With vehicle, plant & asset theft rising at an ever-increasing rate, businesses and individuals must find new ways to go the extra mile to protect company fleets and avoid extortionate theft related expenses.
iTrack now offer a clever solution to help combat theft and significantly increase the possibility of asset recovery. We like to call it the “belt and braces” approach which involves pairing two iTrack tracking devices to offer a robust solution for ensuring your fleet security and increasing the likelihood of recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.
iTrack FS100: The Parent Tracker
The iTrack FS100 is a powerful, hard-wired vehicle tracker that continuously reports the live location of your vehicle to iTrack Live, our cloud-based tracking platform. This allows real-time tracking and monitoring, keeping you aware of your vehicle’s exact position at all times. However, in the unfortunate event that a thief identifies and disables the parent tracker, your security measures don’t stop there.
iTrack AT1: The Asset Tracker
This is where the iTrack AT1 comes into play. While the iTrack FS100 operates as the primary tracker, the iTrack AT1 asset tracker takes a more discreet role. The wireless AT1 can be placed within the vehicle without any obvious signs of installation in the form of wires. Utilising BLE (low-energy Bluetooth), the battery powered AT1 periodically checks on the FS100 via Bluetooth to ensure its functioning properly. In normal conditions, the AT1 remains in a deep sleep state, undetectable to signal-scanning devices, conserving battery power and staying off the radar of thieves. In this mode, the battery can last over 3 years!
What Happens in Case of Tampering?
In the rare scenario where a thief manages to locate and disable the FS100 parent tracker, the iTrack AT1 springs into action. The asset tracker automatically powers up and begins reporting its own GPS location at regular intervals. This creates a second layer of security, dramatically increasing the chances of asset recovery, even if the main tracker is compromised.
Stealth and Efficiency
The iTrack AT1 is designed to spend most of its time in deep sleep mode, making it highly energy-efficient. It only wakes up when it needs to, such as when the FS100 is compromised, making it virtually undetectable by common signal scanners used by criminals. This stealthy approach ensures that your vehicle stays protected, even when criminals think they’ve disabled the tracking system.
Why “Belt and Braces”?
By using both the iTrack FS100 and AT1 in tandem, you’re effectively creating a fail-safe system. Even if the main, hardwired tracker is disabled, the AT1 is there to step in and continue reporting the vehicle’s location, giving you a much higher chance of recovering your stolen vehicle.
This dual-device solution offers peace of mind by providing multiple layers of protection. It’s the ultimate “belt and braces” approach to vehicle tracking, ensuring that your assets are always safeguarded, no matter what tactics a thief might employ.
Takeaway: Equip your fleet with both the iTrack FS100 and AT1 to protect your assets from theft with a comprehensive, layered tracking system. When it comes to security, it’s always better to be over-prepared than under-protected.
For more information, get in touch today by calling +44(0)1246 588800 or email hello@itrackgpstrackers.com
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