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  • Page 1 VT300 Series Vehicle Telematics Gateway User Manual-EN 1.1...
  • Page 2 Preparation 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The VT300 series vehicle tracking gateway is an asset tracking product that features cost-effectiveness, rich interfaces and strong performance. It is suitable for industries such as logistics and transportation, engineering vehicle monitoring and so on. It offers precise positioning with GNSS, tracking and...

  • Page 3: Standard Packing List

    1.2 Packing List 1.2.1 Standard Packing List Image 1-2-1 1.2.2 Optional Accessories...
  • Page 4 Optional accessories are not included in the default equipment package and need to be selected according to the actual situation. Image 1-2-2 Communication Cable Order Number Specifications The cable has P1 and P2 ends: P1 is 26PIN female, connected to VT310; 26PIN all-in-one test SCAB000229 P2 is open end, which requires a 9-...

  • Page 5: Product Appearance Introduction

    Suitable for heavy trucks with OBD-II vehicle diagnostic interfaces, and powers VT310 through interfaces. Recommended for customers who need DI, DO, AI, 1-Wire devices or vehicle-mounted controllers. 1.3 Product Appearance 1.3.1 Product Appearance Introduction Image 1-3-1 1.3.2 Product Dimensions...

  • Page 6: Install Sim Card

    VT310 Dimension (Unit mm) 2. SIM and Cable Installation For general cases, the device can be used after mounted onto the vehicle, with SIM card inserted and cable installed. 2.1 Install SIM Card In the case of dial-up Internet access, a SIM card is needed. The VT310 will dial automatically once it is powered and started.
  • Page 7 2.2 Mount the Tracker Customers can fix the VT310 onto the vehicle with installation bolts. It is recommended that the tracker be installed under the front windshield of the vehicle, where GPS signal is better received and connection to the OBD-II diagnostic interface is easier.
  • Page 8 2.3.1 26PIN All-in-one Test Cable Link This cable is suitable for indoor testing and the tracker login. A 9-48V adapter or 9-48V AC/DC power supply, a DB9-RS232 serial port female connector and a USB to serial port line are required, as are shown below. From left to right: Power supply module DB9-RS232 female connector, USB to serial port line...
  • Page 9 Steps: 1. Insert the 26PIN female head of P1 into the VT310; 2. Connect P1 CONN-X-V- and P14 CONN-X-V+ to the negative and positive poles of the power adapter respectively. P15 CONN-X-IGT and V + are both connected to the positive side of the power supply; 3.
  • Page 10 2.3.2 OBD-II 7PIN All-in-one Test Cable Suitable for heavy trucks with OBD-II diagnostic interfaces. The VT310 is powered by the ODB diagnostic interface, so the vehicle needs to be started to get the VT310 working. Steps: 1. Insert the 26PIN female head of cable P1 into the VT310; 2.
  • Page 11 2.3.3 OBD-II 26PIN All-in-one Test Cable Suitable for heavy trucks with OBD-II diagnostic interfaces. The VT310 is powered by the diagnostic interface, so the vehicle needs to be started to get the VT310 working. Compared with the OBD-II 7-pin all-in-one test cable, a 19-pin I/O bare wire end is added.

  • Page 12: Rs232 Serial Port

    2.4.1 Definition of 26PIN Interface Name Name Name Name 1-Wire RS232_RX 15 RS232_TX CAN_1L CAN_1H CAN_2L CAN_2H J1708_B J1708_A 2.4.2 RS232 Serial Port The RS232 serial port is used for debugging. Connect the RS232_RX, RS232_TX, and GND of the VT310 to TXD, RXD, and GND of the DB-9 serial port welding-free interface.
  • Page 13 When the DI is configured to pull up, there is a 20kΩ resistor pull up to the power supply voltage. When using DI, it is necessary to distinguish between pull-up and no pull-up. When the DI has no pull-up power supply, the external circuit is connected as follows: When the DI has a pull-up power supply, the external circuit is connected as follows:...

  • Page 14: Digital Output (Do)

    2.4.4. Digital Output (DO) The DO can output DC voltage. The DO is an open-leakage output that supports a current of 300mA and usually works with relays. 2.4.5. Analog Input (AI) The AI can detect DC voltage, and customers can directly access the analog quantity of voltage.

