AVL VT300 User manual

GPS
Vehicle
Tracker
User Manual
V6.1
VT300

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Contents
1 Product Overview................................................................................................................ - 3 -
2 For Your Safety................................................................................................................... - 3 -
3 VT300 Characteristics.......................................................................................................... - 3 -
4 Getting Started .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
4.1 Hardware and Accessories ........................................................................................... - 4 -
4.2 View......................................................................................................................... - 5 -
4.3 Functional Parts.......................................................................................................... - 5 -
4.4 Connecting and Installation.......................................................................................... - 6 -
5. Change Password............................................................................................................... - 7 -
6. Time Zone ........................................................................................................................ - 7 -
7. Track ............................................................................................................................... - 8 -
7.1 Track by SMS............................................................................................................. - 8 -
7.2 Track by Calling.......................................................................................................... - 8 -
7.3 Track by Preset Interval............................................................................................... - 8 -
7.4 Google Earth and Google Map....................................................................................... - 9 -
7.5 Track by MS01 ........................................................................................................... - 9 -
7.6 Track by GPRS between Server and Tracker...................................................................- 10 -
7.6.1 Set Tracker’s GPRS ID........................................................................................- 10 -
7.6.2 Set APN ...........................................................................................................- 10 -
7.6.3 Set IP and Port..................................................................................................- 10 -
7.6.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional)...............................................................................- 10 -
7.6.5 Enable GPRS Tracking ........................................................................................- 10 -
7.6.6 Set GPRS Interval..............................................................................................- 11 -
7.7 Track by GpsGate ......................................................................................................- 11 -
8. Authorization ...................................................................................................................- 11 -
9. Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................- 12 -
10. Speeding Alarm ..............................................................................................................- 12 -
11. Movement/Geo-fence ......................................................................................................- 12 -
11.1 Movement Alarm .....................................................................................................- 12 -
11.2 Geo-fence Alarm......................................................................................................- 13 -
12. Engine Cut.....................................................................................................................- 13 -
12.1 Output Control (Unlimited)........................................................................................- 14 -
12.2 Output Control (Limited)...........................................................................................- 14 -
13. Veer Report....................................................................................................................- 14 -
14. Initialization ...................................................................................................................- 14 -
15. Password Initialization .....................................................................................................- 15 -
16. Parameter Editor.............................................................................................................- 15 -
Annex 1. SMS Command List .................................................................................................- 15 -
Annex 2. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................- 20 -
Contacts .............................................................................................................................- 21 -

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1 Product Overview
VT300 is a GPS/GSM/GPRS tracking device specially developed and designed for vehicle real-time tracking
and fleet management.
With superior GPS and GPRS modules, VT300 has good sensitivity and stable performance. It can get
accurate GPS fix even in remote places.
VT300 has the following functions and features:
SMS and GPRS TCP/UDP Communication
Track on Demand
Show Location Directly on Mobile Phone
Track by Time Interval
SOS Panic Button
Movement Alarm
Geo-fencing Control
Low Battery Alarm
Speeding Alarm
GPS Blind Area Alarm (in/out)
Power-cut Alarm
Engine Cut (Stop Engine)
2 For Your Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
Proper Connection When connecting with other device, read carefully its manual so as to
carry out correct installation. Do not connect it to other incompatible
devices.
Qualified Accessories Use original parts, qualified batteries and peripheral equipments to
avoid damage to VT300.
Safe Driving Drivers should not operate this product while driving.
Qualified Service Only qualified personnel can install or repair VT300.
Water Resistance VT300 is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Install it inside the vehicle
Confidential Phone Number For safety reason, do not tell other people the mobile phone number of
your VT300 without taking precautions of security settings.
3 VT300 Characteristics
Items Specification

