The VL100 is a compact, cost-effective GPS tracker designed for straightforward vehicle monitoring and reliable Plaspy compatible integration. Built for low-power, wired installation in cars, trucks and other vehicles, the VL100 delivers 4G connectivity with automatic fallback to 2G and supports the widely used GT06 communication protocol—making it easy to integrate into Plaspy for real-time tracking, telemetry, and anti-theft workflows.
The unit is engineered for serviceability and long-term operation: it accepts a wide input voltage range, stores up to 10,000 position records locally for historical playback, and supports firmware upgrades via USB or OTA. When paired with Plaspy, the VL100 provides a practical, low-cost option for fleet management, insurance telematics, and association-level monitoring where dependable immobilizer and ignition signals are required.
Key Highlights
- Plaspy compatible via GT06 protocol for fast integration into existing dashboards and alerts.
- 4G connectivity with automatic fallback to 2G for broad network coverage and consistent real-time tracking.
- Simple 4-wire installation (VCC, GND, IGNITION, BLOCK OUTPUT) for straightforward wiring and immobilizer control.
- Remote immobilizer (block output) and ignition detection for anti-theft and remote blocking scenarios.
- Local storage of up to 10,000 position records to support historical playback and offline data retrieval.
- Low-power design: optimized sleep modes to minimize draw on vehicle power over long deployments.
- Firmware maintenance via USB or OTA to keep devices current without returning units to service.
How It Works with Plaspy
The VL100 communicates using the GT06 protocol, a de facto standard supported by Plaspy. That compatibility means location, status, and event data from each VL100 can be ingested directly into Plaspy for mapping, alerts, reporting, and API access. Plaspy reads the tracker’s telemetry and exposes it through dashboards and automated workflows for fleet managers, insurers, and monitoring centers.
- Real-time location and telemetry updates delivered to Plaspy for live tracking and route monitoring.
- Ignition detection reported to Plaspy for engine-on/engine-off events and trip logging.
- Remote immobilizer (block output) status and control supported for anti-theft responses triggered from Plaspy.
- Local historical playback: up to 10,000 stored position records can be uploaded to Plaspy when connectivity is restored.
- Telemetry integration: Plaspy can correlate VL100 inputs with platform-level features such as fuel monitoring if vehicle sensors provide the necessary signals.
Technical Overview
| Connectivity | 4G with automatic fallback to 2G (carrier/band support depends on region and model) |
|---|---|
| Bands | Region and carrier-dependent 4G/2G bands (manufacturer provides variant details) |
| Power & Battery | Wired device, accepts 9 V–100 V input. No internal battery specified; designed for vehicle power. |
| Power Consumption | Less than 10 mA in Sleep Mode; less than 3 mA in Deep Sleep Mode |
| Interfaces | 4-wire installation: VCC, GND, IGNITION input, BLOCK OUTPUT (remote immobilizer) |
| Storage | Local memory for up to 10,000 position records (historical retrieval supported) |
| Protocol | GT06 protocol for compatibility with third-party platforms and Plaspy integration |
| Firmware Updates | USB and Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware upgrade support |
| GNSS / Positioning | Device records positional data for tracking and playback (positioning module specified by manufacturer) |
| Bluetooth | No built-in Bluetooth sensors reported; Plaspy can correlate external BLE sensor data at the platform level when available |
| Form Factor | Compact wired unit, dimensions: 88 mm × 42 mm × 18 mm |
| Installation | Simple wired install for technicians and integrators; product spec sheet and user documentation available from the manufacturer |
Use Cases
- Fleet management: real-time tracking, route history, and ignition-based trip logging for light commercial fleets.
- Anti-theft and immobilization: remote block output enables Plaspy-driven immobilizer actions when theft is detected.
- Insurance telematics: basic usage-based insurance workflows and event reporting using ignition and position data.
- Asset monitoring for associations: low-cost, reliable location monitoring for shared or pooled vehicles.
- Simple vehicle telemetry: integrate ignition and block signals into Plaspy reports and alerts for operations teams.
Why Choose This Tracker with Plaspy
For organizations seeking a reliable, Plaspy compatible GPS tracker that balances cost and capability, the VL100 is an effective choice. Its GT06 protocol support and 4G/2G connectivity mean rapid integration into Plaspy for real-time tracking and fleet management without complex custom drivers. The wide input voltage range and compact form factor make it suitable across vehicle types, while local storage and low-power sleep modes ensure data continuity and minimal drain on vehicle systems.
Combined with Plaspy’s platform features—alerts, reporting, API integration and optional telemetry analytics—the VL100 delivers dependable anti-theft functionality, ignition-based reporting, and straightforward remote immobilizer control. If your deployment requires Bluetooth sensors or additional telematics channels, Plaspy can correlate external sensor feeds at the platform level to extend the VL100’s capabilities while keeping the on-vehicle installation simple and cost-effective.
Set Up VL100
To configure the tracker, send the following commands via text messages
- Configure your carrier's APN
APN,{{apn}},{{apnu}},{{apnp}}# - Setup the GPRS server
SERVER,1,d.plaspy.com,8888,0# - Set up the update interval
TIMER,60,60# - Switch to GPRS mode
GPRSON,1#
To check the configurationPARAM#
To check tracker statusSTATUS#