A solar-powered device suitable for the tracking of non-powered assets like trailers and containers has just been launched. The G52 tracking device, manufactured by Digital Matter Telematics (DMT), is wireless, with the GSM and GPS antennas internal to the units, and no external power cables required. According to DMT director Alex Soldatos, the unit has a built-in solar panel which charges an internal battery. “This provides battery life for many hours, even in cloudcovered conditions, and for up to several months on standby, depending on frequency of GPS updates and peripheral additions. “It also features a 3D accelerometer to ensure the unit continues to operate even in very low power modes as tracking can be set to activate only once the G52 Solar has picked up movement of the asset," he said.
