Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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How often are trip locations updated?
Locations are updated based on time events. The scheduled reporting intervals are as follows:
- Whenever the ignition status changes, such as when the engine is on or off
- Drive in a straight line every three kilometers
- In any direction, whenever the deviation is ten degrees or more
- Excessive idling detected
- When the maximum set speed limit is exceeded, it is highlighted
- Change of 5 km/h or more above the speed limit
- When an alarm is triggered for events such as sudden acceleration/braking or turning
If there is no mobile communication signal in the area, can the vehicle still be tracked?
When the vehicle is out of GPRS/GSM coverage, up to 5,000 locations and events can be stored in the device, and data transmission will resume once communication with GPRS/GSM is reestablished.
What is a fuel accuracy report? How does it work?
Fuel reporting accuracy is as high as 95%. We need information about the vehicle's fuel tank capacity, so your driver must use up the existing fuel in the tank and then refill it, in three separate steps. The system will know the higher and lower values of the vehicle's fuel capacity, which will allow us to provide you with more accurate fuel reports. The calibration process takes approximately three weeks.
How does the driver ID system work?
The driver's ID tag reader will be placed on the dashboard and linked to our tracking device. We will then provide two ID tags for each vehicle. Each ID tag has an independent number and is assigned to the driver within our system. Before the driver drives the vehicle, he must tag his ID in the reader, which then records the information in the system. If he has no mark, a buzzer sounds as a reminder.
What are the parameters for issuing incident warnings regarding driver behavior?
A. Emergency brake – 0.4G
B. Emergency Turn – 0.34G
C. Emergency acceleration – 0.4G
What are the parameters for issuing incident warnings regarding driver behavior?
- Red traffic lights indicate bad driving habits
- Yellow traffic lights indicate acceptable driving habits that require caution
- Green traffic lights indicate good driving habits
Does the odometer on the Cartrack system match the vehicle odometer?
No – although the values will be close, over time there will be less than a 5% difference
If the difference is large, how can we teach the correct mileage?
Customers can provide us with actual mileage each year and we will update the unit remotely
Is there a way to match the Cartrack odometer to the odometer on the vehicle?
There is a way, but it can only be done if the vehicle is equipped with a CAN (Control Area Network) bus that supports reading the odometer.
Does the tracking device come with its own battery? How long will the battery last?
have. The battery will last quite a while since the unit will be in sleep mode and transmitting data for signal check only every 2 to 4 hours. Whenever the vehicle is towed, we must activate the backup battery. The activation mode will last 4 to 5 hours.
How accurate is the location?
The location accuracy is very high, and vehicles within a radius of about 3 meters can be tracked at any time. The GPS system measures speed and distance.