{"id":31742,"date":"2019-08-05T14:50:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T14:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/?page_id=31742"},"modified":"2025-04-25T13:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:41:22","slug":"hardwired-tracking-device","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/en-gb\/hardwired-tracking-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardwired Tracking Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industry-leading-telematics\">Industry-leading telematics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartix has been manufacturing industry-leading telematics technology since early 2001. More than 20,000 companies now use our business vehicle tracking system and the tracking devices have been installed in 600,000 vehicles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartix vehicle tracking offers a true end-to-end solution and is responsible for all aspects of product design from the black box telematics to the vehicle tracking reports arriving in your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-hardwired-tracking-device\">The hardwired tracking device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quartix tracking devices have been designed for accuracy, robustness and high performance. The hardwired tracking device measures 9cm x 5.5cm x 2.4cm, and weighs just 90g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit is completely hidden from view following installation which typically takes just 30-40 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"830\" src=\" https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-1000x830.png\" alt=\"Quartix hardwired vehicle tracking device\" class=\"wp-image-81700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-1000x830.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-768x637.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-1536x1275.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.quartix.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Quartix-Hardwired-Device-2048x1700.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-features\">Key features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-sensitivity GPS receiver, providing second-by-second vehicle tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide operating voltage range \u2013 from 8v to 30v<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional general purpose digital inputs for monitoring (such as emergency door opening, tailgate lift or warning light switch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional\u00a0<a href=\"\/en-gb\/driver-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">driver identification<\/a>\u00a0using iButton tag input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery voltage sensing for tamper detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerometer for sensing and recording impact data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring just 90mm x 55mm x 24mm , weighing only 90g, the unit is completely hidden from view following installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The simple three wire installation typically takes just 30-40 minutes, the unit is supplied with a mounting plate for fast installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicle systems without modification (includes internal wireless and GPS antennas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully compliant with EMC, mobile communication standards and safety legislation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enclosure made of UL94 V-0 flame retardant material and assembled in ISO9001 certified manufacturing facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-blockquote qtx-pagebuilder-section-blockquote-left_green_border \">\r\n        <div class=\"left_green_border\">\r\n            <blockquote>\r\n                <p>The Quartix vehicle tracking system helps businesses cut costs and improve productivity\u00a0every day.\u00a0With our\u00a0wide\u00a0range of plans and vehicle tracking devices, we provide commercial fleet tracking for cars, vans, coaches and trucks\u00a0throughout the UK,\u00a0the\u00a0US and Europe. Our\u00a0reports and dashboards enable businesses to coach drivers on safer and more economical driving behaviour, make sense of business mileage and elevate operational efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n                            <\/blockquote>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quartix-installation-options\">Quartix installation options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartix offers a wide range of vehicle tracking installation options, including self-install tracking devices that can be easily moved between vehicles. See our <a href=\"\/en-gb\/vehicle-tracking\/installation-options\/\">installation options<\/a> to decide which device types best fits your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section  class=\"qtx-pagebuilder-section qtx-pagebuilder-section-accordion\">\r\n            <div class=\"accordion noboxes\" id=\"acc843770883\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-title\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Do I need to charge the tracking device or perform any maintenance on it?