Amcrest AM-GL300W-4G 4G GPS Tracker User Manual Version 1.0.0.
Contents Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Important Security Warning ......................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................................................................................................ 4 1. Introduction ............................
.4. Zones ................................................................................................................................................ 28 3.4.1. Zone Alerts ................................................................................................................................ 32 3.4.2. Editing an Alert.......................................................................................................................... 33 3.4.3. Deleting an Alert ............................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Amcrest 4G GPS Tracker! This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your GPS Tracker. Here you can find information about the tracker’s features and functions, as well as information to aid in troubleshooting. For access to other support information, please go to amcrestgpssupport@amcrest.com To contact Amcrest support, please have your IMEI or ICCID number ready and do one of the following: Visit http://amcrest.
3. Repair Professionals All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or user-attempted repair. 4. Environment The GPS tracker should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive substances, etc. This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above. 5.
1.2 What’s Included Included in the box with the GPS are the following: ● The GPS ● Mini USB 5V AC Power Adapter ● SIM card information ● Quick Start Instruction Card 1.3 GPS Diagram Note: The SIM card comes preinstalled in the device. Please do not remove or replace it. If you experience a problem you believe may be related to the preinstalled SIM card, please contact support. 1.
device, press and hold the Power button on the top of the device. The left-most LED light on the device is flashing blue, your tracker is trying to locate a cellular signal over which to send data. 1.6 Activating the Device After purchasing the device, you must purchase a monthly service plan that allows the device to send your data to your Amcrest account. You can activate your device and service plan at http://www.amcrest.com/gps-activation.
See below table for an explanation of each major area of the interface: 1. Asset Allows the user to select assets by type or sort through assets in the list Selection 2. Menu Tabs Allows the user to navigate between menu items. 3. Asset List Displays all assets selected by the user. 4. Attributions Displays all open street map contributors. 2.2 User Interface Walkthrough This section will explore the different menu items in the GPS Portal Interface.
2.3 Map Tab This tab shows the last known location of the GPS tracker, as well as allows for use of many different map tools. The map tab consists of 3 main control areas: 1. Device List – This section shows all the devices associated with your account. Use the drop-down button on the bottom right of this section to view more information about the status of the device, such as battery life, location, street view, and settings of the device. 2.
View Location – Allows you to view the current location of your device. Asset Info – Allows you to view all trip and event data associated with your device. Telemetry Data – Allows you to export (CSV) asset info from the last 10 days of reporting. Individual Tracking – Provides a trackable link for your device that can be shared to others. Street View – Provides a Google Earth image of the last location of the device. Settings – Allows you to setup or modify alert settings for your device. 2.3.2.
2.3.3. Asset Info Asset Info allows you to review recorded data that your GPS Tracker has sent to the backend server. Containing records regarding locations the asset has visited, including boundaries it may have crossed or speeds in which it may have exceeded. Along with the accumulated mileage the asset has traveled. To access the asset info feature, click on the Asset Info tab located in the Map menu.
2.4. Trips Tab This tab allows the user to see trip history and play trips. This tab has 5 main areas: 1. Device Selector – Select a group, then an asset and specify the date for which you want to view trip logs. This tab also allows you to export this information as a PDF file to your computer. 2. Trip Listing – Trips are displayed here, the most recent displayed first. The full trip tab to access a map, graphs, and relay controls for the full trip.
There are 2 different sections in this tab: 1. Device Selector - Select a device from the device list, then which type of event you would like to access. Please also specify the date for which event you would like to access. This tab also allows you to export this information as a CSV file to your computer.
2. Event Listing - Events are displayed here, the most recent displayed first. When a device is selected, in the drop-down menu, you can view the specific location of the event, the speed, battery life and specific time the event occurred. 2.6. Zones Tab This tab allows the user to create a virtual geographic boundary which will alert the user if the device enters or exits a specific zone. You can create a new custom zone by clicking the “Add New Zone” button.
No-Go Zone – These zones can trigger an alarm if the tracker is detected within its boundaries. To add a new zone, please enter a custom name for your zone and select the type zone you would like to create. Once this is complete, select “Create Zone” to continue. Once the custom zone is created, please click the “Ok” button to proceed. Next, you will be prompted to create an alarm for the created zone.
Setting Up a New Alert If you wish to proceed with setting up an alert for your newly created zone, you will be automatically directed to the Alarm tab. To set up a new alert for your zone, please select the “addnewalert” button.
