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User Guide GC 075 XXX FI Verze 1.00 EN - 2
User Guide GC 075 XXX FI Verze 1.00 EN - 2
GC 075 xxx F, I
GSM, GPRS, GPS Communicator with driver identification
Tracking and monitoring of vehicles
Transmission of alarms from installed security devices
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our GSM Communicator POSITRON GC 075 xxx. The
POSITRON communicator is intended for easy installation into vehicles where it provides
reception of GPS coordinates, inputs and outputs of operations connected with the car
alarm system, saving measured data in the log memory and online communication with a
server and integrator application via GSM/GPRS.
The main applications are vehicle location, fleet management, electronic log-book, vehicle
and crew security.
Other features:
Transmission of alarms from the vehicle security system to a mobile phone of the owner or
to a security agency dispatch center.
Exact location of the vehicle, using the GPS coordinates, sent to mobile phone of the
owner or to a security agency.
The communicator fully supports SMS commands for parameter settings, setup of output
values, location and alarm transmissions.
System integrators can use the GC 075 Control Panel software that provides a variety of
options for changing the configuration parameters of the unit and firmware upgrade using
the USB cable connection, GSM data calls or GPRS connection.
For optimal use of the POSITRON communicator, we recommend that you read this user
guide carefully. After getting to know the product operation, it is as simple as using a
mobile phone. However, it is recommended that you contact an installation company for
installation of the device and for making it fully operational.
LEVEL Ltd.
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Contents:
1. Description ..................................................................................................................4
1.1. Description of the POSITRON Communicator ....................................................4
1.2. Types of POSITRON communicator ...................................................................4
1.3. Standard Set of Accessories and Optional Accessories .....................................4
1.4. Basic Operation Description................................................................................5
2. Operation ....................................................................................................................5
2.1. Driver identification ID chip ..............................................................................5
2.2. Trip type identification private / work ................................................................5
2.3. Emergency button / alarm signaling of a security device ....................................5
2.4. Reading position using SMS ...............................................................................5
2.5. GPS position by ringing ......................................................................................6
2.6. GPS alarm position change .............................................................................6
2.7. Vehicle shutdown ................................................................................................6
3. Installation ...................................................................................................................7
3.1. Definition of use Safety precautions.................................................................7
3.2. Connection drawing ............................................................................................8
3.3. Instructions for Installation ..................................................................................8
Internal GPS antenna (GC 075 242) ....................................................................................9
3.4. Signaling LED ...................................................................................................10
3.5. Testing SMS .....................................................................................................10
3.6. Checking functions............................................................................................ 10
4. Configuration.............................................................................................................11
4.1. Configuration via SMS ...................................................................................... 11
4.2. APN GSM service provider access point setting ............................................12
4.3. Start of trip recognition ...................................................................................... 12
4.4. Password - list of phone numbers - credit ......................................................... 13
4.5. GPS alarm messaging - input exchange - signalization ..................................14
5. Technical Parameters, Maintenance .........................................................................14
5.1. Technical parameters ....................................................................................... 14
5.2. Maintenance .....................................................................................................15
5.3. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 16
Warranty conditions .......................................................................................................17
Warranty certificate ........................................................................................................18
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1. Description
1.1. Description of the POSITRON Communicator
The GC 075 communicator is an electronic device containing GSM & GPS modules, two
binary and one analogue input, one binary output and a motion sensor. It is produced in
two ways, with either Internal or external GPS antenna and Dallas bus. Both types have
internal GSM antenna and internal acoustic signaling. Communication with GC 075 from a
PC is possible via micro USB port on the side of the plastic box. The LED in the same
place shows the GSM, GPS and stand-by mode status. The SIM card is inserted into a slot
on the main board of GC 075. The box consists of two plastic parts that are fixed together
with a rubber sleeve. The supply cable is connected by a connector to the main board
inside of GC 075. Cable composition: red current lead - power supply (+12-24V), blue -
chassis ground, yellow - input #1 (activated by positive tension), brown - input #2 (activated
by connection with chassis ground), green - analogue input (in CP presented by pwr2,
gauging tension 0 - 24V), white - Dallas bus, black - output #1.
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1.4. Basic Operation Description
When the vehicle ignition is switched on, the unit wakes up from the low power
consumption sleep mode. The unit connects to the internet via GPRS and starts sending
packets with position data to the predefined server. At the same time, the unit starts saving
data about the trip into its memory. The position is saved, depending on velocity and
change of trip direction, approximately once a minute. Switching off the ignition will stop
saving the trip data and it will signal to the server to start downloading the trip data from the
units memory. After downloading data, the unit switches back to sleep mode to save
power, stops sending ID packets, and the driver is logged-out.
2. Operation
2.1. Driver identification ID chip
Apply the chip to the reader to make the initial identification. This will be confirmed by a
short beep the driver is identified. Driver logout is done automatically one minute after the
ignition is switched off (one short beep). When starting the ignition without driver
identification, the siren will go off with an interrupted tone for period of 10 minutes. During
this period identification can be made without the need to switch the ignition off. If the chip
is not applied within these 10 minutes, the trip will be started without driver identification.
