MONGOOSE VT904 4G Quad Band GPS Vehicle Tracker Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: MONGOOSE

Table of Contents

MONGOOSE VT904 4G Quad Band GPS Vehicle Tracker
Included
DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP
THE ACTIVATION & SET-UP WIZARD
DUAL PASSWORDS – Double Data Protection & Security
THE LOGON SCREEN
MAIN MENU & TEXT COMMAND LIST
CONTROL COMMANDS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE MOBILE APP
ONLINE WEBSITE
WIRING DIAGRAM
SP904 SECURITY PACK OPTION
INSTALLATION
SIM CARD INSTALLATION
BLUE & YELLOW LEDs
TESTING VIA THE MOBILE APP
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

MONGOOSE VT904 4G Quad Band GPS Vehicle Tracker

Included

1 x GPS tracker – model: VT904 (input 12v~24v)
1 x wiring harness
Free full user manual download from our websites
Free mobile phone/tablet tracking APP ( Android and Apple IOS)
Free tracking website with 6 months history

This product requires a mobile SIM card (not included). Data-only SIM cards are not compatible. A full owners operator manual can be downloaded from;
www.mongoose.com.au or www.mongoose.co.nz

DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP

Go to App Store for Apple IOS
Go to Play Store for Android

Search for :- 4G MONGOOSE GPS
Note: For this tracker to function accurately, ensure your mobile phone GPS location services are switched on.

THE ACTIVATION & SET-UP WIZARD

The wizard must be completed to unlock all the tracker & APP features Open the APP, the wizard guides you through the process.

ID (serial number) of the tracker (on tracker & carton)
Phone number of the SIM card used in the tracker
Your mobile phone number (‘master user’) *
Trackers SIM card ‘APN’ ……. See next page *
Choose your own unique 6-digit ‘logon’ password (default is 123456)
- With some input data, the wizard opens your mobile phones text messages displaying the text code being sent. Just press send. A reply text message will be received confirming the action.

DUAL PASSWORDS – Double Data Protection & Security

There are 2 separate unique programmable passwords.
Password 1: LOGON
The logon password is to allow entry to the mobile APP and online website. This password is chosen by you when completing the ‘activation wizard’.
Default is 123456
Password 2: TEXT COMMANDS
This password is for text commands sent from the APP or your mobile phone. This password is chosen by you by selecting ‘text password’ in the ‘command list’. Default is 123456
NOTE:
To protect your location data, only reveal your logon details to trusted persons.

Here are some APN examples;

Australia	New Zealand
Telstra	telstra.ipn or telstra.wap
Vodafone	live.vodafone.com

internet

Optus| connect or yesinternet or

connectme

Contact your SIM card provider if your provider is not listed above or to verify the correct APN.

THE LOGON SCREEN

When the activation wizard has been completed (unlocks all the trackers & APP features), the next time you open the APP this logon screen appears.

For users of a single tracker, enter the trackers ID (serial number) and your password. (ID is found on the tracker and carton)
For users of multiple trackers who have been issued a Mongoose GPS account, enter the account name and password.
Tick the ‘remember me’ box for quick and easy future logons without having to enter tracker or account details.
When you press ‘LOGON’, you will be taken to the ‘real time’ tracking map to show a vehicles current/last reported location.

For account holders, the map will show a vehicle from the last logon.
Note: Keep logon details confidential to prevent unauthorized use and access.

Real Time (Live Tracking)
Opens the map to show the current or last reported location. Keep the map open to see trackers live progress.
History
Replay on-screen today, yesterday or any 24 hour period travel history.
Text Commands
Select how you wish the tracker to operate
Messages
See what messages have been sent to you
Setup Wizard
- Geo-Fence
  ‘Account’ User Menu
  Set a permitted radius of travel from a defined spot. Multiple geo-fences can be set. Each time the vehicle exits or enters, a text is sent to you.
- Tracker Info’
  Details such as trackers SIM number, master
  users number, vehicle registration number etc.
Set APN
APN may need to be changed if you change SIM card provider.
Account User Info’
Details of your company and contacts.
‘Account’ menu also includes;
- Home:- Takes you to the main menu
- List :- Select a tracker to be viewed
- Monitor:- View all your trackers at the same time
- Message:- Text messages sent to you from tracker.