Once you have selected the new alert button you will need to fill out a new alert form. This form will denote; the alert name, the device, the zone the alarm is being applied to, the phone number associated with the device, email address, and an optional second phone number and email address. The alarm name can be customized to fit the name of the zone or can be any name you want. Next, you will choose the name of the device you wish to apply the alarm notification to.
Once the alarm is set on the device, you will need to access the zones tab to finish setting the custom zone. This will be accomplished by plotting the custom area of your zone. To plot the points on your map, you will need to click on the indicated area and then drag the points to plot your graph. The endpoint will end at the original start point of the custom zone. 2.7. Alerts This tab allows you to create and manage new alerts for your device.
Once you have selected the new alert button you will need to fill out a new alert form. This form will denote; the alert name, the device, the zone the alarm is being applied to, the phone number associated with the device, email address, and an optional second phone number and email address. The alarm name can be customized to fit the name of the zone or can be any name you want. Next, you will choose the name of the device you wish to apply the alarm notification to.
2.7.2. Managing Existing Alerts Once an alert has been established and applied to a custom zone, the alerts tab also allows you to manage or delete those alerts. To access your alert settings, please click the drop-down arrow. In this section you can access your alarm settings, as well as edit or delete any settings that were previously applied. This can be completed in the “Edit” tab and the “Delete” tab. 2.7.3.
To edit or modify your alert settings, please choose the “EDIT” option from the alert drop down menu. In the edit section you will notice a list of several options you can change for you alerts. Alert Name – Allows you to change the name of your set alarm Choose Device – Allows you to choose which device you would like the modification to be applied. Enter Phone # 1 – Allows you to edit the primary phone number associated with alert.
Once you have chosen to delete the established alert, the browser will prompt you whether you would like to proceed with the action. To proceed with the deletion of you alert, please press “OK” to continue. Once the alert has been successfully deleted you will see another prompt stating the alert has been properly deleted. Additionally, if you would like the browser to not create more messages you can select this option as well. To proceed with the deletion process, please press “OK” to continue.
2.8. Asset Selection This menu will allow you to access your tracker account profile, change the password, and log out of your account. You can also cancel your tracking subscription, purchase new devices or reactivate a tracking account if necessary. 1. My Profile – Allows you to access your profile settings and adjust personal data 2. Change Password – Allows you to change your account password. 3. Log Out – Allows you to log out of you GPS tracker account. 3. Amcrest GPS Application 3.1.
3.1.1. Application Setup To register for an account on the Amcrest GPS app, first, download the app from the Google play store and press Activate GPS Device. To register your device to your account, follow the on-screen instructions. Once the account and GPS has been successfully activated, you will be able to log into your GPS account on the app.
Map This tab shows the last location of the GPS tracker, as well as allows for use of many different map tools. Trips This tab allows the user to see trip history and play trips. Zones This tab allows the user to create and manage custom zones (geofences). Zone Alerts This tab allows the user to create and manage custom zone alerts. Events This tab allows the user to access and manage tracking events. Settings This tab allows the user to adjust tracking settings and alerts.
After you select your device from the device list the app will automatically detect and locate your device on the map. The map tab denotes 4 major categories: This pinpoint will denote the speed, battery, date/time, and last location of the device. Speed The current MPH or speed the device is traveling. Battery The battery life currently associated with the device. Date/Time The date and time of the last recorded event the device transmitted.
Next, you will need to choose a date from the menu provided and select “Check Trip” to access your trip. In this menu you will notice a few options to access your trip information.
animation of your trip data. This menu also displays your total distance travelled, mile break downs per trip, and the time duration of each trip. 3.4. Zones This tab allows the user to create a virtual geographic boundary which will alert the user if the device enters or exits a specific zone.
In the tab you will notice a list of all created zones, in this case, we have not established a zone, so we will select the “+” icon to add a new custom zone to your application. To proceed with creating your custom zone, please choose the “Got It” button: Next, you will notice a generated map of the general location of the device. To plot your custom zone, please press and hold the screen in the map you would like to place the zone. You will notice a red pin plotted on the map.
Once you have plotted your custom zone on the map, the app will prompt you to select the type of zone you are creating: 30 | P a g e
There are 2 different types of zones that can be created: Keep-In Zone – These zones can trigger an alarm if the tracker is detected outside its boundaries. No-Go Zone – These zones can trigger an alarm if the tracker is detected within its boundaries. Please tap on which type of zone you would like to create. Once the selection is made you will be prompted to name the custom zone. Name the zone and press “Save” to apply the name to your zone.
