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VT404
GPS VEHICLE TRACKER
User Manual
The VT404 GPS Vehicle Tracker is 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 display photographic images or preferably those which utilise
Google maps with 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 Australia PTY Limited
www.mongoose.com.au
Mongoose (New Zealand) Limited
www.mongoose.co.nz
Revised November 2014
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Page 1: User Manual
VT404 GPS VEHICLE TRACKER User Manual The VT404 GPS Vehicle Tracker is 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 display photographic images or preferably those which utilise Google maps with built-in GPS. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The use of mobile GSM transmitting/receiving devices, such as this GPS tracker, may be restricted in certain locations, especially aircraft or hospitals. It is your responsibility to ensure correct and permitted usage. Mongoose is not responsible for the non-operation of this product should GPS or GSM signals not be available. - Page 3 3 QUICK & EASY START-UP STEPS (after installation and outdoors) To pair your mobile phone number to the tracker send the following text command from your mobile phone to the SIM number of the tracker; Text must be in this format:- your mobile number password user number...
- Page 4 PAIRING THE USER PHONE NUMBERS (maximum 3) Up to 3 ‘users’ can be ‘paired’ to this GPS tracker. The ‘user number’ sets priority. ‘1’ is the main user. The other 2 ‘users’ are programmed by the main user. If the SOS / car alarm function is used, the priority of contact is 1, 2 then 3 – so set the ‘users’...
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Page 5: Requesting Location
REQUESTING LOCATION There are 4 ways to find the trackers location from your mobile phone depending on what information you want and the type of mobile phone you are using. Phone call Basic SMS Screenshot SMS Google maps SMS a. Phone call – ‘Users’ only – Do not hide your phones identity Any ‘user’... - Page 6 ‘STATE’ is always the reason for the text message 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.
- Page 7 669 + Password 6690000 See photos Due to software variances, some models may not show the street address, so send the following SMS to update 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 displayed in rural areas.
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Page 8: Automatic Tracking
AUTOMATIC TRACKING LOCATION REPORTING AT PROGRAMMED TIME INTERVALS You can programme the tracker to automatically report its position at time intervals of your choice. Reporting time is in minutes. Automatic tracking is only possible via the basic SMS data reply and not available for Screen-shot or Google Maps. -
Page 9: Car Alarm Alert
GEO-FENCE – restricting area of travel You can restrict travel to within a certain area by setting a ‘geo-fence’. A geo-fence is defined by a base-point (where it currently is) with a permitted radius of travel from that location. This can be from 1 kilometre to 1000 kilometres (999.9). If the tracker moves outside this permitted area, it makes a telephone call as an alert to the mobile phone that set the geo-fence. -
Page 10: Tow Alarm
TELEPHONE THE TRACKER – 2 way communication or surveillance If you wish to utilise this feature, the supplied corded microphone and earphones plugs into the tracker module. An extension cord may be required depending on where the tracker is located in relation to the driver. 2 way conversation: Calling the tracker: Only paired ‘users’... -
Page 11: Engine Start Alert
The installer of this product has the right to refuse connection of this feature if prohibited by law or considers it not suitable for the intended purpose. Mongoose accepts no responsibility for unlawful, incorrect or inappropriate usage or fitment. We only recommend starter motor – not ignition or fuel. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Time
ADJUSTING SMS TIME The time on received messages from the tracker can be adjusted to allow for worldwide usage and daylight savings. Feature Format of text command Example Reply Adjusting 896 + Password + E/W hours TIME 8960000E12:00 the clock based on GMT SET: OK ‘E’... -
Page 13: Gprs
MAIN POWER CUT If the vehicles power to the tracker is cut or disconnected, the tracker will call the user and send an SMS alert. You can turn this warning on or off by a text message. Format of text command Actual text Reply 011 + Password... - Page 14 Mileage Recording Function The Mongoose VT404 GPS tracker has the ability to record and report travelled mileages of the GPS tracker. It is not related or connected to the vehicles odometer. • You can record mileage only and not automatically report.
- Page 15 GPRS mode – for use with our M-TRAK webserver. This tracker can communicate its’ position via its GPRS (data, not text) output. Set your mobile phone as the controller (see page 3) Example: *02112345678*0000*1** Activate GPRS mode by sending an SMS command: 71000000 Define the Mobile Phone Service Providers APN (Access Point Name) example;...
- Page 16 Optional functions; Data logger Function: Activate Data Logger Function Format: #807#user password#X## Eg: #807#0000#30## Remarks: In the above example, the device saves location data to internal memory at every 30 seconds. When the device goes into power saving mode, it will stop record data. The data logger is capable of saving up to 5000 “Location Information”.
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Page 17: Specifications
CAUTIONS 1. Keep the unit dry. Any liquid may destroy or damage the inside circuitry. 2. Don’t use or store the unit in dusty places. 3. Don’t keep the unit in extremes of heat and cold. 4. Handle carefully. Do not drop, vibrate or shake it violently. 5. - Page 18 INSTALLATION Parts included; GPS vehicle tracker SIM card holder Wiring harness Magnetic GPS antenna On-screen hi-gain GSM antenna Combined earphones and microphone This manual We recommend professional installation of this product to ensure correct connections and safety and reliability of the this and the vehicle. Locating the tracker and antennas Main module For security reasons, the tracker module should be concealed from view to prevent...
- Page 19 Insert a GSM SIM Card (not supplied) Before connecting any power to the tracker, insert the SIM card with the provided SIM card holder. Slide the SIM card fully into the slot face side up. The holder when inserted also turns on the internal battery which is used for back-up.
- Page 20 List of commands Example; 6660000 = 666 (location request) 0000 (is default password, use your password if changed) Command Feature Reply *021123456*0000*1** Sets user 1 Set user #1 OK 7000000 SMS mode Set mode OK, Current mode: SMS 7100000 GPRS mode Set mode OK, Current mode: GPRS 77712340000 Change password...
- Page 21 Mongoose Australia Web site: www.mongoose.com.au NEW SOUTH WALES Head Office: 6 Hornsby Street, Hornsby NSW 2147 Ph: (02) 9482 4444 Fax: (02) 9476 8279 Email: sales@mongoose.com.au QUEENSLAND Unit8, 871 Boundary Road, Coopers Plain, Brisbane, Queensland 4108 Ph: (07) 3344 7611 Fax: (07) 3344 7911 Email: sales@mongoose.com.au...