What is the difference between a real-time or active GPS system and a passive GPS tracking system?
Generally, a “Real-Time” system utilizes wireless networks to allow you to receive your information and view the location of your asset in virtual, or near “real-time”. Real-Time GPS vehicle tracking systems are becoming the standard for companies or individuals who wish to use a GPS locator device for tracking fleet vehicles as well as tracking assets (trailer, generator, heavy equipment). Features of Active GPS AVL systems include real-time zone alerts, customer site alerts, speed alerts, locate nearest vehicle, in-vehicle navigation, two-way messaging and even mobile Internet connectivity for email, paperless forms, signature capture, etc. Passive systems are typically limited to only vehicle-tracking applications. When a passive unit is installed in a vehicle, the location data is stored and downloaded from the vehicle at the end of the day or when the vehicle returns to the yard. Our passive systems have a wireless data download that allows you to capture your data via a 900mhz do
“Real-Time” tracking utilizes wireless networks to allow you to receive your information and view the location of your asset in real-time. Real-Time is generally defined as ranging from 10-seconds to 2 minute intervals. Features of real- time systems include real-time zone alerts, customer site alerts, speed alerts, locate nearest vehicle, in-vehicle navigation, two-way messaging and even mobile Internet connectivity for email. Real-time tracking gives you revolutionary up-to-date information about your assets. “Passive” systems are typically limited to vehicle tracking applications, and typically communicate on intervals ranging from 12-hours to monthly. When a Passive unit is installed in a vehicle, the location data is stored and downloaded from the vehicle at the end of the day, or when the vehicle returns to the yard. Passive systems are recommended for users who do not have a need to view their fleet in real-time, nor do they have requirements for real-time alert notifications fo
