WIRELESS CHASSIS / TRAILER TRACKING Security and Fleet Management                   You’ll never have to worry about changing batteries because FMS's rugged GPS trailer unit utilizes a patented  solar-powered unit that is self contained and easy to install. The unit can mount on the chassis or on the nose of the trailer.  The unit has built in and external monitoring cababilities including two temperatures and two open  door / loaded switches. An optional 3 axis impact detection sensor is also available. Easy access to data and mapping Communication FMS solar-powered cellular-satellite systems transmit over the growing GSM cellular network using GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). This North American network currently covers 98% of populated areas  giving the unit instant connectivity. Quad-band capability allows connection to any and all cell networks. FMS solar-powered full satellite systems use the ORBCOMM network for true worldwide coverage. Tracking challenges Today’s shippers are looking for more than just RFID location reporting for their mobile assets. They want to know where a chassis / trailer is regardless of whether it is at a port, on a train, or on the road. Plus they also want to monitor the trailer for health and security reasons. This needs to be accomplished with no outside power source available. The FMS solution Fleet information is easily accessible on-line .                     where your password-protected account provides tabular reports. A report builder is available to construct custom reports to get the information you need.Our interactive maps, powered by Microsoft Virtual Earth, shows the location and status of your chassis / trailer along with local roads, towns, and waterways. Aerial views are available and can provide valuable real world views of locations. Data updates every hour to every minute makes it easy to track your assets, pinpoint an event location, and quickly notify the appropriate  security personnel if a problem develops.    FMS can also transfer information directly to a customer’s computer system through XML web services, allowing customers to integrate the data with existing fleet management software.    FMS's manufacturer designs and builds its equipment from the ground up to insure that it meets the  highest standards. Our accelerometers, temperature sensors and security systems have logged over 300 million miles and have saved our customers millions of dollars through reduced claims and  improved fleet efficiency. Durable, tested technology and low maintenance means quicker return on your investment and savings that last day after day, year after year. Rapid ROI FMS has very competitivly priced equipment and some of the best rates on monitoring in the industry. Team that with some of the best leasing rates ROI becomes "return of investment" instead of "return on investment". FMS has complete monthly leasing and monitoring packages below $30.00 total per month. With $5.00 fuel becoming a reality survival of fleet income demands accountability and totally accurate data to enable correct decisions. Any forward thinking fleet management team knows there is no room for guessing or waste  in fleet operations.  Tracking systems and maintenance software are no longer a luxury they are an absolute necessity.   Solar unit specifications Physical: Weight 3.0 lbs Dimensions 9” x 7.25” x4.25” Magnetic pull force 240 lbs Operational temperature range -25F to 150F                                                                                           Cellular- Satellite                                                                               Satellite Unit Enclosure rating Ip65 GPS: Receiver sensitivity -165 dBW Position determination Better than 3 meters 95% of reports Velocity percision Better than 0.15 MPH Power: Dual 880 mW, 36 cell solar panels Energy storage via super capacitor/NiCd hybird system 300mA-hr capacity Microprocessing: Queue size for storing messages 300 Message content: Date, time, meaasage type, Lat, long, speed, heading, elevation, nearest town, HPE, GPS satellites in view, time to fix, system voltage, message type, messages in queue, temperatures 1&2, breakwires 1&2, impact data Over the air (OTA) configuration programmable OTA firmware reprogrammable Accelerometer: Three-axis, 50G, 100Hz primary filter, 10Hz secondary filter Report contents: 100Hz G, 10Hz G, delta-V for X, Y, and Zaxis, minutes of run time Website: www.lat-lon.com Unlimited access Message storage One year Over the air features The  GPS tracking and monitoring unit can update its many parameters over-the-air from your desktop. Some of these parameters include call in times, temperature thresholds, and impact settings. This gives you the flexibility to get the information you need. The unit can also be reprogrammed over the air so the equipment will not go obsolete and reduces support costs. The Gps units have the built in intelligence to give you a low total cost of ownership. Alarm reports The  unit is an event based reporting system. The unit will constantly monitor the sensors and will report if an alarm condition is reached. The message is sent immediately as a text message to a cell phone or pager. The message will also appear on the website.                                           Key Trailer Tracking Benefits Worlwide coverage   Recover lost trailers Lower insurance costs Know when trailers move “Asset tracking is an investment that has paid off. We were able to recover an expensive, and very important, asset because of the tracking capabilities. We are very happy.” Mike , Operations Manager If you and your customers rely on your trailers for shipments and safe transportation, you need a FMS trailer tracking solution. Trailer tracking is becoming one of the most important technologies available to the trucking and transportation industries. Why? Because the added security, real-time information and customer service benefits provide unparalleled ROI.   What does my company gain from trailer tracking? The benefits are numerous: Optimize trailer utilization Reduce theft and loss Increase customer satisfaction Keep track of preventative maintenance   Why trailer tracking is so important Trailers are often left unattended for days and sometimes weeks. It's important to ensure that the trailer is being monitored while unattended to prevent loss and theft. One of the important characteristics of a successful trailer tracking solution is a robust solar solution that can ensure GPS updates continue while the trailer is unattended and untethered.   Trailer Tracking Management Reports FMS trailer tracking solutions provide numerous management reports through the FMS fleet management application. This powerful, easy-to-use, online application gives you the information you need to better manage your mobile assets