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AM-GV500 OBD GPS Tracker
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Version 1.0.0
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May 17
, 2021

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  • Page 1 AM-GV500 OBD GPS Tracker User Manual Version 1.0.0 May 17 , 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Trips Tab ..............................19 Reports ..............................20 Zones Tab ..............................22 Alerts ............................... 25 Setting Up a New Alert ........................25 Amcrest GPS Fleet Application ........................26 iOS App Setup ............................26 Map ..............................26 Settings Menu ............................. 27 Trips................................. 27 Reports ..............................

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Here you can find information about the tracker’s features and functions, as well as information to aid in troubleshooting. To contact Amcrest support, please have your IMEI or ICCID number ready and do one of the following: Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Amcrest directly if anything is broken or missing in the package. Legal Notice Ensure strict observation of relevant laws to ensure this product cannot be used for any illegal purposes. Amcrest Technologies assumes no liability or risk for misuse of this product and any consequences of said misuse. Introduction This device is recommended for the tracking of vehicles as well as their performance.

  • Page 5: What's Included

    What’s Included Included in the box with the GPS are the following: The OBD GPS Tracker Mini USB 5V AC Power Adapter SIM card information Activation Card Interfaces Index Description Comment SW_CAN SW_CAN line of ISO 15765; Only supports 12V car battery No Connect MS_CAN_H MC_CAN_H line of ISO 15765 Power and digital ground...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Windows computers only. It requires an optional USB Data_Cable_MC5 which will need to be purchased separately from the unit. To access the configuration tool or for more details on the software, please visit amcrest.com/support P a g e...
  • Page 7 1. Connect the OBD tracker to a USB port on your 2. Download the software and install the driver computer using a USB Data_Cable_MC5 (sold to your Windows computer. separately). 3. Open the manager tool and select the correct 4. To test by SMS, set the “Report Mode” to COM port.
  • Page 8 Activating the Device After purchasing the device, you must purchase a monthly service plan that allows the device to track and send data to your Amcrest account. You can activate your device and service plan at http://www.amcrestgpsfleet.com To activate a plan, click on ‘Activate GPS Device’ and fill out the GPS activation form. If you choose to buy a second device, fill out the activation form and be sure to select ‘ADD TO EXISTING ACCOUNT’...
  • Page 9 Two LEDs light up solid for 30 Failure The tracker has trouble communicating seconds, and then resume their with your vehicles OBD interface. Please original functions. try the process again and if the problem persists, contact us for further support: amcrest.com/gpssupport P a g e...

  • Page 10: Amcrest Gps Portal

    An active subscription must be created to access tracker information. To activate a subscription, please visit: https://amcrestgpsfleet.com To log into the Amcrest OBD GPS portal, check your email for your Amcrest GPS activation email containing your username and password. For best security results, please change your password upon logging in for the first time.

  • Page 11: User Interface Walkthrough

    User Interface Walkthrough This section will explore the different menu items in the GPS Portal Interface. See below for an explanation of each menu item: This tab shows the last location of the device, as well as access different map tools. Trips This tab allows the user to see trip history and play trips.
  • Page 12 The main menu allows the user to view GPS profile information, change passwords, logout, cancel a subscription, purchase new devices, etc. The interface also provides a direct link to download the Amcrest GPS Fleet app. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play store.

  • Page 13: Menu Tabs

    Download the Amcrest GPS app The Amcrest GPS app allows the user to access their device directly via their mobile device. The app is available on both the iOS and Android platforms via the App Store and Google Play store.

  • Page 14: Asset Info

    Asset List The asset list displays all devices associated with your current GPS subscription as well as their last report time, and driver score. Track All – Allows the user to select all assets. Show/Hide List – Hides and displays the asset list. Show All –...
  • Page 15 Speed – Displays the current miles per hour (MPH) of the vehicle. Engine RPM – Displays the last RPM data of the vehicle. Mileage – Displays the current mileage of the vehicle. Fuel Consumption – Displays the estimated fuel consumption of the vehicle while in motion. Engine Coolant Temp - Displays the last reported coolant temperature of the vehicle.
  • Page 16 Street View The street view option allows the user to view a Google map, street view, image for the location of the device. Settings The settings menu allows the user to enable or disable alert options such as push notifications, email alerts, trip alerts, speed alerts, power on/off alerts, engine on/off alerts, etc.
  • Page 17 For a brief description of each option, please refer to the information provided below. Device Name: The name of the device being used. Alert Email: The current account email being used. Mobile Carrier Primary: Select a primary mobile carrier. Alert/SMS/Text Primary: The primary means of receiving SMS. Alert Secondary SMS/Text: The secondary way of receiving SMS.
  • Page 18 Warning/Emission Email Alerts: Enable or disable email alerts to be sent if the car’s emissions are above the warning limits threshold of the device. Warning/Emission SMS/Text Alerts: Enable or disable SMS alerts to be sent if the car’s emissions are above the warning limits threshold of the device.

  • Page 19: Trips Tab

    Update Interval Frequency / Battery Life This option provides a quick link to upgrade to a lesser interval GPS tracking plan. Please do not let the battery go below 10% if the battery is below 10% charge make sure to charge it or connect using a power supply.

  • Page 20: Reports

    This tab has 5 main areas: 1. Choose Device – This drop-down menu allows the user to choose which device they would like to pull trip data. Hide/Show List – Hides all trip data information. Click the Show List option to display trip data. Choose a date –...
  • Page 21 There are 2 different sections in this tab: 1. Report Details – Allows the user to choose which device they would like to view, which report type to view, date, as well as which table or graph type. Custom reports can also be viewed in this menu. Hide/Show List –...

