For businesses that rely on equipment, knowing where your assets are at all times is important, though not always straightforward. Urban environments, remote job sites, and covered storage can sometimes obstruct GPS signals, making it difficult to track the location of high-value equipment in sectors such as construction, landscaping, and road maintenance. To address this challenge, Motive has launched Advanced Location Services for the Asset Gateway Mini, an unrivaled suite of advanced capabilities designed to make asset tracking more reliable, even in the most challenging conditions.
Motive’s Advanced Location Services provide triple defenses against GPS obstructions and enable on-demand asset tracking without draining battery life. As a result, businesses can improve productivity by saving time locating assets and increase profitability by reducing the risk of lost or underutilized equipment.
One of the key features of Advanced Location Services is the Locate My Asset capability, which allows users to ping devices for an exact location on demand. This feature gives you critical visibility into your assets’ locations at the exact moments when you need it most. Unlike traditional tracking that is limited to pre-scheduled GPS updates, Locate My Asset allows equipment managers to request and retrieve location data nearly instantly when equipment is lost or stolen or when an immediate update is required. Occasional use does not meaningfully impact the device’s five-year battery lifespan.
The AG Mini now uses Assisted GPS, an internet service, to better identify which satellites to connect to. We are now progressively rolling out two additional capabilities: Cell Tower Triangulation and location via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
When GPS is completely unavailable, Cell Tower Triangulation calculates the most probable location of an asset. This is a process similar to what GPS does with satellites, but via terrestrial cell towers. This helps managers maintain visibility even in challenging environments like dense urban areas and some indoor locations. For assets located indoors or on crowded job sites, the AG Mini also uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to help locate nearby equipment using the Fleet App, adding a close-range tracking option for quick and easy identification.
The Asset Gateway Mini’s compact, versatile design enhances its appeal for a variety of use cases. It offers cable- and battery-powered configurations on the same device, making it ideal for managing high-volume inventories where cabling isn’t feasible. When cabled, the device provides real-time telematics data for monitoring asset utilization, enabling businesses to reposition underused equipment, provide accurate usage data for client billing, and optimize operations. In both configurations, its rock-solid five-year battery offers the certainty of a reliable solution. With Advanced Location Services, the AG Mini sets a new standard in dependable location awareness beyond anything else available on the market. They deliver precise, on-demand tracking even in the most challenging conditions, ensuring you always have the critical visibility you need. To discover how this unparalleled solution can transform your asset management strategy, contact us.
