Personal GPS Trackers
Personal GPS trackers are compact mobile devices for tracking the location of a person or animal through the Global Positioning System, GLONASS. The coordinates of the object are determined with an accuracy of up to 2.5 meters. Additional functions allow you to control the well-being of a person, determine the route traveled, and control the movement and location of employees in real time.
Why you need a personal GPS tracker
A portable device is a miniature box with an autonomous power source, which is convenient to carry in a bag, pocket, backpack or on the body (in the form of a bracelet, watch). Conventionally, GPS trackers can be divided into devices for personal use, designed to optimize the work of a business, and devices that help public, sports, and tourism organizations organize mass events.
Personal GPS tracker
Personal GPS trackers are purchased for personal purposes to ensure the safety of young children, elderly or disabled relatives. The device can be configured for a specific "allowed geofence" - a playground, a park, a microdistrict. If the object leaves it, the tracker will immediately notify the owner about it.
Such control enables children and relatives to independently go shopping, visit. It allows parents (guardians) to protect them in case of unforeseen situations when they themselves (or at the suggestion of intruders) go far from home.
An additional option for a personal GPS tracker is an SOS alarm button. When pressed, the owner instantly receives an alert and the exact coordinates of the ward.
There are personal trackers, which are beacons for animals. Devices are securely attached to the collar, helping to quickly find a pet in case of its escape or theft. If the tracker is designed for an animal, then it is better to buy a model with built-in memory. For example, wherever a dog runs, the entire route will be recorded and transmitted to the server as soon as the device enters the cellular coverage area.
Personal GPS trackers for employees
The use of GPS / GSM beacons helps to establish control over the movement of couriers, sales representatives, insurance agents, freight forwarders, drivers and other traveling employees in an organization. In the monitoring system, you can not only see where the employee is now, but also view the entire route of his movements.
What are the benefits for the company:- The presence of a tracker increases self-discipline in the team.
- Optimized fuel costs.
- It becomes possible to develop the optimal route to the client - in terms of time, material and labor costs.
- There is clarity in work, the client base is improving, and profits are increasing.
Models with two-way voice communication allow you to quickly call up colleagues. Some devices support the listening function.
GPS trackers for monitoring production personnel
Smart beacons are used to monitor workers at construction sites, factories, mining enterprises, oil production and other industries associated with difficult or dangerous working conditions. Standalone devices are available in dust and moisture-resistant cases, with increased battery capacity.
A fall sensor and a panic button on a personal GPS tracker allow you to quickly respond to extraordinary situations. The monitoring system immediately notifies management of an emergency, regardless of the remoteness of the employee. This improves the safety of employees and the reputation of the company.
The device of personal GPS trackers
Compact controllers operate over a wide temperature range. They are able to determine the coordinates of an object in an area where there is no connection with satellite systems (LBS function via wi-fi), remember up to three mobile numbers, send and receive SMS, and provide voice communication.
All these options are provided by several modules that are placed in the tracker's compact body:- A satellite signal receiver that provides communication with GPS and GLONASS systems.
- Transmitter for sending information via the Internet or a cellular operator.
- A block of memory that stores information about the movement of an object.
- The antenna is external or built-in - depending on the model.
- Battery.
Communication between a subscriber and a personal GPS tracker is carried out directly or through a server. Information is received on any device - PC, smartphone, tablet.
How to work with a personal GPS tracker
In order for the device to work, you need to insert a SIM card into it. The operator should first clarify whether he supports GPS trackers at the selected tariff.
The user can select two modes:
- Through SMS messages. In this case, the monitoring device is in sleep mode. The information is sent to the user upon request. From a smartphone, send SMS to the SIM card in the tracker. In the response message, you will receive a hyperlink to a Google map with the coordinates of the object at a given time. In this control method, the user pays only for messages, and the tracker works as long as possible without recharging or changing the battery.
- Through an application that is installed both on a smartphone and on a PC (web interface). The device will transmit information at the specified time intervals (30 seconds or 10 minutes). The tracker, according to the settings, transmits geodata to the monitoring server. This makes it possible to monitor the movement of the object in real time - the route, speed. You can download the history for a certain period. You will need to pay for an Internet package in the amount of about 200 megabytes per month. The server will require authorization..
The system of personal control of employees, children, animals or vehicles works wherever there is access to the Internet. The owner of the GPS/GSM beacon may be located in another country.
How to choose a GPS/GSM tracker
Before buying a personal GSM tracker, you should study its technical capabilities and functionality. Depending on the device model, there are additional options:- Connecting up to 3 SIM cards.
- Listening to the space around the tracker.
- Allowed geofence setting.
- Save route and coordinates.
- Address definition.
Price, quality, service depends on the manufacturer.
What you need to know about the operation of a GPS tracker in order to choose a model:- High accuracy of position determination is achieved if the device simultaneously uses several satellite systems - international, Russian and resources provided by cellular operators, GPRS.
- If you need to know everything about the movement of people during the day, then you need a device with a memory unit and interaction through the application. This functionality is suitable for companies where employees work on the road.
- To monitor objects in a dense urban area, when moving in underground parking lots, tunnels, the Multi-LBS function is required. Here, the accuracy of the coordinates will be lower, but the ability to determine the approximate position of the object will remain.
- The mini tracker is good for monitoring kids.
- For use in specific conditions, there are models with body protection against dirt, moisture, heat-resistant.
- Trackers in the form of collars are designed specifically for animals. Devices in the form of a watch or a bracelet are convenient for older people.
- The battery life in sleep mode (when working via SMS) for some models reaches up to 2 years. There are trackers that can be charged.
Ivan Glonassov is a member of the AuroraEvernet group and is the official distributor of Teltonika, Meitrack, Queclink. Our experts are ready to advise on the possibilities and purpose of the proposed models.
