Main types of GPS equipment
GPS trackers
are suitable for daily transport monitoring. They transmit coordinates online, record the route, speed, stops, ignition, and in some configurations support an engine lock relay, backup battery, SIM card, 4G, Wi-Fi or BLE.
GPS beacons
are needed where autonomy and hidden installation are important. They are battery-operated, can communicate on a schedule and are used as a backup security tool for a car, motorcycle, cargo or equipment. It is better to conduct a detailed selection of beacons on the GPS beacons page, and here leave only a brief explanation of the type of equipment.
Fuel level sensors
complement GPS monitoring for business. They allow you to see refueling, downpours, underfilling, actual fuel consumption and equipment operation. For trucks, agricultural and special equipment, this is a separate cluster with its own semantics, so on the umbrella page you only need to direct the user to the sensor category.
GPS tags and accessories
cover auxiliary tasks: identification, additional mounting, power supply, relays, batteries and kit expansion. A GPS tag should not be positioned as a complete replacement for a tracker or beacon: it is a separate type of device for specific scenarios in a monitoring system.
How to choose equipment for the task
If you need constant monitoring of the route, speed and condition of the car, go to the category of GPS trackers. For a passenger car, a compact wired tracker with a backup battery and the ability to block the engine is most often chosen. For trucks and special equipment, compatibility with fuel sensors, CAN bus, digital inputs and power from the on-board network is important.
If the main task is to protect against theft or control an object without connecting to the wiring, it is worth considering a GPS beacon. If you need to reduce fuel losses and see the real costs of the fleet, the basic tracker is supplemented with a fuel level sensor. If you need to identify an object or driver in the system, it is appropriate to consider GPS tags.
Why is it worth ordering equipment from eQuGPS?
eQuGPS offers equipment that is immediately focused on working with online monitoring: devices, SIM cards, mobile access, technical support, installation and selection for specific transport. This is important for business, because the equipment must not just transmit coordinates, but also work stably in real conditions: on routes, in the city, on the highway, in agriculture or on construction equipment.