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This pack contains:
●The Capturs Model B GPS Tracker: 104€ excl. VAT the unit ● Choice of Capturs/Sigfox subscription: from 1,66€ excl. VAT/month ●Access to the Capturs premium platform/application and API ● Micro-USB cable ● Waterproof pouch ● 20 SMS
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Your GPS position is sent on the Internet every 10 minutes (accuracy of the track about 3min). Tracking interface on PC/Mac, tablet, smartphone. In France and in Europe depending on the coverage of the Sigfox network accessible via Sigfox.com.
Battery life
Several weeks to several months of autonomy, depending on your use and GPS settings. An alert is sent when the battery falls below 20% so that you can recharge it.
Button
A button in the center of the tracker allows you to turn on and off the tracker. It also allows you to send alerts that you have programmed.
API
Use the raw data sent by the Capturs tracker on a third party system (ERP, mapping system, CRM…) using the Capturs API.
Size / Weight
68x42x24 mm, 60g. The GPS tracker is sober, elegant and fits easily in the pocket of a bag.
Sigfox network
The Capturs tracker uses the Sigfox Ultra-Narrow-Band network dedicated to the Internet of Things. A one-year subscription is included with the beacon when purchased, then access to the Sigfox network in subsequent years is based on a subscription, which can be viewed here. See the map of Sigfox map coverage.
Micro-USB port
Battery recharging and PC/Mac connectivity for data export and software updates is done via a standard Micro-USB interface.
Waterproof
A waterproof pouch is delivered with the Capturs GPS tracker.
Data export
The trajectories are recorded in the tracker (precision 1 position/min) to be able to export them in .GPX or .CSV, via your PC/Mac.
No smartphone
The tracker is autonomous and extremely simple. You don’t need a phone or a SIM card to use it. You just have to slip the tracker in your pocket. As for your entourage, they can follow you on their PC/Mac, tablet or smartphone.
Real time tracking
Your GPS position is sent on the Internet every 10 minutes (accuracy of the track about 3min). Tracking interface on PC/Mac, tablet, smartphone. In France and in Europe depending on the coverage of the Sigfox network accessible via Sigfox.com.
Sigfox network
The Capturs tracker uses the Sigfox Ultra-Narrow-Band network dedicated to the Internet of Things. A one-year subscription is included with the beacon when purchased, then access to the Sigfox network in subsequent years is based on a subscription, which can be viewed here. See the map of Sigfox map coverage.
Battery life
Several weeks to several months of autonomy, depending on your use and GPS settings. An alert is sent when the battery falls below 20% so that you can recharge it.
Button
A button in the center of the tracker allows you to turn on and off the tracker. It also allows you to send alerts that you have programmed.
Data export
The trajectories are recorded in the tracker (precision 1 position/min) to be able to export them in .GPX or .CSV, via your PC/Mac.
API
Use the raw data sent by the Capturs tracker on a third party system (ERP, mapping system, CRM…) using the Capturs API.
Size / Weight
68x42x24 mm, 60g. The GPS tracker is sober, elegant and fits easily in the pocket of a bag.
Micro-USB port
Battery recharging and PC/Mac connectivity for data export and software updates is done via a standard Micro-USB interface.
Waterproof
A waterproof pouch is delivered with the Capturs GPS tracker.
No smartphone
The tracker is autonomous and extremely simple. You don’t need a phone or a SIM card to use it. You just have to slip the tracker in your pocket. As for your entourage, they can follow you on their PC/Mac, tablet or smartphone.
The Capturs platform: simple and powerful
From your computer, tablet or smartphone, access the Connect interface or the Capturs mobile application.
Monitor all your GPS trackers
Manage and track in real time all your Capturs, GSM or Sigfox GPS trackers from the web interface or from the free Capturs application.
Overview on the map
View your GPS tracker information in real time on the map as well as all associated tracks and stopping points.
Create SMS/Email alerts
Configure several types of SMS/Email alerts: motion or immobility detection, zone entry/exit, etc.
Share trajectories and positions
Share the location of GPS trackers by generating unique URLs. Send these links to whoever you want, activate/deactivate them on demand.
