Configurable devices use recommended (default) thresholds to alert drivers when certain driving behaviors are detected. These alerts are based on the selected Vehicle Class and include:
Rapid acceleration
Harsh braking
Hard right and left turns
Idling
Speeding
Vehicle Class Options
Note: Vehicle Class only applies to devices that track movement (e.g., XT-25, XT45, etc.). Any vehicles equipped with devices that do not track movement cannot have a Vehicle Class assigned (e.g., ST-600, solar/asset trackers, etc.).
You can choose from three Vehicle Class options:
Light-Duty (< 10,000 lbs): Passenger vehicles, SUVs, pickup trucks, cargo vans
Medium-Duty (10,000–26,000 lbs): Box trucks, school buses, tow trucks
Heavy-Duty (26,000+ lbs): Semi-trucks, garbage trucks, dump trucks, and heavy equipment
Default Vehicle Class Assignment
During the vehicle registration process (when you add a vehicle), vehicles are automatically assigned to the Light-Duty Vehicle Class unless you select a different option.
Each Vehicle Class includes its own set of default configuration settings, designed to align alert thresholds with the vehicle’s size and operating characteristics for optimized settings. Configuration settings also vary slightly between GPS tracking device manufacturers.
Adjusting Device Configuration Thresholds
You can adjust device configuration thresholds by selecting a different Vehicle Class when editing a vehicle.
Note: Because these are device-level hardware settings, changing device configuration requires the device to restart; therefore, adjust these settings infrequently and during off-hours as much as possible.
Vehicles can be edited in either of the following locations:
Map Page: Select the Edit button from the vehicle’s card
Admin: Vehicles: Select the Edit button in the Actions column for the vehicle
Updating the Vehicle Class applies the corresponding default thresholds for that class.
Setting Custom Configuration
You may create a new configuration using the Custom Configuration option for CalAmp devices only. However, we recommend only customizing if you have unique device requirements. A custom configuration can be created from the Map Page or the Admin: Vehicle tab.
Note: Custom configurations cannot be created when adding a vehicle to your account.
Map Page Custom Configuration
Navigate to the Map Page by clicking the Map icon from the Navigation Bar.
Locate the applicable vehicle using the Search field, filtering, or by looking through the Vehicle List, then click on the vehicle.
The Vehicle Card appears, showing vehicle details.
Click Edit.
The Edit vehicle panel displays.
Scroll to the Vehicle Information section, then under Vehicle Class, use the drop-down and click Custom configuration.
Click Continue to custom configuration.
Click + Create new configuration to create a saved configuration that can be reused for other devices. Alternatively, select “Customize this device” in the Configuration section to apply a configuration specific to the selected vehicle’s device.
Note: Minimum violation type thresholds are as follows:
Rapid Acceleration: .20g
Hard Braking: .20g
Hard Left/Right: .30g
Idling: 30 seconds
Speeding: 5mph
Create New Configuration: From the Add new configuration pop-up, enter a name for the Configuration, then adjust the values under the Threshold columns for applicable violation types. Click Add when finished.
Customize This Device: From the table in the Configure Device panel, adjust the values under the Threshold columns for applicable violation types, then click Select. The Edit Vehicle panel appears, then click Save changes to save the changes to the configuration settings.
A pop-up confirming the configuration was added/saved successfully appears in the top-right corner of the screen.
Admin: Vehicles Tab Custom Configuration
Note: A user must have Vehicle Admin permission enabled to access this tab.
Navigate to the Admin: Vehicles tab by hovering over the Admin icon from the Navigation Bar and clicking Vehicles from the expanded menu.
Locate the applicable vehicle using the Search bar, filtering options, or by looking through the table rows.
Click the Edit button in the Actions column of the applicable row corresponding to the vehicle.
Scroll down to the Vehicle Class section, and click Continue to custom configuration.
The Configure device panel displays.
Click + Create new configuration to create a saved configuration that can be reused for other devices. Alternatively, select “Customize this device” in the Configuration section to apply a configuration specific to the selected vehicle’s device.