<\/button>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No \u2013 Quartix tracking devices draw power from the vehicle, so you don\u2019t need to manually charge them. The hardwired and Connect &amp; Track units connect to the vehicle\u2019s electrical system (battery), and the Plug &amp; Track draws power from the OBD port. They are designed to have a minimal power draw (comparable to a car\u2019s clock or alarm system), so they won\u2019t drain your battery. Each device also has an internal backup battery to ensure it can send alerts\/data even if the vehicle\u2019s battery is disconnected or if someone unplugs the device. In terms of maintenance, the trackers are solid-state electronics with no routine upkeep \u2013 once installed, they run in the background. Quartix monitors the device health remotely and can perform over-the-air firmware updates when needed , so you don\u2019t have to worry about servicing the unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-title\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>How does the Quartix GPS device transmit data, and will it work in all areas?<\/button>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Quartix tracker contains a SIM card and uses the mobile data network (GSM\/cellular) to send information to the Quartix cloud platform. Whenever the vehicle is on the move, the device logs GPS positions and periodically uploads those in real time. In areas with good mobile coverage, you\u2019ll see live updates; if the vehicle travels through a poor signal area, the tracker will store the data and upload it as soon as coverage returns, so no journey data is lost. This means the system works across the UK (and internationally, where Quartix operates) anywhere a mobile signal is available. There is no need for the driver to intervene or for a separate phone \u2013 the device handles communication automatically and securely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-title\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>Are Quartix tracking devices suitable for any type of vehicle?<\/button>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Quartix GPS trackers can be used in cars, vans, trucks, and even specialised vehicles or machinery. The hardwired tracker is compatible with all vehicle types \u2013 from small cars to HGVs \u2013 and is often the best choice for trucks or plant equipment. The self-install Plug &amp; Track and Connect &amp; Track devices are ideal for standard cars and vans; they are also compatible with many trucks and larger vehicles, and Quartix can provide OBD adaptor cables (such as 6-pin or 9-pin adaptors for heavy-duty vehicles) at no extra cost to ensure a proper fit. In short, regardless of your fleet \u2013 small delivery vans, large lorries, or mixed vehicle types \u2013 Quartix has a device solution that will work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-title\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span>What happens if a Quartix tracker is disconnected or tampered with?<\/button>\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quartix devices will detect it. If a tracker is unplugged or loses power unexpectedly, the system flags a tamper alert. For example, the Plug &amp; Track device can sense if it\u2019s removed from the port and will trigger an alert in the Quartix application (and via email) to inform you . Similarly, the hardwired unit has tamper detection as it\u2019s soldered into place \u2013 any interruption would be noticed. This ensures that if someone tries to interfere with a tracker, you as the fleet manager will know about it. The device\u2019s internal battery also allows it to continue sending a signal for a short time after being disconnected, which aids in tamper notifications or in recovery of stolen units.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n<script nonce=\"\" nonce=\"\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(){\r\n    var titles = document.getElementById (\"acc843770883\").getElementsByClassName(\"accordion-title\");\r\n    for (var i = 0; i < titles.length; i++) {\r\n        if ( i == (parseInt(-1 ))) {\r\n            titles[i].classList.add(\"active\");\r\n            titles[i].nextElementSibling.style.maxHeight = titles[i].nextElementSibling.scrollHeight + \"px\";\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n});\r\n\r\nvar titles = document.getElementById (\"acc843770883\").getElementsByClassName(\"accordion-title\");\r\nfor (var i = 0; i < titles.length; i++) {\r\n    titles[i].addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\r\n        if (\"openone\" == \"openone\") {\r\n            if(this.classList.contains(\"active\")) {\r\n                this.classList.toggle(\"active\");\r\n                this.nextElementSibling.style.maxHeight = null;\r\n            }\r\n            else {\r\n                document.querySelectorAll('#acc843770883 .accordion-title').forEach(el => el.classList.remove('active'));\r\n                document.querySelectorAll('#acc843770883 .accordion-content').forEach(el => el.style.maxHeight = null);\r\n                this.classList.toggle(\"active\");\r\n                var panel = this.nextElementSibling;\r\n                if (this.classList.contains(\"active\")) {\r\n                    panel.style.maxHeight = panel.scrollHeight + \"px\";\r\n                } else {\r\n                panel.style.maxHeight = null;\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n        else {\r\n            this.classList.toggle(\"active\");\r\n            var panel = this.nextElementSibling;\r\n            if (this.classList.contains(\"active\")) {\r\n                panel.style.maxHeight = panel.scrollHeight + \"px\";\r\n            } else {\r\n            panel.style.maxHeight = null;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n    });\r\n}\r\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industry-leading telematics Quartix has been manufacturing industry-leading telematics technology since early 2001. 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