GPS asset tracking catches thieves December 23, 2006
Posted by Rich in : GPS asset tracking , trackbackGPS asset tracking has become an important part of loss reduction programs for many industries including construction, transportation and energy. This is highlighted by a recent report from Guardian Mobile Monitoring Systems, announcing that their GPS asset tracking system enabled the recovery of over $25,000 in stolen oil field equipment in October.
Acadian On Watch, a Guardian reseller, provided GPS monitoring, resulting in arrests and the break-up of a theft ring that had been in operation since 2005. The specific device used was a Trimble TrimTrac® locator, designed for periodic autonomous position reporting and/or real-time on-demand polling, and cost-effective wireless communications. Here are some details from the Guardian Mobile Monitoring Systems press release:
The oil field equipment, known as chart recorders, was being stolen in batches from production sites every month for the past year. While each chart recorder is worth under $5,000, the ultimate cost of the theft can be many times that amount due to the productivity lost while the recorders were out of commission. Acadian worked closely with the VPSO (Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office) to install Trimble GPS devices on several “bait” chart recorders used in the field, and provided 24/7 monitoring services using the Guardian system. Acadian staff also configured Guardian’s software to automatically alert officers assigned to the case via email and cell phone alerts…
…On October 10th, one of the bait chart recorders was stolen, and the built-in motion detector on the GPS device alerted Acadian monitoring staff and guided the VPSO with updated location information directed to their cell phones during the recovery process. The stolen equipment was tracked to the thief’s location where the VPSO made the initial arrests. Additional arrests were made several days later, ultimately breaking up the theft ring.
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Hi
Could you please send me more info on asset tracking. I need a system that can track multi field units via gps or rf,log movement etc.
We require a system that uses minimum or no power on transmitters, very low maintenance and realiable. The transmitters will be fitted on containers.
regards
Ben Viljoen
ECE COMMUNICATIONS
I have a big problem around here in Mexico ….i am a vending machine operator and too often i suffer losses due the fact the my machines are stolen or moved without my permission by unauthorized people ! So …i am looking for some kind of solution to avoid such robberies …even if my vending machines are not too expensive ..but my work is not going well as due .. Thank you for any help you can give me ..!