Hardware Features

Compact rugged housing

Made of sturdy UV resistant plastic the housing clips together for easy assembly, and has 2 convenient mounting tabs.

Dimensions: 125mm x 65mm x 30mm
Weight: 250 grams

Connector

24 pin connector

A basic harness is supplied as standard with the G100.

See the G100 user manual for connector pin details.

Automotive power

The G100 passes stringent automotive power “load dump” tests to ensure that it will continue to operate in the harshest electrical systems. A built-in self-resetting fuse makes installation easy and safe.

Operating Temperature

-30°C to +85°C ¹

1) On external power.

Below 0°C the standard internal backup battery’s ability to deliver sufficient power to operate the cellular modem is reduced. Below 0°C and above +45°C the internal backup battery will not be charged as a safety precaution due to dangers associated with charging batteries at extreme temperatures.

For battery powered tracking in extreme temperatures enquire about our Remora tracker with extended temperature range battery options.

High sensitivity GPS

UBLOX MAX8 GPS module

Supports concurrent GLONASS and other GNSS systems
72 channel high sensitivity receiver
-167dBm industry leading tracking performance
Battery backed up for optimal hot-start performance
AssistNow Offline aiding data for extremely fast time-to-first-fix and performance in urban canyon environments

Concurrent GPS and GLONASS

The G100 supports position tracking using both the American GPS satellites and the Russian GLONASS system concurrently. This results in amazingly fast and accurate tracking with double the number of satellites available for use.

Low noise GPS amplifier

GPS signals are boosted by a special low-noise amplifier (LNA)
This allows the G100 to operate where normal units will fail to receive GPS signal

2G or 3G (NextG)

The G100 can be manufactured for specific markets around the world with cellular modem modules approved by all the major networks

*enquire for other bands and LTE / 4G options

Certifications

CE, A-Tick, ICASA, others in progress

Iridium SBD

Global coverage – anywhere in the world.

The G100 can be fitted with an Iridium SBD module that allows it to communicate via the Iridium satellite network. The G100 will automatically switch over to using Iridium communications when out of range of the cellular networks.

WiFi

Save SIM data costs.

The G100 can be fitted with a WiFi FlexiCard – allowing it to communicate on a WiFi network.

Internal Antennae*

Internal GPS and cellular antennae
Having the primary antennae inside the housing makes for very simple and quick installation. The G100 has had its antennae tuned by the top laboratories to ensure optimal performance.
*Iridium modem and other wireless FlexiCards may require an external antenna

Backup battery

The standard 800mAh LiPo backup battery allows the G100 to operate when external power is removed for up to 4 days, depending on the amount of movement
Optional HUGE battery pack of 1800mAh available on special order

5 x Digital Inputs

1 x Ignition line
4 x digital inputs with configurable pull-up / pull-down
Numerous configuration options including switches, duress/panic alerts, pulse counting

2 x Digital Outputs

2 x switched ground digital outputs, easily wired up to switch external lights, relays, buzzers, sirens, motors and other devices
Can be used to immobilise a vehicle

Internal Buzzer

Audible alert without requiring the installation of an external buzzer. Can be used for speeding alerts, harsh driving alerts, reminders to swipe RFID tags, error conditions and other events

Diagnostic LED

The diagnostic LED makes it easy to see if the device is operating correctly

3 axis accelerometer

The 3 axis accelerometer allows the G100 to detect harsh driving events (harsh acceleration, braking and cornering) and this information can be used to monitor driver behaviour and unsafe driving.
It also allows the G100 to go to ‘sleep’ when not moving, resulting in extremely low standby current.

iButton

Communicate with common one-wire iButton devices

RS232

RS232 receive and transmit allow the G100 to communicate with external RS232 devices. These can include fuel monitoring, Garmin FMI, tyre pressure monitoring

The RS232 interface can also be used to configure the device and to test and debug.

Switched 5V out

The G100 can provide power to external peripherals via this 5V power line, allowing for easy installation and doing away with the need for additional external power supplies.

Maximum current: 300mA

DMCAN peripheral port

Digital Matter has a range of peripherals that connect to the G100 via the DMCAN peripheral port. Peripherals such as the RFID Driver ID reader, 5 digit keypad, data console and RF gateway use the DMCAN port.

Flash memory

The G100 has sufficient memory to store over 50,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many weeks of driving!

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, accident data, driver lists, geo-fences and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

FlexiCard Expansion Slot

The G100 has one FlexiCard slot. This card slot allows the device to be upgraded to support extra functionality:

· Iridium satellite modem

· WiFi data transfer

· Bluetooth

· Radio gateway

· SDI12

· RS485

· Additional RS232 ports

· Digital Matter can design custom cards by request

The innovation of FlexiCards allows the G100 to be the most flexible telematics device available on the market.

6 x FlexiCard IO

The FlexiCard slot is connected to 6 pins on the G100 connector. This allows the cards to provide functionality to the outside world via the connector pins.

J1939

Coming soon

Garmin FMI

Coming soon

Firmware Smarts

Auto-APN

Auto-APN allows the G100 to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware. This means that the G100 can be shipped world-wide without requiring specialist setup for SIMs.

Text Message Setup

The G100 can also be sent text messages to setup the APN, server and other details

Multi-APN

The G100 can be configured to roam across multiple networks and to automatically use the different APN details for the roaming networks.

AssistNow Offline

The G100 will track successfully where other devices just give up.

This fantastic technology allows the GPS to predict which satellites are in orbit above it and to dramatically reduce the time-to-first-fix of the GPS, and the overall performance of the GPS, especially in ‘urban canyon’ or forested environments.

Flexible Logging Parameters

The G100 trip logging is flexible and can be configured to log based on a variety of parameters including:

• Elapsed time
• Distance travelled
• Change in heading
• Change in speed
• On Stationary
• Accelerometer events (harsh driving)

Accident and Rollover Detection

The G100 uses the built-in accelerometer to detect high G impacts such as accidents and rollovers and reports these events to the server for emergency alerting.

Harsh Driving

The G100 automatically calibrates its built-in 3 axis accelerometer and uses this to detect harsh driving events:

• Excessive acceleration
• Harsh braking
• Cornering at speed

These events are logged in the G100 along with additional event statistics that allow back-end server platforms to perform sophisticated driver profiling and scoring.

Accident Data

The G100 keeps a second-by-second “blackbox” recording of valuable GPS and accelerometer data for a two hour window. This data can be automatically uploaded to the server when an accident is detected, or it can be requested manually.

Driver Identification

The G100 supports a number of ways to identify a driver:

• RFID reader and a card or keyfob
• 5 digit keypad to enter a PIN code
• Console with built-in RFID reader
• iButton 1-wire reader

Driver Lists

The G100 can be updated from the server with lists of Drivers that are allowed to drive the vehicle that it is installed in. When a driver or operator registers on the G100 it will check the Driver List to see if that person is authorised to drive the vehicle. The list also includes information about the driver such as whether they can perform supervisor functions.

The G100 can be installed to immobilise a vehicle and only allow authorised drivers / operators to drive it, or to annoy an unauthorised driver with a loud buzzer.

Geo-Fences

The G100 has the capacity to hold hundreds of geo-fences that can be downloaded to it from the server. The G100 can use this geo-fence information to:

• Implement arrival and departure alerts
• Implement speeding zones with audible warning alerts
• Implement “No-go” and “Keep-out” areas
• Automatically control outputs, for example to switch on warning lights when inside a special area
• Warn drivers when approaching dangerous intersections
• Disable data communications within intrinsically safe areas

Emulated Ignition

This setting allows the G100 to determine that a trip has started based on accelerometer and GPS data and to automatically set the ‘ignition’ input on the device to emulate the ignition line.

This means that the G100 can be installed with the option of not wiring in the ignition line and ‘emulating’ the ignition based on movement.

Run Detect

This setting allows the G100 to monitor the system voltage and to detect changes in the voltage that indicate if the engine is running or not.

Hardware Features

Compact rugged IP67 rated housing

Made of sturdy Nylon/Glass composite plastic the housing is extremely tough and UV resistant, is resistant to oils and can easily handle high temperatures

The housing is sealed using 4 screw and has 2 convenient mounting tabs.

Dimensions: 125mm x 80mm x 25mm
Weight: 250 grams

Harness Options

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged is manufactured with various harness options. Because of the nature of the housing the wire harness is soldered to the PCB at production

3 wire (power, ground, ignition)

12 wire harness

Automotive power

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged passes stringent automotive power “load dump” tests to ensure that it will continue to operate in the harshest electrical systems. A built-in self-resetting fuse makes installation easy and safe.

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +75°C ¹

1) On external power.

Below 0°C the standard internal backup battery’s ability to deliver sufficient power to operate the cellular modem is reduced. Below 0°C and above +45°C the internal backup battery will not be charged as a safety precaution due to dangers associated with charging batteries at extreme temperatures.

For battery powered tracking in extreme temperatures enquire about our Remora tracker with extended temperature range battery options.

High sensitivity GPS

UBLOX MAX7 GPS module

Supports GLONASS and other GNSS systems
72 channel high sensitivity receiver
-167dBm industry leading tracking performance
Battery backed up for optimal hot-start performance
AssistNow Offline aiding data for extremely fast time-to-first-fix and performance in urban canyon environments

Low noise GPS amplifier

GPS signals are boosted by a special low-noise amplifier (LNA)
This allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to operate where normal units will fail to receive GPS signal

2G or 3G (NextG)

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be manufactured for specific markets around the world with cellular modem modules approved by all the major networks

*enquire for other bands and LTE / 4G options

Certifications

CE, C-TICK, ICASA, ACMA, ISO 7637-2

Internal Antennae

Internal GPS and cellular antennae

Having the antennae inside the housing makes for very simple and quick installation. The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged has had its antennae tuned by the top laboratories to ensure optimal performance.

Backup battery

The standard 850mAh LiPo backup battery allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to operate when external power is removed for up to 7 days, depending on the amount of movement

4 x Digital Inputs

1 x Ignition line
3 x digital inputs with configurable pull-up / pull-down
Numerous configuration options including switches, duress/panic alerts, pulse counting

3 x Digital Outputs

3 x switched ground digital outputs, easily wired up to switch external lights, relays, buzzers, sirens, motors and other devices
Can be used to immobilise a vehicle

Sensor Interface

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged has an I2C interface which can be used to power and communicate with external sensors including temperature probes, humidity sensors and other sensors.

3 axis accelerometer

The 3 axis accelerometer allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to detect harsh driving events (harsh acceleration, braking and cornering) and this information can be used to monitor driver behaviour and unsafe driving.
It also allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to go to ‘sleep’ when not moving, resulting in extremely low standby current.

iButton

Communicate with common one-wire iButton devices

RS232

RS232 receive and transmit allow the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to communicate with external RS232 devices. These can include fuel monitoring, Garmin FMI, tyre pressure monitoring

The RS232 interface can also be used to configure the device and to test and debug.

Switched 3.3V out

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can provide power to external sensors via this 3.3V power line, allowing for easy installation and doing away with the need for additional external power supplies.

Maximum current: 200mA

Switched 5V out

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can provide power to external peripherals via this 5V power line, allowing for easy installation and doing away with the need for additional external power supplies.

Maximum current: 300mA

DMCAN peripheral port

Digital Matter has a range of peripherals that connect to the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged via the DMCAN peripheral port. Peripherals such as the RFID Driver ID reader, 5 digit keypad, data console and RF gateway use the DMCAN port.

Flash memory

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged has sufficient memory to store over 50,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many weeks of driving!

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, accident data, driver lists and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

Garmin FMI

Coming soon

Warranty

One year manufacturer’s warranty

Firmware Smarts

Auto-APN

Auto-APN allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware. This means that the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be shipped world-wide without requiring specialist setup for SIMs.

Text Message Setup

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can also be sent text messages to setup the APN, server and other details

Multi-APN

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be configured to roam across multiple networks and to automatically use the different APN details for the roaming networks.

AssistNow Offline

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged will track successfully where other devices just give up.

This fantastic technology allows the GPS to predict which satellites are in orbit above it and to dramatically reduce the time-to-first-fix of the GPS, and the overall performance of the GPS, especially in ‘urban canyon’ or forested environments.

Flexible Logging Parameters

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged trip logging is flexible and can be configured to log based on a variety of parameters including:

• Elapsed time
• Distance travelled
• Change in heading
• Change in speed
• On Stationary
• Accelerometer events (harsh driving)

Accident and Rollover Detection

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged uses the built-in accelerometer to detect high G impacts such as accidents and rollovers and reports these events to the server for emergency alerting.

Harsh Driving

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged automatically calibrates its built-in 3 axis accelerometer and uses this to detect harsh driving events:

• Excessive acceleration
• Harsh braking
• Cornering at speed

These events are logged in the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged along with additional event statistics that allow back-end server platforms to perform sophisticated driver profiling and scoring.

Accident Data

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged keeps a second-by-second “black box” recording of valuable GPS and accelerometer data for a two hour window. This data can be automatically uploaded to the server when an accident is detected, or it can be requested manually.

Driver Identification

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged supports a number of ways to identify a driver:

• RFID reader and a card or keyfob
• 5 digit keypad to enter a PIN code
• Console with built-in RFID reader
• iButton 1-wire reader

Driver Lists

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be updated from the server with lists of Drivers that are allowed to drive the vehicle that it is installed in. When a driver or operator registers on the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged it will check the Driver List to see if that person is authorised to drive the vehicle. The list also includes information about the driver such as whether they can perform supervisor functions.

The GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be installed to immobilise a vehicle and only allow authorised drivers / operators to drive it, or to annoy an unauthorised driver with a loud buzzer.

Emulated Ignition

This setting allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to determine that a trip has started based on accelerometer and GPS data and to automatically set the ‘ignition’ input on the device to emulate the ignition line.

This means that the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged can be installed with the option of not wiring in the ignition line and ‘emulating’ the ignition based on movement.

Run Detect

This setting allows the GPSLiVEtrack Rugged to monitor the system voltage and to detect changes in the voltage that indicate if the engine is running or not.

Hardware Features

Compact Rugged Housing

IP67 rated housing

UV resistant nylon glass composite housing

Dimensions: L 126mm x W 80mm x H 33mm

Weight: 160grams (complete unit)

Solar Panel

Power output: 0.3W peak

Current output: Approximately 50mA peak, depending on battery voltage

Connector

9 pin IP67 rated connector

Multiple harnessing options can expose power, ground, ignition, input, output, CAN, and SDI-12.

See the G52S user manual for connector pin details.

External Power

Internal Battery

High temperature Lithium Polymer 800mAh battery

Battery operating time depends on operating mode

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +60°C battery discharge only

0°C to +60°C battery charge

Below 0°C the standard internal backup battery’s ability to deliver sufficient power to operate the cellular modem is reduced.

Below 0°C and above +60°C the internal backup battery will not be charged as a safety precaution due to dangers associated with charging batteries at extreme temperatures.

For battery powered tracking in extreme temperatures enquire about the Digital Matter Remora tracker with extended temperature range battery options.

High Sensitivity GPS

UBLOX MAX7Q GPS module

Supports GLONASS and other GNSS systems
56 channel high sensitivity receiver
-161dBm industry leading tracking performance
Battery backed up for optimal hot-start performance
AssistNow Offline aiding data for extremely fast time-to-first-fix and performance in urban canyon environments

Low Noise GPS amplifier

GPS signals are boosted by a special low-noise amplifier (LNA)
This allows the G52S to operate where normal units will fail to receive GPS signal

2G or 3G (NextG)

The G52S can be manufactured for specific markets around the world with cellular modem modules approved by all the major networks

*enquire for other bands and LTE / 4G options

Certifications

ICASA: TA-2013/1921

CE: Declaration of conformity with relevant test reports

C-TICK: Declaration of conformity with relevant test reports

FCC: Declaration of conformity with relevant test reports

Internal Antennae

Internal GPS and cellular antennae
Having the primary antennae inside the housing makes for simple and quick installation. The G100 has had its antennae tuned by a top laboratory to ensure optimal performance.

2 x Digital Inputs

1 x ignition line with configurable pull-up / pull-down
1 x digital inputs permanently pulled down (SDI-12 compatible)

1 x Digital Outputs

1 x switched ground digital output, easily wired up to switch external lights, relays, buzzers, sirens, motors and other devices

3 Axis Accelerometer

The 3 axis accelerometer allows the G52S to detect movement and impacts. It allows the G52S to go to ‘sleep’ when not moving, resulting in extremely low standby current.

Switched 5V Output

The G52S can provide power to external peripherals via this 5V power line, allowing sensors and peripheral devices to be powered.

Maximum current: 300mA

DMCAN Peripheral Port

Digital Matter has the ability to connect a range of peripherals via the DMCAN peripheral port. Peripherals such as the AgriCAN expansion board can be used with the G52S.

Flash Memory

The G52S has sufficient memory to store over 25,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many weeks of recording.

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, firmware updates and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

SDI-12 interface

The 5V output and digital input can be used as an SDI-12 interface, allowing the use of a variety of sensors. Commonly used sensors include: soil moisture probes, flow meters, humidity sensors.

Intrinsically Safe Rating

EX ia IIC T4

The G52S is rated by MASC in South Africa for use in group IIC gases, which is the most severe grouping. Enquire with DM about this version

Hardware Features

Compact housing

The housing clips together to make provisioning devices simple and efficient.

Dimensions: 95mm x 55mm x 17mm
Weight: 150 grams

Harness

A standard 12 wire harness is supplied with the GPSLiVEtrack Essential

See the user manual for harness details

Automotive power

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential passes stringent automotive power “load dump” tests to ensure that it will continue to operate in the harshest electrical systems. A built-in self-resetting fuse makes installation easy and safe.

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +75°C ¹

1) On external power.

Below 0°C the standard internal backup battery’s ability to deliver sufficient power to operate the cellular modem is reduced. Below 0°C and above +45°C the internal backup battery will not be charged as a safety precaution due to dangers associated with charging batteries at extreme temperatures.

For battery powered tracking in extreme temperatures enquire about our Remora tracker with extended temperature range battery options.

Concurrent GPS and GLONASS tracking

Concurrent GPS and GLONASS tracking
72 channel high sensitivity receiver
-169dBm industry leading tracking performance
Battery backed up for optimal hot-start performance
AssistNow Offline aiding data for extremely fast time-to-first-fix and performance in urban canyon environments

Low Noise GPS Amplifier (LNA)

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential ’s GPS signals are boosted by a special low-noise amplifier (LNA). This allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to operate where normal units will fail to receive GPS signal

Even when designing a low-cost device Digital Matter is not prepared to compromise on the performance of the product. You will see the difference if you compare device performance in low signal environments.

2G or 3G (NextG)

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be manufactured for specific markets around the world with cellular modem modules approved by all the major networks

*enquire for other bands and LTE / 4G options

Certifications

Pending

Internal Antennae

Internal GPS and cellular antennae

Having the antennae inside the housing makes for very simple and quick installation. The GPSLiVEtrack Essential has had its antennae tuned by the top laboratories to ensure optimal performance.

Backup battery

The 400mAh LiPo backup battery allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to continue to operate when external power is removed for up to 5 days, depending on the amount of movement

3 x Digital Inputs

1 x Ignition line
2 x digital inputs with configurable pull-up / pull-down
Numerous configuration options including switches, duress/panic alerts, pulse counting and other applications

1 x Digital Output

1 x switched ground digital output, easily wired up to switch external lights, relays, buzzers, sirens, motors and other devices
Can be used to immobilise a vehicle

Internal Buzzer

Audible alert without requiring the installation of an external buzzer. Can be used for speeding alerts, harsh driving alerts, reminders to swipe RFID tags, error conditions and other events

3 axis accelerometer

The 3 axis accelerometer allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to detect harsh driving events (harsh acceleration, braking and cornering) and this information can be used to monitor driver behaviour and unsafe driving.
It also allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to go to ‘sleep’ when not moving, resulting in extremely low standby current.

Serial Port

The TTL serial interface allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to interface with external devices and peripherals, including a low-cost RFID tag reader for driver identification

Switched Power Out

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can provide power to external sensors and devices via this power line, allowing for easy installation and doing away with the need for additional external power supplies.

Voltage: 3.5v to 4.5v

Maximum current: 200mA

Flash memory

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential has sufficient memory to store over 50,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many weeks of driving!

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, accident data, driver lists, geo-fences and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

Warranty

One year manufacturer’s warranty

Firmware Smarts

Auto-APN

Auto-APN allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware. This means that the GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be shipped world-wide without requiring specialist setup for SIMs.

Text Message Setup

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can also be sent text messages to setup the APN, server and other details

Multi-APN

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be configured to roam across multiple networks and to automatically use the different APN details for the roaming networks.

AssistNow Offline

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential will track successfully where other devices just give up.

This fantastic technology allows the GPS to predict which satellites are in orbit above it and to dramatically reduce the time-to-first-fix of the GPS, and the overall performance of the GPS, especially in ‘urban canyon’ or forested environments.

Flexible Logging Parameters

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential trip logging is flexible and can be configured to log based on a variety of parameters including:

• Elapsed time
• Distance travelled
• Change in heading
• Change in speed
• On Stationary
• Accelerometer events (harsh driving)

Accident and Rollover Detection

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential uses the built-in accelerometer to detect high G impacts such as accidents and rollovers and reports these events to the server for emergency alerting.

Harsh Driving

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential automatically calibrates its built-in 3 axis accelerometer and uses this to detect harsh driving events:

• Excessive acceleration
• Harsh braking
• Cornering at speed

These events are logged in the GPSLiVEtrack Essential along with additional event statistics that allow back-end server platforms to perform sophisticated driver profiling and scoring.

Accident Data

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential keeps a second-by-second “black box” recording of valuable GPS and accelerometer data for a two hour window. This data can be automatically uploaded to the server when an accident is detected, or it can be requested manually.

Driver Identification

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential supports a low-cost external RFID reader to read cards and keyfobs in order to identify drivers

Driver Lists

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be updated from the server with lists of Drivers that are allowed to drive the vehicle that it is installed in. When a driver or operator registers on the GPSLiVEtrack Essential it will check the Driver List to see if that person is authorised to drive the vehicle. The list also includes information about the driver such as whether they can perform supervisor functions.

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be installed to immobilise a vehicle and only allow authorised drivers / operators to drive it, or to annoy an unauthorised driver with a loud buzzer.

Geo-Fences

The GPSLiVEtrack Essential has the capacity to hold hundreds of geo-fences that can be downloaded to it from the server. The GPSLiVEtrack Essential can use this geo-fence information to:

• Implement arrival and departure alerts
• Implement speeding zones with audible warning alerts
• Implement “No-go” and “Keep-out” areas
• Automatically control outputs, for example to switch on warning lights when inside a special area
• Warn drivers when approaching dangerous intersections
• Disable data communications within intrinsically safe areas

Emulated Ignition

This setting allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to determine that a trip has started based on accelerometer and GPS data and to automatically set the ‘ignition’ input on the device to emulate the ignition line.

This means that the GPSLiVEtrack Essential can be installed with the option of not wiring in the ignition line and ‘emulating’ the ignition based on movement.

Run Detect

This setting allows the GPSLiVEtrack Essential to monitor the system voltage and to detect changes in the voltage that indicate if the engine is running or not.

Hardware Features

Low-profile IP67 rugged housing

The IP67 rated housing is made of sturdy ABS/Polycarbonate plastic to survive bumps and knocks and to survive many years in the sun and weather.

It is low-profile making it easier to mount in the corrugation on containers or concealed on the underside of a trailer – for example.

The housing screws together for easy assembly, and has 2 convenient mounting tabs. It also has ‘strap slots’ allowing the GPSLivetrack Battery to be cable tied or metal strapped to an asset.

Dimensions: 225mm x 65mm x 30mm
Weight: 500 grams with batteries

Batteries

Battery Life with Adaptive-Tracking

The GPSLivetrack Battery can be set to use Adaptive-Tracking technology where the accelerometer and GPS data are used to intelligently work out if it is moving and to send frequent / live updates, and to scale the update rate down to once per day if the asset is stationary - in order to preserve battery life.

5 years @ one position per day

Typically 2 to 5 years with Adaptive-Tracking

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C ¹

For extreme low temperatures the GPSLivetrack Battery must be fitted with LTC batteries.

High sensitivity GPS

UBLOX MAX8 GPS module

Supports concurrent GPS and GLONASS
72 channel high sensitivity receiver
-167dBm industry leading tracking performance
Optimal hot-start performance
AssistNow Offline aiding data for extremely fast time-to-first-fix and performance in urban canyon environments

GLONASS

The GPSLivetrack Battery uses both the GPS and GLONASS positioning systems simultaneously.

This allows the device to use twice the number of satellites to get a position fix – making it faster and more accurate.

Low noise GPS amplifier

GPS signals are boosted by a special low-noise amplifier (LNA)
This allows the GPSLivetrack Battery to operate where normal units will fail to receive GPS signal – like in a container stack! (but not from inside a container!)

2G or 3G (NextG) with roaming

The GPSLivetrack Battery can be manufactured for specific markets around the world with cellular modem modules approved by all the major networks, and can roam across networks

*enquire for other bands and LTE / 4G options

Certifications

In progress

Internal Antennae

Internal GPS and cellular antennae tuned by the RF laboratories to ensure optimal performance.

3 axis accelerometer

The 3 axis accelerometer allows the GPSLivetrack Battery to ‘sleep’ in an ultra-low power state yet still wakeup when movement occurs.

The accelerometer can also be used to detect extreme G-Force events such as an accident or abuse of the asset, for example dropping a container.

Magnetic Tamper Detect

Flash memory

The GPSLivetrack Battery has sufficient memory to store over 50,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many months!

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, geo-fences and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

Firmware Smarts

Recovery Mode

The GPSLivetrack Battery can be remotely switched into Recovery Mode which switches the device to do live tracking and reporting – so that you can get your asset back!

Auto-APN

Auto-APN allows the GPSLivetrack Battery to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware. This means that the GPSLivetrack Battery can be shipped world-wide without requiring specialist setup for SIMs.

Text Message Setup

The GPSLivetrack Battery can also be sent text messages to setup the APN, server and other details

Multi-APN for Roaming

The GPSLivetrack Battery can be configured to roam across multiple networks and to automatically use the different APN details for the roaming networks.

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The GPSLivetrack Battery will track successfully where other devices just give up.

This fantastic technology allows the GPS to predict which satellites are in orbit above it and to dramatically reduce the time-to-first-fix of the GPS, and the overall performance of the GPS, especially in ‘urban canyon’ or forested environments.

G-Force Events

The GPSLivetrack Battery uses the built-in accelerometer to detect high G impacts such as accidents and drops and reports these events to the server for emergency alerting.

Geo-Fences

The GPSLivetrack Battery has the capacity to hold hundreds of geo-fences that can be downloaded to it from the server and updated Over-The-Air. The GPSLivetrack Battery can use this geo-fence information to:

· Implement arrival and departure alerts

· Implement “No-go” and “Keep-out” areas

· Disable data communications within intrinsically safe areas

· Reduce power by not trying to communicate when out of range, for example on a ship at sea where there is no cellular communications