Reasons for rental companies installing GPS tracking devices and special cases

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Why do rental companies install GPS tracking devices?

Most cars rented by enterprises are equipped with GPS tracking devices, mainly for vehicle management and safety assurance, and the rental company must inform the tenant in advance. If you have any questions about GPS satellite car tracking system, you can confirm the device status and usage scope with the rental company before signing the contract to protect your own rights and interests.

Have you placed the GPS Tracker in the correct installation position inside the car

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Location	Advantage	Shortcoming
Under the windshield	Optimal signal reception and wide satellite visibility	Exposure is easy to detect and may be affected by thermal insulation film
Inside the dashboard	Strong concealment and less electromagnetic interference	Avoid metal brackets, which may affect the signal.
Roof exterior	Optimal signal strength (unobstructed)	Easy to destroy, not hidden
Behind the rearview mirror	Taking into account both concealment and signal reception	Avoid heating wires or metal structures
Under the seat	Highly concealed	Metal chair supports may cause signal degradation

 

First of all, we need to know the main factors that affect signal strength :

1. Obstructions

Metal obstruction: Metal frames, hoods, trunks, etc. will reflect or absorb GPS signals, causing signal attenuation.

Thermal film: Windshield or window film with metal coatings may block the signal.

2. Installation direction

 Antenna facing the sky: The GPS antenna needs to face the sky to receive satellite signals. If it is inverted or sideways (such as in the door compartment), the signal may be blocked.

Horizontal installation: Too large a tilt angle will affect the satellite coverage.

3. Electromagnetic interference

Being close to vehicle electronic equipment (such as ECU, central control screen, reversing radar) may cause electromagnetic interference, so you need to keep a certain distance.

Cómo rastrear el vehículo con GPS

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Tipos de rastreadores GPS

Tipo	Características	Escenarios aplicables
Rastreadores con cable	Alta ocultación (se puede ocultar en los parachoques), requiere una instalación profesional, depende de la energía del vehículo	Monitoreo a largo plazo de vehículos colaterales, flotas empresariales
Rastreadores inalámbricos	Diseño magnético/portátil, con batería, admite el despertar remoto (en espera durante meses)	Seguimiento temporal, antirrobo para vehículos de alquiler
Rastreadores OBD	Plug-and-play (se conecta al puerto de diagnóstico a bordo), compatible con algunos modelos para leer datos de consumo de kilometraje/combustible	Propietarios de automóviles personales, gestión de vehículos de transporte

Características centrales de los rastreadores GPS

• Seguimiento en tiempo real: Capacidad para ver la ubicación actual, la velocidad y la dirección de un vehículo a través de dispositivos móviles o computadoras.
• Reproducción de trayectoria histórica: Soporte para consultar rutas de viaje dentro de un plazo pasado específico (por ejemplo, datos de los últimos tres meses).
• Geofencing: Capacidad para establecer límites virtuales (por ejemplo, alrededor de las escuelas o almacenes) y recibir alertas cuando los vehículos ingresan o salgan de estas áreas.
• Notificaciones de alerta: Recordatorios en tiempo real de anormalidades como exceso de velocidad, vibración o desconexión de energía, entregados a través de APP, SMS o correo electrónico.
• Fuente de alimentación:Rastreadores GPS con cableestán conectados al puerto OBD de un vehículo o una caja de fusibles para la energía, mientras querastreadores GPS inalámbricosConfíe en baterías (con una vida útil de 30-90 días, dependiendo de la frecuencia de carga de datos).
• Calificación impermeable y a prueba de polvo: Cumplir con los estándares IP67 o superiores para la protección contra la lluvia y el polvo.
• Ocultación de instalación: Tamaño del dispositivo compacto (por ejemplo, tamaño de la caja de cerillas) y soporte para la fijación magnética para una instalación fácil y discreta

Real Time Vehicle GPRS Tracking system

Real Time Vehicle GPRS Tracking system

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SMS Tracking & GPRS Tracking
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Anti Theft
Protect your vehicles from being stolen with various alarms
Cut engine remotely when vehicle was stolen


Vehicle Maintenance Alert
SMS Alert reminding you to maintain your vehicles on time

Fuel Savings
Anti fuel theft
Monitoring fuel consumption


Compact Size
Smaller than a credit card
Very easy to be hided in the Vehicles

Save GPRS Cost
It can save up to 50% GPRS traffic with smart algorithm


Features List:

1.Tracking via SMS or live tracking by GPRS
2.Current location report
3.Tracking by time interval
4.Position logging capacity up to 7000+ waypoints
5.SOS alarm (available to preset 3 SOS number)
6.Geo-fence control
7.Low power alert
8.Speed alarm
9.Engine cut (optional)
10.Get street address by SMS request
11.Get Google link for current location by SMS request
12.Save 50% GPRS cost above in different methods when working on FMS (BOFAN Smart Report Tech, ACC, Mileage report)
13.Available to set different alarm notification methods when alarm (sending alarm SMS, calling or platform)
14.Mileage and GPRS report by distance
15.I/O: 2 digital inputs, 1 negative and 1 positive triggering; 1 outputs
16.Analog Input: 1 10 bits resolution analog inputs

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