MeiTrack MVT380 User manual

MEITRACK MVT380 User Guide
MEITRACK MVT380 User Guide

MEITRACK MVT380 User Guide
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Change History
File Name
MEITRACK MVT380 User Guide
Created By
Kyle Lv
Project
MVT380
Creation Date
Update Date
2010-08-24
2015-09-25
Subproject
User Guide
Total Pages
15
Version
V3.3
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Contents
1 Copyright and Disclaimer...............................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
2 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3 Product Function and Specifications .............................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1 Product Function ................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.1 Position Tracking ......................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.2 Anti-Theft.................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3.1.3 Other Functions .......................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.1.4 Functions of Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................................- 5 -
3.2 Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
4 MVT380 and Accessories...............................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
5 Appearance....................................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
6 First Use.........................................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
6.1 Installing the SIM Card........................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
6.2 Charging..............................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6.3 LED Indicator.......................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6.4 Configured by Computer ....................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
6.5 Tracking by Mobile Phone...................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
6.6 Common SMS Commands ..................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
6.6.1 Setting a Combined Function Phone Number –A71 ...............................................................................................- 9 -
6.6.2 Setting a Listen-in Phone Number –A72 ...............................................................................................................- 10 -
6.6.3 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode –A73 .....................................................................................................................- 10 -
7 MS03 Tracking System .................................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
8 Installing the MVT380..................................................................................................................................................................- 11 -
8.1 Installing GPS and GSM Antennas.....................................................................................................................................- 11 -
8.2 Installing an I/O Cable.......................................................................................................................................................- 11 -
8.2.1 Power Cable/Ground Wire (Pin 7/8)......................................................................................................................- 13 -
8.2.2 Digital Input (Pin 1/2/3, Negative Trigger) .............................................................................................................- 13 -
8.2.3 Digital Input (Pin 4/5, Positive Trigger) ..................................................................................................................- 14 -
8.2.4 Output Control (Pin 9/10/11/12/13) .....................................................................................................................- 14 -
8.2.5 Voltage Formula for the Built-in Battery and Extenal Power Supply......................................................................- 14 -
8.2.6 Analog Input (Pin 6/14)..........................................................................................................................................- 14 -
8.3 (Optional) Installing the Microphone and Loudspeaker ...................................................................................................- 15 -
8.4 Mounting the MVT380 .....................................................................................................................................................- 15 -

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1Copyright and Disclaimer
Copyright © 2015 MEITRACK. All rights reserved.
and are trademarks that belong to Meitrack Group.
The user manual may be changed without notice.
Without prior written consent of Meitrack Group, this user manual, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced for any
purpose whatsoever, or transmitted in any form, either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.
Meitrack Group shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but not limited to
economic losses, personal injuries, and loss of assets and property) caused by the use, inability, or illegality to use the product
or documentation.
2Product Overview
The MVT380, an anti-theft vehicle tracker, is specially designed for high-end vehicles to implement real-time monitoring and
provide protection with GPS/GSM/GPRS functions and high stability. The device applies for vehicle tracking and fleet
management. It has the following functions:
Remote listen-in
Two-way calling
Geo-fence alarm
Speeding alarm
Polygon geo-fence alarm
Towing alarm
It has a built-in 8 MB buffer, which supports automatic storage of GPRS data packets when no GSM signal exists and supports
automatic data packet sending after the GSM signal recovers.
3Product Function and Specifications
3.1 Product Function
3.1.1 Position Tracking
GPS + GSM dual-module tracking
Real-time location query
Track by time interval
Track by distance
Track by mobile phone
Speeding alarm
Direction change report
3.1.2 Anti-Theft
SOS alarm
GPS antenna cut-off alarm
External power cut-off alarm

