iStartek VT200-L User manual

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iStartek 4G Vehicle GPS Tracker
VT200-L User Manual
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Content
1. Copyright and Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Description........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product Function................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
4. Product Specification........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
5. Products and accessories................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.1 Standard accessories............................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Optional accessories.............................................................................................................................................................6
6. Product Appearance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7. Product Operation............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
7.1 Recharge.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
7.2 Install SIM card.......................................................................................................................................................................7
7.3 Turn on Device....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Track by SMS...........................................................................................................................................................................8
7.5 Parameter configuration..................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.6 Track by GPS Tracking Platform.........................................................................................................................................9
8. Product Installation......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 Power Cable Function Introduction............................................................................................................................... 10
8.2. Device and Accessories Wire Connection...................................................................................................................11
8.2.1 Power/Ground Wire Connection................................................................................................................................. 12
8.2.2 Digital inputs installation.............................................................................................................................................. 12
8.2.3 Analog Input Installation............................................................................................................................................ 13
8.2.4 Output Control Wire Installation..............................................................................................................................15
8.2.5 Temperature Sensor Installation..................................................................................................................................16
8.2.6 RFID Reader Installation................................................................................................................................................ 16
8.2.7 iButton Installation..........................................................................................................................................................18
8.2.8 Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor Installation............................................................................................................................. 19
8.2.9 OBD Reader Installation................................................................................................................................................ 21
8.2.10 Speed limiter installation............................................................................................................................................ 21

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1. Copyright and Disclaimer
Shenzhen iStartek Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved Copyright © 2021 iStartek.
iStartek and are registered trademarks of Shenzhen iStartek Technology Co., Ltd.
This manual cannot be copied for any purpose, disseminated in any way without the written authorization of
iStartek.
iStartek shall not be liable for direct, indirect or all losses (including but not limited to economic losses, personal
injuries, property and assets) caused by the use or inappropriate use of the product or documents.
2. Product Description
VT200-L is a 4G based GPS vehicle tracker. With built-in high-precision GPS positioning module reports the
vehicle location and vehicle status to the vehicle tracking service platform through the 4G network for real-time
vehicle monitoring, anti-theft, and dispatch management. It can be applied to fleet management, public
transportation management, school bus management, taxi operation management, vehicle insurance company
management, leasing management and private car anti-theft, etc.
VT200-L has a built-in 128Mb Flash memory. When the device enters blind area, it will automatically save historical
positioning data. When the network recover, it will automatically resend historical positioning data to the service
platform.
VT200-L contains an RS232 port, which can be connected to RFID to perform identity recognition and vehicle
control for vehicle drivers; It can also be connected to OBD reader to read car ECU data and other RS232
peripherals to achieve corresponding functions.
3. Product Function
GPS+GSM base station dual-mode positioning
Real-time tracking
Track by time interval
Track by distance
Heading change report
Mileage report
External power failure alarm
SMS alarm
SOS alarm
Low battery alarm
Engine and door status change alarm
Support dual servers
Geo-fence alarm
Speeding alarm
GPS signal loss alarm

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Harsh acceleration alarm
Harsh deceleration alarm
Harsh turning alarm
Impact alarm
Vibration (towing) alarm
Idling alarm
Fatigue driving alarm
Fuel theft alarm
Low fuel alarm
High and low temperature alarm
128 Mb Flash
FOTA upgrade
Set ACC ON, ACC OFF time interval
Remote control fuel/electricity
RFID, iButton driver identification (optional)
Buzzer alarm (optional)
Fuel sensor (optional)
Temperature sensor (optional)
OBD reader (optional)
4. Product Specification
Item
Specification
Size
99 x 54 x 19.5mm
Weight
106g
Input voltage
DC 9 - 100V/1.5A
Waterproof level
IP66
Inbuilt Battery
500mAh/3.7V（High temperature resistant battery）
Average standby power
consumption
110mA/h
Operating hours
33hours in power saving mode and 4.5 hours in normal working mode
Working temperature
-20℃to 80℃
Working humidity
5% to 95%
LTE/WCDMA/GSM Bands
VT200-LCN：
LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B8
LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
GSM: 900/1800MHz
VT200-LEU
LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz

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VT200-LAU
LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
LTE-TDD: B40
WCDMA：B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPS Sensitivity
-165dB
Positioning accuracy
2.5 meter
LED Indicator
2 LED lights indicate GPS/GSM status
GSM antenna
Built-in FPC
GPS antenna
Built-in ceramic antenna（25 X 25 X 4mm）
Flash
128M bit
Sensor
3D accelerometer
Switch
External toggle switch
SIM card
Nano SIM card，external push-push type
I/O
3 Digital inputs（Can be configured as high and low level trigger mode, Input3 can
be configured as AD mode）
1 Analog input（0~36V）
2 Outputs
1 1-wire
1 RS232
1 5V output wire
1 Micro USB
1 Speaker
1 Microphone
5. Products and accessories
5.1 Standard accessories
Main Unit

