SZSINO-SHINE VT-300 User Manual

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GPS Vehicle Tracker

VT-300 User Guide

V2.9.1

Notice

This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with
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inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

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SZSINO-SHINE (HK) LIMITED

华 炫 (香 港) 有 限 公 司

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Contents

1. Product Overview ……………………………………………………………3

2. Characteristics ……………………………………………….………………4

3. Installation …………………………………………………….………..……4

3.1 Hardware and Accessories ……………………………………….……4

3.2 View ……………………………………………………………..………5

3.3 Functional Parts ………………………..……...………………………5

3.4 Connecting and Installation ………………………………..…………6

4. Operating SMS Commands …………………..……...…….…………………8

5. Setting SMS Commands ………………………………………………………9

6. Real-time GPRS tracking commands ……………….………………………10

7. Alarm information explanation (receiving by mobile phone)………………11

8. Application Guide ………………………………………………………….…12

9. Track by client software ………………………………………………………14

10. Web GPRS tracking platform ..……………….…………………….………15

11. Google Earth and Google Map …………………………………………..…15

12. FAQ ………………………………………………………………..…………16

13. Trouble Shooting …………………………………………………………….16

14. After-sales service and technical support ………………………….………17

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1. Product Overview

VT300 is GPS/GSM/GPRS tracking device developed and designed for vehicle real-time tracking. It’s
combined with the global satellite positioning technology, SMS/GPRS wireless digital mobile communications.
It’s also combined with advanced technologies such as GIS geographic information, global satellite positioning,
and online trajectory information. It’s compatible with the original vehicle alarm devices.

VT300 has built-in SIRF III GPS module to obtain accurate position data and utilizes its SIM900D GSM
capability to send the position data to a specified mobile phone or server base for tracking and fleet
management.

With internal memory, VT300 can store GPS coordinates when there is no GPRS connection or GSM
unreachable areas, and send GPS data to server once GSM/GPRS recover, for replay back the history.

VT300 has the following functions and features:

SMS/GPRS real-time tracking
GPS and GSM base station (need GSM module) - the dual-targeted terminal
Show Location Directly on Mobile Phone
Track in Time Interval
GSM Blind Area Memory（Can store the historical location data more than 10 days.）
SOS Panic Button
Movement Alarm

Geo-fencing Control
Low Battery Alarm (built-in battery)

Speeding Alarm
Engine Cut/ Stop Engine (optional)
Listen- Voice Wiretapping (optional)
Built-in Shake Sensor (optional)

I/Os: 4 digital inputs, 1 negative output
Alarm docking – positive
Illegal ignition – positive
SOS Panic Button –negative
Built-in shake sensor alarm—negative
Engine Cut-out put

For Your Safety
Read the simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal
Proper Connection When connecting with other device we provided, read carefully its manual so as to carry out correct

installation. Do not connect it to other incompatible devices not provided by us.

Qualified Accessories Use original parts, qualified batteries and peripheral equipments to avoid damage.
Safe Driving Do not operate this product while the vehicle running.
Qualified Service Only qualified personnel can install or repair

Water-Resistance Main body is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Install it inside the vehicle.
Confidential Phone Number For safety reason, do not tell other people the SIM card number of VT300, without taking

precautions of security settings.
SMS commands All commands in this manual are marked in green.

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2. Characteristics

Items

Standard

Power Supply

+9V - +37V / 1.5A

Normal power
consumption

≤35mA
Backup Battery

900mAh

Dimension

114mm x 80mm x 20mm
Installation Dimension

114mm x 83mm x 24mm

Main-frame Weight

0.125 KG

Wiring Weight

0.085 KG

Relay Weight

0.06 KG

Total weight

0.445 KG (with single box)

Operating temperature

-20 to 70° C

Humidity

5% to 95% Non-condensing

Frequency

GSM900/1800/1900MHz / GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz
GPS Module

latest GPS SIRF-Star III chipset

GPS Sensitivity

-158dB

GPS Frequency

L1, 1575.42 MHz

C/A Code

1.023 MHz chip rate

Channels

20 Channels all – in – view tracking

Position Accuracy

10 meters, 2D RMS

Velocity Accuracy

0.1 m/s

Default datum

WGS-84

Reacquisition

0.1 sec., average

Hot start

1 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

2 LED lights to show GPS/GSM status

Flash Memory

1MB (optional)

Button

One SOS Button

Interface

1 output
4 digital inputs (2 negative and 2 positive triggering)

3. Installation

3.1 Hardware and Accessories

VT300 is supplied in a box which includes (main body, GPS antenna, GSM antenna, cable + SOS and CD. USB to RS232 cable,

relay, shake sensor and wire-tapping microphone are optional)

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3.2View

3.3 Functional Parts List

LED Indicator status

GPS LED (Green)

Flashing ( every 0.1 second)

The unit is being initialized

Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)

VT300 gets GPS Signal

Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off)

VT300 no GPS Signal

GSM LED (Red)

On

One call is coming in / one call is being made/ trigger the
input port/receiving SMS

Flashing ( every 0.1 second)

The unit is being initialized

Off

VT300 is not connected to the GSM network

Flashing (0.1 second on and 2.9 seconds off)

GPRS is offline

Flashing (1 second on and 2 seconds off)

VT300 is connected to the GSM network

Other functional parts

SOS Button

SOS button is connected with the wires. Press it to send
SOS alarm to the preauthorized phone number.

MINI USB port (convert to RS232 port)

Connect to USB to RS232 cable for firmware updating,
configuring on PC and exporting stored data.

SIM Card Slot

To insert SIM card here

GSM Antenna Port

for GSM antenna

GPS Antenna Port

for GPS antenna

Screw Holes

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

Microphone (optional)

A microphone to be linked out for listening to the cabin
(wiretapping)

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PIN

Color

Function

Power (DC IN)

Red

DC In (power input). Input voltage: 9V~37V.

GND

Black

Ground

IN

Yellow

Digital Inputs, is positive triggering.

OUT1

Green

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

Blue

Digital Input. Positive triggering alarm.

SW2

Orange

Working with vehicle original alarm, Alert when the original car alarm ringing
for more than 8 seconds.

3.4 Connecting and Installation

Read this manual before using your VT300 and check if all parts are included in the packaging box.

3.4.1 Make sure you insert a working SIM card in.

- The SIM card should have enough fee (test the SIM in a phone to make sure it can send and receive SMS)

- Check that the SIM PIN code is turned off

- Before inserting SIM card, turn off the power of VT300.

- Unscrew and remove the front cover of VT300.

- Insert the SIM card by sliding it into the card slot with the chip module facing to the connectors on PCB.

- Screw the front cover after you finished.