Louisiana-based Axonn LLC, which provides patented asset tracking hardware for the Globalstar Simplex asset tracking service, has announced the commercial availability of the AXTracker MMT. The latest offering in Axonn’s line of asset tracking devices,
the AXTracker MMT joins the company’s widely used AXTracker T3 product – with additional features such as 2.4 GHz Radio capabilities for wireless programming, a smaller, low-profile design and increased battery life.
Utilizing the Globalstar low earth orbit (LEO) mobile satellite system, Axonn specializes in developing technology for wireless global one-way communication and tracking of fixed and mobile assets. Mobile assets such as cargo containers, refrigerated and dry van trailers, railcars, heavy equipment, construction and service vehicles and fixed assets like field, government and military equipment, generators, pipelines, and propane and fuel storage tanks are among Axonn’s targeted markets.
Simplex systems provide communication only one-way, from the asset. This form of communication allows costs to remain low and battery life to be extremely high and is especially effective for assets without available external power. Other benefits of Axonn simplex products include fast and easy installation and they are designed specifically to operate in harsh environmental conditions.
Simplex data is one of the fastest growing segments in wireless tracking and monitoring. The technology transmits real-time GPS location and other data over the Globalstar constellation of LEO satellites.
A “place-and-play” long service life solution, the AXTracker MMT features a 4x12x1-inch low-profile design that does not require external power or harnesses, can be easily installed with double-sided adhesive tape or screw mounting and features rugged construction for use in extreme operating environments. Designed with a removable battery module, the MMT carries a battery life lasts up to seven years.
The MMT’s 2.4 GHz Radio capabilities also allow users to extract XML form data and program a single device using a wireless laptop or PDA handheld device, whereas downloads with the AXTracker T3 require a plug in connection. In the future, the MMT will allow data to be transmitted to RF Gateways in yards or at security checkpoints, and can support roaming (cargo RF tag) sensors, such as door and temperature sensors.
Axonn has been committed to the research, development and commercialization of satellite and radio frequency-based hardware for the tracking and monitoring of fixed and mobile remote assets since 1985. As the leading provider of patented asset tracking hardware for Globalstar’s Simplex service, there are currently over 150,000 Axonn satellite based products in operation used worldwide by industrial, commercial and government customers.
For more information, visit www.axonn.com or call (985) 893-1048, ext 316.