Hardware
GPS Tracker
Electronic device that determines a vehicle location using satellite signals.
A GPS tracker is an electronic device that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the precise location of a vehicle, asset or person in real time.
How does a GPS tracker work?
- Satellite reception: The device receives signals from multiple GPS satellites (minimum 4) to calculate its exact position through trilateration.
- Processing: A microcontroller processes coordinates along with sensor data (speed, accelerometer, digital inputs).
- Transmission: Data is sent to a tracking server via cellular network (LTE/GSM) or WiFi.
- Visualization: The operator sees the real-time position on a web or mobile tracking platform.
Rinho GPS tracker types
| Model | Size | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Zero IoT | 98x32x21mm | Motorcycles, electric vehicles, last mile |
| Spider IoT | 80x45x22mm | Corporate fleets, cargo transport |
| Smart IoT | 80x65x30mm | Demanding operations, mining, agriculture |
Rinho differentiating features
- Built-in WiFi: Local configuration and Starlink connection without cellular data
- Native CAN Bus: Direct vehicle data reading (Spider and Smart)
- BLE: Connection with wireless temperature, presence and identification sensors
- 196 rules: Fully programmable event engine
- Black box: Stores up to 50,000 positions without connectivity
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about this topic.
It is a device that uses satellite signals to determine a vehicle location and transmit it in real time to a tracking platform.
The device only needs a SIM card with data to transmit. There is no hardware license cost. Platform cost depends on the provider you choose (Wialon, Traccar, etc.).
It needs a minimum of 4 satellites for an accurate 3D position. Rinho devices use the Quectel LC86G module with support for GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS, ensuring more available satellites.