  • Page 15: Ignition Sense

    The 1-Wire is usually used for small communication equipment, such as digital thermometers and iButton devices. Before use, the customer needs to connect the DQ pin (signal line) of the 1-Wire device to the VT310 PIN8, and connect the VDD and GND pins of the 1-Wire device to the GND of the VT310.
  • Page 16 told through the status indicator. To avoid consumption of battery power during transportation, the device is under transportation mode in the factory state. The VT310 needs to be activated by external power supply or the vehicle diagnostic interface. 3.1 GNSS Status Light Indicator Status Function status The device is not started or the GNSS...
  • Page 17 The tool software supports the installation OS environment: Windows 10 ; Not support Windosw 7. 1.1 Download Configuration Tools Enter the Download Center of InHand's Website, and download the tool from the Vehicle Gateway Part >>InVehicle T310 Tracker. Download the configuration tool installation package in the product documentation. Select the default path to complete the installation, as is shown below.
  • Page 18 1.2 Search for the COM Port Number Power the VT310 with an external adapter through the 26PIN all-in-one test cable. The VT310 is connected to the computer through a USB to serial port cable. If the GNSS or cellular light flickers, the device is started successfully. Enter the device management page of the computer and observe the COM slogan in the "device manager">...

  • Page 19: Login To The Device

    1.3 Login to the Device Open the VT310 configuration tool If an error message appears, open it as an administrator. Click "Connect device", enter the user name and password (default: admin/123456), select the recorded serial port, baud rate (default: 115200), and click "connect", as is shown below.
  • Page 20 You can also use computer Bluetooth (4.2 or above) to connect the device. Click "Connect device", enter the user name and password (default: admin/123456), select the Bluetooth device with the same name as the device SN (SN can be found on the device nameplate), and click Connect ", as is shown below.
  • Page 21 In the dialog box that pops up, you can view the device status and perform operations on the device. Click OK to preview or modify the configuration, as is shown below.
  • Page 22 Login succeeded 2. Inquire Status Information 2.1 Mobile Network Parameters On this page are mobile network link parameters, which are used mainly to check whether the wireless network link is normal. All parameters read when the SIM is not inserted are default parameters. After the device is connected to the Internet through the SIM card, it can obtain the IP address for data transmission.
  • Page 23 SIM card status Normal/Unidentified The International Mobile device identification code IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is the built-in dialing module code of the vehicle gateway. Registration Registered/Not registered LAC(Location area code ) , obtain this parameter from the base station after dialing successfully IMSI(International Mobile Subscriber Identity) this IMSI parameter is read from the SIM card...

  • Page 24: Location Information

    2.2 Location Information The location information page shows the latest parameters obtained by the GNSS module. It includes location information and related parameters of the inertial sensor. As is shown below.
  • Page 25 2.3 I/O Information...

  • Page 26: System Settings

    3. System Settings 3.1 Sleep Mode The sleep mode ensures the battery life after flameout, providing continuous guarantee for special environments. The state machine is as follows: Description of the state machine: Run, Sleep, and Temp run represent normal running status, sleep status, and temporary running status respectively.
  • Page 27 ② Corresponding to the state machine, the condition of entering Sleep from the Temp run is that after the device runs a wake-up runtime cycle in the Temp run or after the device runs Temp Run for 15s from run. ③...

