Trak-IoT on GPS-Trace

We continue to expand the list of supported hardware and introduce new manufacturers on the platform. Today we would like to present Trak-IoT.

Trak-IoT is a manufacturer of GPS trackers specializing in solutions for vehicle and asset monitoring. The company offers both basic and advanced devices with support for 2G and 4G connectivity. The product line also includes 4G dash cameras and mobile digital video recorders (DVRs).

Supported models

✔ Wired 2G / 4G trackers

TC01 — a basic 2G tracker with a 4-pin connection. A simple solution for basic monitoring.

TC02 — a basic 4G tracker with 2G fallback and a 4-pin connection.

TC06 — a 4G tracker with 2G fallback and a 4-pin connection. A version compatible with the popular GT06N protocol is also available.

* A 4-pin connection means a basic set of wires for power and essential signals, making installation simple and fast.

TC10 — an advanced 4G model with 2G fallback and extended connectivity options (up to 22 pins).

✔ Wireless trackers

TW01 — a wireless 4G tracker with 2G fallback, magnetic housing, and a light sensor.

TW02 — a wireless 4G tracker with 2G fallback and an SOS button.

* 2G fallback provides additional compatibility in regions where 2G networks are still in use.

All supported Trak-IoT models can be configured using SMS commands or the manufacturer’s configuration tool. The only exception is the TC01, which supports configuration via SMS commands only.

Connecting a Trak-IoT tracker to the GPS-Trace platform

1. Creating a unit

After creating a client account in Forguard, a service provider adds a unit using the Trak-IoT tracker.

A unit can be added either in the GPS-Trace Console or by logging into the Forguard account as a service provider.

To create a unit:

• click “+” in the Units section in the GPS-Trace Console or in the Forguard account;
• select the device type — your tracker model;
• enter the device data — IMEI or tracker ID;
• click “Save.”

2. Configuring the GPS tracker

The following parameters must be set on the device: server, time zone, and APN.

• Server and port - use the values from the Hardware tab in the unit settings.

Command: SERVER,0,ip,port,0#

The last digit indicates the connection type: 0 — TCP, 1 — UDP

Example: SERVER,0,185.213.2.30,27070,0#

• Time zone - set UTC 0.

Command: GMT,A,B,C#

Where:
A — E (Eastern) or W (Western), default: E
B — time zone (0–12), default: 8
C — quarter hour (0 / 15 / 30 / 45), default: 0

Example: GMT,E,0,0#

• APN settings - use the APN provided by your mobile operator (username and password if required).

Command: APN,A,B,C#

Where:
A — operator APN
B — username (leave empty without spaces if not required)
C — password (leave empty without spaces if not required)

Important: keep the commas even if the username and password are empty.

Example with username and password:
APN,cmnet,aaa,bbb#
Example without username and password:
APN,cmnet,,#

These parameters are usually configured via SMS commands. The exact command format can be found in the user manual for the specific tracker model.

Once the device is properly configured and connected to the server, it will begin sending data and you will see the unit’s location in real time.

Trak-IoT trackers are now available for connection on the GPS-Trace platform. We hope these devices will become another convenient tool for service providers and users who need a simple solution for monitoring vehicles and assets.