Zone entry/exit reports
Create your own zones, generate your zone entry and exit reports automatically and export them to Excel or Google Data Studio.
Generate advanced analyses
Generate automatic reports: alerts, zones, movement, temperature, events, etc. Create custom dashboards and graphs.
Find your stop points
The stops of your GPS trackers are referenced via a table but also in the form of an easy to understand and analyse agenda.
Reliable and secure connection
Register and create a Capturs account via Email, Google, Facebook or Apple. The connection is secure and your GPS trackers will only be associated with one account.
Capturs software to go further.
Download the Capturs software on your computer and connect the Capturs GPS tracker thanks to the micro-USB cable included in your pack. Update the firmware of your tracker, retrieve the data and export it as you wish.
How do I associate my GPS tracker to my Capturs Account?
1 – On Connect or the Capturs application, open the left menu and click on My Devices.
2 – Click on the button + to access to the addition of the new device.
3 – Complete the serial number (S/N) and the activation key (Key) indicated on the back of the device. (It is normal that the first letter (A or B) of the S/N does not then appear in the device name because it is the device’s model indicator.)
or
Click on the QR code icon and scan the back of the device.
Why does the interface say “device already registered”?
Capturs GPS trackers can only be registered to one user account. If you try to add them to a second account, this message will appear. You will need to delete it from the old account before you can register it to a new one.
How do I change the name and image of my GPS tracker?
1 – On Connect or the Capturs application, open the left menu and click on My Devices. You can see the information of your trackers (device and/or smartphone).
2 – To change the name of your GPS tracker, click on the icon
on the right side of your screen, in the insert corresponding to your GPS tracker.
3 – To change the picture of your GPS tracker, click on the icon
on the left side of your screen, in the insert corresponding to your GPS tracker. You can then upload the photo of your choice, within a limit of 2Mo, with the icon
.
How do I configure the interval for live tracking or recording of my GPS tracker positions?
To configure the time intervals of the GPS tracker Model B (or Model A) messages, it is necessary to have the Capturs software for PC/Mac and to connect the device to the computer via USB cable.
How do I download the Capturs software?
The Capturs software for PC and Mac is available for download on this page. The Capturs software is essential for the configuration of your device and the export to your Capturs space of the tracks recorded via the logger.
1 – Launch the Capturs software.
2 – Go to “Settings” at the top in the middle of the menu.
3 – You will be able to choose the time intervals.
The interval between messages, corresponds to the time between the data sent by the GPS tracker via the Sigfox network.
The interval between GPS positions, corresponds to the time between the fixed position by the GPS tracker, and thus the time interval of the GPS tracker.
How do I download the Capturs software?
The Capturs software for PC and Mac is available for download on this page. The Capturs software is essential for the configuration of your device and the export to your Capturs space of the tracks recorded via the logger.
How do I send an alert?
In order to send an alert, you have to create one and configure it. Enter the email addresses and/or phone numbers of your relatives in the configuration of your alert. To send an alert, you must be in an area covered by the Sigfox network or by GSM (depending on the model).
How to create and configure an alert?
1 – On Connect or the Capturs application, open the left menu and click on My Alerts.
2 – Choose the GPS tracker you want to configure.
3 – To create a new alert, click on
. Choose the type of alert in the scroll bar that appears.
4 – Click on the icon
to set up your alert.
Possible configurations:
– Add a name to the alert.
– Enable automatic reactivation of the alert.
– Create time slots for triggering alerts.
– Choose the type of sending of the alert (SMS, Email, API Callback)
Alert content:
– Add one or more Emails, phone numbers, etc..
– Customize the subject and content of the alert as you wish.
– Check the “Share link activated” case if you want to share your tracking link in the alert.
For area alerts:
– Customize the zones by pressing the dots around the red zone.
– Create round or polygonal areas.
– Capturs Systems Connect specific: select an area already registered in the library.
If it’s a click button alert (Model B/A):
Just click on the button in the middle of the GPS tracker according to the chosen alert (1 click, 2 clicks, 4 clicks or a long click). The blue led at the bottom left of the GPS tracker will blink as many times as you clicked on the button.
