Looking for Feedback Please

[Telematics Pro]

Morning All,

 

I am new to the Forum and I'm looking for some feedback from within the industry.

 

I supply GPS tracking solutions Telematics Pro - GPS Tracking | On-board Cameras | Data Management | Driver Training primarily to commercial fleets (cars, vans & HGV's). We have however been receiving interest from the Arb industry due to the high volume of asset thefts of chippers, trailers, stump grinders etc.

 

One of the challenges we have come across is that traditional trackers need to be wired into a power source, and as such the wires make them easy to find and the thieves remove them very quickly.

 

We have a new battery powered solution, that is magnetised and can be stuck to any metallic panel on the asset, which means it can be well hidden away and there's not giveaway wires.

 

They are £149.99 to purchase and there's a £9 monthly service fee which covers the sim and access to a web portal to view the trackers on a map in real time. The service can be suspended and reactivated any time and there's no minimum contract.

 

I would like to understand if there is genuine interest in this product, before I go ahead an buy more stock. We are working with Arb insurers and have a unit placed on a chipper as a working example.

 

What's your thoughts please? Would this be something you would consider for your assets?

[treequip]

Welcome to the forum, have you thought of advertising here to get your message over? People that use the forum like people that support it.

 

Something stuck to metal in the machine is a dead give away and anything transmitting a signal can be detected even if you have hidden it. Something that can be hidden (small) and transmits its location when it receives a prompt would be good

[Telematics Pro]

Great feedback, many thanks.

 

I have contacted admin with regards to becoming a forum sponsor. I am awaiting their response.

 

With regards to the placement of the unit this would need to be internally placed and hidden to maximise discretion. The unit will transmit low volume when stationary, however when it detects movement via the in built vibration sensor and accelerometer it will transmit more frequently.

 

We can also set up geofences around certain locations and send alerts once the device has left the location.

[R Mac]

Great feedback, many thanks.

 

The unit will transmit low volume when stationary,

 

Can it's presence can be detected when stationary/not actually sending reports by using an RF sweeper?

[Telematics Pro]

We are adcised that it will not be visible to sweeping devices.

 

I will be conducting a test on our test unit on Tuesday. I will report back with the results.

[treequip]

We are adcised that it will not be visible to sweeping devices.

 

I will be conducting a test on our test unit on Tuesday. I will report back with the results.

 

Most electronics are vulnerable to voltage spikes, ask if it can be damaged by ark welding.

[10 Bears]

The unit will transmit low volume when stationary, however when it detects movement via the in built vibration sensor and accelerometer it will transmit more frequently.

 

Wont this feature be readily activated on a regularly used chipper with the high vibrations from chipping timber?

 

Presumably this will decrease battery life significantly if it is repeatedly sending a signal due to the vibrations?

[matelot]

Have you considered selling your system as a lone working tool?

 

We have guys that work in remote areas. It's always a concern if they take unwell etc.

[Telematics Pro]

Thanks to everyone who has respindeed so far, this is exactly what I needed.

 

With regards to the vibration sensors, there are options to set sensitivity or switch them off and utilise the accelerometer only. The settings will change dependant on equipment and usage.

 

The welding issue I will clarify. I assume this is because you may wish to attach one to a welder, have u understood that correctly?

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated.

[Telematics Pro]

Sorry, I forgot to respond to the lone worker query.

 

These units could potentially be used as a lone worker solution, but there are mobile phone apps that are better suited to application and wouldn't require an additional piece of equipment to be carried.