Mongoose VT404 User Manual
VT404
GPS VEHICLE TRACKER
User Manual
The VT404 GPS Vehicle Tracker i s a compact vehicle remote positioning device with
built-in GPS positioning and GSM/GPRS data and limited 1 or 2 way voice
communication.
This product can be used with all mobile phones but best performance is when used
with phones that can displ ay photographic images or preferably those which utilise
Google maps w ith built-in GPS.
The tracker is also capable of sending its GPS location data via a data GPRS
connection to our M-TRAK web-server, allowing real-time monitoring, tracking and
historical play-back and reporting.
Examples shown in this manual are taken from an iPhone 4.
Please read this manual carefully before using this product.
Mongoose Au stralia PTY Limited
www.mongoose.com.au
Mongoose (Ne w Zealand) Limit ed
www.mongoose.co.nz
Revised November 2014
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Contents
Quick & Easy start-up / Signal Strength--------------- 3
Pairing your mobile / Password-------------------------- 4
Requesting location------------------------------------------ 5/6/7
Automatic trac king-------------------------------------------- 8
SOS--------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Geo-Fence / Telephone alert----------------------------- 9
2 way communication – surveillance------------------- 9
Car alarm alert------------------------------------------------- 10
Tow alarm------------------------------------------------------- 10
Engine start alert ---------------------------------------------- 10
Immobilise the engine --------------------------------------- 11
Adjusting the time--------------------------------------------- 12
Power saver ---------------------------------------------------- 12
Vibration sensor------------------------------------------------ 12
Power cut / low battery / back -up battery--------------- 13
SMS/GPRS modes------------------------------------------- 13
Mileage recording---------------------------------------------- 14
GPRS-------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Cautions / LED meanings---------------------------------- 16
Installation--------------------------------------------------------- 17/18
Specifications----------------------------------------------------- 19
NOTES:
Use of this product or certain features may infringe the rights or invade the privacy of
others. P lease be aware o f civil law.
The use of mobi le GSM t ransmi t ting /recei vin g devices, such as th is GPS tr acke r, may
be restricted in certain locations, especially aircraft or hospi tal s. It is your responsibility
to ensure c orrect and pe rmitted u sage.
Mongoose is not responsible for the non-operation of this product shou ld GPS or GSM
signals not be availab le.
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3 QU ICK & EASY S TART-UP STEPS (afte r installation and outdoo rs)
1. To pair y our mobile phone number to the tracker send the follow ing text command
from your mobile phone to the SIM number of the t racker;
Text must be in this format :-
*
your mobile number*password*user number
**
(default password is 0000 – include the stars)
eg:
*yourmobilenumber*0000*1**
Tracker replies with
‘SET USER NUMBER 1 OK’
2. To confirm SMS text operation send this text command 7000000
Tracker replies with ‘SET MODE OK. CURRENT MODE: SMS P2P’
3. To confirm GPS operation, send the text command 6660000 (location request)
The tracker will reply by text message with the information shown in the text
message below to confirm correct operation.
SIGNAL STRE NGTH – GSM & GPS
This GPS tra c k e r should only be used outdoors to enable it to receive GPS transmissions
from multiple space satellites.
Operation inside warehouses, workshops, garages, parking buildings, etc, or
any other shielded location will result in non-operation or inaccurate information.
Heavy overcast weather will affect GPS signals and accuracy.
This tracker requires connection to the GSM network to enable 2 way
communication with your mobile phone.
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PAIRING THE USER PHONE NUMBERS (maximum 3)
Up to 3 ‘users’ can be ‘paired’ to this GPS tracke r.
The ‘user number’ sets prio rity. ‘1’ is the main user.
The other 2 ‘users’ are p rogrammed by the ma in user.
If the SOS / car alarm function is used, the priority of contact is 1, 2 then 3 – so set th e
‘users’ care fully in the order you require.
IMPORTANT: Do not hid e the ‘iden tity’ o f the mo bile phon es as the t racker
needs to identify the caller
If ID is hidden, calls will automatically divert to the cellular answering service.