If it is the 3 clicks alert (Model B/A):
In the case of the 3-click alert, there is an acknowledgement function: after pressing the button 3 times, the “red” and “green” leds will start flashing alternately until the acknowledgement is received, where the green led will flash rapidly. If this is not the case, the red led will blink quickly and the GPS tracker will try to send the alert again 10 minutes later and start blinking alternately until validation or not of the data reception.
If it is a area alert:
Your alert is sent automatically when your GPS tracker (device or smartphone) enters or leaves the area you have configured.
If it is a motion alert:
When your device is stationary and hasn’t moved for a while, your motion alert will be triggered when the tracker’s motion is detected.
If it is a no motion alert:
An alert will be sent when the GPS tracker has been stationary for a set time.
If it is a low battery alert (Model B, A and C):
An alert will be sent when the battery is less than 20% of its capacity.
If it is a power-off alert (Model B/A):
An alert will be sent when the GPS tracker is turned off, i.e. when someone turns it off.
If it is an absence alert (Model B, A and C):
An alert will be sent when the GPS tracker is not present in a predefined area at the scheduled time.
If it is a temperature alert (Model B, A and C):
An alert will be sent when the temperature is below or above a certain set temperature threshold.
How do I start a live tracking using my Capturs GPS tracker?
To start a live tracking using your Capturs GSP tracker, you need to have it registered on your Capturs account and to have an active subscription for real-time data transmission.
How do I associate my GPS tracker to my Capturs Account?
1 – On Connect or the Capturs application, open the left menu and click on My Devices.
2 – Click on the button + to access to the addition of the new device.
3 – Complete the serial number (S/N) and the activation key (Key) indicated on the back of the device. (It is normal that the first letter (A or B) of the S/N does not then appear in the device name because it is the device’s model indicator.)
or
Click on the QR code icon and scan the back of the device.
Why does the interface say “device already registered”?
Capturs GPS trackers can only be registered to one user account. If you try to add them to a second account, this message will appear. You will need to delete it from the old account before you can register it to a new one.
Then simply take it with you or fix/place it. The device must be on and with battery to send its position when it is in motion.
The Capturs OBD GPS Tracker must be connected to the vehicle’s OBD II socket and the Capturs Power GPS Tracker must be connected to the vehicle battery.
Why isn’t my GPS tracker sending a position?
If the GPS trackers are transmitting well but no positions are being sent at the same time, this may be due to several phenomena specific to devices using satellite positioning systems.
The main losses of positions come from the signals dropping out between the GPS tracker and the satellites, thus preventing the triangulation of the position:
– From GPS fix just after departure, cold, where the GPS plotter could not see the constellation of satellites, and therefore needed about 3 minutes before starting to move to find the position and thus start to fix its position correctly.
– The outdoor environment: trees, buildings and even clouds can prevent the proper reception of data from a satellite and may cause triangulation to be prevented or accuracy to be lost.
GPS Tracker Model B:
A simple press on the central button of the tracker allows it to be switched on, if there is enough battery, and to start sending positions in real time.
To turn off the tracker, you must keep the button pressed for about 5 seconds. The leds of the tracker will have the following behaviour: after 3 seconds the blue led will light up, then by keeping pressed, the red led will light up about 2 seconds later. You can release the button when the tracker is off.
GPS Tracker Model C/C Beehive:
If the battery is inserted, the GPS tracker starts automatically. If a tab is fitted to the GPS tracker, gently pull it out and gently tighten the 4 screws (standard Model C) to close the case properly.
To turn off the GPS tracker, remove the battery.
GPS Tracker OBD:
To turn the GPS tracker on and off, simply plug and unplug it from the vehicle’s OBD II socket.
GPS Tracker Power:
To turn the GPS tracker on and off, simply plug and unplug it from the vehicle’s battery.
GPS Tracker Performance GSM:
To switch the GPS tracker on and off, simply press and hold the button on the edge for about 5 seconds.
GPS Tracker Endurance GSM :
To switch the GPS tracker on and off, open the case and press the ON/OFF switch located inside.
How do I update the Firmware of my GPS tracker ?
To update the firmware of the GPS tracker, it is necessary to have the Capturs software for PC/Mac and to connect the GPS tracker to the computer via USB cable.
How do I download the Capturs software?
