SPECIFICATIONS DOWNLOADS FAQ ABOUT PRICING & AVAILABILITY CONTACT Q: What is TrailTrac? A: The TrailTrac is a new, low-cost tracking device for containers, trailers, rail cars and other un-powered assets. It combines enhanced GPS autonomous positioning detection with GSM wireless communications reporting. Q: What are its major features and benefits? A: The TrailTrac locator's major features and benefits: Features Benefits Integrated GPS and GSM using single CPU Low cost, small footprint, low power consumption Enhanced GPS sensitivity TheTrailTrac can determine position in places where traditional GPS does not work Tri-band GSM 900/1800 MHz (DCS)and 1900 MHz (PCS) Nearly ubiquitous coverage via the prevailing worldwide standard for wireless digital communications Short Message Service (SMS) Support Efficient, cost-effective data transmission Complete end-user device including water resistant package and internal antennas Eliminates installation and reduces costs Self-powered using four either Alkaline batteries or Lithium batteries that last up to 7 years with typical usage Eliminates installation and enables the device to work in places where power is unavailable Multi-mode reporting capability Enables the end-user to select the most optimum reporting method: motion detection, scheduled daily or weekly reports and criteria based queries for on-demand polling The most versatile solution on the market The rugged and modular design of TrailTrac combined with its GPS capabilities using GSM standards, and its multi-mode reporting capability enables a variety of applications in safety/security, as well as fleet management applications. No existing solution can boast such versatility and combine TrailTrac's performance with such low costs of owerneship Low cost Significantly less expensive than comparable devices Q: What is unique about the TrailTrac? A: All of the TrailTrac locator's functions are integrated on one printed circuit board. The functions share a central processor unit (CPU), enabling the TrailTrac's low cost, small size, power conservation, and increased reliability. Q: Does the device only work outdoors? A: No. The TrailTrac locator supports enhanced GPS that enables it to often work in places where traditional GPS may not. Q: Does the device work inside a moving vehicle? A: The TrailTrac locator's enhanced GPS sensitivity enables it to work reasonably well inside of a moving vehicle, even when it does not have a clear view of the sky. The device is usually able to obtain location fixes when it is inside packages, glove boxes, under seats and in some cases, car trunks. The TrailTrac will not work inside steel boxes such as containers. Q: Does the TrailTrac locator require installation? A: No, the device consists of a self-contained package that includes all antennas and requires no external connections. Q: What geographic areas does the device cover? A: The TrailTrac locator will work wherever there is a GSM signal. In the United States, this is typically in major metropolitan areas and along interstate corridors. Q: How long do the batteries last? A: See operation time calculator under “download” Q: How durable is the TrailTrac? A: The device consists of a sturdy, water-resistant molded plastic casing with all of the required antennas inside. It is designed to fully support IP67 standard. Minimum thickness is 10mm plastc. Q: How accurately is the device able to report location information? A: The TrailTrac´s position reports are typically accurate within approximately 20 feet horizontally and 35 feet vertically. Q: How big is the TrimTrac locator and how much does it weigh? A: There are two version, Its dimensions are 170 mm x 170mm x 60 mm or 350 mm x 95mm x 50mm. It weighs 1500 grams Q: Does anything need to be provided with the device? A: Yes, the TrailTrac requires an SMS capable SIM (Subscriber Identifier Module) card, similar to what is used in all cell phones and a wireless carrier.
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