ZARD R12L Manual

Full User Manual for the ZARD R12L GPS Tracking Device

ZARD R12L Manual

1. Product Features

  • Real-time Tracking
  • 4G network communication
  • BDS+GPS dual satellite positioning
  • OTA remote upgrade
  • Wide voltage 9-95V
  • IP65 waterproof design
  • Remote oil circuit control
  • Driver behavior analysis
  • Vibration alarm
  • Power -off alarm
  • ACC alarm
  • Over-speed alarm

2. Installation Instructions

2.1 Appearance

Zard R12L Appearance

Zard R12L Tracker


2.2 Device online operation

2.2.1 Insert the SIM card into the GPS tracker (SIM card requires SMS, data service).

Turn on the button of the GPS tracker and make sure the light is on.

(Make sure the device has power, if not, connect it to the vehicle's battery, the battery will power it)

Insert the Sim

Zard R12L Power on-off


2.3 Wiring definition

Zard R12L Wiring Definition

Harness Definition Color Notes
MOTOR Yellow Cut off oil line
ACC Orange ACC line
V- Black Connect to 12V/24V power supply
V+ Red Connect to 12V/24V power supply

LED Type LED Status Meaning
Green Flash Network/GPRS online
Slow flash The network reception signal is normal
Always on Network initialization
Not bright Network signal is not received / SIM card not inserted
Blue Flash BD/GPS positioning success
Always on GPS sleeping / not working
Red Always on Connected to external power
Not bright External power disconnected

2.4 Relay Wiring Instructions

Zard R12L - Relay Wiring Instructions

Relay wiring of the pump: the oil joint at both ends is a thin white line (85) and a thin yellow line (86). The thin white line (85) is connected to the positive power supply (+ 12V) of the vehicle. The thin yellow wire is connected to the device relay control wire.

Cut off the positive connection cable of the pump: then connect in series to the normally closed contact of the relay (thick green line 87A), and connect the other end to the COM contact of the relay (thick green cable 30).

Installation method

The installation mode of the device is hidden installation.
It is recommended that the installation be carried out under the guidance of the professional and technical personnel designated by the dealer.

Pay attention to the following matters:

  • To avoid damage by thieves, the device location should be hidden as far as possible.
  • Avoid being placed with transmitting sources such as reversing radars, burglars, and other in-vehicle communication devices.
  • Can be fixed with cable ties, or with wide sponge strong double-sided adhesive.
  • The device has a built-in GSM antenna and GPS antenna. When installing, it should be sure to face up (towards the sky), and there is no metal shielding above.

3. Installation diagram

Zard R12L - Installation diagram


4. Specification Parameter

Project Specification Remark
Operating voltage DC 9V - 95V  
Working current 65mA  
Static current Static current 8 mA When not charging
Target method GPS+BDS  
Positioning error < 10M  
Communications network 2G/4G  
Communication frequency band B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B1 8/B19/B20/B25/B26/B8/B28/B66 LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz  
Communication mode TCP  
Range of working temperature -20℃~ +75℃  
Working humidity 10% RH ~ 85%RH  
Specifications size L 80mm *W 32mm * H 15mm  
Weight 36g  
Built-in battery capacity 100mAh  
Warranty period 2 years  

5. Description of Common Commands

The following commands can be sent by SIM card SMS or Zard Eye platform

5.1 Common setup commands

SN Command Format / Example Function / Remark
1 Set online Format: SERVER,mode,domain/IP,port,0#
Example: SERVER,1,gps.whatsgps.com,6801,0#
Set device server IP and port
2 Set APN Format: APN,[name]#
Example: APN,cmiot#
APN depends on local telecom operator
3 Set upload interval Format: TIMER,[T1]#
Example: TIMER,10#
T1 = 5–18000s
Default 10 seconds
4 Heartbeat interval Format: HBT,[T]#
Example: HBT,3#
T = 60–360s
Default 180s
5 Set time zone Format: GMT,[A],[B],[C]#
Example: GMT,E,0,0#

A = E/W
B = 0–12
C = 0/15/30/45
Default C = 0


5.2 Common query commands

SN Command function Command format Remark
1 Query parameters PARAM# Query the currently set parameters of the device
2 Query status STATUS# Query the current working status of the device
3 Device restart RESET#  

5.3 Common control commands

SN Command function Command format Remark
1 Remote cut off oil RELAY,1# Disconnect the oil circuit of the vehicle, and the command will be executed successfully when the speed of the vehicle reaches below 20KM/H
2 Restore oil circuit RELAY,0# Restoring the vehicle oil circuit

5.4 Common alarm commands

SN Command Function Command Format Remark
1 Vibration alarm Triggers vibration detection alert SENALM,[A],[M]# A = ON/OFF (default OFF)
M = 0/1/2/3
Alarm mode:
0: GPRS only
1: SMS + GPRS (default)
2: GPRS + SMS + PHONE
3: GPRS + PHONE
2 Power off alarm Triggers alarm when external power is cut POWERALM,[A],[M]# *Turn on device power switch first*

A = ON/OFF (default ON)
M = 0/1/2/3
Alarm mode:
0: GPRS only (default)
1: SMS + GPRS
2: GPRS + SMS + PHONE
3: GPRS + PHONE
3 ACC alarm Alerts when ACC changes state (ON/OFF) ACCALM,[A],[B],[M]#
Example: ACCALM,OFF#
A = ON/OFF (default OFF)
B = 1 (ACC ON alarm)
B = 2 (ACC OFF alarm)
B = 3 (Both ON & OFF alarms)
Default alarm mode = 3

M = 0/1/2/3
Alarm mode:
0: GPRS only (default)
1: SMS + GPRS
2: GPRS + SMS + PHONE
3: GPRS + PHONE

6. Troubleshooting

If you feel something is wrong with your device while operating, see the following questions and solutions. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact the seller or service provider.

Problem Cause Solution
Poor signal reception When devices are used in areas with poor reception (near tall buildings or basements), radio waves cannot be transmitted effectively. Please move to a strong signal and try again.
Unable to connect to the network The SIM card is not installed properly Please check whether the SIM is installed properly
Dirt on the metal surface of the SIM card Wipe with a clean cloth
Invalid SIM card Contact your Internet Service Provider
Out of GSM service area Please move to ISP service area
Weak signal Please move to a strong signal and try again
Shutdown Device battery switch is OFF Turn on the device battery switch
The device is not powered on Please confirm whether the device is switched on
Poor contact Check that the plug is properly connected

8. Platform Tracking

Easily monitor and manage all your devices through our unified ZARD Eye platform.
The system works smoothly across web, iOS, and Android for convenient access anytime, anywhere.

1. Log in to the platform at eye.zard.sa
2. Download the apps and track your devices on the go:

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