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GPS Vehicle Tracker
User Guide V1.1
VT600-3G

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Contents
1. Poduct Overview........................................................................................................................... 3
2. For Your Safety............................................................................................................................. 3
3. VT600-3G Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 4
4. Getting Started.............................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Hardware andAccessories...................................................................................................... 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.......................................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Track by SMS...................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Track by Calling ................................................................................................................... 8
7.3 Track by Preset Interval.......................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Google Earth and Google Map ................................................................................................. 8
7.5 Track by GPRS between Server and Tracker.............................................................................. 9
7.5.1 Set Tracker’s GPRS ID...................................................................................................9
7.5.2 SetAPN.....................................................................................................................9
7.5.3 Set IP and Port.............................................................................................................9
7.5.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional)............................................................................................9
7.5.5 Enable GPRS Tracking...................................................................................................9
7.5.6 Set GPRS Interval.........................................................................................................9
7.5.7 Set ACC Off Interval ....................................................................................................10
7.5.8 Set ACC Off Interval Function.........................................................................................10
8. Authorization ........................................................................................................................... 10
9. Application Examples for Inputs ....................................................................................................... 10
9.1 SOS Button Connection........................................................................................................ 10
9.2 Detecting Lock Status of Car’s Door or Trunk (Car Boot). ............................................................... 11
9.3 Connecting with Switch Sensors ............................................................................................. 11
9.4 Ignition Detection................................................................................................................ 11
9.5 Analog Input (AD1).............................................................................................................. 11
10. Speeding Alarm ......................................................................................................................... 12
11. Movement/Geo-fence.................................................................................................................. 12
11.1 MovementAlarm............................................................................................................... 12
11.2 Geo-fence Alarm............................................................................................................... 13
12. Track by Distance....................................................................................................................... 13
13. Listening-in (Optional) ................................................................................................................. 13
14. Set Sensitivity of Tremble Sensor.................................................................................................... 13
15. Output Control........................................................................................................................... 14
15.1 Output Control (Immediate).................................................................................................. 14
15.2 Output Control (Conditional)................................................................................................. 14
15.3 Application Examples for Outputs........................................................................................... 14
15.3.1 Engine Cut .............................................................................................................. 14
15.3.2 Connecting with Car Alarm........................................................................................... 15
16. Heading Change Report............................................................................................................... 15
17. Heartbeat................................................................................................................................. 15
18. Track Log................................................................................................................................. 15
18.1 Log by Interval ................................................................................................................. 15
18.2 Auto Log when no GPRS..................................................................................................... 16
18.3 Format Buffer................................................................................................................... 16
19. Power Down............................................................................................................................. 16
20. Get IMEI.................................................................................................................................. 16
21. Initialization .............................................................................................................................. 16
22. Password Initialization ................................................................................................................. 16
Annex 1. SMS Command List............................................................................................................. 16
Annex 2. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 21

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1. Poduct Overview
VT600-3G is a GPS/GPRS based tracking device, specially developed and designed for vehicle real-time tracking and fleet
management.
VT600-3G has an inbuilt GPS module to obtain accurate position data. This device utilizes its GSM capability to send
position data to a specified mobile phone or server base for tracking and fleet management.
With internal memory, VT600-3G can store GPS coordinates when there is no GPRS connection, or ata specified interval
requested by the user.
One optional feature of VT600-3G is that a microphone can be linked and hidden somewhere inside the vehicle for listening
to the cabin.
VT600-3G has the following functions and features:
SMS and GPRS TCP/UDP Communication
AGPS ( with GSM Base Station ID)
Track on Demand
Show Location Directly on Mobile Phone
Track by Time Interval
Track by Distance
Listen-in (optional)
Anti-Jammer (optional)
GSM Blind Area Memory
Internal Memory for Logging
Inbuilt Motion Sensor for Power Saving
SOS Panic Button
Movement Alarm
Geo-fencing Control
LowBattery Alarm
Speeding Alarm
GPS Blind Area Alarm (in/out)
Power-cut Alarm
Engine Cut (Stop Engine)
I/O: 3 digital inputs , 1 outputs and 1 analog inputs of 10 bits resolution
2. For Your Safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
Proper Connection
Do not connect any parts of this product to other incompatible devices. When
connecting with other devices, read instructions carefully to ensure proper
installation.
Qualified Accessories
Use original parts, qualified batteries and peripheral equipments to avoid
damage to VT600-3G.
Safe Driving
Drivers should not operate this product while driving.
Qualified Service
Only qualified personnel can install or repair VT600-3G.
Water Resistance
VT600-3G is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Installthis device inside the vehicle
or use a waterproof bag for protection if necessary.
Confidential Phone Number
For safety reason, do not tellother people the mobile phone number of your
VT600-3G without taking precautions of security settings.

