Bofan - PT-100 Features
This page summarizes the public feature context for the Bofan PT-100 and how those capabilities are used with Plaspy. It focuses on practical, non-sensitive information about what the PT-100 can report and how those reports are reflected in fleet and vehicle monitoring workflows on Plaspy.
Exact feature availability for any PT-100 unit can vary by firmware version, hardware revision, installation wiring, and manufacturer implementation. Use this page as a high level reference and consult the manufacturer for the most current device specific details.
Feature Overview
The PT-100 is a low cost GPS car tracker designed to deliver basic real time and historical location visibility together with a set of configurable alerts and I O options. Its mixed SMS and GPRS reporting plus onboard logging provide flexibility for single vehicles or small fleets where budget and straightforward monitoring are priorities.
- Real time location reporting using GPRS or SMS to provide live tracking and remote queries
- Time interval reporting for scheduled location updates
- Onboard position logging capacity of 3,000 plus waypoints for historical playback
- SOS button for sending emergency alerts to designated contacts
- Configurable alerts including geo fence, low power, cut power, and overspeed notifications
- I O options with two digital inputs and one output plus remote engine cut functionality for integration with vehicle systems
Core Features of Bofan - PT-100
- GPS vehicle location reporting via GPRS and SMS communication
- Configurable periodic reporting by time interval
- Onboard history storage with capacity for more than 3,000 waypoints
- Dedicated SOS button to trigger emergency alerts
- Geo fence alerts to notify when a vehicle enters or leaves a defined area
- Power related alerts including low battery and external power cut notifications
- Over speed alerts to flag when a preset speed threshold is exceeded
- Two digital inputs and one output available for basic external sensing and control plus engine cut support when installed and configured
How These Features Work with Plaspy
Plaspy receives and normalizes the PT-100 reports so location, alerts, and event history become visible in a single monitoring environment. Plaspy’s platform detects compatible tracker protocols and maps incoming messages into device position records and alert events for operational use.
- Live and periodic location updates appear on Plaspy maps for real time visibility
- Stored waypoints uploaded by the device enable route history and playback inside Plaspy
- SOS and alert events such as geo fence, overspeed, low power, and power cut are shown as notifications and event log entries
- I O status and output activations can be presented as device inputs and control events where supported by the platform
- Reporting intervals and alert thresholds configured on the device are reflected in Plaspy as the cadence and types of events you will see
Typical Use Cases
- Basic vehicle tracking for personal cars or single assets
- Small fleet monitoring with scheduled position updates and route history
- Emergency alerting using the SOS button for driver safety
- Geofencing to detect unauthorized movements or to monitor area based activity
- Overspeed monitoring to support safe driving policies
- Remote immobilization for stolen or unauthorized vehicles where engine cut is configured
Feature Availability Notes
- Some features depend on the device firmware version and may vary across hardware revisions
- Engine cut and output control require correct installation and wiring and may be restricted by local laws
- SMS versus GPRS behavior can differ by carrier and regional cellular support
- Certain alert behaviors such as geo fence or overspeed thresholds may require configuration after installation
- Always confirm feature presence and exact behavior for your unit with the manufacturer documentation
Why Use Plaspy with These Features
Using the PT-100 with Plaspy provides a simple path to centralize vehicle location, alerts, and history. Plaspy consolidates incoming reports into a unified view so operations teams can monitor live positions, review historical routes, and receive event notifications from the tracker without dealing with raw device messages.
To learn more about how Plaspy works with compatible trackers visit https://www.plaspy.com. Device features, firmware behavior, and manufacturer implementation may change over time so please verify the latest PT-100 details with the manufacturer at https://www.bofancloud.com/
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