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What causes false towing alerts and how can they be prevented?
False towing alerts are commonly caused by an overly sensitive motion sensor triggered by strong wind, vibrations from nearby traffic, or someone bumping into the asset. Proper sensitivity calibration in your fleet manag...
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Will my standard GPS tracker alert me if my trailer is stolen while parked?
Not necessarily. Many standard GPS trackers only report location at set intervals when idle and only monitor movement when the ignition is live. Without a specific, enabled towing detection feature, you may not get a rea...
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What is secondary towing detection and why is it important for fleet security?
Secondary towing detection is a GPS tracking feature that alerts you when an asset is moved without its ignition being turned on. It's crucial for theft prevention of trailers, parked trucks, and expensive equipment, as...
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How can I prevent voltage alerts from draining vehicle batteries faster?
To prevent the GPS device itself from becoming a parasitic drain, balance alert frequency with power consumption. If devices are set to report too often, they use more power. Use hysteresis settings so the device alerts...
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What are recommended voltage thresholds for 12V lead-acid batteries?
For standard 12V lead-acid batteries, a good starting point is setting a 'warning' alert at 12.2V and a 'critical' alert at 11.8V. However, you should test these thresholds on your specific vehicles for a week to adjust...
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What are the risks of setting voltage alert thresholds incorrectly?
Setting thresholds incorrectly can lead to false positives or missed problems. Using one threshold for all vehicles is a common mistake - 12V and 24V systems require different settings. Setting thresholds too high (like...
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How often do GPS tracking devices check battery voltage when vehicles are off?
Most GPS devices check voltage on a cycle, typically every 30 to 60 minutes when in sleep mode to conserve power. Some advanced devices might check more frequently or wake up if they sense movement. This means there's a...
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What is a battery voltage drop alert and when does it trigger?
A battery voltage drop alert occurs when your telematics device senses the vehicle battery voltage dipping below a set threshold while the ignition is off. It's designed to detect slow overnight drains from issues like l...
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What's the financial impact of equipment idling on construction sites?
Idling burns 0.5 to over 1 gallon of diesel per hour without productive output, creating direct fuel waste. It also causes incomplete combustion leading to increased engine wear, more frequent oil changes, and higher emi...
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How does poor cellular coverage affect equipment idling reports?
When equipment operates in areas with spotty cellular coverage (like quarries or underground sites), the device stores data internally but can't transmit it until reconnecting. This causes delayed reporting and prevents...
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What type of tracker is needed for accurate construction equipment monitoring?
You need a rugged, hardwired device with a J1939 CAN bus interface to get accurate engine diagnostics, hours, and fuel data. Simple battery-powered asset trackers or basic GPS devices using ignition wires are less reliab...
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How can inaccurate engine hour data affect maintenance scheduling?
If maintenance is scheduled based on total engine hours that include significant idling time, you'll perform over-maintenance. This leads to unnecessary parts and labor costs because you're servicing equipment too early...
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