GPS Tracker FAQ's

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Q: Does the LAS 3100's come with everything I need?
A: Yes. The price includes the GPS tracking unit, Software with mapping for the entire U.S. and a USB cable to connect the GPS unit to your PC.

Q: If batteries go dead before I can retrieve the LAS 3100 GPS unit, will the tracking data be lost?
A: No. Unit uses flash memory which does not need a battery backup.

Q: How many days can I expect the LAS 3100 to last without the batteries going dead?
A: We recommend using Energizer Lithium batteries since they last much longer than regular batteries. With average driving (2 hours a day), the batteries should last over 2 weeks.

Q: How often does the LAS 3100 unit record data?
A: The LAS 3100 unit records a data point every second.  If you are using the AA batteries to power the unit, you can always leave it on this default setting.  Decreasing the recording rate does not affect the battery life.

Q: Do I need to worry about filling up the memory of the LAS 3100 unit?
A: No. The unit stores 300 hours of driving.  Most likely you will download the data and replace the batteries before it fills up.

Q: Does this unit work anywhere in the U.S.?
A: Yes. In all 50 states.

Q: Does this unit work outside the U.S.?
Yes.  With our Universal Tracking Key, the 3100 unit can be used anywhere in the world.  You can use whatever mapping software you want.

Q: What kind of cable comes with it to download the tracking data?
A: The unit comes with a serial download cable. If you only have a USB port, contact us on where to get the USB to Serial converter cable.

Q: Does the software run on a Macintosh computer?
A: No. The included software is written for a Windows PC.  It will run on Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME and Windows XP.

Q: Can the LAS 3100 unit be permanently connected to the vehicle’s power?
A: Yes. We have power cables available. Contact us if you need one. We also have cigarette lighter power cables available.

Q: What is the warranty on the 3100?
A: The LAS 3100 unit comes with a full 1 year warranty.

Q: Do I need to subscribe to a monthly service in order to get this to work?
A: No. There are no monthly fees or activation fees. This is not a real time tracking system. The real time tracking systems are the ones that require monthly fees and contracts. Most people prefer the LAS (LandAirSea) 3100 technology for this very reason. Remember, to find out what the driver has been doing, you simply place the battery operated LAS 3100 in, on, or under the vehicle they are driving. Once they return, you retrieve the LAS 3100 from that vehicle, connect it to your computer and it will give a complete history including speeds, roads traveled, locations stopped, and how long they were stopped. The included software actually shows you an animated car that drives the exact route the vehicle traveled on (See Sample Screen Shot). You can even see the names of streets as the animated car travels along the route they traveled. While the animated car is traveling along, you can zoom in or out to see which roads were traveled on more easily. Or, you can simply see a custom report; showing locations driven, mileage and all the stops  (See Sample Report)

Q: Can I use this system for stolen vehicle recovery?
A: No. You need a real time tracking system to do that. Real time tracking systems are more expensive and require a monthly service fee.

Q: Does this unit have a motion sensor in it?
A: Yes. The unit turns on as soon as the vehicle starts moving.  When the vehicle is stopped for more than 4 minutes, it will go into a sleep mode to conserve battery life.

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