MUTHIANI SECURITY SYSTEMS VT1000 User manual

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GPS Vehicle Tracker
User Manual (Model: VT1000)
Please Read Carefully Before Operation

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Contents
1. Product Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Applications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
3. Features and Functions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
4. Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
5. First Use-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
5.1 Install SIM Card--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
5.2 Charging-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
5.3 LED indications---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
6. Connect the tracker VT1000 to GPRS01 Web Server Platform-------------------------------------7
Optional 1: Configure by Computer to set GPS tracker online--------------------------------------7
Optional 2: SMS Commands to set GPS tracker online---------------------------------------------12
Settings on Topshine GPRS01 Platform---------------------------------------------------------------13
① Login Topshine GPRS01 Platform-----------------------------------------------------------13
② Vehicle Information Management------------------------------------------------------------14
③ Set up information for a new group----------------------------------------------------------14
④ Set up information for a new vehicle--------------------------------------------------------15
7. Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
7.1 Install I/O Cable-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
7.2 Power/GND------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.3 Digital Input------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
7.4 Output-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
7.5 Install GPS/GSM Antenna-------------------------------------------------------------------------20
7.6 Install Camera (optional) --------------------------------------------------------------------------20
7.7 Install microphone----------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
8. Basic SMS Commands----------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
8.1 Position Report--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
8.2 Set receiving physical address name via SMS--------------------------------------------------22
8.3 Get Google Map’s Link via SMS-----------------------------------------------------------------22
8.4 To cut off engine, immobilize the vehicle-------------------------------------------------------22
8.5 Set over speed alarm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
8.6 Oil leaking/Refuel Alarm--------------------------------------------------------------------------22
8.7 Enable Impact Alarm function--------------------------------------------------------------------23
8.8 Two way communication Function---------------------------------------------------------------23
8.9 SD Card ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
9. VT1000 Packing and Accessories----------------------------------------------------------------------23
10. VT1000 Optional Accessories--------------------------------------------------------------------------24
11. Troubleshooting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Appendix 1: Configure by Computer-----------------------------------------------------------------------26
Appendix 2: Command List----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Appendix 3: How to use Camera----------------------------------------------------------------------------31
Appendix 4: Configure and use of RFID function--------------------------------------------------------33
Appendix 5: Fuel Sensor Installation and Function------------------------------------------------------37

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1. Product Overview
VT1000 is a most advanced and high-cost effective GPS tracker, it is equipped with ARM9 high
speedy microprocessor; using fully new and industrial grade modules, so VT1000 has high
sensitivity and stable performance. Its functions also very powerful, it can supporting camera
(location &driving information log on picture). Bidirectional communication; support max 64GB
SD card for storing data and pictures; 4 A/D connectors for multi fuel sensor monitoring; support
unique active RFID for automatic anti-theft and driver identification; support OTA (updating
online) for upgrading new firmware by GPRS if needed; with harsh braking & acceleration alarm
and accident alarm; and many useful functions and extensibility for fleet management and vehicle
security purpose.
2. Applications
 Vehicle Real Time Tracking
 Vehicle Security/Anti-Hijack
 Fleet Management
3. Features & Functions
* Tracking by SMS/GPRS (TCP/UDP)
* Tracking by time/distance interval
* OTA Function
* Real time tracking via the web-platform
* Get position location via call/SMS
* Engine on/off detection
* Built-in backup 950 mAh battery
* Remote Engine cut off to stop the car in safe condition
* ARM9 high speed microcontroller
* Wiretapping/remote listening
* Get location physical name via SMS & from the web-platform
* Google Map link for location via SMS, it shows your location on map via mobile phone.
* Mileage calculation with longitude and latitude via SMS; view mileage data via GPS
web-based tracking centre system
* Door open/close status detecting/ control
* Built-in motion sensor for power & GPRS flow saving mode (sleep mode)
* Built-in 4MB memory & position logging capacity up to 26,000+ waypoints even no GPRS
signal
* I/O: 5 Inputs, 5 Outputs, 4 Analog Inputs.
* Over speed alert
* Geo-fence alert
* Power failure/low power alert
* SOS Panic button, SOS alert