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GPS blind spot alarm
Remote vehicle fuel/power cut-off alarm
Engine or vehicle door status alarm
Towing alarm
Geo-fence alarm
3.1.3 Other Functions
SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP) communication (Meitrack protocol)
Built-in 8 MB buffer for recording driving routes
Mileage report
Low power alarm
Support Over-the-Air (OTA)
Avoiding static drift by checking the engine
3.1.4 Functions of Optional Accessories
Accessory
Function
Microphone and loudspeaker
Remote listen-in and two-way calling
3.2 Specifications
Item
Specifications
Dimension
105 mm x 65 mm x 26 mm
Weight
190g
Input voltage
DC 11 V to 36 V/1.5 A
Standby battery
850 mAh/3.7 V
Power consumption
65 mA standby current
Operating temperature
-20°C to 55°C
Operating humidity
5% to 95%
Working hour
200 hours in power-saving mode and 12 hours in normal mode
LED indicator
2 indicators showing GSM and GPS status
Button/Switch
1 SOS button (for sending SMSs or dialing)
1 power button
Memory
8 MB byte
Sensor
3D acceleration sensor (for wake-up by vibration and towing alarms)
GSM frequency band
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS sensitivity
-161 dB
Positioning accuracy
10m
I/O port
5 digital inputs (3 negative inputs and 2 positive inputs)
2 analog detection inputs
5 outputs
1 USB port
1 loudspeaker or microphone port

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4MVT380 and Accessories
MVT380 with a built-in battery
GPS antenna
GSM antenna
I/O cable + SOS button
USB cable
CD
5Appearance
Power button GPS indicator
GSM antenna
connector
GSM indicator
GPS antenna
connector
Microphone/Loudspeaker
port
USB port Power/Input/Output
port
6First Use
6.1 Installing the SIM Card
To install the SIM card, perform the following operations:
1. Loosen the screw, and remove the front cover of the MVT380.
2. Insert the SIM card into the card slot with its gold-plated contacts facing towards the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
3. Close the cover, and tighten the screw.
Note:
Ensure that the SIM card has sufficient balance.

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Ensure that the phone card PIN lock has been closed properly.
Ensure that the SIM card in the MVT380 has subscribed the caller ID service if you want to use your authorized phone
number to dial the SIM card.
Power off the MVT380 before installing the SIM card.
6.2 Charging
When you use the MVT380 for the first time, connect the MVT380 GND (-Black) and Power (+Red) wires to 12 V or 24 V external
power supply for charging. Ensure that the MVT380 is charged at least three hours. Eight hours are recommended.
The MVT380 can be installed on a vehicle only after it is configured and tested.
6.3 LED Indicator
Press and hold down the power button for 3s to 5s to start the MVT380.
GPS Indicator (Blue)
Steady on
One button is pressed or one input is activated.
Blink (every 0.1s)
The MVT380 is being initialized or the battery power is low.
Blink (0.1s on and 2.9s off)
A GPS signal is received.
Blink (1s on and 2s off)
No GPS signal is received.
GSM Indicator (Green)
Steady on
A call is coming in or a call is being made.
Blink (every 0.1s)
The MVT380 is being initialized.
Blink (0.1s on and 2.9s off)
A GSM signal is received.
Blink (1s on and 2s off)
No GSM signal is received.
6.4 Configured by Computer
This section describes how to use Meitrack Manager to configure the MVT380 on a computer.
Procedure:
1. Install the USB-to-serial cable driver and Meitrack Manager.
2. Connect the MVT380 to a PC with the USB-to-serial cable.

