The RDT is a completely self-contained easy to use device. As such no specific installation is required. There are no external connections required for antennas or power when used in its standard on board battery configuration. Like all GPS and wireless devices, the RDT will work best where it can have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky and wireless base station antenna.
Nonetheless, the RDT employs advanced GPS technology that increases its ability to acquire weak GPS signals. This allows the device to be deployed in environments where traditional GPS receivers may not be able to determine location.
The RDT includes an advanced GPS receiver, which provides the position, course, speed and time information required for mobile asset management applications.
The RDT’s GPS receiver features a twelve-channel digital signal processor (DSP) which operates at the GPS L1 frequency (1575.42 MHz) and processes the Coarse/Acquisition (C/A) code portion of the GPS signal. The RF and digital signal processing components of the GPS module are custom ASICs designed by Trimble. It has acquired satellites reliably even when placed under seats and in glove boxes of vehicles.
"This unit is a highly cost effective totally reliable alternative to many other tracking devices available, with a simple to use end user solution. It is the only device of its type which will provide 6 months continuous tracking on four AA batteries in all conditions, making it a real option for the professional"
