GSM / GPS VESSELS & VEHICLE TRACKER
INSTALLATION MANUAL (V1.41)
Hardware Description
Product Specification
Size 73mm x 46mm x 24mm
Weight 50g
Battery 3.7V 1000mAh
Standby time 120 hours
Power In DC 7 - 36V
GPS Chip SiRF4
GPS Channels 20
GPS Sensitivity Tracking -159dBm
Cold Start -144dBm
GPS Accuracy 5m
Network GSM / GPRS
Frequency 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Working temperature -20 Deg C to +85 Deg C
Battery & SIM Card Installation
CAUTION: DO NOT use combo SIM for tracking devices. These SIMs may be loosed due to vibration and GSM network may break intermittently. Instead, please use Full Large SIM
STEP 1 STEP 2
STEP 3 STEP 4
When connecting the battery cable in step 3, the device will turn ON. The red led will be ON to
indicate power availability.
The green led flashes around twice a second during GSM initializing. The green led blinks slowly
(once in 3 seconds) when GSM work normal. Now you can call us (on 7901617) for configuration
and activation.
The memory card is optional and used to store tracking information when GSM network not
available. The stored tracking information will be uploaded to server when network available.
Fully charged backup battery may lasts for 24 hours. Please connect external 12V DC power as
soon as possible.
Fix the device at a suitable location, and connect external DC power as in the below diagram.
Electrical Connection
Fixing
Speed Boats Fishing Dhoni
Fix the tracking device at the highest location possible.
A recommended location for speed boat is near the VHF set where the DC power is available
(marked by a circle)
Keep the tracking device horizontally for better GPS reception.
Device Configuration
Once the tracking device is ON, please contact us (on 7901617) for configuration.
You will need to provide the below information to us.
The IMEI number – can be found outside the tracking device.
The mobile number of the SIM used in the tracking device.
Start Tracking with Mobile Phone
You can track your vessels by our Android application or mobile web portal m.followme.mv
Both uses a similar user interface for easy use. Our Android application “FollowMe Vessel
Tracker” is available at Play Store for free installation.
Login & Registration
Login Page Register Page Mobile Web Portal
Users will be prompted to Login or
Register on their first use New users are required to register Home page view of mobile web
portal (followme.mv)
Vessel List – “My Account”
My Account lists your vessels or vessels that had been shared with you by someone else. You
may have special permission for the vessels under your account like modifying vessel details,
accessing trip logs, trace routes, sharing etc.
My Account Edit & Share Vessels Change Vessel Properties
Vessels & vehicles under your
account Click the icon at right side of the
vessel name to Edit & Share
Edit your vehicle information. Public sharing option
Trace Route Estimated Time of Arrival Trip Logs
Click the “Route” button to trace the travelled route
Drag the green arrow marker and drop to the destination to get
Estimated Arrival Time
Click the “Trip Logs” to get the detailed trip log of the vessel
Vessel List - “Public Vessels”
Lists all vessels that had been shared with public by users of FollowMe Tracking Service.
Anyone who uses our service can see these public vessels (even without signing in). Under
public shared list, users accessible for limited information of the vessel (History of trace routes,
trip logs etc are not available under public view)
Public Vessels Location Estimated Time of Arrival
List of vessels shared with public “Public Vessels” – users can see its
current location, speed Drag the green arrow marker and
drop to the destination to get Estimated Arrival Time
Share Screen
Share vessel location with your friends
Vessel List - “Group View”
Group View enables to view all your vessels in one screen. “My Account” under the group view
lists all your vessels (which cannot be changed) If you require custom group, click “New Group”
and add your vessels or public vessels as needed.
Group View Vessels locations in Group Follow
Group your vessels as needed, to see them in one screen
All vessels under the group will be shown in one screen
Click “Follow” button to update location automatically
Create Group Create Group Modify Group
Click “New Group” to create new Group/Fleet
Enter Group Name & click Save Click icon of the group
Instant Notification
Instant notification of vessel movement & alarms will be received to Android Application.