3.4.1. Zone Alerts This tab allows the user to create and manage zone alerts. To configure existing alerts, click the “+” to establish a new alert. Creating A New Alert Once you have selected the “+” icon you will need to fill out a new alert form. This form will denote; the alert name, the device (asset), the zone the alarm is being applied to, the phone number associated with the device, email address, and an optional second phone number and email address.
The alarm name can be customized to fit the name of the zone or can be any name you want. Next, you will choose the name of the device you wish to apply the alarm notification to. The next selection will be to enter the phone number the device is associated with and then enter the email address associated with device.
Once you have tapped on the alert you would like to edit, you will notice an “Update Alert” menu. In this section you can edit the following options: Alert Name – Allows you to change the name of your set alarm Choose Device – Allows you to choose which device you would like the modification to be applied. Enter Phone # 1 – Allows you to edit the primary phone number associated with alert. Enter Email # 1 – Allows you to edit the primary email associated with the alert.
Once you have selected “YES” you will notice that the alert has been successfully deleted. Please press “OK” to continue and finish the deletion process. 3.5. Events This tab allows the user to access event information created by the unit. This allows the user to manage and track their event data more efficiently. All event data is retained via established alerts that are previously set in the device. To navigate the Events of your device, please select the “Events” tab in the main menu of the application.
Next step will be to select your device from the device list. Please select the device you would like to access.
There are 4 main categories you can choose from: Zone Alert – Events retained in the app that are associated with custom zones. If the device goes outside the specified zone, you will receive an alert that can be viewed here. Speed Alert - Events retained in the app that are associated with speed. If the device detects or goes passed an indicated speed limit, you will receive an alert that can be viewed here. Battery Alert - Events retained in the app that are associated with battery life.
Alert Name – Denotes the name of the alert that is being accessed Event Type – Denotes the type of event that is being retained in the app. Speed – Denotes the indicated speed of when the event was retained in the app. Battery – Denotes the battery level of the device when the event was retained to the app. Time – Denotes the precise time the event was retained in the app. Last Location – Denotes the last known location of the device when the event was retained onto the app. 3.6.
In this menu you will see a series of settings that can be changed or modified. All settings and set perimeters will be applied per the selection indicated in the description. To change a setting please tap on the section you would like to modify and make the necessary adjustments. Here is a quick breakdown of each selection in this menu: 3.6.1. Settings List and Their Applications Device – The device name in which the settings will be applied.
Once you have selected the “Profile” option in your app, you will be able to change the credentials of the account associated with your GPS device. Please refer to the form listed below for more information on what is included in this menu. To complete the update, please select “Update Profile” to continue.
3.8. Change Password This tab allows the user to update password information associated with the GPS device. To change the password for your account please tap on the “Change Password” tab located in the main menu of the app. In this menu, to change the password, you will need to enter the old password for your device into the “Old Password” field and then enter a new password into the “New Password” field. Please also confirm the new password in the “Confirm New Password” field.
4. GPS Application Setup 4.1. Android Application Setup 4.1.1. Getting Started To get started with the Amcrest GPS app you must first register for an Amcrest GPS account and activate your GPS. This can be done by going to www.amcrest.com/gps-activation and registering on a laptop or computer, or via the Amcrest GPS app directly. Note: You can only register and activate your device through the app on Android mobile devices only.
Once you have logged into your account successfully, you will notice a device list with a main menu tab in the upper left-hand corner. If you click this menu, you will notice a series of options.
Map This tab shows the last location of the GPS tracker, as well as allows for use of many different map tools. Trips This tab allows the user to see trip history and play trips. Zones This tab allows the user to create and manage custom zones (geofences). Zone Alerts This tab allows the user to create and manage custom zone alerts. Events This tab allows the user to access and manage tracking events. Settings This tab allows the user to adjust tracking settings and alerts.
After you select your device from the device list the app will automatically detect and locate your device on the map. Show All – Located at the upper right-hand portion of the main menu, will display all locations of the devices associated with your account on the generated map. Devices – Located at the bottom left of the main screen will populate a list of all known devices connected to your account. Info – Located on the bottom right of the main menu will populate all asset info populated by the device.
The information that can be found in this menu are classified into 4 major categories: Speed The current MPH or speed the device is traveling. Battery The battery life currently associated with the device. Date/Time The date and time of the last recorded event the device transmitted. Last Location The Last known location of the device or location that is being transmitted. 4.3.
To proceed with creating your custom zone, please choose the “Got It” button: Next, you will notice a generated map of the general location of the device. To start creating your custom zone, please select the “+” icon in the bottom portion of the menu.
draw the zone. To start plotting your zone, please tap where you would like your boundaries set and then make sure to place the endpoint of the zone back to the start point to complete the zone. In this menu as well, you have a few quick options to either delete a zone or view all created zones.