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Power Supply +9V - +36V / 1.5A
Backup Battery 850mAh
Normal power consumption 85mA/h
Dimension 115mm x 60mm x 21mm
Installation Dimension 115mm x 79mm x 21mm
Weight 140g
Operating temperature -20° to 55° C
Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Frequency GSM 900/1800/1900Mhz or GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz (optional)
GPS Chipset latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset
GPS Sensitivity -158Db
GPS Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Position Accuracy 10 meters, 2D RMS
Velocity Accuracy 0.1 m/s
Time Accuracy 1 us synchronized to GPS time
Default datum WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
LED 1 LED light to show working status.
Button One SOS button
Interface One input and one output
4 Getting Started
This section will describe how to set up your VT300.
4.1 Hardware and Accessories
VT300 is supplied in a box which includes:
VT300 with Battery GPS Antenna GSM Antenna Screws Wires with SOS Button CD

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4.2 View
Front View Side View Back View
4.3 Functional Parts
Battery LED
Off Power is off or charging is complete
Flashing (every 0.1 second) Low power
On Charging
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) Working
Power On/Off Button To turn on/off VT300.
Note: The switch is on off side as factory default. When the wires are
plugged in, VT300 will be switched on automatically as the two yellow cables
(SW1 and SW2) are connected together.
SOS Button SOS button is connected with the wires. Press it to send SOS alarm to the
preauthorized phone number.
Mini USB Used for firmware update and configuration on PC. (USB-to-Serial Adaptor
is required for firmware update and configuration by computer)
SIM Card To insert SIM card here
GSM Antenna Connector for GSM antenna
GPS Antenna Connector for GPS antenna
Screw Holes There are 4 screw holes on the tracker, 2 along either side that act as fixing
points to the vehicle
PINs Connector
PIN Color Function

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DC IN Red DC In (power input). Input voltage: 9V~36V. 12V suggested.
GND Black GND
IN White Input. Negative triggering. Low voltage (0V) when effective and open drain
or HIGH voltage (>1V and max. 45V) when ineffective.
OUT1 Blue Output. Low voltage (0V) when effective and open drain when ineffective.
Output open drain sink voltage (ineffective): 45V max.
Output LOW voltage sink current (effective): 500mA max.
SW1 Yellow SW1 connected with power switch
Note: if you need to connect it to other switch, make sure the voltage should
not over 4.5V.
SW2 Yellow SW2 connected with power switch
Note: if you need to connect it to other switch, make sure the voltage should
not over 4.5V.
4.4 Connecting and Installation
Read this manual before using your VT300 and check if all parts are included in the packaging box.
4.4.1 Ensure that your VT300 has a working SIM installed.
- Check that the SIM has not run out of credit (test the SIM in a phone to make sure
it can send and receive SMS)
- Check that the SIM Lock code is turned off
- If you require the function of sending an SMS location report to the authorized
phone number when it makes a call to the VT300, please make sure the SIM installed
supports displaying caller ID.
Before inserting SIM card, cut off the power for VT300.
Install SIM Card
- Unscrew and remove the front cover of VT300.
- Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card slot with the chip module facing to the
connectors on PCB.
- Put back the front cover and screw it up.
4.4.2 Antenna Connection
Connect the GSM Antenna to VT300.
Connect the GPS Antenna to VT300.
- GPS antenna is used to receive satellite signals in the sky. It should be fixed to face
the sky and should not be covered or shielded by any objects containing metal, such
as the metallic windshield.

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4.4.3 Find a suitable place inside the car for installing VT300. Wiring connections
must be firm and reliable and the joints should be wrapped with insulating tape
tightly. The unused electrical wire should be properly insulated.
Check if all wirings have been connected correctly and then connect the AVL unit to
the motor power.
Check that the Red LED (Battery) is flashing 1 second on and 2 seconds off.
Make a missed phone call the VT300 using a mobile phone to check if the calling can
go through and the VT300 replies with an SMS indicating longitude, latitude, speed
and date.
5. Change Password
Command: W******,001,######
Description: Change user’s password.
Note:
1. ****** is user’s password and the default password is 000000. The tracker will only accept commands
from a user with the correct password. Commands with wrong password will be ignored.
2. ###### is the new password. Password should be 6 digits.
Example:
W000000,001,123456
W123456,001,999999
6. Time Zone
Command: W******,032,T
Description: Correct time into your local time
Note:
1. Default time of the tracker is GMT
2. This correction is applied to location reports by SMS and SMS alarms.
T=0, to turn off this function.
T=[1, 65535] to set time difference in minute to GMT.
For those ahead of GMT, just input the time difference in minute directly. For example, GMT+8,
W000000,032,480
‘-‘is required for those behind GMT. For example, W000000,032,-120.
Example:
W000000,032,480
W000000,032,-120

