Mobicom Telematics – G108 User Guide
G108T/G108M/G108U
User Guide V1.3
Revision Date: 18/7/2021
Shenzhen Mobicom Telematics Co.,Ltd Tel: +86 19925389802
RM402,Xichuangcheng,No.144,Zhiwuyuan Road, Email: sales@mobicomtracking.com
Longgang District, Shenzhen,China Website: http://www.mobicomtracking.com
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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Copyright and Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Product Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Product Functions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
5 Standard Package and Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................ 7
6 Appearance and Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 8
7 First Use .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.1 Installing a SIM Card ......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Power on the device ......................................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 LED light Indicators ........................................................................................................................................... 9
7.4 Initializing Device Parameters via Configuration Tool Or SMS........................................................................ 10
8 Tracking the device in Mobicom GPS system .......................................................................................................... 13
8.1 Principle of communication ............................................................................................................................ 13
8.2 Get the login ID............................................................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Login Software Platform ................................................................................................................................. 13
9 Installing Device in Vehicle...................................................................................................................................... 15
9.1 Wire harness definition .................................................................................................................................. 15
9.2 Connect the Power wires................................................................................................................................ 16
9.3 Connect Digital Input –Ignition ....................................................................................................................... 16
9.4 Connect Digital Input –SOS button ................................................................................................................. 17
9.5 Connect Digital Output –OUT1-Fuel pump control ........................................................................................ 17
9.6 Mounting the device ...................................................................................................................................... 17
10 Warranty Terms..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Contact Us .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
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1 Copyright and Disclaimer
Copyright © 2018 Mobicom Telematics Co.,Ltd All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution
or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written permission
of Mobicom Telematics is prohibited.
All contents in this manual are accurate, however, with continuous research and development, we might
update the manual from time to time. The manual which you are reading is reflecting of present state of
art of the products described therein, we have endeavored to give a description that is as complete and
clear as possible in order to make it easy for you to use our products. There might be some contents
described inaccurate technical expression, with the rapid development of technology, we reserve the
rights to incorporate technical alterations and developments without separate notice in advance.
Mobicom Telematics is not liable for any loss or injury caused by using or referencing to any products.
2 Product Overview
The G108 LTE Cat1 version is a Mini GPS tracker designed for a wide range of vehicle tracking application.
It has basic I/O interfaces that can be used for GPS vehicle tracking. It’s internal GPS antenna has superior
sensitivity and fast time to be located. It’s LTE Cat1 module supports FDD-LTE Cat1 allowing the G108’s
location to be monitored in real time or periodically tracked by a backend server and mobile devices.
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3 Product Functions
Items Functions
Location Data transmitting- Cellular network (TCP/UDP)
Communication
Commands- Cellular network/Serial port
Real time location monitoring/querying
Track by moving (time interval)
Position Tracking Track by parking (time interval)
Track by distance
Cornering report
GPS Mileage GPS Mileage report/GPS mileage coefficient adjustable
Geo-fence 25 rectangle Geo-fences
SOS alarm
Main Power supply cut off
Ignition On report
Over Speed alarm
Alarm (Event)
Geo-fence alarm
Towing alarm
Harsh Braking alarm
Harsh Acceleration alarm
3 digital input: (Ignition detecting, SOS button)
I/O 1 digital output: fuel pump /engine circuit cut
1 Analog Input: Voltage input 0 to 10V, connect fuel stick, load sensor…
Buffer Data in Buffer when in Cellular network blind area
Initialization Initialize tracker’s Parameters via CELLULAR NETWORK/Serial port
Upgrading upgrading firmware via OTA or Serial port
Waterproof IP66
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4 Specifications
Items Specifications
Gift Box Dimension 132*100*42mm
Tracker Dimension 86*46*17 mm
Tracker Color Black
Weight Tracker weight 0.13kg Total package 0.15kg
Power Supply DC 9V -- 55V
Working current 46 mA（12V DC）
Back-up battery Built-in 120mAh, support 2 hour working.
Operating -25℃ -- 75℃
temperature
Operating humidity 5% -- 95%
LED indicator Green led and Red led light indicates GPS and Cellular network status respectively
Power Switch SIM Card control
Ignition detecting –positive trigger
2 digital inputs
SOS detecting-negative trigger
1 digital output Fuel pump/engine circuit cut- Output GND (connect to a
I/O Port normal close relay)
1 Analog Input Voltage input 0 to 10V, connect fuel stick, load sensor…
You can customize the upper and lower voltage limits to
become Positive Trigger digital input
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G108T
4G Cellular Module
G108M
4G CAT-M1 & NBIot
Cellular Module
Quectel UG96
G108U
800/850/900/1900/2100MHz @UMTS
3G Cellular Module
850/900/1800/1900MHz @GSM
GPS Module Positioning accuracy < 5m CEP without SA
Cold start time < 29s(in average）
Warm start time < 28 s (in average）
Acquisition Sensitivity -165dbm
Acquisition channel 66-channel
GPS Frequency 1575.42 MHz
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5 Standard Package and Optional Accessories
Name Picture Standard/Optional Parts
Main unit Standard
Standard 4 Pin
Wire harness
Optional 6 Pin
Magic tape
Standard
Nylon ties
Relay (12V or 24V) Optional
SOS button Optional
Micro-USB
Optional
Configuration cable
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6 Appearance and Structure
Internal GPS antenna (need face to sky)
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LED lights r
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Power and I/O wires Port
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Waterproof tape
Micro USB config/Upgrade port
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7.1 Installing a SIM Card
Operation Steps:
⚫ Open the waterproof rubber strip.
