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Coban - GPS311 Features

This page summarizes the public feature context for using the Coban GPS311 tracker with Plaspy. It highlights the GPS311's practical capabilities, user-facing functions, and how those features are represented inside Plaspy for vehicle monitoring, event visibility, and operational oversight.

Exact feature availability and behavior can vary by firmware version, hardware revision, installation method, and manufacturer implementation. Where possible this page uses the manufacturer's published descriptions as a guide; users should confirm device-specific details and the effects of custom installations before relying on any single capability.

Feature Overview​

The GPS311 is a compact vehicle tracker designed to deliver position reporting and a range of alarm and monitoring functions using SMS, GPRS, and internet data transmission. It is intended for real-time tracking and can be used with desktop monitoring software, mobile devices, and mapping tools.

  • Real-time vehicle location reporting for active monitoring and oversight
  • Multiple reporting channels including SMS, GPRS, and internet data transmission
  • Compatible with common tracking workflows such as PC monitor software, mobile cell phone monitoring, and Google Earth
  • Built-in alarm and security functions for events like power loss, movement, overspeed, and geofence triggers
  • Support for location based service LBS for additional positioning redundancy
  • Compact form factor that eases installation and concealment in vehicles

Core Features of Coban - GPS311​

  • Accurate GPS positioning for vehicle location and tracking
  • SMS and GPRS internet data transmission for flexible reporting
  • Multiple tracking interfaces including PC monitoring software, mobile device tracking, and Google Earth exports
  • Location Based Service (LBS) support to supplement GPS positioning where applicable
  • Single locate and continuous auto track modes for on-demand or periodic updates
  • GPS drift suppression to improve positional stability in stationary scenarios
  • A suite of alarm functions including low battery alarm, external power off alarm, GPS blind spot alert, geo-fence alarm, movement alarm, over speed alarm, ACC working alarm, and shock sensor alarm
  • Basic password and authorization controls for device access management

How These Features Work with Plaspy​

Plaspy collects and displays location and event data from compatible trackers, providing a centralized view of vehicle positions and alarm states. Plaspy automatically detects tracker protocol and supports common transport configurations so devices like the GPS311 can report into the platform with minimal protocol configuration.

  • Real-time location points and device status appear on Plaspy maps for continuous visibility
  • Alarm and event messages from the tracker are surfaced as events or notifications in Plaspy
  • Historical tracks and playback let operators review routes and activity over time
  • Plaspy supports standard device reporting modes and will show single locate and continuous tracking updates when sent by the device
  • The platform accepts device connections using standard transport modes and detects tracker protocol automatically to simplify onboarding

Typical Use Cases​

  • Fleet monitoring for drivers and asset location tracking
  • Security monitoring and theft detection using movement and power loss alerts
  • Dispatch coordination and route oversight with real-time location updates
  • Rental or shared vehicle oversight including geofence and movement alerts
  • Emergency scheduling and response monitoring using alarm signals from the device
  • Traffic safety monitoring by observing speed related events and movement patterns

Feature Availability Notes​

  • Feature presence and exact behavior depend on device firmware and hardware revision; some features may vary across production batches
  • Certain alarm functions require correct wiring and installation to vehicle inputs and sensors to operate as described
  • Regional firmware or carrier constraints can affect SMS, GPRS, or internet reporting behavior
  • Manufacturer configuration options and password/authorization settings may alter how the device reports to third party platforms
  • Always confirm which features are enabled on a unit before deploying it for critical monitoring tasks

Why Use Plaspy with These Features​

Using Plaspy with a Coban GPS311 gives organizations a way to centralize position and event data from this tracker into a single monitoring and reporting environment. Plaspy's map-based view, event timeline, and historical playback help translate the GPS311's position reports and alarms into operational awareness and actionable insight.

Learn more about Plaspy at https://www.plaspy.com and verify the latest device specific details, firmware behavior, and manufacturer documentation with Coban at https://www.coban.net/ . Device features and implementation details can change over time so checking the official manufacturer documentation is recommended to confirm current behavior.

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