The VL103D is a compact LTE GNSS vehicle terminal designed for discreet installation in motorcycles, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Plaspy-compatible out of the box, the VL103D pairs rugged, road-ready hardware with reliable 4G LTE connectivity (with 2G GSM fallback) to deliver continuous real-time tracking, rapid position fixes, and the vehicle telemetry needed for recovery, anti-theft workflows and basic fleet management.
The VL103D is engineered for demanding automotive environments: IP66 dust/water resistance, a wide 9–90 VDC input range, an industrial 270 mAh backup battery and integrated motion sensors make it a practical GPS tracker for stolen vehicle recovery, driver behavior monitoring and remote immobilization when integrated through the Plaspy platform.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible GPS tracker — integrates GNSS position and vehicle telemetry into Plaspy for real-time tracking and alerts.
- Reliable cellular connectivity — LTE Cat 1 with GSM (E-GSM900/DCS1800) fallback for broad network coverage and continuity.
- Rugged, vehicle-ready design — IP66-rated enclosure, compact form (92 × 40 × 20 mm) and a wide operating voltage (9–90 VDC).
- High-sensitivity GNSS — GPS + BDS + LBS with sub-2.5 m CEP accuracy and fast TTFF for prompt location fixes.
- Vehicle integration interfaces — ACC ignition input, relay/digital output for remote cut-off (immobilizer), configurable SOS input and 0–5 V ADC for analog sensors.
- On-board motion intelligence — 3-axis accelerometer enables driving behaviour telemetry (harsh acceleration, braking, cornering) and collision/event detection.
- Backup power and status indicators — built-in 270 mAh Li‑Polymer backup battery and LED indicators for GNSS, cellular and power status.
How It Works with Plaspy
When connected to Plaspy, the VL103D streams GNSS fixes and vehicle telemetry to the platform over LTE (with GSM fallback), enabling live maps, alerts, and historic route playback. Plaspy ingests position, speed, alarm and sensor data from the device and correlates that information with configurable rules for fleet management, anti-theft response and telematics reporting.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates — GNSS positions are transmitted via LTE/GSM to Plaspy for continuous tracking and situational awareness.
- Ignition and immobilizer control — ACC (ignition) input and relay digital output support ignition status monitoring and remote cut-off/immobilizer actions through Plaspy.
- Analog sensor support — the 0–5 V ADC input can carry fuel or other analog sensor data into Plaspy for telemetry and fuel monitoring workflows.
- Event and alarm reporting — movement, speeding, geo-fence entry/exit and battery detection events are reported to Plaspy for immediate alerts and automated responses.
- Driving behaviour telemetry — accelerometer-based harsh event notifications (acceleration, braking, cornering, collision) feed driver scorecards and safety reports in Plaspy.
Technical Overview
| Connectivity | LTE Cat 1 (4G) with GSM (2G) fallback |
|---|---|
| Bands | GSM: E‑GSM900 / DCS1800; LTE-FDD: B1 / B3 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28; LTE-TDD: B34 / B38 / B40 |
| Power & Battery | Wide input 9–90 VDC; built-in 270 mAh industrial Li‑Polymer backup battery |
| Interfaces | RS485; digital input (ACC); configurable SOS input; digital output (relay/remote cut-off); 0–5 V ADC for analog sensors |
| GNSS | GPS + BDS + LBS; sub-2.5 m CEP positioning accuracy; TTFF: avg. hot start ≤1 s; avg. cold start ≤32 s |
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer for harsh event detection and collision sensing |
| LED Indicators | GNSS (blue), cellular (green), power (red) |
| Bluetooth | Not specified / no built-in BLE reported |
| Remote Management | Not specified in device details (check Plaspy for OTA/FOTA or configuration workflows) |
| Form Factor | Compact terminal for vehicle installation — 92.0 × 40.0 × 20.0 mm; weight 55 g; IP66; operating −20 °C to +70 °C |
Use Cases
- Stolen vehicle recovery — reliable LTE/GSM connectivity, compact installation and remote cut-off capability help accelerate recovery and immobilization workflows when managed through Plaspy.
- Fleet management for light commercial vehicles — real-time tracking, driver behaviour telemetry and geo-fence alerts support dispatch, route compliance and safety programs.
- Anti-theft and remote immobilizer — relay/remote cut-off output and movement/alarms provide actionable anti-theft controls when configured in Plaspy.
- Analog sensor telemetry (e.g., fuel monitoring) — the 0–5 V ADC enables integration of vehicle sensors for fuel-level monitoring or other analog signals into Plaspy reports.
- Motorcycle and discreet installations — compact size and IP66-rated enclosure make the VL103D suited for covert mounts on motorcycles and small vehicles.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
Pairing the VL103D with Plaspy delivers a pragmatic balance of connectivity, accuracy and vehicle integration for operators who need dependable, commercial-grade tracking. The device’s LTE Cat 1 communications with GSM fallback and high-sensitivity GNSS ensure continuous real-time tracking, while the wide voltage range and IP66 rating simplify installation across vehicle types. On-board accelerometer telemetry, ADC input for analog sensors and a relay output for remote cut-off give fleet managers and recovery teams actionable telemetry and control. Integrated into Plaspy, the VL103D becomes part of a scalable solution for fleet management, anti-theft response, telemetry reporting and operational alerts — delivering the real-time tracking and control modern operators expect.
Set Up VL103D
To set the tracker send the following commands by SMS messages
- Reset factory settings
FACTORY# - Set the time zone UTC-0
GMT,E,0# - Set the operator APN
APN,{{apn}},{{apnu}},{{apnp}}# - Set the GPRS server
SERVER,1,d.plaspy.com,8888,0#
or
aj3VslKfzn0KoCzLcij4amSHvpEgci - Set the update interval every 60 seconds
TIMER,60#
or
AJXGLk6plmto - Enable GPRS mode
GPRSON,1#
To check parameter settings GPRSSET#