⚫ Insert the Micro SIM card into the card slot, pay attention to the orientation of the SIM card. After the
SIM card is installed, the device will automatically turn on.
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7.2 Power on the device
Connect the Power cable(red) and ground wire(black) to the positive and negative electrodes of
the vehicle battery respectively.
Detailed wire harness definition. Refer to 9.1 wire harness definition
If you tested G108 device at office, it’s better use the AC to DC Power
supply as below picture:
7.3 LED light Indicators
LED Light ON/OFF Indication
Description
Light On Light Off
Off Power Off
Always on The firmware working, but the
GSM Green SIM card cannot be recognized
Blinking every 0.1 sec Searching for Cellular Network
or connecting to the platform
Blinking every 1 sec Online
GPS Red Off GPS closed or GPS no data
Blinking every 0.1sec Searching GPS signal
Blinking every 1 sec GPS valid, Position get fixed
If the GSM and GPS LED indicators flash once per second at the same time, it means
that the device is working well (online and has been located).
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7.4 Initializing Device Parameters via Configuration Tool Or SMS
Refer to the Manual <GPS Tracker Initialization via USB Cable-Mobicom Telematics> ,and Configure
the below commands via GPS Tracker Configuration Tool.
Command & Description Format is :
(commandKey,0/1,param1,param2,paramN)
The left and right parentheses are part of the command, word case doesn't matter.
1. Query/Set Time Zone
Set:(timezone,1,8:00)
Reply: (timezone,1,8:00)
Set:(timezone,1,-9:30)
Reply: (timezone,1,-9:30)
Query: (timezone,0)
Reply: (timezone,0,-9:30)
2. Query/Set G-Sensor Detects Vibration Judgment Conditions
Can adjust the G-Sensor judgment conditions for detecting vibration wake-up
Set:(gsensor,1,123,10)
Reply: (gsensor,1,123,10)
The first parameter is the mg value, and the second parameter is the number of consecutive occurrences greater
than this mg value.
Query: (gsensor,0)
Reply: (gsensor,0,123,10)
3. Query/Set APN
Set: (apn,1,cmnet,user,password)
Reply: (apn,1,cmnet,user,password)
Query: (apn,0)
Reply: (apn,0,cmnet,user,password)
4. Query/Set Main/Backup IP
1 mean’s main IP/Domain, 2 mean’s backup
1 mean’s TCP,0 mean’s UDP
Set IP1: (ip,1,1,168.192.18.18,8003,1)
Reply: (ip,1,1,168.192.18.18,8003,1)
Set Domain name 2: (ip,1,2,xxxx.com,8004,0)
Reply: (ip,1,2,xxxx.com,8004,0)
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Query: (ip,0)
Reply: (ip,0,1,168.192.18.18,8003,1;2,xxxx.com,8004,0)
5. Query/Set Tracker’s ID
Set ID: (id,1,019912345678)
Reply: (id,1,019912345678)
Query ID: (id,0)
Reply:(id,0,019912345678)
6. Query General Parameters
Reply format: (all,0,*commandKey1,params1*commandKey2,params2....)
E.g. IP port,ID,APN,TCP/UDP,ACC upload interval,backup battery,main battery,online status,time zone,GSM
signal,GPS signal, number of satellites, software version....
Query: (all,0) or (all)
Reply:
(all,0,*move,0,5,600*timezone,0,9:30*apn,0,cmnet,user,password*ip,0,1,168.192.18.18,8003;2,xxxx.com,8004*
net ,0,tcp*id,0,019912345678)
7. Reboot
Reset: (reboot,1)
Reply: (reboot,1)
8. Factory Reset
Factory reset: (reset,1)
Reply: (reset,1)
9. Remote Upgrade OTA
Remote upgrade: (OTA,1,148.70.5.127,8122)
Reply: (OTA,1,148.70.5.127,8122)
10. Version query
Version query: (Ver,0)
Reply: (Ver,0,version number)
11. Mileage Query/Set
Set: (mile,1,23)
Reply: (mile,1,23)
Query: (mile,0)
Reply: (mile,0,23)
12. Overspeed Query/Set
Set: (speed,1,80,60)
Reply: (speed,1,80,60)
80 means the speed limit is 80 km/h, and 60 means the continuous speeding time is 60 seconds.
