MeiTrack VT300 User Manual

GPS
Vehicle
Tracker

User Manual

V7.1

VT300

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Contents

1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................. - 3 -

2. For Your Safety .................................................................................................................... - 3 -

3 VT300 Characteristics ............................................................................................................ - 4 -

4. Getting Started .................................................................................................................... - 4 -

4.1 Hardware and Accessories ............................................................................................. - 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 .................................................................................................................................. - 8 -

7.1 Track by SMS ............................................................................................................... - 8 -

7.2 Track by Calling ............................................................................................................ - 8 -

7.3 Track by Preset Interval ................................................................................................. - 8 -

7.4 Google Earth and Google Maps ....................................................................................... - 9 -

7.5 Track by MS01/MS02 .................................................................................................... - 9 -

7.6 Track by GPRS (Meiligao Protocol) between Server and Tracker ......................................... - 10 -

7.6.1 Set Tracker‟s GPRS ID .......................................................................................... - 10 -

7.6.2 Set APN ............................................................................................................. - 10 -

7.6.3 Set IP and Port ................................................................................................... - 10 -

7.6.4 Set DNS Server IP (optional) ................................................................................ - 10 -

7.6.5 Enable GPRS Tracking .......................................................................................... - 10 -

7.6.6 Set GPRS Interval ............................................................................................... - 11 -

7.7 Track by GpsGate ........................................................................................................ - 11 -

8. Authorization ...................................................................................................................... - 11 -

9. Speeding Alarm .................................................................................................................. - 12 -

10. Movement/Geo-fence......................................................................................................... - 12 -

10.1 Movement Alarm........................................................................................................ - 12 -

10.2 Geo-fence Alarm ........................................................................................................ - 12 -

11. Track by Distance .............................................................................................................. - 13 -

12. Engine Cut ....................................................................................................................... - 13 -

12.1 Output Control (Immediate) ........................................................................................ - 14 -

12.2 Output Control (Conditional) ....................................................................................... - 14 -

13. Heading Change Report ..................................................................................................... - 14 -

14. Heartbeat ......................................................................................................................... - 14 -

15. Get IMEI .......................................................................................................................... - 15 -

16. Initialization ..................................................................................................................... - 15 -

17. Password Initialization ....................................................................................................... - 15 -

18. Parameter Editor ............................................................................................................... - 15 -

19. Copyright and Disclaimer ................................................................................................... - 16 -

Annex 1. SMS Command List ................................................................................................... - 16 -

Annex 2. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ - 21 -

Contacts ................................................................................................................................ - 24 -

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1. Product Overview

VT300 is a GPS/GSM/GPRS tracking device specially developed and designed for vehicle real-time tracking

and fleet management.

With superior GPS and GPRS modules, VT300 has good sensitivity and stable performance. It can get

accurate GPS fix even in remote places.

VT300 has the following functions and features:

 SMS and GPRS TCP/UDP Communication (Meiligao Protocol)
 AGPS ( with GSM Base Station ID)
 Track on Demand
 Show Location Directly on Mobile Phone
 Track by Time Interval
 Track by Distance
 SOS Panic Button
 Movement Alarm
 Geo-fencing Control
 Low Battery Alarm
 Speeding Alarm
 GPS Blind Area Alarm (in/out)
 Power-cut Alarm
 Engine Cut (Stop Engine)

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 VT300.

Safe Driving

Drivers should not operate this product while driving.

Qualified Service

Only qualified personnel can install or repair VT300.

Water Resistance

VT300 is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Install it inside the vehicle.

Confidential Phone Number

For safety reason, do not tell other people the mobile phone number of

your VT300 without taking precautions of security settings.

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3 VT300 Characteristics

Items

Specification

Power Supply

+9V - +36V / 1.5A

Backup Battery

850mAh

Normal power consumption

85mA/h

Dimension

115mm x 60mm x 21mm

Installation Dimension

115mm x 79mm x 21mm

Weight

140g

Operating temperature

-20° to 55° C

Humidity

5% to 95% Non-condensing

Frequency

GSM 900/1800/1900Mhz or GSM 850/900/1800/1900Mhz (optional)

GPS Chipset

latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset

GPS Sensitivity

-159Db

GPS Frequency

L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code

1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels

20 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

38 sec., average

Cold start

42 sec., average

Altitude Limit

18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.

