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==Maximizing Battery Life==

=Maximizing Battery Life=

TAT family trackers offer various features to significantly extend battery life. These features can be used individually or combined for enhanced effectiveness.<br/><br/>

TAT family trackers offer various features to significantly extend battery life. These features can be used individually or combined for enhanced effectiveness.<br/><br/>

 

 

 

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<b>I‘m Alive</b> <i>(Currently Evaluation FW)</i><br/>

<b>I‘m Alive</b> <i>(Currently Evaluation FW)</i><br/>

<i>Use case example: leasing company needs to track their cars only when they are stolen. Their core need is seamless device installation and possibility to learn the location when the machinery is stolen. They disable periodic records for battery saving, relying on the "I'm alive" feature. When theft occurs, they send an SMS/GPRS command to activate TAT recovery mode with frequent reporting.</i>

<i>Use case example: leasing company needs to track their cars only when they are stolen. Their core need is seamless device installation and possibility to learn the location when the machinery is stolen. They disable periodic records for battery saving, relying on the "I'm alive" feature. When theft occurs, they send an SMS/GPRS command to activate TAT recovery mode with frequent reporting.</i>

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<b>SMS Record Sending</b> <i>(Currently Evaluation FW)</i><br/>

<b>SMS Record Sending</b> <i>(Currently Evaluation FW)</i><br/>

It enables data retrieval without server connection, reducing power usage. SMS records contain fixed information determined by device configuration (e.g., Location Source - LBS or GNSS) and triggering event.<br/>

It enables data retrieval without server connection, reducing power usage. SMS records contain fixed information determined by device configuration (e.g., Location Source - LBS or GNSS) and triggering event.<br/>

<i>Use case example: it may be used for all use cases as with regular reporting, the main requirement is that clients have software that supports SMS records.</i><br/>

<i>Use case example: it may be used for all use cases as with regular reporting, the main requirement is that clients have software that supports SMS records.</i><br/>

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<b>Movement-based tracking</b><br/>

<b>Movement-based tracking</b><br/>

TATXXX is primarily used for theft prevention and recovery. Since thieves typically move the asset during theft, tracking it only during motion reduces unnecessary records when stationary and increases the total number of relevant records when in motion.<br/>

TATXXX is primarily used for theft prevention and recovery. Since thieves typically move the asset during theft, tracking it only during motion reduces unnecessary records when stationary and increases the total number of relevant records when in motion.<br/>

If a car is stolen, it will be in motion (driven/towed). If it's simply parked for an extended period, tracking becomes irrelevant. In this case, turning off "on stop" records saves battery power and results in more total records during motion.</i><br/>

If a car is stolen, it will be in motion (driven/towed). If it's simply parked for an extended period, tracking becomes irrelevant. In this case, turning off "on stop" records saves battery power and results in more total records during motion.</i><br/>

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<b>Movement events</b><i> (TAT100 – currently evaluation FW, TAT140 - available)</i><br/>

<b>Movement events</b><i> (TAT100 – currently evaluation FW, TAT140 - available)</i><br/>

This feature sends a movement event with the last known coordinates when the asset starts moving, without using power for a new GNSS fix (if a previous fix was successful). This speeds up the process and reduces battery usage for record transmission.<br/>

This feature sends a movement event with the last known coordinates when the asset starts moving, without using power for a new GNSS fix (if a previous fix was successful). This speeds up the process and reduces battery usage for record transmission.<br/>

[[File:TAT100 Movement Events.png]]<br/><br/>

[[File:TAT100 Movement Events.png]]<br/><br/>

<b>Static Navigation </b> <br/>

<b>Static Navigation </b> <br/>

When enabled, TATXXX doesn't search for a new GNSS fix if no movement is detected. Instead, it sends the previously captured coordinate, saving power. This is especially beneficial for on stop periodic tracking.<br/>

When enabled, TATXXX doesn't search for a new GNSS fix if no movement is detected. Instead, it sends the previously captured coordinate, saving power. This is especially beneficial for on stop periodic tracking.<br/>

<i>Use case example: a client tracks construction equipment which have periods of inactivity. He wants to track it even during this inactivity to ensure that workers did not take that equipment elsewhere. So he uses both on move and on stop tracking, and also enables static navigation. It saves the battery for on stop records.</i><br/><br/>

<i>Use case example: a client tracks construction equipment which have periods of inactivity. He wants to track it even during this inactivity to ensure that workers did not take that equipment elsewhere. So he uses both on move and on stop tracking, and also enables static navigation. It saves the battery for on stop records.</i><br/><br/>

<b>Scheduler tracking</b><br/>

<b>Scheduler tracking</b><br/>

Track assets when theft is more likely, such as during work hours or on weekends. This strategy extends the device's lifetime. It also deters personal use of company cars on weekends. For largely stationary assets, opt for very infrequent records, even as rare as once per week.<br/>

Track assets when theft is more likely, such as during work hours or on weekends. This strategy extends the device's lifetime. It also deters personal use of company cars on weekends. For largely stationary assets, opt for very infrequent records, even as rare as once per week.<br/>

[[File:TAT100 Scheduler.png|border|class=tlt-border|500px]]<br/><br/>

[[File:TAT100 Scheduler.png|border|class=tlt-border|500px]]<br/><br/>

<b>LBS tracking mode</b> (TAT100 - available, TAT140 - Currently Evaluation FW)<br/>

<b>LBS tracking mode</b> (TAT100 - available, TAT140 - Currently Evaluation FW)<br/>

LBS is a less precise but battery-saving tracking method using cell towers. When high precision isn't crucial, LBS can extend battery life. Note, it sends an LBS data list, from which coordinates can be calculated on the platform.<br/>

LBS is a less precise but battery-saving tracking method using cell towers. When high precision isn't crucial, LBS can extend battery life. Note, it sends an LBS data list, from which coordinates can be calculated on the platform.<br/>

Use case example: a transportation company delivers pallets of goods and requires periodic city-level location updates. They opt for LBS, which meets their needs and extends tracker battery life.<br/><br/>

Use case example: a transportation company delivers pallets of goods and requires periodic city-level location updates. They opt for LBS, which meets their needs and extends tracker battery life.<br/><br/>

<b>Temperature: reduce the number of records with operands</b> <br/>

<b>Temperature: reduce the number of records with operands</b> <br/>

Set up TATXXX to send temperature records only if the specified range is breached. For instance, if the range is -20 to -10, TATXXX scans periodically and triggers an alarm for -22. If within range, it saves battery by not sending records unnecessarily.<br/>

Set up TATXXX to send temperature records only if the specified range is breached. For instance, if the range is -20 to -10, TATXXX scans periodically and triggers an alarm for -22. If within range, it saves battery by not sending records unnecessarily.<br/>