The Capturs software for PC and Mac is available for download on this page. The Capturs software is essential for the configuration of your device and the export to your Capturs space of the tracks recorded via the logger.
1 – Launch the Capturs software.
2 – Go to “Advanced Settings” at the top right of the menu.
3 – This will allow you to update the GPS tracker if it does not already have the latest version.
How do I use my GPS tracker in “flight mode” (3D mode)?
To configure the “flight mode” or 3D of the GPS tracker Model B, it is necessary to have the Capturs software for PC/Mac and to connect the GPs tracker to the computer via USB cable.
How do I download the Capturs software?
The Capturs software for PC and Mac is available for download on this page. The Capturs software is essential for the configuration of your device and the export to your Capturs space of the tracks recorded via the logger.
1 – Launch the Capturs software.
2 – Go to “Settings” at the top middle of the menu and you will be able to choose this parameter.
When the “flight mode” or 3D mode of the GPs tracker is deactivated, it will send previous positions of the device, allowing real-time tracking with an accuracy of about 3 minutes. And when it is activated, the GPS tracker will send its speed and altitude when sending the last known position.
How do I use the logger?
The logger of the Model B GPS tracker allows the recording of positions closer than the positions sent in real time thanks to the Sigfox network. In order to retrieve these recorded positions, it is necessary to connect the GPS tracker with the USB cable to a PC/Mac and launch the Capturs software. And thanks to the software and the computer’s internet connection, the recorded positions are retrieved and then visible on the web and mobile interface.
How do I download the Capturs software?
The Capturs software for PC and Mac is available for download on this page. The Capturs software is essential for the configuration of your device and the export to your Capturs space of the tracks recorded via the logger.
How long does the GPS trackers battery last?
Battery life varies according to the use and stops of the Capturs GPS trackers. It can also vary according to the configurations made by our teams or by yourself on the Capturs software (only available for the Model B or Model A). It can be up to several months/years.
The battery life of the Capturs OBD and POWER GPS trackers is unlimited as it is linked to that of the vehicle.
GPS tracker model
Estimated battery life
Model B Performance GSM
★★★★☆
Model C Model C Beehive Endurance GSM
★★★★★
OBD Power
ထ
Estimated battery life by model :
Model B
Performance GSM ★★★★☆
Model C
Model C Beehive
Endurance GSM ★★★★★
OBD
Power ထ
How much does my tracker weigh and measure?
Model B
68 x 42 x 24 mm
55g
Model C
75 x 75 x 35 mm
60g
Model C Beehive
87 x 57 x 24 mm
60g
Performance GSM
39 x 26 x 77 mm
93g
Endurance GSM
85 x 49 x 30 mm
140g
OBD
48 x 48 x 22 mm
58g
Power
135 x 65 x 15 mm
130g
Model B GPS tracker: Measures 68x42x24mm and weighs 55g.
Model C GPS tracker: Measures 75x75x35mm and weighs 60g.
Model C Beehive GPS tracker: Measures 87x57x24mm and weighs 60g.
Performance GSM GPS tracker: Measures 39x26x77mm and weighs 93g.
Endurance GSM GPS tracker: Measures 85x49x30mm and weighs 140g.
OBD GPS tracker: Measures 48x48x22mm and weighs 58g.
Power GPS tracker: Measures 135x65x15mm and weighs 130g.
How to charge and know the percentage of GPS tracker battery remaining?
We provide a Micro-USB (Model B) or USB Type-C (GSM Performance) cable. To charge the GPS tracker, simply plug it into the cable and plug it into a USB socket or your computer.
Behaviour of the LEDs during charging: Model B:● fixed: charging | ● fixed: charging is complete Performance GSM:● flashes rapidly: charging | ● fixed: charging is complete
To find out the battery percentage of your GPS tracker, log on to the web platform or the application.
In “My Devices”:
In the left menu, “Devices” then “My Devices”, you can see the information of your GPS tracker and its battery percentage.
On the map:
Select the GPS tracker for which you want to know the information in the top blue box.
Click on the icon
at the bottom right of your screen and the information will appear with the percentage of your battery.
