Supported Devices
FBB Tracker
Device Summary
The FBB Tracker device is a cutting-edge satellite tracking solution designed to provide reliable and accurate asset-tracking capabilities in remote and challenging environments. Integrated with the GSatTrack platform, the FBB Tracker offers users real-time monitoring, communication, and data reporting functionalities, making it ideal for various applications across multiple industries.
Data Usage Profile
The FBBTracker uses UDP packets to transmit its location every 5 minutes. Since the airtime usage is so low, the fixed reporting rate of 5 minutes consumes less than 1MB of traffic per month if the PDP context is left open. There is a minimum billing increment per open PDP context so leaving the connection open is greatly preferred.
- Each position report consumes 2 packets, one from the vessel to the ground, and a return acknowledgment.
- Outbound FBBTracker To Portal:
- Size of Ethernet frame - 24 Bytes
- Size of IPv4 Header (without any options) - 20 bytes
- Size of UDP header - 8 bytes
- Size of FBBTracker packet - 25 bytes
- Total size of UDP datagram - 24 + 20 + 8 + 25 = 77 bytes
- Return Acknowledgement from Portal To FBBTracker:
- Size of Ethernet frame - 24 Bytes
- Size of IPv4 Header (without any options) - 20 bytes
- Size of UDP header - 8 bytes
- Size of Acknowledgement packet - 2 bytes
- Total size of Acknowledgement UDP datagram - 24 + 20 + 8 + 2 = 54 bytes
- Total airtime consumption per report - 54 + 77: 131 bytes
Total airtime consumption per month 131 bytes _ 12 reports per hour _ 24 hours * 31 days = 1,169,568 bytes or ~1.2MB
Data Usage Profile
Traffic destination can be updated through the web console -> Administration -> System -> Scheduled Tasks -> tracking (ip) (port)
Additional Information
Key Features
- Global Coverage: Operates via satellite communication, ensuring connectivity and tracking capabilities in remote locations where cellular coverage is unavailable.
- Real-Time Tracking: Provides continuous location updates, allowing users to monitor the position and movement of assets in real time.
- Two-Way Communication: Supports bidirectional messaging, enabling users to send and receive information from the field.
- Durable Construction: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and rugged environments, ensuring reliable performance in diverse scenarios.
- Integrated GPS Technology: Offers precise location tracking and navigation capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Customizable Alerts: Users can set up alerts for various parameters, such as geofence breaches or speed changes, facilitating proactive asset management.
Use Cases
- Maritime Operations: Used by shipping companies to track vessels in real-time, monitor cargo conditions, and maintain communication with crews, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Remote Field Operations: Ideal for industries such as oil and gas, where personnel can use the device to communicate and report data from remote sites, enhancing safety and coordination.
- Disaster Response: Deployed by emergency services to track response teams and assets during natural disasters, enabling better coordination and resource allocation.
- Wildlife Monitoring: Utilized by conservationists to track and monitor animal movements in their natural habitats, aiding in research and conservation efforts.
- Fleet Management: Employed by logistics companies to monitor fleet vehicles, optimize routes, and improve operational efficiency through real-time tracking and data analysis.
- Adventure Sports: Popular among outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers and climbers for tracking their routes, sharing locations with friends and family, and ensuring safety in remote areas.