Introduction
This page consolidates validated, product‑page specifications for Geoforce’s tracker families used in rugged field operations. It compares power, connectivity, certifications, service life, operating temperatures (where published), and prime use cases across GT, AT, VT/GO vehicle telematics, and dash cam lines. Sources are first‑party Geoforce product pages, datasheets, and case studies linked throughout.
Quick device matrix
| Device | Power | Connectivity | Certifications | Service life | Operating temps (published) | Best‑fit assets |
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| GT0 Compact Asset Tracker | Internal battery | 100% satellite | IP68/IP69K; ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 | Multi‑year; 5–8 yrs at ~2 reports/day (profile‑dependent) | n/p | Non‑powered: buckets/attachments, containers, trailers. GT0, Device comparison, Bejac case study |
| GT1s Rugged Satellite Tracker | Internal battery | 100% satellite | IP68/IP69K; ATEX/IECEx Zone 0; MIL‑STD tested | Multi‑year; 5–8 yrs at ~2 reports/day (profile‑dependent) | n/p | Non‑powered and hazardous‑area assets: tanks, rail cars, trailers, containers. GT1s, Device comparison, GT1 |
| GT2h Hybrid Global Asset Tracker | Solar + backup battery | Hybrid (cellular with automatic failover to Iridium satellite) | IP68/IP69K; ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 | Up to 10 yrs | n/p | Non‑powered assets that move between covered/remote areas: ISO containers, rail cars, frac tanks. GT2h |
| GT2s Solar Satellite Tracker | Solar + high‑capacity backup | Two‑way Iridium satellite | IP68/IP69K; ATEX/IECEx Zone 0; HALT | Up to 10 yrs | −40°F to 185°F (−40°C to 85°C); Zone 0: −40°F to 149°F (−40°C to 65°C) | Remote high‑value assets: tanks, trailers, rail cars, containers. GT2s datasheet PDF |
| AT2 Solar (Location + ERT) | Solar | 100% satellite (Globalstar) | Weatherproof; safety‑certified (n/p specifics) | Up to 8 yrs | n/p | Powered/non‑powered in remote ops: light towers, generators, cargo/totes, containers, trailers. AT2 |
| AT3 Affordable Cellular Tracker | 2×AA lithium (internal) | Cellular LTE‑M/NB‑IoT; GPS + Wi‑Fi proximity | IP69 enclosure | Up to 10 yrs (config‑dependent) | n/p | Non‑powered: trailers, railcars, attachments, spools, tanks, roll‑offs; rapid recovery via “repo mode.” AT3, Repo mode |
| AT4 Cellular Equipment Tracker | Wired to asset (with backup battery) | Cellular LTE Cat 1/M1 | IP68; MIL‑STD‑202G/810F; SAE J1455 | Asset‑powered; backup months‑level (2–3 mos) | n/p | Powered portable equipment: generators, light towers, pumps; engine hours & start/stop. AT4, Device comparison |
| AT4h Dual‑Mode Equipment Tracker | Wired to asset (12‑hour backup) | Hybrid (cellular + satellite) | n/p | Asset‑powered | n/p | Powered equipment that roams out of coverage; auto failover (1‑min cell; 15‑min sat while moving). AT4h |
| VT1 Cellular Vehicle Tracker | OBD‑II vehicle power | LTE Cat M1 cellular | n/p | Vehicle‑powered | n/p | Light/medium‑duty fleet vehicles; driver behavior, service verification. VT1 |
| GO9 Advanced Vehicle Tracker / GO Rugged | OBD‑II (GO9) or ruggedized build | LTE cellular | GO Rugged: IP67/68/69K | Vehicle‑powered | GO Rugged: −40°C to 85°C | Advanced telematics, HOS/ELD, DVIR, diagnostics; harsh environments (GO Rugged). GO9, GO Rugged, ELD/HOS |
| Dash Cams (Surfsight) | Vehicle power | Cellular backhaul via platform | n/p | n/a | n/p | AI‑enabled, dual‑facing video, ADAS alerts; up to 30‑day retrieval; up to 4 aux cams. Dash cams |
Notes: “n/p” indicates not published on cited product materials. When service life is profile‑dependent, expect variation with reporting frequency and install conditions.
