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SureTrack is part on an overall tracking solution consisting of:
- Hardware - the SureTrack unit itself
- Software - the purpose built alarm receiving centre and monitoring software system
- National Recovery Network
SureTrack spends much of its life in standby mode, which is how it is able to last for so long on its internal battery. SureTrack is programmed and controlled by text messages (SMS) and works in the same way as your mobile phone. When your phone is switched off, any text messages sent to your phone are stored in the mobile network until your phone is switched back on again. SureTrack operates under the same principle. The standing setting for a SureTrack unit is for it to be in standby mode for 5 hours, and then switch on and connect to the central network for just over 1 minute in order to check for messages.
Should it wake to an activation instruction, Sure-Track, would receive one of the following:
- a theft alarm from the Sure-Track Monitoring Bureau
- an internal alarm from the onboard movement sensor
- an internal alarm message from the tamper switch
Upon activation, a signal is transmitted to the nearest GSM transmitter (phone mast). The GSM Network gives the SureTrack Monitoring Bureau an approximate location relative to that mast. This then allows the asset to be tracked via GSM to a macro location within the mobile phone network, then using its' RF directional beacon enables Recovery teams, equipped with Radio Frequency detectors, to home in extremely accurately on the RF signal.
The National Recovery Network is generally capable of reaching any location within the UK within 1 - 2 hours. The 'Finder' tracks and locates the stolen asset and, when positively identified, calls the Police to assist.
This also means that valuable Police resources are only called upon when the 'asset' has been found.
This unique combination means that Sure-Track MT is self powered with a battery that lasts for up to 3 years and has no (traceable) electrical connection to the asset.. Unlike other tracking devices it does not need an external antennae or to be mounted where it can see passing satellites, as is the case with GPS.
In short, Sure-Track MT can be fitted covertly into virtually any asset requiring protection.
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