  • Page 22: Zones Tab

    Custom Reports Custom reports of each attribute can be generated based on a specific date and range. Below is a screenshot of the custom reports interface: To generate a custom report, select a report type from the Report Type drop down menu and select a graph/table report type.
  • Page 23 Hide/Show List – This button allows the user to hide or show an added circular or polygonal zone. Zone Groups – Allows the user to set and organize zones into specific zone groups. Creating a Circular Zone To proceed with creating a circular zone, click on either “Create Circular Zone” button and click the “Got It!”...
  • Page 24 when the vehicle exits a specific area, and a “both” type will trigger an alert whether the vehicle enters or exits the specified zone. Click the Save button to save your zone settings. To receive the alerts when the device enters the “Zone Entry” zone or exits the “Zone Exit” zone, alert should be created by selecting the specific zone(s).

  • Page 25: Alerts

    Enter the name of your zone, then select which type (entry, exit, both) of zone you would like to use. An entry type will trigger an alert when the vehicle enters a specific area, an exit type will trigger an alert when the vehicle exits a specific area, and a “both”...

  • Page 26: Amcrest Gps Fleet Application

    App Setup The iOS Amcrest Fleet app does not allow users to register an account via the app. To get started, make sure you have registered an Amcrest GPS account and activated your OBD GPS tracker. This can be done by going to www.amcrest.com/gps-activation...

  • Page 27: Settings Menu

    5. Settings - Tap the settings ( ) icon in the upper left corner of the screen to access in app features for your GPS. Settings Menu This tab shows the last location of the device, as well as allows for use of many different map tools.

  • Page 28: Reports

    Reports The reports tab allows the user to create custom reports and alerts regarding the functionality and status of the device. Tap on the Reports option to access the interface. 28 | P a g e...
  • Page 29 Select the GPS device from the interface and select a report type from the Choose Report Type drop down menu. Select all applicable report types and tap Confirm. Tap on the tap on the Select Date option located in the reports interface. A calendar will be displayed which shows applicable dates with reported data.

  • Page 30: Zones

    Zones The Zones tab allows the user to create a virtual geographic boundary which will alert the user if the device enters or exits a specific zone. Tap on the Zones option to access the interface. Tip: To create a zone, start searching locations from the top-left search icon.
  • Page 31 Use the search tool in the left-hand corner to select an area to draw the custom zone. Tap on the interface to create a custom zone in a specific area of the map. Click Save Zone once all points have been set.
  • Page 32 Creating a New Zone Group A Zone Group allows multiple zones to be grouped in the interface for a specific device. To create a zone group, tap on the “+ Create New Zone Group”. Note: The zone can be ungrouped in the interface, however, if multiple zones need to be applied to a device it is highly recommended to create a zone group.
  • Page 33 Select whether the alert will apply to individual zones or a zone group. Tap on the Select Zone(s) drop down menu and select the applicable zone for the alert from the menu and tap Confirm. 33 | P a g e...

  • Page 34: Polygonal Zone Alerts

    GPS Application Setup Android Application Setup To get started using the Amcrest GPS app on Android download the Amcrest GPS app from the Google Play store. The Android app allows you to activate and access your GPS device directly from the app. To activate a new device in the app, open the app and press Activate GPS Device.

  • Page 35: Map

    Once logged in you will be taken to the map screen which will display your active devices. Provided in this menu will be a list of options related to the initial map interface. For more information on the features listed in this menu, please refer to the details provided below. 1.

  • Page 36: Trips

    Device Settings This tab allows the user to adjust tracking settings and alerts. My Profile This tab allows you to adjust or modify your account settings and information. Change Password This tab allows you to adjust modify your password (must have old password) Logout This tab allows the user to sign out of their GPS tracker account.

  • Page 37: Reports

    Reports The reports tab allows the user to create custom reports and alerts regarding the functionality and status of the device. Tap on the Reports option to access the interface. 37 | P a g e...
  • Page 38 Select the GPS device from the interface and select a report type from the Choose Report Type drop down menu. Select all applicable report types and tap Confirm. Tap on the tap on the Select Date option located in the reports interface. A calendar will be displayed which shows applicable dates with reported data.

  • Page 39: Zones

    Zones The Zones tab allows the user to create a virtual geographic boundary which will alert the user if the device enters or exits a specific zone. Tap on the Zones option to access the interface. Tip: To create a zone, start searching locations from the top-left search icon.
  • Page 40 Enter a name for the zone and choose which type of zone will be reported. This can be an alert when the device enters a zone, exits a zone, or both. A zone group can be applied to the zone, via the Zone Group menu.
  • Page 41 Creating a New Zone Group A Zone Group allows multiple zones to be grouped in the interface for a specific device. To create a zone group, tap on the “+ Create New Zone Group”. Note: The zone can be ungrouped in the interface, however, if multiple zones need to be applied to a device it is highly recommended to create a zone group.
  • Page 42 Select whether the alert will apply to individual zones or a zone group. Tap on the Select Zone(s) drop down menu and select the applicable zone for the alert from the menu and tap Confirm. 42 | P a g e...

  • Page 43: Polygonal Zone Alerts

    Access and adjust profile settings on your account. Please note, all information in this section can be updated except for the email address. If an email address will need to be updated on the subscription, please contact Amcrest directly to make the proper changes on the account. Change Password To change the password the user will need access to have access to the old password.
  • Page 44 You can view current device battery and other metrics on amcrestgps.com under the Map tab. Q: I just bought an additional Amcrest GPS Tracker. How can I start tracking this device if I already have an amcrestgps.com account? A: First, activate your GPS Tracker on [insert link].

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