Trimtrac Location Device
How do you drive growth and open new markets?
Today's telematics market demands solutions that can help grow the number of subscribers of in-vehicle services and expand the versatility of existing services, quickly and inexpensively. In an increasingly competitive market, that means systems integrators and ASPs (application service providers) must deliver services once targeted to affluent customers to a broader base of drivers, while maintaining the loyalty of current subscribers.
The Solution: TrimTrac Locator
As wireless communications costs decrease, a cost-effective AVL (automatic vehicle location) system can provide many of the same functions as more expensive and rugged counterparts, while allowing you to gain market advantage.
The TrimTrac locator is the first truly affordable mobile vehicle tracking security and recovery device for the consumer automotive market. It offers many of the same advantages as competing GPS and non-GPS solutions, but for a fraction of the price. The device is smartly engineered to deliver reliability and ongoing value to systems integrators and ASPs. And it's built to last.
Quality engineering from a name you can trust
The TrimTrac locator is backed by the GPS domain expertise and proven leadership of Trimble Corporation and its Component Technologies division.
Find out what the TrimTrac locator can do for you, visit About TrimTrac for product details and to download our data sheet and white paper.
TrimTrac locator is engineered to offer a host of features and benefits that make it a practical, yet versatile solution for private vehicle monitoring.
GPS technology/GSM communications
- Single-processor integration for high reliability, lower overall cost, functionality, power conservation, small device size
- Reliable, proven technologies
- Existing infrastructure for global tracking
- Most widely deployed digital wireless network
- World-class GPS performance
- Tri-band GSM 900/1800 MHz (DCS) and 1900 MHz (PCS)
- GSM coverage equivalent to CDMA in United States- metro areas and along Interstate corridors between metro areas
- Industry-standard hardware/software for easy and rapid adoption
Complete end-user device
- Robust and water resistant housing increases reliability and durability for optimal performance under any climatic conditions and application
- Optional rugged metal or plastic quick-release brackets increase usage versatility and quick redeployment making TrimTrac Locator ideal for a wide variety of applications
No external wires/antenna
- Eliminates costly, time-consuming installations
- Enables rapid deployment
Programmable and periodic location reports
- Sophisticated log query capabilities enable intelligent on-demand position polling based on a variety of options including most recent position, logged but unsent messages, selected position or status messages, or by messages selected by time ranges
- Advanced motion filtering algorithms enable motion based reporting based on pre-defined criteria
- Frequency alterable per application or end-user needs as often as every 2-3 minutes (e.g., during suspected vehicle theft)
- Battery levels with each report
SMS text messages
- Secure, low-cost communications suitable for private vehicle tracking
- Available on all GMS networks worldwide
- Optimizes battery life of device by aggregating message summary information into reduced number of SMS messages
Motion-based reporting
- Reduced power usage and application communications costs can be passed to end-users
- Immediate status report when a vehicle is moved/ongoing location reports
- Programmable and schedule based reporting enables daily or weekly at a specified time
Enhanced sensitivity
- Clear view of the sky not required
- Works outdoors and in some indoor settings
- Permits discrete placement of device
Power options
- Easily removable battery compartment simplifies maintenance
- Slip on Vehicle Adapter Module
Optional Vehicle Adapter Module
- Added protection with continued position reporting using standby rechargeable battery
- Simple installation
- Monitors/supports other in-vehicle systems and devices (e.g., car alarms, driver-operated switches)
- Automatic and frequent reporting in the event of any status changes as a result of motion detection, or in-vehicle device triggered actions or disconnections
Modular architecture
- Rapid application development and customization
- Development of additional modules for added functionality
The TrimTrac Locator: Affordable, Sensible, Versatile
The world's first affordable, fully integrated vehicle tracking, security and recovery device for applications requiring periodic autonomous position reporting and/or real-time on-demand polling, and cost-effective wireless communications.
What is the TrimTrac locator?
The TrimTrac locator is a self-contained and complete packaged end-user device. The size of a white board eraser, it can report position based on a variety of user-defined methods such as automatic sending of periodic autonomous reports, motion detected or scheduled reports, or even real-time on-demand polls for the reporting the most current position. These reports are sent as SMS text messages over a GSM communications network either individually or grouped together to reduce the telecommunication costs and improve battery life.
Other features:
- No external wires or antenna
- Durable, lightweight, water-resistant housing
- Enhanced sensitivity for indoor and outdoor reporting
- Tri-band GSM 900/1800 MHz (DCS) and 1900 MHz (PCS) for worldwide coverage
- Operates up to 90 days on 4 AA batteries under typical usage with good GPS signal strength.
- Optional Vehicle Adapter Module connects to vehicle power and has a standby rechargeable battery for continued operations if vehicle power is lost
To activate the TrimTrac locator, systems integrators and service providers need:
- Wireless service from a GSM carrier
- SMS-enabled SIM (subscriber identification card)
- 4 AA batteries
- Application server
Smart Engineering, Unparalleled Integration
The TrimTrac locator delivers immediate and ongoing value. The device offers global GPS location technology with GSM communications, the foremost global digital wireless network, on a single board, controlled by a common microprocessor. This unprecedented level of integration promotes reliability, functionality, and power conservation, while dramatically reducing the size and cost of the unit.
