Product Features

A personal remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM modules, that's both compact and portable. It can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinate to your mobile phone via text message. With three speed-dial keys and one emergency key, you can use these features for protecting and searching children and old persons. You can also use it as a security device on items which need remote positioning, such as valuables and cars.

• Emergency SMS messaging to 3 personal numbers - great for keeping track of children or for the elderly
• Make and receive phone calls to your 3 pre-set numbers
• Send your exact GPS location to a mobile phone or see on the web where the device is located
• Call the device and get its GPS location
• Compact and portable
• Works throughout the world*

A simple text message or phone call and the tracker will transmit and text message with its location. Enter this data into Google earth ® on your PC and you will see exactly where the tracker is located via satellite imagery or by regular mapping. The Personal Tracker also has a simple GSM mobile system which will enables the tracker to act as a PANIC unit. A single push of the panic button will send three SMS messages to three different mobile phones with the user’s location.

Technical Specification

Specifications:   
SiRF Star III Technology
GSM and GPS technology
System requirements:   
SIM card (PAYG is fine)
Internet connection to see information
Download Centre - Technical, Firmware and Information

Personal Tracker manual.pdf

Customer Reviews on this Product
(30/12/2009)

I bought one of these almost 2 years ago and it's still working fine today. I used it originally to track the whereabouts of a relative with dementia who was prone to wander. It was a great way quickly provide a location within 20'ish feet for the price of a text message. I'm now using it to 'protect' my motorcycle. A Fully charged battery in the tracker lasts around 3 days so if the bike is stolen I stand some chance of finding it fast.

James (07/08/2009)

This Tracker does exactly what it says on the Maplin website. It's easy to set up if you follow the instructions (A PC is essential to programme the device and to make any changes to set up). In practice I find the battery will last about 72hrs before it needs recharging, assuming a position fix about every 6 hours. A few points: The device does need a clear view of the sky. Sometimes acquires satellites if close to a window, but otherwise GPS does not work indoors. Neither will it work in the glovebox of my car, but it will work if left on the back seat in a bag. The device is no more waterproof than a standard mobile phone. If it's exposed to the weather it will need to be in a waterproof bag or container. In UK I've found the unit will generally give an impressively accurate fix to within about 5 metres. You can also input the co-ordinates into mapping programmes other than Google. I find Multimap.com gives a much clearer close up picture of the location. I plan to give this to my daughter when she goes backpacking. My only concern is whether she will find places to recharge - but if the unit is turned off between fixes the battery will last far longer. Great that it can also be used as an emergency mobile phone from anywhere in the World, to any of 3 numbers you designate - and it can receive calls too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q- If this device was in a car/caravan which had been stolen would it give the position without having someone to reply to SMS? - Eddie

Answer- yes that is correct

Q- which mobile phone network does this Tracker use? obviously some are better represented in rural areas than others! - sarah

Answer- You can place the SIM card of any network into this item

Q- What batteries does the unit take? or is it rechagable? - C O''Hanlon

Answer- the unit is rechargable (the battery is like a mobile phone one)

Q- Further to C Bond's question, the manual for this device says: "If the GPS position can not be fixed for 3 minutes, it will send back the SMS with a "no fixed" message and the last fixed position." (contrary to the reply given). - Peter

Answer- Many thanks for the feedback.

Q- Does the unit have to be answered to find its location or just rang, & can the ringer be turned to silent - dean.t

Answer- Its done via text MSG does not have to be rang at all.

Q- Do you provide any car charger for that device? - Zan

Answer- Sadly, no.

Q- I assume the instructions explain how to input the mobile phone number that you want the device to use when sending out position information? Thank you. - Elaine Maul

Answer- Fully configurable via supplied software.

Q- Well it work inside the building( house or flat ) - kombez

Answer- Dependant on coverage (uses the mobile phone network)

Q- does the personal tracker have magnets or any other means to attach to the underside of my car as a security measure - dave

Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.

Q- Could you have Emergency Services number as one of the 3 phone numbers programed into the device? - Keith Enfield

Answer- Yes the product does support that.

 

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