  • Page 28: Account Settings

    3.2 Account Settings This function allows the device administrator to modify the device administrator login information. The default administrator account is admin, password 123456. The device administrator can modify the configuration options if necessary. After the modification, the device prompts a restart. Click OK to restart the device and log in with the modified administrator account and password.
  • Page 29 4. Configure the Cellular Network Click "Cellular" to enter the configuration page. Generally, customers only need to configure "Network Access Point Name (APN)", "Network dialing user name", "Network dialing password" and "Authentication mode" and click "Save configuration". The device takes effect after restarting. If the customer has special trial scenarios, click "Show Advanced Options"...
  • Page 30 Parameter Description This parameter is required when the APN private network is connected to the mobile network. Most public network service SIM cards do not authenticate APN when dialing. The default parameter is "gprs". When the private Network dialing network is AAA certified, the mobile network operator username needs to provide this parameter.
  • Page 31 on. If the authentication mode is not automatic, but PAP or CHAP, use only PAP or CHAP authentication to dial. The default parameter is * 99 *** 1#, which is required Network dial number by mobile network operators. PIN (Personal Identification Number) refers to the Personal Identification password of the SIM card.
  • Page 32 ODB CAN2 interface protocol, corresponding to physical layer PIN J1939 CAN_2L(PIN 12) and CAN_2H(PIN ODB CAN2 interface protocol, corresponding to physical layer PIN J1939 CAN_2L(PIN 12) and CAN_2H(PIN J1708 interface protocol, corresponding to physical layer PIN J1708 J1708_ B(PIN13) and J1708_A (PIN When set to Auto mode, the vehicle tracker will poll the link and automatically poll and send the...
  • Page 33 5.2 Configure CAN1 Interface In the configuration tool, select CAN1 as the diagnostic protocol and the CAN1 interface of the vehicle tracker. Parameter Description Others CAN1 interface protocol, corresponding to physical layer PIN J1939/J1979 CAN1 default configuration CAN_1L(PIN 11) and CAN_1H(PIN CAN1 interface protocol, corresponding to physical layer PIN J1939...
  • Page 34 Disable Disable CAN1 • The function of CAN1 and OBD can be enabled at the same time. 6. Configuration of the Cloud Platform The configuration of the cloud platform is the North-direction interface and protocol configuration option of the vehicle tracker. The VT310 can only be connected to one cloud platform at a time.
  • Page 35 6.1 SmartFleet Platform The SmartFleet platform is a SaaS platform for the Internet of Vehicles market launched by InHand Networks. It mainly includes vehicle profile, alarms, driving behavior monitoring, statistical analysis of driving information, electronic fence and other functions. Through the visual user interface and simple operation, you can manage and monitor your hardware devices such as the InVehicle Gateway with speed and ease.
  • Page 36 Click "Show Advanced Options" to show hidden configuration items. Configure the LBS reporting interval, traffic reporting interval, and heartbeat reporting interval as needed. The reporting interval is measured in seconds, as is shown below. Click "Save configuration" and restart the device. As is shown below.
  • Page 37 Europe, the Middle East, the USA, South America, Africa and Australia, with even New For more information, visit https://gurtam.com/en/wialon. Zealand market tapped. To test the Wialon platform, you can contact manager Sun sunzd@inhand.com.cn for more support. Cloud Platform >> Platform Type: Wialon, Cloud Platform >> Enable Cloud Platform >> Domain name: nlgpsgsm.rog Cloud Platform >>...
  • Page 38 If you have obtained an independent domain name provided by Wialon, enter the custom domain name and port number. As is shown below.
  • Page 39 6.2.1 Configuration on Wialon Platform Platform website: https://hosting.wialon.com New devices: The device configuration information is as follows: • Name: Custom • Device Type: Select "Wialon Combine" • Special ID: Enter the device-specific serial number. View the serial number of the device or the serial number on the status page of the configuration tool.
  • Page 40 6.2.2 View Data Uploaded by Devices ① Select "Message" ② Select the name of the target device to be viewed ③ Select the time range of interest ④ Select the data type. Currently the colelcted I/O data is viewed through Raw Data ⑤...
  • Page 41 connect to almost any device. The solution is extended from the cloud to the edge through authentication, built-in device management, and extended configuration of each device. For more information, visit https://azure.microsoft.com/zh-cn/services/iot-hub Cloud Platform >> Platform Type: Azure IoT Cloud Platform >> Enable Cloud Platform >>...
  • Page 42 1. Before configuring the Connect String, log in the Azure IoT platform to create a device. In the left-side navigation pane of the IoT Center, choose "IoT devices", and then select "New". As is shown below. 2. On the "Create a device" page, provide the name of the new device, such as myDeviceId, and then select "Save".
  • Page 43 3. After creating the device, open the device in the "IoT devices" pane. Copy the "Primary Connection String" and later paste to the "Connection String" of the configuration tool ". As is shown below. 6.4 AWS IoT Platform...
  • Page 44 With the AWS IoT Core, you can connect your IoT devices to the AWS cloud without configuring or managing the server. The AWS IoT Core supports billions of devices and trillions of messages, and can process those messages before routing them to AWS terminal nodes and other devices with security and reliability.
  • Page 45 Amazon IoT >> Things >> Create a single thing >> Add your device to the thing registry >> Add certificate On this page, create a certificate for the thing just created, as is shown below. 2. Download certificate file...
  • Page 46 • Download certificate >> A certificate for the things >> Download the file format is as follows: ***.cert.pem; • Download private >> A private key >> Download. The file format is: ***.private.key; • AWS CA files have been download in the vehicle tracker, so you do not need to Download CA files.
