Jimi VL512 Installation guide

LTE Plug-in GNSS Tracker
VL512
Quick Manual V1.1
Read this manual carefully prior to use. No prior notice will be given for any
changes made to the appearance color, or accessories of the product.

08 …… Troubleshooting
10 …… Safety information
10 …… Warranty Instructions
05 …… Introduction
4.1 Features
01 …… Overview
1.1 Appearance
1.2 Status LED Indication
02 …… Installation
2.1 SIM Card Attachment
2.2 Installing the Device
04 …… Quick SMS con󽗉guration
3.1 Con󽗉guring APN and Server Parameters
3.2 Default con󽗉guration settings
4.2 Basic characteristics
08 …… Platform Operations
5.1 Logging In to Service Platform
5.2 Downloading Mobile App

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01/Overview
1.1 Appearance
1.2 Status LED Indication
Blue LED
Behavior Meaning
Fast blink[0.3S-0.3S(on-o󽗈)] The GPS/BD signal Searching
Solid on The GPS/BD positioning is successful
Light o󽗈 The GPS/BD is dormant or not working

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02/Installation
2.1 SIM Card Attachment
Step 1 Prepare a Nano-SIM.
Step 2 Attach the SIM.
Open the cover and insert the SIM. Then attach device cover back.
Green LED
Behavior Meaning
Fast blink[0.3S-0.3S(on-o󽗈)] The GSM is initializing
Slow blink[1S-1S(on-o󽗈)] The GSM works correctly
Solid on The device is online
Light o󽗈 Network error or no SIM card

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Note:
1. After the SIM is in inserted, the device powers on using the backup
battery. If the device fails to power due to low battery, you can connect
the device to the OBDII connector of the vehicle to obtain power.
2. The SIM card must be inserted correctly, has GPRS services activated,
and is not in arrears. If the SIM is identi󽗉ed and requires a PIN, please
disable the PIN request.
2.2 Installing the Device
Connecting the device to the vehicle:
-Find OBDII Connector in your vehicle（the following 󽗉gure shows
most of common OBD II connector locations）

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3.1 Con󽗉guring APN and Server Parameters
To ensure the device gets online and operates correctly, you are
advised to check the APN and server settings. You can set the APN and
the server via SMS commands if necessarily.
APN settings
It is recommended to contact your network operator to con󽗉rm the
APN information. Then you can use your phone to deliver the following
SMS command to the VL512:
APN,apnname#
For example: APN,internet#
Or if your local APN contains a user name and password, you can use
the following command to set the APN:
APN,apnname,user,password#
For example: APN,internet,CLENTE,AMENA#
Server settings
It is recommended to contact your platform service provide to con󽗉rm
the domain name and IP address of their serve. Then you can use your
phone to deliver the following command to the VL512:
SERVER,mode,domain name/IP,port #
For example:
SERVER,1,www.ydpat.com,8011 #
SERVER,0,211.154.135.113,8011#
"Mode=1" means to set the server parameters via the domain name;
"Mode=0" means to set the server parameters via the IP address.
03/Quick SMS configuration

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3.2 Default con󽗉guration settings
4.1 Features
Movement and ignition detection
Device will send a alert noti󽗉cation to the server if one of these
events happen:
・Vehicle keeps moving at speeds above the threshold for a preset
duration.
・Driver steps on the brake or gas pedal hard, corners rapidly.
・The device is plugged or unplugged from the OBDII connector.
・The state of charge of the backup battery of the device is lower than
10%.
・Communication via 4G LTE networks with 2G GSM fallback
・Two complementary positioning systems ensure the locations to be
accurately displayed on cloud platform.
・Receive alerts when any of 4 kinds of dangerous driving behavior is
detected.
・Inconspicuous mic allows for remote monitoring and recording of
ambient sounds around the device
・Instant alerts for atypical events such as collision, overspeed, device
pull-out, low battery, geo-fence entry/exit, etc.
・Simply plug this device into OBD II socket, you don't have to turn to
professionals.
・Vehicle movement will be detected by accelerometer.
・Ignition will be detected by vehicle power voltage between 9 – 36 V.
04/Introduction

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4.2 Basic characteristics
GNSS
Positioning system GPS/BDS
Frequency L1
Positioning accuracy <5 meters
Track sensitivity -162 dBm
Acquisition sensitivity -148 dBm (cold) /-156 dBm (hot)
TTFF (open sky) Avg. hot start ≤ 1sec
Avg. cold start ≤ 32sec
Power
Battery 50mA/3.7V
Input voltage 9-36VDC
Cellular
Communication network LTE Cat1 + GSM
Frequency
Cat1 LTE-FDD B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28
LTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
Physical speci󽗉cation
Dimensions 51.0 x 50.0 x 22.0mm（LxWxH）
Weight 55g

