Tracking Service Description
The Mountain GPS Tracking Platform provides a central location for accessing historical and live location records from your asset or vehicle tracker.
Primary Features
Location Collection
The tracker collects it's location as the device is moved and periodically. The location data is then uploaded to the Mountain GPS tracking platform via the cellular data network. If the network is not available the records are queued and will upload once cellular the cellular network is available.
Live Location
The tracker's most recent reported location is visible on the map. As the Platform receives updates from your tracker it will move the pin icon on the map.
Historical Location
The tracker's location history is available up to 60 days. You may access this in the Platform's Reports.
The platform can replay the drive with you or you can simply review the route.
Each location record can be clicked on to see full details from that moment. These details may include data such as location and values from the other features in that moment.
Secondary Features
Secondary features are extra features that are available in most of our tracker devices. These features work great, but may also not be 100% reliable in certain conditions or with certain vehicles.
Power Loss Notification
In the event the device is unplugged or the devices loses vehicle voltage the device will send a power loss notification to the tracking platform, then
- A power loss event is registered in the Tracking Platform
- An alarm is generated in your Tracking Platform portal
- An email is sent to the account email address
This alarm can be enabled and disabled per tracking device, please contact support.
Tow Alarm
In the event the tracker detects movement while the vehicle is powered off, it will send a tow alarm notification to the tracking platform, then
- A tow alarm event is registered in the Tracking Platform
- An alarm is generated in your Tracking Platform portal
- An email is sent to the account email address
This alarm can be enabled and disabled per tracking device, please contact support.
Vehicle Ignition Status
Vehicle Ignition Status is tracked and reported to the online platform. When the ignition is on a green indicator will show in the platform. This data will also show on the individual records uploaded.
Vehicle Statistics
OBD attached trackers and hardwired trackers with CAN adapters report vehicle data to the tracking platform. Compatibility is based upon the vehicle and tracker combination. These statistics will be included in the location record details. Most vehicles will report VIN, Fuel Level, Engine Temperature and more.
If you have any questions, please contact us.