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Reading GPS position
SMS password GPSD
default password from production is: picola
Reply gpsd x y
x= latitude in format: 50.402706 N
y= longitude in format: 16.145190 E
The GPS alarm function cannot be used together with recognition of beginning/end of a trip
using motion sensor.
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Vehicle shutdown
SMS password STOP
default password from production is: picola
Reply SMS confirmation about action launching / not launching will be sent to
phone numbers predefined in GC 075 phone list on positions tel1 and
- Confirmation tel2.
- Launching STOP.Run action was launched (sent to sender for command SMS)
- Not launching STOP AT POSITION: geographical position
STOP NOT MADE! Speed of vehicle did not decrease under 10 km/h
in the past 30 minutes (or the GPS receiver does not have valid data)
and action was cancelled
Starting vehicle again
SMS password START
Confirmation START.Run enables the possibility to start ignition again
3. Installation
3.1. Definition of Use Safety precautions
Before installation, please make sure that using a mobile phone as well as a GSM
communicator is not prohibited in this particular type of vehicle. The communicator is
designed for installation in a hidden, protected and dry place in the vehicle cabin or in the
luggage or freight compartment of the vehicle. The unit cannot be exposed to water or any
other fluids. The communicator is intended for installation in vehicles with a 12 V or 24 V
power system and grounded minus. Connection to the power supply must be protected by
a 5A safety fuse.
Before installation, disconnect the negative supply pole of the vehicle battery (be aware of
coded car radios). It is recommended that you install the antennas and switches first and
then draw the cables towards the unit. Connect the newly installed cables to the original
lines with tape.
Specific tools must be used to connect the connector pins. In the case that these tools are
not available, you can use soldering. Do not install the communicator in places with
increased levels of interfering electromagnetic radiation such as near a radio transmitter
antenna. Avoid installation in extremely hot places.
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3.2. Connection drawing
Power supply
Provide a constant power supply of 12 or 24 V DC. Peak current can reach up to 2A,
therefore make sure the power supply wires are connected perfectly. Contact resistance
can cause reset of the communication unit and subsequent data transmission failures.
We recommend connection in the fuse box to any protected circuit that is not observed by
board-computer - i.e. car radio.
Ignition key 15
Signal of activated ignition key +12V or +24V from cable-junction box that is usually
marked with the number 15. This signal ensures recognition of the beginning and end of
the journey. Check that the positive signal +12V or +24V is present even during the ignition
process and the whole trip. Also make sure that the signal has no pull when the ignition
key is off in all modes of the car when not moving.
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Internal motion sensor
Instead of input from the ignition, it is possible to use the motion sensor. This mode
requires activation by SMS (see 4.3).
Alarm inputs
Alarm input can be activated by chassis grounding of GC 075 input from current security
system of the vehicle or from siren detector ED 060 609. After activation of input, unit
sends SMS and miscalls phone numbers preset in configuration. After activation, the input
is blocked for three minutes.
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Private/work trip type switch or alarm input function exchange
Functions of inputs - alarm (activated by chassis grounding) and private/work trip type
switch (activated by positive electric tension) - can be exchanged by configuration SMS
and exchange ways of activation of inputs.
Testing SMS
SMS password TEST
default password from production is: picola
Reply TEST
ignition: 0/1 - ignition input
mov.sens.: 0/1 - vibration sensor
ui: 0/1 - beginning of trip from board electric tension
priv.: 0/1 - trip type switch private/work
GPS: 0/1 - GPS receiver does not / does have valid data
GSM: 0...32 - GSM signal strength in range from 0 to 32*
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Checking power supply
SMS inquiry picola PWR1 Power ExtPwr x, y
Response x
Value x x = value of external power supply
Checking GPS
SMS inquiry picola GGA
Response $GPGGA,t,x,y,q,n,r
Value t Time hhmmss.sss h-hours, m-minutes, s-seconds
Value x Latitude coordinates ddmm.mmmm (e.g. 5025.223400,N)
Value y Longitude coordinates ddmm.mmmm (e.g. 01610.090300,E)
Value q Validity of GPS data, 0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data
Value n Number of satellites
Value r Other GPS data
After connecting the power supply of communicator, take the vehicle to a place with good
view of sky, switch the ignition key on and wait for about 3 minutes to get valid GPS data.
Status of GPS can be checked using the signalization LED on the unit. GPS can be
considered fully working when it has valid data and at least 4 satellites.
4. Configuration
4.1. Configuration via SMS
Unplug the power supply before inserting SIM card. Decompose the unit and open SIM
card holder using moderate pressure in the direction of an arrow (open). Insert SIM card
according to the shape of the holder. Close the SIM holder and lock it using moderate
pressure in the direction of an arrow (close). SIM must not be blocked by PIN code, it must
not be a tariff card, must have all SMS erased, must have sufficient credit and GPRS data
services activated.