“Low battery” alert:
Create a low battery alert. The alert will be triggered when the battery is at less than 20% of its capacity and you will receive an SMS or email, depending on the configuration of your alert.
How to use the GPS tracker optimally?
Metallic environment
A metallic environment disturbs Sigfox radio waves and can lead to signal losses. Do not use Sensors near or surrounded by a large metal object (water bottle).
GPS Fix
When it hasn’t been working for some time, the GPS needs to know the satellite constellation. It will automatically download the ephemeris and store it in its memory to get its position faster in the next fix. The first fix can thus be longer depending on the environment. A clear environment during the first fix will improve system performance. The ephemeris is valid for about 4 hours.
GPS does not work indoors. The Sigfox network, on the other hand, will often be operational. Movement information without position indications can thus be used in the software in a transparent way for the user, thus increasing its capacities. An approximate position can also be given by radio triangulation.
GPS tracker position
Position the GPS tracker preferably with the eyelet facing up and the face with the Capturs Logo facing out. Do not attach the GPS tracker to the eyelet as the vibratory motion of the pendulum will affect performance. The ideal is an external backpack pocket, such as a mesh pocket that is well maintained in the indicated position. Otherwise, position the GPS tracker with the face with the Capturs logo facing upwards.
Wearing the GPs tracker on a person
The principle of radio waves emission applies: the less obstacles we have, i.e. the more we are facing a free field, the better the result will be.
Thus on a person, the ideal is to carry it in an external pocket of the backpack or on the belt well maintained in the right direction, following the principles of positioning explained in the previous paragraphs. Avoid places where the beacon moves in all directions, turns over, vibrates too much or undergoes a continuous pendulum movement.
The GPS tracker will also work in pockets or bags, as the environment may have an influence. A metal frame or formwork will greatly degrade radio performance.
The higher the GPS tracker is carried, with no obstructions around it, and is well maintained, the better the result will be.
Is my GPS tracker waterproof?
The Model B (and A) Capturs GPS tracker is not waterproof and has no IP certification, but we provide with each GPS tracker a waterproof pouch that allows the GPS tracker to be sheltered from water.
The Model C Capturs, Endurance GSM and Power GPS trackers are certified IP67. They are waterproof, dustproof and weather resistant.
Please note that the Model C Beehive GPS tracker is not waterproof, unlike the standard Model C.
The GPS tracker Capturs Performance GSM is IPX5 certified. It is protected against water splashes from all directions.
What do the flashing leds mean?
Turn on
● fixed
● flashes once
Turn off
● fixed
● flashes once
1 click alert
● flashes once
2 clicks alert
● flashes twice
4 clicks alert
● flashes four times
3 clicks alert
●● flash in alternation
● flashes three times
Sending a Sigfox message
● fixed 6 seconds during the Sigfox transmission
Successful GPS fix
● flashes once
Failed GPS fix
● flashes once
Battery recharging
● fixed : recharging
● fixed : recharging is complete
Turn on: ● fixed ● flashes once
Turn off: ● fixed ● flashes once
1 click alert: ● flashes once
2 clicks alert: ● flashes twice
4 clicks alert: ● flashes four times
3 clicks alert: ●● flash in alternation ● flashes three times
Sending a Sigfox message: ● fixed 6 seconds during the Sigfox transmission
Successful GPS fix: ● flashes once
Failed GPS fix: ● flashes once
Battery recharging: ● fixed: recharging ● fixed: recharging is complete
What is the frequency of messages sent by my GPS tracker?
Model B
Live geolocation: 10 min / Tracking accuracy: 3 min (1)
Model C / C Beehive
Live geolocation: 15 min / Tracking accuracy: 5 min
Performance GSM
Live geolocation: 60 s / Tracking accuracy: 60 s (2)
Endurance GSM
Live geolocation: 5 min / Tracking accuracy: 5 min (2)
OBD
Live geolocation: 30 s / Tracking accuracy: 30 s
Power
Live geolocation: 30 s / Tracking accuracy: 30 s
(1) It is possible to increase this frequency in the PC/Mac Capturs software by connecting your Model B GPS tracker to your computer.
(2) It is possible to change this frequency through our support team. Please note that the higher the frequency, the less time the battery will last.
