GPS Tracking for Vehicles - Introducing Roadrunner

Due to the modern expanse of the world wide communications network, even the world’s most hostile environments are often served by high-quality GSM networks. The RoadRunner is an vehicle tracking, crisis management and security device intended for use in GSM service areas. It is a reliable and cost-effective alternative to satellite based tracking technologies.

The RoadRunner is integrated into the Track24 C4i platform, giving monitoring staff and operations centres up-to-the-minute information on the status and location of their organisation’s vehicles and the rapid notification needed to react to an incident.

Tracking
RoadRunner is able to transmit regular position reports at time intervals – from two minutes upwards – or distance intervals, using GPRS and/or SMS protocol. The reporting rate and method can be reconfigured remotely through the Track24 C4i platform. Positions are calculated using the latest generation GPS technology, with the last 900 being stored as a backup record in the internal memory.

Geo-fencing
The RoadRunner has advanced geo-fence capabilities designed to improve both security and operational control. Server-based geo-fences are defined and activated on the C4i platform by an organisation’s monitoring centre. Uniquely, this unit also features an immediate geo-fence function. By simply pushing a button, the vehicle crew can activate or deactivate a circular geo-fence of a pre-determined radius. When activated, the vehicle’s current position is recorded. If the vehicle moves out of the geo-fence zone, an alert will be transmitted to the C4i platform.

Panic alarm
Crisis management is a fundamental component of the Track24 solution. If a vehicle crew triggers the panic alarm, a visual and audible alarm appears on the C4i system in less than a minute and automated e-mail and SMS notifications to the relevant people are initiated. The RoadRunner’s integral rechargeable battery ensures that even in the event of a vehicle power failure, the unit is always capable of sending emergency reports if a user pushes the panic alarm.

For more information on Roadrunner or other Global Tracking and Crisis Management solutions visit the Track 24 web site.