The format is:- *phone number*password* user number**
Omit country co de. Do not uses space s or let ters.
USER
Example
Reply
1 *0211234567*0000*1** CONFIG OK
2 *0279994321*0000*2** CHANGE OK
3 *0212223322*0000*3** CHANGE OK
To chan ge o ne of t he u ser s, si m ply r e-send the command for the user being
changed.
PASSWORD
A password is us ed in al l text commands and is composed of 4 numbers.
The factory defau lt password is “
0000
”.
The password may be changed to preven t others from using the tracker.
Feature
Format of text command
Example
Reply
Change
password
777 + New Password +
Old Password
77712340000
CHANGE
OK
The old passwo rd is now re placed – record it , especially in you r mobile phone .
All text command s now use yo ur password , not ‘0000 ’.
DO NOT CHANGE THE PASSWORD IF TH E GPRS MODE IS USED.
MAPS
No mapping software is supplied or required as maps are freely available on the
internet on web sites su ch as Google Maps.
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REQUESTING LOCATION
There are 4 ways to find the trackers location from your mobile phone depending on
what informat ion you want and the type of mob ile phone you are using .
a. Phone call
b. Basic SMS
c. Screenshot SMS
d. Google maps SMS
a. Phon e call – ‘Users’ only – Do not hid e your phones identity
Any ‘user’ can make a normal phone call to the tracker to request its lo cation.
Dial the phone number of the tracker – hang up after 3~4 rings (no longer) .
The tracker will reply b y text me ssage with its l ocation details as shown below ’A’.
b. Basic SMS – any person
Any person can request the trackers location via SMS providing they know the SIM
card number together with the trackers command code and your password.
For security, only submit these details to persons of your choice or those of the
emergency services if summon ing assistan ce.
Format of tex t command
Actual text
Reply
666 + Password
6660000
See below ‘B’
‘A’ pho ne call request ‘B’ Tex t request
By using Google maps on any compu ter, smartphon e or sim ilar devices , simply type in
the latitude and longitude in this format ; I t is important to include the ‘
S
’ and the ‘E’ –
leave a space between co-ordinates.
36.831546S 174.745 789E
The GPS location is then displa yed
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‘STATE’ is alwa ys the reason for the text messa ge
c. Screenshot SMS
(mobile phone type and ability dependant)
The text information received contains location data similar to a normal SMS request,
but if you tap the message (on compatible phones), a screen opens on your phone
displaying a map screen-shot of where the tracker is located .
This is not a live map, just a still image, so scrolling or trying to view outside the
displayed map are a is not possible..
Format of tex t command
Actual text
Reply
668 + Password
6680000
See photos
Displayed map size:
The default size of the map can be adjusted for your preference and your
mobile phones display b y adding size parameters to your location request. We
suggest you experiment with different map sizes to suit the map detail required.
For instance, too wide and street names disappear.
6680000,www,hhh ( www = width of map, hhh = height of map )
Values must be less than 999.
Example shown in photo above : 6680000,850,850
This parameter gives a good wide view without losing detail but with a global
view of location.
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d.
Google Maps SMS
(mobile phone type and ability dependant)
This is the ultimate in por table GPS track ing – live on your phones maps.
Tap the reply message and your mobile phone should open your phones maps and
display the trackers location highl ighting the nearest str eet address*.
If you mobile phone has its own GPS map application, the map may als o sh ow you r
location in rela tion to the tracker .
Depending on the capabilities and softw ar e of your mobile phone, you may have the
options of ;
•
Map, satellite or hyb rid views
•
The location of your mob ile phone in relation to the tracker
•
Directions to get f rom your phone location to the trackers loc ation
•
Copy and paste data etc
Note: Please be aware that internet usage by a mobile phone may incur charges
depending on the type of account you have with your mobile provider.
Format of tex t command
Actual text
Reply
669 + Password
6690000
See photos
Due to sof tware variances , some models may not show the stree t address, so send
the following SMS to upda te the software in your VT404;
6690000,1,1,http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=%s,%s&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
Street address may not be disp layed in rural areas.
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