I. Core Product Features (Focusing on "Accurate Tracking + Low Power Consumption and Durability")
The VLG Tracker integrates VLG RF technology and low-power hardware design, with "positioning as the core, communication as the link, and protection as the foundation." Its core features are divided into four dimensions:
1. Multi-mode High-Precision Positioning Capability
Positioning System: Built-in VLG miniature Beidou-3 + GPS dual-mode GNSS antenna (LDS laser engraving process, thickness ≤0.3mm), compatible with GLONASS/Galileo assisted positioning. Positioning accuracy is ≤1 meter in typical outdoor scenarios, ≤3 meters in urban canyon scenarios, and ≤10 meters in indoor weak signal areas (such as warehouses) through "GNSS + LBS base station positioning" fusion.
Positioning Frequency: Supports dynamic adjustment (default 10 minutes/time, tracking mode 1 minute/time, emergency mode 10 seconds/time) to adapt to different power consumption requirements.
Assisted Positioning: Optional UHF RFID tag (compliant with ISO) 18000-6C), using RFID readers, achieves centimeter-level area positioning in enclosed spaces (such as containers and factories), solving the blind spot problem of pure satellite positioning.
2. Low-Power Wide-Area Communication Capabilities
Communication Module: Equipped with a VLG NB-IoT/4G dual-mode module (size ≤20mm×15mm×2.5mm), supporting automatic switching between NB-IoT (low power) and 4G (high speed). Standby power consumption in NB-IoT mode is ≤5μA, and voice call power consumption in 4G mode is ≤30mA.
Data Transmission: Supports scheduled reporting of location data (e.g., daily asset status synchronization) and abnormal trigger reporting (e.g., displacement exceeding 100 meters, vibration exceeding limits). Single data transmission volume in NB-IoT mode is ≤500 bytes, and monthly data consumption is ≤1MB.
Weak Signal Adaptation: Integrates VLG adaptive signal conditioning technology (borrowing from signal amplifier AGC logic). In remote areas (e.g., rural roads, mines), the communication disconnection rate is ≤0.5%/day, and the data retransmission success rate is ≥99.8%.
3. Scenario-Specific Protective Design
Structure and Materials:
Industrial Model: ABS + fiberglass composite shell, impact resistant (undamaged after a 1.5-meter drop onto concrete), IP68 protection rating (undamaged after immersion in 2 meters of water for 1 hour);
Consumer Model: Made of environmentally friendly PC material, dimensions ≤40mm×30mm×10mm (weight ≤30g), supports magnetic/lanyard installation (suitable for children's backpacks, pet collars);
Logistics Model: Built-in cushioning foam, vibration resistant (10-2000Hz, 15G acceleration, compliant with ISO 16750-3 standard), suitable for bumpy truck environments.
Environmental adaptability: Operating temperature -40℃~85℃ (covering high-temperature workshops and extremely cold outdoor environments); salt spray resistance (500 hours, 5% NaCl concentration, suitable for coastal logistics); industrial models additionally support oil and chemical corrosion resistance (compliant with ISO 10993-1 standard).
4. Core Performance Parameters
Battery Life: Built-in 1000mAh lithium thionyl chloride battery (industrial version), ≥3 years of battery life in NB-IoT mode (10 minutes/location); Consumer version built-in 500mAh polymer battery, ≥7 days of battery life in 4G mode (30 minutes/location), supports Type-C fast charging (30 minutes of charging provides 3 days of battery life);
Alarm Functions: Integrated three-axis accelerometer, supports fall/collision alarm (response time ≤1 second, false alarm rate ≤1%), electronic fence alarm (immediate reporting of boundary violations after area demarcation), low battery alarm (automatic reminder when remaining battery ≤10%);
Storage and Interfaces: Local storage of ≥1000 location data entries (cached when network is offline), supports SMA RF interface (for external antenna extension), UART interface (for sensor docking), consumer version additionally supports Bluetooth 5.0 (for viewing data via close-range connection to a mobile phone).
