The MT90 automatically replies to the SMS: IMEI,B35,OK. It indicates that the time zone is set successfully.
Note: The time zone is in unit of minutes. The default time zone of the tracker is GMT 0, and the time zone of SMS
reports is different from that of GPRS data packets. The GPS Log time zone is GMT 0.
When SMS minute is 0, the time zone is GMT 0 (default time zone).
When SMS minute is a value ranging from -32768 to 32767, set time zones. Set the China time zone value to 480.
Example:
Sending: 0000,B35,480
Reply: 353358017784062,B35,OK (The time zone is set to Beijing time successfully.)
The digit is your MT90’s IMEI number.

8 Configuring Device Parameters by Meitrack Manager

This section describes how to use Meitrack Manager to configure the MT90 on a computer.
Procedure:
1. Install the USB driver and Meitrack Manager.
2. Connect the MT90 to a computer with the USB cable.

3. Run Meitrack Manager, then the following dialog box will appear.

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4. Turn on the device, then Meitrack Manager will detect the device model automatically and the parameter
page will appear accordingly.
For details about Meitrack Manager, see the MEITRACK Manager User Guide.
Note: The CD delivered with the tracker contains Meitrack Manager. The software language will be automatically
switched according to the operating system language. Press Ctrl + L to manually switch the language.

9 Logging In to MS03 Tracking System

Visit http://ms03.trackingmate.com, enter the user name and password, and log in to the MS03. (Purchase the
login account from your provider.)
For more information about how to add a tracker, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide
(chapter 4 "Getting Started").
The MS03 supports the following functions:
 Track by time interval or distance.
 Query historical trips.
 Set polygonal geo-fences.
 Bind driver and vehicle information.
 View various reports.
 Send commands in batches.
 Support OTA updates.
For details, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide.

10 Safety and Usage Instructions

Use only Meitrack-approved accessories.
Incompatible accessories may cause serious injuries or damages to your device.
Handle the battery and charger carefully.
 Use batteries specified by Meitrack and chargers exclusively designed for your device. Incompatible batteries
and chargers may cause serious injuries or damages to your device.
 Do NOT place batteries or devices on fire or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, ovens, or radiators.
Batteries may explode when overheated.

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11 Battery Disposal

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive – Applicable in European Union and other European countries
with separate battery return system.)
This symbol in the manual indicates that this product and its accessories (such as chargers, batteries and the USB
cable) cannot be disposed of with other household wastes when they reach the end of their life. If batteries are not
properly disposed of, these wastes may cause harm to human health and the environment. To prevent the harm,
please dispose of or recycle them separately from other waste so as to boost resource recycling and reuse.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].

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