Changing the Update Rate - Barra GPS
The Barra GPS has different configurable tracking modes to best fit a variety of applications.
Additionally, if an asset is stolen, the unit can be put into Recovery Mode, where the unit will live-track with an increased update rate for a configured period, to aid in asset recovery.
The below recordings show how to quickly and easily configure the Barra GPS's update rate.
When adjusting the update rate, we must consider:
- The Application
- Battery Life - Barra GPS
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Data Usage - Barra GPS
Default Parameters
Update Rate:
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12 Hour Heartbeats when stationary
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2 min GPS fixes recorded during a trip
- Upload every 30 min during a trip
Trip Start/End Parameters:
- 250m of movement from a stationary position is required to begin a trip (small movements won't start a trip)
- The trip ends after 5 min of no movement, or if we lose GPS for 5 min.
Set the Device to Periodic Tracking - 2 x Daily Heartbeat
We need to set the Tracking Mode to Periodic Tracking. The default heartbeat is already 2 x Daily. When Periodic Tracking is enabled the In Trip Upload and Logging parameters no longer apply.
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Set Device to Jostle Trips (Accelerometer Mode)
Follow the same steps as Periodic tracking, but select Jostle Trips from the dropdown
Change the Upload Rate to 5 min GPS fixes, 15 min Uploads
Set the In Trip Logging period to 300s (5 minutes) and the In Trip Upload Period to 900s (15 minutes).