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3. VT600-3G Characteristics
Items
Specifications
Power Supply
10.6V - 36V / 1.5A
Backup Battery
500mAh
Normal power consumption
55mA/h
Dimension
65 x 61 x 26mm
Weight
90g
Work time
30 hours in power-saving mode and 7.5 hours in normal mode
Operating temperature
-20°to 55°C
Humidity
5% to 95%Non-condensing
Frequency
VT600-3G-T
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/2100MHz GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
VT600-3G-A
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900MHz GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
VT600-3G-E
UMTS/HSDPA: 900/2100MHz GSM/GPRS: 900/1800MHz
GPS Module
latest GPS SIRF-Star IV chipset
GPS Sensitivity
-163Db
GPS Frequency
L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code
1.023 MHzchip rate
Channels
48 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
35 sec., average
Cold start
35 sec., average
Altitude Limit
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
Velocity Limit
515 meters/second (1000 knots) max
LED
2 LED lights to showGPS/GSM status
Flash Memory
8MB
Button
One SOS Button
Interface
3 digital inputs (2 negative and1 positive triggering)
1 analog inputs
1 outputs.
4. Getting Started
This section will describe howto set up your VT600-3G.
4.1 Hardware and Accessories
VT600-3G is supplied in a box which includes:
VT600-3G with battery, GPS antenna, GSM antenna, Wires with SOS button

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4.2 View
4.3 Functional Parts
GPS LED (Blue)
On
One button is pressed or input is active
Flashing ( every 0.1 second)
The unit is being initialized
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)
VT600-3G has a GPSfix
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off)
VT600-3G has no GPS fix
GSM LED (Green)
On
A call is coming in / a call is being made
Flashing ( every 0.1 second)
The unit is being initialized
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)
VT600-3G is connected to the GSM network

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Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off)
VT600-3G is not connected to the GSM network
Power On/Off Button
Press and hold for 3~5 seconds to turn on/off VT600-3G
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, configuration on PC and exporting
stored data.
SIM Card Holder
Insert SIM card here
GSM Antenna
Connector for GSM antenna
GPS Antenna
Connector for GPS antenna
Screw Holes
There are 4 screwholes on the tracker, 2 along either side that act
as fixing points to the vehicle
Microphone (optional)
A microphone to be linked out for listening to the cabin
(wiretapping)
PINs Connector
PIN
Color
Function
Power
Red
DC In (power input). Input voltage: 10.6V~36V. 12V suggested
GND
Black
Ground
In
White
DigitalInputs. In1, In2 are negative triggering; In3 is positive triggering
Out
Yellow
Outputs. Lowvoltage (0V) when effective and open drain when ineffective
Output open drain sinkvoltage (ineffective): 45V max.
Output lowvoltage sink current (effective): 500mA max.
AD
Blue
10 Bits Resolution Analog Inputs. Input voltage: 0~6V
DC Characteristics of PINs
PIN
Inactive
Active
Maximum
Input 1/2
Open drain or >1V
0V(GND)
45V
Input 3
Open drain or 0V(GND)
>3V
45V
Output 1
Open drain
0V (GND)
45V/500mA
DC IN
/
9-36V
45V
AD 1
/
0-6V
45V
4.4 Connecting and Installation
Read this manual before using your VT600-3G. Check to make sure all parts are included in the packaging box.
4.4.1 Ensure that your VT600-3G has a working SIM card installed.
- Check that the SIMcard has not run out of credit (test the SIMcard ina phone to make sure it
can send and receive SMS)
- Check that the SIM card 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 callto the VT600-3G, please make sure the SIM installed supports displaying
caller ID.

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Before inserting SIM card, cut off the power for VT600-3G.
Install SIM Card
- Unscrew and remove the front cover of VT600-3G.
- Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card slot with the chip module facing the connectors
on PCB.
- Replace the front cover andscrewit in.
4.4.2 Antenna Connection
Connect the GSM Antenna to VT600-3G.
Connect the GPS Antenna to VT600-3G.
- GPSantenna is used to receive satellite signals in the sky. It should be fixed to face the sky, (It
is recommended to place this device under the windshield) andshould not be covered or
shielded by any objects containing metal.
4.4.3 Find a suitable place inside the car for installing VT600-3G. Wiring connections must be
firmandreliable. The joints should be wrappedtightly withinsulating tape. The unusedelectrical
wire should be properly insulated.
Check to make sure all wirings have been connected correctly. Then connect the AVL unit to
the motor power.
Make a missed phone call the VT600-3G usinga mobile phone to check if the call can go
through.The VT600-3G should reply with an SMSindicating longitude, latitude, speedand 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 newpassword. Password should be 6 digits.
Example:
W000000,001,123456
W123456,001,999999
6. Time Zone
Command:W******,032,T
Description: Correct time to 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=[-720,720] to set time difference in minutes to GMT.
For those aheadof GMT, input the time difference in minutes directly.
For example, for GMT+8,W000000,032,480. (8 Hours is 480 minutes)
‘-‘is required for those behind GMT.
For example, W000000,032,-120. (2 hours or 120 minutes behind GMT)
Example:
W000000,032,480
W000000,032,-120
7. Track
7.1 Track bySMS
- Track on Demand - Reply with longitude, latitude, speed and date
Command:W******,000

