The VT-380 is a professional GPS/GPRS vehicle tracker built for reliable, Plaspy compatible real-time tracking and fleet management. Designed for fleet operators, rental companies and vehicle security integrators, the VT-380 pairs a high-sensitivity SiRF‑Star III GPS module with a quad-band GSM modem to deliver consistent position fixes, configurable reporting and resilient communications via SMS or GPRS (TCP/UDP). Its long-term logging, comprehensive alarms and engine-cut output make it a practical choice for anti-theft and telematics workflows on the Plaspy platform.
Plaspy compatibility means you can feed VT-380 telemetry — location, alerts and sensor data — directly into Plaspy dashboards, alerts and reports for centralized fleet visibility. When GPRS is unavailable the VT-380 stores up to 180,000 waypoints in internal flash and automatically uploads stored data once connectivity resumes, preserving route history and event details for compliance and analysis.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible GPS tracker for robust real-time tracking and fleet management.
- High-sensitivity SiRF‑Star III GNSS for reliable position fixes and typical 10 m (2D RMS) accuracy.
- Quad-band GSM with SMS and GPRS (TCP/UDP) communication plus internal flash logging for offline data retention.
- Comprehensive alarms: SOS panic, geo-fencing, movement, speeding, power-cut and GPS blind area entry/exit.
- Engine-cut output (remote immobilizer) and included relay for anti-theft and remote engine control.
- Two analog inputs for fuel monitoring or other sensor telemetry and five digital inputs for vehicle event signals.
- Compact, vehicle-grade design with 850 mAh backup battery and low-power operation via built-in motion sensor.
How It Works with Plaspy
Integrating the VT-380 with Plaspy is straightforward: VT-380 transmits location and event packets over GPRS (or SMS as fallback) to Plaspy's server endpoints using TCP/UDP. Plaspy ingests telemetry and maps it to vehicle records to enable live tracking, historical playback and rule-based alerts. When the device loses GPRS connectivity, stored waypoints are uploaded automatically after reconnection so Plaspy has a complete route history.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates sent to Plaspy via GPRS (TCP/UDP) or SMS fallback.
- Alarm events (SOS, geo-fence, speeding, movement, power-cut, GPS blind area entry/exit) stream into Plaspy for immediate alerts and notifications.
- Fuel monitoring via the VT-380's analog inputs can be transmitted to Plaspy for fuel-level tracking and reports.
- Remote immobilizer / engine-cut is supported and can be controlled or tracked through Plaspy integrations when configured.
- When GPRS is unavailable, VT-380 logs up to 180,000 waypoints in flash memory and uploads them to Plaspy on reconnection.
- If Bluetooth sensors are required in your solution, Plaspy can also correlate external BLE gateway data with VT-380 telemetry to deliver combined sensor and location views.
Technical Overview
| Model | VT-380 |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM (SMS, GPRS TCP/UDP) |
| Bands | Quad-band GSM (standard 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) |
| Power & Battery | Operating voltage +9V to +36V; 850 mAh backup battery; typical consumption ~85 mA/h |
| Flash Memory | 4 MB internal for logging (up to 180,000 waypoints) |
| GNSS | SiRF‑Star III chipset, -158 dB sensitivity, L1 1575.42 MHz, 20-channel tracking, typical position accuracy 10 m (2D RMS), velocity accuracy 0.1 m/s |
| Cold/Warm/Hot Start | Hot ~1 s, Warm ~38 s, Cold ~42 s |
| Interfaces & I/O | 5 digital inputs (3 negative, 2 positive trigger), 5 outputs, 2 analog inputs (10-bit), engine-cut output (relay included), optional external microphone input |
| Environmental | Operating temperature -20 to 55 °C; humidity 5%–95% non-condensing |
| Physical | Size 104 × 62 × 24 mm (installation 104 × 83 × 24 mm); weight 190 g |
| Accessories | GPS antenna, GSM antenna, socket cables, relay, user manual |
| Indicators | Two LEDs for GPS and GSM status |
Use Cases
- Fleet management — live location, route replay and configurable tracking intervals for dispatch optimization and compliance reporting.
- Anti-theft & immobilization — SOS button, geo-fence alerts and engine-cut relay enable fast response and remote engine immobilization when needed.
- Fuel monitoring & telemetry — analog inputs capture fuel-level signals for consumption analysis and theft detection when paired with Plaspy reporting.
- Remote monitoring & security — power-cut alarm, movement alarm and optional in-vehicle microphone support surveillance and incident investigation workflows.
- Long-term logging — internal flash storage preserves long historical tracks for assets operating in low-connectivity areas until upload is possible.
Why Choose the VT-380 with Plaspy
Choosing the VT-380 for Plaspy-managed deployments delivers a reliable mix of accurate GNSS positioning, proven GSM connectivity and practical vehicle I/O for telemetry and control. Its large on-device log buffer and configurable reporting intervals reduce data gaps for vehicles that operate in intermittent coverage areas. Paired with Plaspy, the VT-380 becomes part of a scalable telematics solution: you get real-time tracking, alerting for anti-theft and safety events, fuel monitoring via analog inputs, and remote immobilization — all accessible through Plaspy dashboards, alerts and reports. The result is lower operational risk, better fleet visibility and straightforward integration into existing fleet management workflows.
Set Up VT-380
Use with a tracker
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Set the Operator APN
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- Check your tracker clock setup is set UTC-0 or GMT. (The most trackers come from the factory on UTC.)
- For most devices you should use IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number as unique identifier. However, some devices have vendor specific unique identifier, for example TK-103 devices use 11-digit identifier.
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Set Up the IP and port on your tracker: (automatic detect tracker's protocol.)
Server d.plaspy.com IP 54.85.159.138 Port 8888 - Add on your Account on devices with the IMEI or unique ID.