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* Harsh braking and harsh acceleration alarm
* Suddenly acceleration/brake alert
* Accident Alarm (optional)
* Two way communication (Listen & Speak, need speaker support) (optional)
* Oil leaking/Refuel Alarm (need fuel sensor support) (optional)
* Accident alarm (need crash sensor support) (optional)
* Support max 64G SD card store (optional)
* Photo with location & driving information log function (need camera support) (optional)
* Can equip with RFID kit for driver identification and auto Arm/Disarm functions
(movement/towed alert, ignition alert, auto cut off engine etc) (need RFID support) (optional)
* Analog input for Temperature & Fuel sensor detecting/monitoring, support max 4 fuel sensor
manage (optional)
4. Specifications
Items Specifications
Dimension 110*80*30mm
Weight 180g
Input voltage DC 9V~35V/1.5A
Back-up Battery 850mAh
Velocity 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max
Operating Temperature -20°C~75°C
Humidity 5%~95% Non-condensing
Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
LED 2 LED lights to show GPS, GSM status
Button 1 SOS and 1 power on/off
Microphone Default
Cold start 42sec., average
Hot Start 1 sec., average
GSM Frequency GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz or GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS Chip Latest GPS SIRF-Star III Chipset
GPS Sensitivity -158dB
Positioning Accuracy 10meters, 2D RMS
GPS Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Velocity Accuracy 0.1m/s
Time Accuracy 1 us synchronized to GPS time
Default datum WGS-84
Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
I/O 5 Input 5 Output 1 Camera Port
4 Analog Input 1 RS232 Port 1 MIC& Speaker Port
1 USB Port 1 SD Card Slot

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5. First Use
5.1 Install SIM Card
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);
Before installing the SIM card, turn off
the power for VT1000,
then install the SIM card as following:
5.2 Charging
Connect the device with external power like car battery, and turn on its power switch and it will do
charging automatically.
5.3 LED indications
Push the power switch to turn on/off VT1000
GPS LED (Red)
Flashing (every 0.1 second) Initializing or back-up battery power is low
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) Device has A GPS fix
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) Device has no GPS fix
GSM LED (Green)
Flashing (every 0.1 second) Initializing
Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off) Device is connected to the GSM network
Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off) Device is not connected to the GSM network

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6. Connect the tracker VT1000 to GPRS01 Web Server Platform
Two Methods to set GPS tracker online:
Configure by Computer or SMS Commands
Optional 1: Configure by Computer to set GPS tracker online
This part shows the basics of how to use the GPS tracker Parameter Editor.
Note: Don’t connect VT1000 to external battery when configuring.
How to Edit the Parameters of Tracker on PC
① (Buy one specific USB cable for configuration from our Company)
② Install USB driver program for the configuration USB cable
1. Run ‘CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller’ to install the driver for the USB data cable.
Note: CP210x_Prolific_DriverInstaller is in the folder ‘USB-232 Driver’ in the CD. Connect the
USB Data Cable between VT1000 and PC.
2. Connect the configuration cable with PC, open device management of your computer,
you can find “Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm. Port “ ,as following picture shows.
The USB port is virtual comm. Port (com3) in this example,

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3. Open the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor
① Connect VT1000 with PC by the configuration cable
② Confirm VT1000is in the Power Off states
③ Double click GPS Tracker Parameter Editor.exe and Select the COM Port, following picture
shows:

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4. Click Start button to open the COM port,
5. Turn on VT1000 and it will connect with the Editor automatic, As soon as they connect
successful, all the buttons are availability and the status bar will clue on’ Tracker Connect!’ , first
click “Read” to read the tracker’s parameter, when all the parameter read out, you can write the
parameter you need.
Note: “Read” button: when you click the Read button, it means Read the parameters of the tracker.
“Write” button: when you write the parameters to the Parameter Editor, then click the Write
button, the parameters will write into the tracker.

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Instruction of parameter settings:
Item Description
GPRS Tick to enable GPRS function, select TCP or UDP mode
Tracker ID Should be unique, in number, maximum 14 digits
APN, APN Account,
APN Password
Put your local APN, APN username and password if necessary
IP, Port Put online tracking server IP and port, our default is
IP:www.global-track.net port: 9500
Interval Time interval, to put time interval to upload a data
Note: GPRS, IP, Port is the default. You must change the APN, Tracker ID;
APN: Access Point Name, if you don't know, please ask SIM operator or search APN in
Google.

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Tracker ID: You should change the tracker ID. Tracker ID can be set freely by user but less than
14 digits, such as 20131122001.
Item Description
SMS Call
SOS Button/IN1
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when SOS
button/Input 1 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
SMS Call
Button B/IN2
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button
B/Input 2 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
SMS Call
Button C/IN3
To set Mobile phone No. for SMS or Calling when Button
C/Input 3 is triggered (alarm), it will call/SMS to this phone
After write finished, click “Write” button to configure the VT1000’s Parameters. It will pop-up a
mini window, as below pictures:

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Please click “Read” button again, confirm your write parameter.
When you finished the GPS Tracker Parameter Editor, then turn off the tracker, pull up the USB
cable.
Note: More about configure by computer, please check Appendix 1
Optional 2: SMS Commands to set GPS Tracker online
① Set ID by SMS
Command: W000000,010,ID
Description: every tracker has a unique ID. Tracker ID must be less than 14 digitals
Example:
SMS send: W000000,010,20120823
Meaning: this tracker’s ID is 20120823
② Set APN by SMS
Command: W000000,011,APN,APN name, APN password
Description: APN name, APN username, APN password
If no password required, just put in APN name only.

