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Choosing the right GPS system |
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Choosing a GPS vehicle tracking system can
be difficult. There are many products on the market with a slew of bells
and whistles. Which bells and whistles do you really need. First, determine
WHY you need the system.
For example, what aspects of employee productivity need to be addressed? Overtime concerns, route management, increased sales? Or, are you in need of a system simply to ensure that a family member has made it to his/her destination. Do you need real-time verification or is it ok if you receive and manage the information later in the day or week. Passive vs. Real-Time systems
There are two general categories of systems
to choose from. Your first step in your evaluation process should be to
determine if you require a “Real-time” or “Passive” system. Both real-time
and passive systems have the capability to provide you with vehicle speed
data, vehicle stops data, length of stop data and route taken data.
"Real-Time" GPS Vehicle Tracking Overview Generally, a Real-time system utilizes a
wireless network to allow you to receive your information and view the location
of your asset in real-time. Real-time GPS tracking is becoming the standard
for companies or individuals who wish to use a GPS
locator device for tracking fleet vehicles as well
as tracking
assets (trailers, generators, heavy equipment). Some features
of real-time systems include the
ability
to know where your vehicle is RIGHT NOW, real-time zone alerts, arrival
at customer site alerts, speed alerts, the ability to locate the nearest
vehicle to a particular address. Generally, with a real-time system, you
retrieve your information from the internet and the GPS company servers.
"Passive" GPS Vehicle Tracking Overview
When a passive unit is installed in a vehicle,
the GPS location data is stored in the GPS receiver and downloaded from
the vehicle at the end of the day or when the vehicle returns to the yard.
Passive systems can be downloaded manually (where every driver turns in a
memory module or key at the end of the day), or automatically (where your
data is transferred wirelessly to a computer via 900mhz when the vehicle travels
within a certain distance of the yard). Passive systems are recommended for
companies who do not have a need to view their fleet in real-time, nor do
they have the need to know where a vehicle is right now. The passive system
is an excellent system for cost conscious companies who can manage their
fleet after the vehicles and drivers return to the yard. You get an excellent
rturn on investment from passive systems because there is no monthly monitoring.
Complete our checklist and we will help you determine which type of system is right of you. |
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