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5) Remote shutdown
The LAMAX Locator can be shut down remotely via the LAMAX Tracking application
(Menu
→
Remote shutdown)
.
6) Power saving mode
This mode turns off the automatic refreshing of all location services. However, it is still possible
to use manual position reset on the main screen using the icon
.
„Power save“ can be found in the LAMAX Tracking app
(Menu
→
Current device settings
→
Maximum power saving)
.
6. Positioning
The LAMAX GPS Locator uses 3 positioning methods:
1) GPS – Primary
GPS refers to the process of determining the position of the device at a specific point in time
using Global Positioning System (GPS) data. Location accuracy ranges from 5 metres to 30
metres based on signal strength. This is the most accurate type of positioning. For GPS to
function properly, the device must be located outside buildings or other covered areas.
2) Wi-Fi – Secondary
Wi-Fi location is used when the device is located inside a building or other area where a GPS
signal is not available, but Wi-Fi networks are. Location accuracy ranges up to 300 metres.
This location function works on the principle of reading the surrounding Wi-Fi networks and
subsequent positioning using their names.
3) LBS – Tertiary
LBS positioning is used when GPS or Wi-Fi location is not available. The position is determined
by the nearest mobile network (GSM) transmitters. LBS-based positioning accuracy is up to
1000 metres.
Note: In LAMAX Tracking, you can turn Wi-Fi and LBS positioning on and off individually
(MENU
→
Current device settings
→
General device settings
→
Do not use LBS
or
Do not
use Wi-Fi)
. However, we recommend that this only be done situationally. In cities, we
recommend always leaving at least Wi-Fi positioning on and at least LBS outside cities, due
to the lower density of Wi-Fi coverage in the countryside/villages. If you keep both location
services on (Wi-Fi and LBS), the device always selects the available location method in the
following order (GPS
→
Wi-Fi
→
LBS).