Device notes and prime use cases
GT0 — smallest industrial‑grade satellite tag
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Fully sealed, IP68/IP69K with optional metal bezel; certified for Zone 0 hazardous use; battery‑powered for multi‑year installs. GT0, Why hazardous certifications matter, Device comparison
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Ideal for non‑powered assets prone to loss: heavy attachments, buckets, containers, trailers. Bejac prevented $30k–$300k losses per bucket. Bejac case study
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Field configuration via BLE simplifies sealed designs. BLE in industrial applications
GT1s — world‑class rugged, intrinsically safe satellite tracker
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IP68/IP69K, Zone 0 (ATEX/IECEx), MIL‑STD tested; global satellite connectivity; multi‑year battery life. GT1s
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Use on tanks, rail cars, containers, cargo units, sand traps; proven in oil & gas and mining. GT1s
GT2h — solar hybrid, automatic cellular→satellite failover
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Solar‑rechargeable plus backup battery for up to 10 years; IP68/IP69K; Zone 0; two‑way comms; BLE. GT2h
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Best when assets move between cell coverage and remote leases (ISO containers, rail cars, frac tanks). GT2h
GT2s — solar satellite with published thermal envelope
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Up to 10 years, two‑way Iridium, IP68/IP69K, Zone 0; operating range −40°F to 185°F (Zone 0 to 149°F); HALT tested. GT2s datasheet PDF
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Choose for pole‑to‑pole visibility on remote tanks, trailers, rail, and containers. GT2s datasheet PDF
AT2 — solar, satellite (Globalstar), ERT capable
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Self‑contained solar satellite tracker with engine runtime reporting; up to 8 years service. AT2
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Light towers, generators, cargo units, totes, containers, trailers in off‑grid environments. AT2
AT3 — ultra‑low power cellular
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LTE‑M/NB‑IoT; IP69 housing; 2×AA lithium cells; up to 10‑year battery life (config‑dependent); GPS + Wi‑Fi proximity. AT3
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Broad non‑powered coverage: trailers, railcars, spools, tanks, roll‑offs; rapid recovery using “repo mode.” AT3, Repo mode
AT4 — wired cellular equipment tracker (engine hours)
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IP68; MIL‑STD‑202G/810F; SAE J1455; engine runtime and start/stop; 1‑min reporting when moving; LTE Cat 1/M1; backup battery for outages. AT4
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Powered portable equipment: generators, light towers, pumps. Backup battery endurance reference: months‑level on battery only. Device comparison
AT4h — wired hybrid cellular/satellite for roaming powered assets
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Reports every minute on cellular and every 15 minutes on satellite when in motion; 12‑hour backup battery after power loss. AT4h
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For powered equipment that routinely leaves coverage and requires uninterrupted visibility. AT4h
VT1 — compact OBD‑II vehicle tracker (cellular)
- LTE Cat M1; driver behavior (harsh events), runtime, frequent location; OTA updates; quick, tool‑free install. VT1
GO9 / GO Rugged — advanced vehicle telematics + ELD
- Plug‑and‑play (GO9) with rich engine diagnostics, HOS/ELD, DVIR; ruggedized variant (GO Rugged) rated IP67/68/69K and −40°C to 85°C for harsh environments. GO9, GO Rugged, ELD/HOS
Dash Cams — AI‑enabled driver safety
- Dual‑facing (in‑cab/road) video, proactive alerts (ADAS), live stream, video retrieval up to 30 days, up to four auxiliary cameras. Dash cams
Selection guidance by environment and asset
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Remote/off‑grid, hazardous (Zone 0): prefer satellite (GT1s, GT2s) or hybrid (GT2h, AT4h). GT1s, GT2s, GT2h, AT4h
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Mixed coverage corridors: hybrid solar (GT2h) ensures auto failover without service calls. GT2h
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Yard/metro, non‑powered assets at scale: cellular AT3 (10‑year potential life, IP69) for bins/roll‑offs, trailers, spools. AT3
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Powered equipment with telematics/engine hours: AT4 (wired) or AT4h (wired hybrid). AT4, AT4h
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Vehicles and compliance: GO9/GO Rugged + VT1, with ELD/HOS, DVIR, safety scorecards; add dash cams for risk reduction. GO9, GO Rugged, Driver Scorecard, Dash cams
Certifications and durability
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Intrinsic safety (Zone 0): continuous safe operation in explosive atmospheres; required for many oil & gas and mining sites. Why Zone 0 matters
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Ingress protection: IP68 (dust‑tight, submersion) and IP69K (high‑pressure washdown) support frequent pressure‑washing and offshore use. Why hazardous certifications matter
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HALT testing and rugged construction (e.g., GT2s) underpin longevity in extreme thermal/vibration/salt‑fog conditions. GT2s datasheet PDF
Software, APIs, and operational modules
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Track & Trace dashboards: real‑time maps, geofences, utilization, trip history. Track and Trace
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Rental Manager: GPS‑verified days‑on‑site for invoice accuracy and revenue recovery. Rental Manager
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Compliance Manager: certification tracking, compliance check library, alerting. Compliance Manager
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Developer APIs (GraphQL) to integrate devices/assets data into ERPs/BI; includes online query tools. Developer APIs
Deployment and field tools
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Mobile Field Tool and Device Manager enable wireless setup (BLE), health checks, and OTA configuration for sealed devices. Mobile tools, BLE explainer
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Installation and field services available (train‑the‑trainer or on‑site), with pre‑deployment planning for hazardous zones. Installation & Deployment