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Interface
Connection OBD II socket
GNSS antenna Internal High Gain
GSM antenna Internal High Gain
USB 1xUSB Type-C
LED indication GNSS(Blue), Cellular(Green)
SIM Nano-SIM
Data storage 8+16MB
Feature
Voice monitoring range ≤ 5 meters
Sensors Accelerometer and gyroscope
Ignition detection External Power Voltage, Accelerometer,
Engine RPM
Scenarios Vehicle movement alert, Over-speed
alert, Geo-fence, Vehicle battery
detection, Power supply disconnection
Driving behavior analysis Harsh acceleration, Harsh braking,
Harsh cornering, Collision
SMS Con󽗉guration, Events, Debug
Fuel monitoring OBD II
Operating environment
Operating temperature -20° C to 70° C
Operating humidity 5% ～ 95%, non-condensing

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05/Platform Operations
06/Troubleshooting
By logging in to the mobile app or locations services platform
designated by your dealer and correctly binding your device, you can
query and set related parameters.
When any of the following faults occurs, please troubleshoot it by the
solution. If the fault persists, please contact your dealer or service
provider.
5.1 Logging In to Service Platform
Log in to the location services platform designated by your dealer and
con󽗉gure accordingly.
5.2 Downloading Mobile App
Log in to the URL designated by your dealer to download the mobile app.

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Issue Description Solution
Poor satellite
signal
The device is blocked by
metal objects.
Remove the metal objects away
from the device.
Power-on
failure
The battery is lower Connect the device to an
external power source
The SIM card slot is
damaged
Contact your dealer for a
replacement
Failed to access
the network
The SIM card is attached
incorrectly. Re-attach it.
The metal side of the SIM
card is stained. Wipe it with a clean cloth.
The SIM card is damaged or
invalid. Replace it.
The device is out of GSM
service areas Try it in a service area.
The signal is poor
Check if the device is securely
connected with the OBD
connector of the vehicle.
LED o󽗈 The contact is poor
Check if the device is securely
connected with the OBD port of
the vehicle.
Failed to query
a location
Your SIM card has no GPRS
services activated.
Please contact the network
operator and activate GPRS
services.
The device does not
respond to a command.
Check the device and make sure
that the device can access the
network and the SIM card has
text services activated.

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07/Safety information
08/Warranty Instructions
CAUTION
・Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type
・Disposal of a battery into 󽗉re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery， that can result in
an explosion;
・Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
󽗊ammable liquid or gas;
・A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in
an explosion or the leakage of 󽗊ammable liquid or gas.
・No prior notice will be given if the product is upgraded due to
technological reasons.
・The appearance or color of the product is subject to the actual.
・The warranty card applies to the services of repair, replacement, and
refund of the product with the following IMEI.
・Please keep this warranty card and the original purchase receipt
together in a safe place, as these will be needed at time of services.
・(1) For damages not caused by human factors, this warranty lasts for
2 (two) years (including one year replacement service) from the date
of purchase.
・(2) You can choose to pay for the repair services in any of the
following cases:
8.1 Disclaimer
8.2 Warranty Terms

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・The warranty card expires;
・No warranty card or valid proof of purchase;
・The product, including its accessories, is not in the warranty period;
・Damage caused by unauthorized repairs, crash, liquid spillage,
accident, modi󽗉cations, or incorrect voltage input; or the label, IMEI,
or counterfeit mark of the device is broken or scribbled;
・Damages caused by installation or use not in accordance with the
user manual;
・Damage caused by force majeure such as 󽗉re, 󽗊ood, or lightening;
・The product model is inconsistent with the warranty card or the
warranty card is altered;
・Other damages caused by force majeure.
8.3 Warranty Instructions and Service
・As of January 1, 2016, the warranty lasts for 2 (two) years for repair
from the date of purchase, including one year for replacement.
8.4 Reminder
・A full replacement, including accessories, if the product is found
defective during unpacking check;
・If a defect occurs within one year after installation, then:
① Replace only the mainboard if the housing is intact and doesn't
a󽗈ect normal use;
② Replace the housing and the mainboard if the housing is defective
and a󽗈ects normal use. Please be noted that man-made damages
will void the replacement service for the housing.
・Free repair services will be given to the device if a defect is found
during the second year under proper use.
8.5 The speci󽗉c terms are

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Maintenance Record