GPS-CELL Mini GPS Tracker for Vehicle Monitoring

GPS Reporting and Management Software

GPS-CELL combines a 66-channel GPS receiver with a GSM communications module in a single enclosure. The receiver determines geographic position, speed and altitude, while the cellular connection carries reports to the management system. GPS and GSM antennas are integrated into the unit.

Data can be sent through GPRSPacket-data service carried over a GSM cellular network. Service availability depends on the mobile operator and location. to a configured IP address or through ASCII SMS messages to a receiving SIM linked to the software. A proprietary compressed protocol is used for reporting. The tracker requires a suitable SIM with the necessary data and messaging services.

Your Server, Your Tracking Records

The server runs at the customer’s premises. Tracking reports are delivered to that customer-hosted system rather than an external tracking platform. The direct connection describes the destination of the tracking data; GSM/GPRS transmission still uses the mobile operator’s network.

Review Multiple Vehicles and Their History

The proprietary management software supports multi-vehicle configurations of 5 to 40 units. Reports are collected in a database indexed by time, allowing operators to examine a vehicle’s recorded movements individually rather than work through separate messages.

A web interface makes the management system accessible from a smartphone. This is browser-based access to the software; the source does not specify a separate Android or iOS app.

GPS Acquisition and Position Accuracy

The receiver is rated at −165 dBm tracking sensitivity and −148 dBm acquisition sensitivity. Position accuracy is specified as 10 m 2D RMS, or 5 m with WAAS correctionSatellite-based augmentation data used to improve GPS positioning where the service and receiver conditions support it.. These are receiver specifications, not a guarantee of the accuracy of every reported position.

Approximate acquisition times are 0.1 seconds for reacquisition, 1 second for a hot start, 38 seconds for a warm start and 42 seconds to first fix with a clear sky and stationary tracker. The one-second hot-start figure describes reacquiring a position with retained receiver information; it does not specify one-second reporting intervals.

Compact Hardware and External Power

The electronics measure 31 × 31 × 15 mm. The plastic housing measures 41 × 46 × 20 mm, making the unit suitable for installations where space is limited. A neodymium magnet provides attachment to a suitable ferrous metal surface, and the integrated antennas reduce the number of separate components.

Power Options for Different Installations

The magnetic-mount configuration uses a typical 3.6 V DC supply. For an internal vehicle installation, a 7–28 V DC supply can be used with the external voltage converter. Power can come from a compatible battery or power adapter, depending on the configuration.

At 3.6 V, specified current draw is 12 mA while the vehicle is stationary and GSM remains registered, 85 mA during tracking and data transmission, and 2 mA in sleep mode. Battery capacity and the amount of time spent in each operating state determine runtime. External vehicle power and battery operation should therefore be considered separately.

Battery Packs for Extended Assignments

A four-cell SaftSaft is the battery manufacturer. The specified packs contain either two or four cells; battery model and capacity are not specified here. battery pack provides up to 40 days under ideal conditions. The two-cell Saft pack provides up to 20 days under ideal conditions. Actual runtime varies with reporting activity, reception and time spent in each operating state.

Motion Sensing and Remote Setup

The built-in motion sensor has adjustable sensitivity, with settings editable remotely. SMS configuration lets the operator change supported settings without retrieving the unit from the vehicle. Setup should account for the mounting location, expected movement and power arrangement.

Network Requirements

GPS-CELL uses quad-band GSM at 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, with GPRS data. This model operates on 2G networks. Confirm compatible service with the intended mobile operator before selecting this configuration, especially for use across different countries.