
VL501 Plug and play LTE vehicle track
The VL501 is a plug-and-play tracker with GNSS, LTE, and Bluetooth connectivity. With a cigar lighter power connector, it is easy to install on virtually any vehicle. It is an ideal choice for individuals as well as fleet managers who would like to track their vehicles in applications such as courier delivery, car rental and leasing, insurance telematics (UBI), and more. The considerate design of the USB-A and Type-C ports make the charge of other devices like cellphone much more convenient; while the OTA makes firmware upgrade easier.
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Feature
![]() Plug and Play
Easy to install via the cigarette lighter power connector.
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![]() Driving Behavior Analysis (Basic)
Receive alerts when any of 4 kinds of dangerous driving behavior is detected.
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![]() Remote Listen-in (NA only)
Inconspicuous mic allows for remote audio monitoring of the environment around the device.
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![]() Fast Charging Design
Fast charge other devices via the USB or Type-C port using advanced technologies or protocols.
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![]() Panic Button
Contact dispatch or emergency support with a discreet, in-cabin SOS button.
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![]() Multiple Alerts
Alert drivers on the very first position fix, speeding, driver fatigue, or entering or leaving a geofence via a buzzer.
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Spec
GNSS | |
Positioning system | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, AGPS, QZSS |
Positioning accuracy | <2.5m CEP (open sky) |
Tracking sensitivity | –165 dBm |
Acquisition sensitivity | –148 dBm (cold) / –157 dBm (hot) |
TTFF (open sky) | Avg. hot start ≤1sec |
Avg. cold start ≤32sec | |
Cellular | |
Communication network | LTE |
Frequency | VL501-N: LTE-FDD (Cat 1): B2/B4/B5/B12/B13 VL501-J: LTE-FDD (Cat M1/NB2): B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 |
Power | |
Input voltage | 9-36VDC |
Back-up battery | 50 mAh |
Power consumption (Uncharged state) |
Sleep: typ. ≤12V/15mA GPS tracking and cell enabled: typ. ≤12V/120mA |
Interface | |
Connector | Cigarette lighter socket |
USB | 1 x USB-A for quick charge 1 x Type-C for quick charge, upgrade, and debugging |
LED indication | 1 x Power indicator (red) 1 x SOS alert (blue) |
Memory | 64Mb |
Physical specification | |
Dimensions | 70.0 x 52.0 x 82.5 mm |
Weight | 60g |
Operating environment | |
Operating temperature | –20℃ to +70℃ |
Operating humidity | 5%~95%, non-condensing |
Feature | |
Sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
Microphone | Built-in |
Firmware update | OTA |
Scenarios | Collision alert, low external power alert, vibrating alert, unplug alert, installation alert, speeding alert, fatigue driving alert, geo-fence alert |
* We reserve the right of final interpretation of this page. All information is for reference only and is subject to change without further notice.
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User Manual | |
Leaflet | |
Quick Start |