Basic settings and operation of the unit is done via SMS messages sent to the phone
number inserted in the communication unit in vehicle.
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Example of configuration SMS:
PASSWORD command1 parameter1 command2 parameter2 command3 parameter3
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Start of trip from internal 3D G sensor
SMS password VIBRON
Reply VIBRON
Change of PASSWORD
SMS password PSW x
Response psw x
Value x Up to 8 characters a-z and 0-9
Set to x picola
Any modification of password must be reported to the administrator of supervision system.
Password is the same for SMS communication as well as communication between the
communicator and the server.
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4.5. GPS alarm messaging - input exchange - signalisation
GPS alarm
SMS turn-on password gpsalon
Reply gpsalon
SMS turn-off password gpsaloff
Reply gpsaloff
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GPRS Class 10
Internet connection Static and dynamic IP and VPN support
UDP protocol
Transmission AES security by 128 bit
All functions as GSM data
GPS Module uBlox NEO 6
Antenna connector SMB-f (pouze u GC 075 332)
Internal event memory Flash 512kB it means approx. 8 000 positions (20 000
positions with compession)
Power input 12 24 V DC
Power consumption with GPS, GSM active < 70 mA at 12 V
Power consumption in sleep < 10 mA at 12 V
1x input (+) Input up to 30 V DC
1x input (gnd)
1x analog inp. (+) Input up to 30 V DC
1x binary output Output current up to 0,2 A
1x Dallas bus Only at GC 075 332
1x internal buzzer
1x int. motion sensor 3 axis acceleration sensor
Red wire Power supply +12 V (+24 V)
Blue wire Ground
Yellow wire Input ignition key +12 V (+24 V)
Green wire Trip type switch
Disconnected = work trip
Connected with +12 V (+24 V) = private trip
Brown wire Alarm input, reacts to connection with ground
White wire Dallas bus, only at GC 075 332
Black wire Output for external immobilization relay
Output current max. 0,2 A at 12 V
USB Micro Connection of PC configuration, navigation, upgrade
Protection class IP 20
Dimensions 90 x 50 x 20 mm
Weight 50 g
Temperature range -30 to +85C
5.2. Maintenance
The GC 075 POSITRON Communicator requires no special maintenance. We recommend
regular check of external battery at least once a year (just in case the battery is installed).
Start Settings Control panel Phone and Modem Options Modems Add... Dont
detect my modem; I will select it from a list Next Have Disk...
Then choose file Lum.inf and press OK. Install LEVEL USB GSM Modem
announcement will appear. Press Next, then choose COM port and press Install.
5.3. Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Power supply 1. Check that GC 075 is connected to power and green LED blinks
as described in table chapter 3.4.
2. Check that GC 075 is connected to constant power source (not
being disconnected for example when ignition is switched off)
3. Check that power supply is strong at least 1A /12V
4. Check the connections of wires that there is no voltage drop
caused by contact resistance there.
SIM card 5. Check that SIM card is installed correctly in GC 075
6. Check that SIM card is connected into the GSM network
green LED GSM blinking as described in table in chapter 3.4.
7. check out PIN code on SIM it must be turned off or set in
accordance with configuration
8. Check that SIM card has enough of prepaid credit (if it is a pre-
paid SIM card)
9. Check that GPRS data transmissions are enabled for the SIM
card
10. Check settings of APN by SMS see table in chapter 4.1.
GPS 11. Check the GPS antenna position side marked face to
satellite or with arrow on the side must be directed towards the
sky and must not be covered by any metal objects. The same
works for the type with internal GPS antenna.
12. Find an open-area space with good view of the sky and switch
GC 075 into the regular operation mode (turn ignition on), GPS
should receive valid data of position see LED signalization in
chapter 3.4.
13. Other information about GPS signal can be received by SMS
see chapter 3.6.
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Warranty conditions
The manufacturer provides 24 months of warranty, starting from date of sale.
Warranty repair will be done within 10 working days after delivery of faulty unit to LEVEL
provided all spare parts are in stock. If not, the customer will be offered an alternative
solution.
Warranty repairs will be carried out in the manufacturer facility and the warranty repair is
prolonged by the time of repair duration. Shipping back is determined by a service
technician.
The warranty does not cover the expendable supplies batteries, coloring tape, etc. The
warranty does not cover faults caused by installed software or its impact. The company
does not bear liability for losses caused to user by device fault.
The warranty does not apply to faults caused by changing external conditions, such as
legislature changes, GSM network modifications, changes of power supply conditions, etc.
Duplicate of warranty certificate cannot be issued, the customer is responsible for its
correctness and origin.
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Warranty certificate
Distributor :
Address, telephone, stamp :
Signature :
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GC 075 xxx F, I @ 1.00 2010
LEVEL Ltd., Plhovsk 1997, 547 01 Nchod,
CZECH REPUBLIC
E-mail: level@levelna.cz
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