VTFMS protocol devices on TrackeraX

The VTFMS protocol devices is a GPS tracker that works with TrackeraX over the vtfms protocol on port 6145. From the platform it accepts custom commands. The server decodes 5 alarm types from this protocol, such as harsh acceleration, harsh braking and overspeed.

VTFMS protocol devices

Technical sheet

Brand
VTFMS
Model
VTFMS protocol devices
Protocol
vtfms
Port
6145

See the vtfms protocol

How to connect it to TrackeraX

  1. Insert a SIM card with mobile data and set the APN of your carrier on the device.
  2. Set the server to the domain of your TrackeraX platform and the port 6145 (vtfms protocol).
  3. Create the device in TrackeraX with its IMEI or identifier and choose the VTFMS protocol devices model.
  4. Wait for the first position and turn the parameters above into sensors and alerts.

The exact commands to set the APN and server depend on the firmware: check the manufacturer's manual or ask our support team.

Commands you can send from TrackeraX

Available from the web platform and the apps. The custom command sends any text the device firmware accepts.

  • Custom command custom

Data reported by the vtfms protocol

Parameters the server decodes from this protocol. In TrackeraX you turn them into sensors, alerts and reports. Each model reports the ones its firmware and wiring allow.

  • Charging charge
  • Fuel fuel
  • Engine hours hours
  • Odometer odometer
  • External power power
  • GSM signal rssi
  • Satellites sat

Numbered inputs and sensors

  • Analog inputs (adc1, adc2…)
  • Inputs (in1, in2…)
  • Outputs (out1, out2…)

Alarms the protocol can report

  • Harsh acceleration hardAcceleration
  • Harsh braking hardBraking
  • Overspeed overspeed
  • Power cut powerCut
  • Power restored powerRestored

Protocol-specific attributes

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