Globalsat TR-101
1. Introduction
- Introduction
Globalsat has been a pioneer in presenting innovating products especially around SiRF III enabled GPS devices. The latest announcement about a SiRF III device with tracking abilities raised our curioucity and therefore we decided to review the new TR-101 device.
- Globalsat TR-101
The GlobalSat TR-101 is a personal remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM modules. It is compact and portable. There are three speed-dial keys and one emergency key on the Globalsat TR-101. You can use these features for protecting and searching for children and old people. You can use it as a security device to track anything that needs remote monitoring.
- Features
• GPS personal locator.
• GSM/SMS communication.
• Omni-directional high sensitivity GPS antenna which can receive GPS signal from all direction.
• New technology and latest SiRF Star III chipset! Excellent for fixing the position even at a weak signal status.
• Remote command control via mobile phones and/or through online software.
• Receive phone calls to have two way communications.
• It can filter incoming calls for up to 10 phone numbers. Only these 10 numbers can call in to the TR-101's and check its position.
• 3 quick dialing buttons for preset phone numbers.
• Works worldwide since supports 4-frequency GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
• SOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue/action.
• Independent SOS (emergency) button which will send GPS location information via SMS for up to 3 preset numbers (it can be 3 sets of different numbers than the 3 sets of quick dialing numbers).
• Device can be connecting to PC by using a USB cable for setup the arguments (package comes with mini USB cable when you purchase the device).
• Low battery notification before the battery dies out!
According to Globalsat, you can easily use free Google Earth mapping software or Google maps to check the location of TR-101, giving you instant access to valuable information. Note that Globalsat has already another model (TR-102) with increased functionality via GPRS protocol:
- Used chipset
The SiRF III chipset has the following specifications:
Chipset: |
SiRF Star III WAAS enabled |
Frequency: |
1, 1575.42 MHz |
C/A code: |
1.023 MHz chip rate |
Channels: |
20 channel all-in-view tracking |
Sensitivity |
Acquisition: -148dBm |
Position Accuracy: |
10 meters, 2D RMS |
~ 5 meters, 3D RMS WAAS |
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Velocity: |
0.1 m/s |
Time: |
us synchronized to GPS time |
Default: |
WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary) |
Reacquisition: |
0.1 sec., average |
Hot start: |
1 sec., average |
Warm start: |
38 sec., average |
Cold start: |
42 sec., average |
Altitude: |
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max. |
Velocity: |
515 meters/second (1000 knots) max. |
Acceleration: |
Less than 4g |
Jerk: |
20 m/sec |
Protocol messages: |
NMEA-0183 output protocol, BluetoothInterface Baud Rate 4800bps |
Output format: |
GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec) |
Operating temperature: |
-20° to 60° C |
Humidity: |
5% to 95% Non-condensing |
In addition, the device has a GSM module compatible with GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks, with the following SAR values:
- GSM850 Head: 0.758
- PCS1900 Head: 0.735
- GSM850 Body(GSM): 0.206
- PCS1900 Body(GSM): 0.177
- GSM850 Body(GPRS): 0.21
- PCS1900 Body(GPRS): 0.223