Note: Minimum violation type thresholds are as follows:
Rapid Acceleration: .20g
Hard Braking: .20g
Hard Left/Right: .30g
Idling: 30 seconds
Speeding: 5mph
Create New Configuration: From the Add new configuration pop-up, enter a name for the Configuration, then adjust the values under the Threshold columns for applicable violation types. Click Add when finished.
Customize This Device: From the table in the Configure Device panel, adjust the values under the Threshold columns for applicable violation types, then click Select.
The Edit Vehicle panel appears, then click Save changes to save the changes to the configuration settings.
A pop-up confirming the configuration was added/saved successfully appears in the top-right corner of the screen.
Accessing the Device Threshold Configuration Page
To set new default thresholds for your organization, users with Vehicle Admin permissions can use the Device Threshold Configuration page. This page is available only to Advanced Administration/Enterprise customers with configurable devices (CalAmp only) and can be found in Advanced Administration (Classic Portal).
Note: Because these are device-level hardware settings, changing device configuration requires the device to restart; therefore, adjust these settings infrequently and during off-hours as much as possible.
From the Device Threshold Configuration page, you can:
Edit or delete existing configuration thresholds
Apply preferred default thresholds to multiple applicable devices
Set custom configuration settings for individual devices
View, update, or manage device configurations for one or more vehicles
Create new configuration profiles for your account
To Access the Device Threshold Configuration Page
Click the Advanced Administration icon from the Navigation Bar.
The Advanced Administration portal displays.
Click Account, then click Manage Vehicles under Admin in the drop-down. Under Additional Options, click Configure device thresholds.
The Device Threshold Configuration page appears.
Note: The Configurations on the right may not show what thresholds your devices were or are currently programmed with.
Creating, Editing, and Deleting Configurations
To create a new configuration
From the Configurations area, click New+.
The Create a new PNP Configuration window appears.
Note: Thresholds displayed in the window automatically are the minimum values that can be entered.
Enter a name for the new configuration and the preferred threshold values.
Tip: Idling values are limited to 30-second increments.
Click the Save button.
The new configuration is displayed in the Configurations area.
To Edit a Device Threshold Configuration:
From the Configurations area, use the drop-down window to select the device threshold you would like to edit.
Click the Edit button.
The selected configuration detail window appears.
Enter one or more new preferred thresholds.
Click the Save button.
The new threshold values are displayed in the Configurations area.
To Delete a Device Threshold Configuration
From the Configurations area, use the drop-down window to select the device threshold you would like to delete.
Click the Delete button.
The Delete Configuration prompt appears.
Click the Delete Configuration button.
The configuration is removed from your list of device configurations.
Assigning, Changing, and Viewing Configurations on Vehicles
To Assign/Change a Configuration to a Vehicle
Locate the vehicle in the Configurable Devices area in the list or using the Search bar.
Click the Assign a Configuration icon.
The Assign Configuration window appears. You can select a preset configuration with the Select a Configuration button or create a one-time configuration to send to this device with the Custom Configuration button.
If selecting a configuration to assign, use the drop-down window to select the preferred configuration. If creating a one-time configuration to send, enter the preferred threshold values.
Click the Save button.
Note: The device updates with the newly assigned configuration as of vehicle ignition on.
To Assign/Change a Configuration to Multiple Vehicles
From the Configurable Devices area, click the Configure Multiple Devices checkbox.
Use the drop-down window to select a configuration to assign to multiple vehicles.
Check the boxes for individual vehicles or click the Check All button to automatically check the box for all vehicles.
Click the Save Assignments button.
To View Configurations on a Device
Click the Download Settings from Device icon.
The download contains the current device threshold settings.
Click on the Device Configuration next to the vehicle’s serial number.
The vehicle row expands displaying the assigned configuration threshold and the current device threshold settings downloaded from the device.
Buzzer Feature
The GPSI-5000s with vPOD for diagnostics device includes an optional buzzer feature.
Note: The GPSI-5000 (with vPOD for diagnostics) buzzer feature is not built in; however, it can be included as an accessory. This feature must be requested during installation if desired.
The Driving Violations Summary provides an overview of in-cab alert notifications when a vehicle/vehicle group violates acceptable thresholds for the selected vehicle/vehicle group and the Driving Violations Detail contains the time the alert occurred, cause of the alert, and more.
To view these reports, please use the instructions here: Running Reports.