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③ Set IP Address and Port by SMS
Description: IP address is 210.209.68.180 Port is 9500
SMS command: W<password>,012,<IP>,<port>
Example:
SMS send: W000000,012, 210.209.68.180,9500
We support domain name instead of IP address:
Example: W000000,012,www.global-track.net,9500
④ Enable GPRS Function
Command: W<password>,013,X
Description: X=0,close GPRS(Default)
X=1,enable TCP
X=2,enble UDP
⑤ Set Time Interval for Sending GPRS Packet
Command: W<password>,014,XXXXX
Description: XXXXX should be in five digitals and in unit of 10 seconds.
XXXXX =00000, to disable this function
XXXXX =00001~65535, time interval for sending GPRS packet and in unit of 10 seconds
Note: More GPRS01 Platform functions, please check manual of Operation Instruction of
Topshine web-based tracking platform GPRS01.
Next Step: Settings on Topshine GPRS01 Platform
Turn on the tracker VT1000, when it normal working (find the GSM & GPS signal),
① Login Topshine GPRS01 Platform
Website: www.global-track.net
User Name: ***
Password: ***

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Note: Red box means the vehicle Online;
Yellow box means the vehicle offline;
Green box means the vehicle running.
② Vehicle Information Management
Centralized management of all vehicles in the platform, the “Kind, GPRS ID, Plate No.” are
mandatory terms, and the GPRS ID must be consistent with the tracker ID.
Set up a new group and new vehicle information. For example,
Group name: demo123
Username: demo123 (can be set different from group name)
Password: 123
Vehicle name: Benz2012
③ Set up information for a new group e.g. ‘demo123’
Click picture 1“ manage” and then click the picture 2, “Vehicle Manage.”
Picture 1
Picture 2
Click the company name, e.g. in picture below:

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Click in , then you can see picture below:
Input ‘demo123’ in the blank of Group Name
Click ，then group ‘demo123’ is ready as below:
④ Set up information for a new vehicle e.g. ‘Benz123’
Click the group name , and click in , then you can see
picture below:

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Input the correct Kind, GPRS ID and Plate No. and Customize Mark etc. necessary information,
click , then you can see group ‘demo123’ and vehicle ‘Benz123’ with tracker ID
20120602000010 have been set ready as below.
Once again into the main interface, select the little red box, you will see the tracker location. Such
as following picture:
2012060200001

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7. Installation
 Please select experienced technicians to install this system.
 The installation should be carried in the working condition for this system.
 Install this system in a secret place.
 Prevent this system from dust and humidity.
 Connect the wires of the mainframe. The Relay can control oil pump wire or
electric wire (ACC). It suggested connecting it to oil pump wire.
 Connect the wires of other wires, leave the plug unplugged.
 Fixing, wiring connecting, binding should be carried on carefully.
Installation Diagram

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7.1 Install I/O Cable
The I/O cable is a 16-pin cable including power, analog input, negative/positive input and output.
PIN Number Color Description
Input 1/SOS White wire Digital Input 1 (negative triggering), E.g. connect SOS panic
button
Input 2 White wire Digital Input 2 (negative triggering), E.g. detecting status of
vehicle door on/off
Input 3 White wire Digital Input 3 (negative triggering)
Input 4 White wire Digital Input 4 (positive triggering), e.g. detecting the ACC
Input 5 White wire Digital Input 5 (positive triggering)
AD 1 Blue wire 10 bits Resolution Analog Inputs. 0-6V DC Detection. It can
be used to connect with temperature/fuel sensor etc.
AD 3 Blue wire 10 bits Resolution Analog Inputs. 0-6V DC Detection. It can
be used to connect with temperature/fuel sensor etc.
Output 1 Yellow wire
Output1. It can be used to connect with relay for engine
immobilization.

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Output 2 Yellow wire
Output 3 Yellow wire
E.g. connected with siren
Output 4 Yellow wire
E.g. Unlocked car door
Output 5 Yellow wire
E.g. Lock car door
AD2 Blue 10 bits Resolution Analog Inputs. 0-6V DC Detection. It can
be used to connect with temperature/fuel sensor etc.
AD4 Blue 10 bits Resolution Analog Inputs. 0-6V DC Detection. It can
be used to connect with temperature/fuel sensor etc.
GND Black Ground, Negative
POWER Red DC in (power source). Input voltage: 9V-36V, 12V suggested.
7.2 Power/GND
Connect GND (Black) and power(Red) wires to the battery of vehicle.
7.3 Digital Input
Example: Detecting vehicle engine on/off status

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7.4 Output
Example: Control fuel-cut
7.5 Install GPS/GSM Antenna
Note: Do not shield or cover the GPS Antenna with any objects containing metal.
7.6 Install Camera (optional) (More specific details refer to Appendix 4)
7.7 Install Microphone and Speaker (optional)