II. Technology Adaptation and Scenario Implementation (Connecting to the VLG Solution System)
1. Industrial Asset Tracking Scenario (Equipment/Tools/Heavy Machinery)
Adaptation Solution: VLG Industrial Tracker + NB-IoT Module + UHF RFID Reader + VLG IoT Cloud Platform
Core Value: Solves the pain points of "unclear asset location, low inventory efficiency, and high risk of loss" in industrial scenarios. For example, a car factory used this solution to achieve full lifecycle tracking of welding robots and tooling fixtures.
Deployment Logic:
The Tracker is installed on the surface of the asset (e.g., the machine casing) and reports its location and status (e.g., vibration value, battery level) periodically via NB-IoT.
VLG UHF RFID readers are deployed in the factory. When assets enter or leave the workshop, "entry/exit time + area" is automatically recorded, achieving seamless integration of "satellite positioning + area positioning."
Data is accessed through the VLG IoT cloud platform to generate asset trajectory reports and inventory lists. Abnormal displacement (e.g., unauthorized removal from the factory area) triggers SMS/... Platform alert;
Key Achievements: Asset inventory efficiency improved by 80% (from 2 days/time manually to 1 hour/time automatically), asset loss rate decreased from 5% to 0.1%, and a single tracker's battery life covers a 3-year asset usage cycle.
2. Logistics and Freight Tracking Scenarios (Containers/Pallets/Cold Chain Goods)
**Suitable Solution:** VLG Logistics Tracker + 4G Module + Temperature and Humidity Sensor + Signal Amplifier
**Core Value:** Meets the "location tracking + environmental monitoring + tamper-proofing" requirements of logistics scenarios. For example, a cold chain logistics company uses this solution to monitor the entire transportation process of fresh produce.
**Deployment Logic:**
The Tracker is embedded in the container/pallet, with a built-in temperature and humidity sensor (detection range -30℃~70℃/0-100% RH, accuracy ±0.5℃/±3% RH) to monitor the cargo environment in real time.
During long-distance transportation, location and temperature/humidity data are uploaded via a 4G module. In remote areas (such as western highways), a VLG signal amplifier is used to ensure uninterrupted data transmission.
The platform is equipped with "temperature and humidity threshold alarms" (e.g., fresh produce transportation ≤5℃) and "staying timeout alarms" (e.g., staying at highway service areas for more than 2 hours). (Hours), and push notifications are sent to the logistics management terminal in case of anomalies;
Highlights of achievements: Cold chain cargo loss rate reduced from 8% to 2%, transportation anomaly response time shortened from 2 hours to 10 minutes, and single-trip transportation data integrity ≥99.5%.
3. Consumer-Grade Tracking Scenarios (Children/Elderly/Pets)
Compatibility Solution: VLG Consumer Tracker + Bluetooth 5.0 + Miniature GNSS Antenna + Mobile App
Core Value: Addresses the needs of consumer scenarios requiring "close-range anti-loss + remote positioning + low-intervention use," such as parents tracking children and pet owners tracking pets.
Deployment Logic:
The consumer tracker features a lanyard/magnetic design (weight ≤30g, size similar to a lighter), achieving "close-range anti-loss" via Bluetooth 5.0 (alarm triggered when the phone and tracker are more than 10 meters apart).
For remote scenarios, location data is uploaded via NB-IoT. Parents/owners can view real-time location and historical tracks (retained for 7 days) on the mobile app, supporting "one-click SOS" (long press the tracker for 3 seconds to trigger an alarm and push notifications to emergency contacts).
The children's version additionally supports "voice calls" (built-in miniature microphone/speaker, supports 10... (Can be dialed from family numbers), the pet version features an IP67 waterproof design (protected from pet baths and rain);
Key features: Consumer version has a standby time of ≥7 days (Bluetooth + NB-IoT hybrid mode), location response time ≤3 seconds, and parent APP user satisfaction ≥92% (based on a survey of 1000 users).
