Padlocks have always been a great security option. So it shouldn't surprise you that they have also evolved into satellite padlocks.
Padlocks have always been a great security option. So it shouldn't surprise you that they have also evolved into satellite padlocks.
Their name comes from their connection to GPS devices included in Monitoring Systems such as Hunter Track. The ability to connect them to satellite tracking technology has taken the security they provide to another level.
Best of all, you and your company can have one. Here we explain how it works and what you need to install it.
A satellite padlock is also known as a smart padlock, container lock or customs lock.
In any case, it is a security device with a mechanism that secures doors, boxes and other spaces. Unlike a regular padlock, it adds security features through its connection to a vehicle GPS.
It is widely used on trailers, containers, and trucks or vehicles carrying cargo that is significant in size, value or quantity in any industry.
The Hunter Track container lock is one of the accessories that can be installed with the GPS Monitoring System.
This type of padlock can be installed just like a regular padlock, but it has a number of features that make it exceptional.
To begin with, it is connected to the vehicle GPS, which is why it can send signals and information to the monitoring platform.
Because it's connected to the GPS device, its location can be tracked, so if it's moved, this can be detected immediately. This connection also provides additional information about the cargo, for example which area it's in or whether it's inside a Geofence or safe zone.
Satellite padlocks are made of highly durable materials. They also meet IP65 specifications for protection against the intrusion of external elements such as water and dust. As a result, they can withstand the weather on any route. They also have a reinforced cable that triggers notifications in case of tampering.
Every time the satellite padlock opens or closes, it means the door of the container, trailer or truck does too. When that happens, the platform receives an alert or notification.
Data on the use and handling of the satellite padlock is compiled into reports that can be reviewed at any time.
Opening or closing the satellite padlock can be managed through messages or commands sent from web platforms or mobile apps.
The satellite padlock doesn't require any special installation. If you already have the Hunter Track GPS Monitoring System, you can start using it right away. If it's your first GPS tool, you can activate it through the HUNTER Help Desk, whose operators are available 24/7 to guide you through the process.
All these benefits are available from the moment you purchase it. At HUNTER, we make sure your cargo gets the protection it needs through this device. Just call 809.620.2002 or visit our website, hunter.do, to request a quote. Remember, you can always count on expert technicians to guide you through your company's security needs.