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5.2 Optional accessories
RFID Card Reader RFID Tag iButton Reader iButton
Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor Capacitive Fuel Sensor Temperature Sensor 12V/24V Relay
OBD Reader USB Cable Buzzer Speaker
Microphone SOS Button

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6. Product Appearance
7. Product Operation
7.1 Recharge
When using V200 L for the first time, please connect the tracker's red wire (positive) and black (ground wire) to a
12V or 24V power supply and charge for at least 2 hours to ensure sufficient power. After configuration and
testing are completed, install it on the vehicle.
7.2 Install SIM card
The device supports 2G/3G/4G SIM card;
Please make sure that the SIM card has sufficient balance, the GPRS function has been activated and the correct
APN of the SIM card has been confirmed;
Please make sure that the PIN lock function of the SIM card is turned off;
If you need to use the function: Call to reply location, please make sure that the SIM card has the caller ID display
function;
Please make sure the device is turned off before installing SIM.
A. Remove the waterproof rubber plug;
B. Install the SIM card in the correct direction.

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7.3 Turn on Device
Switch ON device or connect to external power supply, V200 L will start up and run.
LED lights indicate operating conditions:
GPS Indicator (Blue)
OFF
Power OFF or in sleep mode
Flash (every 0.1 sec)
GPS module is starting or restarting
Fast Flash (0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF)
GPS signal received
Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 Sec OFF)
No GPS signal
GSM Indicator (Green)
ON
There is an incoming call or is in a call
OFF
Device is OFF or in sleep mode
Fast Flash (every 0.1 sec)
GSM module is starting or restarting
Fast Flash(0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF)
GSM signal received
Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 Sec OFF)
No GSM signal
7.4 Track by SMS
Send SMS command to VT200-L:
0000,800
You will receive a text message with a link to Google maps. Click to open the link to display the current location on
Google maps.
Please refer to "iStartek GPS Tracker Communication Protocol V1.3" for the description of SMS content and
more SMS commands

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7.5 Parameter configuration
Download and install the USB cable driver "PL2303_Prolific_Driver".
After the device is turned on, connect the VT200-L to the computer via a USB cable, run the "iStartek Parameter
Editor_V1.01" configuration software and open the port to enter the parameter configuration state.
For more parameter configuration, please refer to "iStartek Parameter Editor User Manual V1.5".
7.6 Track by GPS Tracking Platform
1. You can set the server IP, Port, and APN parameters through SMS commands 100, 102, and 109, and you can
also use the iStartek Parameter Editor software to configure related parameters.
2. Check the parameters of commands 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, and 109 through SMS command 808, and you can
also use iStartek Parameter Editor software to configure related parameters.
For more SMS command functions and parameter configuration, please refer to "iStartek GPS tracker
Communication Protocol V1.3" and "iStartek Parameter Editor User Manual V1.5".

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8. Product Installation
8.1 Power Cable Function Introduction
PIN
Color
Function
DC
Red
DC In (power input), connect to the positive pole of the car battery. Input voltage:
9V~36V. 12V/24V suggested.
GND
Black
GND, connect to the negative pole of the car battery, or to the iron place on the car.
IN1
Whit
Digital input 1, default is negative trigger. Positive and negative trigger can be
configured by Parameter Editor.
Used to connect to the SOS button.
IN2
Orange
Digital input 2, default is positive trigger. Positive and negative trigger can be
configured by Parameter Editor;
Used for ACC detection.
IN3
Grey
Digital input 3, default is positive trigger.
Can configure positive and negative trigger or AD2 input (0-6.6V, 12-bit precision) by
Parameter Editor.
AD1
Blue
AD1 input, positive trigger and AD1 input (0-36V, 12-bit precision) can be configured
by Parameter Editor.
OUT1
Yellow
Open-drain output, drive capacity greater than 500MA;
An external relay can be connected to remotely cut off the car's fuel/engine power
supply, etc.
OUT2
Brown
Open-drain output, drive capacity greater than 500MA;
Can connect an external buzzer to alarm, etc.
1-wire
Purple
Digital, can be connected to iButton and temperature sensor, can support up to 8
temperature sensors.
GND
Black
GND
5V
Red
DC 5V output, available for temperature sensor and serial port accessories.
RX
Green
RS232 RX
TX
White
RS232 TX
Speaker-
Yellow
External speaker, two-way conversation.