III. Synergistic Value with VLG Solutions
1. Deep Hardware Synergy, Reducing Adaptation Costs
Module and Antenna Integration: The Tracker's built-in VLG NB-IoT module and GNSS antenna are pre-integrated, resulting in signal transmission loss ≤2dB. No additional customer debugging is required, shortening the integration cycle by 50% compared to third-party solutions.
RFID Synergy: The industrial Tracker, paired with a VLG UHF RFID reader, enables "satellite positioning to find the area, RFID to find the specific location" in enclosed spaces (such as warehouses), improving positioning accuracy from 10 meters to 10 centimeters.
Signal Amplifier Integration: In logistics scenarios, the Tracker automatically triggers the VLG signal amplifier in weak signal areas (such as tunnels and mountainous areas), reducing the communication dropout rate from 3% to 0.5% and increasing the data transmission success rate to 99.8%.
2. End-to-End Compliance, Covering Multiple Industry Standards
**Certification Compliance:** Tracker models are certified by SRRC (China), CE-RED (EU), and FCC ID (USA). Industrial models comply with IEC 61000-6-2 (Industrial Electromagnetic Compatibility), and consumer models comply with GB 4943.1-2011 (Information Technology Equipment Safety).
**Industry Adaptability:** Cold chain logistics models are certified by ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), and medical asset tracking models are certified by ISO 13485 (Medical Device Certification), ensuring accessibility across different industries.
**Data Security:** Location data is transmitted using the SM4 encryption algorithm. The cloud platform complies with the Data Security Law and GDPR. User data (such as children's location) is only visible to authorized personnel, and locally stored data is automatically encrypted.
3. Benchmark Case Validation: Asset Tracking Project of a Heavy Machinery Company
**Requirements:** Managing 500 welding robots and 2000 sets of tooling fixtures, requiring real-time location tracking, automated inventory, and abnormal displacement alarms, with a battery life requirement of ≥2 years.
**VLG Solution:**
**Hardware:** 500 industrial-grade trackers (IP68 protection, NB-IoT module) + 20 UHF RFID readers (deployed at workshop entrances and exits) + 5 signal amplifiers (covering blind spots in the factory area);
**Software:** Integrating with the company's ERP system, adding an "asset tracking module" (track query, inventory reports, alarm management);
**Results:** Asset inventory time reduced from 7 days to 1 day; tooling fixture loss rate decreased from 8% to 0.2%; single tracker battery life reached 3.5 years (exceeding expected requirements); annual maintenance costs reduced by 60%.
IV. Selection Recommendations (Matching Core Parameters Based on Scenarios)
**Industrial Asset Tracking Scenarios:** We recommend the VLG-Tracker-Industrial model. Key parameters include positioning accuracy ≤1 meter (outdoor)/≤10 cm (RFID-assisted), IP68 protection rating, and battery life ≥3 years (NB-IoT mode). The recommended VLG product combination is NB-IoT module + UHF RFID reader + IoT cloud platform, meeting the long-term tracking needs of heavy equipment and tooling fixtures.
**Logistics and Freight Tracking Scenarios:** We recommend the VLG-Tracker-Logistics model. Key parameters include positioning accuracy ≤3 meters (urban)/≤10 meters (indoor), vibration resistance (15G), and support for temperature and humidity detection (±0.5℃). The recommended VLG product combination is 4G/NB-IoT dual-mode module + signal amplifier + cold chain monitoring platform, ensuring dual control over cargo location and environment.
**Consumer-Grade Tracking Scenarios:**
**Children/Elderly:** Recommended The VLG Tracker-Consumer-Kid model requires a weight of ≤30g, Bluetooth anti-loss functionality and voice calling, and a battery life of ≥7 days. It is compatible with VLG products consisting of a miniature GNSS antenna, a Bluetooth 5.0 module, and a mobile app.
For pets: The VLG Tracker-Consumer-Pet model is recommended. Its key specifications include an IP67 protection rating, bite-resistant material (TPU), and a battery life of ≥14 days. It is compatible with VLG products consisting of an NB-IoT module and a lightweight antenna, suitable for tracking pets during outdoor activities.
Read recommendations:
Built-in GPS BDS 25x25mm active ceramic antenna 18dBi
