When you are considering getting a vehicle tracking system it can be important to know how it works. We are going to look at the fleet tracking systems to determine how they work, but you should know that personal cars also have systems.
On a fleet you have to install a Halo Dome or Qube. This is usually by NAVMAN. On the top of the vehicle is a dome shaped object that is usually clear. Inside the vehicle is then a GPS satellite system. This system is the controls for the unit. In other words if you need to get a fix on your location for directions you can pinpoint your location and search for routes.
This system is also a two way option. It will not only tell you where you are in the vehicle, but it will report your location to the base. So the dispatcher or owner will know where the vehicle is at all times as well. The unit is a communication marvel that offers roadside assistance and much more.
The vehicle tracking system we are looking at to describe how it works is the NavMan Halo or Qube unit. Other systems may work a bit differently. To get back to the next step the communication is done by the Navman OnLineAVL server. It will then transfer data to the Vodafone GPRS network for further communication between the vehicle and server. This is done by tracking the vehicles with an internet connection.
Then you also have a two way text message option. The internet is going to provide you with a means of transferring data from the vehicle to a customer office computer. In other words the dispatcher will get all information needed. The office computers will then be able to display real time information coming from the vehicle.
This is how the reporting works. The office staff gets to see exactly where the vehicle is when they need to know that information. We will use a car example. If your business is hauling cars around the UK or having them taken to the docks for shipping, you need to know where your fleet is in case you need them to pick up an addition vehicle on their way to a destination. By seeing the report of where your trucks are at any given time, you can pick the truck that will be the closest to the location as well as give the customer an appropriate pick up time.
There are more options within the vehicle tracking system that make it worth your while. Now that you know how it works, you can look at other options like a straight GPS signal that only offers a blip on a screen. These are simpler options that don’t offer as much information about a vehicle. You will always want real time tracking information, whether it is just a signal or a slew of information offered. Keep in mind that vehicle tracking systems range in price as well.
