Keep assets visible for months or years without vehicle power.
Battery-powered tracking
Track mobile assets without a permanent power supply.
Battery-powered trackers are designed for assets that cannot be hard-wired: trailers, GSE, dollies, containers, plant, equipment and other mobile assets. The right device balances battery life, update frequency, environment and asset value.
Operational outcomes
What this solution is designed to improve.
Battery-powered trackers are designed for assets that cannot be hard-wired: trailers, GSE, dollies, containers, plant, equipment and other mobile assets. The right device balances battery life, update frequency, environment and asset value.
Install without complex wiring or vehicle integration.
Surface unexpected movement, tamper or geofence events.
Trade update frequency against battery life based on the operational need.
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Choose battery tracking around movement, reporting frequency and service interval.
Battery-powered GPS is useful for assets that cannot support a permanent wired installation. The key trade-off is how quickly the business needs location updates versus how long the device should operate before maintenance.
Movement
Assets that move daily need different reporting behaviour from equipment that may remain parked for long periods.
Battery strategy
Frequent GPS and network activity increases power use, so settings should follow the operational requirement.
Mounting
Installation should balance signal, protection, concealment and practical future access.