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VTracker Instruction Manual NAVT-01
Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Nautic Alert® VTracker. Proudly engineered and assembled in the USA. We are
confident your new purchase will provide an outstanding experience of edge-based precision engineered
technology. Please take a few minutes to read through the instruction manual and familiarize yourself
with the installation and setup process.
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- Page 1 VTracker Instruction Manual NAVT-01 Thank You! Thank you for choosing Nautic Alert® VTracker. Proudly engineered and assembled in the USA. We are confident your new purchase will provide an outstanding experience of edge-based precision engineered technology. Please take a few minutes to read through the instruction manual and familiarize yourself with the installation and setup process.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
High-Water Monitoring ..........................15 Alarm/Security Monitoring ......................... 15 SOS ................................15 Geofence Control ............................15 GEOS Reference ............................16 Activating VTracker and Remote Access ..................... 17 Remote Text Message Access ......................... 18 Admin and Additional Users ........................18 Page 2... -
Page 3: Technical Specifications
Operating Temperature: -20 to 60C Enclosure: IP67 when cable glands properly sealed Follow ABYC installation standards Incorrect wiring may damage VTracker or external devices and voids warranty Product Labeling Requirements Device Contains FCC ID: Q639603 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
App, and the geofence data will upload and sync with the device making it fully aware of the boundaries. This makes it possible for VTracker to notify in real time when entering or exiting a geofence boundary, including the name of the boundary. See the... -
Page 5: Cloud Watch Reporting Service
Cloud Watch Reporting Service A Cloud Watch reporting service is available for the ultimate anti-theft detection, which provides the same as the Enhanced Reporting service, with a 15 minute check-in/location update interval, plus the following: Anti-Theft With Cloud Watch, the update interval is 15 minutes, and communication inactivity will be detected and notified. -
Page 6: Vtracker Overview
VTracker optional capabilities provide a set of dedicated input and output ports for a backup battery to enable full fault-redundancy and notifications of primary battery loss, for intrusion detection sensors... -
Page 7: Vtracker Sample Schematic Reference
VTracker Sample Schematic Reference Page 7... -
Page 8: Vtracker Installer Details
VTracker Installer Details Block Terminal Pinout 12V Output Zone 2 Zone 1 12V Switch Primary Batt Backup Batt Com (-) Com (-) Page 8... -
Page 9: Cable Glands
Cable Glands All cable glands must be properly sealed to prevent water ingress and preserve the IP67 enclosure rating. If a cable gland is not used, a short cylindrical stopper is recommended. Otherwise, a small amount of non-conductive silicone adhesive can be used around the cable at the point where the glands tighten down from the outside of the enclosure. -
Page 10: Hardware Options/Modes Of Operation
Alarm inputs can be driven by standard Form C relay outputs, so any external device capable of driving a relay can be interfaced with VTracker’s alarm inputs, either directly if electrically compatible, or through a Form C relay. If normally open sensors are used, multiple sensors can be wired in parallel and connected to an alarm input. -
Page 11: Alarm Event Latching
Avoid antenna placement beneath carbon-fiber decks, near solar panels, with nearby obstructions to the sky, and inside of tinted windows The mode/set buttons provide a simple installer interface for quickly setting up VTracker alarm input types and verifying sensor inputs, switch output functions, and antenna placement without the need for any remote connectivity or for the system to be in a live state. -
Page 12: Mode/Set Buttons And Zone Configuration Settings
Mode/Set Buttons and Zone Configuration Settings VTracker contains two zone inputs, which can be configured as follows by using the “Mode” and “Set” button interface: SWITCH- Toggles the switch output between On and Off ALARM 1- Toggles between Zone Normally Open, Zone Normally Closed, SOS, and geofence arm/disarm control (indicated by both the “Zone”... -
Page 13: Beam Sensor Wiring
12V, the brown wires to ground, and the white wire to the zone’s + input. With a Nautic Alert beam sensor, setup is a breeze and does not require any complex calibrations. In the configuration shown above, when the beam sensor emitter and receiver are facing one another, the zone active light is not illuminated. -
Page 14: Power Inputs And Battery Monitoring/Trending
Power Inputs and Battery Monitoring/Trending VTracker will send low voltage and critical voltage notifications by default. In order to receive such notifications in the event of a total battery loss, a backup battery must be installed and connected to the backup battery input. -
Page 15: High-Water Monitoring
The SOS interface is activated with a 2.5 second closure of an attached button, and is cancelled with a subsequent 2.5 second closure of the button. When an SOS event occurs, an SOS message is sent to the owner of the VTracker, and all users that have been added via the Nautic Alert Web Portal. -
Page 16: Geos Reference
The customer must ensure the emergency subscription displays “Active” in the device Emergency category on the Nautic Alert Web Portal after completing the registration procedures. The registration button below will only be visible if the user is an administrator of the system and a GEOS subscription has been purchased. -
Page 17: Activating Vtracker And Remote Access
SMS text message commands from your phone via the gateway number shown in the device details. The Nautic Alert Web Portal must be used to create a user account before the Nautic Alert Mobile App can be used. -
Page 18: Remote Text Message Access
Remote Text Message Access VTracker information can be seen and modified via the Nautic Alert Mobile App, or via text message commands. The following is a list of text message commands supported: o “?” Displays list of commands available o “Alerts on” enables sending alerts o “Alerts off”... -
Page 19: Nautic Alert Web Portal
Nautic Alert Mobile App provides more up-to-date features. To access the Nautic Alert Web Portal, go to www.nauticalert.com, then click login at the top, or go to portal.nauticalert.com. Before creating an account, ensure that your cell number is present in an Insight’s alert contact list. -
Page 20: Nautic Alert Mobile App
Nautic Alert Mobile App Once an account is created, the Nautic Alert Mobile App can be used for remote management of your device, including fleet view for seeing all of your devices and much more. Device View Page 20... -
Page 21: Vessel Tracking
Vessel Tracking The Nautic Alert Mobile App provides the easiest experience for current vessel location, automatic route playback, and fleet management. From the device view, all devices can be viewed in the fleet view by selecting “Fleet View” from the toolbar. -
Page 22: Geofence/Anchor Alarm/Global Geofencing
VTracker’s built-in geofence/anchor alarm is available for all subscription levels. The geofence radius can be adjusted via the geofence settings button shown here. -
Page 23: Dc Monitoring/Trending
DC Monitoring/Trending VTracker’s ultra-low power design draws 60mA on 12V, enabling it to be used 24/7/365 for months of continuous operation on a single house bank. A custom backup battery can easily be added for power redundancy, and Nautic Alert’s mobile DC chart interface allows for visualized representations of battery trickle charge health and alerts. -
Page 24: Security Management
VTracker for subsequent alarm events to occur. High-water and emergency events will send regardless of the system armed state. By default, arming VTracker will also arm the geofene. To change this, modify the system settings under the Device Info category. Page 24... -
Page 25: Remote Engine Kill/ Switch / Emergency Interface
The remotely controlled switch, which can be used as a remote engine kill, is accessible from the switch category of the device details view. The Emergency category can be used to view active emergencies if VTracker has been setup to use the SOS feature. -
Page 26: Overages
Nautic Alert Mobile App provides a real-time estimate of incurred data usage. Terms and Conditions Any Nautic Alert user must agree and accept all terms and conditions as outlined in the terms and conditions available at https://nauticalert.com/terms/ and as required by optional third party subscriptions.