CONTROL COMMANDS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE MOBILE APP

Command	Function

Arm / Disarm

| Turns text alerts on or off. When ON, text alerts are sent for car alarm trigger, ignition on, shock

(vibration) sensor or parked position change.

Engine immobiliser

| Prevents engine starting by interrupting the starter motor – do not connect to other circuits.

(extra cost option – check with the installer of this

product)

Get Location Data

| Provides latitude/longitude as a text message – click on blue text to open your phones Google maps to

show location

Tracking Frequency| Sets how often the tracker updates its location when

moving. Default is every 15 seconds.

Time Zone| Set hours ahead of GMT your tracker is located.

Adjust for daylight saving when applicable.

Vibration Sensitivity

| Set vibration (shock) level 1~9. 1 is most sensitive. See full manual for explanation and on/off

command

Speed Alert| Sets a max’permitted speed. Speeding sends a text

alert

Move Alert| Sets a radius of permitted movement. Beyond this

limit sends a text alert

Master User

Number

| The main users mobile phone number
Authorised Number| 2 other permitted users
Text Command Password| Choose your own 6-digit number (default 123456).

This does not change your logon password

Geo-Fence| A permitted radius of travel. Text alerts are sent when exiting or entering a geo-fenced area
Factory Reset| Resets settings to factory default

Commands are sent from the APP to the tracker as a password-protected text message from your mobile phone. The APP opens your phones text messages showing the text code being sent to the tracker…….. Just press send.

ONLINE WEBSITE

Go to: ww.mongoosegps.com
To logon to the website, select either IMEI (serial number) or USER NAME (Apply to Mongoose to setup an account). Use same logon details as the mobile APP.

WIRING DIAGRAM

SP904 SECURITY PACK OPTION

The VT904 can be easily upgraded to provide vehicle and personal security in addition to vehicle location and travel history.
The SP904 Security Pack includes;

An engine starter immobilizer relay kit (For engine immobilization via the APP)
A vehicle’s car alarm connection kit (Sends the SOS alert when car alarm sounds)
An ‘SOS’ button (Sends the SOS alert to authorized mobile phones)
Security Pack installation instructions

All controllable via the mobile APP or simple text messages.

INSTALLATION

Choose a hidden but accessible mounting location that allows for the tracker to face towards the sky – SIM card side facing up.
Ensure there is no metal above that could shield the tracker.
Do not put the tracker close to other emission sources such as computers, parking system, alarms, Bluetooth units or other electronic equipment.
Remove the top cover and follow instructions below.
Plug in the loom and park outdoors to get good GPS reception.
Verify mobile and GPS reception by looking at the built-in LED’s for correct flash code.
Secure the tracker in the chosen location.

SIM CARD INSTALLATION

Connect the tracker to the vehicle
Remove the ‘snap-on’ top cover of the tracker
Slide and lift SIM card holder – Insert SIM card
Close holder and slide forward to lock
Turn on the trackers’ battery back-up isolating switch
Replace the plastic cover

BLUE & YELLOW LEDs

Unlit Reception is off (No power or unit asleep)
Lit solid Working normal
Flashing once every 3 sec’s Searching for reception (Yellow – Mobile) (Blue – GPS)
Red LED Power connected and internal battery charging

NOTE: The trackers internal battery will not provide backup power unless the isolating switch is ‘ON’. If the tracker is removed from the vehicle, for whatever reason, turn the switch ‘OFF’ to prevent full battery discharge and possible damage.

Please download the full owners’ manual as it contains detailed operating instructions and explanations as well as a greater range of operation commands
www.mongoose.com.au or www.mongoose.co.nz

TESTING VIA THE MOBILE APP

Using the mobile APP, check for correct operation without using the wizard.

Download and open the APP on your mobile phone – page 2
Press ‘SKIP’ at the bottom of the ‘wizard’ screen to go to LOGON screen
Enter the trackers ID (serial number) and default 123456 password
Map shows the current location (tracker is Green triangle – Blue is your phone)
If location is not correct, press ‘MENU’
Select ‘Set APN’ and enter SIM cards APN – see page 3
Allow a few minutes and check location which should now be correct
Please ask tracker owner to download the APP and complete the Activation ‘Wizard’ detailed in this manual

Australia
Email: sales@mongoose.com.au
www.mongoose.com.au

New Zealand
Email: sales@mongoose.co.nz
www.mongoose.co.nz

GPS tracking website: www.mongoosegps.com Mobile APP:- 4G MONGOOSE GPS