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Astra Telematics - AT500 Features

This page provides a public feature overview of the Astra Telematics AT500 and its practical use when paired with Plaspy. It summarizes the key capabilities you can expect to see in Plaspy dashboards and reports for the AT500, focusing on user facing functionality such as location reporting, motion awareness, battery and device health telemetry, and field provisioning with BLE.

Exact feature availability and behavior depend on the specific unit, firmware version, hardware revision, regional variant and installation method. The information below is drawn from public device descriptions and is intended to help you understand what the AT500 can contribute to Plaspy deployments while encouraging verification against current manufacturer documentation.

Feature Overview​

The AT500 Mini Asset Tracker is a small rechargeable device built for discreet, long life tracking of small and hard to reach assets. It combines multi constellation GNSS, low power cellular options, BLE configuration and Qi wireless charging in a compact IP68 enclosure to make dense asset deployments and low touch maintenance practical.

  • Compact form factor suitable for magnetic or self adhesive mounting for small asset placement
  • Multi constellation GNSS for reliable position fixes across varied environments
  • Multi network cellular connectivity with LTE M and NB IoT plus 2G fallback for broad coverage
  • Rechargeable 2200 mAh battery with Qi wireless charging and motion aware power management for extended runtime
  • BLE for on site configuration and diagnostics using a smartphone
  • IP68 rated enclosure with internal e SIM and internal antennas to simplify provisioning

Core Features of Astra Telematics - AT500​

  • Compact rechargeable asset tracker designed for discreet installation on small equipment and shared assets
  • Multi constellation GNSS support including GPS Galileo GLONASS and BeiDou for improved positioning
  • Cellular connectivity across LTE M and NB IoT with 2G fallback to maintain reporting where needed
  • BLE Bluetooth Low Energy for local configuration and field diagnostics using mobile tools
  • Motion aware power management with a MEMS accelerometer to reduce power use and trigger movement reporting
  • Qi wireless charging and an internal 2200 mAh battery for low touch recharging workflows
  • IP68 ingress protection and an internal backup battery for rugged or outdoor use
  • Internal e SIM and internal antennas to simplify large scale provisioning and reduce installation complexity

How These Features Work with Plaspy​

When the AT500 is connected to Plaspy, it reports position, movement and device health into the same Plaspy ecosystem used for other trackers. Plaspy detects compatible tracker protocols automatically and ingests telemetry for real time location visibility, event rules and historical reporting.

  • GNSS position updates appear in Plaspy real time maps and trip history for asset location tracking
  • Motion events and wake logic can be surfaced as activity or movement alerts inside Plaspy
  • Battery level and device health telemetry are available for monitoring and maintenance planning
  • BLE aided commissioning reduces field setup time and supports rapid on site diagnostics before enrolling devices in Plaspy
  • Multi network cellular reporting allows persistent asset telemetry into Plaspy even in challenging coverage scenarios

Typical Use Cases​

  • Small unpowered asset tracking such as tools instruments and shared equipment where stealth and size matter
  • Equipment sharing and rental programs requiring discreet placement and long battery life to track utilization
  • Anti theft workflows that rely on motion alerts and location history to recover portable assets through Plaspy
  • High density deployments in warehouses yards or campuses where BLE commissioning and internal antennas simplify rollouts
  • Remote or outdoor installations that need IP68 protection and wireless charging for low touch upkeep

Feature Availability Notes​

  • Feature behavior such as reporting intervals power profiles and motion thresholds can vary by firmware and configuration
  • Hardware revisions and regional cellular variants may change supported bands or network behavior for LTE M NB IoT and 2G
  • Certain integrations and vehicle specific inputs are not present on the AT500 for example CANBus or driver ID interfaces are not supported
  • Installation method and mounting can affect GNSS performance and cellular signal strength due to placement and surrounding materials
  • Always consult the manufacturer documentation for device specific limits configuration options and the latest firmware notes

Why Use Plaspy with These Features​

Using the AT500 with Plaspy lets organizations include compact assets in the same operational view they use for larger fleet and equipment monitoring. The AT500 provides the location motion and health data that Plaspy needs to deliver situational awareness alerting and reporting across mixed device fleets without requiring vehicle grade I O.

If you want to learn more about how Plaspy can manage AT500 devices and other trackers visit https://www.plaspy.com. For the most current device specific details firmware notes and deployment guidance verify specifications on the manufacturer site https://astratelematics.com/

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