Asset tracking
Position & status for containers, swap bodies, mobile units.
NB IoT Box GPS – Position & Geofencing
Positioning & zone events directly via NB-IoT
NB-IoT positioning with geofencing events
The NB IoT Box GPS delivers position data and geofencing events straight to the cloud without a gateway. With power management and intelligent network search, the solution is designed for years of battery operation—perfect for containers, construction equipment, field installations, or distributed assets.
In addition, the NB IoT Box GPS enables reliable construction equipment tracking. This means not only large equipment such as excavators or cranes can be monitored, but also smaller machines and tools—such as drills, jackhammers, concrete cutters, or other mobile work devices—can be tracked efficiently and protected against loss.
Use cases & industries
Positioning, zone monitoring, and motion events—easily integrated.
Geofencing
Trigger cloud events on entering/leaving defined zones.
Routes & history
Regular position reports, event/motion-triggered.
How the NB IoT Box GPS works
The box determines position data via GPS (optional GNSS combinations), buffers it, and transmits messages directly over NB-IoT to the cloud. Events (e.g., geofence enter/exit) are reported promptly—optimized for hourly transmission and event triggers with minimal power consumption.
Data flow: GPS → NB IoT Box GPS → NB-IoT → Cloud → Events & dashboards.
At a glance
| Product | NB IoT Box GPS |
|---|---|
| Communication | NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB2) |
| Functions | GPS / Geofencing, event triggers |
| Battery | Long operating life through power management (optimized for hourly reporting) |
| Use | Mobile/distributed assets, containers, construction/industrial equipment |
Interfaces & signals
The GPS variant focuses on position data, motion detection & geofencing events.
GPS
Regular position reports—direct NB-IoT → cloud.
Geofencing
Enter/exit events; manage zones centrally in the cloud.
Alerts
Event triggers (motion/zones) with notifications.
Technical specifications
Essential data for your planning.
| Power supply | Internal lithium battery (optional external) |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPS / Geofencing (cloud events) / Motion detection |
| Operating temperature | -20° C to +60° C |
Why VERAUT’s NB IoT Box GPS?
Dynamic power management
VERAUT’s dynamic power management adapts transmission intervals (e.g., hourly reads) and sleep cycles to usage & network quality—for maximum battery life.
W-signal detection
Detects relevant W-signals (wake/movement) and triggers events only when needed—reducing data load & cost.
Rugged & industry-proven
Dust-/water-protected housing (IP68), engineered for construction sites, outdoor use, and long-term operation.
Typical application areas
Containers & swap bodies
Locations, stopovers, geofence alarms, inventory overview.
Construction machinery
Excavators, cranes, compactors, generators—theft protection & utilization.
Rental equipment & tools
Traceability, return planning, automated billing.
Vehicles & trailers
Position reports on movement, zone alerts outside business hours.
NB-IoT technology & the NB IoT Box family
NB-IoT (NB2) stands for long range, strong indoor penetration, and very low power consumption—ideal for periodic telemetry & asset tracking.
Family compatibility
The GPS variant complements other VERAUT NB-IoT boxes (e.g., sensor or I/O variants)—unified cloud & API.
Straight to the cloud
No gateways required. Secure transmission to your platform or the VERAUT dashboard.
Configurable
Measurement & transmission intervals, geofences, alerts—remotely adjustable.
Integration, platform & API
Dashboards
Position maps, routes, event log, alerts & reports.
API / interfaces
REST/MQTT/Webhooks for integration with ERP, TMS, or your own apps.
OTA adjustments
Remote configuration of intervals, geofences & trigger logic.
Downloads
Datasheet
All technical key data compactly as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
NB-IoT offers excellent indoor penetration, low power consumption, and reliable transmission of small data volumes. This makes the NB IoT Box GPS ideal for periodic position reports, geofencing events, and long-term battery operation.
That depends on intervals & usage. With hourly reads and our dynamic power management, long-running scenarios are feasible. We dimension runtime to fit your use case.
NB-IoT has very good indoor penetration. For GPS, the mounting position is crucial (ideally clear view of the sky). Alternatively, we support strategies with event triggers & buffering.
In addition to hardware, there are modest NB-IoT connectivity costs and platform usage. Thanks to efficient events, data volumes—and thus costs—remain low.
Yes. The NB IoT Box family includes models with extended I/O and sensor channels (e.g., temperature, humidity). Get in touch—we’ll combine sensing & positioning to suit your application.
Consulting & quote
We plan runtime, mounting & connectivity tailored to your project.
Request a project
Tell us your application area, desired intervals & target regions—we’ll get back to you promptly.