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3. Run Meitrack Manager, then the following dialog box will appear:
Turn on the device, then Meitrack Manager will detect the device model automatically and the parameter page will appear
accordingly.
For details about Meitrack Manager, see the MEITRACK Manager User Guide.
6.5 Tracking by Mobile Phone
Call or send the 0000,A00 command by SMS to the MVT380 SIM card number. The device will reply an SMS with a map link.
Click the SMS link. The location will be displayed on Google Maps on your mobile phone.
Note: Ensure that the MVT380 SIM card number has subscribed the caller ID service. Otherwise, the caller ID will be blocked.
SMS example:
Now,110727 02:48,V,16,23Km/h,61%,http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.082329
The following table describes the SMS format:
Parameter
Description
Remarks
Now
Indicates the current location.
SMS header: indicates the alarm type.
110727 02:48
Indicates the date and time in
YYMMDD hh:mm format.
None
V
The GPS is invalid.
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V = Invalid
16
Indicates the GSM signal strength.
Value: 1–32
The larger the value is, the stronger the signal is.
If the value is greater than 12, GPRS reaches the
normal level.
23Km/h
Indicates the speed.
Unit: km/h
61%
Indicates the remaining battery power.
None
http://maps.google.com/
maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.5
40103,114.082329
This is a map link.
Latitude: 22.540103
Longitude: 114.082329
None
If your mobile phone does not support HTTP, enter the latitude and longitude on Google Maps to query a location.
6.6 Common SMS Commands
6.6.1 Setting a Combined Function Phone Number –A71
SMS sending: 0000,A71,Phone number 1,Phone number 2,Phone number 3
SMS reply: IMEI,A71,OK
Description:
Phone number: A phone number has a maximum of 16 bytes. If no phone numbers are set, leave them blank. Phone numbers
are empty by default.
Phone number 1/2/3: SOS phone numbers. When you call the tracker by using these phone numbers, the tracker will reply an
SMS with the location and send geo-fence alarms and low power alarms.
If all combined function phone numbers need to be deleted, send 0000,A71.
When the SOS button is pressed, the tracker dials phone numbers 1, 2, and 3 in sequence. The tracker stops dialing when a
phone number responds.
Example: 0000,A71,13811111111,13822222222,13833333333
Reply: 353358017784062,A71,OK

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6.6.2 Setting a Listen-in Phone Number –A72
SMS sending: 0000,A72,Listen-in phone number 1,Listen-in phone number 2
SMS reply: IMEI,A72,OK
Description:
When you call the tracker by using the authorized listen-in phone number, the tracker will answer the call automatically and
enter the listen-in state. In this way, the tracker will not make any sound.
A maximum of two phone numbers can be set. Each phone number has a maximum of 16 digits. If no phone numbers are set,
leave them blank. Phone numbers are empty by default.
If no phone numbers are set and commas are remained, phone numbers set before will be deleted.
If all phone numbers need to be deleted, send 0000,A72.
Example: 0000,A72,13844444444,13855555555
Reply: 353358017784062,A72,OK
6.6.3 Setting the Smart Sleep Mode –A73
SMS sending: 0000,A73,Sleep level
SMS reply: IMEI,A73,OK
Description:
When the sleep level is 0 (default value), disable the sleep mode.
When the sleep level is 1, the tracker enters the normal sleep mode. The GSM module always works, and the GPS module
occasionally enters the sleep mode. The tracker works 25% longer in the normal sleep mode than that in the normal working
mode. This mode is not recommended for short interval tracking; this will affect the route precision.
When the sleep level is 2, the tracker enters deep sleep mode. If no event (SOS, button changes, incoming calls, SMSs, or
vibration) is triggered after five minutes, the GPS module will stop, and the GSM module will enter sleep mode. Once an event
is triggered, the GPS and GSM modules will be woken up.
Note: In any condition, you can use an SMS or a GPRS command to disable the sleep mode, and then the tracker exits the sleep
mode and returns back to the normal working mode.
Example: 0000,A73,2
Reply: 353358017784062,A73,OK
For details about SMS commands, see the MEITRACK SMS Protocol.
Note:
1. The default SMS command password is 0000. You can change the password by using Meitrack Manager and SMS
commands.
2. The device can be configured by SMS commands with a correct password. After an authorized phone number is set, only
the authorized phone number can receive the preset SMS event report.
7MS03 Tracking System
Visit http://ms03.trackingmate.com, enter the user name and password, and log in to the MS03. (Purchase the login account
from your provider.)
For more information about how to add a tracker, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide (chapter 4 "Getting
Started").
The MS03 supports the following functions:
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Query historical traces.
Set polygon geo-fences.
Bind driver and vehicle information.
View various reports.
Send commands in batches.
Support OTA updates.
For details, see the MEITRACK GPS Tracking System MS03 User Guide.
8Installing the MVT380
8.1 Installing GPS and GSM Antennas
GSM antenna GPS antenna
Connect the GSM antenna to the connector which is labeled "GSM". The GSM antenna is non-directional, so you can hide it in
any place of a vehicle.
Connect the GPS antenna to the connector which is labeled "GPS". It is recommended that the antenna is facing up to the sky
and the antenna side with words is downwards. Secure the antenna by using double sided tapes.
Note: Do not install the GPS antenna at a place with metal.
8.2 Installing an I/O Cable
The I/O cable is a 16-pin cable, including the power port, analog input port, positive input port, negative input port, and output
port.
16
Power output (+)
15
GND out (-)
14
AD Input 2
13
Output 5
12
Output 4
11
Output 3
10
Output 2
9
Output 1
8
Power input (+)
7
GND in (-)
6
AD Input 1
5
Input 5 (+)
4
Input 4 (+)
3
Input 3 (-)
2
Input 2 (-)
1
Input 1 (-)
Pin Number
Color
Description
1 (IN1)
White
Digital input 1, negative trigger (SOS button by default)
2 (IN2)
White
Digital input 2 (negative trigger)
Connect to a door trigger signal cable to detect vehicle door status. (Most Chinese,
Korean, and Japanese cars are negative edge-triggered.)
3 (IN3)
White
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Detect vehicle door status. (Most Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cars are negative
edge-triggered.)
4 (IN4)
White
Digital input 4 (positive trigger)
Connect to the vehicle ACC cable by default to detect the vehicle ACC status.
5 (IN5)
White
Digital input 5 (positive trigger)
Connect to a door trigger signal cable to detect vehicle door status. (Most European
and American cars are positive edge-triggered.)
6 (AD1)
Blue
Analog input 1 with 10-bit resolution and valid voltage of 0–6 V.
Connect to an external sensor, such as the fuel sensor and temperature sensor.
7 (GND)
Black
Ground wire, connected to the negative electrode of the vehicle storage battery or
to the negative terminal.
8 (POWER)
Red
Positive electrode of the power input, connected to the positive electrode of the
vehicle storage battery. Input voltage: 11 V to 36 V. 12 V is recommended.
9 (OUT1)
Yellow
Output 1
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open drain
Maximum voltage for output open drain (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
10 (OUT2)
Yellow
Output 2
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open drain
Maximum voltage for output open drain (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
11 (OUT3)
Yellow
Output 3
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open drain
Maximum voltage for output open drain (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
12 (OUT4)
Yellow
Output 4
Valid: low level (0 V)
Invalid: open drain
Maximum voltage for output open drain (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
13 (OUT5)
Yellow
Output 5
Valid: low level (0 V)