Icons Used:
Green indicates, the vessel is reporting properly. Arrow indicates the vessel is travelling in the direction indicated. The coordinates, speed, bearing etc, can be seen on clicking the icon.
Red indicates, the vessel is not reporting properly. Arrow indicates the vessel’s last reported location and direction. The last reported time, location, speed etc can be seen on clicking the icon.
Green indicates the vessel is reporting properly. Balloon indicates the vessel is stopped. Additional information can be seen on clicking the icon.
Red indicates the vessel is not reporting properly. Balloon indicates the vessel was stopped when last reported. Additional information can be seen on clicking the icon.
Instant Notification Preferences
Instant Notification to Android Application
Notification preferences can be changed under settings
Start Tracking with Web Portal – Desktop version
Visit www.followme.mv and login into our tracking portal. The portal provides the following tools.
Registration & Login
You have two options to start using our service.
Click “Register” to create your account and then login with the username and password.
Facebook users can directly login to our portal by clicking “Login with facebook” button.
Tracking Portal
If you able to login successfully, you will be redirected to our tracking portal. You will see all
your vessels in this screen.
Click the red option button at left edge of the screen to scroll option window.
Add & Edit Vessel
Click “New” / “Edit” button, complete the information and Save.
Device IMEI – The imei number can be found outside the device
Vessel Name – Enter your vessel name
Client – Select company/business name (if available)
Contact no – The telephone number displayed when clicking the vessel on the map.
Vessel Type: Choose the vessel type
Icon Color: Choose the icon color (which is also the line color for the travelled route)
Fuel Consumption: Enter the estimated fuel consumption for 1 kilometer
Label – Check if you want to display the vessel name on the map
Show Direction – Check if you want to rotate the icon in the direction of travel.
Sharing – Click if you want to share its location with public. Public shared vessels can be
seen from home page when searching.
Device Information
The device information will be updated with the tracking data received.
Update On – Date & time which the device status information updated.
Device IMEI – The IMEI number of the tracking device
Battery Voltage – Indicates the internal battery voltage of the tracking device
DC Power – Indicates external DC source connected or disconnected
o Available – External DC source connected
o Failed – External DC source disconnected
GPS Status – Indicates GPS available or not
GPS Signal – GPS signal strength. Make sure the signal strength falls in green range (at
least 10 bars) for accurate and stable positioning. Otherwise you may get false
movement.
Mobile Network – Indicates the operator of the GSM network that the device
connected.
Show Travelled Route
Click to select the vessel you wish to see the history, and then click the “History” button. Select
the date “from” and “to” and click “Trace Route” button. You will see the travelled route of the
vessel (if travelled during the selected period). The bottom right corner will indicate distance
travelled and estimated fuel consumption for the trip.
Showing a speed boat’s movement in a month
Play Route
After displaying the route, you can click the ‘Play’ button to play the route. The marker will
move along the route indicating the time at the point.
Data Logs
Click the “Data Logs” button to show the raw data logs in a table form.
Trip Logs
Click the “Trip Logs” button to show the trips made during the selected date range. The trip log
can be exported to excel for custom report generation.
Note: Fuel consumption is calculated based on the distance travelled and fuel consumption rate
set for the vessel. (to set the consumption rate, click “Edit” and change the figures as
appropriate)
Show Reported Locations (Check Box)
Check this checkbox and click “Trace Route” to mark all reported points and the direction of
travel. Please note that this function may be slow, hence recommended to select a single day.
Share Your Vessel
This feature enables you to share your vessel with others. Click “Share” to open the sharing
option. The list indicates people who can see your vessel.
To allow new user to see your vessel, click “New Share” and complete the form.
User Name: Enter the user name or email address that the user used to login.
Set the access controls
o Current Location – user will be able to see only the current location.
o History & Statistics – Allows to see history, trace route, logs, etc
o Device Settings – Allows to edit the device properties.
o Allow Sharing – If you allow the user, the user can share your vessels to others.
Contact Us
Telephone: 790 16 17 Email: [email protected] Web: www.followme.mv