Live positions are sent at the programmed frequency (from a few seconds to several hours). Follow the trackers on the Capturs SaaS platform, on your computer or on your Android / iOS mobile application. Geolocation system: GPS + cellular radio triangulation.
Waterproofing
IEC60529 IP67: No dust penetration; full contact protection (dust tight). No water ingress when immersed to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes.
No infrastructure
Capturs are “Long Range” trackers, i.e. they work everywhere, within the limits of coverage.
API
Use the raw data sent by the Capturs tracker on a third party system (ERP, mapping system, CRM…) using the Capturs API.
GSM IoT LTE-M / NB-IoT Network
The best coverage in the world. The combination of GSM networks (2G/3G/4G) and 5G IoT LTE-M / NB-IoT networks. Our multi-operator SIM card solutions offer the best data/price ratio and a turnkey solution pre-configured by us (optional SIM card, please contact us).
Battery life
The battery of the GPS tracker is powered by the vehicle battery, which means that the battery is virtually unlimited. It is connected directly to the + and – poles of the vehicle/boat battery. 200mA NiMH backup battery allowing continuity of monitoring even in case of disconnection of the power supply.
Size / Weight
135 x 65 x 15mm, 130g, IP67.
Data export
Positions and trajectories can be exported in .GPX format from the platform.
Real time tracking
Live positions are sent at the programmed frequency (from a few seconds to several hours). Follow the trackers on the Capturs SaaS platform, on your computer or on your Android / iOS mobile application. Geolocation system: GPS + cellular radio triangulation.
GSM IoT LTE-M / NB-IoT network
The best coverage in the world. The combination of GSM networks (2G/3G/4G) and 5G IoT LTE-M / NB-IoT networks. Our multi-operator SIM card solutions offer the best data/price ratio and a turnkey solution pre-configured by us (optional SIM card, please contact us).
Waterproofing
IEC60529 IP67: No dust penetration; full contact protection (dust tight). No water ingress when immersed to a depth of 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Battery life
The battery of the GPS tracker is powered by the vehicle battery, which means that the battery is virtually unlimited. It is connected directly to the + and – poles of the vehicle/boat battery. 200mA NiMH backup battery allowing continuity of monitoring even in case of disconnection of the power supply.
Data export
Positions and trajectories can be exported in .GPX format from the platform.
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
135 x 65 x 15mm, 130g, IP67.
No infrastructure
Capturs are “Long Range” trackers, i.e. they work everywhere, within the limits of coverage.
Length
135mm
Width
65mm
Depth
15mm
Weight
130g
Length
135mm
Width
65mm
Depth
15mm
Weight
130g
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.
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 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 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 install the GPS tracker Capturs Power?
Locate the vehicle (car, truck, etc.) or boat battery.
Install the Capturs Power GPS Tracker by connecting it to the battery: connect the black wire to the negative (-) electrode and the red wire to the positive (+) electrode.
Attach the Capturs Power GPS tracker to the battery using double-sided tape.
When the LED flashes, the Capturs Power GPS Tracker is powered on.
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?
Working normally
● fixed
Network, GPS or SIM card not detected/abnormal
● flash
Power off or sleep mode
● dark
● fixed: Working normally ● flash: Network, GPS or SIM card not detected/abnormal ● dark: Power off or sleep mode
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.
The best coverage in the world. Choose the right SIM card for your travels: Europe or Worldwide.
Countries included in the Europe SIM subscription: Austria, Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, Belgium, Gibraltar, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Malta, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Mayotte, Sweden, Cyprus, Iceland, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Ireland, Norway, United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, Poland, France, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, La Désirade, Marie-Galante, Estonia, Kosovo, Portugal, Martinique, Saint Martin, Finland, Latvia, Reunion, Saint Barthélémy, Liechtenstein, Romania.
Countries included in the World SIM subscription (including countries in the Europe zone): Albania, Israel, New Zealand, Turkey, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Ukraine, Belarus, Macedonia, Russian Federation, USA, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Mexico, Serbia, UK Jersey, Canada, Moldova, Singapore, UK Guernesey, China, Montenegro, South Africa, UK Isle of Man, Hong Kong (China), Morocco, Taiwan. Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, Mali, Suriname, Algeria, Egypt, Maurituis, Brunei Darussalam, Andorra, Ethiopia, Monaco, Tadzhikistan, Anguilla, El Salvador, Mozambique, Tanzania, Antigua & Barbuda, Ecuador, Montserrat, Thailand, Armenia, Faroe Islands (Den.), Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Gabon, Namibia, Tunisia, Aruba, Gambia, Netherlands Antilles, Turks & Caicos, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Nicaragua, Uganda, Bahamas, Ghana, Niger, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Grenada, Nigeria, Uruguay, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Oman, Uzbekistan, Barbados, Guinea, Republic of Pakistan, Venezuela, Belize, Guinea-Bissau, Palestinian Authority, Vietnam, Benin, Guyana, Panama, Virgin Islands (UK), Bolivia, Haiti, Paraguay, Yemen, Botswana, Honduras, Peru, Zimbabwe, Brazil, India, Philippines, Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Qatar, Cambodia, Iran, Rwanda, Cameroon, Jamaica, Saints The, Cape Verde, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Chad, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Chile, Kuwait, St. Barthelemy, Kyrgyzstan, St. Kitt’s & Nevis, Colombia, Liberia, St. Lucia, Congo (The Republic of Congo), Madagascar, St. Martin (Fr. Caribbean), Costa Rica, Malaysia, Sierra Leone, Dominica, Malawi, St. Vincent.
