Coban - GPS-401 Features
This page provides a public, feature-focused overview of the Coban GPS-401 and how its capabilities are used with Plaspy for tracking motorcycles and small cars. It is intended to describe practical, non-sensitive features and the kinds of visibility the device can provide when reporting into the Plaspy platform.
Exact feature availability for any specific unit can vary depending on firmware version, hardware revision, how the unit was installed, and the manufacturer implementation. Always confirm the features available on a given device and firmware combination by checking the official Coban documentation or the device configuration on your system.
Feature Overview
The Coban GPS-401 is a compact vehicle tracker designed for motorcycles and small cars that supports both GPS and network assisted location, rugged environmental protection, and a range of configurable alerts and reporting behaviors. It aims to balance reliable location reporting with practical operational alarms and remote status checks.
- Multi mode location reporting using GPS and LBS for real time tracking and coverage in varied environments
- Dual network support across common 2G and 4G GSM networks for broad cellular coverage
- IP67 rated enclosure for dust and water resistance suitable for outdoor vehicle mounting
- Engine cutoff and resume, geofence and overspeed alerts, movement and blind area alarms for operational monitoring
- Remote status and configuration features including SMS based queries and GPRS reporting behavior
- Wide input voltage compatibility to work across common vehicle electrical systems
Core Features of Coban - GPS-401
- GPS and LBS real time tracking for position updates and fallback location methods
- Support for both 2G and 4G GSM GPRS networks to maximize regional connectivity
- IP67 waterproof rating to tolerate dust ingress and temporary water exposure
- Wide DC voltage compatibility suitable for typical motorcycle and small car power systems
- Alerts and event reporting including geo fence, overspeed, movement alarm, blind area alarm, shock alarm, and ACC on off alerts
- Remote functions such as forwarding incoming SMS messages, SIM card balance enquiry, check status, and check IMEI
- Engine control functions listed by the manufacturer such as cut off engine and resume engine, configurable per installation
- Configurable communication and management options including sleep tracking strategy, TCP UDP switch, local time zone setting, reset hardware, and initialization routines
How These Features Work with Plaspy
When a GPS-401 is used with Plaspy, device reports and alerts become visible within the Plaspy platform so teams can monitor location, events, and device status from a central interface. Plaspy is designed to accept device reports and present them as location markers, event records, and alert notifications for operational oversight.
- Real time location feed from the tracker is shown on Plaspy maps for live monitoring and route review
- Device alerts such as geofence, overspeed, movement, power loss, and ACC events are captured as platform events and can be routed to notification channels
- Historical position and event logs allow review of past trips and incident timelines inside Plaspy
- Plaspy detects many tracker protocols automatically and displays device-reported status like IMEI and basic health checks without extra protocol configuration by the user
- Configurable reporting intervals and heartbeat behavior set on the device affect how frequently Plaspy receives updates and displays status
Typical Use Cases
- Tracking and securing motorcycles and scooters in urban or mixed environments
- Monitoring small vehicle fleets for location, movement, and basic event alerts
- Use in outdoor or exposed installations where IP67 water and dust protection is required
- Remote status checks and SMS based queries for devices installed in locations with intermittent connectivity
- Geofence based location monitoring for simple area enforcement or entry exit logging
Feature Availability Notes
- Specific alerts and remote functions depend on the unit firmware and the configuration applied during installation
- Hardware revisions and regional variants may affect supported cellular bands and network behavior
- Some features may require SMS based configuration or rely on carrier capabilities when GPRS is not available
- Installation choices and wiring can affect which sensors or power related alarms are available in practice
- For precise behavior, verify the device firmware revision and any relevant update notes from the manufacturer
Why Use Plaspy with These Features
Using Plaspy together with the Coban GPS-401 gives organizations a single platform to centralize location visibility, event monitoring, and historical reporting for motorcycles and small cars. The combination of real time GPS and LBS reporting, environmental protection, and event alerts helps teams maintain situational awareness and respond to incidents reported by the device.
Learn more about how Plaspy supports vehicle tracking and device compatibility by visiting https://www.plaspy.com. For the most current and detailed device specifications, firmware notes, and manufacturer instructions for the Coban GPS-401 please consult the official Coban website https://www.coban.net/ as device features and firmware behavior can change over time.
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