Currently there are several methods with GPS to help us recover our stolen devices, but today we will talk specifically about Coban Tracker tk103 locators, as much information as what is? How to install and configure it? It's really not that complicated, you just have to pay a little attention in each of the steps.
What is GPS TRACKER TK103?
This is a portable system satellite positioning, which does not make it possible to have different security functions, positioning, control in surveillance, emergency alarms and full monitoring of them.
This new product truly has a small and compact size, which really makes it easy to use and handle. Simply for care and car tracking, which is ideal if you have a job at Amazon flex.
At the same time, in this product there is compatibility with the alternatives of SMS transmission / GPRS / data over the internet, so that in this way the follow-ups carried out are truly correct.
Main parts that make up the GPS Coban Tracker TK 103
The Coban Tracker TK GPS 103 is a compact system with which you can determine various security and surveillance functions for your vehicle. Which consists of a slot to insert a SIM card and slot to insert the Micro SD memory card.
Socket for motion sensor and socket for microphone socket, as well as a microUSB connection to charge the battery. We can also find various connections for accessories and the plug for the GSM antenna, at the same time we will find several indicator LEDs and a switch to use backup battery.
Add-ons included for GPS
At the same time of these components, the GPS Coban Tracker TK 103 includes other accessories such as 3 meters of GSM antenna cable. A Harnees of 10 pines, microphone cable 1,5 meters, relay 12V / 40A or 24V / 40A. All this to be able to make the different connections to your vehicle yourself and be able to use the system.
External accessories
On the other hand, You will receive other important accessories to be able to start up the surveillance and security system of your vehicle. Among these we can name remote control, vibration sensor and the GPS antenna cable.
Micro SD card
The Coban Tracker TK GPS system 103 offers you the opportunity to insert a MicroSD memory to be able to record relevant data such as your position, as an example. In cases where there is no signal from the GSM network. Which is included additionally when you buy your GPS, this card has a capacity of 2 GB.
Steps to properly connect the Coban Tracker TK103 GPS to a vehicle
In order to install or connect this equipment in any car, it is necessary that you follow the following steps to the letter.
Installations in your car's electrical system
Yes, as the title says, In order to use this equipment, it must be connected to the car's electrical network., and to achieve it you must do the following:
- The first thing you should do is insert harness wiring with each of the connections correctly assigned.
- Now the wire that has a red color must be connected to the motor assignment, and the yellow wire should be connected to the other end which has been left totally alone.
- Thus, the car fuel pump feed stream has already been identified. In the harness there are some cables that are red and black, are the cables dedicated to power the car.
- This red wire needs to be connected straight to the positive of your carWhile the black wire should be directly connected to the negative wire of your car.
- On the other hand, cables dedicated to SOS button or panic button, must be installed directly on the equipment.
- Now you need to connect the blue wire, to have a negative gate opening connection, while the green wire is for a positive door opening connection.
- Thus, when you open any door of your car, the alarm siren will be activated.
- Now the white wire should be connected to that of the Switch, while the orange wire must be connected to the positive of the siren.
SIM card installation
When buying a SIM card for these cases, you need to make sure that you can see the calls and also that I don't have pin code. Now the SMS should be in TXT format, since unfortunately it cannot recognize PDUs.
Now you just have to press the button to extract the tray and insert the SIM card into it, once this is done, just press carefully to place it.
Power cord
You must connect the red and black wires of 12 Vts o 24 Vts, with car power system. Then enough with Turn on the equipment at the power switch / switched off. Where a red LED lights up, will flash and then stay on.
GPS activation
You must send the message ‘begin + password’ to the unit and it will give you the solution 'begin ok’ in this way all the equipment configurations are activated. The password that commonly comes by default on these computers is 123456
As an example, You must send the SMS in the following way ‘begin123456’, since you will see that the plus sign is not included and you should not include the quotes.
To modify this password you must send ‘password + old password + space + new password', a clear example of this would be ‘password123456 666666’ and in response to this message you will have indicated ‘password ok’, all went well. If you have another question you can visit the official manual.