Model B:
Live geolocation: 10min / Tracking accuracy: 3min (1)
Model C / C Beehive:
Live geolocation: 15min / Tracking accuracy: 5min
Performance GSM:
Live geolocation: 60s / Tracking accuracy: 60s (2)
Endurance GSM:
Live geolocation: 5min / Tracking accuracy: 5min (2)
OBD:
Live geolocation: 30s / Tracking accuracy: 30s
Power:
Live geolocation: 30s / Tracking accuracy: 30s
(1) It is possible to increase this frequency in the PC/Mac Capturs software by connecting your Model B GPS tracker to your computer.
(2) It is possible to change this frequency through our support team. Please note that the higher the frequency, the less time the battery will last.
What types of alerts can I send?
You can send different types of alerts depending on your tracker.
Model B (or A) GPS tracker: Area entry, area exit, motion detection, no motion, powering-Off, absence, 3 press button, 1 press button, 2 press button, 4 press button, 1 long press button and low battery.
Model C GPS tracker: Area entry, area exit, motion detection, no motion, absence, low battery.
Performance GSM, Endurance GSM GPS trackers: Area entry, area exit, motion detection, no motion, absence, low battery.
OBD, Power GPS trackers: Area entry, area exit, motion detection, no motion, absence.
Smartphone tracker via Capturs application: Area entry, area exit, motion detection, no motion.
Capturs Systems Connect interface specific functions
How do I access the Capturs Systems Connect platform?
The Analytics feature allows you to have advanced analysis on the activity and events of your Capturs trackers. These analyses are designed with Google Data Studio using your trackers data. They are represented in the form of various tables and graphs.
2 – Go to the advanced analyses: select date, zone and tracker. Scroll through the different tables and graphs by clicking on < > at the bottom of the page. Click on Google Data Studio at the bottom of this page for additional analyses.
You don’t have access to this feature? Contact support@capturs.com.
2 – Click on the button + to access to the addition of the new area.
3 – Create a specific area by moving the points that surround it, give it a name, a color and validate. Create all the areas you need this way.
4 – All the areas you created are now on the map at the top of this same page. They are also saved in the library of your account in order to reuse them by creating area alerts.
5 – The check in / check out table is at the bottom of the same page. It allows you to have precise data on the trackers that have entered or left these areas, as well as the times and dates.
How to understand, use and customize the raw data table?
2 – Select a tracker in the search bar to bring up the table.
3 – Click on
to choose the columns you are interested in. The columns are : Date, type, Sigfox sequence, event sequence, is moving, temperature, battery charge, GPS latitude, GPS longitude, GPS position, GPS altitude, GPS speed, GPS accuracy, software version, time stamp and tracker ID.
4 – You can now analyze the table and graphs that correspond to the raw data emitted by your tracker. These are doubts the data sent by the tracker to each event received by the tracker.
What are the points of interest?
Points of Interest (POIs) are your own landmarks. You can easily create them by entering a street address or by pointing to the map. They will be displayed on the map if you select the “points of interest” icon on the right side of the screen. Also, easily find your points of interest on the map by filtering them using the top bar that appears when you have saved POIs. With the “Labels” tool, customize your points of interest even better by categorizing them with colors.
What does the trajectory from the network triangulation correspond to?
When you click on
on the map, a pink trajectory appears. It corresponds to the trajectory according to the atlas points, calculated by the Sigfox network and according to the signal levels received for the last message. This trajectory can be useful to see the position of a tracker when no position has been received.
2 – You have access to the following reports: alerts, check-in/out, temperature, raw data, stop points and analytics.
3 – You can export the data by clicking on CSV EXPORT.
Which platform should I use according to my needs?
The Capturs Connect platform is rather intended for individuals who wish to track a tracker or be tracked in real time for personal use.
The Capturs Systems Connect platform is rather intended for professionals and companies. It has data, graphs and tables on the status of Capturs trackers in real time, allowing easy management of tracker fleets and better analysis of events. The Capturs Systems Connect platform has the same functions as the Capturs platform, with specific features added.
Note: It is possible to use both platforms independently according to your wishes. The Capturs account identifier is the same for both platforms and for the Capturs application.
