User's Manual

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positioning system module ideally suited for high volume automotive and asset
management applications requiring a low-cost, battery or externally powered
tracking device. It operates over the GSM cellular networks and allows simple,
fast, and efficient transfer of information between a mobile asset and an
application hosted either on a server or on an end-user PC.
Standard Features
The TrimTrac locator integrates the following into a single package:
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
High-sensitivity, 12-channel GPS receiver
Internal GSM and GPS antennas
TrimTrac application firmware and other integrated functions
Password-protected data communications
Support for limited data logging that allows the TrimTrac locator to store
up to 128 position or status records for subsequent download
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
You must install a SMS-enabled Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) that
has been initialized by your GSM service provider.
Optional Plug-In Modules
The following options are available as plug-in modules that replace the
standard TrimTrac locator batteries:
Provisioning Module. Allows configuration of the TrimTrac locator via
a USB connection to a PC
Vehicle Adapter Module. Allows connection to an external 9-32 VDC
power supply and provides 2 open/closed switch-monitoring connections.