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7. Track
7.1 Track by SMS
- Track on Demand - Reply with longitude, latitude, speed and date
Command: W******,000
Description: Get the current location of the tracker, send this SMS or make a telephone call directly to the
tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with format as follows:-
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50
Example:
W000000,000
- Track on Demand - Reply with a Google link
Command: W******,100
Description: Send this command to the tracker and then you receive an SMS with an http link. Click on the
link then the location can be shown directly on Google Map on your mobile phone. For example:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.082329&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
Note: Only smart phones and PDA support this function.
Example:
W000000,100
7.2 Track by Calling
Make a missed call to the tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with format as follows:-
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50
7.3 Track by Preset Interval
Command: W******,002,XXX
Description: Set an interval for the tracker to continuously return its location by SMS
Note:
1. XXX is the interval in minute.
2. If XXX=000 to turn off tracking by time
Example:
W000000,002,030
The tracker will send location data back to your mobile phone every 30 minutes.

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7.4 Google Earth and Google Map
Download Google Earth from http://earth.google.com/.
Start Google Earth (For more information about Google Earth please refer to http://earth.google.com/) or
go to http://maps.google.com in your Internet Explorer
Input the latitude and longitude that you receive from the tracker by SMS and click the search button.
Google Earth or Google Maps will display the location for you.
Example:
When you receive: Latitude = 22 32 40.05N Longitude = 114 04 57.74E
Type as the following picture shows:
(Note: you should input the latitude and longitude as: 22 32 40.05N 114 04 57.74E)
And then you can find the location of your tracker:
Or you can use local map software on PDA or car navigation device to input the coordinates.
7.5 Track by MS01
If you have bought our GPS Tracking Software MS01, after proper configuration, you can do tracking on
MS01.
GPS Tracking Software - MS01
Please refer to MS01 User Guide for more information.

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7.6 Track by GPRS between Server and Tracker
7.6.1 Set Tracker’s GPRS ID
Command: W******,010,ID
Description: Sets a digital GPRS ID for the tracker.
Note:
GPRS ID must not over 14 digits.
Example:
W000000,010,00001
7.6.2 Set APN
Command: W******,011,APN,Username,Password
Description: Set APN details for the tracker
Note:
1. APN username and password are optional. If no APN username and password are required, just input APN
only;
2. APN defaulted as ‘CMNET’;
3. APN + username + password should not over 39 characters.
Example:
W000000,011,CMNET,trackingmate,6688
W000000,011,CMNET
7.6.3 Set IP and Port
Command: W******,012,IP,Port
Description: Set IP and Port for tracker for GPRS communication.
Note:
1. IP is your server’s IP or the domain name.
2. Port: [1,65534]
Example:
W000000,012, 220.121.7.89,8500
W000000,012,www.trackingmate.com,8500
7.6.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional)
Command: W******,009,DNS Server IP
Description: In case the domain name you set by the last command (W******,012,IP, Port) doesn’t work,
which means your server IP is not properly set. You can first use this command to set DNS Server IP (please
check with your DNS server provider for the DNS Server IP) and then redo the command W******,012,IP,
Port.
Example: W000000,009,220.23.4.90
7.6.5 Enable GPRS Tracking
Command: W******,013,X
Description: Enable GPRS tracking function.
Note:
X=0, to turn off GPRS tracking (default);