Unobtrusive satellite tracker unit
Ireland-headquartered Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. has launched a new satellite tracker unit called STINGR into the EMEA market at Intermodal Europe 2016 in Rotterdam.
STINGR integrates Globalstar’s market-leading STX3 simplex satellite transmitter with a high-performance GPS receiver and a dual band antenna.
At just 45 x 47 x 6.3mm, STINGR is described by its makers as ‘about the size of an after-dinner mint’. Its small size and affordability gives VARs and OEMs the flexibility to easily integrate the module into a wide range of mobile asset tracking solutions for monitoring a broad array of items and cargo, even in the middle of the ocean. The STX3 chip increases the reliability of message delivery by transmitting each message at intervals so there is an increased likelihood of reaching multiple satellites.
At Intermodal 2016, Globalstar also highlighted its SmartOne C plug and play simplex asset manager, which enables supply chain partners to enhance operations and cut costs. Like the SmartOne B, it uses sensors and comparative GPS positions to gather and transmit information such as movement and location reports, geo-fencing alerts, stop/start messaging and theft recovery alerts via email or text message, using Globalstar’s satellite network. It also transmits battery status, input alarm status and diagnostic information.
A number of VARs have integrated SmartOne and STX3 into their solutions to extend the reach and reliability of their communications.
By Jake Frith