  • Page 47 • 3. Use the configuration tool to import the certificate file to the tracker • Security >> Import digital certificate >> Select a certificate (select the downloaded digital certificate ***.cert.pem in the displayed dialog box); click "Import certificate" • Security>> Import private key certificate >> Select a file (select the downloaded digital certificate ***.
  • Page 48 4. Enable AWS Platform Cloud Platform >> Platform Type: AWS IoT Cloud Platform >> Enable Cloud Platform >> Domain name Cloud Platform >> Port: 8883...
  • Page 49 “Cloud Platform >> Domain name” AWS IoT >> Things >> “Select the created things” >> Interact Copy this domain name paste to “Cloud Platform >> Domain name” Save the configuration and restart the device. On the Cloud Plateform Cloud Platform page, check the connection status:...
  • Page 50 By default, invalid data is not reported. To report invalid data, tick "Report invalid data" in the advanced options. After that, the reported data value that does not exist is NULL, as is shown below. Method 2：Create a provisioning template connection for AWS 1.
  • Page 51 Creat Certificate: Amazon IoT >> Certificates Amazon IoT >> Things >> Create a single things >> Add your device to the thing registry >> Add certificate On this page, create a certificate for the thing just created, as is shown below.
  • Page 52 2. Download a certificate file • Download a public key file >> A certificate for the things >> Download. The file format is ***.cert.pem; • Download the private key file >> A private key >> Download. The file format is ***.private.key;...
  • Page 53 • On the previous window, click "Activate" to enter the certificate list. Click "Done" and complete certification. • On the previous window, click "Attach a policy" to enter the Amazon IoT >> Policy list to add a policy, as is shown below.
  • Page 54 3. Use the configuration tool to import the certificate file to the vehicle tracker • Security >> Import digital certificate >> Select a certificate (select the downloaded digital certificate ***.cert.pem in the displayed dialog box), click "Import certificate" • Security >> Import private key certificate >> Select a file (select the downloaded digital certificate \\.
  • Page 55 4. Enable AWS Cloud Platform >> Platform Type: AWS IoT Cloud Platform >> Enable Cloud Platform >> Domain name Cloud Platform >> Port : 8883...
  • Page 56 If you create a preset template on AWS, you need to enable device preset in the configuration tool. Tick to enable it, and enter the preset template name. The template name can be found in AWS IoT >>Fleet provisioning templates. Copy the address in the AWS IoT >>...
  • Page 57 Save the configuration and restart the device. On the Cloud Platform Cloud Platform page, check the connection status: 6.4.2 Subscription and Publishing of AWS 1. Subscribe to messages reported and published by VT310...
  • Page 58 Amazon IoT >> Test Amazon IoT >> Test >> enter the published topic in the Subscription topic text box, as is shown below. For example: v1/VT310 SN/motion/info By default, the VT310 reports messages from the retention groups of GNSS, Sysinfo, Motion, Cellular1, IO, and OBD. You only need to subscribe to topics to receive messages, as is shown below.
  • Page 59 For more information, see API documentation. 《FlexAPI_over_MQTT_Reference_for_3rd_party_platform_VT310.pdf》 6.5 Aliyun IoT The Alibaba Cloud Enterprise IoT platform provides fully-hosted instance services. It allows you to easily access and manage devices without building IoT infrastructure by yourself. It features low costs, high reliability, high performance, and easy operation and maintenance.
  • Page 60 The Device Certificate of the replication Device includes three parameters: Product Key, Device Name, and Device Secret, as is shown below. 2. Config Aliyun IoT Cloud Platform >> Platform Type: Aliyun IoT Cloud Platform >> Enable Cloud Platform >> Device Name: Cloud Platform >>...
  • Page 61 Cloud Platform >> Device Secert Tick to enable Secure Certification Mode: Unique Certificate Per Device/Unique Certificate Per Model The three parameters from Alibaba Cloud ProductKey, DeviceName, and DeviceSecret. Enter the corresponding parameters in the configuration tool. In the upper-left corner of the IoT platform console, view the region where your service is located.
  • Page 62 TCP/IP. Open-source software that supports MQTT, such as ThingsBoard and EMQ, allows customers to develop their own IoT platforms. 6.6.1 MQTT Broker Cloud Platform >> Platform Type >> Mqtt Broker: Enable, configure domain name, port, username, and password ". Click "Save configuration" and restart, as is shown below.
  • Page 63 6.6.2 Configure ThingBoard Open-source IoT Platform ThingsBoard is an open-source IoT platform where you can quickly develop, manage, and expand IoT projects. It is an open-source IoT platform for data collection, processing, visualization, and device management. It connects devices through the industry-standard IoT protocols - MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP, and supports cloud and local deployment.
  • Page 64 ThingsBoard Architecture 1. Register an account and add a device. After adding a device, use the open Device Device Credentials >> MQTT Basic to enter the Client ID, User Name, and Password parameters. For more information, visit https://thingsboard.io/docs/getting-started-guides. Platform Device Parameters...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    OTA. OTA upgrading includes Alibaba Cloud standard OTA upgrading, SmartFleet platform OTA upgrading and FlexAPI upgrading. Now we will only introduce how to upgrade with local configuration tools. For more information about upgrading, please contact technical support of InHand Networks. 7.1 Firmware Upgrade...
  • Page 66 Step 2: Click "Browse file" to select the firmware. Click "Upgrade" and wait for firmware installation, as is shown below:...
  • Page 67 When a prompt box says "Will switch to the new version after restarting VT310", new firmware has been imported successfully. Click "Restart" to upgrade the firmware. Note: After the device is upgraded, restart the device and then configure it. 7.2 Restore Factory Settings of FlexAPI Go to Maintenance >>...

