The iStartek VT200-L is a 4G-based GPS vehicle tracker designed for comprehensive vehicle monitoring and management. It features high-precision GPS positioning, real-time vehicle monitoring, anti-theft capabilities, and dispatch management. The device supports various applications including fleet management, public transportation management, school bus management, taxi operation management, vehicle insurance company management, leasing management, and private car anti-theft.
Function Description:
The VT200-L is equipped with a built-in 128MB Flash memory, allowing it to automatically save historical positioning data when the network is unavailable. Once the network recovers, it automatically resends this data to the service platform. The device also includes an RS232 port, enabling connection to RFID for identity recognition and vehicle control, and an OBD reader for ECU data and other RS232 peripherals.
Key functions include:
- GPS+GSM base station dual-mode positioning: Provides accurate location tracking using both GPS and GSM networks.
- Real-time tracking: Allows continuous monitoring of the vehicle's location.
- Track by time interval and distance: Configurable tracking intervals based on time or distance.
- Heading change report: Notifies when the vehicle's direction changes.
- Mileage report: Provides data on distance traveled.
- External power failure alarm: Alerts in case of power disconnection.
- SMS alarm: Sends alarms via SMS.
- SOS alarm: Triggers an emergency alert.
- Low battery alarm: Notifies when the device's battery is low.
- Engine and door status change alarm: Monitors and reports changes in engine and door status.
- Support dual servers: Allows connection to two servers simultaneously.
- Geo-fence alarm: Triggers an alarm when the vehicle enters or exits a predefined geographical area.
- Speeding alarm: Alerts when the vehicle exceeds a set speed limit.
- GPS signal loss alarm: Notifies when GPS signal is lost.
- Harsh acceleration/deceleration/turning alarm: Detects and reports aggressive driving behaviors.
- Impact alarm: Alerts in case of a collision or impact.
- Vibration (towing) alarm: Detects and reports vehicle towing.
- Idling alarm: Notifies when the vehicle is idling for an extended period.
- Fatigue driving alarm: Monitors and alerts for driver fatigue.
- Fuel theft alarm: Detects and reports unauthorized fuel removal.
- Low fuel alarm: Alerts when fuel levels are low.
- High and low temperature alarm: Monitors and reports extreme temperatures.
- 128 Mb Flash: Internal memory for data storage.
- FOTA upgrade: Firmware Over-The-Air updates.
- Set ACC ON, ACC OFF time interval: Configurable ACC ON/OFF time intervals.
- Remote control fuel/electricity: Remote control over vehicle fuel and electricity.
- RFID, iButton driver identification (optional): Driver identification using RFID or iButton.
- Buzzer alarm (optional): Audible alarm.
- Fuel sensor (optional): Monitors fuel levels.
- Temperature sensor (optional): Monitors temperature.
- OBD reader (optional): Reads data from the On-Board Diagnostics port.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Item: VT200-L
- Size: 99 x 54 x 19.5mm
- Weight: 106g
- Input voltage: DC 9 - 100V/1.5A
- Waterproof level: IP66
- Inbuilt Battery: 500mAh/3.7V (High temperature resistant battery)
- Average standby power consumption: 110mA/h
- Operating hours: 33 hours in power saving mode and 4.5 hours in normal working mode
- Working temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Working humidity: 5% to 95%
- VT200-LCN (LTE/WCDMA/GSM Bands):
- LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B8
- LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
- GSM: 900/1800MHz
- VT200-LEU (LTE/WCDMA/GSM Bands):
- LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
- LTE-TDD: B36/B40/B41
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- VT200-LAU (LTE/WCDMA/GSM Bands):
- LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28/B66
- LTE-TDD: B40
- WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- GPS Sensitivity: -165dB
- Positioning accuracy: 2.5 meter
- LED Indicator: 2 LED lights indicate GPS/GSM status
- GSM antenna: Built-in FPC
- GPS antenna: Built-in ceramic antenna (25 X 25 X 4mm)
- Flash: 128M bit
- Sensor: 3D accelerometer
- Switch: External toggle switch
- SIM card: Nano SIM card, external push-push type
- Digital inputs: 3 Digital inputs (Can be configured as high and low level trigger mode, Input3 can be configured as AD mode)
- Analog input: 1 Analog input (0~36V)
- Outputs: 2 Outputs
- I/O: 1 1-wire, 1 RS232, 1 5V output wire, 1 Micro USB, 1 Speaker, 1 Microphone
Usage Features:
The VT200-L is designed for easy installation and operation.
- Recharge: Connect the tracker's red wire (positive) and black wire (ground wire) to a 12V or 24V power supply and charge for at least 2 hours to ensure sufficient power. After configuration and testing, install it on the vehicle.
- SIM Card Installation: The device supports 2G/3G/4G SIM cards. Ensure the SIM card has sufficient balance, GPRS function has been activated, and the correct APN of the SIM card has been confirmed. Make sure the SIM card is turned off before installation. If necessary, call to reply location, make sure the SIM card has the caller ID display function. Remove the waterproof rubber plug and install the SIM card in the correct direction.
- Turn on Device: Connect to external power supply, and the V200 L will start up and run. LED indicators show GPS and GSM status.
- GPS Indicator (Blue):
- OFF: Power OFF or in sleep mode
- Flash (every 0.1 sec): GPS module is starting or restarting
- Fast Flash (0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF): GPS signal received
- Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 sec OFF): No GPS signal
- GSM Indicator (Green):
- ON: There is an incoming call or is in a call
- OFF: Device is OFF or in sleep mode
- Fast Flash (every 0.1 sec): GSM module is starting or restarting
- Fast Flash(0.1 sec ON, 2.9 sec OFF): GSM signal received
- Slow Flash (1sec ON, 2 sec OFF): No GSM signal
- Track by SMS: Send SMS command "VT200-L:0000,800" to receive a text message with a link to Google maps showing the current location. Refer to "iStartek GPS Tracker Communication Protocol V1.3" for more SMS commands.
- Parameter Configuration: Use the USB cable to connect the VT200-L to a computer and run the "iStartek Parameter Editor V1.01" software to configure device parameters.
- Track by GPS Tracking Platform: Configure server IP, Port, and APN parameters through SMS commands (100, 102, 109) or using the iStartek Parameter Editor software. Check commands 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, and 109 through SMS command 808, or use the Parameter Editor software.
- Power Cable Function Introduction: The device has a PIN for DC (power input), which connects to the positive pole of the car battery (9V-36V, 12V/24V suggested). GND connects to the negative pole of the car battery or iron place. IN1 (White) is a digital input, default is negative trigger. IN2 (Orange) is a digital input, default is positive trigger. IN3 (Grey) is a digital input, default is positive trigger. AD1 (Blue) is an AD1 input (0-36V, 12-bit precision). OUT1 (Yellow) and OUT2 (Brown) are open-drain outputs, drive capacity greater than 500MA. 1-wire (Purple) is a digital input, connected to iButton and temperature sensor. 5V (Red) is a DC 5V output. GND (Black) is a ground. RX (Green) and TX (White) are RS232 RX/TX. Speaker (Yellow) is an external speaker. Mic (Grey) is an external MIC.
- Power/Ground Wire Connection: Connect the red power wire and black ground wire to the positive and negative pole of the car battery to get power supply.
- Digital Inputs Installation: Input2 can be connected to the vehicle ignition to detect ignition status. Input1 or Input3 can be connected to the car door to detect the state.
- Analog Input Installation: The range of analog input AD1 is 0-36V, and AD2 is 0-6.6V. Two voltage output sensors such as fuel sensors can be connected.
- Output Control Wire Installation: The output wire can be connected to an external relay to cut off fuel/electricity and control the vehicle. It can also connect to the buzzer to alarm.
- Temperature Sensor Installation: Connect device to a temperature sensor. Configure temperature sensor through SMS commands (0000,135,1,Storage room) and set high and low temperature alarms (0000,136,1,40.5,-10).
- RFID Reader Installation: Connect to an RFID card reader to prevent illegal starting of the vehicle. When the driver does not swipe the authorized card, the vehicle cannot be started. Configure authorization status of RFID card through SMS commands (0000,144,123456789,987654321).
- iButton Installation: Connect to an iButton ID to prevent illegal starting of the vehicle. Configure authorization status of iButton ID through SMS commands (0000,144,#00000A678C,#00000E4321F).
- Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor Installation: The height measurement range of the ultrasonic fuel sensor is 0-100cm (0-250cm optional), and the corresponding voltage output range is 0-5V. Connect the green wire of the sensor to AD1 (blue wire of VT200-L) or IN3 (gray wire AD2).
- OBD Reader Installation: Connect device with OBD reader, a customized firmware is required.
- Speed Limiter Installation: When the car is ignition on and idling, use a multimeter to measure and record the voltage V_IN of the gas pedal high-level signal line and the voltage value V_L of the low-level signal line. Connect the yellow control wire to the ground wire, open the bottom cover of the speed limiter housing, and use a screwdriver to adjust the two variable resistors (clockwise to increase the voltage value, counterclockwise to decrease the voltage Value) so that the output voltage of the green signal wire is equal to the voltage value V_IN, and the output voltage of the gray signal wire is equal to the voltage value V_L. Cut off the gas pedal signal wire of the car, connect the GPS Tracker and speed limiter as shown in the figure below.
Maintenance Features:
- Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) updates: Allows for remote updates of the device's firmware, ensuring it stays up-to-date with the latest features and bug fixes without physical intervention.
- Parameter Editor Software: The "iStartek Parameter Editor V1.01" software provides a user-friendly interface for configuring and managing device parameters, simplifying maintenance tasks.
- Remote Control: The ability to remotely control fuel/electricity provides a convenient way to manage vehicle access and security.
- Diagnostic LEDs: The GPS and GSM indicator LEDs provide quick visual feedback on the device's operational status, aiding in initial troubleshooting.
- SMS Commands: A comprehensive set of SMS commands allows for remote configuration, status checks, and alarm management, facilitating off-site maintenance and control.
- Data Logging: The 128MB Flash memory ensures that historical positioning data is saved even when network connectivity is lost, preventing data loss and allowing for later retrieval and analysis.
- Waterproof Design: The IP66 waterproof rating protects the device from dust and water ingress, enhancing its durability and reducing the need for frequent repairs due to environmental damage.
- High Temperature Resistant Battery: The 500mAh/3.7V battery is designed to withstand high temperatures, contributing to the device's reliability in various operating conditions.
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