Velocity Limit

515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.

LED

1 LED light to show working status.

Button

One SOS button

Interface

One input and one output

4. Getting Started

This section will describe how to set up your VT300.

4.1 Hardware and Accessories

VT300 is supplied in a box which includes:

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VT300 with Battery

GPS Antenna

GSM Antenna

Screws

Wires with SOS Button

CD

4.2 View

Front View

Side View

Back View

4.3 Functional Parts

Battery LED

Off

Power is off or charging is complete

Flashing (every 0.1 second)

Low power

On

Charging

Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off)

Working

Power On/Off Button

To turn on/off VT300.

Note: The switch is on off side as factory default. When the wires are

plugged in, VT300 will be switched on automatically as the two yellow cables

(SW1 and SW2) are connected together.

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 and configuration on PC. (USB-to-Serial Adaptor

is required for firmware update and configuration by computer)

SIM Card

To insert SIM card here

GSM Antenna

Connector for GSM antenna

GPS Antenna

Connector for GPS antenna

Screw Holes

There are 4 screw holes on the tracker, 2 along either side that act as fixing

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points to the vehicle

PINs Connector

PIN

Color

Function

DC IN

Red

DC In (power input). Input voltage: 9V~36V. 12V suggested.

GND

Black

GND

IN

White

Input. Negative triggering. Low voltage (0V) when effective and open drain

or HIGH voltage (>1V and max. 45V) when ineffective.

OUT1

Blue

Output. Low voltage (0V) when effective and open drain when ineffective.

Output open drain sink voltage (ineffective): 45V max.

Output LOW voltage sink current (effective): 500mA max.

SW1

Yellow

SW1 connected with power switch

Note: if you need to connect it to other switch, make sure the voltage should

not over 4.5V.

SW2

Yellow

SW2 connected with power switch

Note: if you need to connect it to other switch, make sure the voltage should

not over 4.5V.

4.4 Connecting and Installation

Read this manual before using your VT300. Check to make sure all parts are included in the packaging box.

4.4.1 Ensure that your VT300 has a working SIM card installed.

- Check that the SIM card has not run out of credit (test the SIM card in a 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 call to the VT300, please make sure the SIM installed

supports displaying caller ID.

Before inserting SIM card, cut off the power for VT300.

Install SIM Card

- Unscrew and remove the front cover of VT300.

- Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card slot with the chip module facing the

connectors on PCB.

- Replace the front cover and screw it up.

4.4.2 Antenna Connection

Connect the GSM Antenna to VT300.

Connect the GPS Antenna to VT300.

- GPS antenna is used to receive satellite signals in the sky. It should be fixed to face

the sky and should not be covered or shielded by any objects containing metal, such

as the metallic windshield. (It is recommended to place this device under the

windshield.)

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4.4.3 Find a suitable place inside the car for installing VT300. Wiring connections

must be firm and reliable. The joints should be wrapped tightly with insulating tape.

The unused electrical wire should be properly insulated.

Check to make sure all wirings have been connected correctly. Then connect the AVL

unit to the motor power.

Check that the Red LED (Battery) is flashing 1 second on and 2 seconds off.

Make a missed phone call the VT300 using a mobile phone to check if the call can go

through. The VT300 should reply with an SMS indicating longitude, latitude, speed

and 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 new password. 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=[-32768,32767] to set time difference in minute to GMT.

For those ahead of GMT, input the time difference in minutes directly.

For example, 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

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7. Track

7.1 Track by SMS

- Track on Demand - Reply with longitude, latitude, speed and date

Command: W******,000

Description: To get the current location of the tracker, send this command as 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 = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50

Example:

W000000,000

- Track on Demand - Reply with a link to Google Maps

Command: W******,100

Description: Send this command to the tracker and you will receive 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/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=22.540103,114.082329&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Note: Only smart phones and PDAs support this function.

Example:

W000000,100

7.2 Track by Calling

Make a missed call to the tracker and it will report its longitude and latitude by SMS with the following

format:

Latitude = 22 32 36.63N Longitude = 114 04 57.37E, Speed = 2.6854Km/h, 2008-12-24,01:50

7.3 Track by Preset Interval

Command: W******,002,XXX

Description: Set an interval for the tracker to continuously report its location by SMS

Note:

1. XXX is the interval in minutes;

2. XXX=000 to turn off tracking by time.

Example: