GPS beacon, GPS tracker for cars. Installation and maintenance

How does a GPS tracker for a car work and why is it needed

The purpose of GPS trackers is to determine and transfer the exact coordinates of an object to the GPS monitoring system. GPS tracker solves the following tasks:

1. Remote control of cars and trucks, as well as special equipment.
   
2. Car protection against theft (remote engine blocking).
3. Determination of the exact location after theft.
4. Control of hired drivers (reports on traffic routes, mileage, trips, parking, stops).

Let's take a closer look at the principle of operation of a GPS tracker, technologies that help track cars, as well as types of devices.

How a GPS tracker works

The GPS tracker determines its location using GPS satellites and broadcasts the location of the car via the mobile Internet (a SIM card of the mobile operator is installed in the tracker) to the GPSM system servers. The device uses GPRS technology to transmit the coordinates and speed of the vehicle.

The tracker design includes a GNSS receiver and a GSM module. The device uses GPRS technology to determine the coordinates and speed of the vehicle.

If the signal from the satellite is not received, the device uses the information from the base stations of the mobile communication. Most GPS trackers use A-GPS fast cold start technology. This method helps to determine the location faster than standard GPS.

Types of GPS trackers

GPS devices can be divided into two types - GPS tracker and GPS beacon. What is their main difference?

GPS tracker: continuous monitoring mode

The GPS tracker performs its work in real time and connects to the vehicle's on-board network (12V-24V). The owner of the device can receive minute-by-minute information about the coordinates and speed of the vehicle.

The device records the movement of the car in detail. Passage points are recorded at intervals of several seconds, after which the tracker forms a detailed route of the object's movement. GPS tracker can provide constant vehicle control and send data to generate reports on mileage, trips, parking and stops.

GPS beacon: autonomous monitoring mode

The GPS beacon transmits information about the location of the vehicle at a set time interval. For example, updating the location every 30 minutes or once a day. The user will not receive a detailed track, but the device can function for several months without recharging.

How to view the location of the car

It is possible to determine the location of the object using the special program myGPSM. It processes data from satellites and transmits coordinates to the user. The myGPSM monitoring system shows the owner the coordinates of the object in real time. You just need a browser to access the web interface. A convenient application is provided to track vehicles using a smartphone.

Demo access: https://my.gpsm.ua/ 

Login: demo321 

Password: demo321

You are now familiar with the functionality of the GPS tracker. You can place an order for the device on our website. The company's managers will provide a free consultation on the choice of a suitable model, as well as answer your questions. You can contact us by phone 044 223 0372, 097 696 84 07 (Viber, Telegram) or write to info@gpsm.ua.