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Invalid: open drain
Maximum voltage for output open drain (invalid): 45 V
Maximum current for output low voltage (valid): 500 mA
Connect to an external relay to remotely cut off the vehicle fuel cable or engine
power supply.
14 (AD2)
Blue
Analog input 2 with 10-bit resolution and valid voltage of 0–6 V.
Connect to an external sensor, such as the fuel sensor and temperature sensor.
15 (GND)
Black
Ground wire
It can be used as a ground wire connected to an analog sensor.
16 (POWER)
Red
Positive pole of the power output. The output voltage is equal to that of pin 8.
Supplies power to an external device.
8.2.1 Power Cable/Ground Wire (Pin 7/8)
Connect the power cable (red) and ground wire (black) to the positive and negative electrodes of the vehicle battery
respectively.
8.2.2 Digital Input (Pin 1/2/3, Negative Trigger)

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8.2.3 Digital Input (Pin 4/5, Positive Trigger)
8.2.4 Output Control (Pin 9/10/11/12/13)
8.2.5 Voltage Formula for the Built-in Battery and Extenal Power Supply
Built-in battery input voltage = (AD4 x 3 x 2)/1024
Battery percentage = [(AD4 - 2114) x 100/492] x 100%
External power supply input voltage =AD5/1024 x 3 x 16
8.2.6 Analog Input (Pin 6/14)
The AD analog input can connect to a sensor whose output voltage ranges from 0 V to 6.6 V.
AD analog voltage = (AD x 3 x 2)/1024

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8.3 (Optional) Installing the Microphone and Loudspeaker
8.4 Mounting the MVT380
Tighten the four screws shown in the following figure.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].