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Description: To get the current location of the tracker, send this commandas an SMS or make a telephone call directly to
the tracker. After doing so, the device will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with the format as follows:
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 40.5Km/h, 2011-12-24,01:50
Example:
W000000,000
- Track on Demand - Replywith a link to Google Maps
Command:W******,100
Description: Send this command to the tracker and you willreceive an SMS with an http link. Click on the link and the
location will be shown directly on your mobile phone using Google maps. For example:
http://maps.google.com/?q=22.540103,114.082329
Note: Only smart phones and PDAs support this function.
Example:
W000000,100
7.2 Track byCalling
Make a missed call to the tracker andit will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with the following format:
Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 40.5Km/h, 2011-12-24, 01:50
7.3 Track byPreset Interval
Command:W******,002,XXX
Description: Set an intervalfor the tracker to continuously report its location by SMS
Note:
1. XXX is the intervalin minutes;
2. 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.
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)
Input the latitude and longitude that you received 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: youshould input the latitude and longitude as: 22 32 40.05N 114 04 57.74E)
And then you can find the location of your tracker:

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You can also use local map software on PDA or car navigation device to input the coordinates.
7.5 Track by GPRS between Server and Tracker
7.5.1 Set Tracker’s GPRS ID
Command:W******,010,ID
Description: Set a digitalGPRS ID for the tracker.
Note: GPRS ID must not be over 14 digits.
Example:
W000000,010,100112112222
7.5.2 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’;
Example:
W000000,011,CMNET,internet,internet
W000000,011,CMNET
7.5.3 Set IP and Port
Command: W******,012,IP,Port
Description: Set the IP andPort of tracker for GPRS communication.
Note:
1. IP is your server’s IP or the domain name.
2. Port: [1,65534]
Example:
W000000,012, 195.87.7.121,8500
W000000,012,www.domain.com,8500
7.5.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional)
Command:W******,009,DNS Server IP
Description: If the domain name you set by the last command (W******,012,IP, Port) doesn’t work, your server IP is not
properly set. You can first use this commandto 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: W000000,009,202.105.21.232
7.5.5 Enable GPRS Tracking
Command:W******, 013, X
Description: Enable GPRS tracking function.
Note:
X=0, to turn off GPRS tracking (default);
X=1, to enable GPRS tracking via TCP;
X=2, to enable GPRS tracking via UDP.
Example: W000000,013,1
7.5.6 Set GPRS Interval
Command:W******,014,XXXXX
Description: Set time interval for sending GPRS packets.
Note:

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XXXXX should be in five digits and in unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX=00000, to turn off this function;
XXXXX=00001~65535, time intervalfor sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10 seconds.
Example: W000000,014,00060
In this example, the tracker will send every 600 seconds (10 minutes).
7.5.7 Set ACC Off Interval
Command:W******,304,XXXXX
Description: Set ACC off intervalfor sending GPRS packets when ACC off. Input3 is used as the ACC detect input.
Note:
XXXXX should be in five digits and in unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX=00000, to turn off this function;
XXXXX=00001~65535, time intervalfor sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10 seconds.
Example: W000000,304,00060
In this example, the tracker will send every 600 seconds (10 minutes) when ACC off.
7.5.8 Set ACC Off Interval Function
Command:W******,305,X
Description: Set ACC off tracking function, Input3 is used as the ACC detect input.
Note:
X=0, to turn off this function;
X=1, turn on this function.
When enable this function, it will track by ACC off interval(304) with ACC off, and track by time interval(014) with ACC on.
Example: W000000,305,1
In this example, it will turn on this function.
For more information regarding GPRStracking please refer to GPRS Communication Protocol.
8. Authorization
Command:W******,003,F,P,T
Description: Authorize phone numbers for the SOS/inputs, receiving location reports, SMS alarms or phone calls
Note:
F=0, to turn off this function; (default)
F=1, only sends SMS to the authorized phone number;
F=2, only calls the authorized phone number;
F=3, both SMS and calling.
(Note: VT600-3G doesn’t support two-way conversation. Calling only gives ring and reminder to the authorized phone.)
P=1, set an authorized number for SOS button (Input 1);
P=2, set an authorized number for Input 2;
P=3, set an authorized number for Input 3.
T: Preset phone number. Max.16 digits.
Example:
W000000,003,1,1,88888888
9. Application Examples for Inputs
9.1 SOS Button Connection
Connect the SOS button and wires as belowpicture shows:
Note: input voltage to Input must not over 45V
After above authorization is completed, once the SOS is pressed, anSOS SMS - “SOS Alarm” will be sent to the
preauthorized phone number. Then a message with longitude and latitude will follow.
(Note: An SOS button is already connected to VT600-3G in standard packing)
Input 1
White
SOS Button