Using SMS GPS Locator Commands
When you use the GPS system to locate or know the location of your vehicle. You must use commands, that are sent through SMS messages and to begin you must send the following message ‘begin123456’. It is essential that always write messages in lowercase and the numbers refer to the password or key that the factory system brings.
So, to start using GPS, you must text the word begin + the factory password. If you want you can change the password, but It is recommended not to do so to avoid possible system failures.. When sending the text message, you will receive the solution of the same ‘begin ok’.
Once you have registered your phone number you can send the following command to receive the exact position of where your vehicle is located. So, you must send the command ‘fix060m005n123456’ Y you will receive the longitude and latitude as an answer. The system will do it automatically 5 times every hour.
Commands for vehicle location in GPS
The commands you will use with your surveillance and location system Coban GPS Tracker they are very few and easy to use and are as follows:
- ‘begin123456’ With this command you can start and program the system
- ‘admin123456 + phone number’ With this command, the phone number is set as primary
- ‘fix060m005n123456’ With this command you will receive the position automatically every hour 5 times in a row
- ‘fix060s *** n123456’ With this command you will receive the position of your vehicle each 60 seconds
Coban Tracker TK GPS monitoring modes 103
The Coban Tracker TK GPS 103 uses two alternatives to monitor your vehicle, the Tracking mode and monitoring mode or internal monitoring. That you can use at any time and change the mode by sending a text message.
Tracking mode
This mode is the one that comes by default in your GPS monitoring system in case you have changed the mode to internal monitoring. And reset text messages, you only need to send the message ‘tracker123456’, remember the digits 123456 is the factory password. You will then receive a 'tracker ok' message’ confirming that tracking mode has been activated.
Internal monitoring
In case you want to activate internal monitoring or Monitor mode and listen to everything that is spoken inside the vehicle. You should send the message ‘monitor123456’ you will immediately receive a text message with the following message 'monitor ok'. This way you will know that Monitor Mode has been activated.
Other functions you can use in GPS Tracker
The GPS Tracker allows you to make use of other very useful functions to know the general status of both the system and your vehicle. For this it will only be necessary that you send the following command ‘check123456’. Later you will receive a text message that will provide you with a report on the status of the system and your vehicle at that time.
Another additional function that you can use with the GPS Tracker system is to receive speed alerts when exceeding a preset parameter. As an example, if you want to receive a message when your vehicle exceeds the 100 km per hour. You only need to send the following command ‘speed123456 100’.
Time zone
Each country has a time zone and for configure the system according to the geographical area where you live you should know what is the number that corresponds to your country. As an example, in the case of living in Mexico, You must send the following message ‘time zone123456 6’, the number 6 corresponds to the time zone of Mexico.
IMEI control
The GPS system will also provide you an IMEI code to register on the official website. To receive this code you must send a command with the following message ‘imei123456’. The system will immediately respond with a text message containing the IMEI message and 15 consecutive digits, this is the code you need to register.
Alarm system
Another way you have the GPS protect your vehicle is through the alarm system and with the sending of the command ‘arm123456’ this alarm will be activated. And you will receive a text message with the next response 'Tracker is activated’ this way if your vehicle is parked and the doors are open, the alarm will sound and you will receive a message ‘door alarm + years / lon’.
This alarm will sound every 3 minutes and the same will happen in cases where your vehicle receives a hit or the sensors detect movement. also I know will activate the alarm when the engine is started or the vehicle ignition switch is activated.
GPS locator common faults and solutions 103
Like any electronic system, it may have faults that prevent us from using it correctly. And that is why it is essential it is important that you know what they are the most common problems and how you can solve them yourself at any time.
The first has to do with not receiving responses when sending a message to configure the system. This error or failure may be appear mainly due to the use of an incorrect command. And not because of system failures, so they have to make sure that the command you use is well written and that the spell checker on your mobile has not accidentally changed it.
Another very frequent problem manifests itself when the call is made to the GPS, but for some reason it doesn't end make the call and the message with the location is not received either. This failure is regularly due to not having registered the phone number in the GPS, since the system will not answer or allow calls from mobile devices that have not been previously registered.