There are 2 different types of zones that can be created: Keep-In Zone – These zones can trigger an alarm if the tracker is detected outside its boundaries. No-Go Zone – These zones can trigger an alarm if the tracker is detected within its boundaries. Please tap on which type of zone you would like to create. Once the selection is made and a name has been set for the zone, press “Create” to create custom zone. Along with setting custom zones, you can also set Zone Alerts via this process.
Once you have completed a custom zone, you will be prompted to fill out a new alert form. This form will denote; the alert name, the device (asset), the zone the alarm is being applied to, the phone number associated with the device, email address, and an optional second phone number and email address. The alarm name can be customized to fit the name of the zone or can be any name you want. Next, you will choose the name of the device you wish to apply the alarm notification to.
Once you have tapped on the alert you would like to edit, you will notice an “Update Alert” menu. In this section you can edit the following options: Alert Name – Allows you to change the name of your set alarm. Zone – Allows you to change the custom zone of the alert. Device – Allows you to choose which device you would like the modification to be applied. Phone 1 – Allows you to edit the primary phone number associated with alert. Email 1 – Allows you to edit the primary email associated with the alert.
Once the delete option has been selected the app will prompt you as to whether you would like to proceed with the deletion process. If you would like to proceed, please select “DELETE” to complete the process. 4.4. Events This tab allows the user to access event information created by the unit. This allows the user to manage and track their event data more efficiently. All event data is retained via established alerts that are previously set in the device.
Once you have selected the device you would like view, you will notice a list of event types. There are 4 main categories you can choose from: Zone Alert – Events retained in the app that are associated with custom zones. If the device goes outside the specified zone, you will receive an alert that can be viewed here. Speed Alert - Events retained in the app that are associated with speed. If the device detects or goes passed an indicated speed limit, you will receive an alert that can be viewed here.
Alert Name – Denotes the name of the alert that is being accessed Event Type – Denotes the type of event that is being retained in the app. Speed – Denotes the indicated speed of when the event was retained in the app. Battery – Denotes the battery level of the device when the event was retained to the app. Time – Denotes the precise time the event was retained in the app. Last Location – Denotes the last known location of the device when the event was retained onto the app. 4.5.
Once this is selected, you will see a device list, please select your device from the device list provided.
In this menu you will notice a few options to access your trip information. You can view each trip on your device as a full trip, which will display the full trip data or run trip which will display and run an animation of your trip data. This menu also displays your total distance travelled, mile break downs per trip, and the time duration of each trip.
4.6. My Profile This tab allows the user to adjust the profile settings associated with their GPS device. To access the device settings please tap on the “Profile” tab located in the main menu of the app. Once you have selected the “Profile” option in your app, you will be able to change the credentials of the account associated with your GPS device. Please refer to the form listed below for more information on what is included in this menu. To complete the update, please select “Update” to continue. 4.7.
In this menu you will notice a series of different services you can adjust on your account. You can update your payment information, reactive tracking subscription, cancel subscription, access help and support, and purchase new devices. 4.8. Setting This tab allows the user to adjust general settings associated with their GPS device. To access the device settings please tap on the “Setting” tab located in the main menu of the app.
In this menu you will see a series of settings that can be changed or modified. All settings and set perimeters will be applied per the selection indicated in the description. To change a setting please tap on the section you would like to modify and make the necessary adjustments. Here is a quick breakdown of each selection in this menu: 4.8.1. Settings List and Their Applications Device Name– The device name in which the settings will be applied.
Email (Battery Alert )– Indicates the email address in which battery alerts will be sent. Phone (Battery Alert )– Indicated what phone number that battery alerts will be sent. Email (SOS) – Indicates which email SOS alerts will be sent. Phone (SOS) – Indicates which phone number SOS alerts will be sent. Once you have updated your device settings, please make sure to click on the “Update” button to apply the revised settings to your device. 4.9.
4.10. Logout This tab allows you to logout of your account and will redirect you to the main menu screen of the app. To logout, please press the “Logout” tab located in the main menu of the app. Once you have selected the logout option, the app will prompt you whether you would like to log out of your account. To continue the process, please select “Logout” to logout of your account.
FAQ Q: I tried to activate my GPS tracker with the activation form, but never received my password. What do I do? A: Contact customer support at amcrestgpssupport@amcrest.com Q: Why is my device not getting GPS signal? A: When the GPS tracker is experiencing interference, the GPS light (blue) will begin blinking. This means that no wireless signal is available, and the device is actively searching for a new signal.