Query: (speed,0)
Reply: (speed,0,80,60)
13. Authorization Number Query/Set
Set: (auth,1,number1,number2,number3)
Reply: (auth,1,number1,number2,number3)
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Query: (auth,0)
Reply: (auth,0,number1,number2,number3)
14. Fuel Pump Cut-off/Recovery
Cut: (cut,1,1) or *SPJLX*P:753869*D:O21#
Reply: (cut,1,1)
Recovery: (cut,1,0) or *SPJLX*P:753869*D:O20#
Reply: (cut,1,0)
Query: (cut,0)
Reply: (cut,0,1) or (cut,0,0)
1 means cut-off,0 means recovery
15. The Vehicle’s License Plate Number Query/Set
Set: (plate,1,X123456)
Reply: (plate,1,X123456)
Query: (plate,0)
Reply: (plate,0,X123456)
X123456 means license plate number
16. Query Location By Command
Query: *WHERE2#
Reply: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=+22.704008,+114.270966
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8 Tracking the device in Mobicom GPS system
8.1 Principle of communication
The G108 device doesn’t like GPS navigator, it can’t work independently and must be working
with a GPS tracking system.
8.2 Get the login ID
Please get the Login ID of GPS tracking system from Platform providers(Mobicom sales) , and
Monitor the tracker’s current location and other information.
8.3 Login Software Platform
Please get the Web App link / PC based software / Android/IOS App and Manuals from Mobicom
sales or other Platform Providers, and manage your vehicles and trackers in the software
Platform.
Mobicom Web Platform link:
http://134.175.169.89:8080/
Main Interface as below:
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Fleet Management Interface as below:
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9 Installing Device in Vehicle
Warning: Connecting the wire inputs can be hazardous to both the installer and your
vehicle’s electrical system if not done by an experienced installer. This document
assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working in and around a vehicle and
have a working understanding of electricity.
9.1 Wire harness definition
Pin No. Pin Name Wire Color Description
1 PWR Red DC 9V-55V (Standard 12/24 V)
2 GND Black Ground
Digital Input (Positive Triggered for Ignition Detected)
Positive trigger:
3 Ignition (ACC) White
Valid: Voltage input>6.2V
Invalid: Voltage input<4V
4 OUT1 Yellow Digital Negative Output (For controlling Fuel pump circuit)
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Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open collector
Maximum voltage for output open collector (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
Analog input : Voltage input 0 to 10V
5 Analog input Brown Can customize analog detection or digital input through
command
Digital Input (Negative Triggered for SOS Detected)
Negative Trigger:
6 SOS Blue
Valid: Voltage input<0.7V
Invalid: Voltage input>4V
9.2 Connect the Power wires
Connect the power cable (red) and ground wire (black) to the positive and negative
electrodes of the vehicle battery respectively.
9.3 Connect Digital Input –Ignition
Please find the signal wire near vehicle’s steering wheel which can indicate Ignition On/Off status,
and then connect to it. Input3 connection as the same. Actually, no need connects tracker’s
Ignition detecting wire to vehicle’s real Ignition wire. Below picture shows the Ignition structure
of vehicle.
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9.4 Connect Digital Input –SOS button
9.5 Connect Digital Output –OUT1-Fuel pump control
Note: Please use 12/24V DC normal close relay when cut the fuel pump
circuit. Whether use 12V or 24V relay depends on the vehicle battery
voltage (Truck 24V, Car 12 V).
9.6 Mounting the device
Install the device in around dashboard or under windshield .Make sure there is no metal cover or water inside.
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Meanwhile check with your technical engineer ,confirm that the device is online and GPS positioning in the
GPS tracking system. Below picture shows the installation position in small car.
Note: Tint with metallic content may affect the signal reception. Change installation
area to receive better signal. To get a good effect of GPS signal in vehicle installation,
please let the Internal GPS antenna side face to SKY horizontally as below picture:
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10 Warranty Terms
➢ The warranty period will be 24 months from the delivery date, the warranty shall not apply to any defect,
failure or damage caused by improper use, disassembled and alteration without authorization.
➢ Our obligations are limited to repair of the defect or replacement the defective part or at its discretion
replacement of the product itself.
➢ Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the
warranty period.
➢ The warranty is not applicable to cases other than defects in material, design and workmanship.
Contact Us
Shenzhen Mobicom Telematics Co.,Ltd
RM402,Xichuangcheng,No.144,Zhiwuyuan Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen,China
Telephone number: +86 19926389802
Email address: sales@mobicomtracking.com
Website: http://www.mobicomtracking.com
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