  • Page 68: Import/Export Configuration

    7.3 Import/Export Configuration To back up and import configuration, go to Maintenance >> Import/export congifuration file, as is shown below. Click "Export configuration" to back up configuration, and click "Import configuration" to load the configuration file.
  • Page 69 To back up configuration, click "Export configuration". The configuration tool can read device configuration and pop up file storage window. Enter the name of the backup file, and click "Open".
  • Page 70 In the exported configuration file, Username and Password are not available. If you hope to import the modified username and password to the new device, you can modify them in the exported file. Replace the admin characters with a new admin account, and input in the password of the new account.
  • Page 71 8. Restoration of the Default Account and Password for Hardware Because configuration usually involves the device certificate file, when the device is restored to the factory via hardware, only the username and password are restored to admin/123456. As is shown in the following picture, press the Reset button with a screwdriver or other tools for more than 8 seconds, and then loosen it.
  • Page 72 ps: By double-clicking "Reset", you can restart the device when it goes wrong. 9. How to Get the Device Log Make sure that the computer is connected to the VT310 through USB to serial port through configuration wire, and open a serial port connection tool such as the serial port debugging software.
  • Page 73 1. Open the serial port debugging software and select the link serial port. The default baud rate of the serial port is 115200/8/n/1. Click "Open serial port". Note that the Character encoding mode (Character encoding) is ASCII, and the line break mode (Linet break) is \n(LF).
  • Page 74 2. Enter +++ in the content sending serial port to activate the CLI mode, as is shown below;...
  • Page 75 Enter the Username admin (press the enter key), click "Send", enter the password 123456 (press the enter key), and click send to enter the command line mode.
  • Page 77 3. Enable the log function. In the send text box, enter “log console enable” (press the enter key) and click "Send". The following screenshot shows the log information in the receive window. 4. Close log function, write “log console disable” (press the enter key) in the send text box and click "Send".
  • Page 78 5. If you need to link the configuration tool after exiting the serial port, write “exit” (press the enter key) in the send text box, click "Send" (used to exit the CLI mode), and then close the serial port. Or you wait for 